Notices

Jesus I trust in You

Divine Mercy Sunday was instigated by the late St. Pope John Paul II in the year 2000. Coming on the first Sunday after Easter every year it reminds us that the face of God is mercy and that we can always look to the future knowing that our lives and our world are in the hands of a God who governs and acts only with mercy. There are times in life when God seems to be absent or indifferent to our suffering.
The prayer associated with today’s feast – Jesus I trust in You – invites us to trust in God even when all around us seems to suggest that God is not listening. The image associated with today’s feast is that of the Risen Christ appearing in the upper room. We know that Christ appeared to the disciples in their fear and trembling to renew their hope in the light of
His crucifixion and death, demonstrating for them that even death had no hold over Him. On this Mercy Sunday as the world continues  to deal with the Covid-19 pandemic and the horrific war in the Ukraine and the effects of war and famine in other areas of the world, may we find new hope in God’s Mercy and may the
prayer, Jesus I trust in You, not only find a place on our lips but also find a home in our hearts.

Divine Mercy Devotions

Parishioners are welcome to attend the annual Divine Mercy Devotions here in the parish church on Sunday afternoon beginning at 2.30pm pm with the
Divine Mercy Chaplet, Rosary and Novena Prayers.
Mass will be celebrated at 3pm followed by veneration of the Divine Mercy
image. We thank Fr Jack O’Donnell for celebrating the Mass. We encourage all who are
attending to wear a mask as an act of solidarity with those who will attend the devotions
and are vulnerable to the virus and its long-term effects.

PROLOGUE:  Life is too short, so live it to the fullest.
Embrace this moment and cherish the ones you love.
Laugh at every chance you get, cry only if you must.
Love abundantly, give much, forgive quickly,
Stay grateful, take nothing for granted
Let go of what you cannot change.
Thank God for all you have. Amen

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CONGRATULATIONS to Sr. Rosarii O’Sullivan, Our Lady of Apostles, Ardfoyle, Cork and of Dirreen who recently celebrated her 75th Jubilee and 102nd. Birthday.  Unfortunately all her compatriots from the parish of Abbeyfeale have passed to their eternal reward.

ABBEYFEALE TO THE RESCUE ONCE AGAIN: The Bishops Ukraine Collection last weekend was supported to the tune of €10,755 and rising with donations still coming in.  As always your financial support to a crisis is outstanding. We’re the best little parish in the West.  Well done to all who supported this emergency collection.

FUNDRAISER FOR CRUMLIN:  In memory of baby Layla McKenna, 23/02/’21 to 28/02/’21, lines are being sold locally in aid of Crumlin Hospital. Your support would be greatly appreciated.

LIMERICK SPRING FEST AT THE BARNAGH HUB; There is a free family fun day at the Barnagh Hub next Wednesday  April 6  with story teller, author, broadcaster and local man Eddie Lenihan to get the day off to a great start.  There will also be a Crafts Fair 1-6pm, Local Producers Showcase 5.30 -7pm.  Platform 22 will host some of Limerick’s finest chefs who will serve and promote locally sourced snacks. TheP West LimThe menu includes Pig cheek Croquette, Attyflin Apple and “Golden Vale” Pie from Wade Murphy of 1826 Adare.  Fermented Ballyneety.   Beetroot tartlet, frozen horseradish and royal Belgium caviar followed by Thomond Gate Whiskey sour and Manjari 64% chocolate from Mike Tweedie of The Oak Room at Adare manor.   Dan Sykes from Springfield Castle has BBQ Organic venison skewers as well as his signature Ceviche with pepper dulse and many more local Cúrsaí, Irish Coffee from the Foynes Flying Boat Museum.  Herbal teas from Cahermoyle House.  .Local cocktails made with Ballygoat milk from Monagea, Limericks own distilled gin in conjunction with Listoke Distillery.  Matching wine enhanced with advice tips from Ron Forrestal of Forrestal Wine Merchants   Stephen Cunneen from Treaty City Brewery will talk all things brewery and matching beer with food.  Great entertainment from Templeglantine Comhaltas Group with Seanchaí Eddie Lennihan recounting the wonderful local Folklore.  click here for more details https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/springfest-tickets-296341715047

WEST LIMERICK SINGING CLUB:  Delighted to announce that the club will reopen in Philip Enrights’ Ramble Inn on Friday, April 29 for the Fleadh by the Feale and then the regular monthly club will take place on Friday, May 6 at 8pm.

NEW MABS OUTREACH CLINIC:  On Friday, March 4^th and on every second of Friday of the month thereafter (excluding bank holidays) a MABS Outreach Clinic will be held in St. Ita’s Hall from 9am -12.30pm.  The contact number for appointments is 0818 072210 for the North Munster MABS Limerick Office.  Those wishing to make an appointment must make the call themselves due to GDP.

A CHANCE TO WIN TWO GARTH BROOKS CONCERT TICKETS:  PRO of the Christmas Lights committee Wioleta Kelly has been in touch:  Hi, I’m Wioleta and I’m messaging you on behalf of the Abbeyefeale Christmas Lights Committee. We have a raffle where you are in with a chance to win  2 tickets for the Garth Brooks concert this September. All money from the raffle will go towards buying more lights for our town.  Here is a link to our Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/Win2xGarthBrooksConcertTickets

GLÓRACH NEWS:  Bingo every Monday evening at 8pm.

ABBEYSIDE PLAYERS: Their play ‘ The Righteous are Bold’ under director Merce Hobson and starring her husband Denis as well as a stellar cast including Mary Jo Prendeville’s daughter and grand daughter ( proving the old adage that the apple does not fall from the tree) are playing to great crowds and receiving marvellous reviews  in the newly refurbished surroundings of the Glórach Theatre, Convent St.  The run continues this week on Thursday, April 7, Friday, April 8 and Saturday 9 and tickets which are booking up fast are available on 087 1383940.

