Your prayers 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: Willie Neenan, Ballydaly
Pat Buckley, Cahirbarnagh

Mass Intentions this Week-end:

Saturday 11^th February:

Millstreet Vigil 6.30 p.m. John, Mary & Michael Brosnan, Rathduane

Sunday 12^th February:

Ballydaly 9.00 a.m. Nellie White, Tubber

Cullen 10.15 a.m. John J. Murphy, Lisnaboy

Millstreet 11.30 a.m. Donal & Nora Murphy, Killarney Road

& Mary Horgan (nee Murphy), Cork

Anniversaries: James O’Byrne, West End; John Mullane, Coolikerane; Daniel Gallagher, Murphy’s Terrace; Billy Murphy, Coole; Maurice Murray O’Callaghan, The Square; Jer Casey, Cloghoula; Betsy Murphy, Killarney Road; Vincent, William & Elizabeth McSweeney, Flintfield; Dan Joe McSweeney, Knocknageeha; Daniel Scannell, Rylane; Denis Kelleher, Ballyvourney; Maryann O’Brien, Dublin.

Mass Intentions for next week-end:

Saturday 18^th February:

Millstreet 6.30 p.m. Patrick Dineen, Knocknapogue

Sunday 19^th February:

Ballydaly 9.00 a.m. Mass for People of the Parish

Cullen 10.15 am. Mary O’Mahony, Meenagloherane

Millstreet 11.30 a.m. Patsy McSweeney, Ballinkeane & Rathcoole

Parish Capital Collection last weekend: €3,232.17.Thanks.

Millstreet Church: Mass on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday at 10.00a.m., unless there is a funeral.

Monday 13^th – Funeral Mass for the late Willie Neenan in Ballydaly at 12 noon.

Mass on Tuesday 14^th for Private Intention at 10.00a.m.

Mass on Wednesday 15^th for John Mullane, Coolikerane at 10.00a.m.

Mass on Thursday 16^th for Agnes Kiely, The Bridge at 10.00a.m.

Mass on Friday 17^th for James & Kathy Twohig, Annagloor at 7.30p.m.

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

Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament every Wednesday from 10.30a.m. to 10.30p.m. in the Blessed Sacrament Chapel, Millstreet. Requests for Prayer & Special Intentions

– A box & slips of papers for these intentions can be found at the back of the Church. Each Wednesday the box will be placed on the altar for Mass and then placed in the Adoration Chapel so that people attending can pray for them.

CULLEN CHURCH: Collector for next weekend (19^th): Sean Hickey

Mass on Thursday 16^th for Nelie, Mary & Eddie O’Sullivan, Lyreaoune at 7.30p.m.

Community Notices

CULLEN & DISTRICT SPECIAL NEEDS ASSOCIATION: Annual Sponsored weigh-in continues on Monday nights. Aerobics at 8.00p.m. Music & dancing 8.30p.m. to 9.15p.m. All welcome

IRD DUHALLOW: Talk on “Understanding eating disorders” by Fiona Flynn on Monday 20^th February in Newmarket. “Internet & email training course” commencing 1^st March. Details from (029) 60633.

TEEN SPIRIT in the INEC: Tuesday 6^th March – schools show at 11.30a.m; evening show at 8.00p.m. Details on www.teenspirit.ie

CERTIFICATE IN COUNSELLING: is being offered by Kerry Counselling Institute. Application forms can be obtained from <email>

MILLSTREET GRAMOPHONE CIRCLE meets in the Canon O’Donovan Centre on Friday 17^th February at 8.15p.m. The presenter is Maurice Linehan. All are welcome.

MILLSTREET DAY CARE CENTRE: Annual Church Gate Collection will take place on Saturday 18^th & Sunday 19^th in Millstreet, Ballydaly & Cullen. Your generosity will be much appreciated.

PILGRIMAGE TO ROME & SAN GIOVANNI: 28^th September. Group leader Mary Kelly. For itinerary contact: Mary Kelly (065) 6835519

THE PRIORY INSTITUTE: Offering a variety of academic & non-academic programmes. For further information: <email>

THE GATHERING: The biggest tourism initative in Ireland in 2013. Year long programme. Next meeting in the Wallis Arms at 7.00p.m. Monday 20^th Feb. All welcome.

OVER 60’s TALENT COMPETITION: Congratulations to Loretto O’Connor on winning the recent round and we wish her every good luck in the semi-final on 15^th April in the City Hall, Cork.

Thought for the week:

Never regret anything that made you smile

Your prayers 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: Patrick Murphy, Ballydaly
Annie Murphy, Donoughmore & Aubane
May Murphy, Watergrasshill
Julia Mary Murray (nee Mullane), Cork & Millstreet

Mass Intentions this Week-end:

Saturday 4^th February:

Millstreet Vigil 6.30 p.m. Pat & Nora Horgan, Ballydaly

Sunday 5^th February:

Ballydaly 9.00 a.m. Michael Herlihy, Cahirbarnagh

Cullen 10.15 a.m. Michael Dineen, Cullen (recently deceased)

Millstreet 11.30 a.m. Julia & Daniel Duggan, Claraghatlea

Anniversaries: Mary O’Sullivan, Aubane; Joan Horgan, Kilmeedy; May O’Mahony, Inchileagh; Nora Kelleher, Cahirdowney; Jeremiah & Hannah Kelleher, Tooreenbawn; Meg Kelleher, Aubane; Matthew Murphy, Lisnaboy; William, Annie & Darby Regan, Novhaldaly; Ann Brann, Novhaldaly; Molly Murphy, Ballydesmond; Nora O’Sullivan, Inches.

