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Fr. Neil Dargan.

Fr. Neil Dargan was appointed as Parish Priest to Kildysart Parish on 31 August 2002.

St. Michaels Church.

Masses: Sat. 8pm & Sun. 11am.

Fr. Neil Dargan P.P.

Tel:  (065) 6832838 (Parish Office)    Mobile:  (087) 7530209
 

Newsletter Archive.

Nov. 2008.

Masses:      
Saturday 15^th     7.30pm          Mona McCarthy, Pat & Polly Kiernan  (Kildysart)
Sunday 16^th          11am   For the People
Tuesday 18^th       10am
Wednesday 19^th  10am   All the Faithful Departed
Thursday 20^th      10am   All the Faithful Departed
Friday 21^st           10am
Saturday 22^nd      7.30pm         Mary Larkin (Crovraghan) Months Mind & Frank Larkin

Next Sunday November  23^rd   Our Lord, Jesus Christ, Universal King

Readers:     
Saturday 22^nd   7.30 pm Willie Griffin
Sunday 23rd^th     11am   Jane Casey

Eucharistic Ministers :
Saturday 22^nd     7.30pm Phil O’ Shea, Teresa Mulhern
Sunday 23^rd         11am Ann Cleary, John Joe Cleary

Altar Servers
Saturday 22^nd    7.30pm   St Catherine
Sunday 23^rd 11am     St. . Molaise

Cahercalla Hospice  
1^st  Prize €635  Noel & Una Chandler, Quin.
2^nd Prize €127  Minnie Baker, Crusheen. 

Basket Collection weekend 9^th November  €619.15

Thank you to everyone who contributed to Mission Sunday collection.
Total amount €861.00 will be forwarded to Diocesan Office 

Christmas Special Offer
An ideal Christmas gift in particular for those living abroad
 The Diocese of Killaloe “An illustrated History” available exclusively  at only €15 for one book and even better value €25 for two.  Books will be available at Masses and at the Parish Office & Post Office during office hrs.

Kildysart National School
A fundraising Auction will be held in the Community Centre on Sunday 16^th November 3pm to 6pm.  The National School are currently undertaking a numbers projection for the forthcoming years, therefore if you intend enrolling your child/children for the following years please take a form from table at Church Door, complete and return to the school.  2009,2010,2011,2012.

A clothes collection will take place from the National School on Monday 24^th November.  Please donate unwanted ladies & gents clothing, footwear, bedding, towels, curtains, blankets, duvet covers etc.  Also collecting old and unwanted mobile phones and Lenrec Recycling will ensure that these are recycled in an eco friendly way.  Please drop to the school on Friday 21^st during school hours or Monday morning before 10am.

Kildysart G.A.A. Lotto Results.
Jackpot €4,200.  Last weeks numbers 1,15,17,23.  
€50 to Kay Moylan, Kildysart.    
€30 each to Marion O’ Locklin, Ballynacally. Joe Grace, Shanacoole. Jane Frawley, Kildysart, Irene McInerney, Corner Bar.  Oran Meaney, Cranny.   
Next Draw:  Monday 17^th November. Venue: Cahill’s.

Circuit Training Classes
Training Classes including core training starting Monday 17^th November in the Community Centre.  Mondays & Wednesdays from 6.30pm to 7.30pm.  Improve cardio vascular endurance, muscular endurance, lose weight, tone up.  Beginners, Intermediate and Advanced catered for.  Contact Nigel on 6826263 for further information.

Table Quiz
Tuesday Nov 18^th, 8.30pm in Charlie Stewarts.  Teams of 4: €25. raffle and Auction an the night. Proceeds to Cuan an Chlár (Retirement Village Project at Cahercalla Community Hospital).

Clare Women’s Network
Do you like singing in a group?  Well come along to Clare Women’s Network, Clonroad Business Park, Ennis on Tuesday Mornings at 10am.  No experience needed.  You don’t even have to be able to sing!!

Wedding congratulations to Mary Moloney Doonbeg and Ronan Garry, Forthill who were married recently in Doonbeg. We wish them every blessing and happiness in their married life.

Masses:       Saturday 8^th     7.30pm          Kathleen Casey ( Quay Rd)

                      Sunday 9^th          11am   For the People

                      Tuesday 11^th       10am

                      Wednesday 12^th  10am

                      Thursday 13^th      10am  

                      Friday 14^th        7.30pm          P J Murrihy (Crovraghan)

                      Saturday 15^th      7.30pm Mona McCarthy, Pat & Polly Kiernan  (Kildysart)

We offer our sincere sympathy to the Garry Family, Forthill on the recent death of Gerald Garry at Cahercalla Community Hospital.  May he be at rest with the Saints.

