NEWSLETTER
21st June 2026 TWELFTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME:
SUNDAY MASS- Ballinagar will be at 10.00am Beginning Sunday 21st June
After June 27th there will be no Saturday evening mass in Killeigh.
Funeral Masses
no longer on Sundays in Killeigh Parish.
Pray for:
Brendan O’Neill, Tullamore.
KILLEIGH: SATURDAY 6.00pm
Mick Clear, Gorteen. Months Mind.
Helen & Jimmy Gonoude, Derrygolan.
Annie & John Conroy, Lockclose &
their Son Liam.
RAHEEN: SATURDAY 7.30pm
Raheen Cemetery Mass.
BALLINAGAR: SUNDAY 10.00am
Anthony & Roseann Dunne, Toberlaheen & their Son Noel.
Judy Devery, Ballinagar.
Rosemary Betson, Ballinagar, her Parents Rose & Edward Gallagher, Cappyroe & their Son Michael.
KILLEIGH: SUNDAY 11.30am
Margaret Delaney, Quarrymount.
This Week in Killeigh Mass at 10am:
Tues, Wed, Thurs & Friday.
Feast Days: Wed – The Nativity of
St John the Baptist.
MASSES FOR NEXT WEEKEND:
KILLEIGH: SATURDAY 6.00pm
Ned Berry, Scrubb &
his Parents Terrence & Annie Berry.
John Joe Keenahan, Killurin & Crinkle.
RAHEEN: SATURDAY 7.30pm
Gabriel Starkin, Milltownpass.
Shirley Feery, Castlewood, Geashill.
Kay Ennis, Cloneygowan.
Michael & Kathleen Boland, Coolraven.
BALLINAGAR: SUNDAY 10.00am
Bridget Daly, Ballymooney. 1st Anniv.
KILLEIGH: SUNDAY 11.30am
William O’Meara, Meelaghans &
Deceased O’Meara Family.
Thomas Barrett, Monasterevin.
Ministers of Holy Eucharist Next Week:-
Killeigh Sat: Ann Geraghty/Teresa McInerney
Killeigh Sun: Aidan Flanagan/Eilish Flanagan
Rah Sat: Mary Begnall/Eithne O’Byrne
Ballinagar Sun: Hugh Murphy
READERS for next weekend:-
Killeigh 6pm: Deirdre Feery
Raheen 7.30pm: Feery Family
B’Gar 10.30am: Catherine Dolan Jnr
Killeigh 11.30am: Patricia Nunan
Fathers Day Blessings:
Dear God, thank you for my Dad. Bless him with health, happiness, and strength. Amen.
Lord, I pray for my Father’s wisdom and guidance. Help him feel your love every day. Amen.
Heavenly Father, thank you for the sacrifices my Dad makes for our family. Fill his heart with joy and peace. Amen.
God, please protect my Dad and keep him safe. Surround him with your love and grace. Amen.
Lord, I am grateful for the love and support my Father gives me. Bless him abundantly today and always. Amen.
Parish Office Open Next Week:
Tues, Wed, Thurs & Fri 11-1pm.
Call 057 93 44161 or leave a message.
Raheen GAA Annual Bus Tour:
Tuesday 14th July. Bus leaving Geashill at 9.30am and Cloneygowan at 9.40am. Book your seat with Pauric 087 683 3535 or Jerry 086 215 0017. Cost €35.
Killeigh Coffee Morning:
This Wed 24th June 10.30am - 12.30pm. All are welcome.
Killeigh Community Centre
Bingo: Every Tuesday night in Killeigh Community Centre. Doors open 6.30. Bingo starts at 7.30pm. Great prizes to be won. 085 823 9699
Keep an eye on our Social media pages for classes. Email with any queries to.
info@killeighcommunitycentre.com
ACCORD Carlow are offering counselling at St Catherine’s in Carlow on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays, and we have two upcoming Marriage Preparation courses in September and November in Carlow. Please contact carlow@accord.ie or phone 086 414 9034 for more details.
Day for Life: This Weekend:
The Church across Ireland celebrates Day for Life on the theme –
The humanity of the unborn child, which invites us to reflect on the wonder of human life from the moment of conception. We remember how the Lord Jesus Christ Himself sanctified and experienced the beginning of life in the world as an unborn child, hidden in the womb of Mary. Mary knew that she was carrying the Son of God - God and man - as soon as He was conceived. John the Baptist leapt in his mother Elizabeth's womb when Mary greeted her. Our Lady treasured Our Lord in her heart and womb until His birth. To read the full bishops' message visit www.councilforlife.ie
National Synodal Pathway Update:
Preparations are continuing for the National Synodal Assembly, which will take place in October. Working groups from across the country are reflecting on the key priorities identified through the synodal process and helping to shape the next stage of the Church’s journey in Ireland.
To learn more and view the latest video update from Fr Declan Hurley, Chairperson of the National Synodal Pathway, and Patricia Carroll, member of the National Synodal Pathway and Pastoral Coordinator for the Archdiocese of Dublin, please visit https://theway.ie/the-irish-synodal-pathway-progress-and-purpose/
Thanks to Ballinagar Cemetery Committee for their donation of €164 to the Parish this week.
