Recent Death: John Barrett, Oakpark Demesne, Tralee, and Formerly of Ardmelode

The Parish of Ballymacelligott Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time 14th / 15th February 2015 Telephone: 066-7137118 / 087-6709491 Day of prayer for Temperance Recent Death: John Barrett, Oakpark Demesne, Tralee, and formerly of Ardmelode, Gospel of St. John: The Diocesan Bible Ministry Committee has invited Fr. Michael Milltown, Co. Kerry. Mullins to give a talk on the Gospel of St. John in Our Lady and St. Brendan’s Anniversary : Baby Deirdre Curran, Tylough, KIelduff, in whose memory a Mass was Pastoral Centre, Tralee, on Saturday 28th February 2015, from 11.00a.m. until celebrated in Ballymac Church on Saturday morning, 14th February 2015. 1.00p.m.. Fr. Michael is a priest of the Diocese of Waterford and Lismore and is a Masses during the week: renowned scripture scholar. He gave four most interesting talks at the same venue in Vigil 7.30pm - Clogher, Dan O’ Brien, Ashill (14th Anniv.) / “Do This In Memory” Tralee over the last 4 years on the gospels of Matthew, Mark and Luke and the Acts of Sun. 10.00am - Ballymac, Paddy (27th Anniv.) and Nora O’ Callaghan (35th Anniv.), the Apostles. We will be reading the Gospel of St. John during the Easter Season so this Droum, Castleisland. talk should be of interest to priests, religious and laity alike. Admission free. Mon. 10.00am - Clogher, Special Intention. Tues. 10.00am - Clogher, Special Intention. Walk With Me: Copies of the Lenten edition of “Walk With Me” are available in both Wed. Ash Wednesday, a day of fast and abstinence . churches. The daily reflections are based on the Beatitudes which we find in the Gospel 10.00am - Ballymac, Pat Lafferty (3rd Anniv.) and his wife Nan (12th Anniv.) of St. Matthew (5 : 3-11). We will be reading these reflections at the weekday Masses. and their son, Michael (Recently Deceased.) Please feel free to take a copy home with you if you feel you would make use of it. We 7.30pm - Clogher, Máire de Staffort (née O’ Brien) Silvermines, Co. Tipperary, do not charge for these booklets. and formerly of “La Retraite”, Caherina, Tralee (4th Anniv.) In his introduction to the booklet, Cardinal Vincent Nichols of Westminster writes : “ At the Thurs. 7.30pm - Clogher, Lena McQuinn ( 4th Anniv.) and her husband Tom, 18th very heart of Lent is a new and fresh encounter with God’s love and Mercy. The ( Anniv.) and their daughter, Maria Goretti (24th Anniv ), Fiddane. message of Lent, since the very beginning, is the call or invitation to discover personally, Fri. 7.30pm - Clogher, Jim, Tom and Hannah Casey, Nohoval, Castleisland (Anniv.) deeply and intimately, the height, length, depth and breadth of God’s love for us. + Exposition at 7.00pm + Stations of the Cross after Mass. Only the sure knowledge of God’s love can fill us with joy and happiness - the joy of Lent. Sat. 10.00am - Ballymac, This is the joy of repentance and conversion. Vigil 7.30pm - Clogher, Norrie and Denis Reidy, Barrakilla, and John O’ Connor, The theme of our Lenten journey is The Joy of Living the Beatitudes. More than Gortatlea (Anniv.) anything else we all want to be happy, but how do we know God’s happiness in our lives? Sun. 10.00am - Ballymac , Johanna Eager, Ashill, (2nd Anniv.) and her son, The answer lies in the Beatitudes. The Beatitudes are at the heart of Jesus’ teaching. Eddie, and her husband, Jeremiah. Through prayer and reflecting on them we come to see the face of Christ. In him we find Weekend Offertory Collection : Total = € 905.00 of which Weekly our happiness”. Parish Envelopes = €664.50 Do this In Memory: The next Mass in the programme will be the 10.00a.m. Mass on Lourdes Helpers: = €285.00 Sunday, 8th March 2015,in the Church of the Immaculate Conception, Ballymacelligott. Ballymacelligott Drama Group: Rehearsals are in full swing for their next show, the Baptisms: On Saturday, 31st January 2015, in the Church of the Immaculate hilarious comedy ‘ Wedding of the Year’ by Norman Robbins. Alison Murchinson may Conception, Ballymacelligott we welcomed Baby Sadhbh Dempsey, daughter of not be a typical heroine, but her Uncle Frank is determined to get her noticed by entering Eamonn and Déirdre Dempsey (née Brick), living on the Bog Road, Caherbreagh, her in the local Bride of the Year competition, leaving the most important thing till last – Ballymacelligott, into our parish community. As we congratulate Déirdre and Eamonn, the groom! Enjoy the ensuing mayhem and laughs at 8pm on Friday, 20th, Saturday, we ask the Lord to