Bulletin

Year B Twenty- Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time 6th October, 2024

CHURCH OF ST. LIVINUS

DELVIN MASSES

Sat 5th 6.30pm Jack & Bridie Mangan. Sun 6th 11.00am Mary Kate & Frank Murphy & Peter Farrelly Mon 7th 9.30am Mass. Tue 8th 9.30am Mass. Wed 9th 9.30am Mass. Thurs 10th 9.30am Mass. Fri 11th 9.30am Mass. Sat 12th 6.30pm James & Patricia Dolan. Jimmy & Jane Reilly. Sun 13th 11.00am Mossie, James, Elizabeth. Mattie & Bridget Gilmore.

Killulagh Masses:.

Sun 6th 9.30am Stan Smyth Mairead Spellman MM Sun 13th 9.30am Olive & Peter Kelleghan & DFM

I. P. Betty Masterson. Coolock, Dublin. mother of Maureen Kelly. Rosmeasd, Delvin.

Offertory: 635 Euro Funeral Offertory 310 Euro Ren Fund: Weekly 255 Euro. Monthly 355 Euro. Annual: 500 Euro

Bible Alive: October Issue on Sale. Cost 2 Euro.

Sunday Readings: Reflections on the Sunday Readings are being prepared each week. We would like to

distribute the reflections by email. If you would like to receive a copy please forward your email address to

info@delvinparish.ie

The Rosary: We encourage renewal of the practice of praying the Rosary during the month of October. In his letter on the

Rosary Pope John Paul 11 introduced five new mysteries of the Rosary dealing with the public life ministry of Jesus. The

new Mysteries are called the Mysteries of Light and are prayed on Thursdays.

St. Joseph’s Young Priests Society: Meeting on Thursday 10th October at 8pm in the Parochial House.

Introduction to the Bible: :Fr. John from Kells will introduce the St. Matthew’s Gospel every Monday at 12noon

beginning Monday 7th October. Each session will last 25 minutes. You can access the talks on www.kellsparish.ie/our-

parish/webcam.

Blessed Carlo Acutis: We celebrate Blessed Carlo Acutis Feast Day on Saturday next, 12th October. He was a Catholic

Italian teenager (age 15) who died in 2006 and was beatified in 2020. Acutis, a gamer and computer programmer who loved

soccer and the Eucharist, has been the subject of interest around the world. Pope Francis referred to Carlo as a model of

holiness in a digital age. Carlo’s life should teach today’s young people how to properly use and enjoy technology, including

the internet and social media.

Meath Samuel Group: For Young Adults aged (18-40) Meet one Sunday a month, from October to May, at St. Mary’s in

Navan for Talks, Holy Hour, Confession, and Mass, with commitment to Daily Prayer. Led by the Franciscan Sisters of the

Renewal. Begins Sunday 6th October. Contact www.franciscansistersfr.com/st-anthony

Kingscourt Parish: Is hosting a Choral workshop with Ciaran Coll for choir members, solo singers and musicians at the

Parish Centre, St. Mary’s Road, Kingscourt on Sat 19th October commencing at 2.30pm. It will conclude with a Sung Mass

at 6pm. All Welcome.

Retreat for Young Adults: (18-40) Dalgan Park, Navan from 18th -20th October. Theme: ‘Cry out with joy to the Lord,

serve the Lord with gladness. (Ps 99)’ An opportunity to join with young people in prayer, friendship in their faith,

encouraging talks, Holy Mass, Confession. Cost 160 Euro. Contact Sr. Una 090 6481666. Email youthretreats@gmail.com

Relics of St. Bernadette: The relics will be present in the Cathedral, Mullingar on Monday 21st and Tuesday 22nd of

October. We will have details of the programme for the two days in the coming weeks.

Feast of the Holy Rosary: Pope Francis has invited Catholics to pray the Rosary on Monday 7th October at 7pm for the

intention of the success of the Jubilee Year of Hope 2025. We will pray the Rosary in Killulagh Church for this intention on

Monday evening at 7pm. Please come and join us. We also encourage families to pray the Rosary at home.

NET Ministries: We welcome a new NET Ministries team to the parish. The members of the team are Emily Bowdish,

Trinity Mette, Jeremy Luistro and Marcos Herrera. They will be working in the parish until the end of November..

Youth Group: Youth Group will meet in Fatima Hall on Thursday and Friday evening next from 7pm-8.30pm. All young

people who have completed Primary School are welcome.

Ukraine: Please continue to pray for an end to conflict and for Peace in Ukraine. Please pray also that refugees from

Ukraine will find places to live and the support they need to recover from this ordeal.

Whist: Whist takes place in the Hall on Sun 6th October at 8pm.

Renovation Fund: The New Year will begin this Sunday 6th October. Those who have not yet contributed for the current

year are asked to do so. New Boxes are been delivered at present. If you are new to the parish and would like to subscribe

please contact the Parochial House at 044-9664127

Delvin Hospice Homecare: Thanks to all who supported Our Annual Coffee Morning last Friday. It was a great success.

Delvin Friendship Club: Meeting in Gaffney’s Lounge on Monday next, 7th October at 8pm.

Year B Twenty- Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time 29th September, 2024

CHURCH OF THE ASSUMPTION

CHURCH OF ST. LIVINUS

DELVIN MASSES

Sat 28th 6.30pm Peggy Joyce. Ezra Mainwaring. Sun 29th 11.00am Paddy & Bridie Brennan Mon 30th 9.30am Mass. Tue 1st 9.30am Mass. Wed 2nd 9.30am Mass. Thurs 3rd 9.30am Mass. Fri 4th (First Friday) No Mass. Sat 5th 6.30pm Jack & Bridie Mangan. Sun 6th 11.00am Mary Kate & Frank Murphy & Peter Farrelly

Killulagh Masses:.

