Recent Death: Breda Geary (née O’ Connor, Liosardboula, and formerly of Kevin
Barry’s Villas, Tralee.
Masses during the Week
Vigil 7.30pm - Clogher, John Leen, Arabella, and his son Michael, Ashill (Anniv.)
Sun. 10.00am - Ballymac, Sheila Mansfield, Clogherclemin, Chutehall (Month’s Mind).
Mon. 7.30pm - Clogher, Peter O’ Connell, Oakpark, Tralee (7th Anniv.)
Tues, 10.00am - Clogher, Peter Neumann, Knight’s Mountain, Knocknagoshel, and
formerly of Germany.
Wed 10.00am - Ballymac, Special Intention.
Thurs. 7.30pm - Clogher, Jane Crean-Lynch, Tralee (Recently Deceased.) and
Stations of the Cross after Mass.
Fri. 10.00am - Clogher, + Exposition at 9.30pm.
Sat. 10.00am - Ballymac, Pat Lafferty, Stranorlar, Co. Donegal (1st Anniv.)
Vigil 7.30pm - Clogher, Lena McQuinn, Fiddane (2nd Anniv.) also husband Tom &
daughter Marie R.I.P.
Sun. 10.00am - Ballymac, Michael (12th Anniv.)and Eileen (2nd Anniv) O Shea and
their son Francis (14th Anniv.), Flemby / “ Do This In
Memory”
Rota in Clogher & Ballymac Churches for 23rd / 24th February 2013
Ministers of the Word : 7.30pm - Anne Kenny.
Eucharistic Ministers : 7.30pm - Teresa / Angela
Ballymac : 10.00am - Mary Mahony
Altar Servers Rota :Vigil 7.30pm - Team C : Tommy, Dáire, Dylan, and Daragh.
10.00am - Ballymac : Rachel, Paul, Joseph, Áine, Cait & Cian.
Weekend Offertory Collection: Total = € 898.33
of which weekly Parish Envelopes = € 716.45
Lourdes Helpers Collection : = € 390.00
Trócaire Boxes: These can be found in both Churches. Our support this Lent for Trócaire’s work in the Developing World would be greatly appreciated.
Station Mass: A Station Mass will be celebrated for West Tylough / Raemore on Friday, 22nd February 2013, at 8.00p.m. at the home of Simon and Joan Leen.
Do This in Memory : The next Mass in the “Do This in Memory” programme will be the 10.00am in the Church of the Immaculate Conception, Ballymacelligott, Sunday, 24th February 2013.
Baptism : Last Sunday, 10th February 2013, in St. Brendan’s Church, Clogher, we celebrated the baptism of Baby Eoin David Fitzmaurice, son of Declan and Sinéad Fitzmaurice (née O’ Rahilly), who reside in Chicago, U.S.A.. Sinéad is orignally from Knockeen, Castleisland, in our parish of Ballymacelligott, and Declan is originally from Tralee. As we congratulate Sinéad and Declan, we ask the Lord to continue to bless them and Baby Eoin and his older brother, Rory, in every possible way, both now and in the future.
Ballymacelligott Community Games: The annual church-gate collection will be held this weekend 16th /17th February 2013.
Padre Pio : The next Evening of Devotions in honour of St. Pio of Pietrelcina (Padre Pio) will take place on Thursday, 28th February 2013, beginning at 7.15p.m. This is the evening on which Pope Benedict XVI will resign and so we will be praying for him in particular during those devotions.
Lenten Talks 2013 : To celebrate the Year of Faith, the Diocese of Kerry is hosting a series of Lenten talks on the theme of Faith Today. The schedule can be found in a brochure which can be found in both churches. The first talk is on Tuesday, 19th February 2013, at 8.00p.m., in the Dromhall Hotel Killarney, and, will be given by Fr. Michael Dunn. The title of this talk is “Living as a Christian today”
The second one will be hosted by the Castleisland Pastoral Area and will take place on Tuesday, 26th February 2013, at 8.00p.m. in the River Island Hotel, Castleisland. This talk entitled “God and the Recession” will be given by Fr. Gerry O’ Hanlon.
