NEWSLETTER
2nd February 2025
THE PRESENTATION OF THE LORD:
Pray for:-
John Byrne, Shranure, Cloneygowan.
James Carroll, Clonaslee.
Patrick Greene, Daingean.
KILLEIGH: SATURDAY 6.00pm
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RAHEEN: SATURDAY 7.30pm
Kathleen Brannock, Cloneygowan.
Martin (Murt) O’Leary, Cloneygowan.
Baby Richie Dunne, Ard.
BALLINAGAR: SUNDAY 10.30am
Paul Crombie, Knock.
Richard D’Arcy, Curragh Hill.
KILLEIGH: SUNDAY 11.30am
Tim Collins, Derrybeg.
Masses during the Week:-
Killeigh 10am:
Friday: First Friday.
Adoration 9am & Confessions 9.30am.
MASSES FOR NEXT WEEKEND
KILLEIGH: SATURDAY 6.00pm
Martin Elliott, Scrubb.
RAHEEN: SATURDAY 7.30pm
Andrew & Kathleen Carter, Ballykeane.
Liam Guinan, Ballydownan.
Tom & Elizabeth Trimble, Bawnmore.
BALLINAGAR: SUNDAY 10.30am
Mary & Paddy Dempsey, Knock.
KILLEIGH: SUNDAY 11.30am
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Ministers of Holy Eucharist Next Wk:-
Killeigh Sat: Ann Geraghty/Teresa McInerney
Killeigh Sun: Patricia Nunan/Declan Walsh
Rah Sat: Seamus Crombie/Catherine Cleary
Ballinagar Sun: Johnnie Dunne
READERS for next week-end:-
Killeigh Sat 6.00pm Deirdre Feery
Raheen Sat 7.30pm Collete Carty
Ballinagar Sun 10.30am Paul Bolger
Killeigh Sun 11.30am Attracta Brady
Mass in Ballinagar N.S.
on Wednesday morning at 11.30am for the Childrens Grandparents.
DATES FOR YOUR 2025 DIARY:
Confirmation
Friday 14th March
First Communions
May Sat 10th Geashill & Killeigh
May Sat 17th Cloneygowan &
Ballinagar
Parish Office Hours Next Week:
Tuesday to Friday 10.45am to 12.45pm.
Or leave a message on 057 93 44161
Bring a Newsletter to your Neighbour.
The Sports updates to Club and Community notes available on www.killeigh.com
Prayer to Saint Brigid.
You were a woman of peace.
You brought harmony where there was conflict.
You brought light to the darkness.
You brought hope to the downcast.
May the mantle of your peace cover those who are troubled and anxious,
and may peace be firmly rooted in our hearts and in our world.
Inspire us to act justly and to reverence all God has made.
Brigid you were a voice for the wounded and the weary.
Strengthen what is weak within us. Calm us into a quietness that heals and listens. May we grow each day into greater wholeness in mind, body and spirit. Amen.
St. Brigid’s Camino Walk – Mon 3rd Feb - Monasterevin Parish
Starting at St. Brigid’s Shrine at Mountrice (W34 X529) at 11am on Monday 3rd Feb (walk is approx 6km/car parking provided at Mountrice Cross). Led by the Bishop and will journey via Umeras, along the Canal Blueway, finishing in Saints Peter & Paul Church Monasterevin with a Service of Light at 12.30pm. A bus will leave the Parish Church at 10.30 am to Mountrice and return at 2pm. For those who wish to avail of this service, payment on the bus. All those who participate will be issued with a special St. Brigid Camina Passport. St. Brigid’s Crosses and refreshments will be provided on the day. Contact Monasterevin Parish Office – 045 525346.
Starting at St. Brigid’s Shrine at Mountrice (W34 X529) at 11am on Monday 3rd Feb (walk is approx 6km/car parking provided at Mountrice Cross). Led by the Bishop and will journey via Umeras, along the Canal Blueway, finishing in Saints Peter & Paul Church Monasterevin with a Service of Light at 12.30pm. A bus will leave the Parish Church at 10.30 am to Mountrice and return at 2pm. For those who wish to avail of this service, payment on the bus. All those who participate will be issued with a special St. Brigid Camina Passport. St. Brigid’s Crosses and refreshments will be provided on the day. Contact Monasterevin Parish Office – 045 525346.
