Pope Leo XIV's Prayer Intention for September - “For the Care of Water”, asking that we pray for “a just and sustainable management of water, a vital resource, so that everyone may have equal access to it”.

If you child attends a non-Catholic school and you would like them to receive First Confession, First Holy Communion or Confirmation in 2027, they must be enrolled for the Parish Sacramental Classes.

The classes will begin in September.

Contact the parish office for information.

Are you, or someone you know interested in becoming a member of the Catholic Church?

OCIA, the Order of Christian Initiation of Adults, is a faith-formation process which prepares and supports adults who wish to become members of the Catholic Church.

Applications are currently being invited for this year’s programme which is due to commence in the autumn.

For further details, please contact the Parish Office or visit www.dioceseofmeath.ie

Lecture by Dr Hannah MacAuliffe (Maynooth University) – “Clonard in the lives of the Irish Saints: the good, the bad and the saintly” - takes place in St Finnian’s Parish Centre, Clonard on Thursday 17th September at 7.30 pm.

Candlelight Concert in St Finnian’s Church at 7.30 pm.

Pilgrimage Walk – Sunday 20th September – from Clonard village to Ballyboggan Abbey (approx. 6 km)

Pilgrim Mass - 12 noon in St Finnian’s Church, Clonard.

Further information: https:// www.kinnegadparish.ie/st-finnians-pathway.

Y O U N G A D U L T S - If you’re looking for friends in faith, we’re exploring a Catholic young adults group (ages 18 30) for our parish, to begin in October.

The aim is to grow closer to God, deepen our faith, and journey together with others who want to keep Christ at the centre of their lives.

Activities may include Eucharistic Adoration, Holy Hours of prayer, and faith-based so cial events.

Share your interest in this survey - or reach out if any questions: faithformationmp@gmail.com