Sun 29th 9.30.am Willie Dunne & DFM Fri 4th ( First Friday) 9.30am List of the Dead. Sun 6th 9.30am Stan Smyth

I. P. Kevin Murphy. Mitchelstown, Delvin.. Sheila Nugent. Bracklyn, Delvin.

Offertory: 740 Euro Ren Fund: Weekly 310 Euro. Monthly 140 Euro

Bible Alive: October Issue on Sale. Cost 2 Euro.

Communion Calls: Will be done on the usual days this week.

Sunday Readings: Reflections on the Sunday Readings are being prepared each week. We would like to

distribute the reflections by email. If you would like to receive a copy please forward your email address to

info@delvinparish.ie

Day of Prayer for Migrants and Refugees: Today is a Day of Prayer for Migrants and Refugees.

The Rosary: We encourage renewal of the practice of praying the Rosary during the month of October. In his letter on the

Rosary Pope John Paul 11 introduced five new mysteries of the Rosary dealing with the public life ministry of Jesus. The

new Mysteries are called the Mysteries of Light and are prayed on Thursdays.

Introduction to the Bible: :Fr. John from Kells will introduce the St. Matthew’s Gospel every Monday beginning Monday

7th October. Each session will last 25 minutes. You can access the talks on www.kellsparish.ie/our-parish/webcam.

Meath Samuel Group: For Young Adults aged (18-40) Meet one Sunday a month, from October to May, at St. Mary’s in

Navan for Talks, Holy Hour, Confession, and Mass, with commitment to Daily Prayer. Led by the Franciscan Sisters of the

Renewal. Begins 6th October. Contact www.franciscansistersfr.com/st-anthony

Kingscourt Parish: Is hosting a Choral workshop with Ciaran Coll for choir members, solo singers and musicians at the

Parish Centre, St. Mary’s Road, Kingscourt on Sat 15th October commencing at 2.30pm. It will conclude with a Sung Mass

at 6pm. All Welcome.

Retreat for Young Adults: (18-40) Dalgan Park, Navan from 18th -20th October. Theme: ‘Cry out with joy to the Lord,

serve the Lord with gladness. (Ps 99)’ An opportunity to join with young people in prayer, friendship in their faith,

encouraging talks, Holy Mass, Confession. Cost 160 Euro. Contact Sr. Una 090 6481666. Email youthretreats@gmail.com

NET Ministries: We welcome a new NET Ministries team to the parish. The members of the team are Emily Bowdish,

Trinity Mette, Jeremy Luistro and Marcos Herrera. They will be working in the parish until the end of November..

Ukraine: Please continue to pray for an end to conflict and for Peace in Ukraine. Please pray also that refugees from

Ukraine will find places to live and the support they need to recover from this ordeal.

Catholic Marriage Encounter in Ireland: Make your marriage a priority. Join the Catholic Marriage Encounter Weekend

that can bring you closer. Dates: Fri 8th –Sun 10th November at Focolare Centre, Prosperous, Co. Kildare. Booking Online

only at www.marriageencounter.ie

Whist: Whist takes place in the Hall on Sun 29th September at 8pm.

Renovation Fund: The present Year of the Renovation Fund will end this Sunday September 29th . The New Year will

begin on Sunday 6th October. Those who have not yet contributed for the current year are asked to do so. New Boxes are

been delivered at present. If you are new to the parish and would like to subscribe please contact the Parochial House at 044-

9664127

Delvin Adult Education Group: Resumes on Tue 1st Oct at 10.30am in the Hall. New comers most welcome to join.

St. Nincent de Paul: Are holding an Information Evening between 7pm-9pm on Thursday 3rd October to hear about what

SVP do and how you can help with visitations, shops, education and housing conferences in you area. Local volunteers will

be there to meet you at Mullingar Parish Community Centre.

St. Scire C. E. : Have Vacancies for Cleaners, Caretakers and General Operatives. If you are over 21, interested

in upskilling or career change and in receipt of Social Welfare Payment. Please contact 044-9664931.

Year B Twenty- Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time 22nd September, 2024

CHURCH OF THE ASSUMPTION

CHURCH OF ST. LIVINUS

DELVIN MASSES

Sat 21st 6.30pm Michael Reilly Myleroe. Sun 22nd 11.00am Patrick & Annie Fitzsimons & DFM Mon 23rd 9.30am Mass. Tue 24th 9.30am Mass. Wed 25th 9.30am Mass. Thurs 26th 9.30am Mass. Fri 27th 9.30am Mass. Sat 28th 6.30pm Peggy Joyce. Ezra Mainwaring. Sun 29th 11.00am Paddy & Bridie Brennan

Killulagh Masses:.

Sun 22nd 9.30am Ann Kiernan Sun 29th 9.30.am Willie Dunne & DFM

I. P. .Breda Nelissen. Belgium. formerly Teltown, Navan. sister of Sean O’ Brien. Addinstown. Mary Bowe. Gorey, Wexford. sister of Sean Murphy. Bracklyn Estate.

Offertory: 1,000. Euro Ren Fund: Weekly 205 Euro. Monthly 495 Euro .Annual: 750 Euro

Bible Alive: September Issue on Sale. Cost 2 Euro.

Sunday Readings: Reflections on the Sunday Readings are being prepared each week. We would like to

distribute the reflections by email. If you would like to receive a copy please forward your email address to

info@delvinparish.ie

Meath Diocesan Spirituality Afternoon for Pioneers: Afternoon of Prayer and Reflection this Sun 22nd September starting

at 2pm in Franciscan Abbey, Multyfarnham. We encourage Pioneers to attend. Poster on Notice Board

Vocations Society of St. Joseph: The Dromore Diocese of the Society are having a Mass and talk on the heroic

life of Servant of God. Fr. Willie Doyle SJ which will be held in the SMA Chapel Dromantaine, 96 Glen Road,

Newry BT34 1RH on Sunday 22nd September at 2pm.

Ukraine: Please continue to pray for an end to conflict and for Peace in Ukraine. Please pray also that refugees from

Ukraine will find places to live and the support they need to recover from this ordeal.

