by Marian Harnett
DEATH: We offer our sympathy to the families of Michael (Miney) Harnett, Knockalougha/ The Hill Maurice Collins, Caherhayes. John L O’Connor, Knockbrack whose funeral took place during the week. May they rest in peace.
APPEAL FOR UKRAINE: We would ask if you can please help donate any of the following items it would be wonderful and mean so much to these people in Ukraine: Canned Food. i.e.Sardines, Beans, Tomatoes, Peas, sweetcorn. Fruit anything canned. Instant dry soup, Sweets, Chocolate, & biscuits. Tea, Coffee & Hot Chocolate, Spaghetti & Rice. Toiletries; Shampoo, Bar soap, shower Gel, Baby wipes, Sanitary Pads, Toothpaste, Toothbrush. Over the Counter medicine, Paracetamol, Ibuprofen, Back Heat Cream, Stick on Heat Pads. Thank you so much. Please contact Maureen Finnegan 087 9845102 Newcastle West and surrounding area items can be dropped to Shop “Fit For You” Church Corner//Boherbue directly opposite the church open Tuesday to Saturday 11.30am.. Contact Maureen for other areas. Thank you.
PARISH OFFICE HAS MOVED: Now located in the room next to the sacristy Tuesday – Thursday 11am -1pm. Telephone 068 51915 email [email protected]
WEST LIMERICK SINGING CLUB: Next get together in the New Year in The Ramble Inn, Church St.
GLÓRACH NOTES: PRO Lorcan Curtin writes; Our final Bingo of the year took place on Monday, with plenty of hampers raffled off on the night. Thanks to all who sponsored prizes and also to everyone who attended, we will be returning in the New Year on Nollaig na mBan, Monday, January 6th. Plenty of other events in the line of film, drama and concerts planned for early 2025 as well, but for now we’ll enjoy a well-earned break. From all of us at the Glórach Theatre, we would like to thank everyone who has supported us at the various events that we held throughout 2024, Nollaig shona agus athbhliain faoi mhaise daoibh go léir.
NOONAN’S CHRISTMAS LIGHTS: Tom Moloney from Broadford has launched a book which is on sale at Moloney’s Daybreak, An Siopa Milsean and the Greyhound and Pet Shop with proceeds going to Noonan’s Lights. The book is suitable as a Christmas gift.
EU COUNCIL POSITIVE ACTION PROGRAMME: Each year, the EU Council offers paid traineeships to EU nationals with a disability. Trainees in the positive action programme will receive a monthly grant of 2,065.32 euros net. Traineeships are offering twice a year, with each traineeship lasting five months. For information contact + 32 22813677 traineeships@ consilium. Europa.eu
MAUREEN’S OFF TO THE PANTO: Three seats remaining. The Killorglin Panto Players are putting on their 61st Pantomime – Rumpelstiltskin and if there are enough people interested we will book tickets for the afternoon of January 26. We will go to the Matinee performance 3pm. and afterwards on the homeward journey we will stop off for dinner. This is a very popular event and many adults love to go, it is a family day out and a lot of the children attend with parents or grandparents – everyone most welcome. By booking early we ensure seats at the front. On our way home we will have dinner in the River Island Hotel Castleisland, dinners for children special price. For more information and booking contact Maureen 087 9845102. We will pick up en route starting in Listowel, Abbeyfeale and Newcastle West.DUAGH LIVE CRIB opened on Sunday 15th December immediately after Mass
and will remain daily throughout the Christmas period.
SSE RENEWABLES: The SSE Renewable fund opened on Monday December 2 and
will close on Friday January 10. Community based projects within a
20km radius of Tournafulla, Rathcahill, Dromada and Athea wind farms in Limerick and Lenamore wind farm in Kerry are invited to apply.
Preference will be given to those within 5km. Application forms and
supporting guidance documents can be found on the SSE Renewable
website or call Anne Reynolds on 0868783104.
ADORATION IN THE BLESSED SACRAMENT CHAPEL: Eucharistic Adoration will cease until after Christmas.
BRIDGE CLUB: Abbeyfeale Bridge Club meet on Thursday evenings in St. Ita’s Day Centre. New members very welcome. Contact Nora Quirke 087 7615480.
IMPORTANT NOTICE: The Church Yard will be locked on the evening before a Funeral in the Parish to facilitate parking for families.
CHURCH RADIO: A new Church radio system has been installed in the church which will allow parishioners who are confined to home to listen into Mass and other services. Tune in on 105.900 FM.
BIRTH MOTHERS: Information and Support for Birth Mothers whose babies were placed for adoption may be found at www.birthinfo.ie or by calling the relevant section of TUSLA at +353 818 445 500.
