Listowel Thread

Japandamo · 25-04-2014 10:47am

xxyyzz wrote: »

I'm sick of looking at Aoife Thornton's face. Is it really necessary to have a poster up on every single lamppost on every street in Listowel?

Pretty sick of all of them to be honest. When are the elections even on?

kerrymum · 26-04-2014 1:48pm

Is there a problem with the water in Listowel at the moment? Ours is awful , worse when boiled, terrible chemical taste off it , tea and coffee is just revolting

martinaoe2 · 30-04-2014 7:05pm

KNOCKANURE
GOLDEN JUBILEE celebration of Knockanure Church was held on Friday 25th April 2014. Preparations for the event were being made over the past weeks. Many helpers were involved, the sacristan Margaret Carmody was chief organiser. Bishop Browne concelebrated the mass assisted by Fr Lucid , Fr McMahon, Fr O Callaghan, Canon Fleming, Fr Tarrant, also attending on the night was Fr Moore, Canon O Connor and seminarian Sean Jones. The choir and school children put on a fine performance in singing hymns. A yew tree was planted and plaque erected to mark the occasion. The evening was wet and blustery curtailing some activities, most retired to the Community Centre for refreshments and were entertained by Gerard and Christy. It was remarked that all who worked on the construction of the church are decease bar one.
FEIS: Johnny Cronin School of Irish Dancing classes, from Beginner to Championship level are held in Moyvane and Tarbert, about 30 dancers from Johnny Cronin’s School of Dancing attended the World Irish Dancing Association European Feis in Dusseldorf in Germany recently, they won several medals.
SIAMSA TIRE is 40 years and a plaque will be unveiled in Tralee to commemorate the event on May 11th by local born Fr Pat Ahern, founding member.

PARISH: In 1824 Knockanure had two schools one attached to the Church and another run by Michael O Mahony. The National School opened in 1851 and another school now the Community Centre was built in 1874and closed in 1966 with the opening of the present flat roofed school
LEWIS Directory 1830s tells us.
KNOCKANURE, a parish, in the barony of IRAGHTICONNOR, county of KERRY and province of MUNSTER 4 miles (E. by N) from Listowel, on the river Feale; containing 1246 inhabitants. This parish which is situated on the confines of the county of Limerick, comprises 5995 statute acres, as applotted under the tithe act; about one-half consists of good arable land, and the remainder of coarse mountain pasture and bog. It is in the diocese of Ardfert and Aghadoe; the rectory, which in 1607 was granted by Jas. I. to Sir James Fullerton, is now impropriate in Anthony Stoughton, Esq.; the vicarage forms part of the union of Aghavillin, also called the union of Listowel. Of the tithes, amounting to £78. 9s. 3d., two-thirds are payable to the impropriator, and the remainder to the vicar.
In the Roman Catholic divisions it is part of the union or district of Newtownsandes; the chapel at Knockanure is a small thatched building, to which a school is attached : in this and in a private school about 80 children are educated. The ruins of the old church still exist in the burial-ground.
Knockanure village is located within the Newtownsandes Electoral
Division.

Knoc · 01-05-2014 4:26pm

CONCERT: A number of concerts are planned in May as part of the Limerick Pipe Organ festival. See http://lpof.ie/ for more May 14th 7pm. St Mary's Church, Athlunkard Street, Limerick
May 21st at 8pmPipe Organ concert by David Briggs. St. John’s Cathedral. This concert celebrates the inauguration of the organ in May 1864and is the ‘flagship concert’ of Limerick Pipe Organ Festival
Pipe Organ Master Classes will be offered by Mr David Briggs on May 20th.

WALK:
WALK: The Hymany Way in South East Galway forms part of the national Beara Breifne Way. This way follows the route of the fourteen-day march, taken by Donal O’Sullivan Beare and one thousand supporters, which they started on New Year’s Eve 1602. This Irish chieftain fled the English forces and marched from what was his main strong hold, Dunboy Castle at Berehaven in Cork to his ally, O’Rourke of Breifne in Leitrim. Local chieftains viewed them as outcasts and attacked them along the way. They crossed the Shannon somewhere near Portumna. The crossing took place during the night to avoid attack and was made with a boat made from horse skins. By the time, O’Sullivan Beare reached Leitrim Castle, out of the original one thousand followers, only thirty five remained.

LISTOWEL MILITARY AGRICULTURAL & VINTAGE FESTIVAL WEEKEND this weekend activities including street theatre, will be taking place throughout the weekend. We would greatly appreciate if parishioners attending 11am. Mass on Sunday May 4th would remove their cars from the Church area to the AIB Bank immediately afterwards as a re-enactment of a battle scene is planned for them. All are welcome to attend.

Knoc · 01-05-2014 7:19pm

CARDINAL
NEW YORK (JTA) — Cardinal John O’Connor, the late archbishop of New York, was technically Jewish, according to new research.

O’Connor’s sister, Mary O’Connor Ward, recently discovered through genealogical research that her mother, Dorothy Gumple O’Connor, was born Jewish but converted to Catholicism before she met and married the O’Connors’ father.

Mary O Connor Ward told the newspaper Catholic New York that she does not know whether or not the late cardinal, who died in 2000 at age 80, knew that his mother had been Jewish. Ward said her mother never spoke about her Jewish roots but that when she was growing up, she “surmised” that her mother was a convert.

According to halachah, or traditional Jewish law, anyone with a Jewish mother is considered Jewish.

O’Connor had close ties with New York’s Jewish community and co-authored a book with the late New York City mayor, Ed Koch, who was Jewish. O’Connor often described Jews as Catholics’ “elder brothers,” marched in protests to free Soviet Jews, visited the site of the Dachau concentration camp and joined Jews in commemorating the Holocaust.

A native of Philadelphia, O’Connor became an auxiliary bishop in 1979 and bishop of Scranton, Pa., in 1983. In 1984, Pope John Paul II named him archbishop of New York, a position he held until his death, and O’Connor was made a cardinal in 1985.

Mary O Connor Ward said her brother likely would have been proud of his Jewish roots. She credited her daughter, Eileen Ward Christian, for pushing her to conduct the research that led to the Jewish discovery.

Knoc · 02-05-2014 8:32pm

ST. MARY'S CHURCH, LISTOWEL May 4th 2014

PARISH OFFICE is open Mon–Fri from 10am–5pm (excluding 1pm–2pm). Canon Declan O’Connor P.P. Phone: 068 21188 / Parish Mobile: 087 0908949 (strictly for emergencies only). Email: listowel@dioceseofkerry.ie. Notices for Parish Newsletter have to be in by 2.00pm on Thursdays. Funerals take place on weekdays at 11.30am and Sundays and Holy Days at 11.00am. Baptisms are at pre-arranged times and must be booked through the Parish Office. Confessions: every Saturday after 10.30am Mass. Check out our web page and all Diocesan news on: www.dioceseofkerry.ie

RECENT DEATHS: Nora Curtin nee O’Connor, late of Tralee, Ballybunion & Chicago.

ANNIVERSARY REMEMBRANCE Tommy & Mary McAuliffe, Richard O’Connell, St. Brendan Tec, Tom Kelly, Coolnaleen, Seamus Fealy, O’Connell’s Ave.

MASSES THIS WEEK

Saturday 3rd
Daniel Allen, St. Brendan’s Tec, 1st Anniversary /
Margaret O’Sullivan, Tralee & Finuge /
Jeremiah & Ellen McCarthy, Toor, Duagh /
Tommy & Mary McAuliffe, Colbert St. /
John Jackie Moore, Charles St.
Vigil

Sunday 4th Hannah & John O’Brien, Cahirdown /
Angela Moloney, The Square 9.00am
James Cronin, Cherrytree Dr, 1st Anniversary /
Michael Anthony O’Sullivan, Moyvane & Ballylongford 11.00am
Monday 5th Noreen Donegan, Ballygologue Park 10.30am
Tuesday 6th 10.30am
Wed. 7th 10.30am
Thursday 8th 10.30am
Friday 9th Owen O Neill, Ballygologue Road 10.30am
Saturday 10th 10.30am
Danny Barrett, Clieveragh & Ballygologue Pk. /
Thomas O Connor, Bunagara /
Mary & Bunny Dalton, Charles St. /
Michael Dowling, Derry Vigil
Sunday 11th People of the Parish 9.00am
Eamon Murphy, Behins 11.00am

Priest on duty for Listowel Deanery on this Sunday, May 4th, Fr. Moore 0876751706.

PARISH OFFERTORY COLLECTION Our sincere thanks for the Offertory Collection last weekend. May God reward you and thank you.

ANNUAL EDUCATION OF PRIESTS COLLECTION will be taken up at all Masses (after Communion) this weekend Saturday 3rd & Sunday 4th May. This fund provides for the education of a future generation of priests whose ministry will continue to be vital in Diocese of Kerry in the 21st Century. The Diocese currently has three students in formation for priesthood along with two deacons.

3rd SUNDAY OF EASTER 4th MAY 2014

CHURCH NOTICES

CHILDREN'S LITURGY OF THE WORD taking place this Saturday night at the Vigil Mass.
DO THIS IN MEMORY OF ME PROGRAMME: for our First Holy Communion children and their parents is taking place on this Saturday night vigil.
LISTOWEL PASTORAL COUNCIL will meet on this Tuesday (6th May) at 8pm. in the Presbytery.
PARISH LITURGY GROUP will meet on Thursday 8th May at 8pm. in the Presbytery.
TRÓCAIRE OFFERINGS Many thanks to you all who have already returned your Trócaire Offerings. We are anxious to send off the offerings immediately to the Diocesan Office. If you still haven’t returned your box please do so to the Sacristy or Parish Office. Please do not leave them lying around in the Church. Thank you.
O’CONNELL’S AVE ROSARY will take place every Sunday at 6.00 p.m. for the month of May. All are welcome.
FIRST HOLY COMMUNION CEREMONIES: Nano Nagle School on Saturday next (May 7th ) at 2.30 p.m.
Parish First Holy Communion Day takes place here in the Church on Saturday, May 17th at 10.30 a.m.
ARDFERT RETREAT CENTRE: POPE FRANCIS - Evangelii Gaudium (The Joy of the Gospel) - a guide to our pastoral mission in the near future - Sat. 10th May 10am - 5.00pm presented by Fr. Jim Sheehy. Myers Briggs - "understanding myself and others…" Friday 16th May 8 - 9.30pm and Saturday 17th May 10 am - 4 pm also presented by Fr. Jim Sheehy. Booking 066-7134276. E.mail: ardfertretreat@eircom.net
PARISH OFFICE: will be closed on this May Bank Holiday Monday 5th May. Normal office hours will resume on Tuesday morning at 10.00 a.m. Thanks..

PARISH ENVELOPE SYSTEM: The Parish Finance Council wish to thank all 450 householders who use the Parish Envelope System.. We ask you to Please sign and return the form to the Parish Office by Wednesday 7th May. This Chy 3 Cert – Enduring Certificate applies to ALL TAXPAYERS and the certificate can be completed by any member of the household who is paying tax.

COMMUNITY NOTICES

LISTOWEL MILITARY TATTOO FESTIVAL would greatly appreciate if parishioners attending 11am. Mass on this Sunday May 4th would remove their cars from the main Square area at the Bank of Ireland side immediately afterwards as a re-enactment of a battle scene is planned for there. Patrons are asked to co-operate with all stewards instructions for health and safety reasons. All are welcome.
THE KERRY KIDNEY ASSOCIATION wishes to say a sincere thank you to all volunteers and to the people who gave so generously to their annual collection held recently amount raised €2,611.00.
THE IRISH CANCER SOCIETY is offering a free transport service to patients undergoing chemotherapy treatments in Cork University Hospital, Kerry General Hospital & the Mercy University Hospital, Cork. For more information, patients can contact their treatment team in the hospital or call Gail on 01 2310 566.
THE NORTH KERRY BRANCH MS SOCIETY would like to thank everyone who supported their Annual Church Gate Collection held recently which raised €1,380.
LISTOWEL FAMILY RESOURCE CENTRE A six-week meditation course Tuesday May 6 from 7-8pm.Contact 086 215 4657, A Grandparents Tea Party on Wednesday May 7th from 2-4pm.
BEALTAINE - CREATIVE WRITING WORKSHOP AT LISTOWEL LIBRARY To celebrate Bealtaine, Listowel Library will host a creative writing workshop for adults facilitated by Victoria Kennefick . The session will take place on Wednesday, May 21st, from 2.30pm to 4pm and is free of charge. Please telephone the library on 068-23044, or email on listowel@kerrylibrary.ie , to reserve a place.