Remaining Dates for One Day Pilgrimages to Lough Derg: Sun 22nd Sept. Those wishing to travel can do on any of the

dates listed. It is necessary to book in advance. Contact 071-9863518 or info@loughderg.org:

Meath Samuel Group: For Young Adults aged (18-40) Meet one Sunday a month, from October to May, at St. Mary’s in

Navan for Talks, Holy Hour, Confession, and Mass, with commitment to Daily Prayer. Led by the Franciscan Sisters of the

Renewal. Begins 6th October. Contact www.franciscansistersfr.com/st-anthony

Kingscourt Parish: Is hosting a Choral workshop with Ciaran Coll for choir members, solo singers and musicians at the

Parish Centre, St. Mary’s Road, Kingscourt on Sat 15th October commencing at 2.30pm. It will conclude with a Sung Mass

at 6pm. All Welcome.

Retreat for Young Adults: (18-40) Dalgan Park, Navan from 18th -20th October. Theme: ‘Cry out with joy to the Lord,

serve the Lord with gladness. (Ps 99)’ An opportunity to join with young people in prayer, friendship in their faith,

encouraging talks, Holy Mass, Confession. Cost 160 Euro. Contact Sr. Una 090 6481666. Email youthretreats@gmail.com

Parochial House Telephone: The telephone in the Parochial House has been repaired. Our apologies to those who could not

reach us while the telephone was out of order.

Whist: Whist takes place in the Hall on Sun 22nd September at 8pm.

Renovation Fund: The present Year of the Renovation Fund will end on September 29th . The New Year will begin on

Sunday 6th October. Those who have not yet contributed for the current year are asked to do so. New Boxes will be delivered

soon. If you are new to the parish and would like to subscribe please contact the Parochial House at 044-9664127

Delvin Parade: Delvin Parade Committee will host their AGM. on Mon 23rd Sept at 8.30pm in Gaffney’s Lounge.

Delvin Friendship Club: We are back in The Hall on Thursday next, Sept 26th at 11am. Hope to see ye all back after the

Summer break.

Delvin Hospice Homecare: Our Annual Coffee Morning which will take place on Fri 27th Sept in Gaffney’s Lounge from

9.30am -1pm. We are also having a Cake Sale and Raffle on the day. We would appreciate if the ladies would do some

Baking and anyone who can donate home baked goods .

Delvin Adult Education Group: Resumes on Tue 1st Oct at 10.30am in the hall. New comers most welcome to join.

St. Scire C. E. : Have Vacancies for Cleaners, Caretakers and General Operatives. If you are over 21, interested

in upskilling or career change and in receipt of Social Welfare Payment. Please contact 044-9664931.

Year B Twenty- Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time 15th September, 2024

CHURCH OF THE ASSUMPTION

CHURCH OF ST. LIVINUS

DELVIN MASSES

Sat 14th 6.30pm James Reilly. Sun 15th 11.00am Willie & Nicholas Bray. Mon 16th 9.30am Mass. Tue 17th 9.30am Mass. Wed 18th 9.30am Btendan Delaney. Peter Finnegan. Thurs 19th 9.30am Mass. Fri 20th 9.30am Mass. Sat 21st 6.30pm Michael Reilly Myleroe. Sun 22nd 11.00am Patrick & Annie Fitzsimons & DFM

Killulagh Masses:.

Sun 15th 9.30am Tom & Ann Marie Nugent & son Tony. Sun 22nd 9.30am Ann Kiernan

I. P. Basil Foot. England. husband of Cathleen Foot. (nee Murphy) formerly Balrath, Delvin..

Offertory: 840. Euro Ren Fund: Weekly 290 Euro. Monthly 160 Euro .Annual: 200 Euro

Bible Alive: September Issue on Sale. Cost 2 Euro.

Sunday Readings: Reflections on the Sunday Readings are being prepared each week. We would like to

distribute the reflections by email. If you would like to receive a copy please forward your email address to

info@delvinparish.ie

Blessed Carlo Acutis: Navan Parish recently announced the upcoming visit of the primary relic of Blessed Carlo in

St. Mary’s Church, Navan from Assisi on Sun 15th –Mon 16th September beginning with Mass at 11am. Poster on Notice

Board with schedule of visit for the two days..

Meath Diocesan Spirituality Afternoon for Pioneers: Afternoon of Prayer and Reflection on Sun 22nd September starting

at 2pm in Franciscan Abbey, Multyfarnham. We encourage Pioneers to attend.

Vocations Society of St. Joseph: The Dromore Diocese of the Society are having a Mass and talk on the heroic

life of Servant of God. Fr. Willie Doyle SJ which will be held in the SMA Chapel Dromantaine, 96 Glen Road,

Newry BT34 1RH on Sunday 22nd September at 2pm.

Ukraine: Please continue to pray for an end to conflict and for Peace in Ukraine. Please pray also that refugees from

Ukraine will find places to live and the support they need to recover from this ordeal.

Pro- Life Collection: Thanks to everyone who contributed to the Pro- life collection last weekend. Amount was 345 Euro

Remaining Dates for One Day Pilgrimages to Lough Derg: Sun 15th , Sat 21st, Sun 22nd Sept. Those wishing to travel

can do on any of the dates listed. It is necessary to book in advance. Contact 071-9863518 or info@loughderg.org:

Whist: Whist takes place in the Hall on Sun 15th September at 8pm.

Renovation Fund: The present Year of the Renovation Fund will end on September 29th . The New Year will begin on

Sunday 6th October. Those who have not yet contributed for the current year are asked to do so. New Boxes will be delivered

soon. If you are new to the parish and would like to subscribe please contact the Parochial House at 044-9664127

Delvin Hospice Homecare: Meeting on Mon next Sept 16th at 8pm in Gaffney’s Lounge to organise Our Annual Coffee

Morning which will take place on Fri 27th September.

