Offertory Collection: €1125.00 Míle Buíochas.

Second Collection takes place this weekend 6^th/7^th June on behalf of Peter’s Pence. This collection is directed toward supporting the ministry of the Pope in his task of uniting the many different strands of the Church and supports the many charitable initiatives promoted by the Holy Father.

Confession this Saturday evening 6^th June after 7.30pm Mass.

Church Collectors Rota for June: Saturday’s 7.30pm: M. O’Sullivan & S. O’Sullivan. Sunday’s 11.30am: M. O’Donoghue & J. Moriarty.

Kilcummin Community Care will be holding their Annual Mass on Tuesday 16^th June in GAA Clubhouse at 11.00am. Everyone welcome.

The Parish Community Extends its warmest congratulations and sincere good wishes to Fr. John Ahern as he celebrates 60 years of Priesthood. We are especially grateful for his presence among us as a visiting Priest in our Parish, where his kindness, wisdom and gentle manner are greatly appreciated. We keep him in our Prayers and wish every blessing on this special occasion.

The 50^th Anniversary of Our Parish Church is on Saturday, 20^th June, we would love to hear from parishioners who may have photographs, stories, memories, anything you would be willing to share, please contact the Parish Office. Your treasured memories will help make this celebration even more special.

Trip to Knock: The Annual Parish Pilgrimage to Knock on Saturday, 27^th June, leaving Kilcummin village @7am. Food/refreshments in Gort (optional) morning and evening. Cost €30. Please contact Post Office.

Church Events Over the Coming Months:

* Novena to the Sacret Heart from 4^th to 12^th June.

   Novena Prayer and Reflection leaflets available in the Church Porch.

* Corpus Christi Procession on Sunday, 7^th June after the 11.30am Mass.

* The 50^th Anniversary of our Lady of Lourdes Mass on Sat, 20^th June.

* Holy Cross Graveyard Mass on Wednesday, 1^st July @ 7.30pm.

* Old Kilcummin Graveyard Mass on Wednesday, 5^th August @ 7.30pm.

St. Anthony’s Novena will take place in Franciscan Friary from Thursday 4^th June to Saturday 13^th June. Weekdays/Saturday Masses 10am & 7pm, Sunday 7^th June 11.30am Mass. Healing Service & Adoration Sunday 7^th June @ 7pm; Reconciliation Services Monday 8^th June, after both 10am & 7pm Masses. Feast of St. Anthony, Sat 13^th June, Masses with Blessing of the Lilies 10am & 7pm. Blessing of the children & families @ 4pm.

Our Lady of Fatima: As we continue to celebrate the visit of Our Blessed Mother in Fatima, we will recite the Rosary on Main Street Killarney at 3 pm on Saturday, 13^th June.  We welcome all to come and pray before the Statue of Our Lady, to pray for peace in our world.

Kilcummin Looking Good are hosting a Coffee Morning on Sunday, June 14^th at 12pm in Kilcummin Recreation Hall to support Kilcummin Looking Good. Donations of home baking & confectionary items will be gratefully  appreciated can be dropped to the Recreational Hall the evening before from 7-8pm and Sunday morning from 11am. All welcome.

Tidy Towns Adjudicator: With the impending arrival of the Tidy Towns Adjudicator expected over the next few weeks, we would ask all house holders to make a special effort outside their houses to ensure it is presented at its very best. Please ensure if you are a dog owner that you take on your responsibilities associated with dog fouling on footpaths and park. We appreciate and thank you for your assistance and co-operation.

Rambling House will take place at Heritage Centre Scartaglen on Monday 8^th June at 8pm. Refreshments served, all are welcome.

Masses can be viewed on webcam: https://www.churchservices.tv/kilcummin

Offertory Collection: €690.00. Míle Buíochas.

Second Collection takes place next weekend 6^th/7^th June on behalf of Peter’s Pence. This collection is directed toward supporting the ministry of the Pope in his task of uniting the many different strands of the Church and supports the many charitable initiatives promoted by the Holy Father.

Church Collectors Rota for June: Saturday’s 7.30pm: M. O’Sullivan & S. O’Sullivan. Sunday’s 11.30am: M. O’Donoghue & J. Moriarty.

Parish Office: Open: Tues, Wed & Fri 10.00am – 12 noon. Tel: 064

6643176 / Mobile: 087 1339732, e-mail This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Church Events Over the Coming Months:

* Novena to the Sacret Heart from 4^th to 12^th June.

   Novena Prayer and Reflection leaflets available in the Church Porch.