Knoc · 06-05-2014 9:02pm

KERRYMAN 1964
21st March 1964. Driving test big crowd at tax office fixing up their licence, before new regulations come in place. Article on prisoner who escaped while 40,000 died in volcano on Island of St. Pierre.
St Finan’s Hospital had 925 patients.
25th March 1964; Macra Group in Castleisland. Picture and names.
Clounanna winners in Tralee, among the group, JJ Kennelly.
John Connor of Inchamore with bull.
Angling in Feale opened March 1st 1964, over 1,000 salmon taken, Listowel dealer bought 904 of them.
March 28th 1964; Presentation Brothers Milltown picture.
NFA Branch formed in Listowel.
Brendan Behan and Margaret Barry picture and article.
Moyvane Drama Group presented, Got what they Wanted, proceeds to church funds. Ballybunion Dramatic Circle also had a play called Whip Hand in Moyvane.
Garda Acton controlled a horse which had bolted.
Michael O Dwyer was a nonstarter for the Kerry v Dublin match on April 13th 1964, he fractured a bone above his ankle in a local match recently.
Mr Hugh O Connell of Killarney to represent teachers in Irish Section.
TECH; £ 61,000 tender for new Tech in Listowel

May 1964. Knockanure Macra Competition May 3rd 1964, also death of mother of Tom Flavin. Athea First Carnival. Death of Fr Michael T O Sullivan, Pastor of St Christopher’s Church Joshua Tree, Sandieago, California. Born Derra, Ballybunion, 29 September 1900 , buried 21 April 1964 at St Sepulchas Cemetery, Chicago, last visited Ireland in 1963, Ordained 1924 in USA.
VISIT: Daniel F Foley National Commander of American Legion to visit Killarney on June 3rd 1964.
William Glasgo Howe aged 18 and a half has taken 7,000 pictures.
Kerryman May 23rd 1964 , reports death of Fr Tim Shanahan of Inchamore at age 71 years. He was pastor of St Paul’s Church, Sanpablo1955, ordained All Hollows 1916, served San Francisco, buried St Joseph’s Cemetery San Pablo.
23rd May 1964, Death of Ted Houlihan, Ahafona, Ballybunion, aged 75 years, he joined the IRA in 1917. Company Captain Ballybunion. Survived by son Eddie at Ahafona, daughter, Mrs Bridie Flahive, Toronto, sister Mrs Nora Cannon and Mrs Rita Barrett of Pittsburgh. Received military honours at funeral.
End May 1964. Abbeyfeale Victory Dance they won Munster Junior Rugby.
Fr Brendan Broderick ordained, First Mass 20 June 1964.

Knoc · 09-05-2014 5:18pm

TRALEE Papers.
Listowel items.
Kerry Weekly Reporter 1895
6 July 1895; Row between Downey women near Ballybunion, they were not in the best of terms, argument started over a hen, message sent to Dr. Pierse and were still waiting for him to attend injured woman.
Funeral of Mrs Pattison of Listowel and Innishannon. Her husband the Rector at Listowel was praised for his frenship and tolerance while Mrs Pattison was praised for her charity. The remains were taken to Innishannon her native place accompanied by G R Browne, JP; J D Crosbie, JP; G McElligott, JP; E Frazer, National Bank. R I Cuthbertson; Rev. Fr Brick, CC; - Nevins, J F McGuire Chemist, etc. Wreaths sent by Mr and Mrs Crosbie, Mr and Mrs Irwin, Mrs McElligott, Miss Hall, Mrs Stack, Miss Scanlon, Miss Florence Harnett, Misses Stephens, Mrs Moriarty, Rev. M and Mrs O Connor, Miss Leonard, Mrs Sweetman.;

July Fair in Tralee poor supply of cattle, prices, Two year olds £8-£10; Yearlings £4-£8; Calves £2-£4;
Sheep 7d per lb. Lambs 15s to 30s each.

JULY Kerry Weekly Reporter
Alarming Accident on the Shannon, Tarbert Tuesday , the Steamship Shannon at Tarbert in Lower Shannon , got sudden shock when the driving crank got out of gear, she drifted before a strong gale to the Clare Shore, but for the skill of Captain Fitzmaurice a serious accident could have occurred . at 5pm the steamer Ardnamult towed the vessel to safety. The Steamer Huntsman is coming down to take the passengers to Kilrush.
Terrible rail disaster 18 miles from Lewis Quebec 25 pilgrims dead and 30 injured they were going to shrine at St Anne Beaupre, three priests among dead.
12 hundred people injured, fifty seriously injured, when floor collapsed Atlantic City news.

St Brendan’s Seminary, first prize, P O Carroll, Ballybunion; 6th place Michael O Connor, Listowel;

July 13th 1895
Court Case Matt Heffernan attacked Tom Enright coming home from bog, case Ballylongford Court.

29th June 1895
Funeral of National teacher Mr Thomas Molyneaux assistant teacher at Listowel no 1 National School, died 19th June 1895, leaves five children the oldest 7 years, his wife died two years ago.
His remains followed by his pupils to cemetery five miles away. Following teachers at funeral, J O Mahony, J O Neill, T O Flaherty, T Greany, D Keane, P Kirby, T Molyneaux, Derrindaff and E J Cussing, Finuge. North Kerry teachers are about to open a subscription list.

Dingle District the potato crop is looking favourable.

Mercy Sisters in Listowel are praised for their work, Fr Brick unveiled statue in the church after mass for them.

LISTOWEL COURT K W R July 20 1895
Mary Kennelly Coilbee summonsed Michael Nolan for assault, she was boycotted once and Nolan was the only person to help her, she was attacked with stick and losset, she threw bucket of water at him, defendant fine 10s and costs.
Corridan and O Donnell had dispute over wages.
Trespass; Sir Robert Paul summonsed John Scannell of Bunagara for trespass of cattle.
Patrick Heffernan Kealid had dispute with Joan Enright over Hut.

John Nihill twenty eight years ago left Main Street, Kilarney, then aged nineteen years and went to America and arrived at New York 1867. His father Thomas Nihill still lives in Main Street , Killarney.
The Sunday World and New York Times have the full story.
He won the medal of honour from congress and certificate of merit from the President.
Sergent John Nihill joined the fifth cavalry after arriving.
In shooting contests he made clean scores at 200 to 1,000 yards.
Two full columns of the paper reports his life and times in the army.

Collision off the coast; The British ship Inchcape Rock arrived in Queenstown from San Francisco, having on board the crew of the Dublin brig Georda, which it ran down and sunk on Monday.

Action for Seduction; Margaret Morrissy and Michael Devane. Maintenance of a child. Appeal from decree of £30

Late Rev James J Flavin died a few weeks before ordination at All Hollows, he was son of Mrs Flavin of Church Street, Listowel. Mass was celebrated for him at the Presentation Convent Church where his many clerical friends had gathered. Rev Canon Davis gave permission for the ceremony. Several priests from All Hollows attended.
Choir; Rev John Daly, St John’s College, Rev Pat Maher , Irish College Paris; Rev Francis Carroll, Carlow College; Rev Florence McAuliffe, All Hollows; Rev Michael Cregan, AH; Rev John Dillon, Maynooth; Rev Jeremiah Dillon, Maynooth; Rev Michael Nolan Carlow College; John Godley, Waterford College; R McEnery Do; Tom Murphy, AH: W Cain.

SELF: Check London Times December 1911 for Emily Yeildings diary and letters of her travels around the world.

Knoc · 11-05-2014 9:46am

No Listowel Newsletter came this week 11-5-2014
Moyvane Newsletter here

ARDFERT RETREAT CENTRE: Myers Briggs - "understanding myself and others…" Friday 16th May 8 - 9.30pm and Saturday 17th May 10 am - 4 pm presented by Fr. Jim Sheehy. Booking 066-7134276.

PADRE PIO DEVOTIONS ON TUESDAY MAY 20th at 7.30pm.
Witness given by John Flynn, Limerick.

AIFREANN AN DOMHNAIGH Sunday Mass
A CHEILIURADH AG Celebrated
POBAL DE Gods people
MAIGHE MHEAIN & CHNUIC AN IUIR Moyvane/ Knockanure Church Newsletter.
11u la de Bealtaine, 2014 May
www.dioceseofkerry.ie

Please pray for Mary Rose Kennelly of Gortdromagowna, died on Wednesday 7th May 2014. Removal from Finucane's Funeral Home to Knockanure Church on Saturday at 8.30pm and Funeral Mass in Knockanure Church at 1pm on Sunday, followed by interment at Knockanure Old Churchyard.
And for the following whose anniversaries occur and for whom
Holy Mass will be offered as follows:
Sat. 10th 7.30pm John Mc Carthy
Sun. 11th 10.00am Noreen Sweeney
11.00am David Foley & the deceased members of
the Foley Family
Mon. 12th No Mass in Moyvane
Tues. 13th 7.30pm For the People of the Parish
Wed. 14th 7.30pm Private Intention
Thurs. 15th Knockanure 7.30pm Bridget Mc Mahon
Fri. 16th Knockanure 7.30pm David Kennelly and Pa & Maureen Nolan
Sat. 17th 7.30pm Jeremiah McCarthy
Sun. 18th 10.00am Timothy O’Sullivan
11.00am Maura O’Connor
Mon. 19th No Mass in Moyvane
Tues. 20th No Mass in Moyvane
Confessions every Saturday before the Vigil Mass at 7.10pm and on request.
Adoration Sun. 4.00pm to 5.00pm
Wed. 10.00 to 7.00pm
Knockanure Tues. 10.00am to 6.00pm

Readers: Vigil Seline Mulvihill
11.00am Karina Stack
Knockanure 10.00am Margaret Carmody & Mary Fitzgerald

Community Bulletin

Active Retirement Day at Knockanure Community Centre.
The next social day for the Active Retirement takes place on Monday 12th May 2014.
Come and enjoy a hot meal followed by music and dance. 10 euro. All Welcome.
If attending please ring office on 068 49799. New members especially welcome
Ministers of The Eucharist – Please note on 21st May at 8.00 p.m. Training will take place in The Marian Hall. All Ministers are requested to attend.
Annual Queen of The May Procession takes place this year on the 18th May, 2014 Corpus Christi Church, Knockanure at 3.00 p.m. Fr. Kevin McNamara will speak on the “Theme” this year “How Precious is Life”.
Event organised by Vocations Ireland on Sunday 11th May. Mass in the Friary Killarney at 11.30am, followed by a walk from Muckross Abbey ending with Benediction in the Friary at 3pm.
Students Exam Mass: A special Mass will be offered for “Your” Intentions on Friday May 23rd at 7.30pm. To be part of this celebration you are invited to do a Reading, a Prayer of the Faithful, Bring up gifts etc ets. Write and place your petitions in box provided at rear of Church, which will be brought to the Altar for Mass A candle will be lit for those intentions before Mass.
A Chiropodist will be in the Marian Hall on Tuesday May 15th at 11am. For appointment phone Eileen Quinn 49472.
Sunday 11th May World Day of Prayer by Vocations: Holy Hour for Vocations to the Priesthood in the Diocese of Kerry, led by Bishop Ray Browne, on Friday 23rd May at 7.30pm, in the Church of the Resurrection, Killarney. All welcome. Followed by information session for those thinking about Priesthood. Called to be a Priest? Contact Vocations Director Fr. Liam Lovell Mobile 087 1640967 liam.lovell@yahoo.ie
Event organised for Vocations Ireland on Sunday 11th May. Mass in the Friary Killarney at 11.30am, followed by a walk from Muckross Abbey ending with Benediction in the Friary at 3pm.
Course in Pastoral Ministry 2014-2015: Accredited by the Diocese of Kerry, this course is aimed at all who are involved in parish pastoral councils, liturgy groups, finance comittees, safeguarding children committees and other ministries. It is for those who are already involved in ministry in their parish, and all who wish to become more involved in their parish. This course will allow you to deepen your knowledge and understanding of your faith, and develop your skills for parish. Commencing in September 2014. The course will be taught over 20 nights during the academic year 2014-2015 in two venues - Ardfert Retreat Centre on Tuesdays and John Paul 11 Pastoral Centre, Killarney on Thursdays. For further information contact Frances Rowland @ 064 6632644.
St. Pope John Paul II, you who touched the world with your compassion, grace and understanding, I thank you for your loving presence in the world, which continues today. I draw your compassionate gaze and divine energy to……………………. who is so very sick and awaits in agony through this intercession the grace of your immediate and divine attention. Please bless him/her with your compassionate touch. Heal him/her in Jesus’ name. Amen. May you be blessed and honoured forever Amen.

Commemoration: Gortaglanna Commemoration, Sunday 11th May at 3pm. Assembly at Mc Mahon’s Cross roads. Everyone welcome.

