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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Crookstown Mass at Crookstown Mass Rock
October 3, 2025
St Laurence Camogie Club presents – A cookery demonstration on Wednesday 22nd October
September 30, 2025
St. Laurence Camogie Club presents Cookery Demonstration on Wednesday 22nd October in Mel’s Narraghmore with Chef Joseph Doyle, formerly of Sheen Falls, Monart, and Gleneagles accompanied by Ruth Sorohan on Deserts. Drinks Reception at 7:30pm. Cookery Demo at 8pm. St. Laurence’s Camogie Cookery Demo Ticket
Kilmead by Candlelight
September 26, 2025
St. Ita’s Church Kilmead presents Kilmead by Candlelight. A evening of Music, Song and Entertainment on Thursday 27th November 2025 in St. Ita’s Church, Kilmead R14 FE80, at 7:30pm – 9:30pm. Doors open at 7pm. Tickets available from St. Laurence’s GAA Bar, Padraig Whelan, Deirdre Flanagan, Niamh Lawler, Jonathan Tallon, Bridie Corrigan, Kathleen Grufferty, Emma…
Mass Intentions – 26th Sunday in Ordinary Time – Sunday 28th September 2025
September 26, 2025
Intentions Saturday & Sunday
Crookstown 7pm
Nuala Bolger ( Months Mind)
Bridie, Maureen & John Leigh – Ballymount (Remembrance)
Matt Leigh (A)
Christopher Conlon (1st A)
Demsa O’ Shea (Birthday Remembrance)
Mrs. Sally O’Connor -Ballytore (9th A)
John McNamee (A)
Ballymount 8:30am
John McNamee (A)
Kilmead 10:30am
Nano Keegan (A)
…Mass Intentions – 25th Sunday in Ordinary Time – 21st September 2025
September 19, 2025
Intentions Saturday & Sunday
Recently Deceased:
Bernadette Brennan
Darina Kavanagh (nee Treacy)
Crookstown 7pm
Johnny Reid (3rd A)
Christopher & Teresa Nolan – Cottage Lane, Ballitore (A)
Bridget McCarthy – Portersize (A)
Sheila Moore (nee Conlan) (10th A) and her twin brother Christy Conlan (1st A)
Sheila O’Brien…
Mass Intentions – The exaltation of the Holy Cross – 14th September 2025
September 12, 2025
MASS INTENTIONS
Recently deceased: Madeline Haslam
Mass Saturday 13th September – Crookstown
Betty Keatley (A)
Margaret (Marge) Lawler (A)
Joseph (Joe) Swaine (A)
Kevin O’Donohoe (A)
John & Patrich Hughes – late of Calverstown (A)
Ann Price – Birthday Rem
Tony Price (8th A)
Joey Clarges – Birthday Rem
Recently deceased: Madeline Haslam
…
Pilgrimage of Hope in the parishes of Athy, Narraghmore, Moone & Castledermot
September 12, 2025
Pilgrimage of Hope, 2025
The partnership of parishes of Athy, Narraghmore, Moone and Castledermot are having a Pilgrimage of
Hope on Saturday 20th September. You are invited to join us in the Pilgrimage of Hope which will visit
all 8 churches in the 4 parishes. Each Church will organise a…
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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 |