JOBS ON LOUGH DERG: A number of Seasonal employment opportunities at Lough Derg for this summer.  Application Forms are available: https://www.loughderg.org/job-opportunities/ or contact us on +353 7198 61518 / email [email protected].

KERRY FLEADH ;  It will take place over two weekends, 11th/12th June and 18th/19th June and will be held in the Dúchas Comhaltas Centre in Tralee.

CAMPA MHUIRE: Free online Catholic Faith Camp for children aged 5-12. The four day Summer Camp running from July 27th – 30th, Tuesday to Friday will include Music and Action Songs,

Arts and Crafts, into the Deep Bible Stories, games, drama, live streamed daily Mass and more. No need to register, check out www.holyfamilymission.ie/camp-mhuire-mhathair

OPENING: The Aqua Dome in Tralee has reopened.

DAY CARE CENTRE:  Now open to visitors every Tuesday.  Contact Jane on 068 51850.

.SIVE: The Lartigue Theatre Company new production of John B. Keane’s Sive at St. John’s from April 7-12.

RING OF KERRY CYCLE:  It’s back – the Ring of Kerry Cycle and will take place on Saturday, July 2.

LOUGH DERG:  Sunday 1st May this year’s Pilgrimage season opens with a full Pilgrimage programme and booking is now live on our website!  This includes the One Day Retreats, the Three Day Pilgrimage from 1st June – 15th August and the new Pilgrimage experience along the Lough Derg Pilgrim Path. One day retreats will also take place during the months of August and September. Three Day Pilgrimages will commence in July and continue in July and August.  Saturday, August 13 is the last day for pilgrims to begin the Three-Day Pilgrimage.  Easter Monday, April18 is Pilgrim Path Day. Join the Prior and Lough Derg Team for a guided walk on the lakeshore around Lough Derg. This is one of the events marking Pilgrim Path Week in Ireland. Registration essential. For further information log on to www.loughderg.com or ring 071 9861518.

SOCIAL DANCE CLASS:  Fr. Casey’s Clubhouse every Tuesday from 8.30 – 10.30pm. Further information from 087 7206449.  Timmy Woulfe has resumed classes in Moyvane Hall every Monday night at 8.30pm.

ORCHARD FOSTERING: Ireland is experiencing a shortage of foster carers, and we need your help. If you would like to help support a child or young person in need, contact Orchard Fostering today on(021) 2038332 or visit www.orchardfostering.ie

HOT DESK:  WorkBase E-Hub at Old Bank Building on Main Street is now open for Business. For full details and pricing on Private Office Suites, Meeting Room, Hot-desks etc contact Ken Tobin on 086 816 2105.

RADIO MARIA IRELAND: Catholic Radio with a full programme, daily of catechesis, prayer, daily Mass, rosary, Stations of the Cross, Angelus, etc. You can listen by tuning into Saorview on your Television Channel 210 / Internet: www.radiomaria.ie

CITIZENS ADVICE:  They are available to deal with queries Monday to Friday between 9.30am – 4.15pm and can be contacted by phone on 0818075780 or by email n[email protected]

UKRAINE FUNDRAISER:  The Wednesday Club are hosting a coffee morning at St Ita’s Hall,  Abbeyfeale on Wednesday April 6th from 10.30pm to 2pm.
Your support would be appreciated.

CHURCH NEWS:   Fr Tony Mullins 0872600414, Fr Dan Lane (Retired) 087/2533030, Fr Denis Mullane 087/26219.  Fr Dan Lane will be on call every Wednesday. Fr Mullins will not be available on Wednesdays. Fr Lane can be contacted on 087-2533030  www.abbeyfealeparish.ie email [email protected] Church Sacristy 068 -51915 Parish Office 068 -31133. To book a |Mass intention contact the church before or after Mass on 0668 51915.  Mass Intentions:   Intentions for next weekend.  Saturday 6.30pm Phyllis Cotter , Purt Anniversary.. Séan Enright, Upper Purt Anniversary.  . Fr Brendan Duggan will be leaving Athea on Easter Sunday after nearly six years serving in the parish. Fr. Brendan takes up a new post with his religious congregation in Rockwell College.   Fr Denis and Fr Tony will be taking over responsibility for the parish of Athea from Easter Sunday onwards. Fr Jack O’Donnell will celebrate Mass on Monday evening at 7.00pm. Thanks to Fr Jack for his help and assistance.    Spring Stations: Fr Tony would like to thank all who contributed to the recent Spring Stations collection. Your support and generosity is very much appreciated.   Monthly Mass for the sick of the parish will be celebrated at 10am on the last Friday of the month. Stations of the Cross every Friday morning at 9.30am.  Confessions every Thursday morning after 10am Mass and Saturday evening from 6 -6.20 pm.  St. Vincent de Paul have launched an appeal for volunteers, contact 01-8848246.  First Friday Communion visits. Fr Tony has postponed his First Friday Communion calls until Holy Week (10th –17th April). He will be in contact with the people involved to make arrangements.  He thanks everyone who contacted him while he was isolating.

SLIABH NOTES TO PLAY THE GLÓRACH:   Sliabh Notes are confirmed to play the Fleadh by the Feale festival main concert at the Glórach Theatre, Abbeyfeale on Saturday,  April 30, doors 7:30pm, start 8pm, Adm €15. Tickets go on sale soon from Sheehys Hardware Store & Slice of Life or direct from the Glórach Theatre, Abbeyfeale contact 087 1383940. Should be a great night at this gorgeous venue.

UKRAINING REFUGEES ARRIVE IN NCW:   60 people from Ukraine are staying in Cahermoyle House. Any donations would be appreciated. Contact person is Deirdre Ambrose Ardagh Community Council 087 9509218.

ADORATION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT:  “In worship, God captures your heart; when He’s got it, then the real work begins.”- Matt Redman.  During Lent the Adoration will take place in the Blessed Sacrament Church on Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays from 10am -8pm.

