Year B Thirty – First Sunday in Ordinary Time. 3rd November, 2024
CHURCH OF ST. LIVINUS
DELVIN MASSES
Sat 2nd ( Feast of All Souls) 6.30pm Denis & Nora Mc Garry. Willie, Bridie & Ciaran Walsh. Sun 3rd 11.00am
Marius Carroll. Mon 4th 9.30am Mass. Tue 5th 9.30am Mass. Wed 6th 9.30am Mass. Thurs 7th 9.30am Mass. Fri 8th 9.30am New List of the Dead. Sat 9th 6.30pm John & Frances Fitzpatrick. Brendan Mullen, mother May & DFM.
Sun 10th 11.00am Dermot Kenny. Dan & Elizabeth Gray & DFM..
Killulagh Masses:.
Sun 3rd 9.30am Elizabeth, Larry, Matt & Tommy Poynton. Sun 10th 9.30am Vincent & Mary Cully.
- I. P. Leo Mc Cabe. Johnstown, Killulagh.. Maisie Cullen. late of Clondone, Delvin. who died in England.
Offertory: 1,035 Euro Ren Fund: Weekly 235 Euro. Monthly 55 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
Adoration: Adoration in Fatima every Monday from 10am -8pm for the Winter Months..
All the Saints of Ireland: Wednesday, 6th November we celebrate the Feast of All the Saints of Ireland.
List of the Dead: Envelopes are being distributed . They should be returned by Nov 2nd . Mass for the New List of the Dead
will be celebrated on Friday 8th November at 9.30am in Delvin Church.
November Offerings: Will be taken up this Sunday. Please use the envelope that was distributed to you.
Indulgences for the Dead: Can be obtained by visiting a Church and praying for the Pope’s Intentions between 12noon on
Nov 1st and midnight on Nov 2nd . (to gain indulgences it is necessary to go to Confession and receive Holy Communion).
Indulgences can also be obtained by visiting a Cemetery and praying for the Dead once a day from Nov 1st – Nov 8th .
Service for the Dead: Will take place on Friday November 22nd at 7.30pm.All are welcome, especially families and
relatives of those who died during the past year.
Solemnity of Christ the King: 40 Hours Adoration in Cathedral of Christ the King, Mullingar from Friday 22nd –Sunday
24th November. Friday 22nd Opening Mass at 7.30pm. Saturday 23rd Confessions Noon to Midnight. Sunday 24th Solemn
Vespers & Benediction at 4pm.
Young Adult Retreat: A Retreat in Mt. St. Joseph Abbey, Roscrea 15th -17th November. Theme: I believe that nothing can
happen that will outweigh the supreme advantage of knowing Christ Jesus, my Lord. (Phil 3;8) Cost 150 Euro. Contact Sr.
Una 0906481666, or emil youthretreats@gmail.com
Pioneers: A short-term pledge gives spiritual support and encouragement to people and their families who are living under a
shadow of addiction. Contact the Pioneers on 01-8054226 or www.pioneers.ie/pray
St. Patrick’s Hall: On Saturday, November 9th TV personality and writer Manchan Magan will present his show Rewilding
the Mind at 8pm in the Hall. Tickets available from Delvin Post Office or Michael Leonard at 087-2879581
Delvin Hospice Homecare: Meeting on Wednesday next, November 6th at 8pm in Gaffney’s Lounge. Presentation to our
New Chairperson Teresa Collentine will take place on Wednesday 13th November at 8pm in Gaffney’s Lounge. It is also an
Information Night. Please come along and feel free to ask any questions regarding Hospice and Palliative Care.
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 3rd November 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 Paymrnt. Please contat 044-9664931.
The Meaning of Christian Death
Because of Christ, Christian death has a positive meaning: “for to me to live in Christ, and to die is gain.” (Phil 1:21)
“The saying is sure if we have died with him, we will also live with him.” (2 Tm 2:11) What is essentially new about
Christian death is this: through Baptism the Christian has already “died with Christ” sacramentally, in order to live
a new life, and if we die in Christ’s grace, physical death completes this “dying with Christ” and so completes our
incorporation into him in his redeeming act.
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Year B Mission Sunday 20th October, 2024
CHURCH OF ST. LIVINUS
DELVIN MASSES
Sat 19th 6.30pm Kevin Murphy MM Sun 20th 11.00am Camillus Gaffney MM Mon 21st 9.30am Mass. Tue 22nd 9.30am Mass. Wed 23rd 9.30am Mass. Thurs 24th 9.30am Mass. Fri 25th 9.30am Mass. Sat 26th 6.30pm Jim, Joan Bernie, Nora & Walter Carroll. Peter & Mary Walsh. George & Eva Hamilton. Martin Smith & DFM John Mc Cormack. Sun 27th 11.00am Andrew Geoghegan. DFM Perrick family. Maggie & Dermot Kenny.
Killulagh Masses:.
Sun 20th 9.30am Tom & Kathleen Monaghan. Thomas & Kathleen Clinton. Sun 27th 9.30am Sheila Nugent MM
Offertory: 820 Euro Ren Fund: Weekly 385 Euro. Monthly 60 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
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 has introduced the St. Matthew’s Gospel every Monday at 12noon . Each
session will last 25 minutes. You can access the talks on www.kellsparish.ie/our-parish/webcam.
World Mission Sunday: Takes place this Sunday 20th October. On this day we think of struggling parishes in the growing
church throughout Africa, South America, Asia and Oceania. The collection taken up on World Mission Sunday is a crucial
lifeline in over 1100 young dioceses and provides assistance in communities for them to build schools, health centres, parish
halls and churches. It also supports in the education of future leaders in faith.
Envelopes are available in the porches of the Churches.. You can place a donation in the envelope and put it in the collection
box or hand it in at the Parochial House.
Confirmation: Will be on Friday February 28th at 3pm in Delvin. .
Service for the Dead: Will take place on Friday November 22nd at 7.30pm.
First Holy Communion: Will be in Delvin Church on Saturday, May 17th as follows: St. Tola’s School at 10am. St.
Ernans and St.Patricks Schools at 12.30pm.
Relics of St. Bernadette: The relics will be present in the Cathedral, Mullingar on Monday 21st and Tuesday 22nd of
October. Mon 21st October at 2pm Liturgy of Welcome to begin Veneration of the Relics. 7pm Solemn Vespers with
Candlelight Procession and Rosary.
Tuesday 22nd 7.45am, 8.10am Parish Masses with Veneration of the Relics throughout the day. 2pm Mass with Anointing of
the Sick. 7pm Mass of Our Lady of Lourdes.
A few volunteers are available to provide transport for those wishing to attend Mass and Anointing of the sick on Tuesday
22nd at 2pm. If you need transport contact the Parochial House.
Ceili Community, Kilbeggan: Are having 40 Hours Adoration from Tuesday, 29th October to Saturday, 2nd November. 1pm
–9pm Daily. Poster on Notice Board with details for each day. Mass at 8pm each evening.:
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.
Delvin Friendship Club: Our usual get-together will take place in the Hall on Thursday next, Octoberr 24th at 11am.
Please note that we are back a week earlier.
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 20th October 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 Paymrnt. Please contat 044-9664931.
Year B Twenty- Eight Sunday in Ordinary Time 13th October, 2024
CHURCH OF ST. LIVINUS
DELVIN MASSES
Sat 12th 6.30pm James & Patricia Dolan. Jimmy & Jane Reilly. Sun 13th 11.00am Mossie, James, Elizabeth. Mattie & Bridget Gilmore. Mon 14th 9.30am DFM Mc Dermott family. Tue 15th 9.30am Mass. Wed 16th 9.30am Mass. Thurs 17th 9.30am Christopher Kelly. Briain Holmes. Fri 18th 9.30am Mass. Sat 19th 6.30pm Kevin Murphy MM Sun 20th 11.00am Camillus Gaffney MM
Killulagh Masses:.
Sun 13th 9.30am Olive & Peter Kelleghan & DFM Sun 20th 9.30am Tom & Kathleen Monaghan. Thomas & Kathleen Clinton.
- I. P. John Conlon. Drumlish, Longford. father of Aidan Conlon. Ballinacor, Delvin.
Offertory: 850 Euro Ren Fund: Weekly 270 Euro. Monthly 160 Euro. Annual: 585 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
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 at 12noon which
began on Monday last 7th October. Each session will last 25 minutes. You can access the talks on www.kellsparish.ie/our-
parish/webcam.
World Mission Sunday: Takes place on Sunday 20th October. On this day we think of struggling parishes in the growing
church throughout Africa, South America, Asia and Oceania. The collection taken up on World Mission Sunday is a crucial
lifeline in over 1100 young dioceses and provides assistance in communities for them to build schools, health centres, parish
halls and churches. It also supports in the education of future leaders in faith.
Confirmation: Will be on Friday February 28th at 3pm in Delvin. Enrolment for Confirmation will take place on Saturday
next, October 19th at Vigil Mass (6.30pm) in Delvin.
Service for the Dead: Will take place on Friday November 22nd at 7.30pm.
First Holy Communion: Will be in Delvin Church on Saturday, May 17th as follows: St. Tola’s School at 10am. St.
Ernans and St.Patricks Schools at 12.30pm.
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. Mon 21st October at 2pm Liturgy of Welcome to begin Veneration of the Relics. 7pm Solemn Vespers with
Candlelight Procession and Rosary.
Tuesday 22nd 7.45am, 8.10am Parish Masses with Veneration of the Relics throughout the day. 2pm Mass with Anointing of
the Sick. 7pm Mass of Our Lady of Lourdes.
A few volunteers are available to provide transport for those wishing to attend Mass and Anointing of the sick on Tuesday
22nd at 2pm. If you need transport contact the Parochial House.
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 13th October at 8pm.
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
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
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
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
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
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.
Adoration: Adoration in Killulagh every Monday from 10am -8pm.
Communion Calls: Will be done on the usual days this week.
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.
National Grandparents Pilgrimage:: Takes place at Knock Shrine this Sun 28th July at 3pm. Celebrating World Day for
Grandparents and the Elderly. All are Welcome.. Copies of Prayer for Grandparents are available in both Churches.
Cemetery Day, Killulagh: Blessing of Graves in the Old Cemetery at 6.30pm on Sun next, 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.
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.
Serving and Sharing Christ in a Synodal Church. Priory Institute: The Priory Institute two week on-line
Summer School is reflective, informative and interactive and will run from 19th August. The course includes 8 recorded
presentations and three on-line zoom discussions and is very flexible as it is delivered entirely online. For further information
contact prioryinstitute.com
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.
St. Scire C. E. : Have Vacancies for Cleaners, Careteaakers 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
Whist: Whist takes place in the Hall on Sun 28th at 8pm.
Today’s Readings
From today until the 21st Sunday the continuous reading of St.Mark’s Gospel is interrupted, and the sixth chapter
of St. John is read. Jesus shows himself to be the true Messiah and the true prophet by the miracle of the loaves and
fishes. In taking, giving thanks and distributing, Jesus performs the actions that will distinguish the Eucharist.
Year B Sixteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time 21st July, 2024
CHURCH OF THE ASSUMPTION
CHURCH OF ST. LIVINUS
DELVIN MASSES
Sat 20th 6.30pm Mattie Murtagh. William & Catherine Sherlock. Laurence, Therese, Anita, Brenda & Marie Leavy.
Sun 21st 11.00am Liz Mullen. Anne Vaughan Mon 22nd No Mass. Tue 23rd 9.30am Mass. Wed 24th No Mass. Thurs 25th No Mass. Fri 26th 9.30am Mass. Sat 27th 6.30pm Michael Doyle. Pat Anderson. Sun 28th 11.00am Bernard & Annie Carroll. Fr. Camillus Kane & DFM
Killulagh Masses:.
Sun 21st 9.30am Paddy & Bridie Dugdale. Michael Ivory. DFM O’ Neill Family, and nephew Sean Kelly, late of Glaxtown.. Sun 28th 9.30am Ursula & Edward King.
- I. P. John Herward. Balrath South, Southill. Delvin.
Offertory: 920. 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.
National Grandparents Pilgrimage:: Takes place at Knock Shrine on 28th July at 3pm. Celebrating World Day for
Grandparents and the Elderly. All are Welcome.
Pioneer Pilgrimage to Knock: Will take place this Sun 21st July. Mass at 3pm will be followed by Eucharistic Blessing and
Procession to the Shrine. Pioneers along with friends and relations of people who are living “one day at a time” with
addiction are welcome. Poster on Notice Board with further details.
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.
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.
Serving and Sharing Christ in a Synodal Church. Priory Institute: The Priory Institute two week on-line
Summer School is reflective, informative and interactive and will run from 19th August. The course includes 8 recorded
presentations and three on-line zoom discussions and is very flexible as it is delivered entirely online. For further information
contact prioryinstitute.com
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.
St. Scire C. E. : Have Vacancies for Cleaners, Careteaakers 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
Whist: Whist takes place in the Hall on Sun 21st at 8pm.
St. Mary Magdalene ( Feast Day Mon 22nd )
St. Mary Magdalene stood by the Cross of Jesus: with two other women she discovered the empty tomb, she was
granted an appearance of the Risen Lord early the same day, from which incident she has been described as ‘apostle
to the apostles’. The Gospels give no warrant for identifying her with the ‘woman who was a sinner’ who anointed
Christ’s feet. (Lk 7:37) or with Mary the sister of Martha who also anointed him. (Jn 12:5).
Year B Fifteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time 14th July, 2024
CHURCH OF THE ASSUMPTION
CHURCH OF ST. LIVINUS
DELVIN MASSES
Sat 13th 6.30pm Christopher & Elizabeth Darby & DFM Christy Sheerin & DFM Margaret & Michael Rooney. Sun 14th 11.00am Tom & Phyllis Murphy & DFM. Maura Carroll Mon 15th No Mass. Tue 16th No Mass. Wed 17th 9.30am Mass. Thurs 18th No Mass. Fri 19th 9.30am Mass. Sat 20th 6.30pm Mattie Murtagh. William & Catherine Sherlock. Laurence, Therese, Anita, Brenda & Marie Leavy. Sun 21st 11.00am Liz Mullen. Anne Vaughan
Killulagh Masses:.
Sun 14th 9.30am Bridie Callan Sun 21st 9.30am Paddy & Bridie Dugdale. Michael Ivory. DFM O’ Neill Family, and nephew Sean Kelly, late of Glaxtown..
- I. P. Anne Daly. Mulliganstown, Delvin. Anne Kennedy, who died in America. sister of Phil Leavy. Rockview, Delvin.
Offertory: 885. Euro Ren Fund: Weekly 225 Euro . Monthly 180 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.
Novena to St. Camillus: Annual Novena of St. Camillus, Killucan started Fri 28th June and will finish on this Sunday 14th
July, Feast of St. Camillus. Mass will be celebrated by Fr. Paul Crosby PP. Poster on Notice Board.
National Grandparents Pilgrimage:: Takes place at Knock Shrine on 28th July at 3pm. Celebrating World Day for
Grandparents and the Elderly. All are Welcome.
Pioneer Pilgrimage to Knock: Will take place on Sun 21st July. Mass at 3pm will be followed by Eucharistic Blessing and
Procession to the Shrine. Pioneers along with friends and relations of people who are living “one day at a time” with
addiction are welcome. Poster on Notice Board with further details.
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.
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.
Serving and Sharing Christ in a Synodal Church. Priory Institute: The Priory Institute two week on-line
Summer School is reflective, informative and interactive and will run from 19th August. The course includes 8 recorded
presentations and three on-line zoom discussions and is very flexible as it is delivered entirely online. For further information
contact prioryinstitute.com
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 14th at 8pm.
The Liturgy
Mother Church earnestly desires that all the faithful should be led to that fully conscious, and active participation in liturgical celebrations which is demanded by the very nature of the liturgy. Such participation by the Christian people as ‘a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a redeemed people (1Pt 2:9; cf. 2:4-5), is their right and duty by reason of their baptism. In the restoration and promotion of the sacred liturgy, this full and active participation by all the people is the aim to be considered before all else; for it is the primary and indispensable source from which the faithful are to derive the true Christian spirit; and therefore pastors of souls must zealously strive to achieve it, by means of the necessary instruction, in all their pastoral work.
Vatican 2 on the Liturgy.
Year B Fourteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time 7th July, 2024
CHURCH OF THE ASSUMPTION
CHURCH OF ST. LIVINUS
DELVIN MASSES
Sat 6th 6.30pm Tom, Mary & Nancy Lenihan & DFM. Christy Coll. Pauline Coll Sun 7th 11.00am Tom & Maggie Leonard. Martin Carroll. Julia & Michael Carroll, Bridgie & Michael Junior. Sean Mc Morrow & grandson James.
Mon 8th 9.30am Mass. Tue 9th 9.30am Mass. Wed 10th No Mass. Thurs 11th No Mass. Fri 12th No Mass. Sat 13th 6.30pm Christopher & Elizabeth Darby & DFM Christy Sheerin & DFM Margaret & Michael Rooney. Sun 14th 11.00am Tom & Phyllis Murphy & DFM. Maura Carroll
Killulagh Masses:.
Sun 7th 9.30am Oliver Kiernan. Tony Larkin Sun 14th 9.30am Bridie Callan
- I. P. John Sheridan. Kilberry, Navan. brother of Pat Sheridan. Crowenstown. Mary O’ Connor. Tullamore. sister of Tom Reilly. Killulagh.
Offertory: 1,130. Euro Ren Fund: Weekly 215 Euro . Monthly 480 Euro
Bible Alive: July Issue on sale. Cost 2 Euro
Adoration: Adoration in Killulagh every Monday from 10am -8pm.
Message from Fr. Heaney: Thanks to all who prepared for and took part in the Celebration to mark the Diamond Jubilee of
his Ordination. Thanks to all who took part in the Liturgy, especially the Choirs. Thanks to all who prepared the Church and
the Altar for Mass. Thanks to all involved in preparation of the Hall, those who prepared food, and everyone who came for
refreshments in the Hall. Thanks especially to the organising group for all the preparations. Finally thanks to all who sent
messages and good wishes for the occasion.
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
Peter’s Pence Collection;Thanks to all who contributed to the Peter’s Pence Collection last weekend. Amount 1,1 30 Euro..
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.
Novena to St. Camillus: From Fri 28th June –Sat 13th July. Triduum of Prayer Thurs 11th –Sat 13th. .Sunday 14th July Feast
of St. Camillus Mass celebrated by Fr. Paul Crosby PP. Poster on Notice Board.
National Grandparents Pilgrimage:: Takes place at Knock Shrine on 28th July at 3pm. Celebrating World Day for
Grandparents and the Elderly. All are Welcome.
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.
Diploma in Church Music: Programme suitable for those already involved in the ministry of church music in the Christian
tradition, whether as organists, singers or choir directors. Further info Contact Admissions Team, St. Patrick’s College,
Maynooth. 01-7084778 Email: cmmadmissions@spcm.ie
Seeking, Serving and Sharing Christ in a Synodal Church. Priory Institute: The Priory Institute two week on-line
Summer School is reflective, informative and interactive and will run from 19th August. The course includes 8 recorded
presentations and three on-line zoom discussions and is very flexible as it is delivered entirely online. For further information
contact prioryinstitute.com
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 7th 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. Contact C. E. Office at 044-9664931
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Year B Thrteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time 30th June, 2024
CHURCH OF THE ASSUMPTION
CHURCH OF ST. LIVINUS
DELVIN MASSES
Sat 29th 6.30pm Imelda Keogh. Sun 30th 11.00am Sandra Gaffney. Angela & Matt Monaghan & DFM. Thos & Isabel Anderson. Mon 1st 9.30am Michael & Seamus Mc Grath. Tue 2nd 9.30am Mass. Wed 3rd 9.30am Mass. Thurs 4th 9.30am Mass. Fri (First Friday) No Mass. Sat 6th 6.30pm Tom, Mary & Nancy Lenihan & DFM. Christy Coll. Pauline Coll Sun 7th 11.00am Tom & Maggie Leonard. Martin Carroll. Julia & Michael Carroll, Bridgie & Michael Junior. Sean Mc Morrow & grandson James.
Killulagh Masses:.
Sun 30th 9.30am Brigid Murray Fri 5th ( First Friday) 9.30am List of the Dead Sun 7th 9.30am Oliver Kiernan
Tony Larkin
- I. P. Nancy Mc Dermott. ( nee Smyth) Kinnegad. .formerly Billistown, Delvin. Theresa Burnay.(nee Kelleghan) England sister of Maureen Darby. Castletown, Delvin.
Offertory: 1,010. Euro Ren Fund: Weekly 275 Euro . Monthly 60 Euro
Bible Alive: July Issue on sale. Cost 2 Euro
Communion Calls: Will be done on the usual days this week.
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
Peter’s Pence Collection: Will be taken up at Masses this weekend.
St. Oliver Plunkett: Mass takes place in Loughcrew this Sun 30th June at 3pm. This year marks the 49th Anniversary of his
Canonisation in Rome by Pope Paul V1 in 1975.
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.
Novena to St. Camillus: From Fri 28th July –Sat 13th July. Triduum of Prayer Thurs 11th –Sat 13th. .Sunday 14th July Feast
of St. Camillus Mass celebrated by Fr. Paul Crosby PP. Poster on Notice Board.
National Grandparents Pilgrimage:: Takes place at Knock Shrine on 28th July at 3pm. Celebrating World Day for
Grandparents and the Elderly. All are Welcome.
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) before the end of June.
Diploma in Church Music: Programme suitable for those already involved in the ministry of church music in the Christian
tradition, whether as organists, singers or choir directors. Further info Contact Admissions Team, St. Patrick’s College,
Maynooth. 01-7084778 Email: cmmadmissions@spcm.ie
Retreat for Young Adults: St..Columban’s Dalgan Park, Navan. Sat 6th July from 10am-5.30pm. A time to reflect, Mass,
helpful talks, adoration, confession, spiritual direction if required. Cost 20 Euro. Contact Sr. Una at 090-6481666
Seeking, Serving and Sharing Christ in a Synodal Church. Priory Institute: The Priory Institute two week on-line
Summer School is reflective, informative and interactive and will run from 19th August. The course includes 8 recorded
presentations and three on-line zoom discussions and is very flexible as it is delivered entirely online. For further information
contact prioryinstitute.com
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 30th June 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. Contact C. E. Office at 044-9664931
Year B Twelfth Sunday in Ordinary Time 23rd June, 2024
CHURCH OF THE ASSUMPTION
CHURCH OF ST. LIVINUS
DELVIN MASSES
Sat 22nd 6.30pm Tom, Cora & Caroline Timmons. Winnie Walsh. Jenny Kenny & DFM. Sun 23rd 11.00am Peggy Lenihan. Nancy Healy. Bryan Orr. Sheila Orr Mon 24th 9.30am Mass. Tue 25th 9.30am Mass. Wed 26th 9.30am Mass. Thurs 27th 9.30am Mass. Fri 28th 7.30pm Jubilee Mass. Sat 29th 6.30pm Imelda Keogh. Sun 30th 11.00am
Sandra Gaffney. Angela & Matt Monaghan & DFM. Thos & Isabel Anderson. Margaret & Michael Rooney
Killulagh Masses:.
Sun 23rd 9.30am DFM Kelly Family, Caddagh. Marcus Daugela. Sun 30th 9.30am Brigid Murray
- I. P. Brendan Garry. Ballyhealy, Delvin. .
Offertory: 1,035. Euro Ren Fund: Weekly 330 Euro . Monthly 80 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
Jubilee Celebration: Fr. Heaney will celebrate the 60th anniversary of his ordination on June 21st. To mark the event Mass
will be celebrated here in Delvin on Friday, June 28th at 7.30pm. Light refreshments will be served in the hall afterwards.
All are Welcome.
Peter’s Pence Collection:: Will be taken up at Masses next weekend.
Burial: Will take place of the Ashes of Maura D’ Roza (nee Fay) on Sat 29th June at 3pm.
St. Oliver Plunkett: Mass takes place in Loughcrew on Sun 30th June at 3pm. This year marks the 49th Anniversary of his
Canonisation in Rome by Pope Paul V1 in 1975.
Planning for the Future: Bishop Deenihan and Fr. Derek Darby met with priests and chairpersons from Parish Pastoral
Assemblies in the Castlepollard area recently. Bishop Deenihan expressed his deep appreciation for the commitment and
time given by members of the Pastoral Assemblies to their parishes. He outlined some of the opportunities emerging across
the Diocese and invited assemblies to begin exploring ways they can work more collaboratively with their neighbouring
parishes, share resources, and support ongoing faith formation and evangelisation to ensure the sacramental life of parishes
can be supported and developed as we plan far ahead for the future.
Novena to St. Camillus: From Fri 28th July –Sat 13th July. Triduum of Prayer Thurs 11th –Sat 13th. .Sunday 14th July Feast
of St. Camillus Mass celebrated by Fr. Paul Crosby PP. Poster on Notice Board.
National Grandparents Pilgrimage:: Takes place at Knock Shrine on 28th July at 3pm. Celebrating World Day for
Grandparents and the Elderly. All are Welcome.
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) before the end of June.
Diploma in Church Music: Programme suitable for those already involved in the ministry of church music in the Christian
tradition, whether as organists, singers or choir directors. Further info Contact Admissions Team, St. Patrick’s College,
Maynooth. 01-7084778 Email: cmmadmissions@spcm.ie
Retreat for Young Adults: St..Columban’s Dalgan Park, Navan. Sat 6th July from 10am-5.30pm. A time to reflect, Mass,
helpful talks, adoration, confession, spiritual direction if required. Cost 20 Euro. Contact Sr. Una at 090-6481666
Seeking, Serving and Sharing Christ in a Synodal Church. Priory Institute: The Priory Institute two week on-line
Summer School is reflective, informative and interactive and will run from 19th August. The course includes 8 recorded
presentations and three on-line zoom discussions and is very flexible as it is delivered entirely online. For further information
contact prioryinstitute.com
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 23rd June at 8pm.
Delvin Friendship Club: The Committee would like to thank all who supported the Coffee morning and sold Raffle Cards
last Friday. It was a great success. Our usual get-together will be in the Hall on Thursday next, 27th June starting at 11am.
Accord: Are seeking marriage preparation facilitators. If interested contact Aishling at 01-5053102, or www.accord.ie
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. Contact C. E. Office at 044-9664931
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Year B Eleventh Sunday in Ordinary Time 16th June, 2024
CHURCH OF THE ASSUMPTION
CHURCH OF ST. LIVINUS
DELVIN MASSES
Sat 15th 6.30pm Camillus Daly & parents. Tommy Murphy. Sun 16th 11.00am Pat & Cailin Lynch. Ruth Barry. Paddy Gaffney. Mon 17th 9.30am Mass. Tue 18th 9.30am Mass. Wed 19th 9.30am Mass. Thurs 20th 9.30am Mass. Fri 21st 9.30am Mass. Sat 22nd 6.30pm Tom, Cora & Caroline Timmons. Winnie Walsh. Jenny Kenny & DFM. Sun 23rd 11.00am Peggy Lenihan. Nancy Healy. Bryan Orr. Sheila Orr
Killulagh Masses:.
Sun 16th 9.30am Michael Egginton. Sun 23rd 9.30am DFM Kelly Family, Caddagh.
Offertory: 840. Euro Ren Fund: Weekly 275 Euro . Monthly 410 Euro Annual: 800 Euro
Adoration: Adoration in Killulagh every Monday from 10am -8pm.
Baptisms: We welcome the following children to the parish community. Eoin Michael Lynch. Chris Zorko Shay Byrne.
Robert Byrne. Charlie Byrne. Andrew Clarke. Sadie Clarke. Ellie Kate Annie White. Tadhg Michael Carrington.
James Joseph Flynn. Sienna Murtagh Hunt.
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
St. Joseph’s Young Priests Society: Bus will leave for Our Annual Pilgrimage to Knock next Saturday 22nd June at
9.15am. Pick up Point will be outside Gaffney’s Lounge, Main St.
Jubilee Celebration: Fr. Heaney will celebrate the 60th anniversary of his ordination on June 21st. To mark the event Mass
will be celebrated here in Delvin on Friday, June 28th at 7.30pm. All are Welcome.
Day for Life: Day for Life Sunday is celebrated annually with a special message by the Catholic Church across Ireland,
Scotland England and Wales. It is a day specifically dedicated to raising awareness and reflecting on the deep value and
meaning of human life at every stage, and in every condition. On Sunday 16th June, the Church will mark Day for Life 2024
with a message on the theme: The Lord is my Shepherd-Compassion and Hope at the End of Life
This year’s message reminds us that Jesus did not send the sick away, rather He showed that life always has dignity and that
there is no such a thing as a useless life. Catholics are called to defend the gift of life to its natural end and to protect
vulnerable citizens from a culture that could pressure them into assisted suicide. In this way, we are encouraged to support
people with the companionship of a listening ear, appropriate treatment, and the best of care, so that their last days can be
times of grace, intimacy and love.,
St. Oliver Plunkett: Mass takes place in Loughcrew on Sun 30th June at 3pm. This year marks the 49th Anniversary of his
Canonisation in Rome by Pope Paul V1 in 1975.
Planning for the Future: Bishop Deenihan and Fr. Derek Darby met with priests and chairpersons from Parish Pastoral
Assemblies in the Castlepollard area recently. Bishop Deenihan expressed his deep appreciation for the commitment and
time given by members of the Pastoral Assemblies to their parishes. He outlined some of the opportunities emerging across
the Diocese and invited assemblies to begin exploring ways they can work more collaboratively with their neighbouring
parishes, share resources, and support ongoing faith formation and evangelisation to ensure the sacramental life of parishes
can be supported and developed as we plan far ahead for the future.
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) before the end of June.
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 16th June at 8pm.
Delvin Friendship Club: Committee meeting in Gaffney’s Lounge on Monday 17th June at 8pm.
Dermot Kenny Memorial Cup: Will be played in Delvin G. A. A Park this Sun 16th June at 3pm. Delvin V Clann Na
nGael, Athboy. Proceeds going towards a Defibrillator for the G. A. A. Park.
Accord: Are seeking marriage preparation facilitators. If interested contact Aishling at 01-5053102, or www.accord.ie
Drumcree Bog Festival: The Bog Festival has been cancelled due to weather conditions. .It will be on at a later date.
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. Contact 044-9664931
Year B Tenth Sunday in Ordinary Time 9th June, 2024
CHURCH OF THE ASSUMPTION
CHURCH OF ST. LIVINUS
DELVIN MASSES
Sat 8th 6.30pm Joe & Annie Kate Gray & son Joseph. Joseph Anderson. Sun 9th 11.00am Bernie Mc Grath.
Mon 10th 9.30am Mass. Tue 11th 9.30am Mass. Wed 12th 9.30am Mass. Thurs 13th 9.30am Mass. Fri 14th 9.30am Mass. Sat 15th 6.30pm Camillus Daly & parents. Tommy Murphy. Sun 16th 11.00am Pat & Cailin Lynch. Ruth Barry. Paddy Gaffney.
Killulagh Masses:.
Sun 9th 9.30am Willie Loughlin. Colm & Lila O’ Farrell Sun 16th 9.30am Michael Egginton.
Offertory: 770. Euro Easter Dues: 2,120 . Euro
Adoration: Adoration in Killulagh every Monday from 10am -8pm.
Easter Dues: Thanks to all who contributed to the Easter Dues Offerings last weekend. .
Baptisms: We welcome the following children to the parish community. Conor Mick Ivory. Evie Rose Murtagh.
Joseph Patrick Heffernan. Luke Anthony Mc Govern. Anna Danute Daugela. Hollie Patricia Smyth. Della Jane
Smyth. Molly Coughlan. Eabha Grace Smith. Luke Fitzpatrick. Sadhbh Mc Kendry. Theo Andrew Clune. Luke
James Mc Donnell. Tommy Mc Grath. Bonnie Catherine Moran.
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
St. Joseph’s Young Priests Society: Our Annual Pilgrimage to Knock will take place on Saturday 22nd June. Those of you
thinking about going please contact us soon. To book a seat contact Kathleen at 087-9768703. Margaret at 087-7688105 or
contact Parochial House between 10am -12.30pm
Jubilee Celebration: Fr. Heaney will celebrate the 60th anniversary of his ordination on June 21st. To mark the event Mass
will be celebrated here in Delvin on Friday, June 28th at 7.30pm. All are Welcome.
St. Oliver Plunkett: Mass takes place in Loughcrew on Sun 30th June at 3pm. This year marks the 49th Anniversary of his
Canonisation in Rome by Pope Paul V1 in 1975.
Planning for the Future: Bishop Deenihan and Fr. Derek Darby met with priests and chairpersons from Parish Pastoral
Assemblies in the Castlepollard area recently. Bishop Deenihan expressed his deep appreciation for the commitment and
time given by members of the Pastoral Assemblies to their parishes. He outlined some of the opportunities emerging across
the Diocese and invited assemblies to begin exploring ways they can work more collaboratively with their neighbouring
parishes, share resources, and support ongoing faith formation and evangelisation to ensure the sacramental life of parishes
can be supported and developed as we plan far ahead for the future.
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) before the end of June.
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 9th June at 8pm.
Delvin Friendship Club: Are having a Coffee Morning and Cake Sale on Fri 14th June in Gaffney’s Lounge from
9.30am -2pm. We would appreciate if you would do some baking for the Cake sale. Don’t forget to return your Raffle Card
Accord: Are seeking marriage preparation facilitators. If interested contact Aishling at 01-5053102, or www.accord.ie
Drumcree Bog Festival: Takes place on Sun 16th June. Music by Various Artists.. Proceeds on the day going to Delvin Hospice Homecare and Collinstown Cemetery. We appreciate your support.
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. Contact 044-9664931
The Lord’s Day
Central to the Church’s Liturgical Life is Sunday, the day of Christ’s Resurrection. The observance begins with the evening of the preceding day. It is a day when all Catholics are obliged to take part in the Mass. The Lord’s Supper is its centre, for there the whole community of the faithful encounters the risen Lord who invites them to his banquet. (CCC, no 1166). The Church encourages that Sunday , the ‘ Lord’s Day’ also be a day for rest and recreation. It is also a day when the faithful can devote themselves to works of mercy and to the apostolate.
Irish Catholics Catechism for Adults. 192-3.
Year B Feast of Corpus Christi 2nd June, 2024
CHURCH OF THE ASSUMPTION
CHURCH OF ST. LIVINUS
DELVIN MASSES
Sat 1st 6.30pm Michael Malone. Sun 2nd 11.00am Aggie O’ Doherty- Leonard MM James, Mary & John Herward. Seamus & James Higgins. Mon 3rd 9.30am Mass. Tue 4th 9.30am Mass. Wed 5th 9.30am Mass. Thurs 6th 9.30am Mass Fri 7th ( First Friday) 7.30pm Noel Renehan. Sat 8th 6.30pm Joe & Annie Kate Gray & son Joseph.
Joseph Anderson. Sun 9th 11.00am Bernie Mc Grath.
Killulagh Masses:.
Sun 2nd 9.30am Bridie Scally (nee Fox) Fri7th ( First Friday) 9.30am List of the Dead Sun 9th 9.30am Willie Loughlin. Colm & Lila O’ Farrell
R.I. P. Peter Mc Kenna. Mullimgar who lived in Delvin for the past few years.
Offertory: 900. Euro Ren. Fund. Weekly 280 Euro Monthly 35 Euro.
Bible Alive: June Issue on sale. Cost 2 Euro.
Communion Calls: Will be done on the usual days this week.
Adoration: Adoration in Killulagh every Monday from 10am -8pm.
Easter Dues: Will be taken up this weekend. Please use the envelope that was distributed to you.
Feast of Corpus Christi: This Sunday is the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ.
Day of Prayer for Priests: Next Friday is a Day of Prayer for Priests. It is also the Feast of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus.
The Sacred Heart of Jesus: “ Understood in the light of the Scriptures, the term “ Sacred Heart of Jesus” denotes the entire
mystery of Christ Son of God, uncreated wisdom, infinite charity, principle of the salvation and sanctification of mankind.
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
St. Joseph’s Young Priests Society: Meeting on Thurs next, June 6th at 8pm in the Parochial House. Our Annual
Pilgrimage to Knock will take place on Saturday 22nd June. Those of you thinking about going please contact us soon. To
book a seat contact Kathleen at 087-9768703. Margaret at 087-7688105 or contact Parochial House between 10am -12.30pm
Youth Meet & Prayer Gathering:(18 Years) will take place in St. Ultan’s Church, Bohermeen at 7.30pm on Fri 7th June.
This is an opportunity for young adults to join together for adoration, prayer, reflection and discussion assisted by priests
from the diocese and the Franciscan Sisters of the Renewal. Contact Fr. Mark English info at duleekparish@gmail.com.
Vocations Holy Hour:: Takes place in Church of the Immaculate Conception, Asbbourne at 7pm on Fri 7th June. Solemnity
of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus. Jesus opens his heart for us: this is His Priesthood. We so need hearts for Christ, as
priests in our Diocese. If you are thinking of a Vocation to the Priesthood, please come along and give your heart to the
Sacred heart of Jesus. Live from Facebook page: DioceseOfMeathVocations. or contact wwwmeathvocations.com
Retreat for Young Adults (18-40 Yrs): From 7th -9th June at Roscrea Abbey. Mass, Confession, Talks. Cost is 150 Euro.
Contact Sr. Una at 090-6481666, or email youthretreats@gmail.com
St. Oliver Plunkett: Mass takes place in Loughcrew on Sun 30th June at 3pm. This year marks the 49th Anniversary of his
Canonisation in Rome by Pope Paul V1 in 1975.
Whist: Whist takes place in the Hall on Sun 2nd June at 8pm.
Delvin Friendship Club: Are having a Coffee Morning and Cake Sale on Fri 14th June in Gaffney’s Lounge from
9.30am -2pm. We would appreciate if you would do some baking for the Cake sale. Don’t forget to return your Raffle Card
Accord: Are seeking marriage preparation facilitators. If interested contact Aishling at 01-5053102, or www.accord.ie
Westmeath Community Development:: Free Annual Disability and Older people’s services and information is taking place on Mon 27th May from 10am -1pm in Bloomfield Hotel. All Welcome. Contact 044-9348571, or 087 25001
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. Contact 044-9664931
The Witness of the Eucharist
Participation in the communal celebration of the Sunday Eucharist is a testimony of belonging and of being faithful to Christ and to his Church. The faithful give witness by this to their communion in faith and charity. Together they testify to God’s holiness and their hope of salvation. They strengthen one another under the guidance of the Holy Spirit.
Catechism of the Catholic Church. 2182.
Year B The Most Holy Trinity 26th May, 2024
CHURCH OF THE ASSUMPTION
CHURCH OF ST. LIVINUS
DELVIN MASSES
Sat 25th 6.30pm Geraldine Farrelly MM Sun 26th 11.00am Peter Donohoe & DFM Duffy & Reilly families. Josephine Murtagh & DFM Mon 27th 9.30am John Heffernan & Parents. Tue 28th 9.30am Mass. Wed 29th 9.30am Mass. Thurs 30th 9.30am Mass. Fri 31st 9.30am Mass. Sat 1st 6.30pm Michael Malone. Sun 2nd 11.00am Aggie O’ Doherty- Leonard MM James, Mary & John Herward. Seamus & James Higgins.
Killulagh Masses:. Sun 26th 9.30am James & Hollie Mc Keon Sun 2nd 9.30am Bridie Scally (nee Fox)
- I. P. Joan Mander. Balrath South, Delvin. Pauline Clyne. Ballymahon. formerly Ballyhealy, Delvin. sister of Brendan Garry. Ballyhealy. Kathleen Farrell. Booterstown, Dublin. mother of Anita O’ Leary. Gigginstown.
Offertory: 990. Euro Ren. Fund. Weekly 380 Euro Monthly 150 Euro.
The Most Holy Trinity:: This Sunday we celebrate the Feast of The Most Holy Trinity.
First Communion: Congratulations to the children from St. Mary’s School, Southill who received their First Holy
Communion on Wednesday last. Thanks to their Parents, Teachers and all who helped them prepare for their big day.
Bible Alive: June Issue on sale. Cost 2 Euro.
Adoration: Adoration in Killulagh every Monday from 10am -8pm.
Easter Dues: Will be taken up next weekend. Please use the envelope that will be distributed to you.
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
St. Joseph’s Young Priests Society: Our Annual Pilgrimage to Knock will take place on Saturday 22nd June. We hope to
organise a bus. We would be very grateful if those of you thinking about going would contact us soon. To book a seat
contact Kathleen at 087-9768703. Margaret at 087-7688105 or contact Parochial House between 10am -12.30pm
Knock Shrine: Summer Programme beginning at Knock Shrine. See poster on Notice Board with events.
Pray for Life Novena; The Pray for Life Novena is an invitation to join thousands of people across Ireland to pray for the
protection of human life, began on Thurs 23rd May and will end on the Feast of the Visitation on Fri 31st May. Further info
visit www.prayfor life.ie for the daily novena prayers.
Youth Meet & Prayer Gathering:(18 Years) will take place in St. Ultan’s Church, Bohermeen at 7.30pm on Fri 7th June.
This is an opportunity for young adults to join together for adoration, prayer, reflection and discussion assisted by priests
from the diocese and the Franciscan Sisters of the Renewal. Contact Fr. Mark English info at duleekparish@gmail.com.
All Ireland Rosary Rally- Knock: Takes place on Sat, 1st June. It begins at 9.30am and will end with Mass in the Basilica
at 3pm. See wwwallirelandrosary.com for more details.
Retreat for Young Adults (18-40 Yrs): From 7th -9th June at Roscrea Abbey. Mass, Confession, Talks. Cost is 150 Euro.
Contact Sr. Una at 090-6481666, or email youthretreats@gmail.com
St. Oliver Plunkett: Mass takes place in Loughcrew on Sun 30th June at 3pm. This year marks the 49th Anniversary of his
Canonisation in Rome by Pope Paul V1 in 1975.
