Year B Feast of the Ascension

CHURCHOF THE ASSUMPTION, DELVIN.

CHURCH OF ST. LIVINUS, KILLULAGH

Year B Sixth Sunday of Easter

CHURCH OF THE ASSUMPTION, DELVIN.

CHURCH OF ST. LIVINUS, KILLULAGH

R. I. P. Mary Brady Clonleam, Delvin.

Offertory Collection: €843.  Ren Fund: Weekly €525. Monthly €250.

Adoration of the  Blessed Sacrament: Adoration in  Killulagh on Wednesday from 5.30pm- 8.30pm.

Baptism Preparation Course: A course for parents with children for Baptism will be held in the Parochial House on Tuesday 12th June at 8.00pm.

First Communion: Congratulations to the children who received First Holy Communion yesterday. Thanks to their Parents, Teachers and all who helped them prepare for their big day.

Feast of the Ascension: Next Sunday we celebrate the Feast of the Ascension.

Family Prayer: We  encouraged renewal of family prayer during Lent and we are continuing it to the lead up to the International Eucharistic Congress. The following families are taking the Crucifix and Cross this weekend.   Sat 12th Alice Reilly. Paul Anderson. Sun 13th Ann & Harry Barry. Marie & Eamonn Bray. Killulagh. Betty & Gerard Kelleghan. Pamela & Pat White. Sat 19th Ita Kelleghan. Sean Mangan. Sun 20th Teresa & Des Darby. Rita & Tommy Gaffney. Killulagh: Mary Macken. Patricia Smyth.

 NET Team Notices: Net Team will be in Fatima Hall on Sun May 13th at 7pm. for 6th class and 1st year. 

Delvin Parish Pilgrimage to Rome & Assisi: Led by Fr. Seamus Heaney PP Oct 13th -19th , 2012. Fare €995. Information and booking with Alice Reilly at 087-4147871. Deposits must be paid by 10th June.

The International Eucharistic Congress: Eucharistic Congress Committee have provided resources to help reflection on the Congress theme____”The Eucharistic Communion with Christ and with one another”. Check out the pastoral resources that are available on the Congress website. Why not get together with a group of people and walk that journey using these resources? www.iec2012.ie/pastoral.

Eucharistic Congress: A special collection will be made at Masses this week-end to defray the costs of the Eucharistic Congress which takes place in June.

Church Renovation: The final phase of the internal work will begin during the coming week.

Delvin Hospice Homecare: Those taking part in Mini Marathon on June 4th can get Sponsorship Cards in Ml. Leonard’s  or Paul Williams, Daybreak.

Delvin Historical Society: A lecture entitled “6 Day Siege of Jadotville 1961 by Declan Power ( Security & Defence Analyst, ex Army) on Thurs 17th May in Carmel Gaffney’s at 8pm. Adm €3.

Delvin Community Alert: May Meeting will take place in Handball Alley on Wed 23rd May at 8.30pm.

Crowenstown N. S.: The parents of Crowenstown N. S. are holding a Coffee Morning/ Cake Sale in aid of Northwestmeath Hospice on Fri 18th May in Carmel Gaffney’s from 9.30am-12.30pm. We appreciate your support.

Citizens Information Service: Every Wed in Civic Office, Mullingar Rd, Castlepollard from 9.15-12.15

St. Ernan’s N. S. : Are having a School Fair Day on Sun 17th June from 2-6pm. in school grounds. Contact 087-7562999

Comharchumann Rath Cairn: Irish Language Courses for Primary & Secondary School Students beginning in July. Details on Poster on Notice Board. Contact 046-9432381.

Epilepsy Meeting: A meeting for mothers with epilepsy will be held  on 17th May at 7pm in Dundalk Office Unit 1 Partenship Court Park Street, Dundalk. Ms. Sinead Murphy will facilitate the meeting. Contact 042-9337585.

Year B Fifth Sunday of Easter

CHURCHOF THE ASSUMPTION, DELVIN.

