Our Lady Queen Of Peace Church 50th Anniversary
'Celebrating 50 years of Coosan Church'Celebrate Together.
The Parish Pastoral Council is extending an invitation not only to the people of Coosan, but to all the people of St. Mary’s Parish, Athlone, and further afield to be part of our celebrations for the Golden Jubilee of Our Lady, Queen of Peace Church, Coosan.
In August 1971 the then Bishop of Ardagh and Clonmacnois, Bishop Cahal Daly, turned the first sod on the site of the new church to be built in the townland of Clonbrusk. Two years later, on Sunday 12th August 1973, Bishop Daly officiated at the solemn dedication of Our Lady, Queen of Peace Church, Coosan. During the intervening 50 years, Coosan Church has been at the heart of the life of the community. Significant family and parish occasions have been celebrated there. Families have gathered for baptisms, weddings, funerals, first communions and confirmations as well as for Sunday and daily Mass. Throughout the past 50 years, Coosan Church has been a sacred place for families and individuals to gather in faith, to celebrate the sacraments, to spend some quiet time in prayer and reflection or to simply light a candle and to be still in the presence of the Lord.
This year marks the 50th anniversary of the church. The Golden Jubilee and Family Day Mass will be celebrated by Bishop Paul Connell in Our Lady, Queen of Peace Church on Sunday 27th August at 12 noon. This will be followed by hospitality with outdoor music and family fun.
The Parish Pastoral Council is extending an invitation not only to the people of Coosan, but to all the people of St. Mary’s Parish, Athlone, and further afield to be part of our celebrations for the Golden Jubilee of Our Lady, Queen of Peace Church, Coosan.
Other jubilee celebrations in the church during the week include:
Sunday 27th August
Mass at 12 noon celebrated by Bishop Paul Connell. This is the Golden Jubilee and Family Day Mass followed by hospitality with outdoor music and family fun.
Monday 28th August
Mass at 7pm with talk and prayers led by Eddie Stones. Eddie is based in Emmanuel House of Providence, Clonfert and works to help people experience the healing power of God in spirit, mind and body.
Wednesday 30th August
Mass at 7pm in thanksgiving for the various prayer groups active in the parish now or in the past and for the blessings that come through their prayers.
Thursday 31st August
Mass at 7pm with a special invitation extended to secondary school pupils. Guest speaker is Liam Kidney. Liam spent 8 years in the Army as a telecommunication technician and 8 years working in IT before changing his career to follow his lifelong dream to work as a professional photographer for 14 years. He will explain the journey he made while following his dreams, the lessons learned and how Covid turned it all on its head overnight.
Sunday 3rd September
Celebrations conclude after 12 noon Mass on Sunday 3rd September with a walk from the Yacht Club to the Commemorative Cross on Ballyglass Hill which will include a short prayer service at the cross.