By Marian Harnett
PROLOGUE: Life is like a piano. The white keys are happy days and the black keys are sad ones. Remember, that you need both to make music. Unknown.
DEATH: We offer our sympathy to the family Joe Lyons, New Street whose funeral took place on Saturday. May he rest in peace.
RELAUNCH OF “ A SKETCH OF THE LIFE OF RE. WILLIAM CASEY P.P.: ”It’s been 114 years since J.D. Harnett’s book “A Sketch of the Life of Rev William Casey P.P. of Abbeyfeale” was first published in 1908, following the death of Fr. Casey himself in December 1907. Copies of the original book are extremely rare and difficult to come by, and yet so sought after that a collaborative approach between different individuals and Groups on either side of the Limerick / Kerry border has now resulted in the research and republishing of this iconic biography, along with some additional content and images.. Endearingly referred to as the “Peoples Priest” and well known for attracting thousands of people at monster meetings during the late 1800’s / early 1900’s, Fr Casey was a national icon and a passionate promoter of The National Land League and the fight for tenants’ rights.
Special guests will be in attendance and refreshments will be served on the night.
The re-launching of “A Sketch of the Life of Rev William Casey P.P. of Abbeyfeale” will take place at the Glórach Theatre, Convent Rd, Abbeyfeale V94 H9C8 on Friday, November 11 at 7.30pm. Doors open at 7pm and all are welcome.
ONE WOMAN SHOW: Frances Kennedy, she of the great singing voice and the earthy humour is hosting a one woman show at St. John’s, Listowel on Friday, November 18. She’ll send you home with a smile on your face.
NOVEMBER AT THE GLÓRACH: Looking forward to a month of celebrating the local at the Glórach, with a succession of events featuring local artists including acclaimed local group, ‘The Lost Souls’ on Saturday, November 12th who have greatly impressed in their vocal arrangements and experimentation with new songs. A fortnight later, local singer Denis Curtin makes a welcome return to the venue with various traditional musicians joining him on the night of Saturday 26th November. Sandwiched in between these two gigs, Abbeyfeale on Film kicks off on Thursday, November 24th, with further dates on the 25th, 30th and 1st, 10th and 11th of December. Archival footage of the town has been expertly brought together under one film, providing a rich delving into our not so distant past. Tickets for all events can be booked at www.glorachabbeyfeale.com or by calling 0871383940.
FEALE CULTURE NIGHT: Also at the Glórach this month, the Feale Culture Night takes place on Saturday, November 19th. Celebrating our local heritage and culture, the event will combine music, song, dance, drama and recitation, including a retelling of one of the most famous Irish love stories of all time. Tickets for the event can be booked at www.glorachabbeyfeale.com or by calling 0871383940.
PRAYER MEETING: Janice Carrig holds a prayer meeting in the Desmond Complex on the last Sunday of the month.
BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT: Anam Cara Kerry, the organisation that supports bereaved parents, is holding its monthly Parent Evening for bereaved parents on Tuesday, November 8 at 7:15pm in the Meadowlands Hotel, Tralee Co. Kerry. This event is free and open to all bereaved parents regardless of the age your child died, the circumstances of their death, or whether their death was recent or not. Online support group further information on [email protected]
WELCOME SISTER DEATH: Br Richard Hendrick – November Webinar On Monday, November 7th at 7.30pm, the Diocese of Kerry will host its annual November webinar on Monday, November 7 at 7.30pm.. The speaker is Br Richard Hendrick, Franciscan Capuchin. Known to many for his poem, Lockdown, or from his work on Christian mindfulness, Br Richard has chosen the title, Welcoming Sister Death – The Franciscan Way of Dying.
KERRY INGREDIENTS MASS: A Mass for deceased workers will be held in Lixnaw Church on November 16 at 7.30 p.m.
MASS FOR PATIENTS WHO HAVE DIED IN UHK: This includes those who have died in the hospital, those who have experienced pregnancy loss, and those who have died within the Palliative Care Services. We also remember at this Mass past employees of UHK who have died. It will take place on Monday, November 14 at 7pm in St. John’s Church. Mass will also be live streamed on www.churchservices.tv/tralee or www.stjohns.ie
RAMBLING HOUSE: Knockanure Rambling House will be held in the Community Centre on next Thursday, November 3 at 8pm. A great night and everyone welcome.
PRAYERS IN THE GRAVEYARDS: Prayers for all who are buried in our parish graveyards will take place on Sunday, November 6 beginning at St Mary’s graveyard at 2.00pm, the Old Graveyard at 2.20pm and Reilig Íde Naofa at 3.00pm.
FRY: The river Shannon from the Waterfall to Shannon Bridge is to be stocked with 40,000 salmon fry by the Limerick Fisheries Board.
ALL SOULS DAY: Mass will be offered on Wednesday, November 2 at 10.00am and at 7.00pm. During the year each priest in the diocese is obliged to offer 15 Masses for the Holy Souls, all those listed on the purgatorial list.
MEN ON THE MOVE: This a six week programme open to men who want to get back into physical activity in a fun, social, group environment. It focuses on improving functional fitness through strength, aerobic, flexibility and mobility and will run from Thursday (7-8pm), October 27 until Tuesday (7.30 -8.30pm), December 6 inclusive at Abbeyfeale GAA Sports Complex. The six week programme costs a total of €10 per person.