8th Sunday in ordinary Time, Year C, 2nd March 2025

Recently Deceased: Katie Hurley, Hillside View, Castlecomer

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Anniversaries This weekend: Geraldine Luby, Reimeen, Month's Mind, sat 7.30pm

 

Anniversaries Next Weekend: Eamon Campion, Adamstown sat 7.30pm

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Important Notice Re Bookings

All bookings for baptisms, weddings etc. should be made directly with Fr. Liam 086 818 0954.  Fr. Guilfoyle will no longer be taking bookings.  Likewise with anniversary Masses.  Please book these with Fr. Liam from this week forward. 

 

Anniversaries

Going forward, booking anniversaries will be with the understanding that the Mass may be shared with families.  This is to address the growing number of anniversaries and fewer Masses available.

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Eucharistic Adoration Pilgrimage

“The Apostolate of Eucharistic Adoration National Pilgrimage to Knock will take place on Sunday, 6th April 2025.

Bus will leave from Woodies Car Park at 7.30 am with collections in Ballyragget, Durrow and Abbeyleix.

Please contact 086 1666547 to book.”

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First Sacraments

Next weekend we will welcome the communion class to our Saturday, 7.30pm Mass in Tullaroan, where they will be welcomed, enrolled and included in our Mass.  We ask all the communion families to attend and take part.

 

Ash Wednesday

Lent begins next Wednesday.

Masses for that day will be as follows:

Tullaroan 10am

The school will join us for the 10am Mass.

Mass in Ballycallan ay 7pm

 

Reflections for Lent

“The Seven Last Words of Christ.” Starting on Ash Wednesday and continuing on every Wednesday of Lent, 11.00am - 11.45am in the Black Abbey. Led by Fr. Joe Kavanagh OP

 

First Friday Visits

I will be making my first Friday on Mondat 10th March from 1.30pm onwards.

 

Kilkenny Medjugorje  Pilgrimage

Direct Flight to Mostar Medjugorje 4th – 11th June 2025

(Month of the Sacred Heart and includes Pentecost Sunday)

Hotel near the church cost €875 accompanied by spiritual Director

For bookings – contact Ann on 086 1991620 or 086 8825622

 

Cathedral Draw

There was no winner from the parish in February’s draw.  The results are posted in the church porch.  Thanks to all who support the draw.  The money raised goes towards the renovation of the cathedral.  May issues relating to the structure a décor have been resolved, many more need to be fixed.  The work continues in cur Mother Church.

 

Ossory Pilgrimage to Lourdes

The pilgrimage takes place from 19 May–24 May 2025  Booking;

www.joewalshtours.ie - info@joewalshtours.ie

Telephone: 01 241 0800 (ask for Martin Culleton)

Prices €949 - €995

COST TO INCLUDE:  Bus from Castlecomer or Loughboy Shopping Centre Kilkenny to and from the airport, taxes etc. (supplements apply)

Booking procedure for special assisted/sick section, contact  Fr. Anthony O’Connor 087-251 7766.

 

Readers Wanted

We require volunteer readers for the church.  If this is something  you might be interested in, get in touch with Fr. Liam

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7th Sunday in Ordinary Time, year C. 23rd February, 2025

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We Remember Our Loved Ones Who Have Died

Month’s Mind:     Eugene Walsh,  Rathealy

Anniversaries:  We remember Anna Cummins,

Ballybeigh,  Philip Doheny, Liss  and all whose anniversaries occur

these times.      

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Anniversaries Next Weekend: Geraldine Luby, Reimeen, Month's Mind, Sat. 7.30pm

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Reader next week-end:  Charlotte Mulligan

Eucharistic Minister:  Helen Murphy

 

Important Notice Re Bookings

All bookings for baptisms, weddings etc. should be made directly with Fr. Liam 086 818 0954.  Fr. Guilfoyle will no longer be taking bookings.  Likewise with anniversary Masses.  Please book these with Fr. Liam from this week forward. 

 

Church is Open

Thanks to the dedication of Carmel Coogan & Helen Murphy, our church are open every day during daylight hours (in really bad weather, it will remain shut). Do feel free to drop in if you have a few minutes.  Our Lord will be most pleased to see you.

 

Thursday Masses

We are considering in whether to return the Thursday evening Mass, at 7pm (I usually have meetings afterwards).  Comments and suggestions welcome.

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Parish Cluster

Tullaroan is clustered with Ballycallan & Freshford for pastoral purposes.  This means we share Masses, and other liturgies, and help out in the other parishes when required.  As Fr. Guilfoyle is retired, it falls to Fr.Liam to include Tullaroan in all plans. Should Freshford’s parish priest retire, then that parish will also have to be taken into account in future planning.

 

Lighting Candles:   Lighting candles in a church is a powerful symbol of prayer, hope and remembrance.  The act of lighting a candle represents offering our prayers, desires, intentions, or gratitude to God.  Each flicker of the flame reflects the light of faith, providing a moment of connection to the divine.  It serves as a visual reminder of God’s presence in our lives, bringing comfort and peace.  In times of joy or sorrow, lighting a candle offers a way to reflect, meditate, and seek solace.  It is a simple yet profound practice that draws us closer to the sacred, inviting us to pause, pray, and embrace the light in our hearts.

 

St. Vincent de Paul  The March collection will be taken up before Mass on Saturday, March 1st.

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Ossory Pilgrimage to Lourdes

19 May–24 May 2025  Booking; www.joewalshtours.ie - info@joewalshtours.ie

Telephone: 01 241 0800 (ask for Martin Culleton)

Prices per person sharing:  HOTEL AGENA €949  HOTEL LA

SOLITUDE  or HOTEL PADOUE €995

COST TO INCLUDE:  Bus from Castlecomer or Loughboy Shopping Centre Kilkenny to and from the airport, taxes etc. (supplements apply)

Booking procedure for special assisted/sick section, contact  Fr. Anthony O’Connor 087-2517766.

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Mass Cards

Signed Mass cards are available in the sacristy. 

Cards for deceased, get well and general intentions.  Each

card is signed by Fr. Liam and is a guarantee of an individual

Mass   to be offered.  Suggested stipend is €10. Please

remember to   leave the name of the person  for whom you

wish the Mass  to be offered for.

 

Sick Call Visits   Fr. Liam has now taken over Fr. Pat’s sick call visits,  If anyone would like a visit, please get in touch.  Fr. Liam plans to visit in Tullaroan on the Monday after the First Friday has occurred.  The next visit then will be Monday, March 10th , from 1.30pm onwards

 

Palestine

“You are invited to an evening of Palestinian Food and Music in St. Canice's Hall, Butts Green, Kilkenny, on Friday, 28th February 2025. 

Doors open at 7.00pm.  

Donations welcome to support humanitarian projects in Gaza.”

 

The Apostolate of Eucharistic Adoration National Pilgrimage to Knock will take place on Sunday, 6th April 2025.

Bus will leave from Woodies Car Park in Kilkenny at 7.30am with collections in Ballyragget, Durrow and Abbeyleix.

Please contact 086 1666547 to book

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