Dingle Parish
Fr Michael Moynihan PP
Tel (066) 9151208/087-6551902
December 1st, 2024
dingle@dioceseofkerry.ie
www.dingleparish.ie
First Sunday of Advent
Pray for: Brendan Malone, Glanmire and John Street. Suaimhneas síoraí dá anam.
St Mary’s Church, Dingle.
Sat 30ú 6.15pm 1. Michael Noel Devane, Lisdorgan MM. 2. Dr Jim and Kitty Brosnan, Spa Road. 3. Bríd White, An Dóirín. 4. Billy Lawless, Chicago and Galway. 5. Mary Greaney, Green Street, and deceased members of the Greaney Family and Jayme Martin, Holyground. 6. Martin and Maureen Byrne, Feothanach.
Sun 1ú 11.30am Eileen Dillon, Green St.
Monday 2ú 10.00am Sa Díseart.
Tues 3ú 10.00am No Mass – Aifreann ag 12.00i.n. í Séipéal N. Caitlíona, Ceann Trá.
Wed 4ú 10.00am Private Intention.
Thurs 5ú 10.00am Paróisteánaigh.
Fri 6ú 6.15pm Anne Flannery, 1ú CB and her husband Tommy, John Street
Sat 7ú 6.15pm 1. Michael and Mary Lovett, Ballyeightra. 2. Paudie Garvey, Minard East and his parents, John and Hannah Garvey, Marian Park. 3. Dave and Maureen Geaney, Cluais Mór. 4. Thomas O’Halloran, Cullenagh and deceased members of the O’Halloran and Lynch Families. 5. Paudie Fitzgerald, The Bridge, Lispole and Tralee.
Sun 8ú 11.30am Sr Columba O’Flaherty, late of Grey’s Lane and Portlaoise.
Confessions: Friday after the 6.15pm Mass.
Rotas: Next Week: St Mary’s: Euch.
Mins: 6.15pm Micheál Ó Conchúir, Marie Moriarty and Joan Rohan. 11:30am Máire Uí Ghealbháin agus Máire Uí Chinnéide. Readers: 6.15pm: Barbara Prendergast. 11.30am: Liz Uí Uiginn. Cleaners Team 4.
Naomh Eoin Baiste, Lios Póil
Sun 1ú 10.00am 1. Jack Curran, Minard East. 2. Tim and Liza Brosnan, and their son Paul, Ballybog. 3. Mary O’Sullivan, Garrynadur.
Naomh Caitlín, Fionn Trá
Sat 7ú 7.30in Intinn Príobháideach.
Máirt 3ú 12.00in Aifreann Speisialta.
Rota: Next Week: Min Eoc: Pádraig Firtéar. Léitheoir: Máirín Uí Shé.
St Vincent de Paul will hold their annual churchgate collection next weekend December 7th/8th.
Thought for the day: If you were to wish people a happy new year today, they would in all probability find it awkward. Nevertheless, we do start a new Christian year with the season of Advent. The different seasons reminds us of important aspects of being Christian, one of which is the conviction that we may always begin again and start new. Last Sunday, we looked back and today we look forward: what are my hopes for the coming Christian year? How am I now? How would I like to be, as a believer, this time next year? What steps will I take to make that a reality? Prayer: O God, we believe that your mercies are new every morning and that your faithfulness is abundant. Come to our help as we start afresh our path of discipleship in this season of longing. (Fr Kieran O’Mahony)
Pope Francis on X: Each of us is called to oppose any form of violence against women and girls. We must work together to ensure that the human rights and dignity of every person are recognized.
Diocesan Collection in aid of Youth Services will be taken up as a second collection after Communion this weekend Nov 30th /Dec 1st.
Gluten Free hosts are available from the priest at Communion time.
Offertory Collection: €1,280.00.
Priest on duty this Sunday:
Fr Michael Moynihan 087-6551902.
Parish Envelopes 2025: If there are any Parishioners who would like to receive Parish Envelopes for 2025, please contact the Presbytery on 066-9151208 as soon as possible. Using the envelopes allows the Parish to claim back tax from PAYE Workers and Self-Employed who have contributed €250 or more during the year. Buíochas ó chroí for your generosity.
Pilgrimage to Lourdes/Oilithreacht na Gaeltachta Sept 14th – 19th 2025. 5 nights from Cork Airport. Costas: €969pps. Deposit €350. Booking forms are available at the back of the Churches. Please return with your deposit to the Parish Office.
Pope’s Intention for December: For Pilgrims of Hope: Let us pray for migrants, refugees and those affected by war, that their right to an education, which is necessary to build a better world, might always be respected.
Tap to Donate terminals are located at the back of St Mary’s Church. Machines are programmed to donate €5 to the Parish each time they are used.
Munster Dioceses “Seeds of Hope” Conference. An initiative of the dioceses of Kerry, Limerick, Killaloe, Cashel and Emily. Learn how your local parish can respond to the ecological crisis. This biodiversity conference will take place on Saturday 25th Jan 2025 in Springfort Hotel, Mallow. Further details from your parish office, and www.dioceseofkerry.ie
Free Information Day for Older Persons in partnership with Older Persons Groups in West Kerry and HSE on December 12th, 2024, in Halla Cheann Trá, Ceann Trá. Speakers on Succession, Crime Prevention, Fire Service and Health and Well Being.
Lots of Information Stands on the Day. Booking Essential. Please contact John at 087 7590050 or email john.walsh2@hse.ie
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.
A range of new religious books are on the bookstand of St Mary’s Church.
Christmas Cards, packs of 6 (€5) and Christmas Mass Bouquet Cards and Mass Cards are now available from the Parish Office.
Songs of Praise with Michael Fitzgerald and others will take place in St Mary’s Church, this Monday, December 2nd 6.00pm – 7.00pm. Fáilte roimh chách/All Welcome. Other Voices devotees are invited to come along and join in a spiritual thanks.
Applications for Diocesan Pastoral Centre part time Secretary are invited for the position, with experience in Microsoft Office and general office duties. Closing date for applications is 5pm Friday Dec 6th. For further information, please see www.dioceseofkerry.ie
A fundraising 31 card game in aid of Ionad Pobail Lios Póil will be held on this Sunday December 1st in O’Sullivan’s, Garrynadur beginning at 6pm. Tables of 8.
Coach to Knock Shrine for Feast of Immaculate Conception Vigil Sat December 7th. Contact: O’Shea’s on 066-7180123.
Advent Prayer by Henri Nouwen
Lord Jesus, Master of both the light and the darkness, send your Holy Spirit upon our preparations for Christmas. We who have so much to do seek quiet spaces to hear your voice each day. We who are anxious over many things look forward to your coming among us. We who are blessed in so many ways long for the complete joy of your kingdom. We whose hearts are heavy seek the joy of your presence. We are your people, walking in darkness, yet seeking the light. To you we say, “Come Lord Jesus!”