PARISH NEWSLETTER
BALLYDALY-CULLEN-MILLSTREET
Second Sunday of Easter (Divine Mercy Sunday) 19th April, 2020.
Canon John Fitzgerald P.P.
Tel Nos. Millstreet 029-70043/Mobile 087-7752948
<email> dioceseofkerry.ie
PARISH OFFICE IS CLOSED TO THE PUBLIC IN ACCORDANCE WITH COVID19 RESTRICTIONS PLEASE RING (029) 70043
Your prayers are requested for the repose of the souls of the following and for those whose anniversaries occur around this time:
RECENT DEATHS: Matthew Twomey, Minor Row; Mary Dempsey (née Hickey) New York & Drominahilla; John Manley, London & The Square.
ANNIVERSARIES: Florrie O’Donoghue, Lackabawn; Breda O’Leary, The Square; Anthony & Sr. Margaret Manley, The Square; Danny Creedon, Liscahane; Noel & Bartie Keating, Murphy’s Terrace; Jimmy Cotter, Murphy’s Terrace; Victor O’Hare, Cloghoulamore; Jeremiah & Bridget O’Connor, Cloghoulabeg; Eileen Collins, Clara Road; Johnny Hickey, Shanaknuck; Patrick O’Donoghue, Aubane; Tade Corkery, Dooneen; Denis Cronin, Coolinarne; Fr. Tim Buckley, Cahirbarnagh & London; Mary Agnes Regan, Nohovaldaly.
AS RESTRICTIONS CONTINUE IN THE CONTEXT OF COVID-19 THE FOLLOWING IS THE SCHEDULE OF MASSES FOR THE WEEK AHEAD WHICH WILL BE CELEBRATED BY FR. FITZGERALD BEHIND CLOSED DOORS & TRANSMITTED ON OUR CHURCH TV.
- SUNDAY: Mass will be offered for People of the Parish at 11.30a.m. (Pious objects will be blessed at the end of Mass for Divine Mercy Sunday)
- MASS ON MONDAY (20th) for Jimmy Cotter, Murphy’s Terrace at 10.00a.m.
- MASS ON TUESDAY (21st) for Fr. Tim Buckley, Cahirbarnagh & London at 10.00a.m.
- MASS ON WEDNESDAY (22nd) for The Conway Family, Tipperary at 10.00a.m.
- MASS ON THURSDAY (23rd) (Private Intention) at 10.00a.m.
EACH OF THESE MASSES WILL BE TRANSMITTED ON CORK MUSIC STATION (corkmusicstation.com)
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DIVINE MERCY NOVENA
The Divine Mercy Novena concludes this Sunday. Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament will begin at 2.30p.m and conclude with prayers and blessing of pious objects at 3.00p.m. Due to Covid19 restrictions these devotions will take place behind closed doors. Our local Church TV will be on all day Sunday to allow people focus and spend time with the Divine Mercy image.
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THE SOCIETY OF ST VINCENT DE PAUL
If you or someone you know needs financial help during these difficult times please contact the local Branch of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul at 086 066 9243.
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ALONE SUPPORT LINE FOR OLDER PEOPLE 0818 222 024
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HELP DURING THESE COVID TIMES
Millstreet C.V. Support Group
The group consists of almost 20 volunteers so far. They have two vans and an array of personal skills. They can provide assistance by organising shopping and delivery of groceries, firing etc. All our services are totally free to the community. For more information contact:
Jeremiah Keating at 087 7932736 or Liam Flynn at 087 6380053.
Cork County Council
Cork County Council has provided a dedicated Community Call Helpline which is a FREE contact number 1800 805 819 with lines open from 8.00am to 8.00PM seven days a week. Those calling from outside of Ireland seeking assistance for a relative of friend, should call +353 21 4285517.
You can also email us at <email> or text us at (085) 8709010.
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Thought for the week
Every rainbow is an invitation to stop, to stare, to wonder. (Sr. Stan)