Your prayers are requested for the repose of the soul of Martin Dillion, late of Cooga,

Kildysart who died unexpectedly in Zambia earlier this week.   Martin was working for the Aid Agency Concern and had worked as an Aid worker in many Third World Countries. Please remember his wife Rebecca and two children Michelle and Christopher  in your prayers. (Funeral Mass will be celebrated in Askeaton, and burial afterwards in the family plot in Kildysart, at times to be announced)

Next Sunday November  9^th   Thirty Second Sunday in Ordinary Time

Readers:      Saturday 15^th   7.30 pm Veronica Custy

Sunday 16^th     11am   John Kelly

Eucharistic Ministers :

Saturday 15^th     7.30pm John Joe Cleary Teresa Mulhern

Sunday 16^th         11am Ann Cleary Nancy Griffin

Altar Servers

Saturday 15^th    7.30pm   St . Molaise Sunday 16^th 11am     St. Columban

Cahercalla Hospice   1^st  Prize €635 Fr. Ignatius McCormack, St. Flannan’s College.

               2^nd Prize €127    Anne Shannon, Ennis.

Basket Collection weekend 1^st/2^nd November & All Saints Day  €805.45

West Clare Early Years would like to thank everyone who supported their childcare

collection held last weekend.  The amount raised was €765.43

Baptism 

We welcome baby Daniel Peter Moloney, Derrylea, into the Christian Family.                               Every blessing on him and his family.

Kildysart National School

Board of Management meeting on Tuesday evening 11^th November at 8pm in the school.

A fundraising Auction will be held in the Community Centre on Sunday 16^th November 3pm to 6pm..  Items being donated for auction will be received on 14^th & 15^th November. 

Timber, Turf, Electrical goods, China, Pottery, Vases, Cookware etc. Sports equipment, Paintings, prints, rugs, CD’s, DVD’s, PC Games, Videos, Children’s Toys/Games. Spot prizes for Raffle will be gratefully received for Auction.

The National School are currently undertaking a numbers projection for the forthcoming years, therefore if you intend enrolling your child/children for the following years please take a form from table at Church Door, complete and return to the school.  2009,2010,2011,2012.

Kildysart Tidy Towns

A meeting will be held on Tuesday 11^th Nov at 8pm in  the Community Centre.  This is a very important meeting, would all members please attend and any new members will be very welcome.

Kildysart G.A.A. Lotto Results.

Jackpot €4,000.  Last weeks numbers 1,11,14,24.   €50 to Marian Kirrane.    

€30 each to  Kevin Corry, Coolmeen. Sheila Meaney, Cranny. S. Sheehan,

Lacknashannagh.  Noel O’ Grady, Kildysart.  Mai Murrihy, Crovraghan.   

Next Draw:  Monday 10^th November. Venue: Tír Na Nóg.

Anyone interested in travelling to Munster Club game in Waterford please contact Tom Kelly on 087 6693849 for bus details.

Circuit Training Classes

Training Classes including core training starting Monday 17^th November in the Community Centre.  Mondays & Wednesdays from 6.30pm to 7.30pm.  Improve cardio vascular

endurance, muscular endurance, lose weight, tone up. 

Contact Nigel on 6826263 for further information

Painting for a day

Some places left for David Willis TG4 painting workshop.  All materials supplied.  Walk away with your very own painting.  When: Wednesday 26^th November,  Where: Kilrush Family Resource Centre.  Time: 10.00-5.00 .  Cost: €100.00.  To Register contact Viv. 9052173.  This activity is part funded through the Kilrush Town Council.

The Diocese of Killaloe “An illustrated History” available exclusively  at only €20.  Books will be available at Masses and at the Parish Office & Post Office during office hrs.

Open Days at Athlone Institute of Technology

On Friday14^th Nov 9.30am to 2pm and Saturday 15^th Nov from 9.30 to 1pm. The days

provide an opportunity for prospective students, parents and indeed anyone interested in higher education to visit AIT, meet with students and lecturers, and experience facilities on campus.  For further information, please contact Brian Lynch at 090 644 2595 or by email to brianlynch@ait.ie.