Whist: Whist takes place in the Hall on Sun 26th May at 8pm.
Delvin Friendship Club: Our usual get-together will be on Thursday next, 30th May starting at 11am. We are having a
Coffee Morning and Cake Sale on Fri 14th June in Gaffney’s Lounge from 9.30am -1pm. We appreciate your support.
Car Boot Sale & Garden Fete: Will take place this Sun 26th May from 12noon -5pm at the school. We are currently selling
tickets for our raffle. 5 Euro each or 5 for 20 Euro. Contact St. Patrick’s School, Crowenstown at 044-9664585.
Accord: Are seeking marriage preparation facilitators. If interested contact Aishling at 01-5053102, or www.accord.ie
Westmeath Community Development:: Free Annual Disability and Older people’s services and information is taking place on Mon 27th May from 10am -1pm in Bloomfield Hotel. All Welcome. Contact 044-9348571, or 087 2500161
The Trinity
The mystery of the Most Holy Trinity is the central mystery of Christian faith and life. It is the mystery of God in himself. It is therefore the source of all the other mysteries of faith, the light that enlightens them. It is the most fundamental and essential teaching in the “hierarchy of the truths of faith”. The whole history of salvation is identical with the history of the way and the means by which the one true God, Father, Son and Holy Spirit , reveals himself to men “ and reconciles and unites with himself those who turn away from sin.”
Catechism of the Catholic Church. 234.
Year B Pentecost Sunday 19th May, 2024
CHURCH OF THE ASSUMPTION
CHURCH OF ST. LIVINUS
DELVIN MASSES
Sat 18th 6.30pm Michael, Bridget, Sean & Thomas Coyne. Sun 19th 11.00am Michael & Kitty Halpin. Carmel Cannon.
Mon 20th 9.30am Mass. Tue 21st 9.30am Mass. Wed 22nd 9.30am Mass. Thurs 23rd 9.30am James & Mary Ann Andrews & DFM Fri 24th 9.30am Mass. Sat 25th 6.30pm Geraldine Farrelly MM Sun 26th 11.00am Peter Donohoe & DFM Duffy & Reilly families. Josephine Murtagh & DFM
Killulagh Masses:. Sun 19th 9.30am Richard & Danny Monaghan & DFM. Willie & Nuala Fox & DFM Sun 26th 9.30am James & Hollie Mc Keon
- I. P. Aggie O’ Doherty- Leonard. Castletown, Delvin. Maura Fay De Rossa. London. formerly Main St, Delvin. sister of Brendan Fay. Ballinaskeagh, Delvin.
Offertory: 850. Euro Ren. Fund. Weekly 245 Euro Monthly 140 Euro.
Pentecost Sunday: This Sunday is the Feast of Pentecost which completes the celebration of Easter. The gift of the Holy
Spirit which the believers received on the First Penrtecost is received by every believer in baptism and confirmation. The gift
of the Holy Spirit is received many times, especially at Pentecost. At Masses we pray for a renewal of the grace of our
confirmation.
The Most Holy Trinity:: Next Sunday we celebrate the Feast of The Most Holy Trinity.
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
St. Joseph’s Young Priests Society: Our Annual Pilgrimage to Knock will take place on Saturday 22nd June. We hope to
organise a bus. We would be very grateful if those of you thinking about going would contact us soon. To book a seat
contact Kathleen at 087-9768703. Margaret at 087-7688105 or contact Parochial House between 10am -12.30pm
Knock Shrine: Summer Programme beginning at Knock Shrine. See poster on Notice Board with events.
Pray for Life Novena; The Pray for Life Novena is an invitation to join thousands of people across Ireland to pray for the
protection of human life, from Thurs 23rd May to the Feast of the Visitation on Fri 31st May. Further info visit www.prayfor
life.ie for the daily novena prayers.
Youth Meet & Prayer Gathering:(18 Years) will take place in St. Ultan’s Church, Bohermeen at 7.30pm on Fri 7th June.
This is an opportunity for young adults to join together for adoration, prayer, reflection and discussion assisted by priests
from the diocese and the Franciscan Sisters of the Renewal. Contact Fr. Mark English info at duleekparish@gmail.com.
Vocations Notice: “Be filled with God’s Spirit”. Answer His call to Priesthood. Vocations information; Contact Fr. Tony
Gonoude at 044-9373923 or www. meathvocations.com
Ceili Catholic Community: Will be running a residential school of Evangelisation from Sept 2024 to May 2025. It will be
held in Kilbeggan, Co. Westmeath. Further information; school@ceilicommunity. net. Whats App 087-9789150
NET Team: The team finish their time in the parish this weekend. We thank them for all they have done during the year and
we wish them every blessing in the future.
Whist: Whist takes place in the Hall on Sun 19th May at 8pm.
Delvin Friendship Club: Committee meeting on Monday next, 20th May at 8pm in Gaffney’s Lounge.
Car Boot Sale & Garden Fete: Will take place on Sun 26th May from 12noon -5pm at the school. We are currently selling
tickets for our raffle. 5 Euro each or 5 for 20 Euro. Contact St. Patrick’s School, Crowenstown at 044-9664585.
Delvin Branch of St. Vincent de Paul: Are looking for additional members to join the local volunteers in delivering
discreet and vital support. Please come to our information Meeting in Fatima on Tue 28th May at 7.30pm
Westmeath Community Development:: Free Annual Disability and Older people’s services and information is taking place on Mon 27th May from 10am -1pm in Bloomfield Hotel. All Welcome. Contact 044-9348571, or 087 2500161
Feast of Pentecost
The tongues of fire God sends to light upon the disciples’ heads at Pentecost signify God’s presence in the Holy Spirit. The appearance of separate flames on each person indicates that he will now be present in a new and deeper way in each believer instead of just to certain people at certain times. As the events that follow demonstrate, this “fire” will open their minds to understand God’s Word and will give them the words they need to share the Gospel and the power and courage they need to be his witnesses.
Year B The Ascension of the Lord 12th May, 2024
CHURCH OF THE ASSUMPTION
CHURCH OF ST. LIVINUS
DELVIN MASSES
B Sun 11.00am Marian Murtagh. Mon 13th 9.30am Mass. Tue 14th 9.30am Mass. Wed 15th 9.30amn Harry, Molly, Paul & Rosaleen Barry. Thurs 16th 9.30am Mass. Fri 17th 9.30am Mass. Sat 18th 6.30pm Michael, Bridget, Sean & Thomas Coyne. Sun 19th 11.00am Michael & Kitty Halpin. Carmel Cannon.
Killulagh Masses:. Sun 12th 9.30am Bertie, Rosemary, Colette & Antoinette Kelleghan. Sun 19th 9.30am Richard & Danny Monaghan & DFM. Willie & Nuala Fox & DFM
- I. P. Sheila Kennedy (nee Egginton) Castlepollard. formerly Glackstown, Collinstown..Alacoque Dalton. Mulliganstown, Delvin. sister of Margaret Lynch. Mitchelstown, Delvin.
Offertory: 945. Euro Ren. Fund. Weekly 380 Euro Monthly 155 Euro.
Bible Alive: May Issue on Sale. Cost 2 Euro.
First Holy Communion: Congratulations to the children from the schools in the parish who received their First Holy
Communion yesterday. Thanks to their Teachers, Parents and all who helped them prepare for their big day..
Feast of the Ascension: This Sunday we celebrate the Feast of the Ascension. It is also World Communications Day.
Pentecost Sunday: Next Sunday is the Feast of Pentecost which completes the celebration of Easter. The gift of the Holy
Spirit which the believers received on the First Penrtecost is received by every believer in baptism and confirmation. The gift
of the Holy Spirit is received many times, especially at Pentecost. At Masses we pray for a renewal of the grace of our
confirmation.
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
St. Joseph’s Young Priests Society: Our Annual Pilgrimage to Knock will take place on Saturday 22nd June. We hope to
organise a bus. We would be very grateful if those of you thinking about going would contact us soon. To book a seat
contact Kathleen at 087-9768703. Margaret at 087-7688105 or contact Parochial House between 10am -12.30pm
Lough Derg: 3 Day Pilgrimages starting Fri 31st May until Thurs 15th August. 1 Day Retreat from May 5th Poster on Notice
Board. See www.loughderg.org
Knock Shrine: Summer Programme beginning at Knock Shrine. See poster on Notice Board with events.
Youth Group: Youth Group will be taking place in Fatima Hall every Thurs and Fri from 7.pm-8.30pm. 1st to 6th years are
welcome. NET Team will be helping run the youth group until spring.
Young Adult Bible Study: The NET Team will be hosting a Bible Study based on the Chosen every Sunday in
Fatima:from 5pm-7.30pm. Food will be provided and all are encouraged to bring snacks to share.
Ceili Catholic Community: Will be running a residential school of Evangelisation from Sept 2024 to May 2025. It will be
held in Kilbeggan, Co. Westmeath. Further information; school@ceilicommunity. net. Whats App 087-9789150
Whist: Whist takes place in the Hall on Sun 12th May at 8pm.
Car Boot Sale & Garden Fete: Will take place on Sun 28th May from 12noon -5pm at the school. We are currently selling
tickets for our raffle. 5 Euro each or 5 for 20 Euro. Contact St. Patrick’s School, Crowenstown at 044-9664585.
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.
Delvin Branch of St. Vincent de Paul: Are looking for additional members to join the local volunteers in delivering discreet and vital support. Please come to our information Meeting in Fatima on Tue 28th May at 7.30pm
Westmeath Community Development:: Free Annual Disability and Older people’s services and information is taking place on Mon 27th May from 10am -1pm in Bloomfield Hotel. All Welcome. Contact 044-9348571, or 087 2500161
The Ascension of the Lord.
The ascension of Christ means our own salvation as well, where the glorious Head has gone before, the body is called to follow in hope. Let us therefore exult, beloved, as is fitting, and let us rejoice in devout thanksgiving. For on this day not only have we been confirmed in our possession of paradise, but we have entered heaven in the person of Christ: through his grace, we have regained far more than we had lost through the devil’s hatred.
Year B Sixth Sunday of Easter 5th May, 2024
CHURCH OF THE ASSUMPTION
CHURCH OF ST. LIVINUS
DELVIN MASSES
Sat 4th 6.30pm Tom, Nellie & Bl. Lal Timmons. Michael Gilroy. Nicholas Grassick. Sun 5th 11.00am Christy Darby.
Mon 6th 9.30am Mass. Tue 7th 9.30am Mass. Wed 8th 9.30am Mass. Thurs 9th 9.30am Mass. Fri 10th 9.30am Mass. Sat 11th 6.30pm Tom & Marie Mc Enerney & daughter Martina Yeoman. Margaret Shaw. Tom, Elizabeth & Mary Toner. Sun 11.00am Marian Murtagh.
Killulagh Masses:. Sun 5th 9.30am Tom & Mary Forde. Margaret Bennett. Sun 12th 9.30am Bertie, Rosemary, Colette & Antoinette Kelleghan.
- I. P. Pat Kangley. Corbetstown, Killucan. brother of Nuala Moran. Ballinacor, Delvin.
Offertory: 1,050. Euro Ren. Fund. Weekly 240 Euro Monthly 30 Euro.
Bible Alive: May Issue on Sale. Cost 2 Euro.
Confirmation: Congratulations to the children who were confirmed in St. Mary’s Special School, Southill last Friday.
Confirmation Prayer:: Send your Holy Spirit upon them, to be their helper and guide.
Bible Study: Will continue on Tuesday night at 8pm in Fatima. We will watch an episode of the well known film series, The
Chosen, and will have time for discussion and a cup of tea. Please come and join us.
First Holy Communion: Children from the parish will receive their First Holy Communion next Saturday, May 11th .
St.Ernan’s and St. Patrick’s School children will receive their First Holy Communion at 10am in Delvin.
St. Tola’s School children will receive their First Holy Communion at 12noon in Killulagh.
Feast of the Ascension: Next Sunday we celebrate the Feast of the Ascension.
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
St. Joseph’s Young Priests Society: Our Annual Pilgrimage to Knock will take place on Saturday 22nd June. We hope to
organise a bus. We would be very grateful if those of you thinking about going would contact us soon. To book a seat
contact Kathleen at 087-9768703. Margaret at 087-7688105 or contact Parochial House between 10am -12.30pm
Lough Derg: 3 Day Pilgrimages starting Fri 31st May until Thurs 15th August. 1 Day Retreat from May 5th Poster on Notice
Board. See www.loughderg.org
Youth Group: Youth Group will be taking place in Fatima Hall every Thurs and Fri from 7.pm-8.30pm. 1st to 6th years are
welcome. NET Team will be helping run the youth group until spring.
Young Adult Bible Study: The NET Team will be hosting a Bible Study based on the Chosen every Sunday in
Fatima:from 5pm-7.30pm. Food will be provided and all are encouraged to bring snacks to share.
Cemetery Days: Dates for Cemetery Days are as follows; Killulagh 4th August at 7pm. Crowenstown Mon 5th at 7pm.
Delvin Saturday 10th August at 7pm.
Ceili Catholic Community: Will be running a residential school of Evangelisation from Sept 2024 to May 2025. It will be
held in Kilbeggan, Co. Westmeath. Further information; school@ceilicommunity. net. Whats App 087-9789150
Whist: Whist takes place in Fatima on Sun 5th May at 8pm.
Adult Education Group: Meeting on Tue 7th May in the Hall at 10.30am to finalise arrangements for our Trip to
Strokestown House. New members always welcome.
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.
Book Festival: Takes place in St. Patrick’s Hall this Sun 6th May. We appreciate your support.
National Learning Network: :QQ1 Level 3 Rehabilitative training for individuals with physical and sensory challenges.. Call 086-7839078
The Ascension of the Lord.
The ascension of Christ means our own salvation as well, where the glorious Head has gone before, the body is called to follow in hope. Let us therefore exult, beloved, as is fitting, and let us rejoice in devout thanksgiving. For on this day not only have we been confirmed in our possession of paradise, but we have entered heaven in the person of Christ: through his grace, we have regained far more than we had lost through the devil’s hatred.
Year B Fifth Sunday of Easter 28th April,, 2024
CHURCH OF THE ASSUMPTION
CHURCH OF ST. LIVINUS
DELVIN MASSES
Sat 27th 6.30pm Jim Poynton MM Bridgie & Kevin Murphy Sun 28th 11.00am Tommy, Christy, Martin, Parents Martin & Julia Kineavy William & Elizabeth Gilmore. Mon 29th 9.30am Mass. Tue 30th 9.30am Mass. Wed 1st 9.30am Mass. Thurs 2nd 9.30am Mass. Fri 3rd ( First Friday) No Mass. Sat 4th 6.30pm Tom, Nellie & Bl. Lal Timmons. Michael Gilroy. Nicholas Grassick. Sun 5th 11.00am Christy Darby.
Killulagh Masses:. Sun 28th 9.30am Kevin Ledwith Fri 3rd ( First Friday) 9.30am List of the Dead Sun 5th 9.30am Tom & Mary Forde. Margaret Bennett.
- I. P. Catherine O’ Reilly. Finea. sister of Patricia Garry. Caddagh, Delvin. Geraldine Farrelly. ( nee Sherwin) Shankill, Co. Dublin. late of Main St, Delvin.
Offertory: 1,010. Euro Ren. Fund. Weekly 225 Euro Monthly 70 Euro.
Bible Alive: May Issue on Sale. Cost 2 Euro.
Communion Calls: Will be done on the usual days this week.
Bible Study: Will continue on Tuesday night at 8pm in Fatima. We will watch an episode of the well known film series, The
Chosen, and will have time for discussion and a cup of tea. Please come and join us.
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
Vocations Sunday: Thanks to all who contributed towards the Offertory Collection last Sunday. The money will go
towards the students studying for the priesthood in the Diocese. Thanks to all who attended the Hour of Adoration in
Killulagh last Sunday for Vocations.
St. Joseph the Worker: Next Wed 1st May is the Feast of St. Joseph the Worker.
St. Joseph’s Young Priests Society: Meeting on Thurs next, May 2nd at 8pm in the Parochial House.
Oilithreacht na Gaeilge: A pilgrimage to Knock arranged by Cumann na Sagart will take place this Sunday 28th April.
Ceremonies, including Mass, will take place at 3pm. All the Ceremonies will be in Irish. All are Welcome.
Lough Derg: 3 Day Pilgrimages starting Fri 31st May until Thurs 15th August. 1 Day Retreat from May 5th Poster on Notice
Board. See www.loughderg.org
Youth Meet & Prayer Gathering: Will take place in the Church of St. Ciaran, Duleek at 7.30pm on Fri 3rdMay. This is an
opportunity for young adults aged 18 Yrs upwards to join together for adoration, prayer, reflection and discussion. Contact
Fr. Mark English for more info duleekparish@gmail.com.
Youth Group: Youth Group will be taking place in Fatima Hall every Thurs and Fri from 7.pm-8.30pm. 1st to 6th years are
welcome. NET Team will be helping run the youth group until spring.
Young Adult Bible Study: The NET Team will be hosting a Bible Study based on the Chosen every Sunday in
Fatima:from 5pm-7.30pm. Food will be provided and all are encouraged to bring snacks to share.
Young Adult Retreat: Sat May 4th 10am -5pm. An opportunity to join with other young people in peace, prayer and joy.
Holy Mass, talks, chance for confession.Cost 20 Euro. Contact Sr. Una at 090 6481666, or email youthretreats@gmail.com.
National Pilgrimage for Life: Will be celebrated on Sat 4th May in Knock Shrine with Mass at 3pm in the Basilica.
Anointing of the Sick will take place during Mass Main Celebrant and homilist will be Archbishop Francis Duffy.
Poor Clares: Are hosting an online Q& A for young women who would like to know more about the Poor Clare way of
life. The event takes place from 7pm -8.30pm on Wed 1st May. Further info contact vocations@poorclares.ie.
Whist: Whist takes place in St. Patrick’s Hall on Sun 28th April 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.
Book Festival: Takes place in St. Patrick’s Hall on Fri 4th, Sat 5th & Sun 6th May. Lots of entertainment including Arts & Crafts. Fair. , Delvin Valley Drama Group, Traditional Irish Music. Book Fair on Sunday. . We appreciate your support.
National Learning Network: :QQ1 Level 3 Rehabilitative training for individuals with physical and sensory challenges.. Call 086-7839078
Year B Vocations Sunday 21st April,, 2024
CHURCH OF THE ASSUMPTION
CHURCH OF ST. LIVINUS
DELVIN MASSES
Sat 20th 6.30 pm Jimmy, Jane & Peggy Reilly. Jack Ivory. Breege Mc Cormack. Sun 21st 11.00am Michael Moriarty. Michael & Mary Mullally & son Michael. Patrice Keane. Mon 22nd 9.30am Mass. Tue 23rd 9.30am Mass. Wed 24th 9.30am Mass. Thurs 25th 9.30am Mass. Fri 26th 9.30am Mass. Sat 27th 6.30pm Jim Poynton MM Bridgie & Kevin Murphy Sun 28th 11.00am Tommy, Christy, Martin, Parents Martin & Julia Kineavy
Killulagh Masses:. Sun 21st 9.30am Sean Newman. Sun 28th 9.30am Kevin Ledwith
- I. P. Jeanette Campbell. Southill, Delvin. formerly Shannon, Co. Clare.
Offertory: 990 Euro Ren. Fund. Weekly 235 Euro Monthly 185 Euro.
Bible Study: Will continue on Tuesday night at 8pm in Fatima. We will watch an episode of the well known film series, The
Chosen, and will have time for discussion and a cup of tea. Please come and join us.
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
Vocations Sunday: This Sunday 21st is Vocations Sunday. There will be Adoration in Killulagh Church from 12noon-
1pm.The Offertory Collection this Sunday will go towards the students studying for the priesthood in the Diocese.
Prayer for Vocations: O, Jesus send labourers into your fields, which are awaiting Holy Apostles, Saintly Priests, Heroic
Missionaries, dedicated Sisters and Brothers. .Enkindle in the hearts of young men and women the spark of a Vocation.
Grant that Christian families may desire to give to your Church helpers in the work of tomorrow. Amen.
Oilithreacht na Gaeilge: A pilgrimage to Knock arranged by Cumann na Sagart will take place on Sunday 28th April.
Ceremonies, including Mass, will take place at 3pm. All the Ceremonies will be in Irish. All are Welcome.
Lough Derg: 3 Day Pilgrimages starting Fri 31st May until Thurs 15th August. 1 Day Retreat from May 5th Poster on Notice
Board. See www.loughderg.org
Youth Group: Youth Group will be taking place in Fatima Hall every Thurs and Fri from 7.pm-8.30pm. 1st to 6th years are
welcome. NET Team will be helping run the youth group until spring.
Young Adult Bible Study: The NET Team will be hosting a Bible Study based on the Chosen every Sunday in
Fatima:from 5pm-7.30pm. Food will be provided and all are encouraged to bring snacks to share.
Young Adult Retreat: Sat May 4th 10am -5pm. An opportunity to join with other young people in peace, prayer and joy.
Holy Mass, talks, chance for confession.Cost 20 Euro. Contact Sr. Una at 090 6481666, or email youthretreats@gmail.com.
Fr. Willie Doyle: Talk on the Cause of Fr. Willie Doyle take place on Thurs 25th April at 7.30pm in Parish Centre,
Mullingar. Individual blessings available with Fr. Willie Doyle’s personal crucifix.
National Pilgrimage for Life: Will be celebrated on Sat 4th May in Knock Shrine with Mass at 3pm in the Basilica.
Anointing of the Sick will take place during Mass Main Celebrant and homilist will be Archbishop Francis Duffy.
Poor Clares: Are hosting an online Q& A for young women who would like to know more about the Poor Clare way of
life. The event takes place from 7pm -8.30pm on Wed 1st May. Further info contact vocations@poorclares.ie.
Whist: Whist takes place in St. Patrick’s Hall on Sun 21st April at 8pm.
Delvin Tidy Towns: Are having their 1st meeting of the Year on Wed 24th Apr in Gaffney’s Lounge at 8pm. We need more volunteers if we are to keep the Tidy Towns going. We would appreciate your support.
Book Festival: Takes place in St. Patrick’s Hall on Fri 4th, Sat 5th & Sun 6th May. Lots of entertainment including Arts & Crafts. Fair. , Delvin Valley Drama Group, Traditional Irish Music. Book Fair on Sunday. . We appreciate your support.
The Good Shepherd
Christ is not just any good shepherd: He is the Good Shepherd. Ordinarily a shepherd receives wool from his sheep to cloth himself, but we, the sheep, have received a new garment from Christ the Good Shepherd. When we are baptized , we are baptized into Christ. Just as when the prodigal son received “the best robe” ( Lk 15:22) when he returned to his father, we are clothed in Christ when we return to our Father. A shepherd, to feed himself and his family, will slaughter and consume a sheep, but in the Eucharist, we the sheep consume our Shepherd who became the Lamb for us. We are nourished by his flesh and his blood, not he by ours. At Passover, while other shepherds brought the finest of their lambs to offer as a sacrifice to atone for their sins, our Shepherd offered himself in our place. Our Shepherd laid down his life for us, his sheep, so that we might have life for ever. We are poor and helpless sheep who are not used by our shepherd, but instead loved by him. (The Magnificat. April, 2024)
Year B Third Sunday of Easter 14th April,, 2024
CHURCH OF THE ASSUMPTION
CHURCH OF ST. LIVINUS
DELVIN MASSES
Sat 13th 6.30pm Michael Mc Gowan. Tom Flynn & DFM Sun 14th 11.00am Gregory Smith MM. Tommy Gaffney & DFM Mon 15th 9.30am Harry Daly & DFM Tue 16th 9.30am Mass. Wed 17th 9.30am Mass. Thurs 18th 9.30am Mass. Fri 19th 9.30am Mass. Sat 20th 6.30 pm Jimmy, Jane & Peggy Reilly. Jack Ivory. Breege Mc Cormack. Sun 21st 11.00am Michael Moriarty. Michael & Mary Mullally & son Michael. Patrice Keane.
Killulagh Masses:. Sun 14th 9.30am Thomas Manny Sun 21st 9.30am Sean Newman.
- I. P. Sr. Imelda Kennelly. Sisters of Charity of Jesus & Mary, Monasterevin, Kildare. formerly St. Mary’s Southill, Delvin.
Offertory: 725. Euro Ren. Fund. Weekly 515 Euro Monthly 245 Euro. Annual 1,600 Euro
Adoration: Adoration in Killulagh every Monday from 10am -8pm,.
Bible Study: Will continue on Tuesday night at 8pm in Fatima. We will watch an episode of the well known film series, The
Chosen, and will have time for discussion and a cup of tea. Please come and join us.
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 Eucharistic Adoration Pilgrimage to Knock: Takes place this Sun 14th April Further details
www.eucharisticadoration.ie Bus leaving Delvin at 7.15am on Sunday. Contact 085-7579303
Vocations Sunday: Next Sunday 21st is Vocations Sunday. There will be Adoration in Delvin from 12noon-1pm.The
Offertory Collection next Sunday will go towards the students studying for the priesthood in the Diocese.
Prayer for Vocations: O, Jesus send labourers into your fields, which are awaiting Holy Apostles, Saintly Priests, Heroic
Missionaries, dedicated Sisters and Brothers. .Enkindle in the hearts of young men and women the spark of a Vocation.
Grant that Christian families may desire to give to your Church helpers in the work of tomorrow. Amen.
Oilithreacht na Gaeilge: A pilgrimage to Knock arranged by Cumann na Sagart will take place on Sunday 28th April.
Ceremonies, including Mass, will take place at 3pm. All the Ceremonies will be in Irish. All are Welcome.
Lough Derg: 3 Day Pilgrimages starting Fri 31st May until Thurs 15th August. 1 Day Retreat from May 5th Poster on Notice
Board. See www.loughderg.org
Youth Group: Youth Group will be taking place in Fatima Hall every Thurs and Fri from 7.pm-8.30pm. 1st to 6th years are
welcome. NET Team will be helping run the youth group until spring.
Young Adult Bible Study: The NET Team will be hosting a Bible Study based on the Chosen every Sunday in
Fatima:from 5pm-7.30pm. Food will be provided and all are encouraged to bring snacks to share.
Whist: Whist takes place in St. Patrick’s Hall on Sun 14th April at 8pm.
Crowenstown N. S. : The Teachers, Staff and pupils would like to thank all who supported their Coffee Morning for
Daffodil Day in the school on Fri 22nd March last It was a wonderful day. Amount collected was 1,400 Euro.
Delvin Hospice Homecare: Thanks to all who supported our Table Quiz last Friday night. It was a great success. Our
A.G. M. will take place in Gaffney’s Lounge on Wed next, 17th at 8pm.
Archerstown 5K Walk: Takes place next Sunday 21st April at 12.30pm. Starting point is Brownstown Community Centre. Registration at 11.30am. All proceeds going to Delvin Branch of Northwestmeath Hospice.:
Book Festival: Takes place in St. Patrick’s Hall on Fri 4th, Sat 5th & Sun 6th May. Lots of entertainment including Arts & Crafts. Fair. , Delvin Valley Drama Group, Traditional Irish Music. Book Fair on Sunday. . We appreciate your support.
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 Good Shepherd
Christ is not just any good shepherd: He is the Good Shepherd. Ordinarily a shepherd receives wool from his sheep to cloth himself, but we, the sheep, have received a new garment from Christ the Good Shepherd. When we are baptized , we are baptized into Christ. Just as when the prodigal son received “the best robe” ( Lk 15:22) when he returned to his father, we are clothed in Christ when we return to our Father. A shepherd, to feed himself and his family, will slaughter and consume a sheep, but in the Eucharist, we the sheep consume our Shepherd who became the Lamb for us. We are nourished by his flesh and his blood, not he by ours. At Passover, while other shepherds brought the finest of their lambs to offer as a sacrifice to atone for their sins, our Shepherd offered himself in our place. Our Shepherd laid down his life for us, his sheep, so that we might have life for ever. We are poor and helpless sheep who are not used by our shepherd, but instead loved by him. (The Magnificat. April, 2024)
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Year B Second Sunday of Easter ( Divine Mercy Sunday) 7th April,, 2024
CHURCH OF THE ASSUMPTION
CHURCH OF ST. LIVINUS
DELVIN MASSES
Sat 6th 6.30pm John & Catherine Clune. Michael, Kathleen & Liam Bray. Micheal Moore. Sun 7th 11.00am Jackie & Madeline Branagan & DFM. Mon 8th 9.30am Robert Clancy MM Tue 9th 9.30am Mass. Wed 10th 9.30am Mass. Thurs 11th 9.30am Mass. N Fri 12th 9.30am Mass. Sat 13th 6.30pm Michael Mc Gowan. Tom Flynn & DFM Sun 14th 11.00am Gregory Smith MM. Tommy Gaffney
Killulagh Masses:. Sun 14th 9.30am Violet & John Lynch. Eamonn Byrne Sun 14th 9.30am Thomas Manny
- I. P. Sean Fitzsimons. Sheepstown, Delvin.
Offertory: 1,250. Euro Good Friday Collection: 465 Euro Easter Offerings: 4,845 Euro
Easter Offering: Thanks to all who contributed to the Easter Offerings last weekend..
Good Friday Collection: Thanks to all who contributed to the Collection on Good Friday for the Holy Places in Jerusalem.
Trocaire Boxes: Thanks to all who returned their Trocaire Boxes. If you still have to return your box, we would appreciate if
you would do so during the coming week. You can hand it in at the Parochial House between 10am-12.30pm. The amount
taken in so far is 3,757 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
Divine Mercy Sunday: This Sunday is Divine Mercy Sunday. The Octave Day of Easter. Divine Mercy Sunday points us to
the merciful love of God but lies behind the whole Paschal Mystery----the whole mystery of the death, burial and resurrection
of Christ---made present for us in the Eucharist. In this way, it also sums up the whole Easter Octave. “the whole octave of
Easter is like a single day” and the Octave Sunday is meant to be a day of “thanksgiving for the goodness God has shown to
man in the whole Easter mystery.” ( St. John Paul). Devotions on Sun 7th April at 3pm in Holy Trinity Church,
Castlejordan. (Ballinabrackey Parish.)
Feast of the Annunciation:: On Monday next, April 8th we celebrate the Feast of the Annunciation of the Lord. The
following is a short reflection on the significance of this feast. “ Given her consent to God’s word, Mary becomes the mother
of Jesus.. Espousing the divine will for salvation wholeheartedly, without a single sin to restrain her, she gave herself
entirely to the person and to the work of her Son, she did so in order to serve the mystery of redemption with him and
dependent on him by God’s grace.” ( Catechism of the Catholic Church 494).
National Eucharistic Adoration Pilgrimage to Knock: Takes place on Sun 14th April Further details
www.eucharisticadoration.ie Bus leaving Delvin at 7.15am on Sunday. Contact 085-7579303
Oilithreacht na Gaeilge: A pilgrimage to Knock arranged by Cumann na Sagart will take place on Sunday 28th April.
Ceremonies, including Mass, will take place at 3pm. All the Ceremonies will be in Irish. All are Welcome.
Lough Derg: 3 Day Pilgrimages starting Fri 31st May until Thurs 15th August. 1 Day Retreat from May 5th Poster on Notice
Board. See www.loughderg.org
Youth Group: Youth Group will be taking place in Fatima Hall every Thurs and Fri from 7.pm-8.30pm. 1st to 6th years are
welcome. NET Team will be helping run the youth group until spring.
Young Adult Bible Study: The NET Team will be hosting a Bible Study based on the Chosen every Sunday in
Fatima:from 5pm-7.30pm. Food will be provided and all are encouraged to bring snacks to share.
Delvin Adult Ed. Group:: Meet on Tue 2nd April outside Gaffney’s at 10am. More details on Whats App Group.
Whist: Whist will resume in St. Patrick’s Hall on Sun 7th April at 8pm.
Delvin Friendship Club: A. G. M. will take place on Monday next, 8th April in Gaffney’s Lounge 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 Struggle of St. Thomas
The struggle for faith experienced by Thomas leads us to think on the meaning of faith in the risen Christ. We do not depend on physical experience of Christ but know his presence in keeping God’s commandments, and as a gathered community, in the hearing of the word and in sacramental signs. So the Christian community is a thankful one, always blessing God for a surer hope through the resurrection of Christ.
Year B Easter Sunday of The Resurrection of the Lord 31st March, 2024
CHURCH OF THE ASSUMPTION
CHURCH OF ST. LIVINUS
DELVIN MASSES
Sat 30th ( Holy Saturday) 9.00pm Easter Vigil. Sun 31st 11.00am Easter Sunday Mass. Mon 1st 9.30am Micheal Moore. Tue 2nd 9.30am Mass. Wed 3rd 9.30am Mass. Thurs 4th 9.30am Mass. Fri 5th ( First Friday) No Mass. Sat 6th 6.30pm John & Catherine Clune. Michael, Kathleen & Liam Bray. Sun 7th 11.00am Jackie & Madeline Branagan & DFM
Killulagh Masses:. Sun 31st 9.30am Easter Sunday Mass. Fri 5th ( First Friday) 9.30am List of the Dead. Sun 7th 9.30am Violet & John Lynch.
- I. P. Jim Poynton. Ballyhealy, Delvin.
Offertory: 890. Euro Ren Fund: Weekly 185. Euro Monthly 75 Euro
Easter Greetings: We wish all our parishioners a very happy Easter. Sincere thanks to all who participated in celebrations
during Lent and Holy Week.
Summer Time: The clocks go forward this Saturday night. Mass on this Sunday will be at Summer Time.
Easter Offering: Will be taken up this Sunday. Please use the envelope that was distributed to you.
Trocaire Boxes: Thanks to all who returned their Trocaire Boxes. If you still have to return your box, we would appreciate if
you would do so during the coming week. You can hand it in at the Parochial House between 10am-12.30pm.
Communion for the Sick: Will be brought to the Sick on Easter Sunday beginning at 10.30am.
Adoration: There will be no Adoration in Killulagh Church on Monday next.
St. Joseph’s Young Priests Society: Meeting in Parochial House on Thursday next, 4th April at 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
Divine Mercy Sunday: Next Sunday is Divine Mercy Sunday. The Octave Day of Easter. Divine Mercy Sunday points us to
the merciful love of God but lies behind the whole Paschal Mystery----the whole mystery of the death, burial and resurrection
of Christ---made present for us in the Eucharist. In this way, it also sums up the whole Easter Octave. “the whole octave of
Easter is like a single day” and the Octave Sunday is meant to be a day of “thanksgiving for the goodness God has shown to
man in the whole Easter mystery.” ( St. John Paul). Devotions on Sun 7th April at 3pm in Holy Trinity Church,
Castlejordan. (Ballinabrackey Parish.)
National Eucharistic Adoration Pilgrimage to Knock: Takes place on Sun 14th April Further details
www.eucharisticadoration.ie
Youth Group: Youth Group will be taking place in Fatima Hall every Thurs and Fri from 7.pm-8.30pm. 1st to 6th years are
welcome. NET Team will be helping run the youth group until spring.
Young Adult Bible Study: The NET Team will be hosting a Bible Study based on the Chosen every Sunday in
Fatima:from 5pm-7.30pm. Food will be provided and all are encouraged to bring snacks to share.
Delvin Adult Ed. Group:: Meet on Tue 2nd April outside Gaffney’s at 10am. More details on Whats App Group.
Whist: Whist will resume in St. Patrick’s Hall on Sun 7th April at 8pm.
Delvin Hospice Homecare: Our Annual Table Quiz will take place on Fri 5th April in Gaffney’s Lounge atarting at
8.30pm. We appreciate your support 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.
Readings during the Easter Season
During the Sunday of Easter the first reading is taken, not from the Old Testament, but from the Acts of the Apostles. Many of the passages are examples of the earliest apostolic preaching, and we see in them how the apostles themselves used the Scriptures to announce the significance of the death and resurrection of Jesus. In other passages, the consequences of Jesus’s resurrection and its effects in the life of the Christian community are recounted. From these passages, the homilist has in hand some of his strongest and most basic tools. He sees how the Apostles used the Scriptures to announce the death and resurrection of Jesus, and he does the same, not only in the passage at hand but in this same style throughout the whole liturgical year: He also sees the power of the life of the risen Lord at work in the first communities, and he declares in faith to his own people that the same power is still at work among us.
Homiletic Directory. 53.
Year B Palm Sunday 24th March, 2024.
CHURCH OF THE ASSUMPTION
CHURCH OF ST. LIVINUS
DELVIN MASSES
Sat 23rd 6.30pm Gus O’ Shaughnessy. Mattie, Dolores & Andy Gaffney. Sun 24th 11.00am Carmel & Pat Gaffney & DFM. G O’ Brien, George & Mary O’ Brien. Mon 25th 9.30am Mass. Tue 26th 9.30am Mass. Wed 27th 9.30am Mass. Thurs 28th ( Holy Thursday) 7.30pm Holy Thursday Mass. Fri 29th ( Good Friday) 7.30pm Good Friday Liturgy. Sat 30th ( Holy Saturday) 9.00pm Easter Vigil. Sun 31st 11.00am Easter Sunday Mass.
Killulagh Masses:. Sun 24th 9.30am Patrick & Teresa Bannon Thursday 28th ( Holy Thutrsday) 5.00pm Holy Thursday Mass. Sun 31st 9.30am Easter Sunday Mass.
- i. P. Christy Carr. Killallon.
Offertory: 1,010. Euro Ren Fund: Weekly 245 Euro Monthly 230 Euro
Palm Sunday: This Sunday is Palm Sunday which begins the celebration of the Great Week- Holy Week- which will reach
its high point in the final three days, the crown of the Church’s liturgical year. Please bring Palm branches to be blessed.
Confessions: Confessions will be available in Delvin Church after the liturgy on Holy Thursday and Good Friday and at
2pm and 7pm on Holy Saturday. Confessions in Killulagh Church before Mass on Holy Thursday and at 12noon on Holy
Saturday. There will be Confessions in Delvin Church on Monday evening next at 7.30pm. Visiting Priests will attend.
Chrism Mass: Will take place on Wed 27th March at 7pm in the Cathedral of Christ the King, Mullingar. Ministers of Holy
Communion, Readers, Sacristans and all others involved in the ministry of the Church are invited. All are Welcome.
Fast and Abstinence: Good Friday is a Day of fast and abstinence. Fast: Those over 21 and under 60 should reduce
considerably the amount of food they take. Abstinence: Those over 14 should abstain from meat.
Trocaire Boxes: We would appreciate if you would return your Trocaire Box on Holy Thursday, or hand it in at the pm
Parochial House.
Easter Offerings: Will be taken up next Sunday. Please use the envelope that will be distributed to you.
Easter Card: You will get an Easter Card with your Easter Offering Envelope outlining the arrangements for Holy Week.
Please follow the Card for times of ceremonies and Confessions.
Vocations: Please pray for Vocations to the priesthood and religious life during Holy week. Our Holy Thursday Night Prayer
of the Church will be offered for Vocations at the end of Adoration at the Altar of Repose. (10.45)
Good Friday Collection: During the Good Friday Liturgy a collection will be taken up for the upkeep of the Holy Places in
Jerusalem and other parts of the Holy Land. The presence of Christians in the Holy Land has been reducing in recent years. .
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
Divine Mercy Sunday: 7th April is Divine Mercy Sunday. Devotions at 3pm in Holy Trinity Church, Castlejordan.
(Ballinabrackey Parish.)
National Eucharistic Adoration Pilgrimage to Knock: Takes place on Sun 14th April Further details
www.eucharisticadoration.ie
Youth Group: Youth Group will be taking place in Fatima Hall every Thurs and Fri from 7.pm-8.30pm. 1st to 6th years are
welcome. NET Team will be helping run the youth group until spring.
Young Adult Bible Study: The NET Team will be hosting a Bible Study based on the Chosen every Sunday in
Fatima:from 5pm-7.30pm. Food will be provided and all are encouraged to bring snacks to share.
Delvin |Hospice Homecare: Our Annual Table Quiz will take place on Fri 5th April in Gaffney’s Lounge atarting at
8.30pm. We appreciate your support 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.
Holy Week
Christ redeemed us all and gave perfect glory to God principally through his paschal mystery, dying he destroyed our death and rising he restored our life. Therefore the Easter Triduum of the passion and resurrection of Christ is the culmination of the entire liturgical year. Thus the solemnity of Easter has the same kind of pre-eminence in the liturgical year that Sunday has in the week. The celebration of the paschal mystery is not simply a recalling of past events in history. It is a sacramental celebration that renders present and actualizes the saving power of Christ’s death and resurrection to the Church.
Year B Fifth Sunday of Lent 17th March, 2024.
CHURCH OF THE ASSUMPTION
CHURCH OF ST. LIVINUS
DELVIN MASSES
Sat 16th 6.30pm Eilish & Fintan Mc Cormack. James & Bridie Branagan. Josephine Carroll. Sun 17th 11.00am
Gerry Toner MM Mon 18th 9.30am Margaret & Owen Murtagh & DFM Tue 19th 9.30am Mass. Wed 20th 7.30pm Mass. Thurs 21st 9.30am Mass. Fri 22nd 9.30am Mass. Sat 23rd 6.30pm Gus O’ Shaughnessy. Mattie, Dolores & Andy Gaffney. Sun 24th 11.00am Carmel & Pat Gaffney & DFM. G O’ Brien, George & Mary O’ Brien.
Killulagh Masses:. Sun 17th 9.30am Thomas & Mary Downes.. Wed 20th 9.30am Mass. Sun 24th 9.30am Patrick & Teresa Bannon
Offertory: 940 Euro Ren Fund: Weekly 260 Euro Monthly 35 Euro
Confessions: Before the Vigil Mass on Saturday and after 11 o, clock Mass on Sunday.
