Crosserlough Parish

Kilnaleck Social Services Celebrates 30 Years
May 1988 – May 2018

In May 1988, Mary Callan and the late Rose Reilly approached Monsignor McManus with the idea of setting up ‘Kilnaleck Social Services’. Monsignor gave his blessing to the inter-denominational and socially inclusive initiative. Thirty years later, the organisation remains as vibrant as ever. As a community, we remember and we congratulate everyone associated with the organisation since 1988 – its founders, its committees, the dedicated volunteers and of course the membership, past and present.

Feasts during May (Mary’s Month)
St Philip and St James (Apostles) – May 3rd
Ascension Sunday – May 13th
St Matthias (Apostle) – May 14th
Pentecost Sunday – May 20th
Trinity Sunday – May 27th
St Joan of Arc – May 30th
Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary – May 31st

Quote for May
“Life is a game: sometimes you win, sometimes you lose. But no matter what your cards are in life, whether clubs, spades or diamonds, always remember – never play without a heart!”
(Displayed on Divine Word Missionaries Calendar, 2018)

Confirmation 2018

Bishop Leo O’Reilly visited our parish on Saturday, 28th April 2018 to administer the Sacrament of Confirmation. The ceremony took place in St Mary’s Church. Twenty-nine young candidates gathered at noon with their parents, families and sponsors. It was a great occasion for all in attendance and also for the parish community. We pray that the ‘Gifts of the Holy Spirit’ will enrich the lives of our young parishioners. 

Holy Week and Easter Ceremonies 2018

There were large crowds in attendance at the Easter ceremonies in the three churches of our parish. Many people were involved in planning, preparing and celebrating the various aspects of Holy Week – sacristans, pastoral councils, church committees, choirs, altar societies, decorators, altar servers, readers, Ministers of the Holy Communion and many other volunteers. We thank everyone and we wish all our parishioners, at home and abroad, the blessings of Easter. 

Feasts During April

The Annunciation of the Lord – April 9th
Saint Stanislaus – April 11th
Saint Bernadette – April 16th
Saint Laserian – April 18th
Saint George – April 23rd
Saint Mark the Evangelist – April 25th
Saint Pius V, Pope – April 30th

Quote for April
“There are two ways to live your life: One is as though nothing is a miracle; the other is as though everything is a miracle.” (Albert Einstein)
(Displayed on Divine Word Missionaries Calendar, 2018)