Masses:       Saturday 1^st    7.30pm          Sonny & Mary Casey (Gortnahaha)

                      Sunday 2^nd        11am              For the People

                      Tuesday 4^th       10am

                      Wednesday 5^th  10am

                      Thursday 6^th      10am  

                      First Friday 7^th  7.30pm          John O’ Donoghue  (Ennis Rd)

           Saturday 8^th   3pm  Blessing of Graves (Mass in graveyard weather permitting )

7.30pm Kathleen Casey ( Quay Rd)

First Friday, Friday 7^th November.  Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament from 10am to 3pm.  Confession available 7.15pm.  Visits to the sick  on Thursday & Friday

Next Sunday November  2^nd   Thirty First Sunday in Ordinary Time

Readers:      Saturday 8^th   7.30 pm Carmel Quinn

Sunday 9^th     11am   Mary McCabe

Eucharistic Ministers :

Saturday 8^th     7.30pm Phil O’ Shea Carmel Kiernan

Sunday 9^th 11am Ann Cleary Nancy Griffin

Altar Servers

Saturday 1^st    7.30pm   St . Columban Sunday 2^nd 11am     St. Catherine

Cahercalla Hospice 1^st  Prize €635 Regina O’ Reilly, Ennis.

           2^nd Prize €127    Bernie Hehir, Ennis.

Basket Collection weekend 25^th/26^th October €621.10

November Envelopes are available at Church doors, please complete and return at your

convenience.

Church Gate Collection next weekend 8^th & 9^th November, by Parents Association in aid of Kildysart National School on going refurbishments at the School.

The Diocese of Killaloe “An illustrated History” available exclusively  at only €20.  Books will be available at Masses and at the Parish Office & Post Office during office hrs.

Baptism

We welcome babies Thomas Joseph O Donoghue, Ennis Rd and        Olivia Katie Ginnane, Quay Rd  into the Christian Family.                               Every blessing on them and their families.

Kiddies Halloween Disco

Halloween Disco will take place this Sunday 2^nd November 3pm to 6pm in the Community Centre.  Admission by donation.  All money raised will go to Kildysart National School. 

All children must be accompanied by an adult.

Kildysart G.A.A. Lotto Results.

Jackpot €3,800.  Last weeks numbers 2,7,15,20.   €50 to Aoife Cleary, Gortnahaha.    

€30 each to  Caroline Clancy, Kilrush Rd.  Eileen O’ Donnell, Quay Rd.  Mary, PJ Meaney, Cranny.  Flan Purtell, C/o Deepak.  Sean Carrigg, C/o Deepak.   

Next Draw:  Monday 3^rd November. Venue: Alders.

Credit Union Community Chest

Organisations/groups with a company/charity registration number are eligible to apply to the Chest.  Applications are invited from community organisations/groups which operate

projects locally on a not-for-profit basis with the primary aim of providing tangible benefits to persons with special needs.  Further information and Entry Forms are available from Fergus Credit Union.  Phone 065 6834388.  Closing date 21^st November.

Kildysart National School

A fundraising Auction will be held in the Community Centre on Sunday 16^th November.  Items being donated for auction will be received on 14^th & 15^th November.

Painting for a day

Fancy Painting for a day with David Willis TG4 Bob Ross style of  Wet and Dry.  All

materials supplied.  Walk away with your very own painting.  When: Wednesday 26^th

November,  Where: Kilrush Family Resource Centre.  Time: 10.00-5.00 .  Cost: €100.00.  To Register contact Viv 9052173.  This activity is part funded through the Kilrush Town Council.

Bee keeping Course

Have ever thought about keeping your own honey bees and harvesting your very own wild flower honey?  EIRÍ Corca Baiscinn are organizing an 9 week Bee Keeping Course starting on Monday 3^rd November at the Brothers of Charity, Kilrush from 7.30-9.30pm. The course will also include a visit to the lecturer, Fintan Ryan’s apiary in

Rahona, Carrigaholt.  Bookings/Information for the course will be taken at EIRÍ Corca Baiscinn, Kilkee 9056611 or by contacting Hilary Gleeson, Rural Development Officer 086 8235598.  Course cost €20.

Kildysart Parish Development Fund

We would like to thank all who have so far contributed to the building fund to cover the cost of the recent additions and improvements to our Parish Church.  So far €17,705 has been collected.  Contributions may be made in a one off payment at the discretion of the contributor or in instalments over a period of time.  Once again may we sincerely thank everybody who has contributed so generously thus far. (envelopes for the fund are available at the Church Porch or please mark your own envelope with your name as Parish Development

Oct. 2008.