Knoc · 12-05-2014 3:20pm

ST. MARY'S CHURCH, LISTOWEL

PARISH OFFICE is open Mon–Fri from 10am–5pm (excluding 1pm–2pm). Canon Declan O’Connor P.P. Phone: 068 21188 / Parish Mobile: 087 0908949 (strictly for emergencies only). Email: listowel@dioceseofkerry.ie. Notices for Parish Newsletter have to be in by 2.00pm on Thursdays. Funerals take place on weekdays at 11.30am and Sundays and Holy Days at 11.00am. Baptisms are at pre-arranged times and must be booked through the Parish Office. Confessions: every Saturday after 10.30am Mass. Check out our web page and all Diocesan news on: www.dioceseofkerry.ie

RECENT DEATHS: Joe Scanlon, Bridge Rd. Requiem Mass on this Sunday 11th at 11.00 a.m. Burial in John Paul II Cemetery.

ANNIVERSARY REMEMBRANCE Tom Fitzgerald, Cahirdown, Alice Forbes nee Hartnett, England & late of Killocrim, Bridie Halpin, Gortcreen.

MASSES THIS WEEK

Saturday 10th Danny Barrett, Clieveragh & Ballygologue Pk. /
Thomas O Connor, Bunagara /
Mary & Bunny Dalton, Charles St. /
Michael Dowling, Derry / Special Intention Vigil

Sunday 11th Joan Horgan nee Halpin, Skehenerin /
Kathleen & Jamsie Keane-Stack, William St. /
Tom O’Connell, Ballygrennan 9.00am
Funeral Mass - Joe Scanlon 11.00am
Monday 12th Agnes Buckley, Denis O’Sullivan, Kathleen Daly &
Denis B. O’Sullivan, William St. / Tom Harnett, Smerla Bridge 10.30am
Tuesday 13th Michael, Mary & Lily Foley, Cahirdown /
Lena & John Mulvihill, Kilarda 10.30am
Wed. 14th Eileen O Callaghan, Ennismore /
Danny & John Neville, Bedford /
Edward Scanlon, Bridge Rd. & Brendan Murphy, Tralee 10.30am
Thursday 15th Jeremiah Scannell, Dromin 10.30am
Friday 16th Michael Quille, Woodford 10.30am
Saturday 17th Parish First Holy Communion Mass 10.30am
John Keane, O’Connell’s Ave. Months Mind /
Thomas Brassil, Coolagown / Liam O’Driscoll, Feale Drive /
John McGrath, Coolaclarig / Eamon Murphy, Behins /
Bridget Molyneaux, Clounmacon /
John Guiney, Charles St. / Mary Mulvihill, Market St. /
Thomas & John Enright, Dirha East Vigil
Sunday 18th People of the Parish 9.00am
Sean O Sullivan, Market St. 11.00am

Priest on duty for Listowel Deanery on this Sunday, May 11th, Fr. Tarrant 086-41152.

PARISH OFFERTORY COLLECTION Our sincere thanks for the Offertory Collection last weekend. May God reward you and thank you.

4th SUNDAY OF EASTER 11th MAY 2014

CHURCH NOTICES

VOCATIONS SUNDAY: This Sunday is Vocations Sunday when we pray for and promote vocations to the priesthood and religious life. We bring your attention to a Holy Hour taking place at the Church of the Resurrection, Park Road, Killarney followed by an Information Session for those thinking about priesthood, lead by Fr. Liam Lovell, Kerry Diocesan Vocations Director on Friday, 23rd May at 7.30 p.m. Everybody is welcome.
O’CONNELL’S AVE ROSARY will take place this and every Sunday for the month of May at 6.00pm..
MEDJUGORJE MONTHLY PRAYER MEETING will take place on Monday May 12th at 7.30pm. in the Parish Meeting Room. All welcome.
ST. MICHAEL’S COLLEGE GRADUATION DAY: takes places in the College on Thursday next and will include their graduation Mass at 12.00 noon. Best wishes to all involved.
FINUGE ROSARY will be said at Finuge Grotto every Thursday at 8pm for the month of May.
PARISH FINANCE COUNCIL: Meeting on Friday night next at 7.00 p.m. in the Presbytery.
PARISH FIRST HOLY COMMUNION: will take place on Saturday next (May 17th ) at 10.30 a.m. in the Church. Wishing the children, their families and their teachers all the blessings of the day.
COURSE IN PASTORAL MINISTRY 2014-2015 Accredited by the Diocese of Kerry, this course is aimed at all those who are involved in parish pastoral councils, liturgy groups, finance committees, safeguarding children committees, and other ministries. It is for those who are already involved in ministry in their parish, and all who wish to become more involved in their parish. This course will allow you to deepen your knowledge and understanding of your faith, and develop your skills for parish. Commencing in September 2014, the course will be taught over 20 nights during the academic year 2014-2015 in two venues – Ardfert Retreat Centre on Tuesdays and John Paul II Pastoral Centre, Killarney on Thursdays. For further information, contact Parish Office for leaflet.
ANNUAL QUEEN OF THE MAY PROCESSION TAKES PLACE AT CORPUS CHRIST CHURCH KNOCKANURE on Sunday next 18th May at 3.00 p.m. Fr. Kevin McNamara will speak on the theme: “How Precious is Life”. All are welcome.
YOUTH MINISTRY COURSE the Diocese of Kerry are holding a Course in Youth Ministry aimed at adults interested in developing the knowledge and skills to work with young people in nurturing and developing their faith. Youth Ministry is the response of the church to the needs of young people. It is about providing opportunities for young people to explore their spirituality in a caring and respectful environment. Further details available from your Parish Office.

COMMUNITY NOTICES

THE BAZAAR will meet for the distribution of tickets in the Parish Meeting Room Monday 12th at 8.30pm.
ALZHEIMER’S TEA EVENING Tuesday 13th May from 2 to 4.30pm. in St. Patrick’s Hall. All welcome.
FOR OLD OR BROKEN MOBILE PHONES for Nano Nagle. Please drop into Denise in the Parish Office or contact Frank Greaney on 087-2536120 or Kerry Phone Shop, Market St.
BEALTAINE - CREATIVE WRITING WORKSHOP AT LISTOWEL LIBRARY To celebrate Bealtaine, Listowel Library will host a creative writing workshop for adults facilitated by Victoria Kennefick. The session will take place on Wednesday, May 21st, from 2.30pm to 4pm and is free of charge. Please telephone the library on 068-23044, or email on listowel@kerrylibrary.ie , to reserve a place.
KERRY CRUSADERS opening night Monday 12th May at 8pm. in the Listowel Arms Hotel for anyone interest in the Dublin City Marathon training programme.
LISTOWEL COMMUNITY CENTRE will be hosting an indoor car boot sale on 25th May 2014 from 9am to 12pm. Only 50 pitches will be allocated so secure your pitch to avoid being disappointed. For more info Tel: 068 22244 or Email: info@listowelcommunitycentre.ie
LISTOWEL TENNIS CLUB new members welcome Monday nights at 8pm,club night, just come along and play Tuesday and Wednesday 5pm to 7 pm,coaching for adults and juveniles contact John Henessy 0876830350 Thursday, open American tournament for membership details: Contact secretary Michael Queally 0868178866 or treasurer Gerard Leahy 0872432763.

Knoc · 14-05-2014 12:57pm

Br. Michael Canice Collins

Michael Collins was born at Glin Road, Moyvane, County Kerry on 13 May 1914, the third eldest of a family of eight. When he was eight years old, and his youngest brother only one, his mother died, leaving his father to rear the children on his own. Two of the children, Michael and Tim, entered the Presentation Brothers; James, a Redemptorist, became a bishop in Brazil; Pat, a Salesian Father, was Principal of Warrenstown Agricultural College; Maudie became Sister Mary Theophane, a member of the Sisters of the Incarnate Word in the USA.

Michael entered the Presentation Brothers at Mount St. Joseph, Cork on 20 February 1932 and made his final profession of Vows in 1937. He graduated from the National University of Ireland (Cork) with an honours B.Sc.. in 1940, and obtained the Higher Diploma in Education in 1941. He taught at the Presentation Colleges in Cork and Cobh and spent the last years of World War II teaching in Reading, England.

Following a request from Dr. Finbar Ryan OP, Archbishop of Port of Spain, the Presentation Brothers opened a new College in St. George's, Grenada, and took over the existing St. Mary's College in Castries, St. Lucia. Brother Canice was one of the group of three who went to St. Lucia, his companions being Br. Macartan Sheehy and Br. Lawrence Reynolds.

Br. Canice combined the duties of Superior of the community and Principal of the College. On the night of 19 June 1948 fire raged in the town of Castries, threatening to destroy it completely. Br. Canice persuaded the firefighting authorities to destroy all the old wooden buildings along one street which lay in the path of the flames, thus creating a firebreak. His initiative and leadership saved much of the town from destruction. An editorial in the local newspaper commended the Brothers for "striving to promote a spirit of initiative and cooperative action". Br. Canice's efforts both in education and in controlling the "Great Fire of 1948" were acknowledged in the King's New Year's Honours List of 1949 when he was awarded the MBE.

The number of students at St. Mary's had increased steadily and there was a growing demand for more places. The building however was old, small and in bad repair. Br. Canice negotiated the purchase of a large, vacant military barracks on a splendid site on the Vigie peninsula about two miles from the town. It was completely refurbished and the College was transferred there in 1952. It was now possible to accommodate over 300 pupils (the original student population was 80) as well as providing hostel and sports facilities. Br. Canice was an able sportsman and it was largely due to his enthusiasm and energy that the Inter-Island Tournament which schools in Grenada, St. Vincent, Dominica and St. Lucia hosted in turn was revived, having fallen into abeyance during World war II.

The Brothers also purchased a bungalow at Vigie which had been the Commanding Officers' quarters and this became the Brothers residence when their house in Castries was destroyed in a second fire in the town in 1951.

Br. Canice was appointed by the Governor of St. Lucia to the Education Board for the island and in 1955 he represented both the Archbishop of Port of Spain and the Government of St. Lucia at a conference in Kingston, Jamaica, on the setting up of the University of the West Indies. He was also vicar to the Provincial Superior, Br. Dunstan Curtin, at this time.

Br. Canice was a great community man, gentle, humble and self-effacing. He had a wonderful ability to inspire those who worked with him to share his enthusiasm and zeal. Calm and patient, he had a great sense of humour. He was a keen photographer and left a collection of transparencies recording scenes and events in St. Lucia. With his friend Fr.Jesse FMI he established a museum at St. Mary's to display numerous Arawak and Carib artifacts collected at various sites on the islands.

Br. Canice left St. Lucia for San Fernando, Trinidad, in 1956 and was appointed Superior there at the end of the year. For years he had suffered headaches from time to time, a problem he sometimes attributed to an old scalp injury he incurred in his youth when he dived into water that was shallower than he anticipated. Early in 1957 the pains became very severe and frequent. In March he left for treatment at a hospital in Beaumont, Texas, which was administered by the Sisters of the Incarnate Word, the congregation of which his sister was a member. An aneurism in the brain was diagnosed and though the surgery performed appeared at first to be successful Br. Canice died on 20 March 1957. He is buried in the cemetery attached to the convent of the Sisters of the Incarnate Word in Beaumont.

News of Br. Canice's death came as a great shock to the people of St. Lucia and many tributes were paid to him. The words of Br. Dunstan Curtin, who had been the first Provincial Superior of the Congregation in the West Indies and was a close friend of Br. Canice best summed up the loss felt by those who knew him:

"Brother Canice died young. Had he lived for a century he would have died young - far too young indeed , for the many that loved him."

Reference:
The late Rev. Br. Michael Canice Collins - an appreciation by Br. Dunstan Curtin (1957)

A Concise History of the Presentation Brothers in St. Lucia 1947-1997 Brother De Lellis Sullivan,Golden Jubilee Magazine.

Gentlemen of the Presentation - Feheney, (Veritas 1999)

Knoc · 16-05-2014 2:12pm

An Open Letter to Local Representatives About Quangos in Heritage, Arts And Tourism, May 2014
by Gerald O'Carroll

The question was posed again in recent weeks on local radio about why tourism/heritage initiatives have failed to deliver services, and why it was necessary to set up Kerry County Council’s Forum on Tourism. It seems appropriate to address this question in the light of Tralee’s 800th Anniversary, the new Local Government Act, and the merger/abolition of some town councils.

1. Public representatives will have heard the rumblings of dissatisfaction from talented individuals and communities who felt frustrated in their efforts to participate in the tourism and heritage initiatives of recent years.

2. The range of heritage, arts, tourism and other offices, which have proliferated under the local authority since the 1980s, appeared an obstacle rather than a help.

3. Many of these appeared to be non-jobs, others quangos. It seemed none of the holders had experience of starting a business. Their expenses-driven life-styles affronted many.

4. Cross-directorships existed where they sat on each others’ boards. Many also sat on the committees of community groups and societies where their presence served to emasculate concerns about the usefulness of their offices.

