3rd Sunday of Easter, 14th April, 2024

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We Remember Our Loved Ones

Anniversaries:  We remember Mrs. Kitty Butler, Gortnagap  and all whose anniversaries occur these times.  

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Anniversaries Next weekend:  Pierce & Eleanor Doheny, Upper Tullaroan, Saturday, 7.30

 

Security:  Our church and parish house are monitored by CCTV.  The data collected from these cameras can only be accessed by the Parish Priest and, when requested, by the Gardaí

                                            

Prayer for Fine Weather                                                            

For farmers currently labouring in wet conditions and for all who rely on fair weather for their livelihood, may they be blessed with favourable conditions to provide for their families and communities.

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Reader next week-end:  Ann Doheny

 

Chapter House Bookshop: In the wide range of products you can find religious gifts, for any occasion including Confirmation and Communion, selection of Parish supplies, and religious books. We have a large variety of Candles, Holy water fonts, Crosses, pictures and statues of the saints. Open Monday – Friday. 

                                             

Baptism Certs:  People who are requesting baptismal certs etc., must provide photo id for their request.  This is for GDPR reasons.  All records stored in the parish are securely kept and access is limited to the Parish Priest.

 

Sacrament Date

We will celebrate First Holy Communion in our parish on Saturday, 11th May, at 11am in the parish church.  Please keep these young people in your prayers.

 

Would you like someone to talk to?

Senior Line is Ireland’s national telephone service for older people open every day of the year 10am-10pm, Freephone 1800 80 45 91. Callers who may feel isolated, alone, wish to discuss a problem in confidence, or for company during their day. Senior Line’s older volunteers are trained to listen, to support, to discuss options and to refer caller to other helpful services if necessary. So don’t be alone if sharing a problem would help. Phone Senior Line 1800 80 45 91, open every day of the year 10am-10pm

 

Porch Leak:  There have been some inquires about the bucket in the hall of the church. There is a leak, proving very difficult to find that leaks on occasion into the church (wind and rain from the south).  We believe this is caused by the main front window, and while a number of attempts have been made to solve the problem, it remains.  Our next plan is the replace the storm glazing in window (as part of a general upgrade of the windows), and perhaps this will solve the problem.  We'll keep you posted.

 

National Pilgrimage for Life:  The first National Pilgrimage for Life, organised by the Council for Life of the Irish Catholic Bishops’ Conference, will be celebrated on Saturday 4th May in Knock Shrine.  The pilgrimage begins with Anointing of the Sick in the Basilica at 2.30pm, followed by Mass at 3pm and Rosary Procession after Mass, weather permitting. Main celebrant and homilist will be Archbishop Francis Duffy.  We invite you to join us in Knock to celebrate the gift of life and to pray for the protection of all human life.

 

National Year of Prayer for Vocations to the Diocesan Priesthood.

May the Spirit of the Risen Christ bless and guide

our Seminarians and those discerning a call 

to serve the people and parishes of this Diocese as

 priests and move the hearts of many more men

to consider a priestly vocation.

 

Wednesday Prayer Service: The Prayer Service is at 7pm in Kilmanagh Church. It’s 35-40 minutes of quiet time, prayer, music and adoration of the Blessed Sacrament. All welcome to attend.     

     

Parish Finance Committee  will meet on Tuesday at 7.30pm in the church.  All members are asked to attend if possible.

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