NEWTOWNSANDES
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MOYVANE AND KNOCKANURE PARISH.
Web: dioceseofkerry.ie
Presbytery/Office: 068 49308.
Newsletter: October 30th – Nov.5th ‘21
MASS INTENTIONS:
Saturday 30th Oct’21
Moyvane Denis McEvoy RIP
7.30pm
Sunday 31st Oct.’21 Knockanure People of the Parish 9.30am
Moyvane “Thank You” from the Noonan family for your support 11.00am
Monday 1st Nov.’21 Knockanure
Moyvane
Moyvane All Saints Day 9.30am
11.00am
7.30pm
Tuesday 2nd Nov.’21
Moyvane All Souls Day 10.00am
Wednesday 3rd Nov.’21 Knockanure Michael Culhane (Anniversary)
10.00am
Thursday 4th Nov.’21
Moyvane Tim O’Connor RIP 10.00am
Friday 5th Nov.’21 Knockanure Mary Callan 10.00am
Priest on duty: Fr. Michael Hussey 087-2386084
Update from the Diocese on Covid: Religious services and weddings can proceed without capacity limits as existing measures remain (social distance/no physical handshakes/no full choir/no holy water in fonts/one way entry and exit/to Communion/Communion in hand only etc.) All advised to be responsible as the incidence rate in Kerry is very high. Dispensation from Sunday Mass and Holy Days obligation remains while Mass during the week is encouraged in lieu of it.
Mass for recently Deceased:
Nov. 16th @ 7.30pm Moyvane
Nov. 19th @ 7.30pm Knockanure
Mass Arrangement: Regular morning mass @ 10.00am does not exclude Mass at other times of the day for special occasions (on request).
Knockanure Community Centre Meals on Wheels service. Meals €6 each/€40 per week (7 dinners), contact Nora 087-7476717 or Mary 087-6328104.
Moyvane/Knockanure Christmas Cards: available in The Parish Office, Packet of 7 cards for €2.
Anam Cara Kerry is holding its monthly Parent Evening for bereaved parents on Tuesday 9th November at 7:20pm in the Meadowlands Hotel, Tralee Co. Kerry. This event is free and open to all bereaved parents. For more information see anamcara.ie or call the information line on 01 4045378.
AGM of Knockanure Valley Txt Alert: Representatives of Muintir Na Tire Diarmuid Cronin and the local Gardai Sgt Mannix and Jim Foley will be in attendance, 1st Nov.’21 at 8pm Knockanure Community Centre. All welcome.
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MOYVANE PARISH Newsletter
Fr. Kevin McNamara, P.P. 089/4044816. Presbytery & Office 068/49308; Secretary: Jacqueline. Assumption Radio 99.9fm from Moyvane Church. PARISH OFFICE WILL REOPEN ON TUESDAY 5th JANUARY 2021.
As a result of the latest restrictions announced last Tuesday, NO CONGREGATION allowed into Mass. However, I will celebrate the following Masses alone. The Moyvane Masses can be heard on Assumption Radio on 99.9fm. Masses from Knockanure are received on the tannoy system in the car park only.
Church of the Assumption Moyvane – Saturday 26th Dec to Sunday 3rd January - Radio only
Sat 26th 7.30pm ST. STEPHEN’S DAY – Patrick Curtin, Aughrim (Anni)
Sun 27th 11.00am Ned & Maureen Sheehy, Leitrim Middle (Anni)
Fri 1st 12 noon Ben Mulvihill, his loving parents Tessie & Denis
& his nephew Denis Jones
Sat 2nd 7.30pm Marie Walsh, Barragougeen (Months Mind) & Ellen Walsh (Anni)
Sun 3rd 11.00am Dan O’Callaghan, Aughrim, Johnny & Margaret Diggins, Murhur,
Patrick & Hannah Enright, Glin (Anniversaries)
Church of Corpus Christi Knockanure – Sunday 27th Dec to Sunday 3rd January – Tannoy only
Sun 27th 9.30am Hannah & Ned Quinn, Beenanaspig, Kilmorna (Anni)
Sun 3rd 9.30am Teresa & Michael Bambury, Gortagleanna (Anni)
PRIEST ON DUTY THIS SUNDAY: Fr. Denis O’Mahony 087/6807197. Emergencies only.
PRAYERS & SYMPATHY: To the family of Pat Moloney, Keylod whose funeral took place in Moyvane on Wednesday 23rd. Pat was a kindly and gentle presence among us and the last number of months were quite difficult for him living with his illness which he bore with great patience and dignity. May he enjoy the delights of God’s Kingdom this Christmas time with all who have predeceased him and who were there to December. Larry has relatives here in the Parish and was a frequent visitor. Our prayerful support to all of Larry’s family at this time. May Pat and Larry rest in peace.
BAPTISMS: Have been postponed until the current restrictions are reviewed on January 12th.
THE EMMANUEL STORY ISN’T TOLD IT’S FELT
As you are aware one of our bell chimes in our Assumption Church is “O Come, O Come Emmanuel” I was delighted to play it for so many of our Advent Masses. Emmanuel is the Hebrew word for ‘God is with us’. This Advent song is a prayer of yearning for the coming of Jesus in our world to establish His Kingdom. Jesus taught us to pray, ‘Thy Kingdom come’. Our experience tells us that the Kingdom is yet to come, because we do not enjoy harmony, peace, justice and love all around us. Our faith, based on experience also tells us that there is more than the ‘not yet’ reality in our lives. We have known Emmanuel moments. For example, our daily hot dinners from Knockanure Community Centre, our two excellent National Schools who have run everything so well during C19. Each of us has our own Emmanuel story. It may be a friendship restored. It might be a person making a new start in the faith after some time of alienation. It might have been escaping unharmed after a close call while driving. It might be a prayer answered, good news from hospital tests, a change of heart. But the best Emmanuel story isn’t told, it’s felt. This happens when families come together and enjoy each other’s companionship and celebrate the existence of God with us. He is with us with His healing love. May it protect and bless us as we head to the New Year. You all have my prayerful blessings for a safe, healthy and joyful 2021. Keep me in your prayers too.
PRAYER FROM THE HEART
A Dad with his five-year-old son, was putting him to bed. After some manoeuvring and a lot of fun Daddy finally go the little fellow into his night clothes and was about to lift him into bed when the child said, “But Daddy, I have to say my prayers”. He knelt down beside his bed, joined his hands, raised his eyes to Heaven and prayed: “Now I lay me down to sleep, I pray the Lord my soul to keep……” That was his usual prayer, but tonight he looked up at his Dad, raised his eyes to Heaven and prayed. “Dear God, make me a great big, good man like my Daddy. Amen” In a moment he was in bed and in 5 minutes asleep. And then the Dad knelt beside his son’s bedside and prayed: “Dear Lord, make me a great big, good man like my son thinks I am.”
CONSCIOUS FAITH
A Priest friend of mine in Liverpool has just got an appointment to work as a hospital Chaplain. Recently he was glancing through the admissions chart and found one which stated that the patient was a Catholic. But there was also a curious note affixed which read: “Does not want to see a priest unless he is unconscious” A question for all of us this week – when you need help or advice is it when you are conscious or unconscious?
FEAST OF THE HOLY FAMILY – TODAY
The Holy Family is seen as the model for the human family, the religious community and the Church itself. The celebration of the Word Made Flesh has brought us to see God’s closeness. In the Holy Family we see the ordinariness of the life of Jesus, the simple acceptance by Mary and Joseph of the marvels of God. In daily life of family and community we can touch the Divine, we come close to God. Peace and joy of the Holy Family to all families this day and always.
UNTOLD WEALTH
One Christmas Eve, many moons ago, a business man hurried to a supermarket just before closing time. “Buying your turkey?”, asked a friend. “No, sausages for hot dogs”, the businessman quickly replied. He explained how, years ago, a bank failure, suddenly wiped all he had. He faced Christmas with no job, no money and no food. He, his wife and small daughter said grace before dinner that year and then ate hot-dogs – a whole kennel of them. His loving wife had given each sausage tooth picks for legs and curly straws for tails and whiskers. Their daughter was enchanted and her infectious delight spread happiness among them. After dinner they gave thanks for the most loving and festive time they ever had. “Now, it’s a tradition”, the man said, “hot-dogs for Christmas – to remind us of that happy day when we realised we still had one another and our God given sense of humour.” While we have been reminded continually that this is a different Christmas, let us be mindful of all those who have made Christmas special for us in the past and let’s make the most of these Christmas days which are so full of restrictions.
MESSAGE IN A CHRISTMAS CARD
As both our Churches will be open daily for private prayer, near both Cribs there will be Parish Christmas Cards. These are not to be sent to anyone, they are to be kept and I encourage the following: Write a few words of blessing that you encountered since C19 came to this country. Get the young folk in your family to write their names and
those who cannot write, trace the imprint of their hand on the card. Pack these cards away with your decorations and each year this card can be viewed as a reminder please God, that God protected us and brought us through. I know you may not feel like doing this at this time, but to the future generations it can be that capsule which can remind them that we supported and helped each other in fighting this invisible, awful virus. I really encourage you to put down positive points or even if it is just your signature with a prayer. Don’t leave the card blank. I guarantee you as the years roll on, these cards will become precious blessings to us. The cards are free and you don’t need envelopes as you are holding onto them at home. Today, the Feast of the Holy Family is a good day to write on these cards. They will be there all through the Christmas Season.
FOUR LETTER WORDS
We all try to avoid using four-letter words, but some four-letter words can change our Parish! Try Love, Care, Hope, Heal, Feel, Duty, Home, Good, Kind, Pity, Rest, Seek, Live and above all Pray!
FLAGS FLYING: It is not easy to fly flags during these difficult and anxious days. However, we have flags in front of both of our Churches and some with a difference! A Santa flag and a flag for the Front-Line workers. It is great that Santa was not restricted in his visit to all the children & Front-Line flag says it all. MÍLE BUÍOCHAS: Very many thanks for your generosity, for your gifts and cards which I have received over the past week or so. Many of the greeting cards have lovely verses. In one of the cards I came across these words which also carried traditional New Year Greetings. ‘We wish you the least of the very worst and the most of the very best’. That is my greeting to you as we head towards 2021.
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THE BIRTH OF JESUS CHRIST 25TH DEC. 2020
MASSES
Christmas Eve 24th
Thursday
Marie Fealey, Courthouse Rd. Birthday Remembrance / Dec. Mem. Stack, O’Sullivan, Gallagher & Buckley Families, Gortcreen / Thomas & Joan Keating & Dec. Family, Dirha Cottages
Vigil 4pm.
Dec. Mem Collins, Kilmorna & O’Connor Family, Patrick St. / Margaret Horgan, Moybella & Knockroe Dr. / Maurice, Mary & Sr. De Lourdes O Connor, Grogreen / Michael & Pauline Kennedy, Limerick / Michael McDonnell, Clare & Maurice Murphy, Finuge
6pm
William & Hannah Corkery, Lixnaw / Bridie Mulligan, Bridge Rd. / Bridie Sayers, Greenville / Dec. Mem. Hayes Family, Gortnaminch / Michael & Kathleen Browne, Waterford Jack & Kathy Quilter, Killflynn / Bill O Sullivan, Coilbee & Dec. Mem. O’Sullivan & Browne families
8pm.
Christmas Day
25th Friday
Jim & Anne O Sullivan, Charles St. / Lila Stack, Charles St. & Eileen Cotter nee Stack, Glenoe
8.30am
Rich Kissane, Clountubird / Charlie Chute, Greenville / Oliver O Neill, Tom & Josie Doyle, Bridie Hassett & Noreen Guiney
10.30am
People of the Parish
12.30pm
Saturday 26th
Michael McCarron, Gurtinard, Birthday Remembrance /
Edel O Halloran, Church St.
10.30am
Dec. Mem. Corridan, Fitzgerald & Moriarty Families
Vigil
6.15pm
Sunday 27th
Helen O Connell, Duagh, Sr. Joan Harnett & Mary Gallagher / Special Intention
9.00am.
Joe O Carroll, St. Brendan’s Tce. / Michael Moore, Cahirdown, Michael & Elizabeth Moore & Henry Schmoll / John Mahony, Ballygrennane
11.30am.
Parish Office is Closed for Christmas: and will re–open on Thursday, Jan. 7th at 10.00 a.m. Feel free to contact Fr. Declan after each of our daily masses throughout the Christmas period and is available for all emergencies on the Parish Mobile : 087-0908949. To book mass intentions for the following week please email: listowel@dioceseofkerry.ie
As we bring 2020 to a close, again I feel very privileged and it is my honour to work with you as your Parish Priest here in Listowel. It has been a very difficult and a most challenging year for all of us. Unfortunately, so many of our Parish services had to be put on ‘pause’ since the beginning of last March because of Covid 19. However, I would like to take this opportunity to thank you the Parishioners, the Priests of our Pastoral Area, Fr. Martin Hegarty and Fr. Sean O Sheehy for the support that you have given to the Parish and to me personally throughout the year. It takes a lot of people to make a Parish active and to keep it going in these difficult and challenging times. It could not happen only that we are blessed with good staff, Denise (Parish Secretary) and Catherine & Helen (Sacristans) and a lot of volunteers who are dedicated to our Parish. Many of you work behind the scenes and you might feel your work sometimes goes unnoticed but each person in their own right plays their part and each does it so well. I thank the Parish Finance Council who keeps an eye on the Parish Finances. I thank the Parish Pastoral Council and the Safeguarding Children Committee for their support and guidance. Thanks to the Parish Liturgy Group who co-ordinate the various ministries and liturgies. The Eucharistic Ministers, the lectors / readers, our ushers during the lockdown with the Covid 19 sub committee / the collectors, the counters who count the offerings weekend after weekend, the Parish Choir, the Parish Folk Group, the members, directors and musicians. We are blessed to have Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament weekly in our Parish. Thank you all who make it possible. We have the Saint Pio Prayer Group who run their monthly meeting and the Legion of Mary– and I’m not forgetting my Altar Servers, their parents and teachers for their support. Also our Youth Readers Group and Children’s Liturgy Group, Parish Baptism Team & First Friday Cuppa Ladies. This year we also have our Youth Ministry Team who work with our young people. You all do a great job and your help is much appreciated. To those who clean the church – not alone is this done for Christmas, but it is done quietly all year around. Those who donate flowers and look after both inside and outside the church and Presbytery grounds throughout the year. So many visitors remark on how well each place looks. This is a tribute to you, so take a bow. To those of you who put up the Crib and those who are available at a moment’s call to do the various maintenance jobs throughout the year. We are dependent on each other for friendship, support and finance. Thank you for your generosity and kindness to your Parish and to me personally right throughout the year. Christmas 2020 will be like no other and more especially that we are now going into ‘lockdown’ again. We can only ‘do our best’ and now look forward with ‘Hope’ with the imminent role out of the vaccine. I pray that God will bless, keep you safe and reward you and your family with all his gifts this Christmas and throughout 2021. In the meantime, keep safe and look after yourself.
Míle Buíochas’- Thank You – Have Happy Christmas despite Covid 19 God Bless Fr. Declan O’Connor P.P.
CHRISTMAS OFFERING: Many thanks for your generous Christmas Offerings already received. Again, this year is so different as you must drop your offering into Box at the back of the church. Should you not have done so as yet, please do so as soon as you can afford it and drop into the box or into the letter box in the Parish Office. Thank you for your ongoing support.
A PRAYER FOR FAMILIES AROUND THE CRIB AT HOME
Jesus, Bless us this year. Bless us with joy and with hope,
Forgiveness and love. Bless us with the new life
of Your cross and resurrection. May we join with you in spreading
the peace and love of the Kingdom of God. Amen.
Moyvane, Knockanurre and Listowel church news
Fr. Kevin McNamara, P.P. 089/4044816. Presbytery & Office 068/49308; Secretary: Jacqueline. Assumption Radio 99.9fm from Moyvane Church.
PLEASE NOTE THE PARISH OFFICE WILL BE CLOSED FROM TUESDAY 22ND DECEMBER AND REOPENING ON TUESDAY 5th JANUARY 2021. It is important that if you need anything from the Parish Office that you attend to it no later than this Monday 21st December. I ask you to reflect that you have sixteen Masses to choose from this Christmas Week. I encourage you to pick one Mass to attend and make it your Christmas Mass. Your cooperation is deeply appreciated in these very vulnerable times. Please note that nobody will be turned away from our Churches, but if the Churches are full, we have plan B which is tuning into Masses from Moyvane on 99.9fm and on the tannoy system in Knockanure car park. Those in the car parks will receive Holy Communion if they wish – instructions will be issued at each Mass.
MASSES THIS CHRISTMAS WEEK ARE AS FOLLOWS:
Church of the Assumption Moyvane – Saturday 19th to Sunday 27th December
Sat 19th 7.30pm Con Healy, Moyvane North (1st Anni)
Sun 20th 11.00am Connie Shine, The Village (Anni) & deceased of Shine family
Mon 21st 10.00am Special Intention – New Home & family blessing
7.30pm Pádraig McMahon, Lisaniskea – Birthday Remembrance
Tues 22nd 7.30pm Fíachra Harrington, Co. Waterford (Rec Dec)
Wed 23rd 7.30pm Shared Christmas Mass (for living on Christmas list)
Thurs 24th 5.00pm CHRISTMAS EVE MASS – Special Intention
9.00pm Special Intention
Fri 25th 11.00am CHRISTMAS DAY MASS – Special Intention
Sat 26th 7.30pm ST. STEPHEN’S DAY – Patrick Curtin, Aughrim (Anni)
Sun 27th 11.00am Ned & Maureen Sheehy, Leitrim Middle (Anni)
Church of Corpus Christi Knockanure – Sunday 20th to Sunday 27th December
Sun 20th 9.30am Willie O’Connor, Kilmeaney, Kilmorna (Anni)
Tues 22nd 9.30am Special Intention - New Home & family blessing
Thurs 24th 7.00pm CHRISTMAS EVE MASS – Special Intention
Fri 25th 9.30am CHRISTMAS DAY MASS – Special Intention
Sun 27th 9.30am Hannah & Ned Quinn, Beenanaspig, Kilmorna (Anni)
PRIEST ON DUTY THIS SUNDAY: Yours truly 089/4044816. Emergencies only.
PRAYERS & SYMPATHY: To Tony & Timmy Horgan, Trien on the death of their loving sister Kathleen (Cath) Mankin, who died in London during the past week. Our prayerful support and encouragement to them at this time. Mass will be offered for happy repose of her soul in Knockanure Church later. May Cath rest in peace.
YOUTH 2000 CHRISTMAS E-RETREAT: from the 18th - 20th of Dec. Free reg on www.youth2000.ie CHRUCH ART CALENDAR 2021: I am delighted that this week with your Newsletter, you will receive a beautiful religious calendar for your home. Enjoy and please display. It is full of prayerful reflections and highlights all the Saints who continually pray for us each day of the year. May 2021 be a grace filled year for each and every one of us. Happy 2021 to each and every one of you.
NOTICES
MOYVANE DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATION: Wish everyone a Happy and safe Christmas. We hope that the New Year will bring an end to Covid 19 and lead to a healthier and stress-free environment. We take this opportunity to thank all who helped us in anyway throughout the past year. A special thanks to all who have made generous financial contributions. Further donations would be gratefully appreciated.
WELL DONE MARGARET: Margaret Foley raised a massive €5090.09 to date for Sliabh Mish Ward in UHK from her walk from Moyvane Church to the Hospital. Fantastic achievement. Well done.
SR. SCHOLASTICIA TOUCHED AND ENRICHED SO MANY LIVES – INCLUDING MY OWN
To the Scanlon family, Ballyagh, West Limerick and to the Presentation Sisters, Killarney on the death of Sr. Scholasticia whose funeral took place on Tuesday last in the Cathedral, Killarney. On a personal basis, Sr. Scholasticia, helped me immensely in my introduction to my Ministry in the Diocese of Kerry. After Ministering for nine months in Kenmare, I had nine years in the Parish of Killarney. During that time Sr. Scholasticia was a terrific help in all celebrations but especially at Christmas and Easter in the Church of the Resurrection, Park Road. She helped, encouraged and blessed me in numerous ways in my Priesthood and I am indebted to her for her kindness, generosity
and loyal support over the years. I was so saddened to hear of her death last Sunday as Limerick were winning their second All-Ireland in three years. She was a loyal and proud supporter of Limerick. May God’s grace and blessings be with Sr. Columbanus and Sr. Attracta and the Presentation Family on the loss of a wonderful colleague who was so generous in serving the Lord in so may ways. She was an excellent teacher in
Ballycasheen School in Killarney. May her gentle soul enjoy the delights of Heaven this Advent and Christmas Season. Unfortunately, because of the times we live in I was unable to attend her funeral, however, with fifteen parishioners we celebrated a Mass in thanksgiving for her life on her funeral day in the Church of the Assumption at 11am. May she rest in peace.
SAY GOODBYE TO THE FRAGMENTS THAT CAN’T BE MENDED
It has been very difficult in so, so many ways for all of us this year. We all have been affected so dramatically since last March. It has reminded me quite strongly that sometimes there are parts of our lives that are unmendable. Like the old Humpty Dumpty Rhyme, we cannot always put the pieces of our life back together again; at least not in the same way that they were before. Some pieces are irreplaceable or unable to be ‘fixed’. Lost jobs, shattered relationships, loved ones who have died, dreams never brought to birth, bodily changes from disease and accidents are all situations that cannot be restored. A visitor to the Parish some months ago invited me to go with him to one of our cemeteries. I accepted. He wanted me to say some prayers at his parents grave. He was keen to speak “Both my parents died without any reconciliation between us. I, their only child, did not live up to their expectation, nor did they to mine, I wish it had not been so and they must have felt the same. The pain and distance between us was so great that I didn’t even attend their funerals”. This man cannot mend the relationship with his parents but he is trying hard, with the help of faith, to mend his own heart and he is seeking reconciliation. Old hurts, heartaches, memories, destructive behaviour and other inner wounds do not have to break us apart forever. We need wisdom to know when something is mendable and when it is not reparable. Maybe, this last Sunday of Advent 2020, we can all look at our lives to see if there are any fragments that cannot be mended and if so give them one final goodbye. All four of our candles on the Advent wreath are lit. Christmas is fast approaching and we are moving to injury time. We need to be at peace with Jesus and with each other. THE FIRST CHRISTMAS CRIB
The appearance of the Crib in both our Churches is a lovely sign that Christmas is at the doorstep. St. Francis of Assisi assembled the first Crib in a cave on an Italian hillside in 1223. His aim was to make the Christmas story come alive for the shepherds and farmers of the locality. On Christmas Eve the Friars and the people assembled with candles and torches to illuminate the night. Then Francis arrived and was very happy when he saw the preparations they had made. The Crib was put in place. The hay was brought in. The cow and the donkey were led forward. The woods rang with their prayers. The rocks echoed with their hymns. Francis spoke to them about God’s Son coming among us sons and daughters, of the same Father. At the end of the vigil they all returned to their homes full of peace and joy, feeling very close God and to one another. GLORIOUS WORDS
Heading to Friday – Christmas Day – just keep these glorious words of John Betjeman in your heart!
“No love that in family dwells, No carolling in frosty air,
Nor all the steeple – shaking bells, Can with this single truth compare That God was man in Palestine, and lives today in Bread and Wine”
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Listowel Church News 18 12 2020
For Listowel Parish
20th to 27th December
Sat. 19th
Madge Brosnan, Coolagown, 1st Anniversary & Thomas Brosnan, Rec. Dec. / Sr. Basil McAuliffe, Church St. / Breda Walsh Finuge
Vigil 6.15pm Sun 20th
Josephine Griffin & Dec. Mem. of the O’Connell family, Lixnaw / Angela Lowney, Moyvane & Clonakilty
9.00am
Edmund Murphy, Behins / Dec. Mem. Bartishell Family, Convent St. / William O Gorman, Knockane / Tom Keane, Derry /
Cathy Scannell, Skehenerin & Bunagara / Ken Crowe, Limerick, Birthday Remembrance
11.30am
Mon 21st
Mary Elizabeth Sweeney, Convent St. Birthday Remembrance / Mary Walsh, Dirha / Special Intention
10.30am
Tues 22nd
Joan Hayes ness O’Brien, Bridge Rd. & Tanavalla, Months Mind / Michael Healy, Lauragh
10.30am
Wed 23rd
Denise Kelly, Nell & Jack O Connelly & Ted Foley, Gortcreen / Jack & Mamie O Connor, & Angela Caslin / Sean Curtin, St. Brendan’s Tec. / Private & Special Intentions
10.30am Ccmas Eve. Thurs 24th
Marie Fealey, Courthouse Rd. Birthday Remembrance / Dec. Mem. Stack, O’Sullivan, Gallagher & Buckley Families, Gortcreen /
Thomas & Joan Keating & Dec. Family, Dirha Cottages
4.00pm
Dec. Mem Collins, Kimora & O’Connor Family, Patrick St. / Margaret Horgan, Moybella & Knockroe Dr. / Maurice, Mary & Sr. De Lourdes O Connor, Grogreen / Michael & Pauline Kennedy, Limerick / Michael McDonnell, Clare & Maurice Murphy, Finuge
6.00pm
William & Hannah Corkery, Lixnaw / Bridie Mulligan, Bridge Rd. / Bridie Sayers, Greenville / Dec. Mem. Hayes Family, Gortnaminch / Michael & Kathleen Browne, Waterford Jack & Kathy Quilter, Killflynn
8.00pm Ccmas Day Fri 25th
Jim & Anne O Sullivan, Charles St. / Lila Stack, Charles St. & Eileen Cotter nee Stack, Glenoe
8.30am
Rich Kissane, Clountubird / Charlie Chute, Greenville / Oliver O Neill, Tom & Josie Doyle, Bridie Hassett & Noreen Guiney
10.30am
Peg & Dominic Hilliard, Joan & Mossie Carraig, Kathleen & John Phealy & Jo Margaret Ryan
12.30pm Sat 26th
Michael McCarron, Gurtinard, Birthday Remembrance
10.30am
Bill O Sullivan, Coilbee & Dec. O’Sullivan & Browne families / Dec. Corridan, Fitzgerald & Moriarty Families
Vigil 6.15pm Sun 27th Special Intention
9.00am
Michael Moore, Cahirdown / Joe Carroll, St. Brendan’s Tec. / Michael & Elizabeth Moore & Henry Schomoh / John O Mahony, Ballygrennan
11.30am
ANNIVERSARY REMEMBRANCE Anne & Kevin Croghan, Charles St.
CHRISTMAS MASSES RE TICKETS All Christmas eve & Christmas Day 10.30 tickets are all gone. Only a few left for Christmas Day 8.30am. & 12.30pm. pop into the parish Monday 21st.
PARISH OFFICE will be closed from Christmas Eve, 24th Dec. and will open 7th January 2021. Feel free to contact Fr. Declan at our daily masses throughout the Christmas period and is available for all emergencies on the Parish Mobile: 087-0908949.
LISTOWEL CHURCH CHRISTMAS CARDS & CHRISTMAS MASS BOUQUET ARE ON SALE in the Parish Office. Christmas Cards 6 per pack €5. Christmas Mass Bouquet €11.
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Knockanure Moyvane and Listowel Church news 13 12 2020
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Fr. Kevin McNamara, P.P. 089/4044816. Presbytery & Office 068/49308; Secretary: Jacqueline
Assumption Radio 99.9fm from Moyvane Church. Numbers attending are still restricted – Moyvane Church 50 people and Knockanure Church 40 people. Baptisms can go ahead. Please contact Jacqueline in the Parish Office for information regarding the strict guidelines. Please note the Parish Office will be closed on Tuesday 22nd December and reopening on Monday 4th January 2021. It is important that if you need anything from the Parish Office that you attend to it no later than Monday 21st December. Church of the Assumption Moyvane – Saturday 12th to Sunday 20th December
Sat 12th 7.30pm Shared Christmas Mass (for the living on Christmas list)
Sun 13th 11.00am Mike Joe, Eily Mai & Seamus O’Flaherty,
The Village (Anni)
Mon 14th 10.00am Shared Christmas Mass (for the living on Christmas list)
Tues 15th 7.30pm John & Timmy Buckley, New Houses (Anni) their parents
Elizabeth & Jeremiah & dec of Buckley & Kiely families
Fri 18th 7.30pm Ned, Catherine & Nora Keane, Lenamore (Anni)
Sat 19th 7.30pm Con Healy, Moyvane North (1st Anni)
Sun 20th 11.00am Connie Shine, The Village (Anni) & dec of Shine family
Church of Corpus Christi Knockanure – Sunday 13th to Sunday 20th December
Sun 13th 9.30am John Joe Barry, Knockanure Village (Months Mind)
Wed 16th 7.30pm Shared Christmas Mass (for living on Christmas list) Thurs 17th 7.30pm John & Peggy McElligott, Lissaniskea, Kilmorna & their
daughter Betty McElligott Neumann
Sun 20th 9.30am Willie O’Connor, Kilmeaney, Kilmorna (Anni)
PRIEST ON DUTY THIS SUNDAY: Fr. Anthony O’Sullivan, P.P. Lixnaw 087/2461749.
Emergencies only.
PRAYERS & SYMPATHY: To the Meade family, Aughrim on the death of their cousin Gerald Stack, Dooncaha, Tarbert whose funeral took place last Saturday. To the McEnery family, Tubbertureen on the death of their loving mother Kitty, whose funeral took place in the Parish on Tuesday. To the Leahy family, Oakpark, Tralee on the death of Mary, our sympathy to Sr. Ailbe (Presentation Convent, Lixnaw) and Sr. Columbanus (Presentation Convent, Killarney) as Mary was their sister. We assure all of the aforementioned of our prayers at this sad and vulnerable time. May Gerald, Kitty and Mary rest in peace.
SUNDAY OBLIGATION: While we are delighted to have our Churches open, I remind you that the Sunday obligation is still lifted. In reality this means that any Mass you attend any day during the week will fulfil your Sunday obligation. I ask you in particular to be aware of Masses beginning Christmas week 21st December. As it will not be possible to have large crowds on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. I am encouraging you to choose a Mass any day during that week which will suffice for your Christmas obligation. When the numbers are at the permitted capacity in the Church, people have a choice to listen to the Mass on the radio 99.9fm in their cars or on the tannoy system in Knockanure. Those in the car parks will have an opportunity to receive Holy Communion. Guidelines for this will be explained at each Mass. No bookings required but seats are allotted on a first come first served basis.
NOTICES
SCOIL CHORP CHRÍOST: Our School enrolment process for 2021 school year has commenced. Please go to www.knockanurens.ie or contact the school on 068-49130 (between 9.30 & 12.30 each day) for further details. MURHUR N.S PARENTS COUNCIL: SPLIT THE BUCKET DRAW on Friday 18th of December @ 9:30am - envelopes still available for the usual outlets throughout Village.
COOKBOOK: The Children of Murhur NS have 'cooked-up' a delicious treat in the form of a Cookbook just in time for Christmas! These Cookbooks will be available for purchase in Hollys Gala.
KNOCKANURE COMMUNITY CENTRE: Meals on Wheels are available on an ongoing basis. Meals €6 each or 7days €40. Phone Nora 087 7476717 or Mary 087 6328104. Would you like your Christmas Meal cooked for you? Meals will be available from Knockanure Community Centre. Last day for order and payment is 1pm on
18th December. 2 to 3 people €45 or 4 to 6 people €80. Contact Paul 087 9378663 or Nora 087 7476717.
THE CHALLENGE OF CELEBRATING CHRISTMAS 2020.
Parishioners,
Everyone agrees regarding when is the ‘number one time’ that people come to church to unite in celebrating The Eucharist, - Christmas. Parents bring young children; the singing of the Christmas carols is special; the statue of the baby Jesus is carried through the church and placed in the straw in the crib; meeting other around the crib after Mass. There is happiness that this Christmas we will at least have small congregations, there is sadness that it will not cater for all that would like to come. Churches that can seat over 1000, find themselves confined to 100 or 150; churches that can take 400 with some standing are reduced to fifty. Parishes will judge by the number of Masses being planned the total number that can be facilitated.
Christmas even with extra Masses will fall far short of accommodating 50%. Parishes are considering putting on Christmas Masses on the weekday evenings before Christmas, (or on St Stephen’s Day) but all will want to be there on the eve or the morning. Can those who are present offer Mass on behalf of the rest of their family and the whole parish family? Can people genuinely unite with the Mass from home if the Mass is streamed via the internet? Recent weeks have brought home to us all just how contagious the corona virus is. Once the church reaches its capacity, no one else can be let in. How difficult and sad to turn people away on Christmas night! Parishes are unsure what to do. Parishes may opt for a booking system or a ticket system. Remember too, some priests have pre-existing conditions or are of an age where they must not put themselves at risk.
People are asked to be understanding. Thank God with the good news of the vaccines it is just for one Christmas. If we cannot unite around the altar, let us be united in spirit. Remember the first Christmas did not turn out ideal for Mary and Joseph and the birth of Jesus. Yet in the Stable at Bethlehem there was warmth, peace, and joy.
Many families and many people advanced in years might content themselves with coming to Mass in the days before Christmas or during the Christmas season, an opportunity to receive Holy Communion for Christmas. Many families will put their focus on gong to the parish church at a quiet time and saying their own prayers before the crib. Families joining in the Mass from home (via streaming, or daily 10.30 Mass on RTE News Now or, 10am Sunday Mass on Radio Kerry), have found it made them conscious that home is a place for prayer.
Where better than in the home to pause and be aware of God’s presence, and, giving thanks, to renew trust in him, At Mass, many priests will pray a special prayer of blessing on the cribs in the homes of the parish. I invite you to daily pause before the crib and ponder the mystery of Emmanuel, ‘God is with us’. Parishes are doing their best. This Christmas is unique. We cannot allow people into the church beyond the maximum number. Thanks to ushers and cleaners the church will be safe for those who enter. Please be understanding. Find out the details concerning your own parish. Rising above our difficulties let us unite in prayer joyfully honouring the birthday of Jesus Christ the Son of God and, giving thanks for all that was good in how our communities responded to the challenge of the corona virus. Let us count our blessings, there is so much to be grateful for. United in the Holy Spirit, let us pray for one another and for all in our communities. Be assured you are in my prayers in all the Masses I celebrate over the Christmas. + Ray Browne
UNDER-SIDE OF HEAVEN
One moonlit night recently a mother was strolling with her young son by her side. His curious eyes took in everything in sight – lights, trees, stars, reflections on pools of water in the fields and he offered a comment on each of them. They rested on a seat with the boy stretched out, his head on his mother’s lap. The boy gazed skyward in wonder and awe. After a while, his mother broke the silence: “What’s on your mind Paul?” He fumbled for words, then finally said, “Mum, if the under-side of Heaven is so beautiful, how wonderful must the real side be”. As we enter week three of Advent, have you the time and the energy to enjoy this side of Heaven? Have you time to experience God’s presence all around you?
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Listowel Church News 13 to 20th Dec 2020
13th to 20th December
Sat. 12th
Nora Crean nee Fitzmaurice, Ennismore & England
Vigil
6.15pm
Sun 13th
People of the Parish
9.00am
Martin Hickey, Colbert Street, 1st Anniversary / Eily, Denis, & Jer Long, Knocknagoshel, Daniel, Thady, Maisie & Eileen McCarthy, Duagh, Michael & James Cronin, Listowel & Annie Freedman, UK / Danny B Joy, Gortnaminch / Nora Walsh, Greenville
11.30am
Mon 14th
Patrick (Paddles) Browne, Recently Deceased / Luke Slowey, Fermanagh & London / Mass of thanksgiving / Coláiste na Ríochta School Christmas Mass
10.30am
Tues 15th
Cyril O Gorman, Clieveragh / Mass of thanksgiving / Scoil Réalta na Maidine School Christmas Mass
10.30am
Wed 16th
Madge Brosnan, Coolagown
10.30am
Thurs 17th
Presentation Primary School Christmas Mass
10.30am
Fri 18th
Patrick Joseph Mulligan, Dublin / Elizabeth (Betty) O Sullivan, Church St.
10.30am
Sat 19th
Fr. Brendan Dalton, Bridge Road / Christy Walsh, Dirha West, Birthday Remembrance
10.30am
Madge Brosnan, Coolagown, 1st Anniversary & Thomas Brosnan, Rec. Dec. / Sr. Basil McAuliffe, Church St. / Breda Walsh Finuge
Vigil 6.15pm
Sun 20th
Josephine Griffin & Dec. Mem. of the O’Connell family, Lixnaw / Angela Lowney, Moyvane & Clonakilty
9.00am
Edmund Murphy, Behins / Dec. Mem. Bartishell Family, Convent St. / William Gorman, Knockane / Tom Keane, Derry / Cathy Scannell, Skehenerin & Bunagara
11.30am
RECENT DEATHS: Margaret (peg) Hayes, Bedford. / Thomas Brosnan, England & Coolagown funeral arrangements at a late date.
ANNIVERSARY REMEMBRANCE Kathleen & Timothy Griffin, Coolagown / John Danaher, Cahirdown / James & Margaret O Sullivan, Bedford & Catherine Brennan, Skehenerin / Tom Mulvihill, Moyvane, Jobo Moran, Caherciveen / Michael Kennelly, Market St.
MASS INTENTIONS FOR CHRISTMAS EVE. MASSES & CHRISTMAS DAY are now fully booked for 2020. Surplus Tickets for Christmas Eve. & Christmas Day masses Can be pick up only this Wednesday 16th Dec. from 2pm. to 5pm. no phone bookings for the tickets you must call in to the parish office.
PARISH OFFICE IS NOW OPEN TO THE PUBLIC Office hours 10am. to 1pm. & 2pm. to 5pm. Mon. to Fri.
LISTOWEL CHURCH CHRISTMAS CARDS & CHRISTMAS MASS BOUQUET ARE ON SALE in the Parish Office. Christmas Cards 6 per pack €5. Christmas Mass Bouquet €11.
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News from Knockanure, Moyvane and Listowel Church 5 Dec 2020
Fr. Kevin McNamara, P.P. 089/4044816. Presbytery & Office 068/49308; Secretary: Jacqueline Assumption Radio 99.9fm from Moyvane Church. All Masses will be celebrated from this Saturday in our Churches. See Mass list below. (Numbers are still restricted – Moyvane Church 50 people and Knockanure Church 40 people). Baptisms can go ahead, contact Parish Office (limited to 25 people).
Please contact Jacqueline in the Parish Office for information regarding the strict guidelines.
Church of the Assumption Moyvane – Saturday 5th to Sunday 13th December ; Sat 5th at 7.30pm for Maurice & Joe O’Connell, Tarbert (Anni) & Deceased of the O’Connell family;
Sunday 6th at 11.00am for Paudie O’Connor, Upper Direen, Athea (Anni)
Monday 7th at 10.00am Shared Christmas Mass (for the living on Christmas list) and 7.30pm for Mark Flaherty, Glin (Anni & 30th Birthday Remembrance); Tuesday 8th FEAST OF THE IMMACULATE CONCEPTION – HOLY DAY Mass at 11.00am for Dermot Blythe, Westport (Rec Dec) & his loving wife Brenda who predeceased him some years ago, and Mass at 7.30pm for David & Tina Thompson, Leitrim West (Rec Dec); Wed. 9th at 7.30pm for Tom Culhane, Leitrim East (1st Anni); Thurs 10th at 7.30pm for Alice Hanrahan (née Clifford), Aughrim (Anni) & her sister Kate; Fri. 11th at 7.30pm for Nora & Mick Roche, Glin Road (Anni); Sat. 12th at 7.30pm a Shared Christmas Mass (for the living on Christmas list); Sunday 13th at 11.00am mass for Mike Joe, Ellie Mai & Seamus O’Flaherty, The Village (Anni).
Church of Corpus Christi Knockanure – Sunday 6th to Sunday 13th December. Sunday 6th at 9.30am for Sheila Nash, Gortdromagouna (Anni) & Deceased of the Nash family; Tuesday 8th FEAST OF THE IMMACULATE CONCEPTION -HOLY DAY 9.30am Shared Christmas Mass (for the living on Christmas list), and mass on Sunday 13th at 9.30am for John Joe Barry, Knockanure Village (Months Mind) PRIEST ON DUTY THIS SUNDAY: Canon Declan O’Connor, P.P. Listowel 087/0908949. Emergencies only.
PRAYERS & SYMPATHY: We offer our prayerful and sincere sympathy to all the Walsh Family, Barragougeen and extended family on the death of their loving Mum Marie. Her funeral Mass was celebrated on Wednesday last in Assumption Church Moyvane. Mary Marie Rest In Peace.
SHARED CHRISTMAS MASS: Please note these Masses are for the living on the Christmas list. Details from Jacqueline in the Parish Office. The first two of these Masses will be celebrated this week. ST. VINCENT DE PAUL: Due to ongoing restrictions with Covid 19, we cannot accept any clothing, toys, household items or food from the public this year. If you would like to donate you can do so by placing your donation in the boxes which are available in local shops. Any donations will be very much appreciated.
DONATIONS: Some families have made generous donations towards the painting/lights/footpath works in Moyvane Church. I wish to acknowledge a generous donation from Moneypoint Power Station, which was acquired by an employee from the Parish. These donations have helped so much – very many thanks. STAINED GLASS WINDOWS: Four new small stained glass windows will arrive soon in Moyvane Church for the outside windows of the confession boxes. These will enhance our already beautiful Church.
AFTERNOON OF CHRISTMAS CAROLS: Mary Culloty O’ Sullivan (Soprano) presents “Merry Christmas “an afternoon of Christmas Carols. Poetry read by Dolores Carroll. Thursday December 10th 4pm on Youtube and Facebook Page of St Johns Theatre and Arts Centre, Listowel.
A MESSAGE FROM MARY FAGAN RE: DIOCESAN WEBSITE: There is a new button on the Diocesan website called ‘CHECK THIS OUT’ - Once there, you can sign up to receive a 3 minute retreat each day direct to your inbox and inviting us to pause in the presence of God in our day. You may also like to sign up for a weekly email. It also offers Sunday Connection, a weekly email offering some reflections on the Sunday Gospel and our lives.
THE IMMACULATE CONCEPTION OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY
Tuesday 8th we celebrate Mary, who, from the first instant of her existence in the womb of her mum Anne was “by a singular grace and privilege of almighty God and in view of the merits of Jesus Christ, Saviour of the human race, presented free from all stain of original sin”. In the days past we name this day as a ‘Holy Day of
Obligation’. Today we give it the gently title of ‘Solemnity’. If you decide to mark this Feast Day in honour of
Our Lady you have the choice of the following Masses: Monday 7th December Moyvane Vigil at 7.30pm; Tuesday 8th December Knockanure at 9.30am and Moyvane at 11am and 7.30pm (conscious of those working, this evening Mass may be of help to them). Our Blessed Lady is a real treasure in our Parish and she is so special in our Country – lets make this Feast Day extra special.
ACTIVE PREPARATION
At this time of year, many children have already written or are just about to write their letters to Santa. “Dear Santa, Could you come early this year? I’ve been really super good, but I don’t know if I can last much longer. Please hurry. Love Anthony”.
To children, Christmas seems to take forever and it is so hard trying to be good while waiting for Santa’s arrival. Like little Anthony, we are tempted to ask Santa to hurry up and get here earlier, before we break under the strain of all that unnaturally good behaviour. St. Peter, in this Sunday’s Second Reading, is writing to Christians in the early Church who are waiting for Jesus to return. All excited, they are ready! But days pass, then months, then years and they are still waiting. People around them begin to mock their faith and sadly, many Christians join the doubters. Maybe Jesus isn’t returning. Like little children at Christmas time who get tired of being good, some of these early believers go back to their old ways of living. Waiting for the coming of Christ is an important element of every Christian life. Indeed, joyful expectancy is the hallmark of the Advent Season. Waiting however, does not mean living in the future; rather it means living fully in the present, in the light of future promises to be fulfilled. Waiting is not an excuse for passive inaction, but a time of active preparation. Like John the Baptist, we prepare when we cry for peace in the wilderness of division or when we cry for fairness in the wilderness of injustice. We prepare when we make straight the crooked paths of our lives in a spirit of repentance and reconciliation. Lord bless our Advent active preparation.
A REVOLUTION IN VALUES
As Christmas approaches, we could ask ourselves: “How can I prepare to celebrate the Birthday of our loving Saviour?” The delightful proclamation of John the Baptist points to the fact that preparation really counts: conversion of heart and life. The deeper meaning of this conversion is a change of vision a radically new outlook, in the light of the Gospel. God is our compassionate Father, our Abba, who desires nothing less than our hearts and our whole selves. We are accepted and loved by Him, while we are still sinners. His forgiveness, which is all loving means a revolution in values, beliefs and a new direction of life.
LAPSATION – A BIG PROBLEM TODAY
With both our Churches opening this weekend for Masses and with so much talk about how many can attend etc, I have a deeper anxiety. Lapsation is a great problem today as is the shortage of vocations. It would be impossible not to see the two problems as a cause and effect. I feel strongly that our purpose as practising Catholics has to be to share the Word and Gospel of Jesus with those around us. We have an ideal opportunity during these C19 days. Invite and encourage a neighbour or family member to come to Church with you. There will be many things to reflect on in both our Churches including our Cribs. Be sensitive to those around you who have heard the message of God but they have forgotten or rejected it. Maybe for starters it might make sense to contact those who are regular attenders for their parent’s Anniversary Masses and for Christmas Masses. Can you kind reader reach out to them these Advent days and tell them we have room for them in our Churches. No tickets, no booking – just come as you are. If our Churches exceed the recommended numbers, the overflow can hear the Mass on the Radio 99.9fm in their cars in Moyvane and on the tanoy in Knockaure and have Holy Communion after Mass. Many of us have forgotten the old truism that the Church isn’t an individually bad Catholic, Priest, layperson - it is much bigger than that. We all have a chance to make this Advent and Christmas different. It starts this weekend. Our generous and helpful Church stewards in both of our Churches will help and guide you in staying safe as we return to Holy Eucharist. Welcome back – stay safe. Let’s help and encourage each other to love and understand the Word of God.
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Listowel Parish News Dec 4 2020
SOCIETY OF ST VINCENT DE PAUL LISTOWEL ANNUAL APPEAL We appeal to you this Christmas to support your local St Vincent De Paul Listowel as best you can. It has been a very difficult year for the charity sector, with most of our income stream wiped out overnight. Our Bingo was cancelled in February and annual collections in Aldi and Garveys will not take place this year. Our shop in Patrick Street is closed. If you are in a position to donate, a blue envelope has been distributed to households (or you can use your own envelope) and return it by freepost to The Plaza Upper Church St Listowel V31W924 or drop it into our secure letterbox in the Plaza or into the special box placed in Garveys or online to IBAN IE68AIBK93543342155030. Church collection taking place Saturday 12th and Sunday 13th December. Any donation will be very much appreciated and will be distributed locally to help those battling to make ends meet, with food, heat and household bills etc. We thank you for taking the time to read this note and thank you for your continued support and wish you a Happy Christmas and a bright and better New Year. Hannah Mulvihill
6th to 13th December
Sat. 5th
Buddy Scanlan, Ballygrennane, Months Mind / Barry Curtin, Stokers Lawn, Months Mind / Noreen Hickey, Ballygologue Park / Margaret Lynch, Glin, Limerick / Caroline Enright nee Leahy, Feale Drive / Margaret Moloney, Derry / John O Halloran, The Meadows / Margaret Nolan, O’Connell’s Ave. / Eileen Hannon, The Square
Vigil
6.15pm
Sun 6th
Maire (Noreen) Dowdall nee Galvin, England late of Billerough, Recently Deceased & Jeremiah & Nancy Galvin
9.00am
Eileen Greaney nee Curtin, Ballygologue Park, Months Mind / Mary Daly, Bridge Road, 1st Anniversary / Elaine Foran 1st Anniversary & Dermott & Kenneth, Ballygrennan / Patrick Carmody, Skehenerin / Philip Hennessy, Killocrim / David O Brien, Kilmeaney/ Timmy Kennelly, Bedford / Oliver O Neill, Cahirdown Close, Birthday Remembrance / Eilie & Patsy O Brien, allylongford
11.30am
Mon 7th
Claudia Costello (nee Shine), Coolaclarig & Ballygologue Pk. / Joseph O Hanlon, Woodford
10.30am
Noel Keane & Deceased Family, Dromin / Patsy Lyons, Clieveragh / Dan Hayes, Bridge Road & Dec. Family Members
6.15pm
Tues 8th
James Joy, Listowel / Michael Meehan, Lartigue Village / Presentation Secondary School Christmas Mass
10.30am
Johnny Bracken & Pat & Bridget Bracken, Caherciveen & Athlone
1.10pm
Wed 9th
Hannah Hegarty, Scartlea
10.30am
Thurs 10th
Residents, Day Attendees, Families & Staff of Kerry Parents & Friends of Listowel, Annual Christmas Mass
10.30am
Fri 11th
Peg Moloney, Tulahinel, Ballylongford, Months Mind
10.30am
Scoil Realta na Maidine Confirmation 2020
2.00pm
Presentation Primary Girls Confirmation 2020
4.00pm
Killocrim National School Confirmation 2020
6.30pm
Sat 12th
Maude Enright, Dirha East, Birthday Remembrance
10.30am
People of the Parish
Vigil 6.15pm
Sun 13th
9.00am
Martin Hickey, Colbert Street, 1st Anniversary / Eily, Denis, & Jer Long, Knocknagoshel, Daniel, Thady, Maisie & Eileen McCarthy, Duagh, Michael & James Cronin, Listowel & Annie Freedman, UK / Danny B Joy, Gortnaminch / Nora Walsh, Greenville
11.30am
RECENT DEATHS: Angela Carmody nee Kelly, Knockerin, Skehenerin. / Maire (Noreen) Dowdall nee Galvin, England late of Billerough.
ANNIVERSARY REMEMBRANCE Margaret Dillon, Meen & Eddie Leahy, Shrone West / David Finbarr Bunyan, Convent St. / Jackie Halpin, Dromin & England / Patrick & Kathleen O’Connor, O’Connell’s Ave. / Tom & Mary Hanlon, O’Connell’s Ave. / Ellen Halpin, Dirha Cottages & Joan Scanlon nee Halpin.
EUCHARIST ADORATION RESUMES Wednesday’s 11am. to 2pm. in the Church in the main altar.
LISTOWEL PARISH CONFIRMATION 2020 Will take place next Friday 11th Dec. Scoil Réalta Na Maidine 2.00pm. / Presentation Primary School 4.00pm. / Killocrim National School 6.30pm. Please note: Admission to the church will be Strictly members of the candidates household only and all must wear their masks. The parish office will be closing at 12noon on the day.
FEAST OF THE IMMACULATE CONCEPTION OF B.V.M.: is this Tuesday next Dec. 8th – a Holy Day of obligation. Vigil Mass on Monday at 6.15 pm. and Masses on Tuesday at 10.30 am. & 1.10pm.
PRIEST ON DUTY this Sunday, 6th December, Fr. Declan O Connor, 087-0908949. (emergencies only).
ACT OF SPIRITUAL COMMUNION My Jesus, I believe that you are present in the most Blessed Sacrament. I love you above all things, and I desire to receive you into 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.
ANNUAL KERRY DIOCESAN YOUTH SERVICE COLLECTION: will take place at all masses next weekend (12th & 13th) offering can be place in an envelope and place in the offering box at the back of the church.
PARISH OFFICE IS NOW OPEN TO THE PUBLIC Office hours 10am. to 1pm. & 2pm. to 5pm. Mon. to Fri.
LISTOWEL CHURCH CHRISTMAS CARDS & CHRISTMAS MASS BOUQUET ARE ON SALE in the Parish Office. Christmas Cards 6 per pack €5. Christmas Mass Bouquet €11.
MARY CULLOTY O’ SULLIVAN ( SOPRANO) PRESENTS “ MERRY CHRISTMAS “ AN AFTERNOON OF CHRISTMAS CAROLS AND POETRY READ BY DOLORES CARROLL. Thursday December 10th 4pm on Youtube and Facebook Page of St Johns Theatre and Arts Centre, Listowel.
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29 Nov 2020 News from Moyvane, Knockanure and Listowel Church.
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Fr. Kevin McNamara, P.P. 089/4044816. Presbytery & Office 068/49308; Secretary: Jacqueline Assumption Radio 99.9fm from Moyvane Church. Please note tannoy switched off in Moyvane Car Park. Knockanure Masses remain on tannoy system only. Regardless of the National announcement on the lifting of restrictions, Masses will remain the same in the car park/radio until Sat 5th. There will further clarity in next weeks Newsletter.
Church of the Assumption Moyvane – Saturday 28th Nov to Sunday 6th Dec
Sat 28th 7.30pm Margaret & Johnny Meade, Aughrim (Anni)
Sun 29th 11.00am Peggy & Mick Sheehan, Leitrim Middle (Anni)
Mon 30th 7.30pm Alan Collins, London (seriously ill) & his sister Roberta, his loving carer. Their deceased parents Pan & Kevin
Collins.
Tues 1st 7.30pm John O’Connor, Inchamore & his loving son Seán (Anni) Wed 2nd 7.30pm Deceased members of the ICA & deceased relatives
of ICA members
Thurs 3rd 7.30pm Tom Hanrahan, New York, his brother Con, sister Helen O’Connor, Tarmons & their parents Thomas & Mary Ellen, Lr. Aughrim.
Fri 4th 7.30pm Michael Dore, New Houses (Anni) & Breda Dore
(Months Mind)
Sat 5th 7.30pm Maurice & Joe O’Connell, Tarbert (Anni)
& Deceased of the O’Connell family
Sun 6th 11.00am Paudie O’Connor, Upper Direen, Athea (Anni)
Church of Corpus Christi Knockanure – Sunday 29th Nov to Sunday 6th Dec
Sun 29th 9.30am Holy Souls (all on the November List)
Sun 6th 9.30am Sheila Nash, Gortdromagouna (Anni) & Deceased
of the Nash family
PRIEST ON DUTY THIS SUNDAY: Fr. Michael Hussey, P.P.
Ballylongford 087/2386084.
OFFERTORY, HOLY SOULS, PARISH DONATIONS, SHRINES:
PRAYERS & SYMPATHY: To the Goulding family, Keylod, Knockanure on the death of Mrs. Philomena Vaughan (née Goulding), Lahinch, Co. Clare who died on the 21st November in her 95th year. Mass for Philomena will be celebrated in Knockanure at a later date. May Philomena rest in peace.
ADVENT PREPARATIONS! If you have ever wondered about the Old Testament readings at Mass, now is your chance to explore them and their relevance for our lives today. Without leaving your own home, you can tune into Dr Jessie Rogers, St. Patrick's College, Maynooth, who will explore the Sunday OT readings on
Wednesday evenings Dec 2nd, 9th and 16th from 7– 8pm. To register, check out www.dioceseofkerry.ie
SHARED CHRISTMAS MASSES
For all of us in the Christian Family, never have we needed prayers, healing and blessings as much in these difficult and strange times. We have decided this year to have shared Christmas Masses which will operate as follows: You can get special Christmas shared Mass cards with a tag. You can send the Christmas card to the family you are including in the Masses, fill in the names on the tag, leave them in the Parish Office and they will be hung on the Christmas trees in each Church which are arriving this week. Cards cost €1 and place your own private Mass offering in the box in the Parish Office. Please note: Shared Mass Cards are not available at Holly’s – Parish Office only. There will be six Masses celebrated for all those whose names are on the Christmas tree tags which will take place as follows:
MOYVANE: Mon 7th @ 7.30pm, Sat 12th @ 7.30pm, Mon 14th @ 7.30pm, Wed 23rd @ 7.30pm.
KNOCKANURE: Tuesday 8th @ 9.30am, Wednesday 16th @ 7.30pm.
However those who request Christmas Mass Bouquet Cards these are available in the Parish Office and at Holly’s – these Masses will be said individually by me and four Priest friends who have no access to Mass intentions and will be said over the Christmas period. €10 Mass offering and €1 card. Thank you.
SPIRIT OF ADVENT
Advent is traditionally a season of remembering and hoping: remembering how the people of The Old Testament had longed for a new beginning, for a Messiah, and learning from them how to live with hope in a wintry cold world. The term DVENTUS means “COMING” or “ARRIVAL”. We speak of the advent of computers, technology and new ways of enjoying “social media”. The list of choices gets longer daily. But for the Romans it had a special religious association, referring to the coming of a god of goodness to take up residence in a temple. When Christians began to use this term they used it to refer to what they celebrated at Christmas: The advent of our God in poverty, His continuing advent, especially in the sacraments and His final advent, when He will appear visibly and lovingly among His people. “Advent” thus refers to the coming of deliverance, to the wary presence and love of our God among us – past, present and future – to deliver us out of death and from “the winter of our discontent”. I think the dominant attitude evoked by the Advent and Christmas season is clearly that of hope. You and I are called to bring that hope to life as we begin another Advent. Let us hope we all respond in a good way to the Spirit of Advent.
THE ADVENT WREATH
Light is the most powerful symbol of the Advent Season. The lights of the Christmas Tree serve to remind us that Christ is God’s light to our world. The round Advent Wreath symbolizes the eternity of God and the evergreen branches remind us of the eternal life of God in Christ. As we light the four candles in the Advent Wreath, three purple and one pink, representing the four weeks of Advent let us pray: God of Hope enter into my Advent Season with the Grace of joy and laughter. Fill faces with smiles of delight and voices with sounds of pleasure. By the morning star in my midst, the light that can never go out, the beacon of hope guiding my way to you.
SEASON OF LIGHT
Welcome to the First Sunday of Advent, the day when Christians think of the coming of Christ; the day when the Christian Calendar begins again, and when we think of the Light that shone in our darkness. Let me share with you a story of the Dad who willed that his fortune should be left to one of his three sons who should most successfully fill a room with anything that cost no more than fifty cent. One son tried to fill it with bricks, but managed to fill only a very small part. The second son bought straw the cheapest thing he could think of and managed to half fill the room. The third son brought a small candle and filled the room with light.
“I am the light of the world, says the Lord, anyone who follows me will have the light of life”
AWAKE
A young priest a year after his ordination asked an old priest, “Fr, what has God’s wisdom taught you? Did you become divine?” The old priest, with a gentle smile replied: Not at all”. The young priest quickly asked, “Did you become a Saint?”. “No way, as you can clearly see”, said the old priest. “What then oh elderly Fr?” gasped the young priest. “Young Fr, I became awake!” I ask you this Sunday, the start of another New Church Year, “what is there in your daily life that shows that we are looking forward to Jesus’ coming?” A happy and grace filled Advent to you all. You are in all my Masses and prayers.
A MUM GETS IT WRONG!
I love the story of the little girl who told her Mum she wanted to write a letter to Santa. “Of course dear”, said her Mum. “You want to tell him what you would like for Christmas then?” Her daughter, shook her heard. “I just want to tell him I love him”, she replied simply. Please encourage all young hearts to be thoughtful, kind and generous this Advent and Christmas.
NOT A PRAYER IN SIGHT!
Am I the only one who was disappointed that the ‘Bloody Sunday’ tribute from Croke Park on Saturday 21st November, commemorating the 100th Anniversary of those who were killed – not one prayer was said! I found that sad! Even an “Eternal rest grant onto them” could have been uttered by a lay person, if the power that be, were uncomfortable with having a clergy man present.
REMEMBRANCE MASS: Our remembrance Mass was deeply appreciated by so many but especially by those living outside the Parish who were able to connect with us in prayer last Monday evening. Sincere thanks to all who helped in making the celebration special.
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29th to 6th December
Sat. 28th
Bill Sullivan, Coilbee, Birthday Remembrance / Jimmy Clancy, St. Brendan’s Tce. / Patrick O Regan, Ballyheigue / Andy Sayers, Cahirdown / Tom Kenny, Piltown, Kilkenny / Teresa Dennehy, O’Connell’s Ave & Philomena Walsh, Feale Drive / Una Dore & Dec. Family, Charles St. / Special Intention / Private Intention
Vigil
6.15pm
Sun 29th
John Finnegan, Killocrim, Months Mind / Fr. Bryan, Dalton, Bridge Rd / Joan Keating, Dirha Cottages / Alfe Neville, Bedford, Birthday Remembrance
11.30am
Mon 30th
People of the Parish
10.30am
Tues 1st
10.30am
Wed 2nd
John Senior, Martina, John Junior & Brendan Guiney, Charles St.
10.30am
Thurs 3rd
St. Michael’s College Annual Christmas Mass
10.30am
Fri 4th
James Mulligan, Dublin
10.30am
St. Padre Pio & 1st Friday Evening Mass
7.00pm
Sat 5th
John Landers, Cahirdown, 1st Anniversary
10.30am
Buddy Scanlan, Ballygrennane, Months Mind / Barry Curtin, Stokers Lawn, Months Mind / Noreen Hickey, Ballygologue Park / Margaret Lynch, Glyn Limerick / Caroline Enright nee Leahy, Feale Drive / Margaret Moloney, Derry / John O Halloran, The Meadows / Margaret Nolan, O’Connell’s Ave.
Vigil
6.15pm
Sun 6th
Eileen Greaney nee Curtin, Ballygologue Park, Months Mind / Mary Daly, Bridge Road, 1st Anniversary / Elaine Foran 1st Anniversary & Dermott & Kenneth, Ballygrennan / Patrick Carmody, Skehenerin / David O Brien, Kilmeaney/ Timmy Kennelly, Bedford
11.30am
RECENT DEATHS: Joan Hayes nee O’Brien, Bridge Road late of Tanavalla. / Brendan Casey, The Meadows late of Woodford.
ANNIVERSARY REMEMBRANCE Paddy Connor, Church Street / Kitt Roe, Chicago.
ACT OF SPIRITUAL COMMUNION My Jesus, I believe that you are present in the most Blessed Sacrament. I love you above all things, and I desire to receive you into 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.
ON BEHALF OF THE PARISH FINANCE COUNCIL & Fr. Declan wish to thank the parishioners of Listowel for their continue financial support for their Church in these difficult times, it is most appreciated. Your weekly envelopes & offerings can be dropped into either the offering box at the back of the Church or the Parish Office letter box anytime. Donations can be made also by electronic bank transfer to Listowel Church Account IBAN: IE14BOFI90578228905258 please give your name in ref when setting up. Cheques made payable to Listowel Church (only) or you can go into www.listowelparish.com website and click into donations.
PARISH OFFICE will be closing at the earlier time of 4pm. Monday next 30th Nov. to facilitate office training.
LISTOWEL CHURCH CHRISTMAS CARDS & CHRISTMAS MASS BOUQUET ARE ON SALE in the Parish Office. Christmas Cards 6 per pack €5. Christmas Mass Bouquet €11. You can ring 068-21188 or email listowel@dioceseofkerry.ie to either arrange to pick up at a designated time during working hours or the parish office will post out to you.
PRIEST ON DUTY for Listowel & North Kerry Area on this Sunday, 29th November, Fr. Michael Hussey, 087-2386084. (emergencies only).
COVID-19 UPDATE LEVEL 5 – ST. MARY’S PARISH LISTOWEL
Having moved to Level 5 restrictions under the National Plan for living with Covid-19 – on Thursday, October 22nd Fr. Declan & the Parish Pastoral Council wish to advise of the changes to religious services at St. Mary’s Church, Listowel. following the announcement by Government that the whole country will move to Level 5 restrictions. These changes remain in place until December 1st .
Public Mass is not permitted and moves online. View our Masses will at www.listowelparish.com at 10.30am every morning Monday to Saturday
For Sunday, Mass will be celebrated online on Saturday for the Vigil Mass at 6.15pm and on Sunday morning at 11.30.am.
The Church will open every day for private worship from 9.30 a.m. and will remain open until 7.00pm each evening. It’s closed during the time of the daily mass.
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22 11 2020 Knockanure, Moyvane and Listowel Church News
Fr. Kevin McNamara, P.P. 089/4044816. Presbytery & Office 068/49308; Secretary: Jacqueline
Assumption Radio 99.9fm seems to be coming across loud and clear, thank God. All Masses from
Moyvane Church can be heard on this wavelength. Please note tannoy switched off in Moyvane Car Park.
Knockanure Masses remain on tannoy system only.
Church of the Assumption Moyvane – Saturday 21st to 29th November
Sat 21st 7.30pm Deceased of the Sheehan family, Kilbaha,
Dick, Peggy, Tom, John, Mary Vaughan, Myles &
baby Richard Sheehan
Sun 22nd 11.00am Holy Souls (all on the November List)
Mon 23rd 7.00pm Memorial Mass for all whose funerals were celebrated
(see opposite page for full list)
Tues 24th 7.30pm Willie & Mary Keane, Lenamore (Anni)
Wed 25th 7.30pm Johnny Quinn, Leitrim Middle (Anni)
Thurs 26th 7.30pm Patrick Scanlon, Moher (Anni)
Sat 28th 7.30pm Margaret & Johnny Meade, Aughrim (Anni)
Sun 29th 11.00am Peggy & Mick Sheehan, Leitrim Middle (Anni)
Church of Corpus Christi Knockanure – Sunday 22nd to Sunday 29th November
Christ our loving King Sun 22nd 9.30am Holy Souls (all on November List)
Fri 27th 7.30pm Paddy Flavin, Kilmeaney (Anni), his wife Bridie & his
brother Jack
Sun 29th 9.30am Holy Souls (all on the November List)
PRIEST ON DUTY THIS SUNDAY: Yours truly 089/4044816. OFFERTORY, HOLY SOULS, DUES,
PRAYERS & SYMPATHY: To Mary Barry & family, Knockanure Village on the death of her loving husband John Joe whose funeral took place on Monday last in Knockanure Church. To Mick O’Brien & family, Church Road on the death of his loving wife Kathleen (née Hynes). Kathleen’s funeral Mass took place today Thursday. To Nancy Bunce (née Sheehy), Chicago on the sudden death of her loving husband Liam. Our prayerful support to all of them and to the Bunce and Sheehy families. Funeral, today Thursday 19th which can be viewed online at 4pm (Irish time) on http://www.memorialslive.com/bunce Mass will be offered for the happy repose his soul at a later date in Moyvane Church also Months Minds will be arranged for John Joe and Kathleen. May John Joe, Kathleen & Liam Rest In Peace. Please keep the above families in your prayers at this sad time.
SAFEGUARDING SUNDAY -MESSAGE ON BEHALF OF THE DIOCESAN SAFEGUARDING COMMITTEE.
This is a unique Safeguarding Sunday, unique in the respect that there are no children present in the body of the Church and no altar servers to assist at Masses. Face to face ministry with children has been suspended across the diocese since March. The importance of getting children back into parish life once it is safe to do so has been highlighted by the Diocesan Safeguarding Committee. When restrictions are lifted the National
Board for Safeguarding Children will audit the Diocese. In the interest of best practice and transparency the Diocesan Safeguarding Committee welcomes this audit. Anyone who would like to report a current or past safeguarding concern is advised to contact the Designated Liaison Person for the Diocese on 087/6362780. Our grateful thanks to our two safeguarding reps here in our Parish, Mary Kennelly, Moyvane and Mary
O’Flaherty, Knockanure who do tremendous work in keeping best practice in safeguarding in our Parish.
CELEBRATING HIS PRESENCE
The trees look naked and bereaved these days. The family of leaves have gone away, flown from the nest. There is great beauty in all this vulnerability, just one more showing of the love and majesty of our God through His Creation. It is from the same God that you and I get the gift of seeing His presence all around us. Praying is waiting on God, noticing and celebrating His presence in all His glorious Creation. As the Church year draws to a close on this Sunday – The Feast of Christ Our King – we are invited to give Him thanks, and to make ourselves ready for Advent. Noticing and celebrating God’s presence with us is a gift which refreshes the human spirit and calls us towards wonderous life in the arms of our God the Father, our Lord and King. END OF THE CHURCH YEAR: An ideal Sunday for a visit to both Churches for private prayer. An ideal opportunity as well to honour our faithful departed (Holy Souls) at the Sacred Spaces.
LEST WE FORGET……..A SPECIAL MASS IN MEMORY OF ALL WHOSE FUNERALS WERE CELEBRATED SINCE OUR LAST MEMORIAL MASS LAST NOVEMBER – STARTING FROM DECEMBER 9th 2019.
Tom Culhane Snr, Leitrim East,
Con Healy, Moyvane North,
Hazel Culhane, Leitrim East,
Baby Max, Upper Direen,
Baby Luan, Tralee,
Pauline Murphy, Kilmeaney, Kilmorna,
Jack Walsh, Moyvane North,
Jack Shine, Glin Road,
Hannah Keane, Kilmeaney, Kilmorna,
Patrick Hayes, Clounbrane,
James Kirby, Glenalappa,
Con Carmody, Moyvane Village,
Anne Prendiville, Carrueragh,
Mike-Joe Cronin, Mail Road Cross,
Pat Joe McEnery, Tubbertoureen,
Willie Pearse, Woodgrove,
Willie Buckley, Church Road,
Patrick Shanahan, Kilbaha,
Anne Nolan, Carrueragh,
Kathleen Stack, Church Road,
Baby Keelin, Ballincollig,
Breda Dore, Woodgrove,
John Joe Barry, Knockanure Village,
Kathleen O’Brien, Church Road,
This Mass will go out on YouTube on Monday 23rd at 7pm. You will also be able to hear it on Assumption Radio 99.9fm which will broadcast at the same time. I ask your continual prayers for those who are grieving their loved ones. May our loved ones especially those who have died this year enjoy new life in God’s Kingdom. May they rest in peace. As always thanks to Conor Hogan for filming and to our music ministry by our gifted trio Lisa, Laura and P.J.
NOTICES
MOYVANE ICA: The ICA Family Fun Day will have to be cancelled this year due to Covid 19. Santa and Mrs.
Claus would like to reassure all the boys and girls that they will be at the Marian Hall again in 2021. MOYVANE GAA AGM 2020: Due to the Covid-19 pandemic and following public health guidelines, we are unable to hold our 2020 AGM in the normal fashion. Croke Park has given Clubs the option of holding an ‘AGM
Day’ which we have accepted. The format is as follows: The Moyvane AGM Day date will be Friday December
11th. All AGM documents, including Minutes of the 2019 AGM, Secretary’s Report, Financial Report and Chairman’s Address, will be available to Club Members before AGM day. To request a copy of these documents, please send your email address to secretary.moyvane.kerry@gaa.ie and you will be furnished with same. All motions, nominations for officer roles, questions relating to the AGM documents and items for other business must be emailed to secretary.moyvane.kerry@gaa.ie or posted to Aine Cronin, Mail Road Cross by Friday, November 27th. Correspondence received after this date cannot be considered. On the AGM Day the current Executive Committee will elect the officers for 2021 along with Management for Minor, U20, Junior and Senior teams. All questions on the AGM documents will be answered by email within 7 days after AGM day. Results of motions and items of other business will be dealt with by the Executive Committee and emailed within 14 days of the AGM date. Please contact Áine on 087/0906892 if you have any queries.
HERE I AM LORD
To the searching heart send me with Your word…….to the aching heart send me with Your peace….. To the broken heart send me with Your love…….However small or wide my world, Lord, let me warm it with Your promise that you care for all of us always.
CHRISTMAS MASS BOUQUET MASSES: Details to follow next week.
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Masses in St Marys Church Listowel
22nd to 29th November
Sat. 21st
Maureen Kelliher, London, Recently Deceased / Theresa & Michael Bambury & John Joe McMahon, Gurtaglana / James & Nora Mary Keane, Tanavalla / Mary & Tim Horan, Ennismore / Dan Hannon, Ballygologue Park / Eva Murphy, Church Street & Noreen Broderick Bunagara / Padraig Tydings, Lisselton / Mary Kiernan, Hawthorn Drive / Thomas O Sullivan, Finuge / Margaret Duggan, Dirha / James O Sullivan, Bedford / Breandán O’ hAnnracháin, Foildarrig, Duagh & late of Dublin & Special Intention
Vigil
6.15pm
Sun 22nd
Liam Collins, Springmount, Duagh / Julie Scanlon, Bridge Road / Helen Enright, Billerough / Evelynn Scannell, London & Dromin / Michael F. Barrett, Golf View, Birthday Remembrance / Toddy Buckley, Bridge Road, Birthday & Anniversary Remembrance / Murt & Eileen Daly, Knockane / Michael Hennessy, Greenford, Middlesex
11.30am
Mon 23rd
People of the Parish
10.30am
Tues 24th
10.30am
Wed 25th
10.30am
Thurs 26
Richard & Margaret Roche, O’Connell’s Ave. / Helen O Connell, Duagh
10.30am
Fri 27th
Peggy, Fintan & Bill McGrath, William Street / Joan Healy nee Reidy & Deceased Family Members of the Reidy Family, Ballygologue Pk.
10.30am
Mass for the Deceased (Funerals Nov. 1st 2019 to Oct. 2020)
7.00pm
Sat 28th
All Souls – Dead on our November Lists
10.30am
Bill Sullivan, Coilbee, Birthday Remembrance / Jimmy Clancy, St. Brendan’s Tce. / Patrick O Regan, Ballyheigue / Andy Sayers, Cahirdown / Special Intention / Private Intention, Family Dublin & Listowel
Vigil
6.15pm
Sun 29th
John Finnegan, Killocrim, Months Mind / Fr. Bryan, Dalton, Bridge Rd
11.30am
RECENT DEATHS: Jerry Fitzmaurice, Dublin & Roscommon. / Maura Thomas nee Galvin, London late of Bridge Road.
ANNIVERSARY REMEMBRANCE Eddie Flaherty, Charles St. / Margaret Duggan, Dirha.
LISTOWEL CHURCH CHRISTMAS CARDS & CHRISTMAS MASS BOUQUET ARE ON SALE in the parish office. Christmas Cards 6 per pack €5. Christmas Mass Bouquet €11. You can ring 068-21188 or email listowel@dioceseofkerry.ie to either arrange to pick up at a designated time during working hours or the parish office will post out to you.
NOVEMBER MASSES FOR OUR DEAD ARE ON LINE THIS YEAR The Lists are placed on the Altar at f our November Mass Saturday, 28th at 10.30a.m. We invite you to join us. Come and view the Poster with the names of our loved ones whose funeral mass took place here at St. Mary’s Church. From Nov. 1st 2019 to Oct. 31st 2020. Our Annual Mass for them takes place on Friday 27th November at 7pm. streamed online at www.listowelparish.com Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon them. May they rest in peace. Amen.
PARISH OFFICE IS CLOSED TO THE PUBLIC due to the current level 5 restrictions but is working BEHIND CLOSED DOORS during office hours. If you wish to book a mass or require a mass card or have any other query just ring the Parish Office or email. Mass cards can be posted out to you or pick up at a designated time. 068-21188 or email: listowel@dioceseofkerry.ie
PRIEST ON DUTY for Listowel & North Kerry Area on this Sunday, 22nd November, Fr. Kevin McNamara, 089-4044816. (emergencies only).
SCARED HEART MESSENGER ANNUAL SUBSCRIPTION: contact Margaret on 0872672054.
CHECK THIS OUT on dioceseofkerry.ie Bishop Ray Browne recommends: I recommend the website of the Irish Catholic Bishops Conference. It is the place to find up to date news on the Church in Ireland and details of many Church services. There is information on education, evangelization, outreach to emigrants and Irish people in prison abroad. I highly recommend this. + Ray
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Knockanure, Moyvane and Listowel Church News 14 11 2020
Fr. Kevin McNamara, P.P. 089/4044816. Presbytery & Office 068/49308; Secretary: Jacqueline Parish Office times: Open Mon & Thurs 10am – 12noon; Tues & Fri 10am – 1pm; Closed Wednesday.
Please follow the guidelines on the door. Book Masses (Months Minds & Anniversaries) Baptisms & Weddings (currently postponed). Thank you. www.dioceseofkerry.ie E-mail: moyvane@dioceseofkerry.ie. Church of the Assumption Moyvane – Saturday 14th to Sunday 22nd November
Sat 14th at 7.30pm for Holy Souls (all on November list)
Sun 15th at 11.00am for Noreen O’Driscoll, Farranree, Cork (Anni)
Mon 16th at 7.30pm for Mairéad Lehane, Cappagh, Askeaton (Months Mind)
Tue 17th at 7.30pm for Aniela Nawrot, Kepno, Poland (who is unwell at this time)
Wed 18th at 7.30pm for Mickey Buckley, Glin Road (1st Anni)
Sat 21st at 7.30pm for Deceased of the Sheehan family, Kilbaha, Dick, Peggy, Tom, John, Mary Vaughan, Myles & baby Richard Sheehan
Sun 22nd at 11.00am for Holy Souls (all on the November List)
Church of Corpus Christi Knockanure – Sunday 15th to Sunday 22nd November
Sun 15th at 9.30am for Holy Souls (all on November List)
Fri 20th at 7.30pm for Michael Culhane, Ballyguiltenane, Glin (Anni)
Sun 22nd at 9.30am Mass for Holy Souls (all on November List)
ASSUMPTION RADIO – 99.9fm: Delighted to announce that all Masses from Moyvane Church can be heard on your local radio or car radios on the frequency 99.9fm. Searching for the frequency it is after Lyric fm and just before Today fm. It can be heard throughout the Parish and in Knockanure as well. The old parish radios are no longer in use. While Masses will continue at the doorway in Moyvane Church the tannoy system will not be used but people can come if they wish and hear the Mass on their car radio and be present.
PRAYING SUNDAY MASS ONLINE: As we gather at home for our Sunday Mass celebrations online, some suggestions that might help our prayer-time: Create a sacred space where you will sit to attend Mass e.g. using a crucifix or candle or icon, just like you might do if preparing for a house Mass. Invite family members to name a prayer intention that everyone will pray for during the Mass. Stand to hear the Gospel or to join in praying the Our Father, just like you would in church. We are reminded of the words of Jesus - ‘Where two or three are gathered in my name, there am I in their midst’ – We remember that Jesus Christ is present in our homes as we pray at Mass together.