5. No ‘one-stop shop’ was in place to receive submissions on tourist-related initiatives, and key officials and ceos failed to engage with talented individuals and communities in a manner that was sincere, continuous or effective.

6. No recognisable structures evolved to receive submissions, and there seemed no graded response to submissions. Submissions remained unacknowledged or their authors felt they were being given the run-around.

7. Quangos and status jobs were filled by locals, or local officials. A culture of entitlement was apparent, and of uncritical deference to existing vested interests, and existing practices and institutions.

8. Some officials were promoted despite failures in the past, including budgetary over-spend; questions arose about the degree of power officials exercised in their own promotions – and the degree of effort used to source better candidates.

9. Power was wielded autocratically, unrestrained by county and town managers. No outside supervision seemed to exist.

10. It was by no means clear that initiatives, whether from leading officials or from citizens, were vetted independently.

11. Leading officials seemed to promote their own initiatives – which then enjoyed the full support of Council resources, including the Council’s publicity machine.

12. Initiatives seemed to be adopted for their populist appeal, driven sometimes by celebrity, politics and commerce. Favourite eras of history and clichéd versions of Kerry’s identity were favoured, and the resulting initiatives proved insubstantial.

13. Officials presided at public forums and made a big impression on radio, but submissions from the public remained still-born as they depended on the patronage of the same officials.

14. Sections of the public were rewarded with Council largesse. This dampened dissent but it renewed concerns that proposals were not being addressed on their merits.

15. No citizen-centred society was discernible, only indications of monopoly practices and crony influence underneath the semblance of democratic structures.

16. County and town managers dismissed complaints. Appeals were frustrated as officials appeared to hold the pen of the county and town managers – in effect sitting as judges in their own case.

17. Elected representatives seemed powerless. If they pursued reforms they were compromised by the imperative of re-election, being particularly compromised in situations where officials could demonstrate a superior knowledge of day to day organisation.

Gerald O’Carroll, Tralee (The History Of Tralee, Its Charter And Governance, 2009)

Knoc · 16-05-2014 6:38pm

ST. MARY'S CHURCH, LISTOWEL May 18th 2014

RECENT DEATH Bridget Enright nee Mahony, late of Ballyruddery died in London.

ANNIVERSARY REMEMBRANCE Bridie O’Riordan, Gortacrissane, Bridie O Driscoll, Dirha West, Mary Mulvihill, Market Street, Joan Quigley, Church St. & Margaret & Patrick Casey.

MASSES THIS WEEK

Saturday 17th John Keane, O’Connell’s Ave. Months Mind /
Thomas Brassil, Coolagown /
Liam O’Driscoll, Feale Drive /
John McGrath, Coolaclarig /
Eamon Murphy, Behins /
Bridget Molyneaux, Clounmacon /
John Guiney, Charles Street /
Mary Mulvihill, Market Street /
Thomas & John Enright, Dirha East Vigil

Sunday 18th Peter Dowling, Woodford Lodge, Ballinruddery /
Peg Boland, Market Street 9.00am
Sean O Sullivan, Market Street 11.00am
Monday 19th Muriel Galvin, The Square 10.30am
Tuesday 20th Hannah, Patrick, John & Joseph Enright & Deceased Family, Dromerin 10.30am
Wed. 21st Michael & Mary Leahy, Clounmacon 10.30am
Thursday 22nd John Sheehan, Finuge /
St. Rita’s Feast Day 10.30am
St. Padre Pio Evening Mass 7.00pm
Friday 23rd Eileen, Connie & Nelius (Paddy) Leahy, Feale Drive &
Ted Lenorad & Christina (Chris) Lees, Cahirdown 10.30am
Saturday 24th Mairead Holly, Ballygologue Park 10.30am
Tom , Nora & Robert Scannell, Skehenerin /
Tom Carmody, Clountubird /
John, Lil & John Carmody /
Tim & Patrick Lane, Coolnaleen /
James & Mike Joe Barrett, Ennismore & Gortnaminch /
Jane & Paddy Barry & Deceased Family, Dirha Cottages /
Dan Hayes Bridge Road /
Hannah & Jack Regan, Gortacrissane, Cork & London Vigil
Sunday 25th John M O Connor, Market Street & Clieveragh Park /
Tim Greaney, Finuge 9.00am
People of the Parish 11.00am

Priest on duty for Listowel Deanery on this Sunday, May 18th, Contact Canon Declan 0870908949 (emergencies only)

PARISH OFFERTORY COLLECTION Our sincere thanks for the Offertory Collection last weekend. May God reward you and thank you.

5th SUNDAY OF EASTER 18th MAY 2014

CHURCH NOTICES
O’CONNELL’S AVE ROSARY will take place this Sunday at 6.00pm..
PRESENTATION SECONDARY SCHOOL GRADUATION MASS: is taking place on this Monday (May 19th ) at 4.15 p.m. Best wishes to the girls and to all involved.
PASTORAL MINISTRY COURSE 2013/2014: As a Parish we congratulate the seven parishioners who completed a course in Pastoral Ministry run by the Diocese which has been taking place in Ardfert Retreat Centre since last October. All seven will graduate on Tuesday night next (May 27th) at the Earl of Desmond, Tralee where they will be presented with their accredited certs by Bishop Ray Browne. Well done to all.
PADRE PIO EVENING MASS: will take place next Thursday evening at 7.00p.m. Beginning with the Rosary followed by Mass and Benediction. Everybody is welcome.
FINUGE ROSARY will be said at Finuge Grotto on Thursday at 8pm.
REMINDER RE: CHARITY TAX FORMS Please return CHY 3 Cert to the Parish Office as soon as possible. This applies to all TAXPAYERS who contributed €250 or more in the tax year 2013.

MARKING BILLY’S RETIREMENT: As you are probably aware our Parish Sacristan for the past 29 years is retiring on the last weekend of May. Billy Moloney and his all family have served our Parish well. To mark the occasion of his retirement and indeed to show our appreciation as a community there will be a special collection for Billy taking place next weekend – Saturday 24th and Sunday 25th May. It will take place at all masses in the church yard on your way out of Mass. The donations and a gift on behalf of the Parish Finance Council will be presented to Billy on Friday night June 13th in the Ballroom of Listowel Arms. The ‘gathering’ will have a dual purpose on the night: (1) Saying ‘thank you’ to Billy and (2) acknowledging with thanks all involved in the various ministries of our Parish throughout the year. It is open to everyone to attend. It will begin with Mass at 8.00 p.m. (sharp) followed by light refreshments and some music. So put this date into your diary. More details later.

COMMUNITY NOTICES
BLOOD DONOR CLINIC will be held in the Listowel Arms Hotel on Tuesday 20th & Wednesday 21st May from 6 to 9pm each evening. 3000 unity of blood are required every week. 1,000 people receive blood or a blood product every week. 1:4 of our population require blood at some point in their life.
KERRY PARENTS & FRIENDS ASSOCIATION – CLIEVERAGH - GARDEN FÉTE Sunday next May 25th (1pm-5 pm). Open invitation is extended to the public to attend a Garden Fete at the Kerry Parents & Friends Centre . There will be live music with the band HEART & SOUL, GARTH BROOKS “Fancy Dress Theme”, Scarecrow Competition & lots of special offers at our garden Centre, Raffles & prizes galore, Light refreshments, Kids entertainment. Scarecrow Competition! Enquiries to (068) 22977.
LISTOWEL RAMBLING HOUSE will take place in the Seanchaí Literary Centre, The Square on Thursday May 22nd from 9.15 pm. Free admission, all welcome.
EXTENSION OF ALZHEIMER'S DAYCARE RESPITE SERVICE based in Listowel Family Resource Centre will extend its service to three days per week. Should you wish to help out as a volunteer or if you are a carer looking for further information about the service please contact Bridie Mulvihill Community Development Co-ordinator at Listowel Family Resource Centre on 068-23584/086-8556431.

Knoc · 22-05-2014 10:33am

BLOOD: Irish Blood Transfusion Board organised the event in the Greenhills Hotel Limerick recently to thank blood donors. 159 blood donors from the Mid-West have donated blood 50 times. “The IBTS needs to collect 3,000 units of blood each week.
NUCLEAR Plant possible at Moneypoint; Submissions on the proposed Green Paper on Energy Policy can be made at GreenPaper@dcenr.ie or by post to the Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources. The deadline for submissions in July 31.
FEASTS: Sunday, 1 June 2014: The Ascension of the Lord
Sunday, 8 June 2014: Pentecost Sunday
Monday, 9 June 2014: Tenth Week in Ordinary Time
Sunday, 15 June 2014: The Most Holy Trinity
Sunday, 22 June 2014: The Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ (Corpus Christi)

Tuesday, 24 June 2014: The Nativity of St John the Baptist
Friday, 27 June 2014: The Most Sacred Heart of Jesus
Sunday, 29 June 2014: Ss Peter and Paul
PAPERS: London Gazette 27-2-1878, page 1428 National Bank.
Edward James Stack Market, Street Listowel. Patrick Stack, Denny Street , Tralee Solicitor. Richard P Stack, Public Works Office, Custom House, Dublin. James Dwyer Listowel. Mrs Margaret Eggliston, Listowel. Thomas D’A Evens Knockaderry House, Limerick.
28-2- 1887. Presentation Convent Listowel.
Miss Mary Stack, Miss Honoria Martin, Miss Ellen O Connor and Miss Catherine Fitzmaurice.
Richard McCarthy, Hillgrove, Square, Listowel. John McCarthy, Union Workhouse, Listowel.
26-2-1870; John Connell, Knockane, Listowel.
29-2-1872; Rev. Cornelius Sheehy, Ballybunion, near Listowel.
26-2-1879; Pat O Carroll,Ballybunion, Grocer.
27-2-1900; Sub Postmistress, Ballybunion , Hanora Langford.
29 Sept. 1891, Civil Service Exam. John Kennelly, Exam, Limerick , number in order of merit, 29.
Edinburgh Gazette 27 June 1894; After competition 14 June 1894, sorters in London included, Bartholomew Francis Kennelly and Michael Sugrue among others.
27-2-1875; Miss Kate, Miss Margaret and Miss Nora Kennelly of Blennerville.
Michael Kennelly, 11 Rutland St., Limerick, MD.
Dennis Kennelly, Private,HM, 32nd Reg., Locknow, June 30th 1857, killed in action. From Edinburgh Gazette March 16- 1858.
Michael Kennelly late of Tralee, corn and coal merchant and commission agent. Carrying on business in partnership with Michael Murphy in Tralee. Under name Kennelly and Murphy Corn Merchants. 10th April 1857 before insolvent debtor court in Tralee.
Uganda placed under protectorate of the Queen by King of Uganda, Edinburgh Gazette 18 June 1894.
Listowel London Gazette
https://www.thegazette.co.uk/all-notices/notice?text=listowel&location-distance-1=1&categorycode-all=all&numberOfLocationSearches=1&results-page-size=10

Knoc · 23-05-2014 3:37pm

ST. MARY'S CHURCH, LISTOWEL May 25th 2014

RECENT DEATHS Nora Fitzmaurice nee O’Sullivan, Knockane.
John Canty O’Connell, died in London, late of O’Connell’s Ave.

FUNERAL Eileen McCarthy, Bunagara: this Sunday morning 11am. Mass burial in St. Michael’s Cemetery.