Delvin Parade:: Delvin Parade Committee will host their AGM on Mon 23rd September at 8.30pm in Gaffney’s Lounge

St. Scire C. E. : Have Vacancies for Cleaners, Caretakers and General Operatives. If you are over 21, interested

in upskilling or career change and in receipt of Social Welfare Payment. Please contact 044-9664931.

The Sign of Peace: The Sign of Peace by which the Church entreats peace and unity for herself and for the whole

human family, and the faithful express to each other their ecclesial communion and mutual charity before

communicating in the Sacrament.

Signs and Symbols

God speaks to man through the visible creation. The material cosmos is so presented to man’s intelligence that he can

read there traces of its Creator. Light and darkness, wind and fire, water and earth, the tree and its fruit speak of

God and symbolize with his greatness and his nearness.

Inasmuch as they are creatures, these perceptible realities can become means of expressing the action of God who

sanctifies men, and the action of men who offer worship to God. The same is true of signs and symbols taken from

the social life of man: washing and anointing, breaking bread and sharing the cup can express the sanctifying

presence of God and man’s gratitude toward his Creator.

Catechism of the Catholic Church. ( 1147, 1148).

Year B Twenty- Third Sunday in Ordinary Time 8th September, 2024

CHURCH OF THE ASSUMPTION

CHURCH OF ST. LIVINUS

DELVIN MASSES

Sat 7th 6.30pm Martin & Kathleen Brennan.. Sun 8th 11.00am Finbarr O’ Farrell, parents Tom & Eileen, sister Bridie.

Mon 9th 9.30am Mass. Tue 10th 9.30am Mass. Wed 11th 9.30am Mass. Thurs 12th 9.30am Mass. Fri 13th 9.30am Mass. Sat 14th 6.30pm James Reilly. Sun 15th 11.00am Willie & Nicholas Bray.

Killulagh Masses:.

Sun 8th 9.30am Mick Ludlow MM Sun 15th 9.30am Tom & Ann Marie Nugent & son Tony.

I. P. Camillus Gaffney. Delvin. Mairead Spellman.(nee Fox) Dublin. formerly Killulagh, Delvin.

Offertory: 865. Euro Ren Fund: Weekly 165 Euro. Monthly 140 Euro .

Bible Alive: September Issue on Sale. Cost 2 Euro.

Sunday Readings: Reflections on the Sunday Readings are being prepared each week. We would like to

distribute the reflections by email. If you would like to receive a copy please forward your email address to

info@delvinparish.ie

Baptisms: We welcome the following to the parish community. Rian Feilim Ivory. Grace Garry. Riley Damien

Mc Cann Regan. Greta Lavrikaityte.

Delvin Church Choir: Resumes this Sun 8th September for 11am Mass. Newcomers most welcome to join.

Meath Pilgrimage to Lourdes: Pilgriims from the Diocese will travel to Lourdes on Tuesday next, 10th September We pray

for all pilgrims, especially the sick and all who care for them. The Pilgrimage is led by Bishop Tom Deenihan.

Vocations Society of St. Joseph: The Dromore Diocese of the Society are having a Mass and talk on the heroic

life of Servant of God. Fr. Willie Doyle SJ which will be held in the SMA Chapel Dromantaine, 96 Glen Road,

Newry BT34 1RH on Sunday 22nd September at 2pm.

Ukraine: Please continue to pray for an end to conflict and for Peace in Ukraine. Please pray also that refugees from

Ukraine will find places to live and the support they need to recover from this ordeal.

Pro- Life Collection: Thanks to everyone who contributed to the Pro- life collection last weekend. Amount was 340 Euro

Remaining Dates for One Day Pilgrimages to Lough Derg: Tue 10th, Sat 14th, Sun 15th , Sat 21st, Sun 22nd Sept. Those

wishing to travel can do on any of the dates listed. It is necessary to book in advance. Contact 071-9863518 or

info@loughderg.org:

Whist: Whist takes place in the Hall on Sun 8th September at 8pm.

Delvin Friendship Club: Committee meeting on Mon next, Sept 9th at 8pm in Gaffney’s Lounge.

Renovation Fund: The present Year of the Renovation Fund will end on September 29th . The New Year will begin on

Sunday 6th October. Those who have not yet contributed for the current year are asked to do so. New Boxes will be delivered

soon. If you are new to the parish and would like to subscribe please contact the Parochial House at 044-9664127

St. Scire C. E. : Have Vacancies for Cleaners, Caretakers and General Operatives. If you are over 21, interested

in upskilling or career change and in receipt of Social Welfare Payment. Please contact 044-9664931.

The participation of lay people in Christ’s priestly office.

“Hence the laity, dedicated as they are in Christ and anointed by the Holy Spirit, are

marvellously called and prepared so that even richer fruits of the Spirit may be produced in

them. For all their works, prayers, and apostolic undertakings, family and married life,

daily work, relaxation of mind and body, if they are accomplished in the Spirit—indeed

even the hardships of life if patiently born—all these become spiritual sacrifices acceptable

to God through Jesus Christ. In the celebration of the Eucharist these may most fittingly be

offered to the Father along with the body of the Lord. And so, worshipping everywhere by

their holy actions, the laity consecrate the world itself to God , everywhere offering worship

by the holiness of their lives.”

Catechism of the Catholic Church 901.

Year B Twenty- Second Sunday in Ordinary Time 1st September, 2024

CHURCH OF THE ASSUMPTION

CHURCH OF ST. LIVINUS

DELVIN MASSES

Sat 31st 6.30pm William Gilroy. Sun 1st 11.00am Kathleen Bray.. Mon 2nd 11.00am Funeral Mass. Tue 3rd No Mass . Wed 4th 9.30am Mass. Thurs 5th 9.30am Mass. Fri 6th ( First Friday) No Mass. Sat 7th 6.30pm Mass. Sun 8th 11.00am Finbarr O’ Farrell, parents Tom & Eileen, sister Bridie.

Killulagh Masses:.