Prayer for Life: A special hour of prayer for life during this Year of Faith organized by St. Joseph’s Youth Priests Society will be held on Sunday 24th February 2013 in St. John’s Church, Tralee, 2.30pm – 3.30pm. Liturgy will include Chaplet of the Divine Mercy, Rosary, Adoration and Benediction of the Most Blessed Sacrament. All welcome.
Ballymac Drama Group: The Group will present the hilarious comedy “Don’t Tell the Wife” by Sam Cree on Friday , 22nd, Saturday, 23rd and Sunday, 24th February 2013 at Ivy Leaf, Castleisland, at 8p.m. Proceeds from this years production are being donated to Kerry Cancer Support, Pieta House, Castleisland and Build for Life. Tickets 066-7121270.
Chambers School of Irish Dance: Irish dance classes open to children aged 4+. Classes will run every Wednesday, beginning this Wednesday coming 20th February 2013.
Venue: Ballymacelligott Community Centre. Time 5.00p.m. – 630p.m.
First Class Free of Charge! ! All welcome.
To book please contact Alice 085 7626676
Ballymacelligott Community Alert Group: If you are over 65 then you are entitled to apply for a grant for the installation of a panic-alarm system. We hope to make an application to The Department of the Environment in the coming weeks. For further details contact Pat Dowling, Maglass, Fionnán Fitzgerald, Rathanny, Kathleen Griffin, Knockvinane, Denis Fitzgerald, Magh Road or any member of the group.
The theft of farm diesel and home heating oil continue to be a problem in our area. Do take note of any strange or suspicious activity in your locality. Take note of vehicle model, registration, colour and number of occupants. This information should be sent on the warning text system, by contacting Pat Dowling, Maglass, Fionnán Fitzgerald, Rathanny, or any person already involved in the system. There are over 380 people on the system so far.
Blood Donor Clinic: This will take place in The Brandon Hotel, Tralee, 18th - 21st February 2013. Monday from 5pm – 8.30pm., Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday from 3pm – 5pm & 7pm – 9pm. The Irish Blood Transfusion Service appeal to the people of Ballymacelligott to come along and donate blood and help cope with the increasing demand from hospitals and patients in the region .
Clogher N.S.: The school is now accepting enrolment for September 2013. Please ring 066-7137166 for forms.
Flemby N.S.: The school is currently enrolling new pupils for September 2013. There are already 5 pupils (3 girls and 2 boys) enrolled for Junior Infants for next September. The school’s future is now looking a lot more secure. For further information phone 066-7137075.
Confirmation : The Sacrament of Confirmation will be administered in St. Brendan’s Church, Clogher, on Wednesday, 17th April 2013, at 3.30pm to the 6th Class pupils of the primary schools of our parish.
Fatima 2013 : Kerry Diocesan Pilgrimage to Fatima from 9th – 17th May, 2013 (8 nights).
Option of Fatima 5 nights / 3 nights Lisbon Coast. Flight from Kerry Airport to Faro.
Return Flight Lisbon to Cork. Spiritual Director: Fr. Noel Spring, Ballybunion.
Contact Premier Travel Ltd. 2 Grand Parade, Daunt’s Sq., Cork Tel.: 021- 4277700 or Maureen Harty 066-7131328.
First Holy Communion: Saturday, 4th May 2013, at 11.00a.m. at the Church of the Immaculate Conception, Ballymacelligott: O’ Brennan N.S. and Flemby N.S.
Saturday, 18th May 2013, at 11.00a.m. at St. Brendan’s Church, Clogher: Scoil Nuachabháil and Clogher N. S.
A Message from Fr. Pat
I would like to thank the huge number of people of Ballymacelligott Parish who supported me and my family so well in the immediate aftermath of my mother’s death on Monday, 7th January 2013.
I would like to thank in particular those who came to McElligott’s Funeral Home in Tralee on Wednesday evening and those who came to St. John’s Church, Tralee, on Wednesday evening for the Prayer Service and/or on Thursday for the Mass. I would also like to thank those who came to the burial in Rath Cemetery as well as those who sent Mass Cards or Wreaths and all the people who sent me text messages or phoned me or called to the house on the sad occasion of my mother’s passing. My father, Andy, and the rest of my family join me in this message of thanks. May the Lord bless and reward you for such. Please continue to keep us and my mother, Jane, in your prayers. May she rest in the peace and the happiness of Heaven for ever.
