Recent Death: Kathleen Blackwell(née Horgan), Ballydribbeen, Killarney.
Masses during the week:
Vigil 8.00pm - Clogher, John (33rd Anniv) and Joan Kerrisk (6th Anniv.),
Ballymacpierse.
Sun. 10.00am - Ballymac, Jer and Mary O’ Sullivan, Caherbreagh (Anniv.)
Mon. 10.00am - Clogher, Jim O’ Connor, Caherbreagh (1st Anniv.)
Tues. 7.30pm - Clogher, Kay Slattery, Rathanny (11th Anniv.)
Wed. 10.00am - Ballymac, Eileen Twomey, Meadowlands Estate, Tralee, and
formerly of Maglass, Ballymacelligott, and Kent, England.
Thurs. 7.30pm - Clogher, Tom Mc Quinn, Fiddane (17th Anniv.)
First Fri. 10.00am - Ballymac,
7.30pm - Clogher, Anne (3rd Anniv.) and Joseph O’ Connor (9th Anniv.) Scart,
Gortatlea. Exposition and Benediction 7.00am.
First Sat.10.00am - Ballymac,
Vigil. 8.00pm - Clogher, Denis Brosnan, Cloughvoula (18th Anniv.)
Sun. 10.00am - Ballymac, Margaret O’ Shea, Ballymacpierse (Anniv.)
Weekend Offertory Collection: Total = € 840.00
of which Weekly Parish Envelopes = € 730.00
Mass for Exam Students: Special prayers will be said for students doing exams at the 10.00a.m. Mass in the Church of the Immaculate Conception, Ballymacelligott, this Sunday, 1st June 2014. A special invitation is extended to Leaving Cert and Junior Certstudents to come to this Mass.
Rogation : Rogation Water will be blessed at the Vigil Mass on Saturday evening and the Sunday morning Mass this weekend, 31st May / 1st June 2014. Thiswater can then be brought home to sprinkle on one’s fields and gardens as well as on one’s crops and animals, asking God’s blessing on them all. Those students who are doing exams in the coming days or weeks might also like to bring home some of this Holy Water. Little bottles will be provided for this purpose.
Baptism: Last Sunday,25th May 2014, in St. Brendan’s Church, Clogher, we welcomed Baby Mary Rachel Bradley, daughter of David Bradley and Martina Quirke, living in Arabella, Ballymacelligott, into our parish community. As we congratulate Martina and David, we ask the Lord to continue to bless them and Baby Mary and her older brother, Darren, in every possible way, both now and in the future.
World Communications Day: Today, the Sunday on which we celebrate the great feast of the Ascension of our Lord, is World Communications Day. It was first established by Pope Paul VI in 1967 as an annual celebration that encourages us to reflect on the opportunities and challenges that the modern means of social communication (the press, motion pictures, radio, television and the internet) afford the Church to communicate the gospel message. At the heart of this year’s message (‘Communication at the Service of an Authentic Culture of Encounter’) Pope Francis is inviting us to reflect on what it means for us to encounter others in the light of the Gospel. He makes use of the parable of ‘The Good Samaritan’ to challenge us, in all our communications, to become ‘neighbours’ to one another, and especially to those who are isolated or excluded in any way.
Heating Project in Clogher Church: The engineer working with us on this project, Giles O’ Connor of Tralee, has informed us that he intends sending the specifications for the construction side of this project to the interested contractors this weekend.
Accord Collection: There will be a collection for Accord at both Masses next weekend 7th and 8th June 2014. Accord covers a range of issues including bereavement, suicide, fertility and relationship counselling to both individuals and couples. This service is provided by professional counsellors in a confidential environment. Accord also provide approved Pre-Marriage Courses. Couples planning to celebrate their marriage in the Diocese of Kerry are asked to participate in one of these Pre-Marriage Courses run by Accord. For more details contact 066-7122280 or or
Trócaire: May the Lord reward all of you who have already supported Trócaire this year. Anyone else who would like to do so can drop their donation into the baskets at the Offertory of the Mass or into the Presbytery.
Congratulations : We congratulate Liam Stein of Gortatlea, a Transition Year student in Presentation Secondary School, Milltown, who was the overall winner in the 2014 JohnWest Fantasy Writing Competition in Dublin recently. Liam’s essay was entitled “Chases in the Sky”. Liam won a tablet PC and a meeting with an Irish literary agent and was presented with his prize at a ceremony in The Mansion House, Dublin. It was a wonderful achievement on Liam’s part, particularly when one considers that nearly 10,000 pupils from all over the country took part in the competition! Well done, Liam!