Bible Study: Our Bible Study has begun and continues every Tuesday Night. There are two Tuesday Nights left. We will
have our Bible Study Group in Fatima at 8pm. Each night we will watch an episode of the well known film series, The
Chosen, and will have time for discussion and a cup of tea. Please come and join us.
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
Light The Fire, 2024: The Franciscan Sisters of the Renewal invite you to join us in Slane on St. Patrick’s Day. 5pm
Vespers on the Hill of Slane and Rosary procession to the Church, 6pm Mass in St.Patrick’s Church followed by Eucharistic
Adoration. Event details www.franciscansisterscfr.com/st-anthony or 041 9830441
St. Patricks Testimony: Copies of St. Patricks Testomony are available in the porches of the Church. They cost 1 Euro
each. This document contains the words of St. Patrick, written near the end of his life. It helps us to understand the amazing
life of our Patron Saint.
Feast of St. Joseph: Tue 19th we celebrate the Feast of St. Joseph. We will have Adoration in Delvin Church on that day
from 10am -11am. We pray that we can learn to imitate his faithfulness to God and his care of Mary and Jesus.
Palm Sunday :Next Sunday is Palm Sunday which begins the celebration of the Great Week- Holy Week- which will reach
its high point in the final three days, the crown of the Church’s liturgical year. Please bring Palm branches to be blessed.
Youth Group: Youth Group will be taking place in Fatima Hall every Thurs and Fri from 7.pm-8.30pm. 1st to 6th years are
welcome. NET Team will be helping run the youth group until spring.
Young Adult Bible Study: The NET Team will be hosting a Bible Study based on the Chosen every Sunday in
Fatima:from 5pm-7.30pm. Food will be provided and all are encouraged to bring snacks to share.
Delvin St. Patrick’s Parade: Takes place on Mon 18th March from 3pm -5pm. Those entering floats are asked to assemble at the Salesyard at 2pm. Roads will be closed at 2.30pm. Please come along and support our Parade.
Delvin Friendship Club: Our usual get-together will be in the Hall on Thursday next, 21st March We are starting with Mass at 11.15am. It is the Birthday Party, so we hope to see a big crowd on the day.
St. Patrick’s N. S Crowenstown: Are having a Coffee Morning on Friday next, March 22nd from 10am -12noon in the School;. Proceeds going to Irish Cancer. It is also Daffodil Day. Please support this worthy cause.
Delvin Sports & Leisure Centre: Are having a Book Collection in the Sports Centre next Saturday, 23rd March between 11am -3pm. We appreciate if you would bring along your collection of unwanted books.
Feast of St. Patrick
Next Sunday we celebrate the Feast of St. Patrick. It would be hard to underestimate the influence of St. Patrick on the faith of the people of Ireland. In recent years the message of St. Patrick tended to be overshadowed by other celebrations associated with the Feast. This year is a good opportunity to focus on the spiritual significance of the Feast of St. Patrick. We include here an extract from the story of his life, as told by himself. In this extract he tells about his carelessness, about his relationship with God and about his conversion. We can pray that many Irish people will experience a similar conversion as we celebrate his Feast.
The Power of Prayer
After I came to Ireland, every day I had to tend sheep and many times a day I prayed. The love of God and his fear came to me more and more, and my faith was strengthened. My Spirit was moved so that in a single day I would say as many as a 100 prayers, and almost as many in the night. Even when I was staying in then woods and on the mountains, I used to get up for prayer before daylight, through snow, through frost, through rain, becaude the spirit within me was then fervent.
Year B Fourth Sunday of Lent 10th March, 2024.
CHURCH OF THE ASSUMPTION
CHURCH OF ST. LIVINUS
DELVIN MASSES
Sat 9th 6.30pm Johnny, Cathy, Brendan, Sean Dunne & DFM. Mary & Patsy Leonard. May Toner. Sun 10th 11.00am Maggie & Tom Leonard. Annie, Paddy & Tommy Mc Cann Bernie Drum. Mon 11th 9.30am Philomena & Michael Smith
Tue 12th 9.30am Mass. Wed 13th 7.30pm Mass. Thurs 14th 9.30am Mass. Fri 15th 9.30am Mass. Sat 16th 6.30pm Eilish & Fintan Mc Cormack. James & Bridie Branagan. Josephine Carroll. Sun 17th 11.00am Gerry Toner MM
Killulagh Masses. Sun 10th 9.30am Noel Fox. Wed 13th 9.30am Mass. Sun 17th 9.30am Thomas & Mary Downes..
Offertory: 895. Euro. Ren Fund: Weekly 300 Euro Monthly 100 Euro. .
The Celebration of Lent: During Lent we are asked to focus on the themes on repentance and baptism. During this Season
we prepare to celebrate the Death and Resurrection of Jesus at Easter, and to renew our baptismal promises at the Easter
Vigil Ceremony. We suggest that you undertake one or more of the following practices. (a) Daily Prayer. (b) Scripture
Reading. (c) Attending Weekday Mass. (d) Giving Alms. (e) Voluntary Acts of Penance and self-denial. e.g. fasting from
food, drink and entertainment. (f) Repenting from sin or neglect of God and his people.
Confessions: Before the Vigil Mass on Saturday and after 11 o, clock Mass on Sunday.
Bible Study: Our Bible Study has begun and continues every Tuesday Night. There are two Tuesday Nights left. We will
have our Bible Study Group in Fatima at 8pm. Each night we will watch an episode of the well known film series, The
Chosen, and will have time for discussion and a cup of tea. Please come and join us.
Synod Feedback Invitation: A series of meetings is planned for the coming weeks across the Diocese of Meath to offer
feedback on the Synod which was held in Rome last October and to offer an opportunity for further discernment on the
synodal process which will inform the preparations for the Synod in Rome next October. All interested persons are invited to
our last meeting .which takes place in Ashbourne Parish Hall, Wed 13th March. All meetings commence at 7.pm
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
Light The Fire, 2024: The Franciscan Sisters of the Renewal invite you to join us in Slane on St. Patrick’s Day. 5pm
Vespers on the Hill of Slane and Rosary procession to the Church, 6pm Mass in St.Patrick’s Church followed by Eucharistic
Adoration. Event details www.franciscansisterscfr.com/st-anthony or 041 9830441
St. Patricks Testimony: Copies of St. Patricks Testomony are available in the porches of the Church. They cost 1 Euro
each. This document contains the words of St. Patrick, written near the end of his life. It helps us to understand the amazing
life of our Patron Saint.
25th Pioneer National Ball:: Takes place on Sat 6th April. Mass at 6pm in Cathedral of Christ the King, Mullingar, followed
by special guest speaker, dinner, music at the Annesbrook Hotel, Mullingar. For details/ tickets contact Dermot Fagan at
085-7201646, or Daisy Carey at 087-6544626
Youth Group: Youth Group will be taking place in Fatima Hall every Thurs and Fri from 7.pm-8.30pm. 1st to 6th years are
welcome. NET Team will be helping run the youth group until spring.
Young Adult Bible Study: The NET Team will be hosting a Bible Study based on the Chosen every Sunday in
Fatima:from 5pm-7.30pm. Food will be provided and all are encouraged to bring snacks to share.
Delvin St. Patrick’s Parade: Takes place on Mon 18th March from 3pm -5pm. Those entering floats are asked to assemble at the Salesyard at 2pm. Roads will be closed at 2.30pm. Please come along and support our Parade.
Feast of St. Patrick
Next Sunday we celebrate the Feast of St. Patrick. It would be hard to underestimate the influence of St. Patrick on the faith of the people of Ireland. In recent years the message of St. Patrick tended to be overshadowed by other celebrations associated with the Feast. This year is a good opportunity to focus on the spiritual significance of the Feast of St. Patrick. We include here an extract from the story of his life, as told by himself. In this extract he tells about his carelessness, about his relationship with God and about his conversion. We can pray that many Irish people will experience a similar conversion as we celebrate his Feast.
The Power of Prayer
After I came to Ireland, every day I had to tend sheep and many times a day I prayed. The love of God and his fear came to me more and more, and my faith wa strengthened. My Spirit was moved so that in a single day I would say as many as a 100 prayers, and almost as many in the night. Even when I was staying in then woods and on the mountains, I used to get up for prayer before daylight, through snow, through frost, through rain, becaude the spirit within me was then fervent.
Year B Third Sunday of Lent 3rd March, 2024.
CHURCH OF THE ASSUMPTION
CHURCH OF ST. LIVINUS
DELVIN MASSES
Sat 2nd 6.30pm Nan & Mick Anderson. Sun 3rd 11.00am Joseph Kane & DFM. Michael & Teresa White & DFM
Mon 4th 9.30am Mass. Tue 5th 9.30am Mass. Wed 6th 7.30pm Mass. Thurs 7th 9.30am Mass. Fri 8th 9.30am Mass.
Sat 9th 6.30pm Johnny, Cathy, Brendan, Sean Dunne & DFM. Mary & Patsy Leonard. May Toner. Sun 10th 11.00am Maggie & Tom Leonard. Annie, Paddy & Tommy Mc Cann Bernie Drum.
Killulagh Masses: Sun 3rd 9.30am Mass. Wed 6th 9.30am Mass. Sun 10th 9.30am Mass.
- I. P. Gregory Smith. Clondone, Delvin. Christina Mooney. Trim. formerly St. Mary’s, Southill, Delvin.
Offertory: 840.. Euro. Ren Fund: Weekly 240 Euro Monthly 95. Euro. Annual 300 Euro .
Confessions: Before the Vigil Mass on Saturday and after 11 o, clock Mass on Sunday.
The Celebration of Lent: During Lent we are asked to focus on the themes on repentance and baptism. During this Season
we prepare to celebrate the Death and Resurrection of Jesus at Easter, and to renew our baptismal promises at the Easter
Vigil Ceremony. We suggest that you undertake one or more of the following practices. (a) Daily Prayer. (b) Scripture
Reading. (c) Attending Weekday Mass. (d) Giving Alms. (e) Voluntary Acts of Penance and self-denial. e.g. fasting from
food, drink and entertainment. (f) Repenting from sin or neglect of God and his people.
Bible Study: On the next four Tuesday nights we will have our Bible Study Group in Fatima at 8pm. Each night we will
watch an episode of the well known film series, The Chosen, and will have time for discussion and a cup of tea. Please come
and join us.
St. Joseph’s Young Priests Society: Meeting in Parochial House on Thursday 7th March at 8pm.
Referendum: As you know the Referendums will be held on March 8th to amend the Constitution. The Irish Catholic
Bishops Conference has issued a statement about the Referendums. Copies of the statement are available at Church entrances
Synod Feedback Invitation: A series of meetings is planned for the coming weeks across the Diocese of Meath to offer
feedback on the Synod which was held in Rome last October and to offer an opportunity for further discernment on the
synodal process which will inform the preparations for the Synod in Rome next October. All interested persons are invited to
one of the following meetings; Navan Parish Centre, Wednesday 6th March. Ashbourne Parish Hall, Wed 13th March. All
meetings commence at 7.pm
Diocese of Meath Vocations: Mass for Vocations in Cathedral of Christ the King, Mullingar on Thurs 7th March at 7.30pm.
The Celebrant will be Fr. Tony Gonoude, and the Preacher will be Fr. Barry White, our newest and youngest priest in the
Diocese of Meath. Christ so needs workers for His Kingdom. If you feel called to the Priesthood, place your trust in the
Lord. All most welcome to attend.
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
Light The Fire, 2024: The Franciscan Sisters of the Renewal invite you to join us in Slane on St. Patrick’s Day. 5pm
Vespers on the Hill of Slane and Rosary procession to the Church, 6pm Mass in St.Patrick’s Church followed by Eucharistic
Adoration. Event details www.franciscansisterscfr.com/st-anthony or 041 9830441
25th Pioneer National Ball:: Takes place on Sat 6th April. Mass at 6pm in Cathedral of Christ the King, Mullingar, followed
by special guest speaker, dinner, music at the Annesbrook Hotel, Mullingar. For details/ tickets contact Dermot Fagan at
085-7201646, or Daisy Carey at 087-6544626
Trocaire: Famine and Poverty is a serious problem in many parts of the world. Your contributions to Trocaire will help to
relieve suffering. If you did not receive a Trocaire Box, there are spare ones in both Churches.
Youth Group: Youth Group will be taking place in Fatima Hall every Thurs and Fri from 7.pm-8.30pm. 1st to 6th years are
welcome. NET Team will be helping run the youth group until spring.
Young Adult Bible Study: The NET Team will be hosting a Bible Study based on the Chosen every Sunday in
Fatima:from 5pm-7.30pm. Food will be provided and all are encouraged to bring snacks to share.
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 C. E. Office at 044-9664931
Year B Second Sunday of Lent 25th February, 2024.
CHURCH OF THE ASSUMPTION
CHURCH OF ST. LIVINUS
DELVIN MASSES
Sat 24th 6.30pm James & Margaret Mc Govern & daughter Mary. Sun 25th 11.00am Pat, Noeleen & Mary Smith.
Mon 26th 9.30am Sinead Barry. Tue 27th 9.30am Rose Gibney & DFM. Kathleen Gaffney. Wed 28th 7.30pm Mass. Thurs 29th 9.30am Mass. Fri 1st ( First Friday) 7.30pm Mass. Sat 2nd 6.30pm Nan & Mick Anderson. Sun 3rd 11.00am Joseph Keane & DFM. Michael & Teresa White & DFM
Killulagh Masses: Sun 25th 9.30am Joe Flynn. Wed 28th 9.30am Mass. Fri 1st ( First Friday) 9.30am List of the Dead.
Sun 3rd 9.30am Mass.
- I. P. Anne Roberts (nee Smith) formerly of Bracklyn, Delvin, who died in Canada.
Offertory: 1,040. Euro. Ren Fund: Weekly 250 Euro Monthly 540 Euro. .
Confessions: Before the Vigil Mass on Saturday and after 11 o, clock Mass on Sunday.
The Celebration of Lent: During Lent we are asked to focus on the themes on repentance and baptism. During this Season
we prepare to celebrate the Death and Resurrection of Jesus at Easter, and to renew our baptismal promises at the Easter
Vigil Ceremony. We suggest that you undertake one or more of the following practices. (a) Daily Prayer. (b) Scripture
Reading. (c) Attending Weekday Mass. (d) Giving Alms. (e) Voluntary Acts of Penance and self-denial. e.g. fasting from
food, drink and entertainment. (f) Repenting from sin or neglect of God and his people.
Communion Calls: Will be done on the usual days this week.
Bible Study: On the next four Tuesdays nights we will have our Bible Study Group in Fatima at 8pm. Each night we will
watch an episode of the well known film series, The Chosen, and will have time for discussion and a cup of tea. Please come
and join us.
Referendum: As you know the Referendums will be held on March 8th to amend the Constitution. The Irish Catholic
Bishops Conference has issued a statement about the Referendums. Copies of the statement are available at Church entrances
Synod Feedback Invitation: A series of meetings is planned for the coming weeks across the Diocese of Meath to offer
feedback on the Synod which was held in Rome last October and to offer an opportunity for further discernment on the
synodal process which will inform the preparations for the Synod in Rome next October. All interested persons are invited to
one of the following meetings; Tullamore Parish Centre, Wed 28th February. Navan Parish Room, Wednesday 6th March.
Ashbourne Parish Hall, Wed 13th March. All meetings commence at 7.pm
Trocaire: Famine and Poverty is a serious problem in many parts of the world. Your contributions to Trocaire will help to
relieve suffering. If you did not receive a Trocaire Box, there are spare ones in both Churches.
Youth Group: Youth Group will be taking place in Fatima Hall every Thurs and Fri from 7.pm-8.30pm. 1st to 6th years are
welcome. NET Team will be helping run the youth group until spring.
Young Adult Bible Study: The NET Team will be hosting a Bible Study based on the Chosen every Sunday in
Fatima:from 5pm-7.30pm. Food will be provided and all are encouraged to bring snacks to share.
Steadfast Discernment Weekend: NET Ireland is hosting a retreat at Maynooth Seminary from Mar 1st -3rd . It is a time for
young adults to come and discern with different religious orders, Mission organisations and much more. Please contact NET
Team if you know of any young adult that would be interested.
Delvin Friendship Club: Our usual get-together will be in the Hall on Thurs next, 29th Feb starting at 11am.
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 C. E. Office at 044-9664931
Ways of Fasting during Lent by Pope Francis
Fast from hurting words and say kind words.
Fast from sadness and be filled with gratitude.
Fast from anger and be filled with patience.
Fast from pessimism and be filled with hope.
Fast from worries and have trust in God.
Fast from complaints; contemplate simplicity.
Fast from pressures and be prayerful.
Fast from bitterness; fill your hearts with joy.
Fast from selfishness and be compassionate.
Fast from grudges and be reconciled.
Fast from words; be silent and listen.
Year B First Sunday of Lent 18th February, 2024.
CHURCH OF THE ASSUMPTION
CHURCH OF ST. LIVINUS
DELVIN MASSES
Sat 17th 6.30pm T. J. & Kathleen O’ Driscoll. Sun 18th 11.00am Christy Drumm MM Mon 19th 9.30am Paddy Downes. Tue 20th 9.30am Mass. Wed 21st 7.30pm Mass Thurs 22nd 9.30am Mass. Fri 23rd 9.30am Mass. Sat 24th 6.30pm James & Margaret Mc Govern & daughter Mary. Sun 25th 11.00am Pat, Noeleen & Mary Smith.
Killulagh Masses: Sun 18th 9.30am Martin Kiernan. Wed 21st 9.30am Mass. Sun 25th 9.30am Joe Flynn.
- I. P. Gerard Toner. Balrath South, Delvin.
Offertory: 920. Euro. Ren Fund: Weekly 330 Euro Monthly 345 Euro. Annual 450 Euro.
The Celebration of Lent: During Lent we are asked to focus on the themes on repentance and baptism. During this Season
we prepare to celebrate the Death and Resurrection of Jesus at Easter, and to renew our baptismal promises at the Easter
Vigil Ceremony. We suggest that you undertake one or more of the following practices. (a) Daily Prayer. (b) Scripture
Reading. (c) Attending Weekday Mass. (d) Giving Alms. (e) Voluntary Acts of Penance and self-denial. e.g. fasting from
food, drink and entertainment. (f) Repenting from sin or neglect of God and his people.
Weekday Masses during Lent: Weekday Masses in Delvin during Lent will be 9.30am Mon, Tue, Thurs, Fri. Evening
Mass on Wednesday at 7.30pm. Mass in Killulagh will be at 9.30am on Wednesday.
Synod Feedback Invitation: A series of meetings is planned for the coming weeks across the Diocese of Meath to offer
feedback on the Synod which was held in Rome last October and to offer an opportunity for further discernment on the
synodal process which will inform the preparations for the Synod in Rome next October. All interested persons are invited to
one of the following meetings; Mullingar Community Centre, Wed 21st Feb. Tullamore Parish Centre, Wed 28th February.
Navan Parish Room, Wednesday 6th March. Ashbourne Parish Hall, Wed 13th March. All meetings commence at 7.1pm
Trocaire: Famine and Poverty is a serious problem in many parts of the world. Your contributions to Trocaire will help to
relieve suffering. Trocaire Boxes are been delivered at the moment. We thank the Collectors who deliver the boxes . If you
did not get a box there are spare ones in both Churches.
Delvin Parish Schools Enrolment, 2024: Enrolment for Junior Infants will take place from 1st Feb-22nd Feb. Applications
for admission can be made directly to St. Tola’s at 044-9664457 or email office @stttolas.com. St. Ernan’s 044-9664539 or
email sternansdelvin@gmail.com. St.Patrick’s Crowensstown 044-9664585, email office@crowenstownns.ie
St. Patrick’s, Crowenstown Open Evening: Tue 20th Feb from 6pm -8pm in the school. Alternatively you may wish to visit
us during any school day
Youth Group: Youth Group will be taking place in Fatima Hall every Thurs and Fri from 7.pm-8.30pm. 1st to 6th years are
welcome. NET Team will be helping run the youth group until spring.
Young Adult Bible Study: The NET Team will be hosting a Bible Study based on the Chosen every Sunday in
Fatima:from 5pm-7.30pm. Food will be provided and all are encouraged to bring snacks to share.
Steadfast Discernment Weekend: NET Ireland is hosting a retreat at Maynooth Seminary from Mar 1st -3rd . It is a time for
young adults to come and discern with different religious orders, Mission organisations and much more. Please contact NET
Team if you know of any young adult that would be interested.
Delvin Friendship Club: Committee Meeting in Gaffney’s Lounge on Mon Feb 19th 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 C. E. Office at 044-9664931
Ways of Fasting during Lent by Pope Francis
Fast from hurting words and say kind words.
Fast from sadness and be filled with gratitude.
Fast from anger and be filled with patience.
Fast from pessimism and be filled with hope.
Fast from worries and have trust in God.
Fast from complaints; contemplate simplicity.
Fast from pesssures and be prayerful.
Fast from bitterness; fill your hearts with joy.
Fast from selfishness and be compassionate.
Fast from grudges and be reconciled.
Fast from words; be silent and listen.
Year B Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time. 11th February, 2024.
CHURCH OF THE ASSUMPTION
CHURCH OF ST. LIVINUS
DELVIN MASSES
Sat 10th 6.30pm Ray Mulligan. Sun 11th 11.00am Pat Healy MM Mon 12th 9.30am Mass. Tue 13th 9.30am Mass. Wed 14th (Ash Wednesday) 7.30pm Mass. Thurs 15th 9.30am Mass. Fri 16th 9.30am Mass. Sat 17th 6.30pm T. J. & Kathleen O’ Driscoll. Sun 18th 11.00am Christy Drumm MM
Killulagh Masses: Sun 11th 9.30am Pat Fox Wed 14th ( Ash Wednesday) 9.30am Mass. Sun 18th 9.30am
Martin Kiernan.
Offertory: 905. Euro. Candlemas Offerings 1,225. Euro.
Confirmation:Congratulations to the children who were confirmed on Thursday.Thanks to their Parents, Teachers and all who helped them prepare for this day. Confirmation Prayer::Send your Holy Spirit upon them, to be their helper and guide.
Bible Alive: Lenten Issue on Sale. Cost 2 Euro..
Candlemas Offerings: Thanks to all who contributed to the Candlemas Offering last weekend.
Feast of Our Lady of Lourdes: This Sunday is World Day of the Sick. We pray for all who are sick on that day. Hear our
prayer, Oh God, and heal the many illnesses that afflict us in body, mind and soul. Bring comfort to those who suffer. Bring
consolation to those who despair. Bring strength to those of us who walk with the sick Bring hope to all for whom the path
to healing is long or may not end. Let us never forget your special care for the sick, that they may also know they are precious
and loved. Amen. :
Renewal of Marriage Vows: This Sunday we will honour married couples for their faithfulness in marriage at 9.30am
Mass in Killulagh and 11.00am Mass in Delvin. We also invite couples to attend Mass together, if possible. We will invite
them to renew their marriage vows and give them a special blessing during Mass.
Ash Wednesday: Ash Wednesday is a day of fast and abstinence. Fast: Those over 21 and under 60 should reduce
considerably the amount of food they take. Abstinence: Those over 14 should abstain from meat. Ashes will be blessed and
distributed during 9.30am Mass in Killulagh and 7.30pm Mass in Delvin.
The Celebration of Lent: During Lent we are asked to focus on the themes on repentance and baptism. During this Season
we prepare to celebrate the Death and Resurrection of Jesus at Easter, and to renew our baptismal promises at the Easter
Vigil Ceremony. We suggest that you undertake one or more of the following practices. (a) Daily Prayer. (b) Scripture
Reading. (c) Attending Weekday Mass. (d) Giving Alms. (e) Voluntary Acts of Penance and self-denial. e.g. fasting from
food, drink and entertainment. (f) Repenting from sin or neglect of God and his people.
Delvin Parish Schools Enrolment, 2024: Enrolment for Junior Infants will take place from 1st Feb-22nd Feb. Applications
for admission can be made directly to St. Tola’s at 044-9664457 or email office @stttolas.com. St. Ernan’s 044-9664539 or
email sternansdelvin@gmail.com. St.Patrick’s Crowensstown 044-9664585, email office@crowenstownns.ie
St. Patrick’s, Crowenstown Open Evening: Tue 20th Feb from 6pm -8pm in the school. Alternatively you may wish to visit
us during any school day
Youth Group: Youth Group will be taking place in Fatima Hall every Thurs and Fri from 7.pm-8.30pm. 1st to 6th years are
welcome. NET Team will be helping run the youth group until spring.
Young Adult Bible Study: The NET Team will be hosting a Bible Study based on the Chosen every Sunday in
Fatima:from 5pm-7.30pm. Food will be provided and all are encouraged to bring snacks to share.
Pancake Tuesday: NET Team will be having a fun celebration with pancakes for the Youth Group on Tue 13th Feb.
Steadfast Discernment Weekend: NET Ireland is hosting a retreat at Maynooth Seminary from Mar 1st -3rd . It is a time for
young adults to come and discern with different religious orders, Mission organisations and much more. Please contact NET
Team if you know of any young adult that would be interested.
Anam Cara: :The organisation that supports bereaved parents, is holding it’s monthly meeting on Wed 14th Feb at 7.15pm
in Mullingar Park Hotel. Further info contact 01-4045378
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 C. E. Office at 044-9664931
Lent
For this reason the Church, especially during Advent and Lent above all at the Easter Vigil, re-reads and re- lives the
great events of salvation history in the “today” of her liturgy. But this also demands that catechesis help the faithful
to open themselves to this spiritual understanding of the economy of salvation as the Church’s liturgy reveals it and
enables us to live it.
Catechism of the Catholic Church. 1095.
Year B Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time. 4th February, 2024.
CHURCH OF THE ASSUMPTION
CHURCH OF ST. LIVINUS
DELVIN MASSES
Sat 3rd (Feast of St. Blaise) 6.30pm Pat Carroll & Baby Nicholas Lewis. Sun 4th 11.00am Patrick & Alice Donlon & son Pat. Dermot Kenny. 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 6.30pm Ray Mulligan. Sun 11th 11.00am Pat Healy MM
Killulagh Masses: Sun 4th 9.30am Josie Mc Hale MM Sun 11th 9.30am Pat Fox
Offertory: 890. Euro. Ren Fund: Weekly 225. Euro. Monthly 155 Euro. Annual 650.
Needs of the Diocese: Thanks to all who contributed to the second collection last weekend. The amount was 1,635. Euro.
Candlemas Offerings: Will be taken up this weekend. Please use the envelope that was distributed to you.
Annual Mass of Remembrance: Will be held on Wednesday 7th February at 2pm in St.Paul’s Church, Delvin Road,
Mullingar in memory of people buried in St. Loman’s Cemetery from 1907-1970 and to remember deceased patients and
staff. Mass will also be livestreamed on www.mullingarparish.ie
Feast of Our Lady of Lourdes: Next Sunday is World Day of the Sick. We pray for all who are sick on that day. Hear our
prayer, Oh God, and heal the many illnesses that afflict us in body, mind and soul. Bring comfort to those who suffer. Bring
consolation to those who despair. Bring strength to those of us who walk with the sick Bring hope to all for whom the path
to healing is long or may not end. Let us never forget your special care for the sick, that they may also know they are precious
and loved. Amen. :
Renewal of Marriage Vows: Next Sunday we will honour married couples for their faithfulness in marriage at 9.30am
Mass in Killulagh and 11.00am Mass in Delvin. We also invite couples to attend Mass together, if possible. We will invite
them to renew their marriage vows and give them a special blessing during Mass.
Delvin Parish Schools Enrolment, 2024: Enrolment for Junior Infants will take place from 1st Feb-22nd Feb. Applications
for admission can be made directly to St. Tola’s at 044-9664457 or email office @stttolas.com. St. Ernan’s 044-9664539 or
email sternansdelvin@gmail.com. St.Patrick’s Crowensstown 044-9664585, email office@crowenstownns.ie
St. Patrick’s, Crowenstown Open Evenings Thurs 8th Feb from 6pm -8pm. Tue 20th Feb from 6pm -8pm in the school.
Alternatively you may wish to visit us during any school day
Youth Group: Youth Group will be taking place in Fatima Hall every Thurs and Fri from 7.pm-8.30pm. 1st to 6th years are
welcome. NET Team will be helping run the youth group until spring.
Young Adult Bible Study: The NET Team will be hosting a Bible Study based on the Chosen every Sunday in
Fatima:from 5pm-7.30pm. Food will be provided and all are encouraged to bring snacks to share.
Pancake Tuesday: NET Team will be having a fun celebration with pancakes for the Youth Group on Tue 13th Feb.
Delvin Adult Education Group: Meeting in the Hall on Tue next, Feb 6th at 10.30am. Meeting will entail preparation for
Summer Garden from seedling to bloom. New Members are very welcome.
Anam Cara: :The organisation that supports bereaved parents, is holding it’s monthly meeting on Wed 14th Feb at 7.15pm
in Mullingar Park Hotel. Further info contact 01-4045378
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 C. E. Office at 044-9664931
Confirmation
Through the sacrament of Confirmation, the Holy Spirit empowers God’s people to proclaim the Good News of
Jesus Christ, to live that message, and to continue Jesus’s mission and ministry in the world. Just as the Holy Spirit
descended on Jesus at the beginning of his public ministry and transformed the fearful disciples at Pentecost, the
Spirit equips every Christian for a life of service and witness. Many Catholics have come to realize that expectant
faith is necessary to receive and experience the full power of the Holy Spirit that is available in confirmation, Indeed,
God does not restrict the experience of the Holy Spirit’s presence and power to the actual time of receiving this
sacrament. Acts 10:47 testifies to this, and so does the experience of many confirmed Catholics who have been
“baptized in the Holy Spirit” and have thus come to know the presence and power of the Holy Spirit in a new or
fuller way. Nonetheless, Catholic believe and have witnessed that God desires to send the fullness of His Holy Spirit
through confirmation, and that the manifestation and gifts of the Holy Spirit will be evident when this sacrament is
approached with expectant faith and prayer.
Year B Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time. 28th January, 2024.
CHURCH OF THE ASSUMPTION
CHURCH OF ST. LIVINUS
DELVIN MASSES
Sat 27th 6.30pm Tommy & Annie Lenihan. Patrick & Ailish Farrelly Dolores & Mattie Gaffney. Sun 28th 11.00am Pat Smith. Mon 29th 9.30am Mass. Tue 30th 9.30am Mass. Wed 31st 9.30am Mass. Thurs 1st ( Feast of St. Brigid) 9.30am Mass. Fri 2nd ( Feast of the Presentation) 7.30pm John & Anna Vaughan Sat 3rd (Feast of St. Blaise) 6.30pm Pat Carroll & Baby Nicholas Lewis. Sun 4th 11.00am Patrick & Alice Donlon & son Pat. Dermot Kenny.
Killulagh Masses: Sun 28th 9.30am Nuala Fitzsimons- Nugent Fri 2nd First Friday and Feast of the Presentation)
9.30am List of the Dead. Sun 4th 9.30am Josie Mc Hale MM
- I. P. Tess Mc Donnell. Clonmellon. mother of Thomas Mc Donnell. Crowenstown, Delvin. Nora Gilroy. Athboy. mother of Martina Gaffney. Printinstown, Delvin & Fr. Tom Gilroy PP Kinnegad.
Offertory: 860. Euro. Ren Fund: Weekly 230. Euro. Monthly 30 Euro. Annual 1,250
Communiion Calls: Will be done on the usual days this week.
Needs of the Diocese: The second collection will be taken up this weekend 28th January. The amount to be collected by this Parish is 5,500 Euro.
Confirmation: Children of the parish will receive the Sacrament of Confirmation on Thursday 8th February, 2024.
Celebration for Religious: Each year the Church celebrates the contribution of men and women in religious Orders and
congregations to the Church.. To celebrate the contribution of religious to the Diocese of Meath , there will be a celebration
of Sung Vespers and blessing of Candles in the Cathedral, Mullingar this Sunday 28th at 4pm The Preacher will be Fr. John
Harris O. P. This year marks the 40th Anniversary of the Episcopal Ordination of Bishop Michael Smith. The anniversary
will also be celebrated in the ceremony in the Cathedral on Sunday 28th .All are welcome.
St. Joseph’s Young Priests Society: Meeting in the Parochial House on Thurs 1st Feb at 8pm. New members are welcome.
Feast of St. Brigid:: Thursday 1st is the Feast of St. Brigid. Anybody wishing to have St. Brigid’s Crosses blessed can leave
them in the Church before 9.30am Mass on Thursday. They will be blessed during Mass.
Feast of the Presentation: Friday 2nd we celebrate the Feast of the Presentation. Anybody wishing to have Candles blessed
for use in the home can leave them in the Church before 9.30am Mass in Killulagh and 7.30pm Mass in Delvin.
Today is also World Day of Consecrated Life.
Feast of St. Blaise: Sat 3rd is the Feast of St. Blaise.
Candlemas Offerings: Sunday 4th is Candlemas Day. Please use the envelope that will be distributed to you.
Youth Group: Youth Group will be taking place in Fatima Hall every Thurs and Fri from 7.pm-8.30pm. 1st to 6th years are
welcome. NET Team will be helping run the youth group until spring.
Youth Group Cake Sale: Youth Group will be holding a Cake Sale after 11am Mass this Sun 28th Jan. All are Welcome..
Young Adult Bible Study: The NET Team will be hosting a Bible Study based on the Chosen every Sunday in
Fatima:from 5pm-7.30pm. Food will be provided and all are encouraged to bring snacks to share.
Delvin Parish Schools Enrolment, 2024: Enrolment for Junior Infants will take place from 1st Feb-22nd Feb. Applications
for admission can be made directly to St. Tola’s at 044-9664457 or email office @stttolas.com. St. Ernan’s 044-9664539 or
email sternansdelvin@gmail.com. St.Patrick’s Crowensstown 044-9664585, email office@crowenstownns.ie
St. Ernan’s Open Evening takes place on Jan 24th from 6.30pm -8pm, Children and Parents are very welcome.
St. Tola’s N. S. Open Evening on Thurs 1st Feb from 6pm-7.30pm. Principal’s address at 6.30pm.
St. Patrick’s, Crowenstown Open Evenings Thurs 8th Feb from 6pm -8pm. Tue 20th Feb from 6pm -8pm in the school.
Alternatively you may wish to visit us during any school day
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 C. E. Office at 044-9664931
St. Brigid
St. Brigid is renowned for her hospitality, almsgiving and care of the sick. She was born c.454. When she was young
her father wished to make a very suitable marriage for her but she insisted in consecrating her virginity to God. She
received the veil and spiritual formation probably from St. Mel and stayed for a period under his direction in
Ardagh. Others followed her example and this led her to found a double monastery in Kildare with the assistance of
Bishop Conleth. She died in 524 and her cult is widespread not only throughout Ireland but in several European
lands. The St. Brigid’s Cross, in legend used by Brigid to explain the Christian faith, remains a popular sign of God’s
protection.
Year B Third Sunday in Ordinary Time. 21st January, 2024.
CHURCH OF THE ASSUMPTION
CHURCH OF ST. LIVINUS
DELVIN MASSES
Sat 20th 6.30pm John, Margaret & Babs Moran & DFM. Tom & Mark Hickey. Frank Brady. Sun 21st 11.00 Anna Wyse MM Mon 22nd 9.30am Mass. Tue 23rd 9.30am Mass. Wed 24th 9.30am Mass. Thurs 25th 9.30am Mass. Fri 26th 9.30am Mass. Sat 27th 6.30pm Tommy & Annie Lenihan. Patrick & Ailish Farrelly Dolores & Mattie Gaffney..
Sun 28th 11.00am Pat Smith
Killulagh Masses: Sun 21st 9.30am Matt, Bridget, Mary & Larry Whelehan & DFM. Sun 28th 9.30am
Nuala Fitzsimons- Nugent
Offertory: 860. Euro. Needs of the Diocese 1,250 Euro. Ren Fund: Weekly 210. Euro. Monthly 100 Euro. Annual 700
Needs of the Diocese: Thanks to all who contributed to the first collection last weekend for the Needs of the Diocese.
Amount was 1,250 Euro. The second collection will be taken up next weekend 28th January. The Bishop has asked for a
contribution from each parish to meet the cost of services provided by the Diocese. These include Marriage preparation an
support for the teaching of Religion in Schools, as well as a contribution to the Bishop’s Conference. The amount to be
collected by this Parish is 5,500 Euro.
Christian Unity Week: Began on Thursday last and will continue until 25th January. It is a week of Prayer for Christian
Unity. We are conscious of the many divisions among followers of Christ. It is the will of Christ that they may be one.
During this week we join with Christians all over the world in praying that the divisions may be healed and unity restored. A
Prayer Service to celebrate the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity will be held in Castlepollard Church this Sunday, January
21st at 3pm. All 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.
Confirmation: Children of the parish will receive the Sacrament of Confirmation on Thursday 8th February, 2024.
Celebration for Religious: Each year the Church celebrates the contribution of men and women in religious Orders and
congregations to the Church.. To celebrate the contribution of religious to the Diocese of Meath , there will be a celebration
of Sung Vespers and blessing of Candles in the Cathedral, Mullingar on Sunday 28th at 4pm The Preacher will be Fr. John
Harris O. P. This year marks the 40th Anniversary of the Episcopal Ordination of Bishop Michael Smith. The anniversary
will also be celebrated in the ceremony in the Cathedral on Sunday 28th .All are welcome.
Diaconate Ordination We pray for Anthony Kerr who will be ordained Deacon by the Most Reverend Tom Deenihan,
Bishop of Meath on Sunday 21st January in St. Mary’s Church, Drogheda. Anthony is from the Parish of Navan.
Anthony has completed his Seminary training and is now preparing for Ordination to the Priesthood. Ordination of
Diaconate is the final step to his journey.
Catholic Schools Week: 22nd January-29th January The theme for each day are as follows:
Monday 22nd Service in our Community of Friends. Tuesday 23rd Service in Our School Community. Wednesday
24th Service in our Family Community. Grandparents Day. Thursday 25th Service in Our Local Coommunity.
Friday 26th Service in our Faith Community.
Delvin Parish Schools Enrolment, 2024: Enrolment for Junior Infants will take place from 1st Feb-22nd Feb. Applications
for admission can be made directly to St. Tola’s at 044-9664457 or email office @stttolas.com. St. Ernan’s 044-9664539 or
email sternansdelvin@gmail.com. St.Patrick’s Crowensstown 044-9664585, email office@crowenstownns.ie
St. Ernan’s Open Evening takes place on Jan 24th from 6.30pm -8pm, Children and Parents are very welcome.
St. Tola’s N. S. Open Evening on Thurs 1st Feb from 6pm-7.30pm. Principal’s address at 6.30pm.
Special Olympics, Mullingar: Table Quiz in aid of Special Olympics takes place on Thurs 25th January in Annesbrook
Hotel, Mullingar at 8.30pm. We appreciate your support.
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 C. E. Office at 044-9664931
Sunday of the Word of God
For this reason, the Church has always venerated the Scriptures as she venerates the Lord’s Body. She never ceases
to present to the faithful the bread of life, taken from the one table of God’s Word and Christ’s Body. In Sacred
Scripture, the Church constantly finds her nourishment and her strength, for she welcomes it not as a human word,
but as what it really is, the Word of God. In the sacred books, the Father who is in heaven comes lovingly to meet his
children, and talks with them.
Catechism of the Catholic Church 103 & 104.
Year B Second Sunday in Ordinary Time. 14th January, 2024.
CHURCH OF THE ASSUMPTION
CHURCH OF ST. LIVINUS
DELVIN MASSES
Sat 13th 6.30pm Jane Bray MM Sun 14th 11.00am Dick & Lil Mullen, son Jimmy & Baby Patrick. Mon 15th 9.30am Mass. Tue 16th 9.30am Mass. Wed 17th 9.30am Mass. Thurs 18th 9.30am Mass. Fri 19th 9.30am Mass. Sat 20th 6.30pm John, Margaret & Babs Moran & DFM. Tom & Mark Hickey. Frank Brady. Sun 21st 11.00am Mass.
Killulagh Masses: Sun 14th 9.30am Chris Callaghan. Sun 21st 9.30am Matt, Bridget, Mary & Larry Whelehan & DFM.
- I.P. Pat Healy. Rosmead, Delvin. Christy Drumm. Clonmaskill, Delvin.
Offertory: 6th January 550. Euro. Sunday 7th January 985 Euro Ren Fund: Weekly 515. Euro. Monthly 165 Euro. Bible Alive: January Issue on Sale. Cost 2 Euro.
Needs of the Diocese: A special collection will be taken up after Communion at Masses this Sun 14th January and again on
Sunday 28th January. The Bishop has asked for a contribution from each parish to meet the cost of services provided by the
Diocese. These include Marriage preparation and support for the teaching of Religion in Schools, as well as a contribution
to the Bishop’s Conference. The amount to be collected by this Parish is 5,500 Euro.
Come and See: The theme of vocation stands out in the biblical Readings of this Sunday---the Second in Ordinary Time. In
the Gospel, there is the call to the first disciples by Jesus, in the First Reading, is the call of the Prophet Samuel. In the
forefront of both these accounts, is the importance of the figure who plays the role of mediator, helping people to recognise
God’s voice and to follow it. May we help others to see their call and in particular, help young men to be priests for Christ in
our Diocese. Vocations Director Fr. Tony Gonoude. 044-9373923:
Christian Unity Week: From Thursday 18th -25th January is a week of Prayer for Christian Unity. We are conscious of the
many divisions among followers of Christ. It is the will of Christ that they may be one. During that week we join with
Christians all over the world in praying that the divisions may be healed and unity restored. A Prayer Service to celebrate
the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity will be held in Castlepollard Church on Sunday, January 21st at 3pm. All 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 supporm jkjt they need to recover from this ordeal.
Confirmation: Children of the parish will receive the Sacrament of Confirmation on Thursday 8th February, 2024.