* Corpus Christi Procession on Sunday, 7^th June after the 11.30am Mass.

* The 50^th Anniversary of our Lady of Lourdes Mass on Sat, 20^th June.

* Holy Cross Graveyard Mass on Wednesday, 1^st July @ 7.30pm.

* Old Kilcummin Graveyard Mass on Wednesday, 5^th August @ 7.30pm.

Best Wishes: We want to wish all the children who will receive their Holy Communion this Saturday grace and blessings along with their families and teachers a very happy and joyful day.

Exam Mass: We wish all students the very best of luck with all their exams, mass will be offered on Tuesday, 2^nd June at 9.30am.

St. Anthony’s Novena will take place in Franciscan Friary from Thursday 4^th June to Saturday 13^th June. Weekdays/Saturday Masses 10am & 7pm, Sunday 7^th June 11.30am Mass; Student Mass Thursday 4^th June @ 8.30pm (after Corpus Christy Procession). Healing Service & Adoration Sunday 7^th June @ 7pm; Reconciliation Services Monday 8^th June, after both 10am & 7pm Masses. Feast of St. Anthony, Saturday 13^th June, Masses with Blessing of the Lilies 10am & 7pm. Blessing of the children & families @ 4pm.

Kilcummin Looking Good are hosting a Coffee Morning on Sunday, June 14^th at 12pm in Kilcummin Recreation Hall to support Kilcummin Looking Good. Donations of home baking & confectionary items will be gratefully  appreciated can be dropped to the Recreational Hall the evening before from 7-8pm and Sunday morning from 11am. All welcome.

Fundraising Walk Along the Old Kenmare Road will take place on 11^th June 2026 in aid of My Canine Companion Autism & Therapy Services. Donations may be sent to Unit 1, Cregane Industrial Estate, Station Rd, Creggane, Buttevant, Co. Cork, P51 WTK5.

The Annual Diocesan Pilgrimage to Knock takes place on Sat. 22^nd August, the Feast Day of the Queenship of Mary. Many people look forward to this day each year, a day of faith, community, and friendship. Many parishes choose to combine and arrange a bus as a pastoral area. If any parish wishes to supply choir or solo singers, it will be much appreciated. Otherwise, Knock will supply the music. Thank you to the choir from Killorglin who were with us last year. If you have parish flags, bring them along. Our diocesan pilgrimage to Lourdes from June 10^th to 15^th is almost three months earlier than usual. It will involve assisted pilgrims and their support team, the youth section and ordinary pilgrims, almost 200 in all.

O’Callaghan Coach Holidays will be travelling to Lourdes in France on October 2^nd. Contact: 064 6631095 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

Offertory Collection: €690.00. Míle Buíochas.

Second Collection takes place next weekend 6^th/7^th June on behalf of Peter’s Pence. This collection is directed toward supporting the ministry of the Pope in his task of uniting the many different strands of the Church and supports the many charitable initiatives promoted by the Holy Father.

Church Collectors Rota for June: Saturday’s 7.30pm: M. O’Sullivan & S. O’Sullivan. Sunday’s 11.30am: M. O’Donoghue & J. Moriarty.

Parish Office: Open: Tues, Wed & Fri 10.00am – 12 noon. Tel: 064

6643176 / Mobile: 087 1339732, e-mail This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Church Events Over the Coming Months:

* Novena to the Sacret Heart from 4^th to 12^th June.

   Novena Prayer and Reflection leaflets available in the Church Porch.

* Corpus Christi Procession on Sunday, 7^th June after the 11.30am Mass.

* The 50^th Anniversary of our Lady of Lourdes Mass on Sat, 20^th June.

* Holy Cross Graveyard Mass on Wednesday, 1^st July @ 7.30pm.

* Old Kilcummin Graveyard Mass on Wednesday, 5^th August @ 7.30pm.

Best Wishes: We want to wish all the children who will receive their Holy Communion this Saturday grace and blessings along with their families and teachers a very happy and joyful day.

Exam Mass: We wish all students the very best of luck with all their exams, mass will be offered on Tuesday, 2^nd June at 9.30am.

St. Anthony’s Novena will take place in Franciscan Friary from Thursday 4^th June to Saturday 13^th June. Weekdays/Saturday Masses 10am & 7pm, Sunday 7^th June 11.30am Mass; Student Mass Thursday 4^th June @ 8.30pm (after Corpus Christy Procession). Healing Service & Adoration Sunday 7^th June @ 7pm; Reconciliation Services Monday 8^th June, after both 10am & 7pm Masses. Feast of St. Anthony, Saturday 13^th June, Masses with Blessing of the Lilies 10am & 7pm. Blessing of the children & families @ 4pm.