continue to bless them and Baby Sadhbh and her older sister, 21st and Sunday, 22nd February 2015 at the Ivy Leaf Theatre in Castleisland! Caoimhe, in every possible way, both now and in the future. Tickets are €10, children €8. For bookings, please call 087 3818894. The following Saturday, 7th February 2015, in the same church, the Church of the Munster Champions : Congratulations to the group of Clogher Dancers who brought two Immaculate Conception, Ballymacelligott, we also welcomed Baby Cliona Kate Munster titles to our Parish last weekend: Abbie Blennerhasset, Laura Daly, Heather Brosnan, daughter of Declan Brosnan and Noreen Daly, living in Arabella, Jones, Therese Keane, Adam Kelly, Claire Kenny, Darragh Lynch & Rachel O’ Ballymacelligott, into our parish community. As we congratulate Noreen and Declan, Connor. we also ask the Lord to continue to bless them and Baby Cliona and her older brothers, Samaritans: The Kerry Samaritans will be recruiting new volunteers shortly. They Keelan and Calvin, in every possible way, both now and in the future. provide confidential, non – judgemental, emotional support 24 hours per day. There will be an Information Evening on Wednesday, 18th February 2015 at 8pm. in the Manor Ash Wednesday: Ashes will be blessed and distributed at both Masses in the parish on West Hotel, Tralee. this coming Wednesday, 18th February 2015. Blood Donor Clinic: This clinic will be held on the 16th – 19th February 2015, in the Trócaire Boxes : These can be found in both churches. Our support this Lent for Brandon Hotel, Tralee. Monday 5pm – 8.30pm, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday Trócaire’s work in the Developing World would be greatly appreciated. from 3pm – 5pm & 7pm - 9pm. Donor Line : 1850 731 137or www.giveblood.ie The Meaning of Marriage : Copies of the Irish Catholic Bishops’ Pastoral Statement entitled “ The Meaning of Marriage” are available in both of our churches. Gospel of St. John: The Diocesan Bible Ministry Committee has invited Fr. Michael Mullins to give a talk on the Gospel of St. John in Our Lady and St. Brendan’s Clogher N.S. : The school is now accepting enrolment for 2015 – 2016 school year. Pastoral Centre, Tralee, on Saturday 28th February 2015, from 11.00a.m. until Please call the school on (066) 7137166 for enrolment forms. 1.00p.m.. Fr. Michael is a priest of the Diocese of Waterford and Lismore and is a renowned scripture scholar. He gave four most interesting talks at the same venue in Ballymacelligott Coiste nÓg 2015: Ballymac Football Academy for boys and girls will Tralee over the last 4 years on the gospels of Matthew, Mark and Luke and the Acts of resume on Sunday, March 8th at 11.00am. the Apostles. We will be reading the Gospel of St. John during the Easter Season so this Community Games : The National Church–Gate Collection will take place this talk should be of interest to priests, religious and laity alike. weekend 14th / 15th February 2015. It would be helpful, but not necessary, to have a copy of the Bible or at least the Gospel of St. John with you at this talk. Admission is free. Pilgrimage to the Holy Land : Due to circumstances beyond the control of those concerned, the Kerry Diocesan Pilgrimage to the Holy Land has been postponed until Enrolment Cermony for Confirmation: This will take place during the Vigil Mass 2016. (7.30p.m.) in St. Brendan’s Church, Clogher, on Saturday, 28th February 2015. The Candidates are reminded to bring their baptismal candles to that Mass. They will also Missing Music Book: Sr. Bernardine once again appeals to whoever took her music have the opportunity to take a Pledge of Abstinence at that Mass whereby they will book for whatever reason, would kindly return it. It can be dropped through the letter promise to abstain from illegal drugs for life and alcohol until they are 18 years of age. box of the presbytery. Fatima 2015: Kerry Diocesan Pilgrimage 11th – 18th May 2015. Direct flight from Padre Pio : The next Evening of Devotions in honour of St. Pio of Pietrelcina (Padre Pio) Dublin Airport. Coach from Kerry to Dublin return. 