Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time. 23Rd February 2014

Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time. 23Rd February 2014

Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time. 23rd February 2014.

Recent Deaths:Mary Ann Murphy, Main St., Annascaul.

Dan Green, Moyvane, Co. Kerry.

John Daly, Inch.

Sr. André Marie Kennedy, Newcastle, England & formerly of Analack, Annascaul.

Anniversaries:

Nance Sheehy, Anagap - Annascaul 7pm Vigil Mass, Sat. 22nd February.

Thomas Deane, Knockglossmore - Camp 12noon Mass, Sun. 23rd February.

Sheila O’Sullivan, Upper Camp - Camp 7pm Mass, Mon. 24th February.

Martin, Mary, Paddy Joe & Deceased Members of the Garvey Family, Maum –

Annascaul 8pm Mass, Fri. 28th February.

Kitty & John Curran, Keelduff & their daughter Nora Kenny, Spa, Tralee –

Annascaul 7pm Vigil Mass, Sat. 1st March.

Helen Ashe & Deceased Members of The Ashe Family, Ballintarmin.

NOTICES.

1. Masses this week:Camp Church: Mon at 7pm; Inch Church: Thurs. at 10am; Annascaul Church: Fri. at 8pm.

2. Exposition of The Blessed Sacrament: Inch Church: Thursday 3-4pm;

Camp Church: Thursday 7-8pm; Annascaul Church: Fri. 7-8pm.

3. Buíochas leat for your contribution to the €1,071 offered at the Masses in the parish last weekend.

4. Next Sunday is Temperance Sunday; The Ceremony of Light & Temperance Pledge for the Confirmation Candidateswill take place in Annascaul Church on Sat. 1st March at 7pm.

5. The Sacrament of Confirmation for the pupils of Scoil Bhreac Chluain will take place at Annascaul Church on Monday 3rd March at 2pm.

6. Trocaire Lenten Campaign 2014 starts shortly. This year’s theme is Water. Your Trocaire Box is available in any of the 3 Churches.

7. ‘My Day by Day’ Reflection Booklets, Lenten issue available in the 3 Churches; €1.50 each. Other Booklets also available for sale in the 3 Churches.

8.Social Gospel of Pope Francis – Half Hour panel discussion, Livestream on on Tues. 25th Feb. 8pm. ; Presenter: Cathal Barry.

9. Ardfert Retreat Centre*in association with Miracle Hill Theatre present: Jesus: Wounded, Empowering Healer – Drama of Mark’s Gospel on Tues. 25th Feb. at 8pm & every Fri. of Lent & each night of Holy Week at 8pm.

*Centering Prayer:An introductory workshop into the method of Centering Prayer, consisting of four short presentations and two 20 minute periods of Centering Prayer in silence, on Sat. March 1st, 2:00pm to 5:30pm facilitated by Mike Culloty, Tralee. All are welcome on the day.

* Evening forMinisters of the Eucharist Thurs. 11th March at 8pm facilitated by Fr. Nicholas Flynn. Bookings:066-7134276: e.mail: .

10. ‘Come and See - deepening our relationship with Jesus Christ’ – This reflection programme is offered by the Kerry Diocese and was run in Camp before Christmas and is now being organised for Annascaul & Inch. It is a 6 week programme, one hour per week beginning in Annascaul Sacristy on Wed. 12th March at 8pm. It is run by Sheila O’Donnell, Camp. If interested, please contact her at 086 2217072.

Centenary Anniversary of the death of Fr. William O’Connor:

He was born on 28th Oct. 1857 in Moyvane, Co. Kerry.

He was ordained on 1st July 1883 for the Kerry Diocese.

He became Parish Priest of Annascaul in 1907.

He died as Parish Priest of Annascaul after a short illness on 20th February 1914.

During his time as P.P. Annascaul he organised the building of the present Annascaul

National School, which opened on 14th April 1914, shortly after he had died.

He is buried in Annascaul Church grounds. “Beati mortui qui in domino moriuntur”

( ‘He calmly sleeps awaiting the Resurrection’ - Fr. Ashe, Annascaul Revised and Revisited)

ROTAS FOR NEXT WEEKEND, 1st/2nd March

ANNASCAUL. Readers Ministers of Eucharist Altar Servers

Vigil-7pm John McEnery Peggy Bowler G. Lyne, J. Moriarty,

Mary Falvey D. Barrett & L. Barrett

INCH

10.45amEileen O’Connell Pádraig Ó Fóghlú Tony Hoare

CAMP

12noon Breda O’Dwyer C. & K. McCormack

If you cannot attend as above, please arrange a substitute to take your place.

COMMUNITY NOTES.

1. Advice from An Garda Siochana to Pedestrians:Be Safe Be Seen Arrive Alive

  • Wear bright clothing during hours of darkness/consider carrying a torch.
  • Where there is no footpath walk facing traffic (on the right).
  • Stop and listen before you cross the road.

Please take care on the roads.

2. Annascaul Senior Citizens & Friends – Lunch at Community Centre on Thurs. 27th Feb. at 1pm; all welcome.

3. Camp Drama Group presents an adaptation of the hilarious comedy ‘A Wake in the West’ on Thurs. 27th & Fri. 28th Feb. & Sat. 1st March at Old School, Camp at 8pm; Tickets available at O’Dwyer’s Londis.

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