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Dec. 2007.

Masses:     Saturday  15^th           7.30pm       Kit & Joe Honan (Gortnahaha)

                      Sunday    16^th           11am           For the People

                      Monday    17th             7.30pm      Patricia Bohannon (Cappanavarnogue)

                      Tuesday   18^th                10am                             

                      Thursday 20^th         10am

Friday 21^st              10am

Saturday 22^nd 7.30pm Jim & Emily Griffin (Ennis Rd)

Your prayers are requested for the repose of the soul of Loughlin Dolan, Banagher, Co Offaly father of John Dolan Ballyvohane who died recently. 

May he rest in peace.  

Next Weekend Sunday  23^rd   December, Fourth Sunday of Advent

Readers:

Saturday 22^nd   7.30pm   Veronica Custy   Sunday 23^rd   11am    Willie Griffin

Eucharistic Ministers:

Saturday 22^nd 7.30pm Phil O’ Shea Teresa Mulhern

Sunday   23^rd 11am Nancy Griffin John Joe Cleary

Altar Servers next week  

Saturday 22^nd 11am  St Brecan

Sunday  23^rd   11am  St Columban

Basket Collection  Weekend  Saturday/Sunday  8^th/9^th December  €1009.26

Priests Christmas Collection next weekend. 

Please use envelopes provided

Cahercalla Weekly Hospice Draw.

1^st prize €635  John Hehir, Ennis      2^nd €127  John McNamara, Barefield

Choir practice for Christmas on Wednesday evening 19^th at 8pm. All are welcome. 

Kildysart Senior Citizens Christmas Party.

Senior Citizens Christmas party will be held in the Community Centre on this Sunday 16^th December at 2pm.

Kildysart G.A.A. 500 Club Draw

Kildysart GAA Club Draw takes place tonight 15^th December at The Alders Bar at 9pm sharp.  We would like to thank everyone who supported the Draw and everyone that supported the various teams during the year. 

Looking forward to your continued support in 2008.

Christmas Day Swim

West Clare Mini Marathon Christmas Day Swim will be held at Gortglass Lake at 12 Noon.  Sponsorship cards are available from Brendan McMahon

Pharmacy, Kildysart.

St John Bosco Community College.

Mr Séamus Frehill, Vice Principal &  Metal Work Teacher has retired after 37 years teaching in Kildysart.  If you wish to make a contribution towards a gift for him please place it in an envelope and drop in or post it to the School on or before Tuesday next 18^th  December.  Thank You.

2008 Parish Calendar

The local calendar last few remaining please contact 087 7421136 .  Please support as a portion of the money raised is being donated to Kildysart Senior Citizens Club.  

A gift for South Africa.

The Altar furniture which stood in the Church from 1973 to 1990 has been stored since then in the back Sacristy.  Three panels of white marble with a design in brass have been recovered from the dismantling of the old furniture.  A panel with a dove with an olive branch with an inscription from the people of Kildysart will be sent to South Africa to Sr Ethel Normoyle.  The panel will be set into the wall of the Palliative Care Unit which is being built by many local volunteers.  It will be there as a token of our good wishes to the people & staff of Missionvale. 

Carol Singing

The Church Choir will be singing in the Village after Mass on

Saturday and Sunday next weekend 22nd/23rd December.  Any donations will be welcome and will fund the building of the wall  at the entrance to the

Graveyard.

Masses:       Saturday  8^th                7.30pm         Padraig Quinn (Lacknashannagh)

                      Sunday    9^th              11am            Funeral Mass for Patrick Donnellan (Ballylean)

                      Tuesday   11^th               7.30pm       Thomas Keane & Con McInerney

                                                                             (Clonsnaughta)                   

                      Wednesday 12^th             10am                    

Thursday 13^th           10am

Friday 14^th             10am

Saturday 15^th 7.30pm Kit & Joe Honan (Gortnahaha)  

We offer our sincere sympathy to the Donnellan family, Ballylean on the death of Patrick Donnellan (in his 95^th year).  Patrick was our Community’s most senior member and his peaceful passing will be deeply regretted by his family, his neighbours and his many friends. 

May he be at rest with the Saints.

Next Weekend Sunday  16^th   December, Third Sunday of Advent

Readers:

Saturday 15^th   7.30pm   John Kelly   Sunday 16^th   11am    Jane Casey

Eucharistic Ministers:

Saturday 15^th 7.30pm Teresa Mulhern Carmel Kiernan

Sunday   16^th 11am Mary McCabe Ann Cleary

Altar Servers next week  

Saturday 15^th 11am  St Bridget

Sunday  16^th   11am  St Senan

Basket Collection             Weekend Sunday 2^nd December  €632.91

Thank you for Sacristans Collection last weekend.

