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.
We
sincerely hope you find something of interest on our website
SECOND SUNDAY OF EASTER
A quieter day, but Easter glory still fills the air. Behind closed
doors, the disciples are dazed and dispirited. Then Jesus appears, but Thomas
is not there. An annual reminder here of the power and importance of praying
with the community. Eight days later Thomas is present with the community. He
encounters the Lord, his questions are answered and his life is changed
forever. The doubting disciple is moved to utter, in five short words, the most
profound profession of faith in the entire Gospel: ‘My Lord and my God’. He
will now become one of the foundation stones of the fledgling Church. The
message is clear. We absent ourselves from the community gathering at a cost.
At this time, our gathering is from a distance from necessity, but even from a
distance we are nourished and strengthened. Thomas recognises Jesus in His
hands. The story of our lives is etched in our hands. The fruits of caring,
giving and loving are there for the world to see. Jesus’ love for us led Him to
the Cross and when Thomas saw the hands, he remembered, he understood and he
believed.
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)
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 |
