NEWSLETTER
23rd March 2025
Third Sunday of Lent:
Pray for:-
Margaret Fitzpatrick, Ballyduff.
Fr. Patrick (Paddy) Mooney, Moneyquid.
KILLEIGH: SATURDAY 6.00pm
John Brady, Finter, his Daughter Lelia & Parents William & Marian & Bridie Turner.
Paddy & Ben Purcell, Reary, Rosenallis & Deceased Family.
RAHEEN: SATURDAY 7.30pm
Patrick & Kathleen Bracken, Raheen &
their Daughter Margaret.
Ann Corcoran, Ballykeane.
John & Eileen Fahy, Geashill.
Deceased Flynn Family Members, Geashill.
BALLINAGAR: SUNDAY 10.30am
John & Catherine Dolan, Annagharvey.
KILLEIGH: SUNDAY 11.30am
Michael Leogue & Deceased Family, Ballina.
Kay Walsh, Killurin & her Son David.
Daniel Flanagan, Gorteen, Roscrea.
Masses during the Week: Killeigh:
Tues, Wed, Thurs & Friday 10.00am:
Thursday: James, Maura & Marie Mahon & Deceased Family Members &
Deceased Members of the O’Rourke Family, Ballinasragh.
Friday: Private Intention.
MASSES FOR NEXT WEEKEND
KILLEIGH: SATURDAY 6.00pm
Donal Beatty, Finter.
Michael Whittaker, Derrygolan.
Kathleen Kearns, Gurteen.
Sarah & Patrick Sutherland &
Joe, Matt, Bridge, Nell & Molly, Mullahill, Killurin.
John McInerney, Derryadd.
Michael & Margaret McInerney, Derryadd.
Sheila Elliott, Scrubb.
RAHEEN: SATURDAY 7.30pm
Michael Bolton, Ballydownan.
BALLINAGAR: SUNDAY 10.30am
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KILLEIGH: SUNDAY 11.30am
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Ministers of Holy Eucharist Next Week:-
Killeigh Sat: Marie Geraghty/Henry Bagnall
Killeigh Sun: Ann Brady/Patricia Nunan
Rah Sat: Mary Dempsey
Ballinagar Sun: Catherine Guinan
READERS for next week-end:-
Killeigh Sat 6.00pm Beatty Family
Raheen Sat 7.30pm Confirmation Children
Ballinagar Sun 10.30am Paul Bolger
Killeigh Sun 11.30am Eugene Cahill
Parish Office Open this week:
Wed to Friday 10.45-12.45pm
Please leave a message on
057 93 44161 with your Name and Number. IF URGENT
Call the 087 number given.
TRÓCAIRE: Boxes are available at the Church entrance. Please bring one home and one to neighbours who cannot get out.
Fr. Paddy Mooney, Moneyquid.
Fr. Patrick Mooney died on March 18th at his home at Anam Cara, Moneyquid, Killeigh.
Visit www.spiritualspring.org
for Fr. Paddy’s works.
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.
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!
Raheen Cemetery A.G.M.
Tuesday 8th April at 8.30pm in Geashill Old School. New Members Welcome.
Geashill & Ballinagar Active Retirement Chiropodist Clinic
Thursday 27th March, in the Old School. Contact Ann 086 107 8315.
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.
RAHEEN G.A.A. SOCIAL NIGHT OUT – NIGHT AT THE DOGS
Mullingar Greyhound Stadium Sat 5th April. Bus from Cloneygowan & Geashill. €15 (Bus) + Admission €10 (Adults) OR €5 (Students). Contact Pauric 087 683 3535 OR Hughie 086 345 0258
First Communions
May Sat 10th Geashill & Killeigh
May Sat 17th Cloneygowan &
Ballinagar
Graveyard Masses 2025:
Raheen ………. Sat May 31st 7.30pm
Annagharvey … Tues June 3rd 7.30pm
Ballinagar…… Sun June 8th 10.30am
Killeigh ……. June Sat 14th 6.00pm
24 Hours For The Lord - St. Michael's Church, Portarlington, Friday 28th/Sat29th March.
Beginning with Mass and a Penitential Service at 7.00pm on Friday. Other elements include The Stations of the Cross, Divine Mercy and Adoration spread out over the 24 hours. Those wishing to volunteer for one (or two) hours of Adoration time should contact Portarlington Parish Office
057/8643004. All welcome.
Growth in the Holy Spirit Monthly Retreat - St. Peters and Paul's Parish Church, Portlaoise - Saturday
29th March 10.00am to 1.30pm.
Holy Mass at 10.am - Confessions available. All Welcome.
Killeigh Community Centre update:
Coffee Morning Wed 26th March.
Starting Monday 24th March for 6 weeks 7-8pm there is a FREE boxercise class for Ladies. Tuesday’s 10-11am a free exercise class for older adults, running until 1st April. Weekly Classes include Badminton, Pickleball, Circuit training, Pilates, Chair Yoga, Dance lessons, Relaxation and Meditation.
Book your Child’s Party or a Meeting Room. See our Facebook page for updates: Killeigh Community Centre Development or email us on info@killeighcommunitycentre.com
Brigidine Convents Annual Past Pupils Dinner - Sunday 27th April in the Midlands Park Hotel, Portlaoise at 12.45pm for the Past Pupils of Abbeyleix, Mountrath, Tullow & Goresbridge. Cost €50 and booking to be made before Thursday 17th April.
Contact Dolores 087 414 8093 to book.
Please copy and like and share on Social Media to spread the word.
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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