Cahercalla Weekly Hospice Draw.

1^st prize €635  Deirdre McQuillan, Limerick Rd, Ennis      2^nd €127 Gemma Galvin, Ennis.

Music for Christmas

Cantare Chamber Choir with guest violinist Marta Lelek on Thursday December 13^th at 8pm at Franciscan Friary.  Tickets €10, family ticket €20, in aid of The Samaritans.   

Tickets available at Veritas, Mary Kelly, Newsagents & Clarecastle Pharmacy.

Wedding

We offer our congratulations to Tina Finn and Derek Flynn who were married in St Michael’s Church last weekend.

We wish every blessing and happiness for them in their life together.

Wednesday Club

Senior Citizens Wednesday Club will hold its last Club day before Christmas on

Wednesday 12^th December and return again in the New Year.

Defibrillator Meeting

A meeting will be held on Monday Night at 9pm in the Community Centre of the

fundraising Committee.  Also, anyone interested in training in use of Defibrillator is

welcome to attend.

Graveyard Group

There will be a meeting on Tuesday 11^th December at 8pm in the Community Centre Meeting Room, anyone interested is welcome to attend.

Kildysart Community Focus

A.G. M. will take place in the Community Centre at 9pm  on Tuesday 11^th December .  All members are requested to attend.

Board of Management  Kildysart National School.

The Board will meet at 8pm on Thursday 13^th December at 8pm at National School.

Christmas Day Swim

West Clare Mini Marathon Christmas Day Swim will be held at Gortglass Lake at 12 Noon.  Sponsorship cards are available from Brendan McMahon Kildysart.

Kildysart Senior Citizens Christmas Party.

Senior Citizens Christmas party will be held in the Community Centre on Sunday 16^th

December at 2pm.  Please give names to any member of Social Services Committee or Post Office by Friday  14^th December.

Kildysart G.A.A. 500 Club Draw

A limited number of tickets are still available for Draw.  Tickets are ideal Christmas gift and last remaining tickets can be got from Flan Ginnane, Noel McMahon, Tommy Clancy, Martin Carrig. 

The draw takes place on Saturday next 15^th December @ The Alders Bar at 9pm sharp.

Clothes Collection @ Kildysart National School

Fill the Van ! Please bring unwanted clothing, household linen & footwear to the National School on Tuesday 11^th For collection on Wednesday morning.  Money raised goes to National Council for the Blind and for every bag received the School will receive €1.

Gala Concert Clarecastle Church

Gala Concert in Clarecastle Church on Friday 14^th  December 8pm.  Local singer Dean Power will be joined by Peter O’ Donoghue and Ross Scanlan and Lismorahaun Sisters.

Masses:       Saturday  1^st                7.30pm         Confirmation Enrolment                   

                      Sunday    2^nd              11am            Funeral Mass for Maura Clohessy

                                                                              (Late of Kilkee & U.K.  R.I.P.)       

                      Tuesday   4^th           7.30pm         Eilish Donnellan (Kildysart)               

                      Wednesday 5^th              10am                   

                      Thursday 6^th              10am

Friday 7^th           7.30pm Vigil of Immaculate Conception (First Friday ).

Mass of Thanksgiving 25 years

Saturday 8^th             11am Feast of The Immaculate Conception

7.30pm Padraig Quinn (Lacknashannagh)

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

Next Weekend Sunday  9^th   December, Second Sunday of Advent

Readers:

Saturday 8^th   7.30pm   Michael Keane   Sunday 9^th   11am Willie Griffin

Eucharistic Ministers:

Saturday 8^th 7.30pm John Joe Cleary Phil O’ Shea

Sunday   9^th 11am Mary McCabe Nancy Griffin

Altar Servers next week  

Friday 7^th      7.30pm St Senan Saturday 8^th 11am  St Brecan

Saturday 1^st   7.30pm      St Columban Sunday  2^nd  11am  St John Bosco

Basket Collection             Weekend Sunday 18^th November €736.14

Sacristans Collection this weekend 1^st & 2^nd please use envelopes provided. Thank You.

Cahercalla Weekly Hospice Draw.

1^st prize €635   Dr Mosajee Bhamjee, Ennis     2^nd €127 Tina O’ Halloran, Quinn.

 Trócaire Sudan Appeal was held last weekend.  Thank you to everyone who contributed so generously the this appeal,  A total of €1,018.07 was donated and has been sent to Diocesan

 Office for Trócaire.