Sun 1st 9.30am Noel Poynton MM Fri 6th ( First Friday) 9.30am List of the Dead. Sun 8th 9.30am Mick Ludlow MM

I. P. Grzegorz Deja. Cloughan, Offaly. formerly Delvin.

Offertory: 810. Euro Ren Fund: Weekly 235 Euro. Monthly 40 Euro .

Communion Calls: Will be done on the usual days this week.

Bible Alive: September Issue on Sale. Cost 2 Euro.

Delvin Church Choir: Resumes on Sun 8th September for 11am Mass. Newcomers most welcome to join.

Meath Pilgrimage to Lourdes: The Diocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes will travel on September 10th and will be led by

Bishop Tom Deenihan. Extra places are now available. Further information and booking contact Joe Walsh Tours at

www.joewalshtours.ie or 01-2410800

Booking of Masses: We have a few spaces left for the month of September and October in Delvin and Killulagh. If you

would like to book a Mass please contact 087-9768703 between 10am -12.30pm. We apologise if anyone was trying to get

through on the House phone as it is out of order for the last two weeks. We hope it will be repaired by next week.

St. Joseph’s Young Priests Society: Meeting in Parochial House on Thurs next, September 5th at 8pm.

World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation: (1st September) The World Day of Prayer offers to individual believers

and to the community a precious opportunity to renew our personal participation in this vocation as custodians of creation,

raising to God our thanks for the marvelous works that he has entrusted to our care, involving his help for the protection of

creation and his mercy for the sins committed against the world in which we live. The celebration of the Day on the same

date as the Orthodox Church will be a valuable opportunity to bear witness to our growing communion with our orthodox

brothers. We live in a time where all Christians are faced with identical and important challenges and we must give common

replies to these in order to appear more credible and effective. ( Pope Francis)

Young Adult Retreat: From 6th -8th September at Mt. St. Joseph Abbey, Roscrea. Theme: What does it profit a person if

they gain the whole world and suffer the loss of their own soul? Mk 8:36 Inspiring Talks, Prayer with the monks,

Confession, Holy Mass. Cost 150 Euro. Contact Sr. Una at 090-6481666. email youthretreat@gmail.com

Catholic Mothers Ireland: Family Day: We will be holding our inaugural Annual National Mass on Sat 7th September in

the Church of the Immaculate Conception, Tullysaran, Co. Armagh. Mass will be celebrated by Archbishop Eamon Martin

at 12pm, followed by food and activities in the hall. A lovely day out for all the family. Email catholicmothers@outlook.ie

Vocations Society of St. Joseph: The Dromore Diocese of the Society are having a Mass and talk on the heroic life of

Servant of God. Fr. Willie Doyle SJ which will be held in the SMA Chapel Dromantaine, 96 Glen Road, Newry BT34 1RH

on Sunday 22nd September at 2pm.

Creation: Creation is God’s work. Before humanity was, the rest of creation came into being. The earth and her creatures-

indeed the whole cosmos-have beauty, dignity and meaning before human presence. So to nurture awe at the wonder of

creation is part of our calling. Look up into the skies, walk in the fields, stand at the ocean’s edge. Everything belongs,

everything has beauty. Formed from the dust of the ground we are people intimately connected to the earth. As living beings

our life comes from the Creator God, whose breath animates us. What will we do with the breath that flows in and out from

our bodies in the time that is gifted to us? ( Ian Adams ) Souce: Intercom September, 2024.

Ukraine: Please continue to pray for an end to conflict and for Peace in Ukraine. Please pray also that refugees from

Ukraine will find places to live and the support they need to recover from this ordeal.

Whist: Whist takes place in the Hall on Sun 1st September at 8pm.

Renovation Fund: The present Year of the Renovation Fund will end on September 29th . The New Year will begin on

Sunday 6th October. Those who have not yet contributed for the current year are asked to do so. New Boxes will be delivered

soon. If you are new to the parish and would like to subscribe please contact the Parochial House at 044-9664127

The Valley Drama Group: Are starting back for rehearsals on Thurs 5th September at 8pm in Mary Gaffney’s Lounge.

New members are very welcome, just come along on the night.

St. Scire C. E. : Have Vacancies for Cleaners, Caretakers and General Operatives. If you are over 21, interested in upskilling

or career change and in receipt of Social Welfare Payment. Please contact 044-9664931.

Year B Twenty- First Sunday in Ordinary Time 25th August, 2024

CHURCH OF THE ASSUMPTION

CHURCH OF ST. LIVINUS

DELVIN MASSES

Sat 24th 6.30pm Miko & Frances Neylon. Sun 25th 11.00am Mass. Mon 26th 9.30am Mass. Tue 27th 9.30am Mass. We4d 28th 9.30am Mass. Thurs 28th 9.30am Mass. Fri 30th 9.30am Mass. Sat 31st 6.30pm William Gilroy. Sun 1st 11.00am Kathleen Bray..

Killulagh Masses:.

Sun 25th 9.30.am Dolores Mc Cormack. Tom & Patricia Egginton. Michael Forde, late of Glaxtown. Martin Smith.

Sun 1st 9.30am Noel Poynton MM

Offertory: 715. Euro 15th August 240 Euro. Ren Fund: Weekly 310 Euro. Monthly 320 Euro Annual 600 Euro..

Adoration: Adoration in Killulagh every Monday from 10am -8pm.

Sunday Readings: Reflections on the Sunday Readings are being prepared each week. We would like to distribute the

refections by email. If you would like to receive a copy please forward your email address to info@delvinparish.ie.

Meath Pilgrimage to Lourdes: The Diocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes will travel on September 10th and will be led by

Bishop Tom Deenihan. The diocesan choir will accompany the pilgrimage. There are 4, 5 and 6 night options with fares

starting at 769 Euro. Further information and booking contact Joe Walsh Tours at www.joewalshtours.ie or 01-2410800

Pilgrimage to Lough Derg A one day parish Pilgrimage to Lough Derg will take place on Saturday, August 31st. Bus will

leave from the Church Gate at 7am.