7 nights Fatima or 4 nights Fatima / will take place on Tuesday, 24th February 2015, in St. Brendan’s Church, Clogher, 3 nights Cascais (Lisbon coast) Spiritual Director: Fr. Noel Spring, Ballybunion beginning at 7.15p.m. Enquiries to : Premier Travel 2Grand Parade, Daunt’s Square, Cork. Tel. : 021-4277700 or Maureen Harty : Tel. 066-7131328. Shaping Our Diocese 2015 – 2020 : The Diocese of Kerry is preparing a new Pastoral Plan for 2015 – 2020. The pastoral plan will provide the diocese with a “road – map” or Cura (Crisis Pregnancy Support Services); at St. John’s Centre, Castle Street, Tralee, direction over the next 5 years. The meeting for the Castleisland Pastoral Area, which is there for all needing support around unplanned pregnancy, post natal support and post includes our Parish of Ballymacelligott, as well as the parishes of Brosna, Castleisland, abortion support. Talk to us. We listen. All services are free, confidential and non- Killeentiarna and Knocknagoshel, will take place on Monday, 2nd March 2015, in the judgemental. Contact 066 7127355, www.cura.ie River Island Hotel, Castleisland, beginning at 8.00p.m. Sacrament of Confirmation: This Sacrament will be administered in our parish on O’ Brennan National School Kielduff: Open Day on Wednesday, 18th February 2015 Friday, 17th April 2015, during Mass beginning at 3.30p.m. 11.00am - 12.30pm for anyone interested in enrolment for September 2015. You are invited to attend with your child to find out more about the school and the staff Dates for First Holy Communion: look forward to meeting you. Tel: 0667137448 E-mail:obns.ias@eircom Saturday, 25th April 2015: O’ Brennan N.S. in the Church of the Immaculate Conception, Ballymacelligott. Share your thoughts for Synod on Family : In preparation for the Extraordinary Synod Saturday, 16th May 2015: Clogher N.S. and Scoil Nuachabháil in St. Brendan’s in October 2015, Pope Francis has asked all the members of the Church and all dioceses Church, Clogher. throughout the world to reflect on the concerns and the challenges facing family life today. Both Masses will be at 11.00a.m. The Vatican has sent out a preparatory document and questions. Bishop Ray Browne has said, “I would appreciate if you would take the time to reflect on this document and Missing Pew: It came to our attention on Sunday, 20th July 2014, after Mass in the share with me your responses to the questions posed”. The discussion document and Church of the Immaculate Conception, Ballymacelligott, that a pew (i.e. bench) was questions are available at www.dioceseofkerry.ie missing from the gallery of the church. Such a pew would be needed at Christmastime and for large funerals or weddings. In addition, the fact that it was removed raises a Land to Lease : Land bordering St. Brendan’s Church, Clogher, Ballymacelligott, security issue for us as we wonder what might be taken next!! If anyone has information for letting for up to 5 years for grazing/hay/silage. Contact Brendan at Mannix Property on the matter, they should contact Fr. Pat in person or at 087- 6709491 Services on 086 0508804 for full details. Recovery Haven: ‘Strides for Life’ is run in conjunction with the Irish Cancer Society. Ardfert Retreat Centre : Lenten day of Nourishment & Renewal with Martina Lehane The Group meets every Tuesday at Recovery Haven, Tralee. Any queries, please Sheehan will take place this Sunday, 15th February 10.00am – 4.30pm. contact Siobhán at 066-7192122. Ardfert Historical Lecture Series - ‘Ardfert Railway’ with Steve Baker will take place Wednesday 18th February at 8.00pm. Booking : 066-7134276. Accord Counselling and Pre-Marriage Course Services : Accord covers a range of issues including bereavement, suicide, fertility and relationship Groups, Liturgy Committees, Retreat Groups, RCIA Groups and those interested in counselling to both individuals and couples. This service is provided by professional personal study. It also provides information about the Catholic faith to other interested counsellors in a confidential environment. Accord also provide readers. It presents Irish Catholics with a renewed opportunity to study, reflect on and approved Pre-Marriage Courses. Couples planning to celebrate their marriage in the live by the faith we profess in the Creed, celebrate in the Sacraments, live in the christian Diocese of Kerry are asked to participate in one of these Pre-Marriage Courses run by moral life and deepen through prayer. Each chapter commences with a short account of Accord. For more details contact 066-7122280 a saint or holy person, most of whom are Irish. It is published by Veritas and costs €24.90