CHURCH OF ST. LIVINUS, KILLULAGH

R. I. P. Danny Mc Grath. Addinstown, Delvin.

Offertory Collection: Sun 22nd Apr €1,033. Sun 29th €910, Ren Fund: Weekly €520. Monthly €250.

Adoration of the  Blessed Sacrament: Adoration in  Killulagh on Wednesday from 5.30pm- 9.00pm.

Baptism Preparation Course: A course for parents with children for Baptism will be held in the Parochial House on Tuesday 8th May at 8.00pm.

First Communion: First Communion in the Parish will be next Saturday 12th May at 10.30am in Delvin and 12.30pm in Killulagh.

Family Prayer: We  encouraged renewal of family prayer during Lent and we are continuing it to the lead up to the International Eucharistic Congress. The following families are taking the Crucifix and Cross this weekend.   Sat 5th May Mary & Seamus Bray. Enda & Pat Carroll. Sun 6th May. Philomena Smith. Maurice & Teresa Feery. Killulagh. Tom & Francey Reilly. Pauric & Geraldine Fallon. Sat 12th Alice Reilly. Paul Anderson. Sun 13th Ann & Harry Barry. Marie & Eamonn Bray. Killulagh. Betty & Gerard Kelleghan. Pamela & Pat White.

Vocations Sunday: Thanks to all who contributed to the Offertory Collection last weekend. The money  will go to the Bishop for training students for the priesthood of this Diocese. It is suggested that the period of time between Apr 29th and Pentecost would be a special time of prayer for Vocations throughout the country.

NET Team Notices: Net Team will be in Fatima Hall on Sun May 6th   at 7pm. for 6th class and 1st year. 

Delvin Parish Pilgrimage to Rome & Assisi: Led by Fr. Seamus Heaney PP Oct 13th -19th , 2012. Fare €995. Information and booking with Alice Reilly at 087-4147871.

Monastic Vocations Weekend: 4th -6th May, and 12th -14th Oct. Contact Sr. Gabrielle at 086-8164179,

The International Eucharistic Congress: Eucharistic Congress Committee have provided resources to help reflection on the Congress theme____”The Eucharistic Communion with Christ and with one another”. Check out the pastoral resources that are available on the Congress website. Why not get together with a group of people and walk that journey using these resources? www.iec2012.ie/pastoral.

Eucharistic Congress: A special collection will be made at Masses next week-end to defray the costs of the Eucharistic Congress which takes place in June.

Delvin Hospice Homecare: Meeting on Wed next 9th May in Dolores Gaffney’s at 9pm. Those taking part in Mini Marathon on June 4th can get Sponsorship Cards in Ml. Leonard’s  or Paul Williams, Daybreak.

Delvin Friendship Club: Any member who would like to go to Lusk’s Garden Centre on Thurs 24th May , please give your name to Alice before 11th May. Tel No. 087-4147871.

Delvin Sports & Leisure Centre: Are holding their Annual Book Fair this Sun May 6th in Salesyard, Delvin. Donations of books and help would be greatly appreciated. Contact Mergo at 087-2063086, Ml. Murphy 087-9409913, or any Committee Member or Director. Thank you for all your assistance in the past.

Delvin Historical Society: A lecture entitled “6 Day Siege of Jadotville 1961 by Declan Power ( Security & Defence Analyst, ex Army) on Thurs 17th May in Carmel Gaffney’s at 8pm. Adm €3.

Citizens Information Service: Every Wed in Civic Office, Mullingar Rd, Castlepollard from 9.15-12.15

St. Ernan’s N. S. : Are having a School Fair Day on Sun 17th June from 2-6pm. in school grounds. Contact 087-7562999

Delvin/St. Pauls Girls Football Team: Are having a used Clothes Collection on Wed 9th May. Please leave your bag of clothes, handbags, shoes at Handball Alley, Delvin between 9am-12noon  on that day. Contact Anne 087-6212056