WORLD DAY OF THE POOR: Pope Francis reminds us to be conscious of the poor this weekend. He tells us that this would be the worthiest way to prepare for the Feast of Christ the King which is celebrated next Sunday. Identifying with Christ who always identified with the little ones and the poor. We will be judged at the end of time on the way we have lived out our works of mercy.
CHRISTMAS CARDS & MASS BOUQUET CARDS: A nice selection of Christmas cards and Christmas Mass Bouquet Cards are now in stock in the Parish Office. They will also be available after Masses in Knockanure.
There is also a selection of Christmas gifts that can be purchased in the Parish Office.
WORTH THINKING ABOUT
I bring you a set of riddles this weekend – give them your reflective attention, thanks.
➢ What enriches the receiver without making poorer the giver?
➢ What can no one be ever so rich, get along without?
➢ What has no value until it is given away?
➢ What cannot be begged, borrowed or stolen?
➢ What costs nothing, but gives much?
➢ What can take but a moment although the memory of it can last a lifetime? The answer to each one is the same – A SMILE.
THE PRECIOUS VALUE OF CHRISTIAN MOTHERS
A wise old saying tells us that “The hand that rocks the cradle is the hand that rules the world”, that is, the mothers of families are those who regulate and stabilize this world’s affairs. If this is true of all good mothers, it is doubly true of Christian and religiously minded mothers, for these not only rule the world but play a very big part in arranging and deciding their children’s fate in the world to come. St. Monica comes to mind, the loving mother of St. Augustine. She spent many years in prayer and selfmortification begging God to give the grace of conversion to her heretical and morally lax son. Trying to move God, with her tears and prayers, she succeeded and the result - St Augustine, the great Doctor of the Church.
Christian mothers, try never to forget the absolutely necessary role you have been given by God our loving Father. It is such an essential role, because it is at your knees that your children will learn about our loving Father in Heaven. It is in your home from example and advice that they will learn to serve that loving Heavenly Father during their lives and so reach their eternal home where you will be joyfully awaiting them. I am so delighted to encounter so many special Christian mothers who have the very same gifts of St. Monica – their very regular visits to Church and their prayerful presence at our side door Masses show they posses true religion and that their life is motivated by their faith.
The Mums who have died are still close to us. Thank God for them.
JESUS CHRIST IS LORD!
In these difficult days we search for a God we can touch. I think in our longing for such a God we often create false gods who seem not so demanding. It is hard for us to admit the truth that what we worship and serve really is Lord of our lives. Jesus is or is not Lord! As we come to understand our Christian call, we are able to see more clearly that the middle road makes little sense and is often nothing more than apathy. Either Jesus is Lord of our lives or He is not. The middle road is perhaps the most dangerous road of all. As we are heading to the end of another Church year I hope the following will joyfully help all of us to proclaim: JESUS IS LORD! The God I was trying to love was too demanding, and so I looked for other gods who would ask less of me, and in unconverted corners of my heart I found them waiting to be adored, asking nothing of me. Yet making me a slave – possessions, recognition, power! I bowed before them but my hunger only deepened. The God I was trying to escape was too loving, so He sent me a brother Jesus to be my Lord, and to free me from my false gods. But this Lord Jesus preached a hard Gospel, so I turned to other lords and Jesus was not my Lord – except Saturday night or Sunday morning for a little while, for it is custom for those with the name Christian to gather for worship. But Jesus was not my Lord. And my idol-filled life was a banner that proclaimed – Jesus is not Lord! The God I was trying to love was too loving but also too demanding. So He gathered up my false gods – my reputation, my pride, my honour and prestige, my possessions, my success, my own glory, my time even my friends. He gathered up all these lords of mine. He gathered up all my lies and held them close to me, so close, I lost all sight of my true God for a while. But my true God never lost sight of me and in that lies my salvation. For in one desperate moment smothered by gods who couldn’t save me. I prayed for a God who would fill my lies with truth. I prayed for a God who would expect something of me, a God too loving and too demanding to be patient with my false gods any longer. God heard that prayer and loved me. I was given back to myself and taught how to answer my own prayer. So that with other Parishioners I might again proclaim: Jesus Christ is Lord!
NOTICES
MOYVANE DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATION: wish to acknowledge receipt of a grant allocation of €1000 from the Community Support Fund (Kerry County Council) which was used to fund the purchase of two Flower planters for the village.
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15th to 22nd November
Sat. 14th
Nellie & Jackie O Flaherty, Greenville / Finbarr McAuliffe, Church Street / Dr. Robert Corridan, The Square / Norma Ryan, Skehenerin / Prionnsias Kelly, Teelin, Co. Donegal & Derry Listowel / Michael & Maura McElligott, Asdee
Vigil
6.15pm
Sun 15th
Annual Mass for Road Traffic Victims / Sean Boland, Market Street / John Sayers, Greenville / Denis, Joan & Patrick Horgan & Dec. Family, Skehenerin
11.30am
Mon 16th
Mary Purcell, Woodford, Birthday Remembrance / Margaret Stack, Charles St. & Bridie Hannon, Gurtcreen / Mass of thanksgiving
10.30am
Tues 17th
Jeremiah Kelliher, Greenville / Private Intention
10.30am
Wed 18th
Mary Sheehy, Duagh Village, Birthday Remembrance
10.30am
Thurs 19
Tommy Sheahan, The Square
10.30am
Fri 20th
Mary Gallagher, England & Gortcreen, 1st Anniversary
10.30am
Sat 21st
All Souls – Dead on our November Lists
10.30am
Maureen Kelliher, London, Recently Deceased / Theresa & Michael Bambury & John Joe McMahon, Gurtaglana / James & Nora Mary Keane, Tanavalla / Mary & Tim Horan, Ennismore / Dan Hannon, Ballygologue Park / Eva Murphy, Church Street & Noreen Broderick Bunagara / Padraig Tydings, Lisselton / Mary Kiernan, Hawthorn Drive / Thomas O Sullivan, Finuge / Special Intention
Vigil
6.15pm
Sun 22nd
Jule Scanlon, Bridge Road / Helen Enright, Billerough / Evelynn Scannell, London & Dromin / Michael F. Barrett, Golf View, Birthday Remembrance
11.30am
RECENT DEATHS: Eileen Greaney, Ballygologue Park/ Barry Curtin, Stokers Lawn. / Mary Rose Kelly, Oakland’s Nursing Home & Greenville / Sean Kennedy, The Writings & late of Ballyfermot, Dublin / Peg Moloney, Tulahinel, Ballylongford / Ita O’Connor, Rathoran, Kilmorna.
ANNIVERSARY REMEMBRANCE Dr. Robert Corridan, The Square / Teresa Sullivan nee Lucey & Mary Lucey, Charles St. / Nora Hayes, O’Connell’s Ave.
LISTOWEL MASSES ONLINE: Our apologies to you who had a few difficulties recently with streaming our masses due to the Internet connection. Hopefully that is now rectified. We are also recording the Vigil & Sunday Morning Masses each week and some daily masses for the moment so you can watch your mass anytime during the day.
LISTOWEL CHURCH CHRISTMAS CARDS & CHRISTMAS MASS BOUQUET ON SALE from this Wednesday onwards in the parish office. Christmas Cards 6 per pack €5. Christmas Mass Bouquet €11. You can ring 068-21188 or email listowel@dioceseofkerry.ie to either arrange to pick up at a designated time during working hours or the parish office will post out to you.
NOVEMBER MASSES FOR OUR DEAD ARE ON LINE THIS YEAR: By praying for the dead, just as we were with them in life – we are united with them in the Communion of Saints praying that they rest in peace. Our thanks to you all who have already dropped in your November Offerings & Dead List. These Lists are placed on the Altar at each of our November Masses. Saturday, 21st at 10.30a.m. & Saturday, November 28th at 10.30a.m. We invite you to join us. Come and view the Poster with the names of our loved ones whose funeral mass took place here at St. Mary’s Church, Listowel. From Nov. 1st 2019 to Oct. 31st 2020. Our special Annual Mass for them takes place on Friday 27th November at 7pm. streamed online at www.listowelparish.com Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon them. May they rest in peace. Amen.
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Knockanure, Moyvane and Listowel Church News
Fr. Kevin McNamara, P.P. 089/4044816. Presbytery & Office 068/49308; Secretary: Jacqueline Parish Office times: Open Mon & Thurs 10am – 12noon; Tues & Fri 10am – 1pm; Closed Wednesday.
Please follow the guidelines on the door. Book Masses (Months Minds & Anniversaries) Baptisms &
Weddings (currently postponed). Thank you. www.dioceseofkerry.ie E-mail: moyvane@dioceseofkerry.ie.
Church of the Assumption Moyvane – Saturday 7th to Sunday 15th November
Sat 7th 7.30pm Neilie Flynn, Abbeyfeale & l/o Kilmorna (Rec Dec)
(brother-in-law to Denis Flavin, Kilmorna)
Sun 8th 11.00am Holy Souls (all on November List)
Mon 9th 7.30pm Tim O’Connor, Inchamore & Sligo (Anni) -Parish Radio
Wed 11th 7.30pm Bibi Dillon,Barragougeen, 40th Birthday Remembrance
Sat 14th 7.30pm Holy Souls (all on November list)
Sun 15th 11.00am Noreen O’Driscoll, Farranree, Cork (Anni)
Church of Corpus Christi Knockanure – Sunday 8th and Sunday 15th November
Sun 8th 9.30am Holy Souls (all on November List) Fri 13th 7.30pm Robert Connor, Kilbaha (Anni)
Sun 15th 9.30am Holy Souls (all on November List)
Please Note: The above Masses in BOLD will go out over the tannoy system. The remaining Masses will go out on Parish Radio Link only.
PRIEST ON DUTY THIS SUNDAY: Fr. Brendan Walsh, P.P.
Abbeydorney 087/7913271. Emergencies only.
PRAYERS & SYMPATHY: to the family and relatives of Breda Dore, No. 1 Woodgrove who died in the loving care of family at home on October 29th. Our prayerful support to her loving family both at home and away. To Tom & Pat Moore, Glenalappa & Nenagh and to the Dalton family, Beale on the death of their uncle Mick Culhane whose funeral took place on Wednesday in Glin. May Breda and Mick Rest In Peace.
HOLY SOULS MASSES: Thank you for your prayerful attendance at the Holy Souls Masses in the car park last weekend. During the week there was a phenomenal number of names handed in for inclusion in these
Masses. I have said two private Masses also this week. This coming Sunday 8th there will be two public
Masses 9.30am in Knockanure and 11am in Moyvane. A reminder that the November candles are available in the Parish Office €3. Very many thanks for your very generous November Offerings. Deeply appreciated.
TEN SECOND SERMONS
➢ There is one thing that will grow in any soil and in any climate and that is idle rumour.
➢ It is easier to offer objections than it is to get busy.
➢ Watch your tongue – remember it’s in a wet place and likely to slip.
➢ Better to have a few good things to live for than a lot of good things to live on.
JESUS BIDS US BE PREPARED TO MEET HIM
Our watchfulness must be a daily thing. A little boy learned that lesson as you can see from the following experience: Alan writes as follows:
I learned my first lesson in responsibility the day I returned from school to find my guinea pigs missing. I rushed to ask my Mum about them. “Alan, I gave them away because you didn’t take care of them”. “But Mum I did take care of them!” “Alan, I gave them away ten days ago”, gasped his Mum.
We can’t begin too early to discipline ourselves to be ready for Jesus.
NO COMPLAINTS: Fr. Tony Gaughan has just published a delightful new book entitled ‘No Complaints’. A memoir of life in rural Ireland and Irish public service of Maurice O’Connell. This lovely book will be of interest to so many parishioners. Maurice, God rest him, was born in the Glin Road and his early days are recalled in Fr. Tony’s latest publication. Books can be purchased from Woufe’s Bookshop, Listowel. Maurice died on April 1st 2019 and is survived by his wife Marjorie who lives in Templeogue, Dublin 6 & family Tom, Catherine, Martin & Marjorie Jnr.
SIMPLY THE BEST: Warm congratulations and well done to William and Maria Stack on being one of the Munster Finalists in the Quality Milk Awards. Their tremendous dedication to farming has really paid off and we wish them continued success and blessings. It is a nice honour for William’s parents Phil & Stevie.
WAITING IN THE DOORWAY
Timing is everything! Some years ago a good friend of mine lost his job not long before his young wife died. His search for employment took him through three jobs. His grief over his wife’s death drew him to the dark place of the threshold where he stayed in that lost, frustrating space, trying for a job suited to his skills and still grieving. Whenever he bemoaned, “Will I ever get on with my life?” I heard underneath his words, “Will I ever get beyond the threshold?” He desperately wanted an internal place of peace and an external world of success, but it was much too soon for those things. His acute grief and unemployment shaped his heart beautifully. They humbled him and deepened his compassion for others who stand on similar thresholds. If we are to grow, we stay in the “holding pattern” of the threshold until we gain its lessons for life and the inner self develops enough stamina to move on. I remember he telling me how his faith and his presence at Mass helped him enormously to value the in-between space. He didn’t become bitter, but rather a better person. For those who find themselves ‘waiting in the doorway’ full of sorrow and pain at the loss of a loved one, these November days are a great time to develop inner peace with God, with our deceased loved ones and indeed with each other. Jesus fill us with patience in this spiritual quest.
THE SADDNESS OF DEATH
Margaret lived on her own. She didn’t try to conceal her age; in fact she was quite proud of being seventy nine. When she looked in the mirror, she saw her skin looked really healthy. Yes, there were a few wrinkles, but her eyes were still clear and what with her snow-white hair with its natural waves and an upright non-tooplump figure and a spring still in her step, well she would hold her own with anyone. But today she was sad. She had called at the Priest’s house to give in an Anniversary Mass for Tom, her husband. Seven years dead and the ache of her loss was still there. They had been married for fifty-seven years. Tom had been a good husband and a good father to their three children. The death of Joe, their eldest, killed outright in a car crash had if anything brought them even closer together. They had given greater thanks for Mary and Susan who had both made happy marriages. Margaret was proud of her grandchildren but sad that she saw very little of them and her daughters and their husbands because both families had settled in Canada, and could only come home every couple of years and then only for a short visit. However, they did phone each week, every Saturday in the evening. Margaret so looked forward to those calls.
OUR LORD DIDN’T NEED A LIST BUT SHE DID!
On her way home from the Priest’s house she had thoughts of Tom and the children. The house seemed so empty when she arrived. She frowned; a tear came. She gave a quick shake of the head and said aloud. “Come on Margaret, this won’t do. Have you nothing to do”. She made a cup of tea and a slice of toast and carried them into the living room. She thought of Christmas – cards and gifts for Canada. How many weeks ahead of Christmas must they be posted! She rummaged in the side-board drawer and up came last years list of names for sending Christmas Cards. Running down the list she suddenly realised that four of them had died. It seemed so final when she drew a line through these names. Putting the list back she saw an envelope but couldn’t remember what was in it. The flap was tucked in but not sealed. She opened it and saw that it was last years November list. It was really a copy of the one she had given in at Church. Three pages of names. She knew Our Lord didn’t need any list of names to be included in the November Masses for all the dead which Fr. would celebrate, but she did. Perhaps her memory was not what it was once, and she needed the list lest she leave anyone out. Oh, dear me, it grew longer each year, all the relatives and friends, she had loved them all. She sighed, surely, they were all in Heaven. What a great place that must be all there together with Jesus and His loving Mum Mary. What was it like? She and Tom had loved each other so much. How could he be really happy without her there with him? And Joe. Poor Joe. Joe had been a bit careless about Mass, but he was a very good boy and a good son. Surely Our Lord wouldn’t keep him out of Heaven for being careless, for that’s what he was careless. Ah……the sadness of death. Jesus befriend all of us in the memories we hold so dear of all our deceased. We miss them…..and like Margaret we know they are in the loving care of Jesus. May they pray for us these November days.
NOTICES
MURHUR NATIONAL SCHOOL: is now accepting enrolment application forms for Junior Infants of September 2021. Application forms can be found on the school website at www.murhurns.com or you may contact principal@murhurns.com for further information. Alternatively parents can contact the school office on (068) 49522.
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Listowel Church news
PARISH OFFICE IS CLOSED TO THE PUBLIC until further notice due to level 5 restrictions. The Office will be working BEHIND CLOSED DOORS during office hours. If you wish to book a mass or require a mass card or have any other query ring the parish office or email. Mass cards can be posted out to you or pick up at a designated time. 068-21188 listowel@dioceseofkerry.ie
8th to 15th November
Sat. 7th
Dan O Flaherty, Kenny Heights, Months Mind / Phillis Keane, Ballygrennan, 1st Anniversary / Patsy Cronin, Bridge Road / Tony & Stephen Whelan, Finuge / Elizabeth O Connor, Greenville / Noreen Lyons, Cahirdown / Breda Mahony, Cahirdown / Agnes Kelly, Charles St. / Joe Heffernan, Clieveragh & Mary Sheehan, Hawthorn Drive
Vigil 6.15pm
Sun. 8th
Anne O Mahony, Glouria, Lisselton, Months Mind / Peggy O Carroll, William St., 1st Anniversary & Birthday Rem. / Collette O Halloran (nee Doyle), Tralee & Ennismore, 1st Anniversary / Tom & John Daly, Bridge Road / Kathleen McCarthy, Tanavalla / Danny & Nora O Donoghue, Bedford / Mary Anne Keane, Julia Stack & Jeremiah Keane & Deceased / Members of the Keane & Stack Families, William St. / Mossie McElligott, Craughdarrig, Asdee
11.30am
Mon 9th
Special Intention
10.30am
Tues 10th
Michael O Brien, Casement View, Ardfert
10.30am
Wed 11th
Souls of Purgatory
10.30am
Thurs 12th
Bridget Carmody, Duagh
10.30am
Fri 13th
Special Intention
10.30am
Sat 14th
All Souls – Dead on our November Lists
10.30am
Nellie & Jackie O Flaherty, Greenville / Finbarr McAuliffe, Church Street / Dr. Robert Corridan, The Square / Norma Ryan, Skehenerin / Prionnsias Kelly, Teelin, Co. Donegal & Derry Listowel
Vigil 6.15pm
Sun 15th
Annual Mass for Road Traffic Victims / Sean Boland, Market Street / John Sayers, Greenville / Denis, Joan & Patrick Horgan & Dec. Family, Skehenerin
11.30am
RECENT DEATHS Barry Curtin, Stokers Lawn.
ANNIVERSARY REMEMBRANCE Dr. Robert Corridan, The Square.
NOVEMBER MASSES FOR OUR DEAD ARE ON LINE THIS YEAR: We commemorate our loved ones gone before by praying for the repose of their souls during the month of November. We are united with them at our Holy Masses beginning on All Souls Day (November 2nd ) and continue to pray for them at each of our Masses throughout the month. Our Dead are never dead to us until we have forgotten them. By praying for the dead, just as we were with them in life – we are united with them in the Communion of Saints praying that they rest in peace. Our thanks to you all who have already dropped in your November Offerings & Dead List. These Lists are placed on the Altar at each of our November Masses. In particular on each Saturday: Saturday, November 14th at 10.30a.m. / Saturday, November 21st at 10.30a.m. / Saturday, November 28th at 10.30a.m. We invite you to join us. Come and view the Poster with the names of our loved ones whose funeral mass took place here at St. Mary’s Church, Listowel. From Nov. 1st 2019 to Oct. 31st 2020. Our special Annual Mass for them takes place on Friday 27th November at 7pm. streamed online at www.listowelparish.com Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon them. May they rest in peace. Amen.
PARISH OFFICE IS CLOSED TO THE PUBLIC due to the current level 5 restrictions but is working BEHIND CLOSED DOORS during office hours. If you wish to book a mass or require a mass card or have any other query just ring the Parish Office or email. Mass cards can be posted out to you or pick up at a designated time. 068-21188 or email: listowel@dioceseofkerry.ie
PRIEST ON DUTY for Listowel & North Kerry Area on this Sunday, 8th November, Fr. Brendan Walsh, 087-7913271 (emergencies only).
COVID-19 SUPPORT LINE FOR OLDER PEOPLE ALONE manage a national support line and additional supports for older people who have concerns or are facing difficulties relating to the outbreak of COVID-19 (Coronavirus). Professional staff are available to answer queries and give advice and reassurance where necessary. The support line is open seven days a week, 8am – 8pm, by calling 0818 222 024.
Moyvane Knockanure and Listowel church newsletter.
Fr. Kevin McNamara, P.P. 089/4044816. Presbytery & Office 068/49308; Secretary: Jacqueline Parish Office times: Open Mon & Thurs 10am – 12noon; Tues & Fri 10am – 1pm; Closed Wednesday.
Please follow the guidelines on the door. Book Masses (Months Minds & Anniversaries) Baptisms & Weddings (currently postponed). Thank you. www.dioceseofkerry.ie E-mail: moyvane@dioceseofkerry.ie.
All Masses listed below will be on the Parish Radio Link and over the tannoy system in the car parks.
Church of the Assumption Moyvane – Saturday 31st Oct to Sunday 8th November
Sat 31st 7.30pm Bridie Hunt & her loving sister Louise O’Connell
Sun 1st 11.00am Holy Souls (all on November List)
Mon 2nd 7.30pm Gay Byrne, Dalkey, Dublin (1st Anni) -Radio Link Only
Tues 3rd 7.30pm Holy Souls (November List) – Radio Link Only
Wed 4th 7.30pm Kathleen Stack,Church Road (Months Mind)
Thurs 5th 7.30pm Holy Souls (November List) – Radio Link Only
Fri 6th 7.30pm Connie McSweeney, Ballyguiltenane, Glin (Anni)
(brother-in-law to Marian Quinn, Woodgrove)
Sat 7th 7.30pm Neilie Flynn, Abbeyfeale & l/o Kilmorna (Rec Dec)
(brother-in-law to Denis Flavin, Kilmorna)
Sun 8th 11.00am Holy Souls (all on November List)
Church of Corpus Christi Knockanure – Sunday 1st to Sunday 8th November
Sun 1st 9.30am Holy Souls (all on November List)
Sun 8th 9.30am Holy Souls (all on November List)
Please Note: The above Masses in BOLD will go out over the tannoy system. The remaining Masses will go out on Parish Radio Link only.
PRIEST ON DUTY THIS SUNDAY: Fr. Denis O’Mahony, P.P.
Abbeydorney 087/6807197. Emergencies only.
PRAYERS: Let us all continue this weekend with special prayers for Dad Tadhg O’Sullivan and Sons Mark and Diarmuid, Castlemagner, Cork. A wife and a mother Ann O’Sullivan carries the hardest of crosses these days. Our prayerful support to her and the entire community of Castlemagner parish. Let us pray for all those who have died violent deaths and especially their loved ones who still live with the pain and sorrow of their loss. May all those who have died such deaths enjoy the touch and blessing of Jesus in new life in God’s Kingdom.
THE LADY OF ALL NATIONS: I have been asked to draw your attention to the fast growing devotion to the The Lady Of All Nations. Prayer cards are available in both Churches please take them home. Those who would like further information or Novena booklets, please contact Nancy McCormack, Pallas House, Old Pallas, Co. Limerick. V94 R6C7 or phone her on 061/384261. Anyone wishing to look at The Lady Of All Nations prayer day with Fr. Paul Maria Sigl can do so by visiting www.gebetstag.info The prayer to The Lady of All
Lord Jesus Christ, Son of the Father,
Send now your Holy Spirit over the Earth,
Let the Holy Spirit live in the heart of all nations,
That they may be preserved from degeneration, disaster and war,
May The Lady Of All Nations, the Blessed Virgin Mary,
Be our advocate. Amen.
THE ANNUAL NOVEMBER MASS FOR PATIENTS WHO HAVE DIED IN UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL
KERRY IN THE PAST YEAR: This includes those who have died in the hospital, those who have experienced pregnancy loss, and those who have died within the Palliative Care Services. We also remember at this Mass past employees of UHK who have died. Monday 2nd November at 7.00pm. Due to Covid 19 restrictions this Mass will be live streamed (no congregation). You are welcome to join us online.
www.churchservices.tv/tralee or www.stjohns.ie
NOVEMBER MASSES (HOLY SOULS OFFERINGS): Very many thanks to all who sent in names for inclusion in our 15 Masses for our Holy Souls. Our faith reminds us; “Lord, for your faithful people life is changed not ended”. May our dear Holy Souls be blessed in the final stage of their journey in meeting our loving Jesus face to face.
THE SAINTS, OUR DECEASED AND US
“She has her mother’s eyes.” “He is the spitting image of his father.” From birth until death, we talk endlessly about family resemblances. We carry within us the traits of our ancestors. There are other characteristics too. We say: “He has the patience of Job.” “I wish I had my grandmother’s faith.” “She is a saint for doing that.” “He is a prayerful person.” These qualities and traits come from our spiritual ancestors, deceased and saints. They share with us the common bond of God’s image. We also share the common bond of our Baptism. In our Christian Catholic tradition, we believe that on the day of our baptism the very life of God came to dwell within us, not just for one or ten or one hundred years but forever. We also believe that at that very first moment we became members of God’s family. So, in baptism, like the first creation, we are linked together: living and dead. Our baptism calls us to model our lives on the life and message of Jesus which He left us in the Gospels. Each of us too leaves a story for others to tell. We look back for inspiration to the stories of the Saints and the Apostles from the early Church. As we celebrate the feasts of All Saints and All Souls, we might ask ourselves what we will leave behind? What will people remember of our life? How will we mirror the very life, image and likeness of God that we see reflected in our deceased relatives and Saints of the Church?
NOVEMBER SACRED SPACES
Both Churches are open daily for visitation and prayer. An extra blessing during the dark November days are our two Sacred Spaces honouring our Holy Souls. You will have an opportunity to pray and reflect at these Sacred Spaces. On your visit bring a colourful fallen leaf and place it in the big wooden dish – with a happy few words of blessing for those you are remembering. I hope these November ‘Spaces’ will focus all of us to the fact that all our faithful departed are in the hands and care of our loving Jesus. There will be prayers and reflections which you can read and reflect on at these ‘Spaces’.
WHY, OH WHY, GOD?
In our sorrow we seek some reason – any reason – for the death of one we loved. Often in the depths of ourselves the seeds of anger and bitterness grow until we cry out. “Why did it have to happen? Why, Oh Why, did you do this to me God?” We might also feel great anger and bitterness towards the one who has died. Perhaps the death has left us burdened with unfinished business and unrealized goals. With family responsibilities and financial problems. Anxiety and grief prompt us to direct our anger towards the deceased and we repeatedly demand, “Why did you die and leave me to face all this alone?” We know our questions are unreasonable, but we have this unbearable hurt that leads us to think unsteadily. We have become a different person; one we hardly recognize. A Welsh proverb states: “There are three things that only God knows – the beginning of things, the cause of things and the end of things”. God, who knows “the end of things”, may not reveal truly satisfying answers to our questions today, tomorrow or even in the years to come. But we have been left with a promise that one day we will understand. Ours is a loving God who will not leave us floundering forever in confusion and questions born of grief. Even though our “whys?” may go unanswered, with God to help us we can emerge from our grief with a stronger spirit and our mind and heart happy with God’s rich promise – “Anyone who believes in me will never die”.
THIS IS THE DAY……
Have you heard of the pessimist who, when asked how he was replied, “Oh, I have my bad days and my worse days?” It reminds me of the days of the week as set down by James Joyce in one of his books – “Moanday, Tearsday, Wailsday, Thumpday, Frightday, Shatterday!” Sadly, there really are people who seem to think like that. How much happier they would be if they learned to say daily in the words of the Psalmist in the Bible, “This is the day which the Lord has made let us rejoice and be glad in it”
NOTICES
MOYVANE GAA LOTTO: In adherence with Level 5 guidelines, the Moyvane GAA Club Lotto Draw is continuing each Sunday at 8pm, outdoors at Con Brosnan Park. Each week the draw will be made by a representative from our sponsors and local businesses. Tickets are for sale at Kennelly's Homevalue
Hardware, Holly's Gala, Stacks Butchers and Mike Corridan's Garage. You can also purchase tickets online by following the link in Moyvane GAA Social Media or by contacting any committee member. The current Jackpot is €8,300. Thank you for your continued support and as always #UpTheBoro.
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PARISH OFFICE IS CLOSED TO THE PUBLIC until further notice due to level 5 restrictions. The Office will be working BEHIND CLOSED DOORS during office hours. If you wish to book a mass or require a mass card or have any other query ring the parish office or email. Mass cards can be posted out to you or pick up at a designated time. 068-21188 listowel@dioceseofkerry.ie
1st to 8th November
Sat. 31st
Eileen Hannon, The Square, 1st Anniversary / Geraldine Daly, Stokers Lawn, 50th Birthday Remembrance / Nell & Jackie O Flaherty, Greenville / Dermot Buckley, Bridge Road / Joh Paul, Eugene & Eileen McCarthy, Bunagara/ Mary Brennan, Gortacrissane / Deceased Members of the Roche Family, O’Connell’s Ave. & Sr. Nuala O Leary
Vigil
6.15pm
Sun. 1st
Mary Daly, Bridge Road, Birthday Remembrance / Martin Scanlon, Ballygologue Park / John Carmody, Clountubrid / Margaret (Peggy) O’Connor nee Enright, New York & Bridge Rd /Tommy & Kitty Doyle & Eddie Walsh, Asdee Village / Richard Dillon, Ennismore
11.30am
Mon 2nd
All Souls – Dead on our November Lists
10.30am
All Souls – Dead on our November Lists
7.00pm
Tues 3rd
10.30am
Wed 4th
Vera Enright, Ennismore
10.30am
Thurs 5th
Mamie & Ned Joe Galvin, Clounmacon / Maureen Hayes, Gortacrissane
10.30am
Fri 6th
People of the Parish
10.30am
Sat 7th
All Souls – Dead on our November Lists
10.30am
Dan O Flaherty, Kenny Heights, Months Mind / Phillis Keane, Ballygrennan, 1st Anniversary / Patsy Cronin, Bridge Road / Tony & Stephen Whelan, Finuge / Elizabeth O Connor, Greenville
Vigil
6.15pm
Sun 8th
Anne O Mahony, Glouria, Lisselton, Months Mind / Peggy O Carroll, William St., 1st Anniversary & Birthday Rem. / Collette O Halloran nee Doyle, Tralee & Ennismore, 1st Anniversary / Tom & John Daly, Bridge Road / Kathleen McCarthy, Tanavalla /
Danny & Nora O Donoghue, Bedford
11.30am
RECENT DEATHS & FUNERALS: Jeremiah O Driscoll, Dirha West. John Finnegan, Killocrim. Bernard (Buddy) Scanlan, Ballygrennane. Nora Lehane nee O’Brien, late of Tanavalla & England.
ANNIVERSARY REMEMBRANCE Sean & Carol McCarthy, Killocrim / Moss Lyons, Finuge / Josie Doyle, Bridge Road / Deceased Members of the Roche Family, O’Connell’s Ave. & Sr. Nuala O Leary.
NOVEMBER MASSES FOR OUR DEAD ON LINE THIS YEAR: commemorating our loved ones beginning on All Souls Day, on Monday, November 2nd. During the Month of November our thoughts and prayers are with our Dead as we pray for them. Our Dead are never dead to us until we have forgotten them. By praying for the dead, just as we were with them in life – we are united with them in the Communion of Saints. In calling to mind those who have gone before us – we reflect on how as they shared in the journey of our lives – through moments of joy – moments of sadness – moments of despair. Our thanks to you all who have already dropped in your November Offerings & Dead List as we pray for the repose of their souls. These Lists will placed on the Altar at each of our November Masses beginning on All Souls Day: November 2nd at 10.30a.m. & again at 7.00pm. Also at each Saturday morning during the month of November: Saturday, November 7th at 10.30a.m. / Saturday, November 14th at 10.30a.m. / Saturday, November 21st at 10.30a.m. / Saturday, November 28th at 10.30a.m. We invite you to join us. Come and view the Poster with the names of our loved ones whose funeral mass took place here at St. Mary’s Church, Listowel. From November 1st 2019 to October 31st 2020. Our special Annual Mass for them takes place on Friday 27th November at 7pm. streamed online at www.listowelparish.com
Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon them. May they rest in peace. Amen.
THE ANNUAL NOVEMBER MASS FOR PATIENTS WHO HAVE DIED IN UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL KERRY IN THE PAST YEAR. This includes those who have died in the hospital, those who have experienced pregnancy loss, and those who have died within the Palliative Care Services. We also remember at this Mass past employees of UHK who have died. TO BE CELEBRATED, MONDAY 2nd NOVEMBER AT 7.00PM Due to Covid 19 restrictions this Mass will be live streamed. You are welcome to join us online. www.churchservices.tv/tralee or www.stjohns.ie
COVID-19 SUPPORT LINE FOR OLDER PEOPLE ALONE manage a national support line and additional supports for older people who have concerns or are facing difficulties relating to the outbreak of COVID-19 (Coronavirus). Professional staff are available to answer queries and give advice and reassurance where necessary. The support line is open seven days a week, 8am – 8pm, by calling 0818 222 024.
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Moyvane, Knockanure and Listowel Church news 24 10 2020
Fr. Kevin McNamara, P.P. 089/4044816. Presbytery & Office 068/49308; Secretary: Jacqueline Parish Office times: Open Mon & Thurs 10am – 12noon; Tues & Fri 10am – 1pm; Closed Wednesday.
Please follow the guidelines on the door. Book Masses (Months Minds & Anniversaries) Baptisms & Weddings (currently postponed). Thank you. www.dioceseofkerry.ie E-mail: moyvane@dioceseofkerry.ie.
All Masses listed below will be on the Parish Radio Link and over the tannoy system in the car parks.
Church of the Assumption Moyvane – Saturday 24th Oct to Sunday 1st Nov
Sat 24th 7.30pm Tommy & David Stack, Keylod (Anni)
Sun 25th 11.00am Anne Nolan, Carrueragh (Months Mind)
Wed 28th 7.30pm Liam Sexton, Knockanure (Anni) & deceased of the Sexton family. th 7.30pm James Moody, Woodgrove (Anni) st 7.30pm Bridie Hunt & her loving sister Louise O’Connell (Anni)
Sun 1st 11.00am Holy Souls (all on November List)
Church of Corpus Christi Knockanure – Sunday 25th Oct to Sunday 1st Nov
Sun 25th 9.30am Seán McMahon, Carrueragh (Anni)
Sun 1st 9.30am Holy Souls (all on November List)
ACCORD PRE-MARRIAGE COURSES AND COUNSELLING SERVICE: Until at least May 2021, Accord pre-
marriage courses will take place live on-line with up to 12 couples: via Zoom they will be interactive and delivered by two presenters. Contact Accord on 066/7122280 for further information.
NOVEMBER MASSES
Your November list for the dead should be handed in no later than 31st October. Our Novena of Masses for the Holy Souls begins on November 1st and will continue on the following dates: These nine Masses can be heard over the tannoy in the car parks or on Parish Radio Link.
Sunday 1st November 9.30am Knockanure
11.00am Moyvane
Sunday 8th 9.30am Knockanure
11.00am Moyvane
Saturday 14th 7.30pm Moyvane
Sunday 15th 9.30am Knockanure
Sunday 22nd 9.30am Knockanure
11.00am Moyvane
Sunday 29th 9.30am Knockanure
Privately, I will celebrate six more Masses, so in total there will be 15 Masses for all those named on your November Lists. Those in the Parish Offertory envelope system may use the envelope in their box or the envelope attached to the Newsletter this weekend. If you use this one please put your box number on it.
Envelopes can be dropped into the Parish Office, the post box at the Presbytery door or at weekend Masses. NOVEMBER CANDLES: Special November candles for your home with a nice prayer are available from the Parish Office €3. It may be nice to set up a sacred space for November in your home.
A SWINE OR A SAINT?
How many times have I felt myself glow when others recognise or praise me and how many times have I been plunged into gloom when others ignored or criticised me. Acclaim affects me like a wedding feast, criticism affects me like a bereavement. But there are some who have a steady flame shining from deep inside them. This is not extinguished when others ignore them, for it is not dependant on what others think of them, it is what they think of themselves with a quite certainty. We have two potentialities within us – to behave like a swine or a saint. But we help people more by giving them a favourable image of themselves than by constantly harping on their faults. Each individual normally strives to be true to their image. The saints hold up a mirror before us. In this mirror we get a favourable image of ourselves. We see what we are capable of. All we need is the will to imitate them. May the Saints guide us in making this a special November.
WE ARE NOT JUST HUMAN BEINGS. WE ARE CHILDREN OF GOD.
Our Gospel this weekend talks about the two great commandments and states that they must not be separated. In practice, they are often separated. Many Catholics think that when they have attended to their ‘RELIGIOUS DUTIES’ they can sit back and relax. They have done their bit for God! Those religious
duties do not commit them to do anything in life. Vatican II reminds us: “THE SPLIT BETWEEN THE FAITH
WHICH MANY PROFESS AND THEIR DAILY LIVES DESERVES TO BE COUNTED AMONG THE MORE
SERIOUS ERRORS OF OUR AGE” Once in a particular part of the desert there was a Monk called Moses. He had a great reputation for holiness and was admired by so many. Well, it was coming up to Easter, so the Monks met to see what they should do to prepare for it. They were very anxious to do something to show their love for Jesus, who suffered and died for them. They decided to fast the entire length of Holy Week. Having made the decision, each Monk went off to his bare and lonely cell, there to fast and pray. However, about the middle of the week, a couple of wandering Monks came to visit the cell of Moses. As they were starving he took pity on them and cooked them a little vegetable stew. To make them feel at ease he took a little of it himself. Meanwhile, the other Monks had seen the smoke rising from Moses’s cell. It could only mean one thing – he had lit a fire to cook some food. In other words, he had broken the solemn fast. They were shocked and saddened at seeing the weakness of Moses, and in the eyes of many of them, he fell from his pinnacle of sanctity. Moses came out meet them. Seeing judgement in their eyes, he asked: “What crime have I committed that you look at me like this?” “You’ve broken the solemn fast, the fast we undertook out of love for our crucified Lord”, they answered. “So I have”, Moses said. “I have broken the fast. I have broken the commandment of men, but in sharing my food with these brothers of ours, I have kept the commandment of God that we should love one another. Do you not think that Jesus would have done the same? Did he not eat and drink with sinners, even though the religious leaders were scandalised and called Him a glutton? My friends, you have torn the Gospel of Jesus in two. These are two great commandments, not one. Jesus said that we are to love the Lord, our God with all our hearts and all our souls and that we are to love our neighbour as ourselves. Hence it is far better to eat meat and drink wine than by detraction to devour another person’s character. We did not come into the desert to get away from people and to be alone with God. We come here to find other people – to find them and love them in God”. The Monks went away from Moses, humbled but wiser. It is easy for us to make the same mistakes those Monks made – to think that there is only one commandment, namely to love God. God loves each and everyone of us, deserving and undeserving. He wants us not only to love Him in return but also to love one another. Here in a nutshell we have the whole teaching of the Bible.
LIFE AND DEATH
We live in a world where death is more talked about than life. The news headlines are dominated day in and day out by death. November calls us to remember in a special way all our faithful departed, our Holy Souls. Jesus says, “I am the resurrection and the life. Whoever, believes in ME, though they die (physically) shall live”. This is the greatness of our faith. Eternal life is something that happens to us when we die. Those who believe in Jesus and who are linked to Him through Baptism, already have eternal life in them. The seed is well and truly planted, though its full blossoming only comes after death. We feel sad at the onset of winter because the earth turns brown and everything begins to die. Nevertheless, we are not too despondent for we know that spring will return and renew everything once more. Thanks to our Baptism and our faith in Jesus, we are already living the life of God. Those gone before us, marked with the sign of faith, are sharing the new life Jesus won for them on the Cross. He has won that new life for us too. November fills us with so many memories but it also fill us with God’s hope and love…..
NOTICES:
KNOCKANURE VALLEY BE ALERT GROUP: would like to thank Kerry County Council for the community support grant we received. This has enabled us to purchase 9 community alert signs to improved the safety of the local people. Due to COVID-19 no AGM will be held, all committee members are all staying on for another year. If you would like to join the committee or the group please contact Danny Winter 087 686 3726. Thanks. MOYVANE/KNOCKANURE PARISH PASTORAL COUNCIL: wish to acknowledge with thanks the grant from Kerry County Council Community Support Fund. Deeply appreciated.
WHEN PRAYING……….In prayer it is better to have heart with words, than words without heart!
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PARISH OFFICE IS CLOSED TO THE PUBLIC until further notice due to level 5 restrictions. The Office will be working BEHIND CLOSED DOORS during office hours. If you wish to book a mass or require a mass card or have any other query ring the parish office or email. Mass cards can be posted out to you or pick up at a designated time. 068-21188 listowel@dioceseofkerry.ie
25th to 1st November
Sat. 24th
Eileen & John O Connell, Woodford / Pat Lane & Dec. Family, Coolnaleen / Pat Nolan, Skibbereen, Cork / Pat Kiernan, Hawthorn Drive & / John Downey, Brosna
Vigil 6.15pm
Sun. 25th
Sheila Mahony, (nee Stack) Toor, Duagh & Florida (recently deceased) /Anne Wixted, Ballinruddery [Months Mind] /John, Delia, Johnny & Ted Keane, Slievecahill /Maurice Collins, Kilmorna
11.30am
Mon 26th
Bridie Mulligan, Bridge Road / Tim & Michael O Sullivan, Finuge John Corkery, Lixnaw / Special Intention
10.30am
Tues 27th
Kathleen Walsh, William Street [Month’s Mind]
10.30am
Wed 28th
10.30am
Thurs 29th
Hannah & Ned O Neill, Bridge Road / Ella & Tommy Brandon, Luchra Road & Jerry & Jimmy O Neill, England
10.30am
Fri 30th
Eamon O Connor, Gurtinard
10.30am
Sat 31st
Ann Barry, Scartlea
10.30am
Eileen Hannon, The Square, 1st Anniversary / Geraldine Daly, Stokers Lawn, 50th Birthday Remembrance / Nell & Jackie O Flaherty, Greenville / Dermot Buckley, Bridge Road / Joh Paul, Eugene & Eileen McCarthy, Bunagara/ Mary Brennan, Gortcrissane
Vigil 6.15pm
Feast of All Saints Sun 1st
Mary Daly, Bridge Road, Birthday Remembrance / Martin Scanlon, Ballygologue Park / John Carmody, Clountubrid / Margaret (Peggy) O’Connor nee Enright, New York & Bridge Rd / Tommy & Kitty Doyle & Eddie Walsh, Asdee Village
11.30am
ANNIVERSARY REMEMBRANCE John Corkery, Lixnaw.
PRIEST ON DUTY for Listowel & North Kerry Area on this Sunday, 25th October, Fr. Kevin McNamara, 089-4044816 (emergencies only).
NOVEMBER MASSES FOR OUR DEAD: Due to the Covid 19 restrictions now moved to Level 5, we will be celebrating all our November Masses for our loved ones ‘on line’ this year beginning on All Souls Day, Monday November 2nd. We will publish more details of the times of the masses next weekend. You may write the names of your deceased on List and with your offering put into the special November purple envelope which is in your box or there are some loose envelopes at the back of the church and in Parish Office. You may then drop you’re your envelope into box at the back of the Church or into the Parish Office. Thanks
BISHOP RAY’S INVITES YOU TO READ HIS PASTORAL MESSAGE: which is on our Kerry Diocesan Web page at www.dioceseoflerry.ie
LECTIO DIVINA ON ZOOM DATES: 29th October Thursday 5th , 12th , 19th November (6 weeks) Time: 7.30 – 8.30 p.m. We will begin each week by watching a short video which corresponds with the upcoming Sunday’s gospel, which is from the gospel of Matthew this liturgical year. If you are not familiar with Lectio Divina you could watch the following 6-minute YouTube video which explain it very well – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bKSp_s04sVg To participate, please email: alphakerry2020@gmail.com
Moyvane, Knockanure and Listowel church news 18 10 2020
Fr. Kevin McNamara, P.P. 089/4044816. Presbytery & Office 068/49308; Secretary: Jacqueline Parish Office times: Open Mon & Thurs 10am – 12noon; Tues & Fri 10am – 1pm; Closed Wednesday.
Please follow the guidelines on the door. Book Masses (Months Minds & Anniversaries) Baptisms & Weddings (currently postponed). Thank you. www.dioceseofkerry.ie E-mail: moyvane@dioceseofkerry.ie.
All Masses listed below will be on the Parish Radio Link and over the tannoy system in the car parks. Church of the Assumption Moyvane – Saturday 17th to Sunday 25th October
th 7.30pm Seán Broderick, Coilagurteen (Anni) th 11.00am Willie Martin, Glin (Rec Dec)
(uncle to Marian Quinn, Woodgrove) st 7.30pm Gerry Galvin, Leitrim East (Anni), his parents
Brendan & Eileen & his brother Pat rd 7.30pm Nora O’Donoghue & loving daughter baby Leah Clounbrane & Perth (1st Anni)
Sat 24th 7.30pm Tommy & David Stack, Keylod (Anni)
Sun 25th 11.00am Anne Nolan, Carrueragh (Months Mind)
Church of Corpus Christi Knockanure – Sunday 18th to Sunday 25th October
Sun 18th 9.30am Parishioners
Sun 25th 9.30am Seán McMahon, Carrueragh (Anni)
PRIEST ON DUTY THIS SUNDAY: Fr. Anthony O’Sullivan, P.P., Lixnaw 087/2461749. Emergencies only.
Thank you for your generosity. TRÓCAIRE: Caoimhe de Barra, CEO, Trócaire has been in touch to acknowledge at long last our Trócaire collection: “Thank you and the people of Moyvane Parish, so much for your most generous donation of €3,000.” VERY MANY THANKS: It has been quite a delightful week for me with the celebration of my 65th birthday last Monday. On the same day I was on RTÉ Radio 1 in the morning and RTÉ Television that evening. Very many thanks for your greetings, gifts and very kind words with regards ‘Confessors’. May God continue to bless and protect us.
WORLD MISSION SUNDAY: This Sunday 18th is World Mission Sunday. We are asked to keep all
Missionaries in our prayers. Envelopes are available this weekend. If you are in a position to help, put your offering in the envelope and return it next weekend or drop them into the post box at the Presbytery. ARD CHÚRAM: To mark Positive Ageing in North Kerry, Ard Chúram is asking you to submit a poem or a Limerick entitled "The Corona..." Please send your entry to: Mairéad Hanlon, Ard Chúram, Greenville, Listowel no later than Nov 4th. Please include your name and contact number. There will be prizes and a judging
panel. Mairéad will be on Monday’s Talk About with Deirdre Walsh between 1.30 – 3pm. Also, the Ard Churam Community Choir with Soloist Mary Culloty O Sullivan will perform a fantastic recital of Christmas songs in
Listowel Small Square on Sunday December 8th at 2pm. This FREE performance is a thank you from the Ard Churam Community Choir and Committee for the very generous support the Listowel and North Kerry businesses gave to the Autumn fundraising for their new Dementia Centre.
NEGLECT OF THE BIBLE
A small boy picked up a big book from the sideboard brushed off the dust and asked: “Whose book is this?” “Why son, that is God’s book”, answered his Mum. The boy, noticing that the book was not used said: “Mum maybe we should give it back to Him. We don’t have much use for it do we?”
WAITING PATIENTLY
Vincent Van Gough lived a poor and simple life. In order to buy materials for painting, he often went without food. Now that we are all in Level 3, Vincent’s words take on a new meaning. He once wrote as follows: “My only anxiety is how I can be of use in the world. But one feels a terrible discouragement. One feels an emptiness where there might be a friendship and one exclaims: ‘How long my God’. There may be a great fire in our soul but no one ever comes to warm himself at it and the passer by sees only a little whisp of smoke coming through the chimney and pass on their way. So what must one do? One must go on tending the inner fire and wait patiently for the hour when somebody will come and sit down near it, to stay there maybe. Let those who believe in God wait for that hour for it will come sooner or later”. Thanks be to God.
PRODIGAL DAUGHTER
My comments on the Prodigal Daughter from the documentary ‘The Confessors’ seems to have touched many hearts. Maybe the following reflection could challenge all of us to be more understanding and supportive of a Prodigal Daughter. I think it is a very strong reminder to all of us to be sensitive as to how we judge or condemn others.
“Great poets have sung of beauties of home, its comfort, its love, tears and its joys; How back to the place of its sheltering dome I welcome the prodigal son.
They picture his father with pardoning smile and glittering robes to unfurl;
But none of the poets thought it worthwhile to sing of the prodigal daughter.
The prodigal son can resume his old place as leader of fashion’s mad whirl, with never a hit of his former disgrace not so for the prodigal daughter !
The daughter may come back to the home she has left but nothing is ever the same;
The shadow still lingers o’er the dear ones bereft, society scoffs at her name,
Longer version: This Monday at 10.30pm BBC1 will show a longer version of ‘Confessors’.
Perhaps that is why when the prodigal daughter gets lost on life’s devious track; She thinks of the lips that will scornfully curl, and hasn’t the heart to come back.
Yes, welcome the prodigal son to his place, kill the calf, fill the free-flowing bowl;
But shut not the door on his frail sister’s face, remember she too has a soul”.
CONTINUE TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE
One of the most touching things about children is their openness. This same openness, however, leaves them extremely vulnerable. Children are like crocuses appearing in February – frail, delicate, beautiful – innocents abroad in an unpredictable climate. If crocuses are embraced by the sun, they will bloom to their full potential. But if assailed by snow and frost, they die a premature death. Love is to a vulnerable person what sunshine is to a flower. For months a certain room was decorated with artificial flowers. While the flowers looked pretty they lacked only one vital thing – they emitted no scent. One day, someone brought in a small bunch of fresh bluebells and placed them on the table. The difference was immediately noticeable. The fragrance given off by the little bluebells filled the entire room. How the genuine article shines out; how it quietly makes its presence felt! It doesn’t have to be big. Jesus said that anyone who gives even a cup of cold water is a symbol of the small, kind deed. Actions don’t have to be heroic in order to help and comfort another person. They just need a certain quality – warmth. All actions coming from the heart have this warmth. Few of us are given the chance to perform great deeds, but the opportunity to give a cup of water can come our way several times in the course of a single day. A small act of kindness, a small but significant, stepping stone can turn winter into summer at least briefly for someone else. I am privileged and richly blessed to work in a Parish where I daily experience so many Parishioners performing so many acts of kindness for so many in the Parish including myself. Please, please continue to make a difference!
KEEP OUR LAMPS BURNING
When asked if his life was not a lonely one, the keeper of a Lighthouse said: “No we do not think it unpleasant or even lonely here. We know we are perfectly safe. Our business is to keep our lamps burning brightly all the time and to see that the reflectors are clear so that those who are in danger may be guided to safety” I think that’s a good guideline for all of us in helping and guiding each other through C19.
TEN SECOND SERMON
There is one thing that will grow in any soil and in any climate – that is idle rumour!!
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Listowel Church News
18th to 25th October
Sat. 17th Denis Kennelly, Colbert St. / Eileen Hallahan nee Barry, Dublin & Dirha Cottages, Bir Rem. / Mary & Patrick Hickey, Banemore / Austin Stack, Feale Drive Vigil 6.15pm
Sun. 18th Deceased Members of the Flavin Family, Knockane / John Neville, Woodford / Joan & Joe Hilliard, Cahirdown /
Mary Sheehy, Gortacrissane / Kay Papp nee Horgan, London & Bunagara, Rec. Dec. / Carmel Lynch, Billerough /
Vincent & Angela Moloney, The Square / Elizabeth (Betty) Kennelly, Ashfield, 1st Anniversary / Paddy McElligott, Coolaclarig, Birthday Remembrance / Jerry O Keeffe, Charles Street / Fr. Haulie Ashe, Main Street, Listowel
11.30am
Mon 19th 10.30am
Tues 20th Tilly Larkin nee Chute 10.30am
Wed 21st 10.30am
Thurs 22nd People of the Parish 10.30am
Fri 23rd Chrissie O Gorman, Clieveragh 10.30am
Sat 24th Claudia Costello Shine, Coolaclarig & Ballygologue Pk. 50th Birthday Remembrance / Noreen Lynch, Luachra Rd., Months Mind 10.30am
Eileen & John O Connell, Woodford / Pat Lane & Dec. Family, Coolnaleen / Pat Nolan, Skibbereen, Cork / Pat Kiernan, Hawthorn Drive & John Downey, Brosna Vigil 6.15pm
Sun 25th John, Delia, Johnny & Ted Keane, Slievecahill 11.30am
PRAYER FOR THE SPIRITUAL RECEPTION OF HOLY COMMUNION: : ‘My Jesus, I believe that you are present in the most Blessed Sacrament. I love you about all things, and I desire to receive you into my soul. 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 DEATHS Patrick (Patsy) Browne, Ballygologue Park. / Anne O’Mahony, Glouria, Lisselton.
PROPAGATION OF THE FAITH DIOCESAN COLLECTION Will take place this Sunday 18th Oct. it can be dropped in by envelope to the offering boxes at the back for the Church.
PRIEST ON DUTY for Listowel & North Kerry Area on this Sunday, 18th October, Fr. Anthony O’Sullivan 087-2461749, (emergencies only).
LISTOWEL PARISH OFFICE OPENING HOURS NEXT WEEK (Oct. 19th – 23rd ): Please note our Office will open only in the Mornings from 10am. to 1pm. each day for bookings of masses and mass cards etc.. Normal office hours resumes on Tuesday 27th October.
LECTIO DIVINA ON ZOOM DATES: 22nd, 29th October Thursday 5th , 12th , 19th November (6 weeks) Time: 7.30 – 8.30 p.m. We will begin each week by watching a short video which corresponds with the upcoming Sunday’s gospel, which is from the gospel of Matthew this liturgical year. If you are not familiar with Lectio Divina you could watch the following 6-minute YouTube video which explain it very well – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bKSp_s04sVg To participate, please email: alphakerry2020@gmail.com
COVID-19 UPDATE LEVEL 3 – ST. MARY’S PARISH LISTOWEL
Fr. Declan & the Parish Pastoral Council wish to advise of the changes to religious services here at St. Mary’s Church, Listowel following the announcement by Government that the whole country will move to Level 3 restrictions under the National Plan for living with Covid-19. These changes take effect from midnight on October 6th, 2020 and remain in place for a period of 3 weeks.
Public Mass is not permitted and moves online. Mass will be celebrated online at 10.30am every morning Monday to Saturday.
For Sunday, Mass will be celebrated online on Saturday for the Vigil Mass at 6.15pm and on Sunday morning at 11.30.am.
The Church will open every day, after Mass, for private worship and will remain open until 7.00pm each evening.
11 10 2020 Moyvane-- Knockanure
Fr. Kevin McNamara, P.P. 089/4044816. Presbytery & Office 068/49308; Secretary: Jacqueline Parish Office times: Open Mon & Thurs 10am – 12noon; Tues & Fri 10am – 1pm; Closed Wednesday.
Please follow the guidelines on the door. Book Masses (Months Minds & Anniversaries) Baptisms & Weddings during Office hours. Thank you. www.dioceseofkerry.ie E-mail: moyvane@dioceseofkerry.ie. Church of the Assumption Moyvane – Saturday 10th to Sunday 18th October
Sat 10th 7.30pm Seamus O’ Halloran, Donnybrook & l/o Ranelagh (Rec Dec)
Sun 11th 11.00am Denny McEvoy, Aughrim (Anni)
& deceased of the McEvoy & Foley families Wed 14th 7.30pm Mickey Buckley, Glin Road & deceased
family members
Fri 16th 7.30pm Paddy & Maureen Fitzmaurice, Gurtdromosillihy (Anni)
Sat 17th 7.30pm Seán Broderick, Coilagurteen (Anni)
Sun 18th 11.00am Willie Martin, Glin (Rec Dec)
(uncle to Marian Quinn, Woodgrove)
Church of Corpus Christi Knockanure – Sunday 11th to Sunday 18th October
Sun 11th 9.30am Pat Lynch, Lr Carrueragh, Kilmorna (Anni)
& deceased family
Sun 18th 9.30am Parishioners
Please note: As the above Masses were booked prior to Level 3 restrictions, they will go ahead over the tannoy system in the car parks. There will be no congregation present at these Masses and those families whom the intentions are for can remain in their cars in the car park and prayerfully join the celebration. PRIEST ON DUTY THIS SUNDAY: Canon Declan O’Connor, P.P. Listowel 087/0908949. Emergencies only.
PRAYERS & SYMPATHY: To Robert Nolan & family, Carrueragh on the death of his brother-in-law (Anne’s brother) Dan O’Flaherty, Kenny Heights, Listowel & l/o Lisselton whose funeral is taking place on Thursday 8th in Ballydonoghue Church. May he rest in peace.
FR. DAN CELEBRATES DIAMOND JUBILEE OF PRIESTHOOD: Warm congratulations and prayerful blessings to native son Fr. Dan Ahern (Columban), Leitrim Middle on celebrating 60 years of wonderful priesthood. Due to current lockdown it was only close family who celebrated this wonderful milestone with Fr. Dan. May the Lord continue to bless and protect Fr. Dan. He ministered with enthusiasm and joy in Fiji, Philippines for many years and is now in happy retirement with his brother Fr. Pat back in Tralee.
Ad multos annos Fr. Dan.
PARISH OFFICE: Now that we have moved to Level 3, please note that the Parish Office will remain open with a one-in, one-out system. We would like to take this opportunity to thank you most sincerely for your wonderful compliance since the office re-opened in early July. Thank you.
STEWARDS: As our Churches have been put on lockdown again, I would like to take this opportunity to thank all the stewards for all their help, time and dedication in ensuring that all our celebrations were fully compliant with HSE guidelines. A special ‘thank you’ to Stephanie Mulvihill, who co-ordinated the timetable for stewards on WhatsApp. The up to the minute information was deeply appreciated by all stewards and ensured that stewards were present for every Mass. A great job Stephanie!
MASS ON TELEVISION: is on RTÉ 1 from Monday to Saturday at 10.30am and every second Sunday at 11am. Mass is on Radio Kerry every Sunday morning and many local Churches have mass online.
CLOTHES BANK PLEA: When dropping off shoes to the clothes bank please tie them together. Thank you. FOCUS ON MENTAL HEALTH: Horizons on Radio Kerry every Sunday morning after the 9am News and Just a Thought Monday to Friday at 7.30am and 12noon which will have a special focus on Mental Health Oct 10th to
17th coinciding with Kerry Mental Health and Wellbeing Fest: www.healthykerry.ie
MOYVANE WOODS: Moyvane Woods which is the property of St. Brendan’s Trust (Diocese), wish to make it known that the felling or removing of fallen trees from the woods is strictly prohibited and they would ask that all adhere to this request. The maintenance of the woods is strictly carried out by Moyvane Development Association only.
WHAT LEVEL 3 MEANS TO OUR PARISH
As and from midnight October 6th the country moved to Level 3 restrictions for a period of 3 weeks. The impact on Parish activity and religious services is as follows:-
1. Public Mass is not permitted (no congregation in attendance) – I will say Mass privately and only the ones listed in the Newsletter will go out over the tannoy system.
2. Our Churches will open daily for private prayer from 10am until late afternoon.
3. In the case of funerals, a private funeral will take place due to Government advice regarding public gatherings. A maximum of 25 people may attend a funeral which must strictly be adhered to during Level 3.
4. Weddings may take place, but no more than 25 people may attend.
5. Baptisms are postponed until we return to Level 2 or lower. The Government measures that apply at Level 3 can be viewed online at: https://www.gov.ie/en/publication/ad569-level-3/ A graphic of the measures in place in Ireland can be viewed online at: https://www.gov.ie/en/campaigns/resilience-recovery-2020
INVITATIONS? WHAT DO YOU THINK?
In our Gospel this weekend we have the strange story of the invited guests who refused to turn up for a wedding feast, with the result that their places were given to others. These days should be peak wedding season, but many have been postponed and the few that are going ahead have restricted invitations to issue. But can I remind you that the Jesus we encountered in all our Masses in the Parish is continually calling us as individuals and valued members of His family to a deeper and better life. His call may be very gentle, but it is very insistent and very real. We all hear it from time to time, coming mostly from deep within us. But, sometimes this precious invitation is like the seed that fell among the thorns. It gets choked. A brief honest look at our lives will show that this is true.
➢ There is that letter I know I should write, but just now I’m not in the humour.
➢ There is that sick person that I should ring and inquire about, but I don’t know what to say. Anyway, right now my favourite programme is on television.
➢ There are those prayers I know I should say, but right not I’m too tired.
➢ I know it’s a huge challenge these days to make time for Mass, whether the ones on television or online or radio link or the ones on the tannoy system in the car park. I need to give my prayerful attention and presence but something always comes in the way.
➢ I know I should be more charitable towards so and so but he/she is not the easiest person in the world to get on with.
➢ I know that dishonesty is wrong, but I excuse my acts of dishonesty by telling myself that everybody does it and what I do is minor compared to what others are getting away with.
➢ I know I’m not doing my job as well as I should but why should I break my back when other aren’t pulling their weight?
➢ I know I drink too much, but with C19 and all the restrictions, I am under a lot of pressure these days.
Each of us, including myself, if we got down to it, could draw up quite a long list of things which we know, in our heart of hearts, we should do or not do, but which we refuse to look at. And we have no shortage of excuses, many of them extremely plausible. As I see it the greatest danger facing us is not that we might abandon God and turn to evil, but rather that we might ignore His invitation. We prefer to devote all our energies to good goals of our own choosing, thus ignoring the invitation from Jesus to something infinitely deeper and better.
NOTICES
MURHUR NS PARENTS COUNCIL: Split the Bucket Draw: Our upcoming draw will be held on Friday 16th
October. Envelopes for entry can be found in Hollys Gala, Mike Kennelly’s Hardware, Noel Stack Butcher, The Village Grill with further outlets joining soon. Congratulations to our recent winner Carmel Hudson Kilbaha who was the lucky recipient of €200! Thanks to all for your continued support.
VISITING OUR CHURCHES FOR PRIVATE PRAYER: Just a gentle reminder when visiting our Churches please continue to use the hand sanitizer provided and keep the visits short. Thank you.
LISTOWEL Church News
Sat. 10th
Jim Scanlon, Dirha East / Ned O Connell, Grogeen / Tim & Babe O’Sullivan, St. Brendan’s Terrace & Tom Flynn, England / Patsy Nolan, Ballygrennan & Gerard Griffin, Charles St. / Martin Lynch, Knockenagh, Listowel & Tarbert
Vigil 6.15pm
Sunday 11th
Kay Papp nee Horgan, London & Bunagara, Rec. Dec. / Carmel Lynch, Billerough / Vincent & Angela Moloney, The Square Elizabeth (Betty) Kennelly, Ashfield, 1st Anniversary / Paddy McElligott, Coolaclarig, Birthday Remembrance / Jerry O Keeffe, Charles Street
11.30am
Mon 12th
Jack Dore, Kilmorna
10.30am
Tues 13th
Maurice, Evelyn, David & Mary O Sullivan, Church St.
10.30am
Wed 14th
Michael G O Connor, Patrick St. & Michael Chris O Sullivan, Derry & Philadelphia
10.30am
Thurs 15th
Madeline Reidy Moloney, Charles St. 1st Anniversary / Rose & Con Lynch, Moyvane
10.30am
Fri 16th
Catherine Hudson, Moyvane
10.30am
Sat 17th
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Sun 18th
People of the Parish
10.30am
Denis Kennelly, Colbert St. / Eileen Hallahan nee Barry, Dublin & Dirha Cottages, Bir Rem. / Mary & Patrick Hickey, Banemore / Austin Stack, Feale Drive
Vigil 6.15pm
Deceased Members of the Flavin Family, Knockane / John Neville, Woodford / Joan & Joe Hilliard, Cahirdown / Mary Sheehy, Gortacrissane
11.30am
RECENT DEATHS Patrick Dowling, Woodford. / Kay Papp nee Horgan, London late of Bunagara. /Sheila Mahony nee Stack, Florida, America late of Toor, Duagh.
ANNIVERSARY REMEMBRANCE Eileen O Halloran, Bridge Road.
PRIEST ON DUTY for Listowel & North Kerry Area on this Sunday, 11TH October, Fr. Declan O Connor, 087-0908949 (emergencies only).
EUCHARISTIC ADORATION will be postponed until further notice.
PASTORAL MESSAGE FROM BISHOP RAY BROWNE can be viewed on the diocesan website www.dioceseofkerry.ie
UPDATE COVID-19 – LEVEL 3 – ST. MARY’S PARISH LISTOWEL
Fr. Declan & the Parish Pastoral Council wish to advise of the changes to religious services here
at St. Mary’s Church, Listowel following the announcement by Government that the whole
country will move to Level 3 restrictions under the National Plan for living with Covid-19. These
changes take effect from midnight on October 6th, 2020 and remain in place for a period of 3 weeks.
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AN ACT OF SPIRITUAL COMMUNION 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 into 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.
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Fr. Kevin McNamara, P.P. 089/4044816. Presbytery & Office 068/49308; Secretary: Jacqueline Parish Office times: Open Mon & Thurs 10am – 12noon; Tues & Fri 10am – 1pm; Closed Wednesday.
Please follow the guidelines on the door. Book Masses (Months Minds & Anniversaries) Baptisms &
Weddings during Office hours. Thank you. www.dioceseofkerry.ie E-mail: moyvane@dioceseofkerry.ie.
Church of the Assumption Moyvane – Saturday 3rd to Sunday 11th October
Sat 3rd 7.30pm Mary Ellen Flaherty, Keylod (Anni)
Sun 4th 11.00am Jim Watkins, Killaloe, Ballina & l/o Saggart (Rec Dec)
(brother to Kathleen, Phil & Claire)
Wed 7th 7.30pm Joseph O’Connor, Kilbaha (Anni)
& deceased of the O’Connor & Foley families
Sat 10th 7.30pm Seamus O’ Halloran, Donnybrook & l/o Ranelagh (Rec Dec)
Sun 11th 11.00am Denny McEvoy, Aughrim (Anni)
& deceased of the McEvoy & Foley families
Church of Corpus Christi Knockanure – Sunday 4th
Tom Flavin, Trien (3rd Anni)
Fri 9th 7.30pm Paddy & Harriett Pender, Sallynoggin, Dublin (Anni)
Sun 11th 9.30am Pat Lynch, Lr Carrueragh, Kilmorna (Anni)
& deceased family members
PRIEST ON DUTY THIS SUNDAY: Fr. Michael Hussey P.P. Ballylongford & Asdee 087/2386084. Emergencies only.
PRAYERS & SYMPATHY: We extend our sincere and prayerful sympathy to Robert Nolan and family on the sudden death of loving wife Anne (née O’Flaherty), Carrueragh, Kilmorna whose funeral we celebrated on Tuesday last in Moyvane Church. Anne was a very loving Mum to Liam (Speedy) and Linda. Robert was such a loving and caring husband to Anne. May Anne enjoy the fullness of new life in the presence of the Lord.
May she rest in peace.
Kathleen Stack (née Enright), Church Road and l/o ‘The Hill’, Gortdromosillihy passed away peacefully shortly before the 12noon Angelus bell rang on Tuesday last. In the terrific and loving care of all in the Enright family, Kathleen was delightfully looked after. Affectionally to Donal, Ursula, Anna, Kathleen and Margaret, Kathleen was known as their second Mum. She shared so many blessings and good times with them and we are grateful for that. Kathleen always had a great link with the Parish and with all my predecessors who served here. Her support, kindness and generosity to them and to me was excellent. She has left all of us so many memories. She goes to her loving husband Willie and loving brother Mikey Joe whose Anniversaries occur this week. They both will joyfully say “Welcome home, Kathleen”. May she rest in peace.
ANNUAL DAY FOR LIFE – THIS SUNDAY OCTOBER 4TH: This Sunday is the annual ‘Day for Life’. The focus this year is on the sad reality of abortion. We all seek to win over hearts and minds to ‘choose life’. Please take this year’s card to your homes which are available in both Churches. If you wish to view Bishop
Ray’s message for this ‘Day for Life’ it can be viewed on www.dioceseofkerry.ie
MISSIONARY INITIATIVE FOR THE MONTH OF OCTOBER: A Zoom conference that shines the light of the Gospel on modern culture in Ireland. Expert input for 25 minutes and also a Q & A for 10 minutes. Each conference begins at 8pm. Open to all. To take part email thehookoffaith@gmail.com to receive a link for the Zoom call. It will take place on Tuesday’s and Thursday’s during the month of October. Tuesday 6th is Mission & Science with speaker Seán O’ Leary. Thursday 8th Mission & Law with speaker Patrick Treacy. For a full list of all speakers log onto www.thehookoffaith.com
HORIZONS: This Sunday native son Seán Jones, C.C., St. John’s is on with Mary Fagan. Seán has always something special to say.
HOLY COMMUNION FOR HOUSE BOUND: Those who wish to take Holy Communion to the housebound family members can call into the Parish Office for a pyx. Jacqueline will give you the details.
NEW STYLE HOLLY’S: While it has been a difficult week for all those in Holly’s with the new transformation of their store, the new look is great. Thanks to Terry and all who have initiated these changes. It puts down a great marker for the community for the times that we are in. Well done.
WHAT SORT OF FRUITS DID GOD EXPECT FROM HIS PEOPLE?
God cared for His people as a good vinedresser cares for his vineyard, yet they failed to produce the desired fruits. I ask you what sort of fruit does God expect from you? He certainly is not talking about grapes! Rather it’s about right living. A look at the first few chapters of Isaiah yields the following harvest:
God looked for justice in our dealings with each other, and got injustice, corruption and exploitation;
God looked for peace from His people, and got war;
God looked for true worship, and got idolatry;
God looked for goodness, and got evil;
God looked for caring and sharing, and got greed;
God looked for temperance, and got excessive eating and drinking;
God looked for community, and got exclusiveness and snobbery;
God looked for humility, and got pride;
God looked for wise and Christlike living, and got a pagan lifestyle;
This is our story too. Which of us would make so bold as to claim that we have made a full and adequate response to God’s wonderful love, shown in and through Jesus? God is always loving each of us to the point of foolishness, He wants to see a response from each of us, not for His own sake, but for ours. He wants to see us make use of the gifts and opportunities. He has given us so that we can grow as His children. Our response must be free and given out of love. Today is the time to start making a response. There’s no point in waiting for the harvest time that will be too late. Our response can be summed up – Jesus wants all of us to live as He lived.
FOR OCTOBER EMBRACE THE SEVEN C’S
Another new month, still limited, anxious and uncertain. Have a reflective look at the ‘Seven C’s’ -
CARING: At the heart of the Gospel message is caring, not just for ourselves and others but especially for those who need our help.
CHARACTER: It’s all about moving towards our goals, not allowing negativity to destroy us, but we have it within us to make good choices everyday.
CONCENTRATION: There are many distractions in our way. If we can concentrate on the little, simple things in life, we will always be much more in control of what we are doing.
CONFIDENCE: So many of us lack confidence, especially in our own unique ability. We have much to offer and give that no one else can quite match.
CONSISTENCY: Consistency is all about doing what we enjoy doing and doing what we’re good at – not just occasionally, but often!
COVERAGE: One of the most precious gifts of the Holy Spirit and one we all need an abundance of each day.
A simple prayer every day is to pray for the courage to face that day.
GIVING THANKS: We have been a most favoured people we ought to be a most grateful people we have been a most blessed people. We ought to be a most thankful people. When was the last time you took time to give thanks?
AUTUMN
The evenings have noticeably become darker and longer. The leaves are changing colour and beginning to fall. Some of us find this time of the year depressing but it does seem a pity not to enjoy the glorious colours and richness of this season. As we grow older, the prospect of Winter approaching can be a little daunting as we have had a couple of really bad winters, but there is always compensations – cosy evenings by the fire, music to listen to and good books to read. Perhaps we can think of Autumn as a time of reflection and thanksgiving – not only for the Summer but also for the fact that we have come through it safe and well. Then we can face the colder weather cheerfully and the pain and restriction which C19 has placed on us. May we look forward to the Spring with joyful hope. Lord continue to bless and protect us.
POWER TO RISE
A young parishioner summed up the very essence of religion neatly the other day. He said, “Fr. Kevin, take a stone as big as your fist. Throw it in the air……..it comes down because it is pulled earthwards by gravitation. Take a little bird in the palm of your hand, throw that into the air….. and it will soar because it has life and power”. Maybe that’s one of the biggest sermons ever…….our spirits are always being dragged down, debased, tempted to fall – only a deep and abiding faith can give it life and power to rise.
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4th to 11th October
Sat. 3rd
Tom McCarthy, Coolnaleen / Pat Mahoney, John B Grove & Coolbeha, Ballydonoghue / Ned McGrath, Woodford
Vigil 6.15pm
Sun 4th
People of the Parish
9.00am
Peter Anthony Dowling, Church St. & Christopher Henry Smyth, Listowel & London / Martin McGrath, Cahirdown / Joseph Stack, Ballinruddery
11.30am
Mon 5th
Mary & Bridie O Sullivan, Ennismore / Jeremiah Purcell, Woodford / Special Intention / Eamon, Una, Holly & Mary Mulvihill, Athea
10.30am
Tues 6th
Tommy Mahoney, England
10.30am
Wed 7th
10.30am
Thurs 8th
Jamie O Carroll, Caherdaniel
10.30am
Fri 9th
10.30am
Confirmation – Scoil Réalta Na Maidine
2.00pm
Confirmation – Presentation Primary School
4.00pm
Confirmation – Killocrim National School
6.30pm
Sat 10th
Oliver O Neill, Cahirdown Close, Recently Deceased / Charlie O Hanlon, Woodford, 1st Anniversary / Rose Morgan, Tralee
10.30am
Jim Scanlon, Dirha East / Ned O Connell, Grogeen
Vigil 6.15pm
Sun 11th
Carmel Lynch, Billerough / Vincent & Angela Moloney, The Square
9.00am
Elizabeth (Betty) Kennelly, Ashfield, 1st Anniversary
11.30am
RECENT DEATHS Noreen Lynch, Luachra Road. / Kathleen Walsh, William Street. / Anne Wixted, Ballinruddery.
ANNIVERSARY REMEMBRANCE Tom (Sonny) O’Sullivan, Tralee & Clieveragh.
PRIEST ON DUTY for Listowel & North Kerry Area on this Sunday, 4TH October, Fr. Michael Hussey, 087-2386084 (emergencies only).
PARISH OFFICE will be closed on Friday next ( 9th Oct.) due to Confirmation Day.
EUCHARISTIC ADORATION Wednesday’s from 11am. to 3pm. at the Main Altar in St. Mary’s Church, Listowel. It will be live streamed.
NEW SCREENS: Our Parish Finance Council is delighted to announce that we have installed a six foot screen at Our Lady’s Altar & also at the Sacred Heart Altar in our church enabling people sitting at the sides to view the Sanctuary.
ROSARY ON THE COAST IRELAND 2020 (annual worldwide event) takes place at: Ballybunion Ladies’ Beach Sunday 11st Oct. at 2:30pm.
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Knoockanure, Moyvane and Listowel Church News 27 9 2020
Fr. Kevin McNamara, P.P. 089/4044816. Presbytery & Office 068/49308; Secretary: Jacqueline Parish Office times: Open Mon & Thurs 10am – 12noon; Tues & Fri 10am – 1pm; Closed Wednesday.
Please follow the guidelines on the door. Book Masses (Months Minds & Anniversaries) Baptisms & Weddings during Office hours. Thank you. www.dioceseofkerry.ie E-mail: moyvane@dioceseofkerry.ie. Church of the Assumption Moyvane – Saturday 26th Sept to Sunday 4th October
Sat 26th 7.30pm Special Intention - Sick
Sun 27th 11.00am John Shanahan, The Waterfall, Kilflynn (Rec Dec)
Wed 30th 7.30pm Gerard & Joan McEnery, Tubbertoureen (Anni)
Fri 2nd 7.30pm Willie Stack, The Hill (Anni)
Sat 3rd 7.30pm Mary Ellen Flaherty, Keylod (Anni)
Sun 4th 11.00am Jim Watkins, l/o Saggart, Dublin (Rec Dec)
(brother to Kathleen, Phil & Claire)
Church of Corpus Christi Knockanure – Sunday 27th Sept to Sunday 4th October
Sun 27th 9.30am Paul McGonigle, Kenmare (1st Anni)
Sun 4th 9.30am Tom Flavin, Trien (Anni)
PRIEST ON DUTY THIS SUNDAY: Fr. Anthony O’Sullivan 087/2461749. Emergencies only.
OFFERTORY & DUES ENVELOPES: Offertory €1,020; Shrines Knockanure €51.80; Dues €503. Thank you. PRAYERS & SYMPATHY: We extend our sincere and prayerful sympathy to Marian & John Joe Quinn & family on the death of Marian’s uncle Willie Martin, Glin whose funeral Mass was celebrated in Glin on Monday last. At a later date we will have a Mass in Moyvane Church for the happy repose of Willie. May he enjoy the delights of God’s Kingdom. May Willie Rest In Peace.
KNOCK SHRINE – LEGION OF MARY: The annual Legion National Pilgrimage to Knock Shrine planned for this Sunday has to be virtual this year. However, it may be a blessing in disguise, as it will be a virtual event, so anyone can join in the viewing www.knockshrine.ie or on www.facebook.com/knockshrine/ Commencing with Rosary at 2.30 pm followed by Holy Mass at 3.00 pm.
