Recent Deaths: Helen Dennehy, Lisardboula, Farmersbridge.
Ted Kennedy, London, England, and formerly of Newmarket, Co. Cork.
Masses during the Week
Vigil 7.30pm - Clogher, Paddy and Nora O’ Callaghan, Droum (Anniv.)
Sun. 10.00am - Ballymac,
11.30am - Clogher, Lena McQuinn, Fiddane (1st Anniv.)
Mon. 10.00am - Clogher,
Tues. 10.00am - Clogher, Maurice and Elizabeth Crowley, Scartaglin (Anniv.)
Wed. 10.00am - Ballymac, Ash Wednesday, a day of fast and abstinence.
7.30pm - Clogher.
Thurs. 7.15pm - Clogher, Padre Pio Evening of Devotions.
Fri. 7.30pm - Clogher, Special Intention, + Exposition at 7.00pm.
Sat . 10.00am - Ballymac,
Vigil 7.30pm - Clogher, T.D. Allman, Fiddane (2nd Anniv.)
Sun. 10.00am - Ballymac,
11.30am - Clogher,
Rota in Clogher & Ballymac Churches for 25th / 26th February 2012
Ministers of the Word : Sat. Vigil 7.30pm - Anne Kenny
Sun. 11.30am - Nellie Brosnan
Eucharistic Ministers : 7.30pm - Lil / 11.30am – Mary
Ballymac: 10.00am - Kay
Altar Servers Rota, 7.30am - Team C: Tommy, Dáire, Dylan, and Daragh.
11.30am – Team D: Oonagh, Róisín, Laura & Niamh.
Ballymac: 10.00am - Rachel , Paul, Áine and Cáit
Weekend Offertory Collection: Total = €950.35
of which Weekly Parish Envelopes = € 645.00
Confirmation: Due to a problem in his lower back which is aggravated by standing and walking, Bishop Bill Murphy regrets that he will have to limit his involvement in the administration of the Sacrament of Confirmation this year. He has asked the Vicars Forane to assist and they have kindly agreed. This is nothing new or unusual and has been happening in a number of dioceses for some years e.g. Dublin, Kildare and Loughlin, Limerick, Waterford and Clogher. As a result of this Dean Seán Hanafin will administer the Sacrament of Confirmation in our parish of Ballymacelligott on Friday, 2nd March 2012. This Mass will begin in St. Brendan’s Church, Clogher, at 2.00p.m.
Choir Practice: In preparation for Confirmation, just under 2 weeks away, there will be a choir practice Tuesday evening from 7.30 – 8.30pm in Clogher Church for both Ballymac & Clogher members. We would be very grateful if all members would attend please.
Baptism: Last Saturday, 11th February 2012, in St Brendan’s Church, Clogher, we welcomed Baby Rachel Mary Carmody, daughter of Patrick Kelliher and Mary Carmody, living in Maglass, Ballymacelligott, into our parish community. As we congratulate Mary and Patrick, we ask the Lord to continue to bless both of them and Baby Rachel in every possible way, both now and in the future.
Last chance to see Teen SpiriT in the INEC : Teen SpiriT IV is on Tuesday, 6th March 2012 – schools show at 11.30am reduced rate of €5 per student, teachers free - evening show at 8.00pm adults €20, students/OAPs €10, see www.teenspirit.ie for info.
Ash Wednesday : Ashes will be blessed and distributed at both Masses in the parish on Wednesday.
Trócaire Boxes : These can be found in both churches. Our support this Lent for Trócaire’s work in the Developing World would be greatly appreciated.
Pledge of Abstinence : The young people who are due to be confirmed on Friday, 2nd March 2012, will have the opportunity to take a Pledge of Abstinence from Alcoholic Drink and Drugs at the Vigil Mass (7.30pm) in St. Brendan’s Church, Clogher, on Saturday, 25th February 2012. Any of them who would like to become Junior Pioneers can do so at that Mass. The Junior Pioneer badge costs €5.
Workshop for Liturgy Groups : This will take place on Saturday, 3rd March 2012, from 10.00a.m. until 1.30p.m. in John Paul II Pastoral Centre, Killarney. Prior registration before Tuesday, 28th February 2012, is essential as places are limited. To register or for more details : phone (064)6632644.
The liturgy groups of both Churches in our parish would welcome new members.
International Eucharistic Congress: The International Eucharistic Congress which normally takes place every four years, will take place in Dublin this year from 10th June 2012 until 17th June 2012. The theme of the Eucharistic Congress this year is “The Eucharist: Communion with Christ and with one another” The programme of the 50th International Eucharistic Congress is built around the daily celebration of the Eucharist and each day has a theme of its own, related to the Congress theme. The main events of the programme from 11th – 16th June will take place in the R.D. S. Arena.