Congratulations : To our Sacristan Mary Murrihy and her husband Leo,  who this weekend celebrate their Golden Wedding Anniversary at the Holy Rosary Church, Brixton, London.  We wish every blessing on them, their family and friends at this time and in to the future.

The family of Fr. Artie Kelly, Lissycasey wish to thank everyone who helped in recent fundraiser for his Ethiopian Mission. Ticket Sellers, Prize Sponsors and donations. Total collected was €11,620, we wish Fr Artie God’s Blessings in his life’s journey as he departed on 21^st November..

Kildysart National School Board of Management.

We offer our thanks to the outgoing B.O.M. who have served as members for the last four years.  We thank them for their voluntary giving of time and effort for the best interest of our Primary School.  The new Board begins their term this weekend.  Members : Maureen McMahon (Chairperson), Fr Neil, Kathleen Ryan (Principal), Pat Nolan, Tricia Donnellan, Al Meaney (Parents Reps), Mary O’ Donoghue and John B. Ginnane (Community Reps).  We wish the new Board every success for their four year term.

Retirement Celebration

A celebration to mark the retirement of Mr Siney Corry after 25 years  as Principal of

Kildysart National School will be held on Friday 7^th December ‘07.  A Mass of

Thanksgiving will be celebrated at 7.30pm followed by a reception and presentation in the Community Centre afterwards to which all are invited.  (You are reminded that

contributions to the presentation may be made at Kildysart Post Office and McMahon’s Pharmacy on or before Friday , thank you.) 

Umbra Clothes Collection

Clothing Collection of ladies, gents, children’s clothing, also bed linen, curtains, towels and shoes on Thursday 6^th December before 12 noon outside the Community Centre.

Christmas Day Swim

West Clare Mini Marathon Christmas Day Swim will be held at Gortglass Lake at 12 Noon.  Sponsorship cards are available from Brendan McMahon Kildysart.

Kildysart Senior Citizens Christmas Party.

Senior Citizens Christmas party will be held in the Community Centre on Sunday 16^th

December at 2pm.  Please give names to any member of Social

Services Committee or Post Office by Friday  14^th December.

Kildysart G.A.A. 500 Club Draw

Kildysart G.A.A. are selling tickets for a 500 Club Draw with €12,500  in prizes to be won.  24 Prizes in all with a top prize of €3,000.  Tickets are available locally at €50 each and the Draw takes place in local venue on Saturday 15^th December.  

Gala Concert Clarecastle Church

Gala Concert in Clarecastle Church on Friday 14^th  December 8pm.  Local singer Dean Power will be joined by Peter O’ Donoghue and Ross Scanlan and Lismorahaun Sisters This great homecoming event will be an evening to savour Dean’s amazing singing talent which has captivated audiences throughout Europe. Please come and sing along with him and the rest of the cast your favourite Christmas carols, Irish ballads and popular arias. Tickets €15 available in Mulqueen Florist Ennis, and in Clarecastle at Ward’s, Clarecastle Pharmacy, Post Office and Doab’s butchers.

Auction in aid of Defibrillator.

Thank you to everyone who helped organise, donated items and their time to the Auction, to everyone who attended and supported on the day.  The total amount raised was €9,540.  Thank You!!

Nov. 2007.

Masses:      
Saturday  24^th          7.30pm                    Tom O’ Neill Cahiracon (Months Mind)                     
Sunday    25^th          11am            For the People
Tuesday   27^th           10am
Wednesday 28^th           10am             All the Faithful Departed
Thursday 29^th         10am
Friday 30^th             7.30pm Teresa & John Ginnane (Lacknashannagh)
Saturday 1^st         7.30pm
Next Weekend Sunday  2^nd  December, First Sunday of Advent

Readers:
Saturday 1^st   7.30pm    Willie Griffin  
Sunday 2^nd   11am  Michael Keane

Eucharistic Ministers:
Saturday 1^st 7.30pm  Phil O’ Shea Carmel Kiernan
Sunday   2^nd 11am Ann Cleary Teresa Mulhern

Altar Servers next week
Saturday 1^st   7.30pm  St John Bosco
Sunday  2^nd  11am  St Bridget 

Basket Collection
Weekend Sunday 18^th November €576.17 

Sacristans Collection next weekend 1^st & 2^nd please use envelopes provided. Thank You.

Cahercalla Weekly Hospice Draw.
1^st prize €635 Kevin Tighe, Ballynacally     
2^nd €127 Frances Greene, Newmarket on Fergus 

2008 Parish Calendar
The local calendar is now on sale in the local shops.  Please support as a portion of the money raised is being donated to Kildysart Senior Citizens Club.  