Kilcummin Looking Good are hosting a Coffee Morning on Sunday, June 14^th at 12pm in Kilcummin Recreation Hall to support Kilcummin Looking Good. Donations of home baking & confectionary items will be gratefully  appreciated can be dropped to the Recreational Hall the evening before from 7-8pm and Sunday morning from 11am. All welcome.

Fundraising Walk Along the Old Kenmare Road will take place on 11^th June 2026 in aid of My Canine Companion Autism & Therapy Services. Donations may be sent to Unit 1, Cregane Industrial Estate, Station Rd, Creggane, Buttevant, Co. Cork, P51 WTK5.

The Annual Diocesan Pilgrimage to Knock takes place on Sat. 22^nd August, the Feast Day of the Queenship of Mary. Many people look forward to this day each year, a day of faith, community, and friendship. Many parishes choose to combine and arrange a bus as a pastoral area. If any parish wishes to supply choir or solo singers, it will be much appreciated. Otherwise, Knock will supply the music. Thank you to the choir from Killorglin who were with us last year. If you have parish flags, bring them along. Our diocesan pilgrimage to Lourdes from June 10^th to 15^th is almost three months earlier than usual. It will involve assisted pilgrims and their support team, the youth section and ordinary pilgrims, almost 200 in all.

O’Callaghan Coach Holidays will be travelling to Lourdes in France on October 2^nd. Contact: 064 6631095 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

Offertory Collections: €825.00. Míle Buíochas.

May the Month of Our Lady: Every Monday, the Rosary is recited in the church sacristy @ 7.30pm and in Glounonea Grotto @ 8pm. All welcome.

Save the Date: The 50^th Anniversary Mass of our parish church will take place on Saturday, 20^th June at 7.30pm. If anyone has any pictures or any information on our church down through the years, it would be greatly appreciated.

Baptism: We would like to welcome baby Fadhla Marie Kelly, Knockataggle, into God’s family with joy. Congratulations to her parents and wishing them many years of health and happiness.

The Annual Corpus Christi Procession will take place after the 11.30am Mass on Sunday, 7^th June.

Huge Thanks to the Principals and Staff of Coolick & Anablaha Schools and the ladies committee of Mastergeeha Soccer Club for hosting and entertaining the Spring Stations. They were most enjoyable with lots of home baking & sandwiches and the social gathering afterwards. We also want to thank Fr. Kieran, Fr. Jim and Fr. Joe for making the Mass so special for all the families of the townlands. Míle Buíochas.

The Annual Diocesan Pilgrimage to Knock takes place on Sat. 22^nd August, the Feast Day of the Queenship of Mary. Many people look forward to this day each year, a day of faith, community, and friendship. Many parishes choose to combine and arrange a bus as a pastoral area. If any parish wishes to supply choir or solo singers, it will be much appreciated. Otherwise, Knock will supply the music. Thank you to the choir from Killorglin who were with us last year. If you have parish flags, bring them along. Our diocesan pilgrimage to Lourdes from June 10^th to 15^th is almost three months earlier than usual. It will involve assisted pilgrims and their support team, the youth section and ordinary pilgrims, almost 200 in all.

ACCORD Needs You! ACCORD Catholic Marriage Care Service CLG is currently recruiting volunteers to train as marriage preparation programme facilitators to support couples preparing for the Sacrament of Marriage. The marriage preparation programmes have proven to be helpful and effective in helping couples prepare for marriage. Teams work from St. John’s Parish Centre Tralee or The Pastoral Centre Killarney. Contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. 066 7122280 and This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. 064 6633612. Closing date for applications is Wednesday, 27^th May 2026.

O’Callaghan Coach Holidays will be travelling to Lourdes in France on October 2^nd. Contact: 064 6631095 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

The Franciscan Day Trip to Knock Shrine will take place on Sunday, 28^th June. €25.00 per person. Pre-booking essential, and payments can be made at the Friary Office or over the phone at 064 6631334.

Ladies’ Crafting Group starting on Monday, 25^th May at 10.30am - 12.30pm in Chime, Unit 1b Park Place, High Street, Killarney, V93 CDP9. We will be meeting on the 4^th Monday of each month after that. This group is for women who are hard of hearing, and offers a fun, supportive, and inclusive space to learn new skills, enjoy great conversation, and make connections. Come along for company, creativity, and a cup of tea!