Masses:       Saturday 25^th    8pm    Tom O’ Neill & Mary Robson (Cahiracon)

                      Sunday 26^th 11am                      For the People

                      Tuesday 28^th   10am

                      Wednesday 29^th  10am

                      Thursday 30^th  10am  

                      Friday 31^st  7.30pm  Vigil All Saints Evelyn Pender & all deceased family

                      Saturday 1^st     11am FEAST OF ALL SAINTS

7.30pm Henry (Sonny) & Mary Casey (Gortnahaha)

Next Sunday November  2^nd   Thirty First Sunday in Ordinary Time

Readers:      Saturday 1^st  7.30 pm Jane Casey

Sunday 2^nd    11am    Michael Keane

Eucharistic Ministers :

Saturday 1^st     7.30pm Ann Cleary Teresa Mulhern

Sunday 2^nd 11am John Joe Cleary Teresa Mulhern

Altar Servers

Saturday 1^st    7.30pm   St . Catherine Sunday 2^nd 11am     St. Molaise

Cahercalla Hospice 1^st  Prize €635 Bridget Garry, Kildysart.

           2^nd Prize €127   Gerald O’ Loughlin, Ennis.

Basket Collection weekend 19^th/20^th October €639.90

Mission Sunday Collection Please use envelopes provided and return over the next two weeks.

Irish Cancer Society wish to express their heartfelt thanks to all who contributed to recent church gate collection, which will go towards making a difference in the lives of people affected by cancer .  Total amount €870.80.

November Envelopes are available at Church doors, please complete and return at your convenience.

West Clare Early Years (Playschool) will hold its annual Church Gate Collection next

weekend.  Your support will be greatly appreciated.

The Diocese of Killaloe “An illustrated History” available exclusively  at only €20.  Books will be available at Masses and at the Parish Office & Post Office during office hrs. 

Baptism

We welcome baby Shane Denis Casey, Kilrush Rd. into the Christian Family.  Every blessing on him and his family

Squash Club

Squash Membership available Monday nights 8.30pm-9pm.  Fee. Adult €100, Couple €160. National Schoolchildren free but must be accompanied by an adult.

Kildysart Golf Society

Golf Society outing to Ennis on Monday October 2^7th.  Tee time 11.00-12.00. 

Kildysart G.A.A. Lotto Results.

Jackpot €3,600.  Last weeks numbers 12,16,17,23.   €50 to Pat Donnellan, Ennis Rd.    

€30 each to Georgina Moloney, Cappanavarnogue.  Yvonne Woods, Mount Callan.  Gerry Kelly, Booltydoolan.  John Cahill, Shannon View.  Martin Corry, Clondrina.  

Next Draw: Tuesday 28^th October. Venue:Hilltop.

Kildysart GAA would like to congratulate the Junior A panel of players who won the

Championship title and brought home the cup to Kildysart.  Well done to their mentors and thanks to supporters who travelled to Cooraclare and shared in the success. 

GAA Club are having a Race Night on this Sunday night 26^th , 6pm at the Corner Bar. 

Your support will be very welcome.

Credit Union Community Chest

Organisations/groups with a company/charity registration number are eligible to apply to the Chest.  Applications are invited from community organisations/groups which operate

projects locally on a not-for-profit basis with the primary aim of providing tangible benefits to persons with special needs.  Further information and Entry Forms are available from Fergus Credit Union.  Phone 065 6834388.  Closing date 21^st November.

Burglary & Theft-The facts

A leaflet  issued by the Garda National Crime Prevention Unit will be distributed at Masses this weekend.  Please take one for every household.

Kildysart National School

A fundraising Auction will be held in the Community Centre on Sunday 16^th November.  Items being donated for auction will be received on 14^th & 15^th November.

Painting for a day

Fancy Painting for a day with David Willis TG4 Bob Ross style of  Wet and Dry.  All

materials supplied.  Walk away with your very own painting.  When: Wednesday 26^th

November,  Where: Kilrush Family Resource Centre.  Time: 10.00-5.00 .  Cost: €100.00.  To Register contact Viv 9052173.  This activity is part funded through the Kilrush Town Council.