DANCING CLASSES: Learn to Waltz, Jive, Line dancing etc. in The Plaza Hall, Listowel. Beginners from 7-8 pm and Advanced 8 -9.30pm. For more information call 087 7451631.
LISTOWEL KARATE CLASSES: Kerry Martial Arts School are continuing karate and self-defence classes in Presentation Secondary School Hall on Monday evenings. All ages from 4 to adults welcome at 6pm. Contact 0858403898 for further information or search Kerry Martial Arts School on Facebook.
ROCKCHAPEL NEWS: Card game Wednesday nights at 8.30pm in the Community Centre.
YOUTH MUSIC CLUB IN ABBEYFEALE: Foroige have set up a club for 3rd and 4th year Secondary School students every Tuesday 4 -6pm in St. Ita’s Hall. Registration €10 with a weekly charge of €3. For more information contact Emma on 086 4134777.
YOUTH CHESS CLUB: Additional Volunteers are needed to help open a Foróige Youth Chess Club in Abbeyfeale which will run every second week. If you know how to play chess and are available to be Garda vetted and can give an hour and a half twice a month then get in touch with Emma Browne Foróige on [email protected] or call her on 086 4134777.
ABBEYFEALE YOUTH CLUBS: Calling all parents of current 1st and 2nd year students to help out for an hour and a half one evening a week to get our youth clubs up and running. Without the help of parents it is not possible to have youth clubs. Contact Noreen Cullinane 087 2353306.
DANCING WITH TIMMY: Set dancing classes with Timmy Woulfe have started in the Marian Hall, Moyvane on Monday nights at 8pm. Everyone welcome.
ABBEYFEALE MARKET: “Abbeyfeale Market is a group of traders and crafters from Abbeyfeale and surrounding areas bring you a wide range of gifts, hand crafted products, home baking and so much more. They can be contacted through the Abbeyfeale Community page on FB. Coming to you the second Friday of the month Friday 10 am – 2pm. Also the last Saturday of the month from 11am – 3pm.
BIBLE STUDY: Study the Sunday Mass Readings which will prepare your Heart and Mind for Mass by studying the Word of God, will take place in Athea Library on Wednesday evenings at 7.30pm
BALLYHAHILL SET DANCING CLASSES: Every Monday night 8-9.30pm in the Hall. Everyone welcome.
CONNIE HARNETT ANNUAL NEW YEAR’S DAY SWIM IN BALLYBUNION
WL102FM NEW PRESENTERS REQUIRED: People who are interested in getting involved in radio presentation, sound production, research etc. should take this opportunity to learn a new skill and have something different to put on their CV – contact 069 66200. Free training will be provided.
PLOUGHING Championships in 2025 will take place at Screggan,
Tullamore, from 16-18 September.
DIOCESAN PILGRIMAGE TO ROME: The Diocese of Limerick is running a Jubilee Year Pilgrimage to Rome from March 20 -26, 2025. Bishop Leahy will lead the pilgrimage. For further details contact MYRIAM TOURS on 057 –9355050.
CHILDREN’S CHOIR: Children can be brought to the Blessed Sacrament Chapel at 5.30pm for practice before Mass. It is open to children from 1st to 6th Class. New Members are most welcome. Contact Noreen Cotter 087/4158722. The new choir really enhances our Saturday evening Mass and we have to congratulate Riona Curtin and all the children on the work they put in from 5.30pm every week to have new hymns beautifully sung.
BAPTISMS: Baptisms in Abbeyfeale are celebrated on the first Saturday of each month at 5.00pm. And on the second Sunday of the month after the 12noon Mass. Contact the Sacristy 068/51915 during Mass Times to book.
POSTAGE STAMPS AND CANDLES: We still need these especially the candles. There are homes in Ukraine that have no electricity. Things are still very bad in Myanmar so please keep up the good work You are all wonderful the way you continue to collect these items and we are very grateful and thank you all most sincerely. Maureen 087 9845102.
PRAYER FOR SAFE TRAVEL TO ST. CHRISTOPHER: Dear Saint Christopher, protect me today, in all my travels, along the road’s way. Give your warning sign, if danger is near so that I may stop, while the path is clear. Be at my window, and direct me through when the vision blurs, from out of the blue. Carry me safely, to my destined place, as you carried Christ, in your close embrace. Amen.
SOCIAL DANCING IN DUAGH SPORTS AND LEISURE COMPLEX V31K659: There’s a lovely floor and a fine crowd in attendance from all over North Kerry every Friday night from 9-11pm. Next Friday it’s dancing to Paudie Coffey.
