Naas, Sallins & Two Mile House Parishes

There was much disappointment earlier in the year when we had to postpone the celebration of the First Holy  Communions, however both the children and parents were full of understanding and appreciated the situation. Now that the children have made a safe return to school, we are in the happy position to now proceed with the First Holy Communion Ceremonies. While these Ceremonies will be very different to previous years, they will still be happy and joy filled occasions. Perhaps this pandemic has allowed us to prioritise what really matters. Over these weeks the children along with their teachers are focusing on the Spiritual aspects of the Ceremony; their Prayers and how to receive Jesus for the first time in Holy Communion.

Due to the schedule of Communion Ceremonies outlined below, please note that there will be no 10am Mass available to Parishioners on the following Saturdays;

Saturday 19th and 26th September and also Saturday 3rd October.

Therefore, there will also be no Confessions, which normally take place after the 10am Mass, on these Saturdays either.

In order to comply with the latest measures from the Government and the Department of Health officials we are required to suspend all public masses and gatherings in our four churches for another two weeks.

Places of worship will remain open for private prayer. Here in Ballycane, this Church will be open Monday – Friday only. You may join us for Mass on the webcam from the Parish Church.

Attendance at funerals will be limited to 25 people.

The following Mass schedule will apply for the next two weeks in the Church of Our Lady and St. David on the webcam:

Monday – Saturday: 10am

Weekend Masses:    Saturday Evening 6pm

Sunday Morning   11am

Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament:

Mon – Fri, 11am – 1pm, Ballycane Church

Mon – Fri, 11am – 7pm, Parish Church

Sat & Sun, 12noon – 6pm, Parish Church

Please note: No Confessions during this period.

The Parish Lotto Committee are delighted to advise you that we are resuming our Lotto Draws starting on Wednesday 5th August in the Church of the Irish Martyrs, Ballycane.
Our last Lotto Draw was on the 11th March 2020 and in recognition of your continued and loyal support our first Jackpot will be €10,000. The Jackpot will stay at €10,000 until it is won!
Please note:
– Tickets sold for the 18th March draw, which did not take place, will now be entered into our 5th August draw.

– Members who hold Annual Tickets will be given credit for the weeks where we were unable to hold draws.

– Members who hold Standing Order tickets will be contacted by post.

Tickets are currently on sale in the Parish Offices on the Sallins Road and Ballycane. They are also available from The Soda Bread Shop, Richie Whelans Menswear, Nolans Butchers, Barker & Jones, The Stationery Store, Gouldings Hardware and The Harbour Hotel.
The Priests of the Parish and the Parish Lotto Committee would like to thank everybody who supported our Lotto in the past and who hopefully will continue to do so. If anybody has any
questions please do not hesitate to contact the Draw Secretary on 086 163 5994.
Naas Parish Lotto Committee