ANNIVERSARY REMEMBRANCE Fiona Moore, Tralee, 1st Anniversary, Thomas Dillon & Deceased Family Members, Dromerin, Katty & Jackie McAuliffe, Charles St, Bill Kearney, Clieveragh Pk, Rose Nihill, Tralee, Billy Houlihan, Finuge, John M. O’Connor, Market St. & Clieveragh Pk, Thomas Linnane, Coolkeragh, Anna Grimes, Kenny Heights, Patrick ( Paddy) Walsh, Cahirdown.
MASSES THIS WEEK

Saturday 24th Danielle Fulhs, Doon Rd Ballybunion & Brazil, 1st Anniversary/ Tom , Nora & Robert Scannell, Skehenerin /
Tom Carmody, Clountubird / Dan Hayes Bridge Road /
John, Lil & John Carmody / Tim & Patrick Lane, Coolnaleen /
James & Mike Joe Barrett, Ennismore & Gortnaminch /
Jane & Paddy Barry & Deceased Family, Dirha Cottages /
Hannah & Jack Regan, Gortacrissane, Cork & London Vigil

Sunday 25h Nora Curtin nee O’Connor, Tralee, Ballybunion &
Chicago, Months Mind / Tim Greaney, Finuge /
John M O Connor, Market Street & Clieveragh Park 9.00am
Funeral - Eileen McCarthy, Bunagara 11.00am
Monday 26th Charlie & Kathy McCarthy, Duagh 10.30am
Tuesday 27th John Sheehy, Duagh, Birthday Remembrance 10.30am
Wed. 28th People of the Parish 10.30am
Thursday 29th Eileen Cotter nee Stack, Glenoe & London 10.30am
Friday 30th Anna Grimes, Kenny Heights 10.30am
Mass for all doing their exams 7.00pm
Saturday 31st Mamie & Jack O’Connor & Angela Caslin /
Sharon Greaney, Woodford /
John B Keane, William Street /
Denis (Sonny) Galvin, Clounmacon 10.30am
Joe Scanlon, Bridge Road, Months Mind /
Elizabeth & Maurice O’Sullivan, Michael Keane, Colbert St. /
Dick & Maire Kiely, Church Street /
Bernard Buckley, Duagh & Dublin /
Bridie & Jack Rowan & Deceased Family, O’Connell’s Ave /
Philly Shanahan, Dromin / John Moran, Billerough /
Jeremiah & Bridie O’Driscoll, Dirha West /
Peter & Eileen McGrath, Convent Street /
Ciss Browne, William Street Vigil
Sunday 1st Edward & Nora O’Connor, Convent Street /
Owen McGillicuddy, Cahirdown/William Street 9.00am
Annual Writers Week Mass 11.00am

6th SUNDAY OF EASTER 25th MAY 2014

CHURCH NOTICES
Priest on duty for Listowel Deanery on this Sunday, May 25th, Fr. Maurice Brick, 0879473317.
PARISH OFFERTORY COLLECTION Our sincere thanks for the Offertory Collection last weekend. May God reward you and thank you.
O’CONNELL’S AVE ROSARY will take place this Sunday at 6.00pm.
LISTOWEL COMMUNITY COLLEGE Graduation Mass will take place in the School on Wednesday 28th May, 12noon.
FINUGE ROSARY will be said at Finuge Grotto on Thursday at 8pm.
LITURGY GROUP ANNUAL CHURCH GATE COLLECTION will be taken up at all Masses next weekend 31st & 1st June.
BALLYGOLOGUE PARK RESIDENTS: Please note that the Annual Eucharist Procession will finish in Ballygologue Park on Sunday 22nd June after 11am. Mass.

ANNUAL PARISH MASS FOR EXAM STUDENTS, hosted by the Parish Liturgy Group - asking God’s Blessing on all doing their Leaving and Junior Certificate Exams will take place on Friday evening next, 30th May, at 7.00pm here at St. Mary’s Church. All the students and family members are invited to attend. The names of all doing exams in each of our local schools will be placed in a basket before the Altar and be assured that you will be remembered and prayed for at all Masses during the exams.

MARKING BILLY’S RETIREMENT: Reminder that we have a special collection for Billy this weekend – after all masses in the church yard on your way out of Mass. The donations received at this collection will be presented to Billy by the Parish Pastoral Council and a gift on behalf of the Parish Finance Council will also be presented on Friday night June 13th in the Ballroom of Listowel Arms. The ‘gathering’ will have a dual purpose on the night: (1) Saying ‘thank you’ to Billy and (2) acknowledging with thanks all involved in the various ministries of our Parish throughout the year. It is open to everyone to attend. It will begin with Mass at 8.00 p.m. (sharp) followed by light refreshments and some music.

COMMUNITY NOTICES
KERRY PARENTS & FRIENDS ASSOCIATION – CLIEVERAGH - GARDEN FÉTE THIS SUNDAY afternoon May 25th (1pm-5 pm). Everyone is welcome.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED to support the running of the Alzheimer's Day Care Respite at Listowel Family Resource Centre. Help is needed on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays. Contact Bridie 068-23584/086-8556431.
LISTOWEL COMMUNITY CENTRE are hosting an indoor car boot sale on this 25th May, from 9am to 12pm.
SEANCHAÍ CENTRE An Arts & Craft Fair will take place in the Seanchaí Centre, Listowel on Sunday June 1st from 11 am. Free admission. Listowel Writers’ Week Literary & Historical Tour departs on Saturday May 31st at 2 pm and will visit Duagh, Lyreacrompane & Knocknagoshel. Tickets available at (068) 21074.

WELCOME TO LISTOWEL WRITERS WEEK & LISTOWEL RACES:
We extend a very warm Listowel ‘cead mile failte’ to all participating and involved in Writers Week beginning on Wednesday next 28th May to Sunday June 1st. Further details on: www.writerswee.ie and the Races on Sunday, June 1st and Monday June 2nd Enjoy!

Knoc · 27-05-2014 1:04pm

SME AMERICAN BISHOPS OF IRISH Descent
William R Griffin born Chicago Ill. Sept. 1st 1883 son of Patrick and Mary Burke. Parents of Limerick
James A Griffin Born Chicago , Ill. 27-2-1883, son of Tom and Catherine Woulfe, both parents Ardagh.
Tom Langton Grace OP , born Charleston SC, Nov. 16- 1814, son of Garrett Pierce and Bridget Boland, parents near Newcastle West.
William R Griffin born Chicago, Sept 1st 1883 son of Pat and Mary Burke.
Francis W Howard born Columbus Ohio 21 June 1887, son of Francis and Catherine Sullivan, father Limerick, mother Kerry.
Michael J Keys SM, born Dingle, Feb. 28th 1876 son of Maurice and Mary McKenna.
John J Lawlor, born Rochester Minn. 4 Aug. 1862, son of John and Elizabeth McElligott, both parents of Kerry.
Joseph E McCarthy, born Waterbury, Conn. 14 Nov. 1876, son of Eugene and Joan Colloty of Tralee.
Bernard J Mahony, born Albany NY. 24 July 1875, son of Dan and Hanora O Connor of Duagh.
John Francis O Hern, born Olean NY, 4 June 1874 son of Pat and Ellen Casey of Kerry.
Samuel Strich his father of Kerry born Nashville , Tenn. 17 Aug. 1887, son of Garret and Catherine O Malley , mother of Indiana.
Maurice F Burke of Irish descent, born Limerick 5 May 1845, son of Francis and Joan Casey.
John F Cunningham, born Irramore 20 June 1842, son of John and Catherine Fitzgerald.

Knoc · 27-05-2014 1:07pm

The Great Southern Trail's Midsummer Big Walk: Sat 21st June 2014

On Saturday 21 June 2014, the fourth annual 36km Great Southern Trail Midsummer Big Walk will commence from Abbeyfeale (Old Railway Station at 10.30 a.m.) and travel the 36km route of the old railway to Rathkeale.

Devon Road Station and Tullig Wood are passed en route with the ascent continuing on to Barnagh (the highest point on the trail) which is 13km from Abbeyfeale. We suggest that a packed lunch be brought and enjoyed at Barnagh with its panoramic views and an old railway tunnel to explore if you wish. Then it's all downhill for 10km to the busy town of Newcastle West where a break for afternoon tea might be taken. The final 13km to Rathkeale brings us past Ardagh where the famous Chalice was found in 1868. In Rathkeale certificates will be presented to those who completed the entire 36km (22 miles) on foot.

Register by June 14th. A registration in advance to Great Southern Trail, 9 Bishop Street, Newcastle West.

FOYNES: 75th anniversary of the first commercial transatlantic flight to Foynes will be commemorated with an air show in July.

Knoc · 29-05-2014 5:45pm

Listowel Writers Week 2014 ,
We remember

Dan Keane of Carrueragh occupies a rare place in the esteem, admiration and affection of North Kerry people for very many reasons. His genial personality, his racy-of-the-soil competence as a Master of Ceremonies on festive occasions, his sensitivity as a poet and balladmaker, all mark, and indeed hallmark him, as a true son of his environment and one in complete harmony with the rural background from which he sprang.

Rhyming is in his blood. On one side, his great-grandfather William Moore of Clounbrane, Moyvane, was close kin to Thomas Moore, the National Poet of Ireland, whose father hailed from that townland; on the other side his great-grand-uncle, Andy McMahon, of Tubbertoureen, also appears in local folklore as a poet. Both great-grandsires were evicted from their farms in the dark days of the fight for agrarian freedom.

.moyvane.com/people/tribute-to-dan-keane/

June 6th 02 notes

The death of John B Keane brought thousands to Listowel to pay their last respects. Everyone have their own little story of their encounter with the great man. A local woman's uncle introduced J B to the National Broadcasting Station, another came from Clonakilty having known the man he had to come to give thanks for the memories, even the man who stole the coins from John B Keane's Phone Box 30 years ago admitted his guilt. On R na G our own Gabriel Fitzmaurice gave a nice vocal account in Irish of the way J B fitted into the local scene.

Another McMahon
c Mahon :
I am Terry, descended from Bryan McMahon b. 1831 or 1837 who came to New
Zealand circa 1855, and married Margaret Devane in Australia on Dec 17,
1866. Bryan had brothers Patrick, John and Owen, and daughter Ellena b. Jan
13, 1839 and another daughter. John m. Ellen Tangnay on May 22, 1864. All
are believed to have left Co. Kerry (Molahiffe, Mile Height or Ballyseedy
areas), some to the USA and some to Australia for the gold rushes. Bryan's
father was Thade (Timothy) who m. Margaret Hannafin. He had brothers Jermiah
(Darby) who d. April 16, 1857, and who m. Mary Murphy who d. Jan 31, 1878;
Terence who m. Johanna Murphy Jul 14, 1839; Owen who m. Catherine
O'Sullivan; Denis; Brian who m. Catherine Enright; Charles who m. Ellen
O'Sullivan and Daniel. Their father was Terence who m. Margaret Moriarty and
he d. Dec 10, 1840. His brothers were John who m. ? Flynn; Owen who m. Nora
Stack in 1810; and Timothy who was a half-brother. Their father was Darby
(we believe it could have been Dairmaird or Jeremiah) who d. 1778 and who m.
firstly M. O'Sullivan the mother of Timothy; darby m. secondly Eleanor
O'Mahony who was mother to the other three. Darby had 9 sisters whose
details are not known. Darby's father was John McMahon who m. Catherine
Moriarty. John's brothers were Brian, Jeremiah, Timothy and Terence. John
would have been b. circa 1710. His father was Terence who was b. circa 1680.
We believe he was one of four brothers who came to Co. Kerry from Co. Clare,
and he settled in Molahiffe. Two of the others are believed to have gone,
one to Knockanure (north of Listowel in Co. Kerry) and one to Kilmoiley. A
fourth went to Co. Limerick, where one line included the French connection
through Jean-Baptiste de MacMahon (John MacMahon) b. 1715. Terence stayed in
the Molahiffe area, and his grandson Darby (and probably Terence and his son
also) are buried in the ruins of the old Molahiffe abbey near the church at
Firies.

Someone in the area may have better knowledge of the graves and their
inscriptions. We would dearly like to hear from anyone with this knowledge.
We would also like to hear from anyone with any interest in any of the
people mentioned above. Unfortunately the older records in the Molahiffe
parish were destroyed by fire, but the family were Catholics, and leased
land for potato farming. Terence's G/G/Grandson Jeremiah (Darby) leased land
at Bushmount off Daniel C. Coltsman, and Jeremiah himself sublet land to
Timothy Cahill. This was in 1853.

Knoc · 30-05-2014 3:23pm

Listowel Church Newsletter June 1st 2014
ST. MARY'S CHURCH, LISTOWEL

PARISH OFFICE is open Mon–Fri from 10am–5pm (excluding 1pm–2pm). Canon Declan O’Connor P.P. Phone: 068 21188 / Parish Mobile: 087 0908949 (strictly for emergencies only).
Email: listowel@dioceseofkerry.ie. Notices for Parish Newsletter have to be in by 2.00pm on Thursdays. Funerals take place on weekdays at 11.30am and Sundays and Holy Days at 11.00am.
Baptisms are at pre-arranged times and must be booked through the Parish Office.
Confessions: every Saturday after 10.30am Mass.
Check out our web page and all Diocesan news on: www.dioceseofkerry.ie

RECENT DEATH Mary O’Callaghan, Clieveragh Park late of Cork.

ANNIVERSARY REMEMBRANCE Kathleen Molyneaux, Woodford, Mike (Cork Mick) Collins, Baile O’Dubhda & Cork, Peggy Gleeson, Church St, Thomas & Ellen Murphy, Greenville & John (Johnny) Murphy, Greenville & Arus Mhuire, Paddy & Mary Doyle, Tanavalla, Martin and Margaret Nash, Ballinruddery, Sonny McCarthy, Gortnaminch.

