Parish of Kilmovee

MISSION STATEMENT

T he Parish of Kilmovee is a Christian Community, committed to making everyone welcome through meeting in liturgy, prayer and friendship as we bear witness to the love and

compassion of Jesus Christ. Fáilte roimh gach éinne.

Church of the Immaculate Conception, Kilmovee

St. Joseph’s Church Urlaur

St. Celsus’ Church, Kilkelly

St. Patrick’s Church, Glann

“A family of families”

@kilmoveeparish kilmoveeparish.org

SECOND SUNDAY OF CHRISTMAS 5th January 2020

There were a lot of images doing the rounds on New Year’s Eve but I very much liked this one. There is still room for talk, of course, but the walk is very important and it’s best not burdened too much with promises we might not be able to keep. New Year Resolutions have their place and should be encouraged but not to the point where we are set up for failure or criticism. It is better to focus on going forward, step by step, day by day and enjoying the journey as best we can. Hopefully this will be a good year for us, as parish and individuals. At best, we will be there with and for each other on good days and days that might not be so good. Enjoy the walk. Share the talk and, to one and all …

Happy New Year.

PLEASE PRAY FOR We remember in prayer at this time: Bríd Collins, Urlaur who died during the week, Tom Cassidy, Bournemouth, late of Charlestown (brother of Mary Gallagher, Cloonamna) Seamus McKermitt, Cornamona (brother of Anna Haran, Egool) and all whose anniversaries occur around this time. May they rest in peace.

TRAVEL PASSES Free travel passes are accepted on all Local Link routes throughout County Mayo. Other passengers’ fares are reasonably priced. Local Link services are wheelchair accessible. For more information contact 094 9005150.

HOSPITAL VISITATION Please feel free to let me know if any relative is in hospital and would wish to be visited. I am always happy to visit the sick at home or in hospital.

WORKSHOP IN 2020 There will be a Loss, Grief, and Bereavement Workshop in January 2020. Commencing Wednesday 15th January from 7pm-9pm and, will run every Wednesday evening for five weeks in the Community Resource Centre, Ballaghaderreen. For more information please contact the office on 094-9862565.

OFFERTORY BOXES 2020 Thank you to all who have collected their Offertory Boxes at this stage. If you have yet to do so, you might take a moment this weekend or in the coming days. If you are new to the parish or if, for any reason, your box is not included, please let us know. Thank you for your support of the parish. Your weekly offering goes towards the upkeep, insurance and services costs for our four churches.

FUNDRAISING CONCERT The Coleman Music Centre, Gurteen will host its annual fundraising concert on Saturday 11th January at 8.30pm and what a line-up of acts there are in store this year. Special Guests, Fr James Mc Donagh, The McGrath Family, The Horan Family, Junior Davey, Nora O Connor, Megan Walsh and many more. Last year was a complete sell out and there is no doubt that this year will be the same. Tickets are €12.00 Contact 0719182599 or visit colemanirishmusic.com. EUCHARISTIC ADORATION

We will resume Adoration in all churches from Monday January 13th. Thanks to all who give their time to this ministry in the parish.

RECENTLY BAPTIZED Last weekend, Padraig Bernard Reilly, Tavrane, was welcomed into our Faith Community. We wish him every blessing in life and offer our congratulations to his family.

NOLLAIG NA mBAN Come along to a musical celebration on Sunday, 5 January - the eve of Nollaig na mBan - at the National Museum of Ireland - Country Life, Turlough Park, Castlebar, from 2 to 3pm. Join musician Emer Mayock and the Music Circle for this performance in the galleries. All musicians and listeners are welcome. This is a free, drop-in activity. No booking required.

COIS TINE The first Cois Tine Rambling House Session of 2020 will take place on Monday night, January 6th, starting at 8pm. There will be lots of music, song, dance and storytelling with local and visiting performers. During the break enjoy some home-baked goodies. Raffle on the night. Free Admission. All are welcome.

WEDDING BELLS Best wishes to John McLoughlin and Pamela Gallagher who were married in Kilmovee on Friday, January 3rd. May God richly bless their married life.

LADIES CLUB Christmas Party on January 18th, in Kilmovee Community Centre with Three-Course Meal at 7pm Sharp. This will be followed by music and dancing - music by Seán Brennan. Bookings are being taken at Kilmovee Community Centre at 0949649484 or contact Mary at 086 060 3654.

IRISH CATHOLIC PAPER A reminder that copies of the Irish Catholic are available in the parish each week.

EPIPHANY MASS ARRANGMENTS

P lease note that on The Feast of The Epiphany, January 6th there will be a morning Mass in Kilmovee at 10.00am and evening Mass in Kilkelly at 7pm. The intention of the Evening Mass in Kilkelly is those named

and remembered through sponsorship of the lights of Kilkelly Christmas Tree. This is a Holy Day of Obligation and brings to a close the Season of Christmas. Please join us for Mass.

2019 IN OUR PARISH During 2019, as a parish community we prayed with and for:

27 parishioners who died 13 babies who were baptized 7 couples who celebrated their marriage 25 young people who were confirmed 10 of our younger parishioners who received First Holy Communion

Behind each of these figures, we find people left to grieve, parents doing their best for their children, couples finding their way in marriage and young people advancing in their faith. We pray for each and every one and ask, in a special way, that all who have died may rest in the peace of Christ. May we continue to support and pray for one another throughout 2020.

