NEWSLETTER
9th March 2025
First Sunday of Lent:
Pray for:-
Josephine Wren née Molloy, Cappanageeragh, Ballinagar.
Frank Lacy, Ballycrystal.
KILLEIGH: SATURDAY 6.00pm
David & Ursula Lawlor, Ballinvalley.
Phil Edwards, Ballinvalley &
his late Parents.
Edward & Mary Poland, Hawkswood & their son Raymond &
Michael & Bridget Poland, Hawkswood.
Michael Brady, Finter.
Martin & Mary Hoctor & Deceased Members of the Hoctor & Coffey Family.
Con Dunne & Deceased Family, Ballinvalley
RAHEEN: SATURDAY 7.30pm
John Byrne, Shranure. Months Mind.
Gerry Cahill, St. Oliver’s &
His Father-in-law Podge Duffy,
Walsh Island. Months Mind.
Christina & James Dolan, Cloneygowan & their son Ned.
BALLINAGAR: SUNDAY 10.30am
Patrick & Elizabeth Tyrrell, Toberlaheen & Deceased Family.
William, George, Larry & Marie Hackett, Ballyduff.
Anne Corrigan, Clonmore.
KILLEIGH: SUNDAY 11.30am
Deceased Garry Family Members, Derryadd
Martin Hoctor, Cloncoher, Geashill.
Masses during the Week:
Killeigh: Tues, Wed & Thurs: 10.00am
Geashill: Tuesday 10am
MASSES FOR NEXT WEEKEND
KILLEIGH: SATURDAY 6.00pm
Patrick McEvoy & Tim & Bridie Feeney, Ballymacrossan.
Michael Horan, Finter.
James & Mary Howell, Killurin &
John & Catherine Cruise.
Thomas & Mary Colton, Gorteen.
RAHEEN: SATURDAY 7.30pm
Marie Mahon, Dalgan.
Fintan Murphy, Cloneygowan.
BALLINAGAR: SUNDAY 10.30am
Eileen Dempsey, Killelary. 1st Anniv.
Denis & Teresa Dunne, Ballinagar &
their Grandson Derek Dunne.
Jim Brickland, Knock.
Margaret Murphy, Knock &
her Daughter Zita.
KILLEIGH: SUNDAY 11.30am
Christina & Alo Condron, Derrybeg.
Martin & Nancy O’Grady, Derrybeg.
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Ministers of Holy Eucharist Next Wk:-
Killeigh Sat: Sally Green / Dolores Martin
Killeigh Sun: Mary Berry / Declan Walsh
Rah Sat: Seamus Crombie / Catherine Cleary
Ballinagar Sun: John McDonald
READERS for next week-end:-
Killeigh Sat 6.00pm Brigid Brickland
Raheen Sat 7.30pm Confirmation Children
Ballinagar Sun 10.30am Dempsey Family
Killeigh Sun 11.30am Patricia Nunan
Confirmation –
This Friday 14th March.
Killeigh & Cloneygowan Schools at 11am in St. Patrick’s, Killeigh.
Geashill & Ballinagar Schools at 2pm in St. Joseph’s, Ballinagar.
Best wishes to the Boys & Girls who wish to be confirmed.
This week-end you have an Envelope with a Yellow Stripe across the top for the Lenten Stations for the Clergy Fund.
No White Envelope this week-end.
Pioneer Lenten Challenge & Invitation
Pope Francis has invited us this Lent to “journey in hope together”.
A short-term pledge is available via www.pioneerassociation.org for parishioners who wish to become a “pilgrim of hope” for people who are living under the shadow of addiction.
TRÓCAIRE: Boxes for your Lenten Fast Contributions are available at the Church entrance. Please bring one home and one to neighbours who cannot get out.
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Pilgrims of Hope in Lent...follow and like the Kildare and Leighlin Diocese Facebook and X accounts for daily posts on hope in Lent.
Sunday Scripture Sharing Lent 2025
See www.kandle.ie to access this year's resource for reflecting on the Sunday gospels of Lent, featuring reflections from the late Fr John Cummins as well as prayer resources. If there isn't a group in your parish, why not be the person to start one!
The Relics of St. Therese of Lisieux & her parents St. Louis & St. Zelie Martin
St. Peter’s & Paul’s Church, Monasterevin. Sat 22nd Mar @ 6.30pm Mass with Veneration afterwards.
Sunday 23rd March @ 9.00am and 11.30am Mass & Veneration afterwards.
Coffee Morning in aid of the
Irish Cancer Society in Direen’s, Cloneygowan on Tuesday 25th March from 9am-12pm. All are welcome.
Geashill Wednesday Club:
This Wednesday 10am-12noon in Geashill Old School. Water Colour Painting. Meet, greet & have the Cuppa. €3. Men & Women welcome.
Join us any week.
Tender Opportunity
Killeigh Community Centre Development Association intend to invite Tenderers from suitably qualified Contractors for the provision of 70 space car park, lighting, bicycle parking, surface water attenuation area and associated landscaping at Killeigh Community Centre, Killeigh, Co. Offaly.
The Contract will be PW-CF6 Short Form of Contract and Contractors will need to comply with suitability requirements for this Contract, which are available by applying to MCOH Architects at info@mcoh.ie.
The closing date for receipt of applications is NEXT Friday 14th March 2025 @ 5pm.
Killeigh Community Centre update:
Coffee morning is THIS Wed 12th March.
Teenage girls boxercise class on Monday’s from 7pm to 8pm, running until 10th March. On Tuesday’s from 10am to 11am we have a free exercise class for older adults, all are welcome, this is running until 1st April. As normal our weekly classes include Badminton, Pickleball, Circuit training, Pilates, Chair Yoga, Dance Lessons, Relaxation and Meditation.
Please email us to book your child’s party or to book a meeting room.
Check out our Facebook page for updates: Killeigh Community Centre Development and please feel free to email us on info@killeighcommunitycentre.com
Anam Cara, the organisation that supports bereaved parents, will hold its monthly Parent Support Evening on Wednesday 12th March at 7.30pm in the Mullingar Park Hotel.
This event is free and open to all bereaved parents regardless of the age your child died, the circumstances of their death, or how recent their death was. You do not need to register in advance.
We also offer an online support group meeting. To find out more call 01 4045378 or email info@anamcara.ie
Parish Office Open next week:
Tuesday to Friday 10.45-12.45pm
Please leave a message on
057 93 44161 with your
Name and Number.
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.
St. Patrick’s Church, Killeigh, Co. Offaly
Job vacancy for Sacristan.
To avoid confusion, please talk to Fr. John if you are interested.
The Sacristan will only be appointed on successful completion of Garda Clearance.
Congratulations to the Committee.
All updates on Facebook page.
Email:- info@killeighcommunitycentre.com
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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