| Fr Peter Burke, Parish Priest, Parochial House, Chapel Lane, Ferbane, Co Offaly, R42 NR40 | 090 645 4380 | |
| Fr Michael Morris, CC, The Presbytery, Chapel Lane, Ferbane, Co Offaly, R42 WY43 | 090 645 4309 | |
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PRAYER TO ST. JOSEPH Hail, Guardian of the Redeemer, St. Joseph, pray for us. |
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The picture below is of the garden in front of the ambo in Ferbane Church |
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The following Masses from Ferbane church are available on Parish Radio (106.5FM ) and on the Ferbane Parish Facebook page: Monday - Saturday 10:00am Sunday 11:00am
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) |
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 Immaculate Conception, FerbaneMasses Saturday 7:00pm (Vigil) Sunday 11:00am & 7:00pm Holy Days: 7:00pm (Vigil) & 11:00am Monday-Saturday 10:00am Confessions Saturday after 7pm Mass First Communion Saturday 2nd May 2020, 12 Noon Cemetery Day Kilrehan: TBA Confirmation Friday 3rd April 2020 at 3pm Sat Nav: 53.271217, |
 St.Oliver Plunkett, BooraMasses Sunday 9:30am First Friday 7:00pm Holy Days: 9:30am Confessions First Friday after 7pm Mass Sat Nav: 53.235002, -7.733292 |
 SS Patrick & Saran, High StreetMasses Sunday 12:00 Noon First Friday 8:00pm Holy Days: 8:00pm Confessions First Friday after 8pm Mass First Communion Saturday 2nd May 2020, 12 noon Cemetery Day High Street: TBA Sat Nav: 53.251149, -7.914747 |
| 17th March and 25th December - All Masses as per Sunday times Holy Days 2019: 6th January, 15th August, 1st November and 8th December |
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St.Ciaran's Pastoral Area - Weekend Masses
| Church | Saturday | Sunday |
| Ferbane | 7:00pm | 11:00am |
| Boora | 9:30am | |
| High Street | 12:00 Midday | |
| 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 |
Fr. Peter's Post
SECOND SUNDAY OF THE YEAR
‘What are you looking for’?
‘What are you looking for’? These are the first recorded words of Jesus in St. John’s Gospel as He addresses His new disciples. It is the most fundamental question in life. One could say that the rest of the Gospel contains a series of responses to that question. For those seeking nourishment for the soul Jesus says ‘I am the bread of life’. For the many longing for hope in the darkness that surrounds us, Jesus says ‘I am the light of the world’. For those searching for a meaningful authentic way to live Jesus says ‘I am the Way’. For all who crave truth in a world of ‘fake news’ Jesus says ‘I am the Truth’. For the young and old of every nation who need reassurance in the face of death Jesus says ‘I am the resurrection and the life’. Having posed the question, Jesus invites the disciples to ‘come and see’. By spending time with Him, they not only came to see who He was, but they came to see who they could be. Having begun as seekers they moved to being followers and ended as disciples. If we want to go beneath the surface of our lives and find the answers to our deepest questions, we must spend time in His presence. He alone is the answer. If He is not the answer, there is no answer, but we must ‘come and see’.