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:
FUNERAL ARRANGEMENTS James G. Dore, Charles Street. Arriving to St. Marys Church on this Sunday Morning for 11am. requiem Mass. Burial in St. Michael’s Cemetery.
RECENT DEATHS:Noreen O’Connor, Bunagara & England
Martin Corridan, Bedford.
Brian Holland, The Writings & Cherrytree Drive.
Margaret McElligott, Bedford.
Bob O’Carroll, Cahirdown & Dublin.
Betty Fleming (nee Faley),late of Ballygologue, funeral took place in New York.
Michael Moloney, late of Woodford, died in New York.
ANNIVERSARY REMEMBRANCE Stephen Roche, Bedford, John Sheehy, Clounmacon, James Sugrue, O’Connell’s Ave, Pat & Bridie O’Driscoll, Listowel, John Broderick, Coilbee, Molly Lynch, Killocrim, Catherine & Mary O’Sullivan, Gortnaminch, Mary Townrow nee Relihan, O’Connell’s Ave. & Brendan Stack, Charles St.
MASSES THIS WEEK
Saturday29th / Eileen Relihan, Bedford, 1st Anniversary /
Denis & Lillian Curtin, Coolaclarig / Henrietta Dillon, Behins /
Stephen Roche, Bedford / Catherine Moore nee O’Donoghue &
Nora & John O Donoghue, Ballygologue Pk. /
Bridie Buckley, Birthday Remembrance & Tom Buckley, Finuge /
Tom & Jenny Carey, Main St. / Richard Cantilon, Duagh /
Dora Buckley, Tanavalla & Deb Guiney, Gurtcreen/
Betty & Tadhg Hickey, West Limerick /Paul Kirby, Charles Street / Vigil
Sunday
30th / Richard Stokes & Deceased Members, Mullingar & Listowel / 9.00am
Funeral – James G. Dore, Charles Street / 11.00am
Monday 31st / Mary Slowey nee Kelly, London & O’Connell’s Ave. /
Josephine Devane, Aghadoe, Killarney / 10.30am
Tuesday 1st / Tim O’Carroll, Charles Street, 1st Anniversary / 10.30am
Wed. 2nd / Ted Keane, Slievecahill, Birthday Remembrance / 10.30am
Thursday 3rd / Anthony Curtin, Clounmacon, 1st Anniversary / 10.30am
Friday 4th / Jack Leahy, Ballygologue Road /Mai Mahoney, England / 10.30am
Jacqueline Sheehy 1st Anniversary & Kevin Sheehy, Greenville / 7.00pm
Saturday 5th / PJ Browne, Listowel & Dublin, Recently Deceased
Betty Gormaly, St. Brendan’s Terrace / 10.30am
Pat Guerin, Ballahadigue, Month Mind /
Eileen Galvin, Dirha West /Sheila Ryan, Skehenerin /
Larry Buckley, Birthday Remembrance & Dora Buckley, Tanavalla / Vigil
Sunday 6th / People of the Parish / 9.00am
John Behan, Bunagara, Months Mind /
Liam & Frances Woulfe, William Street / 11.00am
4th SUNDAY OF LENT 30th MARCH 2014
Priest on duty for Listowel Deanery on this Sunday, 30th, Fr. Broderick, 0879061255.
OFFERTORY COLLECTION FOR OUR PARISH last weekend was (including all envelopes). May God reward you and thank you.
CHURCH NOTICES
CONFIRMATION IN OUR PASTORAL AREA:Bishop Ray Browne will administer the Sacrament of Confirmation in Duagh Church on Tuesday next (April 1st ) at 2.00 p.m.. Wednesday next, (2nd April) in Moyvane Church at 2.00 p.m. Nano Nagle School in the Hospital Chapel on Wednesday, April 10th at 11.30 a.m. and alsoListowel Parish in the Church at 2.00 p.m. More details next weekend.
FIRST CONFESSIONS: for the Presentation Convent Primary School will take place in theHospital Chapel on Thursday next, March 27that 8pm.
FIRST FRIDAY OF APRIL:is Friday next, April 4th. Usual Masses at 10.30 p.m. which will be followed by a ‘cuppa’ in the Meeting Room. Also Mass at 7.00 p.m. which will include a short Stations of the Cross.
Confessions: on Thursday and Saturday after the 10.30 a.m. Masses. Fr. Declan will not be doing his usual visits to the Sick and Housebound this week but do so for the month of May.
FINANCE COUNCIL MEETING at the Presbytery on Saturday morning next ( 5th April) at 9.00 am.
ANNUAL PETERS PENCE COLLECTIONwill be taken up at all Masses (after Communion) next 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.
CHILDREN'S LITURGY OF THE WORD will be heldon Saturday night next ( 5th April) at Vigil Mass). This is where we invite our younger children (pitched at Primary level) accompanied by their parents to a special ‘Liturgy of the Word’ in the Meeting Room lead by adult leaders during the Mass. Mass is televised there and they rejoin the congregation at Offertory time.
A SALUTE TO SPRING PRESENTED BY KERRY CHORAL UNION at St Mary’s Church, Listowel on Friday 11th April at 8pm. being hosted by Scoil realta na Maidne. This should be a lovely occasion as we experience the singing of Kerry Choral Union once again in our Church as we salute Spring. While admission is open and free to everyone on the night a ‘Suggested Donation’ of €10.00 in advance can be obtained by buying a ticket from the Parish Office, Boys School, Allos Bar and Bistro, Flavins Newsagents or contact 087 931833 / 068 21994, When all expenses are paid the remaining proceeds will be given to Scoil Réalta na Maidine, Listowel. Enjoy the night.
TRóCAIRE BOXES: are available at the back of the Church. Trócaire is where we as a Parish support the most disadvantaged and marginalised in our world. Each family is invited to take a Trócaire box and support Trócaire during Lent and return to the church at the end of Lent.
ARDFERT RETREAT CENTRE: On Thurs. 10th April 8 - 9.30 pm Fr. Teddy Linehan will present an Evening of Prayer and Reflection for the bereaved. Booking: 066-7134276.
COMMUNITY NOTICES
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 for this worthy cause.
FEALE DRIVE RESIDENTS A meeting of the Feale Drive Community House Residents Committee will take place on Thursday April 3 at 7.30pm. All Feale Drive residents are encouraged to attend to discuss the future of Feale Drive Community House.
As we celebrate Mother’s Day this weekend we wish all Mums a Happy Mother’s Day