CRÍOCHA CALLAN PASTORAL AREA INCH--CONNOLLY NEWSLETTER

Fr. Pat Larkin 6839735/087-2300627; Fr. Donagh O’Meara 7087012/087-2322140; Fr. Martin Shanahan 087-7486935 Canon Michael McLaughlin 6839332/086-2213025

PARISH OFFICE 065-6839735 ----- Opening Hours - Mon. Tue. Wed. 10am – 4.30pm each day Email – [email protected] www.kilmaleyparish.ie

Notices for Newsletter to Fr. Larkin by 4pm on Wednesday

PARISH SAFEGUARDING REPRESENTATIVES - Frances Connellan, Anne Grace, Martina Custy, John McMahon

SEVENTEENTH SUNDAY ORDINARY TIME -- “Year B” 29th July 2018

MASSES: Inch Sun 29th July @ 9.15am Pat Quinn, Knock, Inch & , Month’s Mind Sun 5th August @ 9.15am Special Intention

Connolly Sun 29th July @ 10.30am Special Intention Sun 5th August @ 10.30am Susan Bannon, Corncreagh & Hannah Keane, Michael Keane, Corncreagh Margaret Keane, Michael Keane, Corncreagh Seán Keane, Kay Keane, Corncreagh Mary Greaves , Corncreagh & England

Kilmaley Sat 28th July @ 7.30pm Martin Queally, Lahaknock Thomas Casey, Knockadangan Mary & Patrick McMahon, Kilcolumb Paddy McMahon, Kilcolumb P.J. Ronan, Kyleatunna Michael McCarthy, Letteragh Sat 4th August @ 7.30pm Flan Hegarty, Ballymacooda

LITURGICAL CEREMONY TO COMMEMORATE THE BEGINNING OF WORLD MEETING OF FAMILIES 2018: Fintan will lead a Liturgy to mark the commencement in Dublin of the World Meeting of Families in St. Mary of the Rosary Church, , on Tuesday August 21st at 7pm. This celebration is being hosted by Odhran Cluster and will be part of the nationwide celebrations honouring WMF18. This is a diocesan celebration and all are welcome.

MARRIAGE BLESSINGS: We congratulate and wish every Blessing to Marie Costello, & Kevin Fitzgerald, Drimanure, Kilmaley who were married on 21st July in the Church of St. Flannan, Lisdeen. We pray that God will bless their journey of married life and fill them with happiness.

FIRST FRIDAY: Friday next is the First Friday in August. Mass times are as follows - Kilmaley 10.00am, Connolly 11.00am Communion calls will take place on Friday at the usual times. Mass and the Sacrament of Anointing will take place on Thursday 2nd August at 11.00am in the Kilmaley Day Care Centre. All are welcome.

DATES FOR SACRAMENTS 2019: Celebration of Holy Communion - Inch on Saturday 11th May at 12 Noon; Connolly on Sunday 12th May at 10.30am; Kilmaley on Sunday 26th May at 12 noon. Confirmation for all three School on Friday 12th April at 11am with Bishop .

NEW VOLUNTEER MINISTRIES IN THE KILLALOE DIOCESE: The Diocese of Killaloe is developing openings for two new lay volunteer ministries in the Diocese. Training programmes for the Ministry of Catechist and the Ministry of Pastoral Care will begin in the Autumn. These new ministries open to women and men, will be of interest to those already involved or those wishing to be more involved in the life of their local Church community. They will involve lay people working side by side with priests in key ministries in parishes and pastoral areas. Brochures are available at the back of the Church or on the Diocesan Webpage. Further information and application forms can be obtained at www.killaloediocese.ie/ministry- opportunities-in-the-diocese-of-killaloe/

LOURDES AUTUMN PILGRIMAGE: The Diocesan Autumn Pilgrimage to Lourdes leaves from Shannon Airport on Sunday afternoon 7th October returning Friday 12th October. Fare €679pps with €10 discount for online. Limited capacity so early booking is advisable. Contact www.joewalshtours.ie 01-2410810 or Fr. Tom Ryan, Pilgrimage Director, House, Station Road, Ennis V95 HD7X Telephone 065-6824043.

EUCHARISTIC ADORATION: Adoration takes place in St John’s Church, Kilmaley every Tuesday from 10am to 10pm. New adorers welcome.

ROSARY AT CONNOLLY CHURCH: First Saturday rosary in Connolly church on Saturday 4th August at 8.30pm. All are welcome. ANNIVERSARY MASSES: AUGUST – Kilmaley – Sat 11th & Sat 25th @ 7.30pm; Connolly Sun 12th & 26th @ 10.30am; Inch Sun 12th & 26th @ 9.15am; SEPTEMBER – Kilmaley - Sat 8th & Sat 22nd @ 7.30pm; Connolly Sun 9th & 23rd @ 10.30am; Inch Sun 9th & 23rd @ 9.15am

WEEKDAY MASS TIMES: Connolly – Mon, Tue, Wed @ 10am & Fri @ 11am Kilmaley - Fri & Sat @ 10am

MINISTRY OF THE WORD: KILMALEY - Sat 4th August @ 7.30pm Mike Rynne INCH – Sun 5th August @ 9.15am Christopher Forde CONNOLLY – Sun 5th August @ 10.30am Rose Fox

