Kilmore
Parish Church
Fr Denis Doyle, P.P.
Newsletter
Weekly newsletter of St Mary's Church, Kilmore, Co Wexford.
Fr Denis Doyle, P.P. Telephone: (053) 913 5181 or (087) 926 0430.
Website: www.kilmoreparish.com. E-mail: newsletter2@eircom.net.
This issue dated the weekend of 15-16 March 2008 .
This weekend’s reflection
Holy Week arrangements :: Kilmore and Mulrankin
Don’t be afraid to have ideals, they
I invite you to be with the community and me as we celebrate Holy Week in our
are like the stars, we never reach
Parish. I look forward to seeing you and hope that this Easter will bring new
them, but wise men plot life’s course
beginnings, new hope and new joy to you and your family.
by them.
Monday Bank Holiday (17th) Kilmore: mass at 10.15am! Mulrankin: mass at
9.45am.
Prayer for Lent
Tuesday (18th) Kilmore: 9.00am! Mulrankin: 9.45am! Wexford: (Rowe St Church)
Lord, as I celebrate the gift of new life
8.00pm Mass of the Holy Oils.
this Easter, give me the grace to hold
Wednesday (19th) Kilmore: 9.00am and 7.30pm! Mulrankin: 9.45am and 7.00pm
on to the good practices I began
Thursday (Holy Thursday) (20th) Kilmore: no morning mass, mass of the Last
during Lent. May I always remain
Supper 8.00pm. Adoration till midnight! Mulrankin: No morning mass, mass of the
conscious of the needs of others and
Last Supper 6.45pm. Adoration till midnight!
the effects my lifestyle has on the
Friday (Good Friday)(21st) Kilmore: Passion and death of Our Lord 3.00pm.
most vulnerable in the world. Keep me
Prayer around the cross 7.00pm! Mulrankin: Passion and death of Our Lord
firm in my resolution to protect the
4.30pm
gifts of creation, which you placed in
Saturday (22nd) Kilmore: No morning mass, vigil and mass 7.00pm, Mulrankin:
my care. May my thoughtful actions
no morning mass, vigil and mass 9.00pm.
and words ensure that others can
Sunday (23rd) Masses as normal.
celebrate new life too brought about
by the work of their hands and the
blessing of water.
Confirmation
Set dancing
We congratulate the 46 children who
Next Friday being Good Friday there
were confirmed from our parish on
will be no set dancing, set dancing
Children’s Mass continues
Friday last and we wish each one of
resumes on Friday 28th at 8.30pm. All
Children’s Mass continues this Sunday
them the very best in life and may I
are welcome.
at 12 noon. All children most welcome.
ask everyone to remember them in
your prayers, please.
Washing of feet
Parish Lottery results
As you know it is customary to wash
The winning numbers in this week’s
Baptisms during the week
peoples’ feet during mass on Holy
community lotto were 10-14-19-21.
We congratulate and welcome into our
Thursday, in imitation of what Christ
We had no jackpot winner and we had
community Hannah Beryl Walsh,
did on that first Holy Thursday night, I
five match winners who each received
daughter of John Walsh and Jenna
would be delighted if I could have six
€40.00. The winners were Tony
Reddy, Ballask, and James Daniel
people — men, women and children —
Cleary, James & Bess (Stella Maris),
Mulholland, son of Neil and Claire
for our mass in Kilmore and Mulrankin
Pádraig Bierney (G.A.A,), Dom Sinnott,
Mulholland, Mooretown Little, both of
on Thursday evening.
and Murphy Boys (Kilmore Parish).
whom were baptised in Kilmore last
Ticket sales were up from 907 to 942.
weekend.
Our jackpot now stands at €5,400.00.
School information
Thank you for supporting our
You will probably notice a bit of
community lotto.
Good Friday fast
activity around the school during the
As you know our fast takes place on
holidays and just to let you know
Good Friday (21st) from 9.00am to
what’s happening! We are putting
Confession after Holy
9.00pm. If you are doing the fast, well
Tarmac on the final play area at the
Week ceremonies
done and thanks, but remember you
back of the school. So hopefully that
Kilmore : Tuesday and Wednesday
are only allowed liquids during those
will finish our tarmac for many a year!
before morning ceremonies and after
twelve hours and that does not mean
ceremonies on Wednesday and
soup or alcohol. Thanks to all who
Trócaire boxes
Thursday evening. On Saturday on the
have taken cards, or have handed in
May I ask you to return your Trócaire
hour every hour from 10.00am to
money for sponsorship, or given
box this week during any of the Easter
4.00pm!
sponsorship for the fast, your
ceremonies!
generosity will make a difference, as
Mulrankin : Tuesday and Wednesday
this money is vital for the basic needs
after morning mass and before
of children in Uganda and Brazil.
‘Alive’ newspaper
evening mass on Wednesday and
There are still some cards available so
The Catholic newspaper "Alive" is free
Thursday after ceremonies on Good
if anyone would like to take part, you
and is available in the church porches.
Friday!
will be more than welcome
Do take a copy or two as you leave
the church.
Around the Parish
Sunday of the Year : (with page number in Parish Mass Book Year A, Part 1). This weekend is
[See overleaf for notice of
Palm Sunday / Passion Sunday (page 85) and next weekend is Easter Sunday (page 126).
changes, if any, during the
coming week.]
Newsletter sponsor : This is the second week’s sponsor by a parishioner who wishes to
remain anonymous and who is sponsoring our newsletter for two weeks. Thank you.
Kilmore
This week we pray for the souls of . . .
Fr. Denis Doyle, P.P.