VIGIL FOR PALESTINE: Abbeyfeale’s Vigil takes place on Wednesday from 6-7pm in the Square, Abbeyfeale. The weekly Listowel Vigil for Palestine takes place every Tuesday, 6pm – 7pm in The Square, Listowel. All Welcome. For information email [email protected]
COLLEGE OF FET ABBEYFEALE: Courses available include childcare, local history, computers, Payroll Manual and Computerised, Bookkeeping Computerised and Manual, Upholstery, Furniture Upcycling, Woodturning, Local History and much much more. Phone 06831198 to find out more.
SHANNONDOC NCW: Monday Midnight – 8am, 6pm – midnight. Tuesday, midnight -8am, 6pm –midnight. Wednesday, midnight – 8am, 6pm to midnight. Thursday, midnight – 8am, 6pm to midnight. Friday, midnight – 8am, 6pm – midnight. Saturday 24 hours, Sunday 24 hours. Public Holidays 24 hours. The GP out-of-hours is for all ages. It is by appointment only. There is no walk in service. Telephone 061 459500/0818 123500. Email: info @shannondoc.ie When you phone the service they will take your details, such as; name and date of birth, address and phone no., a description of the medical issue, your medical card or GP visit no. Your call will be referred to a triage nurse. They will phone you back. Keep your line free so you do not miss their call.
LATIN MASS will be offered on Sunday 29th December 2024 at 12.00 noon
at the Church of the Immaculate Conception, Rathass, Tralee, V92 DX62,
by Fr. Bernard Healy CC. More info from [email protected]
KERRY PARENTS AND FRIENDS ASSOCIATION LISTOWEL will hold a 5K/10K fun
run on Saturday 28th December on the Greenway Listowel at 12 pm .
Registration begins at 11am in Christys, The Well. Buses available from
the Square to take walkers to the start point
VINCENT CARMODY will launch his new book, North Kerry Camera
Revisited, at the Listowel Arms Hotel on Sunday December 22nd at
5.00pm.
WANTED: THE Camogie Association appeal for historical materials to
contribute to the GAA Library and Archives. GAA Archivist Adam
Staunton can be contacted at [email protected] or 01 8192350.
BILL KIRBY MEMORIAL 4 MILE WALK in aid of Kerry Hospice. Gathering at
the Brogue Inn, Tralee on St. Stephen’s Day at 11am and walk
commencing at 11.30am. Sponsorship Cards available from Michael Fox O’Connor 087 9833075.
RAMBLING HOUSE; Listowel on last Thursday of the month and Knockanure on the first Thursday of the month. Ita’s Rambling House at the Desmond Complex is on the 3rd. Friday each month. Knocalucka is on the 3rd. Tuesday of the month. Josie’s Brosna 2nd Thursday of the month. Ballyhahill 3rd Wednesday in the Community Centre. John Barrett’s Bar, Glin 4th Tuesday. Tarbert last Saturday of the month at the Community Centre.
BLOOD DONATIONS: 3,000 units needed per week to maintain the national blood supply. Phone 1800222111 for details of local clinics. The hospital requirements are 6% higher than this time last year. New donors are welcome. Please phone 1800 222 111 for an
appointment. They are urgently seeking an additional 2,000 blood donations over the next four weeks.
RADIO MARIA: Radio Maria is a Catholic radio station, available via Saorview on television, – Saorview channel 210. It can also be listened to via their website radiomaria.ie Each day they have Mass, Rosary and other prayers, and Christian music and hymns. Also, discussions and talks on all aspects of the Christian faith and the Catholic Church. It is run by many dedicated people and deserves our support. Tune in and find programmes that you enjoy.
ST.ITA’S DAY CARE AND SHELTERED HOUSING: Meals on Wheels – Available to Everyone. Collect from the Centre or have it delivered. Wednesday, December 18 Savoury Mince or Turkey Steak. Thursday, December 19 Braised Steak or Lamb Chop. Friday, December 20 Fish or Meat Alternative. Please let us know if you require a Gluten Free or Vegetarian option. Price List Soup €1, Main Meal €7, half portion €5. Plate of Vegetables and Potatoes €3. Dessert €2. Contact 068 51850.
GRINDS AVAILABLE: Maths and all Science Subjects grinds available online or in person – Junior Cycle or Leaving Cert. Contact Tiernan 089 4391334 [email protected]
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GROW MENTAL HEALTH GROUP meets in Seanchaí Centre, Listowel every Wednesday evening at 8:00 pm. No referrals necessary. Just come along or telephone Jerry at 086-0271990.
BOXES FOR DISTRIBUTION: The annual church donation boxes are available at the church for collection. We ask our usual distributors or volunteers willing to help deliver some to call after any mass at the weekend or during to week to collect the boxes for your area. Contact Anne at the sacristy. We are grateful to all who continue to contribute to the weekly offertory collection. Most contributors use the weekly envelopes to make their donation. Parishioners who do not use the weekly envelopes are encouraged to make a weekly donation and place their offering into the collections baskets. We would also like to acknowledge the contributions we receive from parishioners through the donate button on the parish website, by direct debit at the bank and by annual contributions. Your ongoing support is very much appreciated. All weekly donations go towards the ongoing maintenance of the Church. Special envelopes boxes are available for Priests dues, Clerks, Diocesan needs, Missions and other collections. If you wish to receive a box of envelopes contact the sacristy 068/51915.
