Recent Death : Daniel (Donie) Fitzgerald, Ballindouganig, Farmersbridge.
Masses during the Week
Vigil. 8.00pm - Clogher, Mamie (3rd Anniv.) and Patrick Scanlon (47th Anniv.)
Maugha.
Sun. 10.00am - Ballymac, James (Jimmy) Gorham, Chutehall (16th Anniv.)
11.30am - Clogher, Eugene, Mary, Paddy and Nora O’ Brien, Maglass( Anniv.)
Mon. 11.00am - Clogher,
Tues. 10.00am - Clogher, Special Intention.
Wed. 10.00am - Ballymac,
Thurs 10.00am - Clogher,
Fri. 7.30pm - Clogher, Kitty,Jeremiah and Joan Cahill, Farmersbridge (Anniv.)
+ Exposition at 7.00pm
Sat. 10.00am - Ballymac,
Vigil 8.00pm - Clogher, Denis O’ Mahony, Muingaminane (5th Anniv.)
Sun. 10.00am - Ballymac, Jack Lynch, Tonreigh (14th Anniv.)
11.30am - Clogher, Paddy and Catherine Godley, Ballyfinogue, Rathanny
(Anniv.)
Rota in Clogher & Ballymac Churches for 21st / 22nd July 2012
Ministers of the Word : 8.00pm – John O’ Connor./11.30am– Ann Marie Jones
Eucharistic Ministers :8.00pm - Brendan Falvey / 11.30am – Nellie Brosnan.
Ballymac 10.00am - Mary Mahony.
Altar Servers Rota : 8.00pm - Team C: Tommy, Dáire, Dylan, and Daragh.
11.30am - Team D: Oonagh, Róisín, Laura & Niamh.
Ballymac: 10.00am - Rachel , Paul, Joseph, Áine, Cáit & Cian.
WeekendOffertory Collection: Total = € 1,748.34
of which Weekly Parish Envelopes = € 1,463.70
Sick & Retired Priests’ Collection = € 520.00
Baptism: Last Sunday, 8th July 2012, in St. Brendan’s Church, Clogher, we welcomed Baby Dara Leen, son of John and Caitríona Leen (née Bann-Lavery), living in Thursillagh, Kielduff, into our parish community. As we congratulate Caitríona and John, we ask the Lord to continue to bless them and Baby Dara and his older brother, Patrick, in every possible way, both now and in the future.
Cemetery Masses :
Clogher:Tuesday, 7th August 2012, at 8.00p.m., preceded by the Rosary at 7.45p.m..
Nohoval :Monday, 13th August 2012, at 8.00p.m. preceded by the Rosary at 7.45p.m..
Ballyseedy Cemetery Masses will be arranged later.
Vocations :Amos was a simple shepherd but the Lord chose him to be a prophet for his people. Is the Lord calling you to be a priest? Contact Vocations Director Fr. Liam Lovell
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Padre Pio: The next Evening of Devotions in honour of St. Pio of Pietrelcina (Padre Pio) will take place in St. Brendan’s Church, Clogher, on Thursday, 26th July 2012, beginning at 7.15p.m.
Kerry General Hospital Collection: The Annual Collection for Kerry General Hospital will take place at both Churches this weekend. Please support this worthy cause since it helps to provide much-needed equipment .
‘The Men Will Talk To Me’, Kerry interviews by Ernie O’ Malley, a new book compiled by Cormac O’ Malley and Tim Horgan is now available at Ballymacelligott Post Office. Lots of local details in the book about the 1917 to 1923 period
Training for Pastoral Leaders: The Diocese of Kerry will run a certified training programme for people involved in parish pastoral councils, liturgy groups, finance committees and safeguarding children committees. This course aims to nurture and deepen people’s faith, developing the confidence and competence of those involved in parish ministry and enabling them to make a greater contribution to the life of their parish and the Church. It will also equip parish leaders with the knowledge, skills and practice
needed to be effective in parish ministry. The course will be run in two venues. John PaulII Pastoral Centre, Killarney, starting on Monday, 24th of September 2012, and St. Brendan’s Pastoral Centre, Upper Rock St.Tralee on Wednesday 26th September 2012.The course will be taught in each of the two venues over 20 nights, 10 nightsbefore Christmas 2012 and 10 nights in Spring 2013. For further information, contact : Frances Rowland @ 064-6630538 or email: francesrowland@dioceseofkerry or check out
Knock Summer Festival : The Knock Summer Festival is taking place on Saturday, 28th July 2012. This day will be full of talks, workshops, music, prayer and reflection. The theme for the day is ‘ONE’. One Love, One Community, One Body, in relation to theChurch. It is for all people aged 17 – 30. The day is free of charge. Why not come and join us for this day. For more info check out www. knock-shrine.ie/youthfestival,or call Helen on 0876927850. Find us on Facebook Knock Summer Festival.
Baile Mhuire Day Care Centre is open 3 days a week, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays, for elderly persons. The centre provides a range of services such as tea / coffee on arrival, mid-day meal, afternoon tea, nursing services. Musical, social and recreational activities form an important part of the day. Anyone interested in availing of the services should contact 066-7123373 for further information.
Used Postage Stamps : These can be handed in to Our Lady and St. Brendan’s Church, Tralee in aid of the Missions.
Kerry Diocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes: This pilgrimage led by Bishop Bill Murphy will take place from 2nd – 7th September 2012. Flight ex Kerry Airport Cost €740.
Contact 064-7758219.
Tralee Pilgrimage to Lourdes : 2nd – 7th October 2012. Direct flight from Kerry Airport. Spiritual Directors: Fr. Kieran O’ Brien and Fr. Brendan Walsh. Contact Sol Travel, Tralee on 066-7185940.
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.
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 7122706.
For assistance, don’t hesitate to contact them at 087-7848825 or Office 7128021-Trale
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 childrenwho 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 :.
TeamA : Thérese, Claire and Eoghan and Alusin Jah.
Team B :.Ciara , Lisa and
Team C: Tommy, Dáire, Dylan, and Daragh.
Team D : Oonagh, Róisín, Laura & Niamh.
Ballymac: Rachel, Paul, Joseph, Áine, Cáit & Cian.
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 interested phone 050525600 or Email
Back to Education: Tralee Community College are currently accepting applications for their full time PLC courses which are due to start next September. Courses are aimed at school leavers, the unemployed and those who wish to upskill. Some of the courses available include: Office Administration and Computer Applications, Secretarial studies (Medical and Legal), Applied Social Studies, Engineering, Construction Studies, Childcare, Interior Design, Classroom Assistant / Special Needs Assistant, Sport and Recreation, Applied Social Studies, Security, Journalism, Business, Accounting Technician, Art, Craft & Design, Furniture Making, Nursing Studies, Carers, Beauty
Therapy, Pharmacy, Programming and Web Design, Multimedia, Security Studies, Retail Management etc.
FETAC Qualifications are recognised in Ireland and abroad. Mature students do not need to have the Leaving Cert. Progression available for these courses to Institutes of
Technology and Universities. If you are interested in applying please contact the college on 066-7121741 or apply on line at Grants and Back to Education Allowance are available. Enquiries about entitlements and grants to Kerry Education Services.