Mass Intentions for next week-end:

Saturday 11^th February:

Millstreet 6.30 p.m. John, Mary & Michael Brosnan, Rathduane

Sunday 12^th February:

Ballydaly 9.00 a.m. Nellie White, Tubber

Cullen 10.15 am. John J. Murphy, Lisnaboy

Millstreet 11.30 a.m. Donal & Nora Murphy, Killarney Road

& Mary Horgan, (nee Murphy), Cork

Parish Capital Collection last weekend: €3,238.00. Thanks.

Millstreet Church: Mass on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday at 10.00a.m., unless there is a funeral.

Mass on Friday 10^th for Lena O’Keeffe, Main Street (recently deceased) at 7.30p.m.

Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament every Wednesday from 10.30a.m. to 10.30p.m. in the Blessed Sacrament Chapel, Millstreet. Requests for Prayer & Special Intentions – A box & slips of papers for these intentions can be found at the back of the Church. Each Wednesday the box will be placed on the altar for Mass and then placed in the Adoration Chapel so that people attending can pray for them.

CULLEN CHURCH: Collector for next weekend (12^th): Jerry O’Sullivan

Mass on Thursday 9^th for William & Annie Regan, Nohvaldaly, their son Darby and daughter Ann Brann

MILLSTREET CHURCH ALTAR SOCIETY for 12^th & 19^th February Group E.

“DO THIS IN MEMORY”: The next night of the special parish based programme for parents and children preparing for First Holy Communion is taking place at the Vigil Mass in Millstreet on next Saturday 11^thand in Cullen on Sunday 12^th. All children and parents are invited to attend.

EVENING OF REFLECTION for all Eucharistic Ministers in Boherbue Community School on Tuesday 7^th February at 8.00p.m. Speakers on the night Fr. Sean O’Sullivan & Ann Francis.

Community Notices

CULLEN & DISTRICT SPECIAL NEEDS ASSOCIATION: Annual Sponsored weigh-in continues on Monday nights. Aerobics at 8.00p.m.

2012 Boeing Swim, Millstreet: The organisers thank everyone who supported this year’s swim in aid of the Cork North West branch of Multiple Sclerosis. Total raised €4,122.70.

IHCPT CAKE SALE: A cake sale will take place on next Saturday night in the Parish Centre after the 6.30p.m. Mass. Funds raised will to the IHCPT and to help pay for Orla Kiely & Laura Dennehy (5^th years) to go to Lourdes on the pilgrimage at Easter. All support welcome.

MILLSTREET LIBRARY: Creative writing workshops for adults with author Vincent McDonnell will take place at Millstreet Library on 8^th & 15^th February (10.30-11.30a.m.) All welcome

MILLSTREET JUVENILE GAA: Registration/membership night Wednesday 8^th between 7.00 & 8.00p.m. in GAA Hall.

MILLSTREET GAA: Clothes collection next Monday (6^th) in GAA Hall between 9.00 & 3.00p.m.

TIDY TOWNS meeting next Wednesday at 8.30p.m.

MILLSTREET CAMOIGE CLUB: would like to thank all those who supported their recent Church gate collection.

9 DAY NOVENA to our Lady of Lourdes in Knocknagree: Sunday 5^th Medjugorje Hour at 7.45p.m. Commencing Monday 6^th Rosary each evening at 7.45p.m. followed by Mass.

Your prayers 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:

Mass Intentions this Week-end:
Saturday, 29^th January:
Millstreet Vigil 6.30 p.m. Kathleen Corcoran, Dooneen

Sunday 30^th January:
Ballydaly 9.00 a.m. Peter Dineen, Cloghoula
Cullen 10.15 a.m. Hannah Mary, Johnny & Kitty Fleming, Mologhroe
Millstreet 11.30 a.m. Dick Pomeroy, Clara

Anniversaries: Nora Desmond, Claramore; Kathleen O’Sullivan, Clara Road; Dan McSweeney, Murphy’s Terrace; Joan Murphy, Knocknakilla; Patrick Kearney, Lisnaboy; Tim Dennehy, Two Gneeves; Tade & Mary Murphy, Knocknagree

Mass Intentions for next week-end:

Saturday, 4^th February:
Millstreet 6.30 p.m. Pat & Nora Horgan, Ballydaly
Sunday 5^th February:
Ballydaly 9.00 a.m. Michael Herlihy, Cahirbarnagh
Cullen 10.15 am. Michael Dineen, Cullen Village (recently deceased)
Millstreet 11.30 a.m. Julia & Daniel Duggan, Claraghatlea

Parish Capital Collection last weekend: €3,134.83. Thanks.

Millstreet Church: Mass on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday at 10.00a.m., unless there is a funeral.

Friday 3^rd – Feast of St. Blaise – Mass for Tom Cronin, Coolinarne (recently deceased) at 7.30p.m. followed by blessing of throats.

Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament every Wednesday from 10.30a.m. to 10.30p.m. in the Blessed Sacrament Chapel, Millstreet. Requests for Prayer & Special Intentions – A box & slips of papers for these intentions can be found at the back of the Church. Each Wednesday the box will be placed on the altar for Mass and then placed in the Adoration Chapel so that people attending can pray for them.

MILLSTREET CHURCH COLLECTORS FOR FEBRUARY: Group 1

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

CULLEN CHURCH: Collector for next weekend (5^th Feb): John Ring

Mass on Thursday 2^nd for Matthew Murphy, Lisnaboy at 7.30p.m. followed by blessing of throats for the Feast of St. Blaise

CANDLEMAS DAY: This Thursday 2^nd February is Candlemas Day when candles are being blessed. The candles used during the year on the altar and should you wish to have candles of your own will be blessed at the 10.00a.m. Mass in Millstreet and at 7.30p.m. Mass in Cullen.

