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Millstreet Parish Newsletter – 22nd December 2024

PARISH NEWSLETTER

BALLYDALY-CULLEN-MILLSTREET

Fourth Sunday of Advent

22nd Dec. 2024

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 5pm

Mass Intentions for THIS WEEKEND:

Saturday 21st December:            

Millstreet   6.15p.m.   John, Patrick & Lucy Murphy, Mallow;  Julia Murphy, Gortavehy.

Sunday 22nd December:

Ballydaly 9.30a.m. Donncha Murphy, Ballydaly;  Eddie Murphy, Ballydaly.

Millstreet 11.30a.m. Tom Barrett, Killowen;  Mary & John Thomas Randles, Kilgarvan;  Con, Hannah, John & the deceased members of the Dennehy family, Murphy’s Terrace.

ANNIVERSARIES: Han & Luke O’Keeffe, Tanyard; Nora Dennehy, Church Street; Ann Brolly, Old Coach Drive; Jerome & Imelda Pomeroy, Mountleader; Dick, Nicholas & Mona Pomeroy, Clara; John Carroll, Clara; Lena O’Keeffe, Main Street; John B “Shamrock” Murphy, West End; Timmy Duggan, West End; Noel Hartnett, Clara Road; Mary Casey, Carrigacooleen; John & Denis O’Riordan, Knocknakilla; Helen Moynihan, Lackadota; Con & Bridie O’Riordan, Gortavehy; Timmy & Julia Murphy, Coolikerane; Katty Kiely, Ballydaly; Mary, Maud & Danny O’Regan, Ballydaly; Eugene Sweeney, Cullen; Patie Hickey, Cullen; Thomas Dowling, Millstreet & Killarney; Jane O’Dowling, Cork; Kitty O’Riordan, Kanturk; The deceased members of the Leahy Family, Masseytown; Oona & Pat O’Reilly, Dublin; Con & John O’Sullivan; Jack Gleeson, Cork; Sergio Maracaipe; James O’Sullivan, Dooradoyle; Jerry Dennehy, Bolomore; Julia Sheehan; Jerh Cronin, Curraraigue; Philip & Catherine Murphy, Carrigadrohid; Eugene & Teresa Sweeney, Dublin; Mary O’Shea, Killarney; Jack Hickey, Knocknagullane.

CHRISTMAS MASSES

Christmas Eve – Tuesday 24th: Cullen at 7.00p.m.

       Millstreet at 9.30p.m.

Christmas Day – Wednesday 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

Millstreet Church: Mass times this week unless there is a funeral.

Mass on Monday (23rd) for Martin Lawlor, Millstreet & Manchester at 10.00a.m.

Mass on Friday (27th) for Lena & Johnny O’Keeffe, Main Street at 10.00a.m. [read more …] “Millstreet Parish Newsletter – 22nd December 2024”

Christmas Season Greetings from all at Cork Music Station

From Everyone at Cork Music Station we wish you all a very Happy Christmas and a peaceful healthy New Year. We would like to thank all our DJ’s who give their time throughout the year to bring all our listeners the best of music and entertainment. We would also like to thank the artists and promoters who send us the material during the year. Also to you all the listeners who have made our station so popular all over the globe,to All of You Enjoy the Festive Season.

Listen Online http://www.corkmusicstation.com

Santa Claus arriving to The Pub Carriganima next Sunday at 3pm

There is just a short few days to go to when Santa Claus will be calling over to
The Pub in Carriganima on next Sunday December 22nd at 3pm,he will arrive by Truck and is looking forward to seeing you all on the day, The Millstreet Singers will provide the Entertainment and Santa would like Children to bring there Musical Instruments along as well to join in on the Festive Cheer,Complimentary Hot Chocolate and Mulled Wine to be enjoyed on the Day,Everybody very Welcome 🧑‍🎄🧑‍🎄🎅🎅🚛🚛🎼🎼🎵🎵

 

