Castletownbere/Rossmacowen/Bere Island Second Sunday of Easter
Parish Newsletter 8thApril, 2018.
The Presbytery Tel: 027-70849 email: Priest on Emergency Duty for Beara Kenmare this Sun.,8thApril, Fr. Liam O’Brien,0873480050 .
Please pray forall those who died recently and those111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111whose anniversaries occur at this time. May they rest inpeace.
Sacred Heart Church, Castletownbere this week:
Sat.7th Apr. 7.30 pm. Jim & Bridie O’Sullivan & decd. family members,
South Droum.
Sun.8thApr. 11.30 am. Ann & Connie Murphy, Sea View Terrace. Anniv.
Tues.10th April. 7.30 pm. Sr. Baptist Kirby.
Wed.11th April. 8.00pm. Christian Meditation - Curate’s House
Wed. 11th April. Eucharistic Adoration from 12 noon to 8
Thurs12th April. 10.00am. People of the parish.
Fri.13th April. 9.00am. Mass in the Hospital.
Fri.13th April. 7.30pm. Margaret D.F. O’Sullivan, Main St. Anniv.
Sat.14th April. 7.30pm. Nelius, Leo & Maura Duncan. Anniv.
Sun. 15th April. 11.30 am. Kevin & Florry Sullivan, Church Gate.
Confessions: Saturdays at 12 noon in Sacred Heart Church Castletownbere; and at any other time on request.
Rotas for Sat.14thApr.7.30p.m.Vigil: Minister of the Word –Mairead Dunne; Eucharistic Ministers –Mary DudleyRosaleenO’Driscoll;Sun.15th April. 11.30a.m.- Minister of the Word –Grace Forde; Eucharistic Ministers –NorleenMcGurnMaureen Power;Altar Servers:Catherine Harrington (Capt),Fiona O’Donoghue, Eva O’Donovan, Lauren Lowney.Collectors forAprilVigil –J.J. McLaughlin & Rosemarie O’Donoghue; 11.30a.m.–Moire Duncan & Martin O’Shea; Church Cleaning:see rota.
St. Bartholomew’s Church Rossmacowen
Sun.8th April. 9.00am. Bridget Spencer, Curryglass, Anniv.
Sun.15th April. 9.00 am. Private intention
St. Michael’s Church, Bere Island
Sun.8thApril. 10.00am. People of the parish
Mondays 9.00am - 10.00am. Eucharistic Adoration
Sun. 15th April. 10.00am. Mary Carlton & decd. members of the Downey Family.
*Mass Cardsfor the living, deceased,signed by Fr. Noel Spring are available in the Sacristy before and after mass or from JJ McLaughlin.
* Diary for 2018 is available in the Sacristy if you wish to book Anniversary Masses or phone Mary, Tues or Weds. 2.15-4.15pm. 02770849.
*Please return your Trocaire boxes.
* Fatima 2018. Kerry Diocesan Pilgrimage.Led by Fr. Noel Spring. 11th – 18th May, 2018. Option of Fatima, 5 nights/2 nights Lisbon Coast. Flight from Dublin Airport. Fully escorted Pilgrimage. Contact: Premier Travel Ltd. 2, Grand Parade, Daunt’s Sq., Cork. Tel. 021-4277700. Email; or Maureen Harty, 0667131328.
*A Concert for Life featuring talented musicians and soprano Laura O'Keeffe will take place in the Friary Killarney on April 15th at 7.30pm.
After the concert there will be a voluntary collection in aid of Kerry Right To Life.
*Catholic Young Adults Conference 2018 organised by the Legion of Mary
This will be held in the Dominican Retreat Centre in Ennismore, Cork on Saturday 21st April from 9.15 a.m to 5.30 p.m. it includes talks, testimonies, workshop, lunch and Holy Mass.
Cost is 20 euro and includes lunch.
Age group is 18-40 year old.
*Visit the Icon of the Holy Family! In St. Mary's Church Listowel Monday April 9th to Wednesday April 11th; In Kenmare Wednesday April 11th to Friday April 13th; in Killarney Friday April 13th moving on to Tralee Tuesday the 17th. Details: dioceseofkerry.ie.
*Lough Derg offers special opportunities in the context of the World Meeting of Families, for parishes, prayer and families. Why not come for a One Day Retreat or Three Day Pilgrimage. Embarking on a significant journey of renewal in communion with others is a deeply rich and rewarding experience.
*Divine Mercy Sunday ceremony will be held in Eyeries Church on Sunday 8th April at 3:00pm. All are welcome.
*Allihies Community Centre is having it's annual 5 mile Run Walk Jog event on Saturday June 23rd 2 oclock start registration at the centre from 12 30.
Most of the profits this year go to the Caroline Foundation for Cancer research
Please spread the word. Start training and support this very worthy charity.
*Youth Pilgrimage to Taizé.The Diocese of Kerry will take a group of 15 young pilgrims to Taizé, France on Sunday, July 1st 2018.Taizé is a place of pilgrimage with a special welcome for young people. The group will return to Ireland on Sunday, July 8th 2018. The group will be accommodated in dormitories in Taizé. Meals will also be provided. Cost is €500.00. For more information please contact Tomás Kenny on 086 3683778 or
*I would like to invite you and your choir to achoralweekend taking place in Dingle (DaingeanUíChúis) on May 25th – 27th 2018. Theweekendwill also involve workshops, one on Saturday and one on Sunday, discussing Irish choral music and the Irish language in choral music. These workshops will be facilitated by Criostóir Ó Loingsigh, winner of the 2017 Seán Ó Riada Composition Competition at The Cork International Choral Festival.
* Lourdes- 160th Anniversary. Kerry Diocesan Pilgrimage.Led by Bishop Ray Browne. Sept. 2nd – 7th 2018. Tel. .Mrs Janice O’Sullivan, 0647758219, email; .
Reflection.
Defending the Christians before the Emperor Hadrian, Aristides, a non Christian, said to them:
‘These Christians love one another. They never fail to help widows.
They save orphans from those who would hurt them. If a man has something,
he gives it freely to the man who has nothing.
If they see a stranger, Christians take him into their homes and treat him as a brother.
And if they hear that one of them is in jail, or persecuted for professing the name of their redeemer,
they all give him what he needs. If it is possible they bail him out.
If one of them is poor and there isn’t enough food to go round,
they fast several days to give him the food he needs.
We are dealing with a new kind of person. There is something divine in them’.
*God Bless Fr. Noel. 0872935969