MASS TIMES Monday—no Mass. PARISH OF KILTOOM & CAM Tuesday & Friday; masses can be booked for morning (9.30am) OR evening mass (7.00pm) Wednesday & Thursday; masses will be morning only (9.30am) Saturday; Vigil mass at 7.00pm in Kiltoom Church of the Risen Christ, St. Brigid’s Church TWENTY THIRD Ballybay Sunday; 10.00am in Curraghboy & 11.30am in Kiltoom SUNDAY IN Kiltoom ORDINARY TIME MASS INTENTIONS FOR THIS WEEK Athlone Co. Masses live streamed on www.churchservices.tv/kiltoom and Kiltoom Parish.com Co. Roscommon N37 KV62 5th September 2021 Saturday 4th September Kiltoom 7.00pm Paddy & Mary Kilcommons N37 NY36

Sunday 5th September Curraghboy 10.00am Ellen Gacquin Helen Mannion (Grange) Michael O’Reilly Kiltoom 11.30am Kevin Irwin Michael John & Ann Naughton

Tuesday 7th September Kiltoom 9.30am People of the Parish Contact Details Our Parish on-line Wednesday 8th September No Mass Fr Michael Mc Manus /Parish Office Thursday 9th September Kiltoom 9.30am Frank Eivers www.kiltoomparish.com Parochial House, Ballybay, Kiltoom, www.facebook.com/KiltoomParish Friday 10th September Curraghboy 7.00pm Mass Available Twitter: @KiltoomChurch Curraghboy 7.30pm Exposition & Adoration of the Athlone, Co. Roscommon, N37 KD53 Masses live streamed: churchservices.tv/kiltoom Blessed Sacrament (Holy Hour) Mobile 087 1366320

Office & House 090 6489105 Saturday 11th September Curraghboy 10.00am Lizzy Fallon (Months Mind) Kiltoom 7.00pm Alan Mitchell E-mail [email protected] Parish Safeguarding Liaison Officers

Sunday 12th September Curraghboy 10.00am Peter & Mary Ann Coyle (Curlea) (Secretary) [email protected] Kiltoom: Orlagh Tiernan (086) 8257831 Kiltoom 11.30am John O’Brien OFFICE HOURS: Mon—Fri, 9.30am—1.30pm Cam: Deacon Willie Gacquin (086) 1693902 Spiritual Communion Prayer My Jesus, I believe that you are present in the Most Holy Sacrament. I love you above all things and I desire to receive you in my soul. Since I cannot at this moment receive you sacramentally, Come at least spiritually into my heart. I embrace you as if you were already there and unite myself wholly to you. Never permit me to be separated from you. Amen. RECENT BAPTISMS We welcome to the Christian Community Christopher Tyson Expedite Donohue Cara Mae Lyster Who were Baptised in our Parish recently We congratulate their parents and we wish them all God’s blessing

RECENT DEATHS Please pray for Sr. Celila Harrington, Roscommon Town & formally of Grange, Curraghboy Sister of James Harrington, Grange Martin Dolan, Brother of Patricia Jordan, Ballybay

May God grant them eternal rest &comfort, and console their bereaved family & friends.

2021 FIRST HOLY COMMUNION: Will be taking place for the now 3rd class children on Saturday UPDATE ON GOVERNMENT RESTRICTIONS / ADVICE From next weekend, Saturday 11th September to Friday 22nd October 2021 18th September in The Church of The Risen Christ for the children of Ballybay National School and on Saturday 25th September in St. Brigid’s Church for the Children of Brideswell, Curraghboy & Lismoil Both of our Churches are restricted to a maximum of 130 people and social distancing National Schools. Communication has been sent out to all parents via email. We ask you to keep the will still be in effect. children in your prayers. Face masks MUST be worn (with the exception for medical reasons) CONGRATULATIONS: To all who received their leaving cert results on Friday last. We wish them We encourage you to sanitise your hands on entering and leaving the Church. every success in their future endeavours. Please observe and follow the direction of the Stewards.

