St Fachtna’s Newsletter Sunday 15th May 2016
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Sunday 15th of MayDate / Time
Pentecost Sun 15th / 10.15am / Michael and Sadie O’Grady
Mon 16th / 6.00pm
7.00 pm / Exposition
Special Intention
Tues 17th / 7.00pm / Kathleen Reeves
Thurs 19th / 7.00pm / Con and Anthony O Shea, Direeney
Friday 20th / Rosary 6.40
7.00pm / Joan O Sullivan
Saturday 21st / 10.30 / First Holy Communion
Sunday 22th / 10.15am / Special Intention.
Volunteers need for Corpus Christi Procession on Sun 29th in CTB, 4 people to carry Canopy over the Monstrance and one person to recite the Rosary.
Gospel.
Since Jesus ascended, the Holy Spirit has been inspiring us, showing us how to follow the Gospel. Jesus was describing in the gospel that the Spirit was there to deal with their spiritual hungers.
The diocesan Committee of Apostolate for Exposition of The Blessed sacrament are meeting with people in the presbytery sunday after mass having addressed the parish helping us to organise times for exposition. Thanks to Denis and Tom for coming a very long journey three times to be with us. We are blessed by your visit.
Congratulations to all in the Confirmation Class of our Parish. Well done to all those involved, parents, teachers, choir, and all who made the church so beautiful and the grounds and church so nice. May the Spirit reward and keep you full of joy.
Thanks to the Caha Centre and the GAA for a lovely morning of Commemoration and the lovely Cuppa. Well done it was a credit to you all who prepared the morning.
Priest on duty this Sunday:
Adrigole Holy Communion Sat May 21th at 10.30am.
Choir Practice Wed 18th of May at 8pm.
Collectors for May: Patrick Jim O’Sullivan & Marie O’Shea
Mass for Students doing Exams Sunday 22 May.
Some parishoners have donated a bench for the area outside the back of the church near the road. And money for a Loop system to be installed for the church to enable hearing aid wearers to benefit more from attending mass. Many thanks. They wish to remain anonymous. Beautiful gifts. God bless you and thanks on behalf of the parish.
The next diocesan meeting for Youth Music Ministers will take place on Thursday, May 26th in the John Paul II Pastoral Centre in Killarney at 8:00pm. Contact Tomás Kenny on 086 3683778 or via email on for further details.
PILGRIMAGE TO KNOCK from Tuosist and neighbouring parishes Thursday 21st-Friday 22nd JULY 2016 staying at St Mary's, opposite the grotto. Spiritual Director: Fr John Kerin (Lauragh)
COST €85 to include: coach, Bed & Breakfast and evening meal. €25 deposit needed to secure booking. Early booking advisable. Contact: Kitty McCarthy (087 9492710) Maura Landers (086 3988387)
Adrigole Community Alert are asking the people with monitored alarms to provide their EIRCODE to TASK Community Care ASAP, you can do so by testing your alarm now & giving your EIRCODE number or ring TASK on 01 8435889.
The Text Alert system is now set up & the cost is 5 euro per person, please forward payment to Marie O Shea when convenient. We purchased 125 euro of Texts & will review & inform you when these are used, 25 people have given their numbers to be included on list.
CAHA CENTRE NEWS
History Tour - 'Con Keating Memorial Tour' - 22nd May, 2.30pm
The 'Con Keating Memorial Tour' will visit Renard and Valentia Cable Station on Sunday 22nd May. The outing will be led by Junior Murphy, Historian. Meet at The Old Barracks Heritage Centre, Caherciveen at 2.30pm. All are welcome.
Pilgrimage to San Giovanni, visiting Benevento. Spiritual Director Fr Michael Moynihan PP. October 12th 2016 for 4 nights. Special Price €649. Contact Beatrice at 0876728615.
Irish/Maths Summer Courses A one week Irish course for 9-14yr olds will take place on July 4th-8th. A one week Maths course for 4th/5th/6th will take place on July 11th-15th both in Gae lscoil Aogáin, Castleisland. Details from 0667142022 or 0876736773
The last tractor and Knapsack sprayer course will be held at Allihies Community Center on Saturday 21st May 9.30 am
There are only a few places left now so contact John Terry O'Sullivan at 086 2360737 as soon as possible. Take advantage while the course is held local.
