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Second Sunday of Advent 7/12/2025 |
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Please pray for Maureen Duggan(née Corkery),Millstreet.May she rest in peace. |
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Priest on duty this weekend: Fr. Noel Spring 064 6631996 / Mobile 087 2935969 (for emergencies only). |
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Masses for the coming week |
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Fri 5th Dec (First Friday) |
7.00pm 7.30pm |
Rosary & Benediction Abina O’Sullivan R.I.P. Tournanough |
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Sat 6th Dec |
7.30pm |
Jackie Healy Rae R.I.P. Kilgarvan Liam Fitzgerald R.I.P. Knockeenalicka |
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Sun 7th Dec 2nd Sun of Advent |
11.30am |
Pat Fleming (1st Anniversary) R.I.P. Currow and Countess Grove |
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Mon 8th Dec |
11.30am |
Feast of the Immaculate Conception Dan Tom and Catherine Fleming and deceased family members R.I.P. Inch Catherine & William Healy & deceased family members R.I.P. Dooneen Dan & Daniel Healy R.I.P. Rockfield |
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Tue 9th Dec |
9.30am 10-6pm |
No Mass Today Adoration |
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Thur 11th Dec |
7.30pm |
People of the Parish |
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Sat 13th Dec |
7.30pm |
Timmy Moriarty R.I.P. Ballinamanagh |
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Sun 14th Dec |
11.30am |
Jack Leen R.I.P. Lawlor’s Cross |
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13th & 14th December |
Readers |
Eucharistic |
Altar Servers |
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Vigil |
M.Lehane |
P. Breen A.Moriarty |
E.O’Mahony E. Sheehan E.R.Lyon |
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Sun |
T.Counihan |
A.Surgue M.O’Sullivan |
E.O’Riordan S.O’Callaghan C.O’Riordan |
Offertory Collection: €2,005 Míle Buíochas.
Second Collection this weekend in aid of the Diocesan Youth Service.
Baptism: We would like to welcome baby Iarla Gorman, Cooklick into God’s family with joy. Congratulations to his parents and wishing them many years of health and happiness.
Church Collectors Rota for December: Saturday 7.30pm: T.Sugrue & H.Kerins; Sunday 11.30am: T.Brosnan & J.Moriarty.
Confessions will be held this Saturday evening after the 7.30pm Mass.
First Saturday Devotions will take place on December 6th in the Church
of the Resurrection. Rosary at 9am, followed by Mass at 9.30am.
SVP Killarney will hold their Annual Christmas Church gate Collection on Saturday 13th and Sunday 14th December 2025.Wishing you a Peaceful Christmas and Happy New Year.
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Second Advent Candle – Peace. The second candle also purple represents peace, as we anticipate Christmas, let us remember the birth of the Prince of Peace. Often called the “Bethlehem Candle”, this candle reminds us of Mary and Joseph’s journey from Nazareth to Bethlehem, leading up to the first Christmas and the peace that Jesus' birth brought. |
Congratulations: Hugh Congratulations to Fr.Vitalis our regular priest here in Kilcummin who have become a Irish Citizen this week.
Notice: Items for inclusion in our Christmas edition of the weekly newsletter should be emailed to
Kilcummin’s “Jingle & Mingle” Kilcummin’s annual Jingle & Mingle Christmas celebration takes place on Sunday, 14th December 2025, with festive fun for all ages. This year features a new Mini Merry Market in the village park, along with the Lighting of the Park at 4.30pm, Christmas carols, children’s activities, and treats from Sheila’s Coffee & Crêpes. A Christmas concert follows at 5.30pm, showcasing St. Brigid’s School Choir, the Kilcummin Children’s Choir, and Kilcummin Comhaltas. All are welcome to join this community celebration supported by Kerry County Council and local groups.
The Sliabh Luachra Music Trail is coming to Kilcummin on Sat 13th Dec. @2pm at Kilcummin Recreational Hall. All ages & instruments welcome.
Save The Date: Annual Pink Night Fundraiser for “Comfort for Chemo” will take place on Saturday, 3rd January 2026 in the Klub Bar at 8pm.
Everyone welcome, more details to follow.
Fr. Tom Looney’s Book “Unbeatable”: ‘Fáilte to St.Brendan’s College Chapel, Killarney for the launch of “UNBEATABLE-Fr. Tom Jones, Handball Supremo” by Fr. Kieran O’Brien Adm.,President of the Kerry handball Association on Tuesday 9th Dec. at 6pm.Tralee native Ton Jones entered “The Sem” as World and National Handball Champion and went on to serve as a priest in Ulster, Yorkshire, Australia and Kerry for 54 years. The biography of this “remarkable Kerry priest” by Fr. Tom Looney is also on sale ay €15.00 in the Cathedral Office,O’Connor’s, Beech Rd, the Friary Bookshop and Kilcummin P.O.
A Special Christmas Rambling House will be held at the Heritage Centre, Scartaglen on Monday, December 8th at 8pm with a visit from Santa Clause, hopefully he will bring some gifts. All are welcome, refreshments will be served.
Blood Donation Clinic: The blood donation clinic will be held on Monday 8th & Tuesday 9th Dec from 3.50pm – 8pm and Wednesday 10th & Thursday 11th December from 2.30pm – 4.50pm & 6.50pm – 9pm in The Heights Hotel. The blood supply is currently low and with a high demand for blood from our hospitals nationally, it is imperative that we continue to maintain the blood supply.New donors always welcome.
Advent Prayer
In a world often marked by turmoil,
We yearn for Your gift of peace.
May Your peace dwell in our hearts,
bringing calm to our troubled spirits
and foster unity and community.
We pray for those who are burdened by conflicts,
Both near and far.
During unrest and uncertainty,
we ask for Your guidance and grace
to be a beacon of peace to those in need.
Help us to remember
That the birth of your Son, Jesus, represents
the ultimate gift of peace to the world.
In His light, may we find the path to reconciliation
understanding and harmony.
We wait along this path.
We wait in hope.
Amen.
