Naas, Sallins & Two Mile House Parishes

Earlier this year, on Sunday 30th of April, the Irish Episcopal Conference designated 2023 as a year dedicated to prayer and awareness in promoting Vocations to the Diocesan Priesthood.

Speaking at the launch, Bishop Cullinan said,

“a key objective of this year of  Vocations is to start conversations within families, with priests and in parish communities on the gift of the vocation to the priesthood”.

Feedback from newly ordained priests indicates a strong correlation between their calling and encouragement received from a priest about their ministry, and fostering openness from both family and parish communities to support the notion of a vocation.

Essentially, ‘taking the risk for Christ.’

Bishop Cullinan, on the occasion of the launch stated that

“answering God’s call as a priest is a counter-cultural and a courageous decision”.

As a local cluster of parishes, we too need to play our part.  Therefore, the Parish Pastoral Councils of Naas, Sallins, Two Mile House and Kill are this weekend publishing details of the Three Day Triduum of Prayer for Vocations to the Diocesan Priesthood as outlined below.

This Triduum of prayer will take place in the Church of Our Lady and the Guardian Angels in Sallins.

We encourage your prayerful participation and support of this important event.

We have previously informed parishioners about the Diocesan Meeting in Ballycane on 26th June. The report outlined a single new cluster comprising Naas, Sallins, Two Mile House and Kill. In the report, we highlighted areas of possible co-operation between our parishes. Perhaps the standout headline was the announcement of a new schedule of Masses for our Pastoral Area. The new schedule will take effect from the first weekend in October 2023. We are not just thinking of the present! We are planning for the future. In his ….  (Read More)

Ballycane Church Choir welcome new members. Choir practice returns Monday 4th September 8pm. Just turn up!
We currently have 48 members but welcome more. We welcome Sopranos, Altos, Tenors and especially Basses! We have a great friendly choir and we have lots of fun and enjoyment! Would you like to join us? You are most welcome to come along. Further details from Bernard 087 235 2545.

Our Choir leads the singing at the 10.30am mass most Sundays in Ballycane Church. (You don’t have to sing every Sunday or attend every practice, just as often as suits you). We normally practice on Mondays, but we can accommodate you if Mondays not suit. You are most welcome.