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/organise low 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
100 mile run from Castletownbere to Cork for Cancer Connect and Cúnamh Cancer Support Group. Thursday, 19 May 2016. Starting in Castletownbere on the R572 to Adrigole and Glengarriff, joining the N71 to Bantry, Ballydehob, Skibbereen, Rosscarbery, Lisavaird, Clonakilty, Ballinascarthy, Bandon, Innishannon, Halfway, passing through CUH and finishing at the Bons Secours on College Road. We have provided information below on the two charities. To find out more about Cancer Connect: http://www.ruraltransport.ie/cancer-connect/ Cúnamh is a voluntary support group for cancer patients, their families and carers.: http://www.cunamh.ie/ Both charities operate on a voluntary basis and depend on donations.The costs of the event have been covered and all donations will go to the two charities. Let me know if you have any queries. Thank you. Michael Minehane 087 9900117
Conference on “The Joy of Love”: Pope Francis’ recent statement on Family Life. The Rose Hotel, Tralee Saturday May 28th, Registration from 9.30am Close 4.30pm Fee €15. Welcome by Bishop Ray Browne. Speakers include John Waters, Sr. Consilio and Professor Ray Kinsella. To reserve a place please email or text/phone 087 3459455
Sean Keane in Concert at Allihies Copper Mine Museum on Saturday, June 4th at 8.30 pm. Tickets €22.50, phone 027 73218
Visit the new www.dioceseofkerry.ie website launched by Bishop Ray Browne as we celebrate World Communications day today. Pope Francis has chosenCommunication and Mercy: A Fruitful Encounteras the theme – more details on the site.
Listen and support Ireland's first and only Catholic radio station Radio Maria Ireland. Listen Live using any of the following options: 1. www.radiomaria.ie, 2. Simply dial 01 4373277, 3. DAB radio (Maria+) works in Dublin and Cork, 4. Radio Maria Ireland on Internet radio
Grow your own vegetables course - class 2 of 4 at Caha Centre, Adrgiole on Thursday 19th at 7pm New participants most welcome. 3 or 4 weeks of productive learning.
Digital Photography - Class 2 of 4 again, on Tuesday 17th at Caha Centre, Adrgiole at 7pm New participants most welcome. Please ring Rita/Norah to book.
Bingo continues every Tuesday night at 8.30. at the Caha Centre, Adrigole. Bingo is a most valued community resource, enjoyed by many members of the community. We urgently need more participants to continue this service. Your support would be greatly appreciated. Bus service is available in the locality to and from Bingo. Ring for details. 60909
Cork ARC Cancer Support House in West Cork are offering a free, public talk on "Managing the Side Effects of Hormonal Therapies in the Treatment of Breast Cancer" - please include either listing below in the next two issues of your parish newsletter and parish website where possible. ‘Managing Side Effects of Hormonal Therapies in the Treatment of Breast Cancer'.Thurs 26 May,7pm, Maritime Hotel, Bantry. FOC. Booking essential with Cork ARC Cancer Support House 083 1988580.
ARDFERT ETREAT CENTRE Mindful Parenting Workshop ~ Wednesday, 25th May 2016 ~ 7.00pm to 8.30pm ~ Would you like to learn more or be reminded about Self-Care and Mindful Parenting?. 066 7134276 or Harriet Mc Guigan 086 2685916
Reflection Prayer for the seven gifts of the Holy Spirit
God grant me a Spirit of Wisdom, that I may strive after only those things which are eternal. The spirit of Understanding; that I may let you enlighten me with the light of your divine truth. Right judgement, so I would seek the surest way of doing what was pleasing to you. Courage ; that I may carry my Cross knowing you are by my side, so that I may overcome all the obstacles that oppose my salvation. Knowledge; That I may know God and myself, and grow perfect in the science of the Saints. Wonder and awe in God’s presence; that I may allow myself feel drawn into his presence Reverence, that I may feel a deep respect for God and his People