World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation: (1st September) The World Day of Prayer offers to individual believers

and to the community a precious opportunity to renew our personal participation in this vocation as custodians of creation,

raising to God our thanks for the marvelous works that he has entrusted to our care, involving his help for the protection of

creation and his mercy for the sins committed against the world in which we live. The celebration of the Day on the same

date as the Orthodox Church will be a valuable opportunity to bear witness to our growing communion with our orthodox

brothers. We live in a time where all Christians are faced with identical and important challenges and we must give common

replies to these in order to appear more credible and effective. ( Pope Francis)

Catholic Mothers Ireland: Family Day: We will be holding our inaugural Annual National Mass on Sat 7th Seotember in

the Church of the Immaculate Conception, Tullysaran, Co. Armagh. Mass will be celebrated by Archbishop Eamon Martin

at 12pm, followed by food and activities in the hall. A lovely day out for all the family. Email catholicmothers@outlook.ie

Vocations Society of St. Joseph: The Dromore Diocese of the Society are having a Mass and talk on the heroic life of

Servant of God. Fr. Willie Doyle SJ which will be held in the SMA Chapel Dromantaine, 96 Glen Road, Newry BT34 1RH

on Sunday 22nd September at 2pm.

Schools: Will be re-opening this week. St. Tola’s N. S. will re-open on Wed 28th August. St. Ernan’s N. S. Delvin on

Thursday 29th August. St. Patrick’s Crowenstown on Wed 28th August. St. Mary’s Special School on Mon 2nd September.

We pray for pupils, teachers and parents that God will bless them in the year ahead.

Ukraine: Please continue to pray for an end to conflict and for Peace in Ukraine. Please pray also that refugees from

Ukraine will find places to live and the support they need to recover from this ordeal.

Whist: Whist takes place in the Hall on Sun 25th Aug at 8pm.

Delvin G. A. A.: The Official Opening of Our Astro Turf Pitch Skills Wall will be this Sunday 25th August at 2pm in the

GAA Park. Lots of fun, games and Music. Refreshments served. Everyone is Welcome.

Creation: Creation is God’s work. Before humanity was, the rest of creation came into being. The earth and her creatures-

indeed the whole cosmos-have beauty, dignity and meaning before human presence. So to nurture awe at the wonder of

creation is part of our calling. Look up into the skies, walk in the fields, stand at the ocean’s edge. Everything belongs,

everything has beauty. Formed from the dust of the ground we are people intimately connected to the earth. As living beings

our life comes from the Creator God, whose breath animates us. What will we do with the breath that flows in and out from

our bodies in the time that is gifted to us? ( Ian Adams ) Souce: Intercom September, 2024.

St. Monica

St. Monica (born 382) was a very devout Christian. However, her Son Augustine turned away from the faith and

brought her great sadness. She shed many tears and prayed unceasingly for his conversion. Near the end of her life

her prayers were answered. Her son, Augustine did return to the Church and became a great teacher of the faith.

She is the Patron Saint of mothers.

Year B Twentieth Sunday in Ordinary Time 18th August, 2024

CHURCH OF THE ASSUMPTION

CHURCH OF ST. LIVINUS

DELVIN MASSES

Sat 17th 6.30pm Bridie Connolly. Sun 18th 11.00am Colin Clinton. Johnny, Mollie & Sean Mangan. Addinstown.

Mon 19th 9.30am Mass. Tue 20th No Mass.. Wed 21st 9.30am Mass. Thurs 22nd No Mass.. Fri 23rd 9.30am Mass.

Sat 24th 6.30pm Miko & Frances Neylon. Sun 25th 11.00am Mass. .

Killulagh Masses:.

Sun 18th 9.30am Peggy Newman. Colm Newman. Nuala, Peggy, Matt, Noel Poynton & DFM. Sun 25th 9.30.am Dolores Mc Cormack. Tom & Patricia Egginton. Michael Forde, late of Glaxtown. Martin Smith.

Offertory: 620. Euro Cemetery Collection: 3,275. Patron Day Offerings: 1,655.

Adoration: Adoration in Killulagh every Monday from 10am -8pm.

Sunday Readings: Reflections on the Sunday Readings are being prepared each week. We would like to distribute the

refections by email. If you would like to receive a copy please forward your email address to info@delvinparish.ie.

Patron Day Offerings: Thanks to all who contributed to the Patron Day Offerings last weekend.

Baptisms: We welcome the following to the parish community. Skylar Greville. Hope Rebecca Byrne. Teddy Michael

Carroll. Caoimhe Garry. Sophie Rose Tuite. Mollie Rose Crowley..

Cemetery Days: Many thanks to all who helped in preparation for Cemetery days in Killulagh, Crowenstown and Delvin.

Special thanks to the participants from the Rural Social Scheme, Fas and Tidy Towns. Thanks to the huge crowds that

attended the Masses to honour Our Dead buried in the cemeteries.

Meath Pilgrimage to Lourdes: The Diocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes will travel on September 10th and will be led by

Bishop Tom Deenihan. The diocesan choir will accompany the pilgrimage. There are 4, 5 and 6 night options with fares

starting at 769 Euro. Further information and booking contact Joe Walsh Tours at www.joewalshtours.ie or 01-2410800

National Novena to Our Lady of Knock: From 14th -22nd August. Daily Ceremonies at 3pm and 8pm. Anointing of the

Sick at 2.30pm. Candlelight Procession each evening.

Speakers; Sunday 18th Most Rev. Kevin Doran, Bishop of Elphin. Monday 19th Sr. Orla Teracey, Missionary in Sudan.

Tuesday 20th Fr. Michael Mc Cullagh. C. M.. Wednesday 21st Dr. Grainne Doherty. Thursday 22nd Fr. Joe Moons S. J.

See Poster on Notice Board.

Pilgrimage to Lough Derg A one day parish Pilgrimage to Lough Derg will take place on Saturday, August 31st. Those

who are interested in travelling are asked to contact Olive Power (087 9868125) by Monday 19th August..

