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:             Ursula Fearon, Portadown; Michael Kiely, Ballymacarbry 

 

Mass Intentions this Week-end:

Saturday 14^th December:                         

Millstreet Vigil 6.30 p.m.                  Eileen Heelan, Mologhroe                 

Sunday 15^th December:                  

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

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

Millstreet 11.30 a.m.                          Tom Cronin, Coolinarne

Anniversaries:                              Con & Hannah Buckley, Church Street & Mushera; Patrick M. O’Sullivan, Minor Row;  Sean O’Riordan, Church Street; Denis & Catherine O’Connell, Tullig; John O’Riordan, Knocknakilla; Mary O’Connor, Cloghoulabeg; Kit Radley, Minor Row; Patrick Buicke, Murphy’s Terrace;  Denis & Catherine Kelleher, Killowen; Michael O’Riordan, Tullig; Daniel O’Connell, West End; Jack Murphy, Cahirdowney;  Angela Cronin, Willowbrook; Timmy Keane, Coolikerane; Peg Murphy, Lisnaboy; Ted Condon, Coalpits; Peg Counihan, Dublin; Helena Corkery, Dublin; Sr. Eileen O’Donoghue, Cahirbarnagh & England; Mary Kiely, Cahirbarnagh & Ballymacarbry;

Mass Intentions for next week-end:

Saturday 21^st December:                             

Millstreet   6.30 p.m.                          John B. Murphy, West End                              

Sunday 22^nd December:          

Ballydaly    9.00 a.m.                           Cathy & Denis Kiely, Ballydaly                        

Cullen       10.15 am.                           Sheila & John O’Keeffe, Cullen

Millstreet 11.30 a.m.                          Michael & Kathleen O’Sullivan, Newmarket

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Millstreet Church: There will be no Mass on Monday.

Mass on Tuesday for Patrick Buicke, Murphy’s Terrace at 10.00a.m.

Mass on Wednesday for Baby Ryan Noah Cleary-Dineen at 10.00a.m.

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

Mass on Friday for Christy & Noreen Dennehy, Church Street at 7.30p.m.

Mass on Saturday for Sheila Sherlock, Drishane View (recently deceased) at 10.00a.m.

Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament every Tuesday & Wednesday from 10.30a.m. to 10.30p.m. in the Blessed Sacrament Chapel, Millstreet. Please note there will be no Exposition on Tuesday 24^th, Wednesday 25^th, Tuesday 31^st December and Wednesday 1^st January. Adoration will resume  on Tuesday 7^th January.

Rotas for Next Weekend 21st/22nd December
CHURCH	TIME	READER	EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS
Millstreet	6.30 p.m.	Deirdre Meade	Group E
	11.30  a.m.	Raymond Gilbourne
Ballydaly	9.00 a.m.	Joanne Goold	Group F
Cullen	10.15 a.m.	Gillian McCarthy	Group A

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

Mass on Monday night (16^th) for the Deceased members of Cullen GAA Club at 7.30p.m. (There will be no Mass on Thursday 19^th)

EUCHARISTIC ADORATION every Thursday in Cullen Church from 10.00a.m. to 7.00p.m. Please note there will be no Exposition on Thursday 26^th December & Thursday 2^nd January. Adoration will resume on Thursday 9^th January.

 BALLYDALY CHURCH:  Mass on Tuesday for Ursula Fearon, Portadown (recently deceased) at 9.30a.m.

ADVENT TALK: Elma Walsh, mother of the late Donal Walsh (Tralee) will speak in Teach Iosagain on this Monday (16^th) at 8.00p.m. The theme of the night: “The Welcoming Church – A Source of Hope”

DIOCESE OF KERRY:  Tuesday 9^th December saw the publication of the Review of Safeguarding in the Diocese of Kerry.  The report is welcomed by Bishop Ray Browne who has given a firm commitment to implement the report’s recommendations.  The Bishop’s statement and the full report are available to read on the Diocese’s website:  www.dioceseokerry.ie.

Community Notices

v      CULLEN & DISTRICT SPECIAL NEEDS ASSOCIATION wish to thank all who contributed to the great success of our Annual Christmas Mass & Party

v      MILLSTREET CREDIT UNION Annual General Meeting on Thursday 19^th December at 8.00p.m in the Credit Union Building.  All welcome.

v      HOMELESS APPEAL 2013:  It’s that time of year again to remember those who need our help.  Food for the food parcels can be dropped in at O’Regans Mill.

v      MILLSTREET COMMUNITY SCHOOL:  Christmas Language Fest on Thursday 19^th Dec at 2.40p.m. in School library.  Admission free.  Cake Sale on Saturday 21^st December after 6.30p.m. Mass in the GAA Hall.  Proceeds for 5^th year students going to Lourdes at Easter 2014.

v      MILLSTREET GAA FUN RUN/WALK:  St. Stephen’s Day starting at GAA Hall at 11.00a.m.

v      EVENING OF CHRISTMMAS SONGS in Clondrohid Hall on 21^st December at 8.00p.m.

v      CHRISTMAS THOUGHT CARDS are available after all Masses in the Sacristy or in the Parish Office.  All returned cards will be place on our Church Christmas Trees for the Christmas Season.  €5.00 for 3 cards.

v      THERE WILL BE A SPECIAL COLLECTION AT ALL CHRISTMAS MASSES FOR OUR PARISH RESTORATION FUND.  WE THANK YOU FOR YOUR CONTINUED SUPPORT.