Millstreet Community Council Expresses Sincere Thanks to Noel Buckley

Having so magnificently fulfilled the role of Chairman of Millstreet Community Council for several years in such a wonderfully dedicated manner and is now retiring from this very important role, the present members of MCC organised a splendid Retirement Party in Noel Buckley’s honour at The Bush Bar, West End, Millstreet on Tuesday, 10th Dec. 2024 during which Áine Collins Cassidy expressed uplifting words of great appreciation recalling Noel’s phenomenal contribution to MCC over many years and over many significant events in Millstreet.  Áine and also Margaret Bourke made a special presentation to Noel who, in turn, indicated what an honour it had been to have been asked to take on such a role and wished the present MCC every success in the future.   The delicious food so beautifully presented was prepared by Café Aroma, Minor Row, Millstreet by Noreen and her superbly talented Staff.  Tap on the images to enlarge.  (S.R.) [read more …] “Millstreet Community Council Expresses Sincere Thanks to Noel Buckley”

Christmas Greetings from Aubane Social Club

The Aubane Social Club would like to wish all their Supporters, Neighbour’s and Friends a very Happy Christmas ⛄🎁

Annual Christmas Day Climb on Wednesday 25 December at 10.30 am all proceeds in Aid of the Critical Emergency Response and The Irish Cancer Society Night Nurses.

Around the Fireside is on Sunday Night 29 December at 8 pm.

All Welcome 🤗

Christmas at Fr. Paddy’s Welcoming Shop

Following decades of selling a wonderful variety of Christmas Items at the very popular West End, Millstreet Shop – Fr. Paddy O’Byrne has decided that this will be the final Christmas of selling such splendid items at Christmas. Everything on view in the above window (except the large Crib figures) is now on sale at one third of the original price. Feel very welcome to visit at times when Fr. Paddy’s Shop is open. We wish Fr. Paddy and all the O’Byrne Family every Blessing and Happiness at Christmas and throughout a very Bright 2025. Tap on the images to enlarge. (S.R.)

[read more …] “Christmas at Fr. Paddy’s Welcoming Shop”

Christmas Breakfast Meet with Dromtariffe Vintage Club

There was a great gathering for Dromtariffe Vintage Club’s Christmas Breakfast Meet last Sunday Morning at the Kerryway Restaurant, Thank you to everyone who came along.

The Club recently presented €1,115 to Dromtarriffe G.A.A. Club in aid of their new pitch development project from there Tractor Run held on November 3rd last,thank you to all who supported this event. 

Finally from Dromtariffe Vintage Club have a very Happy Christmas and New Year,See you all in 2025.

“Radio Treasures Christmas Show” Tonight Includes Castlemagner Singers

Preceded by  Jimmy Reidy’s Christmas Archival Show from the past on Cork Music Station at 8pm on this Tuesday, 17th  Dec.  2024…..“Radio Treasures Christmas Show” (from 9.15pm to 11.30pm) features at 10pm a special Interview with Marie Twomey regarding the recent launch of a truly magnificent CD “How Can I Keep Them Singing?” performed by The Castlemagner Singers.  All this and so much more on tonight’s very special Show.   Feel most welcome to contact us on 086 – 825 0074 or by emailing corkmusicstation @gmail.com .  Tap on the images below to enlarge.  (S.R.)

Kathleen Moylan of the wonderfully talented Castlemagner Singers.
Marie Twomey (second from left) and members of Millstreet Community Singers.

[read more …] ““Radio Treasures Christmas Show” Tonight Includes Castlemagner Singers”

A Message of Thanks for your Support and Christmas Greetings from Blackwater Valley Vintage Group

In July 2024 a Group of Friends and Vintage Enthusiasts took on the challenge of setting up a new Vintage Group in the North Cork Region,this Group comprising of 10 People brought with them to the table different skill sets and ideas along with many years experience between them being involved in Vintage Events which when combined brought about the formation of Blackwater Valley Vintage Group.

What followed was a busy 3 week period in which the newly formed Group got together a plan to organise an Event which took place on Sunday August 18th,the Vintage Car and Tractor Run which was held in aid of the Alzheimers Society of Ireland was ran out of Aubane Community Centre just outside Millstreet and had a great Turnout of over 100 Entries on the day, it was an outstanding sucess on the Groups debut.

