Parish Newsletter 11-01-2026

Offertory Collections: €1,470.00. Míle Buíochas.

Second Collection on the 17^th/18^th Jan. in aid of Needs of the Holy Land.

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.

Church Collectors Rota for January: Saturday 7.30pm: L. Fleming & G. Guilfoyle; Sunday 11.30am: K. O’Leary & P. Cahill.

A Day of Healing through the Eucharist and Word will be held at Our Lady of Lourdes Church, Scartaglen on next Sunday, Jan 18^th starting at 2.30 pm. Deacon Thady O’Connor and Jannice Carrig warmly invite you to join them for this special day accompanied by an anointed music ministry by Paddy Sheehan, Pat Buck, Richard Curran, Pat Power and others. This is accompanied by individual blessings at your request. We look forward to meeting you there. 

Pink Night Rescheduled: The Ladies’ Committee of Kilcummin GAA Club would like to announce the rescheduling of its annual Pink Night, taking place in The Klub Bar, it will now take place on Saturday, January 10th. Now in its twelfth year—and supporting Comfort for Chemo for the fifth year running—this much-loved event promises a fantastic evening of fun and fundraising for all. While everyone is encouraged to wear pink, dressing up is completely optional—the true spirit of the night is community, enjoyment, and support for a great cause. Prizes will be awarded for Best Dressed Female and Best Dressed Male. The festivities begin at 8pm, with entertainment from Derry and Rosie Healy from 8 to 10:00pm, followed by Barry McGrath playing late into the night, your continued support is deeply appreciated.

The Kilcummin Parents Association would like to thank all who supported their School Memory Tree over Christmas. We would also like to thank Fr Noel Spring for saying a beautiful Mass in loving memory of all named on the Memory list. Míle Buíochas.

Kilcummin Men’s Shed are looking forward to getting back on Jan 9th at Mastergeeha F.C. Kilcummin, Killarney V93 T276 every Friday 10am-12pm aligns with the Gneeveguilla-Killarney TFI R 57 bus schedule. Please contact 0872422299 or www.kilcumminmensshed.ie This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Junior Set Dancing: Registration for junior set dancing will take place on Friday, 16^th January from 7 to 7.45pm in Kilcummin Recreational Hall. Dancing will commence on Friday 23th January from 7 to 8pm for beginners and intermediates and 8 to 9pm for advanced. These classes are also open to children from outside Kilcummin parish. Further information contact Mary on 087 9620135.

Computer Class: Information Technology Skills QQI Level 4 is starting on Monday 12^th January, 2026 from 7pm - 10pm, for 18 weeks. Topics covered are: Theory, Data Entry, File Management, Word Processing, Email & Internet. For more details contact Mary 0860749756 on Monday or Tuesday 10am to 5pm. Places are limited, booking is essential.

Kilcummin Community Care will return on Tuesday 13^th January. New members welcome, we meet every Tuesday from 11 am to 1.45 pm in the G.A.A. hall. Hot dinner provided, free transport available. Anybody interested please contact Mary Doyle on 086 1550803.

Rambling House will take place in the Heritage Centre, Scartaglen on Monday, 12^th January. Refreshments served, all are welcome.

Kilcummin Community Games: Anyone interested in Community Games and would like to know more, please go to Kilcummin Community Games Facebook page where all upcoming events & activities will be posted. Please note you must reside in Kilcummin parish to participate.

St. Vincent de Paul: On behalf of Killarney St. Vincent de Paul Conference we wish to thank you for your generous contributions to the Christmas 2025 Appeal and for your continuing support throughout the year. Wishing you a Happy, Peaceful and Healthy 2026.