NEWSLETTER
27th April 2025
SECOND SUNDAY OF EASTER ( DIVINE MERCY).
PRAY FOR:
Pope Francis.
KILLEIGH: SATURDAY 6.00pm
Maureen Murray, Cloncollog, Tullamore.
Annie Rooney, Meelaghans.
Tom Egan, Lockclose.
RAHEEN: SATURDAY 7.30pm
Margaret Fitzpatrick, Ballyduff.
Months Mind.
Patrick & Elizabeth Dunne, Cloneygowan.
Michael & Kathleen Boland, Coolraven.
BALLINAGAR: SUNDAY 10.30am
Patricia Eden & Pauline Martin.
Both died recently in England.
KILLEIGH: SUNDAY 11.30am
Bob Paisley, Mohia Lane, Killurin.
Months Mind.
Masses during the Week 10.00am:
Killeigh:- Wed, Thurs & Friday.
MASSES FOR NEXT WEEKEND:
KILLEIGH: SATURDAY 6.00pm
Paddy & Mary Tynan, Roskeen &
Peter & Elizabeth Nolan, Killeenmore.
RAHEEN: SATURDAY 7.30pm
Eamonn Donegan, his Grandparents
Tom & Kathleen Robbins, Ballydownan.
BALLINAGAR: SUNDAY 10.30am
Michael & Elizabeth Dunne, Knock.
James & Maureen Dunne, Rahugh.
Anthony Malone, Ballinagar.
KILLEIGH: SUNDAY 11.30am
Tom Feery, Lockclose.
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Ministers of Holy Eucharist Next Week:-
Killeigh -Sat: Ann Geraghty/Teresa McInerney
Killeigh Sun: Aidan Flanagan/Eilish Flanagan
Raheen Sat: Carolina von Ow/Gretta Clear
Ballinagar Sun: John McDonald
READERS for next week-end:-
Killeigh 6.00pm: Eugene Cahill
Raheen Sat 7.30pm: Nora Kaye
Ballinagar 10.30am: Johnnie Dunne
Killeigh 11.30am: Feery Family
Parish Office Open this week:
Wednesday to Friday 10.45-12.45pm
Please leave a message on
057 93 44161 with your Name and Number. IF URGENT
Call the 087 number given.
TRÓCAIRE BOXES
Please bring your Trócaire collection to the any of the Masses.
Do not give your Trócaire Box to anyone calling to your door to collect them.
PLEASE DO NOT LEAVE THE BOXES IN THE CHURCH AT OTHER TIMES
Parish Finance Meeting:
This Tuesday 7pm. P.P. House.
POPE FRANCIS REFLECTING FROM THE HOSPITAL:
The walls of hospitals have heard more honest prayers than churches...
They have witnessed far more sincere kisses than those in airports...
It is in hospitals that you see a homophobe being saved by a gay doctor.
A privileged doctor saving the life of a beggar...
In intensive care, you see a Jew taking care of a racist...
A police officer and a prisoner in the same room receiving the same care...
A wealthy patient waiting for a liver transplant, ready to receive the organ from a poor donor...
It is in these moments, when the hospital touches the wounds of people, that different worlds intersect according to a divine design. And in this communion of destinies, we realize that alone, we are nothing.
The absolute truth of people, most of the time, only reveals itself in moments of pain or in the real threat of an irreversible loss.
A hospital is a place where human beings remove their masks and show themselves as they truly are, in their purest essence.
This life will pass quickly, so do not waste it fighting with people.
Do not criticize your body too much.
Do not complain excessively.
Do not lose sleep over bills.
Make sure to hug your loved ones.
Do not worry too much about keeping the house spotless.
Material goods must be earned by each person—do not dedicate yourself to accumulating an inheritance.
You are waiting for too much: Christmas, Friday, next year, when you have money, when love arrives, when everything is perfect...
Listen, perfection does not exist.
A human being cannot attain it because we are simply not made to be fulfilled here.
Here, we are given an opportunity to learn.
So, make the most of this trial of life—and do it now.
Respect yourself, respect others. Walk your own path, and let go of the path others have chosen for you.
Respect: do not comment, do not judge, do not interfere.
Love more, forgive more, embrace more, live more intensely!
And leave the rest in the hands of the Creator."
—Pope Francis
March For Life:
Monday 5th May in Dublin marching from Newman University Church side of St Stephen’s Green to the Dáil. See posters.
FAMILY FUN DAY
Raheen GAA Club will host a Family Fun Day on Sunday 4th May. Parade from the Village starting about 1:30pm with many events taking place.
