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Bliain B – 18ú Eanair 2015
Dara Domhnach Saor
Pray for Dónal Ó Sé, Cillirith, a fuair bás i Springfield; Pádraig (Patcheen) MacGearailt, Baile Bhoithín agus Baile Riabhach a fuair bás i Hartford.
Solas síoraí dá anam.
Priest on Call for the Corca Dhuibhne Pastoral Area is: Fr. John Buckley – 087-4563253.
MASSES/AIFRINN
ST. MARY’S CHURCH
Sat/Sath 17ú 8.00pm 1. Olivia O’Connor, Marian Park, CB.
2. Josie & John Eade, Upper Main St., CB.
3. Pat Harkin, Chicago, CB.
4. Bridget Grandfield, Ballinaboula and Farran Flaherty and deceased members of the Grandfield and Griffin Families, CB.
5. Jed Bowler, The Grove, CB.
Sun 18ú 11.30am Missa Pro Populo.
Luain 19ú 10.00am An Díseart.
4.00pm Coláiste Íde.
Máirt 20ú 10.00am
Wed 21ú 7.30pm Patrick Hanifan, CB, Baile Beag and his wife Nora.
Déard 22ú 10.00am
Friday 23ú 7:30pm Sandra Mason and Kathleen Nelligan, CB.
Sat/Sath 24ú 8.00pm 1. Sheila O’Hagan, (nee Healy), MM, Chicago and late of Goat Street.
Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament
Dingle Hospital Oratory: Monday 10.30am – 11.30am.
St Mary’s: Tuesday and Wednesday 10.30am – 10pm.
Every First Friday 10.30 – 11.30am. “Come and See” says the Lord.
Confessions: Sat. 10.30am – 11.00am & after Vigil Masses.
NAOMH EOIN BAISTE, LIOS PÓIL
Domh 18ú 10.00am Caroline O’Sullivan, Cluain na Fhiaidh, CB.
Domh 25ú 10.00am Dan and Bridie Griffin, Deerpark, CB.
Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament
Déardaoin / Thursday 11 am – 12 noon
NAOMH CAITLÍN, FIONN TRÁ
Satharn 17ú 6.15i.n. John O’Donoghue, Imleach Slat, CB.
Satharn 24ú 6.15i.n. Tommy agus Maureen O’Shea, CB, Cathair an Treantaigh and deceased members of the O’Shea and Kavanagh Familes.
Adhradh na Naomh Shacraiminte
Déardaoin / Thursday 11 r.n. – 12i.n.
Offertory Collection
Envelopes: €994; Cash: €589. Total: €1,583. Míle buíochas.
An Deireadh Seachtaine seo chugainn
24ú/25ú Eanair 2015
DINGLE: Euch. Ministers’ 4: Vigil: Pauline Sheehy, Christine O’Connor, Elaine O’Connor, Mary Devane, Kathleen Sheehy and Maura Flahive. 11:30am Anne Curran, Elaine Hillard, Helen Ferris and Barbara Prendergast. Collectors’ Team 4; Church Cleaners’ Team 4. Readers: Vigil: Pat O’Connor. 11.30a.m.: Des McQuaid. LIOS PÓIL: Ministéirí Eoc.: Marie Uí Ghrifín agus Máire Uí Chinnéide. Léitheoir: Caitriona Ní Fhallúin. FIONN TRÁ: Ministéir Eoc.: Eibhlín Uí Lúing. Léitheoir: Eibhlín Uí Lúing.
Eucharistic Adoration: next meeting Thursday Jan. 29th at 7pm in the Presbytery. All adorers welcome.
Our 3 Christmas Cribs
2014 Crib donations will go towards the work of Sr. Helen Ryder in Haiti and Fr. P. J. Fitzgerald, Kiltegan Missions, South Africa.
Dingle native and Kiltegan Priest Fr. P. J. Fitzgerald has spent over 40 years in Africa. Firstly, in Kenya and more recently in South Africa.
Our first Christmas Crib collection in 2008 was for Fr. Fitzgerald’s and Fr. Martin O’Connor’s mission in South Africa. They wrote to the Parish then:
“We have passed on some of the money to one of our Kiltegan Priests who is working in Zimbabwe, who was recently here in South Africa on a visit, – to purchase food for people there who have nothing. We have given the rest of the money to the sisters who are running AIDS/HIV and orphans projects in each of our two parishes. You can be sure that the money will be put to good use.”
In January 1989 the first Kiltegan priests arrived in the dioceses of Witbank and Tzaneen, both in the north-east Transvaal in South Africa.
A very important development for the Society in South Africa was the establishment in 2001 of Kwa Patrick, a residence for students who enrol in St Joseph’s Theological Institute in Cedara to study Philosophy as the second stage of their formation as priests. Students come from Kenya and Nigeria where they had spent two years of initial formation. Their presence in the country brought the vibrancy of youth to the region. Received to date: €2,399.17.
