PARISH OFFICE is open Mon–Fri from 10am–5pm (excluding 1pm–2pm).
Canon Declan O’Connor P.P. Phone: 068 21188 / Parish Mobile: 087 0908949 (strictly for emergencies only).
Email: . Notices forParish Newsletter have to be in by 2.00pm on Thursdays. Funerals take place on weekdays at 11.30am and Sundays and Holy Days at 11.00am. Baptisms are at pre-arranged times and must be booked through the Parish Office. Confessions: every Saturday after 10.30am Mass. Check out our web page and all Diocesan news on:
RECENT DEATHS:John Doyle Senior, Clounmacon.
PJ Browne, of St. Brendan’s Tce. Who died in Dublin
ANNIVERSARY REMEMBRANCEBridie Flavin, Knockane, John Carrig, Tarbert, Timmy Canty, O’Connell’s Ave, Anne O Keeffe, Ballygologue Rd, Bridget Buckley, O’Connell’s Ave, Bridget (Bridie) Kelliher & Deceased Family Members, O’Connell’s Ave, Maurice O’Connor, Charles St.
MASSES THIS WEEK
Saturday8th / Teresa (Terry) Enright, Coolnaleen, Months Mind /
Miriam Carey, Convent St. 1st Anniversary /
John Keane, Ballygrennan / Martin Whelan, Finuge
Margaret (Madge) O’Donoghue, Beal, Asdee /
Bridget (Bridie) Kelliher, O’Connell’s Ave / Vigil
Sunday
9th / William Harnett, Church St, 1st Anniversary / 9.00am
Paddy, Nell, Gerard (Gugs) & Thomas Moloney &
Kit Dee nee Moloney, Woodford / 11.00am
Monday 10th / William & Nelly Moloney, Charles St. /
John & Nellie Moloney, Charles St. /
Paddy & Catherine (Babe) Healy & Deceased Family, Convent St / 10.30am
Tuesday 11th / Brother Thomas Sheehy, Duagh /
Catherine Culhane & Deceased Members of the Culhane &
Sheehan Families, Glin / 10.30am
Wed. 12th / Teresa (Mackey) Sheehan, Church St. / 10.30am
Thur. 13th / Jerry & Kathleen Dunlea, Main St, Ballylongford / 10.30am
Friday 14th / Jerry Senior Nolan & Deceased Family Members O’Connell’s Ave / Jack, Betty & David & George Sweeney, Convent St. / 10.30am
Saturday 15th / Maura & Michael Chapman, Greenville /
Sinead Collins, Feale Drive &
Hannah Curtin nee Barry, St. Brendan Tec. / 10.30am
Paudie Horan, Cherry Tree Drive, Months Mind /
Robert McElligott, Convent St. /
Sarah Clancy, St. Brendan’s Tce. /
William McMahon, Gortaglanna, Kilmorna /
Ian McCarthy, Derrindaff, Duagh / Vigil
Sunday 16th / Bryan, Kitty & Gary McMahon & Deceased Family, Church St / 9.00am
Jack Carmody, William St, 1st Anniversary /
Jack Nolan, Avation Drive / 11.00am
Priest on duty for Listowel Deanery on Sunday, 9th, Fr. O’Connell 0879267038.
OFFERTORY COLLECTION FOR OUR PARISH last weekend was €2,275.00 (including all envelopes). May God reward you. Thanks.
KERRY DIOCESAN LOURDES HELPERS ANNUAL CHURCH COLLECTION will take place at all Masses this weekend after communion. The fund this year will help 46 sick, infirm and frail pilgrims that require substantial voluntary help – doctors, nurses and general helpers. Thanks
5th SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME SUNDAY9th FEB.
CHURCH NOTICES
CONFIRMATION CANDIDATES 2014 LITURGY COMMITMENT SERVICE: for the candidates their parents / guardians, their teachers and their sponsors will take place on Wednesday next 12th February at 8.00pm. at St. Mary’s Church, Listowel. The guest speaker this year is Mr. Mark Leen, Tralee. Please note that there will be a practice for the above with the candidates and their teachers at 11.00 a.m. (sharp) on this Monday and Tuesday mornings.
MEDJUGORJE MONTHLY PRAYER MEETING will take place on Monday February 10th at 7.30pm. in the Parish Meeting Room. All welcome.