Ballinagar Planning Group
Over the next couple of weeks the council engineers have arranged a traffic survey in Ballinagar, it will count traffic movement and speeds, you will see the black ropes on the ground. Once the data is collected they will be able to plan better for the traffic calming in the village. ALSO
Over the next couple of weeks the council engineers have arranged a traffic survey in Ballinagar, it will count traffic movement and speeds, you will see the black ropes on the ground. Once the data is collected they will be able to plan better for the traffic calming in the village. ALSO
We would like to thank everyone who turned up for tea and a chat Easter Sunday it was a very enjoyable morning. We will be planning more events like this in the future.
Many thanks to all who kindly gave to the Easter Collection for the support of Fr. John & Fr. Tom.
Mass Times.
Saturday evening Mass in Killeigh is at 6pm.
Saturday evening in Raheen at 7.30pm
Sunday morning in Ballinagar at 10.30am
Sunday morning in Killeigh at 11.30am
These times are provisional.
Interesting Catholic News
View interesting videos.
St. Patrick’s Church, Killeigh, Co. Offaly
Job vacancy for Sacristan.
To avoid confusion, please talk to Fr. John if you are interested.
The Sacristan will only be appointed on successful completion of Garda Clearance.
Congratulations to the Committee.
All updates on Facebook page.
Email:- info@killeighcommunitycentre.com
Useful contacts for Information on Marian Shrines, and others:-
http://www.knock-shrine.ie/
History; Pilgrims Guide; Facilities; Accommodation; News; Shop; etc
http://en.lourdes-france.org/tv-lourdes/
See Live TV from the shrine; Deepen [history, Messages, Cures, etc]; Youth
http://sacredsites.com/europe/
portugal/fatima.html
Sacred Sites; Places of Peace and Power throughout the world
A Copy of the Scroll of the Prophet Isaiah, found in 1948 in a cave near the Dead Sea.
Carbon dated showing it was writen in 70 B.C.
SLIDE SHOWS:-
Visit your ancestors grave in
Visit your ancestors grave in
Thanks to work of Roseanna and Emma.
See slides of the Easter Morning Mass on the mountain
View some pics from the Official Opening of Ballinagar School.
See slides of the Easter Morning Mass on the mountain
View some pics from the Official Opening of Ballinagar School.
USEFUL INFORMATION
Warning signs of a STROKE:
The following can help you recognise if someone is having a stroke and ACT FAST if you see any of them.
The following can help you recognise if someone is having a stroke and ACT FAST if you see any of them.
F – FACE: Ask the person to smile-does one side droop?
A – ARMS: Ask the person to raise both arms and keep them there.
S – SPEECH: Can the person repeat a sentence? Is their speech slurred?
T – TIME: If you see any of the above signs – even just one – call 999 for an ambulance
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Suicidal Thoughts?
Share the Load!
….others can help you carry it.
Midlands Living Links 086-1600641
MABS – Money Advice – Hibernian Hse, 076-107-2710 (free & confidential).
C.I.C. – Citizens Information Centre
Mon-Sat, 10.30am-12.30pm 057 9352204.
Samaritans: 1850 60 90 90
Pieta House 1800 247 247 or 0818 277 438
Suicidal Thoughts?
Share the Load!
….others can help you carry it.
Midlands Living Links 086-1600641
MABS – Money Advice – Hibernian Hse, 076-107-2710 (free & confidential).
C.I.C. – Citizens Information Centre
Mon-Sat, 10.30am-12.30pm 057 9352204.
Samaritans: 1850 60 90 90
Pieta House 1800 247 247 or 0818 277 438
Samaritans new freephone number 116 123
visit www.3ts.ie/need-help/ for a full list of crisis helplines
Domestic Violence
We can help! Contact Offaly Domestic Violence Support Service (ODVSS)
on our Confidential Information Line 057 9351886. (Open Mon to Fri 10am to 12pm2pm to 4pm)
Have you got a number in your phone after the letters I.C.E.?
In Case of Emergency?
DO IT NOW!
Grow: World Community Mental Health Movement in Ireland.
You alone can dot it,
but you can’t do it alone.
If you are anxious, depressed,
or feeling suicidal,
GROW can support you.
Strictly Confidential. www.grow.ie
Young Adult Group Monday 7.30pm,
Community Group Thurs 3.00pm
Community Health Centre 057 9351124.
You alone can dot it,
but you can’t do it alone.
If you are anxious, depressed,
or feeling suicidal,
GROW can support you.
Strictly Confidential. www.grow.ie
Young Adult Group Monday 7.30pm,
Community Group Thurs 3.00pm
Community Health Centre 057 9351124.
Pontifical University – St Patrick’s College, Maynooth.
Higher Diploma in Theological Studies One-year part-time evening course. Lectures are held on: Mon’s & Wed’s 6.30-9.30pmFour Saturdays ( 2 Sat every semester) 10am – 4pm. Info etcContact 01-7084772 email: admissions@spcm.ie or maynoothcollee.ie
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