NEWSLETTER
21st APRIL 2024
4th SUNDAY OF EASTER:
We Pray for:
Seamus (Ed) Hynes, Mountmellick & Killelary.
Margaret (Maggie) Betson (McDonald), Ballycommon.
KILLEIGH: SATURDAY 6.00pm
Maureen Murray, Cloncollig, Tullamore.
Annie Rooney, Meelaghans.
RAHEEN: SATURDAY 7.30pm
Seamus Bryan, Rathfeston.
Patrick & Elizabeth Dunne, Cloneygowan & Deceased Family.
BALLINAGAR: SUNDAY 10.30am
Noel O’Meara, Ballinagar.
Eddie (Ned) Dolan, Cloneygowan & his parents James (Jim) & Christina (Chrissy).
KILLEIGH: SUNDAY 11.30am
John Molloy, Whitehall, Tullamore. Months Mind.
Masses this Week:
Killeigh 10am:
Tuesday & Wednesday:
Geashill Oratory 10am:
Tuesday & Wednesday:
MASSES FOR NEXT WEEKEND
KILLEIGH: SATURDAY 6.00pm
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RAHEEN: SATURDAY 7.30pm
Eamonn Donegan, Ballydownan. 1st Anniv.
James & Mary Hynes, Killelary.
BALLINAGAR: SUNDAY 10.30am
Niall Kinahan, Ballinagar.
KILLEIGH: SUNDAY 11.30am
Terrance & Annie Berry, Scrubb.
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READERS for next week-end:-
Killeigh Sat 6.00pm Brigid Brickland
Raheen Sat 7.30pm Donegan Family
Ballinagar Sun 10.30am Johnnie Dunne
Killeigh Sun 11.30am Róisín O’Connor
Ministers of Holy Eucharist:-
Killeigh Apr 27 Sally Green/Dolores Martin
Raheen Apr 27 Elysia McCormac/P O’Brien
Ballinagar Apr 28 John McDonald
Parish Office Open -This week: Tuesday, Thursday & Friday. 10.45am-12.45
or leave a message 057 93 44161.
TRÓCAIRE BOXES
PLEASE DO NOT LEAVE THE BOXES IN THE CHURCH except at Mass Times.
This week €3614 has been sent to the Diocese for Trócaire
And €1310 for Christians in Gaza.
Your generosity is very kindly appreciated and will do wonderful work.
Due to a security alert do not give your Trócaire Box to anyone calling to your door to collect them.
CEMETERY MASSES 2024
Sat May 25th Killeigh 6.00pm
Sun June 2nd Ballinagar 10.30am
Sat June 8th Raheen 7.30pm
Tue June 11th Annagharvey 7.30pm
Synod News: - A number of people from across the diocese are receiving Facilitative Leadership Training provided by the National Synod Office. Participants include members of the Diocesan Pastoral Council, Faith Development Services, the Diocesan Synod Team, and the Diocesan Commission for Liturgical Formation. This training will equip more people across the diocese to be able to facilitate the type of listening and accompaniment that Pope Francis is calling us to in a more synodal Church.
In late January the synod committee of the diocese was asked to submit a report to the national office by 25 March to help prepare for the second assembly of the universal synod to be held in Rome in October. A focused listening session was held in early March that helped shape our report. This report will be available on the diocesan website in the coming days.
March For Life Ireland 2024
Shining A Spotlight On Ireland’s Abortion Law And Calling For Positive Supports For Mothers.
Monday 6th May in Dublin, marching from St Stephens Green to Leinster House.
Growth in the Holy Spirit Monthly Retreat - St. Peters and Paul's Parish Church, Portlaoise - Saturday 27th. April 10.00am to 1.30pm.
Holy Mass @ 10am. All Welcome.
Contact: Michael 086 815 7305
Irish Kidney Association:
A meeting of the Offaly branch will be held in the Charleville Community Centre, Church Road, Tullamore Thursday 25th April @ 7.45pm.
The IKA provides support to kidney patients and their families. All welcome. For more information see www.ika.ie or call Marjorie (secretary Offaly IKA) on 085 866 8710
Geashill & Ballinagar Active Retirement - Chiropodist Clinic will be on Friday 17th of May, in the Old School Geashill. By appointment only. Please contact Ann on 086 1078315 for appointment details.
This Sunday – Vocation Sunday:
This weekend we celebrate Good Shepherd Sunday when we traditionally encourage our people to pray for vocations to the priesthood and religious life.
Currently we have one man in propaedeutic year in the Scots College in Salamanca, and, all going well, he will proceed to study in the seminary in Maynooth this coming September. His name is Daniel Canning, a law graduate, from the parish of Newbridge.
We also have two men in a process of discernment, which, we hope, will bear fruit soon.
It is important to remember that the theme of Vocations Sunday is to encourage prayer for vocations. Keep the intention of religious vocations before the Lord in prayer.
