aa

The ‘Annual Cycle 360‘ takes place this year from the 3rd-5th October and covers a total distance of 360m over the three days. Open to cyclists of all levels of experience and provides a great opportunity to raise funds for people with arthritis while experiencing some of Ireland’s most stunning landscapes. For more information or [...]

After landing on the moon on the 20th July 1969, it was a few hours before Neil Armstrong stepped out onto the moon, followed by Edwin “Buzz” Aldrin. Aldrin later wrote about something he did during those few hours:
“There are many thousands of things that God and man have made here on earth and, before [...]

The death has occurred of Clare Murphy, Hazelmere, Naas, Co. Kildare. (Late of Barnstown, Grangecon, Co. Wicklow).
Wednesday 25th July 2012. In the tender care of the staff of Tallaght Hospital. Sadly missed by her loving brother Sean, cousins, friends and neighbours.
Funeral arrangements: Reposing in James Hughes and Son, Funeral Home, Kilcullen Road, Naas. Removal on [...]

The death has occurred of Frances Conliffe, Sundays Well, Naas, Co. Kildare. (Late of Belfast).
Sunday July 22nd 2012. Peacefully in the loving care of the staff and residents of Mill Lane Manor Nursing Home, Naas.
Deeply regretted by her loving brothers Prof. Chris and Kevin, sisters-in-law Eithne and Mary, nephew Patrick, niece Marie-Therese, neighbours Carmel and [...]

Pilgrimage to Lough Derg; Monday13th August and returning Wednesday 15th August 2012. Bookings to Michael Sammon at 087 669 7902 or email michaelsammon@gmail.com

The death has occurred of David (Dave) McNamara of Portarlington and formerly of Artane, Dublin and Alderwood Park, Naas, Co. Kildare
Sunday 22nd July. Peacefully, following a short illness in the loving care of the staff at Tullamore General Hospital.
Sadly missed by his loving family; Carmel, Emma and Sarah, brothers Brian and Patrick, sister Joan, grandchildren, [...]

Local Group ‘Highly Strung’ (Lisa, Mary, Angela & Jeanette) with guest Tony McCarthy present a Mid-Summer evening of Music – Songs at McCauley Place on Friday coming at 8pm. A donation from the night will be made to the Nas na Riogh Housing Association. Tickets €10 available from McCauley Place  045  897 833.

Monsignor Brendan Byrne, Diocesan Administrator, has announced the following clerical appointments to our parishes.

Our present curate Fr. John Brickley has been appointed Parish Priest of Naas, Sallins and Two Mile House. By arrangement with the Administrator, John is assuming office without any formal ceremony.

Fr P.J. Madden, currently ministering in Graiguecullen and Arles has been appointed Curate in Naas, Sallins and Two Mile House from 1st September. We look forward to having him join our team.

Naas Youth Café in the Town Hall, every Wednesday 7 – 9.30pm. – The young people at Naas Youth Cafe would like to invite the adults in our community to stop by for a cuppa any Wednesday over the next few weeks. We really need some more adult volunteers to help us out each week. This would involve putting your name on our Leaders Roster once a month. The young people look after the running of the Cafe including planning weekly fun activities and taking care of the premises, clean up etc. We desperately need more parents or interested adults to be around in a supportive capacity. We can’t do it on our own! Volunteers will be provided with free Leadership Training and …

The death has occurred of Matthew (Dicey) Reilly, Pacelli Road, Naas, Co. Kildare
Monday 16th July 2012. Suddenly at home.
Beloved son of the late Kathleen. Sadly missed by his loving father Matthew, sisters Sharon and Carol, brothers Robert and Michael, aunts, uncles, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
Funeral Arrangements: Reposing at his home. Removal on [...]

The death has occurred of Rosanna (Rose) Dunne, (née Scott Donohoe), Dublin Road, Naas, Co. Kildare Formerly of Clongorey, Newbridge.
Sunday 15th July 2012. Peacefully, in the loving care of the staff at Mill Lane Manor Nursing Home Naas.
Predeceased by her loving husband Michael; sadly missed by her loving sons Ciaran, Enda, Brendan and Kevin, daughters [...]

Jesus sent them in pairs……this brings home to us how people who follow Christ never do so alone. This does not mean that our faith is not personal; it is deeply personal but not individualistic. The light of faith is handed and passed on from one to another.
The future health and hope of the Church [...]

The death has occurred of Marie Noone, (née Starken), The Gallops, Naas, Co. Kildare. (Formerly of Gort, Co. Galway).
Friday 13th July 2012. Peacefully, in the loving care of the staff of Lisheen Nursing Home, Rathcoole.
Predeceased by her husband Dr. Francis, (Gort) and brother Frank. Sadly missed by her brothers Hal, Pat, Gabriel, Fr. Brian CSSp [...]

Jesus was one who spoke the truth whether people accepted it or not. They were amazed and when they didn’t like what he said, they questioned how a person of such a family as his could be so wise.
We can ask what we find hard to accept in Jesus’ message – His willingness to forgive [...]