The Diocese of Killaloe is now on twitter. For all diocesan Community Employment Scheme has 3 General news and events, WMOF2018, tweets from Bishop Fintan, Maintenance vacancies in Kildysart, Ballynacally Cran- Cranny/Coolmeen Newsletter and parish events please follow @KillaloeDiocese. ny/ Coolmeen and Labasheeda. Interested persons may

Facebook: Coolmeen-Cranny parish is now on facebook. contact the Community Office, Coolmeen 065 8th/9th July 2017 You may follow events in the parish on https:// 6832070 / 086 8513077 Medieval Font in Radharc na nOileán Coolmeen Church www.facebook.com/CoolmeenCrannyParish/. The parish also Kilrush Shamrocks GAA Club are holding their annual has a website www.kilfidaneparish.com and a twitter account Scrap Saturday Collection again until the start of August. Fr. Albert McDonnell : 065 6832155 or 085 7811823 @CoolmeenCranny We are happy to publicise events in our All metal scrap from old car/tractor engines, axels, farm www.kilfidaneparish.com - Twitter@CoolmeenCranny parish on any of these platforms. machinery, construction and household scrap,

Email:[email protected] Prayer lawnmowers, bbqs, bikes and go karts accepted. It can (inspired by Matthew 11: 28-30) be dropped off at the back of Vinnt. Crowley’s garage anytime Monday to Saturday between 9am and 9pm. Collection can also be arranged . Contact Vinny 087 Community Office The Feast of St Benedict will be celebrated on In times of weakness and hour of need, yours is the strength by which we carry on, 2215907. Strictly no fridges/gas bottles. e-mail: [email protected] Tuesday, 11th July. St Benedict is the patron of our Opening Hours: parish. Benedict lived from 480 until 547. He the shoulder we rest our head upon. Summer Fun @ the Vandeleur Walled Garden, organised communities of monks and nuns in various When our load is heavy and too much to bear, Kilrush Co.Clare Sat & Sun 8th / 9th of July. Children’s 9.00am – 1.00pm Mon/Tue/Wed/Thurs/Fri yours are the arms stretched out to help us Contact: 065 68 32070 / 086 8513077 places, including the great monastery of Monte Cas- entertainment from 1pm to 4pm. Disco, Face painting, sino. He wrote a rule to guide the life of monas- the grace that we depend on. Ballooon Modelling, plus lots more fun and games. teries. It recognises that people aim at perfection In times of weakness and hour of need, Great weekend for all the family. Like us on Facebook but often fall short of it. your voice is heard, for more details. Offertory Collection: 2nd July €414.00 ‘Come… find rest.’ World Meeting of Families: A collection in support This is grace divine, Summer school for computer and tablet for over 55s Mass Cards: Available from Community Office, of the World Meeting of Families will take place next the path we tread to wholeness in Kilrush. Learn how to get the best use from your weekend. This event will take place in Dublin from computer and tablet – sending and receiving emails, Coolmeen and Margaret Haugh. of body and spirit, 21st-26th August 2018 and it is expected that Pope the path that leads to you, looking for information, shopping online, booking Francis will attend. Your generosity is greatly and for which we offer our offering of praise. flights, and more…. get help with what you would like to appreciated. ~ written by John Birch, and posted on www.faithandworship.com/ do. Join one or more sessions at the Community Centre

