Parish Newsletter 19-07-2026

16^th Sunday in Ordinary Time 19/07/2026
Please pray for Nora Mullins (née McCarthy), Adare and formerly Tournanough; Mary Looney (née Spillane), Ross Road, Killarney. May they rest in peace.
Priest on duty this weekend: Fr. Pat O’Donnell 064 6631014/ Mobile 087 6501998 (for emergencies only).
Masses for the coming week

Sat 18^th July	7.30pm	Den, Hannah, Mary, Pat & Maureen McCarthy’s R.I.P. Toremore
Sun 19^th July	11.30am 12.15pm	David Fleming (1^st Anniv) R.I.P. Glounacopple Baptism
Tues 21^st July	9.30am 10-6pm 6-7pm	People of the Parish Adoration Legion of Mary Meeting (Sacristy)
Thur 23^rd July	7.30pm	Private Intention
Sat 25^th July	7.30pm	Maureen O’Donoghue (née Lynch) and her daughter Kerry R.I.P. Ballinamanagh and Manchester John Doyle R.I.P. Rathanane
Sun 26^th July	11.30am	Timothy and Mary Moriarty, their daughter Mary Duffy and son Timmy, and deceased members of the Moriarty family R.I.P. Ballinamanagh

25^th & 26^th July	Readers	Eucharistic Ministers	Altar Servers
Vigil 7.30pm	K. Friel	M. O’Connor B. Fleming	C. Fleming R. Griffin C. O’Mara
Sun 11.30am	T. Counihan	A. Murray M. O’Sullivan	A.M. O’Sullivan M. O’Sullivan

Offertory Collection: €655.00. Míle Buíochas.

Collection for Sick & Retired Priest’s to date: €1.040. Míle Buíochas.

Parish Office: Open: Tues, Wed & Fri 10.00am – 12 noon. Tel: 064 6643176 / Mobile: 087 1339732, e-mail This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Baptism: We would like to welcome baby Rosie Brid Flinter, Páirc Chúimin into God’s family with joy. Congratulations to her parents and wishing them many years of health and happiness.

Congratulations to Fr. Jim Lenihan on his appointment as Moderator of Kilcummin Parish. We wish him every blessing in his new role.

Upcoming Cemetery Masses will be celebrated in the following grounds. Aghadoe Cemetery Mass: Tuesday, 28^th July at 7.30pm.

New Cemetery Mass: Monday, 3^rd August at 7pm.

Old Kilcummin Graveyard Mass: Wednesday, 5^th August at 7.30pm.

Message from Fr. Jim Lenihan

As I begin my ministry as the new Moderator of Kilcummin Parish, taking over from Fr. Kieran O’Brien, I would like to express my sincere thanks to him for his dedicated and faithful service to the people of Kilcummin since 2019. We wish him every blessing and happiness as he takes up his new responsibilities in Rathmore Parish. I would also like to thank Fr. Vitalis Barasa for his two years of generous ministry to the parish and wish him every blessing as he begins his new ministry as Parish Priest of Ballymacelligott Parish. At the same time, we warmly welcome Fr. Pat O’Donnell and Fr. Seán Murphy to the team of priests serving Kilcummin as part of the Killarney Pastoral Area. Together with Fr. Joe Begley, Fr. Noel Spring, and Fr. Pádraig Kennelly, we are committed to serving the people of Kilcummin and, with God’s grace, continue building up His Kingdom among us.

A Presentation will be made to Fr. Kieran and Fr. Vitalis on Monday. Anyone who would still like to contribute over the weekend can do so at the masses, Parish office, or Kilcummin P.O. Thank you for your generosity and support.

Changes in Our Parish: As we say farewell to Fr. Kieran and Fr. Vitalis, we thank them sincerely for their dedicated service, kindness, and spiritual guidance during their time in our parish. We wish them every blessing, happiness, and good health as they begin their new ministries, and we assure them of our prayers and gratitude. At the same time, we extend a warm welcome to Fr. Pat O’Donnell and Fr. Sean Murphy who have joined the Pastoral Area Team. We look forward to their ministry among us and pray that they will feel at home in Kilcummin. May God bless them as they begin this new chapter, and may our parish continue to grow in faith and friendship.

World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly at Knock Shrine will take place on Sunday, 26^th July. Speaker: Archbishop Eamon Martin. Theme "I will never forget you" Isaiah 49 v15. If unable to attend this event, it can be viewed on line at Knock Shrine live at 3pm.

Community Employment: A vacancy presently exists on the Kilcummin Rural Dev. C.E. Scheme for the position of Receptionist in the Dúchas Comhaltas Centre in Tralee for Kerry CCÉ. This position is a development opportunity, and no experience is necessary. Accredited training will be provided to support your career. Please contact your local Dept. of Social Protection employment services/Intreo office to check your eligibility. To apply, please forward your CV & PPS number to the Supervisor, Kilcummin Rural Development Office, or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. For further information, please contact Helen on 089 4756774.

Reflection

Lord, make me an instrument of your love.

Where the darkness of loneliness reigns

let me bring the light of friendship.

Where the darkness of bitterness reigns

let me bring the light of forgiveness.

Where the darkness of hurt reigns

let me bring the light of healing.

Where the darkness of discord reigns

let me bring the light of harmony.

Where the darkness of sadness reigns

let me bring the light of joy.