Just a reminder that our next special Mass for the children preparing for Confirmation will take place on Saturday 21st January at 7.30pm. We hope to see all our 6th class children there.
Just a quick reminder that our next special Mass for the children preparing for First Holy Communion takes place this Saturday 7th January at 7.30pm. We look forward to welcoming back our young children along with their families.
The parish office is now closed for Christmas and will reopen to the public on Tuesday 3rd January at 10am. I would like to take this opportunity to wish all our parishioners a happy and healthy Christmas. I thank you for your continued support and I look forward to seeing you again in the New Year. If you need to book in a Mass intention while the office is closed please contact Fr. Bernard on 085-2325095 or Bill O’Reilly our sacristan on 085-7052448.
Tuesday 20th December — 7.00pm — Penitential Service Wednesday 21st December — 7.30pm — Carols by Candlelight. Saturday 24th December — 6.30pm — Christmas Eve Children’s Mass Saturday 24th December — 9.00pm — Christmas Eve — Vigil Mass Sunday 25th December — 10.00am — Christmas Day Mass Monday 26th December— 9.30am — St. Stephen’s Day Mass
All are invited to participate in a Christmas Family Mass to be held on Saturday 3rd December at 3pm in our Parish church of Prosperous this 2nd weekend of Advent. Children can take an active part, if they wish, in the Nativity Story by being in the Church at 2.45pm. At the end of mass, also this year, there will be the launch of the Baby Jesus Project 2022, proceeds of which will go towards families in Pakistan hard hit by the recent devastating floods. Refreshments after Mass in Parish Centre where a small gift will be given to each family”. (Organised by Focolare)
The National Board for the Safeguarding of Children in the Catholic Church in Ireland (the National Board) will be commencing their review of safeguarding practice in the Diocese of Kildare and Leighlin on Dec 12th. This review is to assess the safeguarding practice in the Diocese against the Catholic Church in Ireland’s current standards as detailed in Safeguarding Children - Policy and Standards for the Catholic Church in Ireland 2016. If you would like to know more about safeguarding in your parish, please speak with your Local Safeguarding Representative(s) John Dunne & Mairead Harman or look at the Safeguarding section on www.kandle.ie. If you ever wish to report a child or vulnerable adult safeguarding concern, please contact the Diocesan DLP on 085 8021633 or the statutory authorities of the Gardai, TUSLA, HSE.
Saturday 19th November is the next special Mass for children preparing for the sacrament of Confirmation here in our parish. We look forward to welcoming the 6th class children along with their parents to our Mass at 7.30pm
As part of our preparation for First Holy Communion the first of our special Masses will take place this Saturday 24th September at 7.30pm. We look forward to welcoming our young children at this Mass.
Is there more to life than this? For questions like this, try Alpha. Alpha is a series of 10 interactive sessions, exploring Christianity and Faith. Each session consists of a 30min video followed by a 30min open discussion and sharing of experiences. For more details click on the link https://alphaireland.org/try Starting Thursday 29th September for one hour 8pm to 9pm. Where: - Online in the comfort of your own home. All are welcome, we promise you will not be disappointed. Please register by supplying your name, email and phone number to the presenters: - Des O’Doherty, [email protected] , 087-122-1345 Kevin Kiernan, [email protected] , 086-244-6436
"Love places us in God and God is Love" Chiara Lubich Focolare Autumn Gathering - Sunday 18th September from 12 to 4pm, Focolare Centre, Curryhills, Prosperous, Co. Kildare W91 XR23 Mass at 12noon - Packed Lunch - Family Friendly activities - Reflections and updates. An opportunity to meet up again after the holidays. Everyone is Welcome. For more information please contact Bill and Maire O'Brien 085-1156787 or email [email protected]
Up2Me is a formation programme that deals with emotions and sexuality - Aimed at children, teens & parents to promote the harmonious development of the human person in all its aspects. An introduction to the Up2Me programme will be held on Sunday 18th September from 2.30pm to 3pm at the Focolare Centre, Curryhills, Prosperous. This will be an information session for parents and young people ages 9 - 17, with an opportunity for questions and answers.
“Put out into the Deep Water” Please take home a copy of Bishop Denis’ latest pastoral letter from our church porch. This letter is also available on the diocesan website www.kandle.ie
Friday next 2nd September is the First Friday of the month. We are delighted to announce that we are returning to the Parish Centre for our monthly Mass at the new time of 10am. This will be followed by a cup of tea and refreshments. Fr. Bernard is looking forward to welcoming people back again to mass in the Parish Centre. Fr. Bernard will start his house visits after Mass.
Please note that due to the funeral of Tom Mooney, Corrachoill Park there will be no 9.30am Mass tomorrow Tuesday 23rd August - Tom's funeral Mass will take place at 11am