PARISH NEWSLETTER
BALLYDALY-CULLEN-MILLSTREET
Fourth Sunday of Advent
24th Dec. 2023
Canon John Fitzgerald, P.P.
Telephone Nos.: Landline: 029 70043 & Mobile: 087 775 2948
Email: millstreet @dioceseofkerry.ie
Website: www.dioceseofkerry.ie
All Masses are livestreamed on www.churchservices.tv/millstreet
Parish Opening Hours
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday
10.00am to 1.00pm & 2.00pm to 5.00pm
RECENT DEATHS: Michele Malizia, Carrigacooleen & Italy
Mass Intentions this Weekend:
Saturday 23rd December:
Millstreet 6.15p.m. The deceased members of the Barrett Family, Aubane; John, Patrick & Lucy Murphy, Mallow
Sunday 24th December:
Millstreet 11.30a.m. Private Intention
CHRISTMAS MASSES
Christmas Eve – Sunday 24th: Cullen at 7.00p.m.
Millstreet at 9.30p.m.
Christmas Day – Monday 25th: Millstreet at 8.30a.m.
Ballydaly at 9.30a.m.
Millstreet at 11.30a.m.
All Masses will be offered for People of the Parish
Christmas Carols will be sung before Mass in Millstreet from 8.30p.m. on 24th
ANNIVERSARIES: Julia O’Callaghan, Tullig; Lena O’Keeffe, Main Street; John B “Shamrock” Murphy, West End; Paul Fitzgerald Junior, Clara Road; Noreen Dennehy, Church Street; Ann Brolly, Old Coach Drive; Helen Moynihan, Lackadota; Jerome & Imelda Pomeroy, Mountleader; Peggy O’Sullivan, Claraghatlea; Nono O’Keeffe, Du-con Road; Helen Walsh, Dooneen; Dick, Nicholas & Mona Pomeroy, Clara; John Carroll, Clara; Timmy & Julia Murphy, Coolikerane; Maud, Mary & Danny O’Regan, Ballydaly; Bridie & Con O’Riordan, Gortavehy; Timothy, Mary & the deceased members of the Lynch family, Lislehane; Patie Hickey, Cullen; James Maloney, Millstreet; Oona & Pat O’Reilly, Dublin; Denis O’Shea, Guernsey & Coachford; The deceased members of the Lucey Family, Canovee; Mary, John & Thomas Randles, Kilgarvan; James O’Sullivan, Dooradoyle; The deceased members of the Leahy Family, Macroom; Eugene & Teresa Sweeney, Dublin; Philip & Catherine Murphy, Carrigadrohid; Jeremiah Cronin, Curraraigue.
Mass Intentions for NEXT WEEKEND:
Saturday 30th December:
Millstreet 6.15p.m. Thade Lane, Adrivale (First Anniversary); Margaret Buckley, Liscahane (First Anniversary).
Sunday 31st December:
Ballydaly 9.30a.m. Donnacha Murphy, Ballydaly
Millstreet 11.30a.m. People of the Parish
| Rotas for next weekend 30th/31st December | |||
| CHURCH | TIME | READER | EUCHARISTIC
MINISTERS |
| Millstreet | 6.15 p.m. | Sheila Lane | Group C |
| 11.30 a.m. | Liam Flynn | Group A | |
| Ballydaly | 9.30a.m. | Ann Marie Murphy | Mary Murphy |
Millstreet Church: Mass times this week unless there is a funeral.
No Mass on Tuesday 26th
Mass on Wednesday (27th) for Martin Lawlor, Manchester & Millstreet at 10.00a.m.
Mass on Thursday (28th) for Lena & Johnny O’Keeffe, Main Street at 10.00a.m.
Mass on Friday (29th) for Peggy O’Sullivan, Claraghatlea at 7.30p.m.
BALLYDALY CHURCH COLLECTOR for 31st Dec: Jerry Lehane
PASTORAL AREA PRIEST ON DUTY: Sunday 24th: Fr. Joe Tarrant (064) 7751104/ (086) 3978642. Sunday 31st: Fr. Jim Kennelly (029) 76151/ (087) 2401331
MILLSTREET ALTAR SOCIETY for 31st December & 7th January: Group C
SPECIAL COLLECTION
Our Annual Christmas Door collection in aid of our Restoration Fund will take place at all Christmas Masses. We thank you for your continued support.
Community Notices
- THANK YOU: Holly Saunders & Aoife Casey wish to sincerely thank everyone who generously supported their cake sale last weekend. The students will be travelling to Lourdes next Easter as helpers and all funds raised will go towards cost of the trip.
- CULLEN & DISTRICT SPECIAL NEEDS ASSOCIATION wish to thank all who contributed in any way to the success of their Annual Christmas Mass & party.
- ST. VINCENT DE PAUL: Sincere thanks to everyone who supported our annual collection. The total collected was €5,098.96. Your continued support is greatly appreciated, and all donations are distributed in the local area. If you need support or know of anyone who does please contact the local SVP on (087)9597900 or email stpatricks.millstreet @svp.ie
- PIONEERS around the world are invited to attend Mass on 27thDecember and to prayerfully mark the 125th anniversary of the foundation of the Association in 1898. Mass & prayers will be live streamed on that day at 10.00a.m. around the world on pioneerassocation.org.
- PANTO IN RATHMORE: This year they will perform the classic “Puss in Boots” starting on 27th
Thought for this Christmas
In a simple manger filled with peace and love our Saviour came into the world. My wish for each of you this Christmas is that you will all experience this same peace and love.