 Mullagh Sports Field Family Fun Day will be held on SUNDAY 26_th October 2008 -- 12.30 pm to 4.30 pm. Events include: Athletics, Limousin Barbeque, Rodeo Bull, Pirate and Castle Superslides, Bouncy Castles, Face Painting, Human Football Table, Dog Show, 7 A Side Adult vs Children Challenge, Cake Sale, Bonny Baby, Beauty Consults, Best Dressed Lady. Events, Amusements and Food for All The Family to Enjoy

Masses:    
Saturday 11^th    8.15pm
Sunday 12^th 11am Matt Kelly (Booltydoolan)
Thursday 16^th 8pm   Stephen & Annie Sheehan (Kilrush Rd)
Saturday 18^th 8pm   Peggy Ward (Cahiracon)
Sunday 19^th 11am Jack Kirrane (Ballyvohane) & Mary Kirrane (Main St) 

Next Sunday October  19^th    Twenty Ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time 

Readers:
Saturday 18^th  8 pm Carmel Quinn
Sunday 19^th    11am    John Kelly 

Eucharistic Ministers :
Saturday 18^th  8pm Phil O’ Shea, Teresa Mulhern
Sunday 19^th 11am Carmel Kiernan, Nancy Griffin 

Altar Servers
Saturday 18^th   8pm   St .Columban
Sunday 19^th 11am     St. Catherine 

Cahercalla Hospice 1^st  Prize €635  Michael O Loughlin, Ennis..

2^nd Prize €127 Anne Casey, Gortnahaha, Kildysart. 

Basket Collection  Weekend of Sunday 5^th October   €612.80 

 The Diocese of Killaloe “An illustrated History” available exclusively  at only €20.  Books will be available at Masses and at the Parish Office & Post Office during office hrs.

Kildysart G.A.A. Lotto Results.
Jackpot €3,200.  Last weeks numbers 5,9,13,21       .€50 Tony Clancy, Kildysart.  €30 each to Ella Shannon, Cranny. Teresa Murphy, Kildysart.  Tom Clancy, Crovraghan.  Lauren Keane, Shanhea.  John Curtin, C/o Bianconi. 

Next Draw: Monday 13^th October. Venue: .Hilltop.
Kildysart Junior B team are playing Ennistymon in the Semi-final of the Junior B Championship on Sunday 2pm in Doonbeg.  All support would be welcome.

Art Classes
Art Classes begin on this October in Studio Shanahea from 8-10.30pm.  For beginners as well as more experienced painters.  Please telephone Trudi on 065 6826550 or 086 8134184 for more information.

Unislim Classes
Unislim Classes in the Community Centre Kitchen every Wednesday night 7.30pm to 8.30pm.  Keep fit classes included.  New members are welcome.

Set Dancing Classes
Dancing Classes have begun at Hilltop Coolmeen on Thursday evenings 8.30pm to 11pm Sets and two hand dances.  Beginners welcome.

Kildysart Festival AGM
Kildysart Festival will be holding their annual AGM on Thursday 16^th in the Community Centre at 9.15 sharp.  All new members are welcome.  Should you have any query please contact the secretary Cheryl Ginnane on 087 9028798

Biodiversity at Fanore
There are a series of night classes occurring in the National School at Fanore to follow on from the Community Day out at Fanore held on Saturday 27^th September. These classes will be free of charge and anyone from the area of North Clare are invited to attend.  Classes will commence from Thursday 9^th to the 16^th and finish on 23^rd October 2008. The classes will cover a wide range of Biodiversity found in the area of Fanore. 

A Building of Hope
RTE’s Derek Davis is coming to the Temple Gate Hotel on Saturday October 18^th at 8.30pm to launch a Building of Hope for Fr. Martin Keane in Kenya.  We are looking for volunteers to travel to Kenya to build a Resource Centre in January 2010.  So if you would like to become part of this project, please contact Olive on 087 6994599

Masses:      
Saturday  4^th      8pm
Sunday   5^th       11am   Mary Fuller (Nee Carmody) England & Kildysart                                
Saturday 11^th    8.15pm       (please note time)
Sunday 12^th 11am                      Matt Kelly (Booltydoolan)

Your prayers are requested for Mary Fuller (nee Carmody) (R.I.P0 born 18/08/18.  Mary lived with her family in a little white cottage behind St. Michael’s Church.  She went to UK where she married and had 3 children.  She has now returned with her husband John to be interred in Kildysart.  May they be at rest with the Saints.

Next Sunday October  12^th    Twenty Eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time

Readers:   
Saturday 11^th  8.15 pm Michael Keane
Sunday 12^th      11am Mary McCabe

Eucharistic Ministers :
Saturday 11^th  8.15pm John Joe Cleary, Teresa Mulhern
Sunday 12^th 11am Ann Cleary, Nancy Griffin

Altar Servers
Saturday 11^th   8.15pm    St .Catherine Sunday 12^th      11am     St. Molaise 

Priests October Collection this weekend.  Please use envelopes provided.