PARISH RADIO LINK: Plans are currently in place to have Masses from both our Churches transmitted on the FM wavelength available on all radios. This will be a great blessing as people could assemble in their cars in the car parks and listen on their car radio and would be able to receive Holy Communion as well. This would be a big break through as it would eliminate the tannoy system. It is hoped to have the system in place shortly. FEWER MASSES: Over the last few weeks we have had fewer public Masses. As it is unrealistic to expect stewards to be available every evening and also in keeping with the latest HSE guidelines in reducing our contacts, Masses for the month of October will be on the following days: Saturday Vigil, Sunday morning in Knockanure and Moyvane and Wednesday and Friday evenings. The remaining days I celebrate Mass alone.
FIRST FRIDAY CALLS: Regrettably the house visitation restrictions for First Friday calls are still in place. However, if family members wish to attend any of the Masses, we can give them a pyx to take Holy Communion to their loved ones. It would help us immensely if families are taking up this offer to let Jacqueline know. FR. TOM, P.P., GLIN: This weekend Fr. Tom Crawford, P.P. of Glin, brings to a close an excellent time of dedication and service to the Parish as he retires. Our prayerful good wishes go with him for a happy and long retirement. On a personal basis I would like to thank him for his hospitality and warm welcome which he always afforded to me for celebrations such as weddings, funerals and First Holy Communion Masses.
May the Lord continue to bless him with good health on his retirement.
SPIRITUAL WELLNESS ADVENTURE TOUR: taking in Killarney through the Dingle Peninsula. The aim is to enter into the prayer life of the early Monks as they wrapped themselves in the beauty of God’s creation, our common home. Through music, song and story we connect with these early spiritual masters in the Irish cradle of Christianity. Accompanied by: Deacon Thady O’Connor. Ring Evelyn on 087/9365383 for info.
NOTICES
AL HOMECARE: Affordable Live-in Homecare provides live-in carers for the elderly in your area. If you are looking for a live-in carer for your relative, please call in confidence Eileen or Tom today on 087/9916791 or
087/7440729. Our website is www.alhomecare.ie
CONGRATULATIONS TO RONAN: Our sincere congratulations to Ronan Kearney, The Village on being elected as Vice Chairman of North Cork Creameries. We wish him well in this new post.
“YES” OR “NO” TO FOLLOWING JESUS
It is possible to be a follower of Jesus without being a disciple. It means that one is a camp-follower, without being a soldier of the King. One is not pulling one’s weight or playing one’s part. One is simply a hanger-on in a great work. One is a talker and not a doer.
Once someone approached a famous professor about a young man and asked: “So and so tells me that he was one of your students, is that correct?” To which the professor replied: “That man did indeed attend my lectures but believe me he was never a real student of mine”. I think its one of the supreme handicaps of the Church that in it there are many people who follow Jesus at a safe distance, but very few real disciples, that is, people who actually do what He said.
DOING GOD’S WILL
There’s a character in our Gospel this weekend that could easily escape our notice. He’s your “cross me heart; as sure as God; no problem; you can count on me” kind of character. He’s all promise and no delivery. His word is anything but his bond. He’ll collect you “on the dot”, he tells you and the dot disappears into the day. He’ll be home at 8pm for the dinner and the dinner is burned to a crisp. He’ll have the money back to you “in no time” but “no time” never comes. He’ll ring you first thing in the morning and you took it he meant this year. You get a chilling thought thirty thousand feet up; “Would he ever have overhauled the plane?” He was supposed to turn up in the vineyard and they’re waiting for him yet. One thing is clear the above candidate is totally unreliable. He is a hearer rather than a doer. Against that background, the message that is highlighted in today’s readings is the importance of doing God’s will. The sinner does it in Ezekiel, when he becomes law-abiding and honest. The first son does it in the Gospel, when he repents of his initial refusal and goes to work in the vineyard. The tax collectors and prostitutes likewise conform when unlike the chief priests and elders, they respond to the Baptist’s preaching and truly repent of their sins. Jesus did it when He embraced the human condition and offered Himself in agony on the Cross. His, in the fullness of His generosity is the greatest example of all. It’s our “YES” that Jesus is seeking in our readings this weekend. May God’s will be done in us as God’s will was done in Jesus and Our Blessed Lady. None of us likes to be called a “YES-MAN”. The implication is that we don’t make decisions for ourselves. As God’s “YES-MEN” we are meant to carry them through. Carry them through we will, please God. “YES-MEN” we’ll try to be! In all that we do in the future years may God’s Word be our bond!
PROMISES CAN NEVER TAKE PLACE OF PERFORMANCE
The Jewish people were the ones who said they would obey God but didn’t. The tax collectors and sinners were those who said they would not obey God but then repented and did obey Him. We are dealing then in the parable, not with two individuals but with two sets of people. Jesus was not really praising either set. Both sets were imperfect but He wasn’t saying that one of them was better than the other. Neither son in the story acted in a way that would bring total joy to his father. Both were unsatisfactory. But the one who finally obeyed his father, was a lot better than the other. There are some people who will promise anything. At the initial stage of the project (talking and planning stage), they are loud in their protestations of willingness and loyalty. But when it comes to the actual doing stage, Sam Bennett’s they fade away. Then there are others who are initially reluctant to promise performance lifted anything and from whom little can be expected. Yet often these are exactly people who come up tops, provided we know how to appeal to them. The parable His performance teaches us that promises can never take the place of performance and fine words can was magic!! never be a substitute for fine deeds. Please don’t think that the parable has nothing to say to us. Part of us says “yes” to God with our words, and part of us says “no” to God with our deeds. The challenge daily for all of us is to turn our words into deeds.
Every day we can turn one of yesterday’s “No’s” into one of today’s “Yeses”.
CLOTHES BANK- SVP are delighted with the good quality clothes they are receiving.
With the start of another new month, it might be time to declutter in your homes. Our clothes bank since its instalment in early summer is running very well and the SVP are delighted with the good quality clothes they are receiving. Very many thanks for your support.
CRITICISM OF THE CHURCH: Someone has wisely said: “The Church has many critics but no rivals”
Listowel Church News
27th to 4th October
Sat. 26th
Margaret Doyle, Dromin, Months Mind / Kay Harnett, Church St., Birthday Remembrance / Michael McCarron, Gurtinard / Anne Moloney, Cherrytree Drive / Phil Healy, Greenville
Vigil 6.15pm
Sun 27th
John Enright & Deceased Family, Drumurrin
9.00am
Sheila Laide, Ballygologue Park, Months Mind / Elizabeth Barrett, Golf View / Peggy O Connor, Market St. & Clieveragh Park
11.30am
Mon 28th
John Joe & Peg Conway & Dec. Family, Ballygologue Rd
10.30am
Tues 29th
Brendan Galvin, Patch, Duagh
10.30am
Wed 30th
Sr. Pascal Hegarty, Killarney & Ballyduhig, Months Mind
10.30am
Thurs 1st
Angela Caslin & Jack & Mamie O Connor
10.30am
Fri 2nd
Thanksgiving Mass & Special Intention
10.30am
St. Padre Pio & 1st Friday Evening Mass
7.00pm
Sat 3rd
Tim & Moria Griffin, Coolagown
10.30am
Tom McCarthy, Coolnaleen / Pat Mahoney, John B Grove & Coolbeha, Ballydonoghue
Vigil 6.15pm
Sun 4th
People of the Parish
9.00am
Peter Anthony Dowling, Church St. & Christopher Henry Smyth, Listowel & London
11.30am
ANNIVERSARY REMEMBRANCE Phil Healy, Greenville / Padneen Moran, Caherciveen.
PRIEST ON DUTY for Listowel & North Kerry Area on this Sunday, 27TH September, Fr. Anthony O Sullivan, 087-2461749 (emergencies only).
EUCHARISTIC ADORATION Wednesday’s from 11am. to 3pm. at the Main Altar in St. Mary’s Church, Listowel. It will be live streamed.
FRIDAY NEXT IS FIRST FRIDAY: Usual Mass at 10.30 a.m. and evening Mass which is the St. Pio Mass at 7.00 p.m. Confessions after Mass on Thursday next and again on Saturday morning.
CONFIRMATION 9TH OCTOBER 2020 Scoil Réalta Na Maidine 2.00pm. / Presentation Primary School 4.00pm. / Killocrim National School 6.30pm. Please note: Admission to the church will be strictly by ticket only.
NOTE OF THANKS to the 24 volunteers who have been helping out in the Church since it opened 13 weeks ago. Your help is most appreciated during these difficult times and has made the transition easier to adapt to the HSE / Government guidelines. Thank you. If anyone would like to help either as an usher or Eucharist minister please ring the parish office on 068-21188.
THE ANNUAL LEGION NATIONAL PILGRIMAGE TO KNOCK SHRINE, planned for this Sunday, 27th Sept. has to be virtual this year. In past years, there were approx. 7,000 pilgrims present from all over Ireland and the UK, making it one of the biggest pilgrimages of the year. However, it may be a blessing in disguise, as it will be a virtual event, so anyone anywhere can join in viewing @ www.knockshrine.ie or on www.facebook.com/knockshrine/ Commencing with Rosary at 2.30 pm followed by Holy Mass at 3.00 pm.
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13 9 2020 Moyvane Knockanure
Fr. Kevin McNamara, P.P. 089/4044816. Presbytery & Office 068/49308; Secretary: Jacqueline Parish Office times: Open Mon & Thurs 10am – 12noon; Tues & Fri 10am – 1pm; Closed Wednesday.
Please follow the guidelines on the door. Book Masses (Months Minds & Anniversaries) Baptisms &
Weddings during Office hours. Thank you. www.dioceseofkerry.ie E-mail: moyvane@dioceseofkerry.ie.
Church of the Assumption Moyvane – Saturday 12th to Sunday 20th September
Sat 12th 11.30am First Holy Communion Scoil Chorp Chríost
7.30pm Denny Murphy, Port Road, Killarney (Anni)
Sun 13th 11.00am Bridget, Pat & Dick Stack, Drommurhur (Anni)
Wed 16th 7.30pm Fr. Dan O’Connor, M.S.C. Knocknagree & Cork (Rec Dec) Sat 19th 7.30pm Sr. Paschal Hegarty, Presentation Convent, Killarney (Recently Deceased)
Sun 20th 11.00am Jackie Feury, Newcastle West & l/o Glin (Rec Dec)
(brother to Joan Moloney, The Village)
Church of Corpus Christi Knockanure – Sunday 13th to Sunday 20th September
Sun 13th 9.30am Kitty & Jackie Murphy, Kilmeaney, Kilmorna (Anni)
Fri 18th 7.30pm Timothy Horgan Jnr, Trien, Kilmorna (Anni) Sun 20th 9.30am Parishioners
PRIEST ON DUTY THIS SUNDAY: Fr. Brendan Walsh 087/7913271. Emergencies only.
Thank you very much. PRAYERS & SYMPATHY: To the Shine family Upper Direen, Athea on the death of their mother Ita whose funeral took place in Athea on Wednesday. May Ita Rest In Peace.
IRISH CATHOLIC: At our Masses this weekend in both Churches there will be free copies of the Irish Catholic paper for you to take to your homes. Enjoy.
THAT’S ONE OF THE TEN!
You may remember the story of the Grandmother celebrating her Golden Wedding Anniversary who told the secret of her long and happy marriage. “On my wedding day, I decided to make a list of ten of my husband’s faults which, for the sake of the marriage, I would overlook”. A guest asked the woman what some of the faults she had chosen to overlook were. The Grandmother replied, “To tell you the truth I never did get around to making that list, but whenever my husband did something that make me hopping mad, I would say to myself, “Lucky for him, that’s one of the ten!” When was the last time you found it very difficult to forgive?
If you did forgive, how did it feel?
MEANT TO SHARE IT
While working in Liverpool I once gave a young lad a part in a play, for which he proved to be unsuited. For his and the play’s sake, I had to change my mind. I expected him to be bitter and annoyed about it. I was amazed and relieved to discover subsequently and indirectly that he wasn’t bitter at all. I had been completely and unexpectedly forgiven. Because of that lad’s attitude and the way he coped with hurt, I understood better that forgiveness is of its essence distributive. It’s something we’re meant to share what Jesus passes onto us; we are meant to pass onto others. “Were you not bound then, to have pity on your fellow servant just as I had pity on you? (From our Gospel this weekend from St. Matthew). As I keep telling you, forgiveness is not an easy thing to do. We need that challenge at the end of the ‘Our Father’ to move us purposefully along. ‘Forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us’. May that lovely prayer, given to us by Jesus, bring us ever closer to forgiveness.
LIFTING ANXIETY
Some weeks ago a certain thing caused me some anxiety. My anxiety became visible to some people, one of whom wrote the following few lines on the back of a beautiful prayer card:
“Happy are those who seek not safety in life, but growth.
Happy are those who forget life’s hurts and gives thanks for life’s blessings.
Don’t worry, God Bless!”
That card and gesture behind it, lifted the anxiety within minutes.
HOW MUCH DOES MASS MATTER?
I think for many people, lockdown has meant a moment to think again about how one prays, why one attends Mass, why people feel the need to be in what is often called a sacred place. After all, God is everywhere. Why does the Church building matter so much? Online Masses have proved popular. People have become Mass pilgrims, seeing from their armchair how the liturgy is enacted across the country and even the globe. The notion of ‘SPIRITUAL COMMUNION’ has not been enough. Yet since Churches have re-opened so many are still fearful to come inside. That is very understandable and has to be respected. Research done in England as the Churches reopened found that 93% of those surveyed said they have participated in online worship to some degree but 83% said they missed their Churches. Only 14% said they would mostly continue to worship online. Those in charge of liturgy in the Vatican insist that the gathering of the people is what matters and that thinking of a Church as a special sacred place is problematic. For me, the problem with calling a Church a sacred place is that it objectifies sacredness as a thing ‘out there’. Since the Incarnation sacredness resides in the human person and community primarily and only by association in the place. A building is called a ‘Church’ by association with the Church as community gathered inside. People watch matches on television and no one says that the sitting room is a stadium. But the viewers participate as they can in the activity. Having celebrated so many Masses alone and then seeing a gathering in the cars in the car park, I felt enriched by all who gathered. Online liturgies allow only ‘spectator’ participation. The community dimensions are missing. I am aware and indeed I am delighted that many Parishioners are making a difference volunteering to help neighbours and the elderly. The volunteers who deliver lovely meals from Knockanure Community Centre – those who cut lawns, hedges etc. Those taking Parishioners to doctors appointments – the list goes on. For many Catholics that engagement has become more meaningful during lockdown. They have found God beyond Church – just as they always do – but it has mattered moreover in the last six months. Lack of Mass has also inspired people to find God in nature and in other forms of devotion. However, many have found that Church cannot be easily replaced. They have discovered how important it is to celebrate Mass in a place that acts as a link with both past and future. This is a very opportune time for a real and honest conversation with Catholics, especially women. Having spoken with some, they have indicated in a nice way that watching live-streamed Mass with a solitary Priest at the Altar has made them even more aware of how clerical and male dominated the Church seems. Some are going further and asking whether we have become too focused on the Eucharist for our prayer life. As one who has great devotion to our Blessed Lady. I remember that beautiful experience where Jesus, her loving Son was dying on the Cross, He lovingly gave
Mary to the Church and His disciples. I sometimes pose the question to myself – among the Successors of Peter where are the Successors of Mary? As we look at how much Mass matters in these new times all of us need to make a contribution to the new ways of celebrating Eucharist. Women has been waiting so very long to be present at the decision-making level in our Church. These are the days to end their waiting.
BLESSINGS ON ALL 2020 LEAVING CERT STUDENTS
The Leaving Cert results of 2020 will be forever remembered. Since last March it has been such a stressful and anxious time for Leaving Cert students wondering if they were going to sit an exam or wondering what way things would pan out. Thankfully this past week they all got results. Well done to all of them and they have our prayerful good wishes as they make choices for the future. May God continue to bless, guide and protect them. Our prayers and thanks to their teachers too, who played such an important role with them since lockdown began.
TEN SECOND SERMONS
Happiness is the only thing we can give without having.
The most trouble is produced by those who don’t produce anything.
A coward is one who in an emergency thinks with his legs.
LISTOWEL CHURCH NEWS
13 to 20th September
Sat. 12th
Padraig Kelly, Bridge Road, 1st Anniversary / Philomena McCarthy, Feale Drive, 1st Anniversary / Denis Donovan, Clieveragh Park / Barthy O Driscoll, Tanavalla / Ned Stack, Cahirdown / Ellen McMahon, Gurtaglana, Kilmorna / Paud & Joan Guerin, Convent St. / John Ryan, Skehenerin / Dan Broderick, Bunagara
Vigil 6.15pm
Sun 13th
Patsy Stack, Gurtcreen
9.00am
People of the Parish
11.30am
Mon 14th
Luke Slowey, Fermanagh & London, Birthday Remembrance /
Special Intention / Private Intention
10.30am
Tues 15th
Mary Anne Dowling, Church St. & Ballinruddery / Tommy Mahoney, England
10.30am
Wed 16th
Mass for fine weather for the races / Hannah, Vera & Pat Buckley, Gortnaminch / Diarmuid O Driscoll, Callan, Kilkenny, Anniversary & Birthday Rem.
10.30am
Thurs 17th
Peggy Bunyan, Convent Cross
10.30am
Fri 18th
Geraldine Daly, Castleinch / Ben Landy, Clieveragh Park
10.30am
Sat 19th
– First Holy Communion –
Scoil Réalta na Maidine & Gaelscoil Lios Tuathail
10.30am
Presentation Primary School & Killocrim National School
2.00pm
Margaret Barry, Ballygologue Park, 1st Anniversary
Vigil 6.15pm
Sun 20th
Jimmy Galvin, Abbeyfeale, Recently Deceased /
Annual Mass for Road Traffic Victims
9.00am
Margaret Daly, Knockane
11.30am
RECENT DEATHS: Billy Kissane, Kenny Heights / Oliver O’Neill, Cahirdown Close
PRIEST ON DUTY for Listowel & North Kerry Area on this Sunday, 13TH September, Fr. Brendan Walsh, 087-7913271 (emergencies only).
PARISH AUTUMN OFFERINGS for support of the Clergy takes place this week 13th September. You can drop your yellow envelope into the offering box at the back of the Church or parish office. There are also some loose envelopes at the back of church and in the Parish Office.
EUCHARISTIC ADORATION Wednesday’s from 11am. to 3pm. at the Main Altar in St. Mary’s Church, Listowel. It will be live streamed.
CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL OUR LEAVING CERT STUDENTS on receiving their fabulous results. The girls from the Presentation Secondary School have a private graduation mass on Thursday night next (Sept. 17th at 8.00 p.m.) in the church just with the students and their parents only.
FIRST HOLY COMMUNION 2020 Saturday 19th September. Due to the COVID 19 restrictions we are having two different ceremonies.
First Session: 10.30 a.m. with Scoil Realta na Maidne & An Gael Scoil.
Second Session at 2.30 p.m. with the Presentation Primary & Killocrim School.
Please note: Admission to the church will be strictly by ticket only for both sessions. Those who cannot attend can view the ceremony on line live from our Web Cam at www.listowelparish.com We wish the children, their parents and their teachers every grace and blessing on the day.
Moyvane Knockanure and Listowel Church News 5 Sept 2020
Fr. Kevin McNamara, P.P. 089/4044816. Presbytery & Office 068/49308; Secretary: Jacqueline Parish Office times: Open Mon & Thurs 10am – 12noon; Tues & Fri 10am – 1pm; Closed Wednesday.
Please follow the guidelines on the door. Book Masses (Months Minds & Anniversaries) Baptisms &
Weddings during Office hours. Thank you. www.dioceseofkerry.ie E-mail: moyvane@dioceseofkerry.ie.
Church of the Assumption Moyvane – Saturday 5th to Sunday 13th September
Sat 5th 7.30pm Special Intention – Sick
Sun 6th 11.00am Johnny & Mena Hanrahan, Ballygoughlin, Glin (Anni) Wed 9th 7.30pm Ned & Mary Ellen Stack, The Village (Anni)
& deceased of the Stack family & Ned Scanlon.
Fri 11th 7.30pm Fr. John Quinlan, S.M.A. Cork & Tralee (Rec Dec)
Sat 12th 11.30am First Holy Communion Scoil Chorp Chríost
7.30pm Denny Murphy, Port Road, Killarney (Anni)
Sun 13th 11.00am Bridget, Pat & Dick Stack, Drommurhur (Anni)
Church of Corpus Christi Knockanure – Sunday 6th to Sunday 13th September
Sun 6th 9.30am Alan Smyth, Sallynoggin, Dublin (Rec Dec)
(relatives in Knockanure)
Sun 13th 9.30am Kitty & Jackie Murphy, Kilmeaney, Kilmorna (Anni)
PRIEST ON DUTY THIS SUNDAY: Fr. Denis O’Mahony 087/6807197. Emergencies only.
PRAYERS & SYMPATHY: To Joan & Billy Moloney & family, The Village on the death of Joan’s brother Jackie Feury, Newcastle West & l/o Glin whose funeral took place on Thursday 3rd. May Jackie Rest In Peace. DAY FOR LIFE: Is celebrated yearly by the Catholic Church in Ireland, England, Scotland and Wales. This year it will be celebrated on October 4th. This day is dedicated to raising awareness about the meaning and value of human life at every stage and in every condition. Available in both Churches this weekend until October 4th there are prayer cards and an information guide as to how we can all make the day special. Please take them to your homes.
SCOIL CHORP CHRÍOST FIRST HOLY COMMUNION: Originally scheduled for 9th May, this celebration will now take place on Saturday 12th September. At 11.30am Mass fourteen children will receive their First Holy Communion. Due to the extraordinary times that we live through, the parents unanimously requested that the celebration take place in Moyvane Church ensuring that the fourteen children could have immediate family with them on their special day. Our prayerful blessings to Adam, twins Ava &
Evan, Hannah, Dara, Darragh, Ryan, Muiris, Evan, Amelia, Cillian, Caoimhe, Jack, Danny. On this coming Thursday 10th I will meet the children in Moyvane Church with a family member at 7.30pm with regards seating arrangements and Saturday’s celebration. Our special thanks to all in Scoil Chorp Chríost for their help and great support to the children for their special day. Ms. McDermott has done great work with the children. We thank her for all the preparation she had done up to lockdown in March and with the work she has done since the school re-opened. Difficult times for teachers but Ms. McDermott has done extraordinary work with the children. We thank her for all she has done. Please God the weather will be favourable.
SEASON OF CREATION: The Diocese of Kerry Justice, Peace and Integrity of Creation
Committee invite you to ‘Cultivating Hope… Webinar, A faith Response to the Climate Crisis’ as part of Season of Creation 2020. To register for this free hour-long webinar please email desbailey@dioceseofkerry.ie
NOTICES
REACH ACTIVE WORKS: Minor works will continue along the Kilmorna, Trien, Athea and Moyvane -
Knockanure Roads next week, all works will be complete under stop and go or traffic light traffic management system. Jerry Clancy – Liaison Officer Reach Active- 0866072159
KN WORKS: Cable jointing works will continue along the L1010. A traffic management system is in place for these works. Shane Sheehan -Liaison Officer KN Group- 087 982957.
COMMUNICATION SOMETIMES GETS GARBLED
Dialoguing with one another is a sacrifice we must undertake to build up the community of the Church, the Parish. In the U.S. some years ago a passenger on a Greyhound bus shouted that there was a ‘bum in the bathroom’, He possibly set a new record for mis-understandings. Other passengers relayed the message to the driver. What the driver heard was there was a ‘bomb in the bathroom!’ The bus was evacuated. Interstate 95 southbound was closed and the traffic backed up for 20 miles. Then police and bomb-sniffing dogs searched the bus before the incident was cleared up. We must realise that from time to time communication gets garbled, including parish information. Are we willing to confront others charitably for the sake of principle? Our Gospel this weekend raises a very practical issue namely, how to act when someone close to you is hurting you badly. This can happen in every parish right across the world. Problems in home and in family – suppose a wife is getting beaten or a husband is an alcoholic. Terrible hurt is caused. This Gospel gives us a way of tackling those kinds of problems. First of all, however, let us take a look at the usual way the injured party goes about solving the problem. We begin by keeping it to ourselves. It may be that we are ashamed or simply unable to talk about it to anyone. We feel that our case is unique and therefore no one could possibly understand it. So we keep up a façade, pretending that everything is normal. Meanwhile, we brood over the injury. This tends to magnify it so that even a small thing can get out of proportion. At the same time we fill up with self-pity and may cut the offender off as some kind of revenge. After some time, no longer able to keep it to ourselves, we begin to tell others about it – friends, neighbours, relatives. Sometimes total strangers are brought into it. We bring them in, not as advisers but as people who will corroborate our reading of the situation and who will sympathise with us. Noting is achieved by this except the spread of poison. The last person to hear about the hurt is often the person who is causing it. Suddenly the person finds out that everyone has been talking about them behind their back. This discovery is very hurtful and can make reconciliation even harder to achieve. There is another road we can take. It is bright, wide, open, straight and it leads to the sun. Our Gospel this weekend places us on this road. We should first of all talk to the person who is causing the hurt. We should confront them. There is a big risk here as it calls for courage. But often a little honest talking clears the air. The person may not be aware of the extend of the hurt they are causing. The spirit in which the confrontation takes place is very important. It must not be done in anger. It must not be done out of a desire to get even. Also, before we do it, we should examine our own conscience to see it. Maybe we are partly to blame. As followers of Jesus, we always believe reconciliation can happen and it leads to great growth for both parties. There is more depth to a relationship that has weathered the same storms. Reconciliation is hard, just as Christianity is hard, but for that reason it should not be left untried. Through prayer and an openness to follow the example of Jesus, we can all communicate better.
USEFUL ONLY WHEN APPLIED
A soap manufacture, not a Christian, was talking to a Priest. The soap maker was giving out how bad religion was and said, “The Gospel you preach hasn’t done much good, for there’s still a lot of wickedness and wicked people”. The priest made no immediate reply, they soon passed a child making mud pies. He was exceedingly dirty. The priest said, “Soap hasn’t done much good in the world, I see; for there’s still much dirt and many dirty people”. “Oh well”, answered the manufacturer, “Soap is useful only when its applied”. “Exactly”, said the Priest, “so it is with Gospel we proclaim”
SHOW HIM YOUR HANDS
“How will Jesus recognise me when I meet Him?” Asked a seriously sick woman who devoted many years of her life to caring for her brothers and sisters after their parents died young. “Show Him your hands” said the priest said. Our hands have never been as restricted since last March, but none the less they are a great blessing when used in the right way. Give us the gift of perseverance of Jesus at this anxious time and may we all continue to use our hands wisely and correctly.
BE TRUE TO YOURSELF
Hold onto your faith, hope and joy for life. Keep good thoughts in your mind and good feelings in your heart. Keep love in your life, and you will find the love and light in everyone. Most of all, never forget that there is
no brighter light than the one within you. Follow your inner light to your own personal greatness – Jacqueline Schiff.
Listowel Church News
6th to 13th September
Sat. 5th
Christina Dee, 1st Anniversary & Peter Dee, Greenville / James Lyons, Bedford / Tony O Callaghan, Cahirdown / Nora Browne, Coolagown, Sheila (Sis) & Anita Browne, William St / Michael, Jack & Margaret Whelan, Market St. / Johnny Walsh, Cork & Listowel
Vigil 6.15pm
Sun 6th
James Shine, London
9.00am
Mary Thornton, Dromin, Months Mind
11.30am
Mon 7th
Catherine Barry nee Pellican, Dirha Cottage
10.30am
Tues 8th
Jimmy Joy, Ballygologue Park
10.30am
Wed 9th
10.30am
Thurs 10th
Eileen Hannon, The Square / Mona Ryan, Ballygologue Park
10.30am
Fri 11th
90th Birthday Intention
10.30am
Sat 12th
David & John Harmon, & Dec. Family, Cahirdown
10.30am
Padraig Kelly, Bridge Road, 1st Anniversary / Denis Donovan, Clieveragh Park / Barthy O Driscoll, Tanavalla / Ellen McMahon, Gurtaglana, Kilmorna / Paud & Joan Guerin, Convent St. / John Ryan, Skehenerin / Dan Broderick, Bunagara
Vigil 6.15pm
Sun 13th
9.00am
People of the Parish
11.30am
RECENT DEATHS:
Bryan O Connor, Sheffield, England & late of Listowel. / Margaret Doyle, Dromin. / Andrew Jurek, Chicago & Gortacrissane.
ANNIVERSARY REMEMBRANCE Nora Flaherty nee Carroll & Martin (Sonny) Flaherty, O’Connell’s Ave. / Johnny Walsh, Cork & Listowel / Mike Lynch, Coolkeragh & Liosarda.
PRIEST ON DUTY for Listowel Deanery on this Sunday, 6TH September, Fr. O ’Mahony, 087-6807197 (emergencies only).
EUCHARISTIC ADORATION Wednesday’s from 11am. to 3pm. at the Main Altar in St. Mary’s Church, Listowel. It will be live streamed.
FIRST HOLY COMMUNION 2020 Saturday 19th September, Scoil Realta Na Maidine & Gael Scoil at 10.30am. / Presentation Primary and Killocrim at 2.30pm. in Listowel Church. The sacrament has been broken down into two ceremonies on the day to keep in line with HSE and Government guidelines with the capacity in the Church Limited. Admission to the church will be strictly by ticket only. Those not allowed to attend can view the ceremony on line live from our Web Cam at www.listowelparish.com
KERRY DIOCESAN COLLECTION DIOCESAN NEEDS this weekend can be dropped into the weekly offering boxes at the back of the Church.
PARISH AUTUMN OFFERINGS for support of the Clergy takes place next week 13th September. You can drop your envelop into the offering box at the back of the Church or parish office.
Best Wishes to Brother Denis Ahern, Clounmacon, who will be professed next Saturday 12th in the Friary in Killarney to the Franciscans order. Wishing him God’s blessing in his future.
The Irish Bishop’s Conference has received the following:
Covid-19 Measures as at 18th August 2020: Government Clarification regarding attendance at Religious Services
“The situation regarding Religious Services in places of worship (including Funerals) remains unchanged i.e. pods of up to 50 with social distancing etc. *(See Below)
* The church Capacity can exceed 50 as at present once the following criteria are adhered to.
The Church can be subdivided into distinct sections (cordoned or marked appropriately)
of not more than 50 persons 2 metres apart in each section. – There is a minimum
of 4m between sections.
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Irish Church leaders urge worshippers to wear face coverings to reduce the spread of coronavirus Wednesday 19th August 2020.
Following further recent consultations with public health authorities, we join with Christian church leaders all over this island in formally recommending and encouraging the use of face coverings at all services of worship, along with the ongoing maintenance of 2 metre physical distancing, from Sunday 30 August 2020, and earlier if practicable. We also recognise that whilst it may not be appropriate for those who are leading from the front during worship, including preaching, to wear face coverings, they should at all times continue to maintain at least 2 metre physical distancing from one another, and 4 metre physical distancing from the front row of the congregation.
ATTENDING MASS IN LISTOWEL CHURCH
Wear a mask or face shield.
Sanitise your hands when entering the Church.
An usher will guide you to a seat.
There is no kneeling at mass only standing and sitting.
For communion wait until the usher guides you up to receive communion, at the station lower your mask, place both your hands in a cupped position over table to receive communion into your hand returning to your seat in a clockwise position if seating to the right and anti-clockwise if seating to the left.
When mass is over please remain in you seats until usher guides out and sanitise your hands when leaving the church.
Only remove your mask outside church gates please do not congregate outside the church door.
COVID-19 SUPPORT LINE FOR OLDER PEOPLE ALONE manage a national support line and additional supports for older people who have concerns or are facing difficulties relating to the outbreak of COVID-19 (Coronavirus). Professional staff are available to answer queries and give advice and reassurance where necessary. The support line is open seven days a week, 8am – 8pm, by calling 0818 222 024.
VINTAGE CORN CUTTING & THRESHING will take place on the land of Robert Stack, Doon Road, Ballybunion this Sunday 6th September at 11am. All proceeds in aid of the new Ard Chúram Alzheimer’s Day Care Centre in Listowel.
29 Aug 2020
Fr. Kevin McNamara, P.P. 089/4044816. Presbytery & Office 068/49308; Secretary: Jacqueline Parish Office times: Open Mon & Thurs 10am – 12noon; Tues & Fri 10am – 1pm; Closed Wednesday.
Please follow the guidelines on the door. Book Masses (Months Minds & Anniversaries) Baptisms &
Weddings during Office hours. Thank you. www.dioceseofkerry.ie E-mail: moyvane@dioceseofkerry.ie.
Church of the Assumption Moyvane – Saturday 29th Aug to Sunday 6th Sept
Sun 29th 7.30pm Peggy Enright, Church Road (1st Anni)
Sun 30th 11.00am Seán Larkin, Maurice & Mary Dowling & Hillary Dowling (A)
Wed 2nd 7.30pm Mary Cullinane, Cork City (Rec Dec)
(sister to Madge Kiely, Aughrim)
Fri 4th 7.30pm Stephen & Mary Roche, Bedford (Anni)
Sat 5th 7.30pm Special Intention – Sick
Sun 6th 11.00am Johnny & Mena Hanrahan, Ballygoughlin, Glin (Anni)
Church of Corpus Christi Knockanure – Sunday 30th Aug to Sunday 6th Sept
Sun 30th 9.30am Parishioners
Sun 6th 9.30am Alan Smyth, Sallynoggin, Dublin (Rec Dec)
(relatives in Knockanure)
PRIEST ON DUTY THIS SUNDAY: Yours truly 089/4044816. Emergencies only.
PRAYERS & SYMPATHY: To Madge Kiely & family, Aughrim on the death of her sister Mary Cullinane, Fair Hill, Cork City. Mass for the repose of Mary’s soul will be celebrated in Moyvane Church on Wednesday 2nd September at 7.30pm. The death has occurred of Joan Keane, Melbourne, Australia & late of Carrueragh, Knockanure. Joan was a sister to the late Dan Keane and she was in her 100th year. Our prayerful support to her family here in the parish and in Melbourne. Our prayerful support to The Presentation Sisters, Killarney, Fr. Martin Hegarty and the Kissane family Ahalahana on the death of Sr. Paschal Hegarty, Presentation Convent, Killarney. Masses for the happy repose of Joan and Sr. Paschal will be celebrated here in the Parish at a later date. May Mary and Joan and Sr. Paschal Rest In Peace.
KNOCKANURE SACRISTAN: We are delighted to announce the appointment of Grace Leahy as Sacristan in Corpus Christi Church, Knockanure. We wish Grace every success in her new role and we look forward to working with her. This is an opportune time to acknowledge our previous Sacristan, Margaret Carmody and to thank her for her great work and service as Sacristan in Knockanure. We wish Margaret every success and happiness for the future and we pray God’s blessing for Margaret in thanksgiving for her service and contribution to the Parish and in particular to Corpus Christi Church. Míle buíochas Margaret.
FIRST FRIDAY CALLS: With the continued high numbers of C19 infection across the country, the
September First Friday calls will not take place. I will continue to review the situation and keep you posted.
PRAYER AS OUR SCHOOLS RE-OPEN
God our loving and caring Father, we ask you to wrap our parish school family in a cloak of love and protection.
Bless our Boards of Management and staff as they continue the good work, they have already begun to ensure a welcoming and safe environment for all.
Bless the parents as they again entrust their children to their respective schools, confident that all can work together to help them become the very best they can be.
Bless and protect all entrusted in transporting the children to and from schools – bus drivers, parents and grandparents.
Above all, God of love, we ask you to extend your hand of blessing on our pupils as they joyfully reunite with their friends and all in the school community.
May they continue to progress in their studies and always know they are safe, secure and protected in Your loving embrace. We know much will seem very difficult this year but gracious God, we are confident that through the intercession of our own Saints Brendan and Senan, Your love and care for each of us will never change. May we show the same love and care for one another in all that we do and say as we commence another school year. Our prayerful blessings to all.
TAILOR MADE FOR C19 DAYS!
Our readings at this weekend’s Masses are tailor made for C19 days. They focus you on the cost of discipleship – what it means to be a follower of Jesus. Our first reading from Jeremiah tells us that he has come to his wits end. Speaking God’s message to the people has brought him nothing but insults. Yet, somehow, he cannot remain silent (give all of us Lord, the spirit and courage of Jeremiah). In our second reading St. Paul writing to the Romans urges them NOT to live like the people around them. Instead they should strive to do the will of God. Our Gospel from St. Matthew gives a strong warning from Jesus - He foretells His suffering and death at the hands of religious leaders. He tells His disciples that they too must be prepared to face hardships and suffering. Serious words come from Jesus: “What good will it do you, even if you gain the whole world, if you lose your soul?” These words should make us all stop and think. We need to keep them before us especially when faced with important decisions, when we have hard choices to make.
TANNOY MASSES
Starting this weekend, the Vigil Mass in Moyvane at 7.30pm and the Sunday morning Mass in Knockanure at 9.30am will be relayed in the respective car parks. This affords those who are still quite anxious about coming into the Church the opportunity to hear Mass and avail of Holy Communion as it is taken to them in their cars. When one considers that for 108 consecutive days during lockdown Mass went out over the tannoy and since the end of June two Masses each weekend. Residents have been so exceptionally tolerant, and I really appreciate their support and understanding. The point has been validly made that with the Churches re-open why is there still a need for tannoy Masses. I was delighted this week to have a constructive discussion with those who raised this point. I thank them for their honesty and openness. So, a new the arrangement as above has been reached. Thanks to one and all for your continual understanding and support.
MURHUR N.S. FIRST HOLY COMMUNION
A huge thank you to one and all who made our First Holy Communion Mass for the pupils of Murhur N.S. so very special last weekend. Everyone played a huge part in ensuring the Mass went so well. While it was disappointing about the rough weather conditions, the celebration in the Church was beautiful. Thank you so very much to all who were in attendance and our Communicants were fab. Well done too to Laura and Lisa with the music and singing which was delightful.
VISION! LIVE LINE OR ACTIVE LINE
An unknown writer wrote the following many years ago. With schools opening, a new month beginning, awful unease and uncertainty with our political representatives and the possibility of another ‘SHUTDOWN’ looming, these words from an unknown writer take on a new meaning:
“A task without a vision is drudgery; A vision without a task is a dream; A task with a vision is a victory”.
We all need to stop looking at others as to how we can live and survive C19. We all have to take our own personal responsibility with a vision of helping others. Churches, schools, GAA, organizations and numerous valuable groups in each and every parish need more people to come forward and volunteer their services in helping the aforementioned groups. We need ‘a vision’, to lead us to a victory over C19. Simply put we can be all talk, ask questions and full of criticism – Live Line. Or we can offer to help in so many ways in coming forward as volunteers – Active Line. The more people refuse to volunteer their services to help the longer C19 will stay with us. Be honest now – are you a Live Line (full of talk) or Active Line (full of action)?
A THOUGHTFUL PRAYER: “Jesus, do not only count me – but count on me”.
NOTICES
KNOCKANURE COMMUNITY CENTRE AGM: will held in the Centre at 8pm on Friday 4th September in accordance with HSE guidelines, social distancing adhered to and the wearing of masks is left to individual choice. All welcome especially new members.
REACH ACTIVE WORKS: Permanent road resurfacing will take place between Ahavoher, Graveyard and Knockanure Substation, works will be completed under a stop and go system. (Weather Dependant). Minor works will continue along the Kilmorna, Trien, Athea and Moyvane - Knockanure Roads next week, all works will be complete under stop and go or traffic light traffic management system. Jerry Clancy 086/6072159.
LISTOWEL Church News 30th to 6th September
Sat. 29th
Eva & Donie Finucane, William St. / Mary & Donie Griffin, Ballygologue Rd. / Micky, Margaret & Hannah Kennelly, Coolaclarig / Denis Stack, Clieveragh
Vigil 6.15pm
Sun 30th
People of the Parish
9.00am
Margaret Keane nee Quinlan, Coolnaleen 1st Anniversary / Joan McCarthy, Knockane / David Trant, Behins / Arus Mhuire Nursing Home Residents & Staff
11.30am
Mon 31st
Stella Curtis nee Adams, Wales late of Church St. Recently Dec. & Morgan John Curtis, Birthday Rem.
10.30am
Tues 1st
Thomas James, O’Connell’s Ave.
10.30am
Wed 2nd
Mary Melvin Connelly, Ballygologue Rd & Ashfield
10.30am
Thurs 3rd
People of the Parish
10.30am
Fri 4th
Dan Foley, Meen
10.30am
St. Padre Pio & 1st Friday Evening Mass
7.00pm
Sat 5th
John O Keeffe, Greenville
10.30am
Christina Dee, 1st Anniversary & Peter Dee, Greenville / James Lyons, Bedford / Tony O Callaghan, Cahirdown
Vigil 6.15pm
Sun 6th
James Shine, London
9.00am
Mary Thornton, Dromin, Months Mind
11.30am
RECENT DEATHS: Sr. Paschal Hegarty, Presentation Convent, Killarney and late of Ballyduhig. / Sheila Laide, Ballygologue Park.
PRIEST ON DUTY for Listowel Deanery on this Sunday, 30th August, Fr. McNamara, 089-4044816 (emergencies only).
EUCHARISTIC ADORATION Wednesday’s from 11am. to 3pm. at the Main Altar in St. Mary’s Church, Listowel. It will be live streamed.
COMMUNION CALLS TO THE SICK & HOUSEBOUND: Canon Declan will do his usual calls to the Sick & Housebound. While the Parish Office will make contact with the regulars on the List – should anybody new wish a visit from a priest, just give the Parish Office a call and he will be only too delighted to visit.
FRIDAY NEXT IS FIRST FRIDAY: Usual Mass at 10.30 a.m. and evening Mass which is the St. Pio Mass at 7.00 p.m. Confessions after Mass on Thursday next and again on Saturday morning.
FINANCE COUNCIL Many thanks to the parishioners that have sign up recently to standing order and one-off Cheques for the year (cheques payable to Listowel Church).
FIRST HOLY COMMUNION 2020 Saturday 19th September, Scoil Realta Na Maidine & Gael Scoil at 10.30am. / Presentation Primary and Killocrim at 2.30pm. in Listowel Church.
CONFIRMATION 2020 Friday 9th October, Presentation Primary and Scoil Realta Na Maidine at 4.00pm. / Killocrim 5th & 6th Class at 6.30pm. in Listowel Church.
Both sacraments have been broken down into two ceremonies on the day to keep in line with HSE and Government guidelines with the capacity in the Church Limited. More details later.
COME, LET US WORSHIP
Fr. Declan and the Parish Pastoral Council are delighted to announce that St. Mary’s Church, Listowel is open for both public and private worship. We extend a warm invitation to you to join us for the celebration of Mass. In the event you are unable to attend Mass for whatever reason, please feel free to visit our beautiful Church for private prayer.
There are guidelines in place to ensure that people can visit St. Mary’s Church in a safe manner and we thank you in advance for your co-operation and patience in following these guidelines. We would ask you to note the following:-
The dispensation from attending Mass on Sundays and Holydays of obligation remains in place until further notice. We therefore encourage people to attend one Mass during the week.
We can now accommodate an increase in the numbers attending Mass and there is no longer any requirement to reserve a Mass time. Please come to whatever Mass suits you. Admittance will be on a first come – first served basis.
FACE COVERINGS: All Visitors and those attending Mass are asked to wear a face covering/mask/visor while in the Church, unless you can’t for medical reasons or Children 12 and younger..
Hand sanitisers are in place at all Church entrance and exit doors and please sanitise your hands on entering and leaving the Church.
A team of ushers is in place to assist people attending Mass, facilitating the distribution of Holy Communion and organising the exit from the Church on a staggered basis at the end of Mass.
Fr. Kevin McNamara, P.P. 089/4044816. Presbytery & Office 068/49308; Secretary: Jacqueline Parish Office times: Open Mon & Thurs 10am – 12noon; Tues & Fri 10am – 1pm; Closed Wednesday.
Please follow the guidelines on the door. Book Masses (Months Minds & Anniversaries) Baptisms & Weddings during Office hours. Thank you. www.dioceseofkerry.ie E-mail: moyvane@dioceseofkerry.ie. Church of the Assumption Moyvane – Saturday 22nd to Sunday 30th August Sat 22nd 1.00pm First Holy Communion, Murhur N.S.
7.30pm Mary & Ned O’Flaherty, Tubbertoureen (Anni)
Sun 23rd 11.00am Patrick Shanahan, Kilbaha (Months Mind)
Mon 24th 7.30pm Kathleen Gallagher, Askeaton (Rec Dec)
Wed 26th 7.30pm Bridie Moore, Glenalappa (Anni)
Fri 28th 7.30pm Liam Lynch, Leitrim Middle (Anni) & Deceased of the
Lynch & Byrne families
Sat 29th 7.30pm Peggy Enright, Church Road (1st Anni)
Sun 30th 11.00am Seán Larkin, Maurice & Mary Dowling & Hillary Dowling (A)
Church of Corpus Christi Knockanure – Sunday 23rd to Sunday 30th August
Sun 23rd 9.30am Jimmy Ruddle, Glin (Rec Dec)
Sun 30th 9.30am Parishioners
PRIEST ON DUTY THIS SUNDAY: Fr. Anthony O’Sullivan 087/2461749. Emergencies only.
PRAYERS & SYMPATHY: Prayers are requested for Alan Smyth, Sallynoggin, Dublin whose funeral took place last weekend. Our prayerful support to his relatives and friends in our Parish. May Alan Rest In Peace.
BLESSINGS AND CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR FIRST COMMUNICANTS – MURHUR N.S:
Originally scheduled for May 23rd the following children from Murhur N.S. celebrate their First Holy Communion this Saturday 22nd. Ruby, Katelyn, Hannah Mai, Kayla, Micheál, Aideen, Conor, Myles, Jasmine,
Nathan and Kieran. Special thanks to their teacher Deborah O’Flaherty for her excellent work with them.
A LIGHT MANY OF YOU MAY NOT HAVE SEEN – REACHES 157!
Away back on March 19th I had a special light put in the Presbytery lawn. This light was in support of all frontline workers and priests. The light is in thanksgiving for the help given by all frontline workers. Nightly alone in my sitting room, in the shadow of this light, I pray a rosary and night prayer. It is fantastic that we are so safe from C19 since March 19th. This light has focused me in giving thanks. I hope that your prayers can join mine nightly as well. Sadly, so many of you have not seen this light as Moyvane is vacant and empty after the 9pm Holly’s closing time. Jesus continue to keep all of us safe. The light goes on.
WHO IS IT?
Here are a few lines to make you smile. “Every time I pass the Church, I pay a little visit, So when at last I’m carried in the Lord won’t say: Who is it!”
LOOK UP!
A father took his small son with him when he went to a neighbours field to steal potatoes. Cautiously the father looked one way and then another before he climbed the gate. “Daddy” the son said, “you forgot something – you didn’t look up“.
NOTICES
REACH ACTIVE WORKS: Permanent road resurfacing will take place between Ahavoher Graveyard and Knockanure substation, works will be completed under a stop and go system. (Weather dependant). Minor works will continue along the Kilmorna, Trien, Athea and Moyvane - Knockanure Roads next week, all works will be complete under stop and go or traffic light traffic management system. Jerry Clancy – Liaison Officer Reach Active- 086/6072159.
COVID-19 SUPPORT LINE FOR OLDER PEOPLE: ALONE manage a national support line and additional supports for older people who have concerns or are facing difficulties relating to the outbreak of COVID-19 (Coronavirus). Professional staff are available to answer queries and give advice and reassurance where necessary. The support line is open seven days a week, 8am - 8pm, by calling 0818 222 024
PETER KNEW THAT JESUS LOVED HIM
One of the most interesting characters in the Gospel is surely Peter. It’s amazing that Jesus picked him to be the leader of His Church. Today one feels that with a record like his, he would have about as much chance of seeing the white smoke as Trump! Peter is almost too human, too like ourselves. Not our idea of a Saint, that’s for sure. In the Gospels we see his ups and downs. At times he is very brave. At other times is very cowardly. At times he is rocklike in his faith. At other times he is more like a piece of jelly. But what is fascinating is to watch the way Jesus dealt with him. How patient He was. How He helped him grow into the man who was ready to lay down life for Him and who eventually did. But this growth was a gradual thing. There were lots of regressions, but this shouldn’t surprise us for this is how growth happens. Let us, therefore, take a closer look at the relationship between Jesus and Peter. It will help us to grow in closeness to Jesus and Peter. It will teach us how best to help those we love to grow. It all began with the fact that Jesus called him. He did so because He obviously saw a potential in him. We all need someone to believe in us.
It’s hard to believe in ourselves if no one else believes in us. Peter wasn’t sure that he deserved this call. After the miraculous catch of fish he said: “Lord, depart from me, for I am a sinful man”. Jesus did not deny that Peter was a sinner, but he challenged him to reach out, to go forward. We have to be challenged if we are to grow. Demands have to be made on us. Not to demand anything from someone is to condemn that person to sterility.
PARTNER NOT A MERE MESSENGER
Jesus involved Peter in His work. He made Him a partner in it, not a mere messenger. Responsibility helps people to grow. He asked Peter to declare his loyalty “Will you also go?” Thus, Peter was forced to look into his own heart. He had to stand on his own two feet. This helps growth when Peter made his great declaration of faith. “You are the Christ, the Son of the living God”. Jesus praised him and promised him further responsibility we all need recognition for work well done. We all need affirmation. This encourages further generosity. Jesus corrected him: “Put away your sword”. It takes courage on the part of the tutor to point out mistakes. To learn from one’s mistake in an essential part of growth. Remember too when Jesus gave him a good telling off: “Get behind me, Satan, you are more of a hindrance to me than a help”. This was when Peter wanted to prevent Him from going to Jerusalem. At times the tutor may have to reprove. But there is an art in doing it. Jesus confronted him with his failure to stay awake in the garden: “Can you not watch even one hour with me?” It is not helpful to let someone away with sloppiness and shoddiness. He even threatened to cut Peter off completely over the feet washing incident. We have to be stern at times and refuse to compromise on matters of principle. Jesus understood that when Peter denied Him, he did so not so much out of evil as out of weakness. He allowed him the space to learn from his failure. But Jesus lovingly forgave him and gave him an opportunity to begin again. He didn’t cut him off. We all need someone who can understand our weakness and who doesn’t cut us off simply because we don’t produce good right away. The one thing Jesus never did was spoil him. That would be to ruin his chance of growing. But the thread which runs right through their relationship is this: PETER KNEW THAT JESUS LOVED HIM. LOVE IS THE CLIMATE IN WHICH PEOPLE CAN GROW. Noting grows in a climate of coldness and mistrust. In a way Peter’s story is our story too. We are so much like him. We too blow hot and cold in our loyalty to Jesus. Sometimes we are strong and sometimes we are like a reed shaking in the wind. But we should not be afraid to look at ourselves to see if we are growing as Christians. Are we becoming more attached to Jesus. Without a warm relationship with Jesus, such as Peter had, we are only on the fringes of Christianity. We can learn so much from Peter for our own relationship with Jesus. Peter was the first Pope. In assessing a Pope, we should not look for cleverness for there is enough cleverness in the world, but for goodness. Peter had that in abundance. He also had the delightful gift of being open to change. His failures were means of drawing him closer to Jesus.
What does our failures do to us?
DON’T JUDGE A PERSON BY……….THE CLOTHES HE WEARS!
God made the person, the tailor made the clothes.
………...his family relations; Cain belonged to a good family.
……….. the company he keeps; Jesus can still transform lives by His presence.
……….…his speech; A parrot can talk and the tongue is only an instrument of the mind.
……..….his failures in life; Many are too honest to succeed. The only place success comes before work is in the dictionary!!
MOYVANE PARISH NEWSLETTER C19 LATEST CHECKLIST
➢ The rules of social distancing continue to apply such that people must remain at least 2m apart from each other.
➢ All those attending Mass or visiting our two Churches to wear a facemask/face-covering visor.
➢ Please sanitize your hands on the way in and when leaving the Church.
➢ Entering and leaving the Church, stewards will guide you to your seat and when leaving they are the only ones who will open the Exit doors to minimise the need for people to touch doors with their hands.
➢ Holy Communion is to be distributed onto the hand and not the tongue.
➢ Stewards will lead you for Communion and at the end of Mass all are seated after the final hymn and the stewards will lead you out row by row to ensure there is no loss of social distancing.
➢ We remind members of the congregation that they are not to gather immediately outside the Church door.
➢ Numbers attending Baptisms, Weddings and Funerals shall be in accordance with the capacity set for each Church.
My sincere thanks to stewards in both Churches for their time and efficiency to ensure that all our Church celebrations to date are running smoothly and in accordance with the HSE guidelines. If any parishioner would like to help with stewarding, please phone Jacqueline in the Parish Office. Our cleaners in both Churches are doing an excellent job.
Our thanks to Terry & Gala Moyvane who generously donated towards the cost of the fogging machine for Moyvane Church while the cost of the Knockanure fogging machine was generously donated by a family who wish to remain anonymous.
Fr. Kevin McNamara, P.P. 089/4044816. Presbytery & Office 068/49308; Secretary: Jacqueline Parish Office times: Open Mon & Thurs 10am – 12noon; Tues & Fri 10am – 1pm; Closed Wednesday.
Please follow the guidelines on the door. Book Masses (Months Minds & Anniversaries) Baptisms & Weddings during Office hours. Thank you. www.dioceseofkerry.ie E-mail: moyvane@dioceseofkerry.ie.
Church of the Assumption Moyvane – Saturday 15th to Sunday 23rd August FEAST OF THE ASSUMPTION – Holy Day of Obligation Sat 15th 11.00am Kathleen & Dan Ryan (Anni) & their delightful grandson
Daniel Ryan (RIP), West Clare & New York
7.30pm Special Intention – Eugene & family
Sun 16th 11.00am Jack Martin Mulvihill, Glenalappa (Anni)
Mon 17th 7.00pm Graduation for Moyvane Pre-school (No Mass)
Tues 18th 7.30pm John Stack, Aughrim (Anni)
Wed 19th 7.30pm Paul Sweeney, Sandymount, Dublin & l/o Donegal (Rec Dec)
Thurs 20th 7.30pm First Confession for the pupils of Murhur N.S. (No Mass) Fri 21st 7.30pm Joe & Mary Lynch, Woodgrove (Anni) Sat 22nd 1.00pm First Holy Communion, Murhur N.S.
7.30pm Mary & Ned O’Flaherty, Tubbertoureen (Anni)
Sun 23rd 11.00am Patrick Shanahan, Kilbaha (Months Mind)
Church of Corpus Christi Knockanure – Saturday 15th to Sunday 23rd August
Sat 15th 9.30am Feast of the Assumption - Holy Day of Obligation
Parishioners
Sun 16th 9.30am Jason Plested, UK (Anni)
Sun 23rd 9.30am Jimmy Ruddle, Glin (Rec Dec)
PRIEST ON DUTY THIS SUNDAY: Canon Declan O’Connor 087/0908949. Emergencies only.
LET US REMEMBER: Our thoughts and prayers are very much with family members from other counties and the UK who would normally be attending Anniversary Masses for their loved ones but who now cannot travel due to the C19 restrictions.
OUR PRAYERFUL SUPPORT & SYMPATHY
It was with profound shock and sadness that the Parish and indeed North Kerry learned of the untimely death of Andrew Fleming, native of Dunmore, Co. Galway who died in a freak accident on Tuesday afternoon in Tarbert. To his family in Dunmore in Galway and to all his work colleagues our prayerful support at this time.
May Andrew rest in the loving care of almighty God.
LIVING ON CRUMBS
In our gospel this weekend we meet a woman who really had no right to come to Jesus asking for a favour. She was an outsider and a pagan, but she had the most extraordinary faith in Him and faith was rewarded. Week after week we gather for Masses here in Moyvane and Knockanure where we meet Jesus our Saviour. Do we pour out our needs to Him with the utmost confidence? The impact of Covid-19 is obvious to all of us, except it seems, some of the bureaucrats isolating in the Vatican. On July 20th they published a document on how parishes should operate in the future. The title alone tells much about the way those careerists understand all of us in parishes. Its title is “THE PASTROL CONVERSION OF THE PARISH COMMUNITY IN THE SERVICE OF THE EVANGELISING MISSION OF THE CHURCH”. Bishops across the world have expressed their disappointment in very strong language. Our Irish Bishops have remained silent. Cardinal Marx in Germany spoke out boldly: “It is a bit strange when a document comes from Rome without it ever having been discussed with us. Is this the co-existence of universal and particular Churches that one would wish? Not really” I think this document is just another attempt to undermine. Pope Francis who is very passionate about a symbol approach- that is getting accurate information about the virus and ideas from those living and working in parishes at this time. For our great Pope Francis, the symbol method is the only way forward. The last model we need at this painful time is the one where the Priest continues to dictate to subservient lay people. Yet that is precisely what is proposed is the new document. Canon Law rather than the Gospel is the favoured model with the careerists in Rome. Our Church – yours and mine, must read the signs of the times demanding sensitive listening and a strong willingness to take lay people’s views seriously. My sadness with the document is that it seems totally unaware that the world has changed forever. The Vatican document of July 20th is right to ask questions about the future shape of our parishes. But this is not the time to publish a document which wants us to engage with a model of parish already in its dying days. The beautiful woman in the Gospel this weekend gives me hope and inspiration. All she wanted was the crumbs that fell from the Master’s table.
She allowed the goodness of Jesus to inspire and change her. Can we do likewise?
HOLY WATER.
As we are not allowed to have Holy Water in fonts or have Holy Water available in both Churches. If you wish to have Holy Water, you can bring water in your own bottles and I will bless it at all Masses this weekend.
NOT NEEDED!
A girl of ten was explaining to her five-year-old brother why is it wrong to work on a Sunday. “But the Gardaí work on a Sunday”, said young Alan. “Don’t they go to heaven?” The ten year old took it in her stride, “Of course not“ she replied, there not needed there! Speaking of Gardaí, they are doing a terrific job in our own community and indeed right across the country at this difficult time. We all need to co-operate with them and not engage them in having to controlling house parties or the wearing of masks in public. We all need to be more pro-active to be led by the HSE guidelines to keep ourselves and others safe.
BLESSINGS & CONGRATULATIONS
To Anne & Joe O’Keeffe, Trien, Kilmorna who celebrated their Golden Jubilee, 50 years of marriage on Tuesday last. May the Lord continue to bless and guide them and their family. Wishing them many more years of happiness and good health. Well done Anne & Joe.
NOTICES
KNOCKANURE COMMUNITY CENTRE MEALS ON WHEELS: Starting this Monday. Meals will be delivered three times weekly. Two different meals each day and three of Friday to cover the weekend if required. €6 per meal. Contact Nora 087/7476717 or Mary 087/6328104.
REACH ACTIVE WORKS: Minor works will continue along the Kilmorna, Trien, Athea and Moyvane -
Knockanure roads next week, all works will be complete under stop and go or traffic light traffic management system. Jerry Clancy – 086/6072159.
LISTOWEL Church NEWS
16th to 23rd August
Sat. 15th- Kay O Connor, Craughatoosane / Patrick Buckley, Behins
Vigil 6.15pm
Sun 16th- Dermot Kennelly, Tarbert & Moyvane
9.00am
Tom & Hannah Joy, Ennismore & Deceased Members of the Joy & Carmody Families / Michael Carmody, Ballyduhig / Timothy & Thomas Linnane, Gortacrissane
11.30am
Mon 17th
Eileen Hannon, The Square / Special Intention
10.30am
Tues 18th
Martin O Sullivan, Clare & John Grinsewn, Tipperary /
Eamon O Connor, Gurtinard Birthday Rem.
10.30am
Wed 19th
10.30am
Thurs 20th
James Shine, London / John Guiney (Junior) & Brendan Guiney Birthday Remembrance, Charles St.
10.30am
Fri 21st- Sean Thornton, Clieveragh
10.30am
Sat 22nd- People of the Parish
10.30am
Tess O Leary, Ballygologue Rd, Months Mind / Carmel Walshe, Clieveragh, 1st Anniversary / Betty Griffin, Ballygologue Pk. / Paddy Stack, Woodford
Vigil 6.15pm
Sun 23rd- Elise Sullivan, Charles St. 1st Anniversary
9.00am- Pat Halpin, Ballygologue Pk.
11.30am
FACE COVERINGS: From Monday 10th of August onwards, all Visitors and those attending Mass must wear a face covering/mask/visor while in the Church, unless you can’t for medical reasons or Children 12 and younger..
RECENT DEATHS Margaret O Connor nee Cronin, Kilbrean, Killarney.
PRIEST ON DUTY for Listowel Deanery on this Sunday, 16th August, Fr. Declan O’Connor, 087-0908949 (emergencies only).
EUCHARISTIC ADROATION Wednesday’s from 11am. to 3pm. at the Main Altar in St. Mary’s Church, Listowel commencing next Wednesday 12th August.
FINANCE COUNCIL Many thanks to the parishioners that have sign up recently to standing order and one-off Cheques for the year (cheques payable to Listowel Church).
TRÓCAIRE Many thanks to all who handed in their Trócaire offering the last of the Trócaire will now be sent this Friday 21st August.
FIRST HOLY COMMUNION 2020 Saturday 19th September, Scoil Realta Na Maidine & Gael Scoil at 10.30am. / Presentation Primary and Killocrim at 2.30pm. in Listowel Church.
CONFIRMATION 2020 Friday 9th October, Presentation Primary and Scoil Realta Na Maidine at 4.00pm. / Killocrim 5th & 6th Class at 6.30pm. in Listowel Church.
Both sacraments have been broken down into two ceremonies on the day to keep in line with HSE and Government guidelines with the capacity in the Church Limited. More details later.
Visit Listowel Parish Website on http://www.listowelparish.com
MOYVANE PARISH NEWSLETTER
Fr. Kevin McNamara, P.P. 089/4044816. Presbytery & Office 068/49308; Secretary: Jacqueline Parish Office times: Open Mon & Thurs 10am – 12noon; Tues & Fri 10am – 1pm; Closed Wednesday.
Please follow the guidelines on the door. Book Masses (Months Minds & Anniversaries) Baptisms &
Weddings during Office hours. Thank you. www.dioceseofkerry.ie E-mail: moyvane@dioceseofkerry.ie.
Church of the Assumption Moyvane – Saturday 8th to Sunday 16th August Sat 8th 2.00pm Esther & Seán Foley, Ashgrove (Mass of thanksgiving
for their Golden Jubilee, 50 years of marriage)
7.30pm Dora & Mossie Ahern, Kilbaha (Anni)
Sun 9th 11.00am Pat Hayes, Clounbrane (Rec Dec)
Mon 10th 7.30pm Special Intention
Tues 11th 7.30pm Hannah & Jimmy Doyle, Glin Road, their son Mick & their
daughters Maureen & Betty
(Hannah’s Anniversary occurs at this time)
Wed 12th 7.30pm Michael O’Neill, Limerick (Rec Dec)
Thurs 13th 7.30pm Thanksgiving Mass for all our local Home Helps and their families
FEAST OF THE ASSUMPTION – Holy Day of Obligation (As Moyvane Church is dedicated to Our Lady of
Assumption – this is a very special day in our Parish. Let us
remember in our prayers all Parishioners & Priests who have
gone to their eternal reward, who have left us a beautiful
Church. Our Lady keep us safe and well)
Fri 14th 7.30pm VIGIL: Marian Quinn, Woodgrove, Birthday Blessing
Sat 15th 11.00am Kathleen & Dan Ryan (Anni) & delightful grandson Daniel
(RIP), West Clare & New York
7.30pm Special Intention – Eugene & family
Sun 16th 11.00am Jack Martin Mulvihill, Glenalappa (Anni)
Church of Corpus Christi Knockanure – Sunday 9th to Sunday 16th August
Sun 9th 9.30am Special Intention (sick)
Sat 15th 9.30am Feast of the Assumption Holy Day of Obligation
Parishioners
Sun 16th 9.30am Jason Plested, UK (Anni)
PRIEST ON DUTY THIS SUNDAY: Fr. Michael Hussey 087/2386084. Emergencies only.
PARISH FINANCIAL REPORT 2019: Copies of the Parish Financial Report for 2019 are available in the Parish Office for anyone who wishes to avail of a copy. See Jacqueline in the Parish Office.
PRAYERS & SYMATHY: To Margaret & Mike Lynch & family, Woodgrove on the death of Margaret’s brother
John Denihan, Tarbert whose funeral took place last Wednesday. To John, Elizabeth & Patrick Brosnan, Coilagurteen on the death of Elizabeth’s aunt Elizabeth (Eliza) Walsh, Listowel whose funeral took place in Ballydonoghue on Saturday 8th. May John & Elizabeth Rest In Peace.
CONTENTMENT?
A king had planted a beautiful garden and one day he walked round it to see how everything was growing. To his disappointment he found that all things he had lovingly nurtured were complaining. “If only I were strong and sturdy like the oak tree” moaned the cedar. “Why can’t I be upright like the cedar?” asked the vine. “If only I could bare luscious grapes like the vine “, sighed the rose bush. Eventually, the king came to solitary daisy with its face opened to the sun. “Well little daisy are you unhappy too?” he enquired. “Oh No”, replied the daisy. “When you planted your garden I think you wanted me in it, just as I am, and so I’m going to be the best daisy I can be” A silly story? I didn’t think so. For doesn’t it say a lot about the blessing of contentment?
MARY’S ASSUMPTION: WHATS IT TO ME?
For many Catholics, Mary’s Assumption is not found to be very moving. The words ASSUME and ASSUMPTION inspire thoughts more about ‘ASSUMING’ some responsibility than to the Blessed Virgin’s entry into heaven. The Assumption has however provoked much discussion between Christians why do we need this feast? Why is it important? Well, two reasons:
1. Mary’s Assumption invites us to celebrate our future. Our life includes a physical body that, like Mary’s body, is headed for glory.
In other words, what happened to Mary ultimately will happen to us. Our life after death will include more than a soul floating in space. All of what we are today in mind, spirit and body – will be included. In Mary’s Assumption, we rejoice in our own future. Mary one of our own, has gone ahead of us, we hope to follow, please God.
2. Mary’s Assumption invites us to accept our own body. When warts, weight and weakness get us down, it’s tempting to look forward to having no body. The Assumption, however, demonstrates that death is not an escape from life on earth. Mary was assumed body and soul into heaven, death is a doorway. and on the other side of that doorway, we will be reunited with our bodies. Mary’s Assumption tells me that in some mysterious way, since I am going to spend an eternity with this flesh, I had better start making friends with my physical self.
ARE YOU GOD?
One cold evening during the holiday season, a little boy aged six was standing out in front of a shop window, the little child had no shoes and his clothes were only rags. A young man passing by saw the little boy and could read the longing in his pale blues eyes. He took the child by the hand and led him into the shop. There he brought him some new shoes and a complete outfit of new clothes. They left the shop and outside in the street the little boy asked the man, “Sir are you God “? The man smiled down at him and replied “No, son I’m just one of His children” The little boy then said ,”Ah I just knew you had to be some relation” The man smiled and said to the little boy “ Now you can go home and have a very happy weekend. And have a word with God and thank Him. He moved me to reach out to help you. Does our generosity provoke that beautiful question, ARE YOU GOD?
SEEKING GOD IN QUIET MOMENTS!
There was once a sea Captain who in his retirement skippered a boat taking day trippers to Shetland Islands. On one trip the boat was full of young people. They laughed at the old Captain when they saw him saying prayers before setting out, for the day was fine and the sea very calm. But when out at sea a storm suddenly blew up and the boat began to pitch violently, the terrified passengers came to the captain and asked him to join them in prayer. But the Captain replied: “I say my prayers when it’s calm when it is rough I attend to my ship”. There is a lesson in here for all of us. If we cannot or will not seek God in the quiet moments of our lives we are not likely to find him when trouble strike. We are more likely to panic. But if we have learnt to seek Him and to trust Him in the quiet moments then most certainly we will find Him when the going gets tough and rough.
Believe a quarter of what you hear, half of what you see and three quarters of what you know. ROADWORKS
REACH ACTIVE WORKS: Permanent road resurfacing will take place between Ahavoher Graveyard and Knockanure. Substation, works will be completed under a stop and go system. Minor works will continue along the Kilmorna, Trien, Athea and Moyvane - Knockanure Roads next week, all works will be complete under stop and go or traffic light traffic management system. Jerry Clancy – 086/6072159.
KN WORKS: Cable jointing works will continue on the L1010. Kerry County Council should be finished their works on the Moyvane Rd tomorrow allowing us to raise the covers from next week on. All works will be complete under traffic light traffic management system. Shane Sheehan – 087/9829576.
MOYVANE PARISH NEWSLETTER
Fr. Kevin McNamara, P.P. 089/4044816. Presbytery & Office 068/49308; Secretary: Jacqueline Parish Office times: Closed Mon 2nd; Open Tues 10am – 1pm; Closed Wed; Thurs 10am-12; Thurs 10-1.
Book Masses (Months Minds & Anniversaries) Baptisms & Weddings during Office hours. Thank you. www.dioceseofkerry.ie E-mail: moyvane@dioceseofkerry.ie. Please follow the guidelines on the door.
Church of the Assumption Moyvane – Saturday 1st to Sunday 9th August
Sat 1st 7.30pm Jackie Lyons, Derry, Listowel (Anni)
Sun 2nd 11.00am Damien Lyne, Killarney (Rec Dec)
Sat 8th 2.00pm Esther & Seán Foley, Ashgrove (Mass of thanksgiving
for their Golden Jubilee, 50 years of marriage)
7.30pm Dora & Mossie Ahern, Kilbaha (Anni)
Sun 9th 11.00am Pat Hayes, Clounbrane (Rec Dec)
Church of Corpus Christi Knockanure – Friday 7th to Sunday 9th August Fri 7th 7.30pm Ellen Collins, Lisaniskea (Anni), her husband Laurence &
their son Maurice
Sun 9th 9.30am Special Intention (sick)
(please note Mass time has changed to 9.30am)
PRIEST ON DUTY THIS SUNDAY: Fr. Seán Hanafin 087/8341083. Emergencies only.
PRAYERS & SYMATHY: To Kathleen Shanahan & family, Kilbaha on the death of Patrick a loving husband and dad whose funeral took place here during the week. May Patrick continue to enjoy the rewards of his labour.
May he rest in peace.
CORPUS CHRISTI CHURCH KNOCKANURE: Re-opens this Sunday 2nd for private prayer and visitation and will be open daily from 11am to 3pm. The resumption of the celebration of Mass commences on First Friday August 7th. . First Sunday Mass is on August 9th at the new time of 9.30am. As with Moyvane, Sunday Masses will be relayed via a new tannoy system in the car park Numbers in adherence to HSE & Government guidelines not to exceed 30 people. Individually it’s three per seat. Family seats can have more than three per seat. Please be guided by stewards. Thanking you in advance for your patience and co-operation.
SCOIL CHORP CHRÍOST FIRST HOLY COMMUNION: The parents of the 2020 Scoil Chorp Chríost First Holy Communion class, have approached Fr. Kevin and the principal Mrs. Donegan, seeking approval for the forthcoming Holy Communion ceremony to take place in the Church of Assumption, Moyvane, in order to fully comply with social distancing guidelines and to allow siblings to attend. Fr. Kevin and Mrs Donegan have kindly agreed that this is a more suitable arrangement in these difficult times. The First Holy Communion will take place on Saturday the 12th of September at 11.30am in the Church of Assumption, Moyvane.
MURHUR N.S. FIRST HOLY COMMUNION: This celebration will take place on Saturday 22nd August at
1pm in the Church of the Assumption, Moyvane. Both schools are actively communicating with parents regarding safe numbers for both celebrations. CEMETERY MASSES: As you are aware our Cemetery Masses have been cancelled for this year. However, as this coming week, Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday would have been the dates for these celebrations can I suggest the following: Monday 3rd Ahavoher Cemetery – all who have loved ones buried in this Cemetery would light a candle at home and pray the Angelus either at 12noon or at 6pm. In the same way on Tuesday for those buried in Knockanure Cemetery and on Wednesday for those buried in Murhur. If these times are not suitable choose your own time but please honour it with prayer and if possible, a lighted candle in honour of the good men and women who have gone before us marked with the sign
of faith. We pray that this year in particular they will pray for us in the presence of the Risen Lord that we will continue to be safe and well during these anxious times. May they Rest In Peace. A prayerful visit to either of our Churches would honour them in an extra special way. Moyvane Church open from 10am to 5pm daily and Knockanure Church open from 11am to 3pm daily.
A NEW CHURCH OR NO CHURCH !
The impact of the Coronavirus pandemic on Parish life across the World has been shattering, even here in our own Parish. How do people react when lifelong patters of behaviour are disrupted, when work and family habits are broken? When the weekly rhythm of the spiritual life is no longer marked by Sunday Mass at one place at one time, and the Sacraments are treated as possible vectors of disease rather than as live-giving moment of thankfulness. Nobody really knows. Nothing like this has happened before in the history of the Church. A big question for all of us at this time is – “what do I really value about Parish life?” For me one major observation is that Parish life as I have lived and known it for 39 years is totally and utterly changed. Are Parish structures as every Parish knows them fit for purpose? Should every Parish have a lay chief executive working in partnership with the Parish Priest? It that where the Spirit is leading? Or has the personality and spirituality of the Priest never been more important as a real focus to draw people to Jesus? It doesn’t have to be either/or. The Church has seen Parish communities being held together by the internet especially in the livestreaming of Masses, we had YouTube. At a physical gathering of the faithful the
Celebrant is aware of his pastoral responsibility to all those present. The relationship gives added dept to the liturgy. Online, such personal links break down. Our Church authorities need to start collecting the data of how Churches up and down the country (including our own Parish) have adopted to the shutdown. We are challenged with ‘A new Church or no Church’. May the Lord bless the choices we make. The one certainty we have is the ‘old Church’ is gone. Those who won’t let it go are the biggest obstacle to bringing to birth ‘a new Church’. Their stubbornness could leave us with no Church!
THE CRITICAL WEED
Reflect on this thought-provoking poem:
A little seed lay on the ground,
And soon began to sprout
Seeing all the flowers around
It wondered: ‘how shall I come out?’
The Lily’s face is fair and proud,
But just a trifle cold
The rose, I think, is rather loud,
And its fashion’s getting old
Of the violet some may think well,
But it’s not a flower I’d choose,
Nor even the Canterbury bell,
I’ve never cared for blues
And so it criticized each flower,
This haughty little seed,
Until it woke one summer noon, And found itself a weed!
A KIND AND PATIENT MRS KENDAL
There was once a famous British actress who was known as Mrs Kendal. She appears as a character in the striking film, ‘The Elephant Man’, the story of a man who was, you might recall, grotesquely and horribly disfigured with the skin and colour of an elephant. There was a particular incident in the film I recall very well. The famous actress went to see the elephant man, as he was called, and she held out her had to take his hand. He extended the less deformed of his two hands. Mrs Kendal, this great actress, stood there and looked him straight in the eye and she shook her head, indicating that was not sufficient. The elephant man waited a long time. Finally, after a short pause, out from under his coat he brought his more horribly deformed hand. Mrs Kendal took his hand in hers and she smiled. The elephant man said that this was the first time in his life that a woman had held his hand. Don’t we do this to God? We offer our more seemly self but God will have none of that. God wants our most hidden, undesirable selves.
ROAD WORKS UPDATE - Reach Active Works: Minor works along the Kilmorna, Trien, Athea and Moyvane - Knockanure Roads next week, under stop and go/traffic light system. Jerry Clancy 086/6072159.
KN Works: Minor works will continue on the L1010, Piermount, Bog line, and Moyvane Roads next week, under stop and go/ traffic light system. For current project status contact Shane Sheehan on 087/9829576.
Listowel Church Masses.
FACE COVERING STRONGLY RECOMMENDED ATTENDING MASS
Mass Listowel; Sat. 1st- Baby Leah O Donoghue, 1st Anniversary & Nora O Donoghue, Perth Australia, Listowel & Moyvane & Paul Walsh Greenville / Eileen Leahy, Feale Drive / Margaret Kirby, Charles St. / Corneilus, Elizabeth, Sr. Pius & John Paul O Farrell, Church St. Vigil 6.15pm
Sun 2nd- People of the Parish- 9.00am- Catherine (Katsy) O’Shea, Ballygologue Park / Paddy Rochford, Cahirdown / Brendan O Connor, Convent St. / Fr. Kieran O Shea, Bridge Road / Phyllis Diggin Treacy, Main Street, Ballybunion, Birthday Rem. & Deceased Diggin Family Members- 11.30am
Mon 3rd- Fr. Bill Buckley Derry Listowel & South Africa- 10.30am
Tues 4th- Special Intention- 10.30am
Wed 5th- Ned O Connor, Convent Street & Honora, Pat & Kathleen Brouder- 10.30am
Thurs 6th- 10.30am
Fri 7th- 10.30am- St. Padre Pio & First Friday Evening Mass 7.00pm
Sat 8th- Ita & Willie Keane, Church Street- 10.30am-Lily Hennessy, Killocrim
Vigil 6.15pm- Sun 9th- People of the Parish 9.00am- 11.30am
RECENT DEATHS Brian O’Connor, Sheffield, formerly of Kent UK, late of Listowel and Ballyduff.
John Halpin, Harrow, London late of Coolkeragh.
FINANCE COUNCIL Many thanks to the parishioners that have sign up recently to standing order and one-off Cheques for the year (cheques payable to Listowel Church).
