NEWSLETTER
5th April 2026 EASTER SUNDAY OF THE LORD'S RESURRECTION
Happy Easter to One and all.
Pray for:
BALLINAGAR: SUNDAY 10.30am
Thanks to all who prepared or participated in any way in the
Margaret Brennan née Loonam, Springfield, Cappincur.
Infant Oisín Kelly, Cappyroe, Ballinagar.
Betty Murphy, Rathfeston &
her sisters Moira & Bridget.
Molly & James Kelly, Geashill.
John Lynch, Ballinagar.
KILLEIGH: SUNDAY 11.30am
Sinead Touhey, Kilananny, Blueball.
Maura Ward, Burnettswood, Killeigh.
Brendan Mahon, Killurin.
Mary & James Dempsey, Ballycollin.
Kathleen & Jack Kelly.
Jimmy Dolan, Meelaghans.
Masses this Week:
Ballinagar: Friday 7.30pm
Joe Fitzpatrick, Killarles. Months Mind.
MASSES FOR NEXT WEEKEND:
KILLEIGH: SATURDAY 6.00pm
Thomas (Moss) Lee, Derryclure.
Months Mind.
Claire Shanley, Fenter.
James & Mary Howell, Killurin.
John & Catherine Cruise.
Jimmy O’Rourke, Lockclose.
Thomas & Mary Colton, Gorteen.
RAHEEN: SATURDAY 7.30pm
Fergus Fitzpatrick, Isle of Lewis & Ballyduff. 1st Anniversary.
Pascal Fitzpatrick, Manchester & Ballyduff.
John Mannion, Geashill & his Parents
Cora & Timmy & Deceased Family.
James (Jim) Dunne, Geashill.
BALLINAGAR: SUNDAY 10.30am
Pauline Martin, Northampton. U.K.
1st Anniversary.
Dinah & Peter Grumbley, Ballinagar & Deceased Family.
Dina Harte, Ballinagar.
KILLEIGH: SUNDAY 11.30am
Denis Mahon, Derrybeg. Months Mind.
Bridie & Jimmy Flanagan, Ballycollin.
Ellen Mooney, Ballylevin.
Ministers of Holy Eucharist Next Week:-
Killeigh Sat: Marie Geraghty/Henry Bagnall
Killeigh Sun: Anne Brady/Patricia Nunan
Rah Sat: Elysia McCormack/P O’Brien
Ballinagar Sun: Johnnie Dunne
READERS for next weekend:-
Killeigh 6pm: Lee Family
Raheen 7.30pm: Catherine Cleary
B’Gar 10.30am: Catherine Guinan
Killeigh 11.30am: Mahon Family
Parish Office Open Next Week:
Thurs & Friday 11-1pm.
Contact 057 93 44161 or leave a message with your Name & Number
Rosary in Annagharvey Cemetery
This Wednesday 8th April at 7.30pm.
Holy Week Ceremonies. (Sacristans, Choirs, Servers, Ministers of the Word, Ministers of the Eucharist, Collectors, Counters, and you the people, etc.)
Easter Sunday:
The stone is rolled back, the tomb is empty! We are to go and tell the Good News. Rejoice in the power of the resurrection! Alleluia!
Good Friday Collection
‘Pro Terra Sancta Collection’
(St. Saviour’s Monastery, Jerusalem)
With gratitude for your attention and generosity, we assure you of our remembrance in prayer from the Holy Places and wish everyone a joyful Easter experience as a source of new life Thanks to all who supported this Collection. It will be forwarded to the Bishop’s House during the week.
TRÓCAIRE BOXES
Please bring your Trócaire collection to the ceremonies of Holy Thursday evening or Good Friday.
PLEASE DO NOT LEAVE THE BOXES IN THE CHURCH AT OTHER TIMES
Trócaire was established in 1973 as the overseas development agency of the Catholic Church in Ireland.
The organisation was created in response to the widening gap between rich and poor and our collective duty to reduce it. In the words of Trócaire’ s founding document, in which the bishops of Ireland gave the organisation a strong and clear mandate, ‘These duties are no longer a matter of charity, but of simple justice.’
Easter Sunday Collection
THIS weekend Envelope for the
Priest of the Parish.
No White Envelope this weekend.
A thought for Easter 2026 …
“The Mass of Chrism reminds us of our calling, a calling that is rooted in our baptism. All of us are, as this year’s Confirmation theme runs, ‘Loved, Chosen, Necessary’. Baptism allows us all to belong, and the synod Synthesis reminds us ‘belonging’ is critical to our faith journey. Every one of you in the Cathedral this night is needed in our Church. Lay Pastoral Ministers do not replace the clergy. Lay Pastoral Ministers do not replace the lay faithful already immersed in the life of their parish. The clergy do not replace the call of every baptised person. The Church of Kildare & Leighlin needs everyone” (Chrism Homily 2026)
May each one of you grow to realise the profound calling that is your baptism this Easter and may your Easter be filled with light, peace and joy. Every blessing XDenis
Sr Mary of the Sisters of Our Lady of Apostles will speak at all masses next weekend promoting their mission.
Killeigh Graveyard Committee
are looking for New Volunteers to help with the grass mowing in the Graveyard. If you can help please call 089 425 9319. Your help will be very much appreciated.
Kicking for Karl Fundraising:
Easter Sunday 5th April. Match in Kilcavan GAA @ 3pm. Grennan’s on the Green from 6pm. Raffle, Auction & Sponsored Shave. Top Prizes.
