Season of Creation 2025
2025-09-01 08:00 - 2025-10-04 20:00 UTC
From 1st September to 4th October, we join Christians worldwide in celebrating the Season of Creation. During this time, our weekend Masses will highlight God’s gift of Creation through music, reflections, prayers, and opportunities for service. As part of this celebration, we are hosting a series of events. For more information, see the flyer below.

Remembrance Mass
2025-11-20 11:00 - 12:00
We invite you to join us on Thursday, November 20th at 11:00 a.m. at St Mary’s Church, Ballygunner, as we come together to honour and remember all those who have gone before us – our loved ones who now rest in the sacred grounds of St Mary’s Cemetery.

This gathering is a time for reflection, prayer, and gratitude for the lives and legacies of those we hold dear.

All are warmly welcome to attend.

Lectio Divina - Advent prayer series
2025-12-11 19:30 - 20:30
Join us this Advent for a peaceful hour of Lectio Divina. Together we will meditate on the Sunday Gospels as we prepare our hearts for the coming of our Lord.

Dates: Thursday evenings, December 4th, 11th, and 18thTime: 7:30 pm – 8:30 pmLocation: St. Joseph and St. Benildus Parish Centre

Tea and coffee will be served beforehand, followed by a time of quiet prayer and reflection.

Please ring the doorbell to enter. Whether you can join us for one evening or all three, you are warmly welcome.

Advent Reconciliation Service
2025-12-15 19:30
As we prepare our hearts for the coming of Christ, you are warmly invited to our Advent Reconciliation Service on Monday, 15th December at 7.30 pm in SS Joseph & St Benildus Parish.

This will be a prayerful opportunity to reflect and experience the peace and renewal that the Sacrament of Reconciliation offers.

All are welcome.

First Children’s Carol Service
2025-12-17 19:30
We are delighted to invite you to our first-ever Children’s Carol Service on Wednesday 17th December at 7.30 pm in SS Joseph & Benildus Church.

Through Scripture readings and much-loved Christmas carols, our children will help us prepare our hearts for the birth of Jesus.

All families are warmly welcome to join us for this joyful new parish tradition.

Christmas In Benildus Concert
2025-12-22 19:00 - 21:30
Celebrate the festive season with us at the Christmas in Benildus Concert on Monday, 22nd December at 7:30 p.m. in St. Joseph & St. Benildus Church. Doors open at 7:00 p.m.

Tickets are €20 and available from the Parish Office or by contacting Phyllis O’Shea at 087-929 3553.

Join us for an enchanting evening of music, poetry, readings, and Christmas cheer, bringing our community together to celebrate the season.

For more information, you can also contact the parish office or Phyllis directly.

Children’s Christmas Eve Mass – St. Joseph & St. Benildus Church
2025-12-24 17:00
We warmly invite families to join us for this year’s Children’s Christmas Eve Mass. To ensure the safety and comfort of all attending, pre-booking is required.

Booking Information

Bookings open: Thursday, 11 December at 10:00 am

How to book: All bookings must be made through Eventbrite.

Important: Bookings cannot be taken by phone.

A link to the Eventbrite booking page will be posted here and on Facebook as soon as it becomes available.

We look forward to celebrating this special Christmas tradition with you and your family.

BOOKING LINK AVAILABLE HERE for Children’s Christmas Eve Mass – St. Joseph & St. Benildus Church
2025-12-24 17:00
The link below is for booking the Children’s Christmas Eve Mass, which will take place on Wednesday, December 24th at 5:00 pm in St. Joseph & St. Benildus Church.

Bookings open: Thursday, 11 December at 10:00 am.

All bookings must be made through Eventbrite using this link.

Please note: bookings cannot be taken by phone.

We look forward to celebrating this special Christmas tradition with you and your family.

Ishiara Parish Partnership Sponsored Sea Swim
2025-12-26 12:00 - 13:00
The Strand, Dunmore East (Slipway)

Join us this St Stephen’s Day for our annual Sponsored Sea Swim, a much-loved community event that raises much-needed funds for our partner parish in Ishiara, Kenya. Whether you brave the water or cheer from the shore, your support makes a real difference to families and communities in Ishiara.

How to get involved

🏊 Take the plungeYou don’t need to be a seasoned sea swimmer to take part. Running in, ducking down, and getting your shoulders wet all count as a swim. For safety, we recommend staying in the water for no longer than 5 minutes unless you are experienced in cold-water swimming.

👏 Support from the shoreNot tempted by the cold? Come along anyway to cheer on the swimmers and enjoy the great atmosphere. It’s always a friendly and social occasion.

💙 Sponsor a swimmerEncourage a family member or friend to take part and sponsor them to help boost fundraising efforts.

Fundraising Bonus

Anyone who raises €100 or more will receive a free snood on the day.Any remaining snoods will be available to purchase at The Strand for €10.

Sponsorship Cards

Sponsorship cards are available from any committee member, the Parish office, the back of both churches.

Join Us

Wrap up warm, bring your friends and family, and help us make a meaningful difference for the people of Ishiara.

Thank you for your continued generosity and support. 🌊💙

🧶 Beginner Crochet Classes 🧶
2026-03-10 11:00 - 12:30
St Joseph & Benildus Parish Center

✨ Come along and learn the basics of crochet in a relaxed, friendly setting. Perfect for complete beginners!

📅 Class Dates: February 24, March 3, March 10, April 14, April 21, Time 11am to 12.45pm.

💶 Cost €25

🧵🧶✂️What You’ll Learn

– How to hold a hook & yarn

– Basic crochet stitches

– Reading simple patterns

– Creating your first project

All welcome – come craft, chat, and create!

For more information, please contact the Parish Office: 📞 051 348077 / 📧parishofficejbm@gmail.com

PARISH TARSUS SCRIPTURE – A Journey Through Lent 2026
2026-03-12 19:30 - 20:30
Understanding Saint Paul – A new look at this wonderful Apostle

As part of our Lenten programme, you are warmly invited to a series of four engaging presentations exploring the life and letters of St. Paul. These evenings will offer fresh insights and a deeper understanding of this remarkable Apostle. You may be surprised by what you discover!

Whether you are already familiar with St. Paul or just beginning to explore his letters, all are welcome to attend.

Event DetailsVenue: St. Benildus Parish Centre, first floow
