PARISH OFFICE is open Mon–Fri from 10am–5pm (excluding 1pm–2pm). Canon Declan O’Connor P.P. Phone: 068 21188 / Parish Mobile: 087 0908949 (strictly for emergencies only). Email: . Notices forParish Newsletter have to be in by 2.00pm on Thursdays. Funerals take place on weekdays at 11.30am and Sundays and Holy Days at 11.00am. Baptisms are at pre-arranged times and must be booked through the Parish Office. Confessions: every Saturday after 10.30am Mass. Check out our web page and all Diocesan news on:
RECENT DEATHS: James G. Dore, Charles Street.
Nora Dwyer, Shrone East & Lystoll Lodge Nursing Home.
ANNIVERSARY REMEMBRANCEJoe, Liz & William Moloney, Charles Street.
MASSES THIS WEEK
Saturday5th / Pat Guerin, Ballahadigue, Month Mind /
Eileen Galvin, Dirha West / Sheila Ryan, Skehenerin /
Larry Buckley, Birthday Remembrance & Dora Buckley, Tanavalla/
Maire Grimes, Clieveragh / Vigil
Sunday
6th / People of the Parish / 9.00am
John Behan, Bunagara, Months Mind /
Liam & Frances Woulfe, William Street /
Sean McCarthy, Coolard / 11.00am
Monday 7th / Bill McGrath & Deceased Family Members, William Street / 10.30am
Tuesday 8th / Special Intention / 10.30am
Wed.9th / Margaret McElligott (Mrs Mac), Requested by Kerry Parents & Friends / 10.30am
Thursday 10th / Private Intention / 10.30am
Friday 11th / Tim & Bridie O Flaherty, Church Street / 10.30am
Saturday 12th / Mass of thanks given / 10.30am
Marion Nolan nee Murphy, Bedford /
Breda O Connor (nee Surgue), O’Connell’s Ave. /
John O Connor, Clieveragh Park /
Toddy Sommers, Billerough /
Joan Carroll (nee McKenna), Finuge /
Mary Joy, Ballinruddery & Charles Street / Vigil
Sunday 13th / Ann Sheehan, Ballygrennan /
Kathleen, Eddie, Mossie & Maryanne Hartnett, Gortnaminch /
Murt & Eileen Daly, Knockane / 9.00am
Kevin Murphy, Curragh Close /
Sarah Gill, Donegal, Recently Deceased &
Kathleen Dunne, Derry, Recently Deceased / 11.00am
Priest on duty for Listowel Deanery on this Sunday, April 6th, Fr. Lawlor, 0876794112.
OFFERTORY COLLECTION FOR OUR PARISH last weekend was, (including all envelopes). May God reward you and thank you for your generosity.
ANNUAL PETERS PENCE COLLECTIONwill be taken up at all Masses (after Communion) this weekend Saturday 5th & Sunday 6th April. This Collection is directed toward supporting the ministry of the Pope in his task of uniting the many different strands of the Church and supports the many charitable initiatives promoted by the Holy Father. Thanks.
5th SUNDAY OF LENT 6th APRIL 2014
CHURCH NOTICES
CHILDREN'S LITURGY OF THE WORD taking place this Saturday night at the Vigil Mass.
TROCAIRE BOXES: are available at the back of the Church. Trocaire is where we as a Parish / Diocese support the most disadvantaged and marginalised of the world. Each household is invited to take a Trocaire Box and read the material inside and return any offering to the Church during Holy Week.
LISTOWEL AREA PASTORAL COUNCILrepresenting the parishes of Moyvane, Listowel, Duagh & Lixnaw will meet on Tuesday 8th April next at 8pm. in Knockanure Community Centre.
A SALUTE TO SPRING BY KERRY CHORAL UNION: hosted by Scoil Realta na Maidne will take place at St. Mary’s Church on Friday night, 11th April at 8.00 p.m. Enjoy the night.
EASTER CONFESSIONS:There will be a Penitential Service for Holy Week with a number of Priests hearing Confessions on Monday 14th April at 8.00pm. The Church asks each of us to go to Confession at least once a year. We invite you all to avail of the opportunity to do your Easter duty on this night.
CHRISM MASS: where all the priests of the Diocese renew their priestly vows and Bishop Ray will bless all the Holy Oils for the coming year will take place at St. Mary’s Cathedral, Killarney on Tuesday evening, April 15th at 7.30 p.m. Each parish of the Diocese is invited to be represented at this Mass and there will be refreshments immediately afterwards in St. Brendan’s College. It would be great if a few from Listowel Parish could come along and it is always a lovely experience and occasion.
ARDFERT RETREAT CENTRE: Fr. Teddy Linehan will present an Evening of Prayer and Reflection for the bereaved on Thursday 10th April 8 - 9.30 pm Booking:066-7134276 or E.mail:ll are welcome.
OPUS '96 CHAMBER CHOIR WILL PRESENT "HOSANNA", a service of the world's most beautiful Sacred Music along with prayerful reflections in preparation for Holy Week on Palm Sunday 13th April at 8pm at Our Lady & St Brendan's Church, Tralee. More details on
LISTOWEL CONFIRMATIONS 2014
THE SACRMENT OF CONFIRMATION will be administered by Bishop Ray Brown on Thursday next 10th April in Listowel. There will be two ceremonies. The first will take place at 11.30 a.m. in the Hospital Chapel for three candidates from Nano Nagle School. The Parish Confirmation with 60 candidates from Presentation Primary, Scoil Realta na Maidne, Gael Scoil and Kilocrim Schools will take place in the Church at 2.00 p.m. The Boys and Girls for Confirmation and their sponsors are asked to be in their seats by 1.30pm. Usual reminder: The use of Cameras and Videos are not permitted during the ceremony. There will be ample opportunity afterwards, both inside and outside the Church to take photographs with the Bishop. Wishing all the Confirmation candidates, their teachers and their families every blessing on the day.
COMMUNITY NOTICES
LISTOWEL TIDY TOWN’S GROUP 2014 Annual clean up week. Monday 7th April, Town Park Car Park. Tuesday 8th, College Cross (near garage). Wednesday 9th, Convent Cross, near car park. Thursday 10th, Fitness Centre car park, near cinema. Friday 11th, Carroll’s Yard car park. (clean up materials will be provided). We are all responsible for our environment!
KERRY COUNTY ROADSIDE CLEAN UP takes place on Saturday next, 12th April, sponsored by KWD Recycling. Volunteers needed. Contact
LISTOWEL BRANCH KERRY HOSPICE ANNUAL GOOD FRIDAY WALK : takes place from St. Patrick’s Hall on Friday 18th April at 11am. Sponsorship cards available from committee members. Please show our support.
LISTOWEL FAMILY RESOURCE CENTRE are offering a variety of courses including healthy cooking on a budget, horticulture level 3 & 4. digital photography,first aid and interior design. Names are also being taken for a benefit five computer class focusing on the basics of how to use internet, Skype and email. The The monthly meeting of the Alzheimer's Support Group take place at 12 noon on Tuesday April 8. Donations are being accepted for ‘a bring and buy sale’ on Tuesday April 8 from 7.30pm. More details: Contact Centre.