Just over a month later the Groups Lady Members went on to organise a Vintage Car Run which was held on Saturday September 21st again out of Aubane Community Centre with the beneficiary being Cullen and District Special Needs Association with again a great Turnout.

Blackwater Valley Vintage Group plan a number of Events in 2025 starting with a Vintage Tractor Run on Sunday March 30th and the newly formed Group would like to thank everyone who came along to support us on our first 2 Events and to everyone who sent us best wishes on our new venture and if you want anymore information do check out our Facebook and Instagram Social Media Feeds or give us a Call on 087 7924406.

Finally from all the Team at Blackwater Valley Vintage Group we would like to wish you all a very Happy Christmas and a Prosperous New Year and we look forward to seeing you all again in 2025.

 

Kilcorney N.S. – Thank You

We, Kilcorney N.S. Parents’ Association would like to thank Joe, Nora and Catherine of The Bridge Bar, Kilcorney for your very successful Quiz Night held recently. We also thank Pat Sheehan, Pat Golden and Pauline Sheehan for all their help and assistance. A great night was had by all, with an exciting tie-breaker finish. Congratulations to all the teams and to Don Twomey’s team for winning overall.

We thank our sponsors on the night for our raffle – O’ Keeffe’s SuperValu Millstreet, O’Leary Family Butchers Millstreet, Bridge Bar Kilcorney, McCaul’s Millstreet, Don Twomey, Noel C. Duggan, Munster Fire and Safety and the Sheehan family.

A very big thank you for supporting us. It is very much appreciated.

We would also wish to express our thanks and appreciation to all those who came and supported the Christmas Market held in our National School recently. There was a huge turnout from near and far. We had numerous tables selling beautiful and amazing hand-crafted wares. Thanks to all those who had tables.

We thank our principal Mrs. Roche and all the staff and, of course, all the children of the school for all their hard work. We thank all who helped in any way and, of course, our sponsors for our raffle – Munster Fire and Safety, John Nolan Electrical, Coleman’s Millstreet, Micheala Knits, Brian O’Sullivan, O’Keeffe’s SuperValu Millstreet, the Lynch family and the Sheehan family.

A special thank you to Micheala for the Christmas Market and we look forward to seeing you all next year.

Christmas Carol Service in St. Patrick’s Church Millstreet on Monday at 7pm

Scoil Mhuire Boys’ National School, Millstreet

 will host their annual Christmas Carol Service

in St. Patrick’s Church, Millstreet

on Monday 16th December at 7pm.

  We look forward to seeing you all on the night.

Millstreet Parish Newsletter – 15th December 2024

PARISH NEWSLETTER

BALLYDALY-CULLEN-MILLSTREET

Third Sunday of Advent

15th Dec. 2024

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 5pm

RECENT DEATH:  John O’Regan, Gortavehy;  Gobnait Twomey, Murphy’s Terrace.

Mass Intentions for THIS WEEKEND:

Saturday 14th December:              

Millstreet   6.15p.m.   Noel Hartnett, Clara Road, Connie & the deceased members of the Hartnett Family, The Bridge; John Kelleher, Station Road; Sean & Kathleen O’Riordan, Church Street.

Sunday 15th December:

Cullen 9.30a.m. Jerry O’Leary, Mologhroe; Michael & Murphy, Rathcoole; Noel Lehane, Two Gneeves;  Phyllis & Pádraig O’Connor, Cullen.

Millstreet 11.30a.m. Donie Casey, Cloghoula;  Tom Cronin, Coolinarne; The deceased members of the Dennehy Family, Murphy’s Terrace & the Kelleher Family, Lislehane; Denis & the deceased members of the Cashman Family, Tullig.