The programme for each day can be seen on the brochure which is on the main noticeboard of each church. A few more of these brochures can be found on the tables near the doors of our two churches. The Closing Ceremony and Mass (Statio Orbis) of the Eucharistic Congress will take place on the afternoon of Sunday, 17th June 2012, in Croke Park, as tens of thousands of Irish and international pilgrims celebrate their faith in the Eucharist.
People attending the Congress on 3 _ Day and 7_ Day tickets automatically get the opportunity to secure a ticket for the Statio Orbis. This leaves an allocation of over 30,000 tickets to be distributed to the Catholics of Ireland. The Bishops’ Conference discussed this in December and decided that the distribution of these tickets should happen on a local level, through the Dioceses. Our parish will receive a certain allocation of tickets. A €10 donation and a completed application form is requested for each ticket.
The donation helps cover the expense of using Croke Park for the Statio Orbis. The details requested in the application form are required by the Congress Office in Dublin to make allowances for people with special needs. Application forms are available in the Sacristy or from Fr. Pat in the Presbytery. Tickets are limited so not every one who applies may get a ticket. Application forms must be returned by 28th February as the names of those who will be allocated tickets by our parish along with the requested donation will have to be passed on to the Diocesan Office early in March.
Ballymacelligott GAA: Ballymacelligott GAA Club are hosting a challenge game between Jack O’ Connor’s Kerry team and Kieran Mc Geeney’s Kildare team, to mark the official opening of their newly developed pitch. Throw-in is at 2.30pm on Saturday, 25th February 2012. This will be a great occasion for the parish and everyone is welcome. Please arrive early as traffic restrictions will be in place on the day.
Ministers of the Eucharist : Any Minister of the Eucharist who would like to step down or be taken off the rota after Easter 2012 should let Fr. Pat know before the end of February.
Volunteers needed for the 50th International Eucharistic Congress:
Between two and three hundred volunteers will be needed during the week of the Congress and also to assist in preparations in the months leading up to the Congress.
If you would like to get involved please visit the IEC2012 website www.iec2012.ie/volunteer and fill out an online application or request an application
form from the Congress office. For more information please contact the IEC2012 offices on 01-2349900 or
The 50th International Eucharistic Congress 2012 (IEC2012) will take place in Dublin from 10th to 17th June 2012. Volunteers will have an integral role to play in the success of the Congress.
Based in the RDS, Dublin, people are invited to come for a day or more to participate in the various events, celebrations and liturgies and hear speakers from Ireland and elsewhere. To book a place call 01-2981122 or www.iec2012.ie or email registration @cssi.ie
Society of African Missions (SMA): Any envelopes for the S.M.A. Order may be dropped into the offertory baskets or through the letter-box of the Presbytery. A member of the S.M.A. Order will call to Fr. Pat in the next couple of weeks to collect them.
Kerry Diocesan Pigrimage to Fatima: 11th – 18th May, 2012. Direct flight from Cork Airport . 7 nights Fatima or 4 nights / 3 nights Lisbon Coast. Spiritual Director Fr. Noel Spring, Ballybunion. Enquires to Premier Travel 2 Grand Parade, Daunt’s Square, Cork Tel.:021-4277700 or Maureen Harty 066-7131328
Pilgrimage to Medjugorje: May 30th – 6th June 2012. Spiritual Director, Fr. Francis Nolan, St. John’s Tralee. 7 nights full board. For further details, contact Maura on 7127143 or Mary Byrne at Sol Travel on 7185940
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.
“Ireland Stand Up” is one of many national lay initiatives running a postcard campaign to reverse the decision by the government to close our Embassy to the Holy See. It also requests that an invite be sent to Pope Benedict XVI for the Eucharistic Congress. Postcards are in the porch and back of Churches. Tel 087-7678040
Email: www.Irelandstandup.org
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.
First Holy Communion : Saturday, 5th May 2012 : O’ Brennan N.S., Flemby N.S..
Saturday, 19th May 2012 : Clogher N.S., Scoil Nuachabháil
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 area.
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: .
Team A : Thérese, Claire and Eoghan and Alusin Jah.
Team B :. Amy, Ciara and Lisa & Gerri O’ Brien.
Team C : Tommy, Dáire, Dylan, and Daragh.
Team D : Oonagh, Róisín, Laura & Niamh.
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 children who might be noisy or a source of distraction for other Mass-goers. We would ask that those seats be reserved for such please.
Used Postal Stamps : These can be handed in to the Parish Centre St. John’s Tralee , in aid of the Irish Guide Dogs for the Blind.