SAY HELLO AND ASK HOW ARE YOU?  Claire Flynn of Mental Health Ireland will give a talk in the Library, Abbeyfeale on Thursday, April 7 at 7pm on how to ask the question “How are You” and how to really listen to the reply.  There will be a cup of tea and a biscuit available on the night.  Everyone welcome.

THE PRIORY INSTITUTE: A free of charge online Retreat from Holy Thursday to Easter Sunday.  Visit prioryinstitute.com to register.

ANAM Cara Kerry is holding it’s monthly Parent Evening for bereaved parents on Tuesday 12th Apr. at 7:15pm in the Meadowlands Hotel, Tralee.

HI DIGITAL Learn essential skills at Hi Digital.   It’s a step by step course designed for anyone who needs a bit of help developing their digital skills, particularly those who have rarely or never been online ( often 65+).  It has been developed as a free online course by Vodafone Ireland Foundation, in partnership with Active Retirement Ireland and ALONE.  To register email hidigital @ activeir.ie or freephone 1800203030.

COMMUNITY ALERT:  You are being warned to keep clear of a Cadbury chocolate competition scam on social media, it is fake and dangerous.  The banks are warning the public to be vigilant against an ongoing smishing scam targeting people’s bank cards. I got a text last Saturday from the HSE ( mar ya)  saying that I was a close contact with someone who had covid.  Because I had only just been told that three of my cousins tested positive after a family memorial Mass which I had attended I thought it was true and did as instructed -  clicked on the link to register for a free PCR test kit, then I was told  that I needed to pay postage of approx €2.50 and  to provide my card details.  It was only when they looked for the payment to be authorised by the bank and me to provide both my user no. and pin that the penny finally dropped and I thought that I’d had a very lucky escape but it turned out that it was not that simple.  I had provided my card number, the expiry date and the three numbers at the back and I’ve since discovered that the card can be used to purchase stuff on line without having your pin number and in my case they made three test purchases and very luckily for me the bank copped them, blocked the card, refunded me the approx.. €30 they had spent and notified me to dispose of the card and I’d be issued with a new card.  Then, this week my brother discovered that his newly built house was available for rent on an air b/b site under his name with a picture of the house but a false telephone number – we think that if someone wanted to rent it they would be asked for a substantial deposit when they’d ring the number and arrive to the house to discover it was occupied and the deposit gone west.  So, the moral of the story is you couldn’t be half careful enough and pay out no money for air b//b until you are in situ.   If you are 65, you live alone or with a person/s aged over 65 you are entitled to receive a monitored alarm system. But if you have younger people living in the house who are out or if you spend long periods of the day on your own then,  because you are spending hours alone you are also entitled to the system provided that you are over 65.  The free equipment is provided by Pobal following an application from Abbeyfeale Community Alert, there will be a monitoring fee to be paid from the second year of installation to the installing company of €72.  There may be some confusion over the word free -  the equipment which costs in the region of €400 is provided free of charge by Pobal as is the first year of monitoring but after that you will be charged by the installing company for the monitoring.  I have not included the phone numbers of the committee in this notice but if you want to get a panic button then ring Abbeyfeale Garda Station on 068 30010 and they will contact one of us. Should you not have a landline the installing company Task provide a sim card at a rate of €7.50 per month payable from day one with a deposit of 6 months payable on the day of installation.  Then, in year two you will also receive a bill for the monitoring fee so in year one the bill will be €90 and in year two and every other year after it will €162 approx. If you wish you can arrange a direct debit and pay this amount off monthly.    Committee members are Michael O’Kelly N.T., Chairman Seamus Stack, Secretary Mossie Gleeson, Assistant Treasurer Kathleen Collins, Assistant Secretary Mary McArthur, John O’Sullivan, Billy Quirke N.T., Cllr. Francis Foley, Catherine Daly, Maurice O’Connell, Assistant Treasurer Marian Harnett.

HELPLINES: Bodywhys Eating Disorders Associations of Ireland www.bodywhys.ie Email:
[email protected] 01 210790.   If you are experiencing domestic abuse, #CoerciveControl reach out and talk to someone you trust. Call or Text our support team on  057 9351886/0860419154.  COVID-19 Support Line for Older People: The support line is open every day, 8am-8pm, by calling 081 822 2024.  Hospice Bereavement Line 1800807077 Monday to Friday 10am – 1pm. Jigsaw support line is now up and running on freefone 1800 JIGSAW (544 729). It will provide free mental health support and advice to young people aged 12 to 25 years old, and parents or concerned adults who live in the Republic of Ireland.  Text 50808 to receive support from a volunteer.  Depression & Bipolar Disorder Support www.aware.ie Tel: Freephone 1800 80 48
48 (available 7 days, 10am-10pm). Email: [email protected] A helpline for Men suffering domestic abuse operates 36 hours a week on 1800816588.    Men’s Aid (Amen) 01 5543811 Monday – Friday 9-5pm.   24 hour helplines for women suffering domestic abuse 1800 341900 or Adapt 1800 200504.  Limerick Social Services:  061-314111.    AA    061/311222 Al-Anon 086/8143425. Parent Support worker 068/31019.  Accord NCW 069/61000.   Samaritans Freephone 116123 or text 087/2609090 or email [email protected] National Suicide Helpline (Pieta House) 1800 247 247or text HELP to 51444.   Irish Advocacy Network (Peer advocacy in mental health) 01 872 8684 Pieta House (Suicide & self-harm) 01 623 5606 IACP (Counselling & Psychotherapy) 01 230 3536 Shine: (Supporting people affected by mental ill health) 01 860 1620 061 – 412111 or Free phone 1850609090 A.A. 061-311222. ACCORD; are now offering over the phone counselling for couples, Individuals & family members during this time of unprecedented stress & pressure during these weeks of COVID-19. Call: 01 5313331.   Al-Anon 086-8143425 Bereavement Support: 068 / 31203    068/ 31262    068/51984    St Vincent De Paul    Tel 087/1213560.  Counselling Appointment    061/314213. . Milford Care Centre, Castletroy, Limerick. Tel: 061 485 800  Email: [email protected]
Children’s Grief Centre, Limerick. Tel: 061 224 627  Email info@childrensgriefcentre.

