CASTLEDERMOT PARISH
Fr. Paul O’Driscoll 059 9144164 Mobile 087 2564076
Parish Office 059 9144888, Sr. Pauline & Sr. Caitriona059 9144152
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12th June2016
Weekend Masses
Sat 7.00p.m.Benny O’ Neill (M.M), William & Mary Ann Murphy (A),
Castledermot:Jimmy Wickham (A), Patricia Wall (A), Ned McGrath (A),
Paddy Nolan (A), Deceased members of the Nolan Family.
Sun 9.30a.m.
Levitstown:Ann, John & James Caulfield (A), Thomas Cassidy (A),
Mary Cassidy (A), Anthony Doyle (A), Kathleen, Martin & Edmond Fleming (A). Sun 11.00a.m.
Castledermot:Christina & John Conlon (A), Paddy O’Neill (A), Laurie O’Neill (A),Paddy Nolan (A), Deceased Members of the Nolan Family.
Prayers requested for:
Mass & Services Schedule:
Mon: 7.00pmEvening MassLiz Byrne (R.D)
Tues:8.45amMorning Prayer8.45
Wed:7.00pmEvening MassClaire Devlin (Nee McMahon) (R.D)
Thurs:9.00amMorning Mass
Fri:7.00pmEvening Mass
Eucharistic Adoration: Monday at 6.30p.m. Followed by Mass at 7.00p.m.
Ministers of the Eucharist (Castledermot)
Sat 11th June:K. Byrne & E. Osborne.Sun 12th June:S. O’Briain & Sr. Pauline.
Sat 18th June:A. Flood & A. O’ShaughnessySun 19th June:P. Keane & M. Keane.
Ministers of the Word (Castledermot)
Sat 11th June:M. Keane.Sun 12th June:P. Courtney.
Sat 18th June:T. Connolly.Sun 19th June:A. Treacy.
Ministers of the Word (Levitstown)
Sun 12th June:A. Hayden & T. Heslin.Sun 19th June:O. Hayden & N. O’Brien.
Collectors (Levitstown)
June: F. O’ Neill & M. Holden. July: J. Kelly & F. Heslin.
Altar Servers
Sat 11th June:A. AdekoyaE. HickeyS. Horan.
Sun 12thJune:E. KennyR. HarriesI. Adekoya.
Confirmation 2016:We look forward to welcoming Bishop Eamonn Walsh to celebrate the Sacrament of Confirmation with 66 of our young people this Sunday 12th June commencing at 12:30pm, following the regular 11: 00am Mass.
Visit of Relics of St. Anthony of Padua:Pro-Cathedral: Monday 13th June – Feast Day of St. Anthony. Mass at 12.45p.m and 5.45p.m; Mass Celebrant – Archbishop Diarmuid Martin. Veneration continues between Masses concluding with Night Prayer at 8.00p.m.
Parish Child Protection Policy: Do you have a copy? If not please take one
from the ‘Reading Table’ at the back of the Church.
Diamond Anniversary: Fr. Niall Thornton is 60 years ordained this Month. He will offer 11.00am Mass on Sunday 19th June in Castledermot. All Welcome, Refreshments after Mass in Teach Diarmada.
Castledermot Community Services: Invite you to their Annual Summer Party on Sunday 19thJune at 2:00pm (Please note time change) in The Seven Oaks Hotel, Carlow. The first of their four monthly draws will take place at this event. For more information contact Maura Horan on 9144330 or Lynn Holloway on 9144343, All Welcome.
Lourdes 2016: To financially assist sick pilgrims to participate in the diocesan pilgrimage in September – there is a plan to gather unwanted gifts or other saleable items that are lying around. Please drop these items into the Parish Office or after Mass to the Sacristy. We plan to sell these at the June Car Boot Sale at the Community Centre on Sunday 26th June. Some lovely raffle prizes have been donated already – thank you so much.
Spiritual works of Mercy: Advise; Instruct the unaware; Council the doubtful; Comfort the sorrowful; Bear wrongs patiently; Forgive injuries; Pray for the living and the dead.
Blessing of the Graves:
Moone………… Sunday 19th June after 12 noon Mass.
Levitstown…… Sunday 7th August after 9:30am Mass.
Castledermot….. Sunday 14th August after 11:00am Mass.
The Migraine Association of Ireland: Are holding two Migraine Information Evenings in June to which you are cordially invited. The first is in Trim Castle Hotel on Wednesday next, the 15th June from 7:00pm to 9:00pm. The second is in the Crowne Plaza Hotel, Dundalk, Co. Louth on Monday the 20th June from 7:00pm to 9:00pm. The events are open to all, free to attend and light refreshments will be served. To register, please call1850200 379 or email info @ migraine.ie. Find details of all events on
Mental Health: When we go through tough times, little things like talking about our problems, getting regular exercise, drinking less alcohol and being involved in activities we enjoy can make a big difference to how we feel. Find the little things that work for you at yourmentalhealth.ie
Items for Newsletter: All items for inclusion in the Newsletter must be delivered in person and in writing to the Parish Office by 12.00 noon on Thursday.
Parishioners: Please be careful with purses, handbags and other valuables. Do not leave items on view in your car whilst attending Mass and other Ceremonies.