Dingle Parish
Fr Michael Moynihan PP
Tel (066) 9151208/087-6551902
October 4th, 2026
dingle@dioceseofkerry.ie
www.dingleparish.ie
Twenty-Seventh Sunday
in Ordinary Time
Pray for: Kathleen Kennedy (née Casserly), Ballydavid.
St Mary’s Church, Dingle.
Sat 3ú 6.15pm 1. Kathleen and Jackie Ashe, Glen Minard. 2. Máirín Ní Dhuinnshléibhe, Uí Bheoláin, Cill Mhic a’ Domhnaigh.
3. Mai Brosnan, Ballybowler. 4. Kevin Kennedy, Cill Mhic a’ Domhnaigh. 5. Tadhg Devane, Baile Riach. 6. Mary Kennedy, Ballybowler and deceased family members.
Sun 4ú 11.30am John Joe O’Connor, Cathairboshina.
Mon 5ú 10.00am Sa Díseart.
Tues 6ú 10.00am Intinn Príobháideach.
Wed 7ú 10.00am Private Intention.
Thurs 8ú 10.00am Paróisteánaigh.
Fri 9ú 6.15pm Tom Hand, daughter Mary, sons Tommy and Peter and grandson Tomás.
Sat 10ú 6.15pm 1. Esther Green (née Dunne), Aghadoe and Grey’s Lane. 2. Matt O’Sullivan, Ardfinnan, Co. Tipperary and Seán O’Sullivan, Pike of Rushall, Co. Laois and late of Kinard. 3. Andrew O’Connor, Cluain Dara. 4. Michael Galvin, Léim ar Leith. 5. Paud and Sheila Quinn, Ventry.
6. Breda and Dermot Carroll, Glens.
Sun 11ú 11.30am Jackie O’Dowd, Knockavrogeen 1ú CB.
Confessions: St Mary’s Church, Dingle
Fridays after 6.15pm Mass.
Rotas: Next Week: St Mary’s: Euch. Mins: 6.15pm: Ann Moriarty O’Connor, Elaine O’Connor and Marian O’Sullivan. 11:30am: Anne Begley and Kitty O’Flaherty. Readers: 6.15pm Breandán Fitzgerald. 11.30am: Tommy McCarthy.
Cleaners Team 4.
Naomh Eoin Baiste, Lios Póil
Sun 4ú 10.00am 1. Peter and Peggy Devane, Ballymacelligott, their son Tim, daughter Sheila Tangney and Dan and Sheila Drew, Mallow. 2. Joan Murphy, Tubber and Tralee and Chrissie O’Sullivan, Tubber.
Naomh Caitlín, Fionn Trá
Sat 10ú 7.30in Micheál Ó Dubháin, Cahiratrant.
Rota: Min Eoc: Siobhán Uí Shé.
Léitheoir: Máirín Uí Shé.
Thought for the day: The risk for Christians today is that we read the parable complacently, because it clearly refers to Jews and Christians in the first century. But it is not only in the past that the leadership of God’s project has changed hands, so to speak. Down through history, more committed groups have challenged the established Church, they can attract by more exciting worship and by a closer living of the Gospel. The hard words of St Paul to the Gentile Christians in Rome may help to shake us up: For if God did not spare the natural branches, perhaps he will not spare you. Prayer: Lord of the vineyard, you call us to live the Gospel and to produce its fruits. Send your Spirit into our hearts, that we know the fruits of the Spirit: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, generosity, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. (Gal 5:22–23) (www.tarsus.ie)
Mission Month online talk
The Diocese of Kerry invites you to an online talk, One in Christ, United in Mission, with Fr Michael Kelly, Director of Missio Ireland, and Miriam Hanlon from Asdee, who volunteered in East Africa. They will share their mission experiences and reflect on why it matters today. Thursday 15 October at 7.30pm. To register, visit dioceseofkerry.ie
Gluten Free hosts are available from the priest at Communion time.
Priest on duty this Sunday:
Fr Eoghan Ó Cadhla 087-6951318.
The Refurbishment of St Mary’s Church continues. It is hoped that the work will be completed early in October. Thank you for your patience during this time.
Dues Envelopes: The Autumn Dues and November Offering Envelopes 2026 have been distributed to households in the coming week. Fr Michael would like to thank you for your support and generosity. Donations from these two envelopes support your priest’s income. We appreciate you returning these envelopes at your earliest convenience. They can be placed in the Building Fund boxes at the back of the 3 Parish Churches or placed in the offertory baskets. If paying by cheque, please make it payable to Tigh an tSagairt. Spare envelopes are available at the back of the parish churches. Buíochas ó chroí for your continued support.
If anyone would like to be included in our envelope scheme for 2027, please contact the Parish Office on 066-9151208 or email dingle@dioceseofkerry.ie Anyone who contributes €250 or over enables the parish to claim back tax on it, provided the person who has given it is a taxpayer.
The Irish Synodal Pathway has printed the working document containing the proposals to be voted on at the National Synodal Gathering on October 17th. To read the document and share your thoughts visit https://www.dioceseofkerry.ie/natsyn/
Annual Remembrance Service for parents and their families who have lost a baby, will be held in the Hospital Chapel of Christ the Healer, Sunday October 11th at 2.30pm. Light refreshments served afterwards.
Lá Oscailte ag Coláiste Íde: Beidh Lá Oscailte ag Coláiste Íde ar an Satharn, 10ú Deireadh Fómhair. Gach eolas 066 9151211 nó info@colaisteide.com.
Offertory Collection: €2,347.00.
Parish Office at the Presbytery, Dingle. Office Hours: Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday: 9.30am – 12.30pm.
Parish Office: Tel. 066 9151208.
Booking Masses: The 2027 Diary is now available to book Masses for 2027. Please ring the office as follows only, Tues – Thurs 9.30 – 12.30.
Enrolment Masses for First Holy Communion are as follows: Saturday, Oct 17th at 6.15pm St Mary’s Church, Dingle for Bunscoil an Chlochair, Scoil Iognáid Rís, Scoil an Ghleanna agus Scoil Cheann Trá. Saturday, Oct 17th at 7.30pm Sacred Heart Church, Annascaul for Scoil Bhreac Chluain. Sunday, Oct 18th at 10.00am Séipéal N. Eoin Baiste, for Bunscoil Naomh Eoin Baiste.
The Irish Cancer Society is seeking compassionate volunteer drivers in Kerry to bring patients attending chemotherapy appointments to hospital and home again. If you can spare two days per month, have a valid driving licence, and a safe, reliable vehicle, you are the perfect candidate to make a difference. The Irish Cancer Society provides training and support before you begin volunteering. Gach eolas: Monica or Emily at volunteer@irishcancer.ie.
Ranganna Oíche – Fómhar 2026 sa Pobalscoil €150 for 8 weeks. Teagmháil: 087 7951743 nó sf@pcd07.ie.
Pope Leo XVI on X: Europe as we know it, with its spiritual and moral heritage, is rooted in the lives and work of men and women who lived, preached, and shared the teachings of the Gospel. From this heritage, the moral foundations of the world in which we live have been handed down to us: principles such as the primacy of the person and the sacred and inviolable nature of human life; the protection of freedom; the primary importance of the family; care for the poor and those most in need; welcoming the stranger; and respect for the elderly.