Recent Death : Tim (Kelly) Leen, Ahane, Ballymacelligott.
Masses during the Week:
Vigil 7.30pm - Clogher , Eileen Twomey, Meadowlands Estate, Tralee, and
formerly of Maglass, Ballymacelligott, and Kent, England. (Month’s
Mind) / Harvest Mass of Thanksgiving
Sun. 10.00am - Ballymac, Sheila (15th Anniv) and Jimmy O’ Rahilly (24th Anniv.),
Chutehall.
Mon. 7.30pm - Clogher, Our Lady of the Holy Rosary / Hannah Maria
McSweeney, Barraduff (Recently Deceased)
Tues. 7.30pm - Clogher, Mary (8th Anniv.) and Tom Jenkinson, (25th Anniv.)
Currans.
Wed. 10.00am - Ballymac, Special Intention.
Thurs. 10.00am - Clogher,
Fri. 7.30pm - Clogher, Mary Woods (née Reidy), Monasterboice, Co. Louth, and
formerly of Kilmore, Kielduff, Tralee (1st Anniv.) and the deceased
members of the Reidy Family. Exposition at 7.00p.m.
Sat. 10.00am - Ballymac,
Vigil 7.30pm - Clogher, Michael Lynch, Knocknacurra, Lyreacrompane (1st Anniv.)
Sun. 10.00am - Ballymac, Paddy Duggan, Thursillagh, Kielduff ,and formerly of “The
Casket”, Ashe St., Tralee (5th Anniv.).
Rota in Clogher & Ballymac Churches for 12th / 13th October 2013.
Minister of the Word : Vigil 7.30pm - Siobhán O’ Connor.
Eucharistic Ministers : Vigil 7.30pm - Madeline Woulfe.
Ballymac : 10.00am - Mary Moynihan.
Clogher Altar Servers’ Rota : Vigil, Team C -Tommy, Dáire, Dylan & Daragh.
Weekend Offertory Collection: Total € 690.00 of which
Weekly Parish Envelopes = € 517.25
Propagation of the Faith Collection: There will be a collection for the Propagation of the Faith during both Masses this weekend 5th / 6th October 2013. Throughout the Church there are many different countries where the work of Catholics needs to be supported and where the local community cannot yet provide for the needs of the local Church. Ireland has always had a very significant role to play in promoting and supporting the spread of the Good News.
Day for Life: This Sunday 6th October 2013, is this year’s Day for Life. This is the day on which we pray, in particular, that all life will be respected from conception to natural death. The theme for this year is “Care for Life – It’s Worth it!” Copies of the “Day for Life” brochure containing the Irish Catholic Bishops’ Letter for this Day are available in both churches.
Our Lady of the Rosary: The Feast of Our Lady of the Rosary falls on 7th October. The tradition of blessing roses on this day is an old one. Therefore, Fr. Pat will bless roses at the 7.30p.m. Mass in St. Brendan’s Church, Clogher, this Monday evening. Anyone who would like to have roses blessed should bring them along to this Mass. It is recorded in the Annals of the Rosary that many favours have been obtained, both spiritual and temporal, through the virtue of these blessed roses. Indeed, thousands of sick persons have been cured by using them devoutly.
Baptism: Last Saturday, 28th September 2013, in St. Brendan’s Church, Clogher, we welcomed Baby Rex Ger Burke, son of Bernard and Sharon Burke (née Healy), living in Ballybrannagh, Ballymacelligott, into our parish community. As we congratulate Sharon and Bernard, we ask the Lord to continue to bless them and Baby Rex and his older siblings, Max and Kate, in every possible way, both now and in the future.
Marriage : We congratulate Catherine Curtin of Carrignafeela, Rathanny, and James O’ Connor of Castlemaine who celebrated their marriage in St. Brendan’s Church, Clogher, last Saturday, 28th September 2013. We ask the Lord to continue to bless them in every possible way, both now and in the future, and to grant them, in particular, good health and a very, very happy marriage.
Diocese of Kerry Earth Week 2013: This takes place this year from 4th October until 13th October 2013. The theme is “Living Water”.