Celebration for Religious: Each year the Church celebrates the contribution of men and women in religious Orders and
congregations to the Church on the Feast of the Presentation, February 2nd . To celebrate the contribution of religious to the
Diocese of Meath , there will be a celebration of Sung Vespers and blessing of Candles in the Cathedral, Mullingar at 4pm
The Preacher will be Fr. John Harris O. P. This year marks the 40th Anniversary of the Episcopal Ordination of Bishop
Michael Smith. The anniversary will also be celebrated in the ceremony in the Cathedral on Sunday 21st .All are welcome.
Catholic Schools Week: 22nd January-29th January There will be more information on the theme for each day next week.
Delvin Parish Schools Enrolment, 2024: Enrolment for Junior Infants will take place from 1st Feb-22nd Feb. Applications
for admission can be made directly to St. Tola’s at 044-9664457 or email office @sttolas.com. St. Ernan’s 044-9664539 or
email sternansdelvin@gmail.com. St.Patrick’s Crowensstown 044-9664585, email office@crowenstownns.ie
Delvin Handball Club: A. G. M. will be held on Fri 26th January in Handball Alley Meeting Room. Nomination and
Motion Papers are available from the Secretary, Delvin Westmeath Handball GAA.ie They must be returned by 15th January.
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 C. E. Office at 044-9664931
Sunday of the Word of God
Pope Francis has chosen Sunday 21st as the Sunday of the Word of God. He invites us to reflect on the importance of
the Word of God in our lives and in the liturgy. The following is an extract from the Letter of Pope Francis
establishing the Sunday of the Word of God. “it belongs above all to those called to hear its message and to recognise
themselves in its words. At times, there can be a tendency to monopolise the sacred text by restricting it to certain
circles or to select groups. It cannot be that way. The Bible is the book of the Lord’s people, who,, in listening to it,
move from dispersion and division towards unity. The word of God unites believers and makes them one people. In
this unity born of listening, pastors are primarily responsible for explaining sacred Scripture and helping everyone to
understand it. Since it is the people’s book, those called to be ministers of the word feel an urgent need to make it
accessible to their community.”
Year B The Baptism of the Lord 7th January, 2024.
CHURCH OF THE ASSUMPTION
CHURCH OF ST. LIVINUS
DELVIN MASSES
Sat 6th ( Feast of the Epiphany ) 11.00am Carmel Reilly. Vigil Mass 6.30pm Kyran Smyth. Bernie Clune. Sun 7th 11.00am James Kiernan. Mon 8th 9.30am Mass. Tue 9th 9.30am Mass. Wed 10th 9.30am Mass. Thurs 11th 9.30am Mass. Fri 12th 9.30am Mass. Sat 13th 6.30pm Jane Bray MM Sun 14th 11.00am Dick & Lil Mullen, son Jimmy & Baby Patrick.
Killulagh Masses: Sat 6th ( Feast of the Epiphany ) 9.30am Willie Dugdale. Sun 7th 9.30am Margaret Manny.
Sun 14th 9.30am Chris Callaghan.
Offertory: 745. Euro Ren Fund: Weekly 695. Euro. Monthly 230 Euro. Annual 950 Euro.
Bible Alive: January Issue on Sale. Cost 2 Euro.
Feast of the Epiphany: Will be celebrated on Saturday 6th January. It is a Holy Day.
Needs of the Diocese: A special collection will be taken up after Communion at Masses on Sun 14th January and again on
Sunday 28th January. The Bishop has asked for a contribution from each parish to meet the cost of services provided by the
Diocese. These include Marriage preparation and support for the teaching of Religion in Schools, as well as a contribution
to the Bishop’s Conference. The amount to be collected by this Parish is 5,500 Euro.
Christian Unity Week: From Thursday 18th -25th January is a week of Prayer for Christian Unity. We are conscious of the
many divisions among followers of Christ. It is the will of Christ that they may be one. During that week we join with
Christians all over the world in praying that the divisions may be healed and unity restored.
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.
Confirmation: Children of the parish will receive the Sacrament of Confirmation on Thursday 8th February, 2024.
Anam Cara:: Is holding it’s Monthly Parent Evening for bereaved parents on Wed 10th January at 7.15pm in Mullingar
Park Hotel. The event is open to all beraved parents Further information call 01-4045378.
St. Vincent de Paul: The Delvin Branch of St. Vincent de Paul Christmas Appeal collected 2,918 Euro. Thanks to your
local donations. We were able to spend over 5,000 Euro supporting local people in need at Christmas.
SVP are contactable for advice or support at 1800 677 777. Anyone interested in joining the local SVP visit SVP.ie and look
at ways to help/ volunteer, or leave you contact details at the Parochial House.
Delvin Handball Club: Are hosting 2024 Junior Nationals Handball qualifiers this Sun 7th Jan in Handball Alley from
9.30am -7.30pm. All welcome to attend. A. G. M. will be held on Fri 26th January in Handball Alley Meeting Room.
Nomination and Motion Papers are available from the Secretary, Delvin Westmeath Handball GAA.ie They must be returned
by 15th January.
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 C. E. Office at 044-9664931
The Baptism of Jesus and Ours
Jesus’s baptism is the pattern also of ours. In baptism we go down with Christ into the waters of death, and our sins
are drowned in those waters. And because we have gone down with Christ, we also come up from the waters
together with him and hear ---mighty and majestic----the Father’s voice directed to us as well.. It pronounces a new
name for each of us, in the depths of each of our hearts “ Beloved! In whom I am well pleased.” We hear the name as
ours not because of any good deeds we have done but because Christ in his overflowing love willed to share his
relationship to his Father with us.
Homiletic Directory. No. 137.
Important Dates for 2024
14th February, Ash Wednesday
31st March, Easter Sunday
19th May, Pentecost Sunday
Church Holidays
The Epiphany of the Lord, Saturday 6th January, All Saints Day, Friday 1st November
St. Patrick’s Day, Sunday 17th March. Immaculate Conception, Sunday 8th December
Feast of the Assumption, Thursday 15th August. Christmas Day, Wednesday 25th December.
Year B The Holy family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph 31st December, 2023.
CHURCH OF THE ASSUMPTION
CHURCH OF ST. LIVINUS
DELVIN MASSES
Sat 30th 6.30pm Bill Anderson. John & Frances Fitzpatrick. Sun 31st 11.00am Anthony Haran & Parents Anthony & Sarah. Kitty & Joe Bray. Mon 1st 12noon Mass. Tue 2nd 9.30am Mass. Wed 3rd 9.30am Mass. Thurs 4th 9.30am Mass. Fri 5th ( First Friday 7.30pm Peter & Bridget Cooke. Robinstown. Sat 6th ( Feast of the Epiphany )11.00am Carmel Reilly. Vigil Mass 6.30pm Kyran Smyth. Bernie Clune. Sun 7th 11.00am James Kiernan.
Killulagh Masses: Sun 31st 9.30am Jim Flynn. Fri 5th (First Friday) 9.30am List of the Dead. Sat 6th ( Feast of the Epiphany) 9.30am Willie Dugdale. Sun 7th 9.30am Margaret Manny.
- I. P. Josie Mc Hale. Ballyowen. Delvin.
Sat/ Sun Offertory: 930. Euro Christmas Eve/ Christmas Day. 2,905 Euro. Christmas Offerings 7,390 Euro.
Bible Alive: January Issue on sale. Cost 2 Euro.
Adoration: There will be no Adoration in Killulagh Church on Monday 1st January.
Christmas Offerings: Thanks to all who contributed to the Christmas Offerings.
Feast of Mary, Mother of God. ( January 1st ).
At the message of an angel, the Virgin Mary received the words of God in her heart and in her body, and gave life to
the world. Hence she is acknowledged and honoured as being truly the Mother of God and Mother of the Redeemer.
Feast of the Epiphany: Will be celebrated on Saturday 6th January. It is a Holy Day.
Needs of the Diocese: A special collection will be taken up after Communion at Masses on Sun 14th January and again on
Sunday 28th January. The Bishop has asked for a contribution from each parish to meet the cost of services provided by the
Diocese. These include Marriage preparation and support for the teaching of Religion in Schools, as well as a contribution
to the Bishop’s Conference. The amount to be collected by this Parish is 5,500 Euro.
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.
Communion for the Sick: Eucharistic Minister will bring Communion to the Sick on Sunday 31st December at 10.30am
The Priest will not visit the Sick the first week in January.
World Day of Peace:: This Monday January 1st is World Day of Peace. Mass in Delvin will be at 12noon on that day.
Please pray for Peace throughout the world during the coming year.
Confirmation: Children of the parish will receive the Sacrament of Confirmation on Thursday 8th February, 2024.
Anam Cara:: Is holding it’s Monthly Parent Evening for bereaved parents on Wed 10th January at 7.15pm in Mullingar
Park Hotel. The event is open to all beraved parents Further information call 01-4045378.
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 C. E. Office at 044-9664931
New Year Greetings: We wish all our parishioners every blessing and success for 2024. Thanks to everybody for
their generosity and support in the past year.
The Epiphany
The Epiphany is the manifestation of Jesus as Messiah of Israel., Son of God and Saviour of the world. The great
feast of the Epiphany celebrates the adoration of Jesus by the wise men(magi) from the East, together with his
Baptism in the Jordan and the wedding feast of Cana in Galilee. In the magi, representatives of the neighbouring
pagan religions, the Gospel sees the first-fruits of the nations, the good news of salvation through the Incarnation.
Important Dates for 2024
14th February, Ash Wednesday
31st March, Easter Sunday
19th May, Pentecost Sunday
Church Holidays
The Epiphany of the Lord, Saturday 6th January, All Saints Day, Friday 1st November
St. Patrick’s Day, Sunday 17th March. Immaculate Conception, Sunday 8th December
Feast of the Assumption, Thursday 15th August. Christmas Day, Wednesday 25th December.
Year B Fourth Sunday of Advent 24th December, 2023.
CHURCH OF THE ASSUMPTION
CHURCH OF ST. LIVINUS
DELVIN MASSES
Sat 23rd 6.30pm Joe & Pauline Tierney. Nancy Neville. Sun 24th 11.00am Margaret Farrington MM 7.00pm Christmas Vigil Mass. Mon 25th ( Christmas Day) 11.00am Mass. Tue 26th 10.00am. Tom & Bridie Brennan. Wed 27th 10.00am DFM Kearney Family Thurs 28th 10.00am Larry Murtagh & DFM. Breda Murtagh MM . Fri 29th 10.00am Mass. Sat 30th 6.30pm Bill Anderson. John & Frances Fitzpatrick. Sun 31st 11.00am Anthony Haran & Parents Anthony & Sarah. Kitty & Joe Bray.
Killulagh Masses: Sun 24th 9.30am John & Ellen Ivory sons Loman & Frank. Mon 25th ( Christmas Day) 9.30am Mass.
Sun 31st 9.30am Jim Flynn.
- I. P. Toni Marie Kenny. Mullingar. Anna Wyse. Castletown Court, Delvin.
Offertory: 970. Euro Ren Fund: Weekly 345. Euro. Monthly 115 Euro.
Advent: This Sunday is the Fourth Sunday of Advent. It is a time of waiting, conversion and hope. Waiting: We are
waiting in memory of the first humble coming of the Lord in our mortal flesh. We are also waiting in supplication for his
final glorious coming as Lord of History and Universal Judge. Conversion: The Liturgy at this time refers to Conversion,
quoting the prophets, especially John the Baptist. “ Repent for the kingdom of heaven is at hand.” Joyful Hope: That the
salvation already accomplished by Christ and the reality of grace in the world will mature and reach their fullness, thereby
granting us what is promised by faith, and we shall become like him for we shall see him as he really is.
Adoration: There will be no Adoration in Killulagh Church on Monday 25th December.
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.
St. Scire C. E. : Have Vacancies for Cleaners, Caretakers and General Operatives. If you are over 21, interested in upskilling
or career changer and in receipt of Social Welfare Payment. Please contact C. E. Office at 044-9664931
Christmas Candles: We recommend the traditional custom of putting a lighted candle in the window at Christmas.
Communion for the Sick: Eucharistic Minister will bring Communion to the Sick on Christmas Day at 10.30am and again
on Sunday 31st December at 10.30am. The Priest will not visit the Sick the first week in January.
World Day of Peace:: Next Monday week January 1st is World Day of Peace. Mass in Delvin will be at 12noon on that day.
Please pray for Peace throughout the world during the coming year.
Anam Cara:: Is holding it’s Monthly Parent Evening for bereaved parents on Wed 10th January at 7.15pm in Mullingar
Park Hotel. The event is open to all beraved parents Further information call 01-4045378.
Christmas Confessions: 7.15pm in Delvin ( after Vigil Mass)
Sunday 24th 5-5.30pm in Delvin.
Christmas Masses: Delvin
Saturday 23rd Vigil Mass in Delvin at 6.30pm
Sunday 24th 9.30am in Killulagh
11.00am in Delvin
7.00pm (Christmas Eve) Vigil Mass in Delvin
Christmas Day: Monday 25th 9.30am in Killulagh
11.00am in Delvin.
Christmas Greetings
WE extend sincere good wishes to all our parishioners for a very Happy and Peaceful Christmas. We welcome all
who have come home to be with their families. We think of all who cannot travel this Christmas, or who have to
work during the Christmas.
The Crib
Standing before the Christmas Crib, we are reminded of the time when we were children, eagerly waiting to set it up.
These memories make us all the more conscious of the previous gift received from those who passed on the faith to
- At the same time they remind us if our duty to share this same experience with our children and grandchildren. It
does not matter how the nativity scene is arranged: it can always be the same or it can change from year to year.
What matters is that it speaks to our lives. Wherever it is and whatever form it takes, the Christmas crib speaks to of
the love of God, the God who became a child in order to make us know how close he is to every man, woman and
child…May we open our hearts to this simple grace, so that from our wonderment a humble prayer may arise: a
prayer of thanksgiving to God, who wished to share with us his all, and thus never to leave us alone.
Pope Francis.
Year B Third Sunday of Advent 17th December, 2023.
CHURCH OF THE ASSUMPTION
CHURCH OF ST. LIVINUS
DELVIN MASSES
Sat 16th 6.30pm Tommy Cunneen & DFM Cunneen Family. William & Teresa Mc Cormack. Martin Brennan & Cathy O’ Sullivan. Sun 17th 11.00am Ernie & Peggy Lenihan. Bernie Kelly. Mon 18th 9.30am Mass. Tue 19th 9.30am Mass. Wed 20th 9.30am Mass. Thuirs 21st 9.30am Mass. Fri 22nd 9.30am Mass. Sat 23rd 6.30pm Joe & Pauline Tierney. Nancy Neville. Sun 24th 11.00am Margaret Farrington MM
Killulagh Masses: Sun 17th 9.30.am Pala Sheerin & DFM. Anna & Paddy Cassidy. Sun 24th 9.30am John & Ellen Ivory sons Loman & Frank
- I. P. Kathleen Stafford. Castleview, Delvin. Jane Bray. Ballyhealy, Delvin.
Offertory: 710. Euro Ren Fund: Weekly 220. Euro. Monthly 190 Euro. 8th Dec 315 Euro
Advent: This Sunday is the Third Sunday of Advent. It is a time of waiting, conversion and hope. Waiting: We are
waiting in memory of the first humble coming of the Lord in our mortal flesh. We are also waiting in supplication for his
final glorious coming as Lord of History and Universal Judge. Conversion: The Liturgy at this time refers to Conversion,
quoting the prophets, especially John the Baptist. “ Repent for the kingdom of heaven is at hand.” Joyful Hope: That the
salvation already accomplished by Christ and the reality of grace in the world will mature and reach their fullness, thereby
granting us what is promised by faith, and we shall become like him for we shall see him as he really is.
Advent Prayer: We will continue with a time of prayer in Delvin Church each Friday evening during Advent. It will
include Rosary and Benediction. It will be on Fri next, Dec 22nd at 7.30pm. Please come and join us as we prepare to
celebrate the Feast of Christmas.
Sunday Eucharist: Statement from the Irish Bishops Conference “The Sunday Mass is at the very heartbeat of the
Church and of our personal faith. While some may have drifted away, from regular attendance of Mass, and others may have
developed the habit of continuing to watch online instead of joining the community in person, we encourage families and
individuals who are able to do so, to return to Mass for Christmas and the New Year, knowing the importance of the Sunday
gathering in the life of our parishes. To assist the faithful, in 2024 we will publish a Pastoral Letter and acconpanying
resources, to help achieve a greater appreciation of Sunday, knowing that the Eucharist is the source and summit of our
spiritual and pastoral life.”
Adoration: There will be no Adoration in Killulagh Church on Monday 25th December.
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.
St. Scire C. E. : Have Vacancies for Cleaners, Caretakers and General Operatives. If you are over 21, interested in upskilling
or career changer and in receipt of Social Welfare Payment. Please contact C. E. Office at 044-9664931
Christmas Candles: We recommend the traditional custom of putting a lighted candle in the window at Christmas.
Communion for the Sick: Eucharistic Minister will bring Communion to the Sick on Christmas Day at 10.30am and again
on Sunday 31st December at 10.30am. The Priest will not visit the Sick the first week in January.
Christmas Confessions: Friday 22nd after Advent Prayer (8.15approx)
Saturday 23rd 12noon in Killulagh.
7.15pm in Delvin ( after Vigil Mass)
Sunday 24th 5-5.30pm in Delvin.
Christmas Masses: Delvin
Saturday 23rd Vigil Mass in Delvin at 6.30pm
Sunday 24th 9.30am in Killulagh
11.00am in Delvin
7.00pm (Christmas Eve) Vigil Mass in Delvin
Christmas Day: Monday 25th 9.30am in Killulagh
11.00am in Delvin.
Expectation
It is not surprising, then, as the spirit of anticipation grows through the weeks of Advent, that the Third Sunday
takes its name from the first words of the Entrance Song, which have for centuries been sung on the day. St. Paul’s
words to the Philippians: “ Gaudete-Rejoice in the Lord always: again I say, rejoice, Indeed, the Lord is near.” He
has come. He will come again in glory. He comes at Christmas. He comes already now in each Eucharist celebrated
during Advent. “ Indeed the Lord is near.”
Year B Second Sunday of Advent 10th December, 2023.
CHURCH OF THE ASSUMPTION
CHURCH OF ST. LIVINUS
DELVIN MASSES
Sat 9th 6.30pm Paddy & Mary O’ Shaughnessy & DFM. Dan & Sheila Brennan. Pat Lynch. Sun 10th 11.00am Dan & Elizabeth Gray & DFM. Deceased Members of Delvin GAA & Handball Clubs. Mon 11th 9.30am Mass. Tue 12th 9.30am Mass. Wed 13th 9.30am mass. Thurs 14th 9.30am Mass. Fri 15th 9.30am Mass. Sat 16th 6.30pm Tommy Cunneen & DFM Cunneen Family. William & Teresa Mc Cormack. Martin Brennan & Cathy O’ Sullivan. Sun 17th 11.00am Ernie & Peggy Lenihan. Bernie Kelly.
Killulagh Masses: Sun 10th 9.30am Nugent Family, Bracklyn. Sun 17th 9.30.am Pala Sheerin & DFM.
Anna & Paddy Cassidy.
Offertory: 880. Euro Ren Fund: Weekly 225. Euro. Monthly 145 Euro.
Advent: This Sunday is the Second Sunday of Advent. It is a time of waiting, conversion and hope. Waiting: We are
waiting in memory of the first humble coming of the Lord in our mortal flesh. We are also waiting in supplication for his
final glorious coming as Lord of History and Universal Judge. Conversion: The Liturgy at this time refers to Conversion,
quoting the prophets, especially John the Baptist. “ Repent for the kingdom of heaven is at hand.” Joyful Hope: That the
salvation already accomplished by Christ and the reality of grace in the world will mature and reach their fullness, thereby
granting us what is promised by faith, and we shall become like him for we shall see him as he really is.
Advent Prayer: We will continue with a time of prayer in Delvin Church each Friday evening during Advent. It will
include Rosary and Benediction. It will be on Fri next, Dec 15th at 7.30pm. Please come and join us as we prepare to
celebrate the Feast of Christmas.
Sunday Eucharist: Statement from the Irish Bishops Conference “The Sunday Mass is at the very heartbeat of the
Church and of our personal faith. While some may have drifted away, from regular attendance of Mass, and others may have
developed the habit of continuing to watch online instead of joining the community in person, we encourage families and
individuals who are able to do so, to return to Mass for Christmas and the New Year, knowing the importance of the Sunday
gathering in the life of our parishes. To assist the faithful, in 2024 we will publish a Pastoral Letter and acconpanying
resources, to help achieve a greater appreciation of Sunday, knowing that the Eucharist is the source and summit of our
spiritual and pastoral life.”
Diocese of Meath Vocations: If you have any men considering the call to the Priesthood, feel free to refer them to me and to
point them to the Vocations Website It’s an in depth guide for any questions they may have.. See Vocations Website
www.meathvocations.com. Email vocations@dioceseofmeath.ie Fr. Tony Gonoude 044-9373923.
St. Finnian: Is the Patron Saint of the Diocese of Meath. He studied in Idrone, Co. Carlow and latter in Wales. On his
return he settled in Clonard, Co. Meath. around 520, where he established a famous school. His pupils were the initiators of
the great monastic expansion in Ireland. He died in 549 and is remembered as the tutor of the Saints of Ireland. His Feast
Day is Tuesday 12th December.
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.
Viatores Christi: Wish to convey heartfelt gratitude to the parishioners for this substantial contribution to Viatores Christi
which will be a great help to us in our work with our partner projects in some of the poorest communities of our world. The
collection received to date from the parish has been very generous, totaling 1,149 Euro.
Delvin Hospice Homecare: Thanks to all who turned up for the presentation on Thursday night last. A cheque of 25,000.
Euro was handed to Mr. John Shaw. A big thank you to all who fundraised from the parish and surrounding parishes. As
always we appreciate the good work that is done throughout the year for the |Hospice.
St. Vincent de Paul: Drive Thru Collection will take place this weekend. SVP collectors will be in place with sealed
collection buckets next to the Church front doors. Church Gate Collection will also be taken up at the Gates
before Masses. You can leave a donation at the Parochial House, alternatively you can donate online www.svp.ie make a
one off or monthly donation and be sure to select North East area so your money goes to our Region.
Support: If you need Support and /or Advice please contact 1800677777.
Advent Wreath
Placing four candles on green fronds has become a symbol of Advent in many Christian homes, especially in
Germanic countries and in North America. The Advent Wreath, with the progressive lighting of its four candles.
Sunday after Sunday , until the solemnity of Christmas, is a recollection of the various stages of salvation history
prior to Christ’s coming and a symbol of the prophetic light illuminating the long night prior to the rising of the Sun
of justice.
Year A First Sunday of Advent 3rd December, 2023.
CHURCH OF THE ASSUMPTION
CHURCH OF ST. LIVINUS
DELVIN MASSES
Sat 2nd 6.30pm Kevin Bray. Joe Reilly. Paddy & Bridie Brennan. Sun 3rd 11.00am Noel Lynch. David Anderson.
Mon 4th 9.30am Mass. Tue 5th 9.30am Mass. Wed 6th 9.30am. Thurs 7th 7.30pm. Fri 8th ( Feast of the Immaculate Conception) 11.00am Joseph & Ellen Kane & DFM. Sat 9th 6.30pm Paddy & Mary O’ Shaughnessy & DFM. Dan & Sheila Brennan. Pat Lynch. Sun 10th 11.00am Dan & Elizabeth Gray & DFM. Deceased Members of Delvin GAA & Handball Clubs.
Killulagh Masses: Sun 3rd 9.30am Paddy & Betty Kelleghan. Tom & Kathleen Monaghan & DFM Fri 8th ( Feast of the Immaculate Conception) 9.30am Mass in St. Tola’s N. S. Sun 10th 9.30am Nugent Family, Bracklyn.
R.I. P. Margaret Farrington. Main St, Delvin. Margaret Kelly. Athy, Kildare. mother of Michael Kelly. Rosmead, Delvin.
Offertory: 1,080. Euro Ren Fund: Weekly 275. Euro. Monthly 75 Euro.
Advent: This Sunday is the First Sunday of Advent. It is a time of waiting, conversion and hope. Waiting: We are waiting
in memory of the first humble coming of the Lord in our mortal flesh. We are also waiting in supplication for his
final glorious coming as Lord of History and Universal Judge. Conversion: The Liturgy at this time refers to Conversion,
quoting the prophets, especially John the Baptist. “ Repent for the kingdom of heaven is at hand.” Joyful Hope: That the
salvation already accomplished by Christ and the reality of grace in the world will mature and reach their fullness, thereby
granting us what is promised by faith, and we shall become like him for we shall see him as he really is.
Advent Prayer: We intend to have a time of prayer in Delvin Church each Friday evening during Advent. It will include
Rosary and Benediction. It will begin on Fri next, Dec 8th at 7.30pm. Please come and join us as we prepare to celebrate the
Feast of Christmas.
Safeguarding: This Sunday we will celebrate Safeguarding Sunday in the parish. We have a safeguarding policy which is
available from the parish office, and we have various procedures which some of you may be familiar with. This safeguarding
awareness day gives us an opportunity to focus on how best our parish can encourage children and young people to have
active ministries in our parish and to ensure they are both safe and welcome. We would like to acknowledge the children and
young people who take part in our parish activities and hope they will continue to be part of our parish life. Thanks also to
the volunteers and to the parents. Your enthusiasm, care and welcoming manner play a huge part in ensuring that children
and young people have a positive experience in our parish. Further information available from the Parish Office, from the
Diocesan Safeguarding website and our Safeguarding Representatives, Olive Power and Michael Murphy.
Viatores Christi: Members of Viatores Christi will speak at all Masses in the parish this weekend..
Diocese of Meath Vocations: If you have any men considering the call to the Priesthood, feel free to refer them to me and to
point them to the Vocations Website It’s an in depth guide for any questions they may have. Also please pray for Anthony
Kerr. Mark Caffery. Martin Smith and Nicola Tamburrino who are students for the Priesthood in our Diocese. See
Vocations Website www.meathvocations.com. Email vocations@dioceseofmeath.ie Fr. Tony Gonoude 044-9373923.
40 Hours Adoration: A sincere thank you to all who attended and contributed to the Forty Hours Adoration in the Cathedral
of Christ the King. Let us pray that the weekend will be a source of prayer and blessings in the Diocese.
60th Anniversary Celebrations: St. Ernan’s N. S. Delvin (1963-2023) 60th Anniversary Celebrations will take place on
Friday December 8th . Mass at 11am in the Church of the Assumption, Delvin. All are welcome to join us at the school
afterwards from 12noon -2pm for refreshments and celebrations. Meet our pupils and staff and past pupils..
Delvin Sports & Leisure Centre: A. G. M. will take place in Gaffney’s Lounge on Wed next, Dec 6th at 8.30pm.
Delvin Hospice Homecare: Presentation to Mr. John Shaw will take place on Thurs 7th Dec at 8.309m in Gaffney’s Lounge.
It is also an Information Night.. Please come along and feel free to ask questions regarding Hospice and Palliative Care...
St. Vincent de Paul: Drive Thru Collection will take place on Sat 9th Dec between 11am -3pm. SVP collectors will be in
place with sealed collection buckets next to the Church front doors. Church Gate Collection will also be taken up at the Gates
before Masses on Sat 9th & Sun 10th December. You can leave a donation at the Parochial House, alternatively you can
donate online www.svp.ie make a one off or monthly donation and be sure to select North East area so your money goes to
our Region. Support: If you need Support and /or Advice please contact 1800677777.
Advent Wreath
Placing four candles on green fronds has become a symbol of Advent in many Christian homes, especially in
Germanic countries and in North America. The Advent Wreath, with the progressive lighting of its four candles.
Sunday after Sunday , until the solemnity of Christmas, is a recollection of the various stages of salvation history
prior to Christ’s coming and a symbol of the prophetic light illuminating the long night prior to the rising of the Sun
of justice.
Year A Feast of Christ the King 26th November, 2023.
CHURCH OF THE ASSUMPTION
CHURCH OF ST. LIVINUS
DELVIN MASSES
Sat 25th 6.30pm Bridie Walsh. Sun 26th 11.00am Joseph Gaffney. Printinstown. Tom & Mary Jane Heffernan. Eugene & Carmel Doherty. John Mc Cormack MM Mon 27th 9.30am Mass. Tue 28th 9.30.am Mass. Wed 29th 9.30am Mass. Thurs 30th 9.30am Mass. Fri 1st First Friday) 7.30pm Owen & Bridget Gaffney Sat 2nd 6.30pm Kevin Bray. Joe Reilly. Paddy & Bridie Brennan. Sun 3rd 11.00am Noel Lynch. David Anderson.
Killulagh Masses: Sun 26th 9.30am DFM Campbell Family. Ballyowen. Fri ( First Friday) 9.30am List of the Dead.
Billy Moran. Sun 3rd 9.30am Paddy & Betty Kelleghan. Tom & Kathleen Monaghan & DFM
Offertory: 880. Euro Ren Fund: Weekly 460. Euro. Monthly 200 Euro. Annual 200 Euro
Youth Group: Youth Group will be taking place in Fatima Hall every Thursday and Friday from 7pm-8.30pm. 1st to 6th
years are welcome. The NET Team will be helping run the youth group until spring. Please invite any interested youth.
Young Adult Bible Study: NET will be hosting a Bible Study based on Chosen every Saturday in Fatima from
11.30am -1pm.
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.
Feast of Christ the King: This Sunday November 26th we celebrate the Feast of Christ the King. To mark the Feast in the
parish we will have Adoration in Killulagh Church from 12noon -1pm.
40 Hours Adoration: To mark the Feast of Christ the King it has been arranged to have 40 Hours Adoration in the
Cathedral. Mullingar. It began on Fri 24th November ( 7.30pm Mass) and conclude on Sunday 26th November.( Solemn
Vespers and Benediction at 4pm). Confessions available in the Cathedral from 12noon on Saturday 25th until midnight.
Advent: Next Sunday is the First Sunday of Advent. It is a time of waiting, conversion and hope. Waiting: We are waiting
in memory of the first humble coming of the Lord in our mortal flesh. We are also waiting in supplication for his
final glorious coming as Lord of History and Universal Judge. Conversion: The Liturgy at this time refers to Conversion,
quoting the prophets, especially John the Baptist. “ Repent for the kingdom of heaven is at hand.” Joyful Hope: That the
salvation already accomplished by Christ and the reality of grace in the world will mature and reach their fullness, thereby
granting us what is promised by faith, and we shall become like him for we shall see him as he really is.
Safeguarding: Next Sunday we will celebrate Safeguarding Sunday in the parish.
Viatores Christi: Members of Viatores Christi will speak at Masses in this parish during Saturday Vigil and Sunday Masses
on 2nd /3rd December.
Delvin Sports & Leisure Centre: A. G. M. will take place on 29th Nov at 8.30pm in Gaffney’s. All are welcome. We are
looking for help with our Sensory Garden on a Sat between 11-12noon. Contact Norman at 087-9389545.
60th Anniversary Celebrations: St. Ernan’s N. S. Delvin (1963-2023) 60th Anniversary Celebrations will take place on
Friday December 8th . Mass at 11am in the Church of the Assumption, Delvin. All are welcome to join us at the school
afterwards from 12noon -2pm for refreshments and celebrations. Meet our pupils and staff and past pupils: come along and
take a trip down memory lane.
Delvin Friendship Club: Our usual get-together will be in the Hall next Thursday 30th November starting at 11am sharp.
Delvin Hospice Homecare: Meeting on Wed 29th November at 8pm in Gaffney’s Lounge.
Meals –on- Wheels: Are looking for volunteers/ drivers who can spare 1 hour every week to do Meals on Wheels. Please
contact Tricia Mc Grath at 087-4124857. Your time will be much appreciated
Delvin G. A. A. : A. G. M. will take place on Fri 8th Dec at 8pm in Handball Alley. Nomination and Motion papers are
available by email from secretary.delvinhurling.westmeath@gaa.ie They must be returned by Nov 25th . Annual Draw will
take place on Sat 2nd Dec in Caman Inn. Tickets 10 Euro. We appreciate your support.
Delvin Camogie: Are having Christmas Market in the Hall next Sat Dec 2nd between 12-4pm. We appreciate your support.
St. Vincent de Paul: Increasing fuel and electric costs continue to put increased pressures on households so please
remember to give what you can this Christmas so we can help people in need in our community with basics like food and
fuel.
Drive Thru Collection will take place on Sat 9th Dec between 11am -3pm. SVP collectors will be in place with sealed
collection buckets next to the Church front doors.
Church Gate Collection will also be taken up at the Gates before Masses on Sat 9th & Sun 10th December.
You can leave a donation at the Parochial House, alternatively you can donate online www.svp.ie make a one off or monthly
donation and be sure to select North East area so your money goes to our Region.
Support: If you need Support and /or Advice please contact 1800677777.
Year A Thirty- Third Sunday in Ordinary Time 19th November, 2023.
CHURCH OF THE ASSUMPTION
CHURCH OF ST. LIVINUS
DELVIN MASSES
Sat 18th 6.30pm James, Mgt, Jimmy & Michael Anderson. Sun 19th 11.00am John & Bridie Carolan. Sean Connolly & Son Gerard. Dan & Annie Mc Grath & Betty Smith. Mon 20th 9.30.am Mass. Tue 21st 9.30am Mass. Wed 22nd 9.30am Mass. Thurs 23rd 9.30am Mass. Fri 24th 9.30am Mass. Sat 25th 6.30pm Bridie Walsh. Sun 26th 11.00am
Joseph Gaffney. Printinstown. Tom & Mary Jane Heffernan. Eugene & Carmel Doherty. John Mc Cormack MM
Killulagh Masses: Sun 19th 9.30am Thomas, Margaret & Bridget Carley. Tony Larkin. Margret & Jimmy Carey
Sun 26th 9.30am DFM Campbell Family. Ballyowen
- I.P. Brian Corcoran. Kells. formerly Main St, Delvin.
Offertory: 1,005. Euro Ren Fund: Weekly 460. Euro. Monthly 200 Euro.
Bible Alive: November 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 you email address to info@delvinparish.ie
First Holy Communion: We will celebrate First Holy Communion in this Parish on Saturday, May 11th, 2024.
Youth Group: Youth Group will be taking place in Fatima Hall every Thursday and Friday from 7pm-8.30pm. 1st to 6th
years are welcome. The NET Team will be helping run the youth group until spring. Please invite any interested youth.
Young Adult Bible Study: NET will be hosting a Bible Study based on Chosen every Saturday in Fatima from
11.30am -1pm.
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.
Feast of Christ the King: Next Sunday November 26th we celebrate the Feast of Christ the King. To mark the Feast in the
parish we will have Adoration in Killulagh Church from 12noon -1pm.
40 Hours Adoration: To mark the Feast of Christ the King it has been arranged to have 40 Hours Adoration in the
Cathedral. Mullingar. It will begin on Fri 24th November ( 7.30pm Mass) and conclude on Sunday 26th November.( Solemn
Vespers and Benediction at 4pm). Confessions will be available in the Cathedral from 12noon on Saturday 25th until
midnight.
Each parish has been assigned one hour for adoration. Delvin and Killulagh have been given the opening hour 8-9pm on
Friday next, 24th November. This hour follows the opening Mass at 7.30pm. Members of the parish are invited to join in
Adoration for this hour ( 8 to 9 ) on Friday. People who cannot attend at that time are welcome to attend at other times.
Viatores Christi: Members of Viatores Christi will speak at Masses in this parish during Saturday Vigil and Sunday Masses
on 2nd /3rd December.
Priory Institute: Are providing Online Theology Courses to degree level. Attend Saturday Lectures in Tallaght. Open
Evening on Wed 29th November. Further info email enquires@prioryinstitute.com
World Day of Remembrance of Road Traffic Vixtims: We will remember all those killed on our roads this Sun 19th Nov
at our Masses.
Delvin Friendship Club: Committee Meeting on Monday next, Nov 20th at 8pm in Gaffney;s Lounge.
Delvin Sports & Leisure Centre: A. G. M. will take place on 29th Nov at 8.30pm in Gaffney’s. All are welcome. We need a
little more help with the centre.
60th Anniversary Celebrations: St. Ernan’s N. S. Delvin (1963-2023) 60th Anniversary Celebrations will take place on
Friday December 8th . Mass at 11am in the Church of the Assumption, Delvin. All are welcome to join us at the school
afterwards from 12noon -2pm for refreshments and celebrations. Meet our pupils and staff and past pupils: come along and
take a trip down memory lane.
Meals –on- Wheels: Are looking for volunteers/ drivers who can spare 1 hour every week to do Meals on Wheels. Please
contact Tricia Mc Grath at 087-4124857. Your time will be much appreciated
St. Vincent de Paul: Increasing fuel and electric costs continue to put increased pressures on households so please
remember to give what you can this Christmas so we can help people in need in our community with basics like food and
fuel.
Drive Thru Collection will take place on Sat 9th Dec between 11am -3pm. SVP collectors will be in place with sealed
collection buckets next to the Church front doors.
Church Gate Collection will also be taken up at the Gates before Masses on Sat 9th & Sun 10th December.
Year A Thirty- Second Sunday in Ordinary Time 12th November, 2023.
CHURCH OF THE ASSUMPTION
CHURCH OF ST. LIVINUS
DELVIN MASSES
Sat 11th 6.30pm Walter Casserly & Grandaughter Niamh. Sun 12th 11.00am Frank Kelly & parents Sheila & Ernest.
Mon 13th 9.30am Mass. Tue 14th 9.30am Mass. Wed 15th 9.30am Mass. Thurs 16th 9.30am Mass. Fri 17th 9.30am Anthony, Brigid & Maura Mc Cormack. Sat 18th 6.30pm James, Mgt, Jimmy & Michael Anderson. Sun 19th 11.00am
John & Bridie Carolan. Sean Connolly & Son Gerard. Dan & Annie Mc Grath & Betty Smith.
Killulagh Masses: Sun 12th 9.30am Vincent & Mary Cully & DFM. Nancy & John Barry. Gertrude & Michael Kiernan
Sun 19th 9.30am Thomas, Margaret & Bridget Carley. Tony Larkin. Margaret & Jimmy Carey.
Offertory: 915. Euro November Offerings: 2,235.Euro
Bible Alive: November 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 you email address to info@delvinparish.ie
Reading at Daily Mass: Next week the first reading will be taken from the Book of Wisdom. Here is a very short
introduction to the Book of Wisdom:
The Book of Wisdom was written in the second century BC for the large Jewish community in Alexandria. It encourages
fidelity to traditional teachings, but is influenced by some Greek thought. It begins by teaching that religious faith and
virtuous living are the basis of true wisdom and lead to immortal life.
First Holy Communion: We will celebrate First Holy Communion in this Parish on Saturday, May 11th, 2024.
Youth Group: Youth Group will be taking place in Fatima Hall every Thursday and Friday from 7pm-8.30pm. 1st to 6th
years are welcome. The NET Team will be helping run the youth group until spring. Please invite any interested youth.
Young Adult Bible Study: NET will be hosting a Bible Study based on Chosen every Saturday in Fatima from
11.30am -1pm.
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.
40 Hours Adoration: To mark the Feast of Christ the King it has been arranged to have 40 Hours Adoration in the
Cathedral. Mullingar. It will begin on Fri 24th November ( 7pm Mass) and conclude on Sunday 26th November.( Solemn
Vespers and Benediction at 4pm). Confessions will be available in the Cathedral from 12noon on Saturday until midnight.
November Offerings: Thanks to all who contributed to November Offerings last weekend.
Annual Service for the Dead: Will take place in Delvin Church on Friday 17th November at 7.30pm. All are welcome,
especially families and relatives of those who died during the past year.
Viatores Christi: Members of Viatores Christi will speak at Masses in this parish during Saturday Vigil and Sunday Masses
on 2nd /3rd December.
Miscarriage Association of Ireland: Annual Service of Remembrance takes place this Sun 12th Nov at 3pm in St. Tereas’s
Church, Donore Avenue, Dublin 8. All parents, siblings and others affected by the loss of a baby are welcome to attend.
Priory Institute: Are providing Online Theology Courses to degree level. Attend Saturday Lectures in Tallaght. Open
Evening on Wed 29th November. Further info email enquires@prioryinstitute.com
World Day of Remembrance of Road Traffic Vixtims: We will remember all those killed on our roads next Sun 19th Nov
at our Masses.
Delvin Friendship Club: Committee Meeting on Monday next, Nov 13th at 8pm in Gaffney;s Lounge.
Delvin Sports & Leisure Centre: A. G. M. will take place on 29th Nov at 8.30pm in Gaffney’s. All are welcome. We need a
little more help with the centre.
60th Anniversary Celebrations: St. Ernan’s N. S. Delvin (1963-2023) 60th Anniversary Celebrations will take place on
Friday December 8th . Mass at 11am in the Church of the Assumption, Delvin. All are welcome to join us at the school
afterwards from 12noon -2pm for refreshments and celebrations. Meet our pupils and staff and past pupils: come along and
take a trip down memory lane.
Reflection on the Gospel of Sunday 12th November.
The door is closed against the bridesmaids who did not keep vigil nor trim their lamps. The concern of the Christian
should be readiness for the call of the Lord, to seek the light of Christ in daily living, and to keep burning brightly
the light received at baptism. It is true wisdom to be always eagerly longing for the Lord
Year A Thirty- First Sunday in Ordinary Time 5th November, 2023.
CHURCH OF THE ASSUMPTION
CHURCH OF ST. LIVINUS
DELVIN MASSES
Sat 4th 6.30pm Marius Carroll. Sun 5th 11.00am Dermot Kenny. . Mon 6th 9.30am Mass. Tue 7th 9.30am Mass. Wed 8th 9.30am Mass. Thurs 9th 9.30am James & Mary Gaffney. Fri 10th 9.30am Mass. Sat 11th 6.30pm Walter Casserly & Grandaughter Niamh. Sun 12th 11.00am Frank Kelly & parents Sheila & Ernest.