MASSES THIS WEEK

Saturday 31st Joe Scanlon, Bridge Road, Months Mind /
Elizabeth & Maurice O’Sullivan, Michael Keane, Colbert St. /
Dick & Maire Kiely, Church Street /
Bernard Buckley, Duagh & Dublin /
Bridie & Jack Rowan & Deceased Family, O’Connell’s Ave /
Philly Shanahan, Dromin / John Moran, Billerough /
Jeremiah & Bridie O’Driscoll, Dirha West /
Peter & Eileen McGrath, Convent Street /
Ciss Browne, William Street Vigil

Sunday 1st Eugene Sheehy, Bradford, Limerick, Recently Deceased & Birthday Remembrance
Edward & Nora O’Connor, Convent Street /
Owen McGillicuddy, Cahirdown/William Street 9.00am
Annual Writers Week Mass 11.00am
Monday 2nd John & Baby Jack Lynch, The Square 10.30am
Tuesday 3rd Exam Intention 10.30am
Wed. 4th Agnes Buckley, Denis O’Sullivan, Kathleen Daly &
Denis B O Sullivan, William Street / Get Well Mass 10.30am
Thursday 5th Jack & Mamie O’Connor & Angela Caslin 10.30am
Friday 6th Moss & Mary Keane, Clieveragh /
Mass of thanks given 10.30am
Saturday 7th Mary Kenny, Church St. Street 10.30am
Eileen Goulding, Knockanure /
Phil Puttock, Charles Street /
Mikey Kennelly, Coolaclarig /
Michael Canavan, O’Connell’s Ave. Vigil
Sunday 8th People of the Parish 9.00am
Johnny & Nora Hilliard, Billerough 11.00am

Priest on duty for Listowel Deanery on this Sunday, 1st June, Fr. Kennelly, 0872931064.

PARISH OFFERTORY COLLECTION Our sincere thanks for the Offertory Collection last weekend. May God reward you and thank you.
FEAST OF ASCENSION 1st JUNE 2014

CHURCH NOTICES
ANNUAL PARISH NEWSLETTER FOR 2013: is published this weekend as we celebrate our Writers Weekend. Please take a copy home with you as it is available at the back of the Church or from the Parish Office. It contains a summary of all the various Parish Groups - including the 2013 Accounts of Income & Expenditure, the Baptisms, Funerals and Marriages which took place in our Church and much more. Our sincere thanks to all who contributed. Enjoy the read!
ST. PATRICK’S HALL AGM Tuesday 3rd June in St. Patrick’s Hall at 6pm.
NANO NAGLE GRADUATION MASS Thursday 5th June 1.15pm. in the School.
COMMUNION CALLS TO THE SICK & THE HOUSEBOUND: As Friday next (6th June) is the First Friday, Canon Declan will be doing his usual calls to the Sick & Housebound Wednesday & Thursday. The Parish Office will make contact as to the time of his arrival. Anybody new who wishes a visit from the priest, please contact the Parish Office, 068-21188.
ACCORD ANNUAL CHURCH COLLECTION will be taken up at all Masses next weekend 7th & 8th June. The Diocesan Accord collection provides assistance to the Tralee and Killarney Accord Centres which serve the entire Diocese. Funds are needed for initial training of Counsellors and Pre-Marriage Presenters, for on-going Professional Development and for the staffing and running of the Centres. Accord offer the following services:- Couples Counselling, Pre-Marriage Courses, Individual Counselling, Support/Relationship Counselling’.
CHARITY TAX FORM: (All Taxpayers) Our thanks to all of you who have returned your Charity 3 Cert to the Parish Office. If you have not already done so, we would appreciate that you would so ASAP.
PARISH OFFICE will be closed this Monday ( Bank holiday). Normal office hours resumes on Tuesday.

ST. MARY’S CHURCH WILL BE CLOSED AS OF THIS TUESDAY
DUE TO THE FLOOR RENOVATION PROJECT
While our usual 10.30a.m. Mass will take place in the church on this Monday morning (June 2nd ), the church will then be handed over to CISCO CONTRACRORS, Lixnaw who begin the project on Tuesday morning. As of then - and throughout the project the Church and Church grounds will be a building site with strictly no admittance because of Health and Safety regulations. It is scheduled to be re-opened on Thursday, August 7th but with a little luck we hope that it will re- open the weekend of the August Bank Holiday. The daily 10.30 am. (Monday to Saturday Morning) will take place at St. John’s The Square. The Saturday Vigil 7.00 p.m. and Sunday 9am. and 11am. Masses will take place in St. Michael’s College in the multi purpose area within the College. Funeral masses will be arranged in consultation with the family and can be either in St. Michael’s College or in a neighbouring parish church. Baptisms will take place in the Hospital Chapel. There will be no First Friday evening masses / Padre Pio evening masses or Adoration during the months of June and July. Confessions will take place after the 10.30 a.m. Mass at usual times in St, John’s. Our Parish Finance Council wishes to thank sincerely all who are making this project possible and we apologise for any inconvenience caused. We will keep you up-dated throughout the project and when it is finished you will be delighted with a fabulous floor. Thanks

COMMUNITY NOTICES
SEANCHAÍ CENTRE: Arts & Craft Fair will take place in the Seanchaí Centre, Listowel on this Sunday June 1st from 11 am. Free admission. All are welcome.
LARTIGUE MONORAIL are seeking female/male volunteers for Summer Tourist Duties contact 24393.

Japandamo · 03-06-2014 11:07pm

Hi guys,

We're a small group that meets up on every second Tuesday for board games. We usually meet in the Listowel Arms at 8pm, and welcome newcomers.

If you'd like updates feel free to join the group on Facebook

Listowel Board Knights

Knoc · 04-06-2014 12:57pm

A Literary Odyssey Through Listowel

Posted by Jackie Goodall on May 30, 2014 in News from Writers' Week | 0 comments

The sun was splitting the sky, the birds were chirping merrily and the magic that is Listowel Writers’ Week was out in full force. It was Bernard Farrell who once compared Listowel to Brigadoon – the mysterious village that appears for only one day every hundred years and then, just as mysteriously, disappears again. Listowel Writers’ Week appears every year thankfully, and long may it continue to do so. Thursday morning started with our traditional and much loved Morning Walk, with local historian Vincent Carmody. Gerbrand Bakker joined the...
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A Few Words From Eimear McBride, Winner of the Kerry Group Novel of the Year 2014 Award

Posted by Jackie Goodall on May 29, 2014 in News from Writers' Week, Writers Week Event | 0 comments

We are absolutely delighted that Eimear McBride’s debut novel, A Girl Is A Half-formed Thing won our prestigious Kerry Group Novel of the Year Award 2014. There can’t be a person in Ireland who hasn’t heard the story of how her book gathered dust in a drawer for almost a decade after it was rejected by numerous publishers for being too experimental. It was eventually picked up by Galley Beggar Press and took the literary world by storm. As well as winning the inaugural Goldsmiths Prize for fiction in 2013, established to reward fiction that...
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A Look At Some Of Tomorow’s Highlights (Friday)

Posted by Jackie Goodall on May 29, 2014 in News from Writers' Week, Writers Week Event | 0 comments

Louise Doughty 1.00pm at The Arms Hotel Ballroom Multi-award-winning Louise Doughty is the author of seven novels, including the recently published Apple Tree Yard (2013) – a psychological thriller and insightful examination of the values we all live by and the choices we make. Her first novel, Crazy Paving (1995), a black comedy about accidents, chaos theory and urban terrorism, was shortlisted for the John Llewellyn Rhys Prize and her sixth, Whatever You Love (2010), was shortlisted for the Costa Novel Award and longlisted for the...
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Highlights of the 43rd Listowel Writers’ Week Opening Ceremony

Posted by Jackie Goodall on May 28, 2014 in Important news, News from Writers' Week | 0 comments

And we’re off! The sun was shining and music from the Misty Jazz Band filled the evening air, as novelists, poets, playwrights, winners and readers assembled once again to celebrate the literary culture of Ireland at the 43rd Opening Ceremony of Listowel Writers’ Week last night. We were delighted that Paul Durcan, one of Ireland’s foremost poets, officiated at the Ceremony.As always, the high point of the evening was the announcement of the Kerry Group Irish Novel of the Year Award 2014, which was won by Eimear McBride for A Girl Is A...
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Listowel Writers’ Week Art Exhibitions

Posted by Jackie Goodall on May 28, 2014 in Uncategorized | 0 comments

Willie Redmond – Thursday 29th May 12 noon, The Seanchaí Centre Originally from Edenderry, Co Offaly, artist Willie Redmond grew up surrounded by and working on the bog. Now based in Dublin, he specialises in acrylics, oils, pastels and mixed medium. His current exhibition Turf & Surf deals with its subjects in a narrative style. The panels are divided into various weights depicting mood, texture, movement, detail, compositions, lines and rhythms, and combined to produce a rhapsody-style narrative. His unique and highly engaging solo...

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Knoc · 04-06-2014 1:02pm

SILVER: Badminton Season 2013-2014. The Inter County Grade F All Ireland final was played in Baldoyle recently. Kerry got All Ireland Silver for locals, Carmel Hudson, Jeanelle Griffin, Helen Browne, James Sheehan and James Flaherty.
SPECIAL OLYMPICS Ireland Games take place in Limerick from the 12th to 15th June. A total of 1500 athletes from throughout Ireland will participate and it is anticipated that over 6000 family members and supporters will attend the Games which will be organised by a team of 3000 volunteers. A total of 43 athletes and 10 coaches from clubs throughout Limerick will be part of the 443-strong Munster team competing at the Games. Games will take place at venues in Limerick, Clare and Tipperary. The Opening Ceremony, which will take place on Thursday June 12th in People's Park, Limerick will start the Games. Ceremony has the generous support of the Limerick City of Culture 2014, which will co-produced this event.
THOUGHT: Revival is not something that happens across the board, its something that happens in an individual's life. We can pray. "Oh Lord send an awakening, send a revival!" but it starts with me. It starts with you. Greg Laurie
VOLUNTEER: Nadine Smith is studying Dentistry in UCC and has just completed her second year. She is current Miss West Limerick and sings with the Abbeyfeale Folk choir also.
Between July 18 and Aug 8 of this summer Nadine will be volunteering in Kampala, Uganda. She will be delivering health care and dental supplies to the locals, assisting in the Health care centre and also helping to build some houses. The organisation she will be travelling with is Nurture Africa- helping women and children with HIV/AIDS. Students who are interested
.nurtureafrica.ie/volunteer/

BISHOP: Bernard Mahoney was born 24 July 1875, in Albany, New York, to Daniel and Honora (née O'Connor) Mahoney, both parents from Duagh Co Kerry. He left school early to support his family, worked as telegraph messenger boy. After attending St. John's Academy in Rensselaer, he entered September 1895, Mount St. Mary's College in Emmitsburg, Maryland, from where he obtained a Bachelor of Arts degree in 1899 and a Master of Arts in 1901.He worked through college as a telegrapher for Albany and Troy newspapers. Bishop Thomas A Burke of Albany sent him to the North American College in Rome , where he was ordained to the priesthood on February 27, 1904.Returning to America in 1905 He served as a curate at St. Peter's Church in Troy until 1909, Fr Mahoney again went to Rome and became spiritual director of the Pontifical North American College there. In 1912 he earned a Doctor of Sacred Theology.On May 24, 1922, Bernard J Mahoney was appointed Bishop of Sioux Falls, South Dakota, by Pope Pius XI. He received his episcopal consecration on the following June 29 from Cardinal Gaetano de Lai, with Bishops Giovanni Maria Zonghi and Giacomo Sinibaldi serving as co-consecrators, in Rome. He was Bishop at Sioux Falls for the sixteen years, until his death at age 63 on 20th March 1939. He was popular at conducting retreats for priests.
Bishop Mahoney died at Rochester following and operation. His funeral services were held at St Joseph’s Cathedral
http://www.sfcatholic.org/
Catholic Press Sydney. Previous issue Thursday 28 December 1922
Two Archbishops, six Bishops, and more than 200 priests attended the installation some few weeks ago of the Right Rev. Bernard J. Mahoney, as Bishop of the diocese of Sioux Falls, U.S.A. The Most Rev. Austin Dowling, Archbishop of St. Paul, presided and preached the sermon. Bishop Mahoney was born in Albany in 1875, and was forced to leave school to aid in the support of his family. For a time he was a Western Union messenger boy, and later became a telegraphist. He worked his way through college as a telegraphist, and entered Mount St. Mary's at Emmitsburg in September, 1895. The late Bishop Burke, of Albany, recognising his ability, designated him as a student for the American College at Rome, where he was ordained in 1904. He returned to the United States in 1905, and was assistant at St. Peter's Church, Troy, for five years,
13 April 1939 Catholic Press Sydney NSW reports. Rome, March 24.1939.The Holy See has received information that Bishop Joseph Henry Conroy, of Ogdenburg, New York, died on Monday, aged 81, and that Bishop Bernard Mahoney, of Sioux Falls, South Dakota, U.S.A., died on Tuesday, aged 64. — R.I.P.