DO YOU HAVE NEWS:  If there is something you’d like covered in the Abbeyfeale notes please contact me on 087 6866450 or email me on [email protected]

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PROLOGUE:  “ Make peace, create peace, be an example of peace in this world.”  Pope Francis.

DEATH:  We offer our sincere sympathy to Mary C and family on the death of Jeremiah McCarthy, Knockbrack.  May he rest in peace.  We also offer our sympathy to Martin and Mary ( Harnett, Knockbrack)  O’Mahony,  Ballyvourney on the death of Martin’s mother Mary O’ Mahony.  May she rest in peace.

TURN THE GREENWAY YELLOW ON SATURDAY MARCH 26:  We all know someone who is or has been affected by cancer so a unique fundraiser plans to  turn the Greenway yellow from Rathkeale to Abbeyfeale and make lots of money along the way!

So dress in yellow, wear yellow ribbons, paint your face yellow, dress your dog in yellow, or even be a daffodil and lets do this!   The event starts 12 noon at the Rathkeale Greenway car park. You may walk as much or as little as you like. There will be a bucket for donations, music by Conor O’Shaughnessy  and snaps taken by Eamon Doody along the way!

WEST LIMERICK SINGING CLUB:  The club reopens in Philip’s The Ramble Inn on Friday, April 1 at 8pm.

NEW MABS OUTREACH CLINIC:  On Friday, March 4^th and on every second of Friday of the month thereafter (excluding bank holidays) a MABS Outreach Clinic will be held in St. Ita’s Hall from 9am -12.30pm.  The contact number for appointments is 0818 072210 for the North Munster MABS Limerick Office.  Those wishing to make an appointment must make the call themselves due to GDP.

A CHANCE TO WIN TWO GARTH BROOKS CONCERT TICKETS:  PRO of the Christmas Lights committee Wioleta Kelly has been in touch:  Hi, I’m Wioleta and I’m messaging you on behalf of the Abbeyefeale Christmas Lights Committee. We have a raffle where you are in with a chance to win  2 tickets for the Garth Brooks concert this September. All money from the raffle will go towards buying more lights for our town.  Here is a link to our Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/Win2xGarthBrooksConcertTickets

GLÓRACH NEWS:  Bingo every Monday evening at 8pm.

CLOCKS SPRING FORWARD ON SUNDAY, MARCH 27 which is also Mother’s Day.

MAINISTER NA FÉILE COFFEE MORNING: Abbeyfeale ICA will be hosting a Coffee Morning at Leen’s Hotel on Wednesday March 23 from 10-12.30pm in aid of Ukraine.   All proceeds will be donated to the Irish Red Cross. Your support will be most welcome.  Ni neart go chur le ceile.

ABBEYSIDE PLAYERS:  Abbeyside Players under Director Merce Hobson are pleased to present ‘The Righteous Are Bold’ in The Glórach Theatre. March 31st and April 1,2,3,7,8,9.

CHOIR OF SIAMSA TÍRE, will sing at the 11.30 Mass on Sunday next, March 27 in Listowel.   They will sing “Aifreann na nDaoine” by Fr Pat Ahern, and pieces by Irish composers John Jones and Ronan Mc Donagh. The choir was founded by Fr Pat Ahern in St John’s Church Tralee in 1957.

JOBS ON LOUGH DERG: A number of Seasonal employment opportunities at Lough Derg for this summer.  Application Forms are available: https://www.loughderg.org/job-opportunities/ or contact us on +353 7198 61518 / email [email protected].

FUNDRAISING CONCERT IN KILLARNEY:  The Moriarity School of Music & Dance are hosting a concert in aid of Ukraine which will take place on Saturday, April 2  in the Killarney Avenue Hotel commencing at 8pm. Fear anTí for the night will be none other than the legendary Seán Ó Sé.  Performers include Patrick O’Sullivan, his son Conor, Elle Marie
O‘Dwyer, Alan Finn and friends, Conor Moriarty and the Kilcummin Set and Irish Dancers. Tickets are €20 per head & are on sale at the Killarney Avenue Hotel on 064 6632522.  Raffle on the night.

VINTAGE RUN: Knockdown Vintage Club Annual Charity Vintage Run on Sunday, March 27..  This year the proceeds are in aid of the Irish Community Air Ambulance. Registration for Vintage will commence at 12 noon at the Knockdown Arms.  The Vintage Runs begins at 1pm. Big Maggie & Billy will provide the entertainment.

CAMPA MHUIRE: Free online Catholic Faith Camp for children aged 5-12. The four day Summer Camp running from July 27th – 30th, Tuesday to Friday will include Music and Action Songs,

Arts and Crafts, into the Deep Bible Stories, games, drama, live streamed daily Mass and more. No need to register, check out www.holyfamilymission.ie/camp-mhuire-mhathair

OPENING: The Aqua Dome in Tralee has reopened.

CANCER SUPPORT: Daffodil day takes place on March 25th.  Collections will take place outside Tesco and Super Valu.

DAY CARE CENTRE:  Now open to visitors every Tuesday.  Contact Jane on 068 51850.

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WALK: Welcome to Wild Work in West Limerick!  The Knights Walk in Glin has been chosen as a location “Would you like to explore biodiversity in the Irish landscape. Our trainers will bring you into nature to experience West Limerick wild spaces first-hand. Here you can learn through seeing, touching and interacting with the natural world. With our approach, your outdoor learning will be supported by online interactive learning and tailored virtual reality experiences, to ensure a fun and fulfilling programme.” Open to all ages.  Fill out the application on the link below.  Knights Walk Glin. Every second Saturday in Glin starting 14th May – 23rd July 2-4 pm, limited spaces – https://wildwork.ie/west-limerick-intro-course/

SIVE: The Lartigue Theatre Company new production of John B. Keane’s Sive at St. John’s from April 7-12.

