MOYVANE PARISH NEWSLETTER Fr. Kevin McNamara, P.P.  089/4044816; Presbytery & Office  068/49308; Secretary: Jacqueline Parish Office times: Mon & Thurs 10am – 12noon; Tues & Fri 10am – 1pm; Closed Wed. Book Masses, Baptisms and Weddings during office hours. www.dioceseofkerry.ie E-mail: [email protected]. Vigil and Sunday Masses – Saturday 7th and Sunday 8th April MOYVANE: Sat 7th 7.30pm Jerry Brosnan, Church Road (Months Mind) : Sun 8th 10.00am Parishioners MOYVANE: 11.00am Nora & Danny Walsh, Moher (Anni) Church of the Assumption Moyvane: Monday 9th to Sunday 15th April Mon 9th 7.30pm Mike Joe Madigan, Shanagolden (Rec Dec) Wed 11th 7.30pm The Halpin & O’Connell Families, Clounmacon Thurs 12th 7.30pm May Quinn, Leitrim West (Anni) Fri 13th 7.30pm Jer & Catherine Mulvihill, Glenalappa East (Anni) & deceased family members Sat 14th 7.30pm James & Bridget Beaton, Ahalahana (Anni) Sun 15th 11.00am John Shanahan, Kilbaha (Anni) Church of Corpus Christi Knockanure: Sunday 15th April Sun 15th 10.00am Seán, Aggie, Nell & Anthony Aherne, Moher Cross (Anni

PRIEST ON DUTY THIS SUNDAY: Fr. Liam Comer  087/2401246. Emergencies only. Please note the Priest on Duty for Sundays now includes the North Kerry & Naomh Bhréanainn Pastoral Areas including Fr. Denis O’Mahony, , Fr. Liam Comer, and Fr. Brendan Walsh, Causeway. EUCHARISTIC ADORATION: KNOCKANURE: Tuesday 10am to 6pm; MOYVANE: Wednesday 10am to 7pm. LAST WEEKEND’S COLLECTIONS: Offertory €2,114.02; Trócaire €1,180.25; Dues €4,103.56. Very many thanks for your generosity. PRAYERS & SYMPATHY: To the family and relatives of Mary Crean (née Thornton), l/o Knockanure who died in the United States. To the family and relatives of Mary Sweeney (née Fitzmaurice), l/o Coilagurteen who died in London recently. Her funeral will take place this coming week the details are as follows: Mary will be reposing at the home of Bernie Reidy (Mary’s sister) Village (next to the Church) on Tuesday from 6- 8pm with funeral Mass on Wednesday in St. Bartholomew’s Church at 12noon. Burial afterwards in Ahavoher Cemetery. May Mary Crean and Mary Sweeney Rest In Peace. DIVINE MERCY SUNDAY DEVOTIONS: At St. Mary’s Church Tarbert this Sunday 8th April commencing at 2.45pm. All welcome. CATHOLIC YOUNG ADULTS CONFERENCE 2018 ORGANISED BY THE LEGION OF MARY: will be held in the Dominican Retreat Centre in Ennismore, Cork on Saturday 21st April from 9.15 a.m to 5.30 p.m. it includes talks, testimonies, workshop, lunch and Holy Mass. Cost is €20 and includes lunch. 18-40 year olds. RIGHT TO LIFE: There will be an information meeting in in the Diseart Centre at 8pm on Wednesday 4th April. THE FABULOUS MICHAEL ENGLISH AND HIS BAND IN CONCERT I am delighted to announce that we will be having a Concert in our newly refurbished Church in Moyvane in aid of the continual restoration of both Churches. We have the fabulous Michael English and his band on Tuesday 5th June at 8pm. Tickets available shortly from the Parish Office, after all Masses and in local outlets. Cost €30. Spread the word! A concert not to be missed as Michael and his band make their first appearance in North Kerry!!

