
Edenderry
Parish


Parish Notices
July 2025
WE just wanted to remind you that our neighbouring parish, Balyna, is having a Car Boot Sale this Bank Holiday Monday, 4th August, at St Bridget’s Church grounds, Clogherinkoe. Sellers 9 am -1 pm, general public 10 am -1pm. to book a stall/car – Caroline 087-6440774
World day for Grandparents and the Elderly 2025 This weekend we celebrate the fifth World day for Grandparents and the Elderly. It also servers as a reminder for us to care and cherish those in our lives. The theme for 2025 is ” Blessed are those who have not lost hope”. We have grandparents from our Parish lighting a candle for all these wonderful people in our lives.
Church Refurbishment & WebCam The work has started on the church, some disruption is expected. Mass will continue daily. It is not in the main Church but in the Nun’s side Chapel on the right of the building. The WebCam will not be available for daily mass, you will be able to view it for weekend masses and funerals.
The WebCam Analytics for July 2024-2025 This is a report on the views we have had on the webcam over the past year. In total 29 countries have viewed our mass, these countries are Ireland, Germany, U.K., Spain, U.S.A., Australia, Canada, Sweden, Faroe Island, France, Italy, Pakistan, Portugal, Hungry, New Zealand, Poland, Romania, Turkey, Netherlands, Saudi Arabia, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, Greece, Lithuania, Moldova, Norway, Slovakia and Switzerland. From all these countries we has 13700 mass views.
Edenderry Historical Society Trip to Emo Court & Parklands 31/07/25 bus leaves the Parish Centre at 1.30pm sharp. The fare is €30 this includes a tour of the house, tea & scones, all names to Cherry 087-2578752 or Tom 086-02034815
Monthly 24hour Adoration will take place on Friday 25th 12noon to Sunday 26th 12 noon.
Church Refurbishment The contractors have started work in the church, some disruption to our routine can be expected over the coming weeks. Starting from Monday July 21st, daily mass will not be in the main church, instead it will be in the nun’s side chapel on the right hand side of the church.
Road Closure A full road closure on Sunday 13th July 9.30am – 11.30am. No traffic will be allowed from Killane Cross to Sweeney’s between 10am -11.30am please use an alternate route.
Friends of St. Pio Rosary – The monthly St. Pio rosary will take place in St. Mary’s Church Sunday 13th July @3.30. Afterwards St Pio’s glove will be available for who ever wishes to be blessed.
There will be week day mass this week 07th -10th July at 10am
Congratulation to our commissioned Lay Ministers who celebrated a “Service of the Word & Holy Communion” on the 1st of July, a first for out parish. Ideally, we would of course wish to celebrate Mass and Eucharist every day, Deacon Paul said but when this is not possible we should remember that where 2 or 3 are gathered in his name, Christ will be there too.
Gallery Choir – are currently looking for new members
Devine Mercy prayers Sunday 6th July @2.45
There will be no First Friday calls for July
June 2025
Congratulations to all 3rd year, 6t year and LCA students on finishing their exams.
A note of thanks to all our parish primary schools as they end the academic year , From Father Liam, Laura & Colisa sacramental co-ordinators
Monthly 24 hour adoration The monthly 24 hour adoration will place in St. Mary’s Church on Friday 27th June from 12noon to Saturday 28th June 12noon
Lourdes 2025 An information meeting for everyone travelling to Lourdes 01st July 2025 are invited on the 25th June 2025 in The Parish Centre Edenderry at 7.30pm
From the 16th of June daily masse only be on Monday’s and Wednesday’s and the First Friday of each Month. Service of the word will remain on Fridays
St. Mary’s Gallery Choir Congratulation to Sheila Cleary, Mary Kennedy, & Liz Farrell to mark their 50th anniversary with the choir. Thank you from everyone in our parish.
2nd June at 7pm – cemetery Mass
04th June at 1.05 pm Bishop Denis Invites all Parishes to ring church bells on UN day of Innocent Children Victims Of Aggression.
