PARISH NEWSLETTER for BALLYDALY-CULLEN-MILLSTREET

Seventh Sunday (Year A) – 20^th February, 2011

Fr. 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.

Your prayers are requested for the repose of the souls of the following and for those whose anniversaries occur around this time.

RECENT DEATHS: Margaret Radley, Chessington, Surrey

Mass Intentions this Week-end:

Saturday 19^th February:

Millstreet Vigil 6.30 p.m.                  Mass for Sean Radley Celebration  

Sunday 20^th February:

Ballydaly   9.00 a.m. Mass for People of the Parish Cullen      10.15 a.m. Mary O’Mahony, Meenagloherane

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

Anniversaries:                             Ned & Mary O’Sullivan, Glenleigh; Eamonn Cronin, Knockduff; Hannah & Denis Murphy; Mill Road; Patrick (Sonny) Murphy, Dooneen; Ina Murphy, Dooneen; Denis Murphy, Mill Road; Catherine Duggan, Lisnaboy; Kathleen Cronin, Cahirbarnagh; Mary Horgan, Cork; Bridget Burke, Murphy’s Terrace; Agnes Kiely, The Bridge; Joe Buckley, Ballinatona; Nora Buckley, Kilmeedy; Julia & Daniel Duggan, Claraghatela.

Mass Intentions for next week-end:

Saturday 26^th February:

Millstreet   6.30 p.m. Conchubhar O’hÉalaithe, Drishane Road

Sunday 27^th February:

Ballydaly    9.00 a.m. Thomas Enright, Monagea, Newcastlewest

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

Millstreet 11.30 a.m. Maureen Moran, Ballyvouskil

Parish Capital Collection last weekend: €4,099.40. Thanks.

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

Mass on Tuesday 22^nd for James & Bridget Burke, Murphy’s Terrace at 10.00a.m.

Mass on Wednesday 23^rd for Mary O’Sullivan, Boston & Two Gneeves (Month’s Mind) at 10.00a.m.

Mass on Thursday 24^th for Mick Desmond, Glenleigh at 10.00a.m.

Mass on Friday 25^th for Seanie Murphy, Cloghoulabeg at 7.30p.m.

Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament every Wednesday from 10.30a.m. to 8.30p.m. in the Blessed Sacrament Chapel, Millstreet.  Feel free to drop in and pray in the presence of the Blessed Sacrament at any time that suits you.

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

CULLEN CHURCH:  There will be no Mass in Cullen this week

MILLSTREET CHURCH ALTAR SOCIETY for 26^th Feb & 5^th March Group E.

Rotas for Next Weekend 26th/27th February
CHURCH	TIME	READER	EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS
Millstreet	6.30 p.m.	Denise Gallagher	Team C
	11.30  a.m.	Ronan Galvin
Ballydaly	9.00 a.m.	Maeve O’Sullivan	Team E
Cullen	10.15 a.m.	Ann Murphy	Group A

Community Notices

v      CULLEN JUVENILE GAA:  Annual General Meeting Tuesday 22^nd Feb at 8.00p.m. in Community Centre.

v      CULLEN SCHOOL:  We hope that the new school will be open in September.  To enable us purchase furniture and equipment we would appreciate if parents could make us aware, as soon as possible, of new entrants for next year.

v      MILLSTREET DAY CARE CENTRE: Annual Church Gate Collection this weekend.  Your generosity is appreciated.

v      MILLSTREET COMMUNITY SCHOOL:  Opening of Living Scenes installation on Wednesday 2^nd March at 8.00p.m. in the school.  The title is “Daring to Dream”, based around the theme of leadership.  It includes pottery, woodwork, rapping, audio-visual, a speech written by the group.  Admission Free.

v      CAKE SALE:  Saturday 5^th March after the 6.30p.m. Vigil Mass in the Parish Centre – money raised is to help cover costs of four 5^th year helpers going to Lourdes with IHCPT.

v      KERRY DIOCESAN PILGRIMAGE:  Fatima 9^th-16^th May.  Spiritual Director Fr. Noel Spring. For further details contact:  Premier Travel (021) 4277700

v      KERRY STROKE SUPPORT GROUP:  Next meeting on Wednesday 23^rd February at 7.30p.m. in St. Brendan’s Pastoral Centre, Tralee.  Guest Speaker:  Owen Daly.  Admission free.

v      VICKA FROM MEDJUGORIE:  at Our Lady’s & St. Brendan’s Church, Tralee, on Tuesday 22^nd February.  Rosary & Confessions at 4.00p.m, followed by Mass at 5.00p.m.  Recording for Horizons programme.

v      MARRIAGE ENCOUNTER has organised a marriage weekend for married couples who want to spend time together strengthening their relationship.  The next weekend takes place from 8^th -10^th April at The Lake Hotel, Killarney.  To book or for further information contact (064) 6644319 or www.marriageencounter.ie

v      MILLSTREET HOSPITAL:  45 Drive Card play will be held on Sunday 27^th February at 8.45p.m. in the Green Glens.

v      ORAL FRENCH with Jean Yves Boizard, Friday 18^th March.  Contact Pam Thornton, A1 Tuition (087) 1317066

v      CAREERS4U: Help with college courses and future career available.  Contact Anne or Sinead on (086) 3970023 or (086) 1611104

v      C.L.M: Visitors with Mary Lourdes 2011:  Eucharistic Adoration Pilgrimage Retreats in Lourdes.  Contact Marie Smye (023) 8833273

VINTAGE/FAMILY FUN DAY

A meeting regarding organising the Vintage/Family Day on Easter Sunday 24^th April in the Green Glens Arena will take place on Thursday night next 24^th February in the Parish Centre at 8.00p.m.  Proceeds from this year’s event are going to local charities.

Volunteers & helpers who can help on the day are invited to this meeting. All welcome.