Pentecost Sunday Parish of Ardfert 15 May 2016
ST BRENDAN’S CHURCH, ARDFERT Tel: 7134131
Fr Tadhg: 087 9808834; e-mail:
ANNIVERSARIES: John O’Mahony, Abbeylands; Catherine Griffin, Brandonwell; Brendan Kirby, Liscahane; John & Mary O’Riordan, Tubrid; Joan O’Sullivan, Barrow; Tom McCrohan, Banna & Ardfert village; Liam O’Sullivan, Barrow Middle; Margaret McCarthy, Carrahane.
Masses for week commencing Sunday 15 May
Sat 8.00 pm John O’Mahony, Abbeylands (anniv)
Sun 11.00 am Catherine Griffin, Brandonwell (anniv)
Mon 7.30 pm Youth Mass at Wether’s Well
Tues 9.30 am Brendan Kirby, Liscahane (anniv)
Tues 10 am – 2 pm Eucharistic Exposition and Adoration
Weds 8.00 pm John & Mary O’Riordan, Tubrid (annivs)
Thurs 9.30 am Joan O’Sullivan, Barrow (anniv)
Fri 8.00 pm Tom McCrohan, Banna & Ardfert village (anniv)
Sat 8.00 pm John McElligott, Tubrid Hill (anniv) & dec’d members
of the McElligott family
Sun 11.00 am John Dowling, The Square, Ardfert (anniv)
Next weekend: EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS READERS
Saturday vigil: Brendan Kelliher & Kathleen Murray C O’Callaghan
Sunday 11.00: John Joe Roche & Maureen O’Sullivan Mary Collins
v We welcome into the Christian community baby Tadhg Peter, son of Natasha & Andrew Hickey, Sandy Lane.
v We congratulate Zoe Lyons, Tipperary & Brian Mulcahy, Ballyroe together with Marie O’Mahony, Sackville & Brian Colgan, The Kerries who were married recently in Ardfert church.
v Congratulations to the boys and girls of Ardfert school who made their First Holy Communion on Saturday.
PARISH NOTICES
v Last Sunday’s offertory collection: €1365; Capital Envelope Collection: €199. Go Raibh Maith Agaibh.
v YOUTH MASS at WETHER’S WELL on Monday 16 May at 7.30 pm in honour of St Brendan. The Mass has been organised by young people in the parish. Everyone welcome. (Mass will be held in Ardfert church if the weather is bad.)
v CHARITY TAX RECLAIM 2015. The Parish Finance Council is in the process of finalising the 2015 claim with Revenue. If you are eligible for the scheme please return your CHY3 certificate by Tuesday 24 May.
SACRED HEART CHURCH, KILMOYLEY
ANNIVERSARIES: John O’Connor, Kilcooley; Margaret Fenton, Waterford & Kilmoyley; Julia Griffin, Lerrig West.
Masses for week commencing Sunday 15 May
Sat 7.00 pm John O’Connor, Kilcooley (1st anniv)
Sun 10.00 am Margaret Fenton, Waterford & Kilmoyley (anniv)
Mon 10 am – 5 pm Eucharistic Exposition and Adoration
Sat 7.00 pm Sean & Eileen Treacy, St Brendan’s Terrace (annivs)
Sun 10.00 am Bill Brick, Kilmoyley (anniv)
Next weekend: EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS READERS
Saturday vigil: Olga Horan & Sean McGrath Mary Brassil
Sunday 10.00: Mary Brick & Sara McCarthy Lisa O’Flaherty
v We welcome into the Christian community baby Anna Theresa, daughter of Alex Winter & Theresa O’Flaherty, Sackville.
PARISH NOTICES cont’d
v Our prayers are asked for those who are sick – may they experience the saving and healing power of Christ.
v Dates of Graveyard Masses: (1) Kilmoyley Old Graveyard – Thursday 2 June at 8 pm; (2) Friday 8 July: Blessing of graves at 7 pm in the Church graveyard and at 7.30 pm in the Cathedral Graveyard followed by Mass at 8 pm in the Abbey (New) Cemetery. (3) Friday 22 July at 8 pm in Reilig Naomh Erc (Kilmoyley New Graveyard). Please take this opportunity to tidy up family graves and inform relatives.
v Ardfert Retreat Centre (info:7134276/email: ) Mindful Parenting Workshop – Weds 25 May 7-8.30 pm. A reminder to mind yourself and be aware you are doing your best as a parent. Let us support one another in this important task. Places limited. Please contact the Retreat Centre or Harriet McGuigan 086 2685916/ email: .
v Conference on ‘The Joy of Love’ - Pope Francis’ recent statement on Family Life. Venue: The Rose Hotel, Tralee on Sat 28 May 9.30-4.30pm. Fee: €15. Welcome by Bishop Ray Browne; speakers include John Waters, Sr Consilio & Professor Ray Kinsella. To book text/phone 087 3459455 or email: .
v ARDFERT PARISH OFFICE Opening times: Tuesdays: 9.30 – 2.00; Thursdays: 9.30 – 1.30; Fridays: 9.30 – 1.30. Telephone No: 7134131.
v COURSE IN YOUTH PASTORAL MINISTRY 2016/17 commencing Weds 28 September in Killarney. If you are interested in working with young people in a parish setting please see Fr Tadhg for more details.