Diocesan Designated Liaison Person: Ms Joan Treacy 085 8021633 Rev. Fr. John Dunphy: Phone: 059 / 9141833 / 9182882

Priest on Call for Carlow Area: (Emergency Only) Phone: - 087/2588118

Baptisms:- our churches are now open for

baptisms again too. If you would like to have

your child christened, please contact the parish office at 059 9141833 to organise the

details.

Schedule of Masses

Weekday Masses

St Clare’s Monday – Friday @ 10am

WEEKEND MASSES St Clare’s Holy Cross

Saturday 10am & 6.30pm Friday 7.30pm

Sunday 9am & 11.30am Sunday 10.15am

St. Clare’s Hospitality –

The Kitchen will be re-opening to all clients on Wednesday July 15th 2020.

We would like to thank all of you for being patient with us during this difficult time, it

has not been an easy road and we are grateful for all of the help & understanding

we've received. In line with current regulations we have a number of new measures in place for the

protection of both our clients and our team members. More information on these

measures will follow and anyone coming to the premises will be made aware

of them prior to entering.

*For Current Volunteers* We want to thank you for your continued patience & support. You will be hearing

from us shortly regarding our current situation & what shifts will be available in the future. As you can understand, we will

be limiting the amount of bodies on the premises at any one time meaning there

will not be as many volunteer shifts available. Please continue to be patient

with us, we have not forgotten about you.

*For Those Interested In Volunteering* We are not currently taking in any new

volunteer applications. We apologise if any inconvenience is

caused due to this.

*For Those Who Wish To Donate* We are still welcoming donations of all

non-perishable items. However, please call us on 0599170993

beforehand and we will give you a time slot to drop in that suits both us and you.

Many Thanks The Management of St. Clare's Hospitality

Lourdes 2020: The parish pilgrimage to Lourdes was due to take place from

16th to 21st July but unfortunately had to be cancelled due to Covid 19. People

from our parish have travelled on pilgrimage to Lourdes for over 40 years.

Some have travelled many times and are sad not to be able to travel again this

year. A group of young people from the parish had also planned to travel next

week and unfortunately had to cancel too.

On Thursday July 16th, the anniversary of the 18th and last apparition of the

Virgin Mary, the Shrine of Lourdes will host an exceptional e-pilgrimage for

the whole world, which will take place live from the Grotto of the Apparitions.

This extraordinary day will bring together millions of people from all

continents, through television, radio and social networks, under the sign of hope

and solidarity. From 6am to 9pm – there will be broadcasts of the celebrations,

processions, rosaries, prayers etc. A new TV program will take place live from

3pm to 5pm at the Grotto. Religious and civil personalities will follow one

another on the set, testifying to the role that Lourdes plays in their lives. The

cameras will go behind the scenes of this unique place to better explain its

mission. This is an opportunity for past and future pilgrims to join in this time

of reunion, hope and solidarity to reconnect with the spirit of Lourdes.

This e- pilgrimage will bring together all those who, in the four corners of the

world, see Lourdes as a beacon of faith, commitment, sharing and hope. The

world is facing an unprecedented economic and social crisis, coupled with an

unprecedented quest for meaning. The fraternity, generosity and hope that the Shrine has been carrying for 162 years has never been so essential. At Lourdes,

the poor, the frail, the sick and the handicapped have first place. During our

6.30pm Mass next Saturday evening we will join in solidarity with all those

who were to travel to Lourdes this year and pray for the sick and an end to the

virus.

Guidelines

As the Covid 19 numbers appear to be on the rise we have been asked to

highlight the guidelines for churches again for the safety of everyone.

The wearing of a face mask is now strongly recommended when you

visit the church.

1. Please use hand sanitiser when entering and leaving the church.

2. Wearing of a face mask is strongly recommended.

3. Please follow the direction of our stewards.

4. Please only sit in designated areas. (Please only sit in the seats

with the ‘please sit here’ signs and remain in seats for the

duration of the service)

5. Holy Communion can only be received in the hand.

6. People are asked to leave the church slowly and not to gather

outside in large numbers.

7. If you have flu-like symptoms, please remain at home and join

us for Mass via our parish webcam.

8. At all times, be mindful of social distancing

The parish are doing everything we can to keep people safe while

maintaining an atmosphere where people can come to worship in prayer.

Please be mindful of your own and other people’s health at all times. A

big thank you to all our volunteers who sanitize the churches after every

Mass, baptism, wedding, funeral etc. We would not be able to open the

churches at all without them. If you would like to volunteer please

contact the parish centre.

