Death Notices

Christopher (Christy) Jones
December 18, 2024

Please pray for the repose of the soul of Christopher (Christy) Jones, Grangegibbon, Kilbeggan, Westmeath.
Christopher (Christy) passed peacefully at home on December 18th 2024. Dearly missed by his heartbroken family, his beloved wife Breege, cherished and adoring children Mark, Denise and Therese, his brothers Michael and Edward, his sisters Mary and Christine, extended family, colleagues, neighbours and friends.

May Christopher Rest in Peace

Reposing at Nannery’s Chapel of Rest, River View, Kilbeggan (N91 HR88) Friday (20/12/24) from 04:00pm. until 07:00pm. Requiem Mass Saturday in the Church of St. James, Kilbeggan, at 11:00am which can be viewed live on: https://www.kilbegganparish.ie/webcam/
Burial after Mass in the Relic Cemetery, Kilbeggan.

Kathleen Stones
December 4, 2024

Please pray for the repose of the soul of Kathleen Stones, 8 St. James’ Terrace, Kilbeggan, Westmeath, N91E942.
Kathleen passed peacefully on December 4th 2024 in the wonderful care of the nurses and staff of Roselodge Nursing Home, Killucan. Predeceased by her husband John. Kathleen will be sadly missed by her daughter Margaret, sons Michael and James, daughters-in-law Deirdre and Christine and her grandchildren, Sean, Adam, Devin, Connor, Emma and Ava, her sisters, Frances (Murray), Mary Stones, Ann (Cornally), Pauline Stones, nephews, nieces, relatives, neighbours and friends.

May Kathleen Rest in Peace

Reposing at her home (N91E942) Friday (6/12/24) from 4:00pm. until 8:00pm. Requiem Mass Saturday in the Church of St. James` Kilbeggan at 2:00pm which can be viewed live on: https://www.kilbegganparish.ie/webcam/
Burial after Mass in the Relic Cemetery Kilbeggan.

Mary (May) Kelly (née Duffy)
November 29, 2024

Please pray for the repose of the soul of Mary (May) Kelly (née Duffy. Cumminstown, Kilbeggan, predeceased by her husband Michael, her daughter Dolores, her son Martin, sister Babs, her grandson Stephen and great grandchild Sam. Peacefully at home in her 94th year with her loving family by her side. May will be fondly remembered by her daughters, Breda, Rose, Mona and Tina, her sons Michael and Robert and her sister Nuala Seery and her husband Pat, daughter in law Kathleen, sons in law Michael, Larry and Tommie, grandchildren and her 20 great-grandchildren, nephews, nieces, extended family, neighbours and friends.

May Mary Rest in Peace

Reposing at her home (N91T866) Saturday (30/11//2024) from 1:30pm until 5:30pm. Removal afterwards to the Church of St. James, Kilbeggan for funeral prayers (and sympatising) at 6:30pm. Requiem Mass Sunday at 11:00am which can be viewed live on: https://www.kilbegganparish.ie/webcam/
Burial after Mass in the Relic Cemetery Kilbeggan.

Jim Dolan
November 16, 2024

Please pray for the repose of the soul of Jim Dolan, Ballinagar, Tullamore, Offaly.
Suddenly. Loving son of the late Paddy and Bridget. Sadly missed by his loving wife Catherine, sons Jimmy, Enda, Kevin and David, daughters Catherine, Deirdre and Bernadette, brothers Pat and Denis, sisters Mary, Josie, Brid (Finn, Kilbeggan), Margaret, Martha, Judy, Lily and Teresa, grandchildren, uncles, aunts, sons-in-law, daughters-in-law, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives, neighbours and a large circle of friends.

May Jim Rest In Peace

Reposing at his son David’s residence in Ballinagar (eircode R35 WP95) on Monday from 2pm with Rosary at 8pm. Removal on Tuesday morning at 11:20am arriving St Joseph’s Church Ballinagar for Requiem Mass at 12 noon. Funeral afterwards to St Joseph’s Cemetery, Ballinagar.

Kathleen Veronica Lennon (née Prendergast)
November 13, 2024

Please pray for the repose of the soul of Kathleen Veronica Lennon (née Prendergast), Kilcloghan, Kilbeggan, who died on Nov. 13th 2024 with her loving family by her side, in the excellent care of the staff of the Midlands Regional Hospital, Mullingar, beloved wife of the late Vincent and mother of the late Noreen. Deeply regretted by her loving daughters Geraldine (Fallon) and Kathleen, son Vincent, son in law Padraig, grandchildren Peter and Catherine, sisters Mary Burke (New York), Nancy Flanagan, Bridie Murphy and brother Jimmie Prendergast and sister in law Eileen, nieces, nephews, extended family, neighbours and friends.

May Kathleen Rest in Peace

Reposing at Nannery’s Chapel of Rest, River View, Kilbeggan (N91 HR88) on Friday evening from 4:00pm until 6:30pm followed by removal to Church of St. James, Kilbeggan (N91 CC79) for 7:00pm funeral prayers. Requiem Mass on Saturday at 12 noon which can be viewed live on: https://www.kilbegganparish.ie/webcam/
Burial after Mass in the Relic Cemetery Kilbeggan.