ANNIVERSARIES: Kit & Ted Radley, Minor Row; Martin Lawlor, Millstreet & Manchester; Denis & Margaret Kelleher, Claraghatlea; Michael O’Riordan, Tullig; Daniel Nicholas O’Connell, Liscahane & Clonbanin; Mary Cotter, Murphy’s Terrace; Pat Buicke, Murphy’s Terrace; John & Mary Ann O’Shea, Ballyvouskil; Mary O’Connor, Cloghoulabeg & Church Street; Con, Hannah & John Buckley, Mushera & Church Street; Ted O’Connor, West End; Daniel O’Connell, West End; Timmy Keane, Coolikerane; John & Catherine Dineen, Mologhroe; Anthony Veart, Ahane; Con, Joan & the deceased members of the Mullane Family, Ardnageeha; William Buckley, Lislehane; Timothy, Mary, Pádraig & Donald Lynch, Lislehane; Jack Murphy, Cahirdowney; Sr. Theresa Halliden, Presentation Convent Cork & Rathcoole. 

Mass Intentions for NEXT WEEKEND:

Saturday 21st December:            

Millstreet   6.15p.m.   John, Patrick & Lucy Murphy, Mallow;  Julia Murphy, Gortavehy.

Sunday 22nd December:

Ballydaly 9.30a.m. Donncha Murphy, Ballydaly;  Eddie Murphy, Ballydaly.

Millstreet 11.30a.m. Tom Barrett, Killowen; Mary & John Thomas Randles, Kilgarvan; Con, Hannah, John & the deceased members of the Dennehy family, Murphy’s Terrace.

Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament Tuesday in Millstreet Church 10.30-7.30pm. (This will be the last day before Christmas & we will resume on 21st January, 2025)

Legion of Mary meet every Tuesday night in the Parish Centre at 7.30p.m.

(This will be the last meeting before Christmas & we will resume on 21st January, 2025)

Rotas for next weekend 21st & 22nd December
CHURCH TIME READER EUCHARISTIC

MINISTERS
Millstreet 6.15 p.m. Catríona Kelleher  Group C
  11.30 a.m. Bernie Cronin  Group B  
Ballydaly 9.30 a.m. Ann Marie Murphy  Mary Murphy

Millstreet Church: Mass times this week unless there is a funeral.

Mass on Monday (16th) for Private Intention at 10.00a.m.

Mass on Tuesday (17th) for People of the Parish at 10.00a.m.

Mass on Wednesday (18th) for Nora Dennehy, Church Street at 10.00a.m.

Mass on Friday (20th) for Private Intention at 10.00a.m. [read more …] “Millstreet Parish Newsletter – 15th December 2024”

Aubane Social Club Christmas Period Diary

Aubane Social Club Diary for Christmas Period.

Aubane Community Christmas Mass & Party at Aubane Community Centre on Friday 13 December at 8 pm. Live Entertainment. All Welcome.

Aubane Set Dancing Christmas party with music 🎵 by Hugh Kennedy on Monday 23 December at 9.15 pm.

Annual Christmas Day Morning Climb of Mushera on Wednesday 25 December at 10.30 am meeting at Millstreet Country Park Gate. This year the proceeds of the climb are going two charities CRITICAL (Critical Emergency Response) and The Irish Cancer Society Night Nurses. Bucket Collection on the Morning of the Climb.

Christmas Around the fireside a night of stories and Song on Sunday night 29 December at 8 pm.

 

 

 

Millstreet Gramophone Circle Christmas Presentation This Friday at 8.15pm

Millstreet Gramophone Circle Christmas Presentation by Eithne O’Keeffe, Boherbue

will take place on Friday, 13th December 2024 at 8.15pm in the Canon O’Donovan Millstreet Day Centre, Clara Road.    Everyone is very welcome. 

Magnificent Christmas Carol Event by Presentation N.S.

The truly magical scene  at St. Patrick’s Church, Millstreet on Wednesday, 11th Dec. 2024 when the wonderfully talented Pupils of Presentation N.S. delighted the capacity congregation with a superb selection of Christmas Hymns, Songs and Tunes. Lots more images to follow later. Tap on the picture to enlarge. (S.R.)

