RATHMORE PARISH NEWSLETTER THE FOURTH SUNDAY OF LENT: The real challenge in this parable is what happens after the lost son returns. The elder brother has ‘worked like a slave’ all those years and is understandably upset. But the point the Father makes is that his outreach to the younger brother will not change his inheritance. It will cost him nothing to reach out. The message is clear: no matter how far we wander from home, God is still a loving God. Today, we can try to place ourselves somewhere in this parable. Where do you stand? We might even think of the thousands of refugees who are displaced around the world. Can we open our hearts and our communities to them? Today’s parables shows us that God returns the lost to the community, regardless of the boundaries that we have put in place, and teaches a lesson in radical hospitality. God of love, show us our place in this world as channels of your love for all the creatures of this earth, for not one of them is forgotten in your sight. Laudato Si’ VIGIL & SUNDAY MASSES FOR FOURTH SUNDAY OF LENT - SATURDAY 5th & SUNDAY 6th MARCH Rathmore Sat 5th 6.00pm Sheila Moynihan, Mill Road (1st Anniv.) & her husband Denny Sat 5th 7.30pm Diarmuid Murphy, Scrahanfada (Months Mind) Shrone Sun 6th 9.00am Mary Hickey, Aunaskirtane Knocknagree Sun 6th 10.00am MULTI-INTENTIONAL MASS (1) Paddy & Maureen Ring, Lacka (2) Patrick & Nora O’Sullivan, Nohoval Upper & their daughters Sheila & Mary & their grandson Patrick (3) Nell, Sonny & Patie Fleming, Newquarter Rathmore Sun 6th 11.30am (1) Noel Hassett, Station Road (2) Donie Dineen, Caherbarnagh (4TH Anniv.) Rathmore Tue 8th 8.30am Lenten Mass - People of the Parish (Please note time) Wed 9th 7.30pm (1) John Sheahan, Rathmore (2) Paud O’Donoghue, Rathbeg (3) Mary & Jack Kelleher, Islanderagh (4) Dan & Detta Moynihan West End & their daughter Margaret Fallon l/o Thurs 10th 7.30pm Patrick Desmond Rathbeg (Celebrant Fr. Tim Galvin) Sat 12th 6.00pm Nora F. & Denis Hickey, Knocknaloman & deceased family members Peggy Cronin, Moulagow Deborrah O’Sullivan, Rathduane Margaret & Owen O’Riordan, Kiskeam Sun 13th 11.30am Michael P. Moynihan, Knockdurath Knocknagree Thur 10th 9.30am Donors Intention Fri 11th 8.30pm Francie Herlihy, Knocknagree 1st Anniv. Sun 13th 10.00am Andy Davies, Shanballa Peggy Cremin, Scrahan Gneeveguilla Mon 7th 6.30pm (1) Maurice O’Connor, Banard (2) Dan & Nora Herlihy, Tureenamult (3) Connie & Bridget Casey Leam Sat 12th 7.30pm Kathleen & Daniel O’Leary, Meenagishaugh & Jeremiah Crowley, Annaghbeg John & Joan Brosnan, Coom Shrone Sun 13th 9.00am Patick & Mary O’Doherty, Scrahanagullane Fr. Liam Comer P.P. (087)2401246 is the priest on duty for emergency and sick calls CHILD PROTECTION REPRESENTATIVES Han Donnelly 087 1249461 (Gneeveguilla) Margaret McGrath (089)4182683 (Rathmore), Ber Murphy 087 6468620 (Shrone) Betty Moynihan 087 6186091 (Knocknagree) PARISH OFFICE - 064 7761669 Opening hours: Monday and Tuesday 9.30am to12.30pm, Wednesday and Thursday 4pm to7 pm Friday 11 am to 2 pm COMMUNITY NEWSLETTER - (064)7758219 Items for Community Newsletter - contact Janice @0647758219 or email [email protected] before 12 noon on Wed. RATHMORE PARISH INCORPORATING GNEEVEGUILLA, KNOCKANGREE & SHRONE Refurbishment and Upgrading Works to the Church of the Holy Rosary Gneeveguilla, Rathmore, Co. Kerry. INVITATION TO TENDER Applications are invited from Building Contractors who wish to be included on the approved tender list for the above mentioned project.

