Recent Death : Pat Ahern, Church View, Newcastlewest, Co Limerick, and formerly of
Scart, Gortatlea.
Masses during the Week
Vigil. 7.30pm - Clogher Seán Mc Glynn, Listellick (2nd Anniv.)
Sun. 10.00am - Ballymac, Edward (Ned) Hartnett, Tonreigh (5th Anniv.)
11.30am - Clogher, Paddy Duggan, Thursillagh, Kielduff, and formerly of “The
Casket”, Ashe Street, Tralee (4th Anniv.)
Mon. 7.30pm - Clogher, Julia and Con Leen, Raemore, Kielduff (Anniv.)
Tues. 10.00am - Clogher,
Wed 10.00am - Ballymac, Special Intention.
Thurs. 7.15pm - Clogher, Padre Pio Evening of Devotions.
Fri. 7.30pm - Clogher, John Cahill and his sister Abbey Carey, Lissardboula,
(Anniv.) + Exposition at 7.00pm
Sat 10.00am - Ballymac, Celine Downey, Douglas, Cork (Birthday Remembrance/
Recently Deceased )
Vigil 7.30pm - Clogher, John and Ellen Scanlon,Ballinculling, Kielduff (Anniv.)
Sun. 10.00am - Ballymac, Dominic Mansfield, Chutehall (9th Anniv.)
11.30am - Clogher, Julia and Maurice Browne, Scartaglen and Currow, and
Katie and Flor Burke, Ballymacpierce (Anniv.)
Rota in Clogher & Ballymac Churches for 27th / 28th October 2012.
Ministers of the Word : 7.30pm – Bob Fearns / 11.30am – Oonagh O’ Rahilly
Eucharistic Ministers : 7.30pm - Madeline / 11.30am – Mary
Ballymac : 10.00am - John Rice
Altar Servers Rota: 7.30pm -Team A: Thérese, Claire and Eoghan and Alusin Jah.
11.30am -Team B: Ciara , Lisa, Maurice and Darran
Ballymac: 10.00am - Rachel , Paul, Joseph, Áine, Cáit & Cian.
WeekendOffertory Collection: Total = € 1, 792.94
of which weekly Parish Envelopes = € 976.70
Mission Sunday: This Sunday, 21st October 2012, is World Mission Sunday. This year’s Theme is “Growing in Communion”. “The celebration of World Mission Day has a very special meaning for the year 2012. The 50th anniversary of the beginning of the Second Vatican Council and of the opening of the Year of Faith and of the Synod of Bishops on the theme of the New Evangelization contribute to reaffirming the Church’s desire to engage with greater courage and zeal in the mission to bring the Gospel to the very ends of the Earth,” wrote Pope Benedict XVI.
Propagation of the Faith: The collection for the Propagation of the Faith will take place at all Masses this weekend, the 20t / 21st October 2012. There are many different countries where the work of Catholics needs to be supported and where the local community cannot yet provide for the needs of the local Church. Ireland has always had a very significant role to play in promoting and supporting the spread of the Good News.
Baptism:Last Saturday, 13th October 2012. in the Church of the Immaculate Conception, Ballymacelligott, we welcomed Baby Tadhg Patrick Brick, son of T.J. and Jacqueline Brick (née McCauley), living in Caherbreagh, into our parish community, As we congratulate Jacqueline and T.J., we ask the Lord to continue to bless them and Baby Tadhg and his older sister, Aoibheann, in every possible way, both now and in the future.
Marriage : We congratulate Joan O’ Connell of Kilmore, Kielduff, and Jason Griffin of St. Brendan’s Park, Tralee, who celebrated their marriage in the Church of the Immaculate Conception, Ballymacelligott last Thursday, 18th October 2012. We ask the Lord to continue to bless them in every possible way and grant them a very, very happy marriage.
Vocations : Jesus promises a hundred fold to those who leave everything and follow Him, In this Year of Faith, is Christ calling you to be a priest? Contact Vocation Director: Fr. Liam Lovell. 064 6641352
Parish Bazaar: A meeting of the Parish Bazaar Committee will take place at the Presbytery on Thursday, 25th October 2012, at 8.45pm. New members would be very welcome.
Do This in Memory: Those children who were unable to attend the First Mass in the programme, which include the Enrolment Ceremony, are invited to attend the 7.30p.m.Mass in St. Brendan’s Church, Clogher, on Monday evening, 22nd October 2012, when the ceremony will be repeated. The second Mass in the programme will be the 10.00a.m. Mass in the Church of the Immaculate Conception, Ballymacelligott, on Sunday, 28th October 2012. The children are reminded to bring their Rosary Beads to this Mass.
