PARISH OF DROMTARIFFE

Fr Liam Comer

The Presbytery, Dromagh, Mallow, Co. Cork.

Tel: (029)78096 Mob: (087) 240 1246

Parish Office: Secretary Evelyn O’Sullivan

Open Monday, Wednesday & Friday.

Safeguarding Children Representatives:

Margaret McCarthy & John Cronin

Contact number: 087 0551245

Email: Web: www.dioceseofkerry.ie

Pastoral Area

Priest on Duty Sunday 24 January: Fr Pat O’Donnell (064) 7758026 / 086 8351732

Priest on Duty Sunday 31st January: Fr John Fitzgerald (029) 70043 / 087 77 52 948


MASS TIMES & INTENTIONS. WEEK BEGINNING 23rd January

Masses – Derrinagree Church
Saturday – Vigil Mass / 7.30pm / Richie Goggin, Rathcoole
1st anniversary
Masses – Dromagh Church
Sunday / 10.30am / Jerome Murphy, Gurteen

MASS TIMES & INTENTIONS WEEKEND SAT & SUN 30/31 Jan

Masses – Derrinagree Church
Saturday – Vigil Mass / 7.30pm / James Hickey, Meenskehy
1st anniversary
Masses – Dromagh Church
Sunday / 10.30am / Paddy & Molly O’Sullivan, Paal
Catherine Moynihan, Dysert

Eucharistic Adoration: Monday in Derrinagree Church 10.00am to 9.00pm

Friday in Dromagh Church 10.00am to 5.00pm

RIP:

Bridie Cotter, Curraraigue

Peg Sheahan, Glenleigh, Kilcorney

Dan Carlin, London & Dublin

Anniversaries:

Margaret Healy, Curraraigue

Last weekend’s collections

v  Offertory €534

v  Parish Fund €274.17 Thank you

Diocesan Announcements

v  Diocese of Kerry Earth Week: 17-24 April 2016

The Diocesan Justice, Peace and Integrity of Creation Committee has chosen 'biodiversity' as the theme for Earth Week. A meeting to explain how we can create diverse flower-rich habitats in our communities and help save our bees will be hosted by Kerry Co. Co. in the Meadowlands Hotel Tralee on Tuesday February 2nd at 7.30pm. All are welcome. For more details, www.dioceseofkerry.ie.

v  “Come and see”Vocations Afternoon 2.00 – 4.30 p.m. Sat. 6th Feb. For women discerning a religious vocation Poor Clare Monastery, College Rd. Cork.Check out: www.poorclarescork.ie email:

v  Maybe you have been Thinking about the Priesthood as a way of life for you? Maybe you have felt you are being called? You are invited to St. Patrick’s College, Thurles, on Feb 5th and 6th,2016. This event is an opportunity for you to ‘come and see’. We start on Feb. 5th with dinner at 6.30pm, followed by some time for prayer, meet others thinking of the priesthood and some recently ordained priests. Stay overnight. On Feb 6th there is prayer, breakfast, a brief talk on discerning a vocation, preparation for Mass, lunch, discussion, depart. For more information contact Fr Michael Moynihan PP, Glengarriff at 087 6551902 or Fr Liam Comer, PP Dromtarriff, 087 2401246.

Community Announcements

v  St. Brendan’s National School Parents Association will hold an information evening for parents on Thursday 4th February at 8pm.

John Lonergan (former Mountjoy Governor) renowned speaker and author will present a talk on “Parenting – The Challenges & the Rewards”.

Everyone Welcome

Admission Free

Light Refreshments will be served.

v  Dromtariffe Juvenile Club are holding the 2016 Registration night for playerson Feb 8th @ 7.45 to 8.45 pmin the club rooms.
The 2016 JuvenileGAACul Camp date is set for July 11th in Dromtariffe club pitches.

v  We are seeking donations of good quality books for children between 5 - 13 years. We are running a book drive in the school from Monday 25th January to Friday 29th January and would appreciate donations of good quality children's books.

Of particular interest are childrens favourites such as Enid Blyton - Famous Five, Malory Towers, Roald Dahl - Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, James and the Giant Peach, etc. And new popular authors such as Jacqueline Wilson, David Walliams, Jeff Kinney (Diary of a Wimpy Kid), early reader books etc. Thank you again for your continued support.

v  Marian Players Rathmore present their 29th
Annual Pantomime, BABES IN THE WOOD which
opens in The Community Centre Rathmore on
Saturday January 23rd @ 7:30pmwith Matinees on
the following two Sundays, January 24th and 31st @ 3.00pm.
There are additional Night Shows on Wednesday, Jan 27th,

Thursday, January 28th and Saturday, January 30th @ 7:30pm.
Booking Office: Tel: 064 7758526 or contact Mary 0858255315, booking office will be open from 2.30pm. - 6.30pm. Daily (Opposite Rathmore church) at Fr. Corridan Centre, Admission: adults €12/Children €8
All proceeds to Local Services of Kerry Parents & Friends Association.
A Show not to be missed

v  Cork Homeless Distributers were extremely grateful for every item of clothing that was donated from the parish. Warm clothes, rainwear, footwear, every single item were used. Blessings to all.

v  Penny Dinners gratefully acknowledge the recent donation of money received.

Merciful God, thank you for the opportunity to

start again every day, every hour

and to be filled with your grace and courage

as I do.