Cahercalla Hospice
1^st  Prize €635  Anne O’ Brien, Cloughleigh, Ennis.
2^nd Prize €127 Anne Hogan, Milltown Malbay

Basket Collection  Weekend of Sunday 21^st September   € 612.80

Weekend of Sunday 28^th September €587.70

Thank you for your recent generous contributions to Church Gate Collection for the Blind and visually impaired.  Total amount collected was €887. 

Baptism

We welcome babies Saoirse Garry, (Ennis Rd) & Claire Moloney, (Cappanavarnogue) into the Christian family. Every blessing on them and their families. 

Kildysart Golf Society
Golf Society outing to Kilkee Golf Club this Sunday October 5^th .  Tee time 11am –12noon.  All members are requested to attend, new members always welcome.

Kildysart G.A.A. Lotto Results.
Jackpot €3,000.  Last weeks numbers 3,13,21,22.€50 John Carrigg, C/o  Deepack .

€30 each to Keith & Mark C/o Crow’s Nest. Joe Grace, Shanacole. Patricia McMahon, Quay Rd. Sean McMahon, Gortnahaha. T & T O’ Halloran, Moyralla. 

Next Draw: Monday 6^th October. Venue: Corner Bar. After recent victories Kildysart Junior B team are through to the Semi-Final of the Championship. Kildysart Junior A team are through to the Final in their competition. 

Please support the teams.

Friends of Asthma
Please donate your unwanted shoes and clothes to support Friends of Asthma.  Please leave your donated goods at Community Centre, Kildysart on Tuesday 7^th October before 12 noon.

Art Classes
Art Classes begin on this Monday October 6^th in Studio Shanahea from 8-10.30pm.  For beginners as well as more experienced painters.  Please telephone Trudi on 065 6826550 or 086 8134184 for more information.

STEM Support Group
Are you mourning the death of a loved one?  Would you like the opportunity to explore your feelings in a group of people who have also suffered loss?   If so the STEM Support Group could be for you.  STEM is a facilitated support group which aims to help you face and move through the grieving process.  A one-day programme will be held in Ennis 19th October with the option of follow-up support meetings if needed.  May not be suitable for the very recently bereaved.   Free & Confidential.  For further details, contact Pauline Bradley on 087 6383988.

Unislim Classes
Unislim Classes in the Community Centre Kitchen every Wednesday night 7.30pm to 8.30pm.  Keep fit classes included.  New members are always welcome.

Set Dancing Classes
Dancing Classes have begun at Hilltop Coolmeen on Thursday evenings 8.30pm to 11pm Sets and two hand dances.  Beginners welcome.

 The Diocese of Killaloe “An illustrated History” available exclusively  at only €20. Books will be available at Masses and at the Parish Office & Post Office during office hrs. 

Coffee morning

The organisers of the Coffee Morning in aid of Cahercalla Hospice would like to thank

everyone who so generously supported the fundraiser.  Gave donations and raffle prizes.  The amount raised was €1,332.11.  Thank you.

Sept. 2008.

Masses:      
Saturday  27^th      8pm
Sunday  28^th       11am   For the People
First Friday 3^rd           8pm     Bridie Cavanagh (Crovraghan)
Saturday 4^th    8pm
Sunday 5^th 11am                      For the People

Your prayers are requested for Kitty Lister (RIP) USA formerly Kitty Moloney of Crovraghan who died recently in the USA.

First Friday, Friday 3^rd October.  Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament from 10am to 3pm.   

Next Sunday October  5^th    Twenty Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time 

Readers:   
Saturday 4^th 8pm Willie Griffin
Sunday 5^th      11am Jane Casey

Eucharistic Ministers :
Saturday 4^th  8pm Phil O’ Shea, Teresa Mulhern
Sunday 5^th 11am Carmel Kiernan, Nancy Griffin

Altar Servers
Saturday 4^th   8pm    St .Molaise
Sunday 5^th      11am     St. Columban 

Priests October Collection will take place next weekend.  Please use envelopes provided. 

Cahercalla Hospice
1^st  Prize €635  Michael Hanley, Ennis.
2^nd Prize €127 Carmel Woods, Inagh. 

Thank you to all who contributed so generously to the recent REHAB Church Gate Collection, total amount raised was €1,069.  Thank you.  

Wedding congratulations to Katie Connolly & Kieran Neenan who were married recently in St Michael’s Church. We wish them every blessing and happiness in their married life.

BaptismWe welcome baby Niamh Cook (Cahiracon) into the Christian family, Every blessing on her and her family. 

