NEWSLETTER
13th April 2025
Palm Sunday of the Lord's Passion:
Pray for:-
Patrick (Pat) Geoghegan, Kilbeggan.
Val Bracken, Clonaslee.
KILLEIGH: SATURDAY 6.00pm
Claire Mary Shanley, Finter.
Ellen Mooney, Ballylevin.
Sarah & Michael Clear, Gorteen.
RAHEEN: SATURDAY 7.30pm
Seamus (Ed) Hynes, Kirwan Park, Mountmellick & Killelary. 1st Anniv.
Also his parents James & Mary Hynes.
John Mannion, Geashill & his parents Timmy & Cora & Deceased Family.
Malachy Bolton, Alderborough &
his parents Christina & Joe &
his Uncle Ber Lambe.
Pascal Fitzpatrick, Ballyduff & Manchester.
John & Cathy Casey, Geashill &
Catherine Roe.
Art O’Byrne, Ballymacrossan &
Deceased Family.
BALLINAGAR: SUNDAY 10.30am
KILLEIGH: SUNDAY 11.30am
Susan (Sue) Coady, Aughanrush. 1st Anniv.
Bridie & Jimmy Flanagan, Ballycollin.
Jimmy O’Rourke, Lockclose.
Brigid Plunkett, Killeigh.
Masses & Ceremonies during the Week:
Killeigh:- Tue & Wed @ 10.00am
Holy Thurs: Ballinagar 7.30pm &
Killeigh 8pm
Good Fri: Raheen 7.30pm & Killeigh 8pm
Holy Sat: Raheen 7.30pm & Killeigh 9pm
EASTER SUNDAY:
BALLINAGAR: SUNDAY 10.30am
Noel O’Meara, Ballinagar.
Betty Murphy, Rathfeston & her sisters Bridgie & Moira.
James & Anna McLoughlin, Toberlaheen & their daughter Margaret & her husband Safi & their son-in-law Seán McIntyre.
KILLEIGH: SUNDAY 11.30am
Ministers of Holy Eucharist Next Week:-
K-Holy Thurs: Sally Green/Dolores Martin
K-Good Friday: Ann Geraghty/Eilish Flanagan
K-Sat: Marie Geraghty/Henry Bagnall/Sally Green
Killeigh Sun: Aidan Flanagan/Patricia Nunan
Rah Sat: Elysia McCormac/P. O’Brien
Ballinagar Sun: Hugh Murphy
READERS for next week-end:-
Killeigh 9pm: A Number of People
Raheen Holy Thursday: Roseann Tyrrell
Raheen Good Friday: Seamus Crombie
Raheen Sat 7.30pm: Betty Crombie
B’Gar 10.30am: Margaret Murphy
Killeigh 11.30am: Eugene Cahill
Parish Office Open this week:
Tuesday 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.
Easter Ceremonies:
Holy Thursday
Ballinagar 7.30pm --- followed by Confessions & Adoration.
Killeigh 8.00pm --- followed by Confessions & Adoration.
Good Friday
Stations of the Cross Ballinagar 3.00pm
Raheen 7.30pm Killeigh 8.00pm Confessions after both ceremonies.
Easter Vigil
Raheen 7.30pm -Killeigh 9.00pm
Good Friday day Fast & Abstinence
Fasting means that the amount of food we eat is reduced. Abstinence means that we give up a particular kind of food (USUALLY MEAT) or drink.
Those over 18 and under 60 are bound by the law of fasting, while those over 14 are bound by the law of abstinence.
TRÓCAIRE BOXES
Please bring your Trócaire collection to the ceremonies of Holy Thursday evening or Good Friday.
Due to a recent security alert do not give your Trócaire Box to anyone calling to your door to collect them.
If possible please convert the contents of your box into notes, for consideration of your neighbours who volunteer to count this money.
PLEASE DO NOT LEAVE THE BOXES IN THE CHURCH AT OTHER TIMES
Accord Catholic Marriage Care Service providing relationship and family support for over 60 years.
Now recruiting volunteers to train as marriage preparation programme facilitators.
See posters on Notice Boards.
Do you think that God may be calling you to the priesthood?
Would you like to meet with others who are exploring a call?
Would you like to discover how to discover God's will for your life?
Then the Samuel Circle is for you!
The Circle is a group of guys who meet regularly to try and discern God's plan for them in life.
If you are interested contact Fr. Ruairi ruairiodomhnaill@gmail.com
Good Friday Collection
‘Pro Terra Sancta Collection’
A special collection on Good Friday to support the struggling Christian community in the
Holy Land. Collection will be forwarded to the Bishop’s House.
Chrism Mass:- You are invited to join with Bishop Denis and the Priests of the Diocese for the Annual Celebration of the Chrism Mass THIS Monday 14th of April at 7:30pm in the Cathedral of the Assumption, Carlow. Please come early to ensure a seat. Refreshments afterwards in St Patrick’s College. Music led by Fr Liam Lawton and the Diocesan Choir.
Lough Derg 2025 Pilgrimage Season: Jubilee year of Hope.
Three Day Pilgrimage. Quiet Day. Lakeshore Pilgrimage. Heritage Day. Residential Retreat. One Day Retreat.
See posters on Notice Boards.
Cleaner Required for Killeigh Community Centre.
This is a Community Employment position working 19.5 hours a week. Contact 057 93 22466 for details.
See poster for more details on church board.
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
Killeigh Community Centre update:
Next Coffee Morning is Wednesday April 30th.
North Offaly Com. Dev. Network:
If anyone has an hour to spare from 1-2pm Mon-Fri to deliver meals for our Meals on Wheels Service Drivers needed for all areas. 057 93 62755
All Easter Sunday Collections will be lodged into the Clergy Account.
Thanks for your support.
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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