Fr Michael Moynihan PP
Tel (066) 9151208/087-6551902
March 1st, 2026
dingle@dioceseofkerry.ie
www.dingleparish.ie
Second Sunday of Lent
Pray for Seán (Johnny) Ó hAiniféin, Lios Deargáin, agus Baile Átha Cliath. Fr Pat Sugrue, Mastergeehy. Pádraig Hyde, Youghal.Suaimhneas síoraí dá n-anamacha.
St Mary’s Church, Dingle.
Sat 28ú 6.15pm 1. Raymondand Maura O’Sullivan, John Street and deceased members of the Phelan Family. 2. Margaret Walsh, Green St. 3. Special Intention.
Sun 1ú 11.30am Denis Boland, Fán.
Mon 2ú 10.00am Sa Díseart
Tues 3ú, Wed 4ú, Thurs 5ú No 10.00am Mass.
Fri 6ú 6.15pm Paddy Lynch, Baile an Ághasaigh MM.
Sat 7ú 6.15pm 1. Bill O’Shea, Alpine House and his parents Alf and Gwen O’Shea. 2. Aggie and Pat O’Shea. 3. Teo Coffey (née Donnelly) late of Green Street.
Sun 8ú 11.30am Walter Sheehy 1ú CB, Strand Street Corner.
Confessions: St Mary’s Church, Dingle
Fridays after 6.15pm Mass.
Rotas: Next Weekend: Euch Mins:
6.15pm Elaine O’Connor, Gobnait Uí Chonchúir and Marian O’Sullivan. 11.30am: James Devane and Ann Curran. Readers: 6.15pm Breandán Fitzgerald. 11.30am: Pat O’Connor. Cleaners Team 1.
Naomh Caitlín, Fionn Trá
Sat 28ú 7.30in Siobhán agus Seán Ó Dubháin, Cathair a’ Treantaigh agus a mac Maidhc.
Offertory Collections: €1,745.00. Míle buíochas.
Naomh Eoin Baiste, Lios Póil
Domh 8ú 10.00am 1. Seán Hand, Kinard.
2. Joan and Gerard Clifford, Ballinasare.
Rota: Min Eoc: Máire Uí Ghealbháin. Léitheoir: Cathy Ní Ghrifín.
Thought for the Day: Every so often, we catch a glimpse of the “something more” that God has in store for us. These fleeting experiences are to be treasured: the birth of my first child, falling in love, a sense of “being held” by God’s presence. Such experiences may help us approach the Transfiguration. Like all transcendent experiences, it is fleeting and yet it etches a memory and leaves a longing. What should we do? Practice listening to him. Be not afraid. We cannot always be “on the mountain” and yet what happens on the heights can help us on the lowlands of the everyday. Prayer: Lord, listening sounds so easy and yet is such hard work! Guide us as we listen to your Son, whose word is alive, who is himself the way, the truth and the life. Amen. (Fr Kieran O’Mahony)
Pope Leo XIV on X: Lent is a time in which the Church, guided by a sense of maternal care, invites us to place the mystery of God back in the center of our lives, in order to find renewal in our faith and keep our hearts from being consumed by the anxieties and distractions of daily life.
The Totus Tuus 2026 Fatima Pilgrimage
August 28th – Sept 4th. Cost €915. For more information call Damien on 087 20 49 048.
An online lecture organised by Trócaire will take place on Tuesday, March 3rd at 7.00pm. Guest speaker Dr. Hugo Slim. Registration at trocaire.org. Breis eolais maria.murphy@trocaire.org.
The Samaritans organisation wish to thank all who helped in any way or contributed to their annual churchgate collection at Christmas. €4,492.60 was collected between the three parish churches.
Priest on duty this Sunday:
Fr Eamon Mulvihill 066-7139145.
The Refurbishment of St Mary’s Church, continues. We thank you for your patience during this time.
The Spring and Easter Dues Envelopes and Trócaire Boxes have now been distributed to the contact people. Buíochas to the Contact People who distribute them on behalf of the Parish. The Spring Priest’s Envelope can be returned in the offertory collection baskets or placed in the Building Fund Boxes at the back of the Churches. There will be a separate collection at the Easter Masses for the Easter Dues. Spare envelopes and Trócaire Boxes will be available at the back of the three Parish Churches. NB: If paying by cheque please make it payable to Teach na Sagart for the Dues and Dingle Parish for Trócaire.
This year’s Trócaire campaign feature a family from Rwanda, highlighting their struggle because of climate change. Breis eolais www.trocaire.org
Holy Spirit Prayer Meeting: Sunday March 1st in An Díseart 3 – 5pm with Janice Carrig. For more information 087-6174939.
Annual National Apostolate of Eucharistic Adoration Pilgrimage to Knock,Sunday 19th April 2026.Coach from Killarney, Farranfore. Further details later. Contact: Breeda: 087 6742306 or Margaret 087 2976304.
Lenten Reflections: As we prepare for the holy season of Lent, Baptised and Sent in Lent, invites us to reflect more deeply on our faith. Rooted in the Baptised and Sent journey, it helps us rediscover our baptismal identity and mission through Gospel prayer, shared listening, and practical action. These reflections offer a meaningful way to live out our call as disciples of Christ during Lent. Resources are available at www.synod.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.
Fr Michael will make his First Friday calls next week on Thursday afternoon.
Confirmation and First Communion Masses are as follows: Saturday, March 7th at 6.15pm St Mary’s Church, Dingle. Saturday, March 7th at 7.30pm Sacred Heart Church, Annascaul. Sunday, March 8th at 10.00am Séipéal Naomh Eoin Baiste.
St Mary’s Temperance Hall, will be officially opened on Thursday March 5th at 10.45am. Minister for Social Protection, Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht, Dara Calleary TD will officiate at the opening.
Lenten online talk series, “Beyond Almsgiving,” exploring poverty in the light of Catholic Social Teaching, on March 10th, and March 24th at 7.30pm. Speakers include Dr Aoife McGrath (Maynooth) and guest speakers from SVP and Trócaire. Info and registration: www.dioceseofkerry.ie
Gluten Free hosts are available from the Priest at Communion.
Prayer of St. Francis of Assisi
Lord, make me an instrument of your peace:
where there is hatred, let me sow love;
where there is injury, pardon;
where there is doubt, faith;
where there is despair, hope;
where there is darkness, light;
where there is sadness, joy.
O divine Master, grant that I may not so much seek to be consoled as to console,
to be understood as to understand,
to be loved as to love.
For it is in giving that we receive,
it is in pardoning that we are pardoned,
and it is in dying that we are born to eternal life.