Previous Years

MY PRAYERBOOK

Catholic Prayers and Devotions

https://www.xavier.edu/jesuitresource/online-resources/prayer-index/catholic-prayers

Litanies

https://www.usccb.org/search?key=LITANIES

How to Say the Rosary for Beginners.

http://www.vatican.va/special/rosary/documents/misteri_en.html#How_to_pray_the_Rosary

FAMILY PRAYERS FROM BIRTH TO DEATH

https://www.usccb.org/prayer-and-worship/prayers-and-devotions/prayers/family-prayers-from-birth-to-death

Praying with Pope Francis and with all those who join with him around the world

https://www.popesprayer.va/

Sign of the Cross

In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.

Glory be to the Father

Glory be to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit; as it was in the beginning, is now and ever shall be, world without end. Amen.

Morning Prayer

Father in heaven, you love me, you’re with me night and day. I want to love you always in all I do and say. I’ll try to please you, Father. bless me through the day. Amen.

Night Prayer

God, our Father, I come to say thank you for your love today. Thank you for my family, and all the friends you give to me. Guard me in the dark of night, and in the morning send your light. Amen.

Grace before Meals

Bless us, 0 God, as we sit together. Bless the food we eat today. Bless the hands that made the food. Bless us O Lord. Amen

Grace after Meals

Thank you, God, for the food we have eaten. Thank you, God, for all our friends. Thank you, God, for everything. Thank you, God. Amen.

Journey Prayer

Arise with me in the morning, travel with me through each day. Welcome me on my arrival, God, be with me all the way.

Our Father

Our Father who art in heaven hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come, thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread and forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us, and lead us not into temptation but deliver us from evil. Amen.

Hail Mary

Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee. Blessed art thou among women and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus. Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for us sinners, now, and at the hour of our death. Amen.

Prayer to Jesus

Infant Jesus meek and mild Look on me a little child. Put your gracious hands on me and make me what I ought to be. Amen.

Prayers to Mary: Hail Holy Queen

Hail, holy Queen, Mother of mercy, hail, our life, our sweetness and our hope.
To thee do we cry, poor banished children of Eve: to thee do we send up our sighs, mourning and weeping in this valley of tears.
Turn then, most gracious Advocate, thine eyes of mercy toward us, and after this our exile, show unto us the blessed fruit of thy womb, Jesus, O clement, O loving, O sweet Virgin Mary! Amen.

Prayers to the Holy Spirit Holy Spirit, I want to do what is right. Help me. Holy Spirit, I want to live like Jesus guide me. Holy Spirit, I want to pray like Jesus teach me. Amen.Spirit of God in the heavens. Spirit of God in the seas. Spirit of God in the mountain-tops. Spirit of God in me. Spirit of God in the sunlight. Spirit of God in the air. Spirit of God all around me. Spirit of God everywhere. Holy Spirit, Spirit of God help me. Amen.

Act of Sorrow

O my God, l thank you for loving me. I am sorry for all my sins, for not loving others and not loving you. Help me to live like Jesus and not sin again. Amen.

Prayer before Confession

O my God, help me to remember the times when I didn’t live: as Jesus asked me to. Help me to be sorry and to try again. Amen.

Prayer after Confession

O my God, thank you for forgiving me. Help me to love others. Help me to live as Jesus asked me to. Amen.

Prayer before Communion

Lord Jesus, come to me,
Lord Jesus, give me your love.
Lord Jesus, come to me and give me yourself,

Lord Jesus, friend of children, come to me.
Lord Jesus, you are my Lord and my God.
Praise to you, Lord Jesus Christ.

Prayers after Communion

Lord Jesus, I love and adore you.
You’re a special friend to me.
Welcome, Lord Jesus, O welcome.
Thank you for coming to me.

Thank you, Lord Jesus, o thank you for giving yourself to me.
Make me strong to show your love wherever I may be.

Be near me, Lord Jesus, I ask you to stay close by me forever and love me, I pray.
Bless all of us children in your loving care and bring us to heaven to live with you there.

I’m ready now, Lord Jesus, to show how much I care.
I’m ready now to give your love at home and everywhere. Amen.

O Sacrament Most Holy

O Sacrament Most Holy, O Sacrament Divine, All praise and all thanksgiving, be every moment Thine. (repeat three times)

A PRAYER FOR STUDENTS

Lord our God,
in your wisdom and love
you surround us with the mysteries of the universe.

Send your Spirit upon these students
and fill them with your wisdom and blessings.
Grant that they may
devote themselves to their studies
and draw ever closer to you,
the source of all knowledge.

We ask this through Christ our Lord.
Amen.

FUNERALS

Bereavement is always difficult, but it is made even more difficult now with the restrictions. The restrictions extend to the Funeral Mass too unfortunately with only 10 people allowed in the Church. This makes the grieving process even more difficult. The support of the extended family and parish community has always been a great support to the bereaved.

Below are the readings from which a family can choose for the Mass, and all the details regarding a Funeral Mass in our Parish. You can discuss these with me and any arrangements for the Funeral.

Fr. Brendan.

FUNERAL BOOKLET

CATECHISM OF THE CATHOLIC CHURCH

Catechism of the Catholic Church

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The Catechism gives the basic Catholic and fundamental content of doctrine as regards both faith and morals in the light of the Second Vatican Council and the whole Church’s Tradition. It’s principal sources are Sacred Scripture, the Fathers of the Church, the liturgy and the Church’s Magisterium. It will be a help in understanding the basics of the faith and teaching of the Church.