Bishops Conference Statement: The recent meeting of the Irish Episcopal Conference held virtually during the week, issue a document titled “Framework Document for a Return to the Public Celebration of mass and Sacraments”. The statement outlines the steps that parishes will need to engage with prior to the welcome opening of churches for public worship…
Churches Open for Private Prayer: * Clarecastle church will open each day, Mon-Sun from 1pm – 4pm. * Ballyea Church will open from 10am – 5pm. Please abide by the guidelines on the notices posted in the churches.
Ballyea and Clondegad GAA are running a 48 hour exercise relay starting Friday 5th of June at 6pm and finishing on Sunday evening 7th of June at 6pm. We are asking all our members and extended family and friends to carry out some form of exercise in 30 minute consecutive slots over the 48 hour…
22/5/2020: Wishing all our Sixth Class students in Ballyea and Clarecastle every joy and blessing on this day, which was to be your confirmation day . Have a good day. See a message from Fr. Pat Malone on our facebook page: Message to 6th Class 2020
Students: Our thoughts and prayers are with the students among us, who are preparing for examinations at this time. Firstly we wish all who are sitting third level examinations at present, or who will do so in the next few weeks, may the work you have put into your studies during the course of the…
Confirmation: As of the present, we have not cancelled Confirmation. We will wait to see what decision is made by the authorities as to what will be permissible after May 5th.
First Communion: Regrettably, First Holy Communion in the parish will not now go ahead on the dates previously arranged. It is not possible yet to set dates for the Holy Communion ceremonies. Apologies to our young people who are preparing for the sacrament, for the disappointment they feel with this announcement. We will have a…
Míle Buiochas: We wish to acknowledge the contributions that we received from parishioners during the week for church funds and priests collections. Thank you for your support. Contributions can be dropped into the parochial house or parish office or by post if people wish to make them.
Anniversary Masses: Anyone who wishes to have anniversary masses said for their relatives and friends during this time, and are happy to join the mass on the parish radio link or on webcam, can arrange same by contacting the parish office on 065-6823011
Clarecastle & Ballyea Parish