🧶 Beginner Crochet Classes 🧶
2026-03-10 11:00 - 12:30 UTC
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

Cemetery cleaning – Saturday, 13 June at 10 AM
2026-06-13 10:00 - 13:00
Due to recent rain, the Cemetery clean-up in Ballygunner, originally planned for Monday, 1 June, has been rescheduled to Saturday, 13 June from 10 AM to 1 PM. We warmly invite all volunteers to join us as we prepare for the upcoming Cemetery Mass.

Bags will be provided, but please bring your own tools if possible. Together, we can make the task lighter—your help is truly appreciated!

For any questions, contact pastoralworkerjbm@gmail.com or the parish office.

Cemetery Mass – Thursday, 18 June at 7:30 PM
2026-06-18 19:30 - 21:00
The annual Cemetery Mass at St. Mary’s Cemetery, Ballygunner, will take place on Thursday, 18 June at 7:30 PM. All are very welcome to attend. Please dress warmly, as the evening can be chilly.For those unable to attend in person, you can join us online at this link.

Hike & Bike to support Ishiara parish
2026-06-21 14:00 - 17:00
Hike & Bike for a good cause! Join our Parish Ishiara Team for a special Hike & Bike event on Sunday, 21 June (Mid-Summer’s Day)! The route will take us around the parish, passing Ballygunner Church, GIY, St. Joseph & Benildus, and the Solas Centre.Sponsorship cards are available at the back of our churches or via the parish office. All funds raised will support our Ishiara Partnership in Kenya.Take the challenge for our brothers and sisters in Kenya, or sponsor someone to make a difference! All are welcome: let’s come together for a great cause.

God with St. Francis - An evening of Faith, Music & Reflection
2026-09-09 19:30 - 21:00
