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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. |
St. Michael’s Church, Kildysart.
Masses: Sat. 8pm & Sun. 11am.
Fr. Neil Dargan P.P.
Tel: (065) 6832838 (Parish Office) Mobile:
(087) 7530209
July. 2010.
Masses:
Saturday 31st July 8pm PJ McMahon (Quay Rd, Kildysart)
Sunday 1st Aug 11am Tom Casey (Crovraghan)
Tuesday 3rd Aug 10am
Wednesday 4th Aug 10am
Thursday 5th Aug 10am
Friday 6th Aug 8pm Bridget Ranello (Rosshill)
Saturday 7th Aug 8pm Paddy & Annie O’Connell (Cahercon)
Sunday 8th Aug 11am Jonathan Mahon (Rosshill) 10th Ann.
Next weekend– 19th Sunday in Ordinary Time:
Eucharistic Ministers:
Saturday 7th Aug Kathleen McMahon & Anne O’Sullivan.
Sunday 8th Aug Niamh O’Connor & Mairead Kelly
Ministers of the Word:
Saturday 7th Aug Michael Keane.
Sunday 8th Aug Bernie Meaney.
Altar Servers:
Saturday 7th Aug St Michael.
Sunday 8th Aug St James.
Basket Collection: weekend July 24th/25th €573.60
Cahercalla Hospice: (Weekly Draw Results:
1st Prize €635.00 Triona Lynch (Ennis).
2nd Prize €127.00 Mrs Spellissy (Ballynacally).
Priest’s Collection– this weekend 31st July/ 1st August.
Kildysart GAA Lotto :
Jackpot €5,600. Winning Numbers 4.5.7.18.
€50 Cecilly Donnellan (Kildysart)
€30 Noreen Corry (Coolmeen), Breda O’Brien (C/O Centra),
Owen Cleary, (Kildysart) Shane Frawley (Kildysart),
Marie Crowley (Crossderry).
Next Draw: Tuesday 3rd August- Venue- ‘Tir-Na-Og’.
Killaloe Diocesan Autumn Pilgrimage to Lourdes: will be lead by our Bishop elect Mgr Kieran O’Reilly. Monday 27th Sept—Saturday Oct 2nd.
Cost €660 pps. Booking forms from Joe Walsh Tours 01/6789926
or Fr Tom Ryan, Diocesan Pilgrimage Director, SS John & Paul, Shannon,
Co Clare. 061/364133.
James Hehir: author of ‘The Lack Area’ will be in Fanny O’Dea’s on
Thursday night and in Daly’s Ballynacally on Friday night at 10pm with
pre-ordered copies of his book.
National Council of the Blind (Clare Branch): wish to thank everyone who contributed to their recent church gate collection. Total €621.98.
Multiple Sclerosis: thank you for your generosity. Total €529.00
Burren Outdoor Retreat: September 3rd to 5th. If you are interested please contact Mary @ 065/6839530 or Noirin @ 087/9459151.
Co Clare Agricultural Show: Sunday August 1st at Showgrounds Ennis
Starting 10.30 am till late.
We remember in our prayers: the soul of John Quinn (Barrack Court).
who was laid to rest recently in Corofin. We pray for his family and friends.
We welcome: Baby Jamie Eyres (Kildysart),
Baby Lauren Ginnane (Ballyvohane)
Baby Emma Murrihy (Kildysart & Ennis)
who were baptised into our Christian Community.
We wish them every grace and blessing.
Canon Island Mass: takes place on August 22nd. Departing
Crovraghan pier at 4pm approx. This year marks the 20th
anniversary and we look forward to celebrating this special day.
Masses:
Saturday 24th July 8pm John & Annie Casey (Gortnahaha)
And Josephine Casey & all deceased family members.
Sunday 25th July 11am For the People.
Tuesday 27th July 8pm Tony Cleary (Clonola)
Wednesday 28th July 8pm Tessie Fox (Ennis Rd) Months Mind.
Thursday 29th July 8pm Kitty Connolly (Kildysart) Months Mind
Friday 30th July 8pm Mary Grace (Shanacoole)
Saturday 31st July 8pm PJ McMahon (Quay Rd)
Sunday 1st August 11am Tom Casey (Crovraghan)
Next weekend– 18th Sunday in Ordinary Time:
Eucharistic Ministers:
Saturday 31st July 8pm Lucy Finn & Fintan Ginnane.
Sunday 1st Aug. 11am John Joe Cleary & Ann Cleary.
Ministers of the Word:
Saturday 31st July 8pm Anna Leahy.
Sunday 1st Aug 11am Grace Kelly.
Altar Servers: Saturday 31st July 8pm St Patrick.
Sunday 1st Aug 11am St Bruno.
Basket Collection: weekend July 17th/18th €466.90.
Cahercalla Hospice: (Weekly Draw Results:
1st Prize €635.00 Ann Clune (Ennis)
2nd Prize €127.00 John Brennan (Bunratty)
Priest’s Collection– next weekend 31st July/ 1st August.
