Kilrush Parish

Friday next is the First Friday in February. Sick and housebound parishioners will receive the Sacraments at home. If you know of any sick or housebound parishioners who would like to receive the Sacraments, please contact the Parish Office @ 089 402 6161. Fr. Pat will visit his calls on Thursday 2nd & Friday 3rd…

St. Brigid’s Day is celebrated on the first day of February. St Brigid’s crosses are sought after.
They are placed over the door in honour of St. Brigid to ask God’s blessings for the year ahead.

This is a prayer to Saint Brigid:

Brigid Mary of the Gael let your mantle pass over…

Thursday 2nd February, Presentation of the Lord in the Temple is also known as the Feast of Candlemas. It is associated with the blessing of candles. Candles for use in the home & church should be left on the front seats of the church & will be
blessed at mass that morning. Faith in…

February 2nd as we celebrate Candlemas Day next Thursday, we also celebrate a Day of Consecrated Life in which we acknowledge and give thanks to God for the witness and example of both women and men who consecrate their lives to God as sisters and brothers in various religious communities. In Kilrush we are blessed…

Friday 3rd February is the Feast of St. Blaise. It is a day traditionally associated with the Blessing of Throats as we celebrate the life and ministry of St. Blaise who tradition tells us, saved the life of a boy from choking. Blessing of
Throats will take place after Mass on Friday 3rdFeb &…

Kilrush and District Historical Society presents–St Senan’s RC Church, Kilrush, County Clare: The Stained Glass from Harry Clarke Studios. By John Glynn. Venue: Teach Ceoil, Kilrush. Tuesday 31 January at 8pm.€5 for non-members, free for Members. All are welcome.

The next meeting of the Parish Pastoral Council will take place Tuesday 7th February @ 8pm in Kilrush Community Centre. We extend a warm welcome to all members to join with us on the night.