The Apostles with Jesus is the scene on the Altar Cloth.
The Gospel story gives an account of Jesus gathering four of the Apostles to be his companions. He doesn’t ask for CV’s, References or hold interviews. Jesus personally called Peter, Andrew, James and John to accompany him on his ministry. This call is personally made to you and me. Jesus doesn’t do God’s work on his own, he needs us to accompany him.
The Baptism of Jesus
This beautiful stained Glass Window in the ‘Old Baptistry’ is of Jesus being baptised and John giving him the title ‘The Lamb of God’. In Old Testament times people would be required to sacrifice a lamb in the Temple as they approached for God’s forgiveness. John introduces Jesus to us as our ‘Lamb of God’. It is Jesus who offer us the forgiveness, mercy and compassion of God.
We jump from the infant in the Crib to Jesus the adult baptised by John in the Jordan River. We hear the voice of God say-This is my Son in whom I am well pleased.
Christmas.
St. Joseph
Joy
Advent
Giving Thanks
Take space right now, to appreciate who is good to us, who has given us life and who supports our lives, say thanks before we move on.
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.
Human Dignity
What is happening in Ukraine is a huge disdain for human dignity. Human beings are being dehumanised. We pray for those affected.
Life is Fragile
Let 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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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 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
Red banners are hanging in Ballybunion Church since the end of September. Red is the colour for Sacrament of Confirmation.
The Remembrance Tree.
Praying for the dead is one of our strongest customs, especially during the month of November.
The Sacrament of Confirmation.
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.
The lit candle can draw us to prayer. Christians in the early church prayed by the light of candles, this continued up to the invention of electricity. When we pray with lighted candles we bring all those Christians who have prayed before us. We recall their Christian witness, feel the comfort of their prayers, as they continue to intercede for us in the communion of saints.
Green Vestments and Banners
Gathering around the Altar table.
Year of St. Joseph.
This year (December 8th 2020-December 8th 2021) is dedicated to St Joseph, husband of Mary, the mother of Jesus.
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. Giles
PARISH PRIEST:
This beautiful stained Glass Window in the ‘Old Baptistry’ is of Jesus being baptised and John giving him the title ‘The Lamb of God’. In Old Testament times people would be required to sacrifice a lamb in the Temple as they approached for God’s forgiveness. John introduces Jesus to us as our ‘Lamb of God’. It is Jesus who offer us the forgiveness, mercy and compassion of God.
‘This is my Son in whom I am well pleased’
This year (December 8th 2020-December 8th 2021) is dedicated to St Joseph, husband of Mary, the mother of Jesus.