In celebrating Earth Week 2013 we invite you to reflect on the importance of Water. Access to water for life is a basic human need and a fundamental human right. Yet in our increasingly prosperous world, nearly a billion people are denied the right to clean water.“ “It is therefore necessary to cultivate a public conscience that considers food and access to water as universal rights of human beings, without distinction or discrimination”. (Caritas in Veritate. Benedict XVI)
Pope Francis recently spoke of the ‘culture of waste’ where we tolerate the waste of precious resources. He asked us “to reflect on this grave ethical problem in a spirit of solidarity grounded in our common responsibility for the earth and for all our brothers and sisters in the human family”. (Pope Francis)
Parish News: There are some copies of the History of Ballymac Parish available to people who have recently come to live in the Parish. Ring 087-6724641 if required.
Confirmation: The Sacrament of Confirmation will be administered in St. Brendan’s Church, Clogher, on Thursday, 27th March 2014, at 3.30p.m. to pupils of the four primary schools of our parish.
Proposed Dates for First Holy Communion : Saturday, 10th May 2014, at 11.00a.m. in the Church of the Immaculate Conception, Ballymacelligott, for O’ Brennan N.S. and Flemby N. S.;
Saturday, 17th May 2014, at 11.00a.m. in St. Brendan’s Church, Clogher, for Clogher N.S. and Scoil Nuachabháil.
Used Clothing Collection: Clogher National school, Parents Association, are holding a used clothing collection on Wednesday , 9th October 2013 at Clogher Church car-park at 9.30a.m. Clothes, shoes, handbags, household textiles, stuffed toys, and old mobile phones also (in a separate bag. All donations greatly appreciated. Thank you.
Scoil Nuachabháil Night at the Dogs: The Scoil Nuachabháil Parents Association is arranging a fundraising family event, a ‘Night at the Dogs’; at Tralee Greyhound Track on Saturday, 19th October 2013, to raise funds for their much needed Sports Hall. It promises to be a great night out for all with kids entertainment, music and lots of fun activities. Buster Prize of €300 must be won on the night. Gates open at 7.00p.m.. First race at 7.55p.m.. Tickets €10 (children under 12 are free) available from the school on 066-7137516.
Ballymacelligott Community Alert Group: There is at the moment a panic alarm smoke alarm system for over-65’s living alone available. For further details contact Pat Dowling, Maglass, Kathleen Griffin, Knockavinane, Denis Fitzgerald, Maglass, Fionnán Fitzgerald, Rathanny, or any member of the group.
Seminar : ‘Our Youth Matter’ Talks on Mental Health organized by Abbeyfeale & District Initiative in conjunction with Limerick Social Services Council Ltd.
Venue : Devon Inn Hotel, Templeglantine, Co. Limerick
Time: 7.00pm on Tuesday, 8th October 2013.
Speakers: Dr. Jennnifer Mc Mahon and Dr. Amanda Fitzgerald
Marriage Encounter Ireland : This year marks the 40th anniversary of Marriage Encounter in Ireland. We are part of a world-wide organisation which promotes enrichment in the quality of the relationships of Marriage couples and engaged couples. A flyer is being distributed to all parishes in the diocese which invites parents of children attending pre sacramental meetings to take time to enrich their couples relationship. Contact www.marriageencounterireland.com
“Radio Kerry- Horizons” Get Sunday morning off to a good start with Horizons on Radio Kerry from 9am to 10am. Your local religious and social affairs programme!
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 066-7122706.
For assistance, don’t hesitate to contact them at 087-7848825 or 066-7128021
Irish Cancer Society : Kerry volunteers are needed to transport patients to and from their chemotherapy treatments in Kerry General Hospital. The service is free to the patient and drivers’ expenses are paid. Telephone Gail on 01-2310566 or email [email protected]
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
Safeguarding Children: Our Parish Safeguarding Representatives are Bobby Fitzgerald, Kathleen Griffin, Anne Kenny and Ellen Lynch. Contact numbers can be found on the “Kerry Diocesan Child Protection Policy Statement and Contact Information” notices in both churches.
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 place to enjoy the peaceful landscape of this area. If interested phone 050525600or Email www.guesthouse @ msjroscrea.ie.
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 , Claire, Eoin and Alusin Jah.
Team B : Lisa, Maurice & Darren.
Team C :.Tommy, Dáire, Dylan & Daragh.
Team D : Oonagh, Róisín, Laura,
Ballymac:.Rachel, Paul, Joseph, Áine, Cait, Cian, Niamh.& Shonagh Griffin.