PRIEST ON DUTY for Listowel Deanery on this Sunday, 2nd August, Fr. Hanafin, 087-8341083 (emergencies only).
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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 Wednesday. Book Masses (Months Minds & Anniversaries) Baptisms & Weddings during Office hours. Thank you. www.dioceseofkerry.ie E-mail: moyvane@dioceseofkerry.ie. Please follow the guidelines on the door.
Church of the Assumption Moyvane – Saturday 25th July to Sunday 2nd August
Sat 25th 7.30pm Willie Buckley, The Village (Months Mind)
Sun 26th 11.00am Patrick O’Driscoll, Farranree, Cork (Anni)
Mon 27th 7.30pm Margaret O’Connor, Ballybunion (Anni)
Tues 28th 7.30pm Andrzej Nawrot, Kepno, Poland (Anni) & Special Intention for his wife Aniela & blessing on their son Adam in Dublin
Wed 29th 7.30pm Jeremiah Mulvihill, Glenalappa (Anni) & deceased of the
Mulvihill & Connolly families
Thurs 30th 7.30pm Jerry Clancy, Knockanure (Anni)
Fri 31st 7.30pm John Walsh, Barragougeen (Anni), his parents Ellen &
Patrick & deceased of the Walsh family.
Sat 1st 7.30pm Jackie Lyons, Derry, Listowel (Anni)
Sun 2nd 11.00am Damien Lyne, Killarney (Rec Dec)
PRIEST ON DUTY THIS SUNDAY: Fr. Brendan Walsh 087/7913271. Emergencies only.
JESUS BELONGS TO EACH AND EVERY CULTURE
I remember the day I learned to hate racism. I was 15 at the time and I was in boarding school. During recreation one Friday evening (6.30pm to 7.30pm) I was walking alone by the handball alley. I was happy without a care in the world, I decided just to go into the alley. There were three senior lads there with the only black student in the school. The black student was against the wall, his hands behind his back. The three white students were taking turns punching him. They were laughing. He stood silently except for the involving groans that followed each blow, and now I was caught. One of the three grabbed me and stood me in front of Wilson. “Mac you take a turn”, one of the students said. I liked Wilson – he was so kind, helpful and very gentle. “Hit the nigger!” I stood paralyzed. “Mac hit him or you’re next”. So I did. I closed my eyes. To this day I can still feel the soft fuzz of Wilson’s turquoise sweater as my knuckles gently touched his stomach. I don’t know how many punches there were. I don’t know how long poor Wilson had to stand against that wall. After my minute participation in the conspiracy, they let me go and I ran. Crying and sick to my stomach. How would I face poor Wilson again? Within days Wilsons parents took him from all of us. Forty-nine years later that event still preaches a sermon to me every time. One can despise, decry, denounce and deplore something without ever begin willing to suffer or even be inconvenienced to bring about change. If there is one thing that Jesus taught us, it was how to suffer with others. Jesus walked the walk of the cross. He taught us the meaning of suffering as a mighty servant. You and I don’t know what Jesus looked like (the Gospels are silent about that), but we know that He wasn’t white. He is known and loved as ‘Jesus of Nazareth’. Regardless of colour or creed – we are all sisters and brothers of Jesus. With all sporting events starting with the phrase ‘Now they all give the knee!’, we have all hurt and wounded coloured people. I did it with Wilson when I was 15. How I would love to meet him now and ask his forgiveness – not for the blow I delivered for it was nothing, but for the blows I refused to stand by his side and receive. Jesus belongs to each and every culture. He is found everywhere. Jesus is all things to all people. He’s young and old and every colour imaginable.
FR. DAN GOES HOME
Fr. Dan O’Connor, M.S.C., a native of Knocknagree died this week in Cork. He was a wonderful colleague to me during my time as P.P. in the Western Road in Cork City. A terrific worker and a wonderful G.A.A. supporter. His family in Knocknagree and his religious family in the Western Road are fortunate like myself to have great memories of the late Fr. Dan. Please keep Fr. Dan in your prayers. Rest In Peace Dan.
GIVEN A CHOICE WHERE WOULD YOU PUT WISDOM?
In a week when some lucky winner/winners in the Leinster area are going to be claiming close on 50million euro in the Euro Millions, our Masses this weekend focus on making right choices. Solomon is asked by the Lord, what gift he would like and he looks for wisdom. To be wise has little to do with being intelligent and nothing to do with being smart. It means knowing what is right from God’s point of view but unfortunately we all act foolishly at times. Whatever Mass you attend this week or if you watch Mass on other media outlets, we can all confess our foolishness to Jesus who is all-wise, all-loving, all understanding. Jesus, you walked on our earth to teach us what is important in life, namely, to lovingly do the will of God Our Father. We need to continually ask forgiveness for our foolishness when we don’t do the Father’s will. Jesus was generous in opening people’s eyes to the world of the invisible and the eternal. In these strange and trying times, we need to focus our minds on God and on the life to come rather than being over engrossed in the struggles and distractions of this life. We need to be aware that Jesus is our inspiration, our guide and our leader. He enthusiastically walked a beautiful path in this earth, a lovely path that always brought Him to God His loving Father. All of us from time to time have walked other paths and different ways. There are times when we walked more away from God than toward Him. We need to say we are sorry.
In our First Reading from Kings, we are reminded that King Solomon was told by God that he could have anything he wanted, all he had to do was ask. Solomon asked God for the gift of wisdom so that he could govern well. What an appropriate reading for our country and indeed our parish at this time. Wisdom for our new Government to govern well and wisdom for their subsidiaries that they will be faithful to the commitments they have made and that they will govern with fairness and justice.
Our Second Reading from St. Paul to the Romans, tells us so positively that those who love God can turn everything to their spiritual advantage and to be fair I think we have all played our part in doing that since last March. Keeping Eucharist alive and allowing the Word of God to continue to bless and protect us. Since Masses have returned with a congregation in Moyvane, they are going well and are so special. We are still conscious that they are small steps. Knockanure Church will open very shortly when we have all the safety measures in place. Our Gospel from Matthew reminds us powerfully that what God offers each of us is worth everything we have. The major question is – are we prepared to pay the necessary price for it?
Wisdom means to be able to see life from God’s point of view. Jesus tells us that this wisdom is worth more than all other possessions together. Solomon realised this and when God gave him the choice of anything he wanted he put wisdom at the top of the list. Would it be top of your list? Strange awkward times in Church, all of us have never needed wisdom more than now. Masks or no masks, compulsory or optional, please don’t look to me – use your wisdom to make your own decisions.
NOTICES
REACH ACTIVE WORKS: The Knockanure Moyvane Road will be reopened on Thursday evening 23rd July. Minor works will continue along the Kilmorna, Trien, Athea and Moyvane - Knockanure Roads next week, all works will be complete under stop and go or traffic light traffic management system. Jerry Clancy – Reach Active 086/6072159.
KN WORKS: Minor works on the L1010, Piermount, Bog line, and Moyvane Roads next week, all works will be complete under stop and go or traffic light traffic system. Shane Sheehan – 087/9829576.
WHAT IS THE LATEST: Am I the only one in the Parish who is disappointed with the lack of information, progress report, latest position with regards to Eirgrid and how they are coping through C19? Their silence and lack of engagement is frightening. I haven’t heard a word, nothing. This publication has faithfully carried notices each week about road closures etc. When will we have proper roads open and functioning normally? Are Eirgrid suspending the works in early August, if so when do they plan to return to finish them?
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 Wednesday. Book Masses (Months Minds & Anniversaries) Baptisms & Weddings during Office hours. Thank you. www.dioceseofkerry.ie E-mail: moyvane@dioceseofkerry.ie. Please follow guidelines on the door.
Church of the Assumption Moyvane – Saturday 18th to Sunday 26th July
Sat 18th 7.30pm Anne Prendiville, Carrueragh (Birthday Remembrance)
Sun 19th 11.00am Peg Sheehan (née O’Connor), New York & l/o Upper Aughrim
(Rec Dec)
Mon 20th 7.30pm Rita Daly (née Finucane), l/o Moyvane, Tralee &
South Africa (Rec Dec)
Wed 22nd 7.30pm Nora Moore, Kilmorna (Anni), her loving husband Jimmy
& their son Willie
Thurs 23rd 7.30pm Denis Corridan, Murhur (Anni)
Sat 25th 7.30pm Willie Buckley, The Village (Months Mind)
Sun 26th 11.00am Patrick O’Driscoll, Farranree, Cork (Anni)
PRIEST ON DUTY THIS SUNDAY: Fr. Denis O’Mahony 087/6807197. Emergencies only.
PRAYERS & SYMPATHY: Rita Daly (née Finucane), Moyvane, Tralee & South Africa who died on 10th July in South Africa. Our prayerful support to loving husband Austin and family Sharon, Amanda, Colleen, Fiona and sister Noreen, Listowel and the Philippines and to the Daly family, Kenmare. We will celebrate a Mass for the happy repose of her soul in Moyvane Church on Monday 20th July at 7.30pm. May Rita enjoy the delights of God’s Kingdom. The funeral took place in Glin during the week of gentleman Jimmy Ruddle, we extend our sympathy to his wife Catherine & family. At a later date there will be a Mass here in the Parish for the happy repose of Jimmy. May Rita and Jimmy Rest In Peace.
PARISH OFFICE OPEN: A reminder that the Parish Office is open. These are the following days and times and it would be helpful if people could stick to these times for the booking of Masses, Baptisms, Weddings. Monday & Thursday 10am – 12noon. Tuesday & Friday 10am – 1pm. Closed on Wednesday. The office can also be contacted by email – moyvane@dioceseofkerry.ie
REMEMBER……. Worry does not empty tomorrow of its sorrow. It merely empties today of its strength.
MARBLE ENDURES FOREVER
I have just come across a splendid French proverb which translated reads:
“Write injuries in sand; Kindness in marble”. What a sound idea – injuries, hurts, resentments are all ugly things that sour our minds and hearts. Treat them as sand which is quickly blown away. Kindness of word or deed is well worth remembering and marble endures forever. May God’s grace and presence help us all in doing kind things.
BLESSINGS & CONGRATULATIONS - CATHAOIRLEACH OF THE SEANAD
My first Parish when I arrived in this Diocese was Kenmare. I had nine months there, all of which were delightful, blessed and enjoyable. I was only a day in the Parish when I met Mark Daly – and he has been a great friend to me since. I wish to warmly congratulate him on becoming Cathaoirleach of the Seanad. He is a very fine and dedicated politician who continues to work tirelessly and diligently in our county and throughout the country. May God bless and guide him in his new role. Proud of you Mark and very well done. Mass on Monday evening is for Rita Daly whose
husband Austin is Mark’s uncle. Our prayerful support to Sean, Eileen and all the Daly’s in Kenmare.
MIGHTY MOTTO
A very successful businessman had this motto framed above his desk in his office
‘THERE IS NO ART IN DOING EXTRAORDINARY THINGS BUT IN DOING ORDINARY THINGS EXTRA ORDINARILY WELL’.
OUR ‘NEW’ CHURCH – HAVE WE LOST SIGHT OF THE JESUS OF JOY?
Very strange times in Church history. Early last March, Church leaders made a compliment of telling people there was no obligation to attend Mass on Sunday – not even Easter Sunday. We glibly told elderly people, the backbone of the Church to please stay at home. Signs and notices plastered on doors and gates of Churches gave lists and warnings. Jesus, His joy, His healing presence was never mentioned – in fact it was ignored. One day, when the inimitable Groucho Marx was getting out of the elevator, he met a Priest who immediately recognized the very famous comedian. The excited Priest extended his hand (in times when it was safe to do so) saying “I want to thank you for all the joy you’ve put into our world”. Groucho quickly replied, “Fr. I want to thank you for all the joy you’ve taken out of it!”.
The Church prior to March 2020 so many Church members were so concerned with pulling out the weeds, that they lost the sense of hope and the spirit of joy that the beautiful Gospel of Jesus brings. Many Catholics who hold firm to the institution of our Catholic faith are so welded into the customs, laws and structures of their institutions. Some of them would rather do without Holy Communion rather than receive it on the hand. Equally our excellent stewards (all volunteers – sorry cheerful volunteers) are doing an excellent job with Mass in Moyvane Church but are getting into a small bit of hassle into week two. People know where they want to sit and are not inclined to take direction. We all need to stay focused. We need too to be kind and helpful to our stewards. Let them guide us – they wish to keep us all safe and well. So cooperate with them, thank you. The Jesus of joy must be heart-broken to see how so called ‘Holy Catholics’ have excluded so many if they don’t fit into their club and barring a miracle of grace end up de-Churched or un-Churched. I find it exceptionally sad and painful that in the new Eucharistic Prayer we have the words that loving Jesus died for MANY instead of ALL. I always use ALL. Jesus most certainly was not selective. Those who changed those words of the Eucharistic Prayer need to realize that they haven’t the power to limit God’s mercy. They are judge and jury in determining who is a member of their Church with unbearable arrogance they include themselves in their Church and exclude anyone who follows a different spiritual path. Covid 19 clarified much too. Everything closed. It became obvious that in people’s minds the Church is about buildings rather than people. We are most fortunate and richly blessed to have two beautiful Churches in our Parish. Knockanure will open very soon with Masses. For now, Moyvane Masses are going smoothly and well. Small steps – but safe steps, will please God keep us all safe and well. May the joy and healing presence of Jesus guide us daily. Any Mass you attend during the week will fulfil you Sunday obligation. Thank you so very much for your continual understanding and great support.
SACRAMENT OF THE PRESENT MOMENT!
My very good friend Fr. Pat McCarthy, Gneeveguilla is over 80 and has been cocooning. During that time Fr. Pat has been writing a lot of poems in these strange and challenging times. One of the pieces entitled ‘A THOUGHT FOR TODAY’ goes as follows:
‘How long will this epidemic continue?
How long before I see the face of those I love?
How long before I hold and hug those who are dearest to me?
How long before parents locked in with young children stay patient and loving?
How long before Grandparents enjoy their Grandchildren again? How long before I die?
How long is no longer a date in a diary, but a way of living in hope when our habitual calendars are shredded (and we have no idea how long this pestilence will last),
The secret of success is to live our days shaped by hope,
To let go of the past with its burdens and resentments,
And be open to the future with its promises, we must be certain of one thing: Once this epidemic is over, merely returning to the past,
Reverting to the way things were, would be a betrayal of the gift that fate, maybe providence! Has provided.
We must all realise we now live in a land that our young people have never known,
A land marked and shaped by the word solidarity. So, then, it is one day at a time,
Living each moment as it comes. It is called ‘The Sacrament of the present moment!’
MOYVANE PARISH NEWSLETTER
INCORPORATING THE CHURCH OF ASSUMPTION MOYVANE
AND THE CHURCH OF CORPUS CHRISTI KNOCKANURE
Fr. Kevin P.P. Home: 068/49308, Mobile: 089/4044816 16th Sunday of Ordinary Time – 19th July,2020.
FIRST READING
A reading from the Book of Wisdom 12:13. 16-19 After sin you will grant repentance.
There is no god, other than you, who cares for everything, to whom you might have to prove that you never judged unjustly; Your justice has its source in strength, your sovereignty over all makes you lenient to all.
You show your strength when your sovereign power is questioned and you expose the insolence of those who know it; but, disposing of such strength, you are mild in judgement, you govern us with great lenience, for you have only to will, and your power is there. By acting thus you have taught a lesson to your people how the virtuous man must be kindly to his fellow men,
and you have given your sons the good hope that after sin you will grant repentance. The Word of the Lord.
Responsorial Psalm Ps 85
Response O Lord, you are good and forgiving.
1. O Lord, you are good and forgiving, full of love to all who call. Give heed, O Lord, to my prayer
and attend to the sound of my voice. Response
2. All the nations shall come to adore you and glorify your name, O Lord:
for you are great and do marvellous deeds, you who alone are God. Response
3. But you, God of mercy and compassion, slow to anger, O Lord, abounding in love and truth, turn and take pity on me. Response
SECOND READING
A reading from the first letter of St Paul to the Romans 8:26-27
The Spirit himself expresses our plea in a way that could never be put into words.
The Spirit too comes to help us in our weakness. For when we cannot choose words in order to pray properly, the Spirit himself expresses our plea in a way that could never be put into words, and God who knows everything in our hearts knows perfectly well what he means, and that the pleas of the saints expressed by the Spirit are according to the mind of God.
The Word of the Lord.
Gospel Acclamation Eph 1:17. 18
Alleluia, alleluia!
May the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ enlighten the eyes of our mind, so that we can see what hope his call holds for us. Alleluia!
GOSPEL
A reading from the Gospel according to Matthew 13:24-43 Let them both grow till the harvest.
Jesus put a parable before the crowds, ‘The kingdom of heaven may be compared to a man who sowed good seed in his field. While everybody was asleep his enemy came, sowed darnel all among the wheat, and made off. When the new wheat sprouted and ripened, the darnel appeared as well. The owner’s servants went to him and said, “Sir, was it not good seed that you sowed in your field? If so, where does the darnel come from?” “Some enemy has done this” he answered. And the servants said, “Do you want us to go and weed it out?” But he said, “No, because when you weed out the darnel you might pull up the wheat with it. Let them both grow till the harvest; and at harvest time I shall say to the reapers: First collect the darnel and tie it in bundles to be burnt, then gather the wheat into my barn.”‘
He told them another parable, ‘The kingdom of heaven is like the yeast a woman took and mixed in with three measures of flour till it was leavened all through’. In all this Jesus spoke to the crowds in parables; indeed, he would never speak to them except in parables. This was to fulfil the prophecy: I will speak to you in parables and expound things hidden since the foundation of the world. Then, leaving the crowds, he went to the house; and his disciples came to him and said, ‘Explain the parable about the darnel in the field to us’. He said in reply, ‘The sower of the good seed is the Son of Man. The field is the world; the good seed is the subjects of the kingdom; the darnel, the subjects of the evil one; the enemy who sowed them, the devil; the harvest is the end of the world; the reapers are the angels. Well then, just as the darnel is gathered up and burnt in the fire, so it will be at the end of time. The Son of Man will send his angels and they will gather out of his Kingdom all the thinks that provoke offences an all who do evil, and throw them into the burning furnace, where there will be weeping and grinding of teeth. Then the virtuous will shine like the sun in the kingdom of their Father. Listen, anyone who has ears. The Gospel of the Lord.
NOTICES
MEALS ON WHEELS: for Moyvane/Knockanure area from Knockanure Community Centre, starting
soon, €6 daily Monday to Friday. If interested please contact Nora 087/7476717 or Mary 087/6328104. Continuing the scheme will depend on numbers.
LISTOWEL FAMILY RESOURCE CENTRE: Dance classes for national school age children will take place at Listowel Family Resource Centre on Monday July 20th from 2.30pm-3.30pm and for the following four Mondays. The classes will feature everything from Zumba to hip-hop and much more besides. For further details from 068/23584.
REACH ACTIVE WORKS: A full road closure will continue between Knockanure football pitch and Knockanure Church from Monday 20th until Friday morning 24th of July. This will be a full 24-hour road closure with no through traffic allowed. Diversion routes will be in place via the Athea-Listowel Road, N69 and Coilagurteen
Road. Local access only will be permitted up to the road closure locations from Bambury’s Cross and the Ahavoher Graveyard. The road will be open on Friday the 24th. Other minor works will take place on the Kilmorna, Trien and Athea Road under a single lane closure. Jerry Clancy 086/6072159.
KN WORKS: Cable installation works will continue from Monday 20th to Friday 24th July on the L1010 in Tarbert. These works will be complete under a single lane closure traffic management system. Shane Sheehan 087/9829576.
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 Wednesday. Book Masses (Months Minds & Anniversaries) Baptisms & Weddings during Office hours. Thank you. www.dioceseofkerry.ie E-mail: moyvane@dioceseofkerry.ie. Please follow guidelines on the door.
Church of the Assumption Moyvane – Saturday 11th to Sunday 19th July
Sat 11th 7.30pm Pat Joe McEnery, Tubbertoureen, Moyvane (Months Mind)
Sun 12th 11.00am Paddy Connolly, Glenagragra, Glin (Months Mind)
Tues 14th 7.30pm Mary McCarthy, Newcastlewest & Lr.Aughrim (Anni)
Thurs 16th 7.30pm Ellen & Tom Sheehan, Kilbaha (Anni)
Fri 17th 7.30pm Ciss Dore, Woodgrove (Anni), her loving husband Michael, their sons John & Mike & their daughter Kathleen
Sat 18th 7.30pm Anne Prendiville, Carrueragh (Birthday Remembrance)
Sun 19th 11.00am Peg Sheehan (née O’Connor), New York & l/o Upper Aughrim
(Rec Dec)
PRIEST ON DUTY THIS SUNDAY: Yours truly 089/4044816. Emergencies only.
BAPTISMS & WEDDINGS: The aforementioned celebrations can be now booked through the office especially those that were postponed due to the lockdown. I will do my best to accommodate times and dates suitable to you. As is the custom in this Parish, Baptisms will take place individually. Good news - our First Holy Communion celebrations got the go ahead. The schools will be in contact with you regarding the date.
A PARENT’S CONFESSION
For the smile I didn’t give you, I am sorry.
For the afternoon I didn’t spend with you, I am sorry.
For the story I didn’t have time to listen to, I am sorry.
For the time I should have said “Well done” and didn’t. I am sorry. For the joke I didn’t laugh at, I am sorry. For every time I didn’t have time, I am sorry.
For having belittled you in front of your friends, I am sorry.
For having demanded your love instead of earning it with kindness, laughter, a Godly example, I am sorry. For every instance when I’ve taken you for granted rather than recognise you as an individual person with your own particular dreams & aspirations, I am sorry.
For understanding my errors and my desire to change, for your great love, for respect and forgiveness.
I am thankful. NOTICES
REACH ACTIVE WORKS: A full road closure will continue between Knockanure football pitch and Knockanure church from Monday 13th until Friday 24th of July. This will be a full 24-hour road closure with no through traffic allowed. Diversion routes will be in place via the Athea-Listowel Road, N69 and Coilagurteen Road. Local
access only will be permitted up to the road closure locations from Bambury’s Cross and the Ahavoher Graveyard. Jerry Clancy – 086/6072159.
KN WORKS: Cable installation works will continue from Monday 13th to Friday 17th of July on the L1010 in Tarbert. These works will be complete under a single lane closure traffic management system.
Shane Sheehan – 087/9829576.
GUITAR LESSONS: commence from Sept in Moyvane Village (Marian Hall) for all levels. Group lessons and 1:1 lessons available. For more information, call Elaine on 087/2884869.
LISTOWEL FAMILY RESOURCE CENTRE: Names are currently being taken for this year's summer camp to be held at Listowel Family Resource Centre on consecutive Thursday's from July 16th-August 6th inclusive. The camp will be into two sessions from 11am-1pm and 2-4pm on each day and will feature arts/crafts, games and computers. Prices for the camp are €15 a day or €50 for four days. Pre-booking is advised and Covid 19 guidelines will be applied. Further details Patricia Lyons on 068/23584.
WAITING FOR THE CALL
Blessings and greetings to you all,
I just had to write to tell you how much I love you and care for you. Yesterday, I saw you walking and laughing with your friends. I hoped that soon you’d want me to walk along with you, too, so I painted you a sunset to close your day and whispered a cool breeze to refresh you I waited – you never called – I just kept on loving you.
As I watched you fall asleep last night, I wanted so much to touch you. I spilled moonlight onto your face – trickling down your cheeks as so many tears have. You didn’t even think of me, I wanted so much to comfort you.
The next day I exploded a brilliant sunrise into glorious morning for you. You woke up late and rushed off to work – you didn’t even notice. My sky became cloudy and my tears fell as rain. Oh, if only you’d listen, I love you! I really love you! I try to say it in the quiet of the green meadows and in the blue sky. The wind whispers my love throughout the tree-tops and spills it in the vibrant colours of all the flowers.
I shout my love to you in the thunder of the great waterfalls and compose love songs for birds to sing to you. I warm you with clothing of my sunshine and perfume the air with nature’s sweet scent. My love for you is deeper than any ocean and greater than any need in you heart.
If only you’d realise how I care – my Father sends His love. I want you to meet Him – He cares too. Dads are just that way! So please call me soon. No matter how long it takes.
I’ll wait because I love you.
Your forever friend Jesus x x
WE ARE TO BEAR FRUIT, LEAVING JESUS TO MEASURE
Temple University in Philadelphia came to birth though the money of a little girl in that city who wanted to attend Sunday School but couldn’t because the classes were full. The Church was so small that there seemed no place for her. She began saving pennies to build a large Church. She died suddenly, but under her pillow was found an old red purse in which there was 57 pennies and a scrap of paper on which was written the reason why she was saving her pennies. The Pastor who conducted her funeral told the story of those 57 pennies and it got into the Newspapers. What could a little girl’s 57 pennies do? Well they did much. The tide of gifts which her example inspired flowed with increasing strength and in six years 57 pennies had become $300,000 which became the nucleus of yet grander things, for the Baptist Temple with its Good Samaritan Hospital and the great Temple University, which with its thousands of students have come into being as the marvellous harvest of a little girl’s seed pennies. How do I support the many good and beautiful ministries we have in our great Parish? Do I help or hinder good things happening? The little girl in this story had a beautiful and generous heart. Can you imitate her?
GOLDEN SILENCE
A hungry mountain lion came out in the hills to stalk a grazing herd. The lion attacked a bull, killed it and as he feasted on the kill, paused from time to time to let out some shouts of triumph. A hunter who was in the area heard the commotion, found the lion and shot it dead. The moral of the story is this…….When you are full of bull keep your mouth shut!!
A CHRISTIAN……….
Has a mind through which Christ thinks. Has a heart through which Christ lives.
Is a voice through which Christ speaks. Is a hand through which Christ helps.
MOYVANE PARISH NEWSLETTER
INCORPORATING THE CHURCH OF ASSUMPTION MOYVANE
AND THE CHURCH OF CORPUS CHRISTI KNOCKANURE
Fr. Kevin P.P. Home: 068/49308, Mobile: 089/4044816 15th Sunday of Ordinary Time – 12th July,2020. FIRST READING
A reading from the book of the Prophet Isaiah 55:10-11 The rain makes the earth give growth.
Thus says the Lord:
As the rain and the snow come down from the heavens and do not return without watering the earth, making it yield and giving growth to provide seed for the sower and bread for the eating, so the word that goes from my mouth does not return to me empty, without carrying out my will and succeeding in what it was sent to do. The Word of the Lord.
Responsorial Psalm Ps 64
Response: Some seed fell into rich soil and produced its crop.
You care for the earth, give it water, you fill it with riches.
Your river in heaven brims over to provide its grain. Response
And thus you provide for the earth; you drench its furrows, you level it, soften it with showers, you bless its growth. Response
You crown the year with your goodness. Abundance flows in your steps,
in the pastures of the wilderness it flows. Response
The hills are girded with joy, the meadows covered with flocks, the valleys are decked with wheat.
They shout for joy, yes, they sing. Response
SECOND READING
A reading from the first letter of St Paul to the Romans 8:18-23 The whole creation is eagerly waiting for God to reveal his sons.
I think that what we suffer in this life can never be compared to the glory, as yet unrevealed, which is waiting for us. The whole creation is eagerly waiting for God to reveal his sons. It was not for any fault on the part of creation that it was made unable to attain its purpose, it was made so by God; but creation still retains the hope of being freed, like us, from its slavery to decadence, to enjoy the same freedom and glory as the children of God. From the beginning till now the entire creation, as we know, has been groaning in one great act of giving birth; and not only creation, but all of us who possess the first-fruits of the Spirit, we too groan inwardly as we wait for our bodies to be set free. The Word of the Lord.
Gospel Acclamation Mt 11: 25
Alleluia, alleluia!
Speak, Lord, your servant is listening: you have the message of eternal life. Alleluia!
GOSPEL
A reading from the Gospel according to Matthew 13:1-23 A sower went out to sow.
Jesus left the house and sat by the lakeside, but such large crowds gathered round him that he got into a boat and sat there. The people all stood on the beach, and he told them many things in parables.
He said, ‘Imagine a sower going out to sow. As he sowed, some seeds fell on the edge of the path, and the birds came and ate them up. Others fell on patches of rock where they found little soil and sprang up straight away, because there was no depth of earth; but as soon as the sun came up they were scorched and, not having any roots, they withered away. Others fell among thorns, and the thorns grew up and choked them. Others fell on rich soil and produced their crop, some a hundredfold, some sixty, some thirty. Listen, anyone who has ears!’ Then the disciples went up to him and asked, ‘Why do you talk to them in parables?’ ‘Because’ he replied ‘the mysteries of the kingdom of heaven are revealed to you, but they are not revealed to them. For anyone who has will be given more, and he will have more than enough; but from anyone who has not, even what he has will be taken away. The reason I talk to them in parables is that they look without seeing and listen without hearing or understanding. So in their case this prophecy of Isaiah is being fulfilled: You will listen and listen again, but not understand, see and see again, but not perceive.
For the heart of this nation has grown coarse,
their ears are dull of hearing, and they have shut their eyes, for fear they should see with their eyes, hear with their ears, understand with their heart, and be converted and be healed by me.
‘But happy are your eyes because they see, your ears because they hear! I tell you solemnly, many prophets and holy people longed to see what you see, and never saw it; to hear what you hear, and never heard it.
‘You, therefore, are to hear the parable of the sower. When anyone hears the word of the kingdom without understanding, the evil one comes and carries off what was sown in his heart: this is the man who received the seed on the edge of the path. The one who received it on patches of rock is the man who hears the word and welcomes it at once with joy. But he has no root in him, he does not last; let some trial come, or some persecution on account of the word, and he falls away at once. The one who received the seed in thorns is the man who hears the word, but the worries of this world and the lure of riches choke the word and so he produces nothing. And the one who received the seed in rich soil is the man who hears the word and understands it; he is the one who yields a harvest and produces now a hundredfold, now sixty, now thirty.’ The Gospel of the Lord.
TO ERR IS HUMAN
A certain boy who played in the college orchestra never made a mistake. Not once was he called down by the professor. On leaving college this lad ceased to be a member of the orchestra. Only then did the professor explain why that boy never made a mistake – he didn’t play loud enough for anyone to hear him! It is human to ‘err’. Anyone who plays his/her God-given part in life may make a mistake, do something wrong, be a victim of circumstance. The important thing is not the mistake made but our reaction to that mistake and the circumstances surrounding it.
MOYVANE PARISH NEWSLETTER
Fr. Kevin McNamara, P.P. 089/4044816. Presbytery & Office 068/49308; Secretary: Jacqueline
Parish Office is OPENING on Tuesday July 7th. We ask you to follow guidelines which will be displayed clearly at the door. www.dioceseofkerry.ie E-mail: moyvane@dioceseofkerry.ie
Church of the Assumption Moyvane – Saturday 4th to Sunday 12th July
Sat 4th 7.30pm Willie Pearse, Woodgrove (Months Mind)
Sun 5th 11.00am Elsie Murphy, Ballyphehane, Cork (Anni)
Tues 7th 7.30pm Tessie Mulvihill, Pol Line (Anni) & her loving husband Denis
& their treasured son Ben
Thurs 9th 7.30pm Bridie Reilly (nee Fitzmaurice), Glasgow & l/o Leitrim Middle
Fri 10th 7.30pm James McNamara, Ballylongford, Birthday Remembrance RIP
Sat 11th 7.30pm Pat Joe McEnery, Tubbertoureen, Moyvane (Months Mind)
Sun 12th 11.00am Paddy Connolly, Glenagragra, Glin (Months Mind)
PRIEST ON DUTY THIS SUNDAY: Fr. Anthony O’Sullivan 087/2461749. Emergencies only.
PRAYERS & SYMPATHY: To Bernie & Peter Swan & family, Maura Sheehan & all the Sheehan family on the death of their uncle Tom Sheahan, Ballyline, Ballylongford whose funeral took place on Tuesday. To Mike & Bernadette Gliroy & family & Bridie Sheehan & family on the sudden death of Bernadette’s mother-in-law Margaret Gilroy, Sligo whose funeral took place last week in Sligo. To Dermot Gallagher & family, Askeaton on the death of his beloved wife Kathleen. Kathleen was a regular visitor to our Church here in Moyvane and to social gatherings. She will be sorely missed. We extend our sympathy to the Buckley and Keane families who are relatives here in the Parish and to her wide circle of friends. May Tom, Margaret and Kathleen RIP.
CEMETERY MASSES: The annual Cemetery Masses which were scheduled to take place on Monday 3rd August in Ahavoher, Tuesday 4th in Knockanure and Wednesday 5th in Murhur HAVE BEEN CANCELLED THIS YEAR DUE TO THE RESTRICTIONS IN PLACE WITH REGARD TO C19. Please God they will resume again in August 2021. Please convey this message to those outside the Parish that usually attend.
KNOCKANURE CHURCH: Due to the ongoing restrictions as a result of Covid-19 and the expense incurred in cleaning and related costs, the Church in Knockanure will remain closed until further notice. The Church in Moyvane is open for both public & private worship. The position will be kept under review. Thanking you for your understanding and co-operation.
OFFERTORY BASKETS: Very many thanks to all of you who continue to use the Presbytery letterbox to drop off your weekly offerings. Starting this weekend there will be baskets at the exit doors of Moyvane Church where you might wish to drop your offerings if you are attending Mass.
KNOCKANURE GRADUATION: Our prayerful good wishes and blessings to Sixth Class of Knockanure School who had their Graduation last Monday. We wish them every blessing as they start their journey in secondary school and we thank them for the blessings, memories and in particular the good example they gave to all their juniors in the school. The class of 2020 are as follows: Cian Halton, Jack Buckley, Tommy Clancy, Rachel O’Connor, Chloe Moore and Brona O’Connor.
PARISH BBQ & THANKSGIVING DAY CANCELLED: Our annual BBQ where we gathered after Mass to give thanks for all that is good in our parish community is cancelled this year. Hopefully, please God it will be extra special next year.
WORKING WELL: Volunteers who have come forward both as ushers and cleaners in Moyvane Church are working quite well. If anyone would like to lend a hand to the aforementioned teams please contact the Office.
MIGHTY JOHN RAISES €44,500: Parishioner John McGrath, Ahalahana & Bruach na Gaile, has raised a whopping €44,500 through his soccer appeal for Kerry Hospice Foundation. John is an inspiration to us all and amid all that he is going through he managed to put his heart and soul into fundraising which will benefit Kerry Hospice enormously and all who use the facilities. Well done John, we are proud of you and all the family. Continued prayerful blessings to you.
CONGRATULATIONS: To Fr. Seán Jones who celebrated his 2nd Anniversary of Ordination during the week and it was nice that he got an opportunity to lead Mass on RTÉ on Thursday. Continued blessings to Seán.
CLOSING WAS EASY…….OPENING UP IS A MINEFIELD!!
Many mixed emotions for me over the past week. Our first public Mass in the Church of the Assumption on Monday last had a congregation of thirty five. I was delighted to have welcoming ushers who ensured that all went so well and so smoothly. Everyone co-operated with each other, keeping our one major goal in place – ‘keeping each other safe’. On Tuesday I said Mass privately and alone and then took my first day ‘off’ since early March. It gave me time to reflect, pray and enjoy the wisdom and company of special friends. That was refreshing and much needed for my heart, soul and spirit.
Having got comfortable and used to ‘porch Masses’ daily, and YouTube Masses on Sundays, I felt in some small way our Parish still had a valuable link in keeping in touch with parishioners and many others. Now that I am back with a limited congregation in the Church of the Assumption there is a whole new beginning required again. Taking our time to get back to normality requires patience and an honest openness to change. It will be slow. The French call it the ‘syndrome of the snail’. The Spanish prefer to call it ‘the syndrome of the cabin’, those of us in the English speaking world simply call it ‘re-entry syndrome’. Whatever we decide to call it, the feeling of anxiety as we emerge from our shells, our cabins to re-enter post-Covid Church is very real.
As a Priest, I’ve spent many years learning how to fix life, only to discover that at the end of the day that life is not broken. There is a hidden seed of greater wholeness in everyone and everything. I think we serve life best when nourish it and befriend it. When we listen before we act. May I invite your prayerful support to
Dr. Tony Houlihan and to his wife Emer and family at this time. The incredible work that he has done from day one with his team has been so very important for us in this country. We assure them of our prayerful support at this time. We wish Dr. Ronan Glynn who will be acting as the new chief medical officer blessings and may he continue the good work that Dr. Tony has begun. The new Government must continue to be directed by Dr. Ronan and his team. Viewing the U.S. this week and closer to home Leicester in the UK, we become all too well aware that this virus is still alive and so destructive. I hope the Government will quickly refund individuals and families who have booked foreign holidays for this time and who do not wish to travel. Those who wish to travel can do so but must have clear and strict guidelines for their return to this country. In befriending life, the medical officers firstly Dr. Tony and now Dr. Ronan and their team have drawn both on their knowledge and their wisdom. Their excellent work is not about mastering life, controlling it or exerting their will over it, rather it is about keeping us all safe and alive. They are not spoil sports, but they tell us that if we holiday in Ireland this year, we have a good chance of keeping the C19 at bay and away from our beautiful country. I pray that Dr. Ronan and team will be allowed to continue to guide us.
Back to our own situation in the Parish it is vital that we return slowly to Church, continue to engage with ushers who will direct you to seats of safety. This is working well so far but it is early days. In befriending the new way of Mass celebrations we do not make things happen according to our own design, we have to continue to be alert and open to this new way of attending Church. May Jesus continue to bless us in these anxious times. Very many thanks for your cooperation, patience and your great generosity.
NOTICES
REACH ACTIVE WORKS: A full road closure will commence between Knockanure football pitch and Knockanure church from Monday 6th until Friday 24th of July. This will be a full 24 hour road closure with no through traffic allowed. Diversion routes will be in place via the Athea-Listowel Road, N69 and Coilagurteen Road. Local access only will be permitted up to the road closure locations from Bambury’s Cross and the Ahavoher Graveyard. Jerry Clancy 086/6072159.
KN WORKS: Cable installation works will take place on the Moyvane-Tarmons road at Newtownsandes Co-op on Monday and Tuesday 6th and 7th of July. Cable installation will continue on the L1010 in Tarbert from Wednesday to Friday the 8th-10th of July. Shane Sheehan 087/9829576.
THANKS TO SHANE: Very many thanks to Shane who ensured that the Offertory Boxes were delivered on time for their commencement this Sunday. He managed to get some helpers but overall his organisation was excellent to make sure that all got their Offertory Boxes on time. If any parishioner would like to join this scheme you can phone Jacqueline and she will arrange to have a box delivered to you. Thanks again Shane!
DINNERS FROM KNOCKANURE: It is planned to continue for the foreseeable future dinners Monday to Friday. Thanks to chefs Paul and Gerry, all in the Centre and all who deliver them.
MOYVANE PARISH NEWSLETTER
INCORPORATING THE CHURCH OF ASSUMPTION MOYVANE
AND THE CHURCH OF CORPUS CHRISTI KNOCKANURE
Fr. Kevin P.P. Home: 068/49308, Mobile: 089/4044816
14th Sunday of Ordinary Time – 5th July, 2020.
FIRST READING
A reading from the book of the Prophet Zecheriah 9:9-10
See now, your king comes humbly to you
The Lord says this:
Rejoice heart and soul, daughter of Zion!
Shout with gladness, daughter of Jerusalem!
See now, your king comes to you;
he is victorious, he is triumphant,
humble and riding on a donkey,
on a colt, the foal of a donkey.
He will banish chariots from Ephraim
and horses from Jerusalem;
the bow of war will be banished.
He will proclaim peace for the nations.
His empire shall stretch from sea to sea,
from the River to the ends of the earth
The Word of the Lord.
Responsorial Psalm Ps 144
Response I will bless your name for ever, O God my King
I will give you glory, O God my King,
I will bless your name for ever.
I will bless you day after day
and praise your name forever. Response
Lord is kind and full of compassion,
slow to anger, abounding in love.
How good is the Lord to all,
compassionate to all his creatures. Response
All your creatures shall thank you, O Lord,
and your friends shall repeat their blessing.
They shall speak of the glory of your reign
and declare your might, O God. Response
The Lord is faithful in all his words
and loving in all his deeds.
The Lord supports all who fall
and raises all who are bowed down. Response
(Second Reading & Gospel on back page)
SECOND READING
A reading from the first letter of St Paul to the Romans 8:9. 11-13
If by the Spirit you put an end to the misdeeds of the body you will live.
Your interests, however, are not in the unspiritual, but in the spiritual, since the Spirit of God has made his home in you. In fact, unless you possessed the Spirit of Christ you would not belong to him. and if the Spirit of him who raised Jesus from the dead is living in you, then he who raised Jesus from the dead will give life to your own mortal bodies through his Spirit living in you. My brothers, there is no necessity for us to obey our unspiritual selves or to live unspiritual lives. If you do live in that way, you are doomed to die; but if by the Spirit you put an end to the misdeeds of the body you will live.
The Word of the Lord.
GOSPEL ACCLAMATION Mt 11: 25
Alleluia, alleluia!
Blessed are you, Father, Lord of heaven and earth,
for revealing the mysteries of the kingdom to mere children.
Alleluia!
GOSPEL
A reading from the Gospel according to Matthew 11:25-30
I am gentle and humble in heart.
Jesus exclaimed,
‘I bless you, Father, Lord of heaven and of earth, for hiding these things from the learned and the clever and revealing them to mere children. Yes, Father, for that is what it pleased you to do. Everything has been entrusted to me by my Father; and no one knows the Son except the Father, just as no one knows the Father except the Son and those to whom the Son chooses to reveal him.
‘Come to me, all you who labour and are overburdened, and I will give you rest. Shoulder my yoke and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. Yes, my yoke is easy and my burden light.’
The Gospel of the Lord.
JESUS IS OUR SUPPORT
In Sierra Leone, West Africa, a lay pastoral worker David Wiggington, says people learn how to carry heavy burdens on their heads. “He said he learned of a kindly woman in the capital city whose regular employment was that of being a ‘human delivery truck’. Her assignment was to deliver engine blocks from one repair shop to other repair shops. Four men would lift the engine block onto a tray that she carried on her head and off she would go across the town delivering this enormous weight. One day this beautiful lady came to her destination and found that no one was there to assist her in taking the load off of her head. She waited as long as you can wait with an engine block on your head and she decided to try to remove it herself. In so doing she broke her neck and died”. Jesus has commissioned us to help support others in their burdens. How are you and I doing this these C19 days? As for the beautiful lady in the story, everyone saw her carrying the enormous weight on her head but no one wanted to help her take it off her head. Do we ignore people who carry heavy burdens?
DIOCESAN APPOINTMENTS: The following is a message from Bishop Ray:
Over the past few weeks the Consultors have been meeting.
With three parishes to be filled, we cannot avoid some appointments.
I am in the process of finalising them. Hopefully, there will be very few.
The plan is to publish the appointments on Friday 17th July, to take effect on Wednesday August 5th .
SUNDAY OBLIGATION: The dispensation from attending Mass on Sundays and Holy Days of obligation remain in place until further notice. One has the choice to watch Mass on Television, listen to it on the radio or on other forms of media. Those who are attending Mass can fulfil their Sunday obligation at any of the weekday Masses.
MOYVANE PARISH NEWSLETTER
Fr. Kevin McNamara, P.P. 089/4044816. Presbytery & Office 068/49308; Secretary: Jacqueline
Parish Office is CLOSED until July 7th. www.dioceseofkerry.ie E-mail: moyvane@dioceseofkerry.ie The last two Masses from the porch door of Moyvane Church on Sat 27th and Sun 28th. Depending on numbers the tannoy system may be used for those who wish to remain in their cars from Monday 29th. With the help of stewards, these people will be able to receive Holy Communion after Mass. Please note the celebration in BLUE is on YouTube* all the remaining Masses are available on Parish Radio link. This is our last week on YouTube. Very many thanks to all who joined us from the Parish, around Ireland and around the world. Your comments and prayerful support has been exceptional. Thank you. It was a whole new experience for me and while I was nervous at the beginning I was getting more comfortable as the weeks went on. Very many thanks to Conor and the vast number of people who made the celebrations so special.
Sat 27th 7.30pm Parishioners
Sun 28th 10.00am Karen Harrison, The Wirral, Liverpool (Rec Dec)
11.00am Jack Shine, Glin Road & his twin brother Pat
(Birthday Remembrance)
FIRST MASS IN THE CHURCH SINCE THE LOCKDOWN IN MARCH
WITH CONGRETAION AND THE DISTRIBUTION OF HOLY COMMUNION
Mon 29th 7.30pm Marguerite Flynn, Knockanure, 40th Birthday celebration
Wed 1st 7.30pm Seán Begley, Kantoher, Limerick (Anni)
Fri 3rd 7.30pm Fr. James Kissane, Ahalahana (Anni) & deceased of the
Kissane Family
Sat 4th 7.30pm Willie Pearse, Woodgrove (Months Mind)
Sun 5th 11.00am Elsie Murphy, Ballyphehane, Cork (Anni)
*For YouTube connection search Church of the Assumption Moyvane & click on the stained glass window.
PRIEST ON DUTY THIS SUNDAY: Yours truly 089/4044816. Emergencies only.
GRAVEYARD MEETING: In Ahavoher Cemetery at 8pm Monday 29th June. All committee members to attend.
FIRST FRIDAYS: No calls for July but hopefully August might see a return to making these calls.
WHAT IS THE QUALITY OF MY PRESENCE AT HOLY MASS?
For our words to ring true they must be spoken from the heart, otherwise they are hollow. They may be clever but they will not convince or inspire. An answering machine is a good thing in itself but when we make a phone call we prefer to be greeted by a friendly personal ‘hello’ rather than by a machine. Yet, thanks to the marvels of modern technology a person’s voice can be heard even while the person is absent. Nowhere is this seen so clearly as in the case of worship. Jesus once said to the Pharisees, “This people honour God with their lips, but their hearts are far from Him”. People can be present in Church in voice only and so their worship becomes mere lip service. To make matters worse, that voice may not be their ordinary voice. It may be a solemn and serious one, put on especially for Vigil and Sunday Masses. Sadly such people are no better than answering machines. The most important element is missing, namely the heart. From Monday on, as we gather in Church for new ways of celebrating Masses we all need to be open and very receptive to embracing new ways in praising God and in getting to know Him better. We all need to be actively present. If the most important element is missing – namely the heart, our return to Masses will just be an empty ritual. The same applies to any meeting. People are present, yet it is not their true self that is there, but an artificial self, a dressed-up likeness. To meet such people is to meet a shadow. Take the word FORGIVENESS for instance. If it does not come from the heart, it is of no use, what-so-ever. If PEACE is not spoken from the heart, can it bring peace? No, of course not. How difficult real presence is! When the heart is in it and when the words spoken flow from there, then we are making a delightful statement. Returning on Monday to new ways of wordship, this is a great time for all of us to ask ourselves the following question – what is the quality of my presence at Mass? Now is the ideal opportunity for Laity and Priests to put our hearts into our ‘New Masses’. It implies sincerity, commitment and above all love. It’s my delightful privilege and joy to welcome you back to Mass and especially Holy Communion. I’ve missed you so very much. Starting on Monday June 29th let’s put our hearts into worship.
THANK YOU SO VERY MUCH
I was blessed and deeply touched with messages of good will, gifts, Mass Cards/Prayers, etc which I received on Sunday last and right through the past week for my 39th Anniversary of Priesthood. Mary, Amanda at the Porch Masses and Chairperson of our Pastoral Council Michelle on YouTube this weekend all shared beautiful messages – very many thanks. From outside the Parish, I received touching messages, cards and gifts too. My great friend of 47 years, Maura, came in front of the camera for our YouTube welcome last Sunday. It’s a first for Maura to be in front of a camera. All her years with Gay (RIP), on the
Late Late Show she was the tremendous powerhouse behind the scenes. I was Back in 1981 - honoured, delighted, surprised and deeply touched with her lovely contribution. when I had hair & razors!! (P.S. Bridgette (Conor’s Mum) and Maura are cousins!!) So thanks to one and all and even the Novena attenders from other Parishes blessed me in so many ways on my 39th Anniversary. You all made it special and it meant a lot to me. Thank you.
WE ARE BACK – THANK GOD
For many of us the sea holds mystery, even fear. Fortunately there are those for whom it holds no terror, only respect. I like the story of the Pilot who came aboard to guide a large tanker into the harbour. The Captain asked him worriedly if he was sure he knew where all the rocks were. “No”, the Pilot replied, “but I know where there aren’t any” If you know where to avoid in life, you will always stay in safe waters. I am delighted to have lived to see the re-opening of our Churches for Masses and the Sacraments on June 29th. I am equally delighted that over twenty-four parishioners have generously volunteered to help all of us to continue to stay safe and well as we continue to keep the C19 virus at bay. In simple terms, and with the advice of health and safety officer Adam Farrell, the volunteers and myself have come up with the following guidelines: Please familiarize yourself with the following – the most important thing is to have engagement with the stewards and maintain social distancing. These will be reviewed weekly on how safely things are progressing.
Please sanitize your hands on entering and leaving the Church.
Family seats clearly marked can accommodate up to 5/6.
All other seats will have three people per seat with social distancing clearly marked.
As you enter by the main door you will be greeted by a parish steward. Please follow their instructions.
Please come early to Mass to ensure that there is no confusion/mad rush at the last minute.
You must co-operate and go to the seat allotted to you. Please don’t insist on going to your normal seat.
If you feel safer with a mask, please wear one but they are not obligatory.
No toilet facilities available.
Inside and outside the Church will be sanitized before and after each Mass.
Those with special needs can enter via the door with the ramp at the school side of the Church.
Anyone who feels anxious or nervous about coming into the Church can continue to get Mass on television, on live stream or on radio or if they wish they can stay in their car in the car park as we will continue to relay the Mass in the car park for the moment.
The dispensation from attending Mass on Sundays and Holydays of obligation remains in place until further notice. People are encouraged to attend Mass on any day during the week.
Those who wish to stay in their cars and receive Holy Communion after Mass must enter and park in the first section of the car park for safety reasons. Anyone who is attending Mass in the Church please park in the lower section of the car park or outside the Church.
I will be the only one for the first week at least giving out Holy Communion in the Church and at the porch door at the end of Mass for those in the car park. Our friendly stewards will guide and direct you. I am sure you will respond generously and support them. If so it means we all stay safe.
MOYVANE PARISH NEWSLETTER
INCORPORATING THE CHURCH OF ASSUMPTION MOYVANE
AND THE CHURCH OF CORPUS CHRISTI KNOCKANURE
Fr. Kevin P.P. Home: 068/49308, Mobile: 089/4044816 FEAST OF ST. PETER & ST. PAUL 28th JUNE, 2020.
FIRST READING – ACTS 12:1-11
In those days, King Herod laid hands upon some members of the Church to harm them. He had James, the brother of John, killed by the sword, and when he saw that this was pleasing to the Jews he proceeded to arrest Peter also. –It was the feast of Unleavened Bread.- He had him taken into custody and put in prison under the guard of four squads of four soldiers each. He intended to bring him before the people after Passover. Peter thus was being kept in prison, but prayer by the Church was fervently being made to God on his behalf. On the very night before Herod was to bring him to trial, Peter, secured by double chains, was sleeping between two soldiers, while outside the door guards kept watch on the prison. Suddenly the angel of the Lord stood by him and a light shone in the cell. He tapped Peter on the side and awakened him, saying, “Get up quickly.” The chains fell from his wrists. The angel said to him, “Put on your belt and your sandals.” He did so. Then he said to him, “Put on your cloak and follow me.” So he followed him out, not realizing that what was happening through the angel was real; he thought he was seeing a vision.They passed the first guard, then the second, and came to the iron gate leading out to the city, which opened for them by itself. They emerged and made their way down an alley, and suddenly the angel left him. Then Peter recovered his senses and said, “Now I know for certain that the Lord sent his angel and rescued me from the hand of Herod and from all that the Jewish people had been expecting.” The Word of the Lord.
RESPONSORIAL PSALM – The angel of the Lord will rescue those who fear him. I will bless the LORD at all times; his praise shall be ever in my mouth. Let my soul glory in the LORD;
the lowly will hear me and be glad. Response
Glorify the LORD with me, let us together extol his name.
I sought the LORD, and he answered me and delivered me from all my fears. Response
Look to him that you may be radiant with joy, and your faces may not blush with shame. When the poor one called out, the LORD heard, and from all his distress he saved him. Response
The angel of the LORD encamps
around those who fear him and delivers them. St. Peter & St. Paul having a high five Taste and see how good the LORD is; the man who takes refuge in hi m. Response in our weakness or our failures.
SECOND READING – TIMOTHY
I, Paul, am already being poured out like a libation, and the time of my departure is at hand. I have competed well; I have finished the race; I have kept the faith. From now on the crown of righteousness awaits me, which the Lord, the just judge, will award to me on that day, and not only to me but to all who have longed for his appearance. The Lord stood by me and gave me strength so that through me the proclamation might be completed and all the Gentiles might hear it. And I was rescued from the lion’s mouth. The Lord will rescue me from every evil threat and will bring me safe to his heavenly Kingdom. To him be glory forever and ever. Amen.
The Word of Lord.
Alleluia, alleluia.
You are Peter and upon this rock, I will build my Church, and the gates of the netherworld shall not prevail against it. Alleluia, alleluia.
Gospel – Matthew 16:13-19
When Jesus went into the region of Caesarea Philippi he asked his disciples, “Who do people say that the Son of Man is?” They replied, “Some say John the Baptist, others Elijah, still others Jeremiah or one of the prophets.” He said to them, “But who do you say that I am? Simon Peter said in reply, “You are the Christ, the Son of the living God.” Jesus said to him in reply, “Blessed are you, Simon son of Jonah. For flesh and blood has not revealed this to you, but my heavenly Father. And so I say to you, you are Peter, and upon this rock, I will build my Church, and the gates of the netherworld shall not prevail against it. I will give you the keys to the Kingdom of heaven. Whatever you bind on earth shall be bound in heaven, and whatever you loose on earth shall be loosed in heaven.” The Gospel of the Lord.
PRAYERS & SYMPATHY
The death has occurred of Bridget Buckley, New York and l/o Upper Direen, Athea. We offer our prayerful support to her loving brother Denis O’Connor & family, New York and also to her loving sister Mary Kelly & family, New York. Con Buckley l/o The Village, predeceased Bridget and we offer our support to the Buckley family, The Village. Bridget was also a sister to the late Paudie O’Connor, Upper Direen so we offer our prayerful support to Nancy & family, Upper Direen. A mass will be offered at a later date in Moyvane Church for the repose of her soul. To Canon Declan O’Connor and all in the O’Connor family in Springmount, Duagh on the untimely death of their loving brother Gerard. Gerard worked enthusiastically with Teagasc and would be known in this Parish and indeed throughout Kerry in dealing with the farming community. Our prayerful support to his loving wife & family and to Canon Declan and all in the O’Connor family at this very sad and vulnerable time. The death has occurred of John Joe Kearney, Limerick City and l/o Kilbaha who died last week. Our prayerful sympathy to his brother Patrick & family in Kilbaha, his brother Mossie & family, Manchester and his sister Bridie & family, Listowel. May Bridget Buckley, Gerard O’Connor and John Joe Kearney enjoy new life in God’s Kingdom. May they Rest In Peace.
NOTICES
REACH ACTIVE WORKS: Cable installation works will continue on the Knockanure-Moyvane Road from Monday
29th June until Friday 3rd July, all of these works will be complete under a single lane closure traffic management system. A full road closure will commence between Knockanure football pitch and Knockanure Church from Monday 6th until Friday 24th July. This will be a full 24-hour road closure with no through traffic allowed, diversion routes will be in place. Jerry Clancy - 086/6072159
KN WORKS: Minor works will take place on the Moyvane Road between Ahalahana Road and Aughrim Road junctions and on the L1010 in Tarbert from Monday 29th June to Friday 3rd July, these works will be complete under a traffic light or stop and go traffic management system. Shane Sheehan – 087/9829576.
SACRED HEART NOVENA: A massive thanks to all who made the Sacred Heart Novena so special by their prayerful attendance for the nine days. We were really blessed with good weather which made our celebrations even more special. This Sunday the 11 O’Clock Mass will be my last Mass from the side door. Fittingly it is for Jack Shine, Glin Road and his twin brother Pat. It is a birthday remembrance for both of them. May they both celebrate their birthday in the presence of God and with family members who have
predeceased them. As we didn’t have a Months Mind for Jack, this Mass will be extra special for Bridie and family.
MOYVANE PARISH NEWSLETTER
Fr. Kevin McNamara, P.P. 089/4044816. Presbytery & Office 068/49308; Secretary: Jacqueline
Parish Office is CLOSED until July 7th. www.dioceseofkerry.ie E-mail: moyvane@dioceseofkerry.ie Daily Masses from Moyvane Church – side door open – Mass can be heard over the tannoy system. The following are the intentions for this week. Please note the celebrations in BLUE are on YouTube* all the remaining Masses are available on Parish Radio link.
Sat 20th 7.30pm Jack Mulvihill, Woodgrove (Anni)
Sun 21st 10.00am Jim Groarke, The Village (Anni) & deceased of the
Groarke & McKenna families
11.00am Gerald Tierney, Woodgrove (1st Anni)
Mon 22nd 7.30pm Mary Brosnan, Coilagurteen (Anni)
Tues 23rd 7.30pm Helen O’Connor, Tarmons, Tommy O’Connor, Loughill & l/o
Tarmons & deceased of the O’Connor & Hanrahan families
Wed 24th 7.30pm Nora Buckley, New York & Bawnaraha (Anni)
Thurs 25th 7.30pm Bibi (Bridget) Dillon, Leitrim East (Months Mind)
Fri 26th 7.30pm Mike Joe Cronin, Mail Road Cross (Months Mind)
Sat 27th 7.30pm Parishioners
Sun 28th 10.00am Karen Harrison, The Wirral, Liverpool (Rec Dec)
11.00am Jack Shine, Glin Road & his twin brother Pat
(Birthday Remembrance)
*For YouTube connection search Church of the Assumption Moyvane & click on the stained glass window. Please note that Sunday 28th is our final YouTube Mass. I wish to express my thanks to Conor Hogan for his terrific and generous ingenuity in producing 12 YouTube Masses and Holy Week Ceremonies which included Holy Thursday, Good Friday and Holy Saturday. These presentations gave all of us a glimpse of our Parish from inside and outside our Churches. Conor certainly has a sensitive eye and a good heart in capturing in picture things that sometimes we may take for granted. Always pleasant to work with, never in bad form and nothing was ever a problem to him to include in the YouTube presentation. On your behalf and certainly on my own behalf, I would like to thank Conor for his great work and wish him well in the future.
PRIEST ON DUTY THIS SUNDAY: Fr. Michael Hussey 087/2386084. Emergencies only. OFFERTORY &
PRAYERS & SYMPATHY: To the family & friends of Willie Buckley, Church Road whose funeral took place in
Moyvane Church this week. To Bridget Mulvihill & family, Glenalappa on the death of her brother Paddy Connolly, Glenagragra, Glin whose funeral was in Glin this week. To the Jones family Ballybunion & the Mulvihill family, Pol Line on the death of Denis Jones whose funeral took place in Ballybunion this week. May Willie, Paddy and Denis Rest In Peace.
OFFERTORY BOXES: Your new Offertory Boxes will commence on 5th July. They are ready for collection now but we are limited as to how to get them to you. We will try to deliver as many as we can over the coming days. Please note that in keeping with GDPR regulations there are no annual statements included in the boxes. However, those who wish know details of their contributions for 2019 may contact Jacqueline in the Parish Office. In the coming weeks the Annual Parish Financial Report will be available to you. Our Parish Office will reopen to the public on Tuesday July 7th. In the meantime, if you want to book Masses etc you can phone the office on 49308 or email Moyvane@dioceseofkerry.ie.
NOREEN – OUT ON HER OWN: Noreen Roche has really been a fantastic help, blessing and support to our Parish since lockdown on March 14th. Her presence, sensitivity and support at all the funerals has been so very special. Her help with all the YouTube Masses and the flower arrangements for them has been super. Her help and preparation for all the porch Masses, but especially during Novena Masses and her running around the car park with Newsletters, gifts and having an endless supply of batteries for my hands free microphone is mind boggling. Watering flowers inside and outside the Church, organising the weekend collections – her generosity and contributions in so many ways during lockdown has been phenomenal. Thank you so very much Noreen.
LOVELY BLESSINGS DURING THIS TIME
I am deeply appreciative of the following blessings that I continue to receive during these strange times. Masses from the porch door take place so effortlessly each evening with the help of Noreen and her willing helpers.
Shane’s generous help looking after the collections and Shrines is much appreciated at this time – well done Shane.
Margaret Carmody is looking after Knockanure Church in a loving and caring way – well done Margaret.
Readers, musicians, teachers and all who have contributed to the YouTube Masses, a sincere thank you.
Your terrific generosity towards all the collections - Offertory, Dues and Trócaire has been fantastic. In fact last week’s Offertory collection has been the highest since I came to the Parish five years ago €2,022.50. Your Shrine contributions have been great as well.
To our terrific grounds men John Barry, Knockanure and Mike Buckley, Moyvane who have the grounds of both Churches looking so well. On a personal basis Mike is so helpful to me in hundreds of ways and he also blesses my heart with his sense of fun, humour and he’s not a bad man with the camera either!!
To our Church cleaners in Moyvane Noreen O’Flaherty and Margaret Mulvihill who always have the Church looking so radiant and in recent times they have taken on extra work to ensure that every part of the Church is kept to the highest standard of cleanliness. Their dedication to this work is a joy to witness, we thank them sincerely in all they do. Well done Noreen and Margaret, you are a great team!
To Paul, Gerry and all involved in preparing and delivering the dinners from Knockanure Community Centre, well done to one and all.
Finally, to the twenty-six volunteers who are helping the Pastoral Council and myself to insure that the proper procedures are in place for the reopening the Churches.
PLEASE DON’T BE ANXIOUS
I am delighted to announce that Moyvane Church will be opening on Monday 29th June with an evening Mass inside the Church at 7.30pm. Eighty worshipers can attend. Please don’t be anxious – in your own time and when you feel happy and safe to return, I will be there please God to welcome you. In simple terms with the guidance of Health & Safety Officer, Adam Farrell and Ian Coll, Director of Training at Cleanstyle Ltd we have put in place a thorough plan which will include keeping social distancing and a virucidal cleaner which will clean all contact surfaces before and after each Mass. The Pastoral Council, the twenty-six volunteers and myself will insure you that the highest practices in Health & Safety will be adhered to. For our first week, Mass will be each evening in Moyvane Church at 7.30pm. This will be reviewed on a weekly basis with regards to having Mass in Knockanure. Next weekend’s Newsletter, which hopefully will be out on Thursday 25th, will have detailed information as to the procedures we encourage you to follow. Rather than giving you a huge list this weekend which maybe overpowering, there are three main principles to adhere to as we open our Church.
1. Arrive in good time for the celebration approximately from 7.10pm on and be guided by the stewards.
2. Please cooperate fully with the stewards and go to the seat they allot you to. Please do not insist on sitting on your regular seat or staying at the back of the Church. Parents with children please use the side entrance at the car park side and you will shown to family seats.
3. Sunday obligation can be fulfilled by attending any one of these weekday Masses or getting Mass on television or any other form of media.
With good common sense we all know the things to avoid in keeping each other safe from this awful unseen C19 virus. Here in Kerry we were all delighted having gone 28 days without any new cases. Then on Wednesday last we were shocked to hear that three new cases were confirmed. Meanwhile, in Whuan where this virus originated in mid-December 2019 have confirmed this week 13 new cases. Their food markets looked awful on television as they reopened. Have they learned anything? Let us all be alert and let God keep us safe.
MOYVANE PARISH NEWSLETTER
INCORPORATING THE CHURCH OF ASSUMPTION MOYVANE
AND THE CHURCH OF CORPUS CHRISTI KNOCKANURE
Fr. Kevin P.P. Home: 068/49308, Mobile: 089/4044816 12TH SUNDAY OF ORDINARY TIME 21ST JUNE, 2020. FIRST READING
A reading from the book of the Prophet Jeremiah 20:10-13 He has delivered the soul of the needy from the hands of evil men.
Jeremiah said: I hear so many disparaging me,
‘”Terror from every side!”
Denounce him! Let us denounce him!’
All those who used to be my friends watched for my downfall, ‘Perhaps he will be seduced into error. Then we will master him
and take our revenge!’
But the Lord is at my side, a mighty hero;
my opponents will stumble, mastered, confounded by their failure; everlasting, unforgettable disgrace will be theirs. But you, Lord of Hosts, you who probe with justice, who scrutinise the loins and heart, let me see the vengeance you will take on them, for I have committed my cause to you. Sing to the Lord, praise the Lord, for he has delivered the soul of the needy from the hands of evil men. The Word of the Lord.
Responsorial Psalm Ps 68
Response In your great love, answer me, 0 God.
1. It is for you that I suffer taunts, that shame covers my face, that I have become a stranger to my brothers, an alien to my own mother’s sons. I burn with zeal for your house
and taunts against you fall on me. Response
2. This is my prayer to you, my prayer for your favour.
In your great love, answer me, 0 God, with your help that never fails: Lord, answer, for your love is kind;
in your compassion, turn towards me. Response
3. The poor when they see it will be glad and God-seeking hearts will revive; for the Lord listens to the needy and does not spurn his servants in their chains. Let the heavens and the earth give him praise,
the sea and all its living creatures. Response
Gospel Acclimation Jn 15: 26.27
Alleluia, alleluia!
The Spirit of truth will be my witness; and you too will be my witnesses. Alleluia!
SECOND READING
A reading from the letter of St Paul to the Romans 5:12-15 The gift itself considerably outweighed the fall.
Sin entered the world through one man, and through sin death, and thus death has spread through the whole human race because everyone has sinned. Sin existed in the world long before the Law was given. There was no law and so no one could be accused of the sin of ‘law-breaking’, yet death reigned over all from Adam to Moses, even though their sin, unlike that of Adam, was not a matter of breaking a law.
Adam prefigured the One to come, but the gift itself considerably outweighed the fall. If it is certain that through one man’s fall so many died, it is even more certain that divine grace, coming through the one man, Jesus Christ, came to so many as an abundant free gift. The Word of the Lord.
GOSPEL
A reading from the Gospel according to Matthew 10:26-33 Do not be afraid of those who kill the body.
Jesus instructed the Twelve as follows: ‘Do not be afraid of them therefore. For everything that is now covered will be uncovered, and everything now hidden will be made clear. What I say to you in the dark, tell in the daylight; what you hear in whispers, proclaim from the housetops.
‘Do not be afraid of those who kill the body but cannot kill the soul; fear him rather who can destroy both body and soul in hell. Can you not buy two sparrows for a penny? And yet not one falls to the ground without your Father knowing. Why, every hair on your head has been counted. So there is no need to be afraid; you are worth more than hundreds of sparrows. ‘So if anyone declares himself for me in the presence of men, I will declare myself for him in the presence of my Father in heaven. But the one who disowns me in the presence of men, I will disown in the presence of my Father in heaven. The Gospel of the Lord.
NOTICES
EIRGRID’S MOBILE EXHIBITION UNIT: will be in Moyvane (Church carpark) on Tuesday 23rd June 1pm5pm. to assist with any queries relating to the application for funding to the Kilpadogue-Moyvane-Knockanure Community Sponsorship Fund. In order to ensure safety for all, there will be strict social distancing measures in place, therefore you may need to queue, please be patient. You can also contact Catherine Scully at SECAD Partnership CLG either by phone 021/4613432 or email cscully@secad.ie, should you have any queries.
REACH ACTIVE WORKS: Cable pulling will continue on the Trien Road on Monday & Tuesday 22nd/ 23rd of June and on the Athea Road up to Knockanure Village from Tuesday to Friday (23rd- 26th June). Cable installation works will continue between Knockanure Village and the Ahavoher Graveyard the following week (29th June – 3rd of July). All of the above works will be complete under a traffic light or stop and go traffic management system. Info Gerry Clancy 086/6072159.
KN WORKS: There will be minor works on the Moyvane Road between Ahalahana Road and Aughrim Road junctions, these works will be complete under a traffic light or stop and go traffic management system. HAPPY FATHER’S DAY
Normally, our Parish would be passing a gift and a blessing to all Father’s attending Eucharist in our Parish this weekend. Unfortunately, this cannot take place. What can take place is our prayerful good wishes and blessings to all Dads on this their very special Sunday. We get an opportunity to pray for them. Even sometimes through failures and contradictions when we reflect enough on them we can see that they did their best in the situations they were in. May all Dads be blessed today with God’s blessings. The Dads that are in Heaven may they continue to pray for us. Enjoy Phil Coulter’s lovely song ‘The Old Man’.
The following is a beautiful reflection which Willie Pearse’s grand-daughter Claire shared lovingly at his funeral Mass.
(Inserted in this week’s Newsletter at the request of Hannah & family)
The love we have for Grandad Willie, will never fade away,
we’ll think of him, our special friend, throughout each passing day.
We’ll walk into the room and see his empty chair; Although we know he’s resting, we’ll feel his presence there.
With the power of the world, he had it in his hand, we’ll sit and laugh together, the memory will withstand.
The memories of his laughter his warm and loving smile, his eyes so full of happiness his heart that of a child.
Memories are forever be they laughter or of tears. Memories we will treasure through all the coming years.
MOYVANE PARISH NEWSLETTER
Fr. Kevin McNamara, P.P. 089/4044816. Presbytery & Office 068/49308; Secretary: Jacqueline
Parish Office is CLOSED until further notice. www.dioceseofkerry.ie E-mail: moyvane@dioceseofkerry.ie Daily Masses from Moyvane Church – side door open – Mass can be heard over the tannoy system. The following are the intentions for this week. Please note the celebrations in BLUE are on YouTube* all the remaining Masses are available on Parish Radio link.
Sat 13th 7.30pm Anne Prendiville, Carrueragh (Months Mind)
Sun 14th 10.00am Sacred Heart Novena Intentions
11.00am Mass of Thanksgiving – Special Intention
Mon 15th 7.30pm Deceased of the Flavin & Mulvihill families, Aughrim
Tues 16th 7.30pm Sacred Heart Novena Intentions
Wed 17th 7.30pm Nancy Enright (née Cronin), Tarbert & deceased of the
Cronin family, Leitrim West
Thurs 18th 7.30pm Mary & Tom McNamara, Cooraclare Village (Anni) Fri 19th 12noon Graduation Mass for students of Murhur N.S.
7.30pm Peggy Williams, Ballydonoghue (Months Mind)
Sat 20th 7.30pm Jack Mulvihill, Woodgrove (Anni)
Sun 21st 10.00am Jim Groarke, The Village (Anni) & deceased of the
Groarke & McKenna families
11.00am Gerald Tierney, Woodgrove (1st Anni)
*For YouTube connection search Church of the Assumption Moyvane & click on the stained glass window.
PRIEST ON DUTY THIS SUNDAY: Fr. Seán Hanafin 087/8341083. Emergencies only.
A KIND AND GENEROUS PARISHIONER: A very kind parishioner, who does not wish to have his name published, has offered financial help toward this weekly Newsletter. I believe the modern term for help like this is called ‘sponsorship’. Many thanks.
GATHERING OF VOLUNTEERS: We have a huge list of essentials that need to be put in place for the reopening of our Churches on June 29th. This Sunday at 3pm, please gather in your cars in Moyvane Car Park and I will speak to you as to the requirements that are needed as to the opening of our Churches, celebrating Mass with a congregation and the distribution of Holy Communion. Ten volunteers will be need per weekend Mass and four volunteers per weekday Mass. We will need stewards at the entrance to sensitively direct social distancing during Communion and people to their seats. We will need cleaners after each Mass who will be provided with the necessary cleaning and PPE. For the first week we will journey sensitively with Masses in Moyvane only. As we progress along the way procedures will be put in place for Knockanure Church. Your cooperation, guidance and any expertise you can offer would be deeply appreciated. So please come in your cars this Sunday at 3pm to discuss what’s best to reopen the Parish for Masses and Sacraments. The over 70’s are off the hook for now.
OUR SACRED HEART NOVENA CONTINUES UNTIL FEAST DAY ON 19th
Daily at 7.30pm in Moyvane (Sunday 11am). See Novena leaflets for the daily themes.
Sacred Heart of Jesus, source of every blessing, I adore you, I am sorry for my sins, I offer myself to you. Make me humble, patient and kind. Keep me close to you now and each day of my life. Protect me from all danger, be with me in joy and in times of sorrow. Give me health of mind and body and bless all that I do. Grant that one day I will be with you in your heavenly home and enjoy the peace and love of your kingdom. O most Sacred Heart of Jesus hear my prayer for (your Novena intention). We place all our trust in you. May the Sacred Heart of Jesus be loved forever.
Amen.
THE BODY AND BLOOD OF CHRIST
This Sunday we celebrate the Feast of Corpus Christi. It is a unique opportunity for each of us to reflect on how we approach the Lord when we come to receive the Body and Blood of Christ and does it make a difference in our life that we receive the Communion on a regular basis? The following is a wonderful example of one man who valued Holy Communion. After many years of distinguished service to one of our great Irish hospitals a surgeon was retiring and a special gathering was held to mark the event. As part of the tribute to him a plaque was unveiled bearing a replica of his hand. Many speeches were made praising the surgeon’s skill and then it came to his turn to say a few words. He noted how many references had been made in the tributes to ‘the skill of the surgeon’s hand’, but he pointed out that the hand itself was controlled by the mind, and then he added something like this:
“But behind the dexterity of the hand and the alertness of the mind there has to be a gentle touch that comes from the heart, a real compassion for one’s patients. Each and every day I felt my heart and life was touched and blessed by the beautiful gift of Holy Communion. Hand, head and heart – and for each of us, as well as surgeons, the greatest of these is heart. And when the heart is moved and touched by Holy Communion we are living life as God intended us to do.
“THE STORMY ROAD”
Gertrude Phillipson wrote her first book entitled ‘The Stormy Road’. Nothing especially remarkable about that you might say, but her publishers though she was remarkable because the book was published on the author’s 100th birthday! She had not even started to write it until she was 93. The forward was by the well-known author George Sava who wrote many books himself. Not only did he express the hope that he would be able to write the introduction to her second novel in due course he stated what so many people believe to be true: “Life does not begin or stop at any age. It goes on from our first day to our last, and Gertrude Phillipson has shown us the way of enjoying it to the full” Jesus came that we may have live and have it to the full.
ON BEING YOURSELF
You must learn that you cannot be loved by all people. You can be the finest apple in the world – ripe, juicy, sweet, succulent and offer yourself to all, but you must remember there will be people who do not like apples. You must understand that if you are the world’s finest apple and someone you love does not like apples you have the choice of becoming a banana. But, you must be warned that if you choose to become a banana, you will be a second rate banana, but you can always be the finest apple. You must realise that if you choose to be a secondrate banana, there will be people who do not like bananas. Furthermore, you can spend your life trying to become the best banana – which is impossible if you are an apple – or you can seek again to be the finest apple.
PRAYER TO ST JOSEPH
God, our heavenly Father, grand us the fortitude of Christ your Son to face the Covid-19 crisis with trust, patience and compassion. Give us the grace of the Holy Spirit to free us from fear and look forward together to the future of healing and hope. Through the intercession of Saint Joseph, the guardian of Jesus and Mary his mother and Mother of the Church, may we be guided through this time of peril. Preserve us in peace; protect the vulnerable; keep safe our health care workers and all who serve society, at home and abroad.
We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen. Composed by Fr. Kevin O’Gorman, SMA
NOTICES
REACH ACTIVE WORKS: Minor works will be taking place on Thursday and Friday the 11th & 12th June on the
Trien road. A full 24 hour road closure will be in place on the Trien Road from 8am on Monday 15th until 6pm on Friday 19th June to facilitate cable installation. There will be no through traffic between these dates and a diversion route will be in place via Shanacool Cross. Cable installation will continue along the Athea Road and up to Knockanure Village the following week under a traffic light or stop and go traffic management system.
Info from Padraig Kearney 086/6072159.
KN WORKS: There will be minor works on the Moyvane Road between Ahalahana Road and Aughrim Road junctions, these works will be complete under a traffic light or stop and go traffic management system. Info: Shane Sheehan 087/9829576.
MOYVANE PARISH NEWSLETTER
INCORPORATING THE CHURCH OF ASSUMPTION MOYVANE
AND THE CHURCH OF CORPUS CHRISTI KNOCKANURE
Fr. Kevin P.P. Home: 068/49308, Mobile: 089/4044816
FEAST OF CORPUS CHRISTI – BODY AND BLOOD OF CHRIST SUNDAY 14th JUNE, 2020.
FIRST READING
A reading from the Book of Deuteronomy 8:2-3. 14-16
He fed you with manna which neither you nor your fathers had known
Moses said to the people: ‘Remember how the Lord your God led you for forty years in the wilderness, to humble you, to test you and know your inmost heart – whether you would keep his commandments or not. He humbled you, he made you feel hunger, he fed you with manna which neither you nor your fathers had known, to make you understand that man does not live on bread alone but that man lives on everything that comes from the mouth of the Lord. do not become proud of heart. Do not then forget the Lord your God who brought you out of the land of Egypt, out of the house of slavery: who guided you through this vast and dreadful wilderness, a land of fiery serpents, scorpions, thirst; who in this waterless place brought you water from the hardest rock; who in this wilderness fed you with manna that your fathers had not known, to humble you and test you and so make your future the happier.
The Word of the Lord.
Responsorial Psalm Ps 147 Response O praise the Lord, Jerusalem!