Killulagh Masses: Sun 5th 9.30am Elizabeth, Larry, Tommy & Matt Poynton. Sheila Aughey. Sun 12th 9.30am Vincent & Mary Cully & DFM. Nancy & John Barry. Gertrude & Michael Kiernan
- I. P. Gretta Mc Donnell. Collinstown.
Offertory: 935. Euro 1st Nov. 365 Euro. Ren Fund: Weekly 265 Euro Monthly 80 Euro.
Bible Alive: November 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 you email address to info@delvinparish.ie
Delvin Altar Society: We thank all who supported our collection last weekend. Total amount was 485 Euro.
Youth Group: Youth Group will be taking place in Fatima Hall every Thursday and Friday from 7pm-8.30pm. 1st to 6th
years are welcome. The NET Team will be helping run the youth group until spring. Please invite any interested youth.
Young Adult Bible Study: NET will be hosting a Bible Study based on The Chosen every Saturday in Fatima from
11.30am -1pm.
All The Saints of Ireland: Monday, November 6th is the Feast of All The Saints of Ireland
In the communion of saints, many and varied spiritualities have been developed throughouit the history of the Churches…
The different schools of Christian spirituality share in the living tradition of prayer and are essential guides for the faithful.
In their rich diversity they are refractions of the one pure light of the Holy Spirit. Catechism of the Catholic Church (2684).
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.
40 Hours Adoration: To mark the Feast of Christ the King it has been arranged to have 40 Hours Adoration in the
Cathedral. Mullingar. It will begin on Fri 24th November ( 7pm Mass) and conclude on Sunday 26th November.( Solemn
Vespers and Benediction at 4pm). Confessions will be available in the Cathedral from 12noon on Saturday until midnight.
Indulgences for the Dead: Can be obtained by visiting a Cemetery and praying for the Dead once a day from Nov 1st -8th .
List of the Dead: Thanks to all who returned the List of the Dead Envelopes. Mass was offered on Thursday last The Feast
of All Souls and on Friday ( First Friday).
November Offerings: Will be taken up this weekend. Please use the envelope that was distributed to you.
St. Joseph’s Young Priests Society: Meeting in the Parochial House on Thurs next, Nov 9th at 8pm.
Delvin Education Group: Meet in the Hall on Tue next, Nov 7th at 10.30am. New members are most welcome.
Annual Service for the Dead: Will take place in Delvin Church on Friday 17th November at 7.30pm. All are welcome,
especially families and relatives of those who died during the past year.
Viatores Christi: Members of Viatores Christi will speak at Masses in this parish during Saturday Vigil and Sunday Masses
on 2nd /3rd December.
Anam Cara: The organisation that supports bereaved parents is holding it’s monthly meeting on Wed 8th Nov at 7.15pm in
Mullingar Park Hotel. Event is free and open to all bereaved parents. For more info contact 01-4045378.
Miscarriage Association of Ireland: Annual Service of Remembrance takes place on Sun 12th Nov at 3pm in St. Tereas’s
Church, Donore Avenue, Dublin 8. All parents, siblings and others affected by the loss of a baby are welcome to attend.
Delvin Tidy Towns: Would like to thank the people of Delvin and surrounding areas for their support and sponsorship
during 2023. Delvin scored 259 marks out of 500. To continue our hard work in 2024 we need a lot more volunteers joining
us to continue to enhance our village.
The meaning of Christian Death
Because of Christ, Christian death has a positive meaning; “for to me to live in Christ, and to die is gain.” ( Phil 1:21)
“The saying is sure if we have died with him, we will also live with him.” ( 2 Tim 2:11). What is essentially new
about Christian death is this: through Baptism the Christian has already “died with Christ” sacramentally, in
order to live a new life, and if we die in Christ’s grace, physical death completes this “dying with Christ” and so
completes our incorporation into him in his redeeming act.
Catechism of the Catholic Church.(1010).
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Year A Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time 29nd October, 2023.
CHURCH OF THE ASSUMPTION
CHURCH OF ST. LIVINUS
DELVIN MASSES
Sat 28th 6.30pm Peter & Mary Walsh. Margaret & Michael Malone. Sun 29th 11.00am Andrew Geoghegan. DFM Perrick Family. Dermot & Maggie Kenny. Mon 30th 9.30.am Mass. Tue 31st 7.30pm Mass. Wed 1st ( Feast of All Saints) 11.00am Gretta Mc Donnell. Gerry Murray. John Mc Cormack. . Thurs 2nd ( Feast of All Souls) 7.30pm New List of the Dead. Fri 3rd ( First Friday) No Mass. Sat 4th 6.30pm Marius Carroll. Sun 5th 11.00am Dermot Kenny. .
Killulagh Masses: Sun 29th 9.30am Joe Callan. Wed 1st ( Feast of All Saints) 9.30am Tom, May & Sean Fay. Thurs ( Feast of All Souls) 9.30am New List of the Dead. Fri ( First Friday) 9.30am New List of the Dead. Sun 5th 9.30am Elizabeth, Larry, Tommy & Matt Poynton. Sheila Aughey.
- I. P. John Mc Cormack. Billistown Community House, Delvin.
Offertory: 1,380. Euro Ren Fund: Weekly 220 Euro Monthly 130 Euro. Annual: 500 Euro
Winter Time: The clocks go back 1 hour this Saturday night. Vigil Mass will still be at 6.30pm. ( Winter Time).
Communion Calls: Will be done on the usual days this week.
Bible Alive: November 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 you email address to info@delvinparish.ie
Delvin Altar Society: Are having a Collection for Flowers and Cruets for the Altar this Sat/ Sun 28th & 29th October. Boxes
will be left in the Church. We appreciate your support. We will hold a meeting in Fatima on Tuesday 31st October at 8pm.
All new volunteers and existing members are asked to attend.
World Mission Sunday: Thanks to all who contributed to the collection last weekend for Mission Sunday. The total was
1,740. Euro..
Youth Group: Youth Group will be taking place in Fatima Hall every Thursday and Friday from 7pm-8.30pm. 1st to 6th
years are welcome. The NET Team will be helping run the youth group until spring. Please invite any interested youth.
Midterm Trip: The NET Team will be organising a Day Trip to Our Lady of Knock. The trip will be Thurs 2nd November
8am -6pm. Free of cost. Please RSVP with a NET team member as there are limited spaces. Contact on istagram
@DelvinNETTeam or 083 0271441
Young Adult Bible Study: NET will be hosting a Bible Study based on The Chosen every Saturday in Fatima from
11.30am -1pm.
Ceili Community: Are having 40 Hours Adoration: from Mon 30th Oct to Fri 3rd November. 1pm to 9pm daily.
Themes: Eucharistic healing, Forgiveness, Families, Our Dead and Family Tree. Mass 8pm daily. Enquires 087-2539725
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.
40 Hours Adoration: To mark the Feast of Christ the King it has been arranged to have 40 Hours Adoration in the
Cathedral. Mullingar. It will begin on Fri 24th November ( 7pm Mass) and conclude on Sunday 26th November.( Solemn
Vespers and Benediction at 4pm). Confessions will be available in the Cathedral from 12noon on Saturday until midnight.
List of the Dead: Envelopes are being distributed. They should be returned by Nov 2nd . Mass for the New List of the Dead
will be celebrated on Thursday 2nd Nov at 9.30am in Killulagh and 7.30pm in Delvin.
November Offerings: Will be taken up next weekend. Please use the envelope that will be distributed to you.
Annual Service for the Dead: Will take place in Delvin Church on Friday 17th November at 7.30pm.
Indulgences for the Dead: Can be obtained by visiting a Church and praying for the Pope’s Intentions between 12noon on
Nov 1st and midnight on Nov 2nd . ( to gain indulgences it is necessary to go to Confession and receive Holy Communion).
. Indulgences can also be obtained by visiting a Cemetery and praying for the Dead once a day from Nov 1st –Nov 8th .
Youth Meet & Prayer Gathering: Will take place in the Church of the Holy Trinity, Ratoath at 7.30pm on Fri 3rd
November. Inspired by the Spirit of World Youth Day 2023 this is an opportunity for young adults (aged 18 years and over)
to join together for prayer, reflection and discussion Contact Fr. Mark English duleekparish@gmail.com
Viatores Christi: Members of Viatores Christi will speak at Masses in this parish during Saturday Vigil and Sunday Masses
on 2nd /3rd December.
Anam Cara: The organisation that supports bereaved parents is holding it’s monthly meeting on Wed 8th Nov at 7.15pm in
Mullingar Park Hotel. Event is free and open to all bereaved parents. For more info contact 01-4045378.
Miscarriage Association of Ireland: Annual Service of Remembrance takes place on Sun 12th Nov at 3pm in St. Tereas’s
Church, Donore Avenue, Dublin 8. All parents, siblings and others affected by the loss of a baby are welcome to attend.
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Year A World Mission Sunday 22nd October, 2023.
CHURCH OF THE ASSUMPTION
CHURCH OF ST. LIVINUS
DELVIN MASSES
Sat 21st 6.30pm Martin Smith & DFM. George & Eva Hamilton Sun 22nd 11.00am Fr. Padraig Leonard MM
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 Peter & Mary Walsh. Margaret & Michael Malone. Sun 29th 11.00am Andrew Geoghegan. DFM Perrick Family. Dermot & Maggie Kenny.
Killulagh Masses: Sun 22nd 9.30am Thomas & Kathleen Clinton Sun 29th 9.30am Joe Callan.
- I. P. Josie Geoghegan. Mullingar. formerly Delvin & Ballyowen.
Offertory: 1,205. Euro Ren Fund: Weekly 370 Euro Monthly 535 Euro. Annual: 260 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 you email address to info@delvinparish.ie
Delvin Altar Society: Are having a Collection for Flowers and Cruets for the Altar on Sat/ Sun 28th & 29th October. Boxes
will be left in the Church. We appreciate your support. We will hold a meeting in Fatima on Tuesday 31st October at 8pm.
All new volunteers and existing members are asked to attend.
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.
World Mission Sunday: Takes place this Sunday 22nd October. On this day we think of struggling parishes in the growing
church throughout Africa, South America, Asia and Oceania. The collection taken up on World Mission Sunday is a crucial
lifeline in over 1100 young dioceses and provides assistance to communities for them to build schools, health centres, parish
halls and churches. It also supports in the education of future leaders in faith.
Youth Group: Youth Group will be taking place in Fatima Hall every Thursday and Friday from 7pm-8.30pm. 1st to 6th
years are welcome. The NET Team will be helping run the youth group until spring. Please invite any interested youth.
Midterm Trip: The NET Team will be organising a Day Trip to Our Lady of Knock. The trip will be Thurs 2nd November
8am -6pm. Free of cost. Please RSVP with a NET team member as there are limited spaces. Contact on istagram
@DelvinNETTeam or 083 0271441
Young Adult Bible Study: NET will be hosting a Bible Study based on The Chosen every Saturday in Fatima from
11.30am -1pm. This Sunday 22nd October the NET Team will be having a Parish Tea in Fatima. Please feel free to stop by
and chat with the team.
Ceili Community: Are having 40 Hours Adoration: from Mon 30th Oct to Fri 3rd November. 1pm to 9pm daily.
Themes: Eucharistic healing, Forgiveness, Families, Our Dead and Family Tree. Mass 8pm daily. Enquires 087-2539725
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.
40 Hours Adoration: To mark the Feast of Christ the King it has been arranged to have 40 Hours Adoration in the
Cathedral. Mullingar. It will begin on Fri 24th November ( 7pm Mass) and conclude on Sunday 26th November.( Solemn
Vespers and Benediction at 4pm). Confessions will be available in the Cathedral from 12noon on Saturday until midnight.
List of the Dead: Envelopes are being distributed. They should be returned by Nov 2nd .
Vocations Weekend: The Cistercians at Glencairn Abbey invite you to discern God’s Call to monastic life. For
those aged 19-40 from 27th -29th Oct. Contact Sr. Sarah at vocations@glencairnabbey.org.
St. Benedict’s Priory, Cobh: Vocations Weekend from 28th -29th Oct. Further info contact 021-4811354, or email
cobhtyburnconvent@gmail.com. Poster ion Notice Board.
Mt. St. Joseph Abbey, Roscrea: Retreat for Young Adults (18-40) yrs from 27th -29th Oct. Contact Sr. Una 090-6481666
Youth Meet & Prayer Gathering: Will take place in the Church of the Holy Trinity, Ratoath at 7.30pm on Fri 3rd
November. Inspired by the Spirit of World Youth Day 2023 this is an opportunity for young adults (aged 18 years and over)
to join together for prayer, reflection and discussion Contact Fr. Mark English duleekparish@gmail.com
Trocaire 50th Anniversary: Trocaire has always sought to create awareness of the causes of poverty in developing countries
and to mark their 50th anniversary Trocaire has an exhibition on display in the Courtyard of Belvedere House, Gardens and
Park, Mullingar up until 25th October. This consists of a powerful tapestry created by 12 Trocaire volunteers from all over
Ireland. Entrance free to exhibition.
Delvin Friendship Club: Our usual get-together will be in the Hall next Thursday 26th October starting at 11am..
Delvin St Patrick’s Day Parade: A. G. M. will take place on Mon next, 23rd October at 8pm in Gaffney’s Lounge.
Next Sunday
Year A Twenty- Eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time 15th October, 2023.
CHURCH OF THE ASSUMPTION
CHURCH OF ST. LIVINUS
DELVIN MASSES
Sat 14th 6.30pm James, Joan, Walter, Bernie & Nora Carroll Sun 15th 11.00am James Reilly MM. Janie Reilly.
Mon 16th 9.30am Christopher Kelly. Tue 17th 9.30am Mass. Wed 18th 9.30am Mass. Thurs 19th No Mass. Fri 20th No Mass. Sat 21st 6.30pm Martin Smith & DFM. George & Eva Hamilton Sun 22nd 11.00am Fr. Padraig Leonard MM
Killulagh Masses: Sun 15th 9.30am Thomas & Mary Downes, son Paddy & DFM Sun 22nd 9.30am Thomas & Kathleen Clinton
Offertory: 880 Euro Ren Fund: Weekly 275 Euro Monthly 310 Euro. Annual: 2,100 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 you email address to info@delvinparish.ie
Delvin Altar Society: Are having a Collection for Flowers and Cruets for the Altar on Sat/ Sun 28th & 29th October. Boxes
will be left in the Church. We appreciate your support. We will hold a meeting in Fatima on Tuesday 31st October at 8pm.
All new volunteers and existing members are asked to attend.
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 and enjoy Mysteries are called The Mysteries of Light and are prayed on Thursdays.
World Mission Sunday: Takes place on Sunday 22nd October. On this day we think of struggling parishes in the growing
church throughout Africa, South America, Asia and Oceania. The collection taken up on World Mission Sunday is a crucial
lifeline in over 1100 young dioceses and provides assistance to communities for them to build schools, health centres, parish
halls and churches. It also supports in the education of future leaders in faith.
Youth Group: Youth Group will be taking place in Fatima Hall every Thursday and Friday from 7pm-8.30pm. 1st to 6th
years are welcome. The NET Team will be helping run the youth group until spring. Please invite any interested youth.
Midterm Trip: The NET Team will be organising a Day Trip to Our Lady of Knock. The trip will be Thurs 2nd November
8am -6pm. Free of cost. Please RSVP with a NET team member as there are limited spaces. Contact on istagram
@DelvinNETTeam or 083 0271441
Young Adult Bible Study: NET will be hosting a Bible Study based on The Chosen every Saturday in Fatima from
11.30am -1pm. Next Sunday 22nd October the NET Team will be having a Parish Tea in Fatima. Please feel free to stop by
and chat with the team.
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.
40 Hours Adoration: To mark the Feast of Christ the King it has been arranged to have 40 Hours Adoration in the
Cathedral. Mullingar. It will begin on Fri 24th November ( 7pm Mass) and conclude on Sunday 26th November.( Solemn
Vespers and Benediction at 4pm). Confessions will be available in the Cathedral from 12noon on Saturday until midnight.
Viatores Christi: Are offering a five interactive online Venture training programme this autumn. The programme covers
modules such as mission and development, community development and many more. Programme dates are as follows: Oct
7-8th, Nov 4th -5th , and 25th -26th . Cost 300Euro. Contact Sorcha at sorcha@viatoreschristi.com.
Monastic Vocations Weekend: The Cistercians at Glencairn Abbey invite you to discern God’s Call to monastic life. For
those aged 19-40 from 27th -29th Oct. Contact Sr. Sarah at vocations@glencairnabbey.org.
St. Benedict’s Priory, Cobh: Vocations Weekend from 28th -29th Oct. Further info contact 021-4811354, or email
cobhtyburnconvent@gmail.com. Poster ion Notice Board.
Mt. St. Joseph Abbey, Roscrea: Retreat for Young Adults (18-40) yrs from 27th -29th Oct. Contact Sr. Una 090-6481666
Youth Meet & Prayer Gathering: Will take place in the Church of the Holy Trinity, Ratoath at 7.30pm on Fri 3rd
November. Inspired by the Spirit of World Youth Day 2023 this is an opportunity for young adults (aged 18 years and over)
to join together for prayer, reflection and discussion Contact Fr. Mark English duleekparish@gmail.com
Trocaire 50th Anniversary: Trocaire has always sought to create awareness of the causes of poverty in developing countries
and to mark their 50th anniversary Trocaire has an exhibition on display in the Courtyard of Belvedere House, Gardens and
Park, Mullingar up until 25th October. This consists of a powerful tapestry created by 12 Trocaire volunteers from all over
Ireland. Entrance free to exhibition.
Delvin Friendship Club: Committee Meeting on Mon next, 16th Oct at 8pm in Gaffney’s Lounge..
St. Scire C. E. Scheme: 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.
Westmeath Branch of Epilepsy: Will hold their Annual Church Gate Collection this weekend of 14th and 15th Oct .
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Year A Twenty- Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time 8th October, 2023.
CHURCH OF THE ASSUMPTION
CHURCH OF ST. LIVINUS
DELVIN MASSES
Sat 7th 6.30pm Jack & Bridie Mangan. Sun 8th 11.00am Mossie, James, Elizabeth, Mattie & Bridgie Gilmore. Mary Kate & Frank Murphy & Peter Farrelly. 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, Joan, Walter, Bernie & Nora Carroll Sun 15th 11.00am James Reilly MM. Janie Reilly.
Killulagh Masses: Sun 8th 9.30am Mass. Sun 15th 9.30am Thomas & Mary Downes, son Paddy & DFM
Offertory: 910 Euro Ren Fund: Weekly 195 Euro Monthly 130 Euro. Annual: 1000 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 you email address to info@delvinparish.ie
Delvin Cemetery Extension: Work on Phase One of the Extension is completed. We will soon be able to announce the cost
of the work that has been done. We acknowledge the generous contribution from the Tractor Run earlier this year.
Delvin Altar Society: We are looking for volunteers to help out with the flowers for the Altar during the year. If you are
interested please contact Parochial House at 044-9664127. We are organising a meeting in Fatima in early November.
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 and enjoy Mysteries are called The Mysteries of Light and are prayed on Thursdays.
Parish Draw: The raffle took place last Saturday night in Fatima. The following were the lucky winners on the night.
1st Prize of 1500 Euro Michelle Geraghty. 2nd Prize 500 Euro Conor O’ Keeffe. Winners of 100 Euro each Denis
Vaughhan. Ciaran Duignan. Alan Sherwin. Sean Dunne. Jimmy Cruise. We sincerely thank all the ticket Sellers and the
people of the Parish who supported the Draw. The Draw was a wonderful success far beyond our expectations. Our thanks to
everybody who made it such a success. The income from tickets Sales was .23,120 Euro. Expences anmounted to 3,060
Euro. Balance 20,060 Euro. It will now be possible to do additional work on the extension and to carry out the projects
already announced. We will announce details in the coming weeks.
Carlo Acutis: We celebrate Carlo Acutis Feast Day on Thurs next, 12th Oct. 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.
21st Pilgrimage to the Holy Land: Takes place from Nov 24th -2nd Dec. Led by Bishop Deenihan. Cost 2,195 Euro.
Booking with Navan Travel or Kingscourt Parish Office at 042-9667314.
St. Patrick’s College, Maynooth: Are currently running a Higher Diploma in Theological Studies. Further information .
contact pgadmissions@spcm.ie, or 01-7083391
Youth Group: Youth Group will be taking place in Fatima Hall every Thursday and Friday from 7pm-8.30pm. 1st to 6th
years are welcome. The NET Team will be helping run the youth group until spring. Please invite any interested youth..
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.
Anam Cara Midlands: Are holding the monthly meeting for bereaved parents on Wed 11th Oct at 7.15pm in Mullingar
Park Hotel. For more information call 01-4045378
Viatores Christi: Are offering a five interactive online Venture training programme this autumn. The programme covers
modules such as mission and development, community development and many more. Programme dates are as follows: Oct
7-8th, Nov 4th -5th , and 25th -26th . Cost 300Euro. Contact Sorcha at sorcha@viatoreschristi.com.
Monastic Vocations Weekend: The Cistercians at Glencairn Abbey invite you to discern God’s Call to monastic life. For
those aged 19-40 from 27th -29th Oct. Contact Sr. Sarah at vocations@glencairnabbey.org.
St. Benedict’s Priory, Cobh: Vocations Weekend from 28th -29th Oct. Further info contact 021-4811354, or email
cobhtyburnconvent@gmail.com. Poster ion Notice Board.
Mt. St. Joseph Abbey, Roscrea:Retreat for Young Adults (18-40) yrs from 27th -29th Oct. Contact Sr. Una 090-6481666
Delvin Hospice Homecare: Thanks to all who supported Our Annual Coffee Morning last Friday. It was a great success.
St. Scire C. E. Scheme: 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.
Westmeath Branch of Epilepsy: Will hold their Annual Church Gate Collection on weekend of 14th and 15th Oct .
Year A Twenty- Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time 1st October, 2023.
CHURCH OF THE ASSUMPTION
CHURCH OF ST. LIVINUS
DELVIN MASSES
Sat 30th 6.30pm Pat Anderson MM. Peggy Joyce. Sun 1st 11.00am John & Alice Gillick & DFM Mon 2nd 9.30am Mass. Tue 3rd 9.30am Mass. Wed 4th 9.30am Mass. Thurs 5th 9.30am Mass. Fri 6th No Mass. Sat 7th 6.30pm
Jack & Bridie Mangan. Sun 8th 11.00am Mossie, James, Elizabeth, Mattie & Bridgie Gilmore. Mary Kate & Frank Murphy & Peter Farrelly.
Killulagh Masses: Sun 1st 9.30sm Stan Smyth. Fri 6th ( First Friday) 9.30am List of the Dead. Sun 8th 9.30am Mass.
Offertory: 730 Euro Ren Fund: Weekly 185Euro Monthly 250Euro. Annual: 1,550Euro
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 you email address to info@delvinparish.ie
Delvin Cemetery Extension: Work on Phase One of the Extension is completed. We will soon be able to announce the cost
of the work that has been done. We acknowledge the generous contribution from the Tractor Run earlier this year.
Delvin Altar Society: We are looking for volunteers to help out with the flowers for the Altar during the year. If you are
interested please contact Parochial House at 044-9664127. We hope to have a collection at a later date.
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.
Vocations in the Diocese of Meath: Fr. Tony Gonoude Vocations Director for the Diocese of Meath will celebrate Mass
for Vocations to the Sacred Priesthood in St. Oliver’s Church, Navan on Fri 6th Oct at 7.30pm. Live from facebook page
Diocese OfMeathVocations. Email; vocations@dioceseofmeath.ie Fr. Tony Gonoude at 044-9373923
21st Pilgrimage to the Holy Land: Takes place from Nov 24th -2nd Dec. Led by Bishop Deenihan. Cost 2,195 Euro.
Booking with Navan Travel or Kingscourt Parish Office at 042-9667314.
St. Patrick’s College, Maynooth: Are currently running a Higher Diploma in Theological Studies. Further information .
contact pgadmissions@spcm.ie, or 01-7083391
NET Ministries: A new Net Ministries team has arrived and began their ministry in the parish last week.. We welcome
them and look forward their presence in the parish. If any family would like to host two or three members of the team in their
home for a few weeks, please contact Fr. Heaney or Laura O’ Neill.
Youth Group: Youth Group will be taking place in Fatima Hall every Thursday and Friday from 7pm-8.30pm. 1st to 6th
years are welcome. The NET Team will be helping run the youth group until spring. Please invite any interested youth..
Meath Diocesan Spirituality for Pioneers: Takes place in Franciscan Abbey, Multyfarnham this Sun 1st Oct. There will be
afternoon of Prayer, reflection & Mass commencing from 2pm-5pm.
Introduction to the Bible: Beginning Mon 2nd Oct Fr. John from Kells will continue his introduction to the Bible. on
Mondays at 12noon. This year he will introduce St. John’s Gospel. You can follow his talks on www.kellsparish.ie
Delvin Adult Education Group: Are back in the Hall on Tue next, 3rd Oct at 10.30am. New Members most 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.
Anam Cara Midlands: Are holding the monthly meeting for bereaved parents on Wed 11th Oct at 7.15pm in Mullingar
Park Hotel. For more information call 01-4045378
Viatores Christi: Are offering a five interactive online Venture training programme this autumn. The programme covers
modules such as mission and development, community development and many more. Programme dates are as follows: Oct
7-8th, Nov 4th -5th , and 25th -26th . Cost 300Euro. Contact Sorcha at sorcha@viatoreschristi.com.
Monastic Vocations Weekend: The Cistercians at Glencairn Abbey invite you to discern God’s Call to monastic life. For
those aged 19-40 from 27th -29th Oct. Contact Sr. Sarah at vocations@glencairnabbey.org.
Renovation Fund: The new Year will begin this Sunday 1st October. Those who have not yet contributed for the current
year are asked to do so. We thank the collectors who are distributing the new boxes. If you are new to the Parish and would
like to subscribe please contact the Parochial House.
St. Scire C. E. Scheme: 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 A Twenty- Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time 24th September, 2023.
CHURCH OF THE ASSUMPTION
CHURCH OF ST. LIVINUS
DELVIN MASSES
Sat 23rd 6.30pm Sean & May Murray Printinstown. William Gilroy. Sun 24th 11.00am Kathleen Bray MM Mon 25th
No Mass. Tue 26th 9.30am Mass. Wed 27th 9.30am Mass. Thurs 28th 9.30am Mass. Fri 29th 9.30am Mass. Sat 30th 6.30pm Pat Anderson MM. Peggy Joyce. Sun 1st 11.00am John & Alice Gillick & DFM
Killulagh Masses: Sun 24th 9.30am Ann Kiernan. Sun 1st 9.30sm Stan Smyth.
- I. P. James Reilly. Ballyhealy, Delvin.
Offertory: 810 Euro Ren Fund: Weekly 355Euro Monthly 130Euro. Annual: 200Euro
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 you email address to info@delvinparish.ie
Adoration: Adoration in Killulagh Church every Monday from 10am-8pm.
Delvin Cemetery Extension: Work on Phase One of the Extension is completed. We will soon be able to announce the cost
of the work that has been done. We acknowledge the generous contribution from the Tractor Run earlier this year.
Parish Draw: Tickets are now available for the Parish Draw. The proceeds of the draw will be used to pay the balance of the
cost of the Cemetery extension. Any surplus will be used to carry out repairs to the wall around Killulagh Cemetery and to offset
the increased cost of electricity and heating during the past year.
Collectors will be calling to houses during the coming weeks to collect tickets that have been sold. We thank everybody for their
co-operation and support.
Confirmation: Children of the parish will receive the Sacrament of Confirmation on Thursday, February 8th, 2024.
Day of Prayer for Migrants and Refugees: Today is a Day of Prayer for Migrants and Refugees.
Delvin Parish Pilgrimage to Lourdes: We pray for all who are in Lourdes at the moment, especially the sick. .
Delvin Altar Society: We are looking for volunteers to help out with the flowers for the Altar during the year. If you are
interested please contact Parochial House at 044-9664127. We hope to have a collection at a later date.
21st Pilgrimage to the Holy Land: Takes place from Nov 24th -2nd Dec. Led by Bishop Deenihan. Cost 2,195 Euro.
Booking with Na exploring Parish Cells forvan Travel or Kingscourt Parish Office at 042-9667314.
St. Patrick’s College, Maynooth: Are currently running a Higher Diploma in Theological Studies. Further information .
contact pgadmissions@spcm.ie, or 01-7083391
NET Ministries: A new Net Ministries team has arrived and begin their ministry in the parish this week.. We welcome
them and look forward their presence in the parish. If any family would like to host two or three members of the team in their
home for a few weeks, please contact Fr. Heaney or Laura O’ Neill.
Meath Diocesan Spirituality for Pioneers: Takes place in Franciscan Abbey, Multyfarnham on Sun 1st Oct from 2pm-5pm.
Dalgan Park: Day Retreat for Young Adults (18-40yrs) on Sat 30th Sept from 10am -5.30pm in Dalgan Park, Navan. Cost
20Euro. Mass, Confession, Adoration. . Contact Sr. Una 090-6481666 email: youthretreats@gmail.com
SMA Novena, 2023: In honour of St. Therese of the Child Jesus (Patroness of the Missions) from Sat 23rd Sept to Sun 1st
Oct in SMA Chapel, Dromantine.. Daily Mass and Novena Prayers at 10am and 7.30pm. See www.sma.ie
Introduction to the Bible: Beginning Mon 2nd Oct Fr. John from Kells will continue his introduction to the Bible. on
Mondays at 12noon. This year he will introduce St. John’s Gospel. You can follow his talks on www.kellsparish.ie
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.
Renovation Fund: The present Year of the Renovation Fund will end this Sunday September 24th . The new year will
begin on Sunday 1st October. Those who have not yet contributed for the current year are asked to do so. We thank the
collectors who are distributing the new boxes. If you are new to the Parish and would like to subscribe please contact
the Parochial House.
Delvin Friendship Club: We are back in the Hall on Thursday next, Sept 28th at 11am. Hope to see ye all back
Delvin Hospice Homecare: Our Annual Coffee Morning had to be re-scheduled. It will take place on Fri 29th 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.
St. Scire C. E. Scheme: 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 A Twenty- Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time 17th September, 2023.
CHURCH OF THE ASSUMPTION
CHURCH OF ST. LIVINUS
DELVIN MASSES
Sat 16th 6.30pm James & Patricia Dolan. Laurence, Therese, Anita, Brenda & Marie Leavy. Sun 17th 11.00am Willie & Nicholas Bray. Denis & Nora Mc Garry. Mon 18th 9.30am Mass. Tue 19th 9.30am May, Brendan, Rose Mullen & DFM. Wed 20th 9.30am Michael Reilly. Thurs 21st No Mass. Fri 22nd No Mass. Sat 23rd 6.30pm Sean & May Murray Printinstown. William Gilroy. Sun 24th 11.00am Kathleen Bray MM
Killulagh Masses: Sun 17th 9.30am Mass. Sun 24th 9.30am Ann Kiernan.
- I. P. Jack Kenny. Portarlington, Co. Laois. father of Terri Murphy. Mitchelstown, Delvin.
Offertory: 975 Euro Ren Fund: Weekly 335Euro Monthly 250Euro.
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 you email address to info@delvinparish.ie
Adoration: Adoration in Killulagh Church every Monday from 10am-8pm.
Delvin Cemetery Extension: Work on Phase One of the Extension is completed. We will soon be able to announce the cost
of the work that has been done. We acknowledge the generous contribution from the Tractor Run earlier this year.
Parish Draw: Tickets are now available for the Parish Draw. The proceeds of the draw will be used to pay the balance of the
cost of the Cemetery extension. Any surplus will be used to carry out repairs to the wall around Killulagh Cemetery and to offset
the increased cost of electricity and heating during the past year.
Collectors will be calling to houses during the coming weeks to collect tickets that have been sold. We thank everybody for their
co-operation and support.
Confirmation: Children of the parish will receive the Sacrament of Confirmation on Thursday, February 8th, 2024.
Delvin Parish Pilgrimage to Lourdes: Takes place next week from Thurs 21st to Mon 25th . It is led by Spiritual Director Fr.
Seamus Heaney. We pray for all who are travelling from the parish, especially the sick. .
If anybody would like to send Prayer Requests with the pilgrims to Lourdes, please place the intentions in an envelope and hand
the envelope into the Parochial House or to Alice Reilly not later than Wednesday 20th .
Delvin Altar Society: We are looking for volunteers to help out with the flowers for the Altar during the year. If you are
interested please contact Parochial House at 044-9664127. We hope to have a collection at a later date.
21st Pilgrimage to the Holy Land: Takes place from Nov 24th -2nd Dec. Led by Bishop Deenihan. Cost 2,195 Euro.
Booking with Na exploring Parish Cells forvan Travel or Kingscourt Parish Office at 042-9667314.
St. Patrick’s College, Maynooth: Are currently running a Higher Diploma in Theological Studies. Further information .
contact pgadmissions@spcm.ie, or 01-7083391
Ceili Catholic Community: Will be starting a new residential school of evanglelisation from 1st October. It is targeting
young adults between ages of 18-35 who wish to discern their vocation, take a gap year or career break.
Radio Maria: Are running a 6 week programme on Parish Cells starting on Mon 11th Sept at 7pm. See www.radiomaria.ie
NET Ministries: A new Net Ministries team has arrived and begin their ministry in the parish this week.. We welcome
them and look forward their presence in the parish. If any family would like to host two or three members of the team in their
home for a few weeks, please contact Fr. Heaney or Laura O’ Neill.
Meath Samuel Group: For young adults aged 18-39. Do you want to strengthen and develop your daily prayer life? Join
Meath Samuel Group. Meet on Sunday a month, from October to May, at St. Mary’s in Navan. See
www.franciscansisterscfr.com/st-anthony
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.
Renovation Fund: The present Year of the Renovation Fund will end on September 24th . The new year will begin on
Sunday 1st 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.
Delvin Friendship Club: Committee meeting in Gaffney’s Lounge on Mon 18th Sept at 8pm.
Delvin Hospice Homecare: Are holding their Annual Coffee Morning on Fri 22nd 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.
St. Scire C. E. Scheme: 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 A Twenty- Third Sunday in Ordinary Time 10th September, 2023.
CHURCH OF THE ASSUMPTION
CHURCH OF ST. LIVINUS
DELVIN MASSES
Sat 9th 6.30pm John Dargan & Pat Looney. Sun 10th 11.00am Brendan Dunne MM Joseph & Ellen Kane Mon 11th 9.30am Mass. Tue 12th No Mass. Wed 13th 9.30am Mass. Thurs 14th 9.30am Mass. Fri 15th 9.30am Mass.
Sat 16th 6.30pm James & Patricia Dolan. Laurence, Therese, Anita, Brenda & Marie Leavy. Sun 17th 11.00am Willie & Nicholas Bray. Denis & Nora Mc Garry.
Killulagh Masses: Sun 10th 9.30am Tom & Ann Marie Nugent & son Tony. Sun 17th 9.30am Mass.
Offertory: 905 Euro Ren Fund: Weekly 295Euro Monthly 160Euro.
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 you email address to info@delvinparish.ie
Adoration: Adoration in Killulagh Church every Monday from 10am-8pm.
Delvin Cemetery Extension: Work on Phase One of the Extension is completed. We will soon be able to announce the cost
of the work that has been done. We acknowledge the generous contribution from the Tractor Run earlier this year.
Parish Draw: Tickets are now available for the Parish Draw. The proceeds of the draw will be used to pay the balance of the
cost of the Cemetery extension. Any surplus will be used to carry out repairs to the wall around Killulagh Cemetery and to offset
the increased cost of electricity and heating during the past year. We hope that the whole parish will support the draw.
Somebody will call to each house during the coming week to distribute books of tickets. We appreciate the co-operation of
the whole parish with this project.
Confirmation: Children of the parish will receive the Sacrament of Confirmation on Thursday, February 8th, 2024.
Meath Diocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes: Pilgrims from the Diocese will travel to Lourdes on Tue next, Sept 12th . We pray for all pilgrims , especially the sick and all who care for them. The Pilgrimage is led by Bishop Tom Deenihan
Delvin Parish Pilgrimage to Lourdes: Takes place from 21st -25th Sept. Led by Spiritual Director Fr. Seamus Heaney. .
Delvin Choir: Choir practice on next Thurs 14th Sept at 7.30pm in the Church. New Members most welcome.
St. Joseph’s Young Priests Society: Meeting in Parochial House on Thursday 14th at 8pm.
Delvin Altar Society: We are looking for volunteers to help out with the flowers for the Altar during the year. If you are
interested please contact Parochial House at 044-9664127. We hope to have a collection at a later date.
21st Pilgrimage to the Holy Land: Takes place from Nov 24th -2nd Dec. Led by Bishop Deenihan. Cost 2,195 Euro.
Booking with Na exploring Parish Cells forvan Travel or Kingscourt Parish Office at 042-9667314.
St. Patrick’s College, Maynooth: Are currently running a Blended Learning Diploma /Higher Diploma in Pastoral Liturgy.
Applications close on 10th September. Further info contact cmmadmissions@spcm.ie or 01-7084778
Ceili Catholic Community: Will be starting a new residential school of evanglelisation from 1st October. It is targeting
young adults between ages of 18-35 who wish to discern their vocation, take a gap year or career break.
Radio Maria: Are running a 6 week programme on Parish Cells starting on Mon 11th Sept at 7pm. See www.radiomaria.ie
NET Ministries: A new Net Ministries team will be arriving in the parish on Sunday , September 17th . We welcome them
and look forward their presence in the parish. If any family would like to host two or three members of the team in their
home for a few weeks, please contact Fr. Heaney or Laura O’ Neill.
Anam Cara Midlands::The organisation that supports bereaved parents, is holding it’s monthly meeting on Wed 13th Sept
in Mullingar Park Hotel at 7.15pm. The event is free and open to all bereaved parents. Contact 01-4045378
Meath Samuel Group: For young adults aged 18-39. Do you want to strengthen and develop your daily prayer life? Join
Meath Samuel Group. Meet on Sunday a month, from October to May, at St. Mary’s in Navan. See
www.franciscansisterscfr.com/st-anthony
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.
Renovation Fund: The present Year of the Renovation Fund will end on September 24th . The new year will begin on
Sunday 1st 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.
St. Scire C. E. Scheme: 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.
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Year A Twenty- Second Sunday in Ordinary Time 3rd September, 2023.
CHURCH OF THE ASSUMPTION
CHURCH OF ST. LIVINUS
DELVIN MASSES
Sat 2nd 6.30pm Patricia Byrne. Claire O’ Connor. Sun 3rd 11.00am Family of late James Kiernan (Thanksgiving).
Mon 4th 9.30am Mass. Tue 5th 9.30am Mass. Wed 6th 9.30am Mass. Thurs 7th 9.30am Mass. Fri 8th 9.30am Mass. Sat 9th 6.30pm John Dargan & Pat Looney. Sun 10th 11.00am Brendan Dunne MM Joseph & Ellen Kane
Killulagh Masses: Sun 3rd 9.30.am Finbarr O’ Farrell, sister Bridie & parents Thomas & Eileen & DFM.
Frances Comaskey. Sun 10th 9.30am Tom & Ann Marie Nugent & son Tony.
- I. P. Very Rev. Fr. Eamonn O’ Brien. Retired PP Rochfortbridge. Kathleen Bray. Crowenstown, Delvin. Mary Devine. Canada. formerly Martinstown, Delvin.
Offertory: 830 Euro Ren Fund: Weekly 220Euro Monthly 90Euro.
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 you email address to info@delvinparish.ie
Adoration: Adoration in Killulagh Church every Monday from 10am-8pm.
Delvin Cemetery Extension: Work on Phase One of the Extension is completed. We will soon be able to announce the cost
of the work that has been done. We acknowledge the generous contribution from the Tractor Run earlier this year.
Parish Draw: Tickets are now available for the Parish Draw. The proceeds of the draw will be used to pay the balance of the
cost of the Cemetery extension. Any surplus will be used to carry out repairs to the wall around Killulagh Cemetery and to offset
the increased cost of electricity and heating during the past year. We hope that the whole parish will support the draw.
Somebody will call to each house during the coming week to distribute books of tickets. We appreciate the co-operation of
the whole parish with this project.
Meath Diocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes: Takes place from the 12th -17th September. Led by Bishop Tom Deenihan For further information and booking. Contact Joe Walsh Tours at 01-2410800
Delvin Parish Pilgrimage to Lourdes: Takes place from 21st -25th Sept. Led by Spiritual Director Fr. Seamus Heaney. Cost
€675.pps. Further details and booking contact Alice Reilly at 087-4147871..
Delvin Altar Society: We are looking for volunteers to help out with the flowers for the Altar during the year. If you are
interested please contact Parochial House at 044-9664127. We hope to have a collection at a later date.
Church of the Immaculate Conception, Coole: 12 Hour Eucharistic Adoration First Thursday- Friday of the month
beginning in October. Starting at 8pm and finishing at 8.45am. Poster on Notice Board.
21st Pilgrimage to the Holy Land: Takes place from Nov 24th -2nd Dec. Led by Bishop Deenihan. Cost 2,195 Euro.
Booking with Na exploring Parish Cells forvan Travel or Kingscourt Parish Office at 042-9667314.
St. Patrick’s College, Maynooth: Are currently running a Blended Learning Diploma /Higher Diploma in Pastoral Liturgy.
Applications close on 10th September. Further info contact cmmadmissions@spcm.ie or 01-7084778
Ceili Catholic Community: Will be starting a new residential school of evanglelisation from 1st October. It is targeting
young adults between ages of 18-35 who wish to discern their vocation, take a gap year or career break.