SHAMROCKS’ UPDATE AGM will take place in the Club House on Friday 10th January at 8.30pm. All are welcome. Thanks to all who purchased our 2020 lotto. Congrats to all the winners in our Christmas draw and especially Peter Egan (€1000) and Pat Browne (Smart TV). The first draw of the season will take place on Saturday January 11th. Tickets are still available from Club officers. Thanks

again for all your support. We wish you all a healthy, happy and sporting 2020.

SCHOOLS RE-OPEN As our schools re-open for the New Year, we wish all pupils, teachers and staff members every success.

FEEDBACK WELCOME The new candleabras have been in Kilmovee Church for a few weeks

now. As mentioned, they are on trial so would welcome your thoughts and feedback. EUCHARISITC ADORATION

Adoration will resume in the week beginning January 13th.

CHRISTMAS COLLECTION Many thanks to all who supported the Christmas Collection. Your kindness is very much appreciated.

URLAUR Vigil 6.30pm

SS Reader Fiona Walsh-Boyle

E. Minister: Lorraine Collins

Offertory: Volunteers

Servers: Team 1

GLANN Vigil 8.00pm

SS Reader: Mary Brennan

E. Minister: Mary T Duffy

Offertory: Dunleavy Family

Servers: Team 1

KILMOVEE Sunday 10.00am

SS Reader Oisín Duffy

E Minister Bridie Denning

Offertory Duffy Family

Servers Team 1

KILKELLY Sunday 11.30am

SS Reader Maeve Duffy

E Minister M Walsh/M Cafferkey

Offertory O’Grady Family

Servers Team 1

PARISH MINISTRIES

A s we draw to the end of Christmas, we recall the children baptized in our parish

during 2019. God Bless them, one and all. May we journey with them in Faith.

———————— Marybeth Elliott Lauren Marie Devaney Lucy May Egan Callum Ryan Murphy Adam James Cullen Ceoladh Duffy Cian Cooney James Enda Battle Matthew Patrick Forde Óisín Niall Hunt Chloe Jane Kenny Owen Joseph Maughan Padraig Bernard Reilly

P ope Francis has called for a special day to focus on the importance of Scripture and of proclaiming God’s word.

He says: “The Bible is not meant for a privileged few. It belongs “to those called to hear its message and to recognize themselves in its words”. The Sunday set aside for this is the 3rd Sunday in Ordinary Time (26th January) and, on that weekend, we will ask Ministers of The Word to commit them-selves to helping proclaim God’s message through reading the Scriptures for us at Mass. It is a good time to look to some additional readers so, if you feel you might be able to share in this ministry, please get in touch. We might arrange one or two evenings to get together as Ministers of The Word to focus on the importance of this ministry and, on that Sunday, we will place special emphasis on the use of Scripture in church. Further details in the coming weeks.

PARISH CLERGY

Fr Vincent Sherlock Home Number: 094-964 9137 Mobile Number: 087-242 4253

PRIMARY SCHOOLS Kilmovee NS: 094-986 1282 Kilkelly NS: 094-936 7371 Tavrane NS: 085-806 5834

PARISH EMAILS info@kilmoveeparish.org FOR BULLETIN ITEMS news@kilmoveeparish.org

PARISH BULLETIN Please submit items including contact details, by Wednesday evening. Bulletin email address is news@kilmoveeparish.org

PARISH WEBSITE

www.kilmoveeparish.org

ST VINCENT DE PAUL Glann Area: 085-210 8472 Kilmovee Area: 086-889 2098 Kilkelly Area: 086-889 9077 Urlaur Area: 086-922 7552

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DAY HOURS CHURCH

Monday Adoration resumes Monday January 13th Kilmovee

Monday Adoration resumes Monday January 13th Glann

Wednesday Adoration resumes Wednesday January 15th Kilkelly

Wednesday Adoration resumes Wednesday January 15th Urlaur

PARISH LITURGY DIARY MASSES DURING THE WEEK “joining together in continuous prayer”

CHURCH DATE TIME INTENTION

URLAUR Saturday 4th 6.30pm Thomas and Mary Phillips, Urlaur

GLANN Saturday 4th 8.00pm People of The Parish

KILMOVEE Sunday 5th 10.00am Brian Jordan, Rusheens (1st Anniversary) Maut and Kathleen McCann, Egool

KILKELLY Sunday 5th 11.30am Joe Glavey, Kilkelly

KILMOVEE Monday 6th 10.00am Feast of Epiphany - People of The Parish

KILKELLY Monday 6th 7.00pm Feast of Epiphany - Christmas Tree Remembrance Intentions

KILMOVEE Tuesday 7th 9.30am Paddy Grennan

KILKELLY Wednesday 8th 9.30am Deceased of Leonard and O'Grady extended families

KILMOVEE Thursday 9th 9.30am Donor’s Intention

KILKELLY Friday 10th 9.30am Paddy and Nancy Costello, Culmore

URLAUR Saturday 11th 6.30pm Barbara and James McGuire and Rose and Eugene Keenan

GLANN Saturday 11th 8.00pm Mary Dunleavy, Sinolane (Month's Mind)

KILMOVEE Sunday 12th 10.00am Maureen and Paddy Duffy, Cloonamna

KILKELLY Sunday 12th 11.30am Mary Maheady O'Grady, Riverview

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