1. O praise the Lord, Jerusalem! Zion, praise your God!
He has strengthened the bars of your gates,
he has blessed the children within you. Response
2. He established peace on your borders, he feeds you with finest wheat. He sends out his word to the earth
and swiftly runs his command. Response
3. He makes his word known to Jacob, to Israel his laws and decrees.
He has not dealt thus with other nations; he has not taught them his decrees. Response
SECOND READING
A reading from the first letter of St Paul to the Corinthians 10:16-17
There is only one loaf means that, though there are many of us, we form a single body
The blessing-cup that we bless is a communion with the blood of Christ, and the bread that we break is a communion with the body of Christ. The fact that there is only one loaf means that, though there are many of us, we form a single body because we all have a share in this one loaf. The Word of the Lord.
Gospel Acclamation Jn 6: 51-52
Alleluia, alleluia!
I am the living bread which has come down from heaven says the Lord.
Anyone who eats this bread will live for ever
Alleluia!
Gospel John 6:51-58
My flesh is real food and my blood is real drink.
Jesus said to the Jews:
I am the living bread which has come down from heaven. Anyone who eats this bread will live for ever; and the bread that I shall give
is my flesh, for the life of the world.’ Then the Jews started arguing with one another:
‘How can this man give us his flesh to eat?’ they said.
Jesus replied: I tell you most solemnly, if you do not eat the flesh of the Son of Man and drink his blood, you will not have life in you. Anyone who does eat my flesh and drink my blood has eternal life, and I shall raise him up on the last day. For my flesh is real food and my blood is real drink.
He who eats my flesh and drinks my blood lives in me and I live in him.
As I, who am sent by the living Father, myself draw life from the Father, so whoever eats me will draw life from me. This is the bread come down from heaven; not like the bread our ancestors ate:
they are dead, but anyone who eats this bread will live for ever.’ The Gospel of the Lord.
ALTAR – ADORE, LOVE, THANK, ASK, REPENT
Lord, when we celebrate Eucharist we are remembering You. May that remembering bring us life here and hereafter. The Eucharist is a symbol of God’s love for us. It challenges us to imitate God’s love in our lives and calls us to go beyond ourselves and touch those we encounter daily. Vatican II tells us about the Eucharist:
Christ is present in the liturgy in four ways
………in the Priest presiding
………in the Word of Scripture read to us
……..in the meal of Bread and Wine
……..in all of us present
If we are honest, many of us come to Mass requesting rather than giving thanks. Sometimes we might wonder with so much turmoil in our lives and in our world, why we should thank God! Eucharist means ‘thanksgiving’. Through our participation in the Eucharist, we thank God for life’s basic gifts – food, clothing, family, friends and for the gift of His only Son. Jesus said to His Apostles: “Do this in memory of me”. We all love to be remembered. This was true even for Jesus, but if we want to be remembered, we have a duty also to remember. Memory is a powerful thing. Wrongly used it brings death; rightly used it brings life and is a form of immortality. It keeps the past alive. Those we remember never die; they continue to walk and talk to us. As children we were taught to pray – A.L.T.A. R. Adore, Love, Thank, Ask, Repent. What better way to raise our hearts to God during Mass.
MOYVANE PARISH NEWSLETTER
Fr. Kevin McNamara, P.P. 089/4044816. Presbytery & Office 068/49308; Secretary: Jacqueline
Parish Office is CLOSED until further notice. www.dioceseofkerry.ie E-mail: moyvane@dioceseofkerry.ie Daily Masses from Moyvane Church – side door open – Mass can be heard over the tannoy system. The following are the intentions for this week. Please note the celebrations in BLUE are on YouTube* all the remaining Masses are available on Parish Radio link.
Sat 6th 7.30pm John Kearney, The Village (Anni)
& his parents Dan & Bridie
Sun 7th 10.00am Hughie Fitzmaurice, Leitrim Middle (Anni)
11.00am Fr. Michael Fleming, former P.P. of Moyvane & l/o Scartaglen (Rec Dec)
Mon 8th 7.30pm Bríd Brouder & Tom & Peg Brouder, Kilbaha (Anni)
Tues 9th 7.30pm Sr. Carmelita Murphy, The Presentation Convent, Listowel
Wed 10th 7.30pm Intentions of all my First Friday Calls
Thurs 11th 7.30pm Sacred Heart Novena Intentions
Fri 12th 7.30pm Sacred Heart Novena Intentions
Sat 13th 7.30pm Anne Prendiville, Carrueragh (Months Mind)
Sun 14th 10.00am Sacred Heart Novena Intentions
11.00am Mass of Thanksgiving – Special Intention
*For YouTube connection search Church of the Assumption Moyvane & click on the stained glass window.
PRIEST ON DUTY THIS SUNDAY: Fr. Brendan Walsh 087/7913271 . Emergencies only.
Final amount for the Trócaire collection is €3000.46 which has been forwarded onto Trócaire. Any further donations can be forwarded directly to Trócaire’ s Office at Maynooth, Co. Kildare. Very many thanks. PRAYERS & SYMPATHY: To Joan McEnery and extended family on the death of her husband Pat Joe whose funeral took place in Moyvane during the week. To Hannah Pearse and family and extended family on the death of her husband Willie whose funeral took place in Moyvane during the week. The death has occurred in Kilburn, England of Mary Shine, wife of the late Dan Shine and brother –in-law of the late Jack Shine, Glin Road.
Sympathy to the Shine family Kilburn (UK), Glin Road and Kilbaha. May Pat Joe, Willie and Mary Rest In Peace. NOVENA TO THE SACRED HEART: The annual Novena to the Sacred will take place in my former Church, Church of the Sacred Heart, Western Road, Cork City from the 11th to 19th June. Devotions daily at 10am and 7pm will be live streamed. Just google ‘Missionaries of the Sacred Heart – Live stream’.
FUNERALS: Very many thanks to grieving families who have been so helpful to me in celebrating Mass for their loved ones. I appreciate too that the guards of honour from the Church gate to Brosnan’s Corner are proving supportive to families. I still encourage you not to congregate in the car park but to keep social distancing in mind while in the guard of honour (2meters). With regards to Parish Radio Link, these Masses are going out, but as we are not allowed to share microphones, readings and eulogies cannot be heard on Parish Radio Link, only to those present in the Church. As many of you have requested a copy of the tribute that Áine paid to her loving Dad Mike Joe at his funeral Mass, with this week’s Newsletter, you have that eulogy. BAPTISMS: As we have no clear guidelines as to when Baptisms will commence again or how many can attend them, can I suggest that parents with newly born babies can come if they wish to the porch Masses any evening and I will gladly give the babies a blessing after Mass. Until we have clear guidelines the diary for booking baptisms is not open, but be assured that when it is we will have individual baptisms as had been the custom since I have come to the parish and we will accommodate times and dates for the families for these special celebrations.
CLOTHES BANK: There has been a fantastic response to the clothes bank in the Church car park where the contents go to the SVP in the county. A gentle reminder that if black bags are too full please put the items in one by one to avoid jamming the clothes bank. Please note that the bank will be emptied every Tuesday and Friday. I wish to thank all who have contributed items to the clothes bank and the SVP are delighted with the quality of the contents. It is important that we maintain this high standard. Very many thanks indeed.
TRINITY SUNDAY
This Sunday we celebrate the greatest mystery of our faith. We would not know anything about it if God had not revealed it to us. The mystery is this: that God is Father, Son and Spirit. It is not so much something to talk about (for words are totally inadequate), as something to celebrate, pray and live. Lets keep in mind, as we begin the month of June, the beautiful sentiments of the first reading from Exodus. God revealed Himself to Moses on Mount Sinai as a God of TENDERNESS and COMPASSION. Moses begged God to accompany his
stubborn people on their journey to the Promised Land. The second reading from St. Paul’s Letter to the Corinthians gives a blessing to the Christians at Corinth, which we use as a greeting at the start of each Mass. While in the Gospel from John we are consoled by such a lovely message. God the Father sent His Son to us, not to condemn us, but to save us. May the love and protection of the Trinity – Father, Son and Holy Spirit continue to keep us all safe and well.
DON’T BE SILENT IN THE FACE OF EVIL
I really believe that one of the greatest crimes we can be guilty of is silence in the face of injustice. It amounts to cowardice; more than that we share the guilt of injustice we could have prevented. Silence is the universal crime of decent people. A few years before my Dad died his shop was robbed a few times. He still preserved to his last breath in keeping his proud shop open. All I got when I went up to him to spend a few days was silence from the people. It made me sad, but Dad approached it differently. He was serving the great people he knew and loved – the few thugs were not going to make him bitter or force him to close. Think back in history, it was the silence of the majority of Germans which allowed Hitler and his evil few to exterminate millions of Jewish people. And it was the silence of white Americans that allowed the murder of Martin Luther King. The silence and lack of involvement from the three police officers which allowed the awful death of George Floyd in the States last week. It was the silence of the vast majority of Priests and Bishops which allowed 5% of priests to destroy trust in the lives of young innocent children. Silence is not golden.
MY PRIESTHOOD HAS CHANGED
Since lockdown and all that goes with it, I must confess, my priesthood has changed. I feel like a prophet of a future not my own. These days it has helped me to step back and take a long view. The Kingdom is not only beyond my efforts, it is even beyond my vision. I have thank God, to the best of my ability remained focused on service – which priesthood calls us to each and every day. While there are loads of times I fail on this call, I am ever conscious of the Jesus of Emmaus warming my heart with His love, compassion and forgiveness. The month of June has always been so special to me because of the Sacred Heart of Jesus and I am delighted that He is helping me to realise many lovely and encouraging things. I think we accomplish in our lifetime only a tiny fraction of the magnificent enterprise that is God’s work. Nothing we do is complete which I think is a positive way of saying that the Kingdom always lies beyond us.
No statements say all that could be said. No prayer fully expresses our faith. No confession brings perfection. No pastoral plan brings wholeness. No programme accomplishes the Churches mission. No set of goals and objectives includes everything. In these times of new grace, I think this is what you and I are about. We plant the seeds that one day will grow. We water seeds already planted, knowing that they hold future promise. We lay foundations that will need further development. We provide yeast that produces far beyond our capabilities. I am fast realising these days that I cannot do everything and there is a sense of liberation in realising that. So I try my best to do something and do it to the best of my ability. I too well know, these efforts may be incomplete but it is a beginning, a step along the way. An opportunity for God’s grace to enter and do the rest. I will never see the end results, but that is the difference between the ‘master builder’ and the ‘worker’. These days are the best days of my priesthood. I am a willing worker in the Kingdom, not a master builder – Minister not Messiah. I am delighted that my humble and feeble efforts have made me realise that I am a prophet of the future not my own. Let’s continue to support each other in prayer. Thanks.
MOYVANE PARISH NEWSLETTER
INCORPORATING THE CHURCH OF ASSUMPTION MOYVANE
AND THE CHURCH OF CORPUS CHRISTI KNOCKANURE
Fr. Kevin P.P. Home: 068/49308, Mobile: 089/4044816
TRINITY SUNDAY – 7th JUNE, 2020.
FIRST READING
A reading from the Book of Exodus 34:4-6. 8-9 Our Lord is a God of tenderness and compassion.
With the two tablets of stone in his hands, he went up the mountain of Sinai in the early morning as the Lord had commanded him. And the Lord descended in the form of a cloud, and Moses stood with him there.
He called on the name of the Lord. The Lord passed before him and proclaimed, the Lord, a God of tenderness and compassion, slow to anger, rich in kindness and faithfulness; And Moses bowed down to the ground at once and worshipped. ‘If I have indeed won your favour, Lord,’ he said ‘let my Lord come with us, I beg. True, they
are a headstrong people, but forgive us our faults and our sins, and adopt us as your heritage.’ The Word of the Lord.
RESPONSORIAL PSALM DAN 3:52-56
Response: To you glory and praise for evermore.
1. You are blest, Lord God of our fathers.
Blest your glorious holy name. Response
2. You are blest in the temple of your glory.
You are blest on the throne of your kingdom. Response
3. You are blest who gaze into the depths.
You are blest in the firmament of heaven. Response
SECOND READING
A reading from the second letter of St Paul to the Corinthians 13:11-13
The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, the love of God and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit.
Brothers, we wish you happiness; try to grow perfect; help one another.
Be united; live in peace, and the God of love and peace will be with you.
Greet one another with the holy kiss. All the saints send you greetings. The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, the love of God and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit be with you all.
The Word of the Lord.
GOSPEL ACCLAMATION APOC 1:8
Alleluia, alleluia!
Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit. the God who is, who was, and who is to come Alleluia!
GOSPEL John 3:16-18
For God sent his Son into the world so that through him the world might be saved. Jesus said to Nicodemus, God loved the world so much that he gave his only Son, so that everyone who believes in him may not be lost but may have eternal life. For God sent his Son into the world not to condemn the world, but so that through him the world might be saved. No one who believes in him will be condemned; but whoever refuses to believe is condemned already, because he has refused to believe in the name of God’s only Son. The Gospel of the Lord.
OUR SACRED HEART NOVENA BEGINS NEXT THURSDAY 11th
The Sacred Heart Novena consists of nine days of praying the Novena prayer and attending Eucharist. These Masses will be celebrated at the porch door in Moyvane Church from 11th to the 19th. Our YouTube Mass on the 14th is a Novena Mass. For those of you who are unable to attend the following is the Novena prayer.
Sacred Heart of Jesus, source of every blessing, I adore you, I am sorry for my sins, I offer myself to you. Make me humble, patient and kind. Keep me close to you now and each day of my life. Protect me from all danger, be with me in joy and in times of sorrow. Give me health of mind and body and bless all that I do. Grant that one day I will be with you in your heavenly home and enjoy the peace and love of your kingdom. O most Sacred Heart of Jesus hear my prayer for (your Novena intention). We place all our trust in you. May the Sacred Heart of Jesus be loved forever.
Amen.
Please note that there will be two boxes in the car park (next to Easter Water point) for Novena Intentions – one for intentions that can be prayed for publically (not including names) and the other strictly private which will be at the Altar for each evening Mass. Be assured that I am the only one that has access to these intentions. Each evening after Mass both these boxes will be kept at my prayer space in the Presbytery.
Novena prayer leaflets can be picked up at Holly’s, Noel’s and at the porch Masses in preparation for Thursday.
May the Sacred Heart of Jesus be everywhere loved forever.
ENDLESS EXCUSES FOR REJOYCING
In Malaysia so I am told, there is a very nice custom of celebrating some aspects of nature with a party. Guests are invited to join in a contemplative evening such as a moon party where they are expected to relax and enjoy viewing the rising moon. A peaceful way to spend time in a busy life! Other opportunities that come to mind are watching the sun rise in the morning, listening to the dawn chorus, the start of a new season or the fruits of our garden celebration. Think of all the good things we could celebrate if we really put our mind to it, whether we choose to do it on our own or in the company of a few friends. The lovely things around us can provide us with endless excuses for rejoicing.
ALL IRELAND ROSARY RALLY CONFERENCE: will be exclusively live on Radio Maria Ireland from
5.30pm on Saturday. Saorview TV channel 210; Listen on www.radiomaria.ie, download the Radio Maria Ireland App to your smartphone or tablet, listen through the Radio Maria Ireland Facebook Page or listen live by calling the landline number +353 1 4373 277.
A BIG SHOUT OUT: To Paul and Gerry and the Knockanure Community Centre who continue to provide beautiful meals each day (Mon-Fri) for us and thanks to those who deliver them. Thank you also to Marie and Mary who provide some meals on Saturdays and Sundays. Well done to all.
MOYVANE PARISH NEWSLETTER
Fr. Kevin McNamara, P.P. 089/4044816. Presbytery & Office 068/49308; Secretary: Jacqueline
Parish Office is CLOSED until further notice. www.dioceseofkerry.ie E-mail: moyvane@dioceseofkerry.ie I am continuing to say daily Masses from Moyvane Church – side door open – Mass can be heard over the tannoy system. The following are the intentions for this week. Please note the celebrations in BLUE are on YouTube* all the remaining Masses are available on Parish Radio link.
Sat 30th 7.30pm James Duggan, Murhur (Anni)
Sun 31st 10.00am Rubi McMahon, Washington DC & Nancy, Jack & Josie
McMahon, Lisaniskea (Anni)
11.00am Parishioners
Mon 1st 7.30pm James O’Brien, Glenagragra, Glin (Anni)
Tues 2nd 7.30pm Mary Morrissey, Cooraclare (Rec Dec)
Wed 3rd 7.30pm Kathleen Dore, New Houses (Anni)
Thurs 4th 7.30pm Timothy & Julia O’Flaherty, Moher (Anni)
Fri 5th 7.30pm Special Intention for Fr. Brendan O’Callaghan, Knockanure
Celebrating 60 years of Priesthood.
Sat 6th 7.30pm John Kearney, The Village (Anni)
& his parents Dan & Bridie
Sun 7th 10.00am Hughie Fitzmaurice, Leitrim Middle (Anni)
11.00am Fr. Michael Fleming, former P.P. of Moyvane & l/o Scartaglen (Rec Dec)
*For YouTube connection search Church of the Assumption Moyvane & click on the stained glass window. Very many thanks to Conor Hogan for his continual generosity and dedication in getting the YouTube Masses out to so many weekly. Much appreciated Conor!
PRIEST ON DUTY THIS SUNDAY: Canon Declan O’Connor 087/0908949. Emergencies only.
PRAYERS & SYMPATHY: To Patrick Dillon & family, Leitrim East on the death of his wife Bibi whose funeral took place in Listowel on Wednesday. The death has occurred of Mike Joe Cronin, Mail Road Cross. We extend our sympathy to his wife Eileen, daughter Áine & her partner Joe. We also remember Mike Joe’s sister Noreen and family in the UK. Mike Joe’s funeral was celebrated on Friday. To the Sheehan & O’Connor families in the parish on the death of Peg Sheehan (née O’Connor) l/o Upper Aughrim who died in New York on Sunday 24th . Peg was wife of the late Tom Sheehan, Kilbaha. Funeral and burial will take place in Westchester New York. To Seán Foley and Noreen McEvoy and their families and to the family of Pat Enright, formally of No. 6, New Houses and Ballina, Co Tipperary who died last week. Funeral in Ballina. The death has occurred of Kathleen Culhane (wife of Paud Culhane) Leitrim Middle & Birmingham. Kathleen was a regular visitor to the area.
Sympathy to her relatives and friends in the parish. May Bibi, Mike Joe, Peg, Pat & Kathleen Rest In Peace. SACRED HEART NOVENA: Novena to the Sacred Heart will commence on Thursday 11th June and will conclude on the Feast of the Sacred Heart Friday 19th. More details in next week’s Newsletter.
Unfortunately, there are still restrictions on First Friday calls, however, I want to assure all that I call to in Duagh, Knockanure and Moyvane of continual remembrance in my Masses and prayers.
CHANGED PEOPLE
This is the day ‘Pentecost Sunday’ when Jesus true to His promise sent His Spirit on His Apostles. The coming of the Spirit resulted in changed people and so the launching of the new community (The Church). This great day renews the gift of the Spirit in all of us and in His Church. Heading to July 20th, may the Spirit inspire and encourage each and every one of us to prepare for the new Church. May the Spirt enlighten the darkness of our minds and soften the hardness of our hearts. Kindle in each of us the fire of your love. Let’s hope and pray, like the disciples, we all change for the better.
BIRTHDAY GREETINGS: To Dan Joe Riordan, Moyvane South who celebrated a special birthday in the Friday sunshine. Dan Joe is very special to us in the parish and we wish him many happy returns on his birthday.
MONDAY 20TH JULY
LET US ALL PREPARE WELL FOR THAT DAY
Anticipating that Monday July 20th (seven weeks’ time) is the proposed date for the opening of the Churches, which please God, we will have Masses with a congregation. The same as me, I know you are all looking forward to some relief from the restrictions which have been with us from last March. While this date may excite us, it is vitally important to keep in mind that Covid-19 virus remains at some level in our parish and indeed right across our country. It will be there until such a time that as an effective vaccine is readily available and in active use. Human behaviour both within our parish and across our country has been very successful at keeping Covid-19 at bay. The very clear evidence of recent weeks has been that the most important factors in reducing the spread of infection have been the strict adherence to physical distance and hand hygiene. Please, please be aware that our return to Masses, Baptisms, Marriages and Funerals will have to be gradual and cautious. Common sense will have to prevail. The date July 20th is the proposed reopening date laid out in the HSE and Government directives from the ‘Road Map for Reopening Society and Businesses’ (issued 1st May, 2020). Please note that this date may change depending on the progress that has been made.
ONE OF OUR OWN –
FR. BRENDAN O’CALLAGHAN THE EYES HAVE IT!
This coming Friday, June 5th, Knockanure native Fr. Brendan celebrates 60 years of Priesthood. Born on 16th September, 1936, Fr. Brendan, is a man of great passion, humanity and vitality. His many activities over the years aptly demonstrate this in what has been a beautiful Priesthood. However, if one examines these, one cannot help but notice that they are all still driven by one underlying passion - the tremendous desire to spread the Good News in building up the Kingdom of God. Limited as we are in these times with all special celebrations I will celebrate the porch Mass from Moyvane Church on Anniversary day June 5th at 7.30pm. Fr. Brendan will be in his ‘famous blue car’ and his great pal also Knockanure native Fr. Tom McMahon, will be present in his own car too. Family were and still are so important to Fr. Brendan. He is the last of his family, all others have gone before him marked with the sign of faith. In his own words he gives us a glimpse of his parents and family, how his vocation started Fr. Brendan as a Priest’s and where it took him to. Fr. Brendan shares the following: meeting in Nottingham “I owe everything to a loving family who had a great sense of parish and community.
My father Pádraig RIP (from Dingle) came to Knockanure as head teacher and married local girl Bessie Cronin
RIP. My brothers Austin (RIP, January 1982) died while serving as a curate in the Parish of Lixnaw, Tony (RIP, September 2006) taught in Moyvane before being moved to Listowel. My sister Mairead (RIP, January 2014) taught in Knockanure before she moved to Clarinbridge, Galway. I was ordained on 5th June, 1960 and retired in 2003. I remember vividly Fr. James Leahy (RIP), first of many priests from Knockanure school challenged me (at half time of a football match in Listowel sports field) “Brendan we need priests in Nottingham”. There began the journey we are celebrating, joining with neighbour and fellow parishioner Fr. Tom McMahon serving in the Nottingham Diocese. By the 29th June that year, I was at St. Peter’s, Leicester, hence my loyalty to ‘The Blues’ Leicester City Football Club and Leicester Tigers Rugby Club”. We all wish Fr. Brendan continued good health and blessings, ad multos annos.
CONFIRMANDI 2020: It was a great blessing that our confirmation children this year received the sacrament on Tuesday 25th February. A beautiful celebration it was from both schools and all families involved. This Pentecost day please pray for those young hearts that received the Holy Spirit, long life and happiness to them. They are as follows: Murhur N.S Katelyn Casey, Cian Fitzgerald, David Hunt, Darragh Scanlon, Caoimhe O’Connor, Meave Ahern, David Brassil, Muiris Kearney, James Kissane, Seán Scanlon, Abbie O’Sullivan, Joshua
Nestor, Donnacha O’Connor, Aoife Scanlon, Rebecca Roche, Mikala Mulvihill, Eamonn Bowler, Kiegan Moloney, Conor Mulvihill. Scoil Chorp Chríost: Blathnaid Keane, Grace Barrett, Hazel Barrett, Jack Buckley, Brona O’Connor, Chlo e Moore, Chloe Kennelly, Chloe Walsh, Tommy Clancy, Rachel O’Connor.
MOYVANE PARISH NEWSLETTER
INCORPORATING THE CHURCH OF ASSUMPTION MOYVANE
AND THE CHURCH OF CORPUS CHRISTI KNOCKANURE
Fr. Kevin P.P. Home: 068/49308, Mobile: 089/4044816 PENTECOST SUNDAY – 31st May, 2020.
FIRST READING
A reading from the Acts of the Apostles 2:1-11
They were all filled with the Holy Spirit, and began to speak.
When Pentecost day came round, they had all met in one room, when suddenly they heard what sounded like a powerful wind from heaven, the noise of which filled the entire house in which they were sitting; and something appeared to them that seemed like tongues of fire; these separated and came to rest on the head of each of them. They were all filled with the Holy Spirit, and began to speak foreign languages as the Spirit gave them the gift of speech. Now there were devout men living in Jerusalem from every nation under heaven, and at this sound they all assembled, each one bewildered to hear these men speaking his own language. They were amazed and astonished. ‘Surely’ they said ‘all these men speaking are Galileans? How does it happen that each of us hears them in his own native language? Each could hear them preaching in their own language about the marvels of God.’ The Word of the Lord.
RESPONSORIAL PSALM Ps 103
Response Send forth your Spirit, O Lord, and renew the face of the earth.
1. Bless the Lord, my soul!
Lord God, how great you are, How many are your works, 0 Lord!
The earth is full of your riches. Response
2. You take back your spirit, they die, returning to the dust from which they came. You send forth your spirit, they are created; and you renew the face of the earth. Response
3. May the glory of the Lord last for ever! May the Lord rejoice in his works!
May my thoughts be pleasing to him.
I find my joy in the Lord. Response
SECOND READING
A reading from the first letter of St Paul to the Romans 8:8-17 Everyone moved by the Spirit is a son of God .
People who are interested only in unspiritual things can never be pleasing to God. Your interests, however, are not in the unspiritual, but in the spiritual, since the Spirit of God has made his home in you. In fact, unless you possessed the Spirit of Christ you would not belong to him. Though your body may be dead it is because of sin, but if Christ is in you then your spirit is life itself because you have been justified; and if the Spirit of him who raised Jesus from the dead is living in you, then he who raised Jesus from the dead will give life to your own mortal bodies through his Spirit living in you. So then, my brothers, there is no necessity for us to obey our unspiritual selves or to live unspiritual lives. If you do live in that way, you are doomed to die; but if by the Spirit you put an end to the misdeeds of the body you will live. Everyone moved by the Spirit is a son of God. The spirit you received is not the spirit of slaves bringing fear into your lives again; it is the spirit of sons, and it makes us cry out, ‘Abba, Father!’ The Spirit himself and our spirit bear united witness that we are children of God. And if we are children we are heirs as well: heirs of God and coheirs with Christ, sharing his sufferings so as to share his glory.
The Word of the Lord.
Gospel Acclamation
Alleluia, alleluia!
Come, Holy Spirit, fill the hearts of your faithful
and kindle in them the fire of your love Alleluia!
GOSPEL
A reading from the holy Gospel according to John 14:15-16, 23-26 The Holy Spirit will teach you everything.
Jesus said to his disciples
‘If you love me you will keep my commandments.
I shall ask the Father,
and he will give you another Advocate
to be with you for ever,
‘If anyone loves me he will keep my word, and my Father will love him, and we shall come to him and make our home with him.
Those who do not love me do not keep my words.
And my word is not my own:
it is the word of the one who sent me. ‘I have said these things to you while still with you; but the Advocate, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, will teach you everything and remind you of all I have said to you.’ The Gospel of the Lord.
TOGETHER WE CAN………
Since mid-March, I have, to the best of my ability, tried to maintain spiritual and pastoral support for all in the Parish and beyond. As we head to July 20th, the Parish Pastoral Council and myself will need a support team of parishioners (ideally with suitable expertise …….medical, health & safety, project management, crowd control etc) who would help us implement Diocesan guidelines. We need generous parishioners who have personal skills to serve as stewards and who are willing to supervise the sanitizing of seating areas etc to the required standard. A whole parish effort could have the benefit of making it successful and easy to adapt to the new norm. While we enter a new era, it might be more effective in terms of facilitating numbers and maintaining hygiene to celebrate Mass initially in Moyvane Church. Depending on how we progress there then we can judge how safe it would be to take it to Knockanure. Outdoor Liturgical celebrations may be contemplated subject to adjustment in Government restrictions. Delightful news that Holy Communion will be distributed and I am delighted that the perspex frames that I had made last week complies with the distribution of Holy Communion – with an opening at hand level. I would urge any parishioners who can help out to contact me by phone on 49308 or email moyvane@dioceseofkerry.ie or engage with your nearest Pastoral Council member who are as follows: Michelle Mulvihill, Mary O’Flaherty, Elizabeth Brosnan, Mary Fitzgerald, Margaret Horgan, P.J. Mulvihill, Joanne O’Connor, Kay O’Hanlon and Eileen Roche. Depending on the plans we put in place will determine how we move forward. So let’s engage and prepare for the 20th. We can do it – and if we do the Parish will continue to be a delight and inspiration to its parishioners who deserve the best. May God bless, protect and motivate all of us in helping and looking out for each other. Stay safe, strong and well.
DAY OF PRAYER LIVE FROM CATHEDRAL: The Proposed Day of Prayer for the Parish Eucharistic Adoration Groups has been postponed. In its place there will be a Holy Hour streamed from the Cathedral on Thursday evening 04th June at 8.00p.m. streaming from Cathedral. Access the streaming via the Cathedral website.
May 25 2020
MOYVANE PARISH NEWSLETTER
Fr. Kevin McNamara, P.P. 089/4044816. Presbytery & Office 068/49308; Secretary: Jacqueline
Parish Office is CLOSED until further notice. www.dioceseofkerry.ie E-mail: moyvane@dioceseofkerry.ie
NO PUBLIC MASSES UNTIL FURHTER NOTICE IN MOYVANE OR KNOCKANURE CHURCHES
I am continuing to say daily Masses from Moyvane Church – side door open – Mass can be heard over the tannoy system. The following are the intentions for this week. Please note the celebrations in BLUE are on YouTube* all the remaining Masses are available on Parish Radio link.
Sat 23rd 7.30pm John Carmody, Ahalahana & dec of the Carmody family
Sun 24th 10.00am Michael Andrew Beasley O’Flaherty, Ballybunion (Anni)
11.00am Mary Rose Kennelly, Norah Kennelly Kelly & Lorrane Kennelly
Gortdromagouna (Anni)
Mon 25th 7.30pm Michael Quealy, Ballincollig (1st Anni)
Tues 26th 7.30pm Ned Costello (Anni)
Wed 27th 7.30pm All those who have died from C19 in Ireland and their
families
Thurs 28th 7.30pm Margaret & Michael Flynn, Knockanure (Anni)
& deceased of the Flynn & McMahon families
Fri 29th 7.30pm Micheál Mulvihill, Gurtdromosillihy (Anni)
Sat 30th 7.30pm James Duggan, Murhur (Anni)
Sun 31st 10.00am Rubi McMahon, Washington DC & Nancy, Jack & Josie
McMahon, Lisaniskea (Anni)
11.00am Parishioners
*For YouTube connection search Church of the Assumption Moyvane & click on the stained glass window – this will bring you to the YouTube page to view the above celebrations.
PRIEST ON DUTY THIS SUNDAY: Yours truly 089/4044816. Emergencies only.
JESUS BECOMES LORD OF CREATION
As we celebrate this weekend, the Feast of the Ascension of Jesus, we celebrate the crowing of His Easter victory over sin and death. It is a joyous day, a day to look upwards at where Jesus our Brother sits in glory at the right hand of the Father. Our destiny is to share in that glory of Jesus. We often forget this and pursue goals that are not worthy of our calling. As we begin our Masses this weekend on this lovely Feast, let us confess our sins honestly, asking Jesus to help us to rise above them.
A QUICK LOOK AT THE READINGS
The First Reading from the Acts of the Apostles, this describes the Ascension of Jesus into Heaven and his promise to send His Holy Spirit on His disciples. Second Reading from the Ephesians, Paul describes the meaning of the Ascension which means that God the Father raised Jesus above all earthly powers and made Him not only head of the Church but Lord of Creation. The Gospel, Jesus commissions the Apostles to make disciples of all nations and He promises to remain with them always. These are very encouraging readings in these very anxious times as we prepare to receive the Holy Spirit next weekend Pentecost Sunday. We are also assured that the loving presence of Jesus is with us always. May that presence continue to guide, protect and encourage us to remain healthy, strong and safe.
CORRECT TITLE
I think that is a bit unfortunate that my venture of having the Masses in the porch of Moyvane Church with cars in the car park facing that door has been labeled ‘Drive-thru’ Masses. The correct title should be ‘Mass from the Porch’. I have been utterly amazed by the response from parishioners who join me for the Rosary at 7.15pm and stay for Mass at 7.30pm and prayerfully join with me from their cars. It has been a great uplift to me and many have said it has been uplifting for them as well. Newsletters will be available on Friday in both Churches and also from Holly’s and Noel’s. They are also available outside the front door of the Presbytery (weather permitting). Churches open from 10am to 5pm daily.
GETTING A NEW FOCUS – YES OR NO?
While we can contribute to the lives of other at a distance, the sort of service that is mutual is usually handmade, something that happens in a deeply personal way between two people. At such times, we may come to know the true value and worth of our lives. That kind of service that transforms us the most has our fingerprints on it. It is rarely accomplished by simply signing a cheque. At the age of 47 Donal’s path and my path crossed in a Dublin Hospital where I was working as a Deacon preparing Priesthood. A very successful businessman who had patented a part of a medical intervention. For more than 15 years he was the director of a small but successful company that manufactured and distributed these parts worldwide. Donal was a fine businessman and a shrewd investor. Lovely nature and a man who travelled widely. Looking at him, one would have to be impressed with his life and achievements. He was in hospital because he was diagnosed with lung cancer. His diagnosis had shaken him badly. I was expecting him to be silent and depressed about the hopelessness of his situation, but that was not the case. There was a lot else on his mind “I have wasted my life Kevin”, he told me. “I have three children and my lovely wife couldn’t take anymore and left me. I support all of them but I
don’t know any of them. I never took the time to know them or anyone else. I have spent my life doing business building my company from my garage to what it is today. I’ve nothing behind me but a lot of money”
He looked away and shook his head, “What an old fool! A stupid old fool, Kevin, that’s what I have been”. What Donal invented and that his company manufactures is a part of a medical device that enables people whose chronic disease was previously unmanageable to live almost normally. By a very strange coincidence, a lay member of the Pastoral Care Team was able to be with us because he had the device. He was speechless when he discovered that Donal was in hospital. Donal was surprised that I knew a patient who used his invention. He was thrilled when asked could this pastoral worker meet him. They got on great which resulted in Donal, after a few weeks in hospital, was invited to the pastoral worker’s home. Present was his family and extended family who thanked Donal for giving this pastoral worker a new lease of life. “You saved my life and I was delighted. As a result of your creative device, I got the opportunity to work in the hospital. You need to know Donal that you have touched and changed lives for the better”. There were tears of joy at that dinner gathering. “How many of these things do your company make each year Donal?” I asked. He smiled and looked at me. “Kevin, it is close on ten thousand”, Donal replied softly. “Up to today I just knew the numbers. I had no idea what they meant” So far from being a stupid old fool, Donal was a very good man who lost his focus. His sickness, the chats and above all the experience from the pastoral worker gave him a new direction and a new focus. Slowly he, his wife and his children got an opportunity to make up for lost time. They began to talk and have time with each other and were beginning to get comfortable in each other’s presence. Love, family, life, friendship were now far more important than his business and money. Are you getting a new focus during these shut down days, or are you getting angry at the slow pace in returning to the old normal?
NOTICED AND ADMIRED
I was admiring a beautiful flower arrangement recently when I asked the person who had done it. “What’s the secret?”. “Well Fr. Kevin”, she smiled. “Flowers come in all shapes and sizes and some attract more attention than others. I try to show the best in all of them. I think every flower deserves to be noticed and admired, no matter how small and humble”. Isn’t it the same with people?
MURHUR N.S. FIRST HOLY COMMUNICANTS
Delighted to acknowledge and appreciate the children from Murhur N.S. who should have made their First Holy
Communion on Saturday 23rd. My sincere thanks to the school and in particular to class teacher Deborah O’Flaherty and Principal Maria O’Regan and the entire staff for their help in honouring the children. Our prayerful blessings and support to their parents and their families. Please God Knockanure and Moyvane will have First Holy Communion later this year.
MOYVANE PARISH NEWSLETTER
INCORPORATING THE CHURCH OF ASSUMPTION MOYVANE
AND THE CHURCH OF CORPUS CHRISTI KNOCKANURE
Fr. Kevin P.P. Home: 068/49308, Mobile: 089/4044816 ASCENSION OF THE LORD – 24TH MAY, 2020.
FIRST READING
A reading from the Acts of the Apostles 1:1-11 He was lifted up while they looked on.
In my earlier work, Theophilus, I dealt with everything Jesus had done and I taught from the beginning until the day he gave his instructions to the apostles he had chosen through the Holy Spirit, and was taken up to heaven. He had shown himself alive to them after his Passion by many demonstrations: for forty days he had continued to appear to them and tell them about the kingdom of God. When he had been at table with them, he had told them not to leave Jerusalem, but to wait there for what the Father had promised. ‘It is’ he had said ‘what you have heard me speak about: John baptised with water but you, not many days from now, will be baptised with the Holy Spirit.’ Now having met together, they asked him, ‘Lord, has the time come? Are you going to restore the kingdom to Israel?’ He replied, ‘It is not for you to know times or dates that the Father has decided by his own authority, but you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you, and then you will be my witnesses not only in Jerusalem but throughout Judaea and Samaria, and indeed to the ends of the earth’. As he said this he was lifted up while they looked on, and a cloud took him from their sight. They were still staring into the sky when suddenly two men in white were standing near them and they said, ‘Why are you men from Galilee standing here looking into the sky? Jesus who has been taken up from you into heaven, this same Jesus will come back in the same way as you have seen him go there.’ The Word of the Lord.
Responsorial Psalm Ps 46
Response: God goes up with shouts of joy; the Lord goes up with trumpet blast.
1. All peoples, clap your hands, cry to God with shouts of joy!
For the Lord, the Most High, we must fear,
great king over all the earth. Response
2. God goes up with shouts of joy; the Lord goes up with trumpet blast. Sing praise for God, sing praise,
sing praise to our king, sing praise. Response
3. God is king of all the earth. Sing praise with all your skill.
God is king over the nations;
God reigns on his holy throne. Response
SECOND READING
A reading from the letter of St Paul to the Ephesians 1:17-23
He made him sit at his right hand in heaven
May the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, give you a spirit of wisdom and perception of what is revealed, to bring you to full knowledge of him. May he enlighten the eyes of your mind so that you can see what hope his call holds for you, what rich glories he has promised the saints will inherit and how infinitely great is the power that he has exercised for us believers. This you can tell from the strength of his power at work in Christ, when he used it to raise him from the dead and to make him sit at his right hand, in heaven, far above every Sovereignty, Authority, Power, or Domination, or any other name that can be named not only in this age but also in the age to come. He has put all things under his feet and made him, as the ruler of everything, the head of the Church; which is his body, the fullness of him who fills the whole creation.
The Word of the Lord.
Gospel Acclamation Mt 28: 19 Allelluia, alleluia!
Go, make disciples of all the nations;
I am with you always; yes, to the end of time. Alleluia!
GOSPEL
A reading from the Gospel according to Matthew 28:16-20 .
All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me.
The eleven disciples set out for Galilee, to the mountain where Jesus had arranged to meet them. When they saw him they fell down before him, though some hesitated. Jesus came up and spoke to them. He said, ‘All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me.
Go, therefore, make disciples of all the nations; baptise them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teach them to observe all the commands I gave you.
‘And know that I am with you always; yes, to the end of time.’
The Gospel of the Lord.
NOTICES
TRÓCAIRE NEED YOUR HELP: The contents of each Trócaire box, no matter how small, come together to make a significant difference. This virus knows no borders, but neither does our compassion. This year, people can return their Lenten donation in the following ways:
There will be a basket outside Moyvane Church before and after Masses from Sunday 24th to Sunday 31st.
Online at www.trocaire.org
By post to Trócaire’s office at Maynooth, Co. Kildare.
ROADWORK UPDATE: The Kilpadogue Knockanure Underground Cable Project site is reopening for works.
Cable pulling will recommence between the Ahavoher Graveyard and Bambury’s cross on Monday the 25th of May, these works will be complete under a single lane closure using a STOP/GO or a traffic light traffic management system. For further info contact Pádraig on 086/6072159.
BIRTHDAY BLESSINGS: During this past week two great and generous parishioners celebrated special birthdays, Seán Foley, Ashgrove and Josie Clancy, Knockanure. Their celebrations were limited to close family members but our parish wishes to acknowledge these birthdays in times when celebrations are so muted and different. We acknowledge unique contributions they both give our parish, their faith in Jesus Christ is radiant in the beautiful things they share with their families and each of us. Happy Birthday Seán and Josie.
CLOTHES BANK: Is in situ in Moyvane Church car park and will be emptied on a weekly basis.
NO GRANDER THING ON EARTH
“You are now a family and there is no grander thing on earth”. So began a letter of warm good wishes and welcome to our first grandchild from a mother 38 years ago and how right she was. What a kind a loving God we have who designed the family for us. Pope Pius XI said “The family is more sacred than the state and children are begotten not for the earth and time but for Heaven and eternity”. The so called experts tell us that in a well-adjusted family, children acquire the personal and social values necessary for their future well-being. Where do any of us feel more cherished and secure than in the bosom of a loving family? Children born into a loving home have deep soil into which they can sink their roots. To help us in this responsibility we have as a model the Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph. They were a very human family, one might say, with more then their share of life’s hardships. We are invited to turn to them for help and support in the task of living together and rearing children. Children are a precious trust given to us by almighty God. He loves them more than we can ever do. There is a delightful story told of a Bishop questioning children before confirmation and asking one little girl, “What is matrimony?”. She quickly answered, “A place where souls suffer for a time on account for their sins”. “No, no, no!” shouted the Parish Priest, “That is purgatory”. “Let her alone”, said the Bishop, “she may be right, what do you and I know about it”. Value your family right now.
MOYVANE PARISH NEWSLETTER
Fr. Kevin McNamara, P.P. 089/4044816. Presbytery & Office 068/49308; Secretary: Jacqueline
Parish Office is CLOSED until further notice. www.dioceseofkerry.ie E-mail: moyvane@dioceseofkerry.ie
NO PUBLIC MASSES UNTIL FURHTER NOTICE IN MOYVANE OR KNOCKANURE CHURCHES
I am continuing to say daily Masses from Moyvane Church – side door open – Mass can be heard over the tannoy system. The following are the intentions for this week. Please note the celebrations in BLUE are on YouTube* all the remaining Masses are available on Parish Radio link.
Sat 16th 7.30pm Peter McGrath, Ahalahana (1st Anni)
Sun 17th 10.00am Noreen Sweeney, Carrueragh (Anni) & her husband Pat
11.00am Fr. Paul Dillon, Duagh (Rec Dec)
Mon 18th 7.30pm Special Intention
Tues 19th 7.30pm Special Intention – sick
Wed 20th 7.30pm Eamon Gallagher, Ellen Mullane, Denny Mullane & the dec of the Gallagher & Mullane families.
Thurs 21st 7.30pm Nora & Jack Walsh, Leitrim East (Anni)
Fri 22nd 7.30pm Con Carmody, The Village (Months Mind)
Sat 23rd 7.30pm John Carmody, Ahalahana & dec of the Carmody family
Sun 24th 10.00am Michael Andrew Beasley O’Flaherty, Ballybunion (Anni)
11.00am Mary Rose Kennelly, Norah Kennelly Kelly & Lorrane Kennelly
Gortdromagouna (Anni)
*For YouTube connection search Church of the Assumption Moyvane & click on the stained glass window – this will bring you to the YouTube page to view the above celebrations.
PRIEST ON DUTY THIS SUNDAY: Fr. Anthony O’Sullivan 087/2461749 . Emergencies only.
PRAYERS & SYMPATHY: To Terry & Mary O’Brien, Glin Road on the sudden death of Terry’s brother Mick in Limerick whose funeral took place in Limerick. To James & Mary Ita Ahern, Athea on the death of James’ uncle Seán Ahern, Tarmons, Tarbert whose funeral took place on Thursday. To Finbarr Prendiville and loving family, Carrueragh on the death his wife Anne whose funeral took place in Moyvane on Friday. To Sheila Stack & family, Moyvane South on the death of her brother-in-law Tom Stack, Ennis & l/o Moyvane South. Private funeral will take place next week in Ennis. May Mick, Seán and Anne and Tom Rest In Peace.
REOPENING OF OUR CHURCHES: In compliance with Diocesan regulations we will reopen both Churches for private prayer on Wednesday 20th May. As this is still a nervous time for all of us, at the entrance, there will be simple but effective directives and it is hoped that all entering the Churches will adhere strictly to these.
GRAINS OF CARING
Two brothers worked together on the family farm. One was married and had a large family. The other was single. At the day’s end, the brothers shared everything equally produced and profit. Then one day the single brother said to himself, “It’s not right that we should share equally the produce and profit. I’m alone and my needs are simple”. So each night he took a sack of grain and dumped it into his brother’s bin. Both brothers were very puzzled for years because their supply of grain never dwindled. Then one dark night the two brothers bumped into each other. Slowly it dawned on them what was happening. They dropped their sacks and embraced one another. We have often heard it said that love is sharing and caring. The Holy Spirit will help us to put love into practise. Weren’t they lovely brothers!!
RIPE BERRIES
A Dad and his son were travelling through a dense forest when his young son complained he was hungry. Suddenly the little boy spots a patch of ripe berries and begins picking them and eating them. When the hour grows dangerously late, the boy couldn’t bring himself to leave the patch. What could his poor Dad do? He loved his son in spite of his childish behaviour. His Dad says, “I will start out; you may stay a few minutes longer, but to make sure we don’t get separated, keep calling, ‘Dad! Dad!’ I will answer you but as soon as my voice begins to fade, come running”. I feel that is a parable for these days. It reminds me of the need to keep united to God through prayer. Prayer is so vital in these days of separation.
Anne, A Teacher With A Difference
People die in character in much the same way they have lived. This is totally true in the case of much loved and respected Anne Prendiville who died last Wednesday surrounded by Finbar, Robert, Emer and extended family. Having no sooner gotten our heads and hearts around the news of her serious illness, now we are shocked and numbed by her quick death. Having taught in Murhur N.S. for close on 33 years, Anne shared a great legacy in the fact that some of her pupils ended up sending their children to be taught by her.
A great teacher who never left anything to chance and looked out for those pupils who needed that extra bit of care. Her faith and the beautiful way she practised it was a joy to behold. Anne and Finbar were a great team and Robert and Emer are testimony to that. I have invited former work colleagues Gabriel Fitzmaurice, Mary B. Curtin and a parent Carmel O’Connor who was taught by Anne and her children were taught by her too to pin a few lines in appreciation, which they gladly accepted. Carmel’s tribute is on the back page.
Gabriel reflects………
Anne Prendiville joined the staff of Murhur National School, Moyvane, in 1982 having previously taught in Clondalkin in Dublin city. Initially she taught the senior classes but eventually she moved to her beloved infant room where she proved to be an inspired and dedicated educator. Never boastful, she took great pride in her pupils for whom she wanted the very best. She had the pleasure of teaching her two children, Robert and Emer, during her long years of service in the school. A fine teacher, a loyal colleague and friend, she loved to engage with her pupils who held her in high affection and esteem. A highlight of the school year was the annual Christmas pageant she produced with her infant classes where her highly developed sense of drama and deep religious conviction was evident in the commitment and passion of the young actors. Anne retired in December 2015 after a lifetime of service to the school and to the community. In her private life she loved to read. Indeed she was an avid book collector whose library was a veritable repository of first editions that included a comprehensive collection of books by the writers of North Kerry. She was also a connoisseur of antiques and wooden artifacts of which she had a large collection from many countries. She had a great interest in all things religious and since her retirement visited the Holy Land on three occasions, the last being at Christmas 2019. A lifelong learner she continued her interest particularly in history after she retired. Anne was a proud woman – proud of her family, proud of her school, proud of her parish. It was always a pleasure to be in her company. There was nothing she loved more than to be at home with her family in Carrueragh. Her death leaves them, and us, under a great pall of sadness. But, woman of faith that she was, we know that she is looking down on us from the heaven that is her reward. Our deepest sympathy goes to Finbar, Robert and Emer, her daughter-inlaw Mairéad and loved grandson Finn and loving sister Ena and extended family who are in our thoughts and prayers at this most difficult time. Solas na bhFlaitheas dá hanam uasal.
Mary B reflects……
Our school community has been hit with such sadness as we have learned of the passing of our former colleague and teacher Anne Prendiville. Anne was a wonderful teacher who nurtured all the children who she taught. She had such a love for every child under her care. She was a mother-figure to them all. Her knowledge was immense and that shone through in the children that left her classroom. She had a love of nature and her nature walks to the wood were definitely a great source of knowledge. She had such a green finger and enjoyed planting seeds and flowers with the children. Anne also was a dear colleague and great friend to the staff of our school. We all have fond memories of our time together. It was a pleasure for some of our staff to have been taught by Anne in their primary school days and to teach with her also in Murhur N.S. She would tell you about the history of Moyvane in a heartbeat and if you needed to know about ancestry she was the person to go to. We keep her in our prayers today. Our heartfelt sympathies we send to her loving family who she treasured so much, her husband Finbar, son Robert and daughter Emer, her daughter in law Mairéad, adored grandson Finn, her sister Ena and family. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a hanam díl
MOYVANE PARISH NEWSLETTER
INCORPORATING THE CHURCH OF ASSUMPTION MOYVANE
AND THE CHURCH OF CORPUS CHRISTI KNOCKANURE
Fr. Kevin P.P. Home: 068/49308, Mobile: 089/4044816
SIXTH SUNDAY OF EASTER – 17TH MAY, 2020.
FIRST READING
A reading from the Acts of the Apostles 8:5-8. 14-17 They laid hands on them, and they received the Holy Spirit.
Philip went to a Samaritan town and proclaimed the Christ to them. The people united in welcoming the message Philip preached, either because they had heard of the miracles he worked or because they saw them for themselves. There were, for example, unclean spirits that came shrieking out of many who were possessed, and several paralytics and cripples were cured. As a result there was great rejoicing in that town.
When the apostles in Jerusalem heard that Samaria had accepted the word of God, they sent Peter and John to them, and they went down there, and prayed for the Samaritans to receive the Holy Spirit, for as yet he had not come down on any of them: they had only been baptised in the name of the Lord Jesus. Then they laid hands on them, and they received the Holy Spirit. The Word of the Lord.
Responsorial Psalm Ps 65
Response Cry out with joy to God all the earth.
1. Cry out with joy to God all the earth, O sing to the glory of his name.
O render him glorious praise.
Say to God: ‘How tremendous your deeds’ Response
2. ‘Before you all the earth shall bow; shall sing to you, sing to your name!’ Come and see the works of God,
tremendous his deeds among men. Response
3. He turned the sea into dry land, they passed through the river dry-shod. Let our joy then be in him;
he rules for ever by his might. Response
4. Come and hear, all who fear God. I will tell what he did for my soul:
Blessed be God who did not reject my prayer nor withhold his love from me. Response
SECOND READING
A reading from the first letter of St Peter 3:15-18
In the body he was put to death, in the spirit he was raised to life.
Reverence the Lord Christ in your hearts, and always have your answer ready for people who ask you the reason for the hope that you all have. But give it with courtesy and respect and with a clear conscience, so that those who slander you when you are living a good life in Christ may be proved wrong in the accusations that they bring.
And if it is the will of God that you should suffer, it is better to suffer for doing right than for doing wrong. Why, Christ himself, innocent though he was, had died once for sins, died for the guilty, to lead us to God. In the body he was put to death, in the spirit he was raised to life. The Word of the Lord.
GOSPEL
A reading from the Gospel according to John 14:15-21 I shall ask the Father, and he will give you another Advocate Jesus said to his disciples:
‘If you love me you will keep my commandments.
I shall ask the Father,
and he will give you another Advocate to be with you for ever, that Spirit of truth whom the world can never receive since it neither sees nor knows him; but you know him, because he is with you, he is in you. I will not leave you orphans; I will come back to you.
In a short time the world will no longer see me; but you will see me, because I live and you will live. On that day you will understand that I am in my Father and you in me and I in you.
Anybody who receives my commandments and keeps them will be one who loves me; and anybody who loves me will be loved by my Father, and I shall love him and show myself to him.’
The Gospel of the Lord.
Carmel Reflects……
There are lots of very fond memories of Anne in our home. Along with teaching my boys, Patrick and Donnacha, she also taught me in her early years at Murhur NS. For Anne, teaching was not a job, she was devoted to her role and to her children. I had always considered Anne a great teacher but for me, once I became a mother, I really appreciated her real talent for the role... She knew how to get the balance right.... she loved and cared for her children / students like a mother but there were very clear boundaries where we all knew not to cross! Anne taught both my boys in junior and senior infants and as a mother, those early days of school are always filled with trepidation. I never once left the school concerned or anxious, always in the knowledge that my children were in the safest and best of hands (in every way) with Anne. I will be eternally grateful to her. Ar Dheis De go raibh a hanam. Carmel O’Connor, Murhur.
NOTICES
CLOTHES BANK: Apologies in the delay in getting the clothes bank to the Church Car Park, this is due to SVP running out of bays. It is hoped this week to have it in situ.
OVER 70’s: As we all try to make progress in getting back to the new normal, it is lovely that dedicated
Minister of the Word, Eileen Collins will proclaim the Word of God for us in our YouTube Mass on Sunday.
MOYVANE PARISH NEWSLETTER
INCORPORATING THE CHURCH OF ASSUMPTION MOYVANE
AND THE CHURCH OF CORPUS CHRISTI KNOCKANURE
Fr. Kevin P.P. Home: 068/49308, Mobile: 089/4044816
FIFTH SUNDAY OF EASTER – 10TH MAY, 2020.
FIRST READING
A reading from the Book of Acts of the Apostles 6:1-7
About this time, when the number of disciples was increasing, the Hellenists made a complaint against the Hebrews: in the daily distribution their own widows were being overlooked. So the Twelve called a full meeting of the disciples and addressed them, ‘It would not be right for us to neglect the word of God so as to give out food. You, brothers, must select from among yourselves seven men of good reputation, filled with the Spirit and with wisdom; we will hand over this duty to them, and continue to devote ourselves to prayer and to the service of the word’. The whole assembly approved of this proposal and elected Stephen, a man full of faith and of the Holy Spirit, together with Philip, Prochorus, Nicanor, Timon, Parmenas, and Nicolaus of Antioch, a convert to Judaism. They presented these to the apostles, who prayed and laid their hands on them.
The word of the Lord continued to spread: the number of disciples in Jerusalem was greatly increased, and a large group of priests made their submission to the faith. The Word of the Lord.
Responsorial Psalm Ps 32
Response May your love be upon us, O Lord, as we place all our hope in you.
1. Ring out your joy to the Lord, O you just; for praise is fitting for loyal hearts. Give thanks to the Lord upon the harp,
with a ten-stringed lute sing him songs. Response
2. For the word of the Lord is faithful and all his works to be trusted. The Lord loves justice and right
and fills the earth with his love. Response
3. The Lord looks on those who revere him,
on those who hope in his love, to rescue their souls from death, to keep them alive in famine. Response
SECOND READING A reading from the first letter of St Peter 2:4-9
He is the living stone, rejected by men but chosen by God and precious to him; set yourselves close to him so that you too, the holy priesthood that offers the spiritual sacrifices which Jesus Christ has made acceptable to God, may be living stones making a spiritual house. As scripture says: See how I lay in Zion a precious cornerstone that I have chosen and the man who rests his trust on it will not be disappointed. That means that for you who are believers, it is precious; but for unbelievers, the stone rejected by the builders has proved to be the keystone, a stone to stumble over, a rock to bring men down. They stumble over it because they do not believe in the word; it was the fate in store for them. But you are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a consecrated nation, a people set apart to sing the praises of God who called you out of the darkness into his wonderful light. The Word of the Lord.
Gospel Acclamation Jn 14: 10 Alleluia, alleluia!
Jesus said: ‘I am the Way, the Truth and the Life.
No one can come to the Father except through me.’
Alleluia! (continued on back page)
GOSPEL
A reading from the Gospel according to John 14:1-12 I am the Way, the Truth and the Life.
Jesus said to his disciples
‘Do not let your hearts be troubled.
Trust in God still, and trust in me.
There are many rooms in my Father’s house; if there were not, I should have told you. I am going now to prepare a place for you, and after I have gone and prepared you a place, I shall return to take you with me; so that where I am you may be too.
You know the way to the place where I am going.’Thomas said, ‘Lord, we do not know where you are going, so how can we know the way?’ Jesus said:
‘I am the Way, the Truth and the Life.
No one can come to the Father except through me.
If you know me, you know my Father too.
From this moment you know him and have seen him.’
Philip said, ‘Lord, let us see the Father and then we shall be satisfied’.
‘Have I been with you all this time, Philip,’ said Jesus to him ‘and you still do not know me? ‘
‘To have seen me is to have seen the, Father, so how can you say, “Let us see the Father”? Do you not believe that I am in the Father and the Father is in me? The words I say to you I do not speak as from myself: it is the Father, living in me, who is doing this work.
You must believe me when I say that I am in the Father and the Father is in me; believe it on the evidence of this work, if for no other reason.
‘I tell you most solemnly, whoever believes in me will perform the same works as I do myself, he will perform even greater works, because I am going to the Father.’ The Gospel of the Lord.
WHAT IS A GRANDMOTHER?
It is great to see Grandmothers and Grandfathers have the freedom to leave their homes and take a little walk in the fresh air. You have been fantastic in adhering to the HSE guidelines, well done. We hope and pray for more freedom and having more opportunities to engage. In my former life as a Missioner I remember giving a Mission in a rural parish in Donegal. In preparation for a Mass in the school giving thanks for Grandparents, I asked the children to do artwork and write something down about Grannies and Grandads. Over the years, I have held onto one in particular. It made me smile then, I hope it makes you smile now. It goes as follows: “A Granny is a lady who has no children of her own so she likes other people’s little girls best. A Grandpa is a man
Grandma, he goes for walks with boys and talks about football, fishing and stuff.
Grandmas don’t have anything to do only be there, they drive you to the supermarket where the pretend horse is and they have lots of coins ready. When they take you for walks they slow down passing pretty leaves and caterpillars. Grandmas never say hurry up, sometimes Grandmas are fat but not too fat to tie shoes. Grandmas wear glasses and funny underwear. They can take their teeth and gums out. They are great for answering questions like ‘How come dogs hate cats?’ and ‘How come God isn’t married?’ When they read to us they don’t mind if it is the same story again and again. Everyone should have a Grandma, especially if you don’t have a television because Grandmas are the only ones who have got time”. Please God Grandparents will be back with their Grandchildren very soon. Bless you all.
MOYVANE PARISH NEWSLETTER
Fr. Kevin McNamara, P.P. 089/4044816. Presbytery & Office 068/49308; Secretary: Jacqueline
Parish Office is CLOSED until further notice. www.dioceseofkerry.ie E-mail: moyvane@dioceseofkerry.ie
NO PUBLIC MASSES UNTIL FURHTER NOTICE IN MOYVANE OR KNOCKANURE CHURCHES
I am continuing to say daily Masses behind closed doors. The following are the
intentions for this week. Please note the celebrations in BLUE are on YouTube* all the
the remaining Masses are available on Parish Radio link.
Sat 9th 7.30pm James & Bridget Beaton, Ahalahana (Anni)
Sun 10th 10.00am Jerry & Bridie McCarthy & their loving son Jeremiah
Gurtdromosillihy (Anni)
11.00am Parishioners
Mon 11th 7.30pm Mike O’Brien (Rec Dec)
Tues 12th 7.30pm Mai Carr, Ahalahana – Birthday Blessing & Thanksgiving
Wed 13th 7.30pm David Foley, Kilbaha (Anni) & Deceased of the Foley &
O’Connor families
Thurs 14th 7.30pm Special Intention – Sick & caring family
Fri 15th 7.30pm John Joe Mulvihill, Co. Meath & Gurtdromosillihy
(Months Mind)
Sat 16th 7.30pm Peter McGrath, Ahalahana (1st Anni)
Sun 17th 10.00am Noreen Sweeney, Carrueragh (Anni) & her husband Pat
11.00am Fr. Paul Dillon, Duagh (Rec Dec)
*For YouTube connection search Church of the Assumption Moyvane & click on the stained glass window – this will bring you to the YouTube page to view the above celebrations.
PRIEST ON DUTY THIS SUNDAY: Canon Declan O’Connor 087/0908949. Emergencies only.
OFFERTORY & DUES ENVELOPES: Your generous contributions this week amounted to €1017 Offertory; Dues €580. Very many thanks.
PRAYERS & SYMPATHY: The death has occurred of Nora Smith (née Lane), l/o Kilmorna who has died in London in her 96th year. Mass for the happy repose of Nora will be at a later date. May Nora rest in peace. OPEN AIR MASSES: With no clear directives coming from the Church, it is simply trial and error at the moment on how best to keep contact with parishioners. On Wednesday last we had Mass through bell speakers in Moyvane Church. It is hoped to relay the Masses Monday to Saturday in these speakers, starting each evening with the Rosary at 7.15pm. You are free, if you so wish, to come in your cars and prayerfully listen and respond to the Rosary and the Mass. If you think this connection with Rosary and Mass is helpful to you at this time, please feel free to drive into the large car park in Moyvane Church.
MASS CARDS: With the office remaining closed for the foreseeable future, Mass cards for the deceased and Mass bouquet cards are available from Holly’s Gala. I would like to take this opportunity to thank the staff for being so helpful. I wish to assure you that a lot of my priest colleagues within and outside the Diocese who celebrate Mass daily are most appreciative of these intentions.
ST. JOHN'S TRALEE: have launched an online ZOOM Adult Faith Formation experience which comprises of 7 programs varying from Grief & Loss, Faith & Addiction, The Gospel of Matthew, & Living Laudato Si. Programs run for 30/45 minutes, one day a week for 3 or 4 weeks. If interested email paddy.daly@stjohns.ie to find out more & to register your interest.
POPE FRANCIS INVITES: everyone to rediscover the beauty of praying the Rosary…..you have an ideal opportunity to join us in Moyvane Church Car Park at 7.15pm Monday to Saturday. The full text of Pope Francis’ letter and the prayers are on the diocesan website – https://www.dioceseofkerry.ie/2020/04/bishop-ray-suggests-turn-to-our-lady/ SCOIL CHROP CHRIOST: The children along with their teacher Ms. McDermott were due to celebrate their First Holy Communion this Saturday 9th in Knockanure Church. I know that they are very sad and disappointed but they are prayerfully remembered in our Mass this Sunday (available on YouTube). Our sincere thanks to Ms. McDermott and Mrs Donegan for their help with this Sunday’s Liturgy.
NOTICES:
CLOTHES BANK: With so many having lots of time to declutter unwanted items from their homes these past six weeks, I have arranged for a clothes bank to be set up in Moyvane Church Car Park. As so many are still restricted from travelling and with Charity Shops closed we now have a facility in the Car Park to take unwanted clothing. I am assured it will be emptied on a weekly basis. These clothes will go to help those in need. Thank you in advance for your support.
MAY ALTARS: Those of you with May Altars in your homes may like to avail of a special treat to be included in our YouTube Mass on Sunday 17th. Photograph your May Altar at home with a brief greeting for your loved ones watching in various parts of the world. The greetings can be in the form of artwork placed in front of your May Altar or a WhatsApp voice message (no more than ten seconds otherwise it may not be included). You can send your picture along with your message to Conor Hogan on 089/4252896 no later than 2pm Wednesday 13th. So get WhatsApping kind parishioners!!
TURNING TO GOD IN THE TIME OF CRISIS
At this stage you must be sick and tired of I reminding you that I was born in the mid 50’s in Cooraclare. A good friend of mine born around the same time tells this story……“As a young boy in the mid 50’s he was struck down by pneumonia. His family lived in a very rural part of West Clare that neither had a Doctor, nor were near a hospital. Not Cooraclare, I quickly add! His Dad was working away from home on the week that he got sick. His Mum was home alone with no phone and no car. Frightened and completely without resources she came to his sick bed, knelt beside it, pinned on a medal of St. Therese (The Little Flower) to his pyjamas and prayed to St. Therese in words to this effect: ‘I am trusting you Little Flower to ask God to make my child better, tell Him I am going to remain kneeling here until his fever breaks’. Both my friend and his loving mother eventually fell asleep, he in his sick bed and she kneeling beside it. When they both woke up some hours later, his fever had broken. My friend shares this story not to claim that some kind of miracle took place (though who is to judge) but to make a different point – namely how his loving Mum, in a situation of fragility and helplessness dropped to her knees and turned to God as if by natural instinct. Contrast that if you will, to the response of our Catholic Church to C19 when it arrived in Ireland. We certainly did not respond like that mother in turning to God first. Our first reaction as a Church was fear and fear dictated the responses we made. As a result Holy Week, Easter and the Easter Season was shut down. We let the Government and the HSE run everything, which of course was absolutely correct. But in the whole process we didn’t make any religious response to the people. Masses appeared in all forms of social media which to a certain extent kept some people connected, but those who had no access to social media were completely cut off. Easter readings even palms for Palm Sunday were all discarded. That mother all those years ago had love and gratitude in her heart. We don’t need to have fear instilled in us but rather gratitude. It is only when we realise that we are not in control of our lives and our safety is in the hands of our great and loving God that gratitude will blossom within us. Only then can we bend our knees in gratitude both when we are joyous and fearful. A prayer kind reader that as a Church we can talk and listen to each other with love.
DEATH OF FORMER PARISH PRIEST
At the time of going to press with this Newsletter, news had just reached us of the death of Canon Michael Fleming, P.P. Killorglin. Many of you will remember Fr. Michael who served in this parish from 2001 to 2003 as P.P. At all Diocesan gatherings whenever I encountered him he would always ask lovingly how was everything in Moyvane and Knockanure. He enjoyed his time in our parish. His sudden death is a huge shock to his family, to parishioners in Killorglin and to his priest colleagues in the Diocese. I ask you to keep Canon Michael in your prayers and especially his family who are distraught at his sudden
death. Still in the Easter season may he enjoy the Eucharist face to face with the Lord whom he served generously and faithfully for so many years as a priest. May he rest in peace. At a later stage please God we will have a Mass for the repose of his soul in the parish.
EASTER WATER AND NEWSLETTERS: Both of the aforementioned are available on Fridays in front of
Knockanure Church and outside the Presbytery door. The Newsletters are also available in Noel’s and Holly’s. As the weekday Masses are going out over the tannoy Monday to Saturday, you can keep up to date on who the intentions are for through the Newsletter.
MOYVANE PARISH NEWSLETTER
INCORPORATING THE CHURCH OF ASSUMPTION MOYVANE
AND THE CHURCH OF CORPUS CHRISTI KNOCKANURE
Fr. Kevin P.P. Home: 068/49308, Mobile: 089/4044816
FOURTH SUNDAY OF EASTER – 3rd May 2020
FIRST READING A reading from the Acts of the Apostles 2:14. 36-41 God has made him both Lord and Christ.’
On the day of Pentecost Peter stood up with the Eleven and addressed them in a loud voice: ‘The whole House of Israel can be certain that God has made this Jesus whom you crucified both Lord and Christ.‘
Hearing this, they were cut to the heart and said to Peter and the apostles, ‘What must we do, brothers?’ ‘You must repent,’ Peter answered ‘and every one of you must be baptised in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins, and you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit. The promise that was made is for you and your children, and for all those who are far away, for all those whom the Lord our God will call to himself.’ He spoke to them for a long time using many arguments, and he urged them, ‘Save yourselves from this perverse generation’. They were convinced by his arguments, and they accepted what he said and were baptised. That very day about three thousand were added to their number.
The Word of the Lord.
Responsorial Psalm Ps 22: 1-6 Response The Lord is my shepherd; there is nothing I shall want.
1. The Lord is my shepherd; there is nothing I shall want. Fresh and green are the pastures where he gives me repose.
Near restful waters he leads me, to revive my drooping spirit. Response
2. He guides me along the right path; he is true to his name.
If I should walk in the valley of darkness no evil would I fear.
You are there with your crook and your staff; with these you give me comfort. Response
3. You have prepared a banquet for me in the sight of my foes.
My head you have anointed with oil; my cup is overflowing. Response
4. Surely goodness and kindness shall follow me
all the days of my life.
In the Lord’s own house shall I dwell
for ever and ever. Response
SECOND READING A reading from the first letter of St Peter 2:20-25 You have come back to the shepherd of your souls.
The merit, in the sight of God, is in bearing it patiently when you are punished after doing your duty. This, in fact, is what you were called to do, because Christ suffered for you and left an example for you to follow the way he took. He had not done anything wrong, and there had been no perjury in his mouth. He was insulted and did not retaliate with insults; when he was tortured he made no threats but he put his trust in the righteous judge. He was bearing our faults in his own body on the cross, so that we might die to our faults and live for holiness; through his wounds you have been healed. You had gone astray like sheep but now you have come back to the shepherd and guardian of your souls.
The Word of the Lord.
Gospel Acclamation Jn 10: 14
Alleluia, alleluia!
I am the good shepherd;
I know my own and my own know me
Alleluia!
GOSPEL
A reading from the Gospel according to John 10:1-10 I am the gate of the sheepfold.
Jesus said: ‘I tell you most solemnly, anyone who does not enter the sheepfold through the gate, but gets in some other way is a thief and a brigand. The one who enters through the gate is the shepherd of the flock; the gatekeeper lets him in, the sheep hear his voice, one by one he calls his own sheep and leads them out. When he has brought out his flock, he goes ahead of them, and the sheep follow because they know his voice. They never follow a stranger but run away from him: they do not recognise the voice of strangers.’ Jesus told them this parable but they failed to understand what he meant by telling it to them. So Jesus spoke to them again: ‘I tell you most solemnly,
I am the gate of the sheepfold. All others who have come are thieves and brigands; but the sheep took no notice of them I am the gate.
Anyone who enters through me will be safe:
he will go freely in and out and be sure of finding pasture.
The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy. I have come so that they may have life and have it to the full.
The Gospel of the Lord.
MONTH OF MAY: During the month of May I will be praying the Rosary at 7.15pm on the Parish Radio Link. I invite you in your homes to gather at a convenient time and to pray even one decade to Our Lady during the month of May, that she will continue to protect and guide us. It is not advisable for people to gather at Grottos during this time, however you are out walking why not have a reflective moment or two on your own as you pass your local Grotto.
LOVELY MEALS FROM KNOCKANURE: Close on six weeks, lovely meals are coming from the kitchen in Knockanure Monday to Friday. Very many thanks to excellent chefs Paul and Gerry and to all who are delivering them as well. If you require a meal, you can contact Paul on 087/9378663 or the Centre on 49799.
MOYVANE PARISH NEWSLETTER
Fr. Kevin McNamara, P.P. 089/4044816. Presbytery & Office 068/49308; Secretary: Jacqueline
Parish Office is CLOSED until further notice. www.dioceseofkerry.ie E-mail: moyvane@dioceseofkerry.ie
NO PUBLIC MASSES UNTIL FURHTER NOTICE IN MOYVANE OR KNOCKANURE CHURCHES
I am continuing to say daily Masses behind closed doors. The following are the
intentions for this week. Please note the celebrations in BLUE are on YouTube* all the
the remaining Masses are available on Parish Radio link.
Sun 3rd 10.00am Tom O’Flaherty, The Village (Anni)
11.00am Pádraig McMahon, Lisaniskea (Anni)
Mon 4th 7.30pm Conor Walpole (RIP) & his family, Co. Leitrim
Tues 5th 7.30pm Thanksgiving Charlie & Patricia Duignan & family
Wed 6th 7.30pm Special Intention – Sick
Thurs 7th 7.30pm Maureen Moloney, London & l/o Barragougeen (Rec Dec)
Fri 8th 7.30pm Jerry & Jenny O’Carroll & their loving son Christopher
New Houses (Anni)
Sat 9th 7.30pm James & Bridget Beaton, Ahalahana (Anni)
Sun 10th 10.00am Jerry & Bridie McCarthy & their loving son Jeremiah
Gurtdromosillihy (Anni)
11.00am Parishioners
*For YouTube connection search Church of the Assumption Moyvane & click on the stained glass window – this will bring you to the YouTube page to view the above celebrations.
PRIEST ON DUTY THIS SUNDAY: Canon Declan O’Connor 087/0908949. Emergencies only.
PRAYERS & SYMPATHY: To the family & close priest colleagues of Fr. Paul Dillon, Duagh. To the Mangan family, Old School Road, Ballylongford on the death of their mother Mary B. To Ann O’Keeffe, Cooraclare Village on the death of her loving husband Arthur. To the family and religious community of Sr. Crisalda, Malta and especially to her heartbroken sister Josephine and her very special and unique friend Maura. To Ruth & Pat O’Keeffe & family, Kilmeaney, Kilmorna on the death of Ruth’s Mum Marie Fealey, Listowel. May Fr. Paul, Mary B., Arthur, Sr. Crisalda and Marie rest in peace. Please keep the families in your prayers at this time.
ARE YOU WILLING TO PUT YOURSELF OUT FOR OTHERS?
Dr. Martin Luthur King wrote: “One night I had just got into bed and was about to doze off when the phone rang. An angry voice at the other end said ‘Listen, nigger, we’ve taken all we want from you; before next week, you’ll be sorry you ever came to Montgomery’. I hung up, shaking and sleep would not come. It was as if all my fears coalesced into one giant terror. I got out of bed and began to walk the floor. Finally, I went to the kitchen to make a pot of coffee. I was ready to give up. With my cup of coffee sitting untouched before me, I tried to think of a way to move out of the picture without appearing a coward. In this state of exhaustion, I tried to take my problem to God. With my head in my hands, I bowed over the kitchen table and prayed aloud. The words I spoke to God that night are still vivid in my memory. ‘Lord, I am here taking a stand for what I believe is right but now I am afraid that people are looking to me for leadership, and if I do not stand before them with strength and courage, they also will falter. I am at the end of my powers, I have nothing left, I can’t face it alone.’ At that moment, I experienced the presence of God as I have never experienced Him before, it seems I heard the quiet assurance of God’s voice saying: ‘Stand up for righteousness, stand up for truth and I will be at your side’. My fears evaporated, my uncertainty disappeared, I was ready to follow God and face anything”. This weekend – Good Shepherd Sunday – where Jesus depicts Himself as the Good Shepherd, as one prepared to die for His sheep. To what extent are we willing to put ourselves out for others? Martin was assassinated on 4th April, 1968 in Memphis, Tennessee.
SEÁN AND MYSELF SAME AGE BUT……
Talented and gifted Seán O’Rourke of RTÉ fame, brilliant interviewer, who did an excellent job with RTÉ for so many years retires this coming week. He claims he would have liked to continue and that the law against over 65’s is ageist – which compels those who reach 65 to retire. That law does not apply to priests. Seán and myself are the same age, just a few months between us, God willing I will be 65 in October, while Seán retires, my work load gets bigger and bigger. Three funerals in the parish since lockdown and two in neighbouring parishes. These funerals are so painful and sad for the families as they are so restricted in how to honour and celebrate their loved ones lives. I find these funerals so hard and uncomfortable. Celebrating a funeral Mass for someone you don’t know and not being able to visit the family to get a beautiful pin picture of their loved ones lives. Phone contact is just bearable and people don’t know what to say when you ask them for some information about the person who has died. I will please God continue to be available to celebrate funerals when called upon to do so. Ideally, I would love such funerals to come to Moyvane Church – plenty of space and I am the only priest who celebrates Mass there, but I equally acknowledge that for families at this vulnerable time their local Church has more meaning. He/she always went to such and such a Mass etc., comes very much into play and it means so much for the family to gather in their own Church. While a little nervous, as funerals increase, I will, with the help of God continue to celebrate these Masses. Your prayerful support for me is vital at this time. Continue to keep me in your daily prayers. Thank you.
BEARING WITNESS WITH TENDERNESS
Nursing Homes have been in the headlines this past weeks. My prayers and healing thoughts are with all who live in them and work in them. Back in the mid-seventies, I spent many of my summer holidays, while training for the priesthood working in a Nursing Home in Dublin. Some of our elderly priests were residents there. Fr. Tommy was one such resident. After a dozen years, Alzheimer’s disease had virtually destroyed his brain, erasing his memories and with them all of his sense of who he was. The summer I met him, he was adrift and frightened, given to pacing back and forth in a seemingly endless fashion filled with a nameless anxiety. Such repetitive pacing is common in people at the last stage of this disease, almost as if they are being driven to search for something hopelessly lost. All the staff’s efforts to ease Fr. Tommy’s fear had failed. For a long time Fr. Tommy was at rest only when he slept. His unending movement had caused him to become painfully thin. Then one day, quite by accident, as he passed the full-length mirror that hung on the corridor near the day room, he caught sight of his own reflection in the mirror. Becoming still for the first time in many months he stood before it, fascinated, an odd expression on his face. Fr. Tommy looked as if he had just met a friend from years ago, someone whose face was vaguely familiar but whose connection to oneself cannot be immediately recalled. As a result of his disease, Fr. Tommy had not spoken in many months, but drawn to the image in the mirror for reason long forgotten, he began to speak a language all of his own. Day after day he would stand and talk to the man in the mirror for hours on end. It made him calm. The Nurses welcomed this new behaviour with relief. His endless pacing and anxiety had made him very different to care for.