ALL IRELAND CONFINED DRAMA FINALS 2024
Hosted by Mountmellick Drama Festival Community Arts Centre Mountmellick 18th-26th April 8pm SHARP. NIGHTLY TICKETS ON SALE NOW ! €15. Book online at www.mountmellickdramafestival.ie
Tickets on the door depending on availability. Enquiries: info@mountmellickdramafestival.ie
Phone Enquiries: 087-412 1205 or
087-7942994
Balcony Cinema Mountmellick:
Wednesday evenings 8pm. Enjoy the film and a cuppa all for €5.
Geashill Wednesday Club:
This Wednesday Sewing. 10am-12noon in Geashill Old School. Meet, greet & have the Cuppa. Men & Women welcome. Come any week.
Tullamore Parish Triduum:
Celebrating Our Lady.
Wed May 1st – Friday May 3rd.See Posters on notice boards.
Samaritans: Phone 116123
email: jo@samaritans.ie
Mass Times.
Saturday evening Mass in Killeigh is at 6pm.
Saturday evening in Raheen at 7.30pm
Sunday morning in Ballinagar at 10.30am
Sunday morning in Killeigh at 11.30am
These times are provisional.
Interesting Catholic News
View interesting videos.
Congratulations to the Committee. Everything looks great.
Useful contacts for Information on Marian Shrines, and others:-
http://www.knock-shrine.ie/
History; Pilgrims Guide; Facilities; Accommodation; News; Shop; etc
http://en.lourdes-france.org/tv-lourdes/
See Live TV from the shrine; Deepen [history, Messages, Cures, etc]; Youth
http://sacredsites.com/europe/
portugal/fatima.html
Sacred Sites; Places of Peace and Power throughout the world
A Copy of the Scroll of the Prophet Isaiah, found in 1948 in a cave near the Dead Sea.
Carbon dated showing it was writen in 70 B.C.
SLIDE SHOWS:-
Visit your ancestors grave in
Visit your ancestors grave in
Thanks to work of Roseanna and Emma.
See slides of the Easter Morning Mass on the mountain
View some pics from the Official Opening of Ballinagar School.
See slides of the Easter Morning Mass on the mountain
View some pics from the Official Opening of Ballinagar School.
USEFUL INFORMATION
Warning signs of a STROKE:
The following can help you recognise if someone is having a stroke and ACT FAST if you see any of them.
The following can help you recognise if someone is having a stroke and ACT FAST if you see any of them.
F – FACE: Ask the person to smile-does one side droop?
A – ARMS: Ask the person to raise both arms and keep them there.
S – SPEECH: Can the person repeat a sentence? Is their speech slurred?
T – TIME: If you see any of the above signs – even just one – call 999 for an ambulance
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Suicidal Thoughts?
Share the Load!
….others can help you carry it.
Midlands Living Links 086-1600641
MABS – Money Advice – Hibernian Hse, 076-107-2710 (free & confidential).
C.I.C. – Citizens Information Centre
Mon-Sat, 10.30am-12.30pm 057 9352204.
Samaritans: 1850 60 90 90
Pieta House 1800 247 247 or 0818 277 438
Suicidal Thoughts?
Share the Load!
….others can help you carry it.
Midlands Living Links 086-1600641
MABS – Money Advice – Hibernian Hse, 076-107-2710 (free & confidential).
C.I.C. – Citizens Information Centre
Mon-Sat, 10.30am-12.30pm 057 9352204.
Samaritans: 1850 60 90 90
Pieta House 1800 247 247 or 0818 277 438
Samaritans new freephone number 116 123
visit www.3ts.ie/need-help/ for a full list of crisis helplines
Domestic Violence
We can help! Contact Offaly Domestic Violence Support Service (ODVSS)
on our Confidential Information Line 057 9351886. (Open Mon to Fri 10am to 12pm2pm to 4pm)
Have you got a number in your phone after the letters I.C.E.?
In Case of Emergency?
DO IT NOW!
Grow: World Community Mental Health Movement in Ireland.
You alone can dot it,
but you can’t do it alone.
If you are anxious, depressed,
or feeling suicidal,
GROW can support you.
Strictly Confidential. www.grow.ie
Young Adult Group Monday 7.30pm,
Community Group Thurs 3.00pm
Community Health Centre 057 9351124.
You alone can dot it,
but you can’t do it alone.
If you are anxious, depressed,
or feeling suicidal,
GROW can support you.
Strictly Confidential. www.grow.ie
Young Adult Group Monday 7.30pm,
Community Group Thurs 3.00pm
Community Health Centre 057 9351124.
Pontifical University – St Patrick’s College, Maynooth.
Higher Diploma in Theological Studies One-year part-time evening course. Lectures are held on: Mon’s & Wed’s 6.30-9.30pmFour Saturdays ( 2 Sat every semester) 10am – 4pm. Info etcContact 01-7084772 email: admissions@spcm.ie or maynoothcollee.ie
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