Our Ladys Hospital for Sick Children  Christmas Cards in aid of Our Lady’s Hospital for sick children are now available in Kildysart Post Office. 

Liam Lawton Concert  Sixmilebridge Parish Church Tuesday November 27^th at 8.00pm  Tickets on sale at Parish Office Tel.  087 – 2204820  Admission is by ticket only.

Baptism
We welcome baby Ava Morrissey (Ennis Road)  into the Christian family.  Every blessing to her and her family. 

Retirement Celebration
A celebration to mark the retirement of Mr Siney Corry after 25 years  as Principal of Kildysart National School will be held on Friday 7^th December ‘07.  A Mass of Thanksgiving will be celebrated at 7.30pm followed by a reception and presentation in the Community Centre afterwards to which all are invited. (You are reminded that contributions to the presentation may be made at Kildysart Post Office and McMahon’s Pharmacy on or before Friday 30^th November, thank you.) 

Thank You.
A very big thank from Pat Custy and Gerry Grace to everyone who helped, organised & sponsored and to everyone who attended The Afternoon Tea Dance on Sunday last.  We are most grateful.  The total amount raised was €1,650.

Kildysart Graveyard
A meeting was held last Tuesday of a group who are interested in the upkeep and development of our local Cemetery (present Michael Meaney, John Cavanagh, James Watson, Michael Michael, Fr. Neil.)  The condition and future development of the Graveyard was discussed and the work of many people was highly commended. In the interests of tidiness it was agreed to ask those caring for graves to please take older wreaths away for personal disposal.   A meeting will be held in early December to which all interested are invited.  A date and time to be announced.

Kildysart Golf Society
Outing at Lahinch Castle Course on this Sunday 25^th, Tee Off time 11am.  All members welcome to attend.

TRÓCAIRE SUDAN APPEAL - 24^th & 25^th NOVEMBER
Trócaire is working in Sudan to meet the urgent needs of people displaced and affected by the grave emergency in Darfur. Two million people have been forced from their homes and live in camps. There will be an opportunity to support Trócaire's work in Sudan after all masses this weekend.

Umbra Clothes Collection
Clothing Collection of ladies, gents, children’s clothing, also bed linen, curtains, towels and shoes on Thursday 6^th December before 12 noon outside the Community Centre.

Clare Community & Sports Awards
This is your opportunity to nominate exceptional people in the areas of Sport and Community involvement in your locality or within the County.  An adjudication panel will examine nominations and honour a number of Clare persons at a special function in February 2008 when awards will be presented.  Nomination forms are available from all branches of AIB (main sponsors), from Seamus Hayes at the Clare Champion or by contacting Clare VEC at 065 6865477/6828107
From SHANNON   -  Jul 31^st (7 nts)  €735 incl Spiritual Director:  Fr. Michael McInerney
Contact: Ann at Tom Mannion Travel, Ennis.  Tel: (065) 6824211
NB Also other dates available from Shannon starting May 7^th 

Sale of Work/Auction in aid of Defibrillator
Sale of Work will begin this Sunday at 1.30pm  in the Community Centre and continue with the Auction at 2.30pm.  Come along and support this fundraising effort to purchase a Defibrillator for the Community.

Masses:      
Saturday  10^th         7.30pm                    Minnie McMahon (Craghera & Galway)
Sunday    11^th          11am            For the People
Tuesday   13^th           10am
Wednesday 14^th           10am             All the Faithful Departed Mass in Community Centre
Thursday 15^th      7.30pm P.J. Murrihy (Crovraghan)
Friday 16^th 10am
Saturday 17^th 7.30pm    

Next Weekend Sunday  18^th  November Thirty Third Sunday in ordinary time

Readers:
Saturday 17^th   7.30pm   Jane Casey   
Sunday 18^th   11am John Kelly 

Eucharistic Ministers:
Saturday 17^th 7.30pm Teresa Mulhern, Phil O’ Shea
Sunday   18^th 11am Nancy Griffin, Ann Cleary 

Altar Servers next week
Saturday 17^th   7.30pm  St Bridget Sunday  18^th  11am  St Senan 

Basket Collection
1^st November €252.39
Weekend Sunday 4^th November €622.72  

Cahercalla Weekly Hospice Draw.
1^st prize €635    Mary Finnucane,  Effernan. Kildysart.
2^nd prize €127  Kay Killeen, Kncokanean, Ennis. 

