NEWSLETTER
29th December 2024
We wish our Parishioners every Blessing for the New Year.
THE HOLY FAMILY OF JESUS, MARY, AND JOSEPH.
The Priests of the Parish,
Fr. John and Msgr Tom
Wish to thank you for your generous contributions to the
Christmas Collection.
Pray for:-
Anthony John Eden, Killeenmore.
Bernard Dolan, late of Ballyknocken. Funeral Mass 11am Monday in Lucan.
Paddy Devery, Ferbane.
KILLEIGH: SATURDAY 6.00pm
Desmond Whyte, Tullamore & Killurin. Months Mind.
Ted Garry, Fenter.
Mary & Michael McKenna, Newtown & Deceased Family.
RAHEEN: SATURDAY 7.30pm
Albert Henchy, Ard.
Dinny Henchy, Geashill.
Bill Kelly, Shranure.
Pat & Kathleen Kaye, Urney.
Sr. M. Laserian C.S.B. Melbourne, Australia
BALLINAGAR: SUNDAY 10.30am
Bridget Dolan, Ballyduff.
KILLEIGH: SUNDAY 11.30am
Frankie Walsh, Cloncon.
Masses during the Week: Killeigh:
Wed 1st Jan 10.00am: Private Intention.
Fri 1st Friday: 9am Adoration 10am Mass
MASSES FOR NEXT WEEKEND
KILLEIGH: SATURDAY 6.00pm
Peg Kelly, Gurteen & her sister June Lambe
with Fintan & Bridge Hinch & Deceased
Hinch & Kelly Families.
RAHEEN: SATURDAY 7.30pm
Donal Bolton, Ballinagar & Geashill &
Deceased Family.
Dick & Lil Reynolds &
Michael & May Devane, Bloomville.
Baby Michael Dowling Monaghan,
Backwood.
Kathleen & Michael Boland, Coolraven
The Coyne Family Deceased, Ballymacrossan
BALLINAGAR: SUNDAY 10.30am
Mary Brickland, Knock & her son Michael.
KILLEIGH: SUNDAY 11.30am
Tom Murray, Raheny & Ballinvalley.
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Ministers of Holy Eucharist Next Wk:-
Kileigh Sat: Henry Bagnall/Marie Geraghty
Kileigh Sun: Mary Brady/Aidan Flanagan
Rah Sat: Carolina von Ow
Ballinagar Sun: Catherine Guinan
READERS for next week-end:-
Killeigh Sat 6.00pm Deirdre Feery
Raheen Sat 7.30pm Betty Crombie
Ballinagar Sun 10.30am Johnnie Dunne
Killeigh Sun 11.30am Patricia Nunan
HOLY FAMILY-- REFLECTION
As we look at Mary we remember our wives, sisters, daughters, granddaughters, friends.
We remember mothers, givers of life to all of us, as Mary gave life to Jesus.
We remember women who are victims of violence in their homes, exploitation in workplace, and women who are victims because they are women.
As we look at Joseph we pray for all the men we love and worry about, - husbands, brothers, grandsons, sons, friends and others, and especially we pray for all Fathers…. From whom we got our life and identity. We remember men who suffer silently, hardships for their children and their wife; for men emotionally starved, especially for men unemployed.
As we look at the shepherds we remember people looked down on in society. May we show compassion and care for poor people in our parish, and for those who are looked-down-on in society and for all who have been victimised. We remember all those suffering for the cause of Justice and Human Rights throughout the world.
As we gaze at JESUS we remember children, - our own and those we know and love. We remember children who like Jesus are born poor and homeless. We remember children who are victims of abuse and through no fault of their own do not have a good start in life.
As we look at Jesus Mary and Joseph, we place our troubles in their care.
Jesus, Mary and Joseph, I give you my heart and my soul,
Jesus, Mary and Joseph, assist me now and in my last agony,
Jesus, Mary and Joseph, may I breathe forth my soul in peace with you. Amen
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
DATES FOR YOUR 2025 DIARY:
Confirmation
Friday 14th March
First Communions
May Sat 10th Geashill & Killeigh
May Sat 17th Cloneygowan &
Ballinagar
Planning a Marriage ?
See Poster on Noticeboard
Marriage ‘A Journey, not a destination’.
Vocations:
If you think God is calling you to be a priest contact:-
Fr. Ruairí Ó Domhnaill
045 431 741 or email ruairiodomhnaill@gmail.com
Covid and other viruses
are not gone away.
Out of respect for your fellow parishioners, if you are feeling unwell, please join us via webcam instead.
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
THE BIBLE
Videos on
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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.