“Radio Treasures” Tonight Includes Gerry, André, Pipe Band, MCS

Preceded by  Jimmy Reidy’s Archival Show from the past on Cork Music Station at 8pm on this Tuesday, 10th  Dec.  2024…..“Radio Treasures” (from 9.15pm to 11.30pm) features at 9.30pm – a special review of the recent Radio Kerry Podcast relating to the official Launch in Gneeveguilla of “Sliabh Luachra Journal No. 21”.  At 9.45 we listen to Millstreet Pipe Band’s splendid Recital in Church on last Sat. evening during Mass.   At 10pm we chat with Gerry “Boss” Murphy of Churchtown and Dublin.  All this and so much more on tonight’s very special Show.   Feel most welcome to contact us on 086 – 825 0074 or by emailing corkmusicstation @gmail.com .  Tap on the images below to enlarge.  (S.R.)

Gerry “Boss” Murphy presents his latest publication to Millstreet Museum.

Presentation by John Foley, Manager, Alps Alpine, Millstreet (4th from left) of a splendid 3D Printer to MCS.
Wonderfully talented MCS Students in the world of Athletics with their dedicated Coach.
Official Launch of “Sliabh Luachra Journal No. 21” at Gneeveguilla. From left: Eileen Fleming of Cumann Luachra, Donal Hickey (Editor) and Donal Dineen who performed the official launch.
Traditional Musician Supreme, Bryan O’Leary, was among the large audience at the Launch of “Sliabh Luachra Journal No. 21”.

[read more …] ““Radio Treasures” Tonight Includes Gerry, André, Pipe Band, MCS”

Christmas 2024 Themes in Millstreet

Millstreet Pipe Band presented a truly wonderful Christmas Recital during 6.15pm Mass on Sat. 7th Dec. 2024 in St. Patrick’s Church, Millstreet. The splendid Organist was Siobhán Bourke. Tap on the images to enlarge. (S.R.)

Canon John Fitzgerald, P.P. blessed (in heavy rain!) the magnificent new Crib, fabricated by Millstreet Men’s Shed, at St. Joseph’s Community Hospital, Millstreet on Friday, 6th Dec. 2024.

[read more …] “Christmas 2024 Themes in Millstreet”

Very Special Millstreet Memories from the Past 1950s and 1960s

We thank Jerry O’Connor, West End, Millstreet for these two hugely interesting images from past decades – superbly captioned – which will undoubtedly evoke lots of wonderful memories.   Tap on the excellent photos to enlarge.  (S.R.)

Blackwater Valley Vintage Group Support Cullen and District Special Needs Association

Blackwater Valley Vintage Group had the pleasure of handing over a Cheque for €1123.90 to Cullen and District Special Needs Association following the Blackwater Valley Vintage Group Ladies Car Run held back on September 21st last,we were delighted to be associated with such a great Group who do absolutely fantastic work in the North Cork Region,the Cheque Presentation took place on Saturday Afternoon December 7th at Cullen Community Centre where Cullen and District Special Needs Association held there Annual Christmas Party in what was a most welcoming and enjoyable occasion we thank our Group Member Sean Radley for the Photos 📸📸

Millstreet Parish Newsletter – 8th December 2024

PARISH NEWSLETTER

BALLYDALY-CULLEN-MILLSTREET

Second Sunday of Advent

8th Dec. 2024

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 5pm

RECENT DEATH:  Tim Dineen, Carrigacooleen; Seán Buckley, Bantry.

Mass Intentions for THIS WEEKEND:

Saturday 7th December:      Rosary will be recited at 5.40p.m.        

Millstreet   6.15p.m.   Séamus Manley, Church Street (First Anniversary).  Denny O’Sullivan, Rathduane; Denis Buckley, Mountleader; Margaret & Frank Reen, Main Street & their son D.J;  Tade Corcoran, Coolikerane &  Sr. Kathleen Murphy.

