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, odohertydes@gmail.com , 087-122-1345 Kevin Kiernan, kevinkiernan9@gmail.com , 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 focolare.ireland@focolare.org
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
Unfortunately due to Covid-19 the Parish Office will remain closed to the public until Monday 11th July. If you need to book in a Mass intention while the office is closed please contact Fr. Bernard on 085-2325095 or our Sacristan Bill O’ Reilly on 085-7052448. Mass cards will be available from the sacristy after Mass.
The Parish Office will be closed from Monday 20th June to Thursday 30th June inclusive – reopening on Friday 1st July. If you need to book in a Mass intention while I am away please contact Fr. Bernard on 085-2325095 or our Sacristan Bill O’ Reilly on 085-7052448. Mass cards will be available from the sacristy after Mass.
Saturday 21st May is a very special day here in our church. We welcome our young children from Scoil an Linbh Iosa who will receive the sacrament of First Holy Communion. We welcome their teachers and their families to this very special occasion. We have two ceremonies 10am and 12 noon. You can also join us live via our webcam by using the link https://prosperousparish.net/webcam
Tuesday 12th April 9.30am - Mass of the Anointing of the Sick Wednesday 13th April 7.00pm – Penitential Service Holy Thursday 14th April 7.30pm - Mass of the Last Supper Holy Thursday 14th April 8.30pm – 9.30pm - Holy Hour Good Friday 15th April 12.00pm - Stations of the Cross commencing from Killybegs Cemetery and walking to the Church Good Friday 15th April 7.30pm - The Passion Good Friday 15th April 8.30pm – 9.30pm - Prayer around the Cross Holy Saturday 16th April 8.30pm - Easter Vigil. Easter Sunday 17th April 10.00am – Easter Day of the Lord’s Resurrection Mass
Sincere thanks to everyone who helped make our St. Patrick's Day Mass in Irish so special. It was fantastic to be allowed gather together again to celebrate this very special feast day in our church. Huge thanks to Fr. Barney McGuckian from Clongoweswood College for celebrating our Mass in our native language and to Tom Crehan for volunteering to lead us in the readings. Having lived with Covid-19 restrictions for two years It was fantastic to have our young Irish dancers perform for us and enriching our ceremony. Thanks to the Angela Brien School of Dancing (086-6064164) for this wonderful display. Thanks also to Billy Carey and the folk group for the beautiful Irish Hymns.
We have two Masses here in our church tomorrow to celebrate St. Patrick's Day. Fr. Bernard will say Mass in English at 10am and we are delighted to have Fr. Barney McGuckian back with us again to celebrate Mass in Irish at 11.30am.
What a special day today was here in our church. Thanks to Bishop Denis for 3 beautiful ceremonies - it was really great to have Bishop Denis back here again to Confirm our young people. Thanks to everyone who helped make today run smoothly. May the Holy Spirit bless all our newly confirmed young people.
We look forward to welcoming Bishop Denis to celebrate the sacrament of Confirmation here in our parish on Wednesday 16th March. We will have 3 ceremonies 9.30am / 11am / 12.30pm so please note that our normal Communion Prayer Service will not take place this week. We continue to pray for our young people who along with their teachers, parents and guardians will join Bishop Denis for what should be a joyous occasion and an important milestone in their lives. May the Holy Spirit guide and protect them forever.
We welcome our young children preparing for First Holy Communion along with their families to our Family Mass this Sunday, March 6th at 11.30am. We continue to keep our young people preparing for the sacraments in our prayers at all times.
Thanks to all the parents and teachers for helping prepare the children for their Confirmation in March. It was lovely to gather with them on Tuesday evening and celebrate the Ceremony of light here in our church. Just a reminder that I will be available to hear Confessions here in our church Mon, Tues & Wednesday evenings (14th to 16th February ) from 6pm to 7pm. Please bring your child along for the sacrament of reconciliation. Fr. Bernard
This Tuesday 8th February we will gather together to celebrate the Ceremony of Light with our young people preparing for the sacrament of Confirmation. We will have two ceremonies - 6pm and 7pm. We are delighted to welcome these children and their families to our church and we continue to pray that Covid 19 will not disrupt our plans this year.
The past two years have been very difficult for many of our parishioners and we are aware that some people have not yet returned to Mass and continue to join us via Webcam from the safety of their own home. If anyone knows people who would like Fr. Bernard to call and see them and bring Communion to them please contact the Parish Office on 045-841806 or give Fr. Bernard a call on 085-2325095