Recent Death: Joan Kerin (née Buckley), Scartaglen.
Masses during the Week
Vigil. 8.00pm - Clogher, Fergal O’ Connor, Caherbreagh (10th Anniv.)
Sun. 10.00am - Ballymac, The Deceased Members of the Casey Family, Scartaglen.
11.30am - Clogher, Eugene Heffernan, Maglass (3rd Anniv.)
Mon. 10.00am - Clogher,
Tues. 10.00am - Clogher,
Wed. 10.00am - Ballymac, Mary Fitzgerald, Arabella, and her brother Jim O’ Shea,
Connolly Park, Tralee. (recently deceased).
Thurs. 7.15pm - Clogher, Padre Pio Devotionsincluding Mass
First Fri. 10.00am -Ballymac
7.30pm - Clogher, Thomas and Mary O’ Connor, Gortagullane (Anniv.)+
Exposition at 7.00pm & Benediction.
First Sat. 10.00am - Ballymac, Joan Curley (née O’ Brien), Kimmage Road, Dublin and
formerly of Gortagullane, Ballymacelligott (recently deceased).
Vigil 8.00pm - Clogher, Tom Mc Quinn, Fiddane (15th Anniv.)
Sun. 10.00am - Ballymac,
11.30am - Clogher, Margaret O’ Shea, Ballymacpierce.
Rota in Clogher & Ballymac Churches for 2nd / 3rd June 2012
Ministers of the Word : 8.00pm - Clogher, Frank Donlon / 11.30am – Kay Dowling
Eucharistic Ministers : 8.00pm - Teresa Keane /11.30am – Angela Lenihan
Ballymac 10.00am - Dan Moynihan.
Altar Servers Rota : 8.00pm - Team A:Thérese, Claire and Eoghan and Alusin Jah.
11.30am - Team B:Ciara and Lisa
Ballymac: 10.00am - Rachel , Paul, Áine, Cáit & Cian.
WeekendOffertory Collection: Total = € 1,124.37
of which Weekly Parish Envelopes = € 761.50
Collectors in Clogher Church for June
Vigil 8.00pm: Mossie Crowley, Mike O’ Donoghue and James Griffin..
11.30pm: John Keane, Tim Brosnan & James.
Baptisms: Last Saturday, 19th May 2012, in St. Brendan’s Church, Clogher, we welcomed Baby Aisling Rose O’ Keeffe, daughter of Brendan and Majella O’ Keeffe (née Hussey), living in Gortatlea, and Baby Oscar Jason Lynch, son of Gerard and Leona Lunch (née O’ Meara), also living in Gortatlea, into our parish community. As we congratulate the parents we ask the Lord to continue to bless them and their babies and Aisling’s older siblings, Kate and Ben, and Oscar’s older siblings, Caragh, Alanna and Ruby, in every possible way, both now and in the future. It was a particularly special day last Saturday for these two families as earlier that day Aisling’s older sister, Kate, and Oscar’s older sister, Alanna, received their First Holy Communion. No doubt, it is a day that they will remember forever !
On Sunday, 20th May 2012, in St. Brendan’s Church, Clogher, we also celebrated the baptism of Baby Conor Willam Browne, son of Thomas and Tina Browne (née O’ Cnnor), living in Clonough, Castleisland. As we congratulate Tina and Thomas, we also ask the Lord to continue to bless them and Baby Conor and his older sister, Emma, in every possible way, both now and in the future.
First Holy Communion : We congratulate the 60 girls and boys who received their First
Holy Communion in our parish earlier this month. We ask the Lord to continue to bless them and their families and teachers in every possible way, both now and in the future. The next Mass in the “Do This In Memory” programme will be the Vigil Mass (8.00p.m.) on Saturday, 9th June 2012, in St. Brendan’s Church Clogher. A meeting of the Parent’s’ Coordinating Group will take place in the Presbytery on Tuesday, 5th June 2012, at 8.15p.m..
Eucharistic Procession: The Eucharistic Procession on the Feast of Corpus Christi will take place after the Vigil Mass on Saturday evening, 9th June 2012. This Mass will be the final Mass of this year’s “Do This In Memory” programme. The Procession will go from St. Brendan’s Church, Clogher, to Clogher Cemetery as in previous years.
Amnesty International : A unique event to mark the end of Amnesty International’s 50th anniversary year and to support global calls for an effective Arms Trade Treaty will take place in various churches and places of worship of all faiths across the country this coming Monday, 28th May 2012, when at 3.00pm church bells will ring for ten minutes to sound the chimes for freedom across Ireland. The event will be marked in our parish with the ringing of the bell in St. Brendan’s Church, Clogher, that afternoon.
