St. John’s Church Ballybunion
PARISH PRIEST:
Fr. Sean Hanafin
PARISH SECRETARY:
Geraldine O’Connor
PARISH OFFICE OPENING HOURS:
Mon, Wed, Fri 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
TEL: 068 27102
SACRISTAN: Annemarie Breen.
mail address: ballybunion@dioceseofkerry.ie
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Email address: ballybunion@dioceseofkerry.ie
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Renovation cost €2.2 million.
Palm Sunday
A week is a long time in Politics’ comes to mind, with the story of Jesus, which will be told in Church this Sunday, Palm Sunday. Jesus was welcomed warmly by the people of Jerusalem, they came out with green branches to wave and placed their cloaks on the ground as a sign of respect as Jesus entered their city. They had heard about his teaching and healing, of how he treated everyone equally and yet by the end of this story the very same people were shouting ‘crucify him, crucify him. as he was put to death on the cross. This story is about all of us. We too are fickle, on the one hand we are good loving people, however we can also be nasty, unkind and selfish. It’s easy to criticize the people of Jerusalem, this is our story. This is known as ‘Holy Week’ a week when this story is told once again so that we can see where we are situated in it.
Jesus is the light for our times.
A Descriptions of God
Love of God and Love of Neighbour.
All are Welcome in God’s Kingdom
The Cross of Jesus
Corpus Christi
Trinity
Gifts of the Holy Spirit
Feast of the Ascension
Promise of the Spirit
The Rose Window
Doubting Thomas
Easter Day
Passion Sunday
Lent
Love your Enemies
The Bible
The Bible is read at every gathering of Christians. It inspires the community to live like Jesus.
The Apostles with Jesus
The Baptism of Jesus
Christmas.
Giving Thanks
Love and Kindness are never wasted……..Liam O’Flaherty–
Teach us to Pray.
God is Near
Love One Another
The message or theme of The Gospel is the teaching of Jesus ‘love one another’.
Listen to the Voice of Jesus
Easter
The light of the Paschal Candle.
Human Dignity
Life is FragileLet your voice be heard
Allow Peace to Break out.
Blessed are the Poor.”Lord I am not worthy”
God’s Word
The Baptism of Jesus
‘This is my Son in whom I am well pleased’
God becoming human made all humans equal.
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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.
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 draw of the lit candle to prayer.
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>>Church Restoration
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.
Church Stained Glass Windows:
The Rose Window
Fr. Sean Hanafin P.P. |
The Presbytery |
Church Rd. |
Ballybunion, Co Kerry |
Tel: 068 27102, Fax: 068 27153 e:mail: ballybunion@dioceseofkerry.ie |
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CHURCH | WEEKDAYS | SATURDAY | SUNDAY | HOLY DAYS |
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St John’s Church, Ballybunion | 10.00 am Mon, Wed and Friday
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7.00 p.m. | 11.30 a.m. | As announced |
WEEKEND MASS TIMES
VIGIL MASS : Saturday Vigil Mass at 7 p.m.
Sunday Morning: 11.30 a.m. Mass