Fr Michael Moynihan PP
Tel (066) 9151208/087-6551902
March 22nd, 2026
dingle@dioceseofkerry.ie
www.dingleparish.ie
Fifth Sunday of Lent
St Mary’s Church, Dingle.
Sat 21ú 6.15pm 1. Séamus Devane, Baile Íochtarach. 2. Peg and Jim McKenna, Cooleen.
Sun 22ú 11.30am Séamus and Breandán Murphy, Tralee.
Mon 23ú 10.00am Sa Díseart.
Tues 24ú 10.00am Intinn Príobháideach.
Wed 25ú 10.00am Private Intention.
Thurs 26ú 10.00am Paróistéanaigh.
Fri 27ú 6.15pm Eamonn Fitzgerald, Conor Pass Road and his mother Hannah Fitzgerald.
Sat 28ú 6.15pm 1. Johnny O’Sullivan, Cooleen 1ú CB, Patrick agus Siobhán Brosnan, Cooleen, Denis and Anna O’Sullivan, Goat Street. 2. Mossy and Mary O’Shea, Baile Móir. 3. Mary and Thomas Moriarty. 4. Micheál and Kathleen Lynch, Kilfountain and their son Fionnán.
5. Margaret Galvin, Doonties. 6. Michael, Phil and Margaret O’Connor, Main Street and Cluais and Br Thomas O’Connor, Cnoc na hAbha.
Sun 29ú 11.30am Máire Pháid Manning, Killealane.
Confessions: St Mary’s Church, Dingle
Fridays after 6.15pm Mass.
Rotas: Weekend: Euch Mins:
6.15pm. Theresa Ashe, Ann Moriarty O’Connor and Joan Rohan. 11.30am: Ann O’Connor and Patricia Williams. Readers: 6.15pm Noel O’Neill and Marian O’Sullivan. 11.30am: Maurice O’Connor and Liz Uí Uiginn. Cleaners Team 4.
Naomh Eoin Baiste, Lios Póil
Domh 22ú 10.00am Áine Begley, Lugnagcapall.
Naomh Caitlín, Fionn Trá
Sat 28ú 7.30in Seán Ó Muircheartaigh, Rathanáin agus a mhuintir atá ar shlí na fírinne.
Rota: Min Eoc: Pádraig Firtéar. Léitheoir: Seán Ó Catháin agus Máirín Uí Shé.
Thought for the Day: The historical Jesus was guarded in declaring his identity but by the time the Fourth Gospel was written, Christians had arrived at a rich understanding of the mystery of Jesus, the Son of God. John’s Gospel puts before the believer a grand assemblage of 7 I AM sentences, rooted in the name of God in Exodus 3:14, I am who I am. I am the bread of life. (Jn 6:35, 48, 51); I am the light of the world (Jn 8:12; 9:5); I am the gate for the sheep (Jn 10:7, 9); I am the good shepherd (Jn 10:11, 14); I am the resurrection and the life (Jn 11:25); I am the way, and the truth, and the life (Jn 14:6); I am the true vine (Jn 15:1, 5). We are reminded that we believe first of all in a person, not in a philosophy. Any one of these images would take us deeply into our encounter with the Risen Lord, none more so than “I am the resurrection and the life.” Prayer: Jesus, present to us always, you wept at the tomb of your friend Lazarus. As we face the mystery of death, our own and that of those we love, help us to place our trust in you, the resurrection and the life. Fr Kieran O’Mahony
Pope Leo XIV on X: On behalf of the Christians of the Middle East, and of all women and men of good will, I appeal to those responsible for this conflict: cease fire! May paths of dialogue be reopened! Violence can never lead to the justice, stability and peace for which the peoples are waiting.
Gluten Free hosts are available from the Priest at Communion.
Priest on duty this Sunday:
Fr Eamonn Mulvihill 066-7139145.
The Refurbishment of St Mary’s Church continues. Following the replacement of the glass along the centre of the Church and over the Altar. Work now involves replacing the worn copper. 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 Dingle Parish.
I mbliana léiríonn Trócaire scéal Uwamahoro agus a teaghlach ó Rwanda. Tá Rwanda buailte go dona ag an ngéarchéim aeráide. Stoirmeacha móra, ag teacht go minic, ag déanamh díobháil do thithe, scoileanna agus an talamh féin. Chabhródh €20 le teaghlach, táillí scoile, leabhair agus árachas sláinte a chlúdach. Cabhraímis leo. Breis eolais www.trocaire.org
Offertory Collections: 14th/15th: €1,490.00. 16th/17th: €1,707. Diocesan Collection in aid of Emigrant Services €971.00. Míle buíochas.
The Legion of Mary, annual Acies Ceremony (consecration to Jesus through Mary), Sunday March 22nd at 3.00pm in the Church of the Resurrection, Park Road, Killarney. Tea follows in the parish centre.
The Chrism Mass will take place on Tuesday evening March 31st at 7.00pm in St Mary’s Cathedral, Killarney. There will be refreshments afterwards in St. Brendan’s College refectory. Fáilte roimh chách.
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.
You are warmly invited to experience the prayerful reading of Scripture with Fr Seamus O’Connell as we begin the Easter season, on Saturday, March 28th in Our Lady and St Brendan’s Pastoral Centre, 10.30 – 12.30pm. All are welcome. Donation €10.
The last Lenten online talk “Beyond Almsgiving,” exploring poverty in the light of Catholic Social Teaching, will take place on March 24th at 7.30pm. Speakers include Dr Aoife McGrath (Maynooth) and others. Info and registration: www.dioceseofkerry.ie
Chime – The National Charity for Deaf and Hard of Hearing People, will hold a free Outreach Clinic in the Temperance Hall, Wednesday, March 25th, 12.00 – 2.00pm with information on Tinnitus, Assistive Technology, Minor hearaing-aid repairs and Low-cost hearing-aid batteries. Contact Jerry on 087-3747327 to book an appointment.
Annual National Apostolate of Eucharistic Adoration Pilgrimage to Knock,Sunday April 19th, 2026.Coach from Killarney, Farranfore. Further details later. Contact: Breeda: 087 6742306 or Margaret 087 2976304.
Castlegregory Choirs, evening of song in “memory of Carol O’Riordan” Saturday, March 28th, 7.00pm at The Club Rooms in Castlegregory. Donations to Recovery Haven Kerry Cancer Support House.
Live Streaming: Camera will be turned on for ceremonies only. Only funerals will be recorded and will be available for 1 month. Other masses will not be recorded.
Newsletters: We would be grateful if you would take the newsletter home with you or place it on the bench at the back of the Church. Your assistance is appreciated.