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Rev. Fr. John Dunphy: Phone: 059 / 9141833 / 9182882 Priest on Call for Carlow Area: (Emergency Only)Phone: - 087/2588118
Trocaire Boxes:
Please don’t forget to return
your Trocaire Boxes. Thank you.
Novena to Our Lady of Perpetual Help continues this
Monday night 16th April at 7.30pm in St Clare’s Church. This year’s Theme is:
“Witnessing the message of Jesus in the Ireland of Today”
GUEST SPEAKER this week is:
Mgr. Eoin Thynne Parish priest Mulhuddart, Dublin & former Army chaplin (25 Years)
SOLEMN NOVENA continues for nine consecutive Monday nights.
The rosary is recited at 7.10pm and Mass begins at 7.30pm.
We invite you to come and join us in prayer. Easter Collection:- thank you to all who
contributed so generously to the quarterly
collection for the support of the Priests which
was taken up over Easter. Outstanding
envelopes can still be handed in to the Parish
Office. Yours prayers, friendship and support
are valued and appreciated.
Graiguecullen Bingo This Tues 17th April
@ 8.30pm in St Fiacc’s Hall Jackpot €1,430
in 45 No’s. Check on Double No & win €810.00
Great Prizes to be won Bring a friend
The next meeting of parents who are presenting their children for Baptism will take place on
Wednesday 2nd May at 7pm in the parish centre.
FAMILY FUN DAY: - As we continue our
preparations for the world meeting of
families which will take place in Dublin in
August. Our parish is planning a family
Parish Fun Day which will be held on
Sunday 1st July. The day will begin with our
usual family mass at 11.30am and this will
be followed by a free barbeque in the
grounds of the swimming pool. The day will
include lots of entertainment and fun for all
who attend. It is a great opportunity for us to
gather as a parish family and
celebrate together.
Service for Newly Baptised Babies:- We invite all parents, Godparents and families of babies baptised in our parish during 2017 to
a brief prayer service this Sunday 15th April at 3pm in St. Clare’s Church. A special blessing will be given to the babies and their parents
as they continue their faith journey together. We look forward to meeting you, your baby and your family again.
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ADORATION of the Blessed Sacrament takes place every Wednesday in
St Fiacc’s House from 10.30am to 2.30pm.
Finding the Meaning
Were the other disciples really so very different from
Doubting Thomas? When they saw Jesus in
their midst, they took some convincing that it really was
Jesus and not a ghost that had come to
visit them. The gospel outlines four pieces of proof that
Jesus uses to convince them that he really has risen from the dead.
They can look at the marks on his hands and feet, they can touch him to
check that he is really flesh and bone, and they can watch him eat a meal
that they have prepared. The fourth proof is when Jesus opens their
minds so that they can understand the prophecies that were made in the
Old Testament, and which he has fulfilled by rising from the dead.
We are not as lucky as the first disciples. Two thousands years down the
line we do not have the benefit of their first hand experience. We cannot
look at Jesus, we cannot touch him, or share a meal. The fourth proof
though, the prophecies in the Old Testament are still there for us to read.
The only trouble is, the Bible isn't always an easy book to read. We read
a passage and fail to understand it.
Sometimes we think we understand the literal meaning but the words
fail to offer any significance. It would be good if Jesus could open our
minds up as he did for those first disciples when they had trouble
understanding the meaning of his death and resurrection. One thing is
for sure, understanding the Bible isn't going to happen magically, just as
it didn't happen overnight for the disciples. We know that everything
worthwhile takes effort. We have to apply ourselves to understanding
what we read in the Bible. The Bible yields up its greatest treasures to
those who persevere.
Confirmation:- Next Sat 21st April the children
from St. Fiacc’s N.S will celebrate the Sacrament
of Confirmation at 11.00am in St. Clare’s. We
ask God’s Blessings on the young people and
their families & we thank the teachers and all
who have helped them to become full members
of the Christian Community. (Please note there
will be no 10am Mass next Saturday)
Lourdes Invalid Fund: Many thanks to everyone who supported
our recent draw. To all those who bought tickets, those who sold
tickets and those who promoted it in any way we say a huge thank
you. The draw was very successful and raised €12,650 which will
go towards bringing sick people on our next parish pilgrimage to
Lourdes from 10th to 15th July.
Killeshin Pipe Band May Sunday Fun Day will be held
on Sunday 6th May. We are asking for Bottles or Non-Perishable items that we can use for our Bottle
Stall and other games on the day. Members of the committee will be
calling to your home over the coming days to collect. If we miss
you, items can be dropped into the Pipe Band Room or into the Shop.
SOCIAL DANCE FOR BARNARDOS:
Hosted by Carlow Lions Club Tues April
24th at 9 p.m. Seven Oaks Hotel Adm €8 Music by ‘John & Terry’ Raffle on the Night.
Saplings School, Graiguecullen,
Carlow:- parents commitee are
having a fundraising evening with
the ‘Follow me up to Carlow’ series
on Fri 20th April in the Woodford
Dolmen Hotel. There are two
headline acts Susan McCann &
Ronan Collins with many other
artists on the night all accompanied
by the Carlow orchestra produced
by Ollie Hennessy. Saplings school
for children with autism are trying
to raise much needed funds for two
sensory playgrounds for the children
in their new school when they move
to Killeshin. Tickets €25 from
Hotel 9142002 or John Candy 087
2632324.