Mass Times: Cranny -Saturday 8pm Lough Derg Time for Body and Soul: Bookings Kilrush. Training will be on Tuesday morning and Coolmeen -Sunday 9.45am are now being taken for the Ennis Parish A Sincere Thank You to all who contributed to recent Wednesday afternoon starting Tuesday 11th July. Church gate collection for GORTA -Self-Help Africa. A total Monday 10am (Kildysart) Pilgrimage to Lough Derg from 7th to 9th August. Contact West Clare Family Resource Centre to book a Tuesday No Mass of €540 was collected. Well done. Cost €110.00 For bookings & information place. Phone 065 9052173. Wednesday 10am (Kildysart) telephone Ennis Parish Office 065 6824043 Eucharistic Adoration: We need more people on Tuesdays Thursday 9.30am (Cranny) to keep company with Jesus. Can you spare an hour? Or are Craft Group Kilrush: The next in a series of regular Friday 8pm (Kilfidane Cemetery) Reek Sunday – 30 July 2017: The annual you willing to do so? Jesus is very much in need of prayer craft sessions takes place on Thursday July 13th from pilgrimage to Croagh Patrick, Reek Sunday takes and adoration. If you are willing, would you kindly contact place this year on Sunday, 30th July. Mass will be 10am to 12.30pm at the Community Centre Kilrush. For Mary Meaney or Una Doyle. You are needed especially in more information and to book your place, call West : celebrated hourly on the summit at 8:00am; 9:00am; Rest in Peace : Months Mind Mass for Maura Scanlon the afternoon. God will bless your efforts. 10:00am; 11:00am; 12:00pm; 1:00pm & 2:00pm.The Clare Family Resource Centre at 065 9052173 (née Reidy), Birrinfadda will be celebrated in St Mary’s th th Church, Cranny on Saturday, 15th July at 8pm. May the Sacrament of Reconciliation will be celebrated from Christmas Pilgrimage to the Holy land 20 -28 December Seisiún continues this Thursday and every Thursday Lord grant Maura eternal rest and console her sons 7:30am - 2:00pm. 2017 (Last Remaining Seats) for 8 nights. Ex Dublin. Taking in Bethlehem, Jerusalem (Mount of Olives, Garden of until Aug 10th at Teach Ceoil, Kilrush starting at 9pm. Michael and Tom, daughters Margaret and Mary, Let’s Talk Family: Let’s be Family! Preparing daughters in law, son in law, grandchildren, brother, Gethsemane, Last Supper Room and Calvary), Mount Tabor, The show will feature great West Clare young talent and for the World Meeting of Families 2018: Hosted Cana, Nazareth, Jericho, River Jordan, Dead Sea and Sea of nephews, nieces, relatives and all who formed part of her by The Irish Institute for Pastoral Studies (in will commence with an hour long stage show followed circle of love and care. Galilee. Contact James Treacy 061-921470 or 0860572216. by an informal session with audience participation. All association with the Irish Institute of Catholic are welcome. Canon Island: Our annual pilgrimage to Canon Island Studies), Tara Building, Mary Immaculate College, will take place today Sunday, 9th July. Boats will leave Limerick on Thursday 13th July 2017. To book your Kilrush Traditional Music & Set dancing Festival will place: go to www.irishinstituteforpastoralstudies.com Crovraghan Pier at 4.30pm. This year Bishop Fintan take place from August 2nd to Aug 9th this year. This is Monahan will lead our pilgrimage and celebrate the or call Deirdre on 061 204507 or email: a change of date from previous years due to the Munster Mass on the island. The wearing of life jackets is [email protected] Cost: €20 (full CÙIL MÌN/KILDYSART G.A.A. LOTTO DRAW Fleadh dates being brought forward. There will be 4 compulsory and some will be available at the pier. programme) or €10 (public lecture only). Next Draw : Monday 10th July at The Hilltop open air Ceilis in the square with Johnny Reidy, the five Kilfidane Cemetery: Our annual Mass in Kilfidane Youth 2000 Summer Festival will take place at Last week’s winning numbers 02, 10, 11, 28 Counties, Dal gCais and the Star of Munster. Francis cemetery will be celebrated next Friday evening at 8pm. Cistercian College, Roscrea, Co. Tipperary from Cunningham, Martin Glynn & Eimear Coughlin will be Thursday 17th August until Sunday 20th August Jackpot €12,800 2017. This is an opportunity for young people aged €50 Gerry Morrissey c/o The Hilltop the main artists at the all star concert on Saturday 5th between 18 and 25 to experience the Catholic faith €30 P. Garry / J. Lynch / N. Quinn Kildysart Aug. There will also be open air sessions, set and sean and meet new people. Last year over 1,400 young €30 Damian Hill Kildysart nós dancing workshops and pub sessions throughout the €30 Sheila Coughlan Lissycasey The Grouped Anniversary Masses for July. people from all corners of Ireland attended the weekend. Kilrush Comhaltas are delighted to be funded Cranny - Saturday 29th July. Names to be given to Summer Festival. The festival is donation only. See €30 Kevin & Cormac Hehir c/o Tír na nOg by the Arts Council for this festival. Mary O’Dea, Susan King or written into the book in www.youth2000.ie or telephone 01 6753690. €30 Teresa Cavanagh Kildysart the Church. Cùil Mìn GAA Club appreciates your support. Remember Coolmeen - Sunday 30th July. Names to be given to . On-line lotto available to play no matter where in the world Margaret Haugh or written into the book in the Church. you may be www.locallotto.ie