Parish Newsletter 05-10-2025

27^th Sunday in Ordinary Time 05/10/2025
Please pray for Nora Mai O’Connell (née O’Sullivan), Scartaglen; Gareth McLellan, Killarney. May they rest in peace.
Priest on duty this weekend: Fr. Jim Lenihan 066 7754008 / Mobile 087 6554655 (for emergencies only).
Masses for the coming week
Fri 3^rd Oct (First Friday)	7.00pm 7.30pm	Rosary & Benediction Jackie & Bridie Doolan R.I.P. Inchicullane Freddy O’Sullivan R.I.P. Lyretough
Sat 4^th Oct	7.30pm	Maureen Fleming (1^st Anniversary) R.I.P. Milleen & London
Sun 5^th Oct	11.30am 12.15pm	John P. O’Connor R.I.P. Clashnagarrane Baptism
Tue 7^thOct	9.30am 10-6pm	Andrew & Kitty McCarthy R.I.P. Kilcummin Post Office Adoration
Thur 9^th Oct	7.30pm	Con & Mary Sheehan R.I.P. Rathanane
Sat 11^th Oct	7.30pm	Mary Lenihan (Months Mind) R.I.P. Inchicullane
Sun 12^th Oct	11.30am 12.15pm	Timmy & Hannah O’Connor R.I.P. Glounonea Baptism

11^th & 12^th October	Readers	Eucharistic Ministers	Altar Servers
Vigil 7.30pm	M. O’Sullivan	M. O’Connor B. Fleming	R.Griffin C. O’Mara
Sun 11.30am	M. Doyle	A. Murray M. O’Sullivan	C. Blake T. O’Donoghue E. Nagle

Offertory Collection: €720.00 Míle Buíochas.

Parish Office: Open Tues, Wed & Fri 10.00am – 12 noon. Please contact:

064 6643176 / Mobile: 087 1339732, e-mail This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Confession will be held on this Saturday Oct. 4^th after the 7.30pm Mass.

First Saturday Devotions will take place on October 4^th in the Church of the Resurrection. Rosary at 9am, followed by Mass at 9.30am.

Baptism: We would like to welcome baby Lottie Heffernan, Pairc Chuimin, Kilcummin into God’s family with joy. Congratulations to her parents and wishing them many years of health and happiness.

Stations for the Mastergeeha Area will take place on Monday 13^th October in Mastergeeha Club House at 7.30pm. Townlands include Knockancore, Toremore, Clydine, Glounnacopple, Glounonea, Lacca, Mastergeeha & Reenalougha.

October Month of the Holy Rosary: Our Lady asks us to pray the Rosary to obtain peace in the world and to end war. Every Monday night, Rosary will be recited in Kilcummin Church Sacristy at 7.30pm and Glounonea Grotto at 8.00pm on the same evening. Everyone welcome to attend.

2026 Confirmation Dates: Confirmation will take place in Our Lady of Lourdes, Kilcummin on Friday 27^th March @11am.

Upcoming Dates for Station Masses: Coolick School Area on Thursday, 16^th October @7.30pm. Townlands include Coolick, Coolbane, Doonen, Dunrine, Dromadeesirt, Knocklebede, Coolnagarrihy, Knockeenalicka, Cloonteens, Lisroe, Ardagh, Ballydunlea, Buddihans & Gortnatona; Parish Church Centre on Thursday 23^rd October @7.30pm. Townlands include Inchicullane, Pairc Chuimin, Mountain View, Rathanane, Knockataggle, Glebe, Ballinamanagh & Cockhill.

Remember Nicaea: This year is 1700^th anniversary of the first Council of Nicaea. On Sunday 5 October 2025 we join with Christian Churches throughout Ireland to mark and remember Nicaea and the Nicene Creed which came from it. We hold this creed in common with Christians for the last 1700 years, around the world and across the traditions. This Sunday is an opportunity for shared witness and reflection on the core beliefs that unite us in Christ.

Kilcummin CCÉ AGM: The Annual General Meeting of Kilcummin Comhaltas Branch will take place on Wednesday 15^th October in the Parish Office at 8pm. All members are invited to attend.

Christmas Event: Kilcummin Looking Good/”Jingle & Mingle” will be holding a church gate collection on the weekend of the 11^th& 12^th October. The funds raised will go towards this event on 14^th December. Any and all support would be sincerely appreciated.

Remembrance Service for Parents and their families who have lost a baby

The annual UHK will hold its remembrance service on Sunday Oct 12^th in the Hospital Chapel at 2.30pm. All are welcome, especially those families who have lost a baby through miscarriage, ectopic pregnancy, fetal anomaly, stillbirth, or neonatal death.

Cork University Maternity Hospital: Our annual Service of Remembrance is on Friday 10^th of October 2025 at 7:30pm at the Sacred Heart Church, Western Road, Cork. All who have experienced pregnancy or infant loss are welcome to attend.

The service can also be livestreamed https://www.churchservices.tv/sacreadheartcork

Marriage Enrichment Weekend, The Focolare Centre, Curryhills, Prosperous, Co. Kildare, Nov 7th-9th, 2025. For information and booking www.marriageencounter.ie

Tractor Run will take place on Sunday 26^th October. Tractors, trucks, motorcycles, vintage & modified cars. Registration from 11.00am, leaving ” The Village Inn Bar” at 1pm. Live Music in bar 3.00 – 9.00pm. All proceeds go to Kerry Cancer Support Group. Please contact Dale 087 4592884 for further information.

A Coffee Morning is taking place on Sunday Morning 5^th October 2025 in aid of Kerry Hospice Foundation and in memory of Derry (Jeremiah) O’ Leary. The coffee morning will take place from 12.30 – 2.30pm in Kilcummin Recreational Hall. It would be great if you could join us and give a donation no matter how big or small. If you would like to donate online www.hospicecoffeemorning.ie we look forward to seeing you all there. Every Euro Raised Locally Stays Locally.

Junior Set Dancing continues every Friday in Kilcummin Recreational hall from 7 to 8pm for beginners and intermediates and 8 to 9pm for advanced. These classes give an opportunity for children to learn how to set dance and waltz while having fun. The classes are open to children from within and outside Kilcummin parish. For further information please contact Mary on 087 9620135.

Positive Ageing Exercise will continue every Tuesday in Kilcummin Recreational Hall from 10.30am to 11.30am. Please contact Mary Coleman 087 9757951.

Reflection

Heavenly Father, walk with me today,

and grant that I may hear your

Footsteps and gladly follow where

they lead. Talk with me today

and grant that I may hear your tender

voice, and quicken to its counsel.

Stay with me today and grant that

I may feel your gentle presence in all

I do and think. Be my strength when

I am weak, my courage when I fear.

Help me to know that it is your hand