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Preceded by Jimmy Reidy’s Archival Show No. 129 relating to Castletown-Kinneigh on Cork Music Station at 8pm on this Tuesday, 3rd Dec. 2024…..“Radio Treasures” (from 9.15pm to 11.30pm) features at 10pm – a special review of the Turning on of the Millstreet Christmas Lights on last Sunday. 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 above to enlarge. (S.R.)
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Join us as we celebrate Nollaig na mBan on January 5th 2025. A glass of Prosecco will be followed by Afternoon Tea served by the wonderful Pastry Fork in Corkery’s Bar.
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.)
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)
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.)
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”
Aubane Social Club Diary for Christmas Period.
A talk will be given on Women’s Health on Tuesday 10 December at Aubane Community Centre P51 EP49 at 8 pm,Free Admission.
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.
Preceded by Jimmy Reidy’s Archival Show No. 128 relating to Ballyclough on Cork Music Station at 8pm on this Tuesday, 26th Nov. 2024…..“Radio Treasures” (from 9.15pm to 11.30pm) features at 9.35pm a special Interview with Artist Supreme, Ed Ruane. At 9.20pm we also include two Gneeveguilla related features. 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 above to enlarge. (S.R.)
[read more …] ““Radio Treasures” Tonight Includes Interview with Artist Supreme Ed Ruane”
At Mallow Library in July 2024 a truly magnificent Photographic Exhibition displaying just some of the pictorial gems of renowned Mallow Photographer, Gerard O’Meara took place in the presence of a large gathering during which Gerard’s 80th Birthday was wonderfully celebrated. The Exhibition remained open for a number of weeks and received many visitors for whom so many splendid memories were evoked on viewing Gerard’s historical images and marvellously creative photographs. He has very kindly donated a most impressive archive of his work to Cork Library Department. Now, launching on this Monday, 25th Nov. 2024 in Mallow’s West End Gallery at 6pm one will have a further opportunity of viewing a selection of Gerard’s truly outstanding photographic work. Opening times for the Exhibition are as follows: Tuesday 26th. – Friday 29th Nov. 1.30pm – 5 pm.
Saturday 30th Nov. 11am – 4 pm.
Closed : Sunday 1st. – Tuesday 3rd. December.
Wednesday 4th. – Friday 6th. December 1.30pm – 5 pm.
Saturday 7th. 11am – 4 pm.
PARISH NEWSLETTER
BALLYDALY-CULLEN-MILLSTREET
Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe
24th Nov. 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 23rd November:
Millstreet 6.15p.m. Joan & Jack Healy, Minor Row; Denis O’Rahilly, Murphy’s Terrace; Sheila Sherlock Drishane View; John Anthony O’Sullivan, Ballydaly.
Sunday 24th November:
Ballydaly 9.30a.m. Dan & Lily Guerin, Ballydaly; Canon Bob Justice & Fr. Corneilus Justice, Ballydaly; Eddie Tucker, Ballydaly & Whitegate.
Millstreet 11.30a.m. Theresa Sheehan, Drishane Road (recently deceased); Eileen O’Flynn (nee Burke) Shanballymore (recently deceased); Billy & the deceased members of the O’Shea Family, Cockhill; Margaret O’Connor, Kilmeedy.
ANNIVERSARIES: Aidan Burke, Drishanemore; Mary Lehane and Maura Lehane-Ross Minor Row; May Justice, Main Street; Catherine O’Mahony, Main Street; Garrett Hickey, West End; Jerh Linehan, Gneeves; Jeremiah & Julia Mullane, Gneeves; Julia & John C. O’Leary, Adrivale; Lena Barrett, Newmarket.
Mass Intentions for NEXT 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; Sheila & Clement Kelleher, Toreenbawn.
Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament Tuesday in Millstreet Church 10.30-7.30pm.
LEGION OF MARY meet every Tuesday night in Parish Centre at 7.30p.m.
| Rotas for next weekend 30th November & 1st December | |||
| CHURCH | TIME | READER | EUCHARISTIC
MINISTERS |
| Millstreet | 6.15 p.m. | Tim Linehan | Group E |
| 11.30 a.m. | Pat Breen | Group C | |
| Cullen | 9.30 a.m. | Marie O’Sullivan | Joan O’Donoghue |
Millstreet Church: Mass times this week unless there is a funeral.
Mass on Monday (25th) for Millstreet Hospital residents, staff and family members who passed away during the past 12 months at 7.30p.m.
