This is a list of all parish and community groups and notices which relate to each. Click on the group name below for more information.
Groups
Bereavement Support Group
Through a team of volunteers the Parish reaches out to support, to comfort and console those whose loved one has died. Facing the death of a loved one is a very painful experience and draws upon our deepest emotions, both mentally and spiritually. Whatever your bereavement be it the death of a parent, spouse, brother, sister,child relative or friend, we can help you in every way we can.
To make an appointment to speak with a member of the Bereavement Support Group, please contact the Parish Centre during office hours on 8621142.
Posted On 13/06/2009
Eucharistic Ministers & Ministers of the Word (Readers)
If you would like to be a Eucharistic Minister or reader at Mass please contact Parish Office on 057 8621142 during office hours.
Posted On 13/06/2009
Grow Community Mental health Support Group
Grow Community Mental Health Support Group meets every Wed. at 7:30pm in the Community Mental Health Centre, Bridge St. Portlaoise. If you are suffering from epression, Shyness, Anxiety, Panic Attacks, then why not come along. Contact: John at 086 - 8033126.
For more information on the services offered by Grow visit www.grow.ie
Posted On 10/03/2009
Legion of Mary
Join the Legion of Mary.
Weekly meetings in the Prayer Room every Wednesday at 8pm.
Works include home to home visitation, hospital visitation, sale of Catholic papers, any other contact - work to spread the faith.
For further details contact the Prayer Room on any Wednesday night at 8:00pm or phone 086 - 1513515.
Posted On 10/03/2009
Lenten Scripture Group
Lenten Scripture Group Welcome.
Posted On 10/03/2009
Paddy Lalor
Paddy Lalor, Lalor Mills, RIP.
Removal from his residence on Sunday evening 27th February to arrive at the Parish Church for 7.30pm. Requiem Mass will be celebrated on Monday morning at 10am followed by burial to S.S. Peter & Paul’s Cemetery.
Posted On 26/02/2011
Portlaoise Gospel Choir
Portlaoise Gospel choir have been together for over 4 years. They practice every Tuesday night in the Parish Church at 8pm. The choir began performing as a mass choir but has grown under the musical direction of Marjie to become a regular at many different events and celebration. For more information on Portlaoise Gospel choir www.portlaoisegospelchoir.com
Posted On 13/10/2010
Rainbows
Rainbows is a Parish service offered for children who have experienced loss through death or separation. For more information on Rainbows contact the Parish Centre on 8621142 (office hours) or you can visit the official Rainbows website www.rainbowsireland.com
Posted On 13/06/2009
Sadie O’Brien
Sadie O’Brien, Chantiere Gate, R.I.P.
Removal from Regional Hospital on Saturday evening 29th January at 5pm to arrive at the Parish Church at 5.30pm. Requiem Mass on Sunday at 12.30pm followed by burial in Ballinabranna, Carlow.
Posted On 28/01/2011
St. Joseph’s Young Priests Society
A society of lay people who pray and work to foster and support vocations to the priesthood and religious life. Meets monthly.
Posted On 13/06/2009
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