Kilcummin Notes 15/05/2020

OPENING OUR LADY OF LOURDES CHURCH KILCUMMIN

We are delighted that Bishop Ray has announced that we can reopen Churches for personal prayer from Wed May 20th (but we will not have congregations for Mass for some time yet sadly). But we still need to be prudent and exercise caution and good hygiene practices. We will have regular cleaning and have sanitiser dispensers in place. As people are doing for visiting other places, so also it is encouraged to wash your hands before leaving home and on return, using gloves or mask if you wish, being aware to touch as few surfaces as possible, allowing at least 2 metres distance to others, being patient with others walking the aisles and not to congregate at candle shrines etc. While sadly we still do not have public Masses, please join with everyone in the pastoral area for Masses at the Cathedral on the webcam via www.killarneyparish.com, praying for God’s protection for us, for our loved ones, and for our society in these positive steps to increase movement.

KILCUMMIN N.S. JUNIOR INFANTS ENROLMENT 2020/2021

If you know of any child who intends to start Kilcummin National School in September 2020, please advise them to contact Kilcummin National School by email at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. Enrolment application forms are now available. Book lists and other relevant information will be forwarded by email, due to the government directed school closure. We look forward to hearing from you. Keep well and safe.

PARISH NEWSLETTER

The weekly Parish Newsletter will continue to be made available at the local Post Office and Church Porch every Friday and online at www.kilcumminparish.com. Items for inclusion can be dropped into the Rural Dev. Office before Friday 10am or emailed to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. also items for the local publications can also be submitted in the same way.

COVID-19 HELPLINE

 A special helpline which is free and confidential, is available in Kerry to help people accessing non-emergency and non-medical services. The COVID-19 Kerry Community Response Forum includes over a dozen agencies and organisations including Kerry County Council, Gardaí, and GAA. This freephone number 1800 807 009 will be available 8am to 8pm seven days a week. A text line is also available, people can text SUPPORT followed by their NAME to 50555. Requests can also be e-mailed to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. The helpline, which is manned by trained volunteers, is focussed primarily on ensuring that vulnerable members of the community or those living alone can access deliveries of essential items like groceries, medicine and fuel.