Accustomed to much random senseless behaviour with very many patients they paid little further attention to how Fr. Tommy spent his time. They were delighted that he was quiet and peaceful in front of the mirror. But his Doctor saw this differently. Every day on his rounds, he would stop at the mirror and spent some time with Fr. Tommy. Standing next to him he too would talk to the man in the mirror with his usual kindness and respect. Once at the end of his longer chats with Fr. Tommy’s reflection, he was deeply moved to notice that Fr. Tommy had tears in his eyes. I had tears in my eye too as I witnessed this from a distance. I could also see that the Doctor was deeply moved too. Unable to cure his patient’s brutal disease, this true physician instinctively strengthened Fr. Tommy’s last connection to himself with his simple and caring presence and validated his worth a human being. I know so many these days who are bringing a simple and caring presence to so many who are ill, lonely, frightened and lots more. Let us all continue to be Easter people. Let us make time to contact each other. Bearing witness with tenderness indeed.
LIGHTS OF HOPE: Each evening after my Mass while praying my Rosary, I light candle at both Shrines in Moyvane Church. During the day there is big candle lighting continually and also there is a specially erected light depicting a candle in the lawn of the Presbytery. With these lights I continually pray that this time of darkness and vulnerability will soon be lifted and the light and love of the Jesus of Easter will make us new in mind, heart and memory. Alleluia!
MOYVANE PARISH NEWSLETTER
Fr. Kevin McNamara, P.P. 089/4044816. Presbytery & Office 068/49308; Secretary: Jacqueline
Parish Office is CLOSED until further notice. www.dioceseofkerry.ie E-mail: moyvane@dioceseofkerry.ie
NO PUBLIC MASSES UNTIL FURHTER NOTICE IN MOYVANE OR KNOCKANURE CHURCHES
I am continuing to say daily Masses behind closed doors. The following are the
intentions for this week. Please note the celebrations in BLUE are on YouTube* all the
the remaining Masses are available on Parish Radio link.
Sat 25th 7.30pm Margaret, Patrick & Oliver Carmody, Cuss (Anni) Sun 26th 10.00am John Shanahan, Kilbaha (Anni)
Mon 27th 7.30pm Jim Fitzgerald, Lower Aughrim (Anni)
Tues 28th 7.30pm Margaret McNamee Larney – Special Intention
Wed 29th 7.30pm Bridget O’Donoghue, Cork (Rec Dec)
Thurs 30th 7.30pm Jerry & Ellen Enright, Lisaniskea (Anni)
Fri 1st May 7.30pm Denis O’Connor, Glin (Anni)
Sat 2nd 7.30pm John O’Connor, Moyvane South (Anni)
Sun 3rd 10.00am Tom O’Flaherty, The Village (Anni)
11.00am Pádraig McMahon, Lisaniskea (Anni)
*For YouTube connection search Church of the Assumption Moyvane & click on the stained glass window – this will bring you to the YouTube page to view the above celebrations.
PRIEST ON DUTY THIS SUNDAY: Canon Declan O’Connor 087/0908949. Emergencies only.
OFFERTORY & DUES ENVELOPES: The fact that many of you have decided to keep up to date with your weekly envelope Offerings and your Dues Offerings has meant a great deal at this time. It ensures that I can stay on top of the bills, such as heating etc, very many thanks. Last week you generously contributed €812 to Offertory and €855 to Dues. Just to reassure all that the post box where you drop your envelopes is secure and continually monitored and emptied frequently.
PRAYERS & SYMPATHY: To the Fitzgerald family, Kilmorna & the Shine family, Direen, Athea on the death of Nora Fitzgerald in Waterford. To Nora Fitzmaurice & family, Leitrim Middle and Mary Lyons & family, Derry, Listowel on the death of their nephew Ian Cahill, Galway & London who died in London recently. To the family & relatives of Peg O’Sullivan, Tarmons West whose funeral took place in Tarbert last Wednesday. To the relatives, priest colleagues and the parishioners of Ardfert on the death of Fr. Liam Comer, P.P. whose funeral took place last Tuesday. Fr. Liam generously and lovingly served in our Diocese for over forty years. He bore his illness over the last year in a prayerful and dignified way. May he now reap the rewards of his labours. To Catherine Carmody, Glin Road and the Carmody family on the death of her loving husband Con whose funeral took place in Moyvane. May Nora, Ian and Peg, Fr. Liam and Con rest in peace.
MASS CARDS IN HOLLYS: With the closure of our Parish Office continuing indefinitely, you can if you need to get Mass cards in Hollys. They will take the offering and names and pass them onto me. Thank you.
HOLY COMMUNIONS: All Holy Communions and remaining Confirmations have been postponed until after the C19 virus has well and truly been controlled. So this means that Scoil Chorp Chríost Holy Communion due to take place in Knockanure Church on Saturday 9th May and Murhur N.S. Holy Communion due to take place on Saturday 23rd May will have to be rescheduled. As it is currently impossible to give new dates, please be assured that when schools reopen I will be in consultation with both schools and Holy Communion class teachers in arranging new dates. We were blessed to have had our Confirmation in February. Those who were confirmed will have please God great history to tell their children in future years about C19 and its effects.
BIKERS MASS: The annual Bikers Mass remembering all who died through motorbike accidents will not take place on June 13th as arranged, a new date will be announced when it is safe to do so.
GRAVEYARD COMMITTEE: The committee have been in touch with regards Ahavoher Cemetery. They require someone to cut the grass and keep the place tidy and will be reimbursed for their efforts. Please contact Pat on 49218.
EASTER HOLY WATER: Close on 600 bottles of Easter Holy Water have been taken from in front of the Presbytery and from Hollys. We have run out of empty bottles but please note the container of Easter Water will be in front of the Presbytery if you would like to fill your own bottle.
A NIGHT PRAYER FROM POPE FRANCIS
I thank God daily at my Masses at this anxious and strange time for the hope, peace and great encouragement Pope Francis is sharing with the whole world. While so many leaders in various parts of our world are giving messages of confusion and division, our gentle and beautiful Pope touches hearts, minds and souls in a life giving and delightful way. The following is one of his night prayers/reflections which is online:
“Tonight before falling asleep, think about when we will return to the streets,
When we will hug again, when all the shopping together will seem like a party,
Let’s think about when coffees will return to the bar, the small talk,
Photos close to each other, we think about when it will be all a memory but
normality will seem an unexpected and beautiful gift,
We will love everything that seemed futile to us, every second will be precious.
Swims at the sea, the sun until late, sunsets, toasts, laughter;
We will go back to laughing together, strength and courage; See you soon!”
Now isn’t that a beautiful night prayer.
WE WON’T RETURN TO NORMAL!
There is no ‘normal’ to which the world will return after the coronavirus pandemic has burned itself out. Too much has changed and human nature is adjusting to a new reality. The key to this is the role of the internet in its many manifestations, combined with the unwinding of the world economy, the loss of jobs and all the uncertainty that goes with it. As many people are forced to work from home, there is a renewed sense of ‘home’ as a place of security and identity. That includes a rediscovery of the importance of family and neighbourhood, but it can also be a place of tension, loneliness even violence. Those who can’t participate in the internet are emerging as the new poor. The human being is a social animal; the hermit is the exception. To be deprived of social connections for any length of time is to risk being diminished in one’s humanity. My Masses on YouTube – where a live camera and microphone transmits the prayers and my actions is a phenomenon that is turning out better than any of us thought. The standard exchange at Mass “The Lord be with you….and with your spirit” has taken on a new significance by its very absence. I am still nervous and uncomfortable with it, but I will, please God, continue with it, in the hope that it focuses all of us on our loving Jesus. My huge fear is the longer these streamed Mases continue, the more I think it could go back to the olden days in our Church where those present were more spectators than participants. Continuing to speak to an empty Church. I miss so, so much the connectedness of a real congregation. As for funerals – oh my heart aches for the families of loved ones who are so restricted in expressing their appreciation, love, and sorrow, a lot more for those who have died. I can tell you it is difficult for the Priests too. We won’t return to ‘normal’ when it’s over. We will return to the ‘new normal’ which hopefully will leave us all better equipped to love and respect each other and our loving God. Stay safe and well and let us continue to include each other in our prayers.
NOTICES
AGE ACTION & RED CROSS COVID 19 HARDSHIP FUND: Age action has launched a Covid 19 Hardship Fund in conjunction with the Red Cross to respond to the immediate needs of older people in vulnerable situations across Ireland experiencing additional hardships at this time. A once off grant payment to the max of €500 is available to anyone experiencing hardship as a result of Covid 19.
Who Can Apply: Older people in need of assistance, family members supporting an older person and carers of older people, social workers and local voluntary organisations or community groups providing direct assistance to individuals within this target group.
How To Apply: The COVID-19 Hardship Fund Application Form is available www.ageaction.ie/how-we-can-help/age-action-and-irish-red-cross-covid-19-hardship-fund or you can contact our offices to request a form - Email: hardship2020@redcross.ie Phone: Irish Red Cross at 01 6424600 or Age Action at 01 475 6989.
MOYVANE DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATION NOTICE: MDA hopes everyone is safe and well in these unprecedented times. A number of issues have arisen over the past few weeks:
Some unauthorised felling and removal of both mature and young trees from the Wood Walk has taken place. Dumping of ashes is taking place in the Wood Walk at the Knockanure Road end. Littering is on the increase, as is dog fouling, throughout the walk and village. Please note dogs should be kept on a lead at all times when in public. Kerry County Council and An Garda Síochána have been informed of these issues.
THE TIME IS NOW
If you are ever going to love me,
Love me now, while I can know
The sweet and tender feelings
Which from true affection flow.
Love me now while I am living,
Do not wait until I am gone
And then have it chiselled in marble,
Sweet words on ice-cold stone.
If you have tender thoughts of me,
Please tell me now,
If you wait until I am sleeping, never to awaken,
There will be death between us,
And I won’t hear you then.
So if you love me, even a little bit,
Let me know it while I am living,
So I can treasure it,
These are ideal days to put the above sentiments into practise – the time is now.
NOTICES
KILPADOGUE-MOYVANE-KNOCKANURE COMMUNITY SPONSORSHIP FUND: Given the current
Government restrictions EirGrid has taken the decision to extend the deadline for applications to the Kilpadogue-Moyvane-Knockanure Community Sponsorship Fund until the 3rd July 2020.
MINISTER CANNEY WELCOMES YOUNG SOCIAL INNOVATORS “OPEN CALL TO TEENAGERS” FOR SOLUTIONS TO THE CHALLENGES OF COVID-19: The Young Social Innovators have launched an ‘Open Call to Teenagers’. This initiative invites teenagers to create, explore and make a difference around the issues caused by the Coronavirus. The ‘Open Call’ is asking young people for their ideas on how to tackle the problems in their communities. Young Social Innovators believe that young people have a powerful role to play and their ideas and voices are important. The ‘Open Call’ will run from 20th April until 31st May and is open to young people aged between 13-19. For more information visit: youngsocialinnovators.ie. or the Department of Rural and Community Development Press Office 076-1006843 / 087-1734633 Press.office@drcd.gov.ie
HAD IT TO SPARE – SO WE DECIDED TO SHARE: Young parishioners Mikala and Shíona are dedicated Alter Servers in Moyvane Church. I wish to acknowledge their generosity and dedicated service. I was deeply touched when their loving parents volunteered both of them to paint the wooden fence around Moyvane Church. Having already painted their own fences at home they had paint to spare. They both worked very willingly and did an excellent job. Well done to Mikala and Shíona on these Easter days. Your generosity was fantastic.
BIRTHDAYS: To the young and not so old who have had birthdays over the past six weeks, our prayerful blessings. No celebrations, no get together especially for the children, so painful, so difficult. This humble Newsletter, invites all of you to sing aloud right now Happy birthday to you, Happy birthday to you, Happy birthday to all who have missed out because of C19, Happy birthday to you. Hip, Hip, Hurray!!
CANDLES AND LIGHTS: Each evening in Moyvane Church I light candles praying that the Lord will continue to keep us all safe and well in these trying times. This week in front of the Presbytery there is a special light that comes on each night from 9pm to Midnight reminding all of us to continue to keep in our prayers the Frontline Workers who are helping all of us immensely at this time. May the Lord continue to bless and guide them. I ring the bells in Moyvane Church a quarter of an hour and a minute before Mass starts and the Jubilee bell is rung after Mass finishes. These bells invite all of us to keep the prayers going.
TEN SECOND SERMONS
• Success is how high you bounce when you hit the bottom
• Gratitude is the best attitude
• Admit your errors before someone exaggerates them
THIRD SUNDAY OF EASTER – 26th April, 2020.
FIRST READING
A reading from the Acts of the Apostles
But Peter, standing with the eleven, raised his voice and addressed them. Therefore let the entire house of Israel know with certainty that God has made him both Lord and Messiah, this Jesus whom you crucified."
Now when they heard this, they were cut to the heart and said to Peter and to the other apostles, "Brothers, what should we do?" Peter said to them, "Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ so that your sins may be forgiven; and you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit. For the promise is for you, for your children, and for all who are far away, everyone whom the Lord our God calls to him." And he testified with many other arguments and exhorted them, saying, "Save yourselves from this corrupt generation. So those who welcomed his message were baptized, and that day about three thousand persons were added.
The Word of the Lord
RESPONSORIAL PSALM
Show us, Lord, the path of life.
Preserve me, God, I take refuge in you.
I say to the Lord: ‘You are my God.
O Lord, it is you who are my portion and cup;
It is you yourself who are my prize’. (R)
I will bless the Lord who give me counsel,
Who even at night directs my heart.
I keep the Lord ever in my sight:
Since he is at my right hand, I shall stand firm. (R)
And so my heart rejoices, my soul is glad;
Even my body shall rest in safety.
For you will not leave my soul among the dead,
Nor let your beloved know decay. (R)
You will show me the path of life,
the fullness of joy in your presence,
At your right hand happiness for ever. (R)
SECOND READING
A reading from the first letter of St Peter
If you are acknowledging as your Father one who has no favourites and judges everyone according to what he has done, you must be scrupulously careful as long as you are living away from your home. Remember, the ransom that was paid to free you from the useless way of life your ancestors handed down was not paid in anything corruptible, neither in silver no gold, but in the precious blood of a lamb without spot or stain, namely Christ; who, though known since the world was made, has been revealed only in our time, the end of the ages, for your sake. Through him you now have faith in God, who raised him from the dead and gave him glory for that very reason – so that you would have faith and hope in God.
The Word of the Lord.
Alleluia, alleluia!
Lord Jesus, explain the scriptures to us.
Make our hearts burn within us as you talk to us.
Alleluia.
Gospel: from Luke 24:13 -35; The story of the road to Emmaus.
That very day, the first day of the week,
two of Jesus’ disciples were going
to a village seven miles from Jerusalem called Emmaus,
and they were conversing about all the things that had occurred.
And it happened that while they were conversing and debating,
Jesus himself drew near and walked with them,
but their eyes were prevented from recognizing him.
He asked them,
“What are you discussing as you walk along?”
They stopped, looking downcast.
One of them, named Cleopas, said to him in reply,
“Are you the only visitor to Jerusalem
who does not know of the things
that have taken place there in these days?”
And he replied to them, “What sort of things?”
They said to him,
“The things that happened to Jesus the Nazarene,
who was a prophet mighty in deed and word
before God and all the people,
how our chief priests and rulers both handed him over
to a sentence of death and crucified him.
But we were hoping that he would be the one to redeem Israel;
and besides all this,
it is now the third day since this took place.
Some women from our group, however, have astounded us:
they were at the tomb early in the morning
and did not find his body;
they came back and reported
that they had indeed seen a vision of angels
who announced that he was alive.
Then some of those with us went to the tomb
and found things just as the women had described,
but him they did not see.”
And he said to them, “Oh, how foolish you are!
How slow of heart to believe all that the prophets spoke!
Was it not necessary that the Christ should suffer these things
and enter into his glory?”
Then beginning with Moses and all the prophets,
he interpreted to them what referred to him
in all the Scriptures.
As they approached the village to which they were going,
he gave the impression that he was going on farther.
But they urged him, “Stay with us,
for it is nearly evening and the day is almost over.”
So he went in to stay with them.
And it happened that, while he was with them at table,
he took bread, said the blessing,
broke it, and gave it to them.
With that their eyes were opened and they recognized him,
but he vanished from their sight.
Then they said to each other,
“Were not our hearts burning within us
while he spoke to us on the way and opened the Scriptures to us?”
So they set out at once and returned to Jerusalem
where they found gathered together
the eleven and those with them who were saying,
“The Lord has truly been raised and has appeared to Simon!”
Then the two recounted
what had taken place on the way
and how he was made known to them in the breaking of bread.
April 2020.
Message from Bishop Ray- Due to the continued closure of the schools and the major restrictions on people gathering together in one place, all Confirmation and First Communion ceremonies are postponed. When the government announces details of these situations being reversed there will be consultations between the school community, the parents and each parish with a view to setting new dates for these ceremonies. Every Easter blessing on all the children and their families. Over the past 5 weeks the focus has been on our hospitals and health services, on so many other public and essential services, and the situation of the over70’s being shielded in their homes. What of the family homes where there are children and teenagers? Tensions arise from being confined to home for so long; not being able to meet friends; not having their usual activities and hobbies, sporting, musical and cultural, available; to finding solutions to accommodate parents going to work or working from home. Besides contact with children of my nieces and nephews, my glimpse of family life is through the Sacrament of Confirmation. When the schools closed, one third of the Confirmations ceremonies had already taken place. At each Confirmation I see so many beautiful moments: twins or cousins being confirmed; the warmth and closeness between a candidate and a baby sister, or an older brother already in third level; a granny so proud of her grandchild. Such beautiful family relationships! What wonderful moments are happening in homes these weeks as children and parents spend so much time together? What fun, what growing as individuals, and at times what rows! It may not be easy, it still is very special. So much that will be recalled fondly in years to come.
The pandemic impacts on all homes hugely and I am going to highlight three particular situations. It is no exaggeration to say that the Leaving Cert is the most intense exam you ever do. Think of the pressure and stress from before Easter right through to the last exam in mid-June. All the more pressure and stress this year when, because of the Covid-19 virus the exam is put off until an indefinite date in July / August. All our hearts go out to the Leaving Cert class of 2020. God bless you all. God help you keep calm. It is vital is that you take care of each other, keep in touch with each other (without actually meeting), journey together and be there for each other. At different times each will have their bad day or week, or their moment of panic. Together you can cope with the journey ahead. The students know that their teachers will guide them through the three months ahead. The day will come in October or November when the vast majority will happily start a third level course, just as the class of 2019 did last Autumn. The other two groups are the Confirmation and First Communion classes. For those in sixth class, Confirmation is part of final term in Primary School, and in a way a marking of the end of childhood. The candidates are so full of life and so positive about the future. Confirmation proclaims the unique God-given goodness of each of them and the unique path in life ahead of each. They all would have so enjoyed every day of the final term just beginning. First Communion is different. The children are full of innocence and fun, fond of their teacher and delighting in their families. They are full of wonder at creation. They are full of love of family, school and everybody, and of God who is Creator and Lord of all. The image of the white First Communion dress captures it perfectly. First Communion tells them that God is love, that love is the secret of happiness, and that love is what really matters. Communion and Confirmation are highpoints for children, their families and extended families, and for their schools and communities. Dates were set back in September. New dates will be set, plans will be made, and in due course all will enjoy these wonderful occasions .Meanwhile may children enjoy the wonder of extended home life. Being unable to meet their friends, may they appreciate how friends really matter to us all. And remember what Pope Francis said is the secret to a happy home: “The ability to say please, thank you and . . . I am sorry ”. St Joseph, Protector of the Holy Family, watch over all families everywhere. Our Lady, help of the sick, pray for us.
Bishop Ray Browne Diocese of Kerry 21st April 2020.
A PRAYER FOR SUSTAINABILITY As we breathe the very air which sustains us, We remember your love, God which compels us. Fill us with the spirit to seek understanding. Empty us of apathy, selfishness and fear. Fill us with compassion and generosity. Empty us of all pessimism and hesitation. Breathe into us solidarity with all who suffer beneath the crossroads of pollution and poverty. Breathe us into action building your sustainable kingdom
MOYVANE PARISH NEWSLETTER
Fr. Kevin McNamara, P.P. 089/4044816. Presbytery & Office 068/49308; Secretary: Jacqueline
Parish Office is CLOSED until further notice. www.dioceseofkerry.ie E-mail: moyvane@dioceseofkerry.ie
NO PUBLIC MASSES UNTIL FURHTER NOTICE IN MOYVANE OR KNOCKANURE CHURCHES
I am continuing to say daily Masses behind closed doors. The following are the intentions for this week. Please note the celebrations in BLUE are on YouTube*.
Sat 18th 7.30pm Mike Greaney, Bunagarha & Leitrim Middle (Anni)
Sun 19th 10.00am Tim & Hannah Leahy, Trien (Anni)
Mon 20th 7.30pm Gabriel McNamee, UK (Rec Dec)
Tues 21st 7.30pm Thanksgiving for Betty Moody’s recovery
Wed 22nd 7.30pm Tom McNamara, Cooraclare Village (Anni)
Thurs 23rd 7.30pm Cathy Murphy, Rec Dec
Fri 24th 7.30pm Laurence Collins, Lisaniskea (Anni), his wife Ellen &
their son Maurice
Sat 25th 7.30pm Margaret, Patrick & Oliver Carmody, Cuss (Anni)
Sun 26th 10.00am John Shanahan, Kilbaha (Anni)
*For YouTube connection search Church of the Assumption Moyvane & click on the stained glass window – this will bring you to the YouTube page to view the above celebrations.
PRIEST ON DUTY THIS SUNDAY: Fr. Brendan Walsh 087/7913271. Emergencies only.
OFFERTORY & DUES ENVELOPES: There has been a great response to handing in Offertory and Dues envelopes. Many have handed in multiple back dated envelopes from previous weeks where there was no Offertory subscriptions at all. Your great generosity has resulted in €1,980 from Offertory envelopes and €2,888 from Dues envelopes. I really deeply appreciate your great financial support at this very vulnerable time. Be assured of my continual prayerful support.
PRAYERS & SYMPATHY: To Noreen McEvoy & family and Seán Foley & family on the death of their sister Maureen Moloney, London & l/o Barragougeen. To Betty & Ger O’Connell & family on the death of Betty’s brother in law Joe O’Carroll, London & l/o Tullamore, Listowel. To the Moriarty family, Bally Road, Ahalahana on the death of their sister Babs Palmer (née Moriarty) who died in London. To the Mulvihill family,
Gurtdromosillihy on the death of their uncle John Joe Mulvihill, Tara, Co. Meath. We extend sympathy to his wife Joan, his sister Teresa in Chicago and extended family. May Maureen, Joe, Babs and John Joe enjoy Easter Blessing in the presence of the risen Jesus in God’s Kingdom. Please keep their loving families in your prayers as they are severely restricted in honouring the aforementioned, as they would like. The following families have requested prayers for those whose Anniversaries occur at this time – Annie McMahon,
Carrigkerry (mother to Julie Fitzmaurice) and Tom Sheehan, Kilbaha who died on Good Friday 17th April, 1981.
May all those we have prayed for and all whose Anniversaries occur around this time rest in peace.
DIVINE MERCY SUNDAY: Let us reflect this Sunday on God’s mercy to you and the whole world. You can follow the Divine Mercy Devotions from Knock Shrine on www.knockshrine.ie at 3pm on Sunday. Those of you who have Divine Mercy Novena leaflet can join your prayers to theirs.
THE CUCKOO HAS ARRIVED IN THE PARISH: A delightful call from a parishioner who is cocooning at home to say she had just heard the cuckoo from her front door. Good news that the cuckoo is back!
TOUCHING IS BELIEVING
Please don’t get alarmed by the headline! I’m not advocating a breaking of the current severe restrictions. You see this Sunday has always been known as ‘Doubting Thomas Sunday’. For Thomas he was sick and tired of all his pals telling him that Jesus was risen. In plain language he told them “unless I can touch His wounds I refuse to believe”. Thomas wouldn’t survive these difficult days. For him physical contact with others, but especially with Jesus was most important. In his moments of doubt and uncertainty Thomas needed Jesus close to him, he needed His friendly, comforting presence. So restricted with physical contact now, Jesus has the power and the strong desire to touch and protect each of us. Let us like Thomas make that prayer daily ‘My Lord and My God’. While far apart physically this weekend let us ask for a strengthening of our faith. Jesus continue to touch and guide all of us now and always.
LEARNING HOW TO CELEBRATE LIFE RATHER THAN LEARNING HOW TO FIX IT
I miss you all very much. Our gatherings for Masses, Baptisms, Weddings have all been cancelled. I have celebrated three funerals in the Parish since the shutdown on March 14th – Hannah Keane, Kilmorna in
Knockanure Church, Patsy Hayes, Clounbrane and Jimmy Kirby, Glenalappa in Moyvane Church. Thankfully none of their deaths were associated with C19. The restrictions that the above families had to adhere to due to HSE guideline was so painful for all who mourned Hannah, Pasty and Jimmy. They are in my prayers and Masses at this time. Most of us have been given many more blessings than we have received, we do not take time to be blessed or make space for it. We may have filled our lives so full of other things that we have no room to receive our blessings. Isn’t it a great blessing since we shut down that we have had no C19 deaths in our Parish. One of our oldest parishioners, Betty Moody, Woodgrove, who has overcomeC19 and returned to a rapturing reception as she was applauded as she entered her lovely home. Surely Betty’s victory shows us how to receive blessings. Many years ago I had a First Friday call to Mai. She had a hard life and worked all her life cleaning homes in order to raise six children and more than a few grandchildren. A mighty woman, who in some profound way never left the holy ground of her childhood. She always viewed her faith as a blessing and a gift that she was always grateful for. By the time our paths had crossed, she had grown old and was suffering with cancer. Mai celebrated life. Her laugh was a pure joy. It made you remember how to laugh yourself. These past few weeks just thinking of her makes me smile. Every time I called on First Friday with Holy Communion and I would ask Mai “how are you doing?”, she would chuckle and reply, “Fr. Kevin, I’m blessed. I am blessed” The night before she died, I called, and her loving family gathered around her bedside. I went to bless her with the holy oils. I had tears in my eyes and instinctively I whispered, “Mai, how are you doing?” There was a sound I could not identify, which slowly unwrapped itself into a deep chuckle “Fr. Kevin, I’m blessed, I am blessed” Mai was one of those people. I am blessed too. How about you? Count your blessings. Thank God we all have got this far safe and well.
GRADUATION
Our thoughts and prayers are with our young parishioners due to sit the Leaving Cert this year. The uncertainty you, your families and teachers find yourself in is painful and distressing. Our prayerful support is with you at this time. Rudyard Kipling once addressed the graduating class of McGill University in Montreal, Canada. He spoke on this theme:
“If a person’s scale of value is based solely on material wealth, that person will be in difficulty all his or her life. Do no pay too much attention to fame, power and money. Some day you will meet a person who cares for none of these, and then you will know how poor you are”
LOVING POWER OF GOD OUR FATHER
Some people think that if you have enough faith life will be plain sailing for you. This of course is not so. The fact that you can swim doesn’t give you control over the sea. It doesn’t prevent you from getting knocked about in the very same way faith doesn’t shied us from the hard knocks of life or death. What then does faith do? It enables us to live in a topsy-turvy world, without getting lost of giving into despair. It gives us bearings, just as swimmers trust that if they don’t panic, and if they do a few simple things, then the power of the sea will uphold them. So as believers (people of faith) entrust their lives to a power greater than themselves. A power greater than us all. This power is the loving care of God the Father. That same loving Father who brought his Son back from the dead. May He continue to protect us and keep us going in these difficult times.
HUGE STONES AND LOCKED DOORS
Easter Gospels tell us that the disciples were huddled in fear and paranoia behind locked doors wanting only to protect themselves. Then the Risen Jesus came through their locked doors, the doors of their fear and self-protection and breathed peace into them. May that same Jesus breathe peace and protection into us. Special blessings to all over 70 who are cocooning and find this time very difficult and lonely. We are all so proud of the responses that you are making. New days for all of us please God will come again.
Moyvane Knockanure Parish Newsletter – – 12th April, 2020
Fr. Kevin McNamara, P.P. 089/4044816. Presbytery & Office 068/49308; Secretary: Jacqueline Parish Office is CLOSED until further notice. www.dioceseofkerry.ie E-mail: moyvane@dioceseofkerry.ie NO PUBLIC MASSES UNTIL FURHTER NOTICE IN MOYVANE OR KNOCKANURE CHURCHES I am continuing to say daily Masses behind closed doors. The following are the intentions for this week. Please note the celebrations in BLUE are on YouTube*. Sat 11th 7.30pm HOLY SATURDAY – Liturgy & blessing of Pascal Candle Mass Intention for all Parishioners at home & away Sun 12th 10.00am EASTER SUNDAY – The Resurrection of the Lord Mass Intention - Brendan, in Dublin, just diagnosed with cancer and on chemotherapy, and for his family at this time Tues 14th 7.30pm Special Intention Wed 15th 7.30pm Richard Stack, Clounbrane (Anni) & his wife Hanna Thurs 16th 7.30pm Mai Quinn, Leitrim West (Anni) Fri 17th 7.30pm Teresa Kennelly, Lisaniskea, Kilmorna (Anni) Sat 18th 7.30pm Mike Greaney, Bunagarha & Leitrim Middle (Anni) Sun 19th 10.00am Tim & Hannah Leahy, Trien (Anni) *For YouTube connection search Church of the Assumption Moyvane & click on the stained glass window – this will bring you to the YouTube page to view the above celebrations)
PRIEST ON DUTY THIS SUNDAY: Yours truly 089/4044816. Emergencies only. OFFERTORY & DUES ENVELOPES: Very many thanks to all who have responded to dropping Offertory & Dues envelopes into the letter box at the front door of the Presbytery. This week we banked €1,020 from Offertory envelopes and €525 from Dues envelopes. I really deeply appreciate your great financial support at this very vulnerable time. Be assured of my continual prayerful support. TRÓCAIRE: This week every year you would be returning your Trócaire boxes. Trócaire have been in touch saying that boxes will be returned at a date yet to be announced after this crisis has ended. If you can, please donate online or over the phone. Donations can be made online at https://www.trocaire.org/donate/make-adonation A number of Trócaire boxes have already been handed in and we will hold them for the moment. THE PETER MCVERRY TRUST: Amber Brown, Fundraising Administrator with The Peter McVerry Trust has sent the following note to us. “Thank you to all at the Parish of Moyvane for your support in helping us in raising funds for the Peter McVerry Trust. Congratulations on your success in raising €363.40 through your Crib offerings at Christmas”. Thanks for your support and generosity. PRAYERS & SYMPATHY: To Eileen & Tim Joe Sheehan, The Village on the death of Eileen’s mother Bridget O’Donoghue, Donoughmore, Cork who died this week and her aunt Ellen Fulignati, Blarney (sister to Bridget) who died the previous week. Private funerals are taking place. May Bridget and Ellen rest in peace. A RESURRECTION TREE This surely is our strangest Easter ever, I hope and pray you are all keeping safe and well. My prayerful support is with you. Some years ago, a young woman planted a shrub in her lawn beside some sheds. It was covered with lovely red berries and was of the weeping variety. In December 1997 during a very bad storm, the sheds were destroyed by lightening. The family were devastated with the loss and destruction. It took months to even clear away the debris, but one day in the Spring the man was coming to the end of cleaning up, when he lifted up the final sheets from the ground, there was the little shrub lying flat on the ground. When the weight came off, the tree sprang up again. Its name doesn’t matter; from there it became a resurrection tree. Admire and give thanks for the resurrection of people you have encountered during these stay at home days. People who like the tree, spring up again and again after heavy knocks and set-backs. Thank God for such people – resurrection people. TEN SECOND SERMON *Strength in prayer is better than length in prayer! Let us continue our strength of prayer in our Parish that we will continue to be safe and well during this difficult time, with God’s help.
WHAT TO DO IN THE SHADOW OF THE CROSS The message of the Cross of Jesus, the message of every cross is that there is strength in weakness. There is no shame in being needy. There is no shame in crying out for help. Yet Jesus’ final lesson is the most difficult to follow. We hate to be needy, we hate to ask for help. When I look at the relatively few crosses that have been part of my life or when I reflect on the crosses that others have been asked to carry, one thing is certain: Those crosses were never carried alone. We all need and have been blessed with a Simon of Cyrene, who helps carry the crosses that enter our lives. Jesus cried out, “I am thirsty” when life turns dark we need to follow the example of Jesus and ask for help. When the cross enters our lives, we should reach out for help. Jesus got sour wine, but it was enough. The help we get might be very ordinary. A friend may sit with us and listen to our troubles. A teacher might give us a little extra help. A priest may raise his hand to extend absolution. A neighbour may comfort a huge person who is numb with grief. A good friend might bring over a casserole or a sinfully rich dessert. A brother might sit on the back steps and share a beer. A sister might cry with you and help you smile in recalling the better days. Our crosses have the power to weigh us down, to crush us, but they can also be invitations to ask for help. A shared cross is always lighter. Jesus helped all who came to Him in need, but before He could say “It is finished” He needed to open up and ask His executioners for help. Our lives will never be finished or fulfilled until we learn to receive help as freely as we give it. Our Parish and indeed all Parishes are experiencing terrible pain and heartache with the fall-out from Covid-19. Many of our Parishioners are working fantastically well in health care, home helps, Paul & Co in Knockanure with hot dinners, the lovely sensitive staff at Holly’s, good neighbours and the over 70’s, the young children – the list is endless. All of the above have been fantastic in creating a caring and loving presence in helping all of us cope with the severe restrictions. Jesus Son of the Living God, help us follow Your example and ask for help when the Cross or the shadow of the Cross enters our lives. I am carrying your intentions to my daily Mass and prayers. We will, with the help of God get through this. Easter blessings to you and yours. LOVE, PITY AND COMPASSION Charlie Chaplin was one of the most celebrated and one of the most controversial comedians ever. He died, God rest him, in 1997. He was a genius of the silent films and he left behind miles of film playing on our heartstrings as the loveable little tramp. He wrote many brilliant & successful songs and finally an autobiography which was acclaimed for decades afterwards. When he was one year old his parents split up and his mother, a singer was left to look after him. Things went reasonably well until his loving Mum’s voice failed to recover from a bout of laryngitis. Their savings vanished and his Mum’s belongings were sold to help keep them alive. She took up dress making as her only means of support. Chaplin recalled that they lived in a world of utter poverty, but the great love his mother had for him kept him going. “I remember an evening in our own room in the basement of Oakley Street. I lay in bed recovering from a fever. Mother and I were alone. It was late afternoon and she sat down with her back to the window reading acting and explaining the New Testament and Christ’s love and pity for the poor and for little children. She read well into the night stopping only to light the lamp. Then she told me of the healing Jesus gave through helping the sick. She described Jesus and His arrest and dignity before Pontius Pilate, in His last agony crying out ‘My God, my God why have you forsaken me?’ Mother had me so convinced that I wanted to die that very night to meet this loving Jesus. But mother said ‘Jesus wants you to live first and fulfill your destiny here’. That night left a lasting impression on me” Chaplin went on to explain the lasting image of Jesus which his loving Mum left him through her reading of the Bible, especially the Passion stories. He said when he thinks of those times he thinks of Jesus in three words LOVE, PITY and COMPASSION. What a lovely image for all of us to hang on to this Easter – a true picture of Jesus. NOTICES EIRGRID COMMUNITY FUND: With Eirgrid having to cancel the fund launch evening on 4th March and no subsequent meeting arranged. There is no information as to how things are progressing. Due to the current C19 crisis and the subsequent lockdown, groups and organisations may be experiencing difficulties in getting quotes and advice they deem suitable for the Eirgrid Community Fund with a value of €205,000. Groups interested should contact Catherine Scully from Secad on 087/3523421 or on email at cscully@secad.ie The expiry date was named at 15th May if that still stands or not is not clear.
LISTOWEL: Mass will be live streamed: Saturday 6.15pm (Vigil) / Sunday 11.30am / Monday 10.30am / Tuesday 10.30am / Wednesday 10.30am / Thursday 10.30am / Friday 10.30am. Should there be a Funeral it will take place at 11.30am. and replace the 10.30am morning Mass. www.listowelparish.com
EASTER CEREMONIES FROM ABBEYFEALE: Holy Saturday Mass at 9pm. Easter Sunday Masses at 10am and 12 noon on church services tv. Mass from Abbeyfeale on WL102fm at 10am Easter Sunday. Holy Saturday Vigil Mass at 10pm on RTE 2.
DIVINE MERCY NOVENA: The Divine Mercy novena will take place at Mass each day in Abbeyfeale and will conclude at 12 noon Mass on Divine Mercy Sunday, April 19. It will be broadcast on church services tv/church/Ireland/Abbeyfeale.
CHURCH SERVICES: Mass is being celebrated every day in the Church of the Assumption and broadcast on churchservices.tv and Monday to Friday, the Stations of the Cross are also being broadcast at 3pm. RTÉ will air Mass every weekday at 10.30am from St. Eunan’s and St. Columba’s Cathedral, on RTÉ News Now. West Limerick 102fm will broadcast Mass on Sunday morning from Abbeyfeale at 10am. Radio Kerry will also broadcast Mass on Sunday morning during the Horizons religious programme at 9am (Mass will be at 9.30am). On Sunday mornings RTE 1 broadcast either Mass or Christian worship prayer at 11am . If you have Sky or one of the other TV packages, check out EWTN Catholic religious station for broadcast Masses and prayers. On the RTE Saorview channels, if you keep moving up through the tv channels you get to the radio channels coming through the TV, and on them there is Saroview channel 210 that broadcasts Radio Maria Ireland - a station with Mass, Rosary, prayers and conversations on religious topics.
LIMERICK; Holy Week services live from St. John’s Cathedral celebrated by Bishop Leahy.
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Letter from Monsignor Wach
Gricigliano, April 3rd, 2020
Dear Friends of the Institute of Christ the King Sovereign Priest,
On the occasion of Holy Week, I wanted to assure you of the prayers of the community in these tragic hours and send you some news of our Institute, its priests, seminarians and sisters.
Because of measures taken by the Italian government shortly after the beginning of the health crisis, our Mother House and Seminary in Gricigliano entered into total confinement almost a month ago. Not being a parish, but rather a house of formation independent of our Florentine apostolate, we had to protect the many seminarians and priests in residence to enable them to continue their life of prayer and study. We therefore maintained the usual prayers and the choral office, to which we added supplications for your intentions, daily adoration and a weekly penitential procession within the enclosure of the Seminary to implore God’s mercy.
The canons in our priories, churches, convents, missions, works and foundations across the world do their best to remain at your side, so precious are the comforts of the Holy Church in such moments. According to the restrictions imposed by civil or ecclesiastical laws, they try to give you the widest possible access to the treasures of the sacramental life.
It seems to me that an epidemic of such magnitude can be interpreted as a sign permitted by Heaven to bring us back to what is essential, as many commentators have pointed out. But what is essential? Is it not God Himself? In Sacred Scripture, God gives similar warnings to spark conversion. “A Jesus who agrees with everything and everyone,” wrote Benedict XVI, “a Jesus without His holy anger, without the hardness of truth and true love, is not the true Jesus presented by Scripture but rather a miserable caricature. A conception of the Gospel in which the seriousness of God’s anger no longer exists has nothing to do with the biblical Gospel” (J. Ratzinger, To Look on Christ).
Nowadays, we hear so little about the sins and offenses committed by man against God and which contemporary society has promoted on its own scale. Our Creator is hardly recognized any more as absolute Master of life and death. The experience of sickness and fear offers us a twofold lesson: the wealth and grandeur of our world are nothing but vanity since a microscopic virus sufficed to bring it to its knees; on the other hand, we must rediscover the meaning of the human condition, the love of the least, the most fragile, the most vulnerable, as well as the redemptive meaning of suffering. April 2 marks the fifteenth anniversary of the death of Saint John Paul II, and, at the beginning of May, we will commemorate the centenary of his birth. What this Servant of God bequeathed to us as his final testimony was an example of suffering transfigured by the love of the Redeemer, the exigencies of his apostolic mission and divine charity. In his encyclical letter Salvifici Doloris, dedicated to the meaning of suffering, he wrote:
Suffering is something which is still wider than sickness, more complex and at the same time still more deeply rooted in humanity itself. […] The vastness and the many forms of moral suffering are certainly no less in number than the forms of physical suffering. […] In order to discover the profound meaning of suffering, […] [w]e must above all accept the light of Revelation not only insofar as it expresses the transcendent order of justice but also insofar as it illuminates this order with Love, as the definitive source of everything that exists. Love is also the fullest source of the answer to the question of the meaning of suffering. This answer has been given by God to man in the Cross of Jesus Christ.
On Good Friday, the Church will relive the great hours of her Savior’s Passion and Death; may we unite to the sufferings of the divine Victim our own crosses, illnesses, loneliness, anguish, and the material and spiritual privations imposed on us by this long quarantine. Let us be convinced that God, so good, so loving, so merciful, “desire[s] not the death of the wicked, but that the wicked turn from his way, and live.” (Ezekiel 33:11).
It seems to me that certain ecclesiastical authorities have too quickly and too easily decided to close churches and limit – or even suppress – access to the sacraments. How can such measures be envisaged when supermarkets and banks remain open? Is supernatural life of lesser value? Could it possibly be considered secondary? Does not the soul need to be regularly nourished, purified and supported, especially when subjected to countless trials? If one can consult one’s doctor, with all necessary precautions, why can one not, with these same precautions see the priest, the true doctor of the soul? Could not the dispositions taken in supermarkets and other places furnishing basic necessities be implemented in our churches? We have the means to make our churches safe and sanitary, even rigorously so. The evangelists have shown us Christ’s love for the unfortunate, especially for the sick, granting them physical remission as a simple pledge of spiritual healing: “Arise, go thy way; for thy faith hath made thee whole” (Luke 17:19).
I heartily thank our canons who do what they can to help you and, through you, to serve Our Lord, by their visits or the broadcasting of liturgical services. With a major economic and human crisis now looming, we must face shortages of all kinds courageously. I know that in some houses of the Institute and convent of our sisters, we have already begun to distribute food and to help families in need. We will continue to develop and organize this much-needed charity. But convinced that “[n]ot in bread alone doth man live, but in every word that proceedeth from the mouth of God” (Matthew 4:4), we will also provide for spiritual needs, ensuring, without breaking any restrictions, the continuity of sacramental life. For we are well aware that the greatest danger threatening our society today is more spiritual than social or economic.
I wonder about the theology of a cleric who allows himself to forbid access to the sacraments while at the same time advocating better cooperation in the temporal sphere. No one would disagree that both the material and spiritual realms should be adapted to the context and scrupulously take the necessary precautions, but suppressing the ordinary channels of grace is never a good solution. Although access to the sacraments is not, strictly speaking, an absolute right, is it not nevertheless the priest’s duty to facilitate their administration and to take God to the most fragile, the most forsaken, the most unfortunate? Otherwise, what would be the meaning of his life of total and perpetual consecration and sacrifice?
I thank all our faithful for their unfailing support, reflected in your many messages, and our canons, sisters and seminarians for their dedication and prayers.
As Holy Week approaches, the climax of the liturgical cycle and center of Christian life, I unite myself to you all in prayer as I write to you from Gricigliano, where each of us will lovingly place your intentions at the foot of the Cross and to pray for the sick, the dying, the families suffering anguish or affliction, all those over the world who provide healthcare and whose heroism we salute as they persevere in the fulfilment of their duties. May God protect and bless them!
And you, dear faithful, unite your prayers to ours. I will send you some more news soon since the events the Institute had planned for the coming weeks will be cancelled or postponed. I invite you to invoke especially Our Lady of Pompeii, St. Roch and St. Sebastian, whose charitable intercession in times of epidemic has never failed. In Gricigliano there is a relic of the True Cross, surrounded by other relics of our patron saints and protectors.
I wish you a blessed Holy Week and encourage you to intensify your life of prayer in your homes with more frequent devotions. Keep hope in seeing Easter approach, for on this solemn day Jesus Christ shows us how, amidst the troubles and trials of life, He remains victor over death and sin.
In Christo Rege,
Msgr. Gilles Wach
- Prior General-
MOYVANE PARISH NEWSLETTER
Fr. Kevin McNamara, P.P. 089/4044816. Presbytery & Office 068/49308; Secretary: Jacqueline
Parish Office is CLOSED until further notice. www.dioceseofkerry.ie E-mail: moyvane@dioceseofkerry.ie
NO PUBLIC MASSES UNTIL FURHTER NOTICE IN MOYVANE OR KNOCKANURE CHURCHES
THIS IS HOLY WEEK
I am continuing to say daily Masses behind closed doors. The following are the intentions for this week. Please note the celebrations in BLUE are on YouTube*.
Sat 4th 7.30pm Ellen, Seán, Aggie & Anthony Aherne, Moher Cross (Anni)
Sun 5th 10.00am PALM SUNDAY
Noreen & John Scanlon, Inchamore & deceased of the
Scanlon & Flavin families
Mon 6th 7.30pm Conon Pat Taaffe, Diocese of Killaloe (Rec Dec)
Tues 7th 7.30pm Jason Plested, UK (Anni)
Wed 8th 7.30pm Miriam Quaid, Cork (Rec Dec)
Thurs 9th 7.30pm HOLY THURSDAY A celebration of Eucharist & Priesthood
Mass Intention -Healing, protection & blessing for all
Fri 10th 3.00pm GOOD FRIDAY
Celebration of the Lord’s Passion & veneration of the Cross
Sat 11th 7.30pm HOLY SATURDAY – Liturgy & blessing of Pascal Candle
Mass Intention for all Parishioners at home & away Sun 12th 10.00am EASTER SUNDAY – The Resurrection of the Lord
Mass Intention - Brendan, in Dublin, just diagnosed with cancer and on chemotherapy, and for his family at this time *For YouTube connection search Church of the Assumption Moyvane & click on the stained glass window – this will bring you to the YouTube page to view the above celebrations)
PRIEST ON DUTY THIS SUNDAY: Yours truly 089/4044816. Emergencies only.
OFFERTROY & DUES ENVELOPES: Very many thanks to all who have responded to dropping Offertory & Dues envelopes into the letter box at the front door of the Presbytery. This week we banked €705.50 from Offertory envelopes and €440 from Dues envelopes; Shrines Moyvane €136.69. I really deeply appreciate your great financial support at this very vulnerable time. Be assured of my continual prayerful support.
PRAYERS & SYMPTHY: To Lizzie Lane & family, Beenanaspig on the death of her sister Eileen (Nellie) Carbury (née Fitzgerald), Brooklyn, New York & l/o Beenanasbig, Kilmorna. To the Kirby family on the death of their loving Dad Jimmy, Glenalappa and l/o Listowel and Athea whose private funeral Mass took place here in the Parish during the week. To James & Deirdre Balfe & family, The Village on the death of James’s Dad John, Newcastle West who died recently. May Eileen, Jimmy & John rest in peace.
PRIZE WINNER: The door prize of a Microwave, one of the many lovely prizes at our very successful concert with Liam O’Connor & Brian Kennedy has now been claimed. Ticket holder of stub number 471 was won by Tom Moore, Glenalappa. Congrats Tom. Very many thanks to all who supported the concert on March 10th. We were extremely fortunate to have the concert when we had it – Thank God.
TOM & MARY MAC: My late parents Tom & Mary, God rest them, never ever panicked anyone for money. Their General Grocery shop which also provided flour and meal in Cooraclare Village all those years ago had a large credit book. Credit was a big item at the time where farmers and locals ran up a credit book with monthly payments. As loving parents they passed on a delightful philosophy to me with regards money and paying for things. “Always remember don’t get what you can’t pay for – but never hassle people when they are vulnerable regarding money. Be kind to them at such vulnerable times. Things nearly always work out well in the end”. It always did! Many are asking about paying for the meals that come daily hot and delicious from the kitchen in Knockanure Community Centre which are catering for close on forty cocooned parishioners. Well done to Denis & David who deliver the dinners and also for the many who call to collect dinners for cocooned neighbours. Don’t worry about the money but if people wish, there is a box at the Centre for contributions. You can text or phone chef Paul on 087/9378663.
CONOR & BRENDAN – KEEPING THE PARISH IN THE PICTURE
Integrity is doing the right thing when nobody is watching. The opposite is hypocrisy, pretending to be somebody you are not. Integrity means being a person with only one face - not two faced, a person who is the same on the inside as the outside. Our Parish, our Nation and so many places in the world are acting with tremendous integrity over the last number of weeks. Well done to one and all! People will doubt what you say but they always believe what you do. So very well done to one and all for responding so magnificently to the call of the Taoiseach and HSE in trying to combat the Covid-19 virus. Vulnerable and sad days for myself as I continue to celebrate Mass in our beautiful Moyvane Church each and every day on my own. Both Moyvane and Knockanure Churches are closed until further notice. Heart-breaking for all of us especially this Holy Week with no public ceremonies. Please persevere and be patient. However, in difficult, sad and trying times a light, a blessing appears. Brendan Hogan, Leitrim Middle phoned offering the delightful skills of his son Conor to put the weekend Masses from Moyvane Church up on You Tube. Last Saturday evening (7.30pm Vigil) and Sunday morning (11am) were on YouTube. So many locally and from so many parts of the world joined us for these Masses. The seats may have been empty but we had a delightful congregation dotted around the Parish, around the country and around the world. Very many thanks to Conor, Brigitte and Brendan – they are making these awful and painful times so much better by their fantastic work. Conor you are so gifted and thanks to you and Dad for such sensitive filming. Our Parish, which we are all responsible for is acting with great integrity these days. There can be no holiness without integrity. Entering our strangest Holy Week ever keep that integrity going in our Parish. Be assured I will carry your prayers and intentions to all the ceremonies, which I will celebrate alone. Pray for me as I do for all of you. It is Holy Week – let’s make it holy.
THOSE WHO MADE HOLY WEEK WHAT IT IS
I invite you to look some of the men who put Jesus to death. We have always tended to see those as a uniquely evil bunch of men who were acting from the vilest possible motives. But this is a mistake. The truth is that, dark evil sleeps in us all. This being so, we shouldn’t have any great problem in seeing ourselves as capable of playing the roles of these men who put Jesus to death.
THE PHARISEES: These were austere, religious men who devoted all their energy to doing good and the study of God’s law. But they were convinced of their own rightness and history shows that such men are capable of the most appalling evil.
PILATE: He was thinking about his high office and the preservation of law and order at a time of great unrest. He knew that Jesus was innocent but he feared that trouble would ensue if he did not give the religious leaders what they wanted. He was also, of course, thinking about his own job. Many people know what to do, but how many do it? At times we dilly-dally, even when we clearly know what to do.
JUDAS: Most likely here we are dealing with a disappointed and disillusioned man. But even this character, so maligned down the ages, came to recognise and condemn the evil of what he had done. The killing of an innocent man was something he could not live with. Many people today seem to have no such problem. We all betray our friends at times and we often betray our ideals.
PETER: Here we have a man who was simply weak and cowardly. Any one of us would probably have denied Jesus in the same circumstances. Peter at least shed tears over his denials. We know our own denials. We refuse to speak up for the unjustly accused or for the truth when pressure is put on us. We prefer to lie or to remain silent. How many of us shed tears over denials?
SOLDIERS: These men were simply carrying out orders. Eichmann made the same excuse. So they tossed for Jesus’ robe! Eichmann’s men collected the gold fillings, the jewellery and even the skin and hair of their victims. We too are rather good at blaming others for our sins. “I’m only doing what I’m told”, says the company man or the party man. We refuse to accept responsibility for our cowardly acts and evasions.
THE CROWD: It was a highly emotional occasion. They simply got carried away. They didn’t really know what was happening. Do we often take refuge in the crowd? “Everyone was doing it I didn’t want to be the odd person out”, we protest.
Holy Week starts this Sunday. It’s a week not for throwing stones at Pilate, Judas, Peter and the others directly involved in the death of Jesus. Rather is it a week that gives us an opportunity to look at our own commitment to truth and justice, and our loyalty to Jesus and His Gospel. After my daily Masses and prayers in the Church, I light many candles at Our Lady’s Altar and the Sacred Heart Altar for your intentions, Stay safe, love and prayers. Fr. Kevin.
St. Mary’s Church, Listowel
St. Mary’s Church, Listowel Streamed Masses
Palm Sunday
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Palm Sunday – Cut a piece of palm for your own home or choose a piece of whatever evergreen tree is in your garden. At Palm Sunday Mass, the priests will pray a blessing on the piece of palm in every home. The original palm signalled the ordinary people honouring Jesus as he entered Jerusalem. Let your palm express your faith and hope in God amid the Covid-19 pandemic.
11.30am
Mon 6th- Morning Mass 10.30am
Tues 7th- People of the Parish- 10.30am
Wed 8th- Morning Mass- 10.30am
Holy -Thursday- 9th- Morning Prayers- 10.30am- Mass of the Lords Supper – Place a jug, bowl and towel somewhere in your home. Place the palm from Palm Sunday beside it. During the Mass of the Last Supper, we remember Jesus Christ, the servant of all. We remember those who are serving their fellow humans in so many different ways during this time of pandemic. 8.00pm
Good - Friday- 10th - Good Friday – Place a cross near where you are praying. During the Good Friday ceremonies, you might like to hold the cross in your hands.
Morning Prayers -10.30am- Lords Passion - 3pm Stations of the Cross and 8.00pm
Holy Sat 11th -Morning Prayers - 10.30am, Easter Vigil – Place a candle near you as you pray – light it when the priest lights the Easter candle in the church - Vigil 8.00pm
Easter - Sun 12th Easter Sunday Mass- 11.30am
CHURCH BUILDINGS ARE TO REMAIN CLOSED UNTIL APRIL 12TH,
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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 Wednesday.
www.dioceseofkerry.ie E-mail: moyvane@dioceseofkerry.ie
NO PUBLIC MASSES UNTIL FURHTER NOTICE
IN MOYVANE OR KNOCKANURE CHURCHES
Please note that I will continue to say Mass on my own each day, please keep in your prayers the following whose Masses will be offered this week:
Sat 28th 7.30pm Healing, protection & blessings on all families in the
Parish during this difficult time.
Sun 29th 11.00am Jack & Betty Goulding, Keylod (Anni)
Mon 30th 7.30pm John McNamara, Birmingham (Rec Dec)
(First cousin to Fr. Kevin)
Tues 31st 7.30pm Special Intention – family protection
Wed 1st April 7.30pm Maureen Groarke, Cork (Rec Dec)
Thurs 2nd 7.30pm Riobard O’Dwyer, Eyries, Cork (Rec Dec)
Fri 3rd 7.30pm Fr. Michael Lomasney, Cork & Ross Diocese (Rec Dec)
Sat 4th 7.30pm Ellen, Seán, Aggie & Anthony Aherne, Moher Cross –Anni
Sun 5th 11.00am PALM SUNDAY
Noreen & John Scanlon, Inchamore & deceased of the
Scanlon & Flavin families
All of the above celebrations will be on Parish Radio Link, which operates only from Moyvane Church. The Church will be closed to the public for these Masses. Please note that this Saturday night’s Mass will be available on You Tube. Masses also available from various locations in the Diocese www.dioceseofkerry.ie
GUIDELINES WITH REGARDS SACRAMENTS
Funerals are said privately with immediate family present. Those who have booked weddings and baptisms, have rightly in my opinion, decided not to go ahead with them at this time. So with the huge restrictions on public gatherings, I would be suggesting that all would adhere to having these celebrations at a later date. However, I am available to discuss options with you. There will be no First Friday Calls until further notice. However, I am available on the landline 49308 after 9pm each evening if anyone would like a blessing, a word or reassurance. Holy Week ceremonies are cancelled and I will celebrate them privately behind closed doors. We have received the following instructions with regards sick calls and anointing from Bishop Ray: As the virus is so contagious and because the situation is changing so much by the day, goggles, masks, gloves and gowns are not available to us (Priests): Bishop Ray asks that Priests do not enter a house on a sick call.
Bishop Ray makes the following bullet points:
• How can you be sure the person or someone in the house has not got the virus?
• Our hospital chaplains only visit any patient under the strictest of conditions. They are completely gowned up. They do not even bring the oil stock or prayer book into the room.
• I have enquired and protective clothing is not available to us.
• It is likely that the family themselves will be divided regarding you entering the house. Many people are worried sick about any risk of contracting the virus.
• I feel certain this is what a local doctor will advise.
What is important is that if these occasions arise in our Parish please make sure to contact me by phone and we can discuss the situation. Easter Duty with regard confession: Catholic doctrine teaches that if a person cannot get to Confession, it is sufficient to confess one’s sins to God, seeking forgiveness and with the intention of going when next possible to Confession. God forgives the sins and the person is renewed in heart and soul. When the opportunity then arises later to go to Confession, he or she should do so.
NO OFFERTORY BUT WHAT ABOUT THE ENVELOPES
Many of you are enquiring about Offertory and Dues offerings and what to do with regard keeping up your contributions. I have put a letter box near the Presbytery door. Those who wish to can in their own time place the envelope in this locked postbox. Thank you.
PRAYERS & SYMPTHY: To Janet McNamara & family on the death of her husband John and to his brother & sisters and extendeded family in Birmingham & West Clare. May John Rest in Peace.
KEEP THE PRAYERS GOING
Jesus when You walked our world You travelled through towns and villages “curing every disease and illness”. At Your command, the sick were made well. Come to our aid now, in the midst of the massive global spread of the Coronavirus, that we may experience your healing love and protection. Heal those who are sick with the virus. May they regain their strength and health through quality medical care. Heal us from our fear, which prevents nations and all of us from working together and neighbours from helping each other. Heal us from our pride which can make us claim invulnerability to a disease that knows no borders. Be with us in this time of uncertainty and sorrow. Be with those who have died from the virus, may they be blessed and at rest with You in Your eternal peace. Stand with and be close with families of those who are sick or who have died, especially all in my first cousins family, John in Birmingham and West Clare. As they worry and grieve, defend them from illness and despair. May they know Your peace. Be with doctors, nurses, hospital chaplains, researchers and all medical professionals who seek to heal and help those affected and who put themselves at risk in the process. May they know your protection and peace. Be with leaders of all Nations especially our own Leo and Simon. Continue to give them the foresight to act with charity and true concern for the well-being of the people they serve. May they know Your peace as they work together to achieve it here on earth. Jesus stay with us these days as we endure and mourn, persist and prepare. Bless all in Holly’s, Noel’s, Bobby’s, Kennelly’s, Colm’s and those in the Creamery who are keeping things going so well in these trying times as well as those whose businesses have been shut down. Help and bless all who are out of work because of the virus. Jesus in place of anxiety, give us your peace.
JESUS RAISED HIS FRIEND LAZARUS FROM THE DEAD
Lent has taken a back seat because of C19 and the fact that we have no public Masses. I have been broadcasting Masses through the radio link and hopefully this Sunday we will have Mass available on YouTube. The whole world has been shocked by how powerless we are in the face of this pandemic. There is huge anger all around our country and the whole world. So many who put their faith in science, in money and in the value of economic systems now find themselves side lined. Tens of thousands of loyal workers now have no jobs. They have no guarantee that their jobs will still be there when the dust settles – and the C19 is controlled. It is difficult and humiliating to have to re-think our basis for living. But C19 has destroyed so much of what we had convinced ourselves was sacred that we are forced to admit we got it wrong on so many counts. In the spoken and written word all through this time of pain and awful uncertainty there has been very little mention of God or Jesus the healer. He gives us the ultimate healing, which is life eternal. The Gospel this weekend tells us of the raising of His friend Lazarus from death. By this loving and generous act Jesus irked the religious authorities of His day, that they concocted a dishonest plan to kill Him. In this experience, we find two contrasting attitudes from the sisters of Lazarus. One had faith in Jesus, the other had angry feelings and no faith in him at all. In the place we find ourselves at this time which sister do you most identify with?
PAUL GREATER THAN ST. PAUL
What a fabulous presence and blessing Paul Cosgrove from Duagh is – an exceptional chef – who enthusiastically accepted my invitation to cook hot dinners in the excellently equipped Knockanure Centre from Monday last. Hot delicious dinners (I have one each day) are going to twenty parishioners Monday to Friday, leaving the Centre at 1pm. So many delivered by willing generous drivers, others are collected. If you would like to have a lovely hot dinner this coming week and save yourself going out into over-crowed shops, please text Paul by 4pm the day before on 087/9378663. Please adhere to the directions if you are collecting a dinner. If you are a new addition to our current list and if you can contribute €5 per dinner it would help us immensely. If this is not possible, there is no problem, a warm dinner is available to all on request. Very many thanks to Knockanure Community Centre committee for the generous use of their wonderful facilities at this time.
Listowel Church News
St. Mary’s Church, Listowel
• Regarding Masses (daily and weekend) and other liturgies in the context of the Covid-19 pandemic: no public Masses with a congregation will be celebrated until further notice.
• Churches will be open each day for private prayer. In attending church people are asked to follow all guidelines, including hand – washing before coming to church and on return home, keeping their distance from any person they meet, and also minimising their touching of hard surfaces.
• Adoration groups have asked for some guidance. Any who wish to spend a period in prayer can do so from any seat in the church with their focus on the tabernacle. Exposition is not to take place as it would draw people to sit in the seats immediately in front of the monstrance and thus increase the risk of the virus being contracted.
Mass will be live streamed
But closed to the public at following times:
• Saturday 6.15pm (Vigil)
• Sunday 11.30am
• Monday 10.30am
• Tuesday 10.30am
• Wednesday 10.30am
• Thursday 10.30am
• Friday 10.30am
The church will be open each day for quiet prayer.
Saturday ….. 9.30am – 5.45pm
Sunday … 12.30noon – 7pm
Monday …. 11.00am – 7pm
Tuesday …… 11.00am – 7pm
Wednesday...11.00am – 7pm
Thursday …. 11.00am – 7pm
Friday …. 11.00am – 7pm
Should there be a Funeral it will take place at 11.30am. and replace the 10.30am. morning Mass. Apologies for any inconvenience. Let us keep the people of our country in our prayers at this difficult time.
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 Wednesday.
www.dioceseofkerry.ie E-mail: moyvane@dioceseofkerry.ie
NO PUBLIC MASSES UNTIL FURHTER NOTICE IN MOYVANE OR KNOCKANURE CHURCHES
Please note that I will continue to say Mass on my own each day, please keep in your prayers the following whose Masses will be offered this week: Keep me in your prayers too thank you.
Bill Looney, Carrueragh & Birmingham (1st Anni)
Danny & Nora Walsh, Moher (Anni)
Eamon Sweeney, Woodgrove (Anni), his son Pat & Pat’s wife Anna Mai Michael, Anne & Denis Hanrahan, The Hill (Anni)
It is most unfortunate at this time that the Parish Radio Link is out of commission in Knockanure, however, the
Vigil Mass at 7.30pm and the 11am Mass in Moyvane will be available on the Radio Link. I will celebrate these
Masses as per guidelines on my own behind closed doors. The Church will be closed to the public for these Masses. Please note there are plenty opportunities on Television and through webcams in Parishes throughout the Diocese to get Masses. See below for details or log onto www.dioceseofkerry.ie
GUIDELINES WITH REGARD PARISH OFFICE
The Parish Office will remain open at the usual times this coming week but with the following restrictions:
We will operate a ONE IN-ONE OUT system and please knock before entering.
Please observe the HSE guidelines such as keeping social distance, using hand sanitizers etc.
If your business can be dealt with by phone or email it is preferable that you use these services.
KEEP THE FOLLOWING IN MIND
If we have any parishioners at the moment that are not getting out and would need assistance for shopping or getting a hot dinner, medicines etc. I have a core group who will contact you as to what your needs are.
Please phone me on 089/4044816 and I will arrange the contact to be made.
COVID-19 Support Line for Older People and those who are anxious
ALONE has launched a national support line and additional supports for older people who have concerns or are facing difficulties relating to the outbreak of COVID-19 (Coronavirus). Professional staff are available to answer queries and give advice and reassurance where necessary. The support line is open Monday to Friday, 8am-8pm, by calling 0818 222 024. Hours may be extended to meet the demand.
MASS ON TELEVISION:
RTÉ will air Mass every weekday at 10.30am from St. Eunan’s and St. Columba’s Cathedral, Letterkenny on RTÉ News Now. The broadcasts will continue at least until 29th March, when current public health measures will be reviewed by the Government. Mass will be followed each day by a short religious message from representatives of Ireland’s other faith communities and Christian denominations.
GUIDELINES FOR THE DIOCESE ISSUED BY BISHOP RAY 19TH MARCH –
Feast of St. Joseph Protector of Families
• Regarding Masses (daily and weekend) and other liturgies in the context of the Covid-19 pandemic: no public Masses with a congregation will be celebrated until further notice.
• Churches will be open each day for private prayer. In attending church people are asked to follow all guidelines, including hand –washing before coming to church and on return home, keeping their distance from any person they meet, and also minimising their touching of hard surfaces.
• Adoration groups have asked for some guidance. Any who wishes to spend a period in prayer can do so from any seat in the church with their focus on the tabernacle. Exposition is not to take place as it would draw people to sit in the seats immediately in front of the monstrance and thus increase the risk of the virus being contacted. Bishop Ray.
CHURCH OPENING TIMES: Please note both Churches will be open between 9am and 7pm for daily visits and prayer. Light a candle – have a few moments of prayer and reflection.
UNCLAIMED PRIZE: Please note there is one door prize unclaimed from ticket stub 471, contact the office.
PRIEST ON DUTY THIS SUNDAY: Fr. Canon Declan O’Connor 087/0908949. Emergencies only.
PRAYERS & SYMPATHY: To Bríd Hayes & family, Clounbrane on the sudden death of her loving husband Patsy, whose funeral took place on Wednesday in Moyvane. Many thanks to Bríd & family for adhering strictly to the HSE guidelines for the funeral. Later we will have a Mass in celebration of Patsy’s life. May he rest in peace.
PARISH MISSION: Our Parish Mission which was due to commence next weekend has been postponed until later in the year. I would like to thank Fr. Tom and Fr. John for their understanding. Please God they will be with us at a later date for our Parish Mission.
WELL DONE: To all in our Parish who are responding positively to the HSE guidelines to delay the spread of Covid-19. However, it is extremely disappointing in the past week on numerous occasions to find dog poo on the pavement in front of Moyvane Church and the Presbytery. Dog owners need to take greater responsibility at this time.
MOTHER’S DAY: For the first time in my five years with you, I happened to acquire lovely and unique gifts in good time for the wonderful Mums in our Parish. Sadly, they can’t be distributed this weekend. Please God when things are back to normal the Mums will be surprised and delighted. It’s worth the wait! BELLS FOR ST PATRICK’S DAY & MOTHER’S DAY
Last Monday it was my pleasure to bring to the Parish the nicest Shamrock ever, but with no Masses, plan B came into play. Left some in Knockanure Church and in Moyvane Church too. Gave the over flow into Hollys and Noels. There was a slow uptake, however, the tradition of having blessed Shamrock for St. Patrick’s Day was upheld in our Parish. No parades, no gatherings, no celebrations, the bells rang out Hail Glorious St. Patrick in Moyvane and also in Knockanure at 11am, reminding all of us to keep the prayers active in our homes. They will ring again this Sunday and every other Sunday until this awful virus passes us by, which please God it will. This Sunday Mother’s Day all over the country, grateful Mums are pushed back into their pillows, flowers and daffodils are snipped and put in a short glass and a strange assortment of food comes out of a kitchen destined to take the sight from a good eye. A mixer whirls out of control then stops abruptly as a voice cries, “I’m telling”. A dog barks and another voice says, “Get his paws out of there, Mum has to eat that!” Minutes pass and finally, “Dad! Where’s the red sauce?” Then, “Don’t you dare bleed on Mum’s breakfast!” The rest is a blur of banging doors, running water, rapid footsteps and a high-pitched, “You started the fire, you put it out!”. The breakfast is fairly standard: a big glass of juice, five pieces of black bacon that snap in half when you breathe on them, a mound of eggs that would feed an army and four pieces of cold toast. The children line up by the bed to watch Mum eat, and from time to time ask why you’re not drinking the juice (which has little things floating on the top of it spelling M.U.M.). Later in the day, after you decide it’s easier to move to a new house than clean the kitchen, you return to your bed where, if you’re wise, you’ll reflect on this day. For the first time, your children are giving instead of receiving. They have offered you the sincerest form of flattery: trying to emulate what you do for them. They have presented you with the greatest gift people can give – themselves. There will be other Mother’s Days and other gifts that will astound and amaze you, but not one of them will measure up to the sound of your children in the kitchen on Mother’s Day whispering, “Don’t you dare bleed on Mum’s breakfast!”
“THANK YOU!”
‘Thank You’ is one of the shortest phrases in the English language but the gratitude it expresses can be huge. These anonymous lines put it neatly: “ ‘Thank You’ is something people say, for kindness that came their way, thoughtful things that others do. Things that mean I thought of you - I supported you. ‘Thank You’ means that someone shared, someone loved and someone cared. It means that someone had a part in lightening someone else’s heart”. My heart gratefully says a huge ‘Thank You’ to one and all who supported, helped and attended our recent concert. We were richly blessed thank God that it made it before the
Nationwide ban. Many thanks to all who donated money who could not attend the concert. It is so encouraging also to have so many from West Limerick, North Kerry & Tralee coming to our concerts. Thank you for your great support. A special word of thanks to Stephen Stack for his trogon work on publicity and Facebook. Joe Hanley was fab with his pictures. Thanks to Moyvane GAA for the car-park duty. Within the Church the ICA and the Development Association kept everything running so smoothly. Thanks to one and all for your help.
LISTOWEL CHURCH NEWS
St. Mary’s Church, Listowel
• Regarding Masses (daily and weekend) and other liturgies in the context of the Covid-19 pandemic: no public Masses with a congregation will be celebrated until further notice.
• Churches will be open each day for private prayer. In attending church people are asked to follow all guidelines, including hand – washing before coming to church and on return home, keeping their distance from any person they meet, and also minimising their touching of hard surfaces.
• Adoration groups have asked for some guidance. Any who wish to spend a period in prayer can do so from any seat in the church with their focus on the tabernacle. Exposition is not to take place as it would draw people to sit in the seats immediately in front of the monstrance and thus increase the risk of the virus being contracted.
Mass will be live streamed
But closed to the public at following times:
• Saturday 6.15pm (Vigil)
• Sunday 11.30am
• Monday 10.30am
• Tuesday 10.30am
• Wednesday 10.30am
• Thursday 10.30am
• Friday 10.30am
The church will be open each day for quiet prayer.
Saturday ….. 9.30am – 5.45pm
Sunday … 12.30noon – 7pm
Monday …. 11.00am – 7pm
Tuesday …… 11.00am – 7pm
Wednesday...11.00am – 7pm
Thursday …. 11.00am – 7pm
Friday …. 11.00am – 7pm
Should there be a Funeral it will take place at 11.30am. and replace the 10.30am. morning Mass. Apologies for any inconvenience. Let us keep the people of our country in our prayers at this difficult time.
Updated Covid -19 Guidelines from Bishop Ray Browne
As promised last Friday I now issue ongoing guidelines for the diocese. These guidelines will endure until the Government indicate they are no longer necessary.
Regarding Masses (daily and weekend) and other liturgies in the context of the Covid-19 pandemic: no public Masses with a congregation will be celebrated until further notice.
Churches will be open each day for private prayer. In attending church people are asked to follow all guidelines, including hand – washing before coming to church and on return home, keeping their distance from any person they meet, and also minimising their touching of hard surfaces.
Adoration groups have asked for some guidance. Any who wish to spend a period in prayer can do so from any seat in the church with their focus on the tabernacle. Exposition is not to take place as it would draw people to sit in the seats immediately in front of the monstrance and thus increase the risk of the virus being contracted.
The continuance of ringing the church bell at 11am on Sunday morning is recommended. Any who hear it will be reminded that we are never alone, Christ is with us, our strength and guide. At 11am each Sunday it is a call to us all to pause and spend a few minutes with God in prayer, uniting with all in our diocese. Many have remarked that doing this is a positive experience.
Last weekend was a difficult weekend for us all, – the initial adjustment mental and physical to ‘social distancing’. Now people are adjusting well and feel more at ease. We realise that we must give full cooperation to our government and the HSE. So many people have shown great personal qualities and great wisdom. There are so many examples of the ‘good neighbour’ and it does all our hearts good. I have in mind all the people putting the word out in their community, by phone or on-line, that they are available to help anyone in need. Also many people have expressed their appreciation of their parish for prayer and for Masses. Many have joined in the Mass on-line or via parish radio. Now there is 10.30am daily Mass on the RTE News Now channel.
People have mentioned that saying the Rosary (or one decade) each evening has new meaning for them. A decade is just one Our Father, ten Hail Marys and a Glory be to the Father. It is a simple way of spending two minutes turned to God.
Pray for example the mystery ‘the Carrying of the Cross’ pondering that Christ knows what it is to suffer; or the Mystery of ‘the Descent of the Holy Spirit’, Christ is at work in our lives through the Holy Spirit; or the mystery of ‘the Assumption’, Mary in heaven reassures us of what God’s love and care in Jesus Christ and His offer of eternal life.
Time each day for prayer can give inner calm amid these very unsettling days.
When we pray: we unite in Christ with all who pray in our parish. We reflect on Christian HOPE, “we can cope with what each day brings because God is our strength”. Calling to mind how difficult many in our communities are finding these days, we pray that we might all be there for each other at this time.
Words of Jesus Christ for us all at this time:
“Come to me, all you who labour and are overburdened, and I will give you rest.” Mt 11:28
If anyone loves me they will keep my word, and my father will love them,
and we shall come to them, and make our home with them. Jn 14
Peace I bequeath to you, My own peace I give you,
a peace the world cannot give, this is my gift to you. Jn 14
The Divine Mercy Prayer: Jesus I trust in you. O Sacred Heart of Jesus we place all our trust in thee.
Bishop Ray Browne. 19th March 2020
Feast of St Joseph, Protector of families.
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 Wednesday.
www.dioceseofkerry.ie E-mail: moyvane@dioceseofkerry.ie.
MASSES FOR THE COMING WEEK: CANCELLED DUE TO COVID-19
TEMPORARY GUIDELINES FOR THE DIOCESE OF KERRY ISSUED BY BISHOP RAY BROWNE
Regarding Masses (daily and weekend) and other liturgies in the context of Covid-19 pandemic: The decision of the diocese of Kerry is that no public Masses will be celebrated this weekend or St Patrick’s Day. No public weekday Masses will be celebrated. Many of those who regularly attend are in the vulnerable category. In solidarity with them we want that no one will be coming out to Mass. Every person minimising social contact is key. If this saves even one life . . .Bishop Ray
NEED TO LOOK AFTER EACH OTHER
The optimistic word coming from China is Covid-19 Coronavirus can be beaten provided severe restrictions on personal liberty, assembly and mobility can be imposed and enforced. We are aware of the directives given by the Taoiseach on Thursday last and Bishop Ray on Friday afternoon. So trying to put those restrictions in place in our Churches over the next two weeks, I encourage you to keep in mind the following:
In the current emergency, all are dispensed from obligation to attend Sunday Mass, parishioners are encouraged to pray at home, to watch Mass on television or listen on the radio.
Funerals, weddings and baptisms but should be limited to close relatives and not exceed 100 attendees
All non-essential pastoral gatherings and meetings/retreats etc are cancelled.
The cancellations in our Parish include the following:
- No Masses from Saturday 14th to Friday 20th (to be reviewed on Thursday 19th regarding the week
commencing the 21st March).
- Parish Retreat in Ardfert Retreat Centre on Thursday 19th March – cancelled.
- Our Lenten Parish Mission of 27th/28th /29th March - cancelled.
- Eucharistic adoration in both Churches cancelled until further noticed.
- First Confession celebration for Murhur N.S. due to take place on March 31st is deferred to a later
date to be announced when the school reopens.
I encourage you to pray for all those in the front lines especially doctors, nurses and medical staff and other carers, including clergy – that the Lord will protect them as they place their own wellbeing at the risk in the service of all.
Please note that I will be celebrating Mass privately all this coming week. I will celebrating Mass for the following whose Anniversaries occur at this time and were scheduled for this weekend and throughout the week.
Peggy Wallace, Aughrim (Anni)
Kitty & Mossie Flaherty, Glenalappa (Anni)
Margaret Mulvihill, Gurtdromosillihy (Anni)
Please note that the following Masses that were due to take place this weekend and next have been deferred at the request of the families:
Margaret & Michael Flynn, Knockanure (Anni) & deceased of the Flynn & McMahon families
Mary Savage, Charleville (Rec Dec)
Jack Shine, Glin Road (Months Mind) – new dates will be published here at a later stage.
PRIEST ON DUTY THIS SUNDAY: Fr. Michael Hussey 087/2386084. Emergencies only.
PRAYERS & SYMPATHY: To Josie Clancy, Knockanure on the death of her sister Sr. Cyprian Dalton formally of Athea who died in Selly Park Convent, Birmingham. To the family of Hannah Keane, Kilmeaney, Kilmorna whose funeral took place in Knockanure on Saturday. To Sheila Stack & family, Moyvane South on the death of her sister-in-law Sr. Dympna Stack, l/o Moyvane South and Holy Rosary Convent, Mountbellew. Masses for Sr. Cyprian and Sr. Dympna will be offered at later dates in our Churches. May Sr. Cyprian, Hannah Keane and Sr. Dympna Rest in Peace.
NOTICES
REACH ACTIVE WORKS: Cable installation works on the Trien Road late next week, minor works will be complete on the road from Bambury’s Cross to Knockanure Village. All works will be complete under a traffic light or yield right of way traffic management system. A full road closure will be in place on the Trien Road the following week from Monday the 23rd to Friday the 27th to facilitate cable installation. Padraig 086/6072159.
KN WORKS: Cable installation works will continue between Barraougeen Cross and the start of the Bog Road Wednesday and Thursday under a traffic light traffic management system. Shane Sheehan 087/9829576.
