Fr Michael Moynihan PP
Tel (066) 9151208/087-6551902
February 1st, 2026
dingle@dioceseofkerry.ie
www.dingleparish.ie
Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Pray for Joan Doyle (née Hickson) Monamolin, Wexford and late of Deerpark. Margaret (Peggy) Somers (née O’Sullivan, Dublin and late of Reenbee. Timothy Winters, Ballinamore, Co Leitrim. Suaimhneas síoraí dá n-anamacha.
St Mary’s Church, Dingle.
Sat 31ú 6.15pm 1. Patsy Fenton, Green Street MM. 2. Elizabeth Kennedy, Garfinny. 3. Nora and Patrick Wallace, Baile Móir.
4. Keady Clifford, Emlagh. 5. Brendan Moriarty, Dublin and Clooncurra and Batt and Tom Moriarty, Lisdorgan. 6. Jack Walsh, Green Street.
Sun 1ú 11.30am David Lovett, Cúilín 1ú CB.
Mon 2ú 10.00am Sa Díseart.
Tues 3ú – Wed 4ú 10.00am No Mass
Thurs 5ú 10.00am Sa Díseart – Special Int.
Fri 6ú 6.15pm Baby Paddy James Flannery, 1ú CB.
Sat 7ú 6.15pm 1. Michael O’Shea, Spa Road and deceased members of the O’Shea and McCarthy Families. 3. Leo O’Sullivan, Dingle and Cnoc na hAbha. 4. Peggy and Patrick O’Connor, Cnoc na hAbha. 5. Paddy and Phyllis McGrane, Swords and Stephen and Olive Murphy, Malahide. 5. Special Intention. 6. Special Intention.
Sun 8ú 11.30am Oliver O’Sullivan, Beenbawn.
Confessions: St Mary’s Church, Dingle
Fridays after 6.15pm Mass.
Rotas: Next Weekend: Euch Mins: 6.15pm Theresa Ashe, Gobnait Uí Chonchúir and Cristín Uí Chonchúir. 11:30am: Anne Curran and Patricia Williams. Readers: 6.15pm Micheál Ó Conchúir. 11.30am: Pat O’Connor. Cleaners Team 1.
Naomh Caitlín, Fionn Trá
Sat 31ú 7.30in Mai agus Tomás Ó Murchú agus Bríd agus Séamus Firtéar, atá ar shlí na fírinne.
Naomh Eoin Baiste, Lios Póil
Domh 8ú 10.00am 1. Tommy Evans, Tubber MM. 2. Mary Hanafin, Baile an Istínigh.
Rota: Min Eoc: Bridget Prendiville. Léitheoir: Marie Uí Ghrifín
Thought for the Day: Who doesn’t want to be happy? As St Augustine writes, “all persons want to be happy; and no persons are happy who do not have what they want.” (De beata vita 2.10) Augustine knows that it is not so simple: having what and how do we keep it so that we don’t lose it? The question really becomes what do I desire? In the final analysis, there is a hunger of the human heart for God, often recognised only slowly, and a hunger for goodness and virtue, also a slow conversion. In God, we find a source of happiness which nothing can take away; in virtuous living, chiefly seeking the good of others, we come to our true fulfilment and contentment. Prayer: God our true happiness, help us recognise our need of you that we may be blessed in your kingdom. Amen. (Fr Kieran O’Mahony)
Offertory Collections: €2,013.00
Míle buíochas.
The Pope’s Intention for February
For children with incurable diseases. Let us pray that children suffering from incurable diseases and their families receive the necessary medical care and support, never losing strength and hope.
Gluten Free hosts are available from the Priest at Communion.
Priest on duty this Sunday:
Fr Michael Moynihan 087-6551902.
Diocesan Collection for Lourdes Helpers will be taken up as a second collection after communion next weekend February 7th / 8th. The main purpose is to take the sick to Lourdes and for this we need helpers. Many are students and thus require help to finance the trip. It also helps assisted pilgrims who may not be able to afford to pay the full fare and would like to go to Lourdes.
The Refurbishment of St Mary’s Church, continues, involving replacing the roof lights (glass) in the body of the Church and over the Altar. The Bell tower will be re-roofed, and about one eight of the roof copper including the copper guttering will be replaced. It is hoped that the work will stop the leaks that have become an increasing reality in recent years. During the work we will have access to part of the church at weekends only. The work is scheduled to be complete by mid-May 2026. Requiem Masses will take place in either St John the Baptist Church, Lispole or Séipéal Naomh Caitlín, Fionn Trá during these months. Mass on Friday evenings and Saturday and Sunday will be held in the Church. The cost of this phase of work is in the region of €1.5million. “It is through the generosity of the people of the parish and the careful stewardship by the Finance Committees over time that the work is possible. We thank you for your patience during this time.
The Diocesan Mission 2026, Peace be with you all, will take place Sunday Feb 8th – Feb 11th. Each day, you are invited to join in the Mission Talk, Prayer, Mass, Reflection, Prayer Petition and Family Time. Speakers include Sr Finola Cunnane, Jim Deeds, Dr John Lannon and Gemma Mulligan. To participate in the Mission, register on the
diocesan website, www.dioceseofkerry.ie Mission booklets are available at the back of the 3 parish churches.
Parish Office at the Presbytery, Dingle. Office Hours: Tuesday: 9.30am – 12.30pm.
Wednesday: 9.30am – 12.30pm.
Thursday: 9.30am – 12.30pm.
Parish Office: Tel. 066 9151208.
Christmas Crib Appeal 2025 – Crib donations will go to the Cara Project in Kenya. Final amount Received: €1,425.00. Míle buíochas to all for your support.
31 Card Drive ar mhaithe le Féile na Bealtaine, will take place in The Dingle Pub, Sunday, February 8th at 6.00pm.
Pope Leo XIV on X: May the Holy Spirit find in us a mind docile to proclaiming the faith with one voice to the men and women of our time!
A miraculous medal of Our Lady, silver with safety pin, was found near the crib in St. Mary’s Church recently, if you have lost same please contact the parish office.
Céad Fhaoistin will take place as follows:
Scoil Eoin Baiste 10ú Feabhra ag 1.00i.n. i Séipéal Naomh Eoin Baiste.
Scoil Ceann Trá 11ú Feabhra ag 1.00i.n. i Séipéal Naomh Caitlín.
Bunscoil an Chlochair, Scoil Iognáid Rís, agus Scoil an Ghleanna 12ú Feabhra ag 1.00i.n. sa Díseart.
Ní Neart Go Cur Le Chéile A nonpolitical community gathering to demonstrate for more staff and services will be held at West Kerry Community Hospital on Saturday, February 7th at 3.30pm. Breis eolais 087-2890625/086-3892129.
A Vocations Afternoon will take place at the Poor Clare Monastery, College Road, Cork, on Saturday, February 7th, 2 – 4 pm, for young women interested in the contemplative religious life. For further information www.poorclarescork.ie
Upcoming Events – St Mary’s Church:
Saturday Feb 14th – Mass at 12noon, including anointing of the Sick.