PARISH NEWSLETTER for BALLYDALY-CULLEN-MILLSTREET

Sixteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time – 20^th July, 2014

Canon John Fitzgerald P.P. Tel Nos. Millstreet 029-70043/Mobile 087-7752948

Email: <email> www.dioceseofkerry.ie

PARISH OFFICE OPENING HOURS: MONDAY-TUESDAY- WEDNESDAY-FRIDAY

10.00a.m.-1.00p.m. & 2.00p.m.-5.00p.m.

Yourprayers are requested for the repose of the souls of the following and for those whose anniversaries occur around this time, and for those for whom masses will be offered during the week:

RECENT DEATHS: Mary Fitzpatrick (nee Thornton), Mallow; Mick Doody, Ballydesmond.

Mass Intentions this Week-end:

Saturday 19^th July:

Millstreet Vigil 6.30 p.m. Julia McSweeney, Flintfield Sunday 20^th July:

Ballydaly 9.00 a.m. Breda Hickey, Claraghatlea

Cullen 10.15 a.m. Deceased members of the O’Sullivan, Family

Lisnaboy

Millstreet 11.30 a.m. Frank Reen Snr. Main Street

Anniversaries: Dorothy Fitzgerald, Macroom Road; Billy O’Shea, Murphy’s Terrace & Minor Row; Maura O’Sullivan, Main Street; Tade Corkery, Clarabeg; Peg Casey & Sheila Casey, Clara; Gillian Hartnett, Clara Road; Angela Buckley, Aubane; Michael J. Kelleher, Aubane; Joan Guerin, Knocknagullane; Mary O’Sullivan, Knocknageeha; Patrick Dineen, Bristol & Carrigacooleen;

Mass Intentions for next week-end:

Saturday 26^th July:

Millstreet 6.30 p.m. Liam O’Driscoll, Lackabawn

Sunday 27^th July:

Ballydaly 9.00 a.m. Joe White, Tubber

Cullen 10.15 am. Margaret O’Mahony, Knocknageeha &

her daughter, Theresa Twomey, Rathcoole

Millstreet 11.30 a.m. Flor McAuliffe, Murphy’s Terrace &

John McAuliffe, Aunagloor.

Millstreet Church: Masses for coming week – unless there is a funeral

Mass on Monday for Peter & Mary Cremin, Flintfield at 7.30p.m.

Mass on Tuesday for People of the Parish at 10.00a.m.

Mass on Wednesday for Patrick Dineen, Bristol & Carrigacooleen at 10.00a.m.

Mass on Thursday for Gillian Hartnett, Clara Road at 10.00a.m.

Mass on Friday for Angela & Jimmy Buckley, Aubane at 7.30p.m.

Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament every Tuesday & Wednesday from 10.30a.m. to 10.30p.m. in the Blessed Sacrament Chapel, Millstreet

CONFESSIONS: Every Saturday in Millstreet Church 12.30p.m.-1.00p.m.

MILLSTREET CHURCH ALTAR SOCIETY for 27^th July & 3^rd August Group C

LEGION OF MARY meeting in Parish Centre on Monday night at 8.00p.m

Rotas for Next Weekend 26th/27th July
CHURCH	TIME	READER	EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS
Millstreet	6.30 p.m.	Joe Kelly	Group E
	11.30 a.m.	Veronica Lyons
Ballydaly	9.00 a.m.	Daniel Guerin	Group F
Cullen	10.15 a.m.	Margaret Cooper	Group F

CULLEN CHURCH: Collector for next weekend (27^th): Dan O’Sullivan

Mass on next Thursday at 7.30p.m. in St. Laitiaran’s Cemetery

EUCHARISTIC ADORATION every Thursday in Cullen Church from 10.00a.m. to 7.00p.m. All are welcome.

YOUTH & PASTORAL MINISTRY COURSES: The Diocese of Kerry are offering both of these courses to adults interested in developing the knowledge & skills to work with young people (Youth Ministry Course) and to those wanting to become more involved in parish life (Pastoral Ministry Course). Details from Parish Office.

HUGH O’FLAHERTY MEMORIAL SOCIETY: Announce details of 2014 Tour to Rome and Montecassino. Departing 2^nd November and returning on 6^th November. Details & booking forms (064)6637928 or email: <email>

CERTIFICATE IN SPIRITUALITY: Aredfert Retreat Centre will run this course during the autumn. For further details contract Retreat Centre on (066) 7134276 or email: <email>

Community Notices

• CULLEN & DISTRICT SPECIAL NEEDS ASSOCIATION: Annual Gala Harvest Afternoon – this Sunday 20^th commencing at 1.00p.m. at Cullen GAA Grounds. Old time threshing, vintage display, live music – fun for all the family.

• MILLSTREET SUMMER FESTIVAL 2014: A fun filled weekend – Friday 25^th July Karaoke Idol in Wallis Arms; Saturday 26^th European juggling Parade at 2.00p.m. with GAA Family Fun evening at 5.30p.m; Sunday 27^th July Trike drifting at 2.00p.m.; Soap box race & street traditional music.

• AFTERNOON OF PRAYER:Sunday 27^th July in Banteer Community Centre at 2.30p.m.

• BOOK LAUNCH:“The Great Famine in Duhallow” will be launched after 7.30p.m. Mass in Newmarket on Friday 25^th July by Fr. Sean Tucker.

• IRD DUHALLOW: Summer Camps Programme: Little chefs camp 21^st-25^th July; IT Camps 5^th-8^th August; Duhallow Nature Detectives 28^th July-2^nd August. Booking essential. Contact (029) 60633

• IRD DUHALLOW: Annual General Meeting on Wednesday 23^rd July at 8.00p.m.

• YOUTH 2000 SUMMER FESTIVAL in Cistercian College, Roscrea between 14^th & 17^th August. For young people aged between 16 & 35 years. For more information & to book online: www.youth2000.ie or phone (01) 6753690

• LOUGH DERG: Daily boats to the island until 13^th August. For details on Kerry/Lough Derg return bus service contact Tim at (068) 21707

THOUGHT FOR THE WEEK:

Thank God for dirty dishes, they have a tale to tell. While other folk go hungry, we’re eating pretty well. With home & health & happiness, we shouldn’t want a fuss; for by this stack of evidence God’s very good to us.