Advent is traditionally a season of remembering and hoping, remembering how the people of the Old Testament had longed for a new beginning, for a Messiah, and learning from them how to live with hope in a wintry world. The term ADVENTUS meant COMING or ARRIVAL. When Christians began to use this term they used it to refer to what
Our children preparing for First Holy Communion and Confirmation will participate in our Sacramental Masses of preparation next weekend at the 7pm Mass in St John XX lll Church Clooney and the 11am Mass next Sunday in St Mary’s Church Quin.
The Christmas Collection for the Priests of the Pastoral Area who serve the parish will take place at all Masses in the parish next weekend. This is one of only four appeals to the people of the parish to support your priests. Envelopes are available and your generosity is very much appreciated.
Save the Day. Christmas Party will be held on Sunday December 1st in The Inn At Dromoland. We wish to thank all that donated so generously to our recent Church Gate Collection, All donations are very much appreciated.
For many, many years, this pocket-sized magazine has been at the heart of Catholic Church life in Ireland. Published by the Jesuit Order, this little gem has, down the years, provided reassurance for our parents and grandparents in the beliefs and practices of their Catholic faith. We encourage families throughout the parish to re-engage with the Messenger. A year’s subscription
We welcome you to take part in our Quin, Clooney & Maghera Advent Travelling Cribs. This Advent, Joseph and Mary and our Nativity will travel throughout the Parish and beyond, being received by a new host each day during the Advent and Christmas Season. If you would like to take part please sign the sheet that is on the Altar
Monday 16th December Pastoral Area reconciliation Service at the Cathedral at 7.30pm with the opportunity for individual confession.
Next weekend we begin a four week preparation for the feast of Christmas. The Advent season gives us the opportunity to have a spiritual preparation for the feast of Christmas.
First Sunday of Advent : Senior Citizens Christmas Gathering
Second Sunday of Advent : Sacramental Mass for those preparing for First Holy Communion and Confirmation.
Third Sunday of Advent: Bambenelli