Parish Newsletter 25-01-2026

3^rd Sunday in Ordinary Time 25/01/2026
Please pray for Patrick (Patsy) Fleming, Knockacorrin, Currow and Louise O’Dowd, Firies and Killarney. May they rest in peace.
Priest on duty this weekend: Fr. Kieran O’Brien 064 6631014/ Mobile 087 6501998 (for emergencies only).
Masses for the coming week

Sat 24^th Jan	7.30pm	Thomas & Margaret Groves and deceased family members R.I.P. Glebe Jerome O’Connor R.I.P. Cloonteens
Sun 25^th Jan	11.30am	Donie O’Sullivan R.I.P. Dooneen Kathleen O’Sullivan (née O’Leary) R.I.P. Inch & Celbridge
Tues 27^th Jan	9.30am 10-6pm	People of the Parish Adoration
Thu 29^th Jan	7.30pm	Kayleigh O’Connor R.I.P. Inchicullane
Sat 31^st Jan	7.30pm	Patrick & Nora O’Brien R.I.P. Glounacopple Tom Fleming and deceased family members R.I.P. Gortnatona & Milleen Jackie, Catherine & Mike Riordan R.I.P. Cockhill
Sun 1^st Feb	11.30am 12.15pm	Margaret (Peg) O’Connor (1^st Anniv) R.I.P. Knockataggle Baptism

31^st Jan & 1^st Feb	Readers	Eucharistic Ministers	Altar Servers
Vigil 7.30pm	E. Fitzgerald	M. O’Sullivan B. O’Sullivan	A. McSweeney C. Ahern L. O’Sullivan O’Rourke
Sun 11.30am	M. Janot	B. McSweeney J. Moriarty	C. Blake E. Nagle T. O’Donoghue

Offertory Collections: €1,500.00. Míle Buíochas.

Second Collection: €405.00. 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.

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

Confessions will be held on Saturday, 7^th February after 7.30pm Mass.

First Saturday Devotions will take place on the 7^th February in the Church of the Resurrection: Rosary at 9am, followed by Mass at 9.30am.

Baptism: We would like to welcome baby John Patrick O’Shea, Coolick into God’s family with joy. Congratulations to his parents and wishing them many years of health and happiness.

St. Brigid’s Crosses will be available at all masses next weekend.

Diocesan Mission 2026: The diocesan mission “Peace be with you all” will take place from Sunday Feb 8^th – Wednesday Feb.11^th. Each day, you are invited to join in the Mission Talk, Prayer, Mass, Video Reflection, Prayer Petition and Family Time. Speakers include Sr. Finola Cunnane, Jim Deeds, Dr. John Lannon and Gemma Mulligan. To participate in the Mission, register through the diocesan website, www.dioceseofkerry.ie

Enrolment Forms now available for Anabla Play 'n' Learn Preschool. ECCE places available for children from 2 years 8 months. Subsidised NCS places available for children aged from 2 years 6 months. Preschool sessions from 9-12pm Monday-Friday. Part time care available from 12-2pm (Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday's). Please contact us on 0872924984 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. to request an enrolment form or for more information.

Junior Set Dancing: Junior Set Dancing will commence on Friday 23^rd 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. For further information, contact Mary on 087 9620135.

31 Card Drive: Memorial Tournament will be held in the Klub Bar in memory of Dermot “Brady” Moynihan on Sunday 1^st of February @4pm. (31 card partners). Trophies for winners and lots of spot prizes. All proceeds donated to the Comfort for Chemo.

Kilcummin Community Care meet every Tuesday from 11am to 2pm in the G.A.A. hall. Hot dinner provided, free transport available. Anybody interested please contact Mary Doyle on 086 1550803.

Positive Exercise Class for Healthy Ageing every Tuesday in Kilcummin Recreational Hall at 10.30am. Standing, seated exercise and meditation. For more details contact Mary Coleman 087 9757951.

Sliabh Luachra Drama Group presents “MOLL” by John B. Keane on January 30^th, 31^st, February 1^st, 2^nd, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th & 8^th in the Heritage Centre, Scartaglin at 8pm nightly. Booking 087 7800208. Price €10.

Killarney Active Retirement will resume their Weekly Meetings on Friday, January 23^rd from 2pm - 4pm in the KCYS - back of Franciscan Friary Bookshop - New members welcome.

Kilcummin GAA: Ireland Lights Up & Irish Life GAA Healthy Clubs Steps Challenge is back for 2026. Members of the public are welcome to join us at the Kilcummin GAA Walking Track each Wednesday night between 7.30-8.30pm to walk safely with the flood lights on. You don't have to be a member of the club to take part. All welcome. Please note - On health and safety grounds, only therapy or assistance dogs are permitted on the walking track and GAA grounds. Ireland Lights Up lasts for 5 weeks and ends on the 11^th February.

Polish Mass: Polish masses are celebrated every Saturday at 6.30pm in the Church of the Resurrection, Killarney. More information about other services can be found on the Polskie Duszpasterstwo w Kerry page.

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

Prayer for Peace and Unity

You have called us to be one,

To live in unity and harmony,

And yet we are divided.

Race from race, faith from faith,

Rich from poor, old from young,

Neighbour from neighbour…

O Lord, by whose cross all enmity is

brought to an end, break down the walls that separate us,

Tear down the fences of indifference and hatred; Forgive us the sins that divide us,

Free us from pride and self-seeking,