4th Sunday of Lent Parish of Ardfert 15 March 2015
ST BRENDAN’S CHURCH, ARDFERT Tel: 7134131
Fr Tadhg: 087 9808834; e-mail:
ANNIVERSARIES: Mick O’Mahony, Ardfert village; Tadhg & Angela Kennedy, Tralee Road; John Lawlor, Dineens, Michael King, Tubridbeg; Fr Arthur Moynihan; Margaret O’Brien, An Fearann; Bridie O’Connor, Ardrahan.
Masses for week commencing Sunday 15 March
Sat 8.00 pm Mick O’Mahony, Ardfert village (anniv)
Sun 11.00 am Tadhg & Angela Kennedy, Tralee Road (annivs)
Mon 8.00 pm St Patrick’s Vigil Mass
Tues 11.00 am St Patrick’s Day – John Lawlor, Dineens (anniv)
Tues 12 noon – 8 pm Eucharistic Exposition and Adoration
Weds 8.00 pm Michael King, Tubridbeg (anniv)
Thurs 9.30 am Fr Arthur Moynihan (anniv)
Fri 8.00 pm Intentions
Sat 8.00 pm Mary Commane, Clogherbrien (anniv)
Sun 11.00 am Michael O’Sullivan, Liscahane (anniv)
EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS READERS
Monday vigil: J O’Loughlin & Hannah O’Sullivan Maureen Hanafin
Tuesday 11.00: Eamon Long & Catherine Mary Egan Mary Collins
Saturday vigil: Kathleen Murray & Phil Stack Cecelia O’Callaghan
Sunday 11.00: Maureen O’Sullivan & Eilish Leen Lillie O’Sullivan
v We congratulate Michelle O’Hara, Station Road and Gary Kissane, Tralee who were married recently in Ardfert church.
v Ardfert church choir. Choir practice takes place in Cúil Mhuire Pastoral Centre on Monday nights at 7 pm. All singers and musicians are welcome to attend.
PARISH NOTICES
v Last Sunday’s offertory collection: €1405; Capital Envelope Collection: €275. Go Raibh Maith Agaibh.
v SAFEGUARDING CHILDREN. A meeting of the Parish Safeguarding Children Representatives will be held in the Presbytery on Thursday 19 March at 7.30 pm.
v St Vincent de Paul Society would like to thank everyone who supported their recent collection. Donations will help people in the local area.
v SPRING STATIONS are now being arranged.
SACRED HEART CHURCH, KILMOYLEY
RECENT DEATHS: Kathleen Hanlon, Dreenaugh, Ballyheigue.
ANNIVERSARIES: Nora & Michael Dalton, Lerrig; Maurice McElligott, Ballinorig; Donal Regan, Banemore.
Masses for week commencing Sunday 15 March
Sat 7.00 pm Nora & Michael Dalton, Lerrig (annivs)
Sun 10.00 am Maurice McElligott, Ballinorig (anniv)
Mon 10 am – 6 pm Eucharistic Exposition and Adoration
Mon 7.00 pm St Patrick’s Vigil Mass
Tues 10.00 am St Patrick’s Day – Donal Regan, Banemore (anniv)
Sat 7.00 pm Christina & Jeremiah O’Connor, Banna (annivs)
Sun 10.00 am Christina McCarthy, Kilmoyley (anniv)
EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS READERS
Monday vigil: Ashley O’Connor & Joe Walsh Anne Lawlor
Tuesday 10.00: Mary Brick & Gerald Carroll Padraig Regan
Saturday vigil: Eileen Leen & Mary O’Connor Phil Quane
Sunday 10.00: Mary Griffin & Bernie O’Mahony Kathleen O’Sullivan
PARISH NOTICES cont’d
v Ardfert Retreat Centre. (1) Mark’s Gospel Performance Tues 31 March & Weds 1 April at 8 pm. Tickets €15. (2) Ardfert Historical Lecture Series – ‘The Stranger in Ardfert’ c. 17th-20th Century with Ciaran Dalton Thurs 26 March 8 pm; (3) Dreams Weekend with Fr Eugene McCaffrey OCarm Fri 1 May – Sun 3 May. €110 non-residential. For bookings and info tel: 7134276/ .
v ‘The Meaning of Marriage’ – a Pastoral Statement from the Irish Catholic Bishops’ Conference. Copies are available in both churches. Please take one home with you.
v Course in Pastoral Ministry 2015-16 – Listowel. An Information Night will take place in St Patrick’s Hall, Listowel on Thurs 19 March at 8 pm. All are welcome. Contact Frances Rowland tel 064 6632644 email: for information plus see posters.
v Fenit Coastal Cycle (Spa-Ardfert-Ballyheigue) – Sat 21 March. The organisers would like to thank all who have supported this event and in particular local residents who will be affected by road closures. These will be kept to a minimum.
v Silent Retreat 23-28 March – Queen of the Divine Will Oratory, Camp. A prayerful preparation for Holy Week with Frances Hogan. To book a place phone 086 3618132 and ask for Annette.