Schools: Will be re-opening in the next two weeks. We pray for pupils, teachers and parents that God will bless them in the

year ahead.

Ukraine: Please continue to pray for an end to conflict and for Peace in Ukraine. Please pray also that refugees from

Ukraine will find places to live and the support they need to recover from this ordeal.

Dardistown Bring & Buy: Takes place on Sat 24th August from 11am -4pm at the home of Teresa Mc Cann & Martin

Lynch. Proceeds going to North Westmeath Hospice. Raffle and Cake Sale on the day. We appreciate your support.

Whist: Whist takes place in the Hall on Sun 18th Aug at 8pm.

St. Scire C. E: Have Vacancies for Cleaners, Caretakers and General Operatives. If you are

over 21, interested in upskilling or career change and in receipt of Social Welfare Payment. Please contact 044-9664931

The Liturgy

The task that awaits us is indeed essentially that of spreading among the People of God the splendor of the living

mystery of the Lord, who makes himself manifest in then liturgy. Speaking of liturgical formation in the People of

God means first and foremost being aware of the indispensable role the liturgy holds in the Church and for the

Church . And then, concretely helping the People of God to interiorise better the prayer of the Church, to love it as

an experience of encounter with the Lord and with brothers and sisters who, in the light of this, rediscover its content

and observe its rites.

Year B Nineteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time 11th August, 2024

CHURCH OF THE ASSUMPTION

CHURCH OF ST. LIVINUS

DELVIN MASSES

Sat 10th 7.00pm Mass in the Cemetery. Sun 11th 11.00am John Herward MM Mon 12th 9.30am Mass. Tue 13th 9.30am Mass. Wed 14th 7.30pm Kevin Power. Thurs 15th ( Feast of the Assumption) 11.00am Patrick & Margaret Farrelly & DFM. Fri 16th 9.30am Mass. Sat 17th 6.30pm Bridie Connolly. Sun 18th 11.00am Colin Clinton. Johnny, Mollie & Sean Mangan. Addinstown.

Killulagh Masses:.

Sun 11th 9.30am Frances Comaskey. Thurs 15th ( Feast of the Assumption) 9.30am Mass. Sun 18th 9.30am

Peggy Newman. Colm Newman. Nuala, Peggy, Matt, Noel Poynton & DFM.

I. P. Mick Ludlow. formerly Killough, Delvin. Ann Hogan.(nee Driscoll) England. .sister of late TJ & Paddy Driscoll. Bolandstown, Delvin.

Offertory: 935. Euro Ren Fund: Weekly 285 Euro. Monthly 130 Euro Killulagh Cemetery: 1,110 Euro

Adoration: Adoration in Killulagh every Monday from 10am -8pm.

Patron Day Offerings: Will be taken up this Sunday. Please use the envelope that was distributed to you.

Delvin Cemetery: Mass for the Dead in the Cemetery on Sat 10th August at 7pm. A collection will be taken up to defray the

cost of the upkeep of the cemetery. Plot holders are asked to tidy their graves in preparation for Cemetery Day. A skip will be

provided in the Cemetery.

Meath Diocesan Pilgrimage to Knock: Takes place this Sun 11th August. The Pilgrimage will be led by Bishop Tom

Deenihan and will also be accompanied by the Meath Diocesan Choir. The Fr. Willie Doyle SJ Pilgrimage will also take

place on Sun 11th August. Poster on Notice Board.

A bus will travel to Knock from Clonmellon and Delvin parishes for the pilgrimage on Sun, Aug 11th . Passengers from

Delvin will be collected outside the main entrance to the Church at 8.45am. Further information from Michelle Carroll.

Tel. 086 8404796

Feast of the Assumption: Delvin Church is dedicated to the Assumption of Our Lady and Thursday next is the Patron Day

of the Church. It is a day of special grace for the whole parish and an opportunity to reflect on the meaning of the

Assumption and its significance for us. Through the intercession of Mary we can pray for the grace and blessings we need for

ourselves and our Parish. Mass in Killulagh on Thursday morning at 9.30am and 11am in Delvin on that day.

Baptisms: We welcome the following to the parish community. Patrick Ciaran Walsh. Oakley William Gilmore. Jessica

Grace Jones. Evie-Ann Greville- Corroon. Pippa Reeder. Archie Reeder.

Meath Pilgrimage to Lourdes: The Diocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes will travel on September 10th and will be led by

Bishop Tom Deenihan. The diocesan choir will accompany the pilgrimage. There are 4, 5 and 6 night options with fares

starting at 769 Euro. Further information and booking contact Joe Walsh Tours at www.joewalshtours.ie or 01-2410800

Youth 2000 Summer Festival, 2024: Takes place at Clongowes Wood College, Kildare from 15th -18th August. Further

information see www. youth2000.ie

National Novena to Our Lady of Knock: From 14th -22nd August. Daily Ceremonies at 3pm and 8pm. Anointing of the

Sick at 2.30pm. Candlelight Procession each evening. See Poster on Notice Board for further details.

Pilgrimage to Lough Derg A one day parish Pilgrimage to Lough Derg will take place on Saturday, August 31st. Those

who are interested in travelling are asked to contact Olive Power (087 9868125) by Monday 19th August..

Ukraine: Please continue to pray for an end to conflict and for Peace in Ukraine. Please pray also that refugees from

Ukraine will find places to live and the support they need to recover from this ordeal.

Whist: Whist takes place in the Hall on Sun 11th Aug at 8pm.

St. Scire C. E: Have Vacancie glorification is happily in store s for Cleaners, Caretakers and General Operatives. If you are

over 21, interested in upskilling or career change and in receipt of Social Welfare Payment. Please contact 044-9664931

The Assumption of Mary

This is a celebration that offers to the Church and to all humanity an exemplar and a consoling message, teaching us

the fulfilment of our highest hopes. Their own future glorification is happily in store for all those whom Christ has

made his own brothers and sisters by taking on their flesh and blood.