A Message from Bishop Bill Murphy : “ I, along with the Bishops from the 26 Dioceses of Ireland, am deeply grateful to you for the donations which you have given to the four National Collections which have been taken up for the 50th International Eucharistic Congress 2012 since 2009. Your support means that Ireland is able to extend a warm welcome to visitors to Dublin from Ireland as well as from all over the world for this every important event in the life of the Catholic Church.
I know that you will be with us , if not in person then in spirit, as we host this very important occasion, which has as its theme, The Eucharist Communion with Christ andwith one another. I ask you to keep us in your prayers.
If you would like to offer further support to the Congress, please give your donation to your local priest. Your generosity is deeply appreciated and it is our intention to publish the full financial details of the Congress in due course “
Teen Awakening celebrating the “real me” : A Youth Hour will take place in Castleisland Parish Church on Thursday, 31st May 2012, at 8.00pm for all young people from the parishes of Killeentiarna, Ballymacelligott, Brosna, Knocknagoshel and Castleisland. Come along and join in an evening of song, music and reflection. Everyone welcome.
Recycle and support Clogher National School : Clogher N.S. will receive €5 per each 10kg bag of clothes and €3.50 per each old mobile phone. New & used, men’s women’s & children’s clothing, shoes, belts, handbags, ties, linens, household textiles, stuffed toys, etc. Mobile Phones (placed in a seperate bag).
Collection Date: Clogher Church Car Park, 29th May before 9.30am. on that morning.
Siamsa Tíre: Auditions will take place for new pupils at Siamsa Tíre Theatre on Saturday 2nd June from 10.00am - 2.00pm. Three year training is offered to successful candidates with the hope of becoming a member of the Siamsa Tíre Company.
Telephone 066-7123055 for appointment and details.
West Africa Food Shortage : You may be aware of the severe food shortage in West Africa as reported this week on RTE news. Trócaire is working with its Caritas partner organisations to deliver emergency aid to the region. If you wish to support the people of the Sahel region of Central and West Africa call 1850 408 408 (ROI) / 0800 912 1200 (NI) or donate on line at Thank you.
Eucharistic Congress Bus to Dublin : A bus is organised for Tuesday June 12th(Family Day at the RDS) for Casteisland Pastoral Area. If interested please contact Castleisland Parish Office at 0667141241. Cost €40.00 including €10.00 for bus. Bus will leave from Castleisland Parish Church.
Trócaire: Justin Kilcullen, Director, has written a letter to Fr. Pat thanking him and the people of this parish for our support for this year’s Lenten Campaign. So far this year our parish has donated € 3,892.96.
Stations: Those who are planning to host the Station Masses this Spring are asked to contact Fr. Pat at 087-6709491 to arrange a day and time.
Padre Pio: The next Evening of Devotions in honour of Padre Pio (St. Pio of Pietrelcina) will take place next Thursday, 31st May 2012, in St. Brendan’s Church, Clogher, beginning at 7.15p.m. As always, everyone is welcome!
Parish Pastoral Council: The Parish Pastoral Council wishes to update the “Welcome” / “Céad Mile Fáilte” brochure which is given to new parishioners. Any group or organisation who wish to have their details included should make contact with one of the members of the Council. People can also hand in such details to the Presbytery, or send them by e-mail to This should be done before Wednesday 23rd May 2012.
Ministries Night: This Annual Social Evening in which we celebrate the involvement of so many people of all ages in various ministries in our parish will take place in St. Brendan’s Community Centre on Friday, 29th June 2012. We would like to see all Choir members, Musicians, Safeguarding Children Representatives, “Do This in Memory” Parents’ Coordinating Group, Collectors, Cleaners, Contact People, Altar Servers, Members of the Bazaar Committee & Parish Pastoral Council, Liturgy Groups, Finance Committee, Altar Society (i.e. those who take care of the flowers) etc. present. The Evening will begin with Mass at 8.00p.m. after which refreshments will be served.
Kerry Diocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes: This pilgrimage led by Bishop Bill Murphy fwill take place rom 2nd – 7th September 2012. Flight ex Kerry Airport Cost 740. Contact 064-7758219
Tralee Pilgrimage to Lourdes : 2nd – 7th October 2012. Direct flight from Kerry Airport. Spiritual Directors: Fr. Kieran O’ Brien and Fr. Brendan Walsh. Contact Sol Travel, Tralee on 066-7185940.
Kerry Diocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes, led by Bishop Bill Murphy.
Theme: “With Bernadette, praying the Rosary”September 2nd – 7th / 2012.
