PARISH of RAHAN, MUCKLAGH and THE ISLAND
Fr. Martin Carley PP 05793 55917; email: frmartincarley@gmail.com Parochial House, Rahan, Tullamore, Co. Offaly.
Fr. John McEvoy SSC. 05793 21892; email: mcevoyfj@eircom.net: Parochial House, Mucklagh, Tullamore, Co. Offaly.
Parish Website Address: www.rahanparish.ie
19th Sunday in Ordinary Time 7th August 2011
Elijah was fleeing the wrath of the king. Where was God his protector? Not to be seen in the mighty storm, earthquake or fire…but in the gentle breeze. In a noisy, bustling world it is absolutely necessary to find some place of quietness. Elijah covered his face with his cloak. We may not have to travel far to find the quiet corner. Be still and know that I am God. God is always with us but we are not always with God. Like the disciples on the road to Emmaus, something prevents us from recognizing him.
KILLINA
Sunday 7th 10.30am: Mass for Molly, Jack, Joe & Vincent Foran, Cappaloughan.
Tuesday9th 7.30pm: --------------------------------.
Wednesday 10th 9.00am: Mass in Convent.
Friday 12th 9.00am: ------------------------------------
Sunday 14th 10.30am: ------------------------------------
THE ISLAND
Saturday 6th 6pm: Mass for David & Mary Conroy & their son Fr. David, Deerpark.
Saturday 13th 7pm: Mass & Devotions in Killickfeehan Cemetery. (At 6pm Mass in The Island Church)
MUCKLAGH CHURCH
Saturday 6th 7.30pm: Mass for Pat Ryan, Adam’s Villa’s and John & Mary Morris, St. Colman’s Terrace.
Sunday 7th 9.00am: Mass for Dinny Craven, Late of Mucklagh.
Sunday 7th 12noon: Mass for Peter Dempsey, St. O’ Hara’s.
Tuesday 9th 9am: -------------------------------------------------------.
Wednesday 10th 7.30pm: Mass for John & Rosy Horan, O’ Moore Street.
Thursday 11th 9.00am: -------------------------------------------------------
Friday 12th 7.30pm: Mass for Lawrance Ward.
Saturday 13th 7.30pm: Mass for Benny Cleary, Roscore.
Sunday 14th 9.00am: Months Memory Mass for Una O’Rourke, The Fingerboard.
Sunday 14th 12noon: 1st Anniversary Mass for Ann Crowley, Charleville Road.
Perpetual Adoration: of the Blessed Sacrament takes place in the three churches of our Parish.
Killina Church - every Monday from 3pm to 10pm.
The Island - every Tuesday from 6pm to 8pm.
Mucklagh - every Thursday from 10.00am to 8.00pm.
Holy Hour Convent, Killina - every Thursday - from 2pm to 3pm.
Offertory: Killina €140 The Island €175 Mucklagh €753.00
Development Fund: Killina & The Island €155 Mucklagh €260.00

In Memory: Please pray for the repose of the soul Ned Conroy, Adam’s Villas who was buried in St. Colman’s on 2nd August, Patrick Joseph Lowry, better known as Jo Jo Lowry, Kilcormac and Rahan, (father of Violet Mooney, Glaskill, Mary McLoughlin, Murrough, Rahan who was buried in Rahan Cemetery on the 2nd of August and Fr. Leonard Coughlan, O.F.M. Cap, Capuchin Friary, Church Street, Dublin, (Cousin of John O’ Mahony, Ross Road) who was buried in Dublin on Tuesday 2nd August. May they rest in peace.
Our Parish Christian Community: Welcomes Jack Robert Alexander, Screggan who was baptised on the 3rd August in St. Colman’s Church, and Kate Ann Keenaghan, Endrim, Ferbane, who was baptised in Killina Church on the 31st July.
Wedding Bells: Congratulations to Fiona Daly, Beechmount Park and Niall Hoctor, Killeigh who were married in St. Colman’s Church on the 5th August, Anita Clear, Tullamore and Damien Bracken, Tullamore who were married in St. Carthage’s Church on the 4th August and also Lisa Doyle and David Cleary, College View who were married in St. Carthage’s Church on the 5th August. We wish them a long and happy life together.
Fr. Rory O’ Brien Note of Thanks: On behalf of Fr. Rory I would like to express sincere gratitude to all those who contributed so generously to the Church gate collection on 30/31st July in support of his work in Africa. Also a special thanks to all the collectors and everyone that helped. The total amount collected was €1,506.58. May God bless and reward you all. The Holy Sacrifice of the Mass will be offered for your intentions.
Forthcoming Events: Cemetery Mass & Devotions will take place in Killickfeehan Cemetery on Saturday 13th August at 7pm and will take place in Rahan Cemetery on Monday 15th August at 7pm.
Tullamore Agricultural Show: Will be held next Sunday in Butterfield Estate. We wish the Organising Committee every success & blessings for the smooth running of this most important Agricultural Show in Ireland.