Rahan Parish Novena to Our Lady of Perpetual Help will be held on the 4 Tuesdays of February 4th, 11th, 18th and 25th in Mucklagh Church at 7.30pm with
4 visiting speakers. Singing, prayers, readings & reflections.
Our Speaker this Tuesday Feb 4th will be Fr Denis Luddy of the Redemptorist Order.
Yearly Envelope Boxes being distributed now. Many thanks to all the Distributors for their great work.
Women’s World Day of Prayer
Organised by Christian Women around the world who come together to pray on the First Friday of March each year. For more than 25 years in this area, Christian Women [Accompanied also by Men] from our various Churches have met for this celebration.
I am inviting interested Women to come to a 1st Planning Meeting in the Parochial House, Friday 7th February at 7pm. Please tell others about this.
John Stapleton PP
Daffodil Day Launch March 4th 8pm in the Bridge House Hotel.
New Volunteers are needed urgently.
If you can help please contact:-
Anna 086 876 3075 or
Bridie 087 219 7120
Ballinagar GAA Dinner Dance Saturday 15th February in the Tullamore Court Hotel. Drinks Reception 6.15pm. Dinner served at 7.30pm. Tickets €50 available from any Committee Member or On Line.
Ballinagar On Line Super Monster Birthday Bingo
Wed 19th Feb. Books available from Ballinagar Shop or on Social Media.
Killeigh Community Centre update:
Our weekly classes include Badminton, Pickleball, Circuit training, Pilates, Chair Yoga, Dance lessons with Dolores, 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
Geashill Wednesday Club:
Wednesday 5th February 10am-12noon in Geashill Old School. Gentle Exercises. Meet, greet & have the Cuppa. €3. Men & Women welcome. Join us any week.
PARISH DRAW RESULTS:
Thanks to our Sponsors,
The Persons who delivered the cards all accross the parish
AND
The Draw Committee who planned organised and ran the whole thing.
CLICK HERE FOR DRAW RESULTS
CLICK HERE FOR LIST OF SPONSORS
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.
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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St. Patrick’s Church, Killeigh, Co. Offaly
Job Description for Sacristan
Role of Sacristan: Under the direction of the Parish Priest, the Sacristan undertakes the overall preparation of all liturgical celebrations.
Daily:
· Open & close Church Summer: 9.00 am -8.00 pm Winter: 9.00 am -5.00 pm
· Turn on / off heat and light as required.
· Take care of the Candle Shrine, including removal of burnt candles, cleaning of surfaces, restocking of candles and Empty shrine donation box as directed by the Parish Priest.
Weekly:
· Ensure that the church is hoovered and dusted once a week
· Ensure toilets are clean at all times, supplied with paper, and with clean towel.
· Check oil tank on sacristy gauge.
Before Mass:
· Open and close gates as necessary.
· Put out books, microphones, chalice, water & wine.
· Put out collection baskets and collection boxes, [Sundays and Holydays].
· Have heat on when it is necessary.
· Light candles, or ensures that the server lights them.
· Prepare tables for Offertory gifts.
· Make sure the servers are vested and behave in sacristy.
· Laundry as required.
After Mass:
· Make sure the candles are quenched; amplifier is off and heat is turned off.
· Put away Vestments and tidy the Sacristy.
· Bring in tables etc
· Collect Sunday Letters and Hymn Sheets, after Mass.
For Funerals:
· Prepare offertory table, light the Pascal Candle etc as necessary.
· Light the charcoal during the Mass. Ring funeral bell for arrivals and for funerals after Mass.
For Weddings:
· Prepare kneelers, chairs, offertory table, etc. as necessary for ceremony.
- Special Ceremonies; e.g. Christmas, Easter, 1st Communion, Confirmation, etc. Details as required by the Parish Priest .
- Other duties that may be necessary from time to time.
It is important that the sacristan be present at all times in the sacristy or adjacent room before and after Mass, for the safety of all.
Hours of work: Saturdays and Sunday, Funerals, Weddings, and other special occasions from 45 minutes before the Ceremony, and for as long as is necessary to tidy up after the Ceremony.
Annual Leave: Two weeks by arrangement with the Parish Priest. Four weeks prior notice required.
Public/Bank Holidays: Days in lieu.
Sickness Benefit: Statutory entitlement.
Skills needed: Reliability and ability to work with others.
Flexibility in relation to working hours
Appreciation of confidentiality and discretion.
The Sacristan will only be appointed on successful completion of Garda Clearance.