LISTOWEL PARISH ENVELOPES 2014
The Listowel Parish Envelopes to be used at the various times of the year for the ‘offerings’ which support the capital expenditure and running costs of your Parish and your Priests are due to be distributed again before the first weekend of March. The ‘envelope system’ has been a great success with 447 householders using them in the year 2013. There are many benefits as we can record in a confidential manner (known only to the Parish Secretary) the offerings that you give. The big benefit is: should your total offerings in a calendar year for everything be in excess of €250.00, the Parish can claim a tax rebate. For the year 2012, a total €15,999.44 was raised in the Tax Rebate System with 88 householders surpassing the €250.00. You are probably aware that the Minister of Finance announced changes in the operation of the Donation Scheme in the Budget of December 2012 which came into effect the Finance Act 2013. The purpose of the changes is to simplify the administration of the scheme for eligible charities by eliminating the confusion that existed between donors that were PAYE and self-assessment. For the year 2013, all donations from PAYE and Self Assessed with be treated with the same tax relief of 31%. Furthermore, a new enduring declaration will be valid for 5 years.
The envelopes are as follows: The Parish Capital Envelope which is orange supports all the capital expenditure and running costs of the Church, Presbytery, Diocesan Levies and the wages of the Parish Staff etc. ThePriests Offerings: The 4 envelopes marked Spring-Easter Dues (green) / Autumn Dues (yellow) and the November Offerings (purple) and Christmas Offerings (white) is what supports your priest or visiting clergy. These envelopes have replaced what was traditionally known as the Station Dues. Your offerings can be placed on the Offertory Basket at any weekend mass, whether you are in Listowel or at a neighbouring parish, or it can be handed into the Parish Office, or you may decide to make your offering to each fund by direct debit regularly or in a once off payment annually. Choose the system that suits you best. We are very much aware of the times we live in, so any contribution you can afford is much appreciated and we are very grateful. Again, a breakdown of the Parish Accounts for the past year (2013) will be published after Easter to both the Diocesan Office and the Parishioners of Listowel. We encourage as many as possible to use the ‘envelope system’ because of the tax benefits to the Parish. Should you wish to use the ‘envelopesystem’ and not already on the list please contact the Parish Office and we will get you registered. We wish to take this opportunity to thank you sincerely for your great generosity and support throughout the year. May God reward you.
Listowel Parish Finance Council: Canon Declan O’Connor P.P., Jim White, Shane O’Donoghue, Mike O’Sullivan, Maura Joy & Margaret Broderick
COMMUNITY NOTICES
SCOIL RÉALTA NA MAIDINE, Listowel will introduce a new Junior Warden Scheme on Monday 10th Feb. Specially trained Junior Wardens will be on duty each school day from that date from 8.55 a.m. to 9.10.am and from 2.50 p.m. to 3.00.p.m. New road markings and parking restrictions will apply outside the school. The Board of Management and staff urge all those collecting children to exercise caution and fully co-operate with the Junior Wardens for the safety of all children attending school.
LISTOWEL ACTIVE RETIREMENT GROUPare hosting a Tea Dance Sunday 16th February at 2.30pm. to 6pm. in the Listowel Arm’s Hotel. Admission €5.00. All welcome.
SCOIL RÉALTA NA MAIDINE, Listowel Boys School open Day on Wednesday 19th Feb. 2014 from 11a.m. – 12.15 p.m.. Parents and prospective students are invited to view our school during school hours.
LISTOWEL WHEELCHAIR ASSOCIATION Wishes to thank everyone who contributed and help with their recent collection the amount raised was €1,486.00.
COMMUNITY GAMES COMPETITIONS FOR ART U:8 (over6), 10, 12, 14, 16 Model Making, U:10 (over8), 12, 14, 16 and Handwriting U:10 (over8) take place on Monday 10th Feb. at 6.15pm. in St. Michael’s College. Please bring your pencils, crayons, paints & play dough for model making paper provided. Admission €2.00 further information contact 0876701245.
HISTORY IRELAND will host a Hedge School on the topic 'Before Banna : politics, society & sport in Kerry 1912-1916' in the Seanchaí - Kerry Writers' Museum, Listowel on Friday February 14th at 7.30 pm. Admission free. Tel. (068) 22212.