LEIGHLIN PARISH NEWSLETTER

22ND NOVEMBER 2020 CHRIST THE KING

Contact Details: The Christ of the gospels does not Fr Pat Hennessy seem to fit our image of a king. 059 9721463 But if we understand the nature of Christ’s teaching, Deacon Patrick Roche we should not be put off by this notion, because Christ’s idea 083 1957783 of kingship is not one of power and authority but of service to Parish Centre 059 9722607 the least of our brothers and sisters. He turns our idea of Email: kingship upside down. He is one who treats everyone equally, [email protected] who serves rather than is served, who is interested not in Live Webcam possessions or money or status but in people and compassion www.leighlinparish.ie and justice. We are called not only to worship Jesus Christ

as our King but also to imitate his way of living. Mass Times: Leighlinbridge

No Public Masses

Mass via webcam

Sat 7.30pm Webcam : To access Mass online, please log in to Sunday 11am “YoutubeLeighlinParish” and follow the link. Monday -Friday 9.30am Beechwood Nursing Home: A Virtual Mass will be held on Thursday 26th November at 11am in memory of all who Ballinabranna have died in the Nursing Home. To view log in to No Public Masses YoutubeLeighlinParish.

Notice: Please be advised the Parish Centre is closed to the public until further notice. The Parish Office staff have access to emails & voicemail messages during normal office hours. We recommend that parishioners continue to communicate with the office through telephone or email. We will publish a Newsletter each week which will be available in the usual outlets and on the Website www.leighlinparish.ie. Tel: 059-9722607 Mobile: 085-7714309 email: [email protected] Recent Death: Anne Manning, (née Meaney) Clonliffe Road, Dublin and formerly The Ridge, Old Leighlin John Elliott, The Ridge, Old Leighlin

Anniversaries: Martin Lynch, Old Leighlin Seán O’Leary, Montgomery St, Carlow Johanna Lynch, Old Leighlin Kitty Long, Closutton Noel Cowman, Kilcarrig, Bagenalstown John Jackson, Raheendoran Sheila Brennan, “Fern Lodge” Ballyknockan Jim O’Brien, Ballinabranna Paddy Holohan, Main Street Frank Flynn, Killenane & Birmingham Thomas & Elizabeth Byrne, Coolnakisha Daenerys Crosbie, Dunmore East, Waterford Sr. Catherine Doyle, Convent of Mercy, Leighlinbridge Mary & Michael Farrell & Sons, Athboy

Invitation from Bishop Denis to an Advent Liturgy of Hope: People across the diocese are warmly invited to join with Bishop Denis for a service of prayer to begin the Advent journey together in a spirit of hope. It will be streamed live from Carlow Cathedral, via iCatholic.ie, at 7:30 pm on the First Sunday of Advent, November 29th. In these darkening days of winter may this time of music, scripture, inspiration and prayer help people to draw once more on the hope that comes to us through our faith in Jesus, a hope that brings the light of Christ into our lives. COVID-19 Support Line for Older People : ALONE has launched a national support line and additional supports for older people. The support line is open Monday to Friday, 8am-8pm, by calling 0818 222 024. Hours may be extended to meet the demand. Sustainable Development Goal Number 7: 19. Cover the pan when cooking, it lowers the energy needed to boil water by 75%. 20. Only fill the kettle with the amount of water you need. 21. Turn off plug switches when going on holiday. Actions to help transform our world

Safeguarding: If you have an issue with Safeguarding in the Parish please contact the DLP: Mick Daly 085 8021633 or email dlp@kandle .ie Local safeguarding Reps are Eileen Johnson, Michael Roche & Liz Dunne

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