Parish Newsletter, Church Notes, Community Events

30^th Sunday in Ordinary Time 26/10/2025
Priest on duty this weekend: Fr. Noel Spring 064 6631996 / Mobile 087 2935969 (for emergencies only).
Masses for the coming week
Sat 25^th Oct	7.30pm	Sheila & Gerry O’Leary R.I.P. Ballydribbeen Patrick, Hannah & Lil Daly R.I.P. Buddihans
Sun 26^th Oct	11.30am 12.15pm	Peter & Eileen O’Connell & their son Peter R.I.P. Abbeyfeale Johnny Tomo O’Sullivan R.I.P. Lyreatough Baptism
Tue 28^thOct	9.30am 10-6pm	John & Tom Greaney and their parents Micheal & Elizabeth R.I.P. Knocknagoshel Adoration
Fri 31^st Oct	7.30pm	Eve of All Saints Day Sheila & Gerry O’Leary R.I.P. Inch
Sat 1^st Nov	7.30pm	All Saints Day Jim & Mary Fleming R.I.P. Clydine
Sun 2^nd Nov	11.30am	Mass for All on our November Deceased list and our Memory Tree

1^st & 2^nd November	Readers	Eucharistic Ministers	Altar Servers
Vigil 7.30pm	D. Kelly	L. Fleming M. Purser	A. McSweeney L. O’Sulivan O’Rourke C. Ahern
Sun 11.30am	P.O’Donoghue	S. O’Connor B. O’Connor E. Nagle	E. O’Riordan S. O’Callaghan C. O’Riordan

Offertory Collection: €945.00 Second Collection: €575.00 Míle Buíochas.

Church Collectors Rota for November: Saturdays 7.30pm: P. Walsh &

M. Horan. Sunday 11.30am: K. O’Leary & P. Cahill.

Appreciation: On behalf of the Parish we would like to extend our sincere thanks to the staff and children of Coolick & Anabla schools, Ladies Committee of Mastergeeha F.C. and the Parish Centre for the warm welcome during the recent Station Masses, your kindness, organisation and hospitality made each gathering so special. We are deeply grateful to Fr Joe, Fr Jim, Fr John & Fr Vitalis, who celebrated the Masses so beautifully for our Townlands and to everyone who helped with food & preparations. Míle Buíochas for your generosity and community spirit.

List of November Masses especially for our dearly departed and all the names on our November list and Memory Tree. Please spread the word and refer to the newsletter cover for the dates and times.

Special Mass will be celebrated on Saturday, 8^th November in memory of those whose Funeral Mass was celebrated in our Parish during the Past Year, Nov 24 – Nov 25. We also warmly invite parishioners to submit the names of loved ones whose funeral took place outside the Parish. These names will be included and remembered in our Annual Mass. Please give their names to Siobhan in the Parish office.

Kilcummin Looking Good: Kilcummin Looking Good would like to sincerely thank everyone who supported our recent Church Gate Collection. Your generous contributions will help us host our “Jingle & Mingle” Christmas event again this year, bringing our community together to celebrate the festive season. Your kindness and support are greatly appreciated.

O’Callaghan Coaches Holidays will be taking a coach to the annual All Night Vigil for the Feast of the Immaculate Conception in Knock on Sunday, December 7^th. Contact 0646631095 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for bookings and enquiries.

Maine Valley FRC Castlemaine plan to run a Rainbows peer support group for children age 7yrs - 12yrs who are experiencing grief as a result of bereavement, separation or family breakdown. Programme to run on Thursdays 7-8pm starting 6^th November for 9 weeks. Please text/phone Helen to book a space 087 3694169.

Community Alert: Kilcummin Community Alert will hold a meeting on Monday 27^th October at 7.30pm in Anablaha School. All welcome.

Tractor Run will take place on Sun 26^th Oct. Tractors, trucks, motorcycles, vintage & modified cars. Registration from 11.00am, leaving ” The Village Inn Bar” at 1pm. Live Music in bar from 3.00pm – 9.00pm. Raffle on the day. All proceeds go to Kerry Cancer Support Group. Please contact Dale 087 4592884 for details.

Kilcummin Baby and Toddler continues on Monday’s 9.30 am – 11.30 am in the Recreational Hall. On 3^rd November we welcome back Caitriona who will run a 6 week language and play programme for ages 0-3. The programme consists of songs, nursery rhymes, hand puppets, play, advice on local services in the area, etc. Playgroup is drop in with no pre – booking needed, the fee is €3 each Monday, tea/coffee, snacks included. Everyone welcome. Please contact Orla 086 3628335.

Maine Valley FRC Castlemaine plan to run a Rainbows peer support group for children age 7yrs - 12yrs who are experiencing grief as a result of Bereavement, Separation or family breakdown. Programme to run on Thursdays 7-8pm starting 6^th November for 9 weeks. Text/phone Helen to book a space 087 3694169.

Pathfinder Kerry aims to safely treat people aged 65 or over, who have phoned 99/112, in their own home rather than transporting them to the Emergency Department (ED). Pathfinder is a collaborative service between the National Ambulance Service and University Hospital Kerry. The team consists of Advanced Paramedics. Occupational Therapists and Physiotherapists.

Kilcummin Comhaltas membership for 2025/2026 is now due. The fees are as follows; Family €20, Adult €12, Junior €6. Membership forms are available from the Rural Development Office or from the Registrar John Moriarty. To compete in Comhaltas competitions, you must be a member of your Branch. We also welcome former members and members of the community to support our organisation by becoming members for the coming year. "Ní heart a cur le chéile".

Winter Time: Clocks will go back one hour at 2am on Sunday 26^th October.

Be Safe Be Seen: Now that we have shorter evenings, it is advisable to wear hi-vis vests & reflective armbands when out walking or cycling.

Reflection

Though we need to weep your loss,

you dwell in that safe place in our hearts,

where no storm or night or pain can reach you.

Let us not look for you only in memory,

where we would grow lonely without you.

You would want us to find you in presence,

beside us when beauty brightens,

when kindness glows

and music echoes eternal tones.