Castleisland Parish
Sunday 13th March 2016
Priest: Fr Dan O’Riordan P.P.
Email:
Phone: 066-7141241
Priest on Weekend Duty
Fr. Dan O’Riordan
087 948 6350
Annual Weekly
Church Envelope Boxes
are now available for collection in each church after all Masses. Please note new numbers have been assigned. Thank you for your generous support of the parish.
Mass times for:
Thursday 17th March 2016
Saint Patrick’s Day
(Holy Day of Obligation)
Castleisland: Wed 16th Vigil 6.15pm
Castleisland: Thurs 17th 11.30am
Cordal: Thurs 17th 9.30am
Scartaglen: Thurs17th 10.30am
Recently Deceased:
· Philip Griffin 9, Barrack Street and Griffins Newsagent, Lower Main Street and Swinford, Mayo.
· Johnny Howard, Scart Cross, Farranfore, and New Jersey, USA
· Anne Browne, New York and late of Desmond’s Avenue.
Castleisland Mass Intentions:
Sat 12thVigil 6.15pm: Der Flynn, College Road, Castleisland
(First Anniversary)
Sun 13th 11.30am: Batt, Peg, Kathleen and Mike Greaney, Ahaneboy.
Mon 14th 11.00am: Get Well Mass for all we have been asked to pray for through the parish office.
Mon 7.00pm: Margaret (Peg) O’Mahony, Ahaneboy (Months Mind)
Tues 15th 11.00am: Frank and Elizabeth McBirney, Church Street (Anniversary)
Tues 7.00pm: Shared Mass
· Denny Kerin, Ardmona.
· Caroline McMahon, Moanmore.
· Sean Enright, Knockatee.
· Peg and Jimmy Fealey, Glenlarhan.
· Maryann, Dan and John Murphy, Glounsharoon.
· Lawrence and Ellie Hickey, Dromulton.
· Martin and Marjorie McCarthy, Castleisland.
· Denis Keane, Upper Main Street.
· Mary O’Sullivan, 3 College Road.
· Kathy and Bernard Scollard, Adriville.
· John and Kathie O’Sullivan, Adriville and deceased family members.
· Paddy O’Sullivan, Killarney and Adriville and deceased family members.
· Bill and Mary Leahy.
· Michael and Nora Prendiville.
· James Geaney and William and Bridget Reidy, Knocknagore.
· John, Elizabeth, Tim and Sean Mc Carthy, Kilcummin.
Wed 16th 11.00am: James and Annie O’Connor, Dooneen. (Anniversary)
Wed 16th 6.15pm Vigil: Eileen Greaney, College Road (Anniversary)
Thurs 17th 11.30am: St Patrick Day
Billy and Bessie Culloty, Ballinahalla, also Joan Sullivan, Carker and John Joe Kerin, Carker, Scartaglen.
Fri 18th 11.00am: Maurice and Catherine Brosnan, Ahaneboy (Anniversary)
Fri 7.00pm: Maggie Curtin, Dooneen (First Anniversary)
Sat 19th 10.00am: Willie Tigue, Tullig Cross, Castleisland (Months Mind)
Sat 19th March Vigil 6.15pm:
Pat McMahon, Churchtown, Castleisland (First Anniversary)
Sun 20th 11.30am: Palm Sunday
Tess and Donal O’Riordan also Sr. Sheila O’Riordan, Barna, Scartaglen.
Cordal Mass Intentions:
Sun 13th 9.30am: Johnny and Nora Casey, Glountane, Cordal.
Thurs 17th 9.30am: St Patrick’s Day
Tommy and Mary Looney, Glountane (Anniversary)
Sun 20th 9.30am: Palm Sunday
Mickey Kearney, Cordal Post Office (Anniversary)
Scartaglen Mass Intentions:
Sun 13th 10.30am: Bill Tangney, (Anniversary) also, Paddy and Mary Tangney, Gortgloss.
Thurs 17th 10.30am: St Patrick’s Day
David Daly, The Village, Scartaglen (Anniversary)
Sun 20th 10.30am: Palm Sunday
Bridget Vaughan, Scartaglen Village (Anniversary)
Easter Confessions 2016
Castleisland Parish Church
Palm Sunday next weekend
Saturday 19th March after 6.15pm Vigil
Sunday 20th March after 11.30am Mass
Holy Thursday after the 7.00pm Mass
Cordal Church
Palm Sunday after the 9.30am Mass
Good Friday after the 3.00pm Ceremony
Scartaglen Church
Palm Sunday after the 10.30am Mass
Good Friday after the 3.00pm Ceremony
Note:
Please take Holy Week Easter Ceremonies Leaflet with you.
The Michael O’Donohoe Memorial Heritage Project Committee has issued an appeal for historic or old photographs which may help to illustrate the wide-ranging research findings now coming to light. Photographs may be brought into Tomo Burke's old shop - beside Hannon's Fashion Shop - on St. Patrick's Day from 12-30pm to 3pm where committee members will be on hand to take down information connected to any photographs presented.
Novena of chaplet starts Good Friday in preparation for Divine Mercy Sunday April 3rd.
Enable Ireland Kerry Services would like to thank the parishioners of Castleisland Church for supporting our recent Church Gate Collection. The total raised on the data was €669.05. This money will be used to provide a range of services to children and adults with disabilities in Co Kerry.
Talbot Grove, Castleisland: Last chance to register for the Ring of Kerry Cycle. Please contact Talbot Grove office 066 7141511.
Cleaners for Scartaglen Church We are now looking for volunteer cleaners for Scartaglen Church for Rota, please contact Marie McCarthy on 087 136 1459.
Phone found in Cordal church last weekend, can be picked up at parish office.