RING OF KERRY CYCLE:  It’s back – the Ring of Kerry Cycle and will take place on Saturday, July 2.

LOUGH DERG:  Sunday 1st May this year’s Pilgrimage season opens with a full Pilgrimage programme and booking is now live on our website!  This includes the One Day Retreats, the Three Day Pilgrimage from 1st June – 15th August and the new Pilgrimage experience along the Lough Derg Pilgrim Path.

TRADITIONAL LATIN MASS:  A Latin Mass  will be offered on Sunday, March 27, Laetare Sunday Fourth Sunday in Lent at 1:00pm at the Church of the Immaculate Conception, by Fr. Martin Hegarty CC. More info from [email protected]

SOCIAL DANCE CLASS:  Fr. Casey’s Clubhouse every Tuesday from 8.30 – 10.30pm.. Further information from 087 7206449.  Timmy Woulfe has resumed classes in Moyvane Hall every Monday night at 8.30pm.

HOT DESK:  WorkBase E-Hub at Old Bank Building on Main Street is now open for Business. For full details and pricing on Private Office Suites, Meeting Room, Hot-desks etc contact Ken Tobin on 086 816 2105.

RADIO MARIA IRELAND: Catholic Radio with a full programme, daily of catechesis, prayer, daily Mass, rosary, Stations of the Cross, Angelus, etc. You can listen by tuning into Saorview on your Television Channel 210 / Internet: www.radiomaria.ie

CITIZENS ADVICE:  They are available to deal with queries Monday to Friday between 9.30am – 4.15pm and can be contacted by phone on 0818075780 or by email n[email protected]

CHURCH NEWS:   Fr Tony Mullins 0872600414, Fr Dan Lane (Retired) 087/2533030, Fr Denis Mullane 087/26219.  Fr Dan Lane will be on call every Wednesday. Fr Mullins will not be available on Wednesdays. Fr Lane can be contacted on 087-2533030  www.abbeyfealeparish.ie email [email protected] Church Sacristy 068 -51915 Parish Office 068 -31133. To book a |Mass intention contact the church before or after Mass on 0668 51915.  Mass Intentions:.  Monthly Mass for the sick of the parish will be celebrated at 10am on the last Friday of the month. Stations of the Cross every Friday morning at 9.30am.  Confessions every Thursday morning after 10am Mass and Saturday evening from 6 -6.20 pm.  St. Vincent de Paul have launched an appeal for volunteers, contact 01-8848246.  Welcome back to the parish Senior Choir who sang the O’Riada Mass at the 12 noon Mass on St. Patrick’s Day. They raised the roof and our hearts.  A call has gone out for more male voices and after attending the late Mrs. O’Mahony’s funeral Mass in St. Gobanit’s church, Ballyvourney last Sunday which had a predominately male choir you’d wonder why Abbeyfeale with twice the population  couldn’t have a few more men in the church choir.  A special collection will be held on the weekend of March 26/27 for the people of Ukraine.

On Friday, March 25, during the Celebration of Penance at which he will preside at 5 p.m. in St. Peter’s Basilica, Pope Francis will consecrate Russia and Ukraine to the Immaculate Heart of Mary.”

SLIABH NOTES TO PLAY THE GLÓRACH:   Sliabh Notes are confirmed to play the Fleadh by the Feale festival main concert at the Glórach Theatre, Abbeyfeale on Saturday,  April 30, doors 7:30pm, start 8pm, Adm €15. Tickets go on sale soon from Sheehys Hardware Store & Slice of Life or direct from the Glórach Theatre, Abbeyfeale contact 087 1383940. Should be a great night at this gorgeous venue.

UKRAINING REFUGEES ARRIVE IN NCW:   60 people from Ukraine arrived over the weekend and are staying  in Cahermoyle House. Any donations  would be appreciated. Contact person is Deirdre Ambrose Ardagh Community Council 087 9509218.

ADORATION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT:  “In worship, God captures your heart; when He’s got it, then the real work begins.”- Matt Redman.  During Lent the Adoration will take place in the Blessed Sacrament Church on Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays from 10am -8pm.

SAY HELLO AND ASK HOW ARE YOU?:  Claire Flynn of Mental Health Ireland will give a talk in the Library, Abbeyfeale on Thursday, April 7 at 7pm on how to ask the question “How are You”.  There will be a cup of tea and a biscuit available on the night.  Everyone welcome.

POETRY: Poetry Ireland with the Global Brain Health Institute (Trinity College Dublin) and Creative Brain Week are inviting older people across the island of Ireland to write a line of poetry for a Poemathon with Older People. To enter: A reminder that the opening line of the poem is: “Growing up we did not know; now we need to mend”. Entries can be submitted until 5pm on Monday 28 March. One lucky entrant will be drawn at random to receive a book bundle comprising of titles from Poetry Ireland and Trinity College Dublin. https://www.poetryireland.ie/education/news/poemathon-with-older-people-2022

If you have any questions about this project, please email [email protected]

GIRLS BOARDING SCHOOL: Coláiste Íde – All Irish Boarding School for Girls – Open Day – 2 April 2022 from 11am – 3 pm. For details tel: 066 9151211 or visit www.colaisteide.com

HI DIGITAL Learn essential skills at Hi Digital.   It’s a step by step course designed for anyone who needs a bit of help developing their digital skills, particularly those who have rarely or never been online ( often 65+).  It has been developed as a free online course by Vodafone Ireland Foundation, in partnership with Active Retirement Ireland and ALONE.  To register email hidigital @ activeir.ie or freephone 1800203030.