ENJOY THE LITTLE THINGS There is an ancient story about the argument between the wind and the sun as to which is the stronger. To settle the argument they decided to test their respective strengths with a man who was wearing an overcoat. It was agreed that whichever one compelled the man to take off his overcoat, that one was the stronger. The wind began the test, it blew and blew even to gale force but the only reaction to the man was to wrap the coat tighter around him. Next it was the turn of the sun. It didn’t do anything, it just shone in the sky and let the heat reach the man. Within minutes the man removed his coat. Holy Week and Easter celebrations here in the Parish were so warm and meaningful. Thanks to one and all for your generous and prayerful presence at the celebrations – Thank you. I enjoyed all the little things of Holy Week and so many of you contributed so generously and lovingly to these grace filled moments. Reflect on the following:  Our Holy Water bottles were prepared, washed and cleaned by Murhur N.S. Thanks to the children for saving the bottles and in particular to Anne who made sure we were well supplied for Easter.  Our Altar Servers, their families and their leaders Bernie (Moyvane Church) and Elizabeth (Knockanure Church) for their continual help in all celebrations but especially during Holy Week and Easter. Well done to all involved.  Our Liturgy Groups in both Churches are so generous, kind and so supportive and encouraging to me. They enrich all our celebrations so lovingly. Thank you so very much.  Our Altar Society and those who arrange flowers and help in so many ways in decorating both Churches for our celebrations. They always have both Churches looking so well.  Our Parish Pastoral Council and Finance Committee are terrific and so supportive of me and I really appreciate the generous time and effort they put into ensuring that our Parish runs smoothly.  The generosity, gentleness and fantastic dedication from our Eucharistic Ministers, Ministers of the Word and to those who help in both Churches so generously in preparing for Masses, Baptisms, Sacraments, Holy Communion, Confirmation, Weddings and Funerals a sincere thank you. Your presence and preparation with me at these moments are deeply appreciated.  Our Music Ministry in the Parish is simply fantastic – Senior and Youth Choirs are utterly delightful. We are blessed to experience their giftedness week in week out. Well done to Mary with the Senior Choir and Tara with the Youth Choir.  To our Collectors, Counters, Church Cleaners and Caretakers and finally to each and everyone of you for contributing so generously in numerous ways in keeping the Gospel of Jesus Christ alive and active in our Parish. My Lent, Holy Week and Easter of 2018 has been so very special thanks to all of you who made it so special. Enjoy these Easter days. NOTICES MOYVANE YOUTH CLUB: will be holding a clothes collection of Friday 13th April to raise funds for the Club. This is our only fundraiser this year and your support is greatly appreciated. Collecting from 8pm to 10pm. No blankets, duvets or pillows. Thank you. LAUNCH OF THE EIRGRID PROGRAMME: will take place on Tuesday 10th April at 2pm in Knockanure Community Centre. Everyone welcome. ATHEA & DISTRICT CREDIT UNION: is celebrating 50 years in Business this April. To mark this HUGE achievement, we will be hosting an open day on Saturday 14th April from 10.30am – 3pm. Face Painting and Treats for the Children- Light Refreshments for the Adults-Blessing by Fr. Duggan at 1.30pm-Any new accounts opened on the day will receive €10.00 to start their savings off- History of the Credit Union will be available for viewing - The first of 12 monthly draws for our Members to take place at 2pm – Prize of €100 Voucher for Hannah-Mai’s Flowers/Collins Nursery. All are welcome. FAMILY RESOURCE CENTRE: The Listowel Community Action on Alcohol group will host an evening seminar entitled 'Attitudes to Alcohol Consumption' on Wednesday April 11th from 7-9pm. The keynote speakers will include; Minister for State Catherine Byrne and Olympic boxing sliver medallist in 2008, Kenny Egan. Contact 068/23584. Well Being for Women - How to look after your Emotions First Meeting on Thursday 12th April 7.30 pm – 8.30 pm. Meetings will take place fortnightly.