Radio Maria: Are running a 6 week programme on Parish Cells starting on Mon 11th Sept at 7pm. See www.radiomaria.ie
Anam Cara Midlands::The organisation that supports bereaved parents, is holding it’s monthly meeting on Wed 13th Sept
in Mullingar Park Hotel at 7.15pm. The event is free and open to all bereaved parents. Contact 01-4045378
Meath Samuel Group: For young adults aged 18-39. Do you want to strengthen and develop your daily prayer life? Join
Meath Samuel Group. Meet on Sunday a month, from October to May, at St. Mary’s in Navan. See
www.franciscansisterscfr.com/st-anthony
Rehab Group ( Learning NLN): The Ar Agaidh linn rehabilitative training programme is for individuals between age of 18-65 who have had a set back in their lives whether physical or sensory. Further details contact 0867839078
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.
Renovation Fund: The present Year of the Renovation Fund will end on September 24th . The new year will begin on
Sunday 1st 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.
St. Scire C. E. Scheme: 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 A Twenty- First Sunday in Ordinary Time 27th August, 2023.
CHURCH OF THE ASSUMPTION
CHURCH OF ST. LIVINUS
DELVIN MASSES
Sat 26th 6.30pm Michael Doyle MM Sun 27th 11.00am Patrick & Annie Fitzsimons & DFM. Mon 28th 9.30am. Tue 29th 9.30am Mass. Wed 30th 9.30am Mass. Thurs 31st No Mass. Fri ( First Friday) 7.30pm List of the Dead. Sat 2nd 6.30pm Patricia Byrne. Claire O’ Connor. Sun 3rd 11.00am Family of late James Kiernan (Thanksgiving).
Killulagh Masses: Sun 27th 9.30.am Tom & Patricia Egginton. Michael Forde. Glaxtown. Dolores Mc Cormack. Martin Smith. Fri 1st ( First Friday) No Mass. Sun 3rd 9.30.am Finbarr O’ Farrell. Parents Thomas & Eileen O’ Farrell & DFM. Frances Comaskey..
- I. P. Fr. Padraig Leonard. Kimmage Manor. late of Ballinvalley, Delvin. Agnes Murray. Mullingar. late of Battstown, Killulagh. Pat Anderson. England. late of Printinstown, Delvin.
Offertory: 15th Aug. €250.. Sunday Offertory: 865 Euro Ren Fund: Weekly 295Euro Monthly 345Euro.
Bible Alive: September 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 you email address to info@delvinparish.ie
Adoration: Adoration in Killulagh Church every Monday from 10am-8pm.
Delvin Cemetery Extension: Work on Phase One of the Extension is completed. We will soon be able to announce the cost
of the work that has been done. We acknowledge the generous contribution from the Tractor Run earlier this year.
Parish Draw: Tickets are now available for the Parish Draw. The proceeds of the draw will be used to pay the balance of the
cost of the Cemetery extension. Any surplus will be used to carry out repairs to the wall around Killulagh Cemetery and to offset
the increased cost of electricity and heating during the past year. We hope that the whole parish will support the draw.
Somebody will call to each house during the coming week to distribute books of tickets. We appreciate the co-operation of
the whole parish with this project.
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 marvellous 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).
Meath Diocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes: Takes place from the 12th -17th September. Led by Bishop Tom Deenihan For further information and booking. Contact Joe Walsh Tours at 01-2410800
Delvin Parish Pilgrimage to Lourdes: Takes place from 21st -25th Sept. Led by Spiritual Director Fr. Seamus Heaney. Cost
€675.pps. Further details and booking contact Alice Reilly at 087-4147871..
Delvin Altar Society: We are looking for volunteers to help out with the flowers for the Altar during the year. If you are
interested please contact Parochial House at 044-9664127. We hope to have a collection at a later date.
21st Pilgrimage to the Holy Land: Takes place from Nov 24th -2nd Dec. Led by Bishop Deenihan. Cost 2,195 Euro.
Booking with Navan Travel or Kingscourt Parish Office at 042-9667314.
St. Patrick’s College, Maynooth: Are currently running a Blended Learning Diploma /Higher Diploma in Pastoral Liturgy.
Applications close on 10th September. Further info contact cmmadmissions@spcm.ie or 01-7084778
Schools: Will be re-opening this week. St. Tola’s N. S. will re-open on Wednesday 30th Aug at 9am. St. Ernan’s, Delvin on Thursday 31st at 9.10am and St. Patrick’s, Crowenstown at 9.20am. St. Mary’s Special School, Southill will re-open on Wed 30th at 9.20am. We pray for pupils, teachers and parents that God will bless them in the year ahead.
Rehab Group ( Learning NLN): The Ar Agaidh linn rehabilitative training programme is for individuals between age of 18-65 who have had a set back in their lives whether physical or sensory. Further details contact 0867839078
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.
St. Scire C. E. Scheme: 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 A Twentieth Sunday in Ordinary Time 20th August, 2023.
CHURCH OF THE ASSUMPTION
CHURCH OF ST. LIVINUS
DELVIN MASSES
Sat 19th 6.30pm Bridget, Michael, Sean & Thomas Coyne. Mary Toner. Sun 20th 11.00am Colin Clinton.
Shane Dugdale. Mon 21st 9.30am Mass. Tue 22nd 9.30am Mass. Wed 23rd 9.30am Mass. Thurs 24th No Mass Fri 25th 9.30am Mass. Sat 26th 6.30pm Michael Doyle MM Sun 27th 11.00am Patrick & Annie Fitzsimons & DFM.
Killulagh Masses: Sun 20th 9.30am Brigid Murray MM Peggy Newman. Sun 27th 9.30.am Tom & Patricia Egginton. Michael Forde. Glaxtown. Dolores Mc Cormack. Martin Smith.
Offertory: €350.. Delvin Cemetery Collection: 3,000.Euro. Patron Day Offerings: 1465 Euro
Bible Alive: August 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 you email address to info@delvinparish.ie
Adoration: Adoration in Killulagh Church every Monday from 10am-9pm.From August 28th adoration will end at 8pm.
Delvin Days: Many thanks to all who helped in preparation fpr Cemetery Days in Killulagh, Crowenstown and Delvin
Special thanks to the participants from the Rural Social Scheme and Fas . Many thanks to the huge crowds that attended the
Masses to honour Our Dead in the cemeteries.
Delvin Cemetery Extension: Work on Phase One of the Extension is completed. We will soon be able to announce the cost
of the work that has been done. We acknowledge the generous contribution from the Tractor Run earlier this year.
Parish Draw: Tickets are now available for the Parish Draw. The proceeds of the draw will be used to pay the balance of the
cost of the Cemetery extension. Any surplus will be used to carry out repairs to the wall around Killulagh Cemetery and to offset
the increased cost of electricity and heating during the past year. We hope that the whole parish will support the draw.
Somebody will call to each house during the coming week to distribute books of tickets. We appreciate the co-operation of
the whole parish with this project.
Patron Day Offerings: Thanks to all who contributed to the Patron Day Offerings.
Knock Novena: The Novena in honor of Our Lady of Knock began on Monday 14th August and ends on Monday 21st.
There will be two sessions at 3pm and 8pm. There will be a candle light procession after the 8pm session and many well
well known speakers will be attending – Most Rev. Kevin Doran, Bishop of Elphin, His Excellency Archbishop Luis
Montemayor, Papal Nuncio to Ireland, Most Rev. Alan McGuckian SJ, Bishop of Raphoe. Fr Richard Gibbons, Parish Priest
and Rector Knock Shrine, Fr Tony O’Riordan, Fr John Joe Duffy, CC Cresslough and many others. On Sunday 20th will be
a Family Day. Full details are on the Knock Shrine website.
Delvin Parish Pilgrimage to Lourdes: Takes place from 21st -25th Sept. Led by Spiritual Director Fr. Seamus Heaney. Cost
€675.pps. Further details and booking contact Alice Reilly at 087-4147871..
Delvin Altar Society: We are looking for volunteers to help out with the flowers for the Altar during the year. If you are
interested please contact Parochial House at 044-9664127. We hope to have a collection at a later date.
21st Pilgrimage to the Holy Land: Takes place from Nov 24th -2nd Dec. Led by Bishop Deenihan. Cost 2,195 Euro.
Booking with Navan Travel or Kingscourt Parish Office at 042-9667314.
St. Patrick’s College, Maynooth: Are running a Postgraduate Programme in Theology and Philosophy. Applications Open until 14th August. See SPPU.ie/postgraduate, or contact 01 7083391
Schools: Will be re-opening in the next week. We pray for pupils, teachers and parents that God will bless them in the
year ahead.
Rehab Group ( Learning NLN): The Ar Agaidh linn rehabilitative training programme is for individuals between age of 18-65 who have had a set back in their lives whether physical or sensory. Further details contact 0867839078
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.
St. Scire C. E. Scheme: 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.
Next Sunday’s Readings: Is 22:19-23. Rm 11:33-36. Mt 16:13-20.
Sun20th Twentieth Sunday in Ordinary Time.. Tue 22nd The Queenship of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Wed 23rd St.
Rose of Lima. St. Eugene. Thurs 24th St. Bartholomew, Apostle. Fri 25th St. Louis of France.
Year A Nineteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time 13th August, 2023.
CHURCH OF THE ASSUMPTION
CHURCH OF ST. LIVINUS
DELVIN MASSES
Sat 12th 7.00pm Mass in Cemetery. Sun 13th 11.00am Terry Grassick Mon 14th 7.30pm Mass. Tue 15th ( Feast of the Assumption) 11.00am Mass. Wed 16th No Mass. Thurs 17th 9.30am Patrick & Margaret Farrelly & DFM. Fri 18th 9.30am Mass. Sat 19th 6.30pm Bridget, Michael, Sean & Thomas Coyne. Mary Toner. Sun 20th 11.00am Colin Clinton.
Shane Dugdale.
Killulagh Masses: Sun 13th 9.30am Colm Newman. Nuala Poynton, daughter Margaret, son Matt & DFM. Tue 15th (Feast of the Assumption) 9.30am Mass. Wed 16th 7.30pm Bridie Callan. MM Sun 20th 9.30am Bridget Murray MM
Peggy Newman.
Offertory: €790.. Ren Fund: Weekly €300. Monthly .170 Euro. Killulagh Cemetery Collection: 1,105.Euro
Bible Alive: August 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 you email address to info@delvinparish.ie
Adoration: Adoration in Killulagh Church every Monday from 10am-9pm.
Delvin Cemetery: Mass for the Dead in the Cemetery on Sat 12th 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.
Delvin Cemetery Extension: Work on Phase One of the Extension is completed. We will soon be able to announce the cost
of the work that has been done. We acknowledge the generous contribution from the Tractor Run earlier this year. We hope
to run a draw to meet the balance of the cost. Details will be announced in the coming weeks. .
Patron Day Offerings: Will be taken up this Sunday. Please use the envelope that was distributed to you.
Feast of the Assumption: Delvin Church is dedicated to the Assumption of Our Lady and Tuesday 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 at 9.30am and 11.00am in Delvin on that day.
Knock Novena: The Novena in honor of Our Lady of Knock begins on Monday 14th August and ends on Monday 21st.
There will be two sessions at 3pm and 8pm. There will be a candle light procession after the 8pm session and many well
well known speakers will be attending – Most Rev. Kevin Doran, Bishop of Elphin, His Excellency Archbishop Luis
Montemayor, Papal Nuncio to Ireland, Most Rev. Alan McGuckian SJ, Bishop of Raphoe. Fr Richard Gibbons, Parish Priest
and Rector Knock Shrine, Fr Tony O’Riordan, Fr John Joe Duffy, CC Cresslough and many others. On Sunday 20th will be
a Family Day. Full details are on the Knock Shrine website.
Delvin Parish Pilgrimage to Lourdes: Takes place from 21st -25th Sept. Led by Spiritual Director Fr. Seamus Heaney. Cost
€675.pps. Further details and booking contact Alice Reilly at 087-4147871..
Delvin Altar Society: We are looking for volunteers to help out with the flowers for the Altar during the year. If you are
interested please contact Parochial House at 044-9664127. We hope to have a collection at a later date.
Diocesan Pilgrimage to Knock: Takes place this Sunday 13th August. Anointing of the Sick at 2.30pm. Mass at 3pm.
Preacher Fr. Declan Hurley. ADM, Navan. We will also be accompanied by Meath Diocesan Choir.
21st Pilgrimage to the Holy Land: Takes place from Nov 24th -2nd Dec. Led by Bishop Deenihan. Cost 2,195 Euro.
Booking with Navan Travel or Kingscourt Parish Office at 042-9667314.
St. Patrick’s College, Maynooth: Are running a Postgraduate Programme in Theology and Philosophy. Applications Open until 14th August. See SPPU.ie/postgraduate, or contact 01 7083391
Priory Institute: Are running a two week online Summer School on the Gospel of John from 14th -28th August. The course includes eight recorded presentations and two online zoom discussions. To register go to prioryinstitute,com
Rehab Group ( Learning NLN): The Ar Agaidh linn rehabilitative training programme is for individuals between age of 18-65 who have had a set back in their lives whether physical or sensory. Further details contact 0867839078
Delvin Friendship Club: Committee meeting on Monday 14th August at 8pm in Gaffney’s Lounge.
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.
St. Scire C. E. Scheme: 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 A The Transfiguration of the Lord 6th August, 2023.
CHURCH OF THE ASSUMPTION
CHURCH OF ST. LIVINUS
DELVIN MASSES
Sat 5th 6.30pm Johnny, Betty & Larry Farrelly. Sun 6th 11.00am Patricia Smyth. Bridgie Sheerin. Mon 7th 9.30am Mass. Tue 8th 9.30am Mass. Wed 9th 9.30am Mass. Thurs 10th 9.30am Babs Moran & DFM. Fri 11th 9.30am Mass.
Sat 12th 7.00pm Mass in Cemetery. Sun 13th 11.00am Terry Grassick
Killulagh Masses: Sun 6th 9.30am Callan Family. Killulagh. 7.00pm Mass in Cemetery. Sun 13th 9.30am
Colm Newman. Nuala Poynton, daughter Margaret, son Matt & DFM.
- I. P. Brendan Dunne. Dublin. formerly Addinstown, Delvin. Frank Power, native of Myleroe. who died in England.
Pat Anderson. England. formerly Printinstown, Delvin. Johnny Joyce. Cork. formerly Southill, Delvin.
Offertory: €980. . Ren Fund: Weekly €435. Monthly .50 Euro.
Bible Alive: August 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 you email address to info@delvinparish.ie
World Youth Day 2023: On this Feast of the Transfiguration Pope Francis celebrates the concluding WYD Mass for the
estimated over one million gathered in Lisbon. “Lord.” Peter said. “It is wonderful for us to be here.” Forty-four young
pilgrims from the Diocese of Meath with Bishop Tom, have participated in this past week’s programme of events. At the end
of this WYD Mass Pope Francis will bless the youth for the ongoing Mission which we all share as the witnesses to Christ.
RTE will broadcast the World day Youth Mass on Sun 6th Aug at 8.55am.
Cemetery Day Killulagh: Blessing of Graves in the Old Cemetery at 6.30pm this Sun 6th 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 7th August at 7pm.
Delvin Cemetery: Mass for the Dead in the Cemetery on Sat 12th 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.
Delvin Cemetery Extension: Work on Phase One of the Extension is completed. We will soon be able to announce the cost
of the work that has been done. We acknowledge the generous contribution from the Tractor Run earlier this year. We hope
to run a draw to meet the balance of the cost. Details will be announced in the coming weeks. .
Patron Day Offerings: Will be taken up next Sunday. Please use the envelope that will be distributed to you.
Delvin Parish Pilgrimage to Lourdes: Takes place from 21st -25th Sept. Led by Spiritual Director Fr. Seamus Heaney. Cost
€675.pps. Further details and booking contact Alice Reilly at 087-4147871. Closing Date is Monday 7th August.
Delvin Altar Society: We are looking for volunteers to help out with the flowers for the Altar during the year. If you are
interested please contact Parochial House at 044-9664127. We hope to have a collection at a later date.
Diocesan Pilgrimage to Knock: Takes place this Sunday 13th August. Anointing of the Sick at 2.30pm. Mass at 3pm.
Preacher Fr. Declan Hurley. ADM, Navan. We will also be accompanied by Meath Diocesan Choir.
21st Pilgrimage to the Holy Land: Takes place from Nov 24th -2nd Dec. Led by Bishop Deenihan. Cost 2,195 Euro.
Booking with Navan Travel or Kingscourt Parish Office at 042-9667314.
Youth 2000: Join young people between 16 and 35 this August at the Youth Summer Festival. The festival takes place at Clongowes Wood College, Clane, Co. Kildare from Thurs 10th August to Sun 13th August. For further info go to www.youth2000.ie
St. Patrick’s College, Maynooth: Are running a Postgraduate Programme in Theology and Philosophy. Applications Open until 14th August. See SPPU.ie/postgraduate, or contact 01 7083391
Priory Institute: Are running a two week online Summer School on the Gospel of John from 14th -28th August. The course includes eight recorded presentations and two online zoom discussions. To register go to prioryinstitute,com
Rehab Group ( Learning NLN): The Ar Agaidh linn rehabilitative training programme is for individuals between age of 18-65 who have had a set back in their lives whether physical or sensory. Further details contact 0867839078
Fleadh Cheoil Concerts in the Cathedral: The following two events will be hosted in the Cathedral of Christ the King during the upcoming Fleadh Cheoil. Fuaimlaoi with Emmet Cahill Fri evening 11th August at 7pm. Cor Chuil Aodha with Sean O’ Se on Sat evening 12th August at 8.30pm.
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.
Year A Seventeenth Sunday in Ordinary Time. 30th July, 2023.
CHURCH OF THE ASSUMPTION
CHURCH OF ST. LIVINUS
DELVIN MASSES
Sat 29th 6.30pm Imelda Keogh MM Sun 30th 11.00am Bernard & Annie Carroll. late of Lisclougher. Anne Vaughan. Mattie Murtagh & DFM. Mon 31st 9.30am Mass. Tue 1st 9.30am Mass. Wed 3rd 9.30am Mass. Thurs 3rd 9.30am Mass. Fri 4th ( First Friday) 7.30pm Fr. Camillus Kane. Sat 5th 6.30pm Johnny, Betty & Larry Farrelly. Sun 6th 11.00am Patricia Smyth. Bridgie Sheerin.
Killulagh Masses: Sun 30th 9.30am Mass. Fri ( First Friday) 9.30am List of the Dead. Sun 6th 9.30am Callan Family. Killulagh..
- I. P. Michael Doyle. Ballyhealy, Delvin. Betty Mc Grath. Fennor, Collinstown. mother of Mary Smith & Tom Mc Grath
. Gigginstown.
Offertory: €900. . Ren Fund: Weekly €205. Monthly .70 Euro.
Bible Alive: August 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 you email address to info@delvinparish.ie
World Youth Day: (1st -6th August) will be celebrated in Lisbon, Portugal. It is a massive weeklong event, with Pope
Francis , for young Catholics aged (18-35) to gather and participate in from every corner of the world. We encourage
people to watch the celebration on TV. They can be viewed on EWTN and other channels. There will be a Prayer Vigil
on Sat 5th at 7pm and Closing Mass (with Pope Francis) on Sun 6th at 8am.
Adoration: Adoration in Killulagh Church every Monday from 10am -9pm. We are looking for volunteers to do 1 hour
if possible between 10am-9pm.
Cemetery Day Killulagh: Blessing of Graves in the Old Cemetery at 6.30pm on Sun 6th 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 7th August at 7pm.
Delvin Cemetery: Mass for the Dead in the Cemetery on Sat 12th 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.
Delvin Cemetery Extension: Work on Phase One of the Extension is completed. We will soon be able to announce the cost
of the work that has been done. We acknowledge the generous contribution from the Tractor Run earlier this year. We hope
to run a draw to meet the balance of the cost. Details will be announced in the coming weeks.
Delvin Parish Pilgrimage to Lourdes: Takes place from 21st -25th Sept. Led by Spiritual Director Fr. Seamus Heaney. Cost
€675.pps. Further details and booking contact Alice Reilly at 087-4147871. Closing Date is Monday 7th August.
Delvin Altar Society: We are looking for volunteers to help out with the flowers for the Altar during the year. If you are
interested please contact Parochial House at 044-9664127. We hope to have a collection at a later date.
Diocesan Pilgrimage to Knock: Takes place on Sunday 13th August. Poster on Notice Board.
21st Pilgrimage to the Holy Land: Takes place from Nov 24th -2nd Dec. Led by Bishop Deenihan. Cost 2,195 Euro. Booking with Navan Travel or Kingscourt Parish Office at 042-9667314.
Youth 2000: Join young people between 16 and 35 this August at the Youth Summer Festival. The festival takes place at Clongowes Wood College, Clane, Co. Kildare from Thurs 10th August to Sun 13th August. For further info go to www.youth2000.ie
St. Patrick’s College, Maynooth: Are running a Postgraduate Programme in Theology and Philosophy. Applications Open until 14th August. See SPPU.ie/postgraduate, or contact 01 7083391
Rehab Group ( Learning NLN): The Ar Agaidh linn rehabilitative training programme is for individuals between age of 18-65 who have had a set back in their lives whether physical or sensory. Further details contact 0867839078
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.
Delvin Friendship Club: Committee Meeting on Mon next, July 31st at 8pm in Gaffney;s Lounge.
St. Scire C. E. Scheme: 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 A Sixteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time. 23rd July, 2023.
CHURCH OF THE ASSUMPTION
CHURCH OF ST. LIVINUS
DELVIN MASSES
Sat 22nd 6.30pm Pat Joe Lynch MM Sun 23rd 11.00am Liz Mullen. Willie Walsh & son Ciaran. Mon 24th No Mass. Tue 25th No Mass. Wed 26th 10.30am Mass. Thurs 27th 9.30am Mass. Fri 28th 9.30am Kevin Power. Sat 29th 6.30pm Imelda Keogh MM Sun 30th 11.00am Bernard & Annie Carroll. late of Lisclougher. Anne Vaughan. Mattie Murtagh & DFM.
Killulagh Masses: Sun 23rd 9.30am Edward & Ursula King. Sun 30th 9.30am Mass.
- I. P. Bridie Callan. Austin Friars St, Mullingar. formerly of Williamstown, Delvin. Margaret Shaw. England. formerly
Balrath, Delvin. Burial of Margaret’a Ashes will take place next Wed 26th after 10.30am Mass.
Offertory: €810. . Ren Fund: Weekly €270. Monthly .40 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 you email address to info@delvinparish.ie
World Youth Day: (1st -6th August) will be celebrated in Lisbon, Portugal. It is a massive weeklong event, with Pope
Francis , for young Catholics aged (18-35) to gather and participate in from every corner of the world. Consider joining with
others from your parish and the Diocese of Meath to share this experience of belonging to Jesus Christ. More details see
www.dioceseofmeath.ie. Cost of Trip €650 approx. To book contact meathyouth@gmail,com.
Adoration: Adoration in Killulagh Church every Monday from 10am -9pm. . We are looking for volunteers to .do 1 hour if
possible between 10am-9pm.
Cemetery Days: Cemetery Days are fast approaching, just to remind you of the dates: Cemetery Day in Killulagh will take
place on Sun 6th Aug at 7pm. Cemetery Day in Crowenstown on Mon 7th Aug at 7pm, and Delvin Sat 12th Aug at 7pm.
Plot holders are asked to tidy their plots in preparation for Cemetery Day.
Delvin Parish Pilgrimage to Lourdes: Takes place from 21st -25th Sept. Led by Spiritual Director Fr. Seamus Heaney. Cost
€675.pps. Further details and booking contact Alice Reilly at 087-4147871.
Delvin Altar Society: We are looking for volunteers to help out with the flowers for the Altar during the year. If you are
interested please contact Parochial House at 044-9664127. We hope to have a collection at a later date.
Grandparents Pilgrimage to Knock: Celebration of the World Day for Grandparents and the Eldery, 2023 will take place
this Sunday 23rd July at 3pm in Knock Basilica. The Principal Celebrant will be Bishop Denis Nulty..
Diocesan Pilgrimage to Knock: Takes place on Sunday 13th August. Poster on Notice Board.
21st Pilgrimage to the Holy Land: Takes place from Nov 24th -2nd Dec. Led by Bishop Deenihan. Cost 2,195 Euro. Booking with Navan Travel or Kingscourt Parish Office at 042-9667314.
Youth 2000: Join young people between 16 and 35 this August at the Youth Summer Festival. The festival takes place at Clongowes Wood College, Clane, Co. Kildare from Thurs 10th August to Sun 13th August. For further info go to www.youth2000.ie
Delvin Friendship Club: Our Day Outing takes place on Tue next, 25th July. Bus will leave from Gaffney’s Lounge at 11am.sharp.
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.
St. Scire C. E. Scheme: 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.
Silence in Worship.
Liturgical silence is not merely an absence of words, a pause, or an interlude. It is a stillness, a quieting of spirits, a making of time and leisure to hear, assimilate, and respond. Any haste that hinders reflectiveness, should be avoided. The dialogue between God and the community of faith taking place through the Holy Spirit requires intervals of silence, suited to the assembly, so that all can take to heart the word of God and respond to it in prayer. At the beginning of the rite of blessing and sprinkling of water, the people pause to ask for God’s blessing on the water as a sign of baptism. In the Penitential Act, they pause to remember their sinfulness and the loving-kindness of God in Christ At the collect they put themselves and their deepest needs and desires before God. After the readings and Homily, they savior God’s word, ponder it in their hearts like Mary and apply it to their lives. Before Communion, they compose themselves to receive the Lord, and afterwards praise and pray to God in their hearts.
Year A Fifteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time. 16th July, 2023.
CHURCH OF THE ASSUMPTION
CHURCH OF ST. LIVINUS
DELVIN MASSES
Sat 15th 6.30pm Christopher & Elizabeth Darby & DFM. Ann Bray.. Sun 16th 11.00am, Patsy & Mary Leonard. John, Molly & Sean Mangan. Mon 17th No Mass.. Tue 18th No Mass.. Wed 19th 9.30am Mass. Thurs 20th No Mass. Fri 21st No Mass. Sat 22nd 6.30pm Pat Joe Lynch MM Sun 23rd 11.00am Liz Mullen. Willie Walsh & son Ciaran.
Killulagh Masses: Sun 16th 9.30am Micheal & Betty O’ Keeffe Sun 23rd 9.30am Edward & Ursula King.
Offertory: €785. . Ren Fund: Weekly €280. Monthly .180 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 you email address to info@delvinparish.ie
Bible Alive: July Issue on Sale. Cost 2 Euro
World Youth Day: (1st -6th August) will be celebrated in Lisbon, Portugal. It is a massive weeklong event, with Pope
Francis , for young Catholics aged (18-35) to gather and participate in from every corner of the world. Consider joining with
others from your parish and the Diocese of Meath to share this experience of belonging to Jesus Christ. More details see
www.dioceseofmeath.ie. Cost of Trip €650 approx. To book contact meathyouth@gmail,com.
Adoration: Adoration in Killulagh Church every Monday from 10am -9pm. . We are looking for volunteers to .do 1 hour if
possible between 10am-9pm.
Novena to St. Camillus: Annual Novena of St.Camillus, Killucan started on Fri 7th July and will finish on Sun 16th July.
.Poster on Notice Board .with details of Mass times and Night Vigil.
Cemetery Days: Cemetery Days are fast approaching, just to remind you of the dates: Cemetery Day in Killulagh will take
place on Sun 6th Aug at 7pm. Cemetery Day in Crowenstown on Mon 7th Aug at 7pm, and Delvin Sat 12th Aug at 7pm.
Plot holders are asked to tidy their plots in preparation for Cemetery Day.
Delvin Parish Pilgrimage to Lourdes: Takes place from 21st -25th Sept. Led by Spiritual Director Fr. Seamus Heaney. Cost
€675.pps. Further details and booking contact Alice Reilly at 087-4147871.
Delvin Altar Society: We are looking for volunteers to help out with the flowers for the Altar during the year. If you are
interested please contact Parochial House at 044-9664127. We hope to have a collection at a later date.
Grandparents Pilgrimage to Knock: Celebration of the World Day for Grandparents and the Eldery, 2023 will take place
next Sunday 23rd July at 3pm in Knock Basilica. The Principal Celebrant will be Bishop Denis Nulty. Anointing of the Sick
at 2.30pm. Mass at 3pm. Copies of the Prayer for Grandparents are available in both Churches.
Diocesan Pilgrimage to Knock: Takes place on Sunday 13th August. Poster on Notice Board.
21st Pilgrimage to the Holy Land: Takes place from Nov 24th -2nd Dec. Led by Bishop Deenihan. Cost 2,195 Euro. Booking with Navan Travel or Kingscourt Parish Office at 042-9667314.
Youth 2000: Join young people between 16 and 35 this August at the Youth Summer Festival. The festival takes place at Clongowes Wood College, Clane, Co. Kildare from Thurs 10th August to Sun 13th August. For further info go to www.youth2000.ie
Columban Ecological Institute: 6 Day Residential Retreat will take place at An Tairseach, Kilmantin Hill, Wicklow from
Mon 17th July to Sat 22nd July. Booking Essential. See info@antairseach.ie or 0404-61833
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.
St. Scire C. E. Scheme: 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.
St. Mary Magdalene ( Feast Day Sat 22nd )
St. Mary Magdalene stood by the Cross of Jesus: with two other women she discovered the empty tomb, she was granted an appearance of the Risen Lord early the same day, from which incident she has been described as ‘apostle to the apostles’. The Gospels give no warrant for identifying her with the ‘the woman who was a sinner’ who anointed Christ’s feet (Lk 7:37) or with Mary the sister of Martha who also anointed him ( Jn 12:3).
Year A Fourteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time. 9th July, 2023.
CHURCH OF THE ASSUMPTION
CHURCH OF ST. LIVINUS
DELVIN MASSES
Sat 8th 6.30pm Joe & Annie Kate Gray & son Joseph. Christy Sheerin & DFM. Sun 9th 11.00am Tom & Maggie Leonard. Martin Carroll. Julia & Michael Carroll & Michael Junior. Sean Mc Morrow & grandson James. Thomas & Isabel Anderson. Mon 10th No Mass. Tue 11th No Mass. Wed 12th 9.30am John & Ann Devine & DFM. Thurs 13th No Mass. Fri 14th No Mass. Sat 15th 6.30pm Christopher & Elizabeth Darby & DFM. Ann Bray.. Sun 16th 11.00am, Patsy & Mary Leonard. John, Molly & Sean Mangan.
Killulagh Masses: Sun 9th 9.30am Michael Ivory. Sun 16th 9.30am Micheal & Betty O’ Keeffe
Offertory: €940. . Ren Fund: Weekly €380. Monthly .80 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 you email address to info@delvinparish.ie
Bible Alive: July Issue on Sale. Cost 2 Euro
World Youth Day: (1st -6th August) will be celebrated in Lisbon, Portugal. It is a massive weeklong event, with Pope
Francis , for young Catholics aged (18-35) to gather and participate in from every corner of the world. Consider joining with
others from your parish and the Diocese of Meath to share this experience of belonging to Jesus Christ. More details see
www.dioceseofmeath.ie. Cost of Trip €650 approx. To book contact meathyouth@gmail,com.
Adoration: Adoration in Killulagh Church every Monday from 10am -9pm. . We are looking for volunteers to .do 1 hour if
possible between 10am-9pm.
Baptisms: We welcome the following children to the Parish Community. James Horan. Croia Fitzpatrick. Emily Walsh.
Darragh Daniel Poynton. Luke Christopher Fox.
St. Oliver Plunkett: Mass in Loughcrew this Sunday 9th July at 3pm in honour of St. Oliver Plunkett. All are Welcome.
Feast of St.Camillus: Next Fri we celebrate the Feast of St.Camillus who is the Patron of Nurses, Hospitals and the Sick.
Novena to St. Camillus: Annual Novena of St.Camillus, Killucan takes place from Fri 7th July to Sun 16th July. Triduum
from Thiurs 13th to Sat 15th .Poster on Notice Board .with details of Mass times and Night Vigil.
Cemetery Days: Cemetery Days are fast approaching, just to remind you of the dates: Cemetery Day in Killulagh will take
place on Sun 6th Aug at 7pm. Cemetery Day in Crowenstown on Mon 7th Aug at 7pm, and Delvin Sat 12th Aug at 7pm.
Plot holders are asked to tidy their plots in preparation for Cemetery Day.
Delvin Parish Pilgrimage to Lourdes: Takes place from 21st -25th Sept. Led by Spiritual Director Fr. Seamus Heaney. Cost
€675.pps. Further details and booking contact Alice Reilly at 087-4147871.
Delvin Altar Society: We are looking for volunteers to help out with the flowers for the Altar during the year. If you are
interested please contact Parochial House at 044-9664127. We hope to have a collection at a later date.
Grandparents Pilgrimage to Knock: Takes place on Sun 23rd July with Mass at 3pm. Poster on Notice Board.
Meath Diocesan Pilgrimage to Knock: Takes place on Sunday 13th August. Poster on Notice Board.
21st Pilgrimage to the Holy Land: Takes place from Nov 24th -2nd Dec. Led by Bishop Deenihan. Cost 2,195 Euro. Booking with Navan Travel or Kingscourt Parish Office at 042-9667314.
Youth 2000: Join young people between 16 and 35 this August at the Youth Summer Festival. The festival takes place at Clongowes Wood College, Clane, Co. Kildare from Thurs 10th August to Sun 13th August. For further info go to www.youth2000.ie
Columban Ecological Institute: 6 Day Residential Retreat will take place at An Tairseach, Kilmantin Hill, Wicklow from
Mon 17th July to Sat 22nd July. Booking Essential. See info@antairseach.ie or 0404-61833
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.
St. Scire C. E. Scheme: 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.
Silence in Worship
Silence is an important element in all communication. It is particularly important to allow for silence as a part of the dialogue between God and the community of faith. It allows for the voice of the Holy Spirit to be heard in the hearts of the people of God and to enable them to unite personal prayer more closely with the word of God and the public voice of the Church. Letter on Eucharistic Prayers. During liturgical silence all respond in their own way , recollecting themselves, pondering what has been heard, petitioning and praising God in their inmost spirit
Year A Thirteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time. 2nd July, 2023.
CHURCH OF THE ASSUMPTION
CHURCH OF ST. LIVINUS
DELVIN MASSES
Sat 1st 6.30pm Tom & Mary Lenihan & DFM. Nancy Lenihan. Christy & Pauline Coll. Sun 2nd 11.00am Angela & Matt Monaghan & DFM. Tom & Phyllis Murphy & DFM Mon 3rd 9.30am Mass. Tue 4th 9.30am Michael & Seamus Mc Grath. Wed 5th 9.30am Mass. Thurs 6th 9.30am Mass. Fri 7th ( First Friday) 7.30pm Mass. Sat 8th 6.30pm Joe & Annie Kate Gray & son Joseph. Christy Sheerin & DFM. Sun 9th 11.00am Tom & Maggie Leonard. Martin Carroll.
Julia & Michael Carroll & Michael Junior. Sean Mc Morrow & grandson James. Thomas & Isabel Anderson.
Killulagh Masses: Sun 2nd 9.30am Oliver Kiernan. Paddy & Bridie Dugdale. Fri 7th 9.30am ( First Friday) List of the Dead. Sun 9th 9.30am Michael Ivory.
- I. P. Imelda Keogh. Clonmorril, Delvin. Bridget Murray. Dardistown, Bracklyn, Delvin.
Offertory: €935. . Ren Fund: Weekly €240. Monthly .40 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 you email address to info@delvinparish.ie
Bible Alive: July Issue on Sale. Cost 2 Euro
Communion Calls: Will be done on the usual days this week.
World Youth Day: (1st -6th August) will be celebrated in Lisbon, Portugal. It is a massive weeklong event, with Pope
Francis , for young Catholics aged (18-35) to gather and participate in from every corner of the world. Consider joining with
others from your parish and the Diocese of Meath to share this experience of belonging to Jesus Christ. More details see
www.dioceseofmeath.ie. Cost of Trip €650 approx. To book contact meathyouth@gmail,com.
Adoration: Adoration in Killulagh Church every Monday from 10am -9pm. . We are looking for volunteers to .do 1 hour if
possible between 10am-9pm.
Baptisms: We welcome the following children to the Parish Community. Ada Toner-O’ Mahony. Shay Edward Callaghan.
Tiffany Angela Mc Enroe. Melanie Josephine Mc Enroe. Stephanie Elizabeth Mc Enroe. Adele Margherita Bertolo.
Peter’s Pence Collection: Thanks to all who contributed to the Peter’s Pence Collection last weekend.
St. Oliver Plunkett: Mass in Loughcrew on Sunday 9th July at 3pm in honour of St. Oliver Plunkett. All are Welcome.
Delvin Parish Pilgrimage to Lourdes: Takes place from 21st -25th Sept. Led by Spiritual Director Fr. Seamus Heaney. Cost
€675.pps. Further details and booking contact Alice Reilly at 087-4147871.
Delvin Altar Society: We are looking for volunteers to help out with the flowers for the Altar during the year. If you are
interested please contact Parochial House at 044-9664127. We hope to have a collection at a later date.
Grandparents Pilgrimage to Knock: Takes place on Sun 23rd July with Mass at 3pm. Poster on Notice Board.
Meath Diocesan Pilgrimage to Knock: Takes place on Sunday 13th August. Poster on Notice Board.
21st Pilgrimage to the Holy Land: Takes place from Nov 24th -2nd Dec. Led by Bishop Deenihan. Cost 2,195 Euro. Booking with Navan Travel or Kingscourt Parish Office at 042-9667314.
3 Day Pilgrimage to Lough Derg: From 3rd -5th July. Further info re bus etc. please contact 044-9374818
Youth 2000: Join young people between 16 and 35 this August at the Youth Summer Festival. The festival takes place at Clongowes Wood Copllege, Clane, Co. Kildare from Thurs 10th August to Sun 13th August. For further info go to www.youth2000.ie
Delvin Branch of P. T A. A.: Presentation of Medals will take place during the First Friday Mass at 7.30pm in Delvin
Church on Fri 7th July.
Columban Ecological Institute: 6 Day Residential Retreat will take place at An Tairseach, Kilmantin Hill, Wicklow from
Mon 17th July to Sat 22nd July. Booking Essential. See info@antairseach.ie or 0404-61833
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.
Youth Ministry Leadership: The Diocese of Lancaster Youth Service are looking for a Senior Programme Leader to lead
retreats and other programmes in their youth retreat centre, Castlerigg Manor, in the English Lake District. Further info
contact Jack Regan director@castleriggmanor.co.uk
St. Scire C. E. Scheme: 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 A Twelfth Sunday in Ordinary Time. 25th June,, 2023.
CHURCH OF THE ASSUMPTION
CHURCH OF ST. LIVINUS
DELVIN MASSES
Sat 24th 6.30pm Tom, Cora & Caroline Timmons. Winnie Walsh. Bill & Criss Kelly. Margaret Rooney. Sun 25th 11.00am Peggy Lenihan. Sandra Gaffney. Mon 26th 9.30am Mass. Tue 27th 9.30am Mass. Wed 28th 9.30am Mass.
Thurs 29th 9.30am Mass. Fri 30th 9.30am Mass. Sat 1st 6.30pm Tom & Mary Lenihan & DFM. Nancy Lenihan. Christy & Pauline Coll. Sun 2nd 11.00am Angela & Matt Monaghan & DFM. Tom & Phyllis Murphy & DFM
Killulagh Masses: Sun 25th 9.30am Willie Loughlin. John Kelly & DFM, Caddagh Cross. Sun 2nd 9.30am Oliver Kiernan.
Offertory: €920. Ren Fund: Weekly €195. Monthly .70 Euro.
Bible Alive: July Issue on Sale. Cost 2 Euro
World Youth Day: (1st -6th August) will be celebrated in Lisbon, Portugal. It is a massive weeklong event, with Pope
Francis , for young Catholics aged (18-35) to gather and participate in from every corner of the world. Consider joining with
others from your parish and the Diocese of Meath to share this experience of belonging to Jesus Christ. More details see
www.dioceseofmeath.ie. Cost of Trip €650 approx. To book contact meathyouth@gmail,com.
Adoration: Adoration in Killulagh Church every Monday from 10am -9pm. . We are looking for volunteers to .do 1 hour if
possible between 10am-9pm.
Baptisms: We welcome the following children to the Parish Community. Uesli Gishto. Xhesika Gishto. Maisie Louise Crowley.
Tia Chanelle Eksteen. Ryan Gerard Eksteen Doherty. Demi Rose Ellen Eksteen Doherty. Dylan Thomas Eksteen Doherty .
Young Adult Retreat: Takes place in Dalgan Park, Navan for (18-40yrs) from 30th June-2nd July. Theme: Serve the Lord
with gladness. Contact Sr. Una at 090-6481666 or email: youthretreats@gmail.com
Peter’s Pence Collection: Will be taken up at Masses this weekend.
St. Oliver Plunkett: Mass in Loughcrew on Sunday 9th July at 3pm in honour of St. Oliver Plunkett. All are Welcome.
Delvin Parish Pilgrimage to Lourdes: Takes place from 21st -25th Sept. Led by Spiritual Director Fr. Seamus Heaney. Cost
€675.pps. Further details and booking contact Alice Reilly at 087-4147871.
Delvin Altar Society: We are looking for volunteers to help out with the flowers for the Altar during the year. If you are
interested please contact Parochial House at 044-9664127. We hope to have a collection at a later date.
Devotion to our Lady: Fr. James Fannan is a priest who teaches at a seminary in Rome. He is on a visit to Ireland and will
visit Delvin on Wednesday next, June 28th . He will speak briefly at morning Mass and after Mass he will give a longer talk
in Fatima. The Topic of his talk will be Devotion to Our Lady. All are welcome.