Knoc · 06-06-2014 4:09pm

Listowel Church Newsletter June 8th 2014
ST. MARY'S CHURCH, LISTOWEL

PARISH OFFICE is open Mon–Fri from 10am–5pm (excluding 1pm–2pm). Canon Declan O’Connor P.P. Phone: 068 21188 / Parish Mobile: 087 0908949 (strictly for emergencies only).
Email: listowel@dioceseofkerry.ie. Notices for Parish Newsletter have to be in by 2.00pm on Thursdays. Funerals take place on weekdays at 11.30am and Sundays and Holy Days at 11.00am.
Baptisms are at pre-arranged times and must be booked through the Parish Office.
Confessions: every Saturday after 10.30am Mass.
Check out our web page and all Diocesan news on: www.dioceseofkerry.ie

RECENT DEATHS John Maher, London & Church St. Listowel.
Eileen Healy, Clountubrid.

ANNIVERSARY REMEMBRANCE Timothy & Ellen Lane, Coolnaleen, John & Margaret Guerin, Cahirdown.

MASSES THIS WEEK

Saturday 7th Eileen Goulding, Knockanure /
Cyril Puttock, Charles Street /
Mikey Kennelly, Coolaclarig /
Michael Canavan, O’Connell’s Ave. Vigil

Sunday 8th People of the Parish 9.00am
Johnny & Nora Hilliard, Billerough 11.00am
Monday 9th John & Margaret Guerin, Cahirdown 10.30am
Tuesday 10th Exam Mass Intention 10.30am
Wed. 11th 10.30am
Thursday 12th 10.30am
Friday 13th Special Intention 10.30am
Saturday 14th Catherine, Thomas & Anthony McElligott, Greenville 10.30am
Pat McElligott, Convent Cross /
Esther McAuliffe, Church Street /
Kathleen Halpin, Greenville Vigil
Sunday 15th Mary Ann Murphy, Billerough 9.00am
Margaret & William Guiney, Coolaclarig 11.00am

Priest on duty for Listowel Deanery on this Sunday, 8th June, Fr. Broderick, 0879061255.

PARISH OFFERTORY COLLECTION Our sincere thanks for the Offertory Collection last weekend. May God reward you and thank you.

PENTECOST SUNDAY 8th JUNE 2014

CHURCH NOTICES
ACCORD ANNUAL CHURCH COLLECTION will be taken up at all Masses this weekend 7th & 8th June. The Diocesan Accord collection provides assistance to the Tralee and Killarney Accord Centres which serve the entire Diocese. Funds are needed for initial training of Counsellors and Pre-Marriage Presenters, for on-going Professional Development and for the staffing and running of the Centres. Accord offer the following services:- Couples Counselling, Pre-Marriage Courses, Individual Counselling, Support/Relationship Counselling’.
PARISH LITURGY GROUP Will meet on Wednesday 11th June at 8pm. in the Presbytery. The Liturgy Group wishes to thank everyone who support their recent collection.
PARISH PASTORAL COUNCIL will meet on Thursday 12th June at 8pm. in the Presbytery.
LOUGH DERG God’s healing grace is experienced on Lough Derg in an intensity seldom encountered elsewhere; through spiritual exercise, companionship of fellow pilgrims and the sheer holiness of the place. Daily boats to the Island from 10.30am until 3:00pm 7 days a week until 13th August. No booking necessary. For further information contact Maureen or Sharon 071 9861518 email: info@loughderg.org Kerry / Lough Derg return bus service contact Tim fitzpatricksoflistowel@eircom.net Tel: 068 21707.

MARKING BILLY’S MOLONEY’S RETIREMENT & SAYING THANK YOU
FOR ALL INVOLVED IN THE VARIOUS MINISTRIES OF OUR PARISH
Friday night next June 13th in the Ballroom of Listowel Arms. The ‘gathering’ will have a dual purpose on the night: Beginning with Mass at 8.00 p.m. (sharp). (1) Saying ‘thank you’ to Billy who retired recently as our Parish Sacristan for over 29 years and (2) acknowledging with thanks all involved in our Parish throughout the year including all committees and all ministries. However the party, is open to everyone to attend. Following the Mass at 8.00 p.m. (sharp) will be some light refreshments (finger food /tea/coffee) and some music & song. The music for the Mass and the entertainment afterwards will be provided by Stevie Donegan. Joining us on the night will be Billy’s family and some past priests of the Parish. A presentation will be made to him on behalf of the community and the Parish Finance Council. Enjoy the night.

COMMUNITY NOTICES

ST. MICHAEL’S COLLEGE LISTOWEL, a meeting for parents of incoming 1st year students for the school year 2014.15 will be held in the College on Monday 16th June at 7.30pm.
AWARE DEPRESSION SUPPORT GROUP meets: Killarney – Mondays, KDYS at 7pm Tralee – Tuesdays, meeting room at rear of St. John’s Church at 8pm Aware Support Groups are free to attend, no referral necessary. www.aware.ie
NORTH KERRY MS SOCIETY Would like to thank all those who contributed to their recent busking day which raised €4,741.00.
WELL-BEING FOR MOTHERHOOD Wednesday 18th June 10.30am. – 1pm. at the Listowel Family Resource Centre. A free seminar on supporting moms & babies and promoting a healthy family life. Babies are welcome to attend with family members. Contact centre on 068-23584.

Knoc · 07-06-2014 11:03am

D-DAY: June 6, 2014, marks the 70th anniversary of the Allied invasion of Normandy during WWII

The objective of the June 6 initiative was to establish beachheads at five beaches along a 50-mile stretch of heavily-fortified coastline in Nazi-occupied France. Some 130,000 troops from three main Allied countries, the United States, Great Britain, and Canada, along with soldiers from several other Allied countries, stormed the beaches of Nazi-occupied France under a hail of gunfire and artillery blasts. 18,000 paratroopers had already dropped hours earlier to fight behind enemy lines. France had been under control of the Nazis for about four years.

Brooklyn Eagle 22 Nov. 1931; Tom Culhane died Nov. 21 1931 a native of Newtownsandes, husband of Nora Moore, brother of Patrolman P J Culhane NY Police, Mrs Margaret Begley, Mrs MT Mahoney, Mrs M McElligott, Hannah Culhane and Mrs P J Culhane. Served with 146th machine gun Batt. Company B in France. Residence 401 E 139th Street, Bronx. Mass at St Jerome’s Church, interment Calvary Cemetery.

Knoc · 09-06-2014 7:45pm

KERRY: http://search.findmypast.co.uk/results/united-kingdom-records/british-india-office-births-and-baptisms?keywords=kerry&_page=5

Collis Francis William 1856 Births & baptisms Listowel, County Kerry,
Stokes John Day 1817 Births & baptisms Listowel, County Kerry,
Stokes Oliver Day 1825 Births & baptisms Listowel, County Kerry,
Sandes Thomas William 1859 Births & baptisms Listowel, County Kerry,

DINNEENN THOMAS 1884 - 1911 Census Leeds, Yorkshire, England
O CONNOR DENIS 1867 -1899 Regimental & service records Newtownsandes, Listowel, Kerry
MULVIHILL MICHAEL 1881- 1903 Regimental & service records Newtownsandes, Listowel, Kerry,
STACK JAMES 1857 Births & baptisms Great Britain
ENRIGHT TIMOTHY 1857 Births & baptisms Ireland
DALY JOHN 1834 -1862 Regimental & service records Newtownsand, Listowel, Kerry
FITZMAURICE JAMES 1879 -1898 Regimental & service records Newtownsandes, Kerry
FITZMAURICE JOHN 1846-1864 Regimental & service records Newtownsandes, Kerry,
KELLEHER PATRICK 1870 -1897 Regimental & service records Newtownsandes, Listowel,
KEYES EDWARD 1856 1878 Regimental & service records Newtownsandes, Kerry,
SHEAHAN THOMAS 1878 Births & baptisms Ireland
MALLALEY JOHN 1845 -1911 Census Crook and Billy Row, Auckland, Durham, England

ANSLELM KENEALY 1865 — 1926 Passenger lists New York, United States

Arthur Edwin Kennelly 1861 1862 Bombay, St Thomas Bombay British India Office births & baptisms
Arthur James Kennelly 1860 1860 Colaba Bombay British India Office births & baptisms
Cecil James Kennelly 1878 -1878 Fort William, St Peter Bengal British India Office births & baptisms
Donald McKeon Kennelly 1896 1896 Igatpuri, St Mathias Bombay British India Office births & baptisms
Johanna Kennelly 1861 1861 Lucknow Bengal British India Office births & baptisms
John Kennelly 1845 1846 Chunar British India Office births & baptisms
John Kennelly Kennelly 1845 1846 Chunar British India Office births & baptisms
Joseph Kennelly 1866 1866 Poona Bombay British India Office births & baptisms
Kathleen Maude Kennelly 1899 1899 Igatpuri, St Mathias Bombay British India Office births & baptisms
Leslie Richard Anthony Kennelly 1923 1923 Belgaum Bombay British India Office births & baptisms
Leslie Richard Antony Kennelly 1923 Belgaum Bombay British India Office births & baptisms
Leslie William Kennelly 1895 1895 Simla, Christ Church Bengal British India Office births & baptisms
Mary Kennelly 1883 1884 Lahore,St Andrew Bengal British India Office births & baptisms
Raphael Mckeon Kennelly 1927 1927 Quetta Bengal British India Office births & baptisms
William James McKeon Kennelly 1869 1869 Fort William Bengal British India Office births & baptisms

Knoc · 09-06-2014 7:53pm

STOKES: John McDonogh Stokes (also spelled McDonagh) whose records in the Royal College of Physicians in Ireland show that he was appointed an Assistant Surgeon in the Indian Medical Service in May 1849

Rootschat to the India Office records he was baptised in Cork in 1816 and gives his parents names as Patrick and Martha.

Listowel Church; In memory of Surgeon John McDonagh Stokes
Who died at Peshawar during the mutiny.
His sorrowing sisters have presented this font RIP.
More Information welcome.

Knoc · 13-06-2014 3:19pm

ST. MARY'S CHURCH, LISTOWEL June 15th 2014

RECENT DEATHS Annie Fitzell nee Hegarty, Ballinrobe, Mayo late of Ballyduhig.
Kathleen O Dwyer nee Stack, Shrone Middle.
Mary Halpin, Bridge Rd.
Roger Worster, Clieveragh Downs.

ANNIVERSARY REMEMBRANCE Anne Hartnett, Feale Drive, Kathleen O Connor, O’Connell’s Ave, Bridie Dillon nee Sharry, Colbert St.

MASSES THIS WEEK

Saturday 14th Pat McElligott, Convent Cross /
Esther McAuliffe, Church Street /
Kathleen Halpin, Greenville Vigil

Sunday 15th Mary Ann Murphy, Billerough 9.00am
Margaret & William Guiney, Coolaclarig /
Baby Darren & Donal Mulvihill, Derry /
Nora Purcell, Woodford 11.00am
Monday 16th Con & Rose Lynch, Moyvane /
Sean Browne, Ennismore /
Nora Purcell, Woodford 10.30am
Tuesday 17th Exam Intention 10.30am
Wed. 18th Con Barrett, Gortnaminch 10.30am
Thursday 19th Anna McDonagh, Patrick St. 10.30am
Friday 20th Timmy & Molly Lynch, Killocrim 10.30am
Saturday 21st Sean Daly, Gortcreen /
Mick Lawlee, Bridge Rd 10.30am
Nora Fitzmaurice, Months Mind /
John O Connor, O’Connell’s Ave & London Months Mind/ Margaret Murphy, Clieveragh Pk, 1st Anniversary /
Jimmy Browne, St. Brendan’s Tec. /
Kathleen McElligott, Tanavalla /
Michael Buckley, Finuge /
Molly & Dick O’Shea, William St. Vigil
Corpus Christi
Sunday 22nd Eileen McCarthy, Bunagara, Months Mind 9.00am
Andy Molyneaux, Cahirdown 11.00am

Priest on duty for Listowel Deanery on this Sunday, 15th June, Fr. Lawlor, 0876794112.

PARISH OFFERTORY COLLECTION Our sincere thanks for the Offertory Collection last weekend. May God reward you and thank you.

LISTOWEL ANNUAL CEMETERY MASSES: Tuesday 1st July - St. Michael’s Cemetery / Wednesday 2nd July - John Paul II Cemetery / and Thursday 3rd July - Finuge Cemetery. All Masses start at 8pm. Family plot holders are asked to attend to their own plots.
HOLY TRINITY 15th JUNE 2014

CHURCH NOTICES
CORPUS CHRISTI EUCHARISTIC PROCESSION: Next Sunday after the 11.00 a.m. Mass. The route is as follows: Leaving St. Michael’s College at 12 noon up Cahirdown, turn left at Tim Kennelly’s roundabout – over John B Keane Road - turning right at traffic lights and then left into Ballygologue Park, where Benediction will take place. Let us as a community show our love for Jesus in the Eucharistic.