Please contact: 064 6620052 or 086 0105200.

Kilcummin Looking Good would like to thank Kerry County Council for their financial assistance under the Community Support Fund 2026 in respect of €1,031.00. This money will be utilised to enhance works to our Biodiversity Community Park, and Village. We also acknowledge Kerry County Council for their ongoing support for our community group, and we are most grateful for the funding, which allows all the work and improvements to take place throughout the year. Save The Date: Kilcummin Looking Good will be holding a coffee morning on Sunday, 14^th June in the Recreational Hall. More details to follow.

Offertory Collections: €1,073.00. Míle Buíochas.

Second Collection: €415.00. Míle Buíochas.

Trócaire Collection to date is €2,717.00. Donations can still be handed in. Many thanks.

May the Month of Our Lady: Every Monday, the Rosary is recited in the church sacristy @ 7.30pm and in Glounonea Grotto @ 8pm. All welcome.

Multi Area Station Mass for Mastergeeha/Glounonea area will take place at 7.30pm in the Mastergeeha Clubhouse on Monday, 18^th May. Townlands include Knockancore, Toremore, Mastergeeha, Clydine, Glounnacopple, Glounonea, Lacca and Reenalougha.

Mass for Glounonea Grotto will take place on Thurs, 21^st May @7.30pm.

Change of Date: The annual Parish Pilgrimage to Knock will take place on Saturday, 27^th June. More details follow.

The Scartaglen Day of Prayer takes place this Sunday, 17^th May at 2.30 pm, with Janice Carrig at Our Lady of Lourdes Church. Including Rosary, Divine Mercy, personal testimony and music ministry.

Save the Date: The 50^th Anniversary Mass of our Parish Church will take place on Saturday, 20^th June at 7.30pm. More details to follow.

Medjugorie Pilgrimage: Due to demand, there will now be a second trip from Tuesday, 22^nd to the 29^th of September, ex Cork. Accompanied by Fr. John Keane as Spiritual Director. For further information, please contact Tom Dennehy on 087 468658.

Novena: Our Lady of the Wayside Novena, Clonkeen will take place from 16^th - 24^th May. Dates and times: Saturday 16^th, Sunday 17^th, Monday 18^th @9.30am; Tuesday 19^th, Wednesday 20^th,Thursday 21^st, Friday 22^nd  @7.30pm; Saturday 23^rd, Sunday 24^th @9.30am. Rosary begins 25 minutes before each ceremony. All are welcome.

Information Meeting for young men aged 18-40 approx. on the Legion of Mary, a local Catholic group. Through this meeting you will get to know other young men who are also be interested in learning more about our Catholic faith and get opportunities to reach out to those in need in society around us. We will meet at the Church of the Resurrection on Wed, 20^th May at 7pm. in St. Brigid's chapel. Looking forward to meeting you there.

The Franciscan Day Trip to Knock Shrine will take place on Sunday, 28^th June. €25.00 per person. Pre-booking essential, and payments can be made at the Friary Office or over the phone at 064 6631334.

Coffee Morning: Join us at our next Recovery Haven Kerry-Killorglin Outreach (Community Day care centre, Market Street) on Thursday, 21^st  May from 10am–1pm. Come along for a cuppa, meet our team, and learn about the range of FREE supports and services available to cancer patients, their families and carers in Killorglin. Everyone is welcome.

Siamsa Tíre Theatre will host Concordia University’s “A Cappella Choir” on Thursday, 21^st May at 11.30am. This select 72-voice internationally renowned vocal ensemble have been performing concerts and joining congregations in worship for over 88 years. This is a FREE event and booking is essential. Please call 066 7123055 to book your seat. Duration 45 mins approx.

A Free Financial Literacy Event will be held on Friday, 22^nd May at The Ashe Hotel, Tralee. Registration and tea/coffee from 10.30am, starting at 11.00am. Speakers from AIB, MABS, Kerry ETB and An Garda Síochána will share simple tips on managing money and staying safe from scams.

Ladies’ Crafting Group starting on Monday, 25^th May at 10.30am - 12.30pm in Chime, Unit 1b Park Place, High Street, Killarney, V93 CDP9. We will be meeting on the 4^th Monday of each month after that. This group is for women who are hard of hearing, and offers a fun, supportive, and inclusive space to learn new skills, enjoy great conversation, and make connections. Come along for company, creativity, and a cup of tea! Please contact: 064 6620052 or 086 0105200.