St Marys Dominican Church, The Claddagh.

 Triduum in Honour of St Pier Giorgio Frassati - St Marys Dominican Church, The Claddagh

Please join us for a special Triduum in Honour of the Lay Dominican St Pier Giorgio Frassati from 3^rd-5^th July. There will be guest speakers speaking at the start of each Mass as well as reflections on the life, faith, and witness of this remarkable young Lay Dominican, who was canonised last year on the 7^th of September on the same day as St Carlo Acutis. 

 

Icon-Writing Workshop in St Mary’s, The Claddagh

A two-day Icon Writing Workshop Retreat will take place on Saturday 20th and Sunday 21st June in the room across from the side porch entrance. No previous experience or artistic ability is required, and participants will complete and take home their own icon. Please refer to the posters in the church porch areas within St Mary’s, The Claddagh, for full details, costs, and registration information.

Beginners Course in Theology - No Exams or Essays

Beginning this September, Credenda is a part-time distance learning Beginners Course in Theology designed for adults who wish to deepen their understanding of the Catholic faith. No previous knowledge of theology is required, and there are no exams or essays. It combines personal study with guided sessions led by Dominican tutors. For further information and registration details, please visit www.dominicans.ie. The Cost is: €190 for the full course.

 

Mass intentions for the week ahead 21st June 2026.

 Saturday, 20th June

5.30 pm   Vigil Mass

1.  Ann Parke-Scott.       2. Peter Feeney..   

3.  Stephen Griffin.

Sunday, 21st June   

10.00 am         

11.30 am   Joe Welby.    

Monday, 22nd June   10am        1.  Elizabeth Keane

                                                      2.  Denis Ward.

Tuesday, 23rd June   

10am   1.   Sick                   2. Special Intention.

 Wednesday, 24th June   The Nativity of St John the Baptist    

10 am    

Friday, 26th June   

10am       Mickey Sullivan.

4.00 pm    Baptism:   Keith John Murray           

Saturday, 27th June

5.30 pm   Vigil Mass

1.  Mary O'Malley (Months Mind Mass).       2. Frances Spelman.   

3.  Jim and Attracta Burke.

Sunday, 28th June   2nd Collection:   Peter's Pence

10.00 am         

11.30 am   1.  Victor and Arlo Crawley.

                   2.  Winnie Mongan and deceased members of Mongan/Ward families.

                   

Mass intentions for the week ahead 14th June 2026.

Saturday, 13th June

5.30 pm   Vigil Mass

1.  Paddy Staunton (1st Anv).       2.  Margaret, Peter and Timmy Joyce.   

3.  Martin O'Halloran and baby Malcolm.    4.   Catherine & John Deeney.

Sunday, 14th June   

10.00 am         Christy O Brien

11.30 am   1.   Bridie McNamara (Months Mind Mass).

                   2.  Bridie Heaney.. 

Monday, 15th June   10am        1.  Fergal McGrath (1st Anv)

2.  Catherine Keane.    3.   Teresa & Dan Ryan.

4.  Pakie John Barrett and deceased members of Barrett/Ward families.

Tuesday, 16th June   

10am   1.   Sick   2. Noreen Brogan and deceased members of Brogan/Hession families.

 Wednesday, 17th June       

10 am    1.  Martin, Bridget and Willie Corcoran and Stephen Quinlan.

              2.  Mary O'Connor.      3.   Paddy Ryan.

Friday, 19th June   

10am       1. Martin McDonagh (Birthday remembrance).  2.   Nora Hession.           

Saturday, 20th June

5.30 pm   Vigil Mass

1.  Ann Parke-Scott.       2. Peter Feeney..   

3.  Stephen Griffin.

Sunday, 21st June   

10.00 am         

11.30 am   Joe Welby.

                   

Diocesan Advisor for Primary Religious Education

 Vacancy – Diocesan Advisor for Primary Religious Education

The Dioceses of Clonfert, Galway, Kilmacduagh and Kilfenora invites applications for the position of Diocesan Advisor for Primary Religious Education. As a member of the Diocesan Pastoral Team, the successful candidate will support religious education in primary schools and assist parishes in supporting parents of primary school children. The successful applicant will hold a degree in Education or Theology, have excellent communication and computer skills, proven experience of the Grow in Love programme, and a full driving licence with access to a car. Fluency in Irish would be an advantage. A commitment to the ethos and mission of the Catholic Church is essential. www.clonfertgalway.ie/jobs for further information.

 

 

The Diocese of Clonfert invites applications for the position of Diocesan Advisor for Primary Religious Education. The role involves supporting religious education in primary schools and assisting parishes in supporting parents of primary school children. Further details are available at clonfertgalway.ie/jobs. Applications close at 5.00 pm on Friday, 10 July 2026.

 

National Pilgrimage for Life : Knock Shrine Saturday 20th June 2026

 

 

National Pilgrimage for Life

The National Pilgrimage for Life, organised by the Council for Life of the Irish Catholic Bishops’ Conference, will be celebrated on Saturday 20^th June in Knock Shrine.  

Mass will be celebrated at 3.00pm in the Basilica, during which the Anointing of the Sick will take place. Main celebrant and homilist will be Bishop Niall Coll.  

We invite you to join us in Knock to celebrate the gift of life and to pray for the protection of all human life.

 

Day for Life 2026

 Day for Life 2026 

On this year’s Day for Life, Sunday 21^st June,  we reflect on the wonder of human life from the moment of conception. We remember how the LORD Jesus Christ Himself sanctified and experienced the beginning of life in the world as an unborn child, hidden in the womb of Mary. Mary knew that she was carrying the Son of God – God and man – as soon as He was conceived.  John the Baptist leapt in his mother Elizabeth’s womb when Mary greeted her. Our Lady treasured Our Lord in her heart and womb until His birth. To read the full bishops’ message visit www.councilforlife.ie

 

 

Mass intentions for the week ahead 7th June 2026.

Saturday, 6th June

5.30 pm   Vigil Mass

1.  Joe Kelly (Months Mind Mass).       2.  John Coen (Months Mind Mass).   

3.  Derek Lee.

Sunday, 7th June   Corpus Christi  (Diocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes)

10.00 am         

11.30 am   1.   Frank Moloney and deceased members of Moloney/Hession families.

                   2.  Ann Killeen. 

Monday, 8th June 

10am        

Tuesday, 9th June   

10am     Sick    

 Wednesday, 10th June       10 am    

Friday, 12th June   

10am       1. Special Intention.  2.   Special Intentions (Wedding Anv).           

Saturday, 13th June

5.30 pm   Vigil Mass

1.  Paddy Staunton (1st Anv).       2.  Margaret, Peter and Timmy Joyce.   

3.  Martin O'Halloran and baby Malcolm.    4.   Catherine & John Deeney.

Sunday, 14th June   

10.00 am         

11.30 am   1.   Bridie McNamara (Months Mind Mass).

                   2.  Bridie Heaney..