We welcome: Baby Cliona Clancy (Cluain Chormaic) and Baby Andrew Watson (Quay Rd) who were baptised recently into our Christian Community. We wish them every grace and blessing
Canon Island Mass: takes place on August 22nd. Departing
Crovraghan pier at 4pm approx. This year marks the 20th
anniversary and we look forward to celebrating this special day.
Ordination of Fr Kieran O’Reilly: our parish has been allocated 6 tickets for this very special occasion and anyone interested in attending can give their name to Fr Neil Dargan or the Parish Office. All names will go into a draw and if successful you will be contacted in due course.
Kildysart GAA Lotto :
Jackpot €5,400. Winning Numbers 1.3.16.18.
€50 Flan Purtill (c/o SPS), €30 Albert Stephens (Cranny),
Anne Marie Frawley, (Kildysart), Flan Ginnane, (Kildysart),
Barry Crehan, (Kildysart) Joe Moloney (Kildysart)
Next Draw: Monday 26th July– ‘Crow’s Nest’.
Kildysart Show: takes place on Saturday July 31st. Entries close this weekend. Enquiries to Dan O’Connell, Show Secretary, @ 086/8368866.
5th Annual Dermot Power Memorial :
and Kildysart Cultural Festival 4 Mile Road Race and Fun Walk:
Takes place on Friday July 30th. All competitors starting at 7.30 pm.
Registration evening on Thursday 29th in the Community Centre 6-8pm.
Killaloe Diocesan Night Vigil to Knock: takes place on August 6th.
Ceremonies begin @ 9pm.
Clare Archaeological and Historical Society: outing on Sunday July 25th. Starting at Kilnaboy Church and encompassing a number of sites in the area. For further information please contact 087/9165916.
Cystic Fibrosis: would like to thank everyone who contributed to their
recent church gate collection which raised a total of €903.00
West Clare Community Services Programme: St Senan’s Handball and Raquet Club are organising tournaments for over 55’s. Details- 9062587
Killaloe Diocesan Autumn Pilgrimage to Lourdes: will be lead by our Bishop elect Mgr Kieran O’Reilly. Monday 27th Sept—Saturday Oct 2nd.
Cost €660 pps. Booking forms from Joe Walsh Tours 01/6789926.or Fr Tom Ryan, Diocesan Pilgrimage Director, SS John & Paul, Shannon, Co Clare.
Saturday 10th July 8pm
Sunday 11th July 11am For the People.
There will be no weekday masses this week.
Saturday 17th July 8pm
Next weekend– 16th Sunday in Ordinary Time:
Eucharistic Ministers:
Saturday 17th July 8pm John Joe Cleary & Trish Moloney.
Sunday 18th July 11am Carmel Kiernan & Jean Ginnane.
Ministers of the Word:
Saturday 17th July 8pm Noel McMahon.
Sunday 18th July 11am Stephen McInerney.
Altar Servers:
Saturday 17th July 8pm St Patrick.
Sunday 18th July 11am St Bruno.
Basket Collections– Weekend –3rd/4th July €523.50.
Cahercalla Hospice: (Weekly Draw Results:
1st Prize €635.00 Brid Callinan (Lissane, Clarecastle)
2nd Prize €127.00 Rosie Fitzgerald (Heaslip’s Shop, Ennis)
The Parish Financial Report for 2009 is complete and a copy is
available in the church porch for anyone who wishes to take one.
We thank Noel McMahon for preparing the report.
Kildysart GAA Lotto :
Jackpot €5,000. Winning Numbers 5.9.12.24..
€50 Ger Donnellan (Kildysart).€30 Patricia McMahon (Quay Rd),
Joe Grace (Shanacoole), Lisa Cooley, Rachel O’Sullivan (Kildysart),
James Pilkington (c/o Corner Bar). Next Draw: Mon 12th July– ‘Corner’
Kildysart Tidy Towns: Judging for the Tidy Town Competition is taking place at present. The co-operation of all will be very much appreciated in keeping the village clean and tidy. Thank you.
Kildysart Show: takes place on Saturday July 31st. Prize Schedule now available. Entries Close on Wednesday July 21st.
Enquiries to Dan O’Connell, Show Secretary, @ 086/8368866.
Currach Building Course: a ten week course in the art of Currach
Building will begin in Kildysart in early September. Anyone interested may contact 086/3546010 for details of course and fee.
Dermot Power Memorial 5k Walk: the Festival Committee are
organising the Dermot Power road race and walk on Friday July 30th @ 7.30pm. This year’s event is a fundraiser for West Clare Cancer and
Kildysart National School. Your support would be greatly appreciated.
Please contact Fintan @ 086/3546010.
West Clare Early Years: would like to thank everyone who supported their recent Church Gate Collection. The total was €553.93.
Sláinte an Chláir– Clare Cancer Support: will host Dr Helen Greally.
Clinical Psychologist at Care West in Slainte an Chlair on Weds
21st July. This is a free support service. Please call 087/6912396.