Annagharvey Cemetery Committee wish Paddy Daly best wishes on his retirement and thank him for his excellent work as Caretaker in the cemetery and wish Fergus Gorman his successor all the best into the future.
Thanks to all who attended and donated €306 to the Committee.
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.
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.
Interesting Catholic News
View interesting videos.
Welcome and Thank God for Pope Leo.
Pope Leo XIV The untold story of new elected Pope Robert Prevost:
In 1975 Robert Prevost was at the top of his game. Chicago math teacher. Devout Catholic. Accepted into Harvard Law. He had everything a young man could dream of, But then—he made a decision that no one saw coming...Read MORE...
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
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
Safeguarding:- Director & D.L.P. :- Ailish Higgins : Email:- safeguarding@kandle.ie Phone:- 085-8021633
Data Protection Officer: David O’Brien email: dpo@kandle or 056 777 5417
Local Safeguarding Reps:
Breda O’Connor; Mary Dempsey; Concepta Murphy; Catherine Guinan TUSLA 044-9353997
Pope Leo XIV
The untold story of new elected Pope Robert Prevost:
In 1975 Robert Prevost was at the top of his game. Chicago math teacher. Devout Catholic. Accepted into Harvard Law. He had everything a young man could dream of, But then—he made a decision that no one saw coming. He said no to Harvard
No to a six-figure future. No to fame. No to comfort
And yes—to something few dare to choose: A life of complete surrender. He joined a missionary group and moved to Peru. Not to the cities. Not to the tourist spots .
But to the *most* remote villages—where children die from treatable diseases. And families walk miles just for clean water. There were no roads. No running water. No WiFi
Just mountains. Silence And poverty. But he embraced it like home
Robert didn’t just live *among* the people. He became *one* of them
• Learned Quechua—the sacred language of the Incas
• Carried food on foot for days
• Slept on dirt floors with the villagers
• Prayed under the stars
When he wasn’t building shelters. He taught math to barefoot kids under broken rooftops. When he wasn’t teaching. He carried the sick on donkeys to get help. When he wasn’t healing. He listened—truly listened—to stories no one else cared to hear.
While his friends from back home became lawyers and doctors. He became something else entirely.
A shepherd
A brother
A quiet warrior of faith
And slowly—his legend grew. His acts weren’t broadcasted. But they echoed through the Andes
Bishops noticed
Priests noticed
And eventually—the Vatican noticed
They called him back to lead his entire Augustinian order. From serving a village. To overseeing 2,800 brothers in over 40 countries.
Still—he kept his same sandals
Still—he walked with the poor
Still—he rejected luxury
Then came the call that changed everything:
Rome wanted him closer. In 2020 He was appointed Archbishop and assigned to govern other bishops globally. It was rare. But Robert had never chased tradition. He wasn’t just fluent in Latin or Canon Law.
He was fluent in *compassion*
In humility
In listening
In *presence*
The Vatican didn’t just see a priest. They saw a *leader with soul*. On September 30, 2023. Pope Francis made it official:
Robert Prevost was named a Cardinal. Just one step below the Pope
And then… in 2025
History was made. For the first time ever
An American
A former math teacher
A missionary to the forgotten
Was elevated as the 267th Pope of the Catholic Church
And he didn’t forget the people who shaped him. To this day [the day he became Pope] Robert still returns to the same villages.
Still prays in Quechua
Still sits on dirt floors
Still holds the hands of the elderly in silence
Because leadership he believes:
Is about *presence* not position
The world is obsessed with power.
But Robert Prevost proves:
• Titles mean nothing without service
• Knowledge is useless without love
• And faith—without sacrifice—is noise
He turned down the world. And changed it instead.
Message to Priests & People on the death of Pope Francis
It is with great sadness that we learned of the news of the death of Pope Francis. While we knew he was very ill, seeing him on Easter Sunday in St. Peter’s Square, greeting the faithful, brought great comfort. The announcement of his death on Easter Monday morning was all the more a shock and sad, at the suddenness of his passing.
Pope Francis came from the periphery, as the first Pope from the Americas, and those at the periphery - the poor, the migrant, the prisoner, the refugee, the outcast – were always at the centre of his pontificate. Only last Holy Thursday, despite his own frailty, he took time to visit Rome’s Regina Coeli prison and his first visit outside Rome as Pope was to the tiny island of Lampedusa to remember the many drowned at sea, in search of refuge and a new beginning on mainland Europe.
Pope Francis will be remembered for many things and there will be much commentary over the next while, but for me, his message of inclusion and mercy was key. “The name of God is mercy” he reminded us. And now we commend him to the mercy of God.
I ask every parish to celebrate a Requiem Mass for the happy repose of the soul of Pope Francis on a date and time that is convenient for you. You may ring your Church Bells 88 times, if you wish, at the end of that Mass (once for every year of his life). We should include Pope Francis in our intercessory prayers for the dead at all Masses over the coming days.
I will celebrate a Requiem Mass in the Cathedral on Thursday 24 April at 10am for the repose of his soul.
At the heart of Pope Francis’ message of hope in this Jubilee Year was the reality of the life, death and resurrection of Christ and in this Easter Octave, Pope Francis is welcomed into the eternal embrace of the resurrection. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam.
Every blessing and good wish to all of you during this Easter Octave,
22 April 2025 + Denis