 An evening of Reflection and Music on the Theme of Advent will be held at Danlann An Clár, Ennis on Wednesday 21^st November at 8pm.  Facilitated by Fr David Carroll. 

Baptism
We welcome baby Conor Murrihy (Cahiracon)  into the Christian family. Every blessing to him and his family.  

2008 Parish Calendar
The local calendar is now on sale in the local shops.  Please support as a portion of the money raised is being donated to Kildysart Senior Citizens Club. 

Choir
Kildysart Choir will meet for practice on next Wednesday eveningt14^th at 8pm in the Church.  New members will be most welcome.  

Kildysart Parent and Toddler Group
The group members would like to thank everyone that supported their Halloween Disco in aid of People in Need.  A great day was had by all and €960.80 was raised to date!

Broadband for Kildysart
Eircom have informed us that Broadband will be available for connection from January 2008.  Anyone interested in the above please give your name and address and landline number to Michael Michaels or Oliver Garry by mid November.

Sr. Ethel Normoyle Palliative Care Unit fundraising
Fundraising night for Sinie McCarthy who has volunteered his skill  and labour in helping to build a Hospice for St. Ethel Normoyle’s building of Hope Project 2008 in Port Elizabeth, South Africa.  All donations greatly appreciated @ the door or to Sinie. Raffle & Spot Prizes on the night.   Venue: Crow’s Nest, Kildysart on Saturday November 17^th @ 9pm.  Thank you for your support.

Afternoon Tea Dance
Focus Afternoon Tea Dance on Sunday 18^th November in aid of members travelling to South Africa to assist in the Sr Ethel Normoyle Hospice Project.  Will be held in the Community Centre 4pm to 8pm.  Music will be provided by Danny Hunt and his Band.
No admission charge donation box will be in the Hall.  Teas and light refreshments will be provided and there will be a raffle for Spot Prizes ! ! !  

The Old Ground Hotel will be hosting a Sunday Afternoon Dancing Series for the month of November.  All proceeds will be donated to support the Dementia and Alzheimer services at Carrigoran House in Newmarket on Fergus.  Dancing will be from 4 – 6 pm on Sundays November 11^th – 18^th – 25^th.  Come and enjoy an afternoon with friends and help raise funds for a good cause.

Pre Advent 2007

“God Dwells in the Praises of his people”

Come : Join a day of Praise and Thanksgiving and……  be renewed in the Spirit of Joy, on Sunday 18^th November 11am to 6pm.  Venue: Friary Hall, Ennis, Co Clare.  Prayer, Praise, Teaching, Anointing of the Sick.  Holy Mass with Bishop Willie Walsh.

*Bring a packed lunch, Tea/Coffee provided. * Admission Free. Hosts: Killaloe Diocesan Service Team.   

 Clothes Collection
Clothes Collection in aid of Dóchas Nasamu which funds an Orphanage for children with aids in Ikumbi a small village outside Niarobi in Kenya.  Funds raised are used to pay for food, medical care and salaries for 8 staff members.  The collection of clothes will be on Tuesday 20^th November, between 9 am and 12 Noon outside the Community Centre.

Masses:      
Saturday  3^rd         7.30pm                    P.J. Nash (Kilrush Rd & Mayo)
Sunday    4^th            11am            For the People  
Tuesday   6^th           10am             (Feast of All the Saints of Ireland)
Wednesday 7^th           10am
Thursday 8^th                10am
Friday 9^th                  7.30pm        Kathleen Casey (Quay Rd)
Saturday 10^th  7.30pm Minnie McMahon (Craghera & Galway)

We offer our sincere sympathy to the family, neighbours and friends of the late Tom O’Neill (RIP) Cahiracon, who died peacefully at Cahercalla Community Hospital last weekend at the age of 88 years.  May he be at rest with the Saints.    

Next Weekend Sunday  11^th  November Thirty Second Sunday in ordinary time

Readers:
Saturday 10^th   7.30pm   Michael Keane   
Sunday 11^th   11am Willie Griffin

Eucharistic Ministers:
Saturday 10^th 7.30pm Carmel Kiernan, Phil O’ Shea
Sunday   11^th 11am Nancy Griffin, Ann Cleary

Altar Servers next week
Saturday 10^th   7.30pm  St Columban
Sunday  11^th  11am  St John Bosco

Basket Collection            Weekend Sunday 28^th October €615.75  

Cahercalla Weekly Hospice Draw.
1^st prize €635    Alan Ward, Ennistymon.
 2^nd prize €127  Maureen Langan, Ennis.

Kildysart National School Parents Association will hold a Church Gate Collection next weekend 10^th & 11^th November.