Evening of Reflection, Prayer and Celebration of The Eucharist for all members of the parish community will be held on Thursday, October 25th 2012, at 8.00pm in Ardfert Retreat Centre. Bookings can be made through Phil at 7137225, Maura at 7122259, Eileen at 7137236.
Year of Faith
When Pope Benedict XVI wrote Porta Fidei, his letter of Introduction to the Year of Faith, which began on the 11th October 2012 and ends on 24th November 2013, he had in mind this starting date because it marks the twentieth anniversary of the publication of the Catechism of the Catholic Church and is also the 50th anniversary of the opening of the second Vatican Council. Copies of a booklet called Doorway to Faith, and acorresponding calendarare available in both churches. This booklet will help people to become familiar with the Cathehism of the Catholic Church, the “crowning glory” of the Second Vatican Council. If you think you would use it, please feel free to take one. We have been reading from it at the daily Masses over the past week.
Mass at Poll an Aifrinn (Mass Rock, Keelacloghane Wood, Milltown): Special Annual Mass for the Beatification Su of Fr. Tadhg Moriarty, O.P.,and Companions will be celebrated on this Sunday, 21st October 2012, at 3.30p.m. The Rosary will be recited at 3.10p.m. All are welcome.
Congratulations: We congratulate Áine Casey of Gortatlea on her wonderful achievement of winning the Ladies Senior C title at the World Handball Championships in City West, Dublin, last Wednesday, 17th October 2012. Well done, Áine! We are all very proud of you.
Coláiste Íde : This all-girls boarding school in West Kerryare holding open days on the 20th & 21st of October 2012, from 12noon – 5.00p.m.each day. More information from 066 9151211.
Ballymac Community Alert Group: They would like to thank everyone who attended
their meeting last Tuesday night in St. Brendan’s Community Hall in Ballydwyer. There was a large attendance and a lot of new members. We would also like to thank everyone who contributed so generously at their church-gate Collection last weekend. Over €720 was collected. These funds will be used to help run the warning text system – Míle Buiochas do Chách!
Confirmation : The Sacrament of Confirmation will be administered in St. Brendan’s Church, Clogher, on Wednesday, 17th April 2013,at 3.30pm to the 6th Class pupils of the primary schools of our parish.
Autumn Stations : Any people interested in holding a Station Mass in their home this autumn should contact Fr. Pat at (066) 7137118 or (087) 6709491 to discuss the matter. It would be great to see the tradition of the Stations kept alive in the parish
Marriage Encounter Weekend : This will take place in Killarney from 9th to 11thNovember 2012 starting at 8.00pm on the 9th and finishing at 4.00pm on 11th . This is a break with a difference that will help rekindle and enrich the love and joy that you share together as husband and wife. It is for both recently married and for those married for many years. For details and booking visit: or phone 064 6644319
Irish Music Workshop with Fr. Liam Lawton : This will take place on Tuesday, November27th2012, at Our Lady and St. Brendan’s Church, Upper Rock St. Tralee.
Time: 8.00p.m. - 10.00p.m. The cost is €15 per participant - no booking necessary.
Liam Lawton has composed a new Mass setting as Gaeilge, Aifreann Muire na nGael, with a very Irish style, which highlights the beauty of Irish melody and language. Written for soloist and choir, it is also very suitable for Irish instruments. It celebrates one of the great Irish Saints, St Brigid of Kildare – the 5th century saint affectionately known as Mary
of the Gael.
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
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.
Used Postage Stamps : These can be handed in to Our Lady and St. Brendan’s Church, Tralee, in aid of the Missions
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 :.
TeamA : Thérese, Claire and Eoghan and Alusin Jah.
Team B :. Ciara , Lisa, Maurice and Darran
Team C: Tommy, Dáire, Dylan, and Daragh.
Team D : Oonagh, Róisín, Laura & Niamh.
Ballymac: Rachel, Paul, Joseph, Áine, Cait &Cian.
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 space to enjoy the peaceful landscape of this area.
If interested
phone 050525600 or Email
CAVA,A free business advisory service now in Kerry! CAVA clinics are held on the 1st and 3rd Thursday of every month in Citizens Information Centre, 4Bridge Lane, Tralee. Anyone wishing to contact CAVA for a consultation can
do so in complete confidentiality by calling: Kerry MABS; Tel 0761 07 2190 or Tralee Citizens Information: Tel: 0761 07 7860
Free Adult Education Courses in Tralee: Daytime courses leading to Fetac level 4, level 5 or Leaving Cert qualification, organised by Kerry Education Service. Open to those over 21 and on a welfare payment. Phone 066 –7121041