Alcoholics Anonymous : Do you think you may have a drink problem? Contact your Senior Kerry Stroke Support Group: This group meet the last Friday of each month local AA meeting or telephone 066-7127820 or 087-0522911 for information or advice in Baile Mhuire Care Centre, Tralee, from 11.30am to 1.15pm. This is an ideal place for people who have had a stroke to meet. Support, information, encouragement and light Kerry Diocesan Pilgrimage to the Holy Land: 23rd - 31st October 2015 (October exercise takes place. All welcome. Bank Holiday) led by Bishop Ray Browne. 4 nights Tiberias, 4 nights Jerusalem. Flights ex Dublin. Coach transfers ex Kerry. For more information please contact Janice S.V.P. shop at Friary Lane, Tralee: S.V.P. is dedicated to alleviate poverty and support 064 7758219 or e-mail [email protected] 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 066-7122706. Freedom from Addiction - Free For Life: Is an addiction controlling and ruining your For assistance, don’t hesitate to contact them at 087-7848825 or 066-7128021 life? Would you like to discover Hope and Joy? Contact us: Community Cenacolo, Knock, Co. Mayo. Telephone: 094-9388286, where you can find free help. Further The Family Prayer Book: The Irish Bishops Council for Marriage and the Family have Info: Jean : 087-2687040, or Damien: 0860644662 also www.communitycenacolo.ie launched The Family Prayer Book. “It is a very accessible and user-friendly collection of “We believe that, even in the darkest night, it is possible to find light again. In the deepest prayers we know, prayers we may have forgotten and new prayers” said Cardinal Brady sadness, joy can be rekindled. In the bitterest loneliness, a friend may draw close and at the launch. It is priced at €13.50. For more information, check out www.veritas.ie love you” (Mother Elvira). Advice from An Garda Siochana to Pedestrians: Be Safe – Be Seen – Arrive Alive. Safeguarding Children: Our Parish Safeguarding Representatives are Bobby  Wear bright clothing during hours of darkness/consider carrying a torch. Fitzgerald, Kathleen Griffin, Anne Kenny and Ellen Lynch. Contact numbers can be  Where there is no footpath walk facing traffic (on the right). found on the “Kerry Diocesan Child Protection Policy Statement and Contact Information”  Stop and listen before you cross the road. notices in both churches. Please take care on the roads.

Kielduff Community Centre: A group of people have been praying the Rosary in the “ Radio Kerry- Horizons” [email protected] Listen to Horizons Sunday morning Centre every Sunday night for many years. It is great to see this tradition continuing. from 9am to 10am. We are searching for stories of Good Neighbours. If you know The group would love to see others join them any Sunday night at 8.00p.m. to pray the someone that fits the bill e-mail [email protected] More details on dioceseof Rosary. kerry.ie

Seats in the Porches: The seats in the porches of both churches were put there a Mount St. Joseph’s Abbey, Roscrea: The Cistercian Monks welcome people from very number of years ago by the Parish Pastoral Council to accommodate parents with varied backgrounds to their Guesthouse, a place of peace and serenity. Some may just children who might be noisy or a source of distraction for other Mass-goers. We want a quiet time to reflect and rest, away from the stress of everyday life, while others would ask that those seats be reserved for such please. 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 Depression: Weekly meeting for sufferers of depression and bi-polar disorder takes the Guesthouse gives to nourish you during your stay and , hopefully, stay with you when place in the Sacristy rooms at the rear of St. John’s Church every Tuesday at you leave and return to your everyday life. There are also many fine walks around the 8.00p.m. Call Kate on 087-2993142 or Aware office on 01-6617211. grounds, giving the visitor time and place to enjoy the peaceful landscape of this area. If interested phone 050525600or Email www.guesthouse @ msjroscrea.ie. Senior Help Line: Do you need someone to talk to? Senior Help Line is a confidential listening service for older people by older people for the price of a local call anywhere in Altar Servers Rota forClogher :. Ireland, Local 1850440444. Senior Help Line is open from 10.00am to 10.00pm, 365 Team A : Eoin & James Kenny, Adam Alusin Jah. days a year. Team B : Lisa Curran, Maurice O Connell & Darren Griffin.. Team C :, Dáire Keane, Dylan Dunne Moriarty & Daragh Lynch.. Irish Catholic Catechism for Adults: At their Summer Meeting in Maynooth, Irish Team D : Laura & Rebecha Daly, & Niamh Lynch., Catholic Bishops launched a new book entitled “Irish Catholic Catechism for Adults”. Ballymac:.Rachel, Paul, Joseph, Áine, Cait, Cian, Niamh.& Shonagh Griffin. It is for adults who wish to renew or learn more about their faith, including Parish Study