Wedding
Congratulations to Martin Frawley & Christina Hogan who were married recently in the Church of Christ the King, Ballycorrick.  We wish them and their family every blessing in their married life. 

Baptism
We welcome baby Sarah Katelyn McNamara, Lacknashannagh into the Christian family.  Every blessing to her and her family.

Focus Draw October 2007
Car or €17,000  Kevin, Ethel, Assumpta & Garry Murrihy, Kildysart. €1,000 Margaret Clancy, Kilrush. €500 Patrick & Declan Garry, Kildysart. Jim Garry, Burren.

€300 Mary Keavey, Cranny.  Tessie Murphy, Kildysart. Aer Lingus Tech Services,

Shannon. Shelia Hill, Kildysart.  Susan Kirrane, Kildysart. Michael & Caroline Coffey,

 Ballynacally. Louise O’ Sullivan, Slievedooley.  Laura & Fiona Reidy, Kildysart.

 €200 Christina Doohan, Fruir.   Patrick Kirrane, Kiltulla.  Margaret & Martin Casey,

Kildysart.  Morgan, Florence & Tristan Kelly, Kildysart.  John Murtagh, Rosshill.  Noreen & Paul Raynor.  Davina & Garry McCarthy, Kildysart.  Kathleen Chambers, Kildysart. 

Parish Pastoral Council
A meeting will be held on Tuesday evening 6^th November at Parish House Meeting Room 9pm.

Focus
Kildysart Community Focus will hold a general meeting for all members on Monday 5^th  November, 9pm in the Community Centre.

Children’s Halloween Fancy Dress in aid of People in Need
Kildysart Parent and Toddler Group invites you all to a kiddies fancy dress Halloween Disco in aid of People in need.  On this Sunday 4^th November in the Community Centre 3pm to 6pm.  Music kindly provided by DJ Thunder.  All children must be accompanied by an adult.  Admission by donation.

Broadband for Kildysart
Eircom have informed us that Broadband will be available for connection from January 2008.  Anyone interested in the above please give your name and address and landline number to Michael Michaels or Oliver Garry by mid November.

Sr. Ethel Normoyle Palliative Care Unit
There has been a very good response to recent appeal, still need about 12 more volunteer bricklayers to travel to South Africa 16^th to 26^th January 2008.  Enquiries to Olive at 087-9226148 or Maureen at 087-7803808.

The Old Ground Hotel will be hosting a Sunday Afternoon Dancing Series for the month of November.  All proceeds will be donated to support the Dementia and Alzheimer services at Carrigoran House in Newmarket on Fergus.  Dancing will be from 4 – 6 pm on Sundays November 4^th – 11^th – 18^th – 25^th.  Come and enjoy an afternoon with friends and help raise funds for a good cause. 

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 non-residential weekend programme will be held in Ennis in late November 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.  

Oct. 2007.

Masses:      
Saturday  27^th                8pm             Thomas & Miko Meere & All deceased family
Sunday    28^th     11am   For the People
Tuesday   30^th           10am
Wednesday 31^st           10am  Peggy Ward (Cahiracon)

Vigil of All Saints  7.30pm
All Saints Thursday 1^st 11am
All Souls First Friday 2^nd 7.30pm
Saturday 3^rd  7.30pm P J Nash (Kilrush Rd & Co Mayo)

First Friday, Friday 2^nd  November.  Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament from 10am to 3pm.  Confession available 7.15pm.  Visits to the sick  on Thursday & Friday.
Next Weekend Sunday  4^th  November  Thirty First  Sunday in ordinary time 

Readers:
Thursday 1^st November 11am Teresa Mulhern
Saturday 3^rd      8pm   Veronica Custy   
Sunday  4^th       11am  Vincent Ward

Eucharistic Ministers:
Thursday 1^st     11am Phil O’ Shea, Carmel Kiernan
Saturday 3^rd 8pm Teresa Mulhern, Ann Cleary
Sunday   4^th 11am Mary McCabe, John Joe Cleary

Altar Servers next week
Thursday 1^st  11am St Bridget
Saturday 3^rd     8pm  St Senan
Sunday    4^th  11am  St  Brecan 

Basket Collection            Weekend Sunday 21^st October €544.22 

Cahercalla Weekly Hospice Draw.
1^st prize €635    Aisling O Shaughnessy, Fermoy, Co Cork
 2^nd prize €127  Peter Francs. Ennistymon.

November Envelopes
November Envelopes are available at each door this weekend.

Blessing of Graves will take place (weather permitting) on Saturday 3^rd November 2pm . 