COMMUNITY ALERT:  We had a message from a young lady whose car was egged on Saturday night on Convent St.  She said “I nearly crashed my car with fright. Please can you alert people in case it happens to someone else.”  We welcome the appointment of a new  Community Garda.  He is Garda Tommy Commane and we hope that he enjoys his time here in Abbeyfeale.  The National Economic Crime Bureau (GNECB) are warning the public to be vigilant against an ongoing smishing scam targeting people’s bank cards. Following the recent devastating floods in Sydney    Russell White, the founder and chief executive of the Australian Road Safety Foundation said in the unexpected event of a flood emergency just three items could mean the difference between life and death.  He said an emergency hammer was critical, allowing motorists to smash car windows and escape from a submerged vehicle and that people should also carry a water proof torch and a foil blanket.  ”Those windows in cars are very tough to break and can often be almost impossible to do just with physical strength, so you do need something to make that job easier,” he said.  ”If you do have something like that [emergency hammer] on board, make sure it is easy to get to; don’t have it locked in a boot or out of reach.  You can also pull the head rest up and use it to break the window.  Ye may be saying what is she on about – the danger of ending up in a submerged vehicle but with climate change anything is possible and during the recent bad weather a car travelling towards Foynes was swamped by a wave that came over the wall.  Some fright to get.     If you are 65, you live alone or with a person/s aged over 65 you are entitled to receive a monitored alarm system. But if you have younger people living in the house who are out or if you spend long periods of the day on your own then,  because you are spending hours alone you are also entitled to the system provided that you are over 65.  The free equipment is provided by Pobal following an application from Abbeyfeale Community Alert, there will be a monitoring fee to be paid from the second year of installation to the installing company of €72.  There may be some confusion over the word free -  the equipment which costs in the region of €400 is provided free of charge by Pobal as is the first year of monitoring but after that you will be charged by the installing company for the monitoring.  I have not included the phone numbers of the committee in this notice but if you want to get a panic button then ring Abbeyfeale Garda Station on 068 30010 and they will contact one of us. Should you not have a landline the installing company Task provide a sim card at a rate of €7.50 per month payable from day one with a deposit of 6 months payable on the day of installation.  Then, in year two you will also receive a bill for the monitoring fee so in year one the bill will be €90 and in year two and every other year after it will €162 approx. If you wish you can arrange a direct debit and pay this amount off monthly.    Committee members are Michael O’Kelly N.T., Chairman Seamus Stack, Secretary Mossie Gleeson, Assistant Treasurer Kathleen Collins, Assistant Secretary Mary McArthur, John O’Sullivan, Billy Quirke N.T., Cllr. Francis Foley, Catherine Daly, Maurice O’Connell, Assistant Treasurer Marian Harnett.

HELPLINES: Bodywhys Eating Disorders Associations of Ireland www.bodywhys.ie Email:
[email protected] 01 210790.   If you are experiencing domestic abuse, #CoerciveControl reach out and talk to someone you trust. Call or Text our support team on  057 9351886/0860419154.  COVID-19 Support Line for Older People: The support line is open every day, 8am-8pm, by calling 081 822 2024.  Hospice Bereavement Line 1800807077 Monday to Friday 10am – 1pm. Jigsaw support line is now up and running on freefone 1800 JIGSAW (544 729). It will provide free mental health support and advice to young people aged 12 to 25 years old, and parents or concerned adults who live in the Republic of Ireland.  Text 50808 to receive support from a volunteer.  Depression & Bipolar Disorder Support www.aware.ie Tel: Freephone 1800 80 48
48 (available 7 days, 10am-10pm). Email: [email protected] A helpline for Men suffering domestic abuse operates 36 hours a week on 1800816588.    Men’s Aid (Amen) 01 5543811 Monday – Friday 9-5pm.   24 hour helplines for women suffering domestic abuse 1800 341900 or Adapt 1800 200504.  Limerick Social Services:  061-314111.    AA    061/311222 Al-Anon 086/8143425. Parent Support worker 068/31019.  Accord NCW 069/61000.   Samaritans Freephone 116123 or text 087/2609090 or email [email protected] National Suicide Helpline (Pieta House) 1800 247 247or text HELP to 51444.   Irish Advocacy Network (Peer advocacy in mental health) 01 872 8684 Pieta House (Suicide & self-harm) 01 623 5606 IACP (Counselling & Psychotherapy) 01 230 3536 Shine: (Supporting people affected by mental ill health) 01 860 1620 061 – 412111 or Free phone 1850609090 A.A. 061-311222. ACCORD; are now offering over the phone counselling for couples, Individuals & family members during this time of unprecedented stress & pressure during these weeks of COVID-19. Call: 01 5313331.   Al-Anon 086-8143425 Bereavement Support: 068 / 31203    068/ 31262    068/51984    St Vincent De Paul    Tel 087/1213560.  Counselling Appointment    061/314213. . Milford Care Centre, Castletroy, Limerick. Tel: 061 485 800  Email: [email protected]
Children’s Grief Centre, Limerick. Tel: 061 224 627  Email info@childrensgriefcentre.

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PROLOGUE:  Remember that you’re as good as any, better than most and after that you’re tops.