06th June – Lunchtime In response to a peace initiative of the Fórsa Trade union inviting workers to take a moment at lunchtime and to observe as a day of prayer and fasting in solidarity with all the suffering i the Holy Land at this time
7th June – Confirmation
11am – Scoil Bhríde
2pm – St. Mary’s & St. Patrick’s
St. Mary’s Church Refurbishment. Charity Reg No: 7355
Masses - Coming Week
Masses for the Coming week
This weekend’s Mass
Saturday 02nd August 7 pm Mass Rose Heffernan – Months Memory Vincent Allen – 1st Anniversary Patrick & Susie Judge, John Kelly, Liam & Joan Forde, Dermot Leonard, Peter Killally & the Rogers family Rhode, Patrick & Bridget Glynn Sunday 03th Aug 10 am Mass Patrick & Susie Judge, Eamon (Ned) Tyrrell, Barney & Mary McNelis, Marian Farrell Weekday Mass at 10 am, 4th-8th Aug in the Nun’s side Chapel Next weeks Mass Saturday 09th August 7 pm Mass William, Bridget, & John Pender, Carmel Coyne, Chrissie Badley (nee Brennan)90th Birthday remembrance Sunday 10th August 10 am Mass Stanley Smith.
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Mass Rotas
Weekday Mass Reader
Week starting 4th Aug: Pauline Grennan
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This weekend Mass Readers
Saturday 02nd Aug 7 pm Mass
Thomas Hynes, Karina Curley
Sunday 03rd Aug 10 am Mass
Edel Coyne, Gerry Raleigh
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This weekend Eucharistic Ministers
Saturday 02nd Aug at 7pm Mass
Frances Judge, Cian Tyrrell, Lauren McKeon, Nathalie Leeper Murphy,
Sunday 03th Aug 10am Mass
Mary Hanley, Bernadette McKeon, Elyse Halligan, Laure Pentony McKeon
Ofalia House: Mary Hanley
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Next weekends Mass readers
Saturday 09th August 7pm Mass
Philip Brady, Lynn Johns,
Sunday 03rd August 10am Mass
Paula Lalor, Eugene O’Brien
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Next weekends Eucharistic Minsters
Saturday 09th August 7pm Mass
Tina Norman, Assumpta Tyrrell, Deirdre Byrne, Colette Staunton
Sunday 10th August 10am Mass
Anne Guning, Ger Kearney, Colette Burke, Colisa Halligan
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10th August Anne Guning
Parish Contacts
T:046 9732352
Sr Áine Small, Parish Centre
T: 046 9733311
Deacon Paul Wyer
M: 086 6086154
T: 046 9733311
edenderryparishcentre@gmail.com
Diocesan New
July
The recent hosting of the XXVI Columbanus Day Celebrations was a great success, There is a short reflection on https://www.kandle.ie/reflectiion-on-xxvi-columbanus -day-2025.
Sunday 13th 10.30 in the Cathedral of the Assumption, Carlow. Bishop Nulty will celebrate St. Columbanus day Mass, this can be viewed on the parish website
Saturday 12th July A gathering of reflection, music and song, celebrating the legacy of Saint Columbanus. Full programme details on https://kandle.ie
Saturday 12th July is the feast day of St, Louis & St. Zelie Martin – the parents of St. Therese of Lisieux. It is the 10th anniversary of their canonisation. We will be having a special Mass at 10am celebrated by Bishop Tom Deenihan (Bishop Of Meath). Relics available for veneration from 11am-9.30pm with another Mass being held at 7pm. We will also have an exhibition of historical items from the life of St. Therese and the Martin family from 11-9.30pm entry is free, this is all taking place at the Carmelite Church Kildare Town, White Abby, R51 K379
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Pilgrimages
Pilgrimages… A meaningful journey to a sacred place
Edenderry Parish Pilgrimage to Lourdes 2024.
30th July – 6th August. Hotel Solitude 7 nights full board. €995 per person sharing. Limited number of single room available – supplement €39 per night.
Optional travel insurance from €39 per person.
Contact: Eilish 086-8909955
The Annual St Pio Pilgrimage to Holycross Abbey takes place on Sunday 28th May. A bus will leave the square, Edenderry at 9.15am. Limited number of seats available. For details and booking Contact Pat at 086-8447326
This pilgrimage is arranged with Joe Walsh tours. Contact person in Edenderry is Pat Ryan 086 8447326
Devotions

Adoration on Saturday: St. Pio, May Rosary: Pat Ryan, Clonmullen.
Scripture Reflection: Lent, Advent: Sr. Aine Small, 49 Blundell Wood.
Mission Group: Teresa Naughton, Jonestown Cross/
CLC (Christian Life Community): Mary O’ Meara, Ballymorane.
Divine Mercy: Piotr Pauspert, 21 Derrybeg.
Legion of Mary: Frances Judge, St. Francis St.
Adoration Monday pm: Anne Jessop, St. Mary’s Road.
Prayer Group, Daily Rosary: Anne Duffy, Ballymorane.
Live Camera
To view a larger version of our live camera, please go to the Webcam page.