Neighbourhood Watch
A Public meeting will take place on Tuesday 30^th September in Community Centre, Kildysart @ 8pm .  This is a follow up meeting which was agreed last July in connection with recent robberies. with a view to forming a Neighbourhood Watch Committee in the area.  The main speaker will be Sgt. Joe Downey from Crime Prevention Unit for the County and Sgt. Brendan Bourke will attend.  The meeting will be open to Kildysart, Cranny, Coolmeen & Ballynacally, & Labasheeda  Parishes. Please make a special effort to attend this very important meeting.

Kildysart Golf Society
Golf Society outing to Kilkee Golf Club has been deferred to Sunday October 5^th .  Tee time 11am –12noon.  All members are requested to attend, new members always welcome.

Kildysart G.A.A. Lotto Results.
Jackpot €2,800.  Last weeks numbers 13,15,18,22.€50 Frankie O’ Shea, Crovraghan.
€30 each to Gary Walsh, Kildysart. John Cavanagh, Crovraghan. Jim Eustace, Kildysart. Noah Kelly, Tuam. Gavin Flowers, C/o Flan Ginnane. 

Next Draw: Monday 29^th September. Venue:  Hilltop.

Club merchandise for sale, Hoddies, Jackets, Hats etc. contact Kevin Kelly 086 26825655 before Friday 4^th October.  

Citizens Information
The Citizens Information Service Mobile Unit will be in Kildysart on Monday 29^th September from 10am to 4pm. Application forms, information booklets, leaflets & staff will be on hand to answer queries and give advice to members of the public.

Kilrush Family Resource Centre Ltd
We are running our latest Tea Dance in Kilrush Community Centre on this Sunday 28^th September.  This will take place from 3-6pm and excellent music (The Seasiders) and refreshments will be provided. 

Friends of Clare Mental Health Services
Garden Fete will be held in the grounds of Our Lady’s Hospital, Gort Road, Ennis on this Sunday  28^th September starting at 2pm. Lots of fun for all the family.  Cake Stall, Book Stall, Dog Show, Luck Dip, Sponge Throwing, Bouncing Castle, Face Painting, Plants,  Bric a Brac, Raffle Etc.  Your support would be greatly appreciated. 

 Ennis Hospital Development Committee
Ennis Hospital Development Committee will host a public meeting at Kilrush Golf Club next Monday evening at 8.30 pm. The agenda will include recent developments, the forthcoming HIQA review of services and future actions to be taken. Anyone interested in the future of the health services in Clare is invited to attend.

 The Diocese of Killaloe “An illustrated History” available exclusively  at only €20. Books will be available at Masses and at the Parish Office & Post Office during office hrs.

Fr. Neil on Camino.   Fr Neil has completed his journey on Thursday 25^th, he has prayed for everyone at Cathedral in Santiago, and sends on his good wishes to everyone. 

Masses:      
Saturday  20^th   8pm    Frank & Seán Normoyle (Cahiracon)
Sunday  21^st    11am   For the People
Tuesday 23^rd      10am
Wednesday 24^th 10am
Thursday 25th    10am
Friday 26^th          8pm    Sally Kenny (Quay Road)
Saturday 27^th    8pm

Next Sunday September 28^th    Twenty Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time 

Readers:   
Saturday 27^th 8pm Veronica Kelly
Sunday 28^th      11am Carmel Quinn

Eucharistic Ministers :
Saturday 27^th  8pm John Joe Cleary, Teresa Mulhern
Sunday 28^th 11am Ann Cleary, Nancy Griffin

Altar Servers
Saturday 27^th   8pm    St .Columban
Sunday 28^th      11am     St. Catherine 

Basket Collections   Weekend of  Sunday 14^th September €895.30  

Cahercalla Hospice
1^st  Prize €635  Kitty Barrett, Shannon.
2^nd Prize €127 Jimmy Moroney, Larch Hill, Ennis.

Thank you for your contributions to Priests Benevolent Fund Collection last weekend.   The Fund is used to provide care for ill and retired priests.  At present the Benevolent Fund cares for 10 Killaloe Priests in Retirement, 4 of these priests are in fulltime nursing care. Your support is greatly appreciated. 

The Diocese of Killaloe “An illustrated History” available exclusively  at only €20. Books will be available at Masses and at the Parish Office & Post Office during office hrs. 

Fr. Neil on Camino.  Doing very well now has completed 600km on Wednesday of this week.  All going well will complete his journey on Thursday.25^th aprox. 

