32nd Sunday in Ordinary Time Parish of Ardfert 6 November 2016
ST BRENDAN’S CHURCH, ARDFERT Tel: 7134131
Fr Liam: 087 2401246 ; e-mail:
ANNIVERSARIES: Eugene & Mary Costello, Kilgulbin; Patrick, Margaret & Betty Lawlor, Carrahane; Patrick McKenna, Walnut Grove;
Masses for week commencing Sunday 6 November
Sun 11.00 am People of the Parish
Tues 9.30 am Eugene & Mary Costello, Kilgulbin
Tues 10 am – 2 pm Eucharistic Exposition and Adoration
Weds 8.00 pm Patrick, Margaret, & Betty Lawlor, Carrahane
Patrick McKenna, Walnut Grove
Thurs 9.30 am Mass for the Holy Souls
Sun 11.00 am Roger Hussey, Ballymacandrew; Frank Kissane, Tralee
Rd; John Jeffers, North Commons; Dan Horgan Tubrid
Next weekend: EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS READERS
Sunday 11.00: P. Egan, B. Slattery & J. O’Loughlin C. O’Halloran
v We welcome into the Christian community baby Sean Padraig son of Adrienne Quane Casey & Patrick Casey, Ballylongane, Ballyheigue.
v We congratulate Clodagh Hurley and David O’Connor, Tralee who were married recently in Ardfert church.
v Sacred Space: ‘Remembering Our Beloved Dead’. The Sacred Space is in front of Our Lady’s Altar during the month of November. You are invited to spend time here in quiet prayer and reflection.
PARISH NOTICES
v Last Sunday’s offertory collection: €1335; Capital Envelope Collection: €1157; Holy Day €380. Go Raibh Maith Agaibh. Diocesan Collection next weekend for Irish Church Commissions and Agencies.
v PARISH FINANCE COUNCIL. The next meeting will be held on Tues 8 November at 11 am in Cúil Mhuire Pastoral Centre.
v PARISH PASTORAL COUNCIL: The next meeting will take place on Thursday 10 November at 8pm in Cuil Mhuire Pastoral Centre.
v ARDFERT RETREAT CENTRE 7134276/ A Positive Approach to Dealing with Stress: Paul Montgomery, Monday 7 Nov 7-8.30pm; An hour of Prayer Using Scripture (Lectio Divina): Sr. Elizabeth Gilmartin, Tues 8 Nov 7-8pm; Celebrating Catholic Faith Beliefs: Fr. Sean Sheehy, Weds 9 Nov 7-8.30pm; Bereavement Support Day -“Be Gentle As You walk with Grief”, Tess Daughton & Maire G Stewart, Sat 26 Nov 10-4pm;.Self-Care Day: Practical skills for stress management and emotional wellness. Sat 19 Nov 9.45am-4pm. Contact Betty Garnett 0872498061 or www.capacitar-Ireland.org.
SACRED HEART CHURCH, KILMOYLEY
ANNIVERSARIES: Tom Mahony, Banna East & deceased members of the Mahony family.
Masses for week commencing Sunday 6 November
Sat 7.00 pm Tom Mahony, Banna East & deceased members of the
Mahony Family.
Mon 10 am – 4 pm Eucharistic Exposition and Adoration
Fri 7.00pm Evening Prayer & Mass for the Holy Souls
Sat 7.00 pm Patrick (Patie) O’Hara, Baltovin
Next weekend: EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS READERS
Saturday vigil: Ashley O’Connor & Mary Brick John Martin Brick
v Retreat for Kilmoyley parishioners takes place in Ardfert Retreat Centre on Weds 9 Nov 7.30-10.30. All welcome – please spread the word.
v Christmas Craft Fair takes place in Kilmoyley Community Care Centre on Sunday 4 December at 11 am. Fun for all the family. Stalls still available. Phone 066 7133376 if interested.
PARISH NOTICES cont’d
v The Apostolic Nuncio, Most Rev. Archbishop Charles Brown will visit Ballyheigue on Sat 19 November. He has kindly accepted the invitation to say Mass in St. Mary’s Church at 11.00am. At12 noon he will open and bless Gairdín Mhuireat the Holy Well and at 2.00pm he will launch the Missionary book, Going Global for God, in the Community Centre. Everyoneismost warmly welcome to attend all these events.
v SAFEGUARDING. A meeting of the Safeguarding Representatives will be held in the Presbytery on Wednesday 9 November at 8.30 pm.
v Masses for the Holy Souls take place during November as announced. Please return your November envelopes for inclusion in these Masses.
v All bookings for Masses, Baptisms, Weddings and other events should be made through the Parish Office. Opening times: Tuesdays: 9.30 – 2.00; Thursdays: 9.30 – 1.30; Fridays: 9.30 – 1.30. Telephone No: 7134131.
v The parish newsletter is now available online at www.dioceseofkerry.ie.
v First Holy Communion. A meeting for parents of children from Ardfert and Kilmoyley who are preparing for their First Holy Communion will take place in Ardfert Retreat Centre on Thurs 17 November at 8.15 pm.
v Songs of Love and Praise: A concert devoted to the sacred choral music of St. Mary's Cathedral Choral Director Aidan O' Carroll takes place at the Friary Church, Killarney, on Sunday, November 13th at 8pm. Tickets available at the door on the night or from Kerry School of Music. Tel: 066 7125690.