HISTORY OF THE CHURCH OF THE ASSUMPTION:  The Church of the Assumption was built during the years 1966 – 1968 under the leadership of Philip Canon Enright, who is buried in the grounds. The Church replaced St Mary’s Church which was located in New Street and where St Mary’s Boys National School now resides. The land was kindly donated by the Broderick family and the Sisters of Mercy Abbeyfeale. It provides valuable parking for those entering the town of Abbeyfeale today.  In the grounds of the Church, there is a statue to the memory of James Joseph Sheehy who died in 1948 in Chicago. Mr. Sheehy was a native of the area and it was erected by Fr. Vincent J. Sheehy in 1985 who was a priest in Miami. The Holy Water font in the grounds is believed to come from the original Cistercian Abbey. A Grotto has also been erected to the right of the Church.  To the left of the Church, there is a small plot where priests who served in the area or came from the area are buried. Three members of the McEnery family are buried here. Thomas, Patrick and Denis were all priests in the Diocese of Duluth in Minnesota. Also, two brothers of the Murphy family, Seán and T. J. were priests in Rockhampton, Australia. Two other priests who preached the Gospels in far-flung places were J. Downey in Canberra, Australia, and Monsignor Daniel P. Collins in Los Angeles. Two local priests are also buried here, Monsignor Dan Gallagher and Canon O’Donoghue.There is a stained glass window of Mary at the back of the church. In the left Transept, there is a stained glass window depicting Jesus healing the sick. There is also a Crucifix in this Transept. The adjoining plaque states that the crucifix is to Denis Bailey of Rockchapel, who contributed to the Sheltered Housing Scheme.An interesting feature of this church is the small chapel to Jesus attached to the left transept. To the left of the altar in this Chapel, there is a statue of the Sacred Heart, while to the right is a statue of Mary. Stained glass windows in this Chapel depict the resurrection of Jesus, the Holy Spirit descending on the apostles, the Crucifixion, and the bread and wine of Mass. These stained glass windows are donated in memory of Denis and Mary Lyons of Port, Abbeyfeale, Dick and Mary Hartnett of Port, Sr. Theresa, Joe and Eily, Connie, Sr. Immaculata, and Bridie Hartnett of Port, and James and Julia Quirke respectively. The chapel was opened in June 1991 by Bishop Newman.  In the main Church, there is a stained glass window of the Good Samaritan on the left behind the altar, while the stained glass window on the right depicts Jesus raising Lazarus from the dead. There is a shrine to Mary Immaculate to the left of the main Altar. In the right Transept of the church there are two shrines, one to St Joseph, and one to Mary. The stained glass window in the right Transept depicts the healing of the lepers.  (Taken from the parish website.)

ST PIO Prayer meeting in St. Stephen’s Church, Castleisland on Tuesday, January 18 at 7.30pm, it is also the beginning of Week of Prayer for Church Unity. Witness by: Tom “Pa” O’Connor, he shares with us his story of managing a terminal illness. It is a story of Courage, Hope and Positivity.

MISSION: The diocese of Kerry is holding a Mission 2022 online from Sunday, January 16 -19. This Mission called, ‘Moving Forward in Hope’ offers an opportunity for people to gather in reflection and in prayer, online and in the home.  Speakers include Fr. Sean McDonagh the climate justice activist and Oisin McConville the GAA player, pundit and counsellor.  If you register you’ll be sent a link each morning for the activities of the day.    Register on www.dioceseofkerry.ie

BLOOD Donors wanted especially O-, A- and B-, due to covid restrictions, supplies are low.

WRITE A SHORT STORY:  If you are a member of the ICA you might consider entering their competition to write a short story entitled “The Window” max 2,000 words, the closing date is January 28 for entries.

MEDJUGORJE PILGRIMAGE: on June 15 – 22 flying Cork to Dubrovnik (morning flight) with Aer Lingus staying in Hotel Leone. Spiritual Director Fr. Ted Sheehan. COVID insurance cover included in cost. Contact Sean at 0862959380.

SIAMSA TÍRE:  Learn traditional Irish music, song, and dance with a range of online and in-person classes starting at Siamsa Tíre at the end of January. These classes will be taught by four members of Siamsa Tíre’s professional cast of performers: dancer Jonathan Kelliher, musician and composer Tom Hanafin, and singers Joanne Barry and Martina Ryan Murphy. More details (https://kerrycoco.us10.list-manage.com/track/click?u=b3755ab5575cb711eac9566f8&id=0e0267a91a&e=57e387efec)

DUAGH LIVE CRIB: is open daily 11.00 a.m. to 9.00 p.m. thanks to Duagh Tidy Towns Committee.  You are asked to adhere to all protective public health guidelines that are in force at the moment. Donations are in aid of local charities.

SWIM: The annual “Connie Hartnett Memorial Swim” in aid of Milford Care Centre took place at the Ladies Beach Ballybunion on New Year’s Day. You can still make donations to www.idonate.ie/fundraiser/11422755. Contact Kathleen on 086 3151 447 for more information.

GLORACH BINGO: After a very successful start bingo will continue every Sunday at the GAA grounds at 1.30pm.

CITIZENS ADVICE:  They are available to deal with queries Monday to Friday between 9.30am – 4.15pm and can be contacted by phone on 0761 07 5780 or by email on [email protected]

BOOKS:    ”Mountcollins and its Vicinity, a 440 page book, by Larry Begley, is now completely sold out.   There are still some copies of ‘As tough as tathfhéithleann’ – a rare and beautiful collection of Irish words and phrases written by Timmy Woulfe, Athea.

CHURCH NEWS:   Fr Tony Mullins 0872600414, Fr Dan Lane (Retired) 087/2533030, Fr Denis Mullane 087/26219.  Fr Dan Lane will be on call every Wednesday. Fr Mullins will not be available on Wednesdays. Fr Lane can be contacted on 087-2533030  www.abbeyfealeparish.ie email [email protected] Church Sacristy 068 -51915 Parish Office 068 -31133. To book a |Mass intention contact the church before or after Mass on 0668 51915. Mass Intentions:  Thursday 10am Christina Harnett, Dromtrasna Harnett.
Month Mind.  Friday 10am Timmy Nolan (80th Birthday remembrance). Feast of St Ita Saturday, January 15. St Ita was born in Co. Waterford of noble and Christian parents. Early on she set her mind on serving Christ in religious life.  She founded a monastery in Kileedy, Co Limerick, which attracted a great variety of young people. She was given the title ‘Foster –Mother of the Saints of Ireland’.  She died in 570. St Ita’s feast day will be celebrated in the parish of Kileedy on Saturday, January 15.

