Knock Youth Leadership Programme

 The Knock Youth Leadership Programme (Knock Shrine) is for adults interested in setting up or developing youth ministry initiatives in their parish. Participants will gain the skills, knowledge, and confidence to journey with young people, supporting them as they explore their faith in a safe and welcoming environment. Starting in September 2026 (application deadline May 22nd).                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 For more information, please contact: youthministry@knockshrine.ie

Mass intentions for the week ahead 10th May 2026

 Saturday, 9th May

5.30 pm   Vigil Mass

1.  Grainne Murphy.    2.  Stephen Corcoran.     3.  Shirley Fannon.

4.  Michael John Burke, his parents John and Julia and his  brother Oliver Burke.

Sunday, 10th May

10.00 am           Helen Fallon

11.30 am          Paul and Gary Daly and deceased members of Daly family.

Monday, 11th May 

10am    Michael and Patricia Conneely, baby James and deceased members of

             Conneely/O'Meara families.          2.   Special Intention.

Tuesday, 12th May   

10am     1.  Sick     2.  Special Intention.

Wednesday, 13th May

10 am   1.  Martin Joe 'Connor and Nora Cunnane (birthday remembrances)

              2.  Special Intention.

Friday, 15th May   

10am      1.   John and Ellen Delargy and deceased members of their families.

                2.  Special Intention.

Saturday, 16th May

5.30 pm   Vigil Mass

1.  Gerry O'Flaherty (1st Anv) and his wife Chris O'Flaherty.

Sunday, 17th May   The Ascension of the Lord

10.00 am          

11.30 am          1. Patricia Donnellan.

                         2.  Annie, Ron and Toby Jones.

Triduum in Honour of Our Lady of Galway : St Marys Church, Claddagh, Galway.

 Triduum in Honour of Our Lady of Galway in St Mary's Dominican Church, Claddagh, from Friday, 22nd May to Sunday 24th May, 2026.   

Preacher:  Fr. Colmba Mary Toman O.P.

Evening Mass at 7.30 pm

(Anointing of the Sick during the Evening Mass on Friday)

Sunday 24th May:   Concluding Mass of the Triduum at 12.00 pm 

Mass intentions for the week ahead 3rd May 2026

Saturday, 2nd May

2.30 pm  Baptism:  Kathleen Delilah Maughan

5.30 pm   Vigil Mass

1.  Sandra, Kathleen and Derek O'Neill.

2.  Desmond Donovan and decd. members of Donovan and Burke families.

Sunday, 3rd May

10.00 am         Agnes Logue and deceased members of Reilly/Logue families.

11.30 am     1.   Eileen Joyce (1st Anv).

2.  Brian Donovan (1st Anv) and his wife Bernadette Donovan. 

Monday, 4th May 

10am    1. Holy Souls.          2.   Special Intention.

Tuesday, 5th May   

10am     Sick     

Wednesday, 6th May

10 am   

Friday, 8th May   

10am      Margaret Garvey

Saturday, 9th May

5.30 pm   Vigil Mass

1.  Grainne Murphy.    2.  Stephen Corcoran.

3.  Michael John Burke, his parents John and Julia and his  brother Oliver Burke.

Sunday, 10th May

10.00 am           Helen Fallon

11.30 am          Paul and Gary Daly and deceased members of Daly family.

Mass intentions for the week ahead 26th April 2026

 Saturday, 25th April

5.30 pm   Vigil Mass

1.  Paddy O'Flaherty  (Months Mind Mass)

2.  Mike Foley.    3.   Helen O'Byrne.   4.   John Moore.     5.   Tommy Jenkins.

Sunday, 26h April   2nd Collection:  Vocations Sunday

10.00 am         Marty Lee

11.30 am    

Monday, 27th April 

10am    1. Gerard Knee          2.   Special Intention.

Tuesday, 28th April   

10am    1.  Sick     2.  Geraldine Kilbane.   3.  Sara O Sullivan. 

             4.  Michael C. O'Shaughnessy.

Wednesday, 29th April

10 am   Margaret and Jennifer Lydon.

Friday, 1st May   

10am      Special Intention.

Saturday, 2nd May

2.30 pm  Baptism:  Kathleen Delilah Maughan

5.30 pm   Vigil Mass

1.  Sandra, Kathleen and Derek O'Neill.

2.  Desmond Donovan and decd. members of Donovan and Burke families.

Sunday, 3rd May

10.00 am         

11.30 am     1.   Eileen Joyce (1st Anv).

