Author: Pat Larkin

CRÍOCHA CALLAN PASTORAL AREA
INCH-KILMALEY-CONNOLLY NEWSLETTER
Fr. Martin Blake 6839735/087-6720287 Fr. Donagh O’Meara 087-2322140; Fr. Martin Shanahan 087-7486935
Canon Michael McLaughlin 6839332/086-2213025
PARISH OFFICE 065-6839735 ----- Opening Hours - Mon. Tue. Wed. 10.OOam – 4.30pm each day
Email- Parish Office – kilmaleyparish@gmail.com www.kilmaleyparish.ie
PARISH SAFEGUARDING REPRESENTATIVES- Frances Connellan, Anne Grace, Martina Custy, John McMahon
SECOND SUNDAY OF ADVENT “Year A” 6th DECEMBER 2020
KILMALEY PARISH LIVE MASS. Fr Martin will celebrate weekday mass from Kilmaley Church on Thursday & Friday @ 10.00am. Saturday @ 7.30pm, Sunday 9.15am and 10.30am. To view log into Facebook - Kilmaley parish live mass.
mASSES on facebook
Kilmaley: Saturday 5th December @ 7.30pm Special Intention
Sunday 6th December @ 9.15am Angela & Frank Lyons, Ennis
Sunday 6th December @ 10.30am Special Intention
Kilmaley: Monday 7th December @ 7.30pm Feast Of The Immaculate Conception (Vigil)
Connolly: Tuesday 8th December @ 10.00am Feast Of The Immaculate Conception
Christy Barry, Tullassa
Tommy, Lil & Sonny Hogan, Tullassa
Kilmaley: Saturday 12th December @ 7.30 pm Attracta Healy, Lispuckaun. 1st Anniversary.
Sunday 13th December @ 9.15 am Faule Family, Ballymacooda,
Sean O’Connor, Strasburg, Inch
O’Driscoll Family, Ennis
Sunday 13th December @ 10.30 am Angela O’Connor, Derrynacarragh,
Bridie & William O’Connor, Derrynacarragh

SYMPATHY: We offer our sympathy, support and prayers to the family, relatives and friends of Frank Hanrahan, Drumatehy, Kilmaley whose funeral took place during the week.
MARRIAGE BLESSINGS: We congratulate and wish every blessing to John Paul Murnane & Máiread Casey, Ardfert Co Kerry who were married on 27th November in St. John’s Church, Kilmaley. We pray that God will bless their journey of married life and fill them with happiness.
FEAST OF THE IMMACULATE CONCEPTION: This Tuesday 8th December is the Feast of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Mass times are as follows. Monday 7th December Kilmaley Church @ 7.30pm, Tuesday 8th December Connolly Church @ 10am.
WEEKDAY MASS TIMES: Connolly — Mon, Tues & Wed 10.00am; Kilmaley – Thurs & Fri @ 10.00am.
MINISTRY OF THE WORD: KILMALEY - Sat 12th December @ 7.30pm Roisin Burke; Sun December 13tth 9.15am Brid Higgins. 10.30am Frances Connellan.
FACE COVERINGS: The Diocese of Killaloe now ‘strongly rec-ommends’ the wearing of face coverings in addition to social distancing and sanitising of hands in all its Churches and buildings when attending public Masses and services. ANNIVERSARY MASSES: Group Anniversary Mass will not take place for the time being. Anniversary Masses can now be booked for any scheduled mass by contacting the parish office. One intention per mass.
CLARE HOSPICE AT CAHERCALLA: Weekly Draw Result — 1st Prize €650.00 – Nuala Purcell, 2nd Prize €200.00 —
Dan Neylon. To join contact Fundraising Office 065 682196 or www.cahercalla.ie
Kilmaley Lotto: Numbers Drawn 3, 4, 8, 24. Jackpot next week €4,200. €30 winners; Tina O’Gorman, Rachel Haren, Marie Flaherty, Colm O’Ceallaigh, James Keane. Please Note: play on line at www.kilmaleygaa.ie. Tickets also available in local businesses.
BASKET & ENVELOPE COLLECTIONS: We sincerely thank you for the parish envelopes, they are vital in keeping our parish going. You may leave your Parish Contribution in the Parish Office or donate on the Diocesan Website. We thank you for you support at this time. Total last week was as follows: Weekly Envelopes €621.00, Priests Collection €415.00, Other Collections €47.00.
COLLECTIONS: In these times of Government lockdown and restrictions on attendances at public masses, many people who are unable to attend church services are interested in contributing to the support of their parish or their priests. Sincere thanks to all our parishioners who have contributed during this time. It is now possible to make a contribution by credit or debit card directly to your parish using the Diocesan Website – www.killaloediocese.ie. The full contribution as received by the Diocesan website will be fully paid to your parish. Simply go to the Diocesan Website and click on the red “Donate to your Parish” button on the top of the page. You will be invited to select your parish and the parish fund you wish to contribute to. Your support is greatly appreciated.