Fógraí
Lectio Divina continues on Tuesdays, 7.00 – 8.00pm in Fr. Jim’s office in An Díseart (through the red door at the right of the main entrance). All are welcome.
Kerry Citizens Information Service will be in Dingle on Tuesday 20th January, 10am – 2pm in The Monastery.
Lios Póil Coiste na nÓg Registration for 2015 will take place Sunday January 25th 11am – 12pm at Halla John L. Ó Súilleabháin. Cost €10 per child. Open to all children who will be 6 years of age in 2015. Fáilte roimh cách.
Garsúin agus Gearrchailí: Tá daltaí na hidirbhliana, Phobalscoil Chorca Dhuibhne , ag cur an ceoldráma cáiliúil “Garsúin & Gearrchailí” (Guys and Dolls) ar stáitse i Halla na Feothanaí ar an 28ú, 29ú agus 30ú Eanáir ar a hocht a chlog. Cosnaíonn sé €5 do dhalta, €10 do dhuine fásta agus €20 do chlann. Beidh matinee ar siúl chomh maith ar a 11rn ar an gCéadaoin, an 28ú do bhunscoileanna áitiúla.
Senior Citizens’ Annual Social in the Dingle Skellig Hotel on Sunday February 8th at 2pm. Dinner and refreshment. Ticéidí: €15. Fáilte roimh gach éinne.
The Carers Association are providing QQI (FETAC) Healthcare Support Major Award training locally. For more information contact the training unit on 057 93 70221.
Tá Údarás na Gaeltachta ag tairiscint Scoláireachtaí Printíseachta i reimse leathan ceirdeanna gur fiú níos mó ná €2,000 an ceann iad d’iarrathóirí le cáilíocht mar cheardaí a bhaint amach. Tuilleadh eolas ar fail ó
091-503139 nó 091-503121. Ní mór foirm iarratais a bheith ar ais roimh 27/2/2015.
Pilgrimages 2015
Kerry Diocesan Pilgrimage to the Holyland Oct 23rd – 31st Oct 2015 (October Bank Holiday) led by Bishop Ray Browne. Info Janice 064 7758219 / joskdp@eircom.net
Kerry Diocesan Pilgrimage to Fatima May 11th – 8th. Ex. Dublin Airport with coach from Kerry to Dublin return. Spiritual Director Fr. Noel Spring. Info.: 066-7131328.
Laochra an Chreidimh II – Patrons
Pope Francis is:
• The first pope born outside of Europe since Pope Gregory III (731-741).
• The first pope from the Americas.
• The first Jesuit pope.
• The first pope since Pope Lando (913-914) to choose a name that has not already been used.
Where does Pope Francis say we can find joy?
After becoming pope, Francis wrote a book called Evangelii Gaudium (Latin for ‘The Joy of the Gospel’). This book explains what Pope Francis would like to do as pope, but most importantly it reminds us that we can find joy or happiness when we read the stories of Jesus in the Gospel. These stories tell us about how much he loves us and how he can fill our hearts with joy and love if we allow him in.
What is Pope Francis’ motto?
He has chosen the motto, ‘By having mercy, by choosing him.’
St. Mary’s – 150 Fé Bhláth 1865 -2015
Lenten Jubilee Programme
To celebrate the 150th Anniversary of the opening of St. Mary Church on Easter Sunday 1865, Dingle Parish Pastoral Council have put together the following programme.
(1) Monday February 16th – Micheál Ó Muircheartaigh and panel on ‘Temperance’. Mass and Pledge ceremony for all our Confirmation candidates directed by Bishop Liam Ó Murchú in Séipéal Caitlín, Fionn Trá at 7.30pm. (As Gaeilge).
(2) Monday February 23rd – Sr. Stanislaus Kennedy on ‘Homeless and Community’ in Séipéal Eoin Baiste, Lios Póil, at 7.30pm.
(3) Thursday February 26th – Fr. Bernard Healy – Service of Light for Confirmandi in St. Mary’s Church at 7.30pm.
(4) Monday March 2nd – Fr. Peter McVerry S.J. on ‘Youth on The Margins’ in Séipéal Naomh Muire, Dingle at 7.30pm.
(5) Wednesday March 4th – Lá an Easpaig, St. Mary’s Church, Dingle at 2.00pm. Confirmation ceremony with Bishop Réamoinn de Brún.
(6) Monday March 9th – Fr. Harry Bohan PP on ‘Challenges to Faith in a Changing Rural Ireland’ in Séipéal Eoin Baiste, Lios Póil at 7.30pm.
(7) Monday March 16th – Fr. Pat Moore PP on ‘Irish Spirituality and our Patrician Tradition’ in Séipéal Naomh Muire, Dingle at 8.00pm Vigil Mass.
