Parish Newsletter 15-03-2026

Fourth Sunday of Lent 15/03/2026
Please pray for Fr. Paddy O’Donoghue, St. Anne’s Road, Killarney; Mary O’Callaghan (née Foley) Rock Road, Killarney; Pat O’Sullivan, Minish, Killarney. May they rest in peace.
Priest on duty this weekend: Fr. Padraig Kennelly 066 9764122/ Mobile 083 3541877 (for emergencies only).
Masses for the coming week

Sat 14^th Mar	7.30pm	Peter & Mary Horgan and their daughter Patricia R.I.P. Knockataggle More
Sun 15^th Mar (Mother’s Day)	11.30am	Noranne O’Sullivan R.I.P. Cockhill Ger Healy R.I.P. Knockancore
Mon 16^th Mar (Eve of St. Patrick’s Day)	7.30pm	Nora McSweeney R.I.P. Anabla Mary & John Breen R.I.P. Cockhill Dan, Julianne & Fr. Pat Courtney R.I.P. Knockataggle
Tues 17^th Mar	11.30am	St. Patrick’s Day Mass for all our families at home and abroad
Thur 19^th Mar	6.45pm 7.30pm	Stations of the Cross Service of Light Mass for all our Confirmation Children
Sat 21^st Mar	7.30pm	Andrew & Katie Duggan R.I.P. Clashnagarrane Gene Moriarty R.I.P. Lawlors Cross Paddy O’Sullivan R.I.P. Lyreatough
Sun 22^nd Mar	11.30am	Mary Brosnan (née Fleming), Ellen Gilmore (née Fleming) and all deceased members of the Fleming, Brosnan and Gilmore families R.I.P. USA and late of Milleen

21^st & 22^nd March	Readers	Eucharistic Ministers	Altar Servers
Vigil 7.30pm	Sonya	P. Breen A. Moriarty	C. Fleming R. Griffin C. O’Mara
Sun 11.30am	M.B. O’Driscoll	A. Sugrue M. O’Sullivan	A.M. O’Sullivan M. O’Sullivan

Offertory Collections: €790.00. Míle Buíochas.

Second Collection this weekend in aid of Emigrant Services.

Sympathy: We extend our sincere sympathy to the family of Fr. Paddy O’Donoghue, Killarney, a very much loved priest and a great character who often came to celebrate Mass with us. His kindness, humour and warm presence will be fondly remembered by the people of Kilcummin. Rest in Peace Fr. Paddy Ar dheis Dé raibh a anam dílis.

An Evening Gathering of Faith & Fellowship: “Men of St. Joseph” will be held on Sunday, 15^th March at 7.30pm in Currow Parish Centre. Guest speaker Fr. Colm Mannion OP.

First Holy Communion and Confirmation Children & their Parents are warmly invited to take the pilgrim statue of Our Lady into their homes for 3 to 4 days in preparation and celebration of their special day. Further details for delivery/collection, contact 087 2106281 or 087 9408215.

The Legion of Mary are holding their annual Acies Ceremony (Consecration to Jesus through Mary) on Sunday, 22^nd March at 3pm in the Church of the Resurrection, Park Road Killarney. Tea follows in the Parish Centre. Everyone is invited to come and join in making the Consecration.

A Day of Healing through Eucharist and Word will be held at Our Lady of Lourdes Church, Scartaglen on this Sunday, March 15^th starting at 2.30pm. Deacon Thady O’Connor and Jannice Carrig warmly invite you to join them for this special day accompanied by an anointed music ministry provided 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.

40 Hours Adoration in the Church of the Resurrection Killarney, with many different prayer groups leading. Please join us for PEACE in the world and prayer for our priests. Starting at 6pm on Friday, 27^th March, concluding before 11am Mass on Sunday, 29^th March. Please add your name to the list at the door of St. Bridget’s chapel.

A Taste of Palestine – March 21^st: Come to Noelle's Cafe, Market Lane, on Sat. 21^st March (12pm-3pm) for Palestinian food, live cookery demos, children's crafts, and a raffle. All proceeds go to displaced families in Gaza.

“From Longing to Living (Your Song) – Taking your brave first steps”: A morning workshop reflecting on making your dreams a reality. Saturday, March 28^th at 10am - 2pm, Croi Nua, Galway. €40 + Eventbrite booking fee. Advance booking required on eventbrite.ie. Any questions? Contact Maria at 085 8357566, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .

Kilcummin Community Care are holding their A.G.M. on Tuesday, March 24^th at 7.30pm in the Rural Development Office. We offer a valuable community service that enables senior citizens to get together once a week (every Tuesday from 11am - 2pm in the G.A.A. club) for tea, chat, games and music. We offer transportation, a cooked lunch, activities, music and invited guest speakers. If you or anyone that you know in the community wish to attend, please contact Mary Doyle on 086 1550803 for more information. Our A.G.M. is open to everybody, if you are interested in volunteering it may be of interest to you.

Kilcummin Looking Good are offering raised planting beds to individuals, families or groups in our community who would like to grow their own flowers, herbs or vegetables. These beds provide a fantastic opportunity to connect with nature, enjoy some fresh air, and contribute to the beauty of our village and enjoy a rewarding outdoor activity. Meet like-minded people and build community spirit. Help make Kilcummin an even greener and more beautiful place. Interested? To find out more or to reserve a bed, contact Kilcummin Rural Development Office on 064 6643357 (Office Hrs.)

Prayer on Mother’s Day

All-loving God, we give you thanks and praise for mothers

young and old.

We pray for young mothers, who give life and count toes

and tend to our every need.

May they be blessed with patience and tenderness to care

for their families and themselves with great joy.

We pray for our own mothers who have nurtured and cared for us, may they continue to guide us in strong and gentle ways.

We remember mothers who are separated from their children because of war, poverty, or conflict.

May they feel the loving embrace of our God

who wipes every tear away.

We pray for women who are not mothers but still love and shape