Killeigh Tidy Towns/ KRDA are back on a Saturday mornings at 8:30am meeting on the Green .
New volunteers welcome.
Graveyard Masses 2026:
Killeigh … Sat June 6th 6.00pm
Ballinagar.. Sun June 14th 10.30am
Annagharvey.Tues Jun 16th 7.30pm
Raheen… Sat June 20th 7.30pm
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.
Click the Link above for fast access.
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.
Welcome and Thank God for Pope Leo.
Pope Leo XIV The untold story of new elected Pope Robert Prevost:
In 1975 Robert Prevost was at the top of his game. Chicago math teacher. Devout Catholic. Accepted into Harvard Law. He had everything a young man could dream of, But then—he made a decision that no one saw coming...Read MORE...
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
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
Safeguarding:- Director & D.L.P. :- Ailish Higgins : Email:- safeguarding@kandle.ie Phone:- 085-8021633
Data Protection Officer: David O’Brien email: dpo@kandle or 056 777 5417
Local Safeguarding Reps:
Breda O’Connor; Mary Dempsey; Concepta Murphy; Catherine Guinan TUSLA 044-9353997
Pope Leo XIV
The untold story of new elected Pope Robert Prevost:
In 1975 Robert Prevost was at the top of his game. Chicago math teacher. Devout Catholic. Accepted into Harvard Law. He had everything a young man could dream of, But then—he made a decision that no one saw coming. He said no to Harvard
No to a six-figure future. No to fame. No to comfort
And yes—to something few dare to choose: A life of complete surrender. He joined a missionary group and moved to Peru. Not to the cities. Not to the tourist spots .
But to the *most* remote villages—where children die from treatable diseases. And families walk miles just for clean water. There were no roads. No running water. No WiFi
Just mountains. Silence And poverty. But he embraced it like home
Robert didn’t just live *among* the people. He became *one* of them
• Learned Quechua—the sacred language of the Incas
• Carried food on foot for days
• Slept on dirt floors with the villagers
• Prayed under the stars
When he wasn’t building shelters. He taught math to barefoot kids under broken rooftops. When he wasn’t teaching. He carried the sick on donkeys to get help. When he wasn’t healing. He listened—truly listened—to stories no one else cared to hear.
While his friends from back home became lawyers and doctors. He became something else entirely.
A shepherd
A brother
A quiet warrior of faith
And slowly—his legend grew. His acts weren’t broadcasted. But they echoed through the Andes
Bishops noticed
Priests noticed
And eventually—the Vatican noticed
They called him back to lead his entire Augustinian order. From serving a village. To overseeing 2,800 brothers in over 40 countries.
Still—he kept his same sandals
Still—he walked with the poor
Still—he rejected luxury
Then came the call that changed everything:
Rome wanted him closer. In 2020 He was appointed Archbishop and assigned to govern other bishops globally. It was rare. But Robert had never chased tradition. He wasn’t just fluent in Latin or Canon Law.
He was fluent in *compassion*
In humility
In listening
In *presence*
The Vatican didn’t just see a priest. They saw a *leader with soul*. On September 30, 2023. Pope Francis made it official:
Robert Prevost was named a Cardinal. Just one step below the Pope
And then… in 2025
History was made. For the first time ever
An American
A former math teacher
A missionary to the forgotten
Was elevated as the 267th Pope of the Catholic Church
And he didn’t forget the people who shaped him. To this day [the day he became Pope] Robert still returns to the same villages.
Still prays in Quechua
Still sits on dirt floors
Still holds the hands of the elderly in silence
Because leadership he believes:
Is about *presence* not position
The world is obsessed with power.
But Robert Prevost proves:
• Titles mean nothing without service
• Knowledge is useless without love
• And faith—without sacrifice—is noise
He turned down the world. And changed it instead.
Message to Priests & People on the death of Pope Francis
It is with great sadness that we learned of the news of the death of Pope Francis. While we knew he was very ill, seeing him on Easter Sunday in St. Peter’s Square, greeting the faithful, brought great comfort. The announcement of his death on Easter Monday morning was all the more a shock and sad, at the suddenness of his passing.
Pope Francis came from the periphery, as the first Pope from the Americas, and those at the periphery - the poor, the migrant, the prisoner, the refugee, the outcast – were always at the centre of his pontificate. Only last Holy Thursday, despite his own frailty, he took time to visit Rome’s Regina Coeli prison and his first visit outside Rome as Pope was to the tiny island of Lampedusa to remember the many drowned at sea, in search of refuge and a new beginning on mainland Europe.
Pope Francis will be remembered for many things and there will be much commentary over the next while, but for me, his message of inclusion and mercy was key. “The name of God is mercy” he reminded us. And now we commend him to the mercy of God.
I ask every parish to celebrate a Requiem Mass for the happy repose of the soul of Pope Francis on a date and time that is convenient for you. You may ring your Church Bells 88 times, if you wish, at the end of that Mass (once for every year of his life). We should include Pope Francis in our intercessory prayers for the dead at all Masses over the coming days.
I will celebrate a Requiem Mass in the Cathedral on Thursday 24 April at 10am for the repose of his soul.
At the heart of Pope Francis’ message of hope in this Jubilee Year was the reality of the life, death and resurrection of Christ and in this Easter Octave, Pope Francis is welcomed into the eternal embrace of the resurrection. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam.
Every blessing and good wish to all of you during this Easter Octave,
22 April 2025 + Denis