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29th October 2017 Vol 27 No 47 Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time Fr. Tom Little - 91-31559 Mission Sunday Thanks Fr Tommy Dillon - 91-64882 Thank you so much for your Sr. Joan Pierse 91-42565 contribution to last week’s Emergency Priest on Duty Mission Sunday collection. Your 087 2588118 prayers and donations will help Askea Parish Community missionaries across the world to Centre Phone 91-42565 share the Gospel with those in 087 1269709 need, and help to build a Collections last weekend: worldwide Church. Development €1,502 Those who have never heard the Offertory €1,344 message of Jesus are given the Mass Times: chance to experience the love of Askea 9.30am Mon-Fri; Christ and to know the support Sat 7pm; Sun 9am, 10.30am of our Church family. & 12 Noon. Please pray for the work of Bennekerry Sun 11.30am; World Missions Ireland and all Tinryland Tues 9.30am & those working to offer the love of Sunday 10am Jesus, that we may remain strong ************ in our witness to Christ’s love for Deadline for items for all peoples. Newsletter is 5pm on To continue supporting mission Wednesday by phone to throughout the year, please go to 9142565 or email to www.wmi.ie or call (01) 4972035 [email protected] for further information. Website: www.askeaparish.ie St Mary’s Parish, Bennekerry Sunday 29th October 2017 Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time Mission Sunday Thanks Thank you so much for your contribution to last week’s Mission Sunday collection. Your prayers and donations will help missionaries across the world to share the Gospel with those in need, and help to build a worldwide Church. Those who have never heard the message of Jesus are given the chance to experience the love of Christ and to know the support of our Church family. Please pray for the work of World Missions Ireland and all those working to offer the love of Jesus, that we may remain strong in our witness to Christ’s love for all peoples. To continue supporting mission throughout the year, please go to www.wmi.ie or call (01) 4972035 for further information. St Mary’s Parish, Bennekerry Fr Tom Little PP – Ph 059 9131559. Fr Tommy Dillon PE 0599142565 Newsletter Items – 059 9143881. Deadline for News items: - 9pm Wednesdays Emergency Number for the Priest on Duty 087 2588118. Parish Office – 059 9142565 087 – 1269709. Website: www.askeaparish.ie; email: [email protected] Anniversaries 29th October 2017 Margaret Nolan, Friarstown and her daughter Helen. Marie O’Neill, Friarstown Palatine GAA Club Lotto Results of draw 24th October 2017. Numbers drawn 7, 18, 22 & 32. NO Jackpot winner. Four lucky dips win €50 each Winner Promoter Ann Stronge Gerry O’Neill James Joyce L Tracey Anne Kirwan Kevin O’Hagan Linda Kinsella Aoife – Top Oil Seller’s Prize: Noel Rea. Next week’s draw takes place in Palatine GAA Clubhouse on Tuesday 31st October, 2017. Jackpot €7,800. THOUGHT FOR THE WEEK - Inspiring Quote When you are successful your well wishers know who you are, when you are unsuccessful you know who your well- wishers are. Vocation Views – - Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time - October 29, 2017. “Love God with your whole heart, with your whole soul, and with all your mind.” Is Christ calling you to let Him manifest His love in you as a priest? Call Fr. Ruairi O’Domhnaill [email protected], Feast of All Saints Wednesday 1st November is the Feast of All Saints and is a Holy Day of Obligation. Mass times are as follows: Askea Church – 9am, 10.30am and 7pm Please note there is NO Vigil Mass on Tuesday 31st October. Bennekerry Church – Mass at 11.30am Tinryland Church – Mass at 10am Eucharistic Adoration – Feast of All Saints Adoration will commence after the 10.30am Mass on Wednesday 1st November and will continue until just before the 7pm Mass that evening. Feast of All Souls Thursday 2nd November is the Feast of All Souls. We will commemorate our Faithful Departed at Mass in Askea Church at 7pm. During the Mass you will be invited to bring forward a candle to be placed on a display cross in the Church. Refreshments will be served after Mass in Askea Parish Community Centre. All are welcome to join us. Kildare & Leighlin Weekly Lotto Results For Wed 25th October 2017. Numbers drawn were 8, 9 26 & 32. No JACKPOT Winner 7 Match 3s won €143 each. Askea/Bennekerry had 1 Match3s. Next week’s Jackpot €12,000. Winner Promoter Aoife O’Rourke Pat Kennedy Tickets €2 each – available from Askea Parish Centre. Please note the draw takes place on Wed at 4.30pm in Portlaoise. Tickets must be returned by 5pm each Tuesday to Askea Parish Centre. Vacancies for Community Employment scheme. A vacancy for the Community Employment Scheme in Askea Parish Community Centre will shortly be