Welcome to our Parish
The people of our parish show a .great pride in our Churches and parish and we hope to continue the excellent work of our predecessors and the various organisations and committees within the parish.
If you contribute to the life of the parish by attending Mass and other celebrations, give your time and talents as a volunteer in one of the many lay ministries and/or provide financial support. We would like to offer our sincere thanks and encourage you to continue to be part of our parish family as it grows and develops.
If you are new to our parish, you are very welcome and we invite and encourage you to reach out to us. Please contact any of our priests, our Parish Pastoral Worker or the Parish Office, all of our contact details can be found on the Contact us page, we would really love to hear from you and see how we can be of service to you.
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Mass Intentions – The Ascension of our Lord – 1st June 2025
May 30, 2025
Mass Saturday 31st May – Crookstown
Anne Carroll (A)
Aidan Carroll (A)
John O’Neill (A)
Margaret, Bill and Teresa Mackey (A)
Gerald Dunne (Months Mind)
Nickolas Dowling-Ballybarney (A)
Recently deceased
Desma O’Shea
Sally Young
Mass Sunday 1ST JUNE– Ballymount
Recently deceased
Desma O’Shea
Sally Young
MASS SUNDAY 1st June- KILMEAD
Billy O’Brien-Burtown (15thA)
…5km Run & Walk for Crookstown N.S
May 29, 2025
5km Run & Walk for Crookstown N.S Join us for a family 5km Run/walk on Sunday 8th June to raise funds for St. Laurence’s N.S. Crookstown. Register online at justrunsevents.ie and join in the fun for all the family.
Mass Intentions – 6th Sunday of Easter – 25th May 2025
May 23, 2025
Mass Saturday 24th May – Crookstown
Breda Leigh-Lipstown
Michael and Mary Dunne-Crookstown(A)
Felix(Fay)Lawler-Crookstown (A)
Tony Price-Birthday Remembrance
Catherine Behan(31st A)
Philip Behan (3rd A)
Mick Ball(2ndA) and his brother Billy (A)
Maureen and Eugene Craig (A)
John and May Williamson (A)
Recently Deceased Mary McNamee
Mass Sunday 25th May – Ballymount
Sheila Doyle-Blackrath (A)
…Mass Intentions – 5th Sunday of Easter – 18th May 2025
May 16, 2025
CROOKSTOWN MASS – SATURDAY 17TH MAY 7PM
Pat & Molly King
John King
Christy King
Christy & Elizabeth Kelly
Dan & Mary King
Pat & Cecila Flynn
Monica Bagnall
John and Ester Kelly
Paddy Joe Kelly
Jimmy Cahill
Ross Kelly
Maura Kelly
Dickie & Annette Kelly
Dunne Family (Kildare Town)
Maru Leech
Ester Dempsey
Andy…
Pathways & Diocesan Certificate in Catechesis
May 15, 2025
Pathways 2024 – 2026
The Pathways Programme is aimed at adults of all ages who wish to explore issues and questions of faith, ministry and the Church…
Cemetery Masses
May 14, 2025
Cemetery Masses will be celebrated in the Parishes of Athy, Narraghmore & Moone as follows:
St Michael’s New Cemetery – Monday, June 9th at…
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Mass Times
Ss. Mary and Laurence Church, Crookstown
Welcome to the Church of Ss Mary & Laurence in Crookstown, the parish church of the parish of Narraghmore.
Set in rural south Kildare, with it’s proximity to many fine receptions venues, the beautiful church of Ss Mary & Laurence is a popular church for the celebration of weddings.
The current church has been serving the parish community since the 1860’s. It boasts a stained glass window in honour of Cardinal Paul Cullen, who was born close by in Ballitore. St Laurence O’Toole, who is co-patron of our parish, was born close by, just outside Castledermot.
The faith community of Ss Mary & Laurence make every effort to ensure that our church is warm and welcoming for parishioners and visitors alike, your support would be greatly appreciated.
| Saturday | 7.00pm |
| Wednesday & Friday | 9.30am |
| Holy Day Vigil | 7.00pm |
St. Ita's Church, Kilmead
Welcome to the beautiful Church of St Ita in the village of Kilmead.
St Ita’s is a chapel of ease of the parish of Narraghmore, having served the community here since the late eighteenth century. The faith community of St Ita’s are justifiably proud of our church, we strive to keep it in good order, warm and well presented. Your support would be very much appreciated.
| Sunday | 10.30am |
| Weekday - subject to change or cancellation without notice | 10am |
St. Joseph's Church, Ballymount
Welcome the church of St Joseph, Ballymount. St Joseph’s is a chapel of ease of the parish of Narraghmore.
The faith community work very hard to keep the church in good order. Is is a vibrant faith community who take great care and pride in the church. Keeping the church well maintained both inside and out, with beautifully appointed grounds around the church. To the rear of the church is a very popular grotto to Our Lady.
Your support for the church of St Joseph would be greatly appreciated.
| Sunday | 8.30am |
Church of the Blessed Trinity, Moone
Welcome to the Church of the Most Blessed Trinity in Moone. The church has been serving the faith community of Moone since the mid nineteenth century.
Recently the church has been undergoing substantial refurbishment, both inside and out. Much of the work has been completed but more remains to be done;. Your support of this vital work for the preservation of the church would be greatly appreciated.
| Sunday | 12.00pm |
| Thursday | 9:30am |
| Holy Day | 11.00am |