| Castlemaine Parish 23rd Sunday in Ordinary Time 4th/5th September 2021 |
Courage
Courage is a gift of the Holy Spirit. We are reminded in today’s reading to take courage. As faithful people we believe that God’s presence in our lives give us the courage to live in hope during challenging times.
Many people returning to, or starting in, a school community during September will be anxious and worried about the future.
From today’s readings, we pray that we can all remain open to hear God in our lives and live our lives with courage.
The LORD is my light
and my Salvation;
Whom shall I fear?
The LORD is the
strength of my life;
Of whom shall
I be afraid?
| Courage isn’t having the strength to go on – it is going on when you don’t’ have strength |
| Second Collection: will be taken up at all Masses – 4th /5th Sept. Pastoral Centre Season of Creation 2021: on Thursday September 16th the Diocese of Kerry Justice, Peace and Integrity of Creation Committee invite you to ‘Restoring Our Common Home… Webinar, Caring for God’s Creatures’ as part of Season of Creation 2021. To register for this free hour-long webinar please log on to www.dioceseofkerry.ie Guided Pilgrimages on the Lough Derg Pilgrim Path will be offered on Sunday 11th, Wednesday 15th, Saturday 18th & Sunday 26th September and Sunday 3rd October, with Mass outdoors, weather permitting. The full route is a 12km loop, with a shorter 8km option. Advance booking is essential. Email info@loughderg.org or telephone 0(0353) 719861518. www.loughderg.org Anam Cara would like to invite you to join them for an online Bereavement Information and Support Evening taking place 16th September at 7pm. This event will give you an opportunity to hear a bereavement professional talk about the difficult challenges and many milestones grieving a child of any age has on you and your family. If you would like to join us, please register here https://bit.ly/3Dzyphc or contact us on info@anamcara.ie or 085 288 8888 ALONE manage a national support line and additional supports for older people who have concerns or are facing difficulties relating to COVID-19 (Coronavirus). Professional staff are available to answer queries and give advice and reassurance where necessary. The support line is open seven days a week, 8am – 8pm, by calling 0818 222 024. Cork Autism Online Conference 2021 – Thriving with Autism. Sunday, October 17th. This online conference offers interventions, skills and strategies to support people on the autism spectrum. Suitable for Parents, Families, Caregivers, Autistics, Employers, Educators, Professionals, Agencies, Advocates and anyone with an interest in autism. Visit: www.autismcork.ie The Irish Catholic is available for sale in the Church or Parish Office. Priest on Duty: Fr. Kieran O’Sullivan 087 2432155 Fr. Danny Broderick (087) 9061255 Parish Residence: 18 Ballyoughtragh Heights, Milltown Parish Office: Wed. & Fri. 9:30am-12:30pm 066-9767312 Email: castlemaine@dioceseofkerry.ie Website: www.castlemaineparish.com Safeguarding Children: Contact No (087) 6362780 Baptisms: Welcome into our Christian community Oisin Francis Mulvihill, Ardcanaught Alannah Mary Clifford, Lassabay, Keel Please pray for: Michael Daly, Fermoy, Cork late of Ballygamboon who passed away on 23rd August. Twin brother of Marie Daly, Knockbrack, Firies, brother of John, Firies, Pat, Ballygamboon, Eileen Flynn, Ardcanaught & Catherine Croxford, Kiltallagh | |||
| Masses & Intentions | |||
| Fri. Sep. 3rd | Kiltallagh | 6.00 p.m. | First Friday Mass |
| Sat. Sep. 4th | Keel | 7.30 p.m. | Darren Griffin, Ardcanaught Months Mind |
| Sun. Sep. 5th | Kiltallagh | 10:00 a.m. | |
| Tues Sep. 7th | Keel | 10:00 a.m. | |
| Thurs Sep. 8th | Keel | 7:30 p.m. | John Cournane, Ross, his daughter Maureen Molloy, Wembley, London & deceased members of the Cournane family |
| Sat. Sep. 11th | Keel | 10:00 a.m. 7:30 p.m. | First Holy Communion |
| Sun. Sep. 12th | Kiltallagh | 10:00 a.m. | Willie Burke, Ballygamboon |
Reminder
Masses will be streamed live online vis our webcam system:
- Log into www.castlemaineparish.com
- Click St. Gobnait’s, Keel for Mass in Keel
- Click St. Cathage’s for Mass in Kiltallagh
- Click on arrow to play
| The Sacrament of Reconciliation Parish Confessions are available in St. James’ Church each Saturday from 12.00pm—12.30pm. The Priest will be seated in the sanctuary of the church. Confessions will not be heard in the confessional boxes for the foreseeable future. The Priest will wear a mask and the person coming for confession will be expected to do likewise. Welcome one and all. |
| Eucharistic Ministers |
| Keel Sep. 4th Marie Prendergast & David Flahive Kiltallagh Sep.5th Jack Keating & Bernie Nagle Keel Sep. 11th John Carmody & Mary Ita Ladden Kiltallagh Sep. 12th Fergus Culloty & Colm Lynch |
| Ushers |
| Keel Sep. 4th Donal Ashe & Tommy Griffin Kiltallagh Sep. 5th Gerry Buckley & Michael Daly Keel Sep. 11th Ger Ladden & Mary Kennedy Kiltallagh Sep. 12th Caroline Lynch & Claire O’Connor |
| Sanitisers |
| Keel Sep. 4th Kathleen O’Brien & Caroline McCarthy Kiltallagh Sep. 5th Eileen Keating & Bernie Nagle Keel Sep. 11th Margaret Cournane & Joan Sheehan Kiltallagh Sep. 12th Claire O’Connor & Caroline Lynch |
Upcoming Sacramental Celebrations
First Holy Communion:
Keel Church for St. Joseph’s N.S., Castlemaine & Fybough N.S.
Saturday 11th Sept at 10:00am
Keel Church for Castledrum N.S.
Saturday 25th Sept at 10:00am
Confirmations:
Keel Church for Castledrum N.S.
Wednesday 15th September 7:00pm
Killorglin Church for St. Joseph’s N.S., Castlemaine
Wednesday 15th September 7:30pm
Kiltallagh Church for Ballyfinane N.S.
Thursday 16th September 7:00pm