Grandparents Pilgrimage to Knock: Takes place on Sun 23rd July with Mass at 3pm. Poster on Notice Board.
Rally for Life: Takes place on Sat 1st July. Join thousands of fellow Catholics & pro-life supporters at the biggest annual
pro-life event, now in its 17th year. Starts at 1pm at Parnell Square, Dublin 1. Activities for both children and adults, a
family friendly event. Further info visit www.the lifeinstitute.net or call 01-8730465
Meath Diocesan Pilgrimage to Knock: Takes place on Sunday 13th August. Poster on Notice Board.
21st Pilgrimage to the Holy Land: Takes place from Nov 24th -2nd Dec. Led by Bishop Deenihan. Cost 2,195 Euro. Booking with Navan Travel or Kingscourt Parish Office at 042-9667314.
3 Day Pilgrimage to Lough Derg: From 3rd -5th July. Further info re bus etc. please contact 044-9374818
Delvin Branch of P. T A. A.: Presentation of Medals will take place during the First Friday Mass at 7.30pm in Delvin
Church on Fri 7th July.
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.
Youth Ministry Leadership: The Diocese of Lancaster Youth Service are looking for a Senior Programme Leader to lead
retreats and other programmes in their youth retreat centre, Castlerigg Manor, in the English Lake District. Further info
contact Jack Regan director@castleriggmanor.co.uk
Delvin Friendship Club: Our usual together will be on Thurs 29th June in the Hall starting at 11am.
St. Scire C. E. Scheme: 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 A Eleventh Sunday in Ordinary Time. 18th June,, 2023.
CHURCH OF THE ASSUMPTION
CHURCH OF ST. LIVINUS
DELVIN MASSES
Sat 17th 6.30pm Camillus Daly & Parents. Sun 18th 11.00am Nancy Healy. Paddy Gaffney & DFM Mon 19th 9.30am Mass. Tue 20th 9.30am Mass. Wed 21st 9.30am Mass. Thurs 22nd 9.30am Marcus Daugela. Fri 23rd 9.30am Mass. Sat 24th 6.30pm Tom, Cora & Caroline Timmons. Winnie Walsh. Bill & Criss Kelly. Sun 25th 11.00am Peggy Lenihan.
Sandra Gaffney.
Killulagh Masses: Sun 18th 9.30am Colm & Lila O’ Farrell. Bertie, Rosemary, Antoinette & Colette Kelleghan.
Sun 25th 9.30am Willie Loughlin. John Kelly & DFM, Caddagh Cross. .
- I. P. Pat- Joe Lynch. Robinstown Great, Delvin.
Offertory: €1,030. Ren Fund: Weekly €380. Monthly .355 Euro . :
World Youth Day: (1st -6th August) will be celebrated in Lisbon, Portugal. It is a massive weeklong event, with Pope
Francis , for young Catholics aged (18-35) to gather and participate in from every corner of the world. Consider joining with
others from your parish and the Diocese of Meath to share this experience of belonging to Jesus Christ. More details see
www.dioceseofmeath.ie. Cost of Trip €650 approx. To book contact meathyouth@gmail,com.
Adoration: Adoration in Killulagh Church every Monday from 10am -9pm. We are looking for volunteers to do 1 hour of
Adoration from 7pm -8pm for the Summer Months.. We also appreciate any other times as well.
Baptisms: We welcome the following children to the Parish Community. Keira Farrell-Castro. Nora Farrell- Castro. Elsa
Farrell- Castro. Alexander Moyles. Leo Joseph Carty. Sandy Mae Gaffney. Senan Michael Farrelly. Darragh Forbes.
Young Adult Retreat: Takes place in Dalgan Park, Navan for (18-40yrs) from 30th June-2nd July. Theme: Serve the Lord with
gladness. Contact Sr. Una at 090-6481666 or email: youthretreats@gmail.com
St. Oliver Plunkett: Mass in Loughcrew on Sunday 9th July at 3pm in honour of St. Oliver Plunkett. All are Welcome.
Delvin Parish Pilgrimage to Lourdes: Takes place from 21st -25th Sept. Led by Spiritual Director Fr. Seamus Heaney. Cost
€675.pps. Further details and booking contact Alice Reilly at 087-4147871.
St. Joseph’s Young Priests Society: Bus will leave for Our Annual Pilgrimage to Knock next Saturday 24th June at 9.15am.
Pick up Point will be outside Gaffney’s Lounge.
Delvin Altar Society: We are looking for volunteers to help out with the flowers for the Altar during the year. If you are
interested please contact Parochial House at 044-9664127. We hope to have a collection at a later date..
Meath Diocesan Pilgrimage to Knock: Takes place on Sunday 13th August. Poster on Notice Board.
21st Pilgrimage to the Holy Land: takes place from Nov 24th -2nd Dec. Led by Bishop Deenihan. Cost 2,195 Euro. Booking with Navan Travel or Kingscourt Parish Office at 042-9667314.
3 Day Pilgrimage to Lough Derg: From 3rd -5th July. Further info re bus etc. please contact 044-9374818
Delvin Branch of P. T A. A.: The Branch is asking those who would have been confirmed during the time of Covid and
wish to become a Young Pioneer, those who are due to progress to becoming a Permanent Pioneer, along with those due
Silver and Gold Pins and Fr. Cullen Medals to contact Michael Leonard at 087-2879581
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.
Youth Ministry Leadership: The Diocese of Lancaster Youth Service are looking for a Senior Programme Leader to lead
retreats and other programmes in their youth retreat centre, Castlerigg Manor, in the English Lake District. Further info
contact Jack Regan director@castleriggmanor.co.uk
Dermot Kenny Memorial Cup: Will be played in Delvin GAA Park this Sun 18th June at 1.30pm. Proceeds from the game
going to Pieta House.
Delviin Friendship Club: The Committee would like to thank all who supported our Coffee Morning last Friday. It was a
great success. Our next together will be on Thurs 29th June in the Hall.
Delvin Hospice Homecare: The Committee would like to thank John Kane and his committee for his generous Donation
from the Drumcree Bog Festival to the Hospice last Sat night in Fore.
St. Scire C. E. Scheme: 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 A Feast of Corpus Christi 11th June,, 2023.
CHURCH OF THE ASSUMPTION
CHURCH OF ST. LIVINUS
DELVIN MASSES
Sat 10th 6.30pm Maura Carroll. Jenny Kenny & DFM. Joseph Anderson. Sun 11th 11.00am Marion Murtagh MM.
Mon 12th 9.30am Mass. Tue 13th 9.30am Mass. Wed 14th 9.30am Tommy Murphy. Thurs 15th 9.30am Mass. Fri 16th 9.30am Mass. Sat 17th 6.30pm Camillus Daly & Parents. Sun 18th 11.00am Nancy Healy. Paddy Gaffney & DFM
Killulagh Masses: Sun 11th 9.30am Michael Egginton. Sun 18th 9.30am Colm & Lila O’ Fasrrell. Bertie, Rosemary, Antoinette & Colette Kelleghan.
Offertory: €870. Easter Dues: €1,415. . :
World Youth Day: (1st -6th August) will be celebrated in Lisbon, Portugal. It is a massive weeklong event, with Pope
Francis , for young Catholics aged (18-35) to gather and participate in from every corner of the world. Consider joining with
others from your parish and the Diocese of Meath to share this experience of belonging to Jesus Christ. More details see
www.dioceseofmeath.ie. Cost of Trip €650 approx. To book contact meathyouth@gmail,com.
Feast of Corpus Christi: This Sunday is the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ. ( Corpus Christi)
Easter Dues: Thanks to all who contributed to the Easter Dues last weekend.
Adoration: We are looking for volunteers to do 1 hour of Adoration from 7pm -8pm for the Summer Months on a Monday in
Killulagh Church. We also appreciate any other times as well.
Day of Prayer for Priests: Next Friday is a Day of Prayer for Priests. It is also the Feast of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus.
The Sacred Heart of Jesus: “Understood in the light of the Scriptures, the term “Sacred Heart of Jesus” denotes the entire
mystery of Christ Son of God, uncreated wisdom, infinite charity, principle of the salvation and santification of mankind.
Diocese of Meath Vocations: Fr. Tony Gonoude, Vocations Director for the Diocese of Meath will preach for the Solemnity of
the Sacred Heart of Jesus in the Church of the Sacred Heart, Laytown, Co. Meath at the 7pm Mass on Fri 16th June. In the
Homily we will reflect on the question. Do you have the heart for Christ? Let his Heart guide you to love the Priesthood. Live
from Facebook Page: DioceseOfMeathVocations. Email:vocations@dioceseofmeath.ie Fr. Tony Gonoude at 0449373923
Young Adult Retreat: Takes place in Dalgan Park, Navan for (18-40yrs) from 30th June-2nd July. Theme: Serve the Lord with
gladness. Contact Sr. Una at 090-6481666 or email: youthretreats@gmail.com
Delvin Parish Pilgrimage to Lourdes: Takes place from 21st -25th Sept. Led by Spiritual Director Fr. Seamus Heaney. Cost
€675.pps. Further details and booking contact Alice Reilly at 087-4147871.
St. Joseph’s Young Priests Society: Our Annual Pilgrimage to Knock will take place on Saturday 24th June. There are two
seats still left on the bus.. To book a seat contact Kathleen at 087-9768703, or Margaret at 087-7688105
Delvin Altar Society: We are looking for volunteers to help out with the flowers for the Altar during the year. If you are
interested please contact Parochial House at 044-9664127. We hope to have a collection at a later date..
St. Patrick’s College, Maynooth: Are organising a Summer School in person and online from June 12th -16th . The Theme is “Unlocking the Bible” . For booking go to www.tarsusscriptureschool.ie . Poster on Notice Board.
Meath Diocesan Pilgrimage to Knock: Takes place on Sunday 13th August. Poster on Notice Board.
Delvin Branch of P. T A. A.: The Branch is asking those who would have been confirmed during the time of Covid and
wish to become a Young Pioneer, those who are due to progress to becoming a Permanent Pioneer, along with those due
Silver and Gold Pins and Fr. Cullen Medals to contact Michael Leonard at 087-2879581
Anam Cara: The organisation that supports bereaved parents, is holding its Monthly Meeting on Wed 14th June at 7.15pm
in Mullingar Park Hotel. For further info call 01-4045378
Dermot Kenny Memorial Cup: Will be played in Delvin GAA Park on Sun 18th June at 1.30pm. Proceeds from the game
going to Pieta House.
St. Colmcille’s Church, Kells: Concert will take place on Sat 17th June at 8pm. Various Music Artists will perform. Tickets
30.Euro. In aid of Irish Cancer Society. Contact Martin Gargan at 086-2709185. Poster on Notice Board.
St. Scire C. E. Scheme: 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 Witness of the Eucharist
Participation in the communal celebration of the Sunday Eucharist is a testimony of belonging and of being faithful
to Christ and to his Church. The faithful give witness by this to their communion in faith and charity. Together
they testify to God’s holiness and their hope of salvation. They strengthen one another under the guidance of the
Holy Spirit.
Catechism of the Catholic Church. 2182.
Year A The Most Holy Trinity 4th June,, 2023.
CHURCH OF THE ASSUMPTION
CHURCH OF ST. LIVINUS
DELVIN MASSES
Sat 3rd 6.30pm Michael Malone. Pearse Mc Cormack. Sun 4th 11.00am Mary, James & John Herward. Andy Leonard.
Mon 5th 9.30am Bernie Mc Grath. Tue 6th 9.30am Lawrence & Nancy Carolan, son Frank & daughter Phyllis Quigley.
Michael & Mary Jane Sheerin. Wed 7th 9.30am Mass. Thurs 8th 9.30am Mass. Fri 9th 9.30am Mass. Sat 10th 6.30pm Maura Carroll. Jenny Kenny & DFM. Joseph Anderson. Sun 11th 11.00am Marion Murtagh MM.
Killulagh Masses: Sun 4th 9.30am Peter & Olive Kelleghan. Mark & Roseanne Kelleghan. Sun 11th 9.30am
Michael Egginton.
Offertory: €805. Ren Fund: Weekly €265. Monthly €80. Annual: 200 Euro
World Youth Day: (1st -6th August) will be celebrated in Lisbon, Portugal. It is a massive weeklong event, with Pope
Francis , for young Catholics aged (18-35) to gather and participate in from every corner of the world. Consider joining with
others from your parish and the Diocese of Meath to share this experience of belonging to Jesus Christ. More details see
www.dioceseofmeath.ie. Cost of Trip €650 approx. To book contact meathyouth@gmail,com.
The Most Holy Trinity: This Sunday we celebrate the Feast of the Most Holy Trinity. Next Sunday is the Most Holy Body and
Blood of Christ. ( Corpus Christi)
Easter Dues: Will be taken up this Sunday. Please use the envelope that was distributed to you.
Adoration: We are looking for volunteers to do 1 hour of Adoration from 7pm -8pm for the Summer Months on a Monday in
Killulagh Church. We also appreciate any other times as well.
Delvin Parish Pilgrimage to Lourdes: Takes place from 21st -25th Sept. Led by Spiritual Director Fr. Seamus Heaney. Cost
€675.pps. Further details and booking contact Alice Reilly at 087-4147871.
St. Joseph’s Young Priests Society: Meeting in Parochial House on Thurs next, June 8th at 8pm.. Our Annual Pilgrimage to
Knock will take place on Saturday 24th June. There are a few seats still left on the bus.. To book a seat contact Kathleen at
087-9768703, or Margaret at 087-7688105, or contact Parochial House between 10am-12.30pm
Delvin Altar Society: We are looking for volunteers to help out with the flowers for the Altar during the year. If you are
interested please contact Parochial House at 044-9664127. We hope to have a collection at a later date..
Vocations to the Priesthood: “ The tongues of fire separated; one of them rested on each one of them”. ( Acts 2;3). Each of the Apostles had been given a new Spirit and a new heart. Tongues of fire burned away all doubts and fears from their hearts to fill them with joy and to give them the gifts of the Lord’s Holy Spirit; “love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, generosity, faithfulness, gentleness and self control”. Like the Apostles, allow God’s Holy Spirit to give you a new heart in your vocation. Become the Lord'’s priest who speaks the language of God for others. Be inflamed with Christ. Become His priest. Vocations Info: Contact Fr. Tony Gonoude at 044-9373923, or www.meathvocations.com
St. Patrick’s College, Maynooth: Are organising a Summer School in person and online from June 12th -16th . The Theme is “Unlocking the Bible” . For booking go to www.tarsusscriptureschool.ie . Poster on Notice Board.
Meath Diocesan Pilgrimage to Knock: Takes place on Sunday 13th August. Poster on Notice Board.
Delvin Branch of P. T A. A.: The Branch is asking those who would have been confirmed during the time of Covid and
wish to become a Young Pioneer, those who are due to progress to becoming a Permanent Pioneer, along with those due
Silver and Gold Pins and Fr. Cullen Medals to contact Michael Leonard at 087-2879581
Lough Derg: 3 Day Pilgrimage from 3rd -5th July. Further info re bus etc, please contact 044-9374818.
St. Colmcille’s Church, Kells: Concert will take place on Sat 17th June at 8pm. Various Music Artists will perform. Tickets
30.Euro. In aid of Irish Cancer Society. Contact Martin Gargan at 086-2709185. Poster on Notice Board.
Delvin Friendship Club: Are having a Cake Sale/ Coffee Morning on Fri 9th June in Gaffney’s Lounge from 9.30am -1pm.
We would appreciate if you would do some baking for the Cake sale. Don’t forget to return your Raffle Cards on the day.
St. Scire C. E. Scheme: 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 Trinity.
The mystery of the Most Holy Trinity is the central mystery of Christian faith and life. It is the mystery of God in
himself, It is therefore the source of all the other mysteries of faith, the light that enlightens them. It is the most
fundamental and essential teaching in the “hierarchy of the truths of faith”. The whole history of salvation is
identical with the history of the way and the means by which the one true God , Father, Son and Holy Spirit, reveals
himself to men “and reconciles and unites with himself those who turn away from sin”.
Catechism of the Catholic Church. 234
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Year A Pentecost Sunday 28th May, 2023.
CHURCH OF THE ASSUMPTION
CHURCH OF ST. LIVINUS
DELVIN MASSES
Sat 27th 6.30pm Martin & Julia Kineavy, sons Martin, Christy & Tommy. Sun 28th 11.00am Peter Donohoe. Duffy & Reilly families & DFM. Seamus Higgins. Bryan Orr & Sheila Orr. Mon 29th 9.30am Mass. Tue 30th 9.30am James & Mary Ann Andrews & DFM. Wed 31st 9.30am Mass. Thurs 1st 9.30am Mass. Fri ( First Friday) 7.30pm Noel Renehen. Sat 3rd 6.30pm Michael Malone. Pearse Mc Cormack. Sun 4th 11.00am Mary, James & John Herward.
Andy Leonard.
Killulagh Masses: Sun 28th 9.30am Bridie Scally (nee Fox) & DFM Fri 2nd ( First Friday) 9.30am List of the Dead.
Sun 4th 9.30am Peter & Olive Kelleghan. Mark & Roseanne Kelleghan.
Offertory: €840. Ren Fund: Weekly €250. Monthly €90. Annual: 1,000.Euro
Bible Alive: June Issue on Sale. Cost 2 Euro.
Communion Calls: Will be done on the usual days this week.
World Youth Day: (1st -6th August) will be celebrated in Lisbon, Portugal. It is a massive weeklong event, with Pope
Francis , for young Catholics aged (18-35) to gather and participate in from every corner of the world. Consider joining with
others from your parish and the Diocese of Meath to share this experience of belonging to Jesus Christ. More details see
www.dioceseofmeath.ie. Cost of Trip €650 approx. To book contact meathyouth@gmail,com.
Pentecost Sunday: This Sunday is the Feast of Pentecost which completes the celebration of Easter. The gift of the Holy Spirit
which the believers received on the First Pentecost is received by every believer in baptism and confirmation. The gift of the Holy
Spirit is received many times, especially at Pentecost. At Masses we pray for a renewal of the grace of our confirmation.
The Most Holy Trinity: Next Sunday we celebrate the Feast of the Most Holy Trinity.
Easter Dues: Will be taken up next Sunday. Please use the envelope that will be distributed to you.
Adoration: We are looking for volunteers to do 1 hour of Adoration from 7pm -8pm for the Summer Months on a Monday in
Killulagh Church. We also appreciate any other times as well.
Delvin Parish Pilgrimage to Lourdes: Takes place from 21st -25th Sept. Led by Spiritual Director Fr. Seamus Heaney. Cost
€675.pps. Further details and booking contact Alice Reilly at 087-4147871.
St. Joseph’s Young Priests Society: .Our Annual Pilgrimage to Knock will take place on Saturday 24th June. We hope to
organise a bus. We would be very grateful if those of you thinking about going would contact us soon. To book a seat contact Kathleen at 087-9768703, or Margaret at 087-7688105, or contact Parochial House between 10am-12.30pm
Vocations to the Priesthood: “ The tongues of fire separated; one of them rested on each one of them”. ( Acts 2;3). Each of the Apostles had been given a new Spirit and a new heart. Tongues of fire burned away all doubts and fears from their hearts to fill them with joy and to give them the gifts of the Lord’s Holy Spirit; “love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, generosity, faithfulness, gentleness and self control”. Like the Apostles, allow God’s Holy Spirit to give you a new heart in your vocation. Become the Lord'’s priest who speaks the language of God for others. Be inflamed with Christ. Become His priest. Vocations Info: Contact Fr. Tony Gonoude at 044-9373923, or www.meathvocations.com
Meath Diocesan Pilgrimage to Knock: Takes place on Sunday 13th August. Poster on Notice Board.
Delvin Branch of P. T A. A.: The Branch is asking those who would have been confirmed during the time of Covid and
wish to become a Young Pioneer, those who are due to progress to becoming a Permanent Pioneer, along with those due
Silver and Gold Pins and Fr. Cullen Medals to contact Michael Leonard at 087-2879581
Lough Derg: 3 Day Pilgrimages starting 1st June-15th Aug. 1 Day Retreat from 1st May. See www.loughderg.org. Poster on
Notice Board with details and contact numbers.
St. Colmcille’s Church, Kells: Concert will take place on Sat 17th June at 8pm. Various Music Artists will perform. Tickets
30.Euro. In aid of Irish Cancer Society. Contact Martin Gargan at 086-2709185. Poster on Notice Board.
St. Scire C. E. Scheme: 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.
Feast of Pentecost
The tongues of fire God sends to light upon the disciples’ heads at Pentecost signify God’s presence in the Holy
Spirit. The appearance of separate flames on each person indicates that he will now be present in a new and deeper
way in each believer instead of just to certain people at certain times. As the events that follow demonstrate, this
“fire” will open their minds to understand God’s Word and will give them the words they need to share the Gospel
and the power and courage they need to be his witnesses.
Su
Year A Feast of the Ascension 21st May, 2023.
CHURCH OF THE ASSUMPTION
CHURCH OF ST. LIVINUS
DELVIN MASSES
Sat 20th 6.30pm Tom & Elizabeth Toner. William & Michael Gilroy. Sun 21st 11.00am Carmel Cannon. Mon 22nd 9.30am Mass. Tue 23rd 9.30am James & Mary Moore & DFM. Wed 24th 9.30am Josephine Murtagh. Thurs 25th 9.30am
John Heffernan & Parents & DFM. Fri 26th 9.30am Mass. Sat 27th 6.30pm Martin & Julia Kineavy, sons Martin, Christy & Tommy. Sun 28th 11.00am Peter Donohoe. Duffy & Reilly families & DFM. Seamus Higgins. Bryan Orr & Sheila Orr.
Killulagh Masses: Sun 21st 9.30am Richard, Danny, John, Larry Monaghan & DFM. Sun 28th 9.30am Bridie Scally (nee Fox) & DFM
Offertory: €1,025. Ren Fund: Weekly €160. Monthly €20.
Sunday Readings: Reflections on the Sunda4ujc y 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
World Youth Day: (1st -6th August) will be celebrated in Lisbon, Portugal. It is a massive weeklong event, with Pope
Francis , for young Catholics aged (18-35) to gather and participate in from every corner of the world. Consider joining with
others from your parish and the Diocese of Meath to share this experience of belonging to Jesus Christ. More details see
www.dioceseofmeath.ie. Cost of Trip €650 approx. To book contact meathyouth@gmail,com.
Feast of the Ascension: This Sunday we celebrate the Feast of the Ascension. It is also World Communications Day.
Pentecost Sunday: Next Sunday is the Feast of Pentecost which completes the celebration of Easter. The gift of the Holy Spirit
which the believers received on the First Pentecost is received by every believer in baptism and confirmation. The gift of the Holy
Spirit is received many times, especially at Pentecost. At Masses we pray for a renewal of the grace of our confirmation.
Cemetery Days: Dates for Cemetery Days are as follows; Killulagh Sun 6th August at 7pm; Crowenstown Mon 7th Aug at
7pm; Delvin Sat 12th August at 7pm.
NET Team: NET Team invites the whole parish to swing by Fatima Hall from 5pm-7pm on Sun May 21st for a goodbye
party. We have thoroughly enjoyed our tome in Delvin, and we would like to say goodbye before we leave the following
Friday. Snacks will be provided, but please feel free to bring something to share. We hope to see you there.
Delvin Parish Pilgrimage to Lourdes: Takes place from 21st -25th Sept. Led by Spiritual Director Fr. Seamus Heaney. Cost
€675.pps. Further details and booking contact Alice Reilly at 087-4147871.
St. Joseph’s Young Priests Society: .Our Annual Pilgrimage to Knock will take place on Saturday 24th June. We hope to
organise a bus. We would be very grateful if those of you thinking about going would contact us soon. To book a seat contact Kathleen at 087-9768703, or Margaret at 087-7688105, or contact Parochial House between 10am-12.30pm
Delvin Branch of P. T A. A.: Delvin Branch of Pioneer and Total Abstinence Association are preparing to get back to
presentations of Pioneer Pins, Medals etc after the Covid. The Branch are hoping for a resumption of activities at the end of
June. The Branch is asking those who would have been confirmed during the time of Covid and wish to become a Young
Pioneer, those who are due to progress to becoming a Permanent Pioneer, along with those due Silver and Gold Pins and Fr.
Cullen Medals to contact Michael Leonard at 087-2879581
Lough Derg: 3 Day Pilgrimages starting 1st June-15th Aug. 1 Day Retreat from 1st May. See www.loughderg.org. Poster on
Notice Board with details and contact numbers.
21st Pilgrimage to the Holy Land: Takes place from Nov24th -2nd Dec, 2023. Led by Bishop Deenihan. Cost 2,195.
Booking with Navan Travel at 046-9068600 and Kingscourt Parish Office at 042-9667314
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.
Drumcree Bog Festival: Takes place this Sun 21st May from 1pm-6pm.with various music artists. Proceeds from the day going
to Delvin Hospice Homecare and Collinstown Cemetery. We appreciate your support on the day. All are Welcome.
Delvin Friendship Club: Our usual get-together will be next Thurs, May 25th in the Hall starting at 11am. All Welcome.
St. Scire C. E. Scheme: 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.
Feast of Pentecost
The tongues of fire God sends to light upon the disciples’ heads at Pentecost signify God’s presence in the Holy
Spirit. The appearance of separate flames on each person indicates that he will now be present in a new and deeper
way in each believer instead of just to certain people at certain times. As the events that follow demonstrate, this
“fire” will open their minds to understand God’s Word and will give them the words they need to share the Gospel
and the power and courage they need to be his witnesses.
Year A Sixth Sunday of Easter. 14th May, 2023.
CHURCH OF THE ASSUMPTION
CHURCH OF ST. LIVINUS
DELVIN MASSES
Sat 13th 6.30pm Mass. Sun 14th 11.00am Tommy & Marie Mc Enerney & Martina Yeoman. Mon 15th 9.30am Michael & Philomena Smith. Tue 16th 9.30am Mass. Wed 17th 9.30am Mass. Thurs 18th 9.30am Mass. Fri 19th 9.30am Carmel Cannon. . Sat 20th 6.30pm Tom & Elizabeth Toner. William & Michael Gilroy. Sun 21st 11.00am Carmel Cannon.
Killulagh Masses: Sun 14th 9.30am Willie & Nuala Fox. Noel Fox & DFM. Sun 21st 9.30am Richard, Danny, John & Larry Monaghan & DFM
- I. P. Marion Murtagh. Moyleroe, Delvin. John Vincent Kelly. Castlebar, Co. Mayo. late of Delvin. Margaret Shaw
. Sheffield, England formerly Balrath, Delvin. sister of Angela Carroll. Mullingar.
Offertory: €1215. Ren Fund: Weekly €350. Monthly €590.
Sunday Readings: Reflections on the Sunda4ujc y 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
World Youth Day: (1st -6th August) will be celebrated in Lisbon, Portugal. It is a massive weeklong event, with Pope
Francis , for young Catholics aged (18-35) to gather and participate in from every corner of the world. Consider joining with
others from your parish and the Diocese of Meath to share this experience of belonging to Jesus Christ. More details see
www.dioceseofmeath.ie. Cost of Trip €650 approx. To book contact meathyouth@gmail,com.
First Communion: Congratulations to the children from the schools in the parish who received their First Holy Communion
Yesterday. Thanks to their Teachers, Parents and all who helped them prepare for their big day..
Feast of the Ascension: Next Sunday we celebrate the Feast of the Ascension.
Cemetery Days: Dates for Cemetery Days are as follows; Killulagh Sun 6th August at 7pm; Crowenstown Mon 7th Aug at
7pm; Delvin Sat 12th August at 7pm.
Delvin Parish Pilgrimage to Lourdes: Takes place from 21st -25th Sept. Led by Spiritual Director Fr. Seamus Heaney. Cost
€675.pps. Further details and booking contact Alice Reilly at 087-4147871.
St. Joseph’s Young Priests Society: .Our Annual Pilgrimage to Knock will take place on Saturday 24th June. We hope to
organise a bus. We would be very grateful if those of you thinking about going would contact us soon. To book a seat contact
Kathleen at 087-9768703, or Margaret at 087-7688105, or contact Parochial House between 10am-12.30pm
Delvin Branch of P. T A. A.: Delvin Branch of Pioneer and Total Abstinence Association are preparing to get back to
presentations of Pioneer Pins, Medals etc after the Covid. The Branch are hoping for a resumption of activities at the end of
June. The Branch is asking those who would have been confirmed during the time of Covid and wish to become a Young
Pioneer, those who are due to progress to becoming a Permanent Pioneer, along with those due Silver and Gold Pins and Fr.
Cullen Medals to contact Michael Leonard at 087-2879581
Laurence Ginnell: The Ambassodor of Argentina will unveiil a plaque to mark the 100th anniversary of the death of the former
MP and TD, Laurence Ginnell at the Courthouser this Sun 14th May at 3pm.The unveiling will be followed by an exhibition and
short presentation on the life and time of Laurence Ginnell in St.Patrick’s Hall which will be attended by memberss of Mr
Ginnell’s descendants. All are Welcome.
Lough Derg: 3 Day Pilgrimages starting 1st June-15th Aug. 1 Day Retreat from 1st May. See www.loughderg.org. Poster on
Notice Board with details and contact numbers
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.
Drumcree Bog Festival: 5K Walk in Fore this Sun 14th.as part of the festival. Bog Festival on Sun 21st May from 1pm-6pm.
with various music artists. Proceeds from the day going to Delvin Hospice Homecare and Collinstown Cemetery. All Welcome.
St. Scire C. E. Scheme: 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 Ascension of the Lord
The Ascension of Christ means our own salvation as well, where the glorious Head has gone before, the body is called
to follow in hope. Let us therefore exult, beloved, as is fitting, and let us rejoice in devout thanksgiving. For on this
day not only have we been confirmed in our possession of paradise, but we have even entered heaven in the person of
Christ; through his grace, we have regained far more than we had lost through the devil’s hatred. ( St. George the
Great.)
Year A Fifth Sunday of Easter. 7th May, 2023.
CHURCH OF THE ASSUMPTION
CHURCH OF ST. LIVINUS
DELVIN MASSES
Sat 6th 6.30pm Tom, Nellie & BL. Lal Timmons. Tom Flynn & DFM. Mary Forde. Sun 7th 11.00am Christy Darby.
Mon 8th 9.30am No Mass. Tue 9th No Mass. Wed 10th No Mass. Thurs 11th No Mass. Fri 12th 9.30am Mass. Sat 13th 6.30pm Mass. Sun 14th 11.00am Tommy & Marie Mc Enerney & Martina Yeoman.
Killulagh Masses: Sun 7th 9.30am Margaret Bennett. Sun 14th 9.30am Willie & Nuala Fox. Noel Fox & DFM.
Offertory: €1,095. Ren Fund: Weekly €220. Monthly €190.
Sunday Readings: Reflections on the Sunda4ujc y 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
World Youth Day: (1st -6th August) will be celebrated in Lisbon, Portugal. It is a massive weeklong event, with Pope
Francis , for young Catholics aged (18-35) to gather and participate in from every corner of the world. Consider joining with
others from your parish and the Diocese of Meath to share this experience of belonging to Jesus Christ. More details see
www.dioceseofmeath.ie. Cost of Trip €650 approx. To book contact meathyouth@gmail,com.
Cemetery Extension: Work has begun on the cemetery extension. It has been delayed due to bad weather.
Donation: We have received a generous donation from the organisers of the Tractor Run in September towards the cost of
the extension to the cemetery. The amount of the donation is €5,213. We wish to thank the Organisers and participants for
their generosity.
Cemetery Days: Dates for Cemetery Days are as follows; Killulagh Sun 6th August at 7pm; Crowenstown Mon 7th Aug at
7pm; Delvin Sat 12th August at 7pm.
Delvin Parish Pilgrimage to Lourdes: Takes place from 21st -25th Sept. Led by Spiritual Director Fr. Seamus Heaney. Cost
€675.pps. Further details and booking contact Alice Reilly at 087-4147871.
Delvin Youth Group: Will be hosting a Bake Sale outside Delvin Church this Sun 7th May after 11 o’ clock Mass. The
money raised will go towards a faith based surf retreat for the youth.
St. Joseph’s Young Priests Society: Meeting in Parochial House on Thursday next, May 11th at 8pm..
Delvin Branch of P. T A. A.: Delvin Branch of Pioneer and Total Abstinence Association are preparing to get back to
presentations of Pioneer Pins, Medals etc after the Covid. The Branch are hoping for a resumption of activities at the end of
June. The Branch is asking those who would have been confirmed during the time of Covid and wish to become a Young
Pioneer, those who are due to progress to becoming a Permanent Pioneer, along with those due Silver and Gold Pins and Fr.
Cullen Medals to contact Michael Leonard at 087-2879581
St. Patrick’s Day Parade Committee: A. G. M. will take place on Mon next, May 8th at 8pm in Gaffney’s Lounge.
Laurence Ginnell: MP (1906-17) and TD (1+918-23) for Westmeath. Unveiling of Plaque in Memory of Laurence on Sun
14th May at 3pm in Delvin Court Yard. Everyone Welcome.
Lough Derg: 3 Day Pilgrimages starting 1st June-15th Aug. 1 Day Retreat from 1st May. See www.loughderg.org. Poster on
Notice Board with details and contact numbers
Mullingar Choral Society: Present Summer Concert this Sun 7th May at 7.30pm in St. Paul’s Church, Mullingar.
Anan Cara: The organisation that supports bereaved parents are holding its monthly Parent Evening on Wed 10th May at
7.30pm in Mullingar Park Hotel. The event is free and open to all bereaved parents. Further info contact 01 4045378
Sunday’s Readings: Acts 6:1-7. 1 Pt 2:4-9. Jn 14:1-12.
Saints of the Week
Sun 5th Fifth Sunday after Easter. Mon 8th Bl John Sullivan. Wed 10th St. Congall. St. Damian of Molokai.
Fri 12th St. Pancras Sat 13th Our Lady of Fatima.
Year A Fourth Sunday of Easter. ( Vocations Sunday) 30th April, 2023.
CHURCH OF THE ASSUMPTION
CHURCH OF ST. LIVINUS
DELVIN MASSES
Sat 29th 6.30pm Michael Gilroy. Breege Mc Cormack. Nicholas & Terry Grassick. Sun 30th 11.00am Tommy Gaffney & DFM. Mon 1st 9.30am Mass. Tue 2nd 9.30am Mass. Wed 3rd 9.30am Mass. Thurs 4th 9.30am Mass. Fri 5th ( First Friday) 7.30pm. Sat 6th 6.30pm Tom, Nellie & BL. Lal Timmons. Tom Flynn & DFM. Mary Forde.
Sun 7th 11.00am Christy Darby.
Killulagh Masses: Sun 30th 9.30am Kevin Ledwith Fri 5th 9.30am List of the Dead. Sun 7th 9.30am Mass.
Offertory: €1,015. Ren Fund: Weekly €255. Monthly €110.
Communion Calls: Will be done on the usual days this week.
Sunday Readings: Reflections on the Sunda4ujc y 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
World Youth Day: (1st -6th August) will be celebrated in Lisbon, Portugal. It is a massive weeklong event, with Pope
Francis , for young Catholics aged (18-35) to gather and participate in from every corner of the world. Consider joining with
others from your parish and the Diocese of Meath to share this experience of belonging to Jesus Christ. More details see
www.dioceseofmeath.ie. Cost of Trip €650 approx. To book contact meathyouth@gmail,com.
Oilithreacht na Gaeilge: A pilgrimage to Knock arranged by Cumann na Sagart will take place this Sunday, April 30th .
Ceremonies, including Mass, will take place at 3pm. All the Ceremonies will be in Irish. All are Welcome.
Cemetery Extension: Work has begun on the cemetery extension. It has been delayed due to bad weather.
Donation: We have received a generous donation from the organisers of the Tractor Run in September towards the cost of
the extension to the cemetery. The amount of the donation is €5,213. We wish to thank the Organisers and participants for
their generosity.
Cemetery Days: Dates for Cemetery Days are as follows; Killulagh Sun 6th August at 7pm; Crowenstown Mon 7th Aug at
7pm; Delvin Sat 12th August at 7pm.
Delvin Parish Pilgrimage to Lourdes: Takes place from 21st -25th Sept. Led by Spiritual Director Fr. Seamus Heaney. Cost
€675.pps. Further details and booking contact Alice Reilly at 087-4147871.
Vocations Sunday: This Sunday 30th April is Vocations Sunday. We ask you to say the following prayer for Vocations.
Prayer for Vocations: O, Jesus send labourers into your fields, which are awaiting Holy Apostles, Saintly Priests, Heroic
Missionaries, dedicated Sisters and Brothers. Enkindle in the hearts of men and women the spark of a Vocation, Grant that
Christian families may desire to give to your Church helpers in the work of tomorrow. Amen.
There will be Adoration in Killulagh Church this Sunday from 12noon-1pm. The Offertory Collection this Sunday will go
towards the students studying for the Priesthood in the Diocese.
Vocations Sunday: Jesus is still calling priests, he needs you to say yes to his call. Be a priest and find joy, bring people to
God and let Jesus work through you. If you feel called to be a priest, open your heart to Jesus, follow the Lord and do not be
afraid. Priesthood is not an office of the past. Jesus needs priests today more than ever. Further info contact Fr. Tony
Gonoude at 044-9373923, www.meathvocations.com, Email vocations@dioceseofmeath.ie
St. Joseph the Worker: This Mon 1st May is the Feast of St. Joseph the Worker.
Delvin Youth Group: Will be hosting a Bake Sale outside Delvin Church on Sun 7th May after 11 o’ clock Mass. The
money raised will go towards a faith based surf retreat for the youth.
Delvin Branch of P. T A. A.: Delvin Branch of Pioneer and Total Abstinence Association are preparing to get back to
presentations of Pioneer Pins, Medals etc after the Covid. The Branch are hoping for a resumption of activities at the end of
June. The Branch is asking those who would have been confirmed during the time of Covid and wish to become a Young
Pioneer, those who are due to progress to becoming a Permanent Pioneer, along with those due Silver and Gold Pins and Fr.
Cullen Medals to contact Michael Leonard at 087-2879581
Laurence Ginnell: MP (1906-17) and TD (1+918-23) for Westmeath. Unveiling of Plaque in Memory of Laurence on Sun
7th May at 3pm in Delvin Court Yard. Everyone Welcome.
Lough Derg: 3 Day Pilgrimages starting 1st June-15th Aug. 1 Day Retreat from 1st May. See www.loughderg.org. Poster on
Notice Board with details and contact numbers
Mullingar Choral Society: Present Summer Concert on Sun 7th May at 7.30pm in St. Paul’s Church, Mullingar.
Book Festival: Takes place in St. Patrick’s Hall on Fri 28th Apr, Sat 29th & Sun 30th . We appreciate your support.
Anan Cara: The organisation that supports bereaved parents are holding its monthly Parent Evening on Wed 10th May at
7.30pm in Mullingar Park Hotel. The event is free and open to all bereaved parents. Further info contact 01 4045378
Year A Third Sunday of Easter. 23rd April, 2023.
CHURCH OF THE ASSUMPTION
CHURCH OF ST. LIVINUS
DELVIN MASSES
Sat 22nd 6.30pm Jimmy, Jane & Peggy Reilly. Jack Ivory. Kevin & Bridgie Murphy. Sun 23rd 11.00am Michael Moriarty. Michael & Mary Mullally & son Michael & DFM. Mon 24th 9.30am Mass. Tue 25th 9.30am Mass. Wed 26th 9.30am Mass.Thurs 27th 9.30am Mass. Fri 28th 9.30am Mass. Sat 29th 6.30pm Michael Gilroy. Breege Mc Cormack. Nicholas &
Terry Grassick. Sun 30th 11.00am Tommy Gaffney.
Killulagh Masses: Sun 23rd 9.30am Tom & Mary Forde. Sean Newman. Michael & Esther Cooney. Sun 30th 9.30am
Kevin Ledwith
- I. P. Tony Perry. Trim. formerly Addinstown, Delvin.
Offertory: €810. Ren Fund: Weekly €340. Monthly €275. Annual €500.
Sunday Readings: Reflections on the Sunda4ujc y 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
World Youth Day: (1st -6th August) will be celebrated in Lisbon, Portugal. It is a massive weeklong event, with Pope
Francis , for young Catholics aged (18-35) to gather and participate in from every corner of the world. Consider joining with
others from your parish and the Diocese of Meath to share this experience of belonging to Jesus Christ. More details see
www.dioceseofmeath.ie. Cost of Trip €650 approx. To book contact meathyouth@gmail,com.
Trocaire Boxes: Thanks to all who returned their Trocaire Boxes. Amount taken in so far is €4,410. If you still have to
return your box, we would appreciate if you would do so during the coming week. You can hand it in at the Parochial House
between 10am-12.30pm.
Oilithreacht na Gaeilge: A pilgrimage to Knock arranged by Cumann na Sagart will take place on Sunday, April 30th .
Ceremonies, including Mass, will take place at 3pm. All the Ceremonies will be in Irish. All are Welcome.
Cemetery Extension: Work has begun on the cemetery extension. It has been delayed due to bad weather. We will give
more information in the coming weeks about the progress of the work
Delvin Parish Pilgrimage to Lourdes: Takes place from 21st -25th Sept. Led by Spiritual Director Fr. Seamus Heaney. Cost
€675.pps. Further details and booking contact Alice Reilly at 087-4147871.
2023 National Adoration Pilgrimage to Knock: Saturday 22nd Apr from 7pm-10pm. Sun 23rd 10.30am -4.30pm. Poster on
Notice Board with Itinerary for the day and Bus times and contact numbers for anybody interested in travelling on the day.
Vocation Sunday: Next Sunday 30th April is Vocations Sunday. We ask you to say the following prayer for Vocations.