Irish Cancer Society: The Irish Cancer Society would like to thank most sincerely Siobhán and Amanda Culloty, Diarmuid Allman and Helena Tobin who took up the collection on their behalf at the Vigil Mass on Saturday evening and the Sunday morning Mass last weekend. They would also like to thank all who supported this collection. The amount raised was €324.12.
Recovery Haven: ‘ Strides for Life’ is run in conjunction with the Irish Cancer Society. The Group meets every Tuesday at Recovery Haven, Tralee. Any queries, please contact Siobhán @ 066-7192122.
A Prayer for Communications Sunday
O God, whose word is truth and in whose light we see light, Guide those who tell the story of our times through word and image. Make them seekers after truth and advocates of human dignity. Grant discernment to all who rely on their labours, and, as we confront the pain and promise of this world, awaken in us a sense of wonder at your presence and of longing for your peace. Amen.
Course in Pastoral Ministry 2014 – 2015: Accredited by the Diocese of Kerry, this course is aimed at all those who are involved in parish pastoral councils, liturgy groups, finance committees, safeguarding children committees and other ministries. It is for those who are already involved in ministry in their parish and all who wish to become more involved in their parish. This course will allow you to deepen your knowledge and understanding of your faith and develop your skills for parish. Commencing in September 2014, the course will be taught over 20 nights during the academic year 2014- 2015 in two venues – Ardfert Retreat Centre on Tuesdays and John Paul IIPastoral Centre, Killarney on Thursdays. For further information, contact Frances Rowland @ 064-6632644 or email
Course in Youth Ministry: This course is aimed at adults (over 21 years) volunteers or professionals, interested in working and journeying with young people in a parish, school, youth service or other settings. The Course in Youth Ministry is co-ordinated by the Diocesan Pastoral Team and Kerry Diocesan Youth Service. The course will begin on October 1st and will be held on Wednesday nights in John Paul II Pastoral Certre,Rock Road, Killarney. The course will take place over 16 nights and 2 Saturdays – 8 nights and 1 Saturday before Christmas and 8 nights and 1 Saturday in Spring 2015. The cost of the Course is €200. For more information contact Bernie McCaffrey
Tel. 064-6632644 or Email:
Depression:Weekly meeting for sufferers of depression and bi-polar disorder takes place in the Sacristy rooms at the rear of St. John’sChurch every Tuesday at 8.00p.m. Call Kate on 087-2993142 or Aware office on 01-6617211.
Pilgrimage to the Holy Land: 15th – 24th September, 2014 (9 nights) Flight Ex Cork 5 nights Jerusalem and 4 nights Tiberias. Coach transfer Kerry to Cork return. Spiritual Director: Monsignor Dan O’ Riordan. For details contact: Premier Travel 2, Grand Parade, Daunt’s Square, Cork. Tel.021-4277700 or Email:
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 066-7122706.
For assistance, don’t hesitate to contact them at 087-7848825 or 066-7128021
Kerry Diocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes led by Bishop Ray Browne. confidential environment. Accord also provide approved Pre-Marriage Courses. Couples
individuals and couples. This service is provided by professional counsellorplanning to celebrate their marriage in the Diocese of Kerry are asked to participate in s in a Theme: “Lourdes: The Joy of Conversion” September 2nd - 7th 2014. one of these Pre-Marriage Courses run by Accord. For more details contact 066-7122280
confidential environment. Accord also provide approved Pre-Marriage Courses. Cor or ouples Flights ex Kerry Airport. All booking must be made by post to:- Mrs Janice O’ planning to celebrate their marriage in the Diocese of Kerry are asked to participate in Sullivan, Pilgrimage Co-ordinator, “Droum House”, Nohoval Upper, Rathmore, Co.Kerry. one of these Pre-Marriage Courses run by Accord. For more details contact 066-7122280 Cost €760.00. Deposit €200.00 (non refundable ) with all bookings.
or or Pilgrimage Director, Fr. Nicholas Flynn, P.P., Killeentierna, Currow, Killarney, Co.Kerry. For more information Tel No.: 064-7758219 e-mail:
Senior Help Line: Do you need someone to talk to? Senior Help Line is a confidential
listening service for older people by older people for the price of a local call anywhere in Ireland, Local 1850440444. Senior Help Line is open from 10.00am to 10.00pm, 365 days a year.
