4th Sunday in Ordinary Time Parish of Ardfert 31 January 2016
ST BRENDAN’S CHURCH, ARDFERT Tel: 7134131
Fr Tadhg: 087 9808834; e-mail:
RECENT DEATHS: James Hanafin, Luton & Farranwilliam.
ANNIVERSARIES: Mossie & Lil Crowley, Sackville; Catherine & Michael Ashe & sons Daniel & Michael, Killahan; Molly Feeney, Nottingham & Sligo; Bridie Higgins, Ardfert village; John Griffin, Larha.
Masses for week commencing Sunday 31 January
Sat 8.00 pm Mossie & Lil Crowley, Sackville (annivs)
Sun 11.00 am Catherine & Michael Ashe & sons Daniel & Michael,
Killahan (annivs)
Mon 9.30 am Intentions
Tues 9.30 am Intentions
Tues 10 am – 6 pm Eucharistic Exposition and Adoration
Weds 8.00 pm Molly Feeney, Nottingham & Sligo (anniv)
Thurs 9.30 am Intentions
Fri 8.00 pm Bridie Higgins, Ardfert village (anniv)
Sat 8.00 pm Michael Colbert, Abbeyfeale (anniv)
Sun 11.00 am Thomas O’Brien, Baltovin (anniv)
Next weekend: EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS READERS
Saturday vigil: J O’Loughlin & Geraldine Delaney Mary Clifford
Sunday 11.00: Catherine Mary Egan & Eamon Long Martin Ennis
v We welcome into the Christian community baby Karl Jay, son of Tracy & Maurece Wallace, Banna Mountain.
v ALTAR SOCIETY FEBRUARY: Shunie O’Flaherty & Ann McCarthy
v CHURCH CLEANING ROTA FEBRUARY: Group B
PARISH NOTICES
v Last Sunday’s offertory collection: €1585; Capital Envelope Collection: €75. Go Raibh Maith Agaibh.
v Diocesan Collection next weekend for Lourdes Helpers.
v HEATING UPGRADE OF ARDFERT CHURCH. Works are progressing well. Weekday Masses Monday – Friday will continue to be held in Cúil Mhuire Pastoral Centre as will Eucharistic Adoration on Tuesday. The church will be open for weekend Masses.
v A Talk for Parents/Guardians of Children preparing for their First Holy Communion will take place in Ardfert Retreat Centre on Monday 1 February at 8 pm.
v A Talk for Parents/Guardians of Children preparing for Confirmation will take place in Ardfert Retreat Centre on Monday 8 February at 8 pm.
SACRED HEART CHURCH, KILMOYLEY
ANNIVERSARIES: Thomas Brassil, Lerrig; Joe Maunsell, Lerrig; John Pats Young, Knockbrack; Julia Barrins (née O’Regan), London & Kilmoyley
Masses for week commencing Sunday 31 January
Sat 7.00 pm Thomas Brassil, Lerrig (anniv)
Sun 10.00 am Joe Maunsell, Lerrig (anniv)
Mon 10 am – 5 pm Eucharistic Exposition and Adoration
Fri 7.00 pm John Pats Young, Knockbrack (anniv)
Sat 7.00 pm Noreen Delaney, Lerrig (anniv)
Sun 10.00 am Thomas & Catherine Griffin, Kilcooley (annivs)
Next weekend: EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS READERS
Saturday vigil: Phil Barry & Michael McCarthy Phil Quane
Sunday 10.00: Breda Curran & Mary Griffin Emer McCarthy
v St Brigid’s Crosses will be blessed at Masses this weekend.
PARISH NOTICES cont’d
v FIRST FRIDAY CALLS. Usual Communion calls on Thursday & Friday. If you know of any parishioner who would like to be included in the First Friday calls please contact Fr Tadhg or the parish office.
v ARDFERT PARISH OFFICE Opening times: Tuesdays: 9.30 – 2.00; Thursdays: 9.30 – 1.30; Fridays: 9.30 – 1.30. Telephone No: 7134131. The parish newsletter is now available online at www.dioceseofkerry.ie.
v Ardfert Retreat Centre (info:7134276/email: ) (i) Year of Mercy - A Course on Faith: Twelve weekly 1.5 hr sessions by Fr Sean Sheehy continues Wednesdays at 7 pm All welcome. (ii) Thanksgiving Evening to Celebrate the Gift of Married Life. Weds 10 Feb at 7.30 pm.
v Diocese of Kerry Earth Week: 17-24 April 2016: The Diocesan Justice, Peace and Integrity of Creation Committee have chosen ‘biodiversity’ as the theme for Earth Week. A meeting to explain how we can create diverse flower-rich habitats in our communities and help save our bees will be hosted by Kerry Co. Co. in the Meadowlands Hotel Tralee on Tue.Feb 2nd at 7.30pm. All are welcome. For more details, www.dioceseofkerry.ie.
v Year of Mercy Diocesan Reflection Day: An afternoon of reflection on the theme of ‘Merciful like the Father: Living the Year of Mercy’ and led by Dr Edward Sri will be held on Sunday Feb 7th 2016 at the Clayton Hotel Conference Centre, Silver Springs, Tivoli, Cork. For more details, Email: . Tel:086 2420240