ALTAR SERVERS ROTA: Sat 4th August @ 7.30pm Group E; Sun 5th August @ 9.15am Group C; Sun 5th August @ 10.30am Group C

BASKET & ENVELOPE COLLECTIONS: A sincere thanks to all who contribute so generously every weekend to all the various collections: The total last weekend was as follows- Weekly Envelope €668.23; Priests’ Collection €55; Peters Pence €33;

Lourdes €2.20; THE IRISH INSTITUTE FOR PASTORAL STUDIES will be hosting a pastoral Conference on ‘The Future of the Irish Parish’ on Tuesday 28th and Wednesday 29th August 2018 in Irish Institute for Pastoral Studies, MIC, St. Patrick’s Campus, Thurles. Please see the following link http://www.irishinstituteforpastoralstudies.com/events-list/the-future-of-the-irish- parish-pastoral-conference/

PRISON CHAPLAIN RECRUITMENT: CPL on behalf of the Irish Prison Service is holding an open competition to recruit prison chaplains. The job is advertised on CPL’s website available through the link below. https://www.cpl.ie/Job/JO-1807- 412988?title=Chaplains---Irish-Prison-Service. The closing date for applications is Friday 3rd August 2018.

CLARE HOSPICE AT CAHERCALLA: Weekly Draw Result – 1st Prize €650.00 - Bridget O’Neill, . 2nd Prize €200.00 – Katty Culligan, Lissycasey. To join contact Fundraising Office 065--6821966 www.cahercalla.ie

KILMALEY LOTTO: Numbers Drawn 8, 12, 15, 18. Jackpot Next Week €7,200 ---- €30 Winners – Eoin Ryan, Gemma Clarke, Pat Murphy, Paul Ancliff, Eoghan Killeen. Next Draw on Saturday 21st July. Play online at www.kilmaleygaa.ie

LOUGH DERG 3 DAY PILGRIMAGE: 6th August 2018 (Bank Holiday Monday) Coach leaves Ennis Cathedral at 7am with pickup available in Barefield, Gort, Oranmore, Claregalway, Tuam, Knock and Sligo. Price €115. For further information and bookings contact James Treacy on 061 921470 or Ennis Parish Office on 065 6824043

HEALTH CARE ASSISTANTS REQUIRED: Full & Part time hours available. QQI Level 5 in Health Care Support/Community Health or similar. Patient Moving & Handling. If currently studying for this award, applicants will also be considered. Experience required. Contact: Bluebird Care Clare on 065-6868222 or Email [email protected]

LOUGH DERG 2018: You may begin the Three Day Pilgrimage on any day up to and including Monday 13th August. Advance booking is not necessary. For information regarding public transport telephone Lorraine on 071 9851518 (from NI 00353 71 9861518. [email protected] www.loughderg.org

MEDUGORJE PILGRIMAGE: September 12th-19th. Spiritual directors Fr. Martin Shanahan & Fr. Martin Blake. Contact Jimmy at (085) 738 5385.

CHRISTMAS PILGRIMAGE GROUP TO THE HOLY LAND 19th – 27th December 2018 (Last Remaining Places) Taking in Bethlehem, Jerusalem (Mount of Olives, Garden of Gethsemane, Last Supper Room and Calvary), Mount Tabor, Cana, Nazareth, Jericho, River Jordan, Dead Sea and Sea of Galilee. Contact James Treacy 061-921470 or 086-0572216 payments can be made in instalments.

VOLUNTEER WITH CHILDLINE LIMERICK: Childline is Ireland’s only free 24 hour listening service that is available to anyone under the age of 18, and we are currently looking to expand our team in the Limerick region. To learn more about this opportunity you’re welcome to attend a group information evening. Our next information evening will take place on Wednesday the 18th of July at 7pm at 115 O’Connell Street Limerick. If you wish to attend please send an email to [email protected] or alternatively you can phone 061-400 077.

COULD YOU FOSTER A CHILD? Urgent need for 0-16 years short -long term care. Full training and support provided. Visit www.fiveriversireland.ie for more information or call 01 8665290. Any help greatly appreciated as many people are unaware there is a need for foster parents

CHURCH OF THE SACRED HEART SCARIFF: Scariff Harbour Festival presents an evening with Louise Morrissey - Thursday 2nd August at 8pm, a unique opportunity to hear one of Ireland’s best-loved exponents of Irish and Country music. Admission €20. Tickets available at O’Meara’s totalhealth Pharmacy, Scariff (061 921028) or online at www.scariffharbourfestival.ie

CLARE OLDER PEOPLE’S COUNCIL PERSON’S 2018 AWARDS: For application forms visit: www.clarecoco.ie/community or tel 065 6846489 Closing date for Applications August 28th.

BLOOD TRANSFUSION SERVICE: 3,000 units of blood are required every week. 1,000 people receive blood or a blood product every week. 1:4 of our population require blood at some time in their life. Blood Donor Clinic will take place in Treacy’s West County Hotel, Ennis on Tuesday 7th August from 2-5pm & on Wed 8th, Thur 9th, Mon 13th & Tue 14th from 5- 8pm Please support.