ANNIVERSARIES

(Please note all Anniversaries can be emailed to gkparish@gmail.com) Sat 11th 10am Pat Shaw, 39 Oakley Park

6.30pm (First Anniversary) Brendan Mulhare, 34 Oakley Park

Des & Peggy Mitchell, Mount Clare Court & Greystones

Sun 12th 9am (Hannah & James Dunne, Springhill also their son Bill

& deceased family)-(Kitty James & Paul Lacey, Killeshin)

Oliver Burke, London (Birthday Rem)

10.15am (Brigid Nelson, Killeshin)-(Alec Twomey, Killeshin Rd)

Michael Bolton, 3 The Croughaun, Springhill

11.30am John Doyle, 3 Church St

Mon 13th 10am (Noel Keating, Heatherfield Court & St. Lazarians Tce

also his brother in law Seamus O’Connor & parents)

Tue 14th 10am Patsy Bolger, The Numbers (Birthday Rem)

Donal Lambe, Kildangan Stud

Thu 16th 10am (Month’s Mind) Theresa St. John (née Brennan) Galway &

Graiguecullen)

(First Anniversary) Breda Woods, 157 Duggan Ave

Fri 17th 7.30pm (Denis & Theresa Doran, Keelogue)-(Donal Lambe, Ballylinan)

Thomas Malone, Rossmore

Sat 18th 6.30pm (Month’s Mind) Liz Bolton, Duggan Ave

Heather Cowan, Spindlewood

James Morrissey, 123 St. Clare’s Rd

Mary Rowan, Killeshin Rd & deceased family

Sun 19th 9am Johnny Lawler, 22 St. Fiacc’s Tce

10.15am Liam & Mollie Kelly, Rossmore

11.30am (Month’s Mind) Theresa St. John (née Brennan) Galway &

Graiguecullen)-( Nan Kearns, Knockbeg Rd)

Kathleen (Kay) O’Neill, St. Enda’s, Sleaty St

Mary Byrne (née Cunningham), “Mountview Lodge”, Hollymount, Carlow

2020 Online Summer School:-

Theology, Spirituality & Religious Experience by Fr. Pat Collins C.M.

Two-week online course will begin

on 13th

July and again on 10th

Aug.

One lecture per day.

enquiries@prioryinstitute.com

+35314048124

Rathoe Community Childcare: Currently enrolling for free ECCE preschool places and also afterschool childcare

places starting in September 2020. Contact Paula on 085-7771221 or email info@rathoecommunitychildcare.com or check out our facebook page.

Welcome to An Gairdín Beo

every Wednesday in July from

10.00am - 1.00pm for a Vegetable

Sale. You are invited to pick your

own, using your own utensils and

carrier bag. The following

produce are available: onions,

cabbage, beans, lettuce, beetroot,

kale, garlic, chard, potatoes, pesto

and chutneys (made from garden

produce) and homemade jam. We

regret that we are unable to give

change so a donation box will be

available for payment. You are

welcome to stroll around the

garden taking care to observe the

signage.

Think globally Act locally. Towards Peace Facebook Page:-The

Towards Peace Spiritual Support Service was established in October 2014 as a service offering spiritual support for anybody who has been

abused, physically emotionally, sexually, spiritually, in a

religious/church environment. A new Facebook Page has been

launched at https://www.facebook.com/Towards

PeaceSpiritualSupportService/

Carlow Family Support Group –

You Are Not Alone Drugs and Alcohol abuse effects

families regardless of status in life.

You did not cause it, you can't control

it and you can't cure it. Help is

available for those who live with this

dreadful disease call 085 7872730.

We are delighted to announce that Graiguecullen Swimming Pool will reopen on this Tuesday 14th July

We have been working hard behind the scenes to continue to make our pool a safe and welcoming environment. There are a few things you will need to be aware of when visiting our facility. You will not need to pre-book your pool time. We will be

monitoring numbers in line with Government requirements. Our dedicated staff will be on hand to answer any queries you may have but have a read of the following to

help you along the way… We will be reopening on a phased basis so there will be no lessons or Sauna & Steam

Room until further notice. Anyone that had booked a camp or lessons will be contacted in due course. When lessons do return, we will prioritise anyone that

missed out on lessons last term. We would advise people to arrive “beach ready” – have their togs already on under

their clothes, where possible. This will lessen their time in the cubicle and more swimming time!

Showers will be available for a quick rinse only, before and after your swim. Please be reassured that staff have been trained in a new cleaning and sanitising

regime to follow throughout the day, in addition to the existing one. We would like to advise people that depending on numbers allowed indoors, the

viewing area will be restricted. We are allocating 9am-11am Monday to Friday for people in our community who are

most vulnerable. Our timetable will be updated every week and can be viewed on our Facebook page or pick up a copy at the pool. We do not have card payment facility at the moment. We are looking forward to seeing everyone soon but if you are feeling unwell or are

showing any symptoms of Covid-19 such as a high temperature, cough, breathing difficulties or generally feeling unwell please don’t visit us just yet, we will welcome

you when you are better. (see parish website for further information)

Please note there is a major fault on the main telephone line to the parish centre and we have

been unable to retrieve any messages that were left on the machine. If you wish to contact

us please ring 05991 82882 or email us at

gkparish@gmail.com