Parish Newsletter 17-05-2026

The Ascension of the Lord 17/05/2026
Please pray for Dr. Jim Crehan, Killarney; Joan Counihan (née Shaw), Killarney. May they rest in peace.
Priest on duty this weekend: Fr. Vitalis Barasa 064 6631014/ Mobile 087 6501998 (for emergencies only).
Masses for the coming week

Sat 16^th May	7.30pm	Michael & Nellie O’Connor R.I.P. Milleen Michael & Mary Pigott, their son Johnny and daughters Sheila and Mary R.I.P. Rockfield
Sun 17^th May	11.30am	John & Maureen O’Donoghue R.I.P. Coolbane
Mon 18^th May	7.30pm	Station Mass for Mastergeeha/Glounonea in the Clubhouse (see townlands)
Tues 19^th May	9.30am 10-6pm 6-7pm	People of the Parish Adoration Legion of Mary Meeting (Sacristy)
Thur 21^st May	7.30pm	Annual Glounonea Grotto Mass. Everyone is welcome.
Sat 23^rd May	7.30pm	Denis P. Counihan R.I.P. Riverside Drive, Woodlawn
Sun 24^th May	11.30am	John & Denis O’Sullivan R.I.P. Inchicullane Michael O’Donoghue and deceased family members R.I.P. Cockhill

23^rd & 24^th May	Readers	Eucharistic Ministers	Altar Servers
Vigil 7.30pm	C. Dunlea	L. Fleming M. Purser	C. Fleming R. Griffin C. O’Mara
Sun 11.30am	C. Kelly	S. O’Connor B. O’Connor E. Nagle	A.M. O’Sullivan M. O’Sullivan

Offertory Collections: €1,073.00. Míle Buíochas.

Second Collection: €415.00. Míle Buíochas.

Trócaire Collection to date is €2,717.00. Donations can still be handed in. Many thanks.

May the Month of Our Lady: Every Monday, the Rosary is recited in the church sacristy @ 7.30pm and in Glounonea Grotto @ 8pm. All welcome.

Multi Area Station Mass for Mastergeeha/Glounonea area will take place at 7.30pm in the Mastergeeha Clubhouse on Monday, 18^th May. Townlands include Knockancore, Toremore, Mastergeeha, Clydine, Glounnacopple, Glounonea, Lacca and Reenalougha.

Mass for Glounonea Grotto will take place on Thurs, 21^st May @7.30pm.

Change of Date: The annual Parish Pilgrimage to Knock will take place on Saturday, 27^th June. More details follow.

The Scartaglen Day of Prayer takes place this Sunday, 17^th May at 2.30 pm, with Janice Carrig at Our Lady of Lourdes Church. Including Rosary, Divine Mercy, personal testimony and music ministry.

Save the Date: The 50^th Anniversary Mass of our Parish Church will take place on Saturday, 20^th June at 7.30pm. More details to follow.

Medjugorie Pilgrimage: Due to demand, there will now be a second trip from Tuesday, 22^nd to the 29^th of September, ex Cork. Accompanied by Fr. John Keane as Spiritual Director. For further information, please contact Tom Dennehy on 087 468658.

Novena: Our Lady of the Wayside Novena, Clonkeen will take place from 16^th - 24^th May. Dates and times: Saturday 16^th, Sunday 17^th, Monday 18^th @9.30am; Tuesday 19^th, Wednesday 20^th,Thursday 21^st, Friday 22^nd @7.30pm; Saturday 23^rd, Sunday 24^th @9.30am. Rosary begins 25 minutes before each ceremony. All are welcome.

Information Meeting for young men aged 18-40 approx. on the Legion of Mary, a local Catholic group. Through this meeting you will get to know other young men who are also be interested in learning more about our Catholic faith and get opportunities to reach out to those in need in society around us. We will meet at the Church of the Resurrection on Wed, 20^thMay at 7pm. in St. Brigid's chapel. Looking forward to meeting you there.

The Franciscan Day Trip to Knock Shrine will take place on Sunday, 28^th June. €25.00 per person. Pre-booking essential, and payments can be made at the Friary Office or over the phone at 064 6631334.

Coffee Morning: Join us at our next Recovery Haven Kerry-Killorglin Outreach (Community Day care centre, Market Street) on Thursday, 21^st May from 10am–1pm. Come along for a cuppa, meet our team, and learn about the range of FREE supports and services available to cancer patients, their families and carers in Killorglin. Everyone is welcome.

Siamsa Tíre Theatre will host Concordia University’s “A Cappella Choir” on Thursday, 21^st May at 11.30am. This select 72-voice internationally renowned vocal ensemble have been performing concerts and joining congregations in worship for over 88 years. This is a FREE event and booking is essential. Please call 066 7123055 to book your seat. Duration 45 mins approx.

A Free Financial Literacy Event will be held on Friday, 22^nd May at The Ashe Hotel, Tralee. Registration and tea/coffee from 10.30am, starting at 11.00am. Speakers from AIB, MABS, Kerry ETB and An Garda Síochána will share simple tips on managing money and staying safe from scams.

Ladies’ Crafting Group starting on Monday, 25^th May at 10.30am - 12.30pm in Chime, Unit 1b Park Place, High Street, Killarney, V93 CDP9. We will be meeting on the 4^th Monday of each month after that. This group is for women who are hard of hearing, and offers a fun, supportive, and inclusive space to learn new skills, enjoy great conversation, and make connections. Come along for company, creativity, and a cup of tea! Please contact: 064 6620052 or 086 0105200.

Reflection

“Go, preach the Gospel to all nations.”

This was the farewell command of Christ.

He has no body now on earth but ours.

He has no hands but ours to raise up the fallen.

No feet but ours to seek out the lost.

No eyes but ours to see the silent tears of the suffering.

No ears but ours to listen to the lonely.

No tongue but ours to speak a word of comfort to the sad.

No heart but ours to love the unloved.

Lord, take pity on us, your timid and fearful disciples;

give us the courage to witness you in the world,