Brosna

Our Parish is a group of families and individuals who strive to live out the Gospel message. The Gospel gives meaning, direction and hope to our lives. We believe that Christ came that we might have life and have it to the full. If you are new to our Parish community and would like to find out more about us please feel free to contact us.

Priest: Fr. David Gunn              

Address: The Presbytery, Brosna, Tralee, Co Kerry              

Tel no: 068 44112

email: brosna@dioceseofkerry.ie

We have two churches in the parish.

• The Church of St. Carthage, Brosna  
• Our Lady of the Assumption, Knockaclarig 

The Church of St. Carthage, Brosna

 

Our Lady of the Assumption, Knockaclarig 

The Presentation Sisters, Castleisland were invited to Brosna Church on 11th May 2019 for the unveiling of a plaque to acknowledge their generous gifts to the parish.

 

 

First Holy Communion 2019:

Congratulations to the children of Knockaclarig N.S. who received their First Holy Communion on Saturday 25th May in The Church  of the Assumption.

Congratulations to the children of Scoil Mhuire, Brosna who received their First Holy Communion on Saturday 4th May in St. Carthage’s Church.

Confirmation 2019:

The boys and girls from Brosna N.S. and Knockaclarig N.S. were confirmed by Bishop Ray Browne on Thursday 4th April in St Carthage’s Church, Brosna.

First Holy Communion Dates 2019:

• Brosna N.S.                    Saturday 4th May at 11.00am.
• Knockaclarig N.S.         Saturday 25th May at 11.00am.

Dates for Preparation for First Holy Communion:

           BROSNA CHURCH at 7.30pm

1. Enrolment, Saturday 27th October 2018 – Called and Chosen
2. Saturday 24th November 2018, Feast of Christ the King – We Celebrate the Saints
3. Saturday 8th December 2018, Second Sunday of Advent – We Wait for Jesus’ Birth
4. Saturday 19th January 2019, Second Sunday in Ordinary time – We Listen to God’s Word
5. Saturday 16th February 2019, Sixth Sunday in Ordinary time – I’m Sorry
6. Saturday 9th March 2019, First Sunday of Lent – Lent
7. Saturday 6th April 2019, Fifth Sunday of Lent – We Give Thanks
8. Saturday 22nd June 2019, Feast of Corpus Christi – We Are The Body of Christ

 

      KNOCKACLARIG CHURCH at 9.30am

1. Enrolment, Sunday 28th October 2018 – Called and Chosen
2. Sunday 25th November 2018 – Feast of Christ the King – We Celebrate the Saints
3. Sunday 9th December 2018, Second Sunday of Advent – We Wait for Jesus’ Birth
4. Sunday 20th January 2019, Second Sunday in Ordinary time – We Listen to God’s Word
5. Sunday 17th February 2019, Sixth Sunday in Ordinary time – I’m Sorry
6. Sunday 10th March 2019, First Sunday of Lent – Lent
7. Sunday 7th April 2019, Fifth Sunday of Lent – We Give Thanks
8. Sunday 23rd June 2019, Feast of Corpus Christi – We Are The Body of Christ

Kerry Diocesan Collections 2019

1. 5th/6th January, Needs of the Holy Land
2. 9th/10th Feb. Lourdes Helpers
3. 16th/17th March, Emigrant Services
4. 27th/28th April, Peter’s Pence
5. 18th/19th May, Education of Clergy
6. 8th/9th June, Family Services & Accord
7. 6th/7th July, Sick and Retired Priests
8. 10th/11th August, Pastoral and Retreat Centres
9. 31st Aug./1st Sept, Diocesan Needs
10. 19th/20th Oct, Propagation of the Faith
11. 9th/10th Nov, Irish Church Commissions and Agencies
12. 30th Nov/1st Dec, Diocesan Youth Service

Recent Events:

• Christmas Images

 

 

• Brosna Christmas Market

Thanks to everyone who helped with and supported our first Brosna Christmas Market. A special word of thanks to Dora Broderick and family who organised and planned the event. A lovely evening was enjoyed by all

 

• Jimmy Buckley Concert

Many thanks to everyone who helped in the running of the Jimmy Buckley Concert last Saturday night. A lovely night was had by all, thank you for your support.

 

Baptisms

• Baptisms are at  pre-arranged times.

 

Church Notices must be in for 2.00pm on Thursdays.