The Advent Wreath appears in Church this weekend. It is the visual reminder of Christ in Christmas. It’s introduced to help our focus on Jesus and on his birth at Bethlehem over 2000 years ago. The arrival of Jesus changed the world. He brought a way of Hope ,peace, Joy and Love into the World. These are the meaning of the four candles on the circle of evergreen. We light the 1st purple candle as a symbol of hope in Jesus for the world.
To Donate:
Please follow this link to donate through PayPal (No Charges)
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.