Trocaire: due to your generosity we have been able to provide the
following assistance to the people of Haiti.
· Shelter to 900,000 people
· Life-saving healthcare to 1 million people.
· Food to one and half million people.
· Help rebuilding schools and hospitals.
· School-feeding programmes.
· Safe places for children in 5 main temporary camps
· Trauma counselling and education for affected children.
Tea Dance: Quilty Tavern– July 18th- 3-6pm. Music by Patsy Downes.
Masses:
Saturday 3rd July 8pm
Sunday 4th July 11am For the People.
Tuesday 6th July 10am
Wednesday 7th July 10am At the Community Centre.
Thursday 8th July 10am
Friday 9th July 10am
Saturday 10th July 8pm
Next weekend– 15th Sunday in Ordinary Time:
Eucharistic Ministers:
Saturday 10th July 8pm Niamh O’Connor & Fintan Ginnane.
Sunday 11th July 11am Anne Casey & Lucy Finn.
Ministers of the Word:
Saturday 10th July 8pm Bridget Garry
Sunday 11th July 11am Gerard Kelly
Altar Servers:
Saturday 10th July 8pm St Michael
Sunday 11th July 11am St James.
Basket Collections– Weekend –26th/27th June €482.00
Cahercalla Hospice: (Weekly Draw Results:
1st Prize €635.00 Patsy Kearse (Ennis)
2nd Prize €127.00 Mary Marlborough (Ennis).
Kildysart GAA Lotto :
Jackpot €4,800. Winning Numbers 6.15.16.18.
€50 John Eustace (Main St, Kildysart)
€30 Mary Kenny (Coolin), Thos Hanrahan Snr (Coolmeen)
Moira Cleary (Kildysart), Cyril Kelly (Kildysart), Joe Grace (Coolmeen).
Next Draw: Monday 5th July– Venue- ‘TIR-NA-OG’
Notice from Killaloe Diocesan Office.
Trocaire are currently carrying out a door to door promotion campaign in this area to highlight their work and to encourage people to sign up to a
Direct Debit Scheme. This campaign is aimed at those who may not
contribute to the Lenten Appeal and people should feel under no obligation to support this campaign if you have already supported Trocaire in the Haiti Appeal and in the Lenten Appeal. In addition we would encourage elderly people not to divulge bank account details to any stranger at the door no matter how good their accreditation might seem to be. The Diocese and Trocaire thank the parish for your recent very generous contributions in these financially difficult times.
Umbro Clothing Collection: will take place at Kildysart Community Centre on this Tuesday July 6th before 12 noon. Your support is much appreciated.
West Clare Family Resource Centre:
Monday Coffee Mornings Drop in 10am– 2pm in the Outreach Building.
Weekly Arts & Crafts Sessions have now started and will be ongoing for 6 weeks. Also support, training and mentoring available to be part of
Community Stall in new Farmers Market.
For further information please contact: Tina Andreucetti @ 065/90521273.
We pray for the souls of: Kitty Connolly (Kildysart) and Tessie Fox (Ennis Rd) who were laid to rest during the week. May they rest in peace.
We also offer our heartfelt sympathy to the family and friends of
Helen Donegan who was laid to rest in Dublin. We pray especially for her mother Liz and her son Darragh. God grant them peace and consolation
June. 2010
Saturday 5th June 8pm Dr Tom McGrath (Ennis Rd)
Sunday 6th June 11am Gerard Kiernan (Ennis Rd)
Tuesday 8th June 8pm Jack Murrihy (Cahercon)
Wednesday 9th June 10am
Thursday 10th June 10am
Friday 11th June 10am Feast of the Sacred Heart.
Saturday 12th June 8pm Bernadette Nagle (Ennis Rd)
Next weekend– 11th Sunday in Ordinary Time:
Eucharistic Ministers:
Saturday 12th June 8pm Kathleen McMahon & Phil Kelly.
Sunday 13th June 11am Anne O’Sullivan & Nancy Griffin.
Ministers of the Word:
Saturday 12th June 8pm Dan O’Connell.
Sunday 13th June 11am Michael Keane.
Altar Servers:
Saturday 12th June 8pm St Michael.
Sunday 13th June 11am St James.
Cahercalla Hospice: (Weekly Draw Results:
1st Prize €635.00 Breda Duggan (Barefield Ennis)
2nd Prize €127.00 Moira O’Connor (Barefield Ennis)
Basket Collection: 29/30th May €552.20.
Priest Collection: this weekend 5/6 June.
We Welcome:
Baby Diarmaid Garry (Lacknashannagh) and
Baby Ailbhe Griffin (Barrack Court)
Who were baptised recently into our Christian Community. We wish them and their families every grace and blessing.
Kildysart GAA Lotto :
Jackpot €4,000. Winning Numbers 6.8.14.22.
€50 Martina McMahon (Coolmeen)
County Board Ticket Winners:
Gerard Casey (Gurtnahaha), Tom Meaney (Cranny),
Keith Murphy (Kildysart), Michael O’Grady Ann Marie Frawley (Kildysart).