KILPADOGUE-MOYVANE-KNOCKANURE COMMUNITY SPONSORSHIP FUND: The Kilpadogue-Moyvane-Knockanure Community Sponsorship Fund is open to applications until 15th May 2020. To apply for funding please go to https://www.communitybenefitfunds.ie/eirgrid/ where you can register and complete the online application form. To help groups with applications, a sample application form is available on the above website,
Should you have any queries in relation to the fund or the application process, please contact Catherine Scully at SECAD Partnership CLG either by phone 021/4613432 or email cscully@secad.ie
‘JUST DO IT!’
Several years ago, a good friend of mine shared this story with me: Raised a Roman Catholic and essentially faithful in going to Church and in trying to live an honest moral life, he found himself, in his middle forties, plagued by doubts, unable to pray and unable (when he was honest with himself) to even believe in the existence of God. Anxious about this and looking for spiritual guidance he went to see a Jesuit Priest who had a reputation as a spiritual director. He anticipated the usual counsel about dark nights of the soul and how these are given to us to purify our faith and he was expecting the Priest to give out to him about his very poor practise of his faith. However he was not expecting the advice he received. His Jesuit guide did not try to engage him in any deep theological reflections on doubt or lack of faith. Instead, he gave my friend a counsel that sounded so simplistic that it triggered irritation rather than hope. The priest simply told him: “Make a promise to yourself to sit in silent prayer for a half an hour a day for the next six months. I promise you that if you are faithful to that you will, by that time, recover your sense of God”. My friend, beyond being upset with what he felt was an over-simplistic bit of useless advice, protested that the biggest part of his problem was precisely that he could not pray, that he could not talk to a God whom he did not believe existed: “How can I pray when I no longer believe that there is a God?” The Jesuit persisted: “Just do it! Show up and sit in silent prayer for half an hour a day, even if you feel like you are talking to a wall. It’s the only practical advice I can give you.” Despite his scepticism, my friend took the Jesuit’s advice and faithfully sat in silent prayer for half an hour a day for six months and by the end of that time, his sense of God had returned as had his sense of prayer. This story, I believe, highlights something important: our sense of God’s existence is very much linked to fidelity to prayer. However, this is the catch-22 it is hard to sustain a life of prayer precisely because our sense of God is often weak. Simply put, it is not easy to pray. Prayer is easy only for beginners and for those who are already Saints. During all the long years in between, it is difficult why? Because prayer has the same inner dynamics as love and love is sweet only in its initial stage, when we first fall in love and again its final mature stage. In between, love is hard work, and need wilful commitment beyond what is normally provided by our emotions and our imagination. Prayer works in the same way. I ask all of you to pray these weeks that our country and all of our people will keep safe and well. It’s when I say, I do not know how to love and I do not know how to pray, that I first begin to understand what love and prayer actually are. Hence, in these anxious and uncertain days there is no better advice than that given by the Jesuit Priest to my friend who thought himself an atheist: Just show up! Sit in humility and silence long enough so that you can begin to hear someone else not yourself. Jesus has told us, “Fear not, I am with you all times”. This time of fear and uncertainty will pass. Visits to our Churches for your personal prayer or in your own homes will guide us through this time. Just do it!
ST PATRICK’S DAY
As we will be having no public Masses here in the Parish for St. Patrick’s Day, both Churches will be open if you would like to visit and pray privately. Blessed Shamrock will be available in both Churches. An excerpt from St. Patrick’s Breastplate: Christ with me, Christ before me, Christ behind me, Christ in me, Christ protect us.
Listowel Church News
CLOSED MASSES THIS WEEK 14 th to 19th March
Streamed online only no parishioners
Sat.
14th Hannah Patricia Kelly, Woodview, Cahirdown, 1st Anniversary /
Noel Woods, London /
Kathleen Whelan, Finuge /
Mary & Dick Pierse, Market St. /
Bridget, William & Nora Brosnan, Behins /
Mary & Michael Halpin, Ballygologue Pk. & Ian McCarthy, Derrindaff, Duagh
Vigil
6.15pm
Sunday 15th
Josephine Henry, William St., 1st Ann. / Jennifer Canty, Yorkers, New York late of Killocrim & Ahabeg, Lixnaw, Rec. Dec. / Tommy Mulcahy, Nenagh, 1st Ann. /
Patrick (Paudeen) Moloney, Woodford, Birthday Remembrance /
Michael & Bridget O Carroll, Clieveragh / Joe Hilliard, Cahirdown 11.30am
Mon 16th Funeral Mass 11.30am Lá le Pádraig
Tues 17th Jeremiah (Derry) Lynch, 1st Ann. /
Joseph M. Donlon, St. Mary’s Parish, Winchester, Massachusetts /
Mía Bn Uí Chonchubhair & Patrick O’Connor, Ballyvoneen, Lisselton /
Paddy & Jane Barry & Dec. family, Dirha Cottages
9.00am
Wed 18th Special Intention 10.30am
Thurs 19th Joseph M. Donlon, St. Mary’s Parish, Winchester, Massachusetts 10.30am
Priest on duty for our Pastoral area this Sunday 15th March,
Fr. Hussey, 087-2386084 (emergencies only).
Temporary Guidelines for the diocese of Kerry re Covid -19 pandemic
Bishop Ray-Browne (Small)
This applies from now to Thursday next:
Regarding Masses (daily and weekend) and other liturgies in the context of Covid-19 pandemic:
The decision of the diocese of Kerry is that no public Masses will be celebrated this weekend or St Patrick’s Day.
No public weekday Masses will be celebrated. Many of those who regularly attend are in the vulnerable category. In solidarity with them we want that no one will be coming out to Mass. Every person minimising social contact is key. If this saves even one life . . .
Priests will continue to celebrate their Masses, without a congregation, for all the people of the diocese. Where possible this will be broadcast via parish radio or webcam / streaming. People are asked to consider setting aside a few minutes for prayer at 11 am on Sundays and St Patrick’s Day. Thus we all unite as one in prayer, uniting with all the Masses being celebrated privately. Also many people are deciding to pray the Rosary or a decade at home each evening.
Meanwhile the diocese will seek to consult widely and by Thursday will make decisions regarding the next few weeks. This gives us time to pause and make good decisions.
Our parishes need time to think things through: serving all the faith-needs of the people; a special care for the health of those with underlying conditions and those advanced in years; proper guidance for priests and key parish workers e.g. regarding funerals and baptisms. It is important for the functioning of each parish that our priests do not contact the virus.
This coming weekend is very important. Who knows how quickly the virus will further spread? All of us need to adapt to all the measures that the government are asking us to implement. I encourage everyone to follow all their recommendations. Together, looking out for each other, we can come through the days and weeks ahead well.
Be a good neighbour. Who around you needs a phonecall?
A special greeting to all candidates for Confirmation and their families and school communities. We have had such wonderful celebrations in recent weeks. How disappointing for those whose ceremonies are now delayed. In time all will be rearranged. Did we think we would be looking to the Holy Spirit so soon to lead and guide us all during this pandemic?
We seek consolation and peace in the Word of God:
“Do not let your love be a pretence . . . Love each other as much as sisters and brothers should, and have a profound respect for each other. . . If you have hope, this will make you cheerful. . . If any among you are in need you must share with them; and you should make hospitality your special care.” Romans 12
The words of Jesus Christ to us all: “Come to me, all you who labour and are overburdened, and I will give you rest.” Mt 11:28
Bishop Ray Browne.
12th March 2020.
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 Wednesday.
www.dioceseofkerry.ie E-mail: moyvane@dioceseofkerry.ie. MASSES FOR THE COMING WEEK:
Vigil and Sunday Masses – Saturday 7th and Sunday 8th March
MOYVANE: Sat 7th 7.30pm Carol Ann Flahavan, Moyvane North (Anni)
KNOCKANURE: Sun 8th 10.00am Bridie Flavin, Trien, Kilmorna (Anni)
MOYVANE: 11.00am Mickey Meehan, Moyvane South (1st Anni)
Church of the Assumption Moyvane: March 9th to Sunday 15th March
Mon 9th 7.00pm Stations of the Cross
7.30pm Catherine O’Connor, Glin (Anni)
Tues 10th 7.30am Lenten Mass (please note change from Wednesday
for this week only)
Wed 11th 7.30pm Mai Riordan, Moyvane South (Anni)
Thurs 12th 7.00pm Stations of the Cross
7.30pm Patrick Hughes, Aughrim (Anni)
Fri 13th 7.30pm Tom Culhane, Leitrim East (Months Mind)
Sat 14th 7.30pm Peggy Wallace, Aughrim (Anni)
Sun 15th 11.00am Parishioners
Church of Corpus Christi Knockanure: Sunday 15th March
Sun 15th 10.00am Margaret & Michael Flynn, Knockanure (Anni)
& deceased of the Flynn & McMahon families
PRIEST ON DUTY THIS SUNDAY: Fr. Anthony O’Sullivan 087/2461749. Emergencies only.
EUCHARISTIC ADORATION: KNOCKANURE: Tuesday 10am to 5pm; MOYVANE: Wednesday 2pm to 7pm.
DIOCESAN COLLECTION: at all Masses this weekend in aid of Emigrant Services. Please note that the money forwarded to these services help our Emigrants at their most vulnerable moments such as funerals both away and here in Ireland and helping them through sickness and difficult times. Your support would be deeply appreciated and would be of great benefit to all our Emigrants and those who work with them. Thank you.
PRAYERS & SYMPATHY: To Mike Flavin and family, Bunagarha on the death of his brother Patrick l/o
Carrueragh, Kilmorna who died recently in Boston. Funeral has taken place in the USA. There will be a Mass at a later date in Knockanure Church for the happy repose of Patrick. May he Rest In Peace.
BE PROTECTED FROM INFECTION:…….Please take Mission posters that can be put on in display in your car, place of work, local shops, halls etc. It is important that we get the word of the Mission out to all in North Kerry and West Limerick. All are welcome to this Mission. Preachers are Fr. Tom Ryan, Ennis and Fr. John Finn MSC., Cork. More details on the Mission programme shortly.
ARDFERT PARISH RETREAT: The customary Ardfert Parish Retreat which has been going for many years will take place this year on Thursday 19th March in Ardfert Retreat Centre at 7.30pm. To book please contact Julia on 49401 or Nodie 49352. It is a great opportunity for P arishioners to have time of prayer and reflection in Ardfert Retreat Centre which will be directed by Retreat staff. All are welcome.
ARDFERT RETREAT CENTRE: 0667134276 Charismatic Prayer Meeting: Mondays 7.30pm-8.30pm.
Lantern Night Holy Hour with Adoration: Thursday 19th March from 7.30pm-8.30pm.
The Practice of Lectio Divina: Every Thursday starting 24th March at 7.30pm.
A Creative Writing Weekend Retreat: Madge O'Callaghan: Weekend of writing using the AWA method. Fri.
20th to Sun 22nd March. Contact 086/3218848.
CORONAVIRU COVID-19: In keeping with the HSE and Diocesan guidelines the following procedures are now in place to prevent the spread of infection. NO HOLY WATER IN FONTS; HAND SANITIZERS AT ALL DOORS; NO SHAKING HANDS AT THE SIGN OF PEACE. HOLY COMMUNION ADMINISTERED INTO HANDS ONLY. NO RECEIVING FROM THE CHALICE. Let’s continue to be alert and vigilant.
CHANGE OF ATTITUDE
A year or so after my ordination, I had a group of adults on a nature walk/retreat in Liverpool. Reading scripture and reflecting on God’s wonderful gifts, given to us on the beauty and joyfulness of nature at its very best was the theme of our day’s retreat. When it was decided to take a break for refreshments, one in the group suggested that they would pay for the refreshments if somebody would go and collect them. Strangely enough no one volunteered to go for them. After an awkward pause and long silence a retired elderly priest who was with me on the retreat said “Give me the money, I have a young boy here who would be glad to go”. Taking the money, off he went. I continued with the retreat – reflections, prayers, comments etc. After what seemed an age, Fr. Willie returned with the refreshments and soft drinks. From the way he was it became obvious to all that it was Fr. Willie himself who had gone and performed the errand. With sweat falling from him and placing the large box of refreshments before us Fr. Willie explained……..”I didn’t mislead you at all, you see many people outgrow their youth and become old men, I have never let the spirit of my youth depart and as I grow older I always took along with me that young boy I have been. It was that young boy in me that did the errand today, when none of you volunteered to go for the refreshments”. Fr. Willie, God rest him is long gone to his eternal reward, but I have never forgotten the experience and joy of that day. Our transformation begins in our change of attitude. God rest you Fr. Willie and thanks for always remaining young at heart and holding onto that young little boy that was always prepared to serve. Lord, bless us as we progress in changing our attitudes. Transform us for the better.
EMBRACE THE DESERT
The desert is placed before all of us during these Lenten days. Jesus went there willingly. It is a place that is unappealing, we may feel a resistance to the challenge but the potential is enormous. Going inward, praying, fasting, taking on, giving up – all of these practices offer us opportunities for spiritual growth. It is through this journey that we deepen our relationship with the One who daily urges us on. We should not be afraid of the desert for the Holy Spirit will guide and protect us as He did with Jesus.
TUESDAY’S CONCERT
Big rush on tickets, thanks to Seán Hurley’s Community Diary over the last few days. Please return all sold/unsold tickets this weekend as they will all be needed before Tuesday. The Parish Office will open on Sunday at 12.15pm – 1.15pm to facilitate the return of tickets and monies.
PRIZES: Door prizes for ticket stubs include B&B with evening meal and wine for Benners Hotel in Tralee, Concert and overnight stay in the Gleneagle, Killarney and a Microwave. In house raffle on the night, prizes include Food Hamper from Holly’s Gala (valued €100), Kettle & Toaster Set, Handmade wicker turf basket, Meat Voucher for Stack’s Butchers, Monster Easter Eggs plus more. Usual stewards and helpers are asked to be at the Church for 7pm. It promises to be a great night and with the recent difficult weather, we could all do with a pleasant lift. Looking forward to giving a Boro welcome to Liam, Brian and guests.
NOTICES
REACH ACTIVE WORKS: Cable jointing works will continue on the Moyvane-Knockanure road from Monday 9th to Friday 13th of March. A traffic light traffic management system will be in place at this location.
Minor works will continue on the Athea road between Bambury’s Cross and Knockanure Village. There may also be road reinstatement works on the R523 (Banbury’s cross to Gortaglanna cross) next week, this will be done under a stop and go traffic management system or a traffic light system. Padraig 086/6072159.
KN WORKS: Cable jointing works on the Piermount road from Monday 9th to Friday 13th of March. Cable installation works will continue from Moyvane Village towards Tarmons Cross from Monday 9th to Friday 13th.
All cable installation should be complete up to Barraougeen Cross by Friday 13th. Shane 087/9829576.
MOYVANE DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATION: AGM will take place on Tuesday night 24th March at 9pm in the
Marian Hall. All welcome.
LISTOWEL FAMILY RESOURCE CENTRE: If anyone is interested in doing courses pertaining to family members and personal issues, we recommend you view FRC website to view the wide and varied courses that take place on a regular basis. These courses are meant to enrich and help people live better lives. Please view their website on www.listowelfrc.ie or phone 068/23584.
BALLYLONGFORD/TARBERT CCE: will hold a junior music session in Coolahan's bar in Tarbert, Friday March 13th from 7-9pm. All musicians welcome.
St. Mary’s Church Listowel News.
MASSES THIS WEEK 8th – 15th March
Sat. 7th Ann Maire O Sullivan, Ballinruddery, Months Mind /
Elizabeth Flaherty, Derry, 1st Ann. /
Bill Dennehy, O’Connell’s Ave. /
Christopher Myles Porter, Fourhane & Timothy O’Flaherty, Athea & Newcastle West / Martin Fitzmaurice, John B Keane Grove / Paddy & Nora Carmody, Skehenerin Vigil
6.15pm
Sun.
8th Dick Stokes, Birthday Remembrance 9.00am
James & Josephine Allen, Killocrim /
Tony Hartnett, Killocrim & Anne Hartnett, Feale Dr. & Killocrim / Peter & Annie Heaphy, O’Connell’s Ave. 11.30am
Mon 9th 10.30am
Tues 10th 10.30am
Wed 11th Bill Hannon, Ballygologue Pk., Months Mind / Martin Mulvihill, Asdee /
John, Mary & Tom Dillon, Knockassig 10.30am
Thurs 12th 10.30am
Fri. 13th 10.30am
Sat.
14th Mary & Michael Halpin, Ballygologue Pk. & Ian McCarthy, Derrindaff, Duagh 10.30am
Hannah Patricia Kelly, Woodview, Cahirdown, 1st Anniversary /
Noel Woods, London /
Kathleen Whelan, Finuge Vigil
6.15pm
Sun.
15th People of the Parish 9.00am
Josephine Henry, William St., 1st Ann. / Jennifer Canty, Yorkers, New York late if Killocrim & Ahabeg, Lixnaw, Rec. Dec. /
Patrick (Paudeen) Moloney, Woodford, Birthday Remembrance /
Michael & Bridget O Carroll, Clieveragh
11.30am
Priest on duty for our Pastoral area this Sunday 8th March,
Fr. Hanafin, 087-8341083 (emergencies only).
RECENT DEATHS Please remember in your prayers:
† Patrick O’Sullivan, Derry.
† Timmy Walsh, Dirha East.
ANNIVERSARY Patrick Lane, Coolnaleen / Catherine & Paddy Moriarty, Coolkeragh / Patrick O Connor, Ballyoneen, Lisselton.
CHURCH NOTICES
PREPARING FOR FIRST COMMUNION 2020: takes place this weekend at the Vigil Mass - Saturday night (March 7th).
CHILDREN’S LITURGY GROUP: also takes place at our Vigil Mass this Saturday night, (March 7th). All our children are welcome and we thank to all who organise it.
KERRY DIOCESAN OFFICE NOTICE Because COVID-19 is a new disease and appears to spread easily between people, we advise the following regarding the Eucharist are extracted from the HSE guidelines issued to us during the week. 1. Sign of Peace, should be suspended. 2. Holy Communion should be administered into the hands only and NOT onto the tongue. 3. Celebrant Priest only receives from the chalice.
4. Church holy water fonts should not be used.
PARISH FIRST CONFESSIONS THIS WEEK: Presentation Primary, on Monday 9th March at 6.15pm. Tuesday 10th Gael Scoil at 1.15pm. Killocrim 6.15pm. and Thursday next 12th March, Scoil Realta na Maidne (Boys School) 6.15pm. Best of luck to all.
PARISH BOXES there are a few boxes still in the parish office for parishioners to pick up.
LENTEN TRÓCAIRE BOXES: Please pick up envelope at back of church. Your Lenten offering which help the poorest of the poor in the Third World can be returned to the church during Holy Week.
THE PERMANENT DIACONATE: The diocese of Kerry is seeking candidates who feel they may have a calling to be permanent deacons. The diocese already has six deacons. The hope is to begin a “come and see” programme next autumn. Information leaflets on the permanent diaconate are available in the church. Any interested candidates should establish contact via Fr. Declan or the diocesan office (admin@dioceseofkerry.ie) as soon as possible.
TOMORROW’S PARISH? - HAVE YOUR SAY! The Diocese of Kerry invites you to share your thoughts on the future of parish. Through a series of one-night meetings being held in different venues throughout the diocese, all are invited to share how they imagine the parish of tomorrow can thrive, given the changing society in which we live. As the number of priests in parish ministry decrease, the diocese faces many challenges: how will funerals be celebrated in the future, who will support children presenting for first holy communion, who will offer pastoral care and support to the sick and the housebound over the coming years, will churches close and who will support couples wishing to marry in church? If you would like to have your say, north Kerry meeting will take place in; Listowel on March 23rd in the Seanchai Centre, The Square. It will begin at 8pm and will conclude by 10pm. Everyone is welcome.
DIOCESAN COLLECTION FOR EMIGRANT SERVICES will be taken up at all masses throughout the Diocese next weekend 14th & 15th March. It will take place immediately after Holy Communion.
COMMUNITY NOTICES
DRAMA: DAUGHTER OVER THE WATER PRESENTED BY LISTOWEL DRAMA GROUP – Due to great demand has been extended at St. John’s to an extra performance on this Monday night at 8.00 p.m.
LIAM O’CONNOR SHOW with Special Guest Brian Kennedy. At the Church of the Assumption, Moyvane on this Tuesday 10th March at 8pm. Tickets €25 each in Listowel Parish Office only a few left.
DAFFODIL DAY TAKES PLACE ON MARCH 27th The Irish Cancer Society would like to extend a big thank you for your support of Daffodil Day in Listowel. We are incredibly grateful as the money collected goes towards the Patient Care and support, Night nursing service, Home Care Teams , Cancer Research. New Volunteers welcome please Text Noreen 087/1946936 with times that are most suitable .
LOLLIPOP DAY Many thanks to everyone who donated to the Oesophageal Cancer Fund last Friday 28th Feb. at Garvey’s Super Value, Listowel. Total amount collected €450.75.
SIVE BY LARTIGUE THEATRE GROUP LISTOWEL Commencing Thursday 2nd April to Tuesday April 7th at St. John’s Theatre.
THE CARING WITH CONFIDENCE PROGRAMME Is designed to guide participants through their role as family carers.
The programme, which is free commences at Listowel Family Resource Centre on Thursday. March 19th and continues for 7 weeks 10.30am-1.30pm weekly. details available (068 23584).
VARIETY CONCERT IN AID OF ST. JOHN OF GODS SERVICES Will take place on Friday 13th March in the Listowel Arm’s Hotel 7.30pm. to 10pm. Tickets €10 each at the door.
AFTERNOON TEA EVENT in aid of Palliative Care Unit, UHK on Sunday 29 March at 2pm in Devon Inn Templeglantine Tickets 25 euro available from JK Sports.
LISTOWEL COMMUNITY CENTRE is holding it AGM on Wed 25th March 2020 at 7pm in Gurtinard House. All welcome
COUNT DOWN HAS STARTED as tickets for the Michael English Concert with Shaun O'Dowd in Duagh Sport Complex on Friday 27th March are available now at just €25. This is expected to be a sell out so don’t delay and grab those tickets now . Guaranteed to be a fantastic night in what is proving to be a fabulous venue. This is a fundraiser in the concluding stages of this project. Full bar facilities, tea and coffee available. Lots of spit prizes on the night. Contact 087-2684540 to book tickets.
Further Notices on our Web Site
at: www.listowelparish.com
A NIGHT TO REMEMBER “Magical” By Ben Quinlan
Proceeds from this concert will be donated to help the Homeless Shelters to families in Kerry. Tickets can be purchased at the Friary Office or with Ben on mobile 089 4201823.
Friday the 13th March at 7pm - Tickets Adults €20.00, Students €15.00 and Children €10.00.
SUICIDE FIRST-AID A two-day workshop focusing on skills building in the area of suicide first-aid will take place at the Listowel Family Resource Centre on March 11/12 next. The ASSIST programme is designed to provide participants with opportunities to learn what a person at risk may need from others in order to keep safe and get more help. It encourages honest, open and direct talk about suicide as part of preparing people to provide suicide first aid. The programme runs from 9am-5pm daily. To book, log on to https://bookwhen.com/suicideprevention-trainingkerry
ENRICHING YOUR MARRIAGE A Marriage Enrichment Weekend is for married couples of all ages. The next Weekend takes place at The International Hotel Cork on the 3rd to 5th April 2020 (Fri.730 pm to Sun 4 pm). For info. and to book please visit www.marriageencounter.ie or Phone: 087-216 2436.
RECOVERY HAVEN KERRY have a CLIMB (Children’s Lives Include Moments of Bravery) Programme starting Weds 11th March from 5 pm - 6.30 pm., facilitated by Edel Lawlor (Expressive Play Therapist). This is a 6 week course for children aged between 6-12 years, who are experiencing the impact of a significant person in their lives with a cancer diagnosis. If you are interested in the course, please contact Reception on 066 7192122.
LISTOWEL FAMILY RESOURCE CENTRE NAMES are being taken for the Parents Plus 'Parenting Teenagers' programme to commence at Listowel Family Resource Centre on Thursday. April 23 next. The programme runs for six weeks will cover a broad range of topics including; Getting to know and connecting with your teenager Communicating positively and effectively Building your teenager’s self-esteem and confidence Negotiating rules and boundaries Teaching teenagers responsibility Positive discipline for teenagers Managing conflict Solving problems together The course runs from 10.30am-12.30pm weekly. Further details from (068 23584.)
AUSOME AUTISM CONFERENCE is Ireland's ONLY conference where the presenters on Autism are Autistic themselves. It's taking place in Rochestown Park Hotel Sunday March 29th 9am to 5pm. For more info look up autism training on www.konfidentkidz.ie or call 087 2945977
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 Wednesday.
www.dioceseofkerry.ie E-mail: moyvane@dioceseofkerry.ie.
MASSES FOR THE COMING WEEK:Please note some time changes
Vigil and Sunday Masses – Saturday 29th February and Sunday 1st March
MOYVANE: Sat 29th 7.30pm Jerry Brosnan, The Village (Anni)
KNOCKANURE: Sun 1st 10.00am Mary Carmody, Knockanure (Anni)
MOYVANE: 11.00am Con & Bridie O’Flaherty, Tubbertoureen (Anni)
Church of the Assumption Moyvane: Monday 2nd to Sunday 8th March
Mon 2nd 7.00pm Station of the Cross
7.30pm Mass for Victims of abuse
Wed 4th 7.30am Lenten Mass
Fri 6th 7.00pm Bernadette O’Sullivan, Aughrim (Anni) Bridget, Paddy &
John Joe Hanrahan & James & Betty O’Sullivan
Sat 7th 7.30pm Carol Ann Flahavan, Moyvane North (Anni)
Sun 8th 11.00am Mickey Meehan, Moyvane South (1st Anni)
Church of Corpus Christi Knockanure: Monday 2nd to Sunday 8th March
Mon 2nd 12noon First Confessions for Scoil Chorp Chríost
(Children and family members most welcome)
Thurs 5th 7.00pm Stations of the Cross followed by Lenten Mass @ 7.30pm
Fri 6th 8.00pm Siobhán Stack, Perth Australia & l/o Listowel (1st Anni)
Sun 8th 10.00am Bridie Flavin, Trien, Kilmorna (Anni)
PRIEST ON DUTY THIS SUNDAY: Fr. Brendan Walsh 087/7913271. Emergencies only.
EUCHARISTIC ADORATION: KNOCKANURE: Tuesday 10am to 5pm; MOYVANE: Wednesday 10am to 7pm.
DUES COLLECTION: A second collection will be taken up at all Masses this weekend for the Priest’s Dues (green envelopes). Many thanks for your continual support.
DIOCESAN COLLECTION: at all Masses next weekend 14th/15th in aid of Emigrant Services. TOMORROW’S PARISH? HAVE YOUR SAY!
The Diocese of Kerry invites you to share your thoughts on the future of parish. Through a series of one-night meetings being held in different venues throughout the diocese, all are invited to share how they imagine the parish of tomorrow can thrive, given the changing society in which we live. As the number of priests in parish ministry decrease, the diocese faces many challenges: how will funerals be celebrated in the future, who will support children presenting for first holy communion, who will offer pastoral care and support to the sick and the housebound over the coming years, will churches close and who will support couples wishing to marry in church? Check upcoming meetings on www.dioceseofkerry.ie.
ARDFERT RETREAT CENTRE: 0667134276 Change Your thinking Change Your Life: Juliana Murphy & Anne O' Donnell, 6 week Personal Development Course, starts Tues. 3rd March, 7.30pm-9.00pm. 087/2915343.
The work of Byron Katie: Clodagh O'Mara, Fri. 6th to Sun. 8th March, Contact 086/3741017.
The Art of Allowing: Fr. Louis Hughes OP, Sat. 7th March 10am-2pm. Phone: 066/7134276.
A Creative Writing Weekend Retreat: Madge O'Callaghan: Residential weekend of writing using the AWA method. Fri. 20th to Sun 22nd March. Contact 086/3218848.
A NIGHT TO REMEMBER “ MAGICAL” BY BEN QUINLAN: Proceeds from this concert will be donated to help the Homeless Shelters to families in Kerry. Tickets can be purchased at the Friary Office or with Ben on mobile 089/4201823. Friday the 13th March at 7pm. Tickets Adults €20, Students €15 and Children €10.
ENRICHING YOUR MARRIAGE: A Marriage Enrichment Weekend is for married couples of all ages. The next Weekend takes place at The International Hotel Cork on the 3rd to 5th April 2020 (Fri 7.30 pm to Sun 4 pm). For info. and to book please visit www.marriageencounter.ie or Phone: 087/216 2436.
CONCERT COUNTDOWN UNDERWAY
The Liam O’Connor Show with special guest Brian Kennedy is just over a week away. It takes place on Tuesday 10th commencing at 8pm sharp. It promises to be a great night led by multi-instrumentalist Liam and singer/songwriter Brian. Tickets €25 on sale this weekend after all Masses and from local outlets. As you are aware these concerts are helping the parish immensely to continue a high level of maintenance for both Churches which thankfully are in reasonable condition at the moment but still need continual maintenance. If you are unable to attend the concert, I would encourage you if possible to make some contribution to offset costs. With the very rough weather all through February, thankfully our Churches did not incur any major damages. However, it has exposed areas that would need attention in the not too distant future. I feel it is better to tackle these issues now rather than letting them get worse. Both Churches get the full elements of rain and storm and as you know from your own homes these can take their toll on structures. Any contribution but preferably your decision to buy a ticket to come and enjoy a spectacular night of entertainment one week before St. Patrick’s Day, would be greatly appreciated. Conscious of the turbulence in our world and in our country concerning the spread of Covid 19 virus at entrance/exits the recently installed hand sanitizers will be of great benefit to us and we ask all attending to use them. I can guarantee you that the Church will be warm and comfortable for this special night. Tickets available from the Parish Office on 068/49308 and also from 087/3516833 outside office hours.
WEATHER DID NOT DAMPEN THE SPIRITS – MIRACLES DO HAPPEN!
We encountered the worst weather of the year for Confirmation Day last Tuesday. However, at 3.30pm a full Church stood firmly in prayerful support and encouragement for our twenty nine confirmandi. The sense of pride and joy that was experience by Bishop Ray, Concelebrants, Deacon Conor, families, teachers and all present was a privilege to behold. It was such an uplifting Liturgy and celebration where the children put their hearts and souls into their singing, responses and their prayerful exemplary behaviour from start to finish, which made the day so very special. Well done to everyone who contributed in any way to making our
Confirmation celebration of 2020 a fond blessing to behold in our hearts for many, many years. The children will receive this week Confirmation prayer cards in the schools. It was nice to have Deacon Conor as Master of Ceremonies who did such an excellent job. The Church looked radiant and we encountered the four seasons while we were inside. Starting in darkness and heavy hail showers, they ceased but a howling wind began to start, this was followed by glorious sunshine through the stained glass windows, which overpowered the lights and lit up the whole Church joyfully just after the children were confirmed. However, the wind and the rain had its say after the Confirmation as people hurried to their cars to begin the celebrations for the
Confirmandi. Our thanks to Bishop Ray for his lovely ceremony but in particular for his patience and kindness while posing for photographs, he was very generous with his time. So miracles do happen and the weather need not deter us when the Spirit is in the right place. Well done to one and all, I was so proud of the Parish in responding in such a magnificent way in overcoming the bad weather and making the celebration so meaningful and beautiful.
NOTICES
REACH ACTIVE WORKS: Cable installation works will be complete through Moyvane Village on Monday the 2nd March. Cable jointing will commence at the junction of the Moyvane and Murhur road . All works will be complete under traffic light traffic management systems. Please allow EXTRA TIME for your journey for the week ahead, sorry for the inconvenience and thanks for your patience. Minor work will take place on the Trien Road and Athea Road from Monday the 2nd to Friday the 6th of March under a single lane road closure from 8am to 6pm. Padraig 086/6072159.
KN WORKS: Cable installation works will continue from Moyvane Village to the Newline Road junction from Monday the 2nd to Friday the 6th of March. These works will be under a stop and go or traffic light traffic management system. Cable jointing works will continue on the Piermount Road from Monday the 2nd to Friday the 6th of March. Works will be complete under a single lane closure - no road closure. Shane 087/9829576. KNOCKANURE COMMUNITY CENTRE: Rambling House on Thursday 5th March at 8pm. All welcome. Come along and enjoy a great night of music, song and dance. Adm free. Refreshments served. Ann 086/3090948. Active Retirement Day on Monday 9th March. Music by Stevie Donegan. €10. All welcome. If attending it is important to ring the office on 49799. New members welcome.
St. Mary’s Church Listowel News.
MASSES THIS WEEK 1st – 8th March
Sat.
29th Michael & Mary O Connor, Patrick St. /
Patrick & Ellen Lyons, Clieveragh /
Teresa O Connor, Greenville /
John Behan, Bunagara /
Dan O Sullivan, Skehenerin /
Con, Elizabeth, Sr. Pius & John Paul O Farrell, Church St. / John Griffin, Fourhane, Birthday Remembrance Vigil
6.15pm
Sun.
1st People of the Parish 9.00am
Ned Carey, Greenville /
Maud Carmody, Meen /
Michael F. Barrett, Golf View 11.30am
Mon 2nd .
Dec. Members of the Clifford Family /
Mairead Jeffery’s nee Chute, Church St. /
Special Intention / Wulf Sobieralski, Ballygologue Pk. & Germany /
Tom & Jack O Connor & Mary Kelly & Deceased Family Members, Shrone
10.30am
Tues 3rd Michael O Sullivan, Denis Morrison, Church St. /
Louis O’Carroll, Cahirdown 10.30am
Wed 4th Den Joe Hannon, Clieveragh /
Successful Operation /
John Martin Ashe, Church St.
10.30am
Thurs 5th Eileen Hannon, The Square / Angela Henigan McKeon, The Square, Rec. Dec. 10.30am
Fri. 6th Eddie O Grady 10.30am
Padre Pio & 1st Friday evening mass 7.00pm
Sat.
7th 10.30am
Ann Maire O Sullivan, Ballinruddery, Months Mind /
Elizabeth Flaherty, Derry, 1st Ann. /
Bill Dennehy, O’Connell’s Ave. /
Christopher Myles Porter, Fourhane & Timothy O’Flaherty, Athea & Newcastle West Vigil
6.15pm
Sun.
8th People of the Parish 9.00am
James & Josephine Allen, Killocrim /
Tony Hartnett, Killocrim & Anne Hartnett, Feale Dr. & Killocrim 11.30am
Priest on duty for our Pastoral area this Sunday 1st March,
Fr. Brendan Walsh, 087-7913271(emergencies only).
RECENT DEATHS Please remember in your prayers:
† Teresa O Sullivan nee Stack, England late of Gortcreen.
ANNIVERSARY Martin & Dorothy Jordan, Charles St & Kilkenny / Billy Flaherty & Noreen Flaherty nee James, O’Connell’s Ave. / Johanna Walkins, Cahirdown.
CHURCH NOTICES
LENTEN TRÓCAIRE BOXES: are available at the back of the church. Your Lenten offering which help the poorest of the poor in the Third World can be returned to the church during Holy Week.
COMMUNION CALLS TO THE SICK & HOUSEBOUND: Fr. Declan will do his usual calls to the Sick & Housebound on Tuesday next (3rd March). Should anybody new wish a call from the priest just contact the Parish Office in advance.
FRIDAY NEXT IS FIRST FRIDAY: Usual Mass at 10.30 a.m. & St. Padre Pio Prayer Night begins with Rosary at 6.45 p.m. & Mass, Benediction is at 7.00 p.m.
CONFESSIONS: on Thursday morning next after the 10.30 a.m. and also on Saturday after the 10.30 a.m. Mass.
EUCHARIST ADORATION A meeting will take place on Thursday next, 5th March after morning Mass in the meeting room.
PREPARING FOR FIRST COMMUNION 2020: will take place at the Vigil Mass on Saturday night next (March 7th). Fr. Declan will meet the parents hosting the Mass on Thursday night next at 6.00 p.m. in the Presbytery.
TOMORROW’S PARISH? - HAVE YOUR SAY! The Diocese of Kerry invites you to share your thoughts on the future of parish. Through a series of one-night meetings being held in different venues throughout the diocese, all are invited to share how they imagine the parish of tomorrow can thrive, given the changing society in which we live. As the number of priests in parish ministry decrease, the diocese faces many challenges: how will funerals be celebrated in the future, who will support children presenting for first holy communion, who will offer pastoral care and support to the sick and the housebound over the coming years, will churches close and who will support couples wishing to marry in church? If you would like to have your say, north Kerry meeting will take place in; Listowel on March 23rd in the Seanchai Centre, The Square. It will begin at 8pm and will conclude by 10pm. Everyone is welcome.
CHILDREN’S LITURGY GROUP: takes place at our Vigil Mass next Saturday night, (March 7th). All our children are welcome and we thank to all who organise it.
COMMUNITY NOTICES
LIAM O’CONNOR SHOW with Special Guest Brian Kennedy. At the Church of the Assumption, Moyvane on Tuesday 10th March at 8pm. Tickets €25 each in Listowel Parish Office.
TEA DANCE Sunday 1st March in Listowel Arm’s Hotel. 3-6pm. refreshments served at 4.15pm. All welcome.
COLAISTE NA RIOCHTA Open Day on Thurs. 5th March from 2pm to 6pm. Enrolments for 2020-2021 will be taken on the afternoon. further information 06821023 or go to www.colaistenariochta.ie
A PRE-CHELTENHAM NIGHT – in aid of Kerry Parents and Friends will take place in Christy’s The Well Bar on next Tuesday, March 3rd from 9pm. Tickets €10 , available at the door.
NANO NAGLE SCHOOL 14TH ANNUAL SOCIAL Friday 6th March @ 7.30pm. in the Listowel Arms Hotel. Music by Heart and Soul Tickets from Nano Nagle School 068-21942. Tickets €35.
SUICIDE FIRST-AID A two-day workshop focusing on skills building in the area of suicide first-aid will take place at the Listowel Family Resource Centre on March 11/12 next. The ASSIST programme is designed to provide participants with opportunities to learn what a person at risk may need from others in order to keep safe and get more help. It encourages honest, open and direct talk about suicide as part of preparing people to provide suicide first aid. The programme runs from 9am-5pm daily. To book, log on to https://bookwhen.com/suicideprevention-trainingkerry
KERRY COLLEGE---LISTOWEL CAMPUS--Further Education Open Day Wed. 4th March 1-7pm. Information available on all full-time courses for employment, College progression and Apprenticeships from staff and current students for courses in 2020. Demonstrations and tours throughout the day. See our Facebook page for more information and be in for chance to win a tablet.
SIVE BY LARTIGUE THEATRE GROUP LISTOWEL Commencing Thursday 2nd April to Tuesday April 7th at St. John’s Theatre.
THE CARING WITH CONFIDENCE PROGRAMME Is designed to guide participants through their role as family carers.
The programme, which is free commences at Listowel Family Resource Centre on Thursday. March 19 and continues for 7 weeks from 10.30am-1.30pm weekly. details available from (068 23584).
Further Notices on our Web Site
at: www.listowelparish.com
VARIETY CONCERT IN AID OF ST. JOHN OF GODS SERVICES Will take place on Friday 13th March in the Listowel Arm’s Hotel 7.30pm. to 10pm. Tickets €10 each at the door.
AFTERNOON TEA EVENT in aid of Palliative Care Unit, UHK on Sunday 29 March at 2pm in Devon Inn Templeglantine Tickets 25 euro available from JK Sports.
A NIGHT TO REMEMBER “Magical” By Ben Quinlan
Proceeds from this concert will be donated to help the Homeless Shelters to families in Kerry. Tickets can be purchased at the Friary Office or with Ben on mobile 089 4201823.
Friday the 13th March at 7pm - Tickets Adults €20.00, Students €15.00 and Children €10.00.
ENRICHING YOUR MARRIAGE A Marriage Enrichment Weekend is for married couples of all ages. The next Weekend takes place at The International Hotel Cork on the 3rd to 5th April 2020 (Fri.730 pm to Sun 4 pm). For info. and to book please visit www.marriageencounter.ie or Phone: 087-216 2436.
RECOVERY HAVEN KERRY have a CLIMB (Childrens Lives Include Moments of Bravery) Programme starting Weds 11th March from 5 pm - 6.30 pm., facilitated by Edel Lawlor (Expressive Play Therapist). This is a 6 week course for children aged between 6-12 years, who are experiencing the impact of a significant person in their lives with a cancer diagnosis. If you are interested in the course,please contact Reception on 066 7192122.
ANAM CARA KERRY, the organisation that supports bereaved parents, is holding a Parent Evening on Tuesday 10th March at 7:20pm in Recovery Haven, 5 Haig's Terrace, Killierisk, Tralee, Co. Kerry. This event is free and open to all bereaved parents regardless of the age your child died, the circumstances of their death, or whether their death was recent or not.
LISTOWEL FAMILY RESOURCE CENTRE NAMES are being taken for the Parents Plus 'Parenting Teenagers' programme to commence at Listowel Family Resource Centre on Thursday. April 23 next. The programme runs for six weeks will cover a broad range of topics including; Getting to know and connecting with your teenager Communicating positively and effectively Building your teenager’s self-esteem and confidence Negotiating rules and boundaries Teaching teenagers responsibility Positive discipline for teenagers Managing conflict Solving problems together The course runs from 10.30am-12.30pm weekly. Further details from (068 23584.)
RECOVERY HAVEN KERRY CANCER SUPPORT HOUSE are holding a Nutrition Talk By Fionnuala Hamilton (Dietician) on Weds 4th March from 2.30 pm - 4 pm. Please ring Reception on 066 7192122 if you are interested or require more information.
APHASIA CAFÉ: Are you experiencing language difficulties after a stroke? Would you like to meet others with the same difficulties? The HSE in partnership with Kerry Stroke Support Group are commencing a Monthly Aphasia Café in Ballygarry House Hotel and Spa starting Wednesday 4th March from 10.30 to 12 p.m. A Speech & Language Therapist will attend each meeting. For further info contact 066-7199730.
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 Wednesday.
www.dioceseofkerry.ie E-mail: moyvane@dioceseofkerry.ie. Office Closed on Confirmation Day.
MASSES FOR THE COMING WEEK
Vigil and Sunday Masses – Saturday 22nd and Sunday 23rd February
MOYVANE: Sat 22nd 7.30pm James Fitzmaurice, Dublin & Leitrim Middle (Anni)
KNOCKANURE: Sun 23rd 10.00am Parishioners
MOYVANE: 11.00am Bridie Stackpoole, Aughrim (Anni), her loving husband Henry
& deceased of the Stackpoole & Meade families
Church of the Assumption Moyvane: Monday 24th February to Sunday 1st March
7.30pm Richie Brosnan, Coilagurteen (Anni)
3.30pm Confirmation
11.00am ASH WEDNESDAY
7.30pm Lenten Mass
(Please note that starting Wednesday 4th March there will be 7.30am workers Mass each Wednesday of Lent –
Throughout Lent confessions will be available at 7pm before
Vigil Mass and in Knockanure at 9.30am on Sundays)
7.30pm Emmett Leahy, Carrueragh (Anni)
7.30pm Marie O’Callaghan (Anni)
& deceased of the O’Callaghan family
7.30pm Jerry Brosnan,The Village (Anni)
11.00am Con & Bridie O’Flaherty, Tubbertoureen (Anni)
Church of Corpus Christi Knockanure: Wednesday 26th February to Sunday 1st March
9.30am ASH WEDNESDAY
10.00am Mary Carmody, Knockanure (Anni)
PRIEST ON DUTY THIS SUNDAY: Fr. Denis O’Mahony 087/6807197. Emergencies only.
EUCHARISTIC ADORATION: KNOCKANURE: No Adoration due to Confirmation. MOYVANE: Wednesday 1pm – 7pm due to Lenten Masses. Normal times will resume on Tuesday and Wednesday 3rd/4th March.
Trócaire boxes available in both Churches, please take to your homes and places of work.
SPECIAL DAYS IN OUR PARISH THIS COMING WEEK
This weekend 22nd/23rd – Seventh Sunday in ordinary time. It is Temperance Sunday and we are asked to pray
and reflect on our relationship with alcohol. It is an opportunity for us to pray the Serenity Prayer - God grant me the Serenity to accept the things I cannot change,
The courage to change the things I can and the wisdom to know the difference. Amen.
Tuesday 25th – Confirmation Day where twenty-nine young parishioners will be confirmed. All are invited to this celebration which begins at 3.30pm in Moyvane Church.
Wednesday 26th – Ash Wednesday the start of Lent – it is a day of fast and abstinence – three Masses in Parish –See Mass timetable above.
FORMS OF FRIDAY PENANCE DURING LENT
Abstaining from meat or some other food;
Abstaining from alcoholic drink or smoking;
Making a special effort at involvement in family prayer;
Making a special effort to participate in Mass on Fridays;
Visiting the Blessed Sacrament;
Making the Stations of the Cross;
Fasting from all food for a longer period than usual and perhaps giving what is saved to the needy; Helping the poor, sick, old or lonely.
THAT’S CONFIRMATION FOR YOU…….
Many years ago a Missionary Bishop had to celebrate Confirmation for a group of children with Special Needs.
They were all in a special home catering for their needs. The Chaplain of this very special home warned the Bishop not to speak for more that two or three minutes; anything more would be beyond their capability. He was asked to avoid any highfaluting language. The Bishop was quite nervous about what he would say. He spoke the following to the children. “Children, your moms, dads, brothers and sisters all love you that’s why they gently stroke your head and your hair and your cheeks. And that’s what happens when you are confirmed. Jesus gently strokes you because He loves you so much. So when I make the sign of the cross on your forehead with holy oil, our loving brother Jesus is stroking and caressing you” A few minutes later, as he touched a cerebral palsy victim’s forehead, the lovely little boys face grimaced in a little contortion and with great difficulty he said the word “stroke” while the saliva spilled out of his mouth. His loving mum wiped away the saliva and her tears with a hankie. But this special boy on his Confirmation day, had gotten the message. Jesus was stroking him, the Bishop remarked, “You know, I don’t know what others might think about that theology but basically this is what God does. God stroked the people of Israel. Jesus when He walked this earth stroked children, stroked and caressed the ill lepers, laid His loving hands on the eyelids, heads and ears of those who were sick and afflicted”. In brief that old Bishop back from the Missions summed up the message of Christianity in one word. ‘God is Love’, and we need that love and depend on that love if we are to be whole. I was blessed and so fortunate to have witnessed that Confirmation all those years ago in Liverpool. It touched me deeply and I have been a happier follower of Jesus since that day in allowing Jesus to stroke me too. You see, thinking back to my own Confirmation in Cooraclare, I was in charge. That lovely Confirmation in Liverpool made me aware that God is totally in charge. As my little pal said that day at the moment of Confirmation – “stroke” I say Amen to that. That’s confirmation for you and twenty-nine, very fine and gifted young parishioners will receive this beautiful Sacrament next Tuesday at 3.30pm at the Church of the Assumption Moyvane. Very many thanks to teachers and staff in both schools for their fabulous work in guiding and preparing the twenty-nine confirmandi. They are as follows: Murhur N.S Katelyn Casey, Cian
Fitzgerald, David Hunt, Darragh Scanlon, Caoimhe O’Connor, Meave Ahern, David Brassil, Muiris Kearney, James
Kissane, Seán Scanlon, Abbie O’Sullivan, Joshua Nestor, Donnacha O’Connor, Aoife Scanlon, Rebecca Roche,
Mikala Mulvihill, Eamonn Bowler, Kiegan Moloney, Conor Mulvihill. Scoil Chorp Chríost: Blathnaid Keane, Grace Barrett, Hazel Barrett, Jack Buckley, Brona O’Connor, Chloe Moore, Chloe Kennelly, Chloe Walsh, Tommy Clancy, Rachel O’Connor.
PARISH LENTEN MISSION:
Important dates for your diary. Friday 27th/Saturday 28th /Sunday 29th March, there will be a Parish Mission in both Churches. Details and timetable of celebrations plus names of preachers will be disclosed at a later date. For now it would be important that the above dates would be kept reasonably free to receive all the benefits of the Parish Mission. Your attendance and that of the whole Parish can make this a time of grace and blessings for us all. All are welcome. We will need many volunteers to distribute letters of invitation across the Parish. All in the Pastoral Area are invited to this Mission as well.
NOTICES
NEW KNEELERS & HAND SANITIZERS: This week sees the arrival of new kneelers in Moyvane Church ready for Confirmation Day, the old kneelers have been donated to Irremore Church. Also hand sanitizers are installed in both Churches – you are encouraged to use them wisely to keep colds/flus etc at bay.
REACH ACTIVE WORKS Cable installation works will continue between Gale Bridge and Moyvane Village (up to Newtownsandes Co-op) from Monday 24th to Friday 28th . These works will be complete under traffic light traffic management systems with passing bays being used at cable joint locations. Minor work will take place on the Trien road from Monday the 24th to Friday the 28th of February under a single lane road closure from 8am to 6pm. Padraig 086/6072159. PLEASE NOTE: There will be extra sets of traffic lights this week only so all are asked to give a few minutes extra for journeys to allow for delays especially on Tuesday – Confirmation Day.
KN WORKS: Minor works will take place on the Moyvane road from Monday the 24th to Friday the 28th of February. These works will be between Barragougeen Cross and Moyvane Village and will be under a stop and go or traffic light traffic management system. Cable jointing works will commence on the Piermount road on Monday the 17th, these works will be complete under a single lane closure. Shane 087/9829576.
St. Mary’s Church LISTOWEL NEWS
MASSES THIS WEEK 23rd – 1st March
Sat.
22nd Nell Loughnane, St. Brendan’s Terrance, Months Mind / Jack & Mary Flavin, Church St. /Joan Goggin, Macroom. Cork Rec. Dec. / Dr. Comhairle Ogden nee O Donnchadha, Kinsale, Cork, Rec. Dec. / Paddy Roche, Ballybunion Rd. & Johnny Holly, O’Connell’s Ave. / William McMahon, Gurtaglana, Kilmorna / Bridget Canty, O’Connell’s Ave Lil Horgan, Charles St. /
/ Kevin Lucey, Charles St. & Knockroe Dr.
/ Tim, Joan & Patrick Buckley, Knockane
/ Mary O Connell, Moyvane /
Kathleen Heffernan, Clieveragh Vigil
6.15pm
Sun.
23rd Thomas Hannon, Willowbrook & Phillis Kaye, England, Rec. Dec. /
Ellen, Nell, Molly, Hannah & Marie Enright, Ballahadigue /
Hannah & Joseph Walsh, Church St. 9.00am
Philomena McCarthy, Ennismore
Paul Doyle, Tanavalla 11.30am
Mon 24th Deceased Members of the Clifford Family 10.30am
Tues 25th 10.30am
Ash
Wed 26th Dr. Michael Browne, Glin, Rec. Dec. 10.30am
People of the Parish 1.10pm
7.00pm
Thurs 27th Ted Keane, Slievecahill 10.30am
Fri. 28th Pat & Kit Guerin, Ballahadigue 10.30am
Sat.
29th 10.30am
Michael & Mary O Connor, Patrick St. /
Patrick & Ellen Lyons, Clieveragh /
Teresa O Connor, Greenville /
John Behan, Bunagara /
Dan O Sullivan, Skehenerin Vigil
6.15pm
Sun.
1st March People of the Parish 9.00am
Ned Carey, Greenville / Maud Carmody, Meen / Michael F. Barrett, Golf View 11.30am
Priest on duty for our Pastoral area this Sunday 23rd Feb.,
Fr. Brendan Walsh, 087-7913271(emergencies only).
RECENT DEATHS Please remember in your prayers:
† Phil Devey, Willow Place. † Kitty Roberts, Convent View.
ANNIVERSARY Mary Wixted, Murroe Co. Limerick and Listowel / Jimmy Deveraux, Cahirdown / Ned White, Bedford.
CHURCH NOTICES
ASH WEDNESDAY: Wednesday next – Feb. 26th is Ash Wednesday, the beginning of Lent. It is a day of fast and abstinence. Ashes will be blessed and distributed at three Masses - 10.30am. & 1.10pm. & at 7.00pm.
LENTEN TRÓCAIRE BOXES: are available at the back of the church. Your Lenten offering which help the poorest of the poor in the Third World can be returned to the church during Holy Week.
CONFIRMATION CANDIDATES SERVICE OF COMMITMENT: In preparation for our Confirmation Day on Friday 24th April - our 92 Parish Confirmation candidates, their parents, teachers and sponsors will have their Confirmation Commitment Service taking place on Thursday night next (Feb. 27th) at 8.00 p.m. in the Church. The guest speaker is Mr. Des Bailey of the Diocesan Pastoral Team.
TO SOFTEN THE HEART: FRESH WAYS OF HEARING THE LENTEN GOSPELS Fr Séamus O’Connell, Professor of Sacred Scripture, Maynooth will explore the Lenten gospels on Saturday, February 29th 10.00 am – 1.00pm in St. Brendan’s Pastoral Centre, Upper Rock Street, Tralee. Suggested offering of €5. Booking and further information from (066)7125932. Everyone is welcome.
THE PERMANENT DIACONATE The diocese of Kerry is seeking candidates who feel they may have a calling to be permanent deacons. The diocese already has six deacons. The hope is to begin a “come and see” programme next autumn. Information leaflets on the permanent diaconate are available in the church and in the Parish Office. Any interested candidates should establish contact Fr. Declan or the diocesan office (admin@dioceseofkerry.ie) as soon as possible. Bishop Ray
INTERESTING STATISTICS FROM OUR PARISH
FOR THE PAST 5 YEARS
Year 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019
Baptisms 70 69 64 69 71
Confirmation 81 75 86 67 71
Marriages 17 16 22 14 19
Funerals 71 48 57 87 75
PARISH BOXES 2020: Many thanks to all who picked up their parish boxes last weekend at all Masses and also to all who called into the Parish Office. There are still a few more waiting to be collected so we ask you to call into the parish office to pick your box up.
COMMUNITY NOTICES
TEA DANCE Sunday 1st March in Listowel Arm’s Hotel. 3-6pm. refreshments served at 4.15pm. All welcome.
KERRY COLLEGE---LISTOWEL CAMPUS--Further Education Open Day Wed. 4th March 1-7pm. Information available on all full-time courses for employment, College progression and Apprenticeships from staff and current students for courses in 2020.
Demonstrations and tours throughout the day. See our Facebook page for more information and be in for chance to win a tablet.
LISTOWEL BRANCH OF KERRY HOSPICE will have their AGM in St Patrick’s Hall at 8pm on Thurs 27th Feb. New members welcome.
A COMPOSTING WORKSHOP by Donal O'Leary & facilitated by the Environmental Section of K.C.C. on Tuesday 25th Feb. in the Listowel Family Resource Centre at 7pm and Saturday Feb. 29th. The Silver Entente Florale Plaque which was awarded to Listowel in Austria in late 2019, will be unveiled in the Square (beside the Tidy Towns sculpture) at 2pm. Everyone is very welcome to both events.
VARIETY CONCERT IN AID OF ST. JOHN OF GODS SERVICES Will take place on Friday 13th March in the Listowel Arm’s Hotel 7.30pm. to 10pm. Tickets €10 each at the door.
OPEN PUBLIC MEETING OF ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS in the Parish Hall, Ballylongford on Ash Wednesday 26th Feb. at 8.30pm. with Al-Anon Speaker all welcome.
LIAM O’CONNOR SHOW with Special Guest Brian Kennedy. At the Church of the Assumption, Moyvane on Tuesday 10th March at 8pm. Tickets €25 each in Listowel Parish Office.
LISTOWEL LIBRARY IS HOSTING AN OPEN DAY on Saturday 29th February. There will be a library tour at 11.00 am and 3.00 pm. Each tour will include a presentation on Online Resources so people should feel free to bring along their devices and we can answer any questions. Also : every Saturday morning at 11.00 am we have Storytime & crafts for Smallies - For queries 068-23044.
KERRY COLLEGE OF FURTHER EDUCATION Listowel Campus A Pottery and Sculpture class will be run by Morgan Ó Flaherty, Art Teacher, who is highly experienced in the medium of clay. Starting 25th February, 7 pm to 9pm.for 8 weeks, costs €130. Anyone interested, contact Suzanne 0860289958 or Morgan 0877206675
Further Notices on our Web Site
at: www.listowelparish.com
LADIES HEALTH AND WELLNESS CLASSES will commence at Listowel Family Resource Centre on Tuesday. February 25 at 8pm. Each class will focus on a number of key areas including; healthy lifestyle tips, exercise routines and mindfulness / posture advice. All welcome to attend.
RAINBOWS PROGRAMME Names are currently for the Rainbows Programme at Listowel Family Resource Centre.
The programme is designed to offer a 9 week listening, group support programme for children following a bereavement or parental separation. Children participating will be grouped together depending on their age and loss experience. The course is suitable for children from age 7 years and in 1st class up to 6th class. Rainbows is not counselling or professional therapy. Parents are invited to visit www.rainbowsireland.ie
Start date: 23rd April 2020 Venue: Listowel Family Resource Centre Time: 5.30pm – 6.30pm. Contact: Toni Clarke – 068-23584 for an application form Limited Spaces Available.
APHASIA CAFÉ: Are you experiencing language difficulties after a stroke? Would you like to meet others with the same difficulties? The HSE in partnership with Kerry Stroke Support Group are commencing a Monthly Aphasia Café in Ballygarry House Hotel and Spa starting Wednesday the 4th March from 10.30 to 12 p.m. A Speech & Language Therapist will attend each meeting. For further info contact 066 7199730.
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 Wednesday.
www.dioceseofkerry.ie E-mail: moyvane@dioceseofkerry.ie. MASSES FOR THE COMING WEEK
Vigil and Sunday Masses – Saturday 15th and Sunday 16th February
MOYVANE: Sat 15th 7.30pm Denis Murphy, Ballyphehane, Cork (Anni)
KNOCKANURE: Sun 16th 10.00am Patrick & Mary Kennelly, Gortdromagouna (Anni)
MOYVANE: 11.00am Donal Cunningham, Kilbaha (Anni), his sister Breda &
Andy Thomas
Church of the Assumption Moyvane: Monday 17th to Sunday 23rd February
Mon 17th 7.30pm Irene Nolan, Lisselton (Rec Dec)
(sister to Fr. Joe Nolan)
Tues 18th 11.00am Murhur N.S. Grandparents Day Mass – All welcome
Fri 21st 7.30pm Tommie O & Una O’Sullivan, The Village (Anni)
& deceased family members
Sat 22nd 7.30pm James Fitzmaurice, Dublin & Leitrim Middle (Anni)
Sun 23rd 11.00am Bridie Stackpoole, Aughrim (Anni), her loving husband Henry
& deceased of the Stackpoole & Meade families
Church of Corpus Christi Knockanure: Sunday 23rd February Sun 23rd 10.00am Parishioners
PRIEST ON DUTY THIS SUNDAY: Yours truly 089/4044816. Emergencies only.
EUCHARISTIC ADORATION: KNOCKANURE: Tuesday 10am – 5pm; MOYVANE: Wednesday 10am – 7pm
PRAYERS & SYMPATHY: To Bridie Shine and family, Glin Road on the death of her loving husband Jack whose funeral took place on Tuesday. To Fr. Joe Nolan and the Nolan family, Lisselton on the death of their sister Irene whose funeral took place on Wednesday. Irene has many relatives in the parish and we extend our prayerful sympathy to them as well. May Jack and Irene Rest In Peace.
MINISTRY IN THE CHURCH GUEST SPEAKER: Bishop Bill Murphy, Gathering for all Parish Readers, Eucharistic Ministers in the Kerry Diocese, Tues. 18th February 7.30pm-9.30pm at Ardfert Retreat Centre. NOTICES
REACH ACTIVE WORKS: Cable installation works will commence between Gale Bridge and Moyvane Village from Monday 17th to Friday 21st. These works will be complete under traffic light traffic management systems with passing bays being used at cable joint locations. Minor work will take place on the Trien road from Monday 17th to Friday 21stFebruary under a single lane road closure from 8am to 6pm. Padraig Kearney 086/6072159. KN WORKS: Cable installation works will continue on the Bog Road next week where a 24-hour closure will be in place from 8am Monday 17th to 6pm on Tuesday 18th February. No through traffic will be allowed during these times. Minor works will take place on the Moyvane road from Monday 17th until Friday 21st February. These works will be concentrated at the Moyvane end of the Moyvane Road from Monday to Wednesday and Tarmons end from Wednesday to Friday under a stop and go or traffic light traffic management system.
Cable jointing works will commence on the Piermount road on Monday 17th, these works will be complete under a single lane closure with no road closure required. Shane 087/9829576.
MURHUR NS: will celebrate Grandparents Day this Tuesday 18th. Mass at 11am in the Church. After Mass all are invited for some light refreshments in the school. Grandparents will be invited into each of the classrooms where the children will put on a display for them.
Please note the School will hold its Open Day for incoming Junior Infants on Monday 24th February from 12-
1pm. Parents and pupils welcome for an introduction to school life in Murhur NS. This will give you an opportunity to meet with staff and pupils Enrolment forms will be available on the day.
A HEART OF LOVE!
Several years ago William Merton of Mount Clemens, Michigan wrote to Readers Digest to tell about a memorable argument he had with his wife. The argument was well under way as they left a party one evening. Once they were in the car, words were flying. The area they were driving through was not the best, so they stopped arguing just long enough to lock the doors. Then they started again. Merton’s wife had really worked up a storm, and after a few choice words from him, she shouted “Stop the car and let me out!” Merton pulled over to the curb. His wife unlocked the door and got out, but then looked around and got back in again. Looking a little sheepish he said, “Take me to a better neighbourhood”. A heart of love is the main factor in our actions. How seriously do we take Jesus’ warning that our thoughts can be as important as than our deeds?
POLITICS IN CHURCH
A proposal put forward by Latin American Bishops last November to allow some married men to be ordained in remote areas in the Amazon region as a means of easing an acute shortage of Priests has been dismissed this week by Pope Francis. It was he who summoned the Latin American Bishops to meet with himself and Vatican Cardinals and Bishops. He asked for honest and open discussion as how Priests could be helped in the Amazon region. A proposal was made to allow older married Deacons who are proven leaders of remote catholic villages and have stable families to be ordained as priests. This was carried at the Assembly 128 votes for and 41 votes against. This week, three months after that Assembly, Pope Francis has given into his conservative critics within the Vatican and rejected the help of married men. While the Pope encouraged more lay involvement in the Amazon region only Priests can celebrate Mass. At least 85% of people in the Amazon villages cannot attend Mass each week while most cannot do so for a number of years. Leaving God’s faithful people without Mass is a top priority for conservatives in the Vatican. If they were around when St. Peter the first Pope was chosen we would never have heard of ‘Peter’s mother-in-law’. Thankfully there were no politics in the early Church.
“LET US SERVE ONE ANOTHER”
A blind man and a lame man happened to come at the same time to a piece of very bad road. The former begged the latter to guide him through his difficulties. “How can I do that?” exclaimed the lame man, “my legs are so poorly I am scarcely able to drag myself along. However, if you were to carry me I can warn you about anything in my way. My eyes will be your eyes and your feet will be mine”. “With all my heart”, replied the blind man. “Let us serve one another”. So taking his lame companion on his back they travelled in this way with safety and happiness. Maybe the motto – “Let us serve one another” is a good one for both Church and State at this time.
CO-OPERATION NOT COMPETITION
The proud owner of the world’s largest collection of termites, 230,000 of them, says that these insects have a
‘secret formula’ that helps them survive. The ‘formula’ is that they co-operate with one another. Zoologist
Alfred Emerson says that “one of the main ways that termites survive is through co-operation, not competition” that formula – ‘co-operation, not competition’ would make all of us more Christ like if we could only constantly put it into practise.
LIAM & BRIAN - WILL BE DIVINE
The specular Liam O’Connor Show with special guest Brian Kennedy will be in Concert in Moyvane Church on Tuesday 10th March. It’s their first venture to North Kerry and it will be special. A wonderful night assured. As well as Liam and Brian there will be other talented musicians and dancers who will share their talents on what promises to be a night to remember. As ever, support for these concerts gives us a great opportunity to keep both Churches and the Presbytery well maintained. Tickets €25 available after all Masses each weekend and the Parish Office, also from Holly’s Moyvane, Noel’s Butchers, Gala Tarbert, Moyvane Bingo. Many thanks to those who have taken tickets to sell, anyone wishing to take tickets to sell can see Shane in Moyvane or
Mary in Knockanure. Many thanks to Stephen Stack who is very active on social medial promoting the concert.
WISE WORDS FOR ST. IGNATIUS
St. Ignatius once said that the two greatest gifts we receive from the Holy Spirit are memory and gratitude. On Tuesday 25th twenty seven young parishioners will receive their confirmation. Our prayerful support to them as they continue their preparation. May they have a good relationship with Eucharist and kindness in showing gratitude for all the blessings they encounter.
St. Mary’s Church LISTOWEL NEWS
MASSES THIS WEEK 15th – 23rd February
Sat.
15th Sarah Clancy, St. Brendan’s Tce. /
Sinead Collins nee Curtin, Feale Dr., Hannie Curtin nee Barry /
Peg & John Gunn, O’Connell’s Ave. / Michael Lawlee, Ballygologue Pk. /
Masie, Thady, Daniel & Eileen McCarthy, Duagh Vigil
6.15pm
Sun.
16th Catherine Kennelly, Tarbert 9.00am
Teddy Dore, Ballygologue Pk., Months Mind / Patrick (Paudeen) Moloney, Woodford, 1st Ann. & Ellen & Paddy Moloney, Woodford / Jack Nolan, Aviation Dr. / Patrick Buckley, Patrick St. 11.30am
Mon 17th Deceased Members of the Clifford Family / William Harnett, Church St. 10.30am
Tues 18th Elizabeth Barrett, Golfview, Bir. Rem. 10.30am
Wed 19th Ian McCarthy, Derrindaff, Duagh /
John Guiney Junior & Senior, Brendan & Martina Guiney, Charles St. 10.30am
Thurs 20th Eoin Kenny, Ballinruddery /
Bassil & Edward Brennan, Charles St. & Colbert St. / Peggy Harnett, Ennismore 10.30am
Fri. 21st Joan Guerin, Convent St. Bir. Rem. /
Mickey & Eileen Egan, Coilbee 10.30am
Sat.
22nd Pauline Chute, Upper Church St. 1st Ann. 10.30am
Nell Loughnane, St. Brendan’s Terrance, Months Mind /
Joan Goggin, Macroom. Cork Rec. Dec. / Paddy Roche, Ballybunion Rd. & Johnny Holly, O’Connell’s Ave. /
William McMahon, Gurtaglana, Kilmorna / Bridget Canty, O’Connell’s Ave
/ Kevin Lucey, Charles St. & Knockroe Dr. Vigil
6.15pm
Sun.
23rd Ellen, Nell, Molly, Hannah & Marie Enright, Ballahadigue /
Hannah & Joseph Walsh, Church St. 9.00am
Thomas Hannon, Willowbrook & Phillis Kaye, England, Rec. Dec. /
Paul Doyle, Tanavalla 11.30am
Priest on duty for our Pastoral area this Sunday 16th Feb.,
Fr. Kevin McNamara, 0894044816(emergencies only).
FUNERAL ARRANGEMENTS Philomena Devey, Willow Place, reposing Gleasures Funeral Home 5 to 7pm this Sunday arriving to the Church for 7.30pm. Requiem Mass Monday at 11.30 burial in Finuge Cemetery.
RECENT DEATHS Please remember in your prayers:
†Michael Sheehy, Clieveragh Park
† William (Bill) Hannon, Ballygologue Park.
ANNIVERSARY Peg Keane, Bridge Road / Bridie Walsh, Convent Street.
CHURCH NOTICES
FEBRUARY FIRST HOLY COMMUNION PARISH PROGRAMME We welcome our First Holy Communion Children 2020 and their families joining us at our Vigil Mass on this Saturday night.
MEDJUGORJE PRAYER GROUP will meet straight after 10.30am Mass Monday 17th in the parish meeting room.
LSITOWEL PARISH COUNCIL will meet on Tuesday 18th February at 7pm. in the Presbytery. All members are asked to attend.
ARDFERT RETREAT CENTRE Gathering for all Parish Readers, Eucharistic Ministers in the Kerry Diocese, Tues. 18th Feb. 7.30pm-9.30pm at Ardfert Retreat Centre. Guest Speaker: Bishop (Emeritus) Bill Murphy.
TO SOFTEN THE HEART: FRESH WAYS OF HEARING THE LENTEN GOSPELS Fr Séamus O’Connell, Professor of Sacred Scripture, Maynooth will explore the Lenten gospels on Saturday, February 29th 10.00 am – 1.00pm in St. Brendan’s Pastoral Centre, Upper Rock Street, Tralee. Suggested offering of €5. Booking and further information from (066)7125932. Everyone is welcome.
NEW PARISH BOXES FOR 2020: will be starting on the first weekend in March. Denise will be at the back of the church before and after each mass this weekend (15th & 16th Feb) with the new Parish Boxes. You will need your box number as they are in numerical order you cannot pick up your box without it. You can also call into the Parish Office from this Monday Feb. 17th onwards, for your parish box. Our Parish Finance Council strongly advise as many as possible to use the envelope system because of the benefits of the tax rebate – so if you have not a box talk directly to Denise.
COMMUNITY NOTICES
ARDFERT RETREAT CENTRE: Love Yourself, Heal Your Life: Juliana Murphy, Fri 28th Feb. to Sun 1st March. Workshop based on the philosophy of Louise Hay. Contact 0872915343.
Change Your thinking Change Your Life: Juliana Murphy & Anne O' Donnell, 6 week Personal Development Course, starts Tues. 3rd March, 7.30pm-9.00pm. Contact 0872915343. The work of Byron Katie: Clodagh O'Mara, Fri. 6th to Sun. 8th March, Contact 0863741017. The Art of Allowing: Fr. Louis Hughes OP, Sat. 7th March 10am-2pm. Phone: 7134276. A Creative Writing Weekend Retreat: Madge O'Callaghan, Residential weekend of writing using the AWA method. Fri. 20th to Sun 22nd March. Contact 0863218848.
LIAM O’CONNOR SHOW with Special Guest Brian Kennedy. At the Church of the Assumption, Moyvane on Tuesday 10th March at 8pm. Tickets €25 each in Listowel Parish Office.
THE WORKS OF KERRY PLAYWRIGHT, POET AND NOVELIST, JOHN B KEANE have always held a special place in the heart of Edward Hayden, actor, celebrity chef from Virgin Media’s ‘Ireland AM’ and food lecturer. He will perform extracts from Keane’s works in a once-off night in St John’s Theatre, Listowel, in aid of the Aras Mhuire, Listowel on Saturday February 22.
LISTOWEL LIBRARY IS HOSTING AN OPEN DAY on Saturday 29th February. There will be a library tour at 11.00 am and 3.00 pm. Each tour will include a presentation on Online Resources so people should feel free to bring along their devices and we can answer any questions. Also : every Saturday morning at 11.00 am we have Storytime & crafts for Smallies - For queries 068-23044
OPEN EVENING FOR WOMEN Realising Your Potential Living Your Own Life Tuesday 18th Feb. @ 8 p.m. Listowel Family Resource Centre.
ST. JOHN’S THURS 20th FEB. DRAMA - TAKE OFF YOUR CORNFLAKES Written by and starring Rose Henderson and Pat Nolan, this play is inspired by Rose’s Dad, Jack, who had Alzheimers and couldn’t remember he had cancer. Tom and Trish have celebrated their Silver Wedding Anniversary but what happens when he wakes up with a strange woman beside him and she tells him she’s his wife? Come for more?? .
Further Notices on our Web Site
at: www.listowelparish.com
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 Wednesday.
www.dioceseofkerry.ie E-mail: moyvane@dioceseofkerry.ie. MASSES FOR THE COMING WEEK
MOYVANE: Sat 8th 7.30pm Jack & Mary Guiney, their sons William, Jim & John
& dec of the Guiney & Enright families, Ballyhahill/Glin
KNOCKANURE: Sun 9th 10.00am Catherine Culhane, Ballyguiltenane, Glin (Anni)
& deceased of Sheahan & Culhane families
MOYVANE: 11.00am Denis Mulvihill, Leitrim West (Anni)
Church of the Assumption Moyvane: Monday 10th to Sunday 16th February
Vigil and Sunday Masses – Saturday 8th and Sunday 9th February
Mon 10th 7.30pm Fr. Michael Hanrahan, Kilbaha (Anni)
Tues 11th 10.00am FEAST OF OUR LADY OF LOURDES
Mass for the Sick
7.30pm Confessions for Confirmation children & their families
(No Mass)
Fri 14th 7.30pm Jack Walsh, Moyvane North (Months Mind)
Sat 15th 7.30pm Denis Murphy, Ballyphehane, Cork (Anni)
Sun 16th 11.00am Donal Cunningham, Kilbaha (Anni), his sister Breda &
Andy Thomas
Church of Corpus Christi Knockanure: Sunday 16th February
Sun 16th 10.00am Patrick & Mary Kennelly, Gortdromagouna (Anni)
PRIEST ON DUTY THIS SUNDAY: Fr. Anthony O’Sullivan 087/2461749. Emergencies only.
EUCHARISTIC ADORATION: KNOCKANURE: Tuesday 10am – 5pm; MOYVANE: Wednesday 10am – 7pm.
SECOND COLLECTION: at all Masses this weekend in aid of Lourdes Helpers.
PRAYERS & SYMPATHY: To Bernie Walsh, Moyvane North on the death of her sister Patricia McCarthy, who died in Glasnevin during the week. Still in mourning after her late husband Jack, we ask you to keep Bernie in your prayers at this time. Mass for Patricia in Moyvane at a later date. May Patricia Rest In Peace.
NEWSLETTERS: In recent weeks quite a number of Newsletters have been left in the Church. As this Newsletter is available online on www.dioceseofkerry.ie , Moyvane Village Facebook and in local shops, we are considering reducing the number being printed every week. This will help reduce our printing costs and also be kinder to the environment.
FRESH WAYS OF HEARING THE LENTEN GOSPELS: Fr Séamus O’Connell, Professor of Sacred Scripture,
Maynooth will explore the Lenten gospels on Saturday, February 29th 10.00 am – 1.00pm in St. Brendan’s Pastoral Centre, Upper Rock Street, Tralee. Suggested offering of €5. Booking 066/7125932. All welcome.
NOTICES
SCOIL CHORP CHRÍOST, KNOCKANURE ENROLMENT 2020: If you wish to enrol your child in Scoil Chorp
Chríost Knockanure please call to the school office between 9.30 a.m. and 12.30 p.m. any day to collect your Enrolment Form. School can be contacted at 068-49130. You are welcome to visit the school with your child any day after 2 p.m. We will be delighted to welcome you and your child. Fáilte Romhaibh !
REACH ACTIVE WORKS: Minor work on the Trien road Monday 10th to Friday 14th February under a single lane road closure 8am to 6pm. Minor works will take place on the Knockanure -Moyvane Road next week between Knockanure village and Ahavoher Graveyard under a traffic light system. Pádraig 086/6072159. KN WORKS: Cable installation works on the Bog Road next week with a 24 hour closure from 8am on Monday 10th to 6pm on Friday 14th Feb. No through traffic will be allowed during these times. Minor works on the Moyvane road from Monday 10th until Friday 14th February. These works will be concentrated at the Moyvane end of the Moyvane Road from Monday to Wednesday and Tarmons end from Wednesday to Friday. These works will be under a stop and go or traffic light traffic management system. Contact Shane 087/9829576.
PADRO PIO CASTLEISLAND EXPERIENCE – SIMPLY FABULOUS!
No T.V. cameras present, Kerry’s favourite RTÉ reporter Pascal Sheehy absent, a packed Church assembled in Saints Stephen & John Church, Castleisland for last Tuesday’s Padre Pio Novena. As you might know from Radio Kerry’s talented Seán Hurley in the Community Diary and energetic Johnny Reidy’s excellent Kerryman column, I was the one to give the witness (sermon after the Gospel) last Tuesday night. What an experience. It needs to be recorded, there is only one Fr. Mossie Brick. In Tarbert, Lixnaw and now Castleisland, Fr. Mossie has brought the Padre
Pio Novena to the people in an incredible and faith filled way. Having experienced Lixnaw, which was so special and delightful, Castleisland has taken it to higher levels. The Church, the huge volume of helpers, the Padre Pio shop as you enter the Church, the Choir, the very gifted and talented Deacon Tadie O’Connor leading the singing, all add to making this Novena so, so very special. I heard confessions from 9.05pm until 10.25pm. Fr. Mossie sat on the high stool blessing Novena goers with the Pio special relic from 9pm until 11.15pm. The next Novena night is Tuesday 3rd March when former Radio Kerry presenter John Greene will give witness. John now enjoys working with Cork 103FM where he hosts very special documentaries. A visit to the Novena on March 3rd would do your faith a power of good. Last Tuesday it certainly did mine a power of good. Well done Fr. Mossie – Fr. Pio and yourself are great mates! Thanks to the Presentation Sisters and to all in Castleisland for the welcome and hospitality. Padre Pio is settling in well in Castleisland. P.S. There is a super sacred space in the Church, which has attracted so many people since its installation. Well worth a visit.
CONCRETELY, HOW ARE WE COMING TO THE AID OF OTHERS?