Prayer for Vocations: O, Jesus send labourers into your fields, which are awaiting Holy Apostles, Saintly Priests, Heroic
Missionaries, dedicated Sisters and Brothers. Enkindle in the hearts of men and women the spark of a Vocation, Grant that
Christian families may desire to give to your Church helpers in the work of tomorrow. Amen.
There will be Adoration in Killulagh Church next Sunday from 12noon-1pm. The Offertory Collection next Sunday will go
towards the students studying for the Priesthood in the Diocese.
Vocations: A Conference on Evangelisation and Vocations will be held in Maynooth College on Tuesday next, April 25th .
For information or to register go to www.vocations.ie
21st Meath Pilgrimage to the Holy Land: Takes place from Nov 24th –Dec 2nd. Enquires to Fr. Gerry Mac Cornmack at
042-9667314, or Navan Travel at 046-9068600. Cost €2,095.
Lough Derg: 3 Day Pilgrimages starting 1st June-15th Aug. 1 Day Retreat from 1st May. See www.loughderg.org. Poster on
Notice Board with details and contact numbers
St. Camillus Nursing Centre: Monthly Healing Mass will take place on Thurs next, April 27th at 8pm in St. Camillus
Chapel. All 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.
St. Scire C. E Scheme: 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.
Delvin Friendship Club: Our usual get-together will be in the Hall on Thurs next, April 27th starting at 11am.
Drama Group for Adults: Interested? Please come along to St. Patrick’s Hall on Thurs 27th April at 7.30pm. Further
information please contact Rose Donohoe at 087-3038816. or Rosedonohoe@yahoo.ie
Book Festival: Takes place in St. Patrick’s Hall on Fri 28th Apr, Sat 29th & Sun 30th . We are looking for volunteers for Sat to
help with Books.
Year A Second Sunday of Easter. ( Divine Mercy Sunday) 16th April, 2023.
CHURCH OF THE ASSUMPTION
CHURCH OF ST. LIVINUS
DELVIN MASSES
Sat 15th 6.30pm Michael Mc Gowan. Sun 16th 11.00am Hugh & Sheila Moran & DFM Mon 17th 9.30am Mass. Tue 18th 9.30am Mass. Wed 19th 9.30am Mass. Thurs 20th 9.30am Mass. Fri 21st 9.30am Philip Quinn. Sat 22nd 6.30pm Jimmy, Jane & Peggy Reilly. Jack Ivory. Kevin & Bridgie Murphy. Sun 23rd 11.00am Michael Moriarty. Michael & Mary Mullally & son Michael & DFM.
Killulagh Masses: Sun 16th 9.30am Mass. Sun 23rd 9.30am Tom & Mary Forde. Sean Newman. Michael & Esther Cooney.
Offertory: €1,250. Good Friday Collection: €620. Easter Offerings: €3,825.
Sunday Readings: Reflections on the Sunda4ujc y 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
World Youth Day: (1st -6th August) will be celebrated in Lisbon, Portugal. It is a massive weeklong event, with Pope
Francis , for young Catholics aged (18-35) to gather and participate in from every corner of the world. Consider joining with
others from your parish and the Diocese of Meath to share this experience of belonging to Jesus Christ. More details see
www.dioceseofmeath.ie. Cost of Trip €650 approx. To book contact meathyouth@gmail,com.
Trocaire Boxes: Thanks to all who returned their Trocaire Boxes. Amount taken in so far is €3,865. If you still have to
return your box, we would appreciate if you would do so during the coming week. You can hand it in at the Parochial House
between 10am-12.30pm.
Easter Offerings: Thanks to all who contributed to the Easter Offerings last weekend.
Good Friday Collection: Thanks to all who contributed to the Collection on Good Friday for the Holy Places in Jerusalem.
Divine Mercy Sunday: Sunday is Divine Mercy Sunday. The Octave Day of Easter. Divine Mercy Sunday points us to
the merciful love of God hat lies behind the whole Paschal Mystery---the whole mystery of the death , burial and resurrection
of Christ---made present for us in the Eucharist. In this way, it also sums up the whole Easter Octave. “the whole octave of
Easter is like a single day” and the Octave Sunday is meant to be a day of “thanksgiving for the goodness God has shown to
man in the whole Easter mystery.” ( St. Paul)
Oilithreacht na Gaeilge: A pilgrimage to Knock arranged by Cumann na Sagart will take place on Sunday, April 30th .
Ceremonies, including Mass, will take place at 3pm. All the Ceremonies will be in Irish. All are Welcome.
Killulagh Altar Society: Would like to thank all who donated so generously to the collection. Amount was €800.
Cemetery Extension: Work has begun on the cemetery extension. It has been delayed due to bad weather. We will give
more information in the coming weeks about the progress of the work
Delvin Parish Pilgrimage to Lourdes: Takes place from 21st -25th Sept. Led by Spiritual Director Fr. Seamus Heaney. Cost
€675.pps. Further details and booking contact Alice Reilly at 087-4147871.
2023 National Adoration Pilgrimage to Knock: Saturday 22nd Apr from 7pm-10pm. Sun 23rd 10.30am -4.30pm. Poster on
Notice Board with Itinerary for the day and Bus times and contact numbers for anybody interested in travelling on the day.
Knock Pilgrimages: Are organising a Weekend from Sun 23rd Apr-Wed 26th April. Poster with Itinerary on Notice Board.
21st Meath Pilgrimage to the Holy Land: Takes place from Nov 24th –Dec 2nd. Enquires to Fr. Gerry Mac Cornmack at
042-9667314, or Navan Travel at 046-9068600. Cost €2,095.
Lough Derg: 3 Day Pilgrimages starting 1st June-15th Aug. 1 Day Retreat from 1st May. See www.loughderg.org. Poster on
Notice Board with details and contact numbers
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.
St. Scire C. E Scheme: 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.
Delvin Friendship Club: Committee meeting on Mon next, April 17th at 8pm in Gaffney’s Lounge.
Drama Group for Adults: Interested? Please come along to St. Patrick’s Hall on Thurs 27th April at 7.30pm. Further
information please contact Rose Donohoe at 087-3038816. or Rosedonohoe@yahoo.ie
Book Festival: Takes place on Fri 28th Apr, Sat 29th & Sun 30th . We are looking for volunteers for Sat to help with Books.
The Struggle of St. Thomas
The struggle for faith experienced by Thomas leads us to think on the meaning of faith in the risen Christ. We do not
depend on physical experience of Christ but know his presence in keeping God’s commandments, and as a gathered
community, in the hearing of the word and in sacramental signs. So the Christian community is a thankful one,
always blessing God for a surer hope through the resurrection of Christ.
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Year A Easter Sunday Of The Resurrection of the Lord 9th April, 2023.
CHURCH OF THE ASSUMPTION
CHURCH OF ST. LIVINUS
DELVIN MASSES
Sat 8th ( Holy Saturday) 9.00pm Easter Vigil. Sun 9th 11.00am Easter Sunday Mass. Mon 10th 9.30am Mass. Tue 11th 9.30am Mass. Wed 12th 9.30am Joseph, Margaret & Patrick Martin. Thurs 13th 9.30am Mass. Fri 14th 9.30am Harry Daly. Sat 15th 6.30pm Michael Mc Gowan. Sun 16th 11.00am Hugh & Sheila Moran & DFM
Killulagh Masses: Sun 9th 9.30am Easter Sunday Mass. Sun 16th 9.30am Mass.
Offertory: €865. Ren. Fund: Weekly €245. Monthly €95.
Easter Greetings: We wish all our parishioners a very Happy Easter. Sincere thanks to all who participated in celebrations
during Lent and Holy Week.
Bible Alive: Easter Issue on Sale Cost €2.
Sunday Readings: Reflections on the Sunda4ujc y 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
World Youth Day: (1st -6th August) will be celebrated in Lisbon, Portugal. It is a massive weeklong event, with Pope
Francis , for young Catholics aged (18-35) to gather and participate in from every corner of the world. Consider joining with
others from your parish and the Diocese of Meath to share this experience of belonging to Jesus Christ. More details see
www.dioceseofmeath.ie. Cost of Trip €650 approx. To book contact meathyouth@gmail,com.
Trocaire Boxes: Thanks to all who returned their Trocaire Boxes. If you still have to return your box, we would appreciate
if you would do so during the coming week. You can hand it in at the Parochial House between 10am-12.30pm.
Easter Offerings: Will be taken up this Sunday. Please use the envelope that was distributed to you
Communion for the Sick: Will be brought to the Sick on Easter Sunday beginning at 10.45am.
Adoration: There will be no Adoration in Killulagh Church on Monday next.
Divine Mercy Sunday: Next Sunday is Divine Mercy Sunday. The Octave Day of Easter. Divine Mercy Sunday points us to
the merciful love of God hat lies behind the whole Paschal Mystery---the whole mystery of the death , burial and resurrection
of Christ---made present for us in the Eucharist. In this way, it also sums up the whole Easter Octave. “the whole octave of
Easter is like a single day” and the Octave Sunday is meant to be a day of “thanksgiving for the goodness God has shown to
man in the whole Easter mystery.” ( St. Paul)
Delvin Parish Pilgrimage to Lourdes: Takes place from 21st -25th Sept. Led by Spiritual Director Fr. Seamus Heaney. Cost
€675.pps. Further details and booking contact Alice Reilly at 087-4147871.
Knock Pilgrimages: Are organising a Weekend from Sun 23rd Apr-Wed 26th April. Poster with Itinerary on Notice Board.
21st Meath Pilgrimage to then Holy Land: Takes place from Nov 24th –Dec 2nd. Enquires to Fr. Gerry Mac Cornmack at
042-9667314, or Navan Travel at 046-9068600. Cost €2,095.
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.
Delvin Camogie Club: Are having a Cake Sale on Easter Sunday Morning between 10am-1pm outside Gaffney’s Pub.
St. Scire C. E Scheme: 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.
Reading during the Easter Season
During the Sunday of Easter the first reading is taken , not from the Old Testament, but from the Acts of the
Apostles. Many of the passages are examples of the earliest apostolic preaching, and we see in them how the apostles
themselves used the Scriptures to announce the significance of the death and resurrection of Jesus. In other passages,
the consequences of Jesus’s resurrection and its effects in the life of the Christian community are recounted. From
these passages, the homilist has in hand some of his strongest and most basic tools. He sees how the apostles used the
Scriptures to announce the death and resurrection of Jesus, and he does the same, not only in the passage at hand
but in this same style throughout the whole of the liturgical year. He also sees the power of the life of the risen Lord
at work in the first communities, and he declares in faith to his own people that the same power is still at work
among us.
Homiletic Directory, 53.
Year A Palm Sunday 2nd April, 2023.
CHURCH OF THE ASSUMPTION
CHURCH OF ST. LIVINUS
DELVIN MASSES
Sat 1st 6.30pm Mattie, Dolores & Andy Gaffney. Micheal Moore. Sun 2nd 11.00am Jackie & Madeline Branagan & DFM.
G O’ Brien. William & Elizabeth Gilmore. Mon 3rd 9.30am Mass. Tue 4th 9.30am Mass. Wed 5th No Mass. Thurs 6th
( Holy Thursday) 7.30pm Holy Thursday Mass. Fri 7th ( Good Friday) 7.30pm Good Friday Liturgy. Sat 8th
( Holy Saturday) 9.00pm Easter Vigil. Sun 9th 11.00am Easter Sunday Mass.
Killulagh Masses: Sun 2nd 9.30am John & Violet Lynch. Wed 5th 9.30am Mass. Thurs 6th ( Holy Thursday) 5.00pm Holy Thursday Mass. Sun 9th 9.30am Easter Sunday Mass.
Offertory: €875. Ren. Fund: Weekly €335. Monthly €315.
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
World Youth Day: (1st -6th August) will be celebrated in Lisbon, Portugal. It is a massive weeklong event, with Pope
Francis , for young Catholics aged (18-35) to gather and participate in from every corner of the world. Consider joining with
others from your parish and the Diocese of Meath to share this experience of belonging to Jesus Christ. More details see
www.dioceseofmeath.ie. Cost of Trip €650 approx. To book contact meathyouth@gmail,com.
Palm Sunday: This Sunday is Palm Sunday which begins the celebration of the Great Week- Holy Week-which will reach
its high point in the final three days, the crown of the Church’s liturgical year. Please bring Palm Branches to Mass to be
blessed.
Chrism Mass: Will take place on Wed next, 5th April at 7pm in the Cathedral of Christ the King, Mullingar. Ministers of
Holy Communion, Readers, Sacristans and all others involved in the ministry of the Church are invited. All are Welcome.
Fast and Abstinence: Good Friday is a day of fast and abstinence. Fast: Those over 21and under 60 should reduce
considerably the amount of food they take. Abstinence: Those over 14 should abstain from meat.
Trocaire Boxes: We would appreciate if you would return your Trocaire Box on Holy Thursday, or hand it in at the
Parochial House.
Easter Offerings: Will be taken up next Sunday. Please use the envelope that will be distributed to you
Easter Card: You will get an Easter Card with your Easter Offering Envelope outlining the arrangements for Holy Week.
Please follow the card as there are a few changes to times of ceremonies and confessions. Spare Cards in the Churches.
Vocations: Please pray for Vocations to the priesthood and religious life during Holy Week. Our Holy Thursday Night
Prayer of the Church will be offered for Vocations at the end of Adoration at the Altar of Repose. (10.45pm).
Confessions: Confessions will be available in Delvin after the liturgy on Holy Thursday and Good Friday and at 2pm and
7pm on Holy Saturday. Confessions in Killulagh before Mass on Holy Thursday and at 12noon on Holy Saturday. There will
be confessions in Delvin Church on Monday evening next, at 7.30pm. Visiting priests will attend.
Good Friday Collection: During the Good Friday Liturgy a collection will be taken up for the upkeep of the Holy Places in
Jerusalem and other parts of the Holy Land. The presence of Christians in the Holy Land has been reducing in recent years.
At present only 2% of the population is Christians. During the Covid pandemic pilgrimages could not travel. Many
Christians work in this sector and lost their livelihood.
Delvin Parish Pilgrimage to Lourdes: Takes place from 21st -25th Sept. Led by Spiritual Director Fr. Seamus Heaney. Cost
€675.pps. Further details and booking contact Alice Reilly at 087-4147871.
Knock Pilgrimages: Are organising a Weekend from Sun 23rd Apr-Wed 26th April. Poster with Itinerary on Notice Board.
Delvin Adult Ed. Group: Will meet on Tue next, Apr 4th in the Hall at 10.30am. New Members are very welcome.
Holy Week
Christ redeemed us all and gave perfect glory to God principally through his paschal mystery, dying he destroyed
our death and rising he restored our life. Therefore the Easter Triduum of the passion and resurrection of Christ is
the culmination of the entire liturgical year. Thus the solemnity of Easter has the same kind of pre-eminence in the
liturgical year that Sunday has in the week. The celebration of the paschal mystery is not simply a recalling of past
events in history. It is a sacramental celebration that renders present and actualises the saving power of Christ’s
death and resurrection to the Church.
Year A Fifth Sunday of Lent 26th March, 2023.
CHURCH OF THE ASSUMPTION
CHURCH OF ST. LIVINUS
DELVIN MASSES
Sat 25th 6.30pm Gus O’ Shaughnessy. Jim & Breda Smith. Sun 26th 11.00am Carmel & Pat Gaffney. Mon 27th 9.30am Mass. Tue 28th 9.30am Mass. Wed 29th 7.30pm Mass. Thurs 30th 9.30am Mass. Fri 31st 9.30am Mass. Sat 1st 6.30pm Mattie, Dolores & Andy Gaffney. Micheal Moore. Sun 2nd 11.00am Jackie & Madeline Branagan & DFM. G O’ Brien. William & Elizabeth Gilmore.
Killulagh Masses: Sun 26th 9.30am Thomas Manny. Wed 29th 9.30am Chris & Jenny Downes & DFM. Sun 2nd 9.30am John & Violet Lynch.
Offertory: St. Patrick’s Day €745. Sunday 19th €720. Ren. Fund: Weekly €305. Monthly €90.
Summer Time: The clocks go forward this Sat night. Mass on this Sunday will be at Summer Time.
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
World Youth Day: (1st -6th August) will be celebrated in Lisbon, Portugal. It is a massive weeklong event, with Pope
Francis , for young Catholics aged (18-35) to gather and participate in from every corner of the world. Consider joining with
others from your parish and the Diocese of Meath to share this experience of belonging to Jesus Christ. More details see
www.dioceseofmeath.ie. Cost of Trip €650 approx. To book contact meathyouth@gmail,com.
Palm Sunday: Next Sunday is Palm Sunday which begins the celebration of the Great Week- Holy Week-which will reach
its high point in the final three days, the crown of the Church’s liturgical year. Please bring Palm Branches to Mass to be
blessed.
Chrism Mass: Will take place on Wed 5th April at 7pm in the Cathedral of Christ the King, Mullingar. Ministers of Holy
Communion, Readers, Sacristans and all others involved in the ministry of the Church are invited. All are Welcome.
Killulagh Altar Society: Are holding a Church Door Collection on Sun 2nd April. All our Altar Linens need to be replaced.
Your support would be much appreciated.
The Celebration of Lent: During Lent we are asked to focus on the themes on repentance and baptism. During this Season
we prepare to celebrate the Death and Resurrection of Jesus at Easter, and to renew our baptismal promises at the Easter
Vigil Ceremony. We suggest that you undertake one or more of the following practices. (a) Daily Prayer. (b) Scripture
Reading. (c) Attending Weekday Mass. (d) Giving Alms. (e) Voluntary Acts of Penance and self-denial. e.g. fasting from
food, drink and entertainment. (f) Repenting from sin or neglect of God and his people.
Trocaire: Famine and Poverty is a serious problem in many parts of the world. Your contributions to Trocaire will help to
relieve suffering. If you did not receive a box there are spare boxes in both Churches.
Delvin Parish Pilgrimage to Lourdes: Takes place from 21st -25th Sept. Led by Spiritual Director Fr. Seamus Heaney. Cost
€675.pps. Further details and booking contact Alice Reilly at 087-4147871.
21st Meath Pilgrimage to the Holy Land: Takes place from Nov 24th –Dec 2nd . Enquires to Fr. Gerry Mac Cormack at
042-9667314, or Navan Travel at 046-9068600. Cost €2,095/
Website: The Website is now up and running and all the bulletins have been updated. See www.delvinparish.ie
St. Joseph’s Young Priests Society: We are starting back to meetings after the Covid. Our Meeting will be held on
Thursday night next, Mar 30th at 8pm in the Parochial House. We are looking for New members to join and pray for an
increase in Vocations.
Knock Pilgrimages: Are organising a Weekend from Sun 23rd Apr-Wed 26th April. Poster with Itinerary on Notice Board.
Delvin Handball Club: Will Re- Launch on Sat next 1st April from 12noon -3pm. 3 Exhibition Games will be played
starting at 12noon. Everyone is Welcome. We would especially like to see past members who played the game and anyone
who is interested in learning about handball. Refreshments will be served throughout the day.
Holy Week
Christ redeemed us all and gave perfect glory to God principally through his paschal mystery, dying he destroyed
our death and rising he restored our life. Therefore the Easter Triduum of the passion and resurrection of Christ is
the culmination of the entire liturgical year. Thus the solemnity of Easter has the same kind of pre-eminence in the
liturgical year that Sunday has in the week. The celebration of the paschal mystery is not simply a recalling of past
events in history. It is a sacramental celebration that renders present and actualises the saving power of Christ’s
death and resurrection to the Church.
Year A Fourth Sunday of Lent 19th March, 2023.
CHURCH OF THE ASSUMPTION
CHURCH OF ST. LIVINUS
DELVIN MASSES
Sat 18th 6.30pm Eilish & Fintan Mc Cormack. James & Bridie Branagan. Josephine Carroll. Sun 19th 11.00am Cailin Lynch.
Mon 20th 9.30am Mass. Tue 21st 9.30am Mass. Wed 22nd 7.30pm Mass. Thurs 23rd 9.30am Mas. Fri 24th 9.30am
Eileen & Jack Callinan. Sat 25th 6.30pm Gus O’ Shaughnessy. Jim & Breda Smith. Sun 26th 11.00am Carmel Gaffney.
Pat & Kathleen Gaffney.
Killulagh Masses: Sun 19th 9.30am Hugh & Eileen Macken & DFM Wed 22nd 9.30am Mass. Sun 26th 9.30am
Thomas Manny.
- I. P. Bridget Downes. Mullingar. mother of John Downes. Battstown, Delvin.
Offertory: €960. Ren. Fund: Weekly €440. Monthly €150.
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
World Youth Day: (1st -6th August) will be celebrated in Lisbon, Portugal. It is a massive weeklong event, with Pope
Francis , for young Catholics aged (18-35) to gather and participate in from every corner of the world. Consider joining with
others from your parish and the Diocese of Meath to share this experience of belonging to Jesus Christ. More details see
www.dioceseofmeath.ie. Cost of Trip €650 approx. To book contact meathyouth@gmail,com.
The Celebration of Lent: During Lent we are asked to focus on the themes on repentance and baptism. During this Season
we prepare to celebrate the Death and Resurrection of Jesus at Easter, and to renew our baptismal promises at the Easter
Vigil Ceremony. We suggest that you undertake one or more of the following practices. (a) Daily Prayer. (b) Scripture
Reading. (c) Attending Weekday Mass. (d) Giving Alms. (e) Voluntary Acts of Penance and self-denial. e.g. fasting from
food, drink and entertainment. (f) Repenting from sin or neglect of God and his people.
Confessions: Will be available on Sat next, Mar 25th before and after Vigil Mass.
Trocaire: Famine and Poverty is a serious problem in many parts of the world. Your contributions to Trocaire will help to
relieve suffering. If you did not receive a box there are spare boxes in both Churches.
Delvin Parish Pilgrimage to Lourdes: Takes place from 21st -25th Sept. Led by Spiritual Director Fr. Seamus Heaney. Cost
€675.pps. Further details and booking contact Alice Reilly at 087-4147871.
21st Meath Pilgrimage to the Holy Land: Takes place from Nov 24th –Dec 2nd . Enquires to Fr. Gerry Mac Cormack at
042-9667314, or Navan Travel at 046-9068600. Cost €2,095/
Website: Due to difficulties with our website it has not been possible to upload the bulletin to the website for the past few
months. These difficulties have been resolved and the bulletin will be available on the website from next week.
Delvin Friendship Club: Our usual get-together will be in the Hall on next Thursday Mar 23rd . We are starting with Mass
at 11.15am. It is the Birthday Party, so we hope to see you all on the day.
Delvin Hospice Homecare: Our Annual Table Quiz will take place on Fri 24th March in Gaffney’s Lounge starting at 8pm.
We appreciate your support on the night.
Feast of St. Joseph: Mon 20th we celebrate the Feast of St. Joseph. Please devote your Hour of Adoration in honour of His
Feast on that day in Killulagh. We pray that we can learn to imitate his faithfulness to God and his care of Mary and Jesus.
About St. Joseph: It is frequently said that we know so little about St. Joseph, because not one word he spoke is recorded
in scripture, yet, at the same time, scripture indirectly does tell us a lot. What we do know comes from the New Testament,
in particular from the gospels of Matthew and Luke..
- We know he was a carpenter, a working man for the people of Nazareth ask about Jesus. “Is this not the carpenter’s son.” ( Matthew 3:55)
- He wasn’t rich for when he took Jesus to Jerusalem to be presented to the Lord, his offering was two doves or a pair of pigeons, which was customary for those who could not afford the offering of a lamb. ( Luke 2:24)
Feast of the Annunciation: On Saturday next, March 25th we celebrate the Feast of the Annunciation of the Lord. The
following is a short reflection on the significance of this feast. “Given her consent to God’s word, Mary becomes the mother
of Jesus. Espousing the divine will for salvation wholeheartedly, without a single sin to restrain her, she gave herself entirely
to the person and to the work of her Son, she did so in order to serve the mystery of redemption with him and dependent on
him by God’s grace.” ( Catechism of the Catholic Church 494).
Knock Pilgrimages: Are organising a Weekend from Sun 23rd Apr-Wed 26th April. Poster with Itinerary on Notice Board.
Delvin G. A. A. : Just a reminder about Bingo online on Fri 24th Mar starting at 8pm.
Year A Third Sunday of Lent 12th March, 2023.
CHURCH OF THE ASSUMPTION
CHURCH OF ST. LIVINUS
DELVIN MASSES
Sat 11th 6.30pm John & Catherine Clune. Joseph & Ellen Kane. Michelle Hickey. Sun 12th 11.00am Bernie Drum.
Mon 13th 9.30am Thomas & May Downes & DFM. Tue 14th 9.30am Mass. Wed 15th 7.30pm Mass. Thurs 16th 9.30am Mass. 7.30pm Mass. Fri 17th ( Feast of St. Patrick) 11.00am Owen & Mgt Murtagh & DFM Sat 18th 6.30pm Eilish & Fintan Mc Cormack. James & Bridie Branagan. Josephine Carroll. Sun 19th 11.00am Cailin Lynch.
Killulagh Masses: Sun 12th 9.30am Patrick & Teresa Bannon. Wed 15th 9.30am Mass. Fri 17th ( Feast of St. Patrick) 9.30am Mass. Sun 19th 9.30am Hugh & Eileen Macken & DFM
Offertory: €725. Ren. Fund: Weekly €395. Monthly €120. Special Collection: €2,730.
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
World Youth Day: (1st -6th August) will be celebrated in Lisbon, Portugal. It is a massive weeklong event, with Pope
Francis , for young Catholics aged (18-35) to gather and participate in from every corner of the world. Consider joining with
others from your parish and the Diocese of Meath to share this experience of belonging to Jesus Christ. More details see
www.dioceseofmeath.ie. Cost of Trip €650 approx. To book contact meathyouth@gmail,com.
The Celebration of Lent: During Lent we are asked to focus on the themes on repentance and baptism. During this Season
we prepare to celebrate the Death and Resurrection of Jesus at Easter, and to renew our baptismal promises at the Easter
Vigil Ceremony. We suggest that you undertake one or more of the following practices. (a) Daily Prayer. (b) Scripture
Reading. (c) Attending Weekday Mass. (d) Giving Alms. (e) Voluntary Acts of Penance and self-denial. e.g. fasting from
food, drink and entertainment. (f) Repenting from sin or neglect of God and his people.
Trocaire: Famine and Poverty is a serious problem in many parts of the world. Your contributions to Trocaire will help to
relieve suffering. If you did not receive a box there are spare boxes in both Churches.
Special Collection: Thanks to all who gave so generously to the collection last weekend for the devasting earthquake in
Turkey and Syria. The amount collected was €2,730.
Pro-Life: A talk will be given on Tue 14th Mar in Greville Arms Hotel, Mullingar at 7.30pm on Family and Life.
Protecting the vulnerable from threat of legalised Euthanasia.
Delvin Parish Pilgrimage to Lourdes: Takes place from 21st -25th Sept. Led by Spiritual Director Fr. Seamus Heaney. Cost
€675.pps. Further details and booking contact Alice Reilly at 087-4147871.
21st Meath Pilgrimage to the Holy Land: Takes place from Nov 24th –Dec 2nd . Enquires to Fr. Gerry Mac Cormack at
042-9667314, or Navan Travel at 046-9068600. Cost €2,095.
Delvin Friendship Club: A. G. M. will take place in Gaffney’s Lounge on Mon next Mar 13th at 8pm. Please attend.
Delvin Hospice Homecare: Meeting on Thurs 16th Mar at 8pm in Gaffney’s Lounge to finalise Table Quiz which will take
place on Fri 24th March in Gaffney’s Lounge starting at 8pm. We appreciate your support on the night.
Delvin St. Patrick’s Day Festival: Takes place in Delvin on Fri 17th Mar from 2-6pm. All are Welcome.
Feast of St. Joseph: Mon 20th we celebrate the Feast of St. Joseph. Please devote your Hour of Adoration in honour of His
Feast on that day in Killulagh.
Knock Pilgrimages: Are organising a Weekend from Sun 23rd Apr-Wed 26th April. Poster with Itinerary on Notice Board.
Feast of St. Patrick.
Next Fri we celebrate the Feast of St. Patrick. It would be hard to underestimate the influence of St.Patrick on the faith of the
people of Ireland. In recent years the message of St. Patrick tended to be overshadowed by other celebrations associated with
the Feast. This year is a good opportunity to focus on the spiritual significance of the Feast of St. Patrick. We include here an
extract from the story of his life, as told by himself. In this extract he tells about his carelessness, about his relationship with
God and about his conversion. We can pray that many Irish people will experience a similar conversion as we celebrate his
Feast.
The Power of Prayer
After I came to Ireland, every day had to tend sheep and many times a day I prayed. The love of God and his fear
came to me more and more, and my faith was strengthened. My spirit was moved so that in a single day I would say
as many as a 100 prayers, and almost as many in the night. Even when I was staying in the woods and on the
mountains, I used to get up for prayer before daylight, through snow, through frost, through rain, because the spirit
within me was then fervent.
Year A Second Sunday of Lent 5th March, 2023.
CHURCH OF THE ASSUMPTION
CHURCH OF ST. LIVINUS
DELVIN MASSES
Sat 4th 6.30pm Nan & Mick Anderson. Kathleen, Michael & Liam Bray. Sun 5th 11.00am Maggie & Tom Leonard. Annie, Paddy & Tommy Mc Cann. May Toner. Mon 6th 9.30am Mass. Tue 7th 9.30am Mass. Wed 7.30pm Mass. Thurs 9.30am Mass. Fri 9.30am Mass. Sat 11th 6.30pm John & Catherine Clune. Joseph & Ellen Kane. Michelle Hickey. Sun 12th 11.00am Bernie Drum.
Killulagh Masses: Sun 5th 9.30am Mass. Wed 8th 9.30am Mass. Sun 12th 9.30am Patrick & Teresa Bannon.
- I. P. Marie Bernadette Halpin. Sheepstown, Delvin.
Offertory: €1,015. Ren. Fund: Weekly €265. Monthly €120. Annual: €750.
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
World Youth Day: (1st -6th August) will be celebrated in Lisbon, Portugal. It is a massive weeklong event, with Pope
Francis , for young Catholics aged (18-35) to gather and participate in from every corner of the world. Consider joining with
others from your parish and the Diocese of Meath to share this experience of belonging to Jesus Christ. More details see
www.dioceseofmeath.ie. Cost of Trip €650 approx. To book contact meathyouth@gmail,com.
The Celebration of Lent: During Lent we are asked to focus on the themes on repentance and baptism. During this Season
we prepare to celebrate the Death and Resurrection of Jesus at Easter, and to renew our baptismal promises at the Easter
Vigil Ceremony. We suggest that you undertake one or more of the following practices. (a) Daily Prayer. (b) Scripture
Reading. (c) Attending Weekday Mass. (d) Giving Alms. (e) Voluntary Acts of Penance and self-denial. e.g. fasting from
food, drink and entertainment. (f) Repenting from sin or neglect of God and his people.
Weekday Masses during Lent: Weekday Masses in Delvin during Lent will be 9.30am Mon, Tue, Thurs, Fri.
Evening Mass on Wednesday at 7.30pm. Mass in Killulagh will be at 9.30am on Wednesday morning.
Trocaire: Famine and Poverty is a serious problem in many parts of the world. Your contributions to Trocaire will help to
relieve suffering. If you did not receive a box there are spare boxes in both Churches.
Special Collection: The Bishops have asked that a special collection be taken up in all Dioceses in response to the
devasting earthquake in Turkey and Syria. Bishop Tom has suggested that the special collection should be taken up at all
Masses this weekend.
Bishop Michael Smith: We congratulate Bishop Michael Smith who celebrates the 60th Anniversary of his priestly
Ordination on Thursday next, 9th March.
Pro-Life: A talk will be given on Tue 14th Mar in Greville Arms Hotel, Mullingar at 7.30pm on Family and Life.
Protecting the vulnerable from threat of legalised Euthanasia.
Delvin Parish Pilgrimage to Lourdes: Takes place from 21st -25th Sept. Led by Spiritual Director Fr. Seamus Heaney. Cost
€675.pps. Further details and booking contact Alice Reilly at 087-4147871.
Priory Institute: Online Lenten Retreat “Reflecting on the Sunday Gospels of Lent as stepping stones on our Journey to
Easter” See www.prioryinstitute.com The Online Retreat is free of charge.
21st Meath Pilgrimage to the Holy Land: Takes place from Nov 24th –Dec 2nd . Enquires to Fr. Gerry Mac Cormack at
042-9667314, or Navan Travel at 046-9068600. Cost €2,095.
Delvin Adult Ed. Group: Next meeting will be on Tue 7th March in the Hall at 10.30am. New members are most welcome.
Delvin GAA: Are launching On-line Bingo on Fri 10th Mar at 8pm, and every 2 weeks thereafter with all proceeds being
used to improve our park facilities. log into clubforce.ie Total prize money is €1,260. All support will be greatly appreciated.
National Learning Network: QQ1 Level 3 Rehabilitative Training for individuals with Physical challenges. Further
information contact 086-7839078
Pope’s Message for Lent
I would like to propose two “paths” to follow in order to ascend the mountain together with Jesus and, with him, to
attain the goal. The first path has to do with the command that God the Father addresses to the disciples on Mount
Tabor as they contemplate Jesus transfigured. The voice from the cloud says. “Listen to him” (Mt 17:5). The first
proposal, then, is very clear; we need to listen to Jesus. Lent is a time of grace to the extent that we listen to him as he
speaks to us. And how does he speak to us? First, in the word of God, which the Church offers us in the liturgy. May
that word not fall on deaf ears; if we cannot always attend Mass, let us study its daily biblical readings, even with the
help of the internet. In addition to the Scriptures, the Lord speaks to us through our brothers and sisters, especially
in the faces and the stories of those who are in need. Pope Francis.
Year A First Sunday of Lent 26th February, 2023.
CHURCH OF THE ASSUMPTION
CHURCH OF ST. LIVINUS
DELVIN MASSES
Sat 25th 6.30pm Sinead Barry. Johnny & Cathy Dunne. Sean Dunne & DFM. Molly Paris. Sun 26th 11.00am Pat, Noeleen & Mary Smith. Mon 27th 9.30am Rose Gibney & DFM. Kathleen Gaffney. Tue 28th 9.30am Mass. Wed 1st 9.30am Mass. Thurs 2nd 9.30am Mass. Fri ( First Friday 9.30am List of the Dead. 7.30pm Mass. Sat 4th 6.30pm Nan & Mick Anderson. Kathleen, Michael & Liam Bray. Sun 5th 11.00am Maggie & Tom Leonard. Annie, Paddy & Tommy Mc Cann. May Toner.
Killulagh Masses: Sun 26th 9.30am Joe Flynn. Wed 1st 9.30am Mass. Sun 5th 9.30am Mass.
- I. P. Anthony Mulligan. U. S. A. brother of Matt Mulligan. Castletown, Delvin. Eimear Gilroy. Athboy.
Offertory: €790. Ren. Fund: Weekly €320. Monthly €120.
Confirmation: Congratulations to the children who were confirmed on Friday. Thanks to their Parents, Teachers and all
who helped them prepare for this day. Confirmation Prayer: Send your Holy Spirit upon them, to be their helper and
guide.
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
World Youth Day: (1st -6th August) will be celebrated in Lisbon, Portugal. It is a massive weeklong event, with Pope
Francis , for young Catholics aged (18-35) to gather and participate in from every corner of the world. Consider joining with
others from your parish and the Diocese of Meath to share this experience of belonging to Jesus Christ. More details see
www.dioceseofmeath.ie. Cost of Trip €650 approx. To book contact meathyouth@gmail,com.
The Celebration of Lent: During Lent we are asked to focus on the themes on repentance and baptism. During this Season
we prepare to celebrate the Death and Resurrection of Jesus at Easter, and to renew our baptismal promises at the Easter
Vigil Ceremony. We suggest that you undertake one or more of the following practices. (a) Daily Prayer. (b) Scripture
Reading. (c) Attending Weekday Mass. (d) Giving Alms. (e) Voluntary Acts of Penance and self-denial. e.g. fasting from
food, drink and entertainment. (f) Repenting from sin or neglect of God and his people.
Weekday Masses during Lent: Weekday Masses in Delvin during Lent will be 9.30am Mon, Tue, Thurs, Fri.
Evening Mass on Wednesday at 7.30pm. Mass in Killulagh will be at 9.30am on Wednesday morning.
Trocaire: famine and Poverty is a serious problem in many parts of the world. Your contributions to Trocaire will help to
relieve suffering. Trocaire Boxes are been delivered at the moment. We thank the Collectors who deliver the boxes. If you
did not receive a box there are spare boxes in both Churches.
Special Collection: The Bishops are taking up a special collection in all Dioceses in response to the devasting earthquake in
Turkey and Syria. Bishop Tom has suggested that the special collection should be taken up at all Masses on weekend of 4th –
5th March.
St. Loman’s Special Cemetery: Annual Mass of Remembrance will be held on Tue 26th Feb at 3pm in |St. Paul’s Church
Delvin Road, Mullingar in memory of people buried in St. Loman’s Hospital Cemetery from 1907-1970 and to remember
deceased patients and staff.
The Catechism in a Year: A Study Group is being formed this month to accompany parishioners through the “ Catechism
in a Year” podcasts with Fr. Mike Schmitz. Email navanciy23@gmail.com before 11th February for a zoom link to an
information meeting. For more information contact the Parochial House.
Delvin Parish Pilgrimage to Lourdes: Takes place from 21st -25th Sept. Led by Spiritual Director Fr. Seamus Heaney. Cost
€675.pps. Further details and booking contact Alice Reilly at 087-4147871.
Priory Institute: Online Lenten Retreat “Reflecting on the Sunday Gospels of Lent as stepping stones on our Journey to
Easter” See www.prioryinstitute.com The Online Retreat is free of charge.
21st Meath Pilgrimage to the Holy Land: Takes place from Nov 24th –Dec 2nd . Enquires to Fr. Gerry Mac Cormack at
042-9667314, or Navan Travel at 046-9068600. Cost €2,095.
Pope’s Message for Lent
Lenten penance is a commitment, sustained by grace, to overcoming our lack of faith and our resistance to following
Jesus on the way of the cross. This is precisely what Peter and the other disciples needed to do. To deepen our
knowledge of the Master, to fully understand and embrace the mystery of his salvation, accomplished in total self-
giving inspired by love, we must allow ourselves to be taken aside by him and to detach ourselves from mediocrity
and vanity. We need to set out on the journey, an uphill path that, like a mountain trek, requires effort, sacrifice and
concentration. Pope Francis.
Year A Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time 19th February, 2023.
CHURCH OF THE ASSUMPTION
CHURCH OF ST. LIVINUS
DELVIN MASSES
Sat 18th 6.30pm T J & Kathleen O’ Driscoll Sun 19th 11.00am Patrick & Alice Donlon & Son Pat. Dermot & Maggie Kenny & DFM Mon 20th 9.30am Paddy Downes. Tue 21st 9.30am Mass. Wed 22nd ( Ash Wednesday) 7.30pm Matthew & John Reilly. Thurs 23rd 9.30am Mass. Fri 24th 9.30am Mass. Sat 25th 6.30pm Sinead Barry. Johnny & Cathy Dunne. Sean Dunne & DFM. Molly Paris. Sun 26th 11.00am Pat, Noeleen & Mary Smith.
Killulagh Masses: Sun 19th 9.30am Martin Kiernan. Wed 22nd ( Ash Wednesday) 9.30am Mass. Sun 26th 9.30am Joe Flynn.
Offertory: €780. Ren. Fund: Weekly €500. Monthly €320. Annual €1,050.
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
World Youth Day: (1st -6th August) will be celebrated in Lisbon, Portugal. It is a massive weeklong event, with Pope
Francis , for young Catholics aged (18-35) to gather and participate in from every corner of the world. Consider joining with
others from your parish and the Diocese of Meath to share this experience of belonging to Jesus Christ. More details see
www.dioceseofmeath.ie. Cost of Trip €650 approx. To book contact meathyouth@gmail,com.
Day of Prayer for Temperance: This Sunday is a Day of Prayer for Temperance. Mass will be on RTE & Radio at 11am
and will include prayers for all who are in treatment for addiction. The Pioneer website www.pioneers.ie carries information
for parishioners who wish to take the Lenten pledge.
Ash Wednesday: Ash Wednesday is a day of fast and abstinence. Fast: Those over 21 and under 60 should reduce
considerably the amount of food they take. Abstinence: Those over 14 should abstain from meat. Ashes will be blessed and
distributed during 9.30am Mass in Killulagh and 7.30pm Mass in Delvin.
The Celebration of Lent: During Lent we are asked to focus on the themes on repentance and baptism. During this Season
we prepare to celebrate the Death and Resurrection of Jesus at Easter, and to renew our baptismal promises at the Easter
Vigil Ceremony. We suggest that you undertake one or more of the following practices. (a) Daily Prayer. (b) Scripture
Reading. (c) Attending Weekday Mass. (d) Giving Alms. (e) Voluntary Acts of Penance and self-denial. e.g. fasting from
food, drink and entertainment. (f) Repenting from sin or neglect of God and his people.
Confirmation: Bishop Deenihan will celebrate Confirmation for the children of the parish next Friday, Feb 24th in Delvin
Church. It is a special day for the children who will be confirmed and their families. It is also an opportunity for the rest of us
to recall the day of our Confirmation and to thank God for the gift of the Holy Spirit we received. We pray that God will
renew the grace of confirmation for all our parishioners.
The Catechism in a Year: A Study Group is being formed this month to accompany parishioners through the “ Catechism
in a Year” podcasts with Fr. Mike Schmitz. Email navanciy23@gmail.com before 11th February for a zoom link to an
information meeting. For more information contact the Parochial House.
Delