Pastoral Council

A Parish Pastoral Council was formally established in the parish of Quin-Clooney-Maghera in June 2006.  This is in line with recommendations from the Vatican and the Irish Catholic Hierarchy and reflects changes taking place in the Church worldwide.  The PPC represents a partnership of priests and laypeople sharing responsibility for the pastoral care of the parish and planning for its future.  It exists to provide service and support to individuals and families, and to affirm and encourage other parish groups in their respective ministries.  It is not ‘in charge’ of the parish.  Rather, it will be at the service of the parish taking charge of itself.  Currently, there are 15 laypeople on the PPC and these will obtain training to assist them in their work.  According to a Constitution that the PPC has adopted, each layperson must retire after three years, to make way for new volunteers.

Chairperson:  Patricia Dillon – 083130656

Secretary: Pamela McGrath Tel: 086 249 3493

The Annual Matt Talbot Novena will conclude on Tuesday, 15th April at 7:00 PM in Tulla Church with Mass and Benediction (please note that this Novena takes place on the Tuesday). We are delighted to welcome Fr. Martin Blake, a native of Doonbeg, as the celebrant for the final evening. Fr. Blake will lead us into the spirit of the

This year the Dawn Mass for the Abbey Pastoral Area on Easter Sunday 20th April will be hosted by the parish of Clarecastle Ballyea and will take place at the Quay in Clarecastle. Time to be confirmed.

Children’s Liturgy: Easter Sunday April 20th: Team 6 – Rachel McHugh, Johanne Nihill & Anna Corry. Sunday April 27th: Team 7 – Liam Quirke, Irene Hayes, Diana Fleming.