17Th July, 2016 Sixteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Parish Life
17th July, 2016 – Sixteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Weekend Mass Times St. Mary’s Castlegregory
Sunday – 10.30am
Confessionsafter Vigil Mass and after First Friday Mass
Parish Office – St. Mary’s Presbytery, Castlegregory
Monday - Closed
Tuesday 10.30am to 4.00pm
Wednesday 10.30am – 4.00pm
Thursday 10.30am to 3.00pm
Friday 10.30am to 4.00pm
(Check out newsletter for any changes in times of opening hours due to holidays etc)
Tel: 066 7139145 – Mobile 087 1438060 – Email:
Kerry Diocesan Website –
Notices for Newsletter to reach office by 11.30am on Fridays
Priest: Fr. Michael Hussey 087 1438060 - Secretary: Bernie Dowling
Weekend Mass Times
Clochán Bréanainn
Séipéal Naomh Bréanainn
An Satharn – 6.45 i.n.
Confession before and after Mass on Tuesdays
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Parish Pastoral Council: Chairperson: James Kildea, Julia Dowling, Vincent Filgate, Bernie Dowling, Patricia Hennessy , Audrey Stephens, Joan Herbst, , Sheila Kelliher, Eileen Nicholl, Siobhan Hennessy, Síle Mulcahy, Anne Dennehy, Angela O’Sullivan, Eileen O’Grady, Kathleen DowdLiturgy Group ContactsChairperson –
Anne Dennehy Secretary – Maunie Kelliher - Maire Begley (organist/adult choir) Pat Finn & Trish Browne (Folk Group) Síle Mulcahy (St. Brendan’s Choir) Area Pastoral Council Representatives; James Kildea and Bernie Dowling, Eileen Nicholl Finance Committee: Joan Ferriter, Gerard O’Donnell, Kathleen O’Rourke, Bernie Dowling, Fr. Michael Hussey. Building and Maintenance:Sean Lyons, Denis Dowling, Pat Joe Flynn, Micheál O’Leary, Trish Browne, Sheila Kelliher, Pat Finn, Tommy Fitzgerald, James Kildea,
Parish Reps for Safeguarding Children: Kathleen Spillane,Susan Browne and Kathleen Brosnan - Safeguarding Tel no 087 3800220
Youth Council:Cathy Browne, Darragh Rohan,Jena Cronin, Shannon O’Grady, Amy Byrne, Eva O’Connell, KateShannon, Sinead Sheehan,Timmy Walsh, Ellen Goodwin, Shannen Cronin-Maunsell, Cody Stafford, Michael Scanlon, Claire Dennehy, Carrie Dowling, Niamh Shannon, Caitlyn Browne, Grace O’Sullivan.
Week beginning 17th July2016
Sixteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time C
The first reading and the Gospel this Sunday tell us of the hospitality of Abraham to the Lord’s Messengers and the hospitality of Martha and Mary to Jesus when He visited them. Abraham in the first reading gives generously to his visitors. He gave the best to those in need in a totally selfless way. He was compassionate and welcoming to his visitors. He recognised the Lord and begged, “My Lord, he said I beg you, if I find favour with you, kindly do not pass your servant by.” Like Abraham we need to recognise the Lord in those with whom we come in contact. It is as servants and with humility we offer help to those in need. In the Gospel when Jesus visited Mary and Martha both women received Him in their own way- Martha fussing around preparing a meal for Jesus and Mary just sitting listening to Him. Jesus tells us that it is Mary who has chosen the better part. Jesus wants us to have a balance in our lives. Nowadays our lives are so busy we scarcely have a moment to stop and reflect on what life itself is all about. Mary chose well; she was talking and listening to Jesus, getting closer to Him. We need to make space where we can pray and listen to the Lord and grow in His love. Sometimes we fret over many small things so let us trust in the Lord's plan who provides amply for all our needs and try to imitate Mary and choose - the better part.
Pray for our Departed
Bridie Kennedy, late of Ballyduff who was buried during the week.
Morgan Flaherty who died in New York and late of Ballyhoneen
Eugene Keane, Tullig – Months Mind
Kathleen Rohan Shauntalive
Patrick Dowd, Cross Roads, Cloghane
Tom Kirby, Ballyduff
Mike & Nell Dennehy, Illauncaum
Eileen & Pat Hennessy, Lispole
Betty Fitzgerald, Strand Street
Nellie & Euge O’Neill, Cloghane
Frank Spillane, Fermoyle
PJ & Nora Butler, Carrigaha
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Pray for the Sick of the Parish
Remember the sick of the parish in your prayers, those in hospital, nursing homes, those undergoing treatments and waiting test results. Lord, may Your healing hand touch them.
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Priest on Deanery Duty
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Priest on duty in the deanery this Sunday 17th July 2016 is Fr Joe Ó Beaglaoí. In the event of an emergency, please call 066 9151208
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Intentions for this Weekend
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St. Mary’s
10.30am – Intention: Kathleen Rohan, Shauntallive
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St. Brendan’s
6.45pm – Vigil Mass – Intention: Patrick Dowd, Cross Roads, Cloghane
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Weekday Masses – St. Mary’s
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Monday 18th July – 7.00pm – Intention: Mike & Nell Dennehy, Illauncaum and Eileen and Pat Hennessy, Lispole
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Tuesday 19th July – 10.00am – Intention: Betty Fitzgerald, Strand St
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Wednesday 20th July – No parish Mass
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Thursday 21st July – 7.00pm – Intention: Frank Spillane, Fermoyle.
Friday 22ndJuly – 7.00pm – Intention:
PJ and Nora Butler, Carrigaha
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Saturday 23rd July – 11.00am – Intention: Eugene Keane, Tullig – Months Mind
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Weekday Masses -St. Brendan’s
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Tuesday 19th July–7.00pm –Intention:
Nellie & Euge O’Neill, Cloghane
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Saturday 23rd July – 3.00pm – Baptism
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Intentions for Next Weekend
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St. Mary’s
Sunday 24h July– 10.30am – Intention: Mass for the People
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St. Brendan’s
Saturday 23rdJuly – 6.45pm Vigil – Intention: Jim Fitzgerald, Baile na Leacan
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Rota for next weekend
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St Mary’s
Readerfor next Sunday 24th July – 10.30am–Elisa Dowling
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Eucharistic Ministers: Month of July - Kathleen Spillane, Vincent Filgate, Denis Kelliher & Eileen Walsh
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Altar Serversnext Sunday 24th July: Natalie Heasman, Emma Lynch, Tadgh Scanlon and Regina Flaherty
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Alter Society – Month of July
Eileen Dowd & Angela O’Sullivan
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Church Flowers - Next weekend – Anne and Patricia