Sunday 8th December:

Ballydaly 9.30a.m. Frankie & the deceased members of the Brosnan Family, Rathduane; Pat, Dan & Margaret O’Connor, Ballydaly & John Murphy;  Kathleen & the deceased members of the Mulcahy Family, Aunagloor.

Millstreet 11.30a.m. Mary & Denis O’Connor, Dromsicane;  Ellen O’Sullivan, Cloghoulamore

ANNIVERSARIES: Peggy Thornton, Drishanebeg; Ursula Manley, The Square; Bobby Cronin, The Rectory; Kathleen & the deceased members of the Kelleher Family, The Bridge; Con Buckley, Dooneen; Denis & Kate Kelleher, Killowen; John & Kattie Dennehy, Curragh; Maurice Fitzgerald, Cloghoula; Nora Murphy, Killarney Road;  Julia & Tim Kiely, Tubber; Willie O’Shea, Rathmore; Noreen O’Keeffe-Finn, Millstreet & Dromina; Mary & Joan Murphy, Waterville; Anna Dimmock, Aubane & London. 

Mass Intentions for NEXT WEEKEND:

Saturday 14th December:                

Millstreet   6.15p.m.   Noel Hartnett, Clara Road, Connie & the deceased members of the Hartnett Family, The Bridge;  John Kelleher, Station Road;  Seán & Kathleen O’Riordan, Church Street.

Sunday 15th December:

Cullen 9.30a.m. Jerry O’Leary, Mologhroe; Michael & Margaret Murphy, Rathcoole; Noel Lehane, Two Gneeves;  Phyllis & Pádraig O’Connor, Cullen.

Millstreet 11.30a.m. Donie Casey, Cloghoula;  Tom Cronin, Coolinarne;  The deceased members of the Dennehy Family, Murphy’s Terrace & the Kelleher Family, Lislehane.

Rotas for next weekend 14th & 15th December
CHURCH TIME READER EUCHARISTIC

MINISTERS
Millstreet 6.15 p.m. Eimear Buckley  Group B
  11.30 a.m. Eileen O’Sullivan  Group A  
Cullen 9.30 a.m. Gillian McCarthy Moira O’Keeffe

Millstreet Church: Mass times this week unless there is a funeral.

Mass on Monday (9th) for People of the Parish at 10.00a.m.

Mass on Tuesday (10th) for Private Intention at 10.00a.m.

Mass on Wednesday (11th) for Private Intention at 10.00a.m.

No Mass on Thursday 12th 

Mass on Friday (13th) for Private Intention at 10.00a.m. [read more …] “Millstreet Parish Newsletter – 8th December 2024”

Millstreet Pictorial Update 7th December 2024

Blessing of Millstreet’s new magnificent outdoor Crib…..with members of Millstreet Christmas Lights Committee and Millstreet Mens’ Shed with Canon John Fitzgerald, P.P..  Tap on the images to enlarge.  (S.R.)

Christmas at Minor Row.
Brian O’Leary, Artist Supreme, created the Christmas Window feature at Main Street, Millstreet.

A section of the truly superb Mural being prepared by wonderfully dedicated Artists at Cork College of FET in Main Street, Millstreet.
Clara Road at Christmas 2024….Home of Katie and Niall.

[read more …] “Millstreet Pictorial Update 7th December 2024”

Santa Claus appearing at The Pub Carriganima on Sunday December 22nd at 3pm

Santa Claus is appearing at
The Pub in Carriganima on Sunday December 22nd at 3pm,the Main Man will arrive by Truck and is looking forward to seeing you all on the day.

The Millstreet Singers will provide the Entertainment and Santa would like Children to bring there Musical Instruments along as well to join in on the Festive Cheer,Complimentary Hot Chocolate and Mulled Wine to be enjoyed on the Day.

Everybody very Welcome 🧑‍🎄🧑‍🎄🎅🎅🚛🚛🎼🎼🎵🎵

 

St. Francis Xavier Feast Day on 3rd Dec. 2024

St. Francis Xavier Feast Day on 3rd Dec. 2024 is a very special Feast Day to the people of Goa in India.   We extend very best wishes on the important Feast Day to the many people from Goa who are presently resident in Millstreet and in the surrounding areas who especially participated in Sunday’s Mass (with full Choir and Organists) celebrated by Canon John Fitzgerald, P.P..   Tap on the images to enlarge.  (S.R.)