Mass on Tuesday (26h) for Franjo Maric, St. Jospeh’s Gardens (recently deceased) at 10.00a.m.
Mass on Wednesday (27th) to celebrate the Feast of the Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary (as Mass on 21st was cancelled due to weather) at 10.00 am.
No Mass on Thursday 28th
Mass on Friday (29th) for Humphrey O’Donoghue, Station Road (recently deceased), at 7.30p.m. [read more …] “Millstreet Parish Newsletter – 24th November 2024”
Preceded by Jimmy Reidy’s Archival Show No. 127 relating to Cloghroe near Cork on Cork Music Station at 8pm on this Tuesday, 19th Nov. 2024…..“Radio Treasures” (from 9.15pm to 11.30pm) features at 10.00pm a special Interview with Stefan Brennan-Healy on exciting news in his very impressive Theatrical Career. 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 above to enlarge. (S.R.)
[read more …] ““Radio Treasures” Tonight Includes Interview with Stefan”
Two 5th year students from Millstreet Community School will be participating
in the Irish Pilgrimage Trust young people’s pilgrimage to Lourdes during their
Easter holidays 2025. Ally Moynihan and Evie O’Leary will be acting as student
helpers and travelling to Lourdes with Group 126. Millstreet students have
been travelling with this group since 2011.
As was the case in the past, the aim is to cover accommodation and travel
costs for the two students (€750/person) with all extra funds being passed
onto Group 126. Each group is meant to raise the funds to cover the costs of
all the young people with special needs who travel with them to Lourdes.
The girls are now beginning their fundraising but the main events will be held
in the new year. A table quiz in Corkery’s Bar, Millstreet on Friday 31st January
2025 and a ‘pre-Lent’ bake sale in Millstreet Parish Centre after Masses over
the weekend of 1st and 2nd of March.
Your support for these fundraising efforts would be greatly appreciated.(We thank John Magee, Chaplain MCS for this feature. Tap on the image to enlarge.)
PARISH NEWSLETTER
BALLYDALY-CULLEN-MILLSTREET
Thirty Third Sunday of Ordinary Time
17th Nov. 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 DEATHS: Joan O’Brien (née O’Shea), Midleton & Kilcorney.
Mass Intentions for THIS WEEKEND:
Saturday 16th November:
Millstreet 6.15p.m. Humphrey Hickey, Dromsicane (recently deceased); Denis O’Brien, Ballydaly & Cloghoulabeg (recently deceased); Neily & Kathleen Dineen, Murphy’s Terrace; Julia Mary & John Joe O’Sullivan, Coolikerane.
Sunday 17th November:
Cullen 9.30a.m. Fr. Jerry Singleton, Cullen (First Anniversary); Andy & Kitty Walsh, Knocknageeha; Dan Meade, Ahane; Timothy (Tade) & Margaret (Peg) O’Mahony, Knocknageeha.
Millstreet 11.30a.m. Denis Sheehan, Kanturk; Kax & Jerome O’Hare, Coole.
ANNIVERSARIES: Sheila Kelleher, The Laurels; The deceased members of the Coleman Family, Minor Row; Tim Buckley, Murphy’s Terrace; Julia Cronin, Murphy’s Terrace; Daithí Dowling, Murphy’s Terrace; Hugh & Catherine Kelleher, Cloghoulabeg; Mary Fitzgerald, Cloghoula; Hannah Mary Riordan, Main Street; Willie Murphy, Killarney Road; Mary Murphy, Inchileagh; Hannah Tarrant, Liscreagh; Canon Eugene O’Sullivan, Gortavehy; Margaret O’Leary, Ploverfield; Donal McSweeney, Knocknageeha; Mick (Hugh) O’Connor, Mologhroe; Dermot Kiely, Cullen; Noreen Lucas, Lisnaboy; Jeremiah Fitzgerald, Knocknageeha; Kevin Hickey, New York & Millstreet; Sheehan Family, Dublin; Dan & Mary Buckley, Scartaglen.
Mass Intentions for NEXT WEEKEND:
Saturday 23rd November:
Millstreet 6.15p.m. Joan & Jack Healy, Minor Row; Denis O’Rahilly, Murphy’s Terrace; Sheila Sherlock Drishane View; John Anthony O’Sullivan, Ballydaly.