S.V.P. shop at Friary Lane, Tralee: S.V.P. is dedicated to alleviate poverty and support
those who experience crises in their lives. They help in all cases of immediate need, on a ‘person to person’ basis They are dependant on peoples’ generosity so please support their shop which is now open on Saturdays from 12 to 4pm. Tel 066-7122706.
For assistance, don’t hesitate to contact them at 087-7848825 or 066-7128021.
Used Postage Stamps : These can be handed in to St. John’s Pastoral Centre, Tralee or Our Lady and St. Brendan’s Church, Tralee, in aid of the Missions.
CAVA, A free business advisory service now in Kerry! CAVA clinics are held on the 1st and 3rd Thursday of every month in Citizens Information Centre, 4 Bridge Lane, Tralee. Anyone wishing to contact CAVA for a consultation can do so in complete
confidentiality by calling: Kerry MABS; Tel 0761 07 2190 or Tralee Citizens Information: Tel: 0761 07 7860
Kerry Brosnan Family Reunion: From 25th to 28th July, 2013, a Kerry Brosnan Family Reunion, as part of the East Kerry Roots Festival 2013 will take place. An invitation is being extended to all Brosnan clan members locally, nationally and internationally to join this ancient clan and celebrate their proud heritage. This four-day gathering gives Brosnans from around the world, and anyone with Brosnan ancestry, the chance to rediscover their roots. For more information see: www.eastkerryroots.c
Alcholics Anonymous : Are you worried about your drinking habits?
Do you think you may have a drink problem? Contact your local AA meeting or telephone 066-7127820 or 087-0522911 for information or advice
Irish Dancing Classes :
Invitation to all age-groups – every Monday evening at Ballydwyer Community Centre
- Beginners 5p.m.
- Advanced 5.30p.m. until 6.30p.m.
Scór na bPaisti:
Invitation to all national school children living in the townlands of Ballymacelligott
to take part in these competitions – there are 8 categories.
For further information text or phone Josephine at 086 1607355
Seats in the Porches: The seats in the porches of both churches were put there a couple of years ago by the Parish Pastoral Council to accommodate parents with children who might be noisy or a source of distraction for other Mass-goers. We would ask that those seats be reserved for such please.
Altar Servers Rota forClogher :.
Team A : Thérese Keane, Claire and Eoin Kenny Alusin Jar.
Team B : Ciara, Lisa, Maurice & Darren.
Team C : Tommy, Dáire, Dylan, and Daragh.
Team D : Oonagh, Róisín, Laura, Niamh.
Ball ymac:.Rachel, Paul, Joseph, Áine, Cait & Cian.
Castleisland Family Resource Centre: The Centre will run workshops/ talks & classes:
Parents Plus, for parents of children aged 0-5, class commences on Tuesday, February 5th 2013, 10am –12 noon (KES).
Parents plus, for parents of children aged 6 – 12 commencing Thursday, February 14th 2013, 10am – 12noon (KES).
Asist, two day workshop for preventing of suicide, starting Thursday, February 14th & 15th 2013, (must have completed Safe Talk) (HSE).
Needlework & needle craft, Monday, 11th February 2013 for five weeks (€40).
Men’s assertive communication commences Tuesday, February 12th 2013, 7pm – 9.30pm. (KES &SHEP).
Dyslexia / Dyspraxia, talk (Joan Barrett) Monday, February 25th 2013, Kids craft workshop, Saturday, March 23rd 2013 from 10am – 1pm..
Booking is essential for all courses: Please call: 0877553066.
Mount St. Joseph’s Abbey, Roscrea: The Cistercian Monks welcome people from very varied backgrounds to their Guesthouse, a place of peace and serenity. Some may just want a quiet time to reflect and rest, away from the stress of everyday life, while others may be seeking solace in distress or trying to discern the Lord’s will for them.
Whatever! Why not avail of the experience that the serenity of the place and the calm of the Guesthouse gives to nourish you during your stay and, hopefully, stay with you when
you leave and return to your everyday life. There are also many fine walks around the grounds, giving the visitor time and space to enjoy the peaceful landscape of this area. If interestedphone 050525600 or Email
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