HUGE THANK YOU: To all our volunteer Stewards and Cleaners for all the work they put in keeping our Churches safe and clean. • Baptisms: a maximum of two Baptisms can take place with each family not exceeding 15 people. THANK YOU: Sincere thank you to all who continue to return weekly envelopes. I am most grateful for your generosity, support and help. If you wish to donate financially to the Parish, we have a number • First Holy Communions: taking place in the Parish in the coming weeks, of ways that you can do so. communication has been emailed to all Parents. *Weekly envelopes can be posted through the door of the Parochial House in Kiltoom • Weddings: 130 can attend safely while maintaining social distancing. *You can set up a standing order (please contact the Parish Office for bank details/form) • Funerals: 130 can attend safely while maintaining social distancing *You can go to the Elphin Diocesan website and select our parish. Please note the following: LIGHT A CANDLE FOR A SPECIAL INTENTION: If you would like a candle lit for a special intention, we can now facilitate your request. We have 3 day burning candles at a cost of €5 per candle. *The Parish Office remains closed to the public. To contact the Parish Office, As the parish office is closed to the public, you can place your name, mobile number and your intention please call 090 64 89105 or e-mail [email protected] on a sheet of paper and place it, in an envelope with the €5 for the candle. These can be then put through *Fr. Michael will always remain on duty and will respond to any sick or pastoral the letterbox of the Parochial House, Kiltoom. The Candles will be lit and placed in the Church of the calls while Risen Christ for the duration of the lit candles. observing the recommendations laid down for the safety of himself and those he ST. BRIGID’S LOTTO: Lotto Jackpot this weekend €18,400 Last weeks results: Numbers Drawn— is ministering to. Fr. Michael can be contacted on 090 64 89105 / 087 1366320 01 / 07 / 12 / 15. There was no jackpot winner, 10 match three winners €20 each. Draw takes place ______Sunday night 29/08/21 in St. Brigid’s Clubhouse at 9pm. ND 52 INTERNATIONAL EUCHARISTIC CONGRESS 2020: This week, we join in Communion IMPORTANT WEDDING INFORMATION: Please be aware that all couples getting married from with Catholics from around the world who celebrate the International Eucharistic Congress in the parish of Kiltoom & Cam must complete a pre-nuptial form with Fr. Michael and must give at least Budapest. With them, we make our prayer for the Church and for the world by praying the official three months notice to the Church and State before the wedding date. This applies to those getting prayer of IEC2020: “We give you thanks, Lord Jesus Christ, because, in the Eucharist, source of married within the parish and those traveling outside the parish to get married. love, you gather your people and nourish them with the Bread of Life and the Chalice of Salvation; the memorial of your passion, death and resurrection. The strength that you give us through your PILATES CLASSES:, Lecarrow, Co.Roscommon. Commencing Wednesday 08th of Septem- sacrifice and your presence enables us to be for others bread which nourishes and wine which gives ber 2021, Morning and Evening classes available, Please Contact https://www.pilatesolivekeyes.com joy, and humble servants of reconciliation between churches and nations, proclaiming in action and in Or Call 0831967217. Booking Essential as places are limited. word that you alone are the Lord, the source of every life. Amen”. For more information see www.iec2020.hu/en NEED TO UPSKILL? FREE COURSES available in September at Athlone VTOS if you are over 21 and receipt of a DEASP payment for more than 6 months. We offer Art, Business and Computer SEASON OF CREATION: The Season of Creation or Creation Time, is marked throughout the Programming courses at Athlone Training Centre, Garrycastle, with excellent up to date facilities. Christian world from 1 September to 4 October (Feast of Saint Francis of Assisi) and celebrates the Hybrid courses may be also available with a mixture of online and in class delivery. Ring Maria on 086 joy of creation as well as encouraging awareness-raising initiatives to protect the natural 8522795 or email [email protected] environment. Resources are available at www.catholicbishops.ie and will be updated throughout the

month of September. THE HSE LIVING WELL PROGRAMME: The HSE are running a health programme free of charge for people living with a long term health condition (mental & physical). This programme helps people GUIDED PILGRIMAGES on the Lough Derg Pilgrim Path will be offered on Sunday 12th, develop the skills and confidence to live a healthy and happy life.For more information or to book your Wednesday 15th, Saturday 18th & Sunday 26th September and Sunday 3rd October, with Mass place please contact Olga on 086 6078950, or email [email protected] www.hse.ie/livingwell outdoors, weather permitting. The full route is a 12km loop, with a shorter 8km option. Advance

THE FAITH CAFÉ FOR GRANDPARENTS: The Faith Café is an initiative of the Catholic booking is essential. For further information email [email protected] or telephone 0(0353) 71 9861518. www.loughderg.org Lough Derg Pilgrim Path, Pettigo, Co Donegal. F94 N289 Grandparents’ Association which was introduced during the Covid-19 pandemic as a social and spiritual space for Grandparents to meet online once a month to chat, to offer prayers and intentions and to just COVID-19 SUPPORT LINE FOR OLDER PEOPLE:ALONE manage a national support line and be together in the spirit of faith. It has been a lifeline for so many people during this time of pandemic additional supports for older people who have concerns or are facing difficulties relating to COVID- and has connected Grandparents across the world from to the USA, from the UK to Australia. 19 (Coronavirus). Professional staff are available to answer queries and give advice and reassurance The next Faith Café will be on Tuesday 14th September from 7.30pm to 8.30pm and the speaker is Fr where necessary. The support line is open seven days a week, 8am - 8pm, by calling 0818 222 024. Richard Gibbons PP and Rector of Knock Shrine. Register for the Faith Café by email to [email protected] Once you register for the Faith Café, you will receive the ACCORD – RELATIONSHIP COUNSELLING. Accord is open for relationship counselling in details of how to connect in for the gathering on Zoom. We look forward to welcoming you to the Faith these difficult times. Professional Counsellors are available to help explore any difficulties you may Café have in your relationship in a safe and friendly atmospheres. Please contact Ann at 087-6765425 for more information. All HSE guidelines observed for Counselling.