MEDJUGORJE ANNIVERSARY MASS Monday 16th June at 7.30pm. at St. Brendan’s Church, Tralee. Confession, Rosary, Mass & Adoration. Confession begins at 7pm. All Welcome.
POPE FRANCIS: asks the Irish faithful and people of goodwill to pray and to unite in support of peace in the Holy Land. Cardinal Seán Brady, as President of the Irish Catholic Bishops’ Conference, received an urgent message from His Holiness Pope Francis requesting that all bishops, priests, men and women religious and all laypeople in Ireland be invited to participate this weekend in heartfelt prayer to unite in support of peace in the Holy Land. Pope Francis has issued this request to Apostolic Nuncios around the world asking that they invite their local Church to participate in a similar spiritual initiative.
SACRED HEART NOVENA will begin on Thursday next 19th to Friday 27th June. (Feast of the Sacred Heart). There will be special prayer leaflets available at the daily 10.30 a.m. Mass. You are invited to make this Novena in your own homes, with friends and family, or at the 10.30 a.m. Mass

COMMUNITY NOTICES

ST. MICHAEL’S CEMETERY AGM Monday 16th June at 7.30pm. in St. Patrick’s Hall. New volunteers always needed and welcomed.
NANO NAGLE SCHOOL A fun run/walk organised by Nano Nagle School will take place on this Sunday 15th June at 12pm starting in Listowel Town Park. The course is 3km and you are free to run, walk, jog or skip. €5 per family. Register on the day. Refreshments afterwards.
IRISH BLOOD TRANSFUSION SERVICE BLOOD DONOR CLINIC in the Listowel Arms Hotel, on Tuesday 17th & Wednesday 18th June from 6 to 9pm. Donor line: 1850 731 137.
ST. MICHAEL’S COLLEGE LISTOWEL, a meeting for parents of incoming 1st year students for the school year 2014.15 will be held in the College on Monday 16th June at 7.30pm.
LISTOWEL FAMILY RESOURCE CENTRE Well-being for motherhood, Wednesday 18th June 10.30am. – 1pm. at the Listowel Family Resource Centre. Summer camps will take place at Listowel Family Resource Centre from July 7-August 22 inclusive from 9.30am-1.30pm daily. Contact (068) 23584.
A SCHOOL REUNION FOR PRESENTATION CONVENT SECONDARY SCHOOL, the Junior Cert Year of 1994 and/or Leaving Cert Year of 1996. Save the date: 28th June 2014 in the Horseshoe Bar, Listowel. Contact Sinéad on 0876847623 for further details.
RECOVERY HAVEN KERRY - ANNUAL CELEBRATION OF LIGHT This year will be held on Friday 20th June @ 7.45pm. (Candles lit @ 8pm). Candles are available at various outlets at each of these venues prior to June 20th. A few words will be said on "HOPE THROUGHT LIGHT". Symbolic stone throwing into water will take place and music will be provided by local musicians at each location. Families Welcome. BALLYBUNION - Ladies Beach & TARBERT - The Pier. RECOVERY HAVEN (CANCER SUPPORT HOUSE) PROVIDES SUPPORT & INFORMATION TO THOSE ON A CANCER JOURNEY, THEIR FAMILIES OR CARERS. ALL OUR SERVICES ARE FREE TO OUR VISITORS.
LISTOWEL COMMUNITY CENTRE We will be hosting an indoor car boot sale on the 22nd June, from 9am to 12pm. Pitches including tables €15, Free to the public.

Knoc · 13-06-2014 3:21pm

From The Sacred Heart Review > 7 April 1894
A principal of one of the grammar schools in Savannah, an old time Irish pedagogue, relates an incident which is well worthy of repetition and is indicative of the aptness of the Irish youth. One day while he was instructing his class in geography the bishop of the diocese happened in, and as is his custom, propounded sere questions to the scholars. "What parts of the globe comprise the old and the new world ? " was readily and correctly answered. "When asked who was the discoverer of the new world, one powerful chorus answered, "Christopher Columbus." "Now, my little men," said the bishop, "you have told me who discovered the new world, but can any of you tell me who d'scovered the old world ? " A dead silence for a few seconds, when a little chap named Mahoney, the son of a shoemaker, held up his hand. " Well, my little man," said the bishop, " let us have your answer." The surprise of the teacher and bishop can be imagined when the youngest replied, in a voice showing confidence in his answer, " Adam and Eve, your Grace."

Knoc · 16-06-2014 9:55pm

Mr Flavin MP

PROVISION FOR INVALIDED SOLDIERS —APPEALS TO CHARITY IN KERRY.
HC Deb 29 June 1900 vol 85 cc68-9 68
MR. FLAVIN (Kerry, N.)
I beg to ask the Financial Secretary to the War Office whether he is aware that a public appeal has been made in the press by Colonel Johnston, commanding 101st regimental district, at Tralee, county Kerry, asking for assistance for soldiers now living in different portions of Kerry who were invalided home after being wounded in the South African war; whether this appeal was made owing to the fact that in many cases the invalided soldiers received no pension, and in other cases the pension granted is insufficient to keep the men out of the workhouse; and whether the Government will take such steps as may be necessary to prevent those South African soldiers from becoming a burden on the ratepayers of Kerry.
MR. WYNDHAM
All cases of discharge on account of disability are submitted to the commissioners of Chelsea Hospital for the award of pensions. Every soldier whose disability is due to service is entitled to a pension varying in the case of privates from 6d. to 2s. 6d. a day, according to the nature of the disability. The Government has no reason to suppose that the ratepayers of Kerry will be burdened in the manner suggested.

CRIMEAN VETERANS.
HC Deb 23 June 1899 vol 73 c437 437

MR. FLAVIN (Kerry, N.)

I beg to ask the Financial Secretary to the War Office whether he is aware that Patrick Hennessy, whose regimental number is 1,780, enlisted at Tralee, County Kerry, in January, 1846, for service in the 95th Foot (Derbyshires), and served with his regiment all through the Crimean War, and was engaged in all the battles under the command of Colonel Smith, and was wounded at the battle of Inkerman; that he also served all through the Indian Mutiny under Colonel Hume, taking active part in all the battles; that he was specially noted for his bravery in action by General Sir H. Rose; and that he also served in China for four years, also in Egypt, Malta, and Africa; and whether, seeing that Patrick Hennessy is now aged 76 years, and was discharged in 1868 with only a pension of 8d. per day after over 21 years' active and foreign service, the War Office authorities will take into consideration with a view to an increased pension the condition of this man.

THE FINANCIAL SECRETARY TO THE WAR OFFICE (Mr. J. POWELL-WILLIAMS,) Birmingham, S.

This case has been considered by the Chelsea Commissioners on several occasions. As Hennessy failed to earn any good conduct badges it is not possible to increase his pension.

Knoc · 20-06-2014 6:43pm

ST. MARY'S CHURCH, LISTOWEL 22nd June 2014.

RECENT DEATHS Vera Dore nee Chute, late of 17 Charles St, died in Omagh.
Elizabeth (Lil) Keane, late of Gortinard, died in Bray.

ANNIVERSARY REMEMBRANCE Noah Enright, Killocrim, Jimmy Duggan, Dirha East, Maureen Ahern nee Keane, Ballygrennan.

MASSES THIS WEEK

Saturday 21st Nora Fitzmaurice, Months Mind /
John O Connell, O’Connell’s Ave & London Months Mind/ Margaret Murphy, Clieveragh Pk, 1st Anniversary /
Jimmy Browne, St. Brendan’s Tec. /
Kathleen McElligott, Tanavalla /
Michael Buckley, Finuge /
Molly & Dick O’Shea, William St. /
Michael (Black) O’Sullivan, Coilbee Vigil

Sunday 22nd Eileen McCarthy, Bunagara, Months Mind 9.00am
Andy Molyneaux, Cahirdown 11.00am
Monday 23rd Jim Cogan, Cherry Tree Drive, 1st Anniversary 10.30am
Tuesday 24th Thomas & Hannah Relihan, Bedford /
Bob Barry, Clieveragh /
Winnie Hevican, Galway 10.30am
Wed. 25th Michael (Mick) & Mary Austin Lynch /
Jack & Maureen Kennelly & John Joe, Eileen &
Kitty Halpin, Finuge 10.30am
Thursday 26th John O Connor, Knocknagoshel 10.30am
Friday 27th PJ Maher, Church St. 10.30am
Saturday 28th James & Margaret Corridan, Bedford 10.30am
Kevin McCarthy, Coilbee, 1st Anniversary /
Patsy O Connor, Craughtoosane Vigil
Sunday 29th People of the Parish 9.00am
Nora Curtin nee O’Connor, Birthday Remembrance /
Sean Wight, Ballygrennan & Glasgow 11.00am

Priest on duty for Listowel Deanery on this Sunday, 22nd June, Fr. Declan,
087090894 (strictly emergencies only).

PARISH OFFERTORY COLLECTION Our sincere thanks for the Offertory Collection last weekend. May God reward you and thank you.

LISTOWEL ANNUAL CEMETERY MASSES: Tuesday 1st July - St. Michael’s Cemetery / Wednesday 2nd July - John Paul II Cemetery / and Thursday 3rd July - Finuge Cemetery. All Masses start at 8pm. Family plot holders are asked to attend to their own plots.
CORPUS CHRISTI 22nd JUNE 2014

CHURCH NOTICES
CORPUS CHRISTI EUCHARISTIC PROCESSION: immediately after the 11.00 a.m. Mass this Sunday. Beginning here from St. Michael’s College - up Cahirdown, turn left at Tim Kennelly’s roundabout – over John B Keane Road - turning right at traffic lights and then left into Ballygologue Park, where Benediction will take place.

THANK YOU: Billy and his family wish to express their gratitude to all who attended and made his Retirement Party very special on Friday night last ( June 13th ) at the Listowel Arms Hotel. The concelebrated mass organised by the Parish Liturgy Group - with many of our past priests present, the food, the venue, the music supplied by Stevie Donegan, the various ministries within the Parish, past friends old & new made it a great night. Thanks.
COURSE IN PASTORAL MINISTRY 2014-2015 accredited by the Diocese of Kerry, and aimed at anybody actively involved in ministry in our parish - from pastoral council / liturgy group members, finance committee to church cleaners, Eucharistic Ministers, Readers etc. If you would like to deepen your knowledge and understanding of your faith and develop skills for parish life, we invite you to attend.. Commencing in September 2014, the course will be taught over 20 nights during the academic year 2014-2015 in two venues – Ardfert Retreat Centre on Tuesdays or John Paul II Pastoral Centre, Killarney on Thursdays. For further information, contact the Parish Office.
PERNAMENT DIACONATE: The Diocese of Kerry is at present seeking men to become Permanent Deacons. An initial ‘Come and See Year’ will commence in the Autumn for a number of Munster dioceses. Deacons have a ministry in three areas of Church Life: the Eucharist, the Word of God and service to the poor. At present we have two, who please God, will be ordained deacons in November and three who have completed their First Year ‘Come and See Year’. Nationally 31 deacons have been ordained and 58 are in training. Married men over the age of 35 and single men over 25 may apply. The upper age limit for ordination is 63. If you are interested. please talk to Canon Declan or contact Rev. Eoin Mangan P.P. Knocknagoshel.
LYREACROMPANE CHURCH: will mark the centenary of its opening on Sunday next June 29th at 1.00 p.m.. Refreshments afterwards in Lyreacrompane Resource Centre.
LISSELTON & GALE CEMETERY MASSES Lisselton, Monday 23rd & Gael, Thursday 26th 8pm.
ST. JOSEPH’S YOUNG PRIEST SOCIETY KERRY BRANCH are holding their Annual Pilgrimage to Knock on Saturday 28th June, bus is leaving the square 7.20am. sharp. Contact Betty on 21768 or O667137236.
COMMUNITY NOTICES
LISTOWEL TIDY TOWNS Annual Church gate collection will be take place next weekend.
KDYS – SUMMER CAMP Open to all 10 – 13 year olds, 28th July – 1st August – 10 am – 4 pm daily, Activities include: Horse Riding, Water sports, Go-Karting, Cinema, Games, plus much, much more! Booking at KDYS at 23744 Book at KDYS, Upper Church St., Listowel. (068) 23744 . Cost €100, Deposit of €30 secures a place.
A SCHOOL REUNION FOR PRESENTATION CONVENT SECONDARY SCHOOL, The Junior Cert Year of 1994 and/or Leaving Cert Year of 1996. Save the date: 28th June 2014 in the Horseshoe Bar, Listowel. Contact Sinéad on 0876847623 for further details.

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