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Twenty Third Sunday in Ordinary Time, 5th September 2010
Take the cross out of Christianity and what have you got? A la carte picking or rejecting from Christ’s message; inability to see a meaning in suffering; no backbone in times of trial; selfish using of God for the personal feel-good factor. Carrying one’s cross may even entail the pains of leaving family. There is no discipleship without discipline.
The Parish of Rahan, Mucklagh and the Island greets Fr Martin Carley, the new Parish Priest in succession to Fr Seamus Dunican. Welcome to Rahan Fr Martin. Fr Martin, is from Milltownpass, Co, Westmeath, served as a curate in Slane for 10 years after his ordination and for the last 8 years he worked in Drogheda . We wish you every blessing, success and good luck in the years ahead while you are with us as pastor. Fr Martin moved into the parish on Friday 3rd Sept 2010 and will introduce himself at all the Masses on the weekend 4th & 5th September.
Fr Martin Carley PP Rahan as of 3rd September 2010 with Sr Oliver in Killina
Pakistan Appeal Fund - Many thanks to the people of Rahan, Mucklagh and the Island.
Dear Fr. Johnny and Parishioners,
On behalf of the Columbans and especially the Columbans in Pakistan [Priests, Sisters and Lay Missionaries] a very sincere thanks to you and Parishioners for your very generous donation of €6,600.00 for the flood survivors in Pakistan. Fr. Tomás King, the Columban Coordinator in Pakistan wishes to convey his deep appreciation for your generosity. We are indeed very humbled by peoples concern.
The money will go directly to Fr. Tomás King. There will be no administrative costs involved. Some of the money will be used immediately for emergency work and the rest to help people in the reconstruction of their homes.
Once again Fr. Johnny and the people of Rahan, Mucklagh and the Island, many thanks. (Fr Pat Raleigh ssc. Vice-Director Ireland).
Fr. Tomás King, (middle) with parishioners and flood victims in Pakistan
The presentation of Gold and Silver Pioneer Pins took place at Mass in Killina on Tuesday 3rd August. The recipients of the Gold emblems were Marie Minnock, Maureen Gaffey, Rita Larkin, Mary McGrail, Pauline Hayden, Tom Gallagher, Carthage Condron, Pauline Flannery, Katherine McDonald, May Owens, Eilish Wyer and Breda Fleming. There was 1 recipient of a Silver emblem - Vincent Flaherty. Congratulations to one and all.
Cemetery Day in Killickfeehan, 14th August 2010. Congratulations to both Cemetery and the Church committees in the Island on the completion of two major projects this year so far – the completion of the development of the Graveyard and the work done to the car park. Everything looks very well. A million thanks to all who gave so much of their time voluntarily work and the lend of machinery to get the work done.
Well known Tullamore Priest, Fr Seamus O’Connor celebrates 60 years of priesthood this year. To honour the occasion the Presbytery staff in Tullamore put on a barbarque. During these 60 years Fr Seamus worked in Fiji, in Sydney as chaplain with Asian Students, in Peru and then at the Columban Headquarters in Dublin. He is now a much loved Chaplain in Tullamore Hospital. Ad Multos Annos Fr Seamus.
Congratulations to Karen Devine, Tullamore and Conor McGrath, Tullamore, who were married in St. Colman’s Church on Thursday 12th August. May they enjoy a long and happy life together.
Congratulations to Patricia Conway, Beechmount Pk and Derek Hannon, Croghan, who were married in St. Colman’s Church on Friday 27th Agust. They are wished a long and happy life.
Congratulations to Valerie Berry, Clonshanney and Iain Murray, Tullamore who were married in St. Patrick’s Church, The Island on Thursday 2nd September. We wish them a long and happy life.
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