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  PARISH OF LISDOONVARNA, KILSHANNY, TOOVAHERA, DOOLIN. May 30/31, 2026.

Fr. Robert Mc Namara PP, 065 7074142, 087 0949030 lisdoonpp@galwaydiocese.ieLisdoonvarnaparish.ie

CORPUS CHRISTI, LISDOONVARNA 10am: Kathleen Arkins, Month's Mind. Tom, Mary, and Michael Cusack, Poulnagun. Pat Fitzpatrick. Patrick Vaughan, Rooska. Eileen and Christy O' Brien.

Next week: Sonny Geraghty, Month's Mind.

9.30am Lisdoonvarna, Monday 1st of June: Anna and Michael Droney, Knockagulla.

Our recently deceased: Mary O' Callaghan, Ballinalacken. Margaret O' Gorman, Carnane, Doolin. Michael Jordan, Newquay, brother of Patrick. Kitty Fitzgerald nee Kelly, Ennis, sister of Peg Mooney.

Saturday evening 7pm Masses in June: 6th in Doolin: Nora Kelleher and family deceased Oughtdarra. Marie Clancy. Donie O' Loughlin, Ballaghline. Neylon family deceased, Doonmacfelim. Cyril, Mary, and Tim Nagle.

13th in Kilshanny: John-Joe and Mary Mc Keen. Paul Hynes. Michael Kinnane, Cahernahoun, Month's Mind. Martin Davoran. Joseph Daly. John and Mary Tierney, Annie Mc Mahon, Caheramore. John "Jack" Nestor, formerly Caheramore, Kilshanny and Clarefield, Kilkee. Mary and Kathleen Thynne. Tom Kennelly. Mary Dowling, Listowel. Ann Mc Mahon and family deceased, Ballydeely.

20th in Toovahera: Mary-Anne Byrnes. Mai and Josie Mc Mahon, Ballyconnoe.

THANK YOU FOR LAST WEEK'S COLLECTION: 1060.

PARISH PASTORAL COUNCIL NEWS: the PPC met earlier this month. The introduction of lay funeral ministers was discussed, and this is in progress. It is Bishop Michael's wish that, in the autumn, we will have a joint PPC for our two parishes. The present PPC in Lisdoonvarna/Kilshanny parish comes to a natural end at that time anyway as their four-year term will be up. Sincere thanks to them for their service. There will be another inter-diocesan gathering of PPC's on Saturday, October 10th. Meanwhile, in the spirit of synodality, we agreed a mission-statement: United in Christ and guided by the Gospel, we walk together as brothers and sisters, striving to embody God's love by creating a spiritual home and a safe, inclusive community in which all are welcomed, valued, and supported to grow and flourish in God's grace."

Bishop Michael plans to meet the priests of the North Clare deanery (Frs. Ned and Denis Crosby, Fr. Richard Flanagan, and myself), on June 11.

NATIONAL GRANDPARENTS' PILGRIMAGE TO KNOCK: Sunday, July 26, celebrating the world day for Grandparents and the elderly. We thank the Lord for these wonderful handers-on of the faith. Pope Leo's theme for this year is "I will never forget you" (Isaiah 49:15). So often it's the grandparents who keep the faith alive in their grandchildren, bringing them to Mass and talking to them about the Lord.

ALL-IRELAND ROSARY RALLY IN KNOCK, SATURDAY, JUNE 6TH: to reserve a seat on the bus, contact Lourda on 087 2237191. This will be a wonderful day with activities for all ages. Speakers will include Fr. Chris Alar, Nikki Kingsley, who will talk about her journey from Islam to Catholicism, Dana, Christine O' Hara, a young teacher who promotes the praying of the Rosary in schools, and Sr. Angela, who is promoter of the cause for the canonisation of Sr. Lucia of Fatima, the childhood companion of Saints Jacinta and Francisco. Incidentally, I would heartily recommend the book Fatima in Lucia's Own Words. The section when she recalls their prayerful preparation at home the night before First Holy Communion is particularly beautiful and calls us back to Who should be at the centre of this celebration!

LEAVING AND JNR CERT: every blessing to those facing exams in the coming weeks. Remember what Pope Leo said recently about AI: that, wonderful thought it is, it cannot replace a unique and beautiful human being, made in the image and likeness of God. You are that person. Exams do not define you. Just do your best and leave the rest on Our Lady's hands. Also, pray to St. Joseph of Cupertino.

NEXT CHILDREN'S ROSARY: Corpus Christi Church, Lisdoonvarna, Sunday, June 7th at 6pm.