Jesus got a huge welcome from the people of Jerusalem on his entry into the City. They knew about his closeness to God, how he had compassion for people, how he treated everyone equally. His approach was unheard of. So they put Palms on the street, laid their cloaks before him just as they would for a visiting dignitary. Yet these very same people, the very same people were a few days later shouting ‘Crucify him. Crucify him’. They did this on the instruction of their religious leaders. It sounds like such a contradiction. Yet we do very much the same, we too are human, we live with contradictions in our lives. We welcome Jesux very sincerely into our hearts, into our lives and into our communities and yet often in the same breath, we can be selfish, we can do the opposite to what Jesus wants us to do. This is who we are, yet Jesus loves us and offers us compassion, mercy and welcome.
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Renovation cost €2.2 million. We ask locals and visitors to contribute and also to encourage family and friends at home and abroad.
Purple is the colour dominating Churches during Advent. Vestments, Candles and Banners are all in Purple.
The Advent Wreath
The Advent Wreath is set up in the Church to help us count off the weeks to Christmas, the coming of the Light (Jesus) into the world. The Pink Candle on the Advent Wreath symbolises the Joy of God as God’s people turn to God in trust.
Painting of Pope John Paul II
Carmel McCarron R.I.P. painted this image of Pope John Paul II in 1988.This beautiful painting now hangs in the Sacristy of Ballybunion Church as part of the Church’s heritage.
Red Banners and Confirmation.
Red Banner
The Remembrance Tree.
Praying for the dead is one of our strongest customs, especially during the month of NovembeR.
First Holy Communion
The 1st Communion ceremonies are a significant moment in the lives of the children. It’s recognised as special by the school community, the children’s family and by the parish community.
The historic St. John’s Catholic Church (1897) in Ballybunion was beautifully restored at a cost of €2.2 million in 2014. Any donation to help us reduce our current debt of €592,524 would be most welcome.
Wall plaque near Our Ladies Altar
Church Stained Glass Windows:
The Holy Family
St. Stephen and St. Michael.St. Elizabeth and St. ThomasThe Sacred Heart of Jesus and Sr. Mary AlacoqueSt. Hubert
The Bible
‘This is my Son in whom I am well pleased’
Renovation cost €2.2 million. We ask locals and visitors to contribute and also to encourage family and friends at home and abroad.
