The Association is connected to the Sacred Congregation for the Evangelization of People. Our objects are to share in the missionary work of the Church by supplying materials and finance for churches who are not fully established. The association is composed of active and honorary members.
They meet Thursday from 10.30 a.m. to 12.30 p.m. during school term for the purpose of making vestments, altar linen etc.
Parish Office (0402) 317 16
The primary objective of this association is the organization of leisure and social events of its members. They organize regular outings and meet weekly in Árus Lorcáin for indoor bowls.
Also they hold a weekly drop in centre in Árus Lorcáin where you can call in for a cup of tea and access information.
There is also a monthly meeting on the first Wednesday from 3pm to 4pm
The Prayer Groups in the Parish who meet regularly to pray together:
Our lady Queen of Peace Prayer Group pray the Rosary for Vocations to the Priesthood and Religious Life and for the conversion of sinners.
They meet at 8 pm every Friday night in Árus Lorcáin. For more information contact Christine Doyle.
Tel: (0402) 321 92.
The Frank Duff Prayer Group meet to pray for the canonisation of Frank Duff, Edel Quinn and Alfie Lambe. (Legion of Mary).
They meet on the 2nd Wednesday of every month in Árus Lorcáin
Parish Office (0402) 317 16.
St. Joseph’s Young Priests Society is a lay Catholic organisation to promote vocations to the priesthood and religious life.
The meetings are monthly in the Árus Lorcáin after 10 a.m. Mass on each 1st Friday.We undertake to pray daily for an increase in vocations.
Financial help is given to students studying for the priesthood in Ireland, but, owing to their small numbers, aid is now given to students in Africa and India. We would be very glad of some new members.
Mary Byrne
Tel: (0402) 220 30
The Legion of Mary is an association of Catholic lay men and women who do voluntary work, sanctioned by the parish priest. The Legion was founded by Frank Duff in Dublin in 1921. We started in 1978.
Our weekly meetings are held in Árus Lorcáin on Monday evenings at 8.00 p.m. Our members carry out a variety of works, mainly delivery of Irish Catholic papers etc. Work obligation is two hours per week and is always done in pairs.
The Legion of Mary in Johnstown meet every Thursday night in the May Byrne Trust House, Coolgreany at 7.30 p.m.
An hour of prayer for different intentions takes place on a regular basis.
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