Some of the large number of gentlemen from Goa who attended this Sunday’s Mass.

Goa (Agenzia Fides) – “The motivation is faith. The faithful come here to pray and touch the remains of Saint Francis Xavier, not out of curiosity or for a tourist visit,” said Father Fermino Savio D’Souza, parish priest of the parish of Our Lady of Miracles in Goa, who is particularly involved in youth ministry, to Fides. On November 21, the 18th Exhibition of the Relics of Saint Francis Xavier (1506-1552) was inaugurated in the old town of Goa. Such an exhibition takes place every ten years and brings thousands of pilgrims to the city where the remains of the Jesuit missionary are kept. From the historic Basilica of Bom Jesus, where the relic is usually kept in a silver casket, the saint’s remains were brought in a reliquary to the Cathedral of Goa, where it will be available for veneration by the faithful until January 5. The feast of St. Francis Xavier on December 3 is one of the central moments of the exhibition: Masses are celebrated in different languages throughout the day and the faithful crowd the church from the early hours of the morning. “There is a deep devotion to the saint,” says Fr. D’Souza, “who is considered the protector of our country. The faithful come to the saint to entrust their sufferings, travails and joys to him, they come to ask for his intercession. There is a deep popular piety that is experienced not only during this special period of the exhibition but also in ordinary time. It is the faith of the little ones, the simple ones, that is very precious.” “Many pilgrims come from the communities of Goa, but also from other parts of India,” the priest reports, “especially from southern areas such as the states of Kerala and Tamil Nadu, where there is a strong Catholic presence.” “Goa,” he continues, “is also a popular destination for young people: it is a place of parties, music and dance. Because of its countless beaches, it is also popular with European tourists. Tourism has always been the backbone of the local economy: Goa is chosen as a meeting place by young people from all over the world, not just Indians,” the priest continues. “So it is exciting and impressive to see how young people are also getting involved in this spiritual time, which is marked by prayer and testimony of faith: young people formed a human chain to protect the transfer of the relics from the basilica to the cathedral. And when you go to church, you see many young people in prayer and reflection. I would say that this is a time of witness and also of evangelization for the Catholic community in India,” concludes the parish priest. The saint’s relics will be on display in the cathedral for 45 days. On Sunday, January 5, 2025, they will be returned to the basilica in a solemn procession, after which a mass will be held to bid them farewell. The event coincides with the beginning of the Holy Year 2025, which is why the theme chosen for the exhibition is “We are messengers of the Good News” to highlight “the responsibility of every Christian in spreading the message of love, hope and peace in the world.” After the death of Saint Francis Xavier on December 3, 1552 on the island of Shangchuan off the Chinese coast, his body was initially buried there in a simple grave. In February 1553, it was exhumed and transferred to Malacca, where it remained for several months in the Church of St. Paul. In December 1553, it was decided to transfer the body to Goa in India, which was then an important center for Jesuit missions. After arriving in Goa in early 1554, the body was kept in the Basilica of Bom Jesus, where it remained intact and showed no signs of decomposition even after years. It was then publicly venerated for the first time in Goa from 16 to 18 March 1554. One of the most famous relics, his right arm, with which he baptized many people, is kept separately in the Jesuit church in Rome, the Roman “Chiesa del Gesù”. (PA) (Agenzia Fides, 2/12/2024)

Millstreet Pictorial Updates 30th Nov. 2024

As we arrive at the last day in November 2024 we reflect on a very interesting Millstreet Steering Group Meeting held this week while we also look forward to the upcoming Christmas festivities.  Tap on the images to enlarge.  (S.R.)

Recent Millstreet Steering Group following a very interesting meeting at the Canon O’Donovan Millstreet Day Centre.