Kerry Diocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes September 2nd to 7th 2016, Led by: Bishop Ray Browne, Celebrating the Jubilee of Mercy Including Passage through the Door of Mercy. Please contact Mrs. Janice O’Sullivan 064 7758219 or email: .
Vacancy exists on Community Employment for Shop Assistant (Temporary Position) in St Vincent de Paul, Castleisland. If eligible, contact 087/2747626 or email CV to
Seven Month Fetac Level 4 Course – Growing Vegetables and Fruit Starts Monday 14th March 10.00am to 1.00pm at Castleisland Community Garden. Enquiries 087 961 9351
Celebrating Holy Year of Mercy in Poland 3rd to 10th October with Spiritual Director: Fr Dan O’Riordan. For details contact Premier Travel 021 427 7700
The Committee of the Old Folks Homes, Riverview Place, Castleisland. Invites applicants from elderly people for the tenancy of a one bedroom house. For further details, please contact Mrs. Peggy Reidy, Chairperson, Knocknagore. Telephone 066 7141803.
Easter Mass Bouquets now available at Parish Office €5.00.
Tune into Horizons on Radio Kerry every Sunday morning The Religious and Social Affairs Programme of the Diocese of Kerry. Comments and suggestions for programmers are very welcome – just e-mail
Holy Spirt Prayer Meeting: with Moss and Janice Carrig at the Desmond Complex Centre, New Castle west on Sunday 13th March at 3.00pm.
Uniting our flames of faith. A gathering of prayer groups and people of prayer from the diocese of Kerry will be held in Killarney
On Saturday 12th of March at The Church of The Resurrection @ 11.30am concluding with concelebrated mass with Bishop Ray Browne at 4.00pm. It will be a day where the people of the Kerry Diocese will unite in prayer and celebrate the rich variety of prayer in our Diocese. Beverages and sandwiches will be provided. Everyone welcome.
ANNUAL CONSECRATION TO OUR LADY. The annual consecration to Our Lady (to celebrate her Immaculate Conception) will be held on Sunday 13th March at 3 p.m. in the Church of the Resurrection, Park Road Killarney. It comprises Rosary, short sermon, consecration and Benediction of the Most Blessed Sacrament. This event is organised by the Legion of Mary. EVERYONE IS VERY WELCOME.
DeafHear.ie will be holding an outreach clinic on Friday 11th of March 2016 from 10.30am – 12.30pm at Kingdom Voluntary Housing Association, Clogher Est, Hawley Park, Tralee. Our outreach clinics on hearing loss offer support and advice, cleaning and basic maintenance of hearing aids and information on entitlements. For information please call Jo Lambe on 087-2723862. Our consultations are private and confidential.
Bereavement support services
§ Anam Cara Parent Bereavement support offers support to bereaved parents and siblings Contact (085) 288 8888
§ Meala bereavement Support Groups are open to people who have experienced the death of a loved one, family member, friend or neighbour. Contact (066) 71 80190
Child & Youth Support services
§ Jigsaw Kerry (12-25 year olds) provides free, confidential and one-to-one support, guidance and advice for young people who are presenting with mild to moderate mental health issues. Contact (066) 71 86785
§ Rainbows Ireland supports children and young people experiencing loss as a result of bereavement. Contact (066) 71 25932
Suicide Supports
§ Console offers suicide bereavement counselling and support for individuals, children, adolescents and families who have experienced the loss of a family member, friend or colleague by suicide. Contact: (066) 71 29700; 1800 247 247 (national helpline for anyone in crisis, concerned or bereaved); text HELP to 51444
§ Pieta House provides a free, therapeutic approach to people who are in suicidal distress and those who engage in self-harm Contact (066) 71 63660
§ Samaritans helpline 24/7 provides emotional support for people Contact 116 123
§ For more information on mental health support services both locally and nationally, visit www.yourmentalhealth.ie
Diocesan Pilgrimage to World Youth Day 2016 The Diocese of Kerry will lead a pilgrimage of young adults (18 – 35 years) to World Youth Day, Krakow, Poland from July 25th to Aug 1st 2016. For further information, contact your parish or Tomás Kenny, Diocesan Pastoral Team on (086) 3683778 or check out www.dioceseofkerry.ie
Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament: Each Friday in Castleisland Parish Church (prayer room) from 11.30am to 6.45pm and Scartaglen Church: On Monday from 10.00am to 9.00pm
Rosary recited in prayer room: (At rear of Castleisland Parish Church) after 11.00am Mass, Monday to Friday. Holy Hour in Prayer Room on Saturday morning from 10.00am to11.00am.
Kerry Diocesan Pilgrimage to the Holy Land led by Bishop Ray Browne 30th October 2016 8 nights.
Direct Flight from Shannon, coach transfers from Kerry. Cost €1,575 sharing. Enquiries: Janice O’Sullivan 064 7758219 or email Limited availability.
Bereavement Group information morning at Recovery Haven .Le Chéile' Bereavement Support Group meets on the second and Fourth Monday of each month. We are there to provide a safe space and a listening ear to those dealing with a loss through cancer.
We will hold an information Coffee morning this Monday 22nd February from 10.30-12pm for anyone who would like to find out more about our group.
For further information contact Siobhan on 0667192122.
Baptism in Our Parish
Guidelines for Parents
1. Book Baptism through the Parish Office at least two weeks in advance.
2. Meet with Baptism team who help you to prepare:
a) In Castleisland Parents meet with Baptism team on the 4th Tuesday of each month at 7.00pm in the Prayer Room.
b) In Scartaglen and Cordal by arrangement.
Baptism Days:
Castleisland Parish Church: 1st and 3rd Saturday of each month at 4.00pm.
Cordal Church: 2nd Sunday of each month after 9.30am Mass.
Scartaglen Church: 4th Sunday of each month after 10.30am Mass.