Mission Sunday collection.  Thank you for your generous contributions to Mission Sunday Collection last weekend.  The total amount of collection is €993.70. 

Parish Office will be closed Monday to Thursday inclusive, please leave items for the newsletter on answering machine or post box at Community Centre.  Thank You.

Focus Draw
The final draw in this year’s community focus will take place on  Saturday evening immediately after 8pm Mass in the Community Centre.  1^st Prize this month is the biggest prize yet!! A Peugot 307 car or €17,000

Operation Christmas Child Shoe Box Appeal
A shoe box can change a child’s life.  Your shoe box could be the first Christmas present they have ever received.  Please take a leaflet available at doors, and leave your finished Shoe Box in to Doohan’s shop by Tuesday next 30^th October.

2008 Parish Calendar
The local calendar will be on sale shortly.  Bookings are now been taken for same,  please contact 087 7421136.

Clare County Library, Children’s Book Festival.
Kildysart Library will host the following event during the Book Festival 1^st Oct. - 2^nd Nov.
· Thursday 1^st November The Wishing Tree presented by Dog and String Theatre, Ages 5-10 12.30pm

Children’s Halloween Fancy Dress in aid of People in Need
Kildysart Parent and Toddler Group invites you all to a kiddies fancy dress Halloween Disco in aid of People in need.  On Sunday next 4^th November in the Community Centre 3pm to 6pm.  Music kindly provided by DJ Thunder.  All children must be accompanied by an adult.  Admission by donation.  All are very welcome.

Kildysart Golf Society
Kildysart Golf Society will hold an outing to Ennis Golf Club on Bank Holiday Monday October 29^th.  Tee Time is from 11am. All members are requested to be in attendance by 10.30am.

Ethel Normoyle Palliative Care Unit
There has been a very good response to recent appeal, still need about 12 more volunteer bricklayers to travel to South Africa 16^th to 26^th January 2008.  Enquiries to Olive at 087-9226148 or Maureen at 087-7803808.

Evening of Opera & Operetta.
St. Kieran's Community Centre, Labasheeda, will host an informal evening of Opera & Operetta with Soprano Regina Nathan on Saturday November 3rd.  A Cheese & Wine Reception will be held at 8.30pm followed by the concert from 9pm to 10.30pm. Adm. €15 Booking essential, contact Liam 087 2220289 or Paul 065 6826578.

The Old Ground Hotel will be hosting a Sunday Afternoon Dancing Series for the month of November.  All proceeds will be donated to support the Dementia and Alzheimer services at Carrigoran House in Newmarket on Fergus.  Dancing will be from 4 – 6 pm on Sundays November 4^th – 11^th – 18^th – 25^th.  Come and enjoy an afternoon with friends and help raise funds for a good cause.

Masses:  
Saturday  20^th                8pm           Michael & Mary Costello (Clonsnaughta)
Sunday    21^st     11am           Mission Sunday
Tuesday   23^rd           10am
Wednesday 24^th     10am           Gerry McCabe & All deceased members of Hehir family.
Thursday 25^th 10am
Friday 26^th 10am
Saturday 27^th  8pm Thomas & Miko Meere & All deceased family

Next Weekend Sunday  28^th  October  Thirtieth  Sunday in ordinary time

Readers:
Saturday 27^th      8pm John Kelly     
Sunday  28^th       11am Jane Casey

Eucharistic Ministers:
Saturday 27^th 8pm John Joe Cleary, Teresa Mulhern
Sunday   28^th 11am Phil O’ Shea, Phil O’ Connor

Altar Servers next week
Saturday 27^th  8pm  St  Columban
Sunday    28^th  11am  St John Bosco

Basket Collection            
Weekend Sunday 14^th October €687.24  

Cahercalla Weekly Hospice Draw.
1^st prize €635    Veronica Kennedy.  Shannon
2^nd prize €127  Sean Doyle. Tuamgraney

Priests October Collection.  Please use envelopes provided and return any time during the month. Thank you.

Mission Sunday collection this Sunday 21^st October please use envelopes provided.  Please give in your envelope by next weekend to facilitate the sending of the Collection to the Diocesan Office.  Thank You.

Baptism
We welcome Nicole Marie O’ Donoghue Ennis Rd, Kildysart into the Christian family.  Every blessing to her and her family. 

November Envelopes
November Envelopes are available at each door this weekend.

Blessing of Graves will take place (weather permitting) on Saturday 3^rd November 2pm .

Kildysart National School Parents Association
A meeting will be held in Community Centre on Thursday 25^th October at 9pm.  All Parents of school going children are very welcome to attend.

