Sunday June 27th Families and marriages made by others.” Remembered In Mass Parish of thrive when their relationships are based on hon- Bishop Leahy said that the HSE recommendation had Donoughmore esty and truth. come as a surprise to many given local press coverage Donoughmore/ It’s a term we have all become familiar over recent days regarding low level COVID numbers with over the last couple of years: fake news. It’s in the Mid-West and that he had written to the HSE to Sat 26th 7 pm Aine Maher (MM) Knockea/Roxboro been used time and again by Donald Trump and update them in relation to the response across the dio- John & Mai Sheahan. others to dismiss or debunk any story they disa- cese. “While many parishes are choosing to proceed Ita Flynn (25th) Kitty gree with or that doesn’t conform to their version following this recommendation, there will, neverthe- O’Connor (nee Flynn) of reality. So bad news is ‘fake news’ and unflat- less, be full application in our churches of the proto- & Teresa Flynn de- tering news is also ‘fake news.’ cols/guidelines that have been acknowledged by HSE ceased members of the Distinguishing what is true from what is as in accordance with public health advice. Flynn family fake has been made even more difficult by social “Additionally, in relation to parishes that are proceed- media. During the American presidential election ing, we have also not alone made the HSE recommen- Mon 28th 10 am and other elections, false news stories were plant- dation known to them but parents with concerns about Tue 29th 10 am No Mass ed on social media platforms like Facebook and this will have the option of celebrating the sacrament in Fr Tom Mangan PP Twitter in order to discredit one candidate or the autumn. “We appreciate, as outlined by the HSE, Fri 2nd 10 am No Mass 087-2348226 boost another. So much so that many people did- that their concerns are predominantly in relation to Fr Dave Kennedy, weekend assistant n’t know what was true and what were lies. Of gatherings and parties that will happen away from the Sat 3rd 7 pm [email protected] course, false propaganda has always been Church ceremony and we would urge the public to Website, dkrparish.ie heed HSE guidelines in relation to these,” he added. around. Machiavelli endorsed it back in the 16th Facebook: DKR Parish century; Goebbels used it to boost Nazism, Or- Ends Kind Regards Eugene Hogan Diocesan media Knockea well warned against it in his classic novels. But Sacristan Sun 27th 11am Tom Hanrahan (3rd) social media didn’t exist in their day. Spreading Patrick pilgrimage extended throughout Terry 087-6686050 falsehoods is much easier now than in the past. July due to pandemic The annual Reek Sunday pil- The Eircode for St. Patrick’s Church, Those who have been trolled online or have had grimage to Croagh Patrick, cancelled last year due to Wed 30th 10am Mary Woods (Dolly) Donoughmore is V94 V6T3. false stories spread about them on the internet the Covid-19 pandemic, will take place on four days of Knockea is V94 D938. know all too painfully how easy it is to spread every week in July, between Wednesdays and Satur- Sun 4th 11am lies and destroy people’s character. days. Normally it is on the last Sunday in July every Congratulations to our sixth class We celebrated the birth of St John the Baptist on year, which is known as Reek Sunday. Masses at the Roxboro boys and girls who graduated from June 24. John was a tough character, a man who summit will be at noon each day, except for Saturdays our 3 schools during the week. We lived out in the desert, and wasn’t too bothered when they will be at 10am, with numbers partaking wish them the very best as they con- limited to 100, as currently allowed for outdoor gather- about appearances. But one thing he was both- tinue with their education. These spe- ered about was the truth. He spoke the truth with- ings under pandemic restrictions. Fr Charlie McDon- cial occasions were celebrated out fear. No fake news spilled from his mouth. nell, administrator at Westport parish, said that “this through the medium of zoom and Instead, his words were challenging and uncom- year, due to ongoing Covid-19 restrictions, it would be livestream Fb Special thanks to their promising. impossible to facilitate the pilgrimage on one day only, quired throughout July. It is important that teachers, the staff and Boards of Bishop Leahy statement regarding HSE rec- so I am arranging to greatly extend provision of the all priests who wish to participate in the Management. We wish them all a ommendations on First Holy Communion and sacraments for pilgrims throughout the month of July”. pilgrimage book in as early as possible and safe holiday time. Confirmation ceremonies He said that “while all of the spiritual benefits of the they can do so on [email protected].” Pil- Thursday 24 June 2021: Croagh Patrick pilgrimage have been available to pil- grims are asked to remember that all Covid- Summer Colour We appreciate the has confirmed that the Diocese of grims from June to September, up to now the sacra- 19 guidelines and precautions followed on work done in our local community Limerick has passed on the HSE recommenda- ments have only been available on Reek Sunday”. This the ground must also be followed on Croagh together with Tidy towns in having tions for the postponement of First Holy Com- year Mass and confessions would be available on each Patrick our place looking well especially on munion and Confirmation ceremonies until Sep- of the four days weekly. He hoped “that this unprece- the approach roads into the parish tember to parishes across the diocese. dented and adventurous undertaking will provide all Recently deceased. Our sympathy, prayers “We have acknowledged the public health con- those who wish to come to ’s holy mountain as to the families of Pat Kennedy late of Ne- www.dkrparish.ie website cerns of the HSE and passed on its recommenda- pilgrims [with the ability] to do so safely and in their nagh, Cloughjordan Co. Tipperary Keith weekly newsletter / Mass tion to all our parishes,” said Bishop Leahy. own time”. Catholic Archbishop of Tuam Michael James Moynihan, Briarfield, Castletroy. leaflet under the “Parish “Many of the of parishes at this moment are pro- Neary will celebrate Mass at 6.30pm in St Mary’s Angela Howley, Whitethorn, Rathuard, Bal- info” section ceeding with their planned First Holy Commun- Church in Westport on July 24th, the eve of Reek Sun- lysheedy, Lilly Kelly, Maote Co. Roscom- Parish Office open on ion and Confirmation ceremonies, a small num- day itself. Fr McDonnell said: “The extended plan this mon and Teresa Riordan, Abbeyfeale. May Saturday 11-12.15pm ber are postponing and a decision has yet to be year will involve three times the number of priests than they rest in peace. would normally be needed, so help is very much re-