Ferbane Parish

Welcome to Ferbane Parish

Welcome to the parish of Ferbane in County Offaly and the diocese of Ardagh and Clonmacnois.

Our parish comprises of three churches: The Immaculate Conception Ferbane, St.Oliver Plunkett, Boora and Saints Patrick and Saran, High Street.

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SECOND SUNDAY OF ADVENT

At the time of Christ, whenever a local ruler was travelling through the countryside his servants went before him to remove obstacles from his path so that he could make a smooth, safe journey. Today, John the Baptist uses that same image, familiar to his listeners, as he cries from the wilderness, asking people to prepare the way of the Lord. Preparing the way of the Lord means removing from our hearts any obstacles that would hinder us from being open to His word. Advent provides a space that enables us to respond, to think again, to straighten the crooked places in our hearts and minds so that we may receive Him with an open receiving heart. Then the beauty of Christmas will be found, not in the presents, but, rather, in His presence.

Our Lady of Clonfert

I come to you, as one of your children, who will never forget the importance of a woman like you. I come because I believe in you. I come to say thanks for the past and the present and ask you to bless me in the future. You know me, you know how I live and you know my needs. Please help me especially when I need you most. I have problems, worries and anxieties the same as everyone else - help me to cope. So often I would just love to give up when life hurts me and people betray me, but give me the courage never to lose heart. Bless my family, my life and my friends. Help me, no matter what happens to me in life, to believe, to trust and to hope. Our Lady of Clonfert, pray for us.

PRAYER OF PROTECTION FROM CORONAVIRUS

God of infinite love and creator of all life, protect us from all sickness and suffering. Heal those depressed and burdened with ill health of mind and body. Comfort and strengthen those who are fearful, anxious and distressed. Instill hope and courage in those who are struggling and vulnerable at this time. Relieve the suffering of all, so that we may experience the joy and peace of your presence in our need. We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen. (Fr. Francis Beirne)

Parish Team

Fr.Peter Burke 090 6454380

Fr.Michael Morris 090 6454309

Sr.Joseph Fallon 090 6453695

Parish Office

Contact: Fiona Dooley

Office Hours: Wednesdays 9:00am to 5:00pm

Telephone: 090 6454309

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Note: Deadline for the parish bulletin is 3:00pm

on Wednesday

St.Ciaran's Pastoral Area
Weekend Masses

Church	Saturday	Sunday
Ferbane	7:00pm	11:00am
Boora		9:30am
High Street		12:00Midday
Shannonbridge	7:00pm
Clonfanlough		10:30am
Ballinahown		11:30am
Boher		10:30am
Pullough	6:30pm
Cloghan	8:00pm	9:30am
Banagher	6:30pm	11:00am

Prayer to St.Joseph

Hail, Guardian of the Redeemer,

Spouse of the Blessed Virgin Mary,

To you God entrusted his only Son,

in you Mary placed her trust;

with you Christ became man.

Blessed Joseph, to us too,

show yourself a father and guide us in the path of life.

Obtain for us grace, mercy and courage,

and defend us from every evil. Amen.

St. Joseph, pray for us.

With the Apostolic Letter “Patris corde” (“With a Father’s Heart”), Pope Francis recalls the 150th anniversary of the declaration of Saint Joseph as Patron of the Universal Church. To mark the occasion, the Holy Father has proclaimed a “Year of Saint Joseph” from 8 December 2020 to 8 December 2021.