We are a Catholic parish in the diocese of Killaloe. We hope you will find some help with the information provided here. If you have any queries, feel free to contact our Parish Priest.
Parish Priest: Fr. Ger Nash. He can be contacted at:- 065-6827113/086 857 6153. E-mail: ger9@ireland.com
Crusheen Church:-
Some time between 1726 and 1733 a church or Mass house was constructed
on the site of the present Catholic church in Crusheen village. It was
a cruciform barn church, typical of the time. The present church of
St. Cronan, an impressive looking structure, was built around 1837.
A major reconstruction was carried out in 1915 when the most distinctive
feature of the building, a very elaborate reardos and a new altar were
erected. The building also contains a fine set of the Stations of the
Cross which were manufactured in Germany.
Mass times:
Mass is celebrated daily in Crusheen church apart from Fridays. Mass
times Monday to Thursday are 9.30a.m. Sunday: 11.30a.m. Holy Days of
Obligation: Vigil of Holy Day: 7.30p.m.;Holy Day: 7.30p.m.
Eucharistic Adoration: each Thursday from 8.00p.m. to 9.00p.m.
Sacrament of Reconciliation: available before Friday evening Mass on the 1st Friday of each month.
Ballinruan Church:-
It is thought that there was a rectangular chapel built in Ballinruan
village around 1824 as that is the date mentioned in the OS Name Books,
Co. Clare. Major renovation and enlargement of the building took place
in 1857, recorded on a cornerstone, when a second wing was added. As
a result of this enlargement, the building now consists of two aisles
at right angles. The sanctuary is at the intersection. Further renovation
of the church took place in 1976 when the church became known as the
Church of the Immaculate Conception.
Mass times: Fridays at 10.00a.m.; Saturday Evenings (1st Mass of Sunday) at 7:30 p.m.
Eucharistic Adoration: each Thursday from 7.30p.m. to 8.30p.m.
Sacrament of reconciliation: available before Mass on the 1st Friday of each month.
Baptisms can be booked through Fr. John Bane at 065-6827113. The Sacrament of Baptism is normally celebrated on Sundays at 12.30p.m. in Crusheen church. For other times by arrangement with the priest. Parents are reminded to purchase a Baptismal Candle at VERITAS Bookshop, O’Connell Street, Ennis for the ceremony.
Marriages can be booked through Fr. John Bane at 065-6827113.
Requirements:
1. Give three months notice to the church where the marriage is to be
celebrated.
2. Civil Notification to be obtained 3 months prior to marriage from
Registrar of Births, Marriages & Deaths, Sandfield Centre, Ennis;
tel: 065 6868050. This requirement is essential.
3. Check to see if another wedding is booked at the church before you
book the hotel!
Documentation:
1. Call to see your priest to complete a Pre-Nuptial Enquiry Form.
2. A Baptismal Certificate less than six months old from the church
you were baptised in will be required.
3. A Confirmation Certificate from the parish where you received the
Sacrament of Confirmation.
4. A Letter of Freedom from the parishes you have lived/worked in since
18 years of age.
Certificates: To obtain Baptism,
Confirmation and Marriage Certificates contact Fr. John Bane, Crusheen,
Co. Clare, Ireland. Information needed:-
The person’s name and address;
The purpose for which the certificate is required;
Enclose a fee of €3 plus S.A.E.;
For Baptismal Certificate: Please give names of parents(including mother’s
maiden name) and date of birth and baptism.
For Marriage Certificate: Please indicate names of both parities and
date of marriage.
Choirs:-
Crusheen Parish Choir: Contact Catherine Brigdale 065-6827389
If you would like to join a choir, contact the above
Folk Group: Contact Majella O'Donnell: 086-8314742
Eucharistic Ministers, Readers, Altar Servers:
If you would like to volunteer for any of these ministries, please contact:
Fr. John Bane
Organisations:
Crusheen Parish Renewal Group: This group was set up in the year 2000
to promote the renewal and development of faith, to analyse the spiritual
needs of parishioners and to discover and utilise our resources as a
Catholic community. Members of the Parish renewal group are: Josephine
Kearney(Contact person), John Oliver Mulkere, Mary Fogarty, Mary Keehan,
Ann O’Grady, Margaret Moloney and Helen O’Brien. Some projects
completed by the Parish renewal Group are: the introduction of Eucharistic
Adoration in Crusheen and Ballinruan churches; a Parish Survey carried
out in 2002 of the spiritual and material needs of parishioners; the
formation of a Folk group; the decoration of our churches highlighting
the Sunday Gospels in the Advent and Lent seasons; in October 2002 a
parish ballot to determine the number of weekend Masses required in
the parish.
Parish Finance Committee: The members are Michael O’Donnell(Chairperson), Danny Liddy, Margaret O’Keeffe and John Clune.
Ballinsheen-Apostolic Group: This voluntary group makes vestments and collects funds for the foreign Missions and also acts as a social, arts and crafts group. The contact person is Marlene Phipps 065-6827107.
St. Cronan’s Church Altar Society: Contact person is Mary O’Donnell 065-6827144.
Ballinruan Altar Society: Contact persons are Mary O’Brien and Pauline Harte
Crusheen Catholic Parish History
The Catholic parish of Crusheen can trace its origins to monastic times. In the mid 5th century an Augustinian monastery was founded on the island of Inchicronan, probably by St. Cronan of Tuamgraney. This monastery became the parish church in the years following. Unfortunately today very little of the original monastery remains standing and access to the site, which is still used as a cemetery by some local families, is difficult.
Our modern Catholic parish of Crusheen is an amalgamation of the three old parishes of Inchicronan, Ballinruan and Kiltoola.
Today two Catholic churches serve a rapidly developing community – St. Cronan’s church situated in Crusheen village and The Church of the Immaculate Conception in Ballinruan village.
In the July 2003 diocesan appointments, Bishop Willie Walsh created the Imeall Bóirne (rim of the Burren) Team Ministry when he selected Crusheen, Tubber, Ruan and Corofin parishes to work as a unit with four priests having the overall responsibility for the area. This development reflects what was signalled in the Killaloe Diocesan Pastoral Plan.
Killaloe Diocese/County Services:-
ACCORD:
c/o Clarecare, Harmony Row, Ennis
Confidential counseling by trained counselors for people experiencing
difficulties in their marriage. Fertility counseling and marital sexual
therapy also available.
Contact: 065-6824297/6824043 (office hours).
CURA: Pregnant & Worried? CURA cares. If you need help, contact CURA, Harmony Row, Ennis, in strict confidence. 065-6829905.
Social Services:
CLARECARE,Harmony Row, Ennis. Director: Rev. Ger. Nash 065-6828178
Adoption, home help, single parents, alcoholism, drug dependency, gambling,
psychological services, coping with loss, travellers, etc.
The Samaritans: "Sunville", Kilrush Road,
Ennis
Feeling lonely, suicidal, despairing. Phone day or night at 065-6829777
or 1850 60 90 90
