Recent Deaths: Michael Lynch, Knocknacurra, Lyreacrompane
Recent Deaths: Michael Lynch, Knocknacurra, Lyreacrompane.
John Paul McElligott, Stacksmountain, Kilflynn.
Masses during the Week
Vigil. 7.30pm - Clogher, Michael and Bridget O’Connor and their daughter Mary O’
Connor, Maugha (Anniv.)
Sun. 10.00am - Ballymac, Mary Brigid Woods (née Reidy), Monasterboice, Co Louth,
and formerly of Kilmore, Kielduff.
11.30am - Clogher, Funeral Mass for MIchael Lynch, Knocknacurra,
Lyreacrompane.
Mon. 10.00am - Clogher,
Tues. 10.00am - Clogher,
Wed 10.00am - Ballymac,
Thurs. 10.00am - Clogher,
Fri. 10.00am - Clogher, + Exposition at 9.30am
Sat 10.00am - Ballymac,
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.)
Rota in Clogher & Ballymac Churches for 20th / 21st October 2012.
Ministers of the Word : 7.30pm - Mary Mills / 11.30am - Catherine O’ Rahilly.
Eucharistic Ministers : 7.30pm - Anne/ 11.30am – Sheila.
Ballymac : 10.00am - Donal.
Altar Servers Rota: 7.30pm -Team C: Tommy, Dáire, Dylan, and Daragh.
11.30am -Team D: Oonagh, Róisín, Laura & Niamh.
Ballymac: 10.00am - Rachel , Paul, Joseph, Áine, Cáit & Cian.
Weekend Offertory Collection: Total = € 1,034.67
of which weekly Parish Envelopes = € 752.60
Propagation of the Faith: The collection for the Propagation of the Faith will take place at all Masses on the 20th and 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, 6th October 2012, in St. Brendan’s Church, Clogher, we celebrated the baptism of Baby Thomas Desmond Casey, son of Thomas James (T. J.) Casey and Kim Pryal, living in Cahereen Heights, Castleisland. As we congratulate Kim and T. J., we ask the Lord to continue to bless them and Baby Thomas in every possible way, both now and in the future.
Do This in Memory: The first Mass in this programme for this school year will be the Vigil Mass this Saturday evening 13th October 2012. This will be the Enrolment Mass for next year’s First Communicants. 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.
Year of Faith
Pope Benedict has declared a Year of Faith which will run from 11th October 2012 until the end of the liturgical year 2013 (24th November 2013, Feast of Christ the King).
The first day of the Year of Faith is the fiftieth anniversary of the opening of the Second Vatican Council (Vatican II) and also the twentieth anniversary of the Catechism of the Catholic Church.
How could I take part in the Year of Faith?
Think about what would help you to deepen your relationship with Jesus Christ:
- Read one of the Gospels and get to know Him more;
- Look at how you live our your faith in Jesus Christ;
- Take a little time to pray daily;
- Avail of opportunities to learn more about what it means to be a Christian.
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Padre Pio: The next Evening of Devotions in honour of St. Pio of Pietrelcina (Padre Pio) will take place on Thursday, 25th October 2012, in St. Brendan’s Church, Clogher, beginning, as usual, at 7.15p.m..
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
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.
Mass at Poll an Aifrinn (Mass Rock, Keelacloghane Wood, Milltown): Special Annual Mass for the Beatification of Fr. Tadhg Moriarty, O.P., and Companions will be celebrated on Sunday, 21st October 2012, at 3.30p.m. The Rosary will be recited at 3.10p.m. All are welcome.
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
Irish Music Workshop with Fr. Liam Lawton : This will take place on Tuesday, November 27th 2012, 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.
Marriage Encounter Weekend : This will take place in Killarney from 9th to 11th November 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
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.
Ballymac Community Alert Group: They are currently operating a ‘community alert text system’ in conjunction with the local Gardaí and Vodafone. Over 250 people are registered on the system. If you are on the system then all you have to do is begin your text with Ballymac followed by your message and send it to 50123. Everyone on the system then automatically receives your message. This service is confidential and free and has helped greatly with the detection of criminals operating in the area. You must be signed on to the system to receive or send texts
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 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.
Altar Servers Rota forClogher :.
Team A : 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