NEWSLETTER
1st December 2024
FIRST SUNDAY OF ADVENT
Pope Francis invites everyone to pray for peace and work to build a “civilisation of love.”
We Pray for:
Desmond Whyte, Tullamore &
Late of Killurin.
Fr. Joe Fleming, Clonegal.
KILLEIGH: SATURDAY 6.00pm
Evelyn McKenna, St Oliver’s, Geashill.
John & Elizabeth Arnold, Ballyaville & Deceased Family.
RAHEEN: SATURDAY 7.30pm
Paula Tracey, Cloneygowan.
George & Brigid McHugh, Alderboro.
Brigid & David Cox, Cloneygowan.
Martin Gordon, Kilcappagh &
Deceased Gordon Family.
BALLINAGAR: SUNDAY 10.30am
Margaret Dolan, Ballyknocken, Geashill.
Aishling Conroy, Ballymooney, Geashill.
KILLEIGH: SUNDAY 11.30am
James (Jim) McRedmond, Killurin.
Months Mind.
Joe & Bea Kelly, Cloncoher.
Masses during the Week:
Killeigh 10.00am:
Tues: Mary Plunkett, Killeigh.
Wed: People of the Parish.
Thurs: Aage Delaney, Ballinasragh &
Deceased Family Members.
Friday: First Friday.
Adoration 9am & Confessions 9.30
Geashill 10.00am:
Friday: First Friday.
MASSES FOR NEXT WEEKEND
KILLEIGH: SATURDAY 6.00pm
William Rooney, Meelaghans.
Jack & Kathleen Keenahan, Killurin.
Jimmy & Maisie Dillon, Gorteen &
brother Tom, New Zealand &
sister Molly Morris, Mohia Lane.
Joseph & Elizabeth Brady, Gurteen.
RAHEEN: SATURDAY 7.30pm
Annie Bolton, Ballydownan. Months Mind.
Her son Paul, brother Joe Dunne & Deceased Dunne Family.
Stephen & Catherine Byrne, Cloneygowan their son P.J. & Grand-daughter Adrian.
Also Brigid Doheny.
Christopher & Mary Feeney, Cloneygowan & their daughter Helena.
BALLINAGAR: SUNDAY 10.30am
Bobby Gorman, Ballinagar &
his sister Maureen Herley, Tullamore.
Sheila Betson, Ballinagar.
Oliver Walsh, Ballinagar.
Mary Dunne, Ballinagar.
KILLEIGH: SUNDAY 11.30am
Timmy Egan, Lockclose.
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READERS for next week-end:-
Killeigh Sat 6.00pm Liam Byrne
Raheen Sat 7.30pm Bolton Family
Ballinagar Sun 10.30am Paul Bolger
Killeigh Sun 11.30am Deirdre Feery
Ministers of Holy Eucharist Next Wk:-
Killeigh Sat: Ann Geraghty/Teresa McInerney
Killeigh Sun: Mary Berry/Aidan Flanagan
Raheen: Mary Dempsey/Matthew O’Byrne
Ballinagar: John McDonald
Bring a Newsletter to your Neighbour.
Announcing our Christmas Draw Wednesday Dec 11th:
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.
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 available
in the Sacristies after mass.
Pack of 6 for €3.50 &
Christmas Mass Bouquets €10.
Geashill Wednesday Club:
Wednesday 10am-12noon in Geashill Old School. Christmas Party €3. Also Carol Singing Practice for Dec 13th at the Christmas Tree in Geashill.
Killeigh Community Centre Updates Our weekly classes include Badminton, Pickleball, Circuit Training, Irish Dancing, Chair Yoga, Pilates, Dance Lessons, Relaxation and Meditation.
We have had local soccer clubs train in the centre lately. Our Working Hub is up and running, feel free to book a desk on www.connectedhubs.ie.
Coffee Morning is back on the 4th Dec 10.30am to 12.30pm. All Welcome.
Check out our facebook page for all updates: Killeigh Community Centre Development and email us on info@killeighcommunitycentre.com if you have any queries.
International Day for Persons with Additional Needs 3rd December.
OFFERTORY COLLECTION THIS WEEKEND:
1/3 of your donations this weekend will be sent directly to Bishop Denis, as his dues from our Parish.
This happens once each year.
Thanks for your ongoing generosity.
RAHEEN CLUB A.G.M.
Friday 6th 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:
This Sunday 1st of December in Tullamore Court Hotel 1pm @ €10p.p.
Anyone wishing to go please contact Ann on 086 107 8315 or
Josie 086 050 0074.
Killeigh Community Centre:
This Year's Christmas Party will be held in The Bridge House, Tullamore Sunday December 8th at 1pm.
Cloneygowan Christmas Party:
Invitations have gone out. If you did not receive one & would like to attend Please contact Eithne 087 673 4477.
Ballinagar Planning Committee:
Free Event. Festive Cookery Demo with Yvonne from Hey Pesto. THIS
Monday 2nd December 7.30pm in Ballinagar Community Hall.
All are welcome.
Annual St. Vincent de Paul Church Gate Collection takes place in Ballinagar & Raheen the 7th/ 8th Dec.
GAA 2024 Leinster Club JFC Final. Ballinagar play Dunsany of Meath, in Pairc Tailteann, Navan this Sunday
1st December @ 1.30pm.
TAX RELIEF 2023 Donations.
Keep sending in your Forms.
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.