Priests: Fr. Kieran O’Brien, Fr. Noel Spring, Fr. Padraig Kennelly, Fr. Joe Begley, Fr. Jim Lenihan, Fr.Vitalis Barasa.

For a priest in an emergency at any time call: 064 6631014 / mobile 087 6501998
Email: kilcummin@dioceseofkerry.ie

Parish Newsletter 23-11-2025

CHRIST THE KING  23/11/2025

Please pray for Mary Carroll (née Guerin), Lyreatough; Maura O’Reilly (née Whelan), Knockasartnett; Niall Lynch, Brewsterfield, Headford & Sydney; Denis Kelly, Park Drive, Killarney. May they rest in peace.

Priest on duty this weekend: Fr. Joe Begley 064 6631014 / Mobile 087 6501998 (for emergencies only).

Masses for the coming week

Sat 22nd  Nov

11.00am

 

7.30pm

 

Funeral Mass for Mary Carroll R.I.P. Lyreatough

Jackie, Timmy & Nora Lucey R.I.P. Mastergeeha

Jer O’Gorman & deceased family members R.I.P. Coolick

Sun 23rd  Nov

11.30am

 

 

12.15pm

John, Hans & Mary O’Leary & deceased family members R.I.P. Rathanane

Donal McGlynn R.I.P. Glounonea

Baptism

Tue 25th Nov

9.30am

10-6pm

People of the Parish

Adoration

Thu 27thNov

7.30pm

Mass for all on our November List

Sat 29th Nov

7.30pm

Sheila Fleming R.I.P. Clydine and her parents John & Mary and her brother Sheamus Fogarty R.I.P. Pinewood Estate

Sun 30th Nov

11.30am

 

12.15pm

Mary Francis O’Connor ( 1st Anniversary) R.I.P. Glounonea

Baptism

29th  & 30th

November    

   Readers

Eucharistic
Ministers

       Altar Servers

 Vigil
7.30pm

J. Casey

    E. Walsh

    P. Healy

A. McSweney

L. O’Sullivan O’Rourke

C. Ahern

   Sun
11.30am

M. B. O’Driscoll

K. O’Donoughue

N. Fleming

G. Fleming

C. Blake

E. Naggle

T. O’Donoghue

Offertory Collection: €835. Míle Buíochas.

Lay People to Take up Leadership Roles in the Diocese of Kerry: The Volunteer Ministry of the Pastoral Leader was introduced as a response to the changing needs of parish communities. The pastoral leaders work alongside the clergy and other volunteers in their parishes and pastoral areas. If you are interested, for more information: www.dioceseofkerry.ie email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or 064 6632644.

Prayers to honour the Feast of Christ the King will take place this Sunday, 23rd at 3pm, at the Christ the King statue in Killarney. This will be followed by adoration from 4pm to 6pm in the Church of the Resurrection.          

The Annual Offertory Boxes will be ready for delivery shortly. We would like to thank those who use the boxes. It is very important that parishioners support our church and priests by their financial contributions. Please contact the parish office if you require a box.

Webinar for Parents of Confirmation Children: It is that time of year again – we are promoting our online Confirmation Talk, for parents and guardians of children preparing for the Sacrament of Confirmation.  It will be online on Wednesday 26th November at 7.30pm. Our guest speaker is Dr. Dan O’Connell from Mary Immaculate College, Limerick. This webinar is designed to complement the pre-sacramental work that is already happening in schools and parishes. The registration link: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN6tmq2arsSSO0z61gurhISQ     

Monthly Meetings Sept 2025 - May 2026 from 10am to 4pm for Young Women (18-40yrs) who are discerning a Vocation to Religious/Consecrated Life, monthly meetings are held in Charleville Retreat Centre, Cork. The day includes prayer, talks, Holy Mass, Adoration and a chance to meet and chat with religious sisters of different communities. If you are interested in attending please email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

O’Callaghan Coaches will be taking a coach to the annual All Night Vigil for the Feast of the Immaculate Conception in Knock on Sunday, 7th Dec.

Contact 064 6631095 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for bookings.

Glenflesk Parish Bazaar 2025 will take place on Sunday, 23rd Nov. at 3pm in Glenflesk Parish Hall. Please see Church Notice Board for more details. All welcome.

Mastergeeha Church Gate Collection takes place this weekend 22nd and 23rd November. Your support would be greatly appreciated.

Fr. Tom Looney’s Book “Unbeatable”: The remarkable story of Fr. Tom Jones will be on sale in Kilcummin Post Office, price €15.             

Kilcummin Rural Development Board would like to express its gratitude to Kerry County Council and the Department of Rural and Community Development for providing financial support under the Local Enhancement Programme 2025 for the upkeep and maintenance of our bog walks.

As Part of the Healthy Club Initiative, Kilcummin GAA & LGFA invite all members of the community to gather for a memorial walk at 6pm on Sunday the 23rd of Nov at the Kilcummin GAA Walking Track. Bring a torch to light your way. In the month of November, this is a lovely way to remember and talk about loved ones who have passed away, but who are always in our thoughts. Join us after the walk in the club house for a cup of tea. All welcome but a reminder that only therapy and assistance dogs are allowed on the walking track for health and safety reasons.

The Sliabh Luachra Music Trail is coming to Kilcummin on Sat 13th Dec. @2pm at Kilcummin Recreational Hall. All ages & instruments welcome.

Save The Date: Annual Pink Night Fundraiser for “Comfort for Chemo” will take place on Saturday, 3rd January 2026 in the Klub Bar at 8pm. Everyone welcome, more details to follow.  

 

November the Month to Remember

 

Do not search for me down among the marble headstones

Where rooks on November branches

Make gathering cry for the dying year.

Do not look for me where summer’s leaves

Decay on waves of winter grass.

Do not imagine me as you last saw me

Pale, bruised and empty of life.

I am not here

But see that shaft of sunlight

Which spots the grey dark lake of late November

On the heather hillside of Donegal

Or listen to the thrush

Squeeze out the last notes of its sunny summer song.

Or hear the laughter

I splashed in my sister’s face

On the sun drenched beach that summer before I left you.

I go on playing not where winter withers

But where spring

Is eternal.

(Autumn Churchyard by John McCullagh)

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