Parish Newsletter 24-05-2026

Offertory Collections: €825.00. Míle Buíochas.

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.

Save the Date: The 50^th Anniversary Mass of our parish church will take place on Saturday, 20^th June at 7.30pm. If anyone has any pictures or any information on our church down through the years, it would be greatly appreciated.

Baptism: We would like to welcome baby Fadhla Marie Kelly, Knockataggle, into God’s family with joy. Congratulations to her parents and wishing them many years of health and happiness.

The Annual Corpus Christi Procession will take place after the 11.30am Mass on Sunday, 7^th June.

Huge Thanks to the Principals and Staff of Coolick & Anablaha Schools and the ladies committee of Mastergeeha Soccer Club for hosting and entertaining the Spring Stations. They were most enjoyable with lots of home baking & sandwiches and the social gathering afterwards. We also want to thank Fr. Kieran, Fr. Jim and Fr. Joe for making the Mass so special for all the families of the townlands. Míle Buíochas.

The Annual Diocesan Pilgrimage to Knock takes place on Sat. 22^nd August, the Feast Day of the Queenship of Mary. Many people look forward to this day each year, a day of faith, community, and friendship. Many parishes choose to combine and arrange a bus as a pastoral area. If any parish wishes to supply choir or solo singers, it will be much appreciated. Otherwise, Knock will supply the music. Thank you to the choir from Killorglin who were with us last year. If you have parish flags, bring them along. Our diocesan pilgrimage to Lourdes from June 10^th to 15^th is almost three months earlier than usual. It will involve assisted pilgrims and their support team, the youth section and ordinary pilgrims, almost 200 in all.

ACCORD Needs You! ACCORD Catholic Marriage Care Service CLG is currently recruiting volunteers to train as marriage preparation programme facilitators to support couples preparing for the Sacrament of Marriage. The marriage preparation programmes have proven to be helpful and effective in helping couples prepare for marriage. Teams work from St. John’s Parish Centre Tralee or The Pastoral Centre Killarney. Contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. 066 7122280 and This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. 064 6633612. Closing date for applications is Wednesday, 27^th May 2026.

O’Callaghan Coach Holidays will be travelling to Lourdes in France on October 2^nd. Contact: 064 6631095 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

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.

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.

Kilcummin Looking Good would like to thank Kerry County Council for their financial assistance under the Community Support Fund 2026 in respect of €1,031.00. This money will be utilised to enhance works to our Biodiversity Community Park, and Village. We also acknowledge Kerry County Council for their ongoing support for our community group, and we are most grateful for the funding, which allows all the work and improvements to take place throughout the year. Save The Date: Kilcummin Looking Good will be holding a coffee morning on Sunday, 14^th June in the Recreational Hall. More details to follow.