Next Draw– Tuesday 8th June- Venue– ‘TIR-NA-OG’
Hospice Sunflower Days: will take place on Thursday 10th June and
Friday 11th. All funds collected locally will be used in providing continued palliative care at Cahercalla Hospice.
We need more volunteers so if you have a spare hour or two, your help would be greatly appreciated. Contact 065/6821966. OR
Email: marymoloney@cahercalla.ie Many thanks for your support.
Meningitis Trust: have created a special recipe booklet ‘Mellow Yellow Recipe Booklet’ with the aid of well known chefs including Rachel Allen and Kevin Thornton which can be downloaded from their website-
Www.mykidstime.ierecipesbooklet at a cost of €5 which will go to the TrustFor further information contact www. Meningitis-trust.ie
Clare Haven Services: Church gate collection this weekend. This is a
voluntary organisation which provides support, information and refuge to women and their children who are being abused physically, emotionally or sexually in their homes. We appreciate your continued support
May. 2010.
Masses:
Saturday 29th May 8pm John Pyne (Ennis Rd)
Sunday 30th May 11am Nora Cusack (Ballylean)
Paddy & Ellie Cusack (Crovraghan)
Tuesday 1st June 10am
Wednesday 2nd June 10am
Thursday 3rd June 10am
Friday 4th June 8pm ‘First Friday’
Maura & Paddy Moloney (Church View, Kildysart)
Saturday 5th June 8pm Dr Tom McGrath (Ennis Rd, Kildysart)
Next weekend– The Body and Blood of Christ
Eucharistic Ministers:
Saturday 5th June 8pm Lucy Finn & Fintan Ginnane.
Sunday 6th June 11am John Joe Cleary & Anne Cleary.
Ministers of the Word:
Saturday 5th June 8pm Stephen McInerney.
Sunday 6th June 11am Noel McMahon.
Altar Servers:
Saturday 5th June 8pm St Patrick.
Sunday 6th June 11am St Bruno.
Cahercalla Hospice: (Weekly Draw Results:
1st Prize €635.00 Finola McNamara (Corofin)
2nd Prize €127.00 Anne Marlborough (Quin)
Basket Collection: 8th/9th May €852.90
Priests Collection: next weekend 5th/6th June.
Kildysart GAA Lotto :
Jackpot €3,800. Winning Numbers 3.5.6.23.
€50 Catherine Corry (Coolin)
County Board Ticket Winners:
Pat Coffey (Cranny), Keith Murphy, (Terry Murphy (Crovraghan),
Charlie McCarthy (Ballynacally), James & Molly Cleary (Clonola).
Next Draw– Monday 31st May – Venue– ‘Alders’
Host Families Wanted: for International Students who will attend local
Secondary Schools for one school year. Hospitality allowance will be paid to suitable applicants.Contact:Carmel @ 086/8159229 Mon-Fri.10am-2pm
Tractor Run: The organisers would like to thank the following people.
All tractor owners, Pat O’Brien, Garda Pat Collins, the motor bikers,
The Hilltop Bar, Margaret Haugh and her staff, John Cahill and his staff, Patsy Downes and everyone who gave a spotprize, Paul Markham,
John Noel Normoyle and everyone who supported this great event which raised a total of €3500.00 for Milford Hospice.
Clare Branch of Diabetes Ireland: have invited Christine Hogan (Diabetes Counsellor) to a meeting on Tuesday 8th June @ 8pm in the Maria Assumpta Hall to talk on Type 1 Diabetes. All are welcome
Also reminding you of our 10k walk on June 26th. To register please contact 087/6415747 or email clarebranchdfi@gmail.com.
Sunflower Childcare: The West Clare Early Years Care & Educational Services Ltd intends to run summer camps in their new facility in Kildysart.
These additional services will run through July and August depending on demand. We are currently taking registrations and the closing date is June 11th 2010. Please feel free to call in for and talk to our staff. 065/6826545
West Clare Family Resource Centre. Monday Coffee Mornings Drop in
10am to 2pm in the Outreach Building Kildysart.
Weekly Arts & Crafts Sessions starting in June. 065/90521273
Masses:
Saturday 22nd May 8pm Paddy Casey (King’s Rd)
Sunday 23rd May 11am For the People. Pentecost Sunday.
Friday 28th May 8pm Michael Crowe (Cappanavarnogue)
(Months Mind)
Saturday 29th May 8pm John Pyne (Ennis Rd)
Sunday 30th May 11am Nora Cusack (Ballylean)
Paddy & Ellie Cusack (Crovraghan).
Next weekend– Trinity Sunday
Eucharistic Ministers:
Saturday 29th May 8pm Phil Kelly & Anne O’Sullivan.
Sunday 30th May 11am Niamh O’Connor & Nancy Griffin.
Ministers of the Word:
Saturday 29th May 8pm Veronica Custy.
Sunday 30th May 11am Laura Clancy.
Altar Servers:
Saturday 29th May 8pm St Michael.
Sunday 30th May 11am St James.
