Parish Newsletter 27/09/2020

 Offertory Collection: €955.00 Mile Buíochas.

Second Collection for Peter’s Pence next weekend Oct.3rd/4th. This collection is directed towards supporting the ministry of the Pope in his task of uniting the many different strands of the Church and supports the many charitable initiatives promoted by the Holy Father.

First Holy Communion will take place in Our Lady of Lourdes Church, Kilcummin on Saturday, October 17th 2020. Children from Coolick and Anabla schools will receive the Sacrament at the celebration of Mass at 10.00 a.m. while children from Kilcummin School will receive the Sacrament at the celebration of Mass at 12.00 noon.

Confirmation will take place in Our Lady of Lourdes Church, Kilcummin on Wednesday, Oct. 7th.  Children in Kilcummin School will be confirmed at 11a.m. while children in Anabla and Coolick will be confirmed at 3p.m.

Adoration continues in Our Lady of Lourdes Church every Tuesday between 10am–6pm in the Main Church. New adorers are always welcome.

Kilcummin Parish Office Opening Hours: Tues, Wed & Fri 10.00am – 12noon. Web: www.kilcumminparish.com Tel: 064 6643176 Mobile: 087 1339732. Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Evangelising Irish Culture: Eleven 25-minute talks online during October, see poster in Church Porch for full details.

The priests are happy to visit the sick and housebound of the parish and bring Holy Communion to those who are unable to attend Mass. Please contact Kilcummin parish office.

Exploring the Old Testament reading on Sunday: Have you ever listened to the Old Testament readings at Mass, and wondered what they are about? Without leaving your own home, you can tune into Dr. Jessie Rogers, St. Patrick's College, Maynooth, who will explore the Sunday OT readings with us over 4 Tuesday nights, Sept 29, Oct 6, 13 and 20 and help us to understand their relevance for us today. For more information or to register, email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Spiritual Wellness Adventure Tours taking in Killarney through the Dingle Peninsula.   Our aim is to enter into the prayer life of the early monks as they wrapped themselves in the beauty of God’s creation, our common home.   Through music, song and story we connect with these early spiritual masters in the Irish cradle of Christianity. Accompanied by: Deacon Thady O’Connor. Please ring Evelyn for more details on 087-9365383.

Kilcummin Looking Good have contracted the services of O’Leary & Associates to prepare a community plan for the village of Kilcummin. Due to restrictions around public meetings we are asking people to participate in the consultation process and have their say by completing an online community survey. A link to the survey will be available on our facebook page. We would encourage as many people as possible to complete the survey as it is important that everyone has an opportunity to contribute to the future development of Kilcummin. The survey will also be sent to all organisations in the parish. People have from Sept 16th up until Sept 30th to complete the survey. This community plan is kindly funded by NEWKD CLG under the LEADER Programme and is also supported by Kerry Country Council. If anyone does not have access to our facebook page and would like to participate, we can post a hard copy of the survey To You. You Can Contact The Rural Development Office At 064-6643357 Or Kilcummin Looking Good Members Tony At 087-6258641 / Sheila at 087-7944679.

Kilcummin Comhaltas A.G.M will take place on Wed.30th Sept. at 8pm in the Recreational Hall under strict Covid 19 Guidelines.  All welcome.

Anabla National School Clothes Collection: Anabla N.S will have a used clothes collection on Thur 15th Oct. Clothes can be dropped at the school from Wed. 14th Oct. Any donations would be greatly appreciated.

Bog Walk: Walk Brochures are available at the Rural Development Office.   Following recent feedback from walkers, we would very much appreciate if the following was observed by all;

(1) Bring your rubbish home with you and help keep this environment clean.

(2) Keep your dog(s) on a lead when you come in contact with fellow walkers.

This is a beautiful amenity in our Parish, and we should all strive to make it a clean and friendly place to enjoy.  

Happiness

Happiness is something

 we create in our minds,

 not something we search for

 and so seldom find.

It’s just waking up

 and beginning the day,

 by counting our blessings

 and kneeling to pray.

It’s giving up thoughts

 that breed discontent,

 and accepting what comes

 as a gift heaven-sent.

It’s giving up wishing

 for things we have not,

 and making the best

 of whatever we’ve got.