St. Patrick’s Ballydesmond

No: 2018 15P.P.: Fr. Joseph Tarrant.

Secretary: Claire O’Sullivan.

Parish Office. Tel: 064 7751104.Mobile: 086-3978642. Email: Opening Hours : Tuesday & Friday 11am to 1pm.

Masses and Intentions for week beginning Sunday 15th April 2018:

Sun. 15th11.00amMass for First Holy Communion children

Willie O’Keeffe, Lakevale

Jack Brosnan, Lighthouse

Mon. 16th9.30amPeople of the parish

Tue. 17th9.30amStevie & Mary O’Sullivan, Ballydesmond

Thu. 19th9.30am

Fri.20th6.30pmHoly Hour

7.30pm

Sun. 22nd11.00amJeremiah O’Sullivan, Lighthouse (First Anniversary)

Eileen Collins (Tuts Murphy) Millstreet

RIPKit Murphy, nee Kelleher, Newquarter

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Child ProtectionRepresentatives: Ella O’Sullivan & Diane Finucane Phone 087 9085168

Priest on Sunday Duty:Fr.Joe Tarrant064 7751104 / 086 3978642

the Church's position on unborn human life.

Visit the Icon of the Holy Family! In Tralee Tuesday the 17th.Details: dioceseofkerry.ie.

National Apostolate of Eucharistic Adoration Annual Pilgrimage to Knock is on the 29th April 2018. The “Theme” this year is on the Protection of Life 8th Amendment your support will be much appreciated.

The Kerry Diocesan Eucharistic Adoration Retreat this year is on at The Ardfert Retreat centre on the May 31st. 2018 - last Thursday of May.

Baptism: Welcome into the Christian Community, Megan Mary Jones, Lakevale.

Congratulations to the boys and girls who made their Confirmation on Thursday.

If you are married 5 years or more and would like to share your experience and knowledge with couples wishing to marry, Accord Killarney needs you. Accord in their role of supporting the values of Christian marriage provide pre marriage courses for couples who wish to be married in the Catholic Church. We are currently looking for volunteers to train as pre marriage presenters.Information evening on April 30th 2018 at 8 pm in The John Paul Pastoral Centre, Rock Road, Killarney Email: Telephone: 064-6633612

ARDFERT RETREAT CENTRE: 066 7134276.Protection of Life: Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament every Monday 11.00am-2.00pm.LectioDivina: Fr. Brendan Clifford OP, Thurs. April 26th, 7.00pm-8.30pm. Becoming a Caring Presence in Today’s World: Noticing and Nurturing Important Feelings in Our Body, Presented by John Keane, European Director of the BioSpiritual Institute, Fri. 27th - Sun. 29th April. Book Now! Self-CareDay: "Tools to manage life's every day stressors", Anna O' Donoghue & Batty Garnett, Sat 26th May, 9.45am-4.00pm. Contact Anna 0879447105.

Tea morning is being held in Tureencahill Community Centre Fri 4th May 11am -1pm In Aid Of Alzheimer’s Association. Home Baking Very Welcome....Please Support.

Ballydesmond GAA. Ballydesmond V Aghabullogue on Sunday 15th in Cullen @ 2pm

A Concert for Life featuring talented musicians and soprano Laura O'Keeffe will take place in the Friary Killarney on April 15th at 7.30pm.After the concert there will be a voluntary collection in aid of Kerry Right to Life. We encourage people to support this worthwhile event.

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Ballydesmond Handball Lotto: Winning No.34 Winner: Aishling O’Keeffe

Ballydesmond G.A.A. Lotto: No’s:2, 4, 12, 14Winner: No Winner

€50- Jake & Ava Kelly €30-Nora Keane, Skin, Jackdaw & Karen,DavoScannell €20- Brian & Michael Kelly, Johnny Connell

Next Week’s Jackpot: €7,000Sellers Prize: T. Kelly

Cards:Tops – John O’Sullivan & Johnny ConnellKathleen Guiney & Noel Mahony

Ladies –Bina Cronin & Doreen Fitzpatrick

Gents –Christy & Con Lyons

Mixed–Nora Breen & Gene GuerinPaddy Mahony & Betty Biggane