Joe and Lizzie Whelan , Grange, 7.30pm mass Saturday 15th,
Telephone:
(053) 913 5181 or
Attracta Furlong , Tullibards (Months Mind) 10.00am mass Sunday 16th,
(087) 926 0430.
John Cardiff , Mulrankin, 11.00am mass Mulrankin Sunday 16th,
Annie Morgan , Ballyseskin, 8.00pm mass Thursday 20th,
Masses
John Bates , Grange, 7.00pm mass Saturday 22nd,
Mon - Friday: 9.00am.
Saturday: 10.00am and
Breda Kehoe , Gentstown, 10.00am mass Sunday 23rd,
7.30pm.
Damian Carroll , Lakelands, 11.00am mass Mulrankin, Sunday 23rd, and
Sunday: 10.00am.
Kevin and Pat Stafford , The Village, Ann Doyle , Old Hall, Paddy, Catherine and Seán
Doyle , Old Hall, Patrick and Susan Busher , Ballyseskin, and all deceased members of
Adoration : Thursday
their families whose anniversaries occur at this time.
10.00am to 9.00pm.
We also remember, and pray for, all our loved ones who died and all those whose anniversaries
Mulrankin
occur about this time. May they rest in peace.
Masses
Tues - Friday: 9.45am.
Community meeting Tuesday
statement for the attention of parents and
Sunday: 11.00am
A public meeting will be held at the Stella Maris
guardians, parishioners, and all people of
Adoration : Tuesday
Centre at 8pm on Tuesday (18th) regarding the
goodwill:
9.30am to 12 noon and
proposed development of the new Play Ground
Ever since the Resurrection of Our Lord Jesus
6.00 to 9.00pm.
Area that is being developed in conjunction
Christ, Sunday has held a special place in the
with the Seafood Festival. Everyone is
weekly lives of His followers. Irish Christians
Kilmore Quay
welcome.
named the day itself after Him: An Domhnach,
Fr. Jim Cogley, C.C.
the Lord’s Day. It is a day different in character
Telephone:
Underage GAA Training
to the other six days of the week, a day when
(053) 912 9638 or
Indoor hurling for under- 8’s will continue for
we set aside all non-essential work so as to be
(086) 247 1063.
the Easter holidays in Kilmore Community Hall
free to devote time to family, to religious
Masses
on Fridays from 6.30 to 7.30pm. Under- 10’s
practices, visiting the sick and the elderly and
Tues - Friday: 9.30am.
hurling and football training in the GAA pitch
to leisure and recreational pastimes. Until
Saturday: 6.30pm.
recent times we maintained a good balance
Sunday: 10.30am.
on Good Friday, 10am to 11.30am.
between these elements of Sunday life.
Adoration : Saturday
In recent times, healthcare experts have raised
2.00pm to 6.30pm.
Hurling coaching in the school
Wexford GAA County Board will be sending two
concerns about the increasing numbers of
hurling coaches to Kilmore school after Easter.
children who do not engage in any physical
Tomhaggard
This will involve 2nd and 3rd classes. Hurls and
activities or pastimes. It is a concern that we
Masses
helmets can be bought through our local GAA
share. We wish to compliment the very many
Monday: 9.30am.
club at a much- reduced rate: hurls €5 and
adults who voluntarily give of their own free
Saturday: 7.30pm.
helmets €50. For more details ‘phone Marion
time to promote sporting and other creative
pastimes among the children and young people
Adoration :
on (053) 913 5187 or (086) 194 6616.
Monday
in our parishes and local communities. In
9.30am to
Getting to know you
addition to making a valuable contribution to
7.00pm.
Parents of school beginners have a chance to
the wellbeing of the youngest generation they
get to know each other on the 4th April from
also build a sense of belonging, identity and
9.30am to 10.30am in Kilmore Community Hall.
community spirit among families and all age
Readers of the Word
Tea or coffee included.
groups.
Kilmore
We are conscious also of the difficulties
15th: M F, S E, & P F.
experienced by some young people who take
16th: R P, T L, & S O’B.
Digital imaging course
on part-time weekend jobs. Sometimes they
22nd: N C, P D, & B R.
Anybody interested in doing a Digital Imaging
find themselves required to work on both
23rd: Doireann O’Brien
course? If so, please contact the Information
Centre on (053) 917 5722.
Saturday evenings and Sunday mornings
Mulrankin
without being given time off to attend either a
16th: Jim Roche, Aidan
Vigil or a morning Mass. We appeal to
Miskella, and Ina Neville.
Table quiz this Sunday
employers to ensure that their young part time
23rd:Marie Meleady
Kilmore Parents’ Association is holding a family
employees are afforded time to go to church at
quiz in Hotel Saltees this Sunday (16th) at
Eucharistic Ministers
weekends.
4.30pm in aid of Kilmore School. A table costs
Kilmore
€12. Plenty of prizes and a good family
We appeal, therefore, to all people of goodwill,
15th: Anne Cousins and
afternoon’s entertainment. Please come along
to respect the spiritual needs of children and
Teresa McDonald
with the family and support us.
adolescents, particularly as these relate to
16th: Pádraig Flynn and
family life and religious practice on Sundays,
Pearl Bates
and to refrain from organising events that clash
22nd: T. Power, C. Murphy
Keep Sunday a sacred time
with Sunday morning religious services.
and Patricia Bates
On the second day of the March General
23rd: T. J. Power and
Meeting of the Irish Bishops’ Conference in
Pádraig Flynn
Maynooth, the bishops published the following
Keep Sunday morning a sacred time