Parish Newsletter -21st June 2020

PARISH NEWSLETTER
BALLYDALY-CULLEN-MILLSTREET
Twelfth Sunday in Ordinary Time – 21^st June, 2020
Canon John Fitzgerald P.P.
Tel Nos. Millstreet 029-70043/Mobile 087-7752948
PARISH OFFICE OPENING HOURS:
MONDAY-TUESDAY- WEDNESDAY-FRIDAY
10.00a.m.-1.00p.m. & 2.00p.m.-5.00p.m.
<email> dioceseofkerry.ie

Your prayers are requested for the repose of the souls of the following:

RECENT DEATHS: Theresa Riordan, Florida & Michigan

Anniversaries: Jim & Nora Coleman, Murphy’s Terrace; Dan & Rosie Kelleher, Murphy’s Terrace; Neily O’Leary, West End; Gearoid Hickey, West End; Hannah O’Connor, Church Street & Cloghoulabeg; Eily Cronin, Knocknakilla; Dan & Ellen Harrington & Pat Burke, Knocknakilla; Angela & Stella Pomeroy, Willowbrook & London; Margaret Pomeroy & the deceased members of the Pomeroy family, Willowbrook; John Fleming, Cullen; Jimmy Walsh, Knocknageeha; Tim Kiely, Tubber; Nora Tarrant, Derrinagree.

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 & CORK MUSIC STATION (corkmusicstation.com)

SUNDAY (21st) at 11.30a.m for: Ann & John Kelleher, Drishane Road; Ciss & Bill Kelleher, Cockhill & Christy O’Connor, Cullen. 

MASS ON MONDAY (22^nd) for Neily O’Leary, West End; Jim & Nora Coleman, Murphy’s Terrace; Eily & Willie Cronin, Knocknakilla at 10.00a.m.

MASS ON TUESDAY (23^rd) for Pat & Kathleen Buicke, Murphy’s Terrace; Kathleen & Jackie Forde, Murphy’s Terrace & James Daly, Main Street at 10.00a.m.

MASS ON WEDNESDAY (24^th) John O’Sullivan, Coolinarne; Thomas & Eileen O’Mahony, Kilmeedy; Maurice, Steven & John O’Sullivan, Dromagh at 10.00a.m.

MASS ON THURSDAY (25^th) for Con O’Sullivan, Lyreaoune; The Eucharistic Adorers of Millstreet, Cullen & Ballydaly at 10.00a.m.

MASS ON FRIDAY (26^th) (Private intention)

CONGRATULATIONS

On behalf of our Parish I extend congratulations to Fr. Paddy O’Byrne who celebrated this Diamond Jubilee this weekend. This is a very special occasion for him and his family. We wish you continued good health.

SPECIAL REMEMBRANCE

We remember this weekend all those who continue to work on the front line and in particular the members of an Garda Síochána and their families. May those who are grieving be comforted and strength to those who need it.

RETURN TO PUBLIC MASS

It is with optimism and caution that we announce the return of Public Masses from Monday 29^th June however, as you are now aware the Government guidelines have set the capacity for indoor ceremonies to 50 people.

Attending Mass will be very different at the moment and I am asking for your understanding and patience as we put safety measures in place. Some people may not feel comfortable in attending Mass due to underlying medical conditions that they have or someone in their household have, so please be assured that the dispensation from attending Mass on Sundays and Holy Days of Obligation remains in place until further notice.

Our proposed Mass schedule for the first week is:

Millstreet: Monday 29^th, Tuesday 30^th, Wednesday 1^st, Thursday 2^nd and  Friday 3^rd at 10.00a.m.
Saturday 4^th at 6.30p.m. and Sunday 5^th at 11.30a.m.
Cullen: Thursday 2^nd at 7.30p.m.
Sunday masses will recommence in Ballydaly & Cullen on Sunday 12^th July.

To allow Parishioners who wish to attend Mass, with the maximum being 50 people at any one ceremony, it is now recommended that a reservation system be put in place in Parishes for the time being. I am asking Parishioners who wish to attend a Mass during the week to contact the Parish office during working hours to reserve a place. This system will be in place for all Churches in the Parish from Wednesday onwards.

These requests may be difficult for some people to understand or accept but we have to ensure the safety of each single person who comes into our Churches. For those who will attend Mass the following will need to be noted:

1. Parishioners attending Mass should wear a face covering in the Church. (Please note that face coverings are not suitable for children under the age of 13 and that not everyone will feel comfortable wearing a face covering. While the wearing of a face covering is recommended it is not mandatory).

2. We will have ushers in the Church to show you to a seat and we will be asking people to fill the Church from the top down to limit the movement indoors.

3. Holy Communion will be given in your seat by Eucharistic Minister/Priest who will be wearing a face covering.

4. Ushers will also monitor and control the exiting of people after Mass and we are asking that you do not congregate in the Church yard after leaving the Churches.

5. It is recommended that Church pews are cleaned after each ceremony

6. Toilets will remain closed.

7. We are advised not to have altar servers at the moment.

8. At weekend Masses the passing of baskets is not recommended so our collection will now be inside the door of the Churches.

These guidelines are advised by Government, the National Public Health Emergency Team (NPHET) and the Irish Bishop’s Conference and for the safety of each of us and our families.