COMMUNION CALLS TO THE SICK AND HOUSEBOUND: Fr. Fitzgerald will make calls for the month of February during the coming week.

DIOCESAN COLLECTION: Next weekend (3^rd/4^th Feb) for Lourdes Helpers.

DIOCESE OF KERRY presents “The Gospel of God” – re-discovering Mark’s Gospel as a Story of Hope. Led by Fr. Séamus O’Connell on February 3^rd (7.30p.m – 9.15p.m.)& 4^th (10.00a.m. – 1.00p.m) in John Paul II Pastoral Centre, Killarney. Prior registration before Monday 29^th January is essential. For more details: <email> or (064) 6632644

PASTORAL AREA MEETING: Monday night (30^th) in Rathmore at 8.00p.m.

Community Notices

CULLEN & DISTRICT SPECIAL NEEDS ASSOCIATION: Annual Sponsored weigh-in continues on Monday nights. Aerobics at 8.00p.m. Music & dancing 8.30p.m. to 9.15p.m. All welcome

SOCIAL SINGING: Classes will commence on Thursday 2^nd February at 7.30p.m. in the Parish Centre. Sessions are free of charge. For more details contact Marie on (087) 6863887. All welcome

MILLSTREET COMMUNITY SCHOOL: “Frankly Cooking” with Frank Moynihan. 4 week cookery night class in Millstreet Community School on Thursday nights. Briefing session on Thursday 2^nd February at 8.00p.m. Cost €80 MILLSTREET PARISH CREDIT UNION: Annual General Meeting on Tuesday 31^st January at 8.15p.m. in the Credit Union Office.

BALLYDALY HALL: Set dancing continues every Wednesday night from 8.30p.m. to 10.00p.m. Everyone welcome.

MARIAN PLAYERS PANTO 2012: “Cinderella” in the Community Centre Rathmore on 28^th January (8.30p.m.); 1^st, 2^nd (8.00p.m.) & 4^th February (8.30p.m.) Matinees 29th January & 5^th February. Details from (064) 7758526.

MILLSTREET JUVENILE CLUB: Annual General Meeting on Wednesday 1^st February at 7.30p.m. in GAA Hall

THOUGHT FOR THE WEEK
How far you go in life depends on you being tender with the young, compassionate with the striving, and tolerant of the weak and strong … because someday in your life you will have been all of these.

Your prayers 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: Fr. Tom Pierse, Tralee & late C.C. Cullen (1978-1984)
Davie Fleming, Mologhroe

Mass Intentions this Week-end:

Saturday 21^st January:

Millstreet Vigil 6.30 p.m. Tim O’Riordan, Minor Row

Sunday 22^nd January:

Ballydaly 9.00 a.m. Mass for People of the Parish

Cullen 10.15 a.m. Art & Margaret O’Connor, Novhaldaly

Millstreet 11.30 a.m. Theresa & Denny McCarthy, Kilmeedy

Anniversaries: Daniel Barry, Lackabawn; Kathy Murphy, Pound Hill; Jimmy Cronin, Station Road; Maura Dowling, Murphy’s Terrace; Danny Buckley, Liscahane; Nora Carroll, Tullig; Con D. Kelleher, Aubane; Hannie Murphy, Cockhill; Maureen O’Donoghue, Knockduff; Bob & Bridie Casey, Duarigle; Mary O’Sullivan, Boston & Cullen; Cornelius Keane, Drimoleague; Kitty McSweeney, Rathcoole; Eugene Breen, Doon; Timothy & Bridget Nugent, Drumcollogher; Eileen Shortt, Birmingham.

Mass Intentions for next week-end:

Saturday 28^th January:

Millstreet 6.30 p.m. Kathleen Corcoran, Dooneen

Sunday 29^th January:

Ballydaly 9.00 a.m. Peter Dineen, Cloghoula

Cullen 10.15 am. Hannah Mary, Johnny & Kitty Fleming

Mologhroe

Millstreet 11.30 a.m. Dick Pomeroy, Clara

Parish Capital Collection last weekend: €8,329.00 Thanks.

Millstreet Church: Mass on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday at 10.00a.m., unless there is a funeral.

Mass on Monday 23^rd for Nora Carroll, Tullig at 10.00a.m.

Mass on Tuesday 24^th for Hannie Murphy, Cockhill at 10.00a.m.

Mass on Thursday 26^th for Tom & Abina Radley, The Square at 10.00a.m.

Mass on Friday 27^th for Kathleen O’Sullivan, Clara Road at 7.30p.m.

CULLEN CHURCH: Collector for next weekend (29^th): Paudie O’Keeffe

Mass on Thursday 26^th for Mary O’Sullivan, Cullen & Boston at 7.30p.m.

Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament every Wednesday from 10.30a.m. to 10.30p.m. in the Blessed Sacrament Chapel, Millstreet. Requests for Prayer & Special Intentions

– A box & slips of papers for these intentions can be found at the back of the Church. Each Wednesday the box will be placed on the altar for Mass and then placed in the Adoration Chapel so that people attending can pray for them.

MILLSTREET CHURCH ALTAR SOCIETY for 29^th Jan & 5^th Feb Group D.