Focus Draw
The final draw in this year’s community focus will take place on next Saturday evening immediately after 8pm Mass in the Community Centre.  1^st Prize this month is the biggest prize yet!! A Peugot 307 car or €17,000

Operation Christmas Child Shoe Box Appeal
It may be small, but your gifts in a shoe box can change a child’s life.  For some of the world’s most disadvantaged children, your shoe box could be the first Christmas present they have ever received.  Please take a leaflet available at doors, and leave your finished Shoe Box in to Doohan’s shop by 30^th October or St John Bosco C.C. by 26^th October.  Thank You.

Dancing the Afternoon Away
Sunday Afternoon Dances for your enjoyment and live music with Mickey Crowley, spot prizes, and light refreshments will be served plenty of craic, come along and join the fun.  The October Dance will be in Labasheeda on Sunday 21^st in the Community Hall at 3pm. 

For further information contact Viv on 065 9052173. 

Winter Time
Clock goes back one hour next weekend. All evening Masses will go back to 7.30pm from 29^th October

Mission Sunday 2007. Missionaries reflect God’s love by their commitment to the development of the spiritual and material needs of those they serve.  People are invited on Mission Sunday to assist them by prayer and a financial gift which will be sent in its entirety to a Mission Church.
Some give to the missions by going; others go to the missions by giving.

MASSES:  
Saturday  13^th                8pm           Michael Keane (Lacknashannagh)
Sunday    14^th                11am           Matt Kelly Booltydoolan (1^st Anniversary)
Tuesday   16^th           8pm              Stephen Sheehan (Kilrush Rd)
Wednesday 17^th 10am For the People
Thursday 18^th 8pm Mona McCarthy (Kildysart)
Friday 19^th 10am
Saturday 20^th  8pm Michael & Mary Costello (Clonsnaughta)
Sunday  21^st 11am Mission Sunday
Next Weekend Sunday  21^st  October  Twenty Ninth  Sunday in ordinary time

Readers:
Saturday 20^th      8pm Michael Keane        
Sunday  21^st       11am Willie Griffin

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

Altar Servers next week
Saturday 20^th  8pm  St  Senan
Sunday    21^st  11am  St Brecan
Basket Collection            Weekend Sunday 7^th October €607.10

Cahercalla Weekly Hospice Draw. 
1^st prize €635    Jack Keane, Newmarket-on-Fergus.
2^nd prize €127  Mary Torpey, Kilfenoran.

Priests October Collection.  Please use envelopes provided and return any time during the month. Thank you. 

The Ennis General Hospital Development  Committee/Clare Cancer Campaign would like to thank all those who helped in the recent Church Gate Collection.

Mission Sunday collection  next Sunday 21^st October please use envelopes provided. 

Play and Pray
Play and Pray returns this Sunday and every Sunday for Junior Infants to First Communion Class all welcome.  New parent volunteers will be very welcome to get involved also.

Pastoral Council
There will be a meeting of the Pastoral Council on Tuesday evening  at 9.30pm at Parish House Meeting Room.

G.A.A.
Best wishes to our Senior Team in the Junior A Final which will be held this Sunday 14^th October at 1.15pm  Clareabbey, Clarecastle.  Please come along and  support the Team.  

Kildysart Notes
There is a new deadline for notes for the Clare Champion, each Friday evening.  Please contact John T Cavanagh for further information.

Dancing the Afternoon Away.
Sunday Afternoon Dances for your enjoyment and live music with Mickey Crowley, waltzing, quickstep and set dancing, spot prizes, and light refreshments will be served plenty of craic, come along and join the fun.  The October Dance will be in Labasheeda on Sunday 21st in the Community Hall at 3pm.  For further information contact Viv on 065 9052173.

Protest Rally in Limerick on Saturday 20th October at 2:00pm
The rally will take place on O'Connell Street in the City Centre.  The purpose of the rally is to allow the residents of the West of Ireland an opportunity to express their dissatisfaction with our Government’s inaction in tackling major issues facing the people along the Western Seaboard. In particular we are highlighting the loss of the Shannon to Heathrow service.

MASSES:    
Saturday 6^th                8pm             Jack Kirrane (Ballyvohane)
Sunday 7^th                11am            For the People
Tuesday 9^th              10am             Rita Baemer (formerly Rita Bohannon, Shorepark, Kildysart ).
Wednesday 10^th           10am             Communal Sacrament of the Sick in Community Centre
Thursday 11^th 10am
Friday 12^th 8pm Sonny & Mary Casey (Gortnahaha)
Saturday 13^th  8pm
Sunday 14