Cahercalla Hospice: (Weekly Draw Results:
1st Prize €635.00 John Sheehan (Ennis)
2nd Prize €127.00 Christy Horan (Clarecastle)
Basket Collection: 8th/9th May €778.80
Many thanks for your contributions to the Sacristans collection and
envelopes can be handed in over the next few weeks if you so wish
Congratulations to all the girls and boys who received their First Holy Communion on
Sunday. The children were a credit to their parents and teachers and well done to all who prepared them. May the Body of Christ bless them and protect them.
Kildysart GAA Lotto :
Jackpot €3,600. Winning Numbers 13.14.17.24.
€50 Francie Murphy (Ballynacally)
County Board Ticket Winners:
Una, Sinead & Peter (C/O Bianconi), Donna Murphy (Crovraghan),
Noel King (Tonlegee), Flan Ginnane (Quay Rd), Pat Donnellan (Ennis Rd).
Next Draw– Monday 24th May – Venue– ‘Hilltop’
Host Families Wanted: for International Students who will attend local
Secondary Schools for one school year. Hospitality allowance will be paid to suitable applicants.Contact:Carmel @ 086/8159229 Mon-Fri.10am-2pm.
The Lack Area-School and People by James Hehir:
This is a record of the school, people and activity in the area covering parts of the parishes of Ballycorick, Lissycasey, Kildysart and Cranny.
The book is being printed to advanced orders only and should be in by June 1st. Cost €30.Text your order to 087/9863778
email jameschehir@gmail.com
Dates for your Diary: Annual Killaloe Diocesan Pilgrimage to Knock Shrine take place on 4th July. Ceremonies will be led by Bishop Willie Walsh and start at 2.30pm.
Night Vigil to Knock on August 6th. Ceremonies start at 9pm.
Annual 3 day Pilgrimage to Lough Derg Monday 2nd August to Weds 4th August. Contact 065/6824043.
Sunflower Childcare: The West Clare Early Years Care & Educational Services Ltd intends to run summer camps in their new facility in Kildysart.
These additional services will run through July and August depending on demand. We are currently taking registrations and the closing date is June 11th 2010. Please feel free to call in for and talk to our staff. 065/6826545
Masses:
Saturday 15th May 8pm
Sunday 16th May 11am First Holy Communion
Tuesday 18th May 10am
Wednesday 19th May 10am
Thursday 20th May 10am
Friday 21st May 8pm Nora Ginnane (Quay Rd)
Saturday 22nd May 8pm Paddy Casey (King’s Rd)
Next weekend– Pentecost Sunday
Eucharistic Ministers:
Saturday 22nd May 8pm Carmel Kiernan & Anne Cleary.
Sunday 23rd May 11am John Joe Cleary & Kathleen McMahon
Ministers of the Word:
Saturday 22nd May 8pm Anna Leahy.
Sunday 23rd May 11am Gerard Kelly.
Altar Servers:
Saturday 22nd May 8pm St Patrick.
Sunday 23rd May 11am St Bruno.
Cahercalla Hospice: (Weekly Draw Results:
1st Prize €635.00 Bernadette Nelson (Tubber Co Clare)
2nd Prize €127.00 Blaise Phelan (Shannon Co Clare)
Basket Collection: 8th/9th May €494.50.
Sacristan’s Collection: this weekend 15/16th May
Kildysart GAA Lotto :
Jackpot €3,400. Winning Numbers 3.14.18.21.
€50 Tommy Normoyle (Kildysart)
County Board Ticket Winners:
Marion O’Loughlin (Ballynacally), Terry Murphy (Crovraghan),
Robert Finn (Kildysart), John O’Dea (Lisnafaha), Keith Murphy (Crovraghan),
Next Draw– Monday 17th May – Venue– ‘Crow’s Nest’
Many thanks to all who supported and contributed to last Sunday’s Club Day in the Park.
Community Games: Annual Sports Day on Friday 21st May @ 6.30 in the GAA field. Races for Children u/6 to u/16 with the first 2 in each race from u/8 up qualifying for the County finals in Ennis in June.
Host Families Wanted: for International Students who will attend local
Secondary Schools for one school year. Hospitality allowance will be paid to suitable applicants.Contact:Carmel @ 086/8159229 Mon-Fri. 10am-2pm.
Annual Pilgrimage to Knock: Saturday 22nd May. Bus leaving
Labasheeda @ 8.15am and Kildysart @ 8.30am. Adults €15 -Children €10. Names to be given before Friday 21st to Helen @ 086/3048754.
Alzheimer Society: would like to thank all who contributed to their Tea Day and a special thanks to the volunteers. Your help is much appreciated.
If you require support or information please contact 065/6868621.
Milford Care Centre: Service of Remembrance and Thanksgiving on
Sunday 23rd May @ 3pm in Our Lady Help of Christians Church Castletroy.
Ennis Flower and Garden Club: Host Bernadette Scanlan on Tuesday May 18th @ 8.15 in the West County Hotel.