HOLY SPIRIT MINSTRY: Holy Spirit Prayer Meeting last Sunday of each month at the Desmond Complex at 3pm. Everyone welcome. Rosary, Divine Mercy, Scripture and healing. The world is so in need of prayers.
SENIOR LINE: Would you like someone to talk to? Senior Line is Ireland’s national telephone service for older people open every day of the year 10am-10pm, Freephone 1800 80 4591.
CHURCH NOTES: Co Parish Priests of the Pastoral Area: Fr Denis Mullane
087/2621911. Fr. Tom Mangan. 087/2348226. Fr Willie Russell 087/2272825. Fr Dan Lane (Retired) 087/2533030. Fr James Ambrose (Retired) Tel 087/7740753. Divine Mercy Meetings will take place every Monday evening after 7 pm Mass. Baptisms in Abbeyfeale will be celebrated on the first Saturday of each month at 5.00pm. Also, on the second Sunday of the month after the 12noon Mass. Contact the Sacristy 068/51915 during Mass Times.
To book a Mass intention contact the sacristy during Mass times. Mass Intentions:
Baptisms Time in the Pastoral Area Abbeyfeale First Saturday of the month @ 5pm Second Sunday of the month @12.45 Athea: November for winter time to the fourth Sunday @12 noon Templeglantine: First Saturday of month @ 4pm Tournafulla: Second Sunday of the month @ 11.45am Mountcollins: Third Sunday of the month. The next meeting of the Baptismal Team will take place in Abbeyfeale on the 10th December. Parents who intend to baptize their child are encouraged to attend. Tel the sacristy for details. 068/51915Depression & Bipolar Disorder Support www.aware.ie Tel: Freephone 1800 80 48 48 (available 7 days, 10am-10pm). Email: [email protected] Bodywhys Eating Disorders Associations of Ireland www.bodywhys.ie Email: [email protected] 01 2107906. Information and Support for Birth Mothers – whose babies were placed for adoption may be found at www.birthinfo.ie or by calling the relevant section of TUSLA at +353 818 445 500. Parish Envelopes The collection envelopes for our parish were delivered in January. If there is anybody who wishes to use the envelopes system and did not receive a box please contact Anne 0868661651 at the office or the church. 068/51915. If you are new to the parish or would like to receive a box contact Anne also. Online Donations Donate through the Parish Website www.abbeyfealparish.ie You can now make your weekly offering to the parish, through the parish website. Click on to the parish website at www.abbeyfealeparish.ie and you will see a Donate button on the right-hand side on the front page of the website. Just follow the instructions and you will be able to make your donation to the parish collection. Your continued support is very much appreciated
ABBEYFEALE COMMUNITY ALERT: Do you have a European Health Insurance Card (EHIC). The EHIC lets you access public healthcare in other EU and EEA countries for free, or at a reduced rate. The card lasts for up to 4 years and can be renewed online. https://bit.ly/42UuGWI
Be Winter Ready; Keep warm, eat well and avoid unnecessary travel. Eat regular hot meals, drink plenty of fluids and avoid unnecessary travel. If you’re struggling with electricity and gas bills, you can’t be disconnected during winter: 1-11-2024 -31-3-2025(vulnerable customers). 9-12 2024 -17-1-2025 (all other domestic customers). You are a priority service customer if you register with the CRU as being critically dependent on electrically powered assistive devices. https://bit.ly/3YpFI6g
Before the winter sets in check that you have a working smoke alarm and a carbon alarm. Once you reach the age of 65 and live alone or with a person/s aged over 65 you are entitled to receive a monitored alarm system. But if you have younger people living in the house who are out for long periods of the day then because you are spending hours alone you are also entitled to the system provided that you are over 65. The free equipment is provided by Pobal following an application from Abbeyfeale Community Alert, there will be a monitoring fee to be paid from the second year of installation to the installing company of €72. Please note that this fee has increased by €6 and is payable in a lump sum each year after year one. Should you not have a landline the installing company Task provide a sim card at a rate of €7.50 per month payable from day one. Committee members are Michael O’Kelly N.T., Seamus Stack, Mossie Gleeson, Kathleen Collins, Mary McArthur, John O’Sullivan, Billy Quirke N.T., Cllr. Francis Foley, Susan Daly, Catherine Daly, Marian Harnett .Annette Collins.
CONTACT DETAILS FOR NOTES: 087 6866450. [email protected]
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