St Fachtna’s Newsletter 9th of October 2016
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Sunday 9th of October twenty eight SundayDate / Time
Sunday 9th / 10.15am / Finn Sullivan, Cappaleigh
Mon 10th / 7.30 pm / Michael Richard O’Sullivan
Tues11th / 7.30pm / Jer and Kathleen O’Sullivan, Kieltrasna
Thurs13th
/ 7.30 / Patrick and Mary Browne& James Mary & Elizabeth
Friday14th / 7.30pm / Elizabeth Charles
Sunday 16th / 10.15am / Morris Crowley, Leahill
We remember in our prayers, Margaret O’Sullivan and Marie Goggin, may they rest in peace. We remember their families and loved ones in our prayers.
Next Sunday we will have a collection for the Propagation of the Faith. (The Missions)
All Parents are to attend a night in preparation for the “Commitment service”, of their children on Thursday 12th at 8pm at the presbytery. Tea and coffee will be served.
On Sunday the 16th our Children for first communion will make their Commitment to their Faith. Their parents are to prepare their home for prayer and their children’s Holy Communion.
Gospel WE can become out of touch for all that God has done in our lives, like the 9 lepers who did not return to thank Jesus. We need to be aware of the state of our faith and need to develop it as it is what brings us to salvation. Each one of us are loved by God but none of us can claim that God owes us salvation, no we have to work at reaching it. If we want salvation, Jesus is the answer.
Priest on duty this weekend: Fr Martin Spillane 083 4233598
Special collection for Mission Sunday, Congregation for the Propagation of the Faith. All donations go to small mission projects on frontline of the Missions. To support the younger churches throughout the world, a collection will be taken up at all masses next weekend,October 15th & 16th
Collectors for October: Marie O’Shea + Michael Joe O’Sullivan
Thanks to the Caha Centre for hosting a wonderful Coffee morning last Sunday.
The Irish Heart Foundation wishes to express their gratitude for receiving €280 in collections.
Marymount Hospice wishes to acknowledge receipt of €2,068 from the recent coffee morning. Thanks to the organisers, allthose who donated baking and supported the event.
Cork Education and Training Board is offering computer courses at beginner and continuation levels in the new office beside the Post Office in Castletownbere.
We are also offering a taster course in computer security. Contact Nick Caffrey on 086 823 9147, or email These courses are also on offer in Adrigole and Eyeries. Contact the Caha Centre in Adrigole on 027 60909. There is still one place free in the Office Skills course which started on 10/10/16
Caha Centre News:
Bingo is held every Tuesday night at 8.30pm. We would welcome new players. Computer and online security - 3 two hour sessions dealing with securing your PC/Laptop/Tablet Phone, Data and Identity security, Safe browsing and Social Media. Course at the Caha Centre Adrigole. Day/time to suit participants. Please ring Rita 027 60909 to express your interest or book your place. Offered through Cork Education and Training Board.
It can help to talk. The Caha Centre may be able to help or direct you to the service that can. We can also provide/organiselow cost counselling. Please call Rita Bevan from the centre, in strictest confidence 0833258584. The Counselling is provided by accredited counsellors either at their premises or at the centre, whichever best suits the client.
Adrigole Parent & Toddler Group meets Mondays at 10am at the Caha Centre, new members always most welcome. Coming soon at the Caha Centre, Composting workshop, Positive Parenting Evening, First Aid for use on small children!
SafeTalk: Suicide Alertness for Everyone. Learn how to provide practical help to persons who are having thoughts of suicide. This training prepares you to help by using steps to identify and engage with people who are contemplating suicide and to connect them with further help and care. Free event but booking is essential. To register please contact Bridin Ashe, HSE Community Worker at 086 7872273 or
The Irish Association of Suicidology's Annual Conference, “From Hope to Action – Interventions that work for Suicidal Persons” is on in Killarney 6th & 7th October. Registration and further info: www.ias.ie Phone 01 6674900, Email ,
Community Coffee Morning to include marking the 100th Birthday of Catherine O'Sullivan at the Caha Centre on Sunday 2nd October at 11am. Everyone most welcome - please spread the word. Thank you.
CHARLIE BIRD SPEAKS ON THE MISSIONS: To celebrate Mission month, the Diocese of Kerry is hosting an evening on Monday 17th October. Charlie Bird will speak of his visit to missionary projects and Caroline Reid, Irish Refugee Council, will address Ireland’s response to the global refugee crisis. The talk will begin at 8pm in The Rose Hotel, Tralee. Entrance is free and all are welcome.
CORK AND KERRY CHARISMATIC RENEWAL CONFERENCE; will take place in the Cork International Airport Hotel on Saturday/Sunday, Oct. 15th/16th. Theme “Lord, remember me”. Main Speakers Fr. Damien Ryan, & Patricia Mitchell.
Anam Cara, the organisation that supports bereaved parents, is holding its next monthly Parent Evening on Tuesday 11th of October from 19:30 to 21:00 in Recovery Haven, 5 Haigs Terrace, Killerisk, Tralee, Co. Kerry. This event is open to all bereaved parents regardless of the age your child died, the circumstances of their death, or whether the death was recent or not.
Youth Music Ministry Workshop: There will be a workshop for all involved in Youth Music Ministry on Saturday, October 22nd 2016 in St. Brendan’s College (The Sem) Killarney. Registration will begin at 10:30am. Lunch will be served on the day. The workshop is geared at people involved with youth choirs or youth folk groups, people who may want to set up such groups in your parish and people who would like to use more youth-friendly music in their parish. Please contact Tomás Kenny (Diocesan Pastoral Team) on 086-3683778 or email for more information. Application forms will be sent to the parishes. You can also download the form on the Diocese of Kerry website – www.dioceseofkerry.ie
Clean coats jackets jumpers fleeces boots and quilts or sleeping bags fort the rough sleepers in Cork, Wanted, if you have any of these items please bring to Presbytry
ARDFERT RETREAT CENTRE
Faith and Spirituality for Parents: Paul Montgomery, B.A.Theol., M.A.Chap., Grad Holocaust Ed. Monday evenings from 7.00pm to 8.00pm. Evenings of Reflection, Meditation, Mindfulness to promote Positive Mental Health and Stress Management.
Celebrating Catholic Faith Beliefs: Fr. Sean Sheehy, Wednesday evenings 7.00pm - 8.30pm. We celebrate our faith in the Sacraments.
Ardfert Historical Lecture Series: Roger Casement: the man 1864 - 1916. Speaker: Seán Seosamh Ó Conchubhair on Thursday, 13th October from 8.00pm to 10.00pm.
Contact: or 066 713 4276.
Reflections.
I am thankful for….
The clothes that fit a little snug because I have enough to eat
My shadow that watches me work which means I am out working in the garden sunshine
A lawn that is calling to be mowed, gutters that need fixing, because it means that I have a home.
The parking place at the far end of the car park, that means that I can walk,
All the complaining I do about the government, which means that I have the freedom to speak my mind whenever I want to.
The man that talks in church , the baby that cries there, this all means that I can hear.
The huge pile of laundry, for ironing which means, that I have loved ones who need me.
The alarm that goes off in the early morning which means that I am alive.
I am grateful for who God is in my life. I will not take for granted the people he has given me nor the favours he has blessed me with.
I will thank him for what I have, not give out about what I don’t have.
My heart overflows for all the goodness of what God has been doing in my life.