The Family Prayer Book: The Irish Bishops Council for Marriage and the Family have launched The Family Prayer Book. “It is a very accessible and user-friendly collection of prayers we know, prayers we may have forgotten and new prayers” said Cardinal Brady at the launch. It is priced at €13.50. For more information, check out
Used Postage Stamps : These can be brought to Sr. Bernardine or handed in to the Presbytery Ballymacelligott in aid of the Missions
Walk With Me : Copies of the Easter edition of “Walk With Me” are available in both churches. If you think you would use it at home, pleasUsed Postage Stamps : These can be brought to Sr. Bernardine or handed in to the e feel free to take a copy away with you. We read from it regularly at the weekday Masses Presbytery Ballymacelligott in aid of the Missionsin the parish.
Advice from An Garda Siochana to Pedestrians: Be Safe – Be Seen – Arrive Alive.
- Wear bright clothing during hours of darkness/consider carrying a torch.
- Where there is no footpath walk facing traffic (on the right).
- Stop and listen before you cross the road.
Please take care on the roads.
Kerry Stroke Support Group: This group meet the last Friday of each month in Baile MhuireCare Centre, Tralee, from 11.30am to 1.15pm. This is an ideal place for people who have had a stroke to meet. Support, information, encouragement and light exercise takes place. All welcome.
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.
Safeguarding Review :Tuesday, 9th December 2013, saw the publication of the Review of Safeguarding in the Diocese of Kerry. The report is welcomed by Bishop Ray Browne who has given a firm commitment to implement the report’s recommendations.
The Bishop’s statement and the full report are available to read on the Diocese’s website.
Our Parish Safeguarding Representatives are Bobby Fitzgerald, Kathleen Griffin, Anne Kenny and Ellen Lynch. Contact numbers can be found on the “Kerry Diocesan Child Protection Policy Statement and Contact Information” notices in both churches.
“Radio Kerry- Horizons” Listen to Horizons Sunday morning from 9am to 10am. We are searching for stories of Good Neighbours. If you know someone that fits the bill e-mail More details on dioceseof kerry.ie
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 calm of
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 place to enjoy the peaceful landscape of this area. If
interested phone 050525600or Email @ msjroscrea.ie.
Accord Counselling and Pre-Marriage Course Services :
Accord covers a range of issues including berevement, suicide, fertility and relatrionship counselling to both individuals and couples. This service is provided by professional counsellors in a confidential environment. Accord also provide
approved Pre-Marriage Courses. Couples planning to celebrate their marriage in the
Diocese of Kerry are asked to participate in one of these Pre-Marriage Courses run by
Accord. For more details contact 066-7122280 or or .ie
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
Altar Servers Rota forClogher :.
Team A : Thésere, Claire, Eoin and Alusin
Team B : Lisa, Maurice & Darren.
Team C: Tommy, Dáire, Dylan & Daragh.
Team D : Oonagh, Róisín, Laura,
Ballymac:.Rachel, Paul, Joseph, Áine, Cait, Cian, Niamh.& Shonagh Griffin.
Prayer to St. John Paul II for Healingissu es including bereavement, suicide, fertility and relationship counselling to both
Dear St. John Paul II, you who touched the world with your cindividuals and couples. This service is provided by professional counsellors in a ompassion, grace and understanding, I thank you for your loving presence iconfidential environment. Accord also provide approved Pre-Marriage Courses. Couples n the world, which continues today. I draw your compassionate gaze and diplanning to celebrate their marriage in the Diocese of Kerry are asked to participate in vine energy to……………………. who is so very sick and awaits in agony tone of these Pre-Marriage Courses run by Accord. For more details contact 066-7122280hrough this intercession the grace of your immediate and divine attentior or on. Please bless him/her with your compassionate touch. Heal him/her in Jesus’ name. Amen. May you be blessed and honoured forever Amen.
Prayer for Vocations
O Jesus, send labourers into your fields which are awaiting holy apostles, saintly priests, heroic missionaries, dedicated sisters and brothers. Enkindle in the hearts of young men and women the spark of a vocation. Grant that Christian families may desire to give to your Church helpers in the work of
tomorrow. Amen.