Mountainside Grotto Mass

Yesterday evening, I celebrated Mass at the Grotto in Glenmask near my home. Around 100 people participated in glorious sunshine. Mrs. Mary Tuffey, a 100 year old matriarch who grew up in the area, joined us for the Mass. She was on holidays from Chicago. Here are some pictures from the evening.

The roadside grotto at Glenmask

 

A view from the grotto

 

A group of ladies rest their weary legs before the Mass

 

 

Horse sense

Horses even have sense! Here, four of them, know how to enjoy a beautiful sunny morning in Killawalla.

 

Stepping it out

A group of around 40 individuals from different parts of Ireland completed a 3 day walk from Balla, to Croagh Patrick, ending on Sunday, March 24th. The group are pictured as the passed through Killawalla on the second day of the walk.

 

 

 

Killawalla's newest lambs on display



Killawalla priest publishes his latest book

“The Crooked Christmas Tree” is an adult fable that speaks to the heart of every person. On the outside, The Crooked Christmas Tree may be flawed, but inside, it is filled with inner beauty, pride, dignity, and hope To those who take the time to notice its uniqueness, personality and giftedness, it becomes a messenger that radiates love, joy, hope and peace.

The book is authored by Fr. Michael Tracey and illustrated by Karen Renz. It can be purchased in the States on amazon.com for $6.95; in England on amazon.co.uk for 4.33 pounds and for 5.36 euros.

Mass in Cillin na Phaisti, Ballyburke, August 15, 2012

Receiving Communion at Glenmask Mass