(8) Monday March 23rd – Dr. Brendan Leahy DD, Bishop of Limerick (as Gaeilge) – Aifreann Dé in Séipéal Caitlín, Fionn Trá at 7.30pm.
(9) Tuesday March 24th – First Confessions at 7.30pm in Séipéal N. Eoin Baiste agus N. Caitlín. Wednesday March 25th – First Confession at 7.30pm in St. Mary’s.
(10) Thursday 26th – Saturday March 28th – Dingle Parish Triduum/Mission conducted by The Redemptorist Team in St. Mary’s Church.
(11) Sunday April 5th – Easter Sunday
(a) Teampall Gheal – Aifreann Dé as Gaeilge 6am. Annual outdoor Pattern Mass at Dawn.
(b) Easter Sunday Jubilee Liturgy at 11.30am in St. Mary’s Church, Dingle “150 Fé Bláth” (1865 -2015) Chief Celebrant His Excellency Most Rev. Charles John Brown, Apostolic Nuncio. Concelebrants will include Bishop Raymond de Brún.
(c) Parish Concert on Easter Sunday.
Do This In Memory
Déanaigí É Seo i gCuimhne
NB: We invite all First Communicants and Parents / Guardians to occupy the front seats of our Church today, please. The Volunteer co-ordinators will give each child a copy of the Grapevine / An Fhíniúin in family preparation for our next special liturgy of the Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time, Sat/Sun Feb. 14th/15th, please study, pray and discuss together at home.
Prayer of the Faithful
1. For all Christian churches, that they may grow in unity of their shared heritage, and promote respect and tolerance for all faiths. Lord, hear us.
2. For all migrants and refugees, that they may experience welcome and inclusion in their new country. Lord, hear us.
Shaping Our Diocese
Feed into a new Pastoral Plan, by attending the scheduled meeting in your area. Gatherings will be about an hour long and will focus on what you feel strongly about and what your expectations are from the church or you can email your feedback to: shapingourdiocese@dioceseofkerry.ie.
Let’s live Lent- Liturgy Workshop
A workshop for parish liturgy groups will be held on Wednesday Jan 28th in St. Brendan’s Pastoral Centre, Tralee @ 8pm. Fr. Donal O’Connor, Hannah Evans and Frances Rowland will reflect on Lent and offer resources. All are welcome. Further information, francesrowland@dioceseofkerry.ie or 064 6632644.
Marriages
Marriages: We congratulate the following who were married in our Parish May – July 2014:
Joanna Cosgrove, Mill Street, Galway and
Daniel Cluskey, Threadneedle Road, Galway.
Mary Flahive, Kinard West, Lios Póil and
Dinuk Wijewardel, Dooradoyle, Co. Limerick.
Susan Healy, Cloghmore, Co. Cork and
Conor Battigan, Bunclody, Co. Wexford.
Jaime Lee Capen, Dusbury, Massachusetts, USA and
Douglas Joyce, Quincy, Massachusetts, USA.
Aoife Conry, Dangan Lower, Galway and
Declan Burke, Shantalla Road, Galway.
Fiona Walsh, Ard na Mara, Malahide, Co. Dublin and
Andrew McDonnell, Church Road, Malahide, Co. Dublin.
Ann Marie Prior, Newbridge, Co. Kildare and
Karl O’Brien, Newbridge, Co. Kildare.
Jennifer Gleeson, Stepaside, Dublin 18 and
Derek Marsden, Blackrock, Co. Dublin.
Máiréad Breathnach, Burnham, Dingle and
Jason McCarthy, Halfway, Ballinhassig, Co. Cork.
Emma O’Callaghan, Glenab Heights, Fermoy, Co. Cork and
Vincent O’Grady, Grattan Terrace, Fermoy, Co. Cork.
Eithne Sweeney, Newton, Bantry, Co. Cork and
Seán Lordan, Endsleigh Park, Douglas, Cork.
Johanna Cotter, Inchigeela, Macroom, Co. Cork and
Michael Galvin, Kilnadur, Dunmanway, Co. Cork.
Orla Whelan Kavanagh, Brickhill W, Cratloe, Co. Clare and
Derek Cosgrave, Oak Hampton, Newport, Co. Tipperary.
Mariann Castro, Wurmbuhlstr, Winterhur, Switzerland and
Paul Burlison, The Grove, Dingle.
Caroline Griffin, Milltown, Dingle and
Kevin Garvey, Minard East, Annascaul.
Marguerite Ní Lúing, Raheens, Fionn Trá and
John Lynch, Garfiney, Dingle.
Jessika Zebo, Park Avenue, Ballintemple, Cork and
Darragh Graham, Druiscaigh, Cullen Upper, Wicklow.
Grace O’Connor, Droum, Glenbeigh and
John Dorgan, Minard West, Lios Póil.
Copies of St. Mary’s Readers’ Rota is available in the Sacristy.