Return to Learning Programme: Starting on May 24th in Kildysart.
Monday to Friday 10am to 2pm. Fás Training Allowance payable to those in receipt of Social Welfare. For more information contact:
Rita McCarthy @ 065/9056611.
Ennis Regional Learning Centre: offer free Return to Learning Workshop to people considering third level education. Starting on Weds May 19th.
Contact 065/6866844 or email info@ennisrlc.ie
Pastoral Council Meeting: Wednesday May 19th @ 8.30pm
Megan McKenna: author and storyteller will give a public talk in the Poor Clare Chapel on Weds morning May 19th @ 10.30am. All are welcome
Masses:
Saturday 8th May 8pm Annie & Stephen Sheehan (Kilrush Rd))
Sunday 9th May 11am For the People
Tuesday 11th May 10am
Wednesday 12th May 10am
Thursday 13th May 8pm Seán O’Brien (Rosshill)
And all deceased family members.
Friday 14th May 10am
Saturday 15th May 8pm
Sunday 16th May 11am First Holy Communion.
Next weekend– Feast of the Ascension
Eucharistic Ministers:
Saturday 15th May 8pm Jean Ginnane & Anne Casey.
Sunday 16th May 11am Trish Moloney & Nancy Griffin.
Ministers of the Word:
Saturday 15th May 8pm Dan O’Connell.
Sunday 16th May 11am Frankie O’Shea
Altar Servers: Saturday 15th May 8pm St Michael.
Sunday 16th May 11am St James.
Cahercalla Hospice: (Weekly Draw Results:4th May
1st Prize €635.00 Thecla Hartman (Limerick)
2nd Prize €127.00 Martin O’Neill (Ennis)
Basket Collection: 24th / 25th April 527.40- 1st/2nd May €499.10
Kildysart GAA Lotto :
Jackpot €3,200. Winning Numbers 11.13.17.22..
€50 John McMahon (Coolmeen)
County Board Ticket Winners:
George O’Shea (Ballynacally), Patrick Coughlin (Cahercon),
Gerry Corry (Coolmeen), Bernie O’Loughlin (Kilrush Rd, Kildysart).
John O’Shea (Lisnafaha)
Next Draw– Monday 10th May – Venue– ‘TIR-NA-OG’
Kildysart GAA Fun Day: As part of National Club Day Kildysart GAA are
organising a Fun Day in the local pitch. Among events taking place are:
Adult Parish League, Welly Throwing, Lucky Dip, Tractor Balancing,
Children’s Games, BBQ etc. All are welcome to join in the fun in the park on Sunday 9th May between 1pm and 6pm. Come along and have a great day.
Host Families Wanted: for International Students who will attend local
Secondary Schools for one school year. Hospitality allowance will be paid to suitable applicants.Contact:Carmel @ 086/8159229 Mon-Fri. 10am-2pm.
Dóchas Nasamu: clothing collection on Tuesday May 18th 9-12 am.
Intensive Revision Course : at Kildangan Tutorial Kilmihil.
Early booking required. Contact Teresa @ 065/9050300.
Megan McKenna: author and storyteller will speak on St Luke for Today’s world in St Anthony’s Hall Ennis on Weds May 19th @ 8pm. All welcome.
Sunflower Pre-School: Free Pre-school ECCE scheme.
Sunflower is now enrolling for September 2010.
For Registration forms please contact 065/6826545.
Parish Office: will be open on Friday’s 9am-1pm for the month of May.
We welcome: Olivia Aine Hogan (Shorepark) who was
baptised recently in St Michael’s church. Many blessings on her and her family
Masses:
Saturday 1st May 8pm Johnny& Peter Cahill (Kildysart)
& Joe Donnellan (Ballycurrane Knock)
Sunday 2nd May 11am For the People
Tuesday 4th May 10am
Wednesday 5th May 10am
Thursday 6th May 10am
Friday 7th May 8pm First Friday.
Saturday 8th May 8pm Annie & Stephen Sheehan (Kilrush Rd)
Next weekend– 6th Sunday of Easter:
Eucharistic Ministers:
Saturday 8th May 8pm Fintan Ginnane & Anne O’Sullivan.
Sunday 9th May 11am Mairead Kelly & Niamh O’Connor.
Ministers of the Word:
Saturday 8th May 8pm Stephen McInerney.
Sunday 9th May 11am Noel McMahon.
Altar Servers: Saturday 8th May 8pm St Patrick.
Sunday 9th May 11am St Bruno.
Cahercalla Hospice: (Weekly Draw Results:27th April
1st Prize €635.00 Aoife Cavanagh (Fermoy Co Cork)
2nd Prize €127.00 Michael Ryan (Quin Co Clare)
Basket Collection: 17th/18th April €582.10
Education Fund Collection: this weekend 1/2 May or next weekend.
We welcome: Aoife Brid Farren (Kildysart & London) who was baptised recently in St Michael’s church. Many blessings on her and her family
We offer our sympathy: to the family and friends of Michael Crowe late of
Cappanavarnogue Kildysart. May he be at rest with the saints
April. 2010.
