NEWSLETTER - Killeigh Parish

17th November 2024

33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time

Pope Francis invites everyone to pray for peace and work to build a “civilisation of love.”

We Pray for:

Joe Kelly, Ballycollin.

Annie Bolton (Dunne), Ballydownan.

KILLEIGH: SATURDAY 6.00pm

Michael & Mary Digan, Killurin & their

Son Jim & Sr. Oliver Flynn, Clonaslee.

John & Mary McDonald, Ballinvalley.

Brigid Plunkett, Killeigh.

RAHEEN: SATURDAY 7.30pm

Liam Byrne, Annevilla.

Josephine & Bernard Ennis, Cloneygowan & Daughters Lily Pierce & Sheila Ennis.

BALLINAGAR: SUNDAY 10.30am

Mary Geoghegan, Ballinagar.

KILLEIGH: SUNDAY 11.30am

For the People of the Parish.

Masses during the Week:

Killeigh 10.00am:

Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday:

Parish List of the Dead.

MASSES FOR NEXT WEEKEND

KILLEIGH: SATURDAY 6.00pm

Nuala Phelan, Lockclose. 1^st Anniv.

Máiréad & Joe McKenna, Cloncoher & Deceased Family.

RAHEEN: SATURDAY 7.30pm

Seán, Concepta, Carmel & Luke Henchy, Ard.

Betty & Wally Byrne, Bogtown.

Julia & Fran Nolan, Ballykeane.

Patrick & Anne (Dolly) Briscoe, Geashill.

Eileen Kinnarney, Geashill.

BALLINAGAR: SUNDAY 10.30am

Mary Dunne, Knock.

KILLEIGH: SUNDAY 11.30am

John Rigney, Meelaghans. Months Mind.

Gretta Sheil, Raheenduff.

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READERS for next week-end:-

Killeigh Sat 6.00pm Phelan Family

Raheen Sat 7.30pm Henchy Family

Ballinagar Sun 10.30am Johnnie Dunne

Killeigh Sun 11.30am Rigney Family

Ministers of Holy Eucharist Next Wk:-

Killeigh Sat: Marie Geraghty/Henry Bagnall

Killeigh Sun:Aidan Flanagan/Eilish Flanagan

Raheen: Seamus Crombie/Catherine Cleary

Ballinagar: Catherine Guinan

Parish Office Next week:

Tues – Friday 10.45am-12.45:

Please leave a message on

057 93 44161 with your Name and Number. IF URGENT

Call the 087 number given.

Christmas Cards now available

in the Sacristies after mass.

Pack of 6 for €3.50.

Also Christmas Mass Bouquets.

Announcing our Christmas Draw Wednesday Dec 11^th:

This year it takes place in

Killeigh Community Centre.

Cards & 2025 Parish Calendars are being distributed.

Thanks to everyone for your support, also our

Distributors & Loyal Sponsors.

You can also Pay, if you wish for your Draw Card by using the Donate Button on killeigh.com. Please reference your Card No & Name & Address.

Extra Draw Cards & Calendars available from the Parish Office.

Geashill Wed Club Christmas Fair:

Sunday 24^th Nov Geashill Old School from 2-5pm. Great Gifts/Crafts.

Geashill Wednesday Club:

Wednesday 10am-12noon in Geashill Old School. Planning a Garden Bird Survey Talk & Garden Visit. Also Carol Singing Practice. All welcome.

Killeigh Community Centre News:

Badminton starting on Monday 18^th Nov 8.15pm to 10.15pm. All welcome.

Coffee morning on Wed 20^th Nov 10.30am - 12.30pm. A €2 donation. Contact Sandra 087 974 9797

Weekly Classes include Circuit Training, Pilates, Relaxation and Meditation, Chair Yoga, Pickleball, Social Dancing, and a Weekly Class on a Friday 10am to 1pm until 6^th Dec. Digital Literacy, learn how to use your phone/device.

Check out our Facebook Page for updates: Killeigh Community Centre Development. Email us at info@killeighcommunitycentre.com

Killeigh Community Centre:

The Coffee Mornings to date have donated €100 to Offaly Hospice, €182 to Friends of the Hospital, €182 to the Senior Citizens Christmas Party. Thanks to everyone who donated and thank you to everyone who comes to the coffee mornings.

Church Gate Collection helped raise €780 for Killeigh Senior Citizens Christmas Party - Thank You. This Year's Christmas Party will be held in The Bridge House, Tullamore Sunday December 8th at 1pm.

Autumn Station Collection

The Priests of the Parish thank you all for your generosity at last Sunday’s Collection, which is lodged to the ‘Killeigh Parish Clergy Fund’.

Farmers’ and Community Support Workshop:

Mental Health Awareness Night Thurs 21^st Nov 8.30pm. Myshall Community Centre. See poster.

CLODIAGH GAELS A.G.M.

Sunday 24th November at 7pm.

In Killeigh Community Centre.

RAHEEN CLUB A.G.M.

Friday 6^th Dec at 8pm SHARP in the C.Y.M.S. Hall, Cloneygowan.

ALL Players, Members & Officials are invited to attend. Nomination Form for the positions on the Club Executive can be obtained by emailing your request to secretary.raheen.offaly@gaa.ie

Geashill and Ballinagar Active Retirement 60th Christmas Party

Sunday 1st of December in Tullamore Court Hotel @ 1pm @ €10pp.

Anyone not on our list and wish to have their name added please contact Ann on 086 107 8315 or Josie 086 050 0074. Invites will be sent out in the coming days. Please rsvp by 27th of November.

Ballinagar Planning Committee:

Free Event. Festive Cookery Demo with Yvonne from Hey Pesto.

Monday 2^nd December 7.30pm in Ballinagar Community Hall.

All are welcome.

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.

Todays News Stories on;

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Congratulations to the Committee. Everything looks great.

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

SEE OUR EMIGRANT ADVICE PAGE

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

Killeigh Old cemetery.
Annagharvey cemetery.
Templetyrine
Ballykane

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.

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.

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

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.

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 6.30-9.30pm
Four Saturdays ( 2 Sat every semester) 10am – 4pm. Info etcContact 01-7084772 email: admissions@spcm.ie or maynoothcollee.ie

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Bishop of K&L 200 years ago

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