Sunday 24th November:
Ballydaly 9.30a.m. Dan & Lily Guerin, Ballydaly; Canon Bob Justice & Fr. Corneilus Justice, Ballydaly; Eddie Tucker, Ballydaly & Whitegate.
Millstreet 11.30a.m. Theresa Sheehan, Drishane Road (recently deceased); Eileen O’Flynn (née Burke) Shanballymore (recently deceased); Billy & the deceased members of the O’Shea Family, Cockhill; Margaret O’Connor, Kilmeedy.
| Rotas for next weekend 23rd & 24th November | |||
| CHURCH | TIME | READER | EUCHARISTIC
MINISTERS |
| Millstreet | 6.15 p.m. | Pádraig Creedon | Group D |
| 11.30 a.m. | Bernie Cronin | Group B | |
| Ballydaly | 9.30 a.m. | Josephine Murphy | Marcella Moynihan |
Millstreet Church: Mass times this week unless there is a funeral.
Mass on Monday (18th) for the deceased members and auxiliaries of The Legion of Mary and Franjo Maric (recently deceased) at 7.30p.m.
Mass on Tuesday (19th) for the Holy Souls at 10.00a.m.
Mass on Wednesday (20th) for Ellie & Ned Twohig, Aunagloor & their daughter Mary McCarthy at 10.00a.m.
Mass on Thursday (21st) Feast of the Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary Mass will be celebrated for the staff and pupils of the Presentation Convent & People of the Parish at 10.00a.m.
Mass on Friday (22nd) for Aidan Burke, Drishanemore; Jeremiah & Julia Mullane, Gneeves at 7.30p.m. [read more …] “Millstreet Parish Newsletter – 17th November 2024”
Millstreet Day Centre will be having their annual Arts & Crafts Showcase in the Centre on Sunday 1st December @ 12.15pm – 2.00pm. Pop in for a festive coffee & mince pie & see what the clients of the Day Centre have been busy creating over the past few months. There will be some items available to purchase on the day also! Any proceeds made/donations will go directly to Millstreet Day Centre. All welcome to attend!
We thank Martin McSweeney for reminding us of this year’s splendid idea of Carriganima’s Remembrance Tree. Tap on the images to enlarge. (S.R.)
[read more …] “Carriganima’s Remembrance Tree 2024”
Millstreet Gramophone Circle Presentation by Ted Leizcyneski, Headford, Killarney will take place on Friday, 15th November 2024 at 8.15pm in the Canon O’Donovan Day Centre, Clara Road, Millstreet. Among Ted’s many musical compositions is “The Star of Millstreet Town”. Everyone is very welcome. (S.R.)
Preceded by Jimmy Reidy’s Archival Show No. 126 relating to Kealkill on Cork Music Station at 8pm on this Tuesday, 12th Nov. 2024…..“Radio Treasures” (from 9.15pm to 11.30pm) features at 9.30pm Our visit to Kolkata Concert in Cullen with splendid music, chat and songs. This will be preceded by an Interview with Eileen Riordan relating to a recent Drishane Reunion. 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 above to enlarge. (S.R.)
Millstreet Christmas Lights 2024
Millstreet Christmas Lights Committee will light up our town again this year. We feel it is imperative to
create a festive atmosphere in Millstreet. Our Christmas lighting uses energy efficient LED lights which
require 75% less energy than traditional bulbs. To add to the festive spirit we kindly ask households and
businesses in the town to decorate their premises.
We would like to thank all who provide power for our Christmas display, those who volunteer their time,
premises and equipment and those who contribute financially.
Special thanks to Cork County Council for
their continued support.
This weekend November 16/17 we shall be having our annual Church gate collection and we would
appreciate your kind support.
(Sincere thanks to Niamh for the important Notice….S.R.)
As a new group of Irish Soldiers this week (Nov. 2024) embark on a Tour of Duty to Lebanon one of those brave Members of the Irish Army is Three Star Private Keenan Barrett from Letterkenny, Co. Donegal – son of Eugene and Kelly Barrett and grandson of John & Gwen Barrett, Aubane, Millstreet. Keenan, Kelly and John all recently featured on “An Nuacht” on TG4 Television…filmed in Athlone… during which Keenan spoke brilliantly in his wonderful Donegal Irish! We wish Keenan a very safe and fulfilling tour of duty. Ireland is so very proud of its courageous Members of the Irish Army and being such inspiring Ambassadors as UN Peacekeepers. Tap on the images (from TG4) to enlarge. (S.R.) 