2.  Brian Donovan (1st Anv) and his wife Bernadette Donovan.

Ministry of Catechist and Order of the Permanent Diaconate

 Ministry of Catechist and Order of the Permanent Diaconate

In order to best facilitate discernment and preparation of the formation programme, the closing date for application for the Ministry of Catechist as well as for the Permanent Diaconate in the Dioceses of Clonfert, Galway, Kilmacduagh and Kilfenora is being extended. As part of a dynamic and creative team, in union with priests, deacons, parish pastoral councils and others, Catechists assist with the delivery of various faith development programmes and opportunities at both parish level and beyond. Permanent Deacons are ordained to a life of service in charity to the poor, the vulnerable and the marginalised. They exercise a ministry of the Word in preaching and teaching, and Ministry at the Altar, in assisting the celebrant at Mass, in officiating at certain liturgies, and preparing people for and officiating at Baptisms and Weddings. Both the Ministry of Catechist and the Permanent Diaconate involve a sizeable period of discernment and formation. For a fuller description, please see the brochures that are available in your local Church. For a conversation and further information please contact Fr Hugh Clifford, Email catechistsdeacons@clonfertgalway.ie or Tel. 091 637154,  before 31^st May 2026.

 

Mass intentions for the week ahead 18th April 2026.

Saturday, 18th April

5.30 pm   Vigil Mass

1.    Mike Ryan  (Months Mind Mass)       

2.   Tom Hopkins (Months Mind Mass) and Rose, David and Peter Hopkins.

3.  John Nolan (1st Anv).    4.   Rita O Connor.   5.   Linda McNally.

Sunday, 19th April  

10.00 am          Special Intention.

11.30 am    1.  Alan O'Reilly (Months Mind Mass.)

2.   Gerard Francis and his grandparents Margaret and Patrick Conway.

3.  Mairt and Annie Griffin.

4.  Barbara and Stephen McDonagh and deceased members of McDonagh families.

Monday, 20th April 

10am    1. Peter Joyce (died in Portugal)      2.   Charlie Ward.

Tuesday, 21st April   

10am    1.  Sick     2.  Biddy Sweeney (Birthday remb) and Bridget Sweeney

Wednesday, 22nd April

10 am   1.  Hilda McHugh.                  2.   Olive Summerville.

Friday, 24th April   

10am      John Mongan and deceased members of Ward families.

4.00 pm   Baptism:  Katie Geraldine McDonagh.

Saturday, 25th April

5.30 pm   Vigil Mass

1.  Paddy O'Flaherty  (Months Mind Mass)

2.  Mike Foley.    3.   Helen O'Byrne.   4.   John Moore.     5.   Tommy Jenkins.

Sunday, 26h April   2nd Collection:  Vocations Sunday

10.00 am         Marty Lee

11.30 am    

Mass intentions for the week ahead 12th April 2026

 Saturday, 11th April

5.30 pm   Vigil Mass

1.  Martin (Makie) Corcoran (1st Anv)

2.  Ann Parke-Scott.    3.   Michael Lee.   4.   Queenie Ward.   

5.  Mick Grealish and decd. members of Grealish family.

Sunday, 12th April  Divine Mercy Sunday

10.00 am    Dorothy, Patrick and Anne Gavin.

11.30 am    1.  Anne Mulvey (1st Anv.)

2.  Nicholas Barrett & Marie Collins.

3.  Mary, Kevin & Catherine Doyle and Bridie Hopkins and decd. members of  Doyle

      family.

 Monday,13th April 

10am    Special Intention

Tuesday,  14th April   

10am    1.  Sick     

2.   Fintan and Deborah O'Flynn, Eugene & Bridie Ferguson, Patrick & Ellen Duggan & decd

      members of McDonagh families.

Wednesday, 15th April

10 am   Bernie McNamara.

Friday, 17th April   

10am     Special Intention.

4.00 pm   Baptism:  Paddy Mikey McDonagh.

Saturday, 18th April

5.30 pm   Vigil Mass

1.  Mike Ryan  (Months Mind Mass)

2.  John Nolan (1st Anv).    3.   Rita O Connor.   4.   Linda McNally.

Sunday, 19th April  

10.00 am    

11.30 am    1.  Alan O'Reilly (Months Mind Mass.)

2.   Gerard Francis and his grandparents Margaret and Patrick Conway.

3.  Mairt and Annie Griffin.

4.  Barbara and Stephen McDonagh and deceased members of McDonagh families.

Galway Cathedral Divine Mercy Sunday

 Divine Mercy Sunday will be celebrated at Galway Cathedral on Sunday, 12 April (Second Sunday of Easter). Devotions begin at 2.00pm, followed by Holy Mass at 3.00pm. All are welcome.