Ensuring that the Christmas Lights and Spectacular Street Features are in place for the official turning on of the Christmas Lights at The Square on Sunday at 6pm. From left: Catherine Murphy, Niamh Twomey and Noreen Twomey…three of the wonderfully dedicated Committee Members.
Two further superbly inspiring Committee Members – Paddy Roche and Denis Lane making sure that all the logistics work smoothly at the official Launch of Christmas 2024.
Cork County Council adding greatly to the magical effect at Carnegie Hall, Millstreet.
Wonderfully gifted Athlete, Oisín Corbett from Derrinagree.
Millstreet Mens’ Shed truly magnificent Christmas Crib commissioned by Millstreet Christmas Lights Committee is now in place outside St. Patrick’s Church, Millstreet.

[read more …] “Millstreet Pictorial Updates 30th Nov. 2024”

Millstreet Parish Newsletter – 1st December 2024

PARISH NEWSLETTER

BALLYDALY-CULLEN-MILLSTREET

First Sunday of Advent

1st Dec. 2024

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 5pm

RECENT DEATH:  Mairéad Lockwood (née Dillon), Millstreet & North Carolina.

Mass Intentions for THIS WEEKEND:

Saturday 30th November:            

Millstreet   6.15p.m.   Nonie & the deceased members of the McCarthy Family, Church Street.

Sunday 1st December:

Cullen 9.30a.m. Phil Cremin Church Hill;  Batt & Julia Cronin, Turrencahill;  Deceased members of the O’Connell Family, Lissaniska;  Eileen, Tony & Michael Moynihan, Coalpits;

Millstreet 11.30a.m. Mickie O’Connor, Ballinkeen & Mallow;  Denis Leahy, Masseytown (First Anniversary);  Sheila & Clement Kelleher, Toreenbawn. 

ANNIVERSARIES: The deceased members of the Kelleher & Bennetts families, Dromsciane; Nellie Kelleher, Lackabawn; Pat O’Connell, Tullig; Denis O’Shea, Pound Hill; Margaret O’Byrne, West End; Bill O’Sullivan, Coalpits, Francie Herlihy, Glountane; Willie Joe O’Keeffe, Knockduff; Sheila Kiely, Cullen & Dublin;  Marty Healy, Carriganima; Jack & Mary Ann Murphy, Laharn East.

Mass Intentions for NEXT WEEKEND:

Saturday 7th December:      Rosary will be recited at 5.40p.m.        

Millstreet   6.15p.m.   Séamus Manley, Church Street (First Anniversary);  Denny O’Sullivan, Rathduane;  Denis Buckley, Mountleader;  Margaret & Frank Reen, Main Street & their son D.J;  Tade Corcoran, Coolikerane & Sr. Kathleen Murphy.

Sunday 8th December:

Ballydaly 9.30a.m. Frankie & the deceased members of the Brosnan Family, Rathduane;  Pat, Dan & Margaret O’Connor, Ballydaly & John Murphy;  Kathleen & the deceased members of the Mulcahy Family, Aunagloor;  Eileen, Tony & Michael Moynihan, Coalpits.

Millstreet 11.30a.m. Mary & Denis O’Connor, Dromsicane;  Ellen O’Sullivan, Cloghoulamore

Rotas for next weekend 7th & 8th December
CHURCH TIME READER EUCHARISTIC

MINISTERS
Millstreet 6.15 p.m. Maria Kelleher  Group A  
  11.30 a.m. Michael Cashman  Group D
Ballydaly 9.30 a.m. Maeve O’Sullivan  Mary G. O’Leary

Millstreet Church: Mass times this week unless there is a funeral.

Mass on Monday (2nd) for the deceased members of the Millstreet Vintage Club at 7.30p.m.

Mass on Tuesday (3rd) for People of the Parish at 10.00a.m.

Mass on Wednesday (4th) for William & the deceased members of the Conway Family, Tipperary at 10.00a.m.

No Mass on Thursday 5th 

Mass on Friday (6th) for R.O.C.S. Group at 10.00a.m. [read more …] “Millstreet Parish Newsletter – 1st December 2024”