THE SEVEN WONDERS OF THE WORLD:
A group of students were asked to list what they thought were the seven wonders of
the world. Though there were disagreements, the following received the most votes:
1. Egypt’s Great Pyramids, 2. The Taj Mahal,
3. The Grand Canyon, 4. Panama Canal, 5. The Empire State Building,
6. St Peter’s Basilica, 7. China’s Great Wall.
While gathering the votes, the teacher noticed that one quiet student hadn’t returned
her paper yet. So, she asked the girl if she was having trouble with her list. The girl
replied, “Yes a little. I couldn’t quite make up my mind, because there were so
many” The teacher said “Well, tell us what you have, and maybe we can help,”
The girl hesitated, then read, “I think the Seven Wonders of the World are:
1. to see, 2. to hear, 3. to touch, 4. to taste, 5. to feel,
6. to laugh, 7. to love.”
The room was so quiet; you could hear a pin drop.
The things we overlook as simple and ordinary, which we take for granted,
are wondrous.

COMMUNITY ALERT: Test your fire alarm once a week.  (Fire safety.ie ) The majority of burglaries take place in unoccupied homes. The following are some of the things a burglar looks for:

• No lights on at night, or just ‘dead’ lights on (porch, hall)
• Lights on constantly during the day
• Blinds pulled down, or curtains across during the day
• A build-up of papers and/or flyers in the letter box
• A build-up of letters in the hall or porch visible from outside
• A build-up of milk on the door-step
• Front gates closed and no car in the driveway
• Notes left for delivery men or callers

Uncut lawn and untidy garden.

Most burglars are opportunists and will select the easiest target that they can find.  Don’t offer them assistance by:  Leaving any window open.  Some people do this for ventilation forgetting that burglars will take advantage of the smallest opening

• Leaving external doors unlocked
• Leaving a key on a string, under a doormat, or in some other ‘good hiding place’ outside
• Failing to secure side doors, allowing entry to the back of the premises, which is more vulnerable to attack
• Failing to keep garages and sheds locked.  Not only do they contain valuable property, but also tools which may help the burglar gain access to your home.

If you are 65, you live alone or with a person/s aged over 65 you are entitled to receive a monitored alarm system. But if you have younger people living in the house who are out or if you spend long periods of the day on your own then,  because you are spending hours alone you are also entitled to the system provided that you are over 65.  The free equipment is provided by Pobal following an application from Abbeyfeale Community Alert, there will be a monitoring fee to be paid from the second year of installation to the installing company of €72.  There may be some confusion over the word free -  the equipment which costs in the region of €400 is provided free of charge by Pobal as is the first year of monitoring but after that you will be charged by the installing company for the monitoring.  I have not included the phone numbers of the committee in this notice but if you want to get a panic button then ring Abbeyfeale Garda Station on 068 30010 and they will contact one of us. Should you not have a landline the installing company Task provide a sim card at a rate of €7.50 per month payable from day one with a deposit of 6 months payable on the day of installation.  Then, in year two you will also receive a bill for the monitoring fee so in year one the bill will be €90 and in year two and every other year after it will €162 approx. If you wish you can arrange a direct debit and pay this amount off monthly.    Committee members are Michael O’Kelly N.T., Chairman Seamus Stack, Secretary Mossie Gleeson, Assistant Treasurer Kathleen Collins, Assistant Secretary Mary McArthur, John O’Sullivan, Billy Quirke N.T., Cllr. Francis Foley, Catherine Daly, Maurice O’Connell, Assistant Treasurer Marian Harnett.

HELPLINES: Bodywhys Eating Disorders Associations of Ireland www.bodywhys.ie Email:
[email protected] 01 210790.   If you are experiencing domestic abuse, #CoerciveControl reach out and talk to someone you trust. Call or Text our support team on  057 9351886/0860419154.  COVID-19 Support Line for Older People: The support line is open every day, 8am-8pm, by calling 081 822 2024.  Hospice Bereavement Line 1800807077 Monday to Friday 10am – 1pm. Jigsaw support line is now up and running on freefone 1800 JIGSAW (544 729). It will provide free mental health support and advice to young people aged 12 to 25 years old, and parents or concerned adults who live in the Republic of Ireland.  Text 50808 to receive support from a volunteer.  Depression & Bipolar Disorder Support www.aware.ie Tel: Freephone 1800 80 48
48 (available 7 days, 10am-10pm). Email: [email protected] A helpline for Men suffering domestic abuse operates 36 hours a week on 1800816588.    Men’s Aid (Amen) 01 5543811 Monday – Friday 9-5pm.   24 hour helplines for women suffering domestic abuse 1800 341900 or Adapt 1800 200504.  Limerick Social Services:  061-314111.    AA    061/311222 Al-Anon 086/8143425. Parent Support worker 068/31019.  Accord NCW 069/61000.   Samaritans Freephone 116123 or text 087/2609090 or email [email protected] National Suicide Helpline (Pieta House) 1800 247 247or text HELP to 51444.   Irish Advocacy Network (Peer advocacy in mental health) 01 872 8684 Pieta House (Suicide & self-harm) 01 623 5606 IACP (Counselling & Psychotherapy) 01 230 3536 Shine: (Supporting people affected by mental ill health) 01 860 1620 061 – 412111 or Free phone 1850609090 A.A. 061-311222. ACCORD; are now offering over the phone counselling for couples, Individuals & family members during this time of unprecedented stress & pressure during these weeks of COVID-19. Call: 01 5313331.   Al-Anon 086-8143425 Bereavement Support: 068 / 31203    068/ 31262    068/51984    St Vincent De Paul    Tel 087/1213560.  Counselling Appointment    061/314213. . Milford Care Centre, Castletroy, Limerick. Tel: 061 485 800  Email: [email protected]
Children’s Grief Centre, Limerick. Tel: 061 224 627  Email info@childrensgriefcentre.

DO YOU HAVE NEWS:  If there is something you’d like covered in the Abbeyfeale notes please contact me on 087 6866450 or email me on [email protected]