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.
LIVE MASS BROADCAST via our Facebook Page: St. Johns Parish Ballybunion
Click here for Fr. Seán’s Sunday message:
https://youtu.be/nB7tuQT3zWE?si=_QywSGG0pRTOYbtu
Email address: ballybunion@dioceseofkerry.ie
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Please follow this link to view our latest Financial Statement:
Ballybunion Parish statement 2023
Advent
Fr. Seán Celebrates Golden Jubilee
I was one of five young men ordained on June 9th 1974 in Our Lady and St Brendan’s Church Rock Street in Tralee. So in the past 50 years I have been blessed to be part of so many people’s lives.
The Good Shepherd
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
CEMETERY MASSES:
BALLYBUNION: Friday 12th July: Kilconly at 7 p.m. Friday 19th July: Killahenny at 7 p.m.