Year B Eighteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time 4th August, 2024

CHURCH OF THE ASSUMPTION

CHURCH OF ST. LIVINUS

DELVIN MASSES

Sat 3rd 6.30pm Terri Grassick Larry Farrelly. Sun 4th 11.00am Patricia Smyth. Mon 5th 9.30am Mass. Tue 6th 9.30am Mass. Wed 7th 9.30am Mass. Thurs 8th 9.30am Mass. Fri 9th 9.30am Mass. Sat 10th 7.00pm Mass in the Cemetery. Sun 11th 11.00am John Herward MM

Killulagh Masses:.

Sun 4th 9.30am Callan Family. 7.00pm Mass in Cemetery. Sun 11th 9.30am Frances Comaskey.

I. P. Noel Poynton. Williamstown, Delvin. Michael Hetherton. Kilrush, Clonmellon..

Offertory: 915. Euro Ren Fund: Weekly 160 Euro. Monthly 20 Euro

Bible Alive: August Issue on Sale. Cost 2 Euro.

Adoration: Adoration in Killulagh every Monday from 10am -8pm.

Meath Pilgrimage to Lourdes: The Diocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes will travel on September 10th and will be led by

Bishop Tom Deenihan. The diocesan choir will accompany the pilgrimage. There are 4, 5 and 6 night options with fares

starting at 769 Euro. Further information and booking contact Joe Walsh Tours at www.joewalshtours.ie or 01-2410800

Providing Compassionate Care at the end of Life: To address the sensitive issue of compassionate care at the end of life,

and in response to the need to inform the faithful of Catholic teaching on this important life issue that affects so many

families, the Bishops of Ireland have published the pastoral letter; Freedom to Live Fully, Until Death Comes. You are

invited to read this letter and view the accompanying video. Through the Valley, which offers personal testimonies by carers

and people with terminal illness. The key message of both letter and video asserts that every person possesses inherent,

infinite dignity that remains intact regardless of their circumstances. In this context, bishops strongly oppose the Oireachtas

Committee’s proposal to Government to legislate for assisted suicide, and call on support for healthcare workers who uphold

the sanctity of life.

Castlepollard Pioneer Centre: ‘A Matt Talbot Novena Mass and prayers takes place in St. Michael’s Church,

Castlepollard on Fri 9th August :at 7.30pm. We encourage Pioneer Members to attend’.

Patron Day Offerings: Will be taken up next Sunday. Please use the envelope that will be distributed to you.

Cemetery Day, Killulagh: Blessing of Graves in the Old Cemetery at 6.30pm this Sun, 4th August. Mass in the New

Cemetery at 7pm. Please tidy up your graves.

Crowenstown Cemetery: Prayers for the Dead and Blessing of Graves on Mon 5th August at 7pm.

Delvin Cemetery: Mass for the Dead in the Cemetery on Sat 10th August at 7pm. A collection will be taken up to defray the

cost of the upkeep of the cemetery. Plot holders are asked to tidy their graves in preparation for Cemetery Day. A skip will be

provided in the Cemetery.

Meath Diocesan Pilgrimage to Knock: Takes place on Sun 11th August. The Pilgrimage will be led by Bishop Tom

Deenihan and will also be accompanied by the Meath Diocesan Choir. The Fr. Willie Doyle SJ Pilgrimage will also take

place on Sun 11th August. Poster on Notice Board.

A bus will travel to Knock from Clonmellon and Delvin parishes for the pilgrimage on Sun, Aug 11th . Passengers from

Delvin will be collected outside the main entrance to the Church at 8.45am. Anybody interested in travelling on the bus are

asked to hand in a note with their names and telephone number to the Parochial House before 6pm on Mon, Aug 5th .

Further information from Michelle Carroll. Tel. 086 8404796

Youth 2000 Summer Festival, 2024: Takes place at Clongowes Wood College, Kildare from 15th -18th August. Further

information see www. youth2000.ie

National Novena to Our Lady of Knock: From 14th -22nd August. Daily Ceremonies at 3pm and 8pm. Anointing of the

Sick at 2.30pm. Candlelight Procession each evening. See Poster on Notice Board for further details.

Pilgrimage to Lough Derg A one day parish Pilgrimage to Lough Derg will take place on Saturday, August 31st. Those

who are interested in travelling are asked to contact Olive Power (087 9868125) as soon as possible.

Ukraine: Please continue to pray for an end to conflict and for Peace in Ukraine. Please pray also that refugees from

Ukraine will find places to live and the support they need to recover from this ordeal.

Whist: Whist takes place in the Hall on Sun 4th Aug at 8pm.

Year B Seventeenth Sunday in Ordinary Time 28th July, 2024

CHURCH OF THE ASSUMPTION

CHURCH OF ST. LIVINUS

DELVIN MASSES

Sat 27th 6.30pm Michael Doyle. Pat Anderson. Sun 28th 11.00am Bernard & Annie Carroll. Fr. Camillus Kane & DFM

Mon 29th 9.30am Mass. Tue 30th 9.30am Mass. Wed 31st 9.30am Mass. Thurs 1st 9.30am Mass. Fri ( First Friday) No Mass.. Sat 3rd 6.30pm Terri Grassick Larry Farrelly. Sun 4th 11.00am Patricia Smyth.

Killulagh Masses:.

Sun 28th 9.30am Ursula & Edward King. Fri 2nd ( First Fri) 9.30am List of the Dead. Sun 4th 9.30am Callan Family.

RI. P. Ann Marie Comey. Summerhill. daughter of Pat & Mary Farrelly. Printinstown, Delvin. John Weir. Rosmead,. Delvin. Martin Merchant. Castletown Geoghegan. brother of Liz Fitzsimons. Killough.

Offertory: 840. Euro Ren Fund: Weekly 425 Euro. Monthly 110 Euro

Bible Alive: August |Issue on Sale. Cost 2 Euro.