Masses:
Saturday 24th April 8pm Carmel Taylor (UK) Months Mind.
Sunday 25th April 11am Paddy O’Grady (Kildysart)
Tuesday 27th April 10am
Wednesday 28th April 10am
Thursday 29th April 10am
Friday 30th April 10am
Saturday 1st May 8pm Johnny Cahill ( Kildysart)
& Joe Donnellan (Late of Ballycurrane, Knock)
Next weekend– 5th Sunday of Easter:
Eucharistic Ministers:
Saturday 1st May 8pm Lucy Finn & Kathleen McMahon
Sunday 2nd May 11am John Joe Cleary & Phil Kelly
Ministers of the Word:
Saturday 1st May 8pm John Joe O’Sullivan
Sunday 2nd May 11am Willie Griffin.
Altar Servers
Saturday 1st May 8pm St Michael’s
Sunday 2nd May 11am St James.
Cahercalla Hospice: (Weekly Draw Results:20th April
1st Prize €635.00 Mai Worsfold (Tulla)
2nd Prize €127.00 Noreen O’Brien (Quin)
Basket Collection: 17th / 18th April
We offer our condolences: to the family and friends of Joe Donnellan
(Ballycurrane Knock) and late of Blain Kildysart who died on Tuesday last.
May he be at peace with the Lord.
Kildysart GAA Lotto :
Jackpot €2,800. Winning Numbers 1.5.16.24.
€50 Patrick Meaney (Boloughera)
County Board Ticket Winners:
Louise Casey (Clondrina), MJ Corry (Moyfadda), Deborah Glynn (Kilrush),
Bridget Casey (Gortnahaha), Marie Meaney (Boloughera)
Next Draw– Monday 26th April– Venue– ‘Hilltop’
GAA Notice: As part of National Club Day Kildysart GAA are organising a Fun Day in the local pitch. Among events taking place are:
Adult Parish League, Children’s Games, BBQ etc. All are welcome to join in the fun in the park on Sunday 9th May between 2pm and 6pm.
Monday 26th April Under 16 Final Kildysart /Coolmeen v Parteen.
Venue: Clooney @ 7pm.
Kildysart Tidy Towns: would like to thank everybody who helped last
Sunday in the Parish Clean Up. Good job done.
A meeting will be held on Tuesday 27th April @ 8.30pm in the Community Centre. All members requested to attend.
Kildysart Festival Committee: are looking for any articles or pictures you would like to put into this years festival book. If you have any ideas on
articles or events please contact the festival secretary.
Fintan Guinnane @ 086/3546010.
Show Presentation: At the recent AGM of the Kildysart Show Society 10 members were awarded with Certificates of membership of 40 years +.
The presentation was made by Show President Mrs Peig McNamara and show Chairman Peter Donnellan. So well done to the following:
Tim Foley snr, John McGoldrick, John Joe Enright, Brendan McMahon, Micháil Kelly, PJ Eustace, Tom Donnellan, Paddy Donnellan,
John Joe Cleary and Oliver Garry.
St Thérese National Day: Monday May 3rd—Knock Shrine.
Clare Burren Marathon Challenge: Sat May 22nd. Entries before May 10th Contact 087/7779714.
Rota’s for Eucharistic Ministers and Readers are available in the church.
Masses:
Saturday 17th April 8pm Peggy& Vincent Ward (Cahercon)
Sunday 18th April 11am Darren Clancy (Cluain Chormac) 1st Ann
Tuesday 20th April 10am
Wednesday 21st April 10am
Thursday 22nd April 10am
Friday 23rd April 8pm Tim Cronin (Clounsnaghta) Months Mind
Saturday 24th April 8pm Carmel Taylor (UK) (Months Mind)
Next weekend- 4th Sunday of Easter:
Eucharistic Ministers:
Saturday 24th April 8pm Nancy Griffin & Carmel Kiernan.
Sunday 25th April 11am Trish Moloney& Anne Cleary.
Ministers of the Word:
Saturday 24th April 8pm Frankie O’Shea
Sunday 25th April 11am Grace Kelly.
Altar Servers
Saturday 24th April 8pm St Patrick.
Sunday 25th April 11am Bruno.
Cahercalla Hospice: (Weekly Draw Results:13th April
1st Prize €635.00 Mary O’Donnell (Crusheen)
2nd Prize €127.00 Brigid O’Grady (Tubber)
Basket Collection: Easter Weekend- €727.30
10th / 11th April - €600.50
Trocaire : would appreciate the return of your contributions as soon as
possible. Your continued support is greatly appreciated.
Kildysart GAA Lotto :
Jackpot €2,400. Winning Numbers on 6th April 1.4.12.17.
€50 Martin Carrigg (Kildysart) €30 Grace Lynch (Moyfadda)
David Sheehan (Lack), Sammy Hogan (Ennis), Katie Grace (Rusheen)
Bridie O’Loughlin ( Kilrush Rd).
Jackpot €2,600. Winning Numbers on 12th April 1.9.14.18.
