Fr Michael Moynihan PP
Tel (066) 9151208/087-6551902
January 11th, 2025
dingle@dioceseofkerry.ie
www.dingleparish.ie
Baptism of The Lord
Pray for Kevin Murphy, London. Suaimhneas síoraí dá anam.
St Mary’s Church, Dingle.
Sat 10ú 6.15pm 1. Thomas Riordan, John Street MM. 2. Kay and Tadhg Lynch, Main Street and Fr James Lynch, Doonshean.
3. Bridget Grandfield, Ballinaboula and Farranflaherty and deceased members of the Grandfield and Griffin Families. 4. James Dowd, Garfinny. 5. Timmy and Stevie Kelliher, Milltown.
Sun 11ú 11.30am Paddy, Nora and Eddie Hanafin, Baile Beag.
Mon 12ú 10.00am Sa Díseart.
Tues 13ú 10.00am No Mass
Wed 14ú 10.00am No Mass
Thurs 15ú 10.00am No Mass
Fri 16ú 6.15pm Private Intention.
Sat 17ú 6.15pm 1. James and Peig Griffin, Ballinana. 2. John and Josie Eade, Goats Street and Benners Hotel.
Sun 18ú 11.30am Olivia O’Connor, Marian Park.
Confessions: St Mary’s Church, Dingle
Fridays after 6.15pm Mass.
Rotas: Next Weekend: Euch Mins: 6.15pm Marie Moriarty, Maura Flahive and Barbara Prendergast. 11:30am: Marie Uí Ghrifín agus Bridget Prendeville. Readers: 6.15pm Cathy Griffin. 11.30am: Liz Uí Uiginn. Cleaners Team 2.
Naomh Eoin Baiste, Lios Póil
Domh 11ú 10.00am 1. Johnny Moriarty, Baile na Saor 1ú CB and his parents Johnny
and Eileen and deceased family members.
2. Caroline O’Sullivan, Cluain an Fhiaidh.
3. Cáit Ashe, Glen Minard.
4. Mary O’Sullivan, Garrynadur.
Naomh Caitlín, Fionn Trá
Sat 17ú 7.30in Intinn Príobháideach.
Rota: Min Eoc: Pádraig Firtéar. Léitheoir: Dan Ó Ciobháin.
Thought for the Day: Begin by recalling some special moment between yourself and your parents. Did you ever hear from them the equivalent of ‘This is my son, my daughter, the beloved: my favour rests on you.? In Jesus’ ministry, on several occasions, he felt such a word from his Father. His baptism by John was one such moment, as was the Transfiguration later on. Such deep love and affirmation grounded him as a human being and as God’s prophet to the people of Israel. Our sense of calling grows out of our relationship with the Father, whose beloved we are, whose favour we too enjoy. Prayer: Let us hear again, Abba, Father, your words of favour to each one of us. Direct us on the Way of discipleship, that we may be bearers of the Good News by simply being who we truly are before you, your children. Amen.
(Fr Kieran O’Mahony)
Offertory Collections: 3/4 Jan. €1,971.00. 5/6 January €374.00. Míle buíochas.
Diocesan Collection for the Needs of the Holy Land will be taken up next weekend January 17th/18th as a second collection after communion.
Ranganna Oíche – Eanáir 2026 Grianghrafadóireacht; Spanish; Iodáilis; Gearmáinis, Fraincís; Gaeilge; Mindful Movement, First Aid; Pilates agus Safe Pass. €150 for 8 weeks. Teagmháil: 087 7951743.
The Samartians would like to thank all those who contributed to their annual collection on Christmas Eve and Day.
Gluten Free hosts are available from the Priest at Communion.
Priest on duty this Sunday:
Fr Michael Moynihan 087-6551902.
Christmas Dues – Focal Buíochais
Fr Michael would like to thank all who have handed in their Christmas Dues Envelopes. These can still be handed in over the next while by placing them in the Building Fund Boxes at the back of the Churches or in the baskets at the offertory collection. Your support of your Parish Priest is greatly appreciated. NB: If paying by cheque, please make cheque payable to Teach na Sagart for Dues and Dingle Parish for Parish. Spare envelopes for Christmas Dues are available at the back of the Parish Churches. For those using the boxes of Parish Envelopes, please note that the box numbers are different for 2026. Míle buíochas for your great generosity and support throughout the year.
Work has begun this week on the Refurbishment of St Mary’s Church, Dingle. The work will involve 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.
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. Five students from Pobalscoil Chorca Dhuibhne, will be going to Kenya early in the new year to work in an Orphanage there. Received to date: €656
Pope Leo XIV on X: It is with deep concern that I am following the developments in Venezuela. The good of the beloved Venezuelan people must prevail over every other consideration. This must lead to the overcoming of violence, and to the pursuit of paths of justice and peace. I pray for all this, and I invite you to pray too, entrusting our prayer to the intercession of Our Lady of Coromoto, and to Saints José Gregorio Hernández and Carmen Rendiles
The Pope’s Intention for January: For Prayer with the Word of God. Let us pary that praying with the Word of God be nourishment for our lives and a source of hope in our communities, helping us to build a more fraternal and missionary Church.
Bunscoil an Chlochair, Dingle is now taking enrolment for 2026/2027. Clárú ar siúl anois don scoilbhliain 2026-2027. Contact the school on 066-9151154 or email bscd01@gmail.com
Scoil Naomh Eoin Baiste, Lios Póil
Clárú ar siúl anois don scoilbhliain 2026-2027. Enrolling now for 2026-2027 school year. Sonraí Teangmhála: 066 9157408 nó
R-phost scoilnaomheoinbaiste@gmail.com
Go n-éirí go geal le foireann Peile Na Gaeltachta v Glenullin, Co. Dhoire sa Chluiche Ceannais Idirmeánach na hÉireann ar an Domhnach an 11ú Eanáir ar a 3.30in i bPáirc an Chrócaigh. Guímid gach rath oraibh.