Anniversaries
Sat 14th 6.30pm Paddy & Kathleen Moore, Maher Road
Bridget & Tom Slattery, 14 St. Fiacc’s Tce
Kathleen Byrne, Ballickmoyler & Graiguecullen
Margaret Kiernan (née Doyle), 42 Fr. Byrne Park
Christopher & Sheila Bolton, Clogrennane
Sonia Hannah Lanigan, Ballyhide
Bill Abbey, Garryhundon
Sun 15th 10.15am (Months Mind) Brian Dunne, Ballyharmon
Denis Dempsey, Killeshin also his daughter Christine Corcoran
Teresa & Dinny Doran, Keelogue
Martin & Katie Rice, Ardenteggle
11.30am (Months Mind) Brian Dunne, Ballyharmon
(First Anniversary) Joe Comerford, 17 Rossmore View
(First Anniversary) Geraldine Kelly, College Green
Josie & Jimmy Brennan, Staunton Avenue
Matt Byrne, Ballyharmon
Mon 18th 10am Bridget Brennan, 7 Sleaty Street
Nancy Bolger, Ballickmoyler
Tues 17th 10am (Brigid Brennan, Sleaty St and deceased members of the
Brennan & Byrne families)
Sat 21st 6.30pm (Mary Joe Barcoe, Hanover and deceased members of
Collins family, Bestfield)
Michael Ramsbottom, 5 The Numbers
(Liam Haughney, Sleaty St also his brother Lazarian &
deceased family)
(Joe Hutton, Maher Rd)-(Doris Yeats, Leighlin St)
Sun 22nd 10.15am Maureen & Paddy O’Rourke, Hillview, Killeshin
Christina Dempsey, Lower Rossmore
11.30am (Months Mind) Eamonn Hand, Fr Byrne Park
Margaret & John McEvoy, Hollymount
(Mary Walker, 2 Church St also her husband Ned, son Noel
and daughter Phyllie)
John Kearns, Knockbeg
Patricia (Patty) O’Boyle, Woodview, Killeshin Road
Brigid Perry (née Maher) Bestfield, Carlow formerly Templemore
Sr. Philomena Griffin, St. Leo's Convent of Mercy & Ballybunion, Co Kerry
Jim (Jimmy) Sweeney, Friarstown, Bennekerry, Carlow
William (Bill) Egerton, 20 Pacelli Avenue, Graiguecullen
READERS – ST CLARE’S Sat 21st April
6.30pm: Jessica Brady, Jack King,
Sarah Hegarty
Sun 22nd April
9am: Denis Ryan, Jim Carthy,
Pat Kinsella
11.30am: Stephen & Anne Marie Berry
READERS – HOLY CROSS Sun 22nd April
10.15am: Josh Farrell, Sean O’Driscoll,
Oisin Byrne
EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS
ST. CLARE’S Sat 21st April
6.30pm: Aideen Dollard, Owen Gorman
(C), Bernie & Ann Marie Byrne
Sun 22nd April
9am: Corina Brennan,
Margaret & Leo Connolly
11.30am: Liz Donnelly, Elaine Doogue,
Julie Doran, Gary Dowling (C),
Fergal Doyle, Sally Amond
HOLY CROSS Sun 22nd April
10.15am: Rebecca Dollard,
Stephen Dwyer, Geraldine Brennan
Killeshin Pipe Band are hosting the
Oisin Players in their upcoming
drama, 'The Two Loves of Gabriel
Foley' on 13th, 14th and 15th, April in
The Glenside Lounge at 8pm. Tickets
cost €10 and are now on sale! Tickets
can be purchased in Killeshin Stores,
The Pipe Band room Tuesday
and Friday evening or contact any
Band member.
Garda Vetting Training 19th April:
We would like to remind voluntary
organisations that we are approaching
the end date for retrospective vetting.
If there are existing volunteers or
employees within your organisation
working with vulnerable adults or
children who have not been vetted they
are legally required to be vetted by
30th April. Our next Garda Vetting
Training Session will take place on
Thursday April 19th at 10am in Carlow
Volunteer Centre. Please email
[email protected] to secure
your place or call the office on
0599173033.
Special Olympics:- Collection Day on
Friday 20th April. Volunteers needed
contact Liz on 086-862 3741
Weekly Collection Red Bag: € 625.00 Blue Bag: €1,547.00
We thank you for your support.
The Society of the St, Vincent de Paul
have a panel of people that visit inmates
in Midlands and Portlaoise Prison. If you
wish to be involved, please text
0860462405.
Thank You:- Betty Abbey wishes
to thank all those who sent Good
Wishes & Mass Bouquets, Fr.
Dunphy and the Poor Clare Sisters
during her recent illness. Mass will
be offered for your intentions.
Thank You:- A total amount of €9,000 was
raised from the sale of the easter chicks in aid
of Aoibheanns Pink Tie (The National Childrens
Cancer Charity). An amount of €1,030 was
raised from the sale at St. Clare’s Church and
Holy Cross, Killeshin. A huge thank you for
your support.