€50 Geraldine McMahon (Aylroe) €30 Brian Keane (Shanahea)
Michael Clancy (Kildysart), Kay Moylan (Kildysart),
Anne Marie O’Neill (Coolmeen), John McKiernan (Cranny)
Next Draw– Monday 19th April– Venue– ‘Tir Na Og’’
Parish Office: For the month of April the Parish Office will be open on
Friday 16th/23rd/30th only. Any items for the newsletter can be left in the
postbox, emailed or posted.
Clare Ladies Football: would like to thank everyone who contributed to their recent church gate collection. Total raised €508.00.
Hope Foundation: would like to thank you for your generosity at their church gate collection which realised €610.00.
Kildysart Tidy Towns: A race night will be held on April 24th @ 9pm in the
Corner Bar Kildysart. Please buy a horse as all money collected will go
towards the upkeep of the village . Thank you.
Kildysart National School: Parents Association Meeting on Monday April 19th @ 9pm in Kildysart Family Resource Centre (Old Post Office).
All parents welcome.
Library Book Lost in the Playground. If found please ring Brigid @
065/ 6832034 or leave it into the Library in Kildysart. Thank you.
Fun Table Quiz: in aid of Lissycasey National School on Thursday April 22nd @ 8.30 pm in the Boree Log Lissycasey. €5 per participant.
Spring Fair: at Carrigoran House on Sunday 18th April Starting @ 1pm.
Cystic Fibrosis: are hosting a fundraising event on 17/18th April in the Woodstock Hotel Ennis. For details please contact Mary @ 086/2239495.
Climb for Life: Saturday 1st May at Croagh Patrick starting with Rosary at base and Mass on top of the mountain. Contact Hilary @ 087/6311381
Masses:
Saturday 3rd April 9pm Easter Vigil.
Sunday 4th April 6.30am Easter Sunday.
(Dawn Mass in Graveyard, weather permitting)
11am For the People.
Saturday 10th April 8 pm Ned Murphy (Kilrush Rd, Kildysart)
Sunday 11th April 11am Danny O’Connell (Labasheeda & Cahercon)
Next weekend: 2nd Sunday of Easter (Divene Mercy Sunday)
Eucharistic Ministers:
Saturday 10th April 8pm Phil Kelly & Anne O’Sullivan
Sunday 11th April 11am Lucy Finn & Fintan Ginnane.
Ministers of the Word:
Saturday 10th April 8pm Laura Clancy & Stephen McInerney.
Sunday 11th April 11am Noel McMahon & Dan O’Connell.
Altar Servers
Saturday 10th April 8pm St Patrick.
Sunday 11th April 11am St Bruno.
Cahercalla Hospice: (Weekly Draw Results:)
1st Prize €635.00 David Keane (Fountain, Ennis)
2nd Prize €127.00 Máire De Búrca (Larchill, Ennis)
Basket Collection: 27th/28th March-Total €564.60
Priests Easter Collection: next weekend 10th/11th April.
We offer our condolences: to the family and friends of Tim Cronin (Clonsnaughta) who was laid to rest during the week.
May he be at peace with the Lord.
Happy Easter: to all our parishioners and visitors to the area at this special time of year.
May the Blessing of the Risen Jesus bring you Peace and Happiness throughout the year.
Kildysart GAA Lotto :
Jackpot €2,200. Last weeks winning numbers 1.4.9.12.
Tommy McMahon (Aylroe), Haulie Murphy (Ballynacally)
Keith Farrell (Coolmeen), Theresa Clancy (Ballynacally),
Stephanie Murphy (Ballynacally), Colin McMahon (Kildysart)
Next Draw– Tuesday 6th April– Venue– ‘’Bianconi’
Divine Mercy Devotions: take place on Sunday 11th April in the
Cathedral Ennis @ 2.30pm.
Liam Lawton Concert: Wednesday 21st April in the Cathedral Ennis.
Doors open @ 7.30pm. Tickets €26 from Glór and on the night.
Special guest –Edel O’Brien. All proceeds to Rallying Together Charities.
Bereaved by Suicide: Clare Living Links are organising a Healing
Programme for people affected by the suicide of a loved one, in the
Auburn Lodge on Wednesday April 14th @ 8pm. Contact 086/0565373.
Parish Office: For the month of April the Parish Office will be open on
Friday 16th/23rd/30th only. Any items for the newsletter can be left in the postbox, emailed or posted.
Trócaire Boxes / Envelopes: please return your Trocaire contributions
before the end of April. Many thanks for your continued support
Sponsored Cycle/Walk: in aid of Kildysart Graveyard Fund on Easter Monday 5th April. Meeting Point –Kildysart Square @ 11am.
St Patrick’s Day Concert: Kildysart Church Choir would like to thank you for your generosity which raised a total of €620.00
We welcome: Baby Alex Eddie Garry
(Dun Gleanna,Kildysart) who was baptised into our Christian Community on 27th March 2010.
We pray God’s Blessing on him and his family