available. The scheme is administered by Assumption Services Ltd. If you are interested in being considered for this vacancy please check your eligibility for Community Employment with your local Intreo office. If you are eligible to apply for the scheme please contact Jo on 085 8726367 between 9am and 5pm – Monday to Friday. Team Hope Christmas Shoebox Appeal Forms are available in Askea Parish Community Centre. Empty boxes are also available in the Centre for anyone who wishes to take part in this very worthwhile exercise. ‘Follow Me Up To Carlow’ Eurovision Fundraiser for Carlow County Hospice Please note change of date – Thursday 9th Nov featuring Eurovision winners Niamh Kavanagh Paul Harrington, Charlie McGettigan, plus Brendan Murray and The Nolan sisters. Tickets already purchased for the original event, can be exchanged for new ones by contacting John at 087-2632324, or any member of the Hospice committee. Part Time Mini Bus Driver for Carlow Day Care Centre Askea Community Services Ltd are seeking a Part time Mini Bus Driver for their Day Care Centre. Current Class D Licence with CPC Certification essential. Previous experience desirable. Applicants may be short listed according to the information provided. Applications should be forwarded to: The Manager, Carlow Day Care Centre, Brownshill Road, Askea Carlow. 059 91 35977. Bethany House Day Care are looking for a part time bus driver with D1 licence to work 2-3 days per week for further details please ring Hilda/Caroline 0599134736 Also our next support group meeting will be held in Bethany House Barrack St Carlow on Tuesday 7th November at 11am. Pre-Marriage Course Accord Carlow have places available on the following courses Nov 17th & 18th 2017, Jan 12th &13th 2018, Feb 2nd & 3rd 2018. Any couple wishing to get married in the catholic church are obliged to attend a Pre-marriage course. Booking can be made on line at www.accord.ie or phone Mary at 059 9138738 for further information. Aspiro Inspired adult community choir every Friday morning 10 - 11.15am, Éire Óg GAA clubhouse, O’Brien Road, Carlow. No previous musical experience needed! If you like to sing come join us as we prepare for our 20th Anniversary Christmas performance in Carlow Cathedral in December. Further information phone 085- 7451111 or email [email protected] New Pilgrim Path Website of the Week. The “Gratefulness” website, with a huge global following, was founded by Brother David Steindl-Rast, a Benedictine monk. The website offers programmes and practices to foster the ability to see the wonder and opportunity in every moment, and aims to motivate its visitors to act with love, generosity, and respect towards oneself, one another and the Earth. Access this, and other rich online spiritual resources, via www.NewPilgrimPath.ie The Irish Pilgrimage Trust are seeking applications for young people to travel to Lourdes with us next Easter. We welcome applications from young people with • A physical disability or illness (aged 11-30) • A learning disability (aged 11-30) • A serious illness up to the age of 11 accompanied by a parent or guardian Forms and further information are available online at www.irishpilgrimagetrust.ie or through our office in Galway on 091 796 622. There is no cost for guests to travel with the Trust. All volunteer carers pay their own fare and fundraise throughout the year to cover the cost of the guests. ATTENTION CARLOW LADIES Upcoming Courses in November 2017. The Carlow Catalyst Programme For Women Is Now Accepting Applicants For The Following Introductory Hobby Courses. These courses are available at no cost to those who fit the criteria. Time For You – Personal Development Programme 6 weeks x 2 hrs. (mornings). This course offers women a place to build their self- confidence and to discover more about themselves in a safe, friendly and enjoyable environment. Wake Up Your Make Up 6 weeks x 2 hrs. (mornings). Learn the latest trends and tricks of the trade when it comes to make up application. Healthy Food Made Easy 6 weeks x 2 hrs. (afternoons). Would you like to learn better eating habits, cook healthy and nutritious meals fast and save money? Then this course is for you. Classes will be delivered at venues in Carlow town, start dates early November. Places are limited so if you are interested please contact Orlaith McHugh, St. Catherine’s Community Services, St. Joseph’s Road, Carlow Tel: (059) 9138700, Email [email protected] Delivered by St. Catherine’s Community Services, The Catalyst Programme aims to support women back into education, training and employment and to build their self-confidence and personal capacity. For The Honour of The Little Village a book published by Clonegal Kildavin veteran Players group will be Launched in Mount Wolsely on Saturday November 4th at 8pm.