Update from The Island Church Development Committee: The work on the new vestry officially commenced last Saturday with the Health and Safety induction meeting for volunteers offering a wide range of skills. This was very well attended and showed the enthusiasm for the project. The container has arrived on site and the vestry has been cleared. The site is fenced off and next week will see the disconnection of the water and electrical services with temporary supplies set up and the gradual dismantling of the building. There has been a good response to the appeal for funds and we would like to remind you that contributions can be given to Fr Martin, Fr Johnnie or to treasurers Sean Kennedy and Oliver Minnock.

Church Gate Collection for Fighting Blindness: Will be taken up in The Island Church on 27th August.

Turf Cutters: An important meeting of the Clara Island turf cutters group will be held in Rahan Hall on Wednesday August 10th at 8.30pm. Bord Na Mona assessments of turf remaining in the Clara Island Bog will be available for each person named in their records. Seamus Boland 0862491153
Rahan Chomlthas: Seisiun in Charleville Castle will begin on Tuesday 5th July @ 9pm and will run every Tuesday after that for 7 weeks.
Irish Midlands Ancestry: Family History Research. Genealogy – Search for your ancestry on www.irishmidlandsancestry.com or www.rootsireland.ie
Meath Diocesan Pilgrimage to Knock: Next Sunday 14th Aug. Coincides with the opening of the Knock Novena.
All Hallows: 5th Annual Liturgical/Catechetical Conference, The Christian Community runs from the 15th-17th Sept 2011 in All Hallows College, Drumcondra, Dublin 9. For more information checkout www.allhallows.ie
Meath Diocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes: Led by Bishop Smith, 12-17 September. Fare €699 includes return flights, 5 nights full board, taxes & travel insurance. Contact Pilgrimages Abroad 01-6359300. Young people (18-30) who are interested in travelling to Lourdes as a helper with the Meath Diocesan Pilgrimage can get further details from Fiona McCabe Tel 087 7631916 or www.dioceseofmeath.ie Cost €450.
10-Day Pilgrimage: To the Holy Land. 1-10th October. Price €1,145 p.p.s. incl. half-board accom. & all taxes. For more information contact Martin Minnock on 057 9355906 or 087 6932166.
Tullamore/Mullingar Pilgrimage to Lough Derg: From Thursday 21st - Saturday 23rd July. Bus departs from Church of the Assumption Tullamore, church gates @ 7.30am. Cost is €85. Fasting from midnight. For more information contact Paddy O’Brien @ 086 2571645.
The Ballycumber Area Defibrillator Scheme: now have CPR face masks for sale. These masks cost €10 each and when required, can be used in the event of an emergency and for training purposes. Anyone interested in purchasing a face mask can contact Rodney 086 3794759, Liam 085 1464942 or Catherine 087 9086803.”
LARCC Cancer Support Centre: Bereavement Support Group information evening at LARCC Ballinalack on Tuesday 16th August at 7.30pm. Open to anyone bereaved, not specific to bereavement through cancer. No fee. All are welcome to come along. Tel LARCC 044 9371971 for more details. (www.larcc.ie)

Shamrocks Notes: Lotto: The numbers drawn were 12, 19, 25 & 28. There were no match 3 winners. Next week’s draw will take place in the Thatch for a jackpot of €7,600.
A Chance to win €2000 ALL IRELAND TABLE QUIZ: On behalf of Shamrocks GAA club I invite you to participate in the Shamrocks GAA All Ireland Table Quiz to be held in the Tullamore Court Hotel on Thursday, 1st September 2011. The Shamrocks GAA Table Quiz provides the opportunity for teams from all over the country to come together and compete in a social setting. The entry fee is €200 per team (4 people) and entry is confined on a first come first served basis. 1st Prize of €2000 Match tickets to the Guinness All Ireland Hurling Finals and a 1 night stay in the Tullamore Court Hotel. 2nd Prize €1000, 3rd Prize of €500. The winning Team will be presented with All Ireland Table Quiz Trophies to celebrate their Achievement. The closing date for entries is the 12th of August 2011. Entries including entry fee to Padraig Hannon, Club Secretary, Shamrocks GAA, 11 Pearse Park, Tullamore Co. Offaly. Tel: 086 1985416
Senior Hurling Championship: The Senior Hurlers suffered their third loss in the championship on Sunday morning when they were defeated by Birr in Kilcormac. With two games remaining in the group stages, all players are encouraged to attend training over the coming weeks. Our next game is against Kinnitty on Thursday 11th at 7.30pm in Rath. Junior B Hurling Championship: Our Junior Hurlers won their fourth successive game in the Championship when beating Gracefield on Saturday last in Mucklagh. The final score was Shamrocks 1.15 Gracefield 0.08. This team are now well positioned to reach the knockout stages of the championship, however, a much better attendance at training will be needed over the coming weeks.
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