Some years ago, a young Boy Scout was on manoeuvres with fellow Scouts. They were being trained in first aid methods and how to come to the help of those in need. This Scout’s job was to lie on the ground with a red bandage on him and wait for his fellow Scouts to come to administer first aid. He waited and waited and waited. When the other troop members did come, they found a note that said, “I have bled to death and gone home”. When last did you really come to the aid of others?
LIGHT OF EXAMPLE!
In the Nursery (not the excellent ones in our parish) the children were shouting and making terrible noise. Their teacher went in and asked what they were quarrelling about. “We’re not quarrelling Miss”, said the oldest one in the class, “we’re just playing Mummy & Daddy”.
DRUGS EVERYWHERE SO BEWARE
In the light of the alarming number of drug related deaths all over the country in January 2020, it is imperative that we are all aware of the extent to which dangerous, addictive drug are freely available to our young people. Those targeted are often from National schools and early Secondary school age. All of us adults, but especially parents need to be alert and ready to give information that will empower our children to make informed and responsible decisions about what will empower them to make informed and responsible decisions about what they should do in any situation involving drugs. I pray that God will bless them all and keep them safe from this dreadful scourge which is all around us in modern day Ireland.
MOYVANE CHURCH CONCERT
To get us in the mood for Saint Patrick’s Day, I am delighted to announce that we will have a Church concert with the talented Liam O’Connor of Killarney accompanied by Brian Kennedy singer and songwriter. This concert will be on Tuesday March 10th one week before Saint Patrick’s Day. More details later.
A HUGE THANK YOU
I was touched and blessed by the large number of Parishioners and folk from our Pastoral Area who prayerful attended St. Blaise’s Healing Mass last Monday in Moyvane. Tara and choir were magic. All who received the blessing of the throat and the healing anointing after Mass were so kind and generous in the beautiful manner they approached these blessings – Thank You. When our ‘faith’ is celebrated like this, it is so, so special.
Thanks to all who attend and to all who helped in anyway in making the Feast Day so special.
A LITTLE VISIT
A few lines to make you smile – and think! “Every time I pass a Church I pay a little visit, so when at last I’m carried in, Jesus won’t say “Who is it?!”
St. Mary’s Church LISTOWEL NEWS
MASSES THIS WEEK 9th – 16th February
Sat. 8th Noreen O Sullivan, Charles St. Months Mind / Geraldine Daly, Stokers Lawn, Months Mind &Michael, Eileen & Baby Helen Daly, Patrick & Mary O Donoghue & Dec. mem. of Daly & O’Brien Families Knockane /Tom & Joan Relihan, Bedford / Mike Roche, O’Connell’s Ave., Paddy Roche, Ballybunion Rd. / John & Nellie Moloney, Charles St. & Baby Sarah Jane Moloney Hamilton, John B. Keane Rd. / Ned & Sonny (Michael) Sheehy, Coolagown / Margaret (Madge) O Donoghue, Bale Asdee / Stephen & Ellen O’Flynn, Kilcolman / Máire & Aodán O Donnchadha Vigil
6.15pm
Sun.
9th Marina & Michael Lynch, O’Connell’s Ave. 9.00am
Martin Whelan, Finuge /
Mary Leahy, Moyessa /
Noreen McGrath, Cahirdown 11.30am
Mon 10th William, Nellie & Catherine Moloney, Ellen Doona, Charles St. & John & Lena Mulvihill, Killarda / Special Intention /
Patsy & Kathleen Stack, Birthday Remembrance, Gortcreen 10.30am
Tues 11th Maura & Michael Chapman, Greenville 10.30am
Wed 12th Private Intention / Special Intention /
John Guiney Junior & Senior, Brendan & Martina Guiney, Charles St. 10.30am
Thurs 13th Claire O Donnell, Charles St. /
Bryan, Kitty & Garry McMahon & Dec. Family, Ashe Road 10.30am
Fri. 14th Jerry Nolan, O’Connell’s Ave. /
Simon Burkinshaw, England, Rec. Dec. 10.30am
Sat.
15th Joan Dell, Bolton’s Cross, 1st Ann. 10.30am
Sarah Clancy, St. Brendan’s Tec. /
Sinead Collins nee Curtin, Feale Dr., Hannie Curtin nee Barry /
Peg & John Gunn, O’Connell’s Ave. / Michael Lawlee, Ballygologue Pk. / William Harnett, Church St.
Vigil
6.15pm
Sun.
16th Catherine Kennelly, Tarbert 9.00am
Teddy Dore, Ballygologue Pk., Months Mind / Patrick (Paudeen) Moloney, Woodford, 1st Ann. / Jack Nolan, Aviation Dr. / Patrick Buckley, Patrick St. 11.30am
Priest on duty for our Pastoral area this Sunday 9th Feb.,
Fr. Anthony O Sullivan – 087-2461749 (emergencies only).
RECENT DEATHS Please remember in your prayers:
† Annmarie O’Sullivan, Ballinruddery, Listowel.
† Michael Sheehy, Clieveragh Park.
† Mary Molyneaux nee Griffin, Dromcollogher, Co. Limerick late of Coolagown.
† Michael Declan Galvin, Florida, late of Shrone, Listowel.
ANNIVERSARY Val O Connor, Greenville / Timmy Canty, O’Connell’s Ave. / Bridie Flavin, Knockane.
CHURCH NOTICES
LOURDES HELPERS ANNUAL DIOCESAN COLLECTION which will support the many young helpers travelling to Lourdes next September takes place at all Masses this weekend 8th & 9th February. Immediately after Holy Communion. This fund also assists some pilgrims that may not be able to afford to pay their full fare.
WORLD DAY OF PRAYER FOR THE SICK: As we celebrate the Feast of Our Lady of Lourdes on Tuesday next (Feb. 11th ) we will be praying for the Sick and offer the sacrament of the Sick at our 10.30 a.m. Mass on Tuesday morning.
FEBRUARY FIRST HOLY COMMUNION PARISH PROGRAMME for our First Holy Communion Children 2018 and their families will take place at our Vigil Mass on next Saturday night (15th Feb.) at 6.15 p.m. The organising parents for the month of February are asked to meet Canon Declan for a short meeting in the Presbytery on Thursday evening next from 6 – 6.30 pm.
ST BRIDGID'S CROSSES Thanks to the ladies who made the crosses. There are some still on sale in the Parish Office, €5 each. All proceeds will go to Arus Mhuire Nursing Home.
TO SOFTEN THE HEART: FRESH WAYS OF HEARING THE LENTEN GOSPELS Fr Séamus O’Connell, Professor of Sacred Scripture, Maynooth will explore the Lenten gospels on Saturday, February 29th 10.00 am – 1.00pm in St. Brendan’s Pastoral Centre, Upper Rock Street, Tralee. Suggested offering of €5. Booking and further information from (066)7125932. Everyone is welcome.
ARDFERT RETREAT CENTRE: 0667134276 Ministry in the Church: Bishop (Emeritus) Bill Murphy, gathering for all Parish Readers, Eucharistic Ministers in the Kerry Diocese, Tues. 18th Feb. 7.30pm-9.30pm. Love Yourself, Heal Your Life: Juliana Murphy, Fri 28th Feb. to Sun 1st March. Workshop based on the philosophy of Louise Hay. Contact 0872915343. Change Your thinking Change Your Life: Juliana Murphy & Anne O' Donnell, 6-week Personal Development Course, starts Tuesday 3rd March, 7.30pm-9.00pm. Contact 0872915343. The work of Byron Katie: Clodagh O'Mara, Fri. 6th to Sun. 8th March, Contact 0863741017. A Creative Writing Weekend Retreat: Madge O'Callaghan, Residential weekend of writing using the AWA method. Fri. 20th to Sun 22nd March. Contact 0863218848.
NEW PARISH BOXES FOR 2020: Denise will be at the back of the church before and after at each mass next weekend (15th & 16th Feb) with the Parish Boxes. You will need your box number as they are in numerical order you cannot pick up your box without it. You can also call into the Parish Office from Monday 17th onwards, for your parish box.
COMMUNITY NOTICES
MICHAEL ENGLISH CONCERT IN DUAGH on Friday 27th March. A ticket would make a perfect Valentine's gift. Contact Geraldine on 087 2684540.
ALZHEIMER’S ANNUAL CHURCH GATE COLLECTION Will be taken up the weekend of 22nd & 23rd February.
A MID-TERM CAMP for children of school going age will take place at Listowel Resource Centre on February 20/21 next. from 9.15am-1.15pm daily. Also. available at the centre is certified paediatric first-aid on Friday February 21&28 respectively from 10am-12 Noon. Spaces are limited, contact (068 23584 for further details or to book your place.
THE ALZHEIMERS CARERS SUPPORT GROUP monthly meeting will take place on Tuesday. February 11th at 12.30pm, in Listowel Family Resource Centre
Further Notices on our Web Site
at: www.listowelparish.com
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 Wednesday.
www.dioceseofkerry.ie E-mail: moyvane@dioceseofkerry.ie.
ST. BRIGID AND THE PRESENTATION OF THE LORD
The Feast of St. Brigid, Abbess and Secondary Patron Saint of Ireland – February 1st – will not be celebrated this year as the Feast of the Presentation of the Lord takes precedent for Vigil and Sunday Mass Feb 1st & 2nd. Pope Francis has also dedicated this weekend’s Masses to World Day for Consecrated life. We can pray the following prayer in thanksgiving for the men and women from our own parish and indeed all over the world who have consecrated themselves to spreading the Word of God in consecrated life.
God our Father, we thank you for calling men and women to serve in your Son’s Kingdom as sisters, brothers, religious priests, consecrated virgins, and hermits, as well as members of Secular Institutes. Renew their knowledge and love of you, and send your Holy Spirit to help them respond generously and courageously to your will. We ask this through our Lord Jesus Christ, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen. With the Feast of St. Blaise falling on Monday 3rd February, we will be having a special Mass for the Sick with the blessing of throats. However, for those who are unable to attend that Mass, please note that I will bless throats half an hour before Saturday’s Vigil Mass in Moyvane and after Mass if needed. In Knockanure on Sunday morning I will bless throats from 9.30am to 10pm and after the 11am Mass in Moyvane.
MASSES FOR THE COMING WEEK
MOYVANE: Sat 1st 7.30pm Martin & Mary Mulvihill, Leitrim East (Anni)
KNOCKANURE: Sun 2nd 10.00am James & Kathleen O’Connor, The Hill, Knockanure (Anni)
MOYVANE: 11.00am Mass of Thanksgiving – Special Intention
Church of the Assumption Moyvane: Monday 3rd to Sunday 9th February
Vigil and Sunday Masses – Saturday 1st and Sunday 2nd February
Mon 3rd 7.30pm Mass for the Sick – Feast of St. Blaise (who was a medical
Doctor before becoming a Bishop)
Wed 5th 7.30pm Jimmy Dalton, Athea (Rec Dec)
(brother of Mary Hudson, Kilbaha)
Thurs 6th 7.30pm Donie Mulvihill, Glin (Rec Dec)
Fri 7th 7.30pm Pat Foran, Bedford (Anni)
Sat 8th 7.30pm Jack & Mary Guiney, their sons William, Jim & John
& dec of the Guiney & Enright families, Ballyhahill/Glin
Sun 9th 11.00am Denis Mulvihill, Leitrim West (Anni)
Church of Corpus Christi Knockanure: Sunday 9th February
Sun 9th 10.00am Catherine Culhane, Ballyguiltenane, Glin (Anni)
& deceased of Sheahan & Culhane families
PRIEST ON DUTY THIS SUNDAY: Fr. Canon Declan O’Connor 087/0908949. Emergencies only.
EUCHARISTIC ADORATION: KNOCKANURE: Tuesday 10am – 5pm; MOYVANE: Wednesday 10am – 7pm.
DUES: As we are currently preparing the accounts for the Fraternity Fund, could the remaining Dues for 2019 please by handed in by Sunday 16th February. Many thanks.
LOURDES HELPERS - DIOCESAN COLLECTION: Second collection 8th /9th February. This collection is the only way of collecting funding for the 2020 Pilgrimage. This year marks the Golden Jubilee of the Pilgrimage which was led by the late Archdeacon Michael Murphy, whose funeral took place in Killarney some weeks ago. The donations given to this collection helps fund helpers who assist pilgrims and will help with some pilgrims who may need assistance in paying the full fare. Your generous support as ever would be deeply appreciated. PILGRIMAGE TO MEDJUGORJE: 3rd – 10th June, Cork Airport. Spiritual Director Fr. Brendan Walsh, Causeway and hospital chaplain Fr. Teddy Lenihan. Full details from Bridie McCarthy 087/6654296.
PRAYERS & SYMPATHY: To Tony and Timmy Horgan & families, Trien Road on the death of their sister Patricia Walsh who died in London recently. Funeral will take place in London. To Brenda & Seamus Clancy & extended family, Knockanure on the death of Brenda’s mother Mary Savage l/o Charleville, whose funeral was celebrated on Friday in Charleville. Masses will be celebrated in Knockanure for the aforementioned at a later date. May Patricia and Mary Rest In Peace.
BLESSED CANDLES: This week there will be blessed candles available after all Masses. If anyone has bought their own candles, feel free to place them in the big basket in front of the Altar for blessing. Please put your name on the candles and collect them after Mass.
ARDFERT RETREAT CENTRE: 066/7134276
Charismatic Prayer Meeting: Every Mon 7.30pm-9.00pm.
Self-Care Day: "Tools to manage life's every day stressors", Offering wellness skills that can be readily incorporated into ones life to nourish our physical and emotional well-being. Facilitated by Anna O' Donoghue &
Batty Garnett, Sat 8th Feb. 9.45am-4.00pm. Contact Betty 087/2498061
Ministry in the Church: Bishop (Emeritus) Bill Murphy, Gathering for all Parish Readers, Eucharistic Ministers in the Kerry Diocese, Tues. 18th Feb. 7.30pm-9.30pm.
Love Yourself, Heal Your Life: Facilitated by Juliana Murphy. Fri 28th Feb. to Sun 1st March. A powerful workshop based on the philosophy of Louise Hay. Learn to love yourself and create the life you deserve in a supportive/safe environment. Contact: Juliana 087/2915343.
JESUS HAS BLESSED THE SIMPLE WAY OF LIFE
The great Dr. Tom Dooley was inspired by the Sermon on the Mount. After graduating from medical school, Dr.
Tom enlisted in the Navy as a Doctor. The big day of his life came one hot July afternoon off the coast of Vietnam. That’s when his ship rescued 1,000 refugees who were drifting helplessly in an open boat. Many of the refugees were diseased and sick. Since Dr. Tom was the only doctor on the ship, he had to tackle, single handedly, the job of giving medical aid to these people. It was backbreaking but he discovered what a little medicine could do for the sick people. He said: “Hours later, I stopped a moment to straighten my shoulders and made another discovery – the biggest of my life. I was so, so happy treating these people…… happier than I had ever been before”. Dr. Tom’s experience that hot July afternoon – changed his life forever. I ask you this weekend – Do we find our fulfilment in works of mercy?
LISTEN AND RESPOND
Away last week – part holiday, part retreat, I was touched with the following at one of our morning gatherings for prayer: The following prayer was prayed beautifully:
‘Loving Jesus help us, now and always, to listen to the voice of God, to think fairly, to love widely, to witness humbly and to build bravely’. Jesus help us with all the aforementioned.
NOTICES
CHIROPODIST: in the Marian Hall on Friday 7th February at 10am. Contact Noreen O’Connell 49230.
KNOCKANURE COMMUNITY CENTRE: Rambling House on Thursday 6th February at 8pm. All welcome. Come along and enjoy a great night of music, song and dance. Adm free. Refreshments served. Ann 086/3090948. Active Retirement Day on Monday 10th February. Music by Stevie Donegan. €10. All welcome. If attending it is important to ring the office on 49799. New members welcome.
MOYVANE LADIES FOOTBALL: Registration evening Sunday 16th February 6pm to 7pm in Moyvane Club House. All age groups welcome.
MURHUR NATIONAL SCHOOL: is now enrolling for September 2020. Please call to the school for an enrolment form. If you have any questions or would like to meet with staff please contact (068) 49522 or info@murhurns.com.
REACH ACTIVE WORKS: Road works will take place on the Trien road on Monday 3rd February under stop and go; road works for the remainder of the week (from Tuesday 4th to Friday 7th) will be under a road closure from 8am to 6pm with over night closure in place on Tuesday night. Minor works will take place on the Knockanure -Moyvane Road next week between Knockanure village and Ahavoher Graveyard. Further info Padraig Kearney – 086/6072159.
KN WORKS: Cable installation works on the Piermount Road and Bog Road from Monday 3rd to Friday 7th Feb. No road closures will be required for these works on the Piermount and Bog Roads. Minor work will take place on the Moyva ne Tarmons Road from Monday 3rd to Friday 7th under traffic lights. Info Shane 087/9829576.
St. Mary’s Church LISTOWEL NEWS
MASSES THIS WEEK 2nd – 9th February
Sat. 1st Bridget & Dan O Connor, Moyvane /
Ralph Toomey, Dirha Cottages /
Michael Bambury, Gurtaglana, Kilmorna / Margaret & John McCarthy, Ardydonegan, Duagh /
PJ Browne, Listowel & Dublin /
Noreen Hilliard, Billerough /
Denis, Agnes & Mike Kelly, Charles St. Vigil
6.15pm
Sun.
2nd People of the parish 9.00am
Madge Brosnan, Coolagown, Months Mind / John Keane, Ballygrennan /
Michael (Mike)Healy & Cyril Jefferies, Listowel & Tarbert / Mike Dee, Lisselton 11.30am
Mon 3rd Eddie, Kathleen, Mossie & Mary Anne Harnett, Gortnaminch /
Sheila (Julia) Fitzell, Ballygologue Rd. & Nora Kenny, Patrick St. 10.30am
Tues 4th Dr. Jack McGuire, Peter, Elaine Gerry & McGuire / Miriam Carey, Convent St. 10.30am
Wed 5th Private Intention 10.30am
Thurs 6th Eileen Hannon, The Square 10.30am
Fri. 7th Mary, Marjorie, Jean, Pam & Margaret Gould, Kilmorna 10.30am
St. Padre Pio & 1st Friday Mass /
Eileen & John Doyle, & Dec. Family, Clounmacon 7.00pm
Sat.
8th Bridget (Bridie) Kelliher, O’Connell’s Ave. 10.30am
Noreen O Sullivan, Charles St. Months Mind / Geraldine Daly, Stokers Lawn, Months Mind &Michael, Eileen & Baby Helen Daly, Patrick & Mary O Donoghue & Dec. mem. of Daly & O’Donoghue Families Knockane /Tom & Joan Relihan, Bedford / Mike Roche, O’Connell’s Ave., Paddy Roche, Ballybunion Rd. & Johnny Holly / John & Nellie Moloney, Charles St. & Baby Sarah Jane Moloney Hamilton, John B. Keane Rd. / Ned & Sonny (Michael) Sheehy, Coolagown /
Margaret (Madge) O Donoghue, Bale Asdee Vigil
6.15pm
Sun.
9th Marina & Michael Lynch, O’Connell’s Ave. 9.00am
Martin Whelan, Finuge /
Mary Leahy, Moyessa /
Noreen McGrath, Cahirdown 11.30am
Priest on duty for our Pastoral area this Sunday 2nd Feb.,
Fr. Declan O Connor – 087-0908949 (emergencies only).
RECENT DEATHS Please remember in your prayers:
† J.P. King, Limerick City.
ANNIVERSARY REMEMBRANCE Murish Bunyan, Convent St. / Edward Brennan, Colbert St. & Switzerland / Brendan Carroll, William St. 1st Ann. / pat Kearney, Clieveragh Pk. / John Carrig, Tarbert / Brenda O Connell, Patrick St.
CHURCH NOTICES
THIS SUNDAY IS FEAST OF THE PRESENTATION OF THE LORD. Candles for use during the coming year will be blessed. You can bring your own to be blessed for your homes also the Parish Office will have beeswax candles €1 each or 6 in a pack €5 throughout the year as always.
PARISH SOCIAL: We welcome all joining us for our Parish Social on this Saturday night (Feb. 1st) at the Arms Hotel.
FEAST OF ST. BLAISE & BLESSING OF THROATS is taking place on Monday, 3rd February. Blessing of the Throats will take place after Mass. All are welcome!
COMMUNION CALLS TO THE SICK & HOUSEBOUND: Fr. Declan will do his usual calls to the Sick & Housebound on Tuesday next (4th Feb.). Should anybody new wish a call from the priest just contact the Parish Office in advance.
FRIDAY NEXT IS FIRST FRIDAY: Usual Mass at 10.30 a.m. followed by First Friday Cuppa in the Meeting Room & St. Padre Pio Prayer Night begins with Rosary at 6.45 p.m. & Mass, Benediction is at 7.00 p.m.
CONFESSIONS: on Thursday morning next after the 10.30 a.m. and also on Saturday morning after the 10.30 a.m. Mass.
LOURDES HELPERS ANNUAL DIOCESAN COLLECTION which will support the many young helpers travelling to Lourdes next September takes place at all Masses next weekend 8th & 9th February. Immediately after Holy Communion. This fund also assists some pilgrims that may not be able to afford to pay their full fare.
ST BRIDGID'S CROSSES This Saturday (Feb. 1st ) was the Feast of St. Bridgid. On sale in the Parish Office, €5 each made by local ladies. All proceeds will go to Listowel Hospice.
COMMUNITY NOTICES
IRISH BLOOD TRANSFUSION SERVICE will be holding a blood donor clinic in the Listowel Arms Hotel on Monday 3rd & Tuesday 4th February 5pm. to 8pm. each evening.
THE IRISH WHEELCHAIR ASSOCIATION would like to thank all those who gave so generously to their recent annual National Church gate collection. Money raised came to €1,281.09. It was very much appreciated
THE OPEN DAY FOR SCOIL RÉALTA NA MAIDINE, Listowel Boys School, is on Tuesday, 4th February 2020 from 11.00am to 12.30pm. Parents and Prospective Students are invited to come and view our school. Telephone 068 21994.
LISTOWEL FAMILY RESOURCE CENTRE in association the Irish Heart Foundation is staging 'the Hands for Life' programme at the centre on Saturday. February 29 next. The programme offers would-be participants free CPR training in the local community.
For further details contact the centre on (068 23584).
HOW TO AGE WELL’ SEMINAR in The Rose Hotel Tralee Feb. 10th 7 to 9pm, delivered by Professor Rose Anne Kenny, ageing expert. Free event – all welcome! (Organised by the Health and Wellbeing Committee of Kerry GAA and TILDA and supported by Irish Life).
PHYSICAL ACTIVITY PROGRAMME Better Balance Better Bones,
that will improve strength and balance in association with the HSE. Starting Wednesday February 5th @3pm and 4pm (8 Week programme) at Listowel Community Centre. For Further information contact Sinead 085 2537742. Booking is essential.
RING OF KERRY CHARITY CYCLE 2020 Cycle for New Alzheimer’s day care unit, Listowel / North Kerry area. To register online for Ard Chúram, Listowel. Tel: 0879521324 email: ardchuramrokcc@gmail.com
ANAM CARA KERRY the organisation that supports bereaved parents, is holding a Bereavement Information Evening on 11th February at 7:20pm in The Meadow Lands Hotel, Tralee. This is a free event and open to all bereaved parents. As Anam Cara will need to confirm numbers for teas, coffees, etc, please RSVP to info@anamcara.ie before Monday 9th September or call 085 288 8888
Further Notices on our Web Site
at: www.listowelparish.com
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 Wednesday.
www.dioceseofkerry.ie E-mail: moyvane@dioceseofkerry.ie.
MASSES FOR THE COMING WEEK
Vigil and Sunday Masses – Saturday 25th and Sunday 26th January
MOYVANE: Sat 25th 7.30pm Richard Stack, Moyvane South (Anni)
KNOCKANURE: Sun 26th 10.00am Parishioners
MOYVANE: 11.00am Eily Mai O’Flaherty, The Village (Anni)
Church of the Assumption Moyvane: Friday 31st January to Sunday 2nd February
Fri 31st 7.30pm Mairead McDermott, Strokestown, Roscommon (Rec Dec)
(partner of Paul Mulvihill)
Sat 1st 7.30pm Martin & Mary Mulvihill, Leitrim East (Anni)
Sun 2nd 11.00am Mass of Thanksgiving – Special Intention
Church of Corpus Christi Knockanure: Thursday 30th January to Sunday 2nd February
Thurs 30th 7.30pm Pats Lane, Beenanaspig (Anni)
Sun 2nd 10.00am James & Kathleen O’Connor, The Hill, Knockanure (Anni)
PRIEST ON DUTY THIS SUNDAY: Fr. Michael Hussey 087/2386084. Emergencies only.
EUCHARISTIC ADORATION: KNOCKANURE: Tuesday 10am – 5pm; MOYVANE: Wednesday 10am – 7pm.
IRISH WHEELCHAIR ASSOCIATION: wish to thank all who contributed to their recent Church Gate Collection in Moyvane & Knockanure. Amount raised €610.
PRAYERS & SYMPATHY: To Bernie Walsh, Moyvane North on the death of her loving husband Jack. To
Jack’s family in Whitehall in Dublin and to loving sister Florrie, Jerry Mullin & family and wide circle of friends within the parish and beyond. May Jack Rest In Peace.
ALZHEIMERS/DEMENTIA TALK: An informative talk on Alzheimer's Disease/Dementia will be held at the Marian Hall on Tuesday night 4th February at 7:30pm. Free admission. (A donation to the Alzheimer's Society would be greatly appreciated). Refreshments provided after the talk. All welcome.
WELCOME TO CATHOLIC SCHOOL WEEK – 26th JANUARY TO 2nd FEBRUARY
The theme of this year’s Catholic Schools Week is ‘Catholic School: Living in Harmony with God’s Creation”. The theme encourages us to see that we all have a responsibility to care for the earth, not just for our own future, but for the future of every one of God’s creatures. The theme for each day is as follows:
Monday Living in Harmony with God
Tuesday Living in Harmony with our Neighbours
Wednesday Living in Harmony with All Generations
Thursday Living in Harmony with the Earth
Friday Living in Harmony in our Catholic School (Resources from www.catholicschools.ie )
Between 2015 and 2017, Trócaire’s Lenten campaigns focused on ‘Climate Change, Climate Justice’. In 2015, Pope Francis wrote his encyclical Laudato Si’, which was the basis of Catholic Schools Week in 2017. This year, we re-echo the messages of that encyclical, but also present the apostolic exhortation Christus Vivit. It highlights key issues in society and gives us a clear direction on what to do. Pope Francis has very clearly delivered the message to Catholic people all over the world: ‘The urgent challenge to protect our common home includes a concern to bring the whole human family together to seek a sustainable and integral development, for we know that things can change’ Part of this change is to recognise that we live in this world in harmony with the world and those around us. If we are conscious of our relationships with God, our neighbours, all generations, the earth and our Catholic School, we can identify the steps it takes to live in harmony. Pope Francis challenges us to look at our lifestyle. We must become aware of the impact our lives have on the lives of others. He asks for justice and equality, as it is clear that the vulnerable all around the world are further impacted by our actions here in the first world. The hope of Catholic Schools Week 2020 is that we realise how powerful each and everyone of us is and that even the smallest changes can have the biggest impact.
SENSITIVE SPIDER
I love this delightful story about Mother Mary, Joseph and the baby Jesus. As they travelled along, the night got cold and frosty and they stopped in a cave. During the night, some of Herod’s soldiers came along searching for the baby Jesus. When they reached the cave they were about to go in, when the captain noticed the web, which was still intact across the cave and was covered in hore frost. He was sure that nobody would be inside or nobody could have been born in there, so he ordered the soldiers to leave it and Jesus, Mary and Joseph slept softly. This is why, they say, we decorate Christmas Trees with tensil, to remind us of the silvery web that protected the Holy Family from Herod’s cruelty. Every little effort and contribution is so very precious to God. The little spider offered what he had to Jesus, Mary and Joseph and it was a magnificent blessing and a warm protection. Opening the chapter of the New Year, let all our small efforts be as generous as that of the generous spider.
BISHOP RAY’S ELECTION MESSAGE TO THE DIOCESE
The general election is just weeks away. Some people love the local campaign, others are more interested in the national campaign, many enjoy the media coverage. Most people love the spectacle of the count, right up to the last seat being filled. I encourage every person to cast their vote. Best wishes to each candidate putting their name forward to be elected to a seat in the Dáil. What each is doing is vital for democracy. There is a need to appreciate that our democracy has served us well in the past decade, when you take into account both recovery from the collapse of the Celtic Tiger and Britain’s decision to leave the E.U. We have come through difficult times. In the Dáil and throughout the land the atmosphere has remained quite healthy. The general election will fill all 160 seats in the upcoming thirty third Dáil. May the T.D.’s elected serve us well and may we in turn show them due respect and appreciation. It is my hope that the next three weeks will give us all a renewed sense that we are one united people and that we want everyone living in Ireland to have the opportunity to live a full life. Let us resolve to work together for the common good of all, with a special care for those in need.
Among the important challenges we face are: o a living wage for all in work - the grave housing shortage and enabling all to have a home o access to hospital care - the needs of the farming community o the urgent need to care for the environment.
God bless our country. The following are appropriate words of scripture to nourish our prayer for Ireland at this time: What is good has been explained to you: this is what the Lord asks of you: only this, to act justly, to love tenderly, to walk humbly with your God. Micah 6:8 I implore you to lead a life worthy of your calling. Bear with one another charitably, in complete selflessness, gentleness and patience. Do all you can to preserve the unity of the Spirit by the peace that binds you together. Ephesians 4:1-3.
NOTICES
MOYVANE DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATION: In November 2018 Moyvane Development Association were approached to contact Newtownsandes Co-op Creamery Management re. possibility of acquiring the creamery field for a community project e.g. Seniors Community Housing Scheme. A letter of interest was forwarded to the local Management committee, and having received no reply after four months, we sent an email to North Cork Co-op requesting a reply to our enquiry. Attached is the reply received on 27th Nov. 2019. “A Chara,Thank you for your recent correspondence. At a recent meeting of the newly amalgamated North Cork Creameries Board it was decided that the creamery field in Newtowsandes is not for sale at this time.” Yours sincerely, Pat Sheehan,Secretary.
MOYVANE ICA: wish to acknowledge and thank Age & Opportunity and Sport Ireland for a grant of €250 received under the Age & Opportunity National Grant Scheme for Sport and Physical Activity for Older People. REACH ACTIVE WORKS: Kilmorna road will be fully reopened between Gould’s shop and the Trien road next week. Road works will take place on the Trien road on Monday the 27th under stop and go, road works for the remainder of the week on the Trien road (from Tuesday 28th to Friday 31st) will be under a FULL road closure 8am to 6pm with overnight closures in place on Tuesday and Thursday nights. Residents and businesses in the area impacted by these works will be notified by the liaison officer. No works will take place on the Knockanure -Moyvane Road next week. Padraig 086/6072159.
KN WORKS: Cable installation on the Piermount Road and R551 on Monday 27th to Friday 31st of January. Minor work will take place on the Moyvane Tarmons Road from Monday the 27th to Friday 31th under traffic lights or a stop and Go traffic management system. Full details from Shane on 087/9829576.
St. Mary’s Church LISTOWEL NEWS
MASSES THIS WEEK 26th – 2nd February
Sat.
25th Maud Enright, Dirha East, 1st Anniversary / Mary Regan, Dromin /
Michael Mooney, & Dec. Family Clounmacon / Anthony Kennelly, Smerla Bridge / Jack & Peggy Finucane & Hannie O Mahony, Moyvane / Mary O Connor nee Looney, Skehenerin & Dec. Family, Mary Morrissey nee O Connor, Skehenerin & Dublin / Baby Tori Murphy-Mulvihill, Stokers Lawn /
Pat Horgan, Charles St. Vigil
6.15pm
Sun.
26th Dec. Mem. of the Tracey & Healy Family, Charles St. 9.00am
Kay Harnett, Church Street, 1st Ann. / Jerry Hurley, Bedford 11.30am
Mon 27th 10.30am
Tues 28th Teresa Wolfe & Dec. Family, Bridge Rd 10.30am
Wed 29th Private Intention 10.30am
Thurs 30th 10.30am
Fri. 31st Ton O Connor, Shrone /
Winfred Millward & Dec. Family 10.30am
Sat.
1st Feb. Brendan Carroll, William St. 1st Ann. /
Lily, Michael & Mary Foley, Cahirdown / Patsy & Chris Walsh, Market St. /
Brid Costello, Ballybunion Rd. /
Nora Kenny, Patrick St. 10.30am
Ralph Toomey, Dirha Cottages /
Michael Bambury, Gurtaglana, Kilmorna / Margaret & John McCarthy, Ardydonegan, Duagh /
PJ Browne, Listowel & Dublin /
Noreen Hilliard, Billerough Vigil
6.15pm
Sun.
2nd People of the parish 9.00am
Madge Brosnan, Coolagown, Months Mind / John Keane, Ballygrennan /
Michael (Mike)Healy & Cyril Jefferies, Listowel & Tarbert 11.30am
Priest on duty for our Pastoral area this Sunday 26th Jan.,
Fr. Michael Hussey – 087-2386084 (emergencies only).
RECENT DEATHS Please remember in your prayers:
† Pat Enright, Trieneragh, Duagh.
CHURCH NOTICES
CATHOLIC SCHOOLS WEEK 2020 Begins on this Sunday, January 26th Jan to Sunday next 2nd February. This year’s theme is “Living in harmony with God’s Creation”. Each school will have their own celebrations, including celebrating ‘Grand parents Day’ marking the event. The pupils and staff of St. Michael’s College and Scoil Realta na Maidne (Boys School) are joining us and participating at Mass Wednesday 29th Jan. 10.30am. as part of Catholic Schools Week..
PARISH MINISTRIES / VOLUNTEERS SOCIAL takes place on Saturday night next 1st Feb. at 7pm. immediately after the Vigil Mass in the Listowel Arm’s Hotel. This is a little social gathering simply to say ‘Thank You’ to all who help out in our great Parish. In an effort to have an idea of the numbers attending, Denise has sent out invitations to all involved in any of the various ministries of our Parish and volunteers in our many committees. She asks that you would kindly R.S.V.P. (accept or decline) by Wednesday next ( 29th January) either by email, phone the Parish Office or TEXT. Many Thanks
LISTOWEL AREA PASTORAL MEETING: takes place in Lixnaw Presbytery on Thursday night next at 8.00 p.m.
FEAST OF ST. BRIDGID: Saturday next – February 1st
CANDLEMAS DAY Sunday next Feb. 2nd the Feast of the Presentation of the Lord. Candles for use during the coming year will be blessed. You can bring your own to be blessed for your homes also the Parish Office will have beeswax candles €1 each or 6 in a pack €5 throughout the year as always.
FEAST OF ST. BLAISE & BLESSING OF THROATS is taking place on Monday, 3rd February. Blessing of the Throats will take place after Mass. All are welcome!
ST BRIGID'S CROSSES On sale in the Parish Office, €5 each made by local ladies. All proceeds will go to Listowel Hospice.
COMMUNITY NOTICES
THE OPEN DAY FOR SCOIL RÉALTA NA MAIDINE, Listowel Boys School, is on Tuesday, 4th February 2020 from 11.00am to 12.30pm. Parents and Prospective Students are invited to come and view our school. Telephone 068 21994.
RING OF KERRY CHARITY CYCLE 2020 Cycle for New Alzheimer’s day care unit, Listowel / North Kerry area. To register online for Ard Chúram, Listowel. Tel: 0879521324 email: ardchuramrokcc@gmail.com
CLOUNMACON CENTRE SOCIAL DANCING every Thursday night with Josephine O Connor, at 8.15pm. Everybody welcome.
WOULD YOU LIKE TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN A CHILD’S LIFE? Your local Chernobyl Group urgently needs new host families to host children from Belarus for 2 or 4 weeks next summer 2020. An Information Meeting will be held in the Meadowlands Hotel, Tralee on 27th January at 7:30pm. For further information, please contact: Tom on 087 7549570.
PROGRESSIVE PATHWAYS FAIR 2020 Have you or a family member a disability, illness or additional support needs. Would you like information about Employment, Education, Training and Support options available to you. Come along to the free Event - Progressive Pathways Fair, Rose Hotel Tralee, Friday January 31st 11am – 4.30pm. Hear Armagh Footballer Oisin McConville talk about his challenges in life and Dyslexia expert Wynn McCormack on how Parents can support their child with Dyslexia in School and Study Strategies for the Student with Dyslexia.
LISTOWEL FAMILY RESOURCE CENTRE in association the Irish Heart Foundation is staging 'the Hands for Life' programme at the centre on Saturday. February 29 next. The programme offers would-be participants free CPR training in the local community. For further details contact the centre on (068 23584).
VISIT YOUR LOCAL LIBRARY THIS JANUARY AND SIGN UP FOR FREE MEMBERSHIP. Opening Hours - Tuesday to Saturday 10.00 - 1.30 & 2.30 - 5.00 pm. Listowel Library : Opening Hours - Mon, Wed, Fri & Sat 10.00 - 5.00 pm. Tues & Thurs 10.00 - 8.00 pm. Come along to Saturday morning Storytime for Smallies every Saturday morning at 11.00 a.m. No need to book just bring your adult and your listening ears.
AUSOME AUTISM CONFERENCE will take place in Rochestown Park Hotel, Cork on Sun 29th March 9am to 5pm. An educational opportunity for parents, educators, SNA's, carers, therapists and other professionals. Find out more about Autism Training on www.konfidentkidz.ie
Further Notices on our Web Site
at: www.listowelparish.com
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 Wednesday.
www.dioceseofkerry.ie E-mail: moyvane@dioceseofkerry.ie.
MASSES FOR THE COMING WEEK
Vigil and Sunday Masses – Saturday 18th and Sunday 19th January
MOYVANE: Sat 18th 7.30pm Bill Horan, Aughrim (Anni) & Deceased of Horan family
KNOCKANURE: Sun 19th 10.00am Mass of Thanksgiving
MOYVANE: 11.00am Annie McMahon, Carrigkerry (Rec Dec)
(mother of Julie Fitzmaurice, Mail Road Cross)
Church of the Assumption Moyvane: Monday 20th to Sunday 26th January
Mon 20th 7.30pm Eileen Collins, Glin Road (Anni)
Tues 21st 7.30pm Mary Nolan, Glenalappa (Anni) & deceased of the Nolan
& Galvin families
Sat 25th 7.30pm Richard Stack, Moyvane South (Anni)
Sun 26th 11.00am Eily Mai O’Flaherty, The Village (Anni)
Church of Corpus Christi Knockanure: Thursday 23rd to Sunday 26th January
Thurs 23rd 7.30pm Ollie Leahy, UK (Anni)
Sun 26th 10.00am Parishioners
PRIEST ON DUTY THIS SUNDAY: Fr. Seán Hanafin 087/8341083. Emergencies only.
EUCHARISTIC ADORATION: KNOCKANURE: Tuesday 10am – 5pm; MOYVANE: Wednesday 10am – 7pm.
PRAYERS & SYMPATHY: To the family and relatives of Donie Mulvihill, Glin & l/o Moyvane, whose funeral was in Glin last Saturday (11th Jan). To Margaret Mulvihill, Woodgrove and to her son Paul on the death of Paul’s partner Mairead McDermott, Strokestown, Roscommon whose funeral was in Strokestown last Wednesday (Jan 15th). To the Dalton family, Athea and Mary Hudson, Kilbaha on the death of her brother Jimmy Dalton whose funeral took place in Athea on Wednesday (Jan 15th). To the family and relatives of Pauline Murphy, Kilmeaney, Kilmorna whose funeral Mass was in Knockanure Thursday (Jan 16th). To the family and relatives of Teddy Dore, Ballygalogue Park, Listowel whose funeral was in Listowel on Thursday (Jan 16th). May Donie, Mairead, Jimmy, Pauline and Teddy rest in the tender care our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. Rest In Peace. RETROUVAILLE – A LIFELINE FOR MARRIED COUPLES: Do you want to improve the communication with your spouse? Do you feel lost, alone or bored in your marriage? Are you hurt, frustrated or angry with your spouse? Does talking about it only make it worse? The Retrouvaille programme can help marriages at all stages. Starting 7th – 9th February 2020. Info Tony & Anne (01) 4953536, Mike & Anne (01) 4500922, text or call 086/4135440 or email info@retrouvaille.ie or visit www.retrouvaille.ie.
SELF CARE DAY: Learn tools to manage life’s everyday stressors - Ardfert Retreat Centre on Sat 8th Feb from 9.45am to 4pm. Contact Anna on 087/9447105 or Betty on 087/2498061.
OBERAMMERGAU PASSION PLAY 2020: A Kerry Diocesan pilgrimage from May 25th to 27th Janice O’Sullivan on 064/7758219 or email joskdp@eircom.net. Monsignor Dan O’Riordan is also running a pilgrimage to the Passion Play from Aug 12th to 18th contact Premier Travel 021/4277700 or norardy@premiertravel.ie
NO CRIB FOR A BED – OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYER ARE WITH THE HOMELESS
We had two delightful Church Cribs in our Parish. We also had one out in the open in the Presbytery lawn. Each were beautifully arranged and my sincere thanks to all who put them in place. Last Sunday after the 11am Mass in Moyvane, I went to the open air Crib in Moyvane, just to have a little prayer and snatch a bit of straw. I noticed a plastic bag under the baby Jesus. My first reaction was that the wind had blown it in. I lifted the baby Jesus to discover there was an envelope in this plastic bag. A delightful note read as follows:
“Fr. Kevin, thank you so much for the lovely Crib in your lawn. It brought to my mind all the poor and vulnerable people of our beautiful country. Take this gift and give it to those who have no crib for a bed.” What a delightful surprise and many thanks to this anonymous donor. The gift of €150 plus all the crib offerings amounting to the final total of €368.20 has been forwarded to the Fr. Peter McVerry S.J. Trust Fund.
ALL ARE WELCOME – NO ONE IS EXCLUDED
Right across the world and even here in our own Parish huge numbers come to Christmas Masses. It is not unknown for a grumpy Priest to berate them with unfriendly words. “We didn’t see any of you at Mass last week and we probably won’t see you next week, but you’ve turned up in droves to sing a carol”.
If this attitude is meant to shame people into a return to Church, it only has the opposite effect; reinforcing the feeling that they are being judged and found wanting that stops them coming on any other occasions . In contrast, the happy Priest goes out of his way to welcome everyone home for Christmas. Long gone are the days, thank God, when anyone who is not a regular Churchgoer or not a Catholic should feel anything but very welcome at Christmas Masses. All who attend Christmas Masses come simply to be with family and that is so generous. The happy Priest also welcomes all teenagers and young adults. Some may have come to Mass as unwilling conscripts, just to keep Mum and Dad or Granny and Grandad off their back. It is hoped that they will leave as happy as we are that they came. Fr. Richard Leonard S.J. is a fantastic preacher and for his midnight sermon he concluded a very inclusive and sensitive welcome to all at the Mass: “In fact, I don’t care whether you are male or female, rich or poor, black or white, gay or straight, abled or disabled, single or married, divorced and remarried. God loves us all and the Baby of Bethlehem shows us the way, the truth and the life”. After that Mass a man storms into the Sacristy. “I’m Jack”, he says, “and this is my wife Mavis. I didn’t like the final part of your welcome”. Fr. Richard said, “Jack that was over an hour and a half ago and you’re still incensed. The sacrament of peace is not having much effect. I’m sorry that you don’t like women, the poor, black people, the disabled or the divorced”. “They’re ok” fumes Jack. “So”, Fr. said, “that just leaves straight and gay people, Jack and I assume because you’re married you aren’t too bothered about heterosexuals. So that means one word has triggered this eruption.”
“Well, you shouldn’t have said they’re welcome”, said Jack. I think it is strange that sometimes, the first word we reach for are words that exclude or condemn. Pope Francis challenges all of us to make sure that the first words we use when we speak to one another and to the world should not be words of condemnation but words of love, compassion and mercy. The Good Shepherd was not ashamed of touching the wounded flesh. Let us not forget this: The Good Shepherd is always close to the people, always, as God our Father has made Himself close to us in Jesus made flesh. Because of Christmas, we start each New Year with hope, which is not just about our own salvation, but about living Christ’s life with compassion and speaking Christ’s truth with mercy. We must never forget that because Jesus came among us, we will always be loved and welcomed by Him. He never excludes us.
NOTICES
PHECC - CARDIAC FIRST RESPONDER COURSE: Marian Hall, Moyvane on Saturday 25th January. Slots available Eoin 083/1498632. Learn CPR & AED skills for free. Courses taught locally by PHECC accredited instructor through the National Ambulance Service in conjunction with the Irish Heart Foundation. ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS – MOYVANE/KNOCKANURE GROUP: will host an open public meeting ‘New Hope’ on Tuesday 21st January at 8.30pm in Knockanure Community Centre. Refreshments will be served. SCÓR NA bPAISTÍ: Anyone interested in taking part in Scór na bPaistí for Moyvane GAA please attend the Marion Hall on Monday the 20th of January at 4pm.
KERRY BRANCH OF THE SAMARITIANS: wish to acknowledge the generous support given to their
Christmas collections from both Churches which were as follows: Moyvane €1,483.10 and Knockanure €481.06. AUTISM AND SOCIAL SKILLS COURSE: in Listowel Arms Hotel, Sat 25th Jan 10.30am to 3.30pm for parents, teachers, SNAs, carers, therapists. Book online www.konfidentkidz.ie or call 087/2945977.
REACH ACTIVE WORKS: Road works will continue on the Kilmorna Road (between Gould’s shop and Trien road cross) on Monday the 20th to Friday the24th of January under a FULL road closure from 8am to 6pm on each day. Minor works will take place on the Knockanure Road from Monday the 20th to Friday the 24th under a traffic light traffic management system. Padraig 086/6072159.
KN WORKS: Cable installation works will continue on the Piermount Road and R551 (Tarbert Ballylongford Road) on Monday the 20th to Friday the 24th of January and will continue towards the Cross of the Woods. Residents in the area impacted by these works will be notified by the liaison officer. No road closures will be required for these works on the Piermount and R551 Roads. Minor work will take place on the Moyvane Tarmons Road from Monday the 20th to Friday the 24th under traffic lights or a stop and Go traffic management system. Shane 087/9829576.
St. Mary’s Church LISTOWEL NEWS
MASSES THIS WEEK 19th – 26th January
Sat.
18th John Curtin, Dromin / Mossie Carmody, Skehenerin / Con Leahy, Feale Drive /
Pauline Carey, Cluain Doire & Nora & Martin Carey, Tournageeha /
Elizabeth Browne, St. Brendan’s terrace / Sheila Loughnane, 6 Crosses Vigil
6.15pm
Sun.
19th John & Eileen O Connell, Ballygologue Rd., Kitty Moore Feale Drive & Johnny & Mary Dunford, Moyvane & Deceased Members of the Hughes Family, Dublin Dan, Christina & Bridget Enright, Ennismore 9.00am
Nellie & Tommy Evans, Minard, Lispole / Ellen O Connor, St. Teresa’s, Clieveragh / Pat Houlihan, Finuge /
Fiona O Connor, The Square 11.30am
Mon 20th Private Intention 10.30am
Tues 21st Special Intention 10.30am
Wed 22nd Timothy & Tony Buckley, Gortnaminch /
Jeremiah, Julia & James Duggan & Francis Mulvihill, Listowel & Moyvane & Margaret Snow, St. Brendan’s Terrace 10.30am
Thurs 23rd Mass of Thanksgiving /
Eileen Hannon, The Square 10.30am
Fri. 24th People of the Parish 10.30am
Sat.
25th Patricia Dillon, Ballygologue Park /
Joe & Philly Shanahan, Dromin /
William & Bridie Doyle, Knockane 10.30am
Maud Enright, Dirha East, 1st Anniversary / Mary Regan, Dromin /
Michael Mooney, & Dec. Family Clounmacon / Anthony Kennelly, Smerla Bridge / Jack & Peggy Finucane & Hannie O Mahony, Moyvane / Mary O Connor nee Looney, Skehenerin & Dec. Family, Mary Morrissey nee O Connor, Skehenerin & Dublin Vigil
6.15pm
Sun.
26th Dec. Mem. of the Tracey & Healy Family, Charles St. 9.00am
Jerry Hurley, Bedford /
Kay Harnett, Church Street 11.30am
Priest on duty for our Pastoral area this Sunday 19th Jan.,
Fr. Sean Hanafin, 087-8341083 emergencies only).
RECENT DEATHS Please remember in your prayers:
† Mary Downey, Knocknagoshel & Dirha Cottages
† Geraldine Daly, Stokers Lawn.
† Teddy Dore, Ballygologue Park.
† James Kennelly, New Jersey, USA late of Finuge.
ANNIVERSARY REMEMBRANCE John & Eileen Griffin & Dec. Family, Bridge Road / John McElligott, Skehenerin / Dr. Joe Devine, Church St. / Michael (Gegs) Nolan, O’Connell’s Ave. & James O Sullivan, Gortnaminch / Maureen Ahern, Skehenerin
CHURCH NOTICES
PREPARING FOR FIRST HOLY COMMUNION 2020: We welcome our First Holy Communion children and their parents who are joining us for the January preparation night at our 6.15pm. Vigil Mass on this Saturday night.
MEDJUGORJE PRAYER GROUP will meet after 10.30am Mass Monday 20th January in the Parish Meeting Room.
IRISH CATHOLIC NEWSPAPER: We bring your attention to the fact that the weekly Irish Catholic Newspaper is available each Thursday morning at the Parish Office. It always includes up to date news on the happenings of the Irish Church. Many Thanks
ARDFERT RETREAT CENTRE: Fire Fall-Charismatic Prayer Meeting: Every Mon 7.30pm-9.00pm. Lantern Night Holy Hour with Adoration: Thurs. 23rd Jan 7.30pm-8.30pm. Self-Care Day: "Tools to manage life's every day stressors", Offering wellness skills that can be readily incorporated into one’s life to nourish our physical and emotional well being. Facilitated by Anna O' Donoghue & Betty Garnett, Sat 8th Feb. 9.45am-4.00pm. Contact Betty 0872498061.
COMMUNITY NOTICES
READING TINTED GLASSES were left at the back of the Church Wednesday 15th. Jan at the 10.30am. if found place hand into the Parish Office or sacristy.
ST. VINCENT DE PAUL LISTOWEL Many thanks for the fantastic support to our Annual Church Gate collection taken up week ending Dec. 7th & 8th. Total contributed raised was €5,499.20 this money stays in the local area. Mass will be offered for all your intentions.
RECOVERY HAVEN KERRY are starting a 6 week Thriving and Surviving course on Monday 3rd February from 10.30 am - 1 pm. This course is to help support people recovering after cancer treatment. If you are interested, please ring Reception on 066 7192122.
KERRY BRANCH OF SAMARITANS On behalf of the Kerry Branch of Samaritans, we thank you and your parishioners for the continued support of our Christmas Collections which is greatly appreciated. Amount collected in Listowel €5,464.18.
VISIT YOUR LOCAL LIBRARY THIS JANUARY AND SIGN UP FOR FREE MEMBERSHIP. Join by completing an application form online or in the library. Membership includes access to computers, Wi-Fi, adult and children's books, audio books, large print books, daily newspapers, online resources including E-books and e-audio books and e-magazines, Irish Newspaper Archive/Kerry newspapers, Language courses online, online Learning Training courses, national and international newspapers online, online catalogue and book renewal and National requests system. For teachers we have Classroom Novels, Literacy Support Material and a library events programme. Ballybunion Library : Opening Hours - Tuesday to Saturday 10.00 - 1.30 & 2.30 - 5.00 pm. Listowel Library : Opening Hours - Mon, Wed, Fri & Sat 10.00 - 5.00 pm. Tues & Thurs 10.00 - 8.00 pm. Come along to Saturday morning Storytime for Smallies every Saturday morning at 11.00 a.m. No need to book just bring your adult and your listening ears! We look forward to welcoming you.
Further Notices on our Web Site
at: www.listowelparish.com
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 Wednesday.
www.dioceseofkerry.ie E-mail: moyvane@dioceseofkerry.ie.
MASSES FOR THE COMING WEEK
Vigil and Sunday Masses – Saturday 11th and Sunday 12th January
MOYVANE: Sat 11th 7.30pm Hanna Stack, Clounbrane (Anni) & her husband Richard
KNOCKANURE: Sun 12th 10.00am Michelle Foley, Kilmorna (Anni) & her grandad Michael Keane
MOYVANE: 11.00am Parishioners
Church of the Assumption Moyvane: Monday 13th to Sunday 19th January
Mon 13th 7.30pm John Gregg, Aughrim (Anni) & dec of the Gregg &
Hanrahan families
Tues 14th 7.30pm Mary O’Sullivan, Kilbaha (Anni) & dec of the O’Sullivan family
Wed 15th 7.30pm John Michael O’Sullivan, Causeway (Rec Dec)
(brother of Doreen Flaherty, Moher)
Thurs 16th 7.30pm Catherine Scanlon, Leitrim West (Anni), her husband John
& their son Tom
Sat 18th 7.30pm Bill Horan, Aughrim (Anni) & dec of the Horan family
Sun 19th 11.00am Annie McMahon, Carrigkerry (Rec Dec)
(mother of Julie Fitzmaurice, Mail Road Cross)
Church of Corpus Christi Knockanure: Sunday 19th January
Sun 19th 10.00am Mass of Thanksgiving
PRIEST ON DUTY THIS SUNDAY: Fr. Brendan Walsh 087/7913271. Emergencies only.
EUCHARISTIC ADORATION: KNOCKANURE: Tuesday 10am – 5pm; MOYVANE: Wednesday 10am – 7pm.
KERRY DOWN SYNDROME: would like to sincerely thank all those who contributed to the Church Gate collection in Knockanure on Sunday 29th December. Amount raised was €237.57. Many thanks.
CRIBS: The Cribs in both Churches and the Presbytery lawn will be coming down on Wednesday next. You still have a few days for your prayerful intentions and thanksgiving to be prayed at them before they are packed away. We thank God that it has been a most enjoyable and spiritually uplifting Christmas in our Parish. Thanks to all who contributed to making it so special. Thank God too, we were free from accidents and tragedies. May the peace and joy of the Holy Family, Jesus, Mary and Joseph bless and guide us throughout 2020.
NOTICES
REACH ACTIVE WORKS: Full road closure on the Kilmorna road - Mon the 13th to Fri 17th and Mon the 20th to Fri the 24th of Jan from 8am to 6pm on each day. People travelling to Abbeyfeale will have to divert by Athea or Listowel. Minor works on Knockanure road Mon 13th to Fri 17th - traffic lights. Padraig 086/6072159. GREAT SUCCESS: The Jimmy Collins – Nano Nagle recent fundraiser was a terrific success. Well done to one and all who contributed in any way to raising €2,101. Jimmy says a big “thank you” to all.
THE FUTURE – A MYSTERY
People are sometimes annoyed with my rhyming! Enjoy the following as we enter 2020:
“Let go of the old, reach out for the new,
For the past is cold and the future is due;
Each year holds memories, Some happy – some sad,
Treasure the good, let go of the bad;
Make the most of each day,
At work, pray and at play, for 2019 is history, The future 2020 – a mystery.
Enjoy it to the full – 2020 here we come!!
BY WATER AND THE HOLY SPIRIT
When I started celebrating the Sacrament of Baptism over 38 years ago, children were brought for baptism after Sunday Mass. They were baptised without any preparation. That has all changed now. Parents are instructed beforehand on the meaning and importance of baptism. Their responsibility for the Christian upbringing of their own children is stressed. Most of us do not remember our own baptism because we were too young for it to make a lasting impression on us. It is easy therefore for us to take our baptism for granted and to forget about it . The more baptisms I celebrate the more I realise how beautiful this starting Sacrament is.
The anointing with chrism tells us that we are like Jesus - anointed one, having received the gift of the Spirit. The white garment, which the babies dislike so much, remind us of the gift of innocence and purity which are ours as Christian gifts which are restored by God’s forgiveness even when we forfeit them by sinning. The lighted candle speaks to me of the hope that this newly baptised baby will catch the faith from his/her parents, just as the baby’s baptismal candle catches the flame from the Easter Candle. When we pray the Our Father, that special prayer that Jesus taught us, we do so in the baby’s name, trusting that the young child will speak to God and know Him as Father. We also wonder at our own baptismal dignity, made children of God and able to call God our Father. The ability of Christian Churches, many years ago, to recognise each other’s baptism as valid, has been the single most important ecumenical development in our times. It was given an objective basis for accepting each other as sisters and brothers in Christ and as member of one Church. It has not put an end to our division but it has placed them in context and prevented us from giving them the absolute importance we once did. Precisely the same point could well be made about clergy and people. Whatever our ministry in Christ Body the Church, we all share the one fundamental priesthood of baptism.
Anything else is secondary, however important. As St. Augustine said, “For you, I am a bishop, with you I am a Christian”. Sometimes we are told that the Church is not a democracy. Our common baptism suggests that perhaps it should be. After all, Jesus Himself was baptised and what a wonderful day that was. Value the gifts of your baptism as you start another New Year.
PLAYING A POOR HAND WELL!
A good number of years ago there was a popular song called ‘The Deck of Cards’. Do you remember the story behind it? An American soldier caught playing cards in Church is hauled before the commanding officer, but managed to talk himself out of trouble by relating features of a pack of cards to aspects of Scripture. Very ingenious! I was reminded of all this when I read a quote from writer Josh Billings:
“As in a game of cards, so in the game of life we must play with what is dealt out to us; The glory consists not so much in winning as in playing a poor hand well”
TEN SECOND SERMON
• Those who are quick to promise are generally slow to perform.
• The Cross is a ladder to Heaven.
• If you are bitter in the heart, sugar in the mouth will not help you.
• Life is made up of getting and giving and forgetting and forgiving.
BAPTISM
Baptism was not over and done with when the Priest poured water over our infant foreheads. The truth is we are being baptised by everything that happen to us in life. We are baptised by trials and difficulties: in their turbulent waters we are purified of all that is false and useless. We are baptised by suffering: in those murky waters we grow in humility and compassion. We are baptised by joy: in its gurgling waters we experience the real goodness of life. We are baptised by love: in its singing waters, we blossom like flowers in the sun. To be baptised is to be christened which means to be made like Christ. The Sacrament, however, only begins this. It is like the planting of a seed. It will take a lifetime for this seed to grown and ripen for the image of Christ to be formed in us.
ATTRACTIVENESS OF JESUS
A small boy determined to draw a picture of Jesus, at last give up his effort. “You haven’t drawn Jesus” said his teacher. “No”, said the small boy, “I couldn’t make him beautiful enough”. As a new school term kicks off, blessings to our teachers, pupil, parents and staff of our school. May the beauty of Jesus move all our hearts and touch them as He touched the little boy who was not able to draw Jesus, because He was too beautiful!!
St. Mary’s Church LISTOWEL NEWS
MASSES THIS WEEK 12th – 19th January
Saturday
11th Michael Barrett, Dirha East /
Kathleen Hartnett, Clieveragh /
Denis Curtin, Coolaclarig / Dan & Teresa Downey & Mary Ahern, O’Connell’s Ave. / Eddie & Anne Browne, Coolagown /
Peg Kelly, Kilcara, Duagh /
Bridie Broderick nee Barrett, Feale Dr. / Christopher Hennessy, Bedford Vigil
6.15pm
Sunday
12th People of the Parish 9.00am
Elaine Foran, Ballygrennan, Months Mind / John & Sheila Broderick, Coolnaleen /Christy Sommers & dec. family members Billerough /
Bridie Cronin, Ballinruddery /
Elizabeth Quille, Woodford /
John Maher, Drombeg / Stuart Stack William St. & Justin & Damien 11.30am
Monday 13th
Michael (Mikey) Holly, St. Brendan’s Tce., Recently Dec., England 10.30am
Tues 14th James Shine, London & Kerry /
Michael & Margaret Dillon, Meen & Eddie Leahy, Shrone 10.30am
Wed 15th Frances Mulvihill, Clountubrid House, Dec. Mulvihill Family, Derry & Glin & Joan O Connor, Cahericiveen 10.30am
Thurs 16th Pat Joe O’Callaghan, Ennismore 1st Ann.
/ Denis O Sullivan, Bolton’s Cross /
Special Intention 10.30am
Fri. 17th Sr. M. Oliver, Mercy Sisters Enniskillen 10.30am
Saturday
18th 10.30am
John Curtin, Dromin /
Mossie Carmody, Skehenerin /
Con Leahy, Feale Drive /
Pauline Carey, Cluain Doire & Nora & martin Carey, Tournageeha Vigil
6.15pm
Sunday
19th John & Eileen O Connell, Ballygologue Rd., Kitty Moore Feale Drive & Johnny & Mary Dunford, Moyvane & Deceased Members of the Hughes Family, Dublin Dan, Christina & Bridget Enright, Ennismore 9.00am
Nellie & Tommy Evans, Minard, Lispole 11.30am
Priest on duty for our Pastoral area this Sunday 12th Jan.,
Fr. Brendan Walsh, 087-7913271 (emergencies only).
RECENT DEATHS Please remember in your prayers:
Noreen O Sullivan, Charles Street.
Mary Maire Downey nee Culhane, Knockalocha, Knocknagoshel late of Dirha Cottages.
Helen Scannell, Cricklewood, London.
Michael (Mickey) Holly, St. Brendan’s Tce. & England.
Jerh Lynch late of Coolkeragh.
Angela McKeon nee Henigan, The Square, New Jersey USA.
ANNIVERSARY REMEMBRANCE Jeremiah Kelliher, Greenville, Birthday Remembrance / Agnes O Mahoney, Gortacrissane / Michael & Margaret Kearney, Cavan / Nora & Ted O’Shaughnessy, William St. & Kilmore West, Dublin / Lizzie Griffin, O’Connell’s Ave. / Lizzie Griffin, O’Connell’s Ave.
CHURCH NOTICES
CELEBRATING THE BAPTISMS OF 2019: As we celebrate the Baptism of our Lord this weekend, we welcome all babies who were baptised here at St. Mary’s Church in 2019 at our 11.30am. Mass this Sunday. A special New Year’s Blessing will be given to all our babies present. We thank our Parish Baptism Teams are hosting this mass.
PREPARING FOR FIRST HOLY COMMUNION 2020: We invite the children and their parents / guardians of our First Holy Communion classes to join us for the enrolment night which will take place on SATURDAY NIGHT (Jan. 18th) AT THE VIGIL MASS. Organising parents of this mass are asked to meet Fr. Declan in the Presbytery on Thurs. next (Jan 16th) at 6.00 p.m. to prepare for it.
MEDJUGORJE IRISH CENTRE PILGRIMAGES APRIL - OCT 2020: 7 Night Stay and Airport Shuttle service from Dubrovnik or Split for €266 per person sharing. Book any flight - any time and we provide guaranteed airport shuttle service. Call us for further info and book the dates that suit you. Tel. 01 4434510 or email reservations@med-irishcentre.com
RETROUVAILLE – A LIFELINE FOR MARRIED COUPLES: Do you want to improve the communication with your spouse? Do you feel lost, alone or bored in your marriage? Are you hurt, frustrated or angry with your spouse? Does talking about it only make it worse? The Retrouvaille programme can help marriages at all stages. Next programme starts 7th – 9th February 2020. For information contact Tony & Anne (01) 495 3536, Mike & Anne (01) 450 0922, text or call 086 413 5440, or email info@retrouvaille.ie or visit www.retrouvaille.ie.
COMMUNITY NOTICES
AUTISM AND SOCIAL SKILLS COURSE in Listowel Arms Hotel, Sat 25th Jan 10.30am to 3.3pm for parents, teachers, SNAs, carers, therapists and other professionals. Book online on www.konfidentkidz.ie or call 087 2945 977
REFLEXOLOGY/BABY MASSAGE CLASSES will commence at Listowel Family Resource Centre on Friday. January 17 at 10am and runs for five weeks. Early booking advised as places are limited Further details from Toni Clarke on 068 23584.
2019 ALL-IRELAND DRAMS WINNERS: Holycross/Ballycahill Drama Group perform John B. Keane's Sive at Scoill Realta na Maidine, on Saturday night next January 18 at 8pm. A special evening with wine, spot prizes & MC Billy Keane with all proceeds going to the Sean Stakelum Leukaemia Fund(Ann McGrath-Leahy's son). Tickets €20 from Oonagh Harnett pharmacy, Flying Saucer restaurant, Leahy Accountants or at the door.
Further Notices on our Web Site
at: www.listowelparish.com
MOYVANE PARISH NEWSLETTER 4 Jan 2020
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 Wednesday.
www.dioceseofkerry.ie E-mail: moyvane@dioceseofkerry.ie.
MASSES FOR THE COMING WEEK
Vigil and Sunday Masses – Saturday 4th & Sunday 5th January
MOYVANE: Sat 4th 7.30pm Con Healy, Moyvane North (Months Mind)
KNOCKANURE: Sun 5th 10.00am Michael & Theresa Bambury, Gurtagleanna (Anni)
MOYVANE: 11.00am John Joe Behan, Aughrim (Anni) & his parents Bridie
& Thomas
Church of the Assumption Moyvane: Monday 6th to Sunday 12th January
Mon 6th 11.00am FEAST OF THE EPIPHANY
Thus 9th 7.30pm Bridget & John Holly, Emma & Jack O’Brien,
The Village (Anni)
Fri 10th 7.30pm Ned Moore, Glenalappa (Anni) & his loving wife Bridie
Sat 11th 7.30pm Hanna Stack, Clounbrane (Anni) & her husband Richard
Sun 12th 11.00am Parishioners
Church of Corpus Christi Knockanure: Monday 6th to Sunday 12th January
Mon 6th 10.00am FEAST OF THE EPIPHANY Special Intention (Sick) Sun 12th 10.00am Michelle Foley, Kilmorna (Anni) & her grandad Michael Keane
PRIEST ON DUTY THIS SUNDAY: Fr. Denis O’Mahony 087/6807197. Emergencies only.
EUCHARISTIC ADORATION: KNOCKANURE: Tuesday 10am – 5pm; MOYVANE: Wednesday 10am – 7pm.
Your generous financial support makes such a positive statement about our Parish. It ensures that both Churches will continue to help, guide and bless us in allowing God’s presence to direct our actions and conversations. Happy & grace filled 2020 to each and everyone of you.
DIOCESAN COLLECTION: At all Masses this weekend 4th/5th January for the Needs of the Holy Land.
PRAYERS & SYMPATHY: To Doreen Flaherty & family, Moher on the death of her brother John Michael O’Sullivan, Causeway whose funeral was on Friday 27th December. Mass for the happy repose of his soul will be celebrated in Moyvane Church on Wednesday 15th January at 7.30pm. To the family and friends of Eileen Mansfield (née Bunce), Tralee and l/o Barragougeen whose funeral was on Friday December 27th. To Mike & Deirdre O’Connor & family, Upper Direen, Athea, Mass of the Angels was celebrated on January 1st for their loving son Max. A very special Angel in God’s presence. Max now joins the host of Angels who guide us on a daily basis. May John Michael, Eileen and baby Max enjoy new life in the presence of Jesus, Mary and Joseph. FAITH IN THE FACE OF LIFE’S CHALLENGES: The Diocese of Kerry will host a conversation on Faith in the face of life’s challenges in The Gleneagle Ballroom, Muckross Road, Killarney on Wednesday January 8th at 8pm. Ian O’Connell, Killarney, Elma Walsh, Tralee, Anne Alcock, Killarney and Fr. Donal O’Connor will share how faith has enabled them to face what life has thrown at them and Deirdre Walsh, Radio Kerry, will chair the conversation. Admission is free and all are welcome.
NOTICES
FUNDRAISER: 2019 All-Ireland drams winners, Holycross/Ballycahill Drama Group perform John B. Keane's Sive at Scoil Realta na Maidine, Listowel on Saturday January 18th at 8pm. A special evening with wine, spot prizes & MC Billy Keane with all proceeds going to the Sean Stakelum Leukemia Fund (Ann McGrath-Leahy's son). Tickets €20 from Oonagh Harnett pharmacy, Flying Saucer restaurant, Leahy Accountants or the door. REACH ACTIVE WORKS: Road works on the Kilmorna Road on Monday the 6th of January. A full road closure will be in place from Wednesday the 8th to Friday the 10th, Monday the 13th to Friday 17th and Monday the 20th to Friday the 24 th of January for 8am to 6pm on each day. Info Padraig 086/6072159.
PLEASE BE FAIR – IT’S NO SOLUTION TO SAY “FR. KEVIN GET OVER IT”
I was richly blessed to have ministered in ‘Beauty’s Home’ – Killarney Parish for nine years. During that time I developed a very fine relationship with popular and exceptionally fine journalist John O’Mahony. During my time John was a great editor of a very popular and excellent publication ‘The Kingdom’. After its closure due to financial difficulties, the talented John branched into a new and very exciting Media venture. He set up ‘Killarney Today.com’ It is the 24/7 online news service provided by O’Mahony Media. John always looked in on what I wrote and what I said. He was very encouraging with his support and at times criticism – always positive and Christian. I appreciated that and to be honest, I never thanked him for it. He approached me to put a book together; he would help, guide and direct me. I’m so sorry now I turned him down! John thank you for all your incredible and continued support, but above all for putting our Moyvane Parish Newsletter into the National Media since my arrival here four years ago. Also, thank you John for getting such a quick response to last week’s article in this Newsletter. A spokesperson from RTÉ (nameless as usual) said “The station’s Christmas coverage included Midnight Mass and the celebration of the birth of Jesus with reading and carols” That was Christmas Eve! That response is simply awful. Christmas Day – the Pope’s blessing, his Christmas message, our own Church leaders, no recognition. Imagine in GAA term watching ‘Up for the Match’ on
Saturday night (Christmas Eve) and then on All Ireland Sunday (Christmas Day) no match coverage – no mention of a match on RTÉ News. RTÉ contacted reply – “We had ‘Up for the Match’ last night – we had so many GAA stars from both counties – we had the cup on display”. I still would like to know who made the decision not to have a mention, coverage or comment on Christmas Day. The Christmas Swim is more important than the Christmas message from the Pope and Christian leaders! My last encounter with RTÉ was a farce. They didn’t listen to me. They were not friendly anytime I contacted them. I found it impossible to speak to people in charge. The people’s programme ‘Live Line’ contacted me to come on their programme. They asked me to refrain from going on any other programmes either National or Local. I agreed. They would have me on at 1.45pm after RT É One News. I was phoned by ‘Live Line’ at 1.42pm. I waited for 40 minutes with a researcher saying every 10 minutes “Fr. Kevin, thanks for holding, we will be with you shortly”. Then I was told “Fr. Kevin, sorry but we will return to this story another day”. I am still waiting! I feel quite strongly that so many who have Christian faith like me are seriously offended by no Christian coverage on Christmas Day on RTÉ News. Some will say “Fr. Kevin, get over it”, but will such people do likewise when their views and beliefs are offended?
LIFE IS AN ARROW……
Have you made up your mind to change your ways and the direction of your life this New Year 2020? You have? Then perhaps you’ll find helpful these words of Henry Van Dyke, the American Presbyterian, minister, poet and essayist; “Life is an arrow – therefore you must know what mark to aim at, how to use the bow” . A happy, safe, healthy and grace filled 2020 to each and everyone of us. Enjoy.
PARENTS!
Parents there are two important things to give your children – roots and wings. As we begin a New Year in our Parish, my wish for our lovely Parish is peace and may all of us turn our face to the sun and our backs on conflict, bad gossip and jealousy. For each and everyone of us in the Parish I wish tranquillity of mind, spirit and body, happiness and good health. It has been a lovely Christmas in the Parish. Thanks to all.
BE KIND
Have you decided to make any changes to your life for 2020? If not can I suggest one? Be kind. I’m sure it sounds easier than a diet or giving up a bad habit. Kindness always seems such a mild little trait, but it isn’t. The great and late Mother Teresa asked us to be ‘the living expression of God’s kindness – kindness is your face, kindness is your smile, kindness is your warm greeting. Let no one ever come to you without leaving better and happier’. Quite a challenge, you’ll agree. But this Parish will be enriched because you have truly made an effort to reach out and be Christian.
NOLLAIG NA MBÁN – LITTLE CHRISTMAS
Our prayerful blessings and good wishes to all women on this very special Feast Day – Nollaig na mBán. We thank them for the huge blessings they share with us and as the Nation says a prayerful goodbye to Marian Finucane this weekend, we are grateful to her contribution to the Nation, may she Rest In Peace.
St. Mary’s Church Listowel News
MASSES THIS WEEK 5th – 12th January
Saturday
4th Mary Purcell, Woodford, 1st Ann. /
John Slemon, Cluainin, 1st Ann. /
Gerard McElligott, Craughatoosane,
1st Ann. & Birthday Rem. /
Richard & Margaret Roche, O’Connell’s Ave. / Tim, Elizabeth & Yvonne Flaherty, Derry /
Dora & Larry Buckley, Tanavalla & Joe Carr, Balbriggan, Dublin /
Paudie Horan, Cherrytree Drive /
George McEneaney, Gortacrissane Vigil
6.15pm
Sunday
5th John Michael Murphy, Church St. 9.00am
Joe Carroll, St. Brendan’s Tce. /
Nora Keane Moriarty, Luachra Rd. /
Bob Kelly, Dirha East /
Christy O’Connor, Coolnalaught, James Culhane & Pat Galvin, Moyvane / Baby Mark Grace, Kenny Heights /
Elizabeth (Betty) Kennelly, Ashfield 11.30am
Monday 6th
Feast
of the
Paddy, Matldia, Johnny & Mary Kelly, Billerough / Andy, John & Nora Hayes & Dec., Family 10.30am
People of the Parish 1.10pm
Bill & Rory O Connell, Grogreen /
Theresa Bambury, Gurtnaglana, Kilmorna
Tues 7th 10.30am
Wed 8th 10.30am
Thurs 9th Margaret Horgan, Ennismore 10.30am
Fri. 10th 10.30am
Saturday
11th Mary Daly, Bridge Rd., Months Mind 10.30am
Michael Barrett, Dirha East Vigil
6.15pm
Sunday
12th People of the Parish 9.00am
Elaine Foran, Ballygrennan, Months Mind / John & Sheila Broderick, Coolnaleen /Christy Sommers & dec. Family Billerough 11.30am
Priest on duty for our Pastoral area this Sunday 5th Jan.,
Fr. Denis O Mahony, 087-6807149 (emergencies only).
RECENT DEATHS Please remember in your prayers:
Nancy Brosnan, Lacca East.
Margaret O Neill, Charles St.
CHURCH NOTICES
DATES OF DIOCESAN COLLECTION 2020: Please note the list in Noticeboard at back of the church. The January Diocesan Collection takes place this weekend (5th & 6th Jan. ) immediately after Holy Communion for the Needs Of The Holy Land: This collection provides assistance to those in need in the Holy Land and helps fund 36 Dispensaries, 21 Charitable Institutes, 120 Centres of Education etc.
PARISH OFFICE REOPENS: on this Monday morning at 10.00.a.m.
FEAST OF EPIPHANY: Takes place on this Monday 6th January. It is a Holy Day of obligation. Please note that there will not be a Vigil Mass on this Sunday evening but there are three masses on Monday: 10.30 a.m.& 1.10 p.m. (lunch time) and a 6.15 p.m. evening Mass.
CELEBRATING THE BAPTISMS OF 2019: As we celebrate the Baptism of our Lord next weekend, we invite all 71 babies who were baptised here at St. Mary’s Church in 2019 to join us for our Mass on Sunday next (Jan. 12th 2020) at 11.30 a.m. A special New Year’s Blessing will be given to all our babies present. Our Parish Baptism Teams will be present. So we invite all parents, babies, god parents, or any others who were baptised throughout the past calendar year of 2019. Come and sit anywhere in either of the two centre rows in the church.
KERRY DIOCESAN PRIESTS ANNUAL ASSEMBLY: with Bishop Ray takes place in Killarney this week beginning on Tuesday afternoon (Jan. 7th ) and ends on Friday afternoon (Jan. 10th )
FAITH IN THE FACE OF LIFE’S CHALLENGES: As part of the Priests Assembly, the Diocese of Kerry will host a conversation on Faith in the face of life’s challenges in The Gleneagle Ballroom, Muckross Road, Killarney on Wednesday January 8th @ 8pm. Ian O’Connell, Killarney, Elma Walsh, Tralee, Anne Alcock, Killarney and Fr. Donal O’Connor will share how faith has enabled them to face what life has thrown at them and Deirdre Walsh, Radio Kerry, will chair the conversation. Admission is free and all are welcome.
CHRISTMAS OFFERINGS: Our sincere ‘thanks’ to you all for the Christmas Offerings which were collected over the Christmas period. Should you not have made your offering, you may still do so at any time that suits you and just place in an envelope on the Offertory plate or drop into the Parish Office. Míle Buíochas
COMMUNITY NOTICES
LEARN A LIFE SAVING SKILL, CPR course on Monday 6th January from 6.30pm to 10pm in Lixnaw. Fully certified for 2 years. Call Majella on 087 210 3544 for more info.
2019 ALL-IRELAND DRAMS WINNERS: Holycross/Ballycahill Drama Group perform John B. Keane's Sive at Scoill Realta na Maidine, Listowel on Saturday January 18 at 8PM. A special evening with wine, spot prizes & MC Billy Keane with all proceeds going to the Sean Stakelum Leukaemia Fund(Ann McGrath-Leahy's son). Tickets €20 from Oonagh Harnett pharmacy, Flying Saucer restaurant, Leahy Accountants or at the door.
HAPPY NEW YEAR TO YOU ALL
Further Notices on our Web Site