Notices

Bishop Kieran O’Reilly S.M.A. will ordain Gerard Jones to the Priesthood on Sunday 21^st August in St. Flannan’s Church, Co. Clare at 3.00pm. He will celebrate his First Mass of Thanksgiving in St. Thomas’ Church, Bridgetown, Co. Clare on Monday evening the 22^nd August at 7.00pm.

Commenting on the event Bishop O’Reilly said; “The ordination of Gerard Jones, along with the ordination of Ger Fitzgerald, earlier in the summer are great signs of hope for the people of the Diocese of Killaloe. The generosity of these young men in offering their lives for the service of God’s people is a great encouragement for people of faith. I invite the people of the Diocese to join me in welcoming Ger Jones to the ministry of the priesthood and to pray for him as he begins his mission in the Diocese of Killaloe.”

Ger is a native of O’Brien’s Bridge, Co. Clare.  He is 28 years of age and is the son of Nicholas and Chrissie Jones.  He was educated at Killaloe Boys National School and St. Anne’s Community College. Following his leaving certificate he went on to take a Bachelor of Science degree in from the University of Limerick in 2004.  In September of 2004 he began his studies for the priesthood at St. Patrick’s College, Maynooth and transferred to The Pontifical Irish College in Rome in 2007.  During his formation Ger has had pastoral placements in the parish of Ennis, Co. Clare, Birr Parish in Co. Offaly and Nenagh parish in Co. Tipperary. Following his ordination Ger will take up appointment as curate in the parish of Nenagh, Co. Tipperary.

World Youth Day 2011 is on in Madrid from 15 August to 22 2011.  World Youth Day is a youth orientated Catholic Church event that takes place every two to three in cities around the globe.  It was established to make the message of Christ known to all young people worldwide.  World Youth Day encourages the younger generations to share their faith among one another and give them a chance to meet like minded pilgrims in the process.  It all began in 1985, when Pope John Paul II invited all the youth to Rome to celebrate Palm Sunday in St. Peter’s Square.  He declared this to be the first World Youth Day.  In 2011, the Spanish capital of Madrid will be hosting this exciting event.  Young people from around the globe will make a pilgrimage to this vibrant city.  We pray for the success of this special occasion and remember the young people from the diocese.

Tracy Murray, Clounlaheen will be part of this special time of prayer during the coming week.

This will take place on Tuesday 23 August 2011.  This year we will visit The Burren Centre, Kilfenora, The Burren Perfumery, Carron and then on to Galway for lunch and shopping.  Bus will leave Mullagh at 9am sharp and will return at 7pm approx.  Names as soon as possible to facilitate bookings to Maura on 7087044, Agnes 7087264 or Helen on 7087309.