It is to be noted that this project is to be a restricted tender procedure and the works entailed are to be carried out and completed during June, July and August 2016.

The closing date for expressions of interest to tender is Wednesday the 16th March, 2016 at 12.00 noon. An expression of interest is to be received in written format or by email to the office of: - John Hickey, Hickey Design & Associates, 10 Priory Paddocks, Muckross Road, Killarney, Co. Kerry. (Tel: 064 6621919 Email: [email protected]) PRAYERS & SYMPATHY: To Kathleen Gleeson & family Mountrodger on the death of her husband Jerry whose funeral took place on last Sunday. To Val Moynihan, East End on the death of his sister-in-law Mary Moynihan, Killarney whose funeral took place on Friday in Killarney. May Jerry and Mary rest gently in the presence of the Lord and may all who mourn their loss be comforted. SOUTHWEST COUNSELLING CENTRE has limited places available for cyclists in this year’s Charity Cycle and can be contacted by email [email protected] or by telephone 064 663 6416. Registration for the Cycle will close on March 14th. SouthWest Counselling Centre is a local service providing low cost counselling in the community for the last 22 years. We rely heavily on fund raising to sustain our services. RETREAT CENTRE: Year of Mercy ~ A Course on Faith by Fr. Sean Sheehy ~ Wed. 9th March at 7.00pm. Padre Pio by Michael Clifford on Mon. 14th March at 7.00pm.For more details please contact 066 7134276. UNITING OUR FLAMES OF FAITH: A gathering of prayer groups and people of prayer from the diocese of Kerry will be held in Killarney on Saturday 12th of March at The Church of The Resurrection @ 11.30am concluding with concelebrated mass with Bishop Ray Browne at 4.00pm. It will be a day where the people of the Kerry Diocese will unite in prayer and celebrate the rich variety of prayer in our Diocese. Beverages and sandwiches will be provided. Everyone welcome. ANNUAL CONSECRATION TO OUR LADY: The annual consecration to Our Lady (to celebrate her Immaculate Conception) will be held on Sunday 13th March at 3 pm in the Church of the Resurrection, Park Road Killarney. It comprises Rosary, short sermon, consecration and Benediction of the Most Blessed Sacrament. This event is organised by the Legion of Mary. EVERYONE IS VERY WELCOME. ON BEHALF OF THE IRISH BLOOD TRANSFUSION SERVICE: Please pass on our thanks to all who contributed to the running of this Clinic. 122 Donors attended our Blood Donor Clinic in St. Joseph’s Day Care Centre This generosity and commitment to helping others is very much appreciated. It is a precious gift that brings life & hope to the patients and to their families & friends. Best regards, Monica Bell Donor Services NOVENA TO ST. PATRICK: begins on Mon. 9th to Wed. 16th March – Leaflets available in Churches DATES FOR CAMINO WALK: 17th to 24th August & €300 deposit will be required shortly. SECOND COLLECTION: Next weekend 12th/13th in aid of Emigrant Services. Your support would be greatly appreciated. AN INSPIRATIONAL SHORT STORY FOR MOTHER'S DAY A man stopped at a flower shop to order some flowers to be wired to his mother who lived two hundred miles away. As he got out of his car he noticed a young girl sitting on the curb sobbing. He asked her what was wrong and she replied, "I wanted to buy a red rose for my mother. But I only have seventy-five cents, and a rose costs two dollars." The man smiled and said, "Come on in with me. I'll buy you a rose." He bought the little girl her rose and ordered his own mother's flowers. As they were leaving he offered the girl a ride home. She said, "Yes, please! You can take me to my mother. “She directed him to a cemetery, where she placed the rose on a freshly dug grave. The man returned to the flower shop, cancelled the wire order, picked up a bouquet and drove the two hundred miles to his mother's house. Celebrate MOTHERS! You never know how long they will be with you.