RELIGIOUS SERVICE GUIDELINES: The obligation to attend Mass on Sunday is suspended at this time but those who are concerned or anxious about this can attend on any other day or join us through Facebook live or parish radio link Thursday to Sunday from Kilmaley Church. The health and safety of everyone attending mass is very important adhering to HSE guidelines seating capacity is reduced. When number exceeds agreed limit we intend to switch on the outside speakers so mass can be heard from peoples cars. Capacity varies in all three churches. As a result of this having considered the latest Government and HSE advice and guidelines regarding Covid-19 Connolly and Inch Churches will not re-open for Sunday Mass at the moment. ON ARRIVAL 1.) Enter the church 2.) Sanitise your hands on entering 3.) Seating has been marked out indicating the areas where people can sit allowing one person to sit at the end of each free row while members of the same household attending mass are asked to sit in the same seat. We ask you in the interest of public safety that you adhere to social distancing. 4.) Once seated you are asked to remain in your seat, with no standing or kneeling during Mass. 5.) Holy Communion will be distributed only in the Hand. Holy Communion will be distributed at the very end of mass observing social distancing. The Priest/Eucharistic Minister will wear a face covering and sanitise their hands before and after distributing Holy Communion. 6.) Exit from the church as directed. These procedures are put in place to ensure the safety of everyone attending Mass. MASS CARDS: Selection of signed Mass Cards, Sympathy, Christmas Mass Bouquet, Get Well, Thank you, Special Occasions Mass Bouquet, Birthday Wishes, Exam Success, Wedding Day, etc. all available from Parish Office.
On line Eucharist adoration: Adoration continues every Tuesday from 6-8pm concluding with the rosary and benediction. All are welcome to attend while maintaining social distancing. It will also continue on the parish Facebook page for those who are unable to attend at present. CLARECARE FOOD APPEAL: Due to Covid-19 Clarecare will be unable to accept food from this year. If you would like to support Clarecare please contact 065 6828178 or 065 6845974. New Books: “Peace Smiles” Bishop Fintan has just published his latest book: “Peace Smiles”, rediscovering Thomas Merton, Trappist Monk and well known author. The book published by Veritas will be launched virtually on November 12th. Copies of the latest book can be purchased for €10 in Ennis Parish Office. We congratulate Bishop Fintan in his latest achievement. “REARING THE FUTURE” Is the future our responsibility Is a new book written by Fr. Harry Bohan. Copies are now available for just €10 & all proceeds go to Cahercalla Hospice ADDICTION COUNSELLING: Ciarán Carey - Professional General and Addiction Counsellor-Limerick City working with Individuals, Couples, Families and Groups for Addictions, Mental Health, Anxiety, Depression, Trauma, Bereavement and Personal Issues to achieve positive growth. 085-7721279 Email:Info@culracounselling.ie

CHRISTMAS MASSES: At their meeting this week the Parish Council seriously considered the challenges linked with the celebration of Mass during the Christmas Period. Obviously, it is not possible for our usual large congregations to assemble for Mass on Christmas Eve or Christmas Day. In order to reduce gatherings of people a key element in the fight to curb the spread of the virus they have regrettably reached the very difficult decision to suspend the public celebration of Masses on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. Influencing the decision was the fear of having to refuse parishioners access due to current Covid 19 capacity restrictions. Parishioners are reminded that the obligation to attend Mass on Sundays and Holy Days remains suspended during the pandemic. But Christmas is about more than just one day. Families are encouraged to attend mass at some point during the twelve days from Christmas Eve to Epiphany. Christmas Masses will be broadcast live and families are strongly encouraged to ‘tune in’ from the ‘’domestic Churches’’ of their living rooms in welcoming the birth of the Christ-child. In the spirit of Christmas and in an effort to generate an atmosphere of care and kindness for those in our parish who do not have access to online facilities that you give them your assistance if possible.
Have an illness, injury or disability? Would you like support around career choices / support while in employment? Contact Employability Clare on (065) 6844007/ e-mail karen@employabilityclare.ie
CHRISTMAS GIFTS OF LOVE: As you know Christmas is a busy time for Trócaire and we have recently launched our Christmas Gifts of Love which allows people to buy vital gifts for the people we support. We have 17 gifts in total ranging from a 6 months supply of Soap for a family to our new Quarantine Care Kit which gives a family everything they will need for 16 days of quarantine. You can purchase these gifts on behalf of someone this Christmas by phoning: 1850 408 408 or by visiting our website: www.trocaire.org/gifts
COVID-19 Support Line for Older People: 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.
Care of the Elderly: Affordable Live-in Homecare provides live-in carers for the elderly in your area. If you are looking for a live-in carer for your relative, please call Eileen or Tom today on 087 9916791 or 087 7440729. Our website is www.alhomecare.ie
Ignatian Advent Programme: With Jim Deeds and Brendan McManus SJ. Join us as we travel through Advent; a time of preparation and waiting for the birth of the Christ child. The series will be streamed online every Tuesday & Thursday throughout Advent at 8.30pm on the Knock Shrine website and Facebook page. See www.knockshrine.ie for further details.
Weekly Themes
Week 1: Stay awake,
Week 2: In the wilderness,
Week 3: Joy and happiness
Week 4: Mary’s yes
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1.00pm on Wednesday
E-mail: kilmaleyparish@gmail.com