Neighbourhood Watch
A Public meeting will take place on Tuesday 30^th September in Community Centre, Kildysart.  This is a follow up meeting which was agreed last July in connection with recent robberies. with a view to forming a Neighbourhood Watch Committee in the area.  The main speaker will be Sgt. Joe Downey from Crime Prevention Unit for the County and Sgt. Brendan Bourke will attend.  The meeting will be open to Kildysart, Cranny, Coolmeen & Ballynacally Parishes.  Please make a special effort to attend this very important meeting.

Kildysart Golf Society
Will hold an outing to Kilkee Golf Club on Sunday next 28^th September.  Tee time 11am –12noon.  All members are requested to attend, new members always welcome.

Kildysart G.A.A. Lotto Results.
Jackpot €2,600.  Last weeks numbers 3,11,13,16.€50 Jack McCarthy, Drumdigus.
€30 each to Mai McCarthy, Drumdigus.  Michael Mulconry, Kilmurry. Rose Murphy, Kildysart.  Joe Grace, C/o Hilltop. Joe Hogan, Kildysart.

Next Draw: Monday 22^nd September. Venue: Cahill’s

G.A.A. Kildysart/Coolmeen V Clarecastle
Please note change of time of Minor B Championship now fixed for Sunday 21^st @ 5.45pm.  Venue Ballynacally.

Citizens Information
The Citizens Information Service Mobile Unit will be in Kildysart on Monday 29^th September from 10am to 4pm. Application forms, information booklets, leaflets & staff will be on hand to answer queries and give advice to members of the public.

Talk by David Coleman, Child Psychologist
A talk will be given by David Coleman entitled “Communicating effectively with Teenagers” on Thursday 2^nd October at 8pm in Kilkee Bay Hotel.  Tickets €10, contact Bernie 087 7984928, Mary or Kilkee Parish Office 065 9056580. 

Friends of Clare Mental Health Services
Garden Fete will be held in the grounds of Our Lady’s Hospital, Gort Road, Ennis on Sunday next 28^th September starting at 2pm. Lots of fun for all the family.  Cake Stall, Book Stall, Dog Show, Luck Dip, Sponge Throwing, Bouncing Castle, Face Painting, Plants,  Bric a Brac, Raffle Etc.  Your support would be greatly appreciated.   

Umbra Clothes Collection
All types of Ladies, Gents & Children’s clothing & underwear.  All household textiles, bed linen, Curtains and Towels.  Shoes tied together in separate bags.  

Family Day on this Sunday
The field events which were cancelled due to poor weather conditions have been rescheduled for this Sunday (Sept 21st) at Lissycasey G.A.A. pitch. There will be short matches for U/10s commencing at 12.30 followed by U/12s at 1 p.m. and a combination of U/14s and U/16s at 1.30 p.m.  A number of fun/novelty events will follow the games and these will include, Go-Kart Skills Obstacle Course, Bouncing Castles for various ages, Face Painting, Wellie Throwing, Hanging out the Clothes etc.  These events are free of charge and are open to both girls and boys. There will be a B-B-Q at the rear of Fanny O' Dea’s from 2 to 6 p.m.

Masses:      
Saturday  13^th   8pm    Tom Meaney (Ennis Rd)
Sunday  14^th    11am   Joseph Kelly ( Booltydoolin & Navan) Months Mind
Tuesday 16^th  10am
Wednesday 17^th 10am
Friday 19^th          8pm    Joe Hill (Crovraghan)
Saturday 20^th    8pm    Frank & Seán Normoyle (Cahiracon)  

Next Sunday September 21^st    Twenty Fifith Sunday in Ordinary Time 

Readers:   
Saturday 20^th 8pm Willie Griffin
Sunday 21^st     11am Mary Mc Cabe 

Eucharistic Ministers :
Saturday 20^th  8pm Phil O’ Shea, Teresa Mulhern
Sunday 21^st 11am Carmel Kiernan, Nancy Griffin 

Altar Servers
Saturday 20^th   8pm    St .Catherine
Sunday 21^st      11am     St. Molaise 

Basket Collections  
Weekend of  Sunday 31^st August €599.00
Sunday 7^th September  €765.12

Cahercalla Hospice
1^st  Prize €635 Sean O’ Brien, Mountshannon
2^nd Prize €127 Nancy Hegarty, Ennis

Priests Benevolent Fund Collection this weekend, please use envelopes provided.  The Fund is used to provide care for ill and retired priests.  At present the Benevolent Fund cares for 10 Killaloe Priests in Retirement, 4 of these pr