DIOCESE OF KERRY presents “The Gospel of God” – re-discovering Mark’s Gospel as a Story of Hope. Led by Fr. Séamus O’Connell on February 3^rd (7.30p.m – 9.15p.m.)& 4^th (10.00a.m. – 1.00p.m) in John Paul II Pastoral Centre, Killarney. Prior registration before Monday 29^th January is essential. For more details: <email> or (064) 6632644

Community Notices

MILLSTREET MENSSHED: Open at Pound Hill on Tuesday next (24^th) from 10.00a.m.-1.00p.m. and 7.00p.m. – 9.00p.m. Further information (087) 6793841

MILLSTREET TIDY TOWNS/TOWN PARK have a vacancy for a general operative on FAS Community Employment Scheme. Details (029) 70926

CULLEN & DISTRICT SPECIAL NEEDS ASSOCIATION: Annual Sponosred weigh-in continues on Monday nights. Aerobics at 8.00p.m. Music & dancing 8.30p.m. to 9.15p.m. All welcome

CULLEN HEART RESPONSE UNIT: Reminder that the community defibrillator unit is located at the side wall of Hickey Communications office unit. Access code to the lock is available in the Church and all local business premises.

MARIAN PLAYERS PANTO 2012: “Cinderella” in the Community Centre Rathmore on 28^th January (8.30p.m.); 1^st, 2^nd (8.00p.m.) & 4^th February (8.30p.m.) Matinees 29th January & 5^th February. Details from (064) 7758526.

CARMELITE VOCATION: Monastic weekend 10^th-12^th February at the Carmelite Monastery, Delgany. Further details www.carmelitemonasterydelgany.ie

ST. JOHNS CLUB: Annual general meeting 22^nd January in Kilcorney Community Centre at 5.00p.m.

IFA President John Bryan will attend an open meeting in the Wallis Arms on Thursday 26^th January at 8.30p.m. Noreen O’Rahilly, Teagasc will also speak on the “New land bill”. All welcome

MILLSTREET THRIFT SHOP: Now accepting all clothes for recycling. All proceeds go locally to help Millstreet Day Care Centre. Please support. Thank you.

MILLSTREET JUVENILE: Social on Friday 27^th January at 8.00p.m. in the Wallis Arms. Tickets available from Ciara (087) 9533213. Annual General Meeting on Wednesday 1^st February at 7.30p.m.

Your prayers 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: Peter Dineen, Laharn, Kilcorney & Cork City

Mass Intentions this Week-end:

Saturday 14^thJanuary:

Millstreet Vigil 6.30 p.m. Bertie & Kate Kelleher, Murphy’s Terrace

Sunday 15^thJanuary:

Ballydaly 9.00 a.m.Lily Guerin, Ballydaly

Cullen 10.15 a.m.Teddy Condon, Coalpits

Millstreet 11.30 a.m.John & Joan O’Connor, Ballinkeane

Anniversaries: David Burke, Drishanebeg; May O’Sullivan, Minor Row; Hannah M. Kelleher, The Bridge; Jackie Murphy, Tanyard; Deceased members of the Murphy Family, Church Street; John Desmond, Liscahane; Billy & Kathleen Guerin, Ballydaly & Cloghoula; Denis & Mary Cronin, Coolinarne; Lena O’Connor, Knockduff; John Hickey, Lisnaboy; Jack O’Connor, Knockduff; Patrick Long, Rylane; Denis Duggan, Carriganima; Mary O’Donoghue, Caherbarnagh & Dungarvan.

Mass Intentions for next week-end:

Saturday 21^stJanuary:

Millstreet 6.30 p.m.Tim O’Riordan, Church Street

Sunday 22^ndJanuary:

Ballydaly 9.00 a.m.Mass for People of the Parish

Cullen 10.15 am.Art & Margaret O’Connor, Nohvaldaly

Millstreet 11.30 a.m.Theresa & Denny McCarthy, Kilmeedy

Parish Capital Collection last weekend: €2,869.00.Thanks.

MillstreetChurch:Mass on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday at 10.00a.m., unless there is a funeral.

Mass on Monday 16^th: Private Intention at 10.00a.m.

Mass on Wed 18^thfor Ryan Noah Cleary-Dineen (recently deceased) at 10.00a.m.

Mass on Friday 20^thfor Con Corcoran, Murphy’s Terrace at 7.30p.m.

Exposition of the Blessed Sacramentevery Wednesday from 10.30a.m. to 10.30p.m. in theBlessed Sacrament Chapel, Millstreet.Requests for Prayer & Special Intentions– A box & slips of papers for these intentions can be found at the back of the Church. Each Wednesday the box will be placed on the altar for Mass and then placed in the Adoration Chapel so that people attending can pray for them.

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

CULLENCHURCH: Collector for next weekend (22^nd):Michael Forde

Mass on Thursday 19^thfor Dan Hickey, Knockduff at 7.30p.m.

MILLSTREET PARISH FINANCE COMMITTEEmeeting on Monday 16^that 8.30p.m. in the Parish Centre.

Community Notices

MILLSTREET ACTIVE RETIRED GROUP: Annual General Meeting in the Canon O’Donovan Centre on Monday 16^that 7.00p.m. All welcome

MILLSTREET GRAMOPHONE CIRCLEin the Canon O’Donovan Centre on Friday 20^that 8.15p.m. This month’s presenter: Margaret Moynihan, Killarney Road

MILLSTREET COMHALTAS: Thank all those you supported their recent Church gate collection.

MILLSTREET GOLF SOCIETY: Annual General Meeting on Thursday 19^that 9.30p.m. in the Bridge Bar

MILLSTREET TIDY TOWNS/TOWN PARKhave a vacancy for a general operative on FAS Community Employment Scheme. Details (029) 70926

MILLSTREET MENSSHED: will open at Pound Hill on Tuesday next (17^th) from 10.00a.m.-1.00p.m. and 7.00p.m. – 9.00p.m. Further information (087) 6793841

CULLEN & DISTRICT SPECIAL NEEDS ASSOCIATION: Annual sponsored weigh-in begins on Monday night (16^th) at 8.00p.m.

CULLEN GAA: Annual General Meeting will take place this Sunday (15^th) at 2.30p.m. in the Community Centre

SET DANCINGwill re-commence in Ballydaly Hall on Wednesday 18^thJanuary 8.30p.m.-10.00p.m. Everyone welcome

PILGRIMAGE TO MEDJUGORJE: September 26^th– 3^rdOctober ex Cork. Cost is €669 but if deposit paid before 1^stFebruary it will be €599. Spiritual director Fr. Jim Kennelly. Further details from Tom Dennehy (087) 6468658 or (029) 76159.

PREPARATION COURSE: Intensive one day course for Leaving Cert Gaeilge 2012 will be held in Killarney Avenue Hotel on January 28^th. Details from (086) 6635323 or email <email>

VOLUNTEER FOR 50^thINTERNATION EUCHARISTIC CONGRESS: The Congress will take place in Dublin between 10^th& 17^thJune 2012. If you are interested in being a volunteer please visit the IEC2012 website –www.iec2012.ie/volunteer. Further information from (01)2349900

THOUGHT FOR THE WEEK
People will forget what you said; people will forget what you did,
But people will never forget how you made them feel.

Your prayers 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: Michael Dineen, Cullen Village
Gertie Kiely, Tuam
Rose McAuley, Derry

Mass Intentions this Week-end:

Saturday 7^thJanuary:

Millstreet Vigil 6.30 p.m. Denis & Nell Hickey, Mill Lane

Sunday 8^thJanuary:

Ballydaly 9.00 a.m.John & Bridget Murphy, Ballydaly

Cullen 10.15 a.m.Timmy O’Sullivan, Lisnaboy

Millstreet 11.30 a.m.Sonny & Ann Marie Murphy, Clarabeg

Anniversaries: Hannah & James Lucey, Station Road; John, Margaret & Eileen Duggan, West End; Con Corcoran, Murphy’s Terrace; Daniel O’Mahony, Main Street; Darby Kelleher, Minor Row; Con D. O’Connor, Coolikerane; Julia & Tim Kiely, Tubber; John & Catherine Dineen & James Fleming, Mologhroe; Kevin Gardiner, Duarigle; Ellen O’Riordan, Carriganima; Julia Vaughan, Newmarket; Hannah & Edward Fleming, Killarney.

Mass Intentions for next week-end:

Saturday 14^thJanuary:

Millstreet 6.30 p.m.Bertie & Kate Kelleher, Murphy’s Terrace

Sunday 15^thJanuary:

Ballydaly 9.00 a.m.Lily Guerin, Ballydaly

Cullen 10.15 am.Teddy Condon, Coalpits

Millstreet 11.30 a.m.John & Joan O’Connor, Ballinkeane

Parish Capital Collection last weekend: €3,441.70.Thanks.

MillstreetChurch:Mass on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday at 10.00a.m., unless there is a funeral.

Mass on Friday 13^thfor Sean O’Riordan, Church Street at 7.30p.m.

Exposition of the Blessed Sacramentevery Wednesday from 10.30a.m. to 10.30p.m. in theBlessed Sacrament Chapel, Millstreet.Requests for Prayer & Special Intentions– A box & slips of papers for these intentions can be found at the back of the Church. Each Wednesday the box will be placed on the altar for Mass and then placed in the Adoration Chapel so that people attending can pray for them.

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

CULLENCHURCH: Collector for next weekend (15^th):Pat Ryan

Mass on Thursday 12^thfor John Joe, Neily & Peggy O’Sullivan, Hollymount at 7.30p.m

MILLSTREETCHURCHALTAR SOCIETYfor 15^th& 22^ndJanuary Group C

MILLSTREET CHURCH COLLECTORS FOR JANUARY: Group 4

CHRISTMAS OFFERINGS: Many thanks to those who have dropped in your Christmas offering Envelope. Your generosity is much appreciated.

PARISH ENVELOPES: The new boxes of envelopes for 2012 have now been delivered to households. If you have not received a box please contact the Parish Office (029) 70043. Your continued support is greatly appreciated.

“DO THIS IN MEMORY”: The next night of the special parish based programme for parents and children preparing for First Holy Communion is taking place at theVigil Mass in Millstreet on next Saturday 14^thand in Cullen on Sunday 15^t..All children and parents are invited to attend.

TALK WITH FR. TIMOTHY RADCLIFFE: hosted by Diocese of Kerry on Wednesday 11^thJanuary in the Conference Centre, The Malton Hotel, Killarney at 8.00p.m. All welcome.

Community Notices

MILLSTREET ACTIVE RETIRED GROUP: Annual General Meeting on Monday 16^thJanuary at 7.00p.m. in the Canon O’Donovan Centre. Everybody welcome.

CULLEN & DISTRICT SPECIAL NEEDS ASSOCIATION: Annual sponsored weigh-in beginning on Monday January 16^that 8.00p.m.

MILLSTREETCOMMUNITY SCHOOL: “Living Scenes” will recommence on Thursday 12^thJanuary at 1.20p. in the school library.Good luck to the four teams of Transition Years taking part in the BT Young Scientist Exhibition in Dublin this week.

CAREERS4U– Help and guidance with CAO choices and career paths. Contact (086) 3970023 or (086) 1611104.

Interesting Statistics for our Parish for the past 3 years

Year: 2009 2010 2011

Funerals: 39 36 48

Baptisms: 62 54 61

Confirmations: 85 70

Marriages: 15 10 20

JUST A THOUGHT: Learn from the past; look to the future; live in the present

Your prayers 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: Lena O’Keeffe, Main Street
Denis McCarthy, Scagh, Boherbue
Mike Murphy, Lisnaboy & New York

Mass Intentions this Week-end:

Saturday 31^stDecember:

Millstreet Vigil 6.30 p.m.Donnacha Murphy, Ballydaly

Sunday 1^stJanuary:

Ballydaly 9.00 a.m.Mass for People of the Parish

Cullen 10.15 a.m.Willie Joe Forde, Mologhroe

Millstreet 11.30 a.m.John B. “The Shamrock” Murphy, West End

Anniversaries: Kathleen Cronin, The Rectory; Michael & Nora Lynch, Kippagh; Timmy Falvey, Mologhroe; Con O’Sullivan, Claramore.

Mass Intentions for the feast of the epiphany:

Thursday 5^thJanuary:

Millstreet 7.30 p.m.Bill, Liz & Billy O’Sullivan, Coalpits

Friday 6^thJanuary:

Ballydaly 9.00 a.m.

Cullen 10.15 am.Patie & Julia Hickey, Mologhroe

Millstreet 11.30 a.m.Con O’Sullivan, Claramore

Mass Intentions for next week-end:

Saturday 7^thJanuary:

Millstreet 6.30 p.m.Denis & Nell Hickey, Mill Lane

Sunday 8^thJanuary:

Ballydaly 9.00 a.m.

Cullen 10.15 am.Timmy O’Sullivan, Lisnaboy

Millstreet 11.30 a.m.Sonny & Ann Marie Murphy, Clarabeg

MILLSTREET PARISH RESTORATION COMMITTEE
Sincerely thank each and everyone for their generosity at the Christmas church door collection. Total Collected:€4,451.10

Parish Capital Collection (Envelope) last weekend:€6,270.00

The committee wish to thank all who supported our fundraising during 2011

MillstreetChurch:Mass schedule for the coming week:

Monday 2^ndJanuary: Mass for Margaret Reen, Main Street (recently deceased) at 7.30pm

Tuesday 3^rd& Wednesday 4^th: Mass at 10.00a.m.

No morning Mass on Thursday 5^th- Vigil Mass for Feast of the Epiphany at7.30p.m.

No evening Mass on Friday 6^thJanuary.

Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament every Wednesday from 10.30a.m.to 10.30p.m. in theBlessed Sacrament Chapel, Millstreet. Requests for Prayer & Special Intentions– A box & slips of papers for these intentions can be found at the back of the Church. Each Wednesday the box will be placed on the altar for Mass and then placed in the Adoration Chapel so that people attending can pray for them.

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

CULLENCHURCH: Collector for Friday 6^thJanuary: Jerome Ryan

Collector for Sunday 8^thJanuary: Billy O’Sullivan

There will be no evening Mass on Thursday 5^thJanuary in Cullen

DIOCESAN COLLECTION: Next Weekend (7^th/8^th) for: Needs of the Holy Land

Community Notices

MILLSTREET ACTIVE RETIRED GROUP: Annual General Meeting on Monday 16^thJanuary at 7.00p.m. in the Canon O’Donovan Centre. Everybody welcome.

PARISH OFFICE: Opening hours this week: Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday. Please have notices for newsletter in by 12 noon Thursday.

WISHING ALL OUR PARISHIONERS
A HAPPY NEW YEAR

CHRISTMAS DAY 25^thDecember, 2011

Canon John Fitzgerald P.P. Tel Nos. Millstreet 029-70043 / Mobile-7752948
Email:<Millstreet Parish Office>www.dioceseofkerry.ie

Your prayers 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:Tom Cronin, Coolinarne
Baby Ryan Noah Cleary-Dineen
Sr. Josephine Healy, Drishane Sisters
Mass Intentions this Week-end:

All Masses this weekend are offered for the People of the Parish

Anniversaries: Michael O’Connor Coolikerane; Mary O’Regan, Claramore; Catherine Brosnan; Sheila Kelleher; Margaret O’Hare, Cloghoulamore; Paul Fitzgerald, Clara Road; Jack Healy, Knocknagullane; Con O’Sullivan, Claramore; John Dennehy, Lackabawn; Helen Walsh, Dooneen; Ellen O’Sullivan, Coolinarne; Mary O’Shea, Pat Moroney & Jerry O’Shea, Church Street; Helen Moynihan, Lackadota; Dick, Nicholas & Mona Pomeroy, Clara; Jerome & Imelda Pomeroy, Mountleader; Timothy, Julia & Cathy Murphy, Coolikerane; Timothy Lehane, Coolikerane; Andrew O’Regan, Main Street; Angela Cronin, Willowbrook; Mary Casey, Carrigacooleen; Mary Lehane, Minor Row; Mary & Maurice Fitzgerald, Cloghoula; Canon Donagh O’Donovan; Maud, Dan & Mary O’Regan, Ballydaly; Sr. Eileen O’Donoghue, Cahirbarngah & England; Patie & Julia Hickey, Mologhroe; William Buckley, Lislehane; Eugene Sweeney, Mologhroe; Timothy, Mary, Padraig & Donald Lynch, Lislehane;Mary Randles, Kilgarvan; Eugene & Teresa Sweeney, Dublin; Sean Buckley, The Hall, Kilcorney; Con, Eileen & Niall Leahy, Macroom; Philip & Catherine Murphy, Carrigadrohid;Michael Joe & Mary O’Sullivan, Laught; Sean & Nora May Sheehan, Laught.

Mass Intentions for next week-end:
Saturday 31^stDecember:
Millstreet6.30 p.m.Donnacha Murphy, Ballydaly
Sunday 1^stJanuary:
Ballydaly9.00 a.m.Mass for the People of the Parish
Cullen10.15 am.Willie Joe Forde, Mologhroe
Millstreet 11.30 a.m.John B. The Shamrock, West End

Exposition of the Blessed Sacramentevery Wednesday from 10.30a.m. to 10.30p.m. in theBlessed Sacrament Chapel, Millstreet.Requests for Prayer & Special Intentions– A box & slips of papers for these intentions can be found at the back of the Church.Each Wednesday the box will be placed on the altar for Mass and then placed in the Adoration Chapel so that people attending can pray for them.

Parish Capital Collection last weekend: €3,414.17.
Thank you for your continued support
MillstreetChurch:Mass schedule for the coming week:
Monday 26^th:No Mass
Tuesday 27^th:Mass for Patrick & Hannah O’Sullivan, Main Street at 10.00a.m.
Wednesday 28^th: Mass for Pat Mullane, Drishane Road (recently deceased) at 10.00a.m.
Thursday 29^th:Mass for Helen Walsh, Dooneen at 10.00a.m.
Friday 30^th:Mass for Sheila Kelleher, The Laurels (recently deceased) at 7.30p.m.

CULLENCHURCH:Collector for next weekend (1^stJan): Willie O’Connell
There will be no Mass on Thursday 29^thin Cullen.

MILLSTREETCHURCHALTAR SOCIETYfor 1^st& 8^thJanuaryGroup B.

Community Notices

vCULLEN AND DISTRICT SPECIAL NEEDS ASSOCIATIONwish to thank all who contributed to the great success of our Annual Christmas Mass and Party

v MILLSTREETHOSPITAL:The Matron, Staff and Fundraising Committee wish you a happy and peaceful New Year.We would like to thank you for continued support of Millstreet Community Hospital which is much appreciated.

v AUBANE COMMUNITY CENTRE:Wednesday 28^thDecember a night of stories and song around the fireside will take place in the Aubane Community Centre commencing at 8.30p.m.Everybody is welcome.

v PARISH OFFICE:Closed Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday.Open Friday 30^th.Please have any notices for newsletter in by 11.00a.m.onFriday. Thank you.

WISHING EACH AND EVERYONE OF OUR PARISHONERS, BOTH AT HOME AND AWAY, A VERY HAPPY AND SAFE CHRISTMAS

Your prayers 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:Nora Geaney, Cordal
Margaret Counihan, Lisnaboy & Mallow
Ann Edwards, (nee Fogarty), Kanturk & Cardiff

Mass Intentions this Week-end:

Saturday 17^thDecember:

Millstreet Vigil 6.30 p.m. Pat Buicke, Murphy’s Terrace

Sunday 18^thDecember:

Ballydaly 9.00 a.m.Ted Lyons, Rathcoole

Cullen 10.15 a.m.Jerry O’Leary, Mologhroe

Millstreet 11.30 a.m.Noel Hartnett, Clara Road

Anniversaries: Michael O’Riordan, Tullig; Kit Radley, Minor Row; Patrick M. O’Sullivan, Minor Row; Mary Cotter, Murphy’s Tce; John B “The Shamrock” Murphy, West End; John O’Riordan, Knocknakilla; Jack Murphy, Cahirdowney; Sean O’Riordan, Church Street; Margaret & Denis Kelleher, Claraghatlea; Hannah, Con & John Dennehy, Murphy’s Tce; Neily Collins, Drishane Road; Luke & Han O’Keeffe, Tanyard; Eileen Heelan, Mologhroe; Bridie & Con O’Riordan, Gortavehy; Catherine Moloney, Mallow; John & Sheila O’Keeffe.

CHRISTMAS MASS SCHEDULE

Saturday 24^thDecember – CHRISTMAS EVE:

Cullen 8.00p.m.People of the Parish

Millstreet 10.30 p.m.People of the Parish

Sunday 25^thDecember – CHRISTMAS DAY:

Millstreet 8.30a.m.People of the Parish

Ballydaly 9.00 a.m.People of the Parish

Cullen 10.15 am.People of the Parish

Millstreet 11.30 a.m.People of the Parish

Parish Capital Collection last weekend: €3,119.20Thanks.

CONFESSIONS: Saturday 24^th(Christmas Eve): 12.30 p.m – 1.00p.m.

CULLENCHURCH: THERE IS NO MASS IN CULLEN THURSDAY NIGHT

Collector for next weekend(24^th): Christmas Eve Vigil: Jerry O’Sullivan & Dan O’Sullivan

Collector for Christmas Day (25^th): Conor Morley

MillstreetChurch:Mass on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday at 10.00a.m., unless there is a funeral.

Mass on Monday night at 7.30p.m. followed by Penetial Service

Mass on Thursday for Ann Edwards, Kanturk & Cardiff (recently deceased) at 10.00a.m.

Mass on Friday 23^rdfor Noreen Dennehy, Church Street at 7.30p.m.

Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament every Wednesday from 10.30a.m. to 10.30p.m. in theBlessed Sacrament Chapel, Millstreet.Requests for Prayer & Special Intentions– A box & slips of papers for these intentions can be found at the back of the Church. Each Wednesday the box will be placed on the altar for Mass and then placed in the Adoration Chapel so that people attending can pray for them.

MILLSTREET RESTORATION COMMITTEE meeting on Monday night at 9.30p.m. in the Parish Centre

Community Notices

CHOIR PRACTICE in Ballydaly Church on Tuesday 20^that 7.00p.m. Everybody welcome.

DUHALLOW CHRISTMAS CAROL CONCERT this Sunday night at 7.00p.m. in The Church of the Immaculate Conception, Kanturk. Musical Director Sharon Reidy

CORK SIMON COMMUNITY sincerely thank all those who supported their recent Church Gate Collections.

MILLSTREET PHOTOGRAPHIC STUDIO, West End: Contact Justin for wide range of services

MILLSTREET COMMUNITY SCHOOL: IHCPT Cake Sale – Many thanks to everyone who provided or bought cakes last weekend. The total raised was €590.

THANK YOU: Members of S.V.D.P. Society wish to sincerely thank all those who supported their recent Church Gate Collection and Cake Sale. Your continued generosity and supported is greatly appreciated.

MILLSTREET PARISH RESTORATION COMMITTEE
Our restoration committee will be selling our “Christmas Tree Thought Cards” after each Mass this weekend. Our “Thought Cards” will be placed on our Christmas Tree in the Church and those on it will be remembered at our Christmas Masses. These cards can remember deceased family members or those who won’t be home for Christmas.

Your prayers 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:Margaret Reen, Main Street
Mary McCormack, Umeraboy & Clonakilty
Michael Cronin, Carrigtwohill & Dooneen

Mass Intentions this Week-end:

Saturday 10^thDecember:

Millstreet Vigil 6.30 p.m. Nora Mary Corkery, West End

Sunday 11^thDecember:

Ballydaly 9.00 a.m.Peter Murphy, Rathduane

Cullen 10.15 a.m.Jerome, Rita & Nicholas O’Connell, Lisaniska

Millstreet 11.30 a.m.Tim Corcoran, Coolikerane

Anniversaries: John & Elizabeth Cahill, Coolikerane; Timmy Keane, Coolikerane; Daniel & Julia Guerin, Ballydaly; Denis & Cathy Kiely, Ballydaly; Con & Hannah Buckley, Church Street; Nora & Donal Murphy, Killarney Road; Bobby Cronin, The Rectory; Daniel O’Connell, West End; Con Buckley, Dooneen; Anthony Veart, Ahane; Peggy O’Sullivan, Hollymount.

Mass Intentions for next week-end:

Saturday 17^thDecember:

Millstreet 6.30 p.m.Pat Buicke, Murphy’s Terrace

Sunday 18^thDecember:

Ballydaly 9.00 a.m.Ted Lyons, Rathcoole

Cullen 10.15 am.Jerry O’Leary, Mologhroe

Millstreet 11.30 a.m.Noel Hartnett, Clara Road

Parish Capital Collection last weekend: €2,305.10Thanks.

MillstreetChurch:Mass on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday at 10.00a.m., unless there is a funeral.

Mass on Monday 12^thfor Sheila O’Callaghan, Charleville & Pound Hill at 10.00a.m.

Mass on Thursday 15^thfor Ellie Twohig, Annagloor at 10.00a.m.

Mass on Friday 16^thfor Mary Cotter, Murphy’s Terrace at 7.30p.m.

Mass on Saturday 17^thfor Jerome O’Hare, Coole (recently deceased) at 10.00a.m.

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

MILLSTREETCHURCHALTAR SOCIETYfor 18^th& 25^thDecemberGroup A

PENETIAL SERVICEin Millstreet Church onMonday 19^thafter Mass at 7.30p.m.

Exposition of the Blessed Sacramentevery Wednesday from 10.30a.m. to 10.30p.m. in theBlessed Sacrament Chapel, Millstreet.Requests for Prayer & Special Intentions– A box & slips of papers for these intentions can be found at the back of the Church.

Each Wednesday the box will be placed on the altar for Mass and then placed in the Adoration Chapel so that people attending can pray for them.

CULLENCHURCH: Collector for next weekend (18^th): Dan O’Sullivan

Thursday 15^thDecember: Confessions at 6.45p.m. followed by Mass at 7.30p.m. for William O’Brien, Nohovaldaly.

“DO THIS IN MEMORY PROGRAMME” The next night of the special parish based programme for parents & children preparing for First Holy Communion is taking place at theVigil Mass in Millstreet on next Saturday night 17^thand inCullen on Sunday18^th. All children and parents doing the programme are invited to attend.

Community Notices

MILLSTREET COMMUNITY COUNCILmeeting on Tuesday night 13^thin The Wallis Arms at 8.30p.m.

DROMTARIFFE ICAflower arranging demonstration on Tuesday night 13^that 8.30p.m. in Dromtariffe Hall

YOUTH 2000 CHRISTMAS RETREAT: 16^th-18^thDecember at Newbridge College. Details atwww.youth2000.ieor (01) 6753690

CULLEN PIPE BANDsincerely thanks all those who supported their recent clothes recycling fundraiser.

ANNUAL CHRISTMAS MORNING CLIMBof Mushera starting at 10.30

MILLSTREET GRAMPHONE CIRCLEChristmas Presentation on Friday 16^thDecember at 8.15p.m. in the Canon O’Donovan Centre. Presenter: Margaret McCarran, Bandon & Cullen. All welcome.

DUHALLOW CHRISTMAS CAROL CONCERTin Church of the Immaculate Conception, Kanturk, on 18^thDecember. Musical Director Sharon Reidy.

LEAVING CERT 2012: One day intensive course for higher level Irish Course in Killarney on 28^thJanuary. Bookings before 19^thDecember. Enq: (087) 2600412

RATHMORE FOOD FAIR: December 17^th& 18^thin aid or Air Ambulance

CONGRATULATIONS TO CULLEN N.S. winners of the Public Speaking Competition, 2011, organised by I.R.D. Duhallow.

MILLSTREET GAAthank all those who supported their recent clothes collection

BLOOD CLINIC:in GAA HALL on Wednesday next 5.00-8.30p.m.

MILLSTREET PARISH RESTORATION COMMITTEE
Our restoration committee will be selling our “Christmas Tree Thought Cards” after each Mass this weekend. Our “Thought Cards” will be placed on our Christmas Tree in the Church and those on it will be remembered at our Christmas Masses. These cards can remember deceased family members or those who won’t be home for Christmas.