Flight Ex Kerry Airport. All booking must be made by post to:-
Mrs Janice O’ Sullivan, or Fr. Nicholas Flynn, Adm.,
Pilgrimage Co-ordinator, Pilgrimage Director,
“Droum”,St. Mary’s Cathedral,
Nohoval Upper,Killarney,
Rathmore, Co. Kerry.Co. Kerry
Telephone 064 7758219 email:
Training for Pastoral Leaders: The Diocese of Kerry will run a certified training programme for people involved in parish pastoral councils, liturgy groups, finance committees and safeguarding children committees. This course aims to nurture and deepen people’s faith, developing the confidence and competence of those involved in parish ministry and enabling them to make a greater contribution to the life of their parish and the Church. It will also equip parish leaders with the knowledge, skills and practice needed to be effective in parish ministry. The course will be run in two venues. John Paul11 Pastoral Centre, Killarney, and St. Brendan’s Pastoral Centre, Upper Rock St.Tralee. The course will be taught in each of the two venues over 20 nights, 10 nightsbefore Christmas 2012 and 10 nights in Spring 2013. For further information, contact : Frances Rowland @ 064-6630538 or email: francesrowland@dioceseofkerry or check out
Back to Education: Tralee Community College are currently accepting applications for their full time PLC courses which are due to start next September. Courses are aimed at school leavers, the unemployed and those who wish to upskill. Some of the courses available include: Office Administration and Computer Applications, Secretarial studies (Medical and Legal), Applied Social Studies, Engineering, Construction Studies, Childcare, Interior Design, Classroom Assistant / Special Needs Assistant, Sport and Recreation, Applied Social Studies, Security, Journalism, Business, Accounting Technician, Art, Craft & Design, Furniture Making, Nursing Studies, Carers, Beauty
Therapy, Pharmacy, Programming and Web Design, Multimedia, Security Studies, Retail Management etc.
FETAC Qualifications are recognised in Ireland and abroad. Mature students do not need to have the Leaving Cert. Progression available for these courses to Institutes of Technology and Universities. If you are interested in applying please contact the college on 066-7121741 or apply on line at Grants and Back to Education Allowance are available. Enquiries about entitlements and grants to Kerry Education Services.
S.V.P. shop at Friary Lane, Tralee: S.V.P. is dedicated to alleviate poverty and support those who experience crises in their lives. They help in all cases of immediate need, on a ‘person to person’ basis They are dependant on peoples generosity so please support their shop which is now open on Saturdays from 12 to 4pm.Tel 7122706.
For assistance, don’t hesitate to contact them at 087-7848825 or Office 7128021-Tralee
Used Postage Stamps : These can be handed in to the Parish Centre St. John’s Tralee , in aid of the Irish Guide Dogs for the Blind
Seats in the Porches: The seats in the porches of both churches were put there a couple of years ago by the Parish Pastoral Council to accommodate parents with childrenwho might be noisy or a source of distraction for other Mass-goers. We would ask that those seats be reserved for such please.
Alcholics Anonymous : Are you worried about your drinking habits?
Do you think you may have a drink problem? Contact your local AA meeting or telephone 066-7127820 or 087-0522911 for information or advice.
Mount St. Joseph’s Abbey, Roscrea: The Cistercian Monks welcome people from very varied backgrounds to their Guesthouse, a place of peace and serenity. Some may just want a quiet time to reflect and rest, away from the stress of everyday life, while others may be seeking solace in distress or trying to discern the Lord’s will for them.
Whatever! Why not avail of the experience that the serenity of the place and the calmnof the Guesthouse gives to nourish you during your stay and, hopefully, stay with you when
you leave and return to your everyday life.There are also many fine walks around the grounds, giving the visitor time and space to enjoy the peaceful landscape of this area.
If interest phone 050525600 or Email
Altar Servers Rota forClogher :.
TeamA : Thérese, Claire and Eoghan and Alusin Jah.
Team B :. Amy, Ciara and Lisa
Team C: Tommy, Dáire, Dylan, and Daragh.
Team D : Oonagh, Róisín, Laura & Niamh.
Ballymac: Rachel, Paul, Áine, Cáit & Cian.
Depression: Weekly meeting for sufferers of depression and bi-polar disorder takes place in the Sacristy rooms at the rear of St. John’s Church, Tralee, every Tuesday at 8.00pm Call Kate on 087-2993142 or their main office on 01-6617211 for details.
Irish /Maths Summer Course: A one weekcourse in Irish will take place 2nd – 6th July.
6th class, 1st & 2nd years 9.30am – 12.00. 3rd – 5th class, 1pm – 3.30pm.
A one week course in Maths will take place 9th– 13th July for 4th /5th /6th classes
9.30am – 12.00. All at Geilscoil Aogáin, Castleisland. Mobile 087-6736773 or
066-714202