CASTLEDERMOT PARISH
Fr. Paul O’ Driscoll 059 9144164 Mobile 087 2564076
Parish Office 059 9144888, Sr. Pauline & Sr. Caitriona 059 9144152
Email or see www.castledermotparish.com
25th June 2017
Weekend Masses
Sat 7.00p.m. Jim Keating (1stA), Michael & Maree Kane (A),
Castledermot: Jim Whelan (A), Sheila Gough (A), John Dunne (A), Michael Doyle (A), Jack Cooney (A).
Sun 9.30a.m. Thomas Byrne (A), Kathleen, Martin & Edmond Fleming (A), Levitstown:
Sun 11.00a.m. Rita Nolan (A), Ita Tobin (A), Patrick & Margaret O’Neill (A), Castledermot: Walter Balfe (A), Diane Kirwan (A), Jamie Kirwan (A),
Eddie & Janie O’Toole (A), Deceased Members of the Dooley Family.
Prayers requested for: Bridget (Bridie) Farrell (nee Kenny) (R.D).
Mass & Services Schedule:
Mon: 7.00pm Evening Mass
Tues: 8.45am Morning Prayer
Wed: 7.00pm Evening Mass
Thurs: 9.00am Morning Prayer
Fri: 7:00pm Evening Mass
Eucharistic Adoration Mondays at 6.30pm followed by Mass at 7.00pm.
Ministers of the Eucharist (Castledermot)
Sat 24th June: M. Lyng & K. Byrne Sun 25th June: Sr. Caitriona & M. Keatley
Sat 1st July: E. Osborne & M. Hennessy Sun 2nd July: C. Keogh & M. Horan
Ministers of the Word (Castledermot)
Sat 24th June: A. O’Shaughnessy Sun 25th June: N. Kane
Sat 1st July: M. Lyng Sun 2nd July: A. Treacy
Ministers of the Word (Levitstown)
Sun 25th June: D. Howard & L. Hayden Sun 2nd July: C. Heslin & E. Holden
Collectors (Levitstown)
June: F. O’Neill July: J. Kelly & F. Heslin
Altar Servers
Sat 24th June: H. McCluskey A. Adekoya J. Browne
Sun 25th June: M. Connors I. Adekoya S. Keatley
v Feast of St. Dermot: Our traditional Ecumenical Celebration of the Feast of St. Dermot will take place this Sunday 25th June at 7.30pm. Beginning at St. James Church (Fr. Eoin – Bolton Abbey, will give a short address). We will then move to the Church of the Assumption. Refreshments to follow in Teach Diarmada. All welcome!
v All Ireland Rally for Life 2017: Join tens of thousands as they march to celebrate Life and in support of the 8th Amendment on Saturday 1st July in Dublin City Centre. Starting at Parnell Square at 2.00pm.
v Collection for the Pope and Pontifical Charities (Peters Pence): The Annual Collection of Peters Pence will take place at all Masses next weekend 1st & 2nd July. Please support.
v Blessing of the Graves: Dates and times are as follows:
Moone……… Sunday 25th June after 12noon Mass.
Levitstown….. Sunday 6th August after 9.30am Mass.
Castledermot… Sunday 13th August after 11.00am Mass.
v Car Boot Sale: The next car boot sale takes place this Sun 25th June from 10.00am to 2.00pm. If you wish to book a place please contact Teach Diarmada on 059-9144888.
v Scoil Diarmada Annual Fun Day: Scoil Diarmada Parents Association Annual Fun Day takes place this Sunday 25th June from 2.00pm to 5.00pm. All the usual stalls. Bottle stall, Bouncy Slide, Obstacle Course, Pony Ride, Bric a Brac, Asteroid Blaster, Hook the Duck, Cake Stall and lots more. For more details visit us on Scoil Diarmada Parents Association Facebook Page.
v Pathways: Exploring Faith and Ministry: Pathways is a two year, one night a week course for adults of all ages who wish to explore their faith. It runs from late Sept to May each year. There are no exams and no written work. The cost is €400 for the coming year which may be paid in instalments. Some sponsorship may be available for those on limited means. The programme begins this year in Clonliffe College on Thursday 28th Sept 2017 from 7.00pm to 9.30 pm. Booking is now open. For more information visit www.evangelisation.ie or contact Eileen Houlahan on 01-8379253.
v Castledermot Community Employment Scheme Open Position: General Operative in Castledermot Tidy Towns. Contact the Supervisor on 059 9144888.
v Drink Tea for Motor Neurone Disease in Memory of John Clowry: Tom & Sheila Clowry would like to thank everyone that popped into Teach Diarmada on Wed 14th June. It was a great turn out and good to see banter and chat enjoyed over a cup of tea while supporting a very worthy cause. Well done everyone.
v Alzheimer’s Tea Day: Ray & Caroline Keatley wish to thank everyone who so generously supported their Tea Day on Saturday 17th June in aid of Alzheimer’s.
v Castledermot Community Services Draw: The results of the draw for the month of June are as follows... 1st prize €450 The Gahan Family. 2nd prize €100 Tadgh - Jack O’Gorman. 3rd prize €70 Ann Byrne. 4th prize €40 Owen McGarrigue. 5th prize €40 Lizzie Lawlor. 6th prize €40 Rosie Wall.
v Pre-marriage Courses: Couples getting married in 2017 are advised to book one of the following courses at Accord Carlow. Sept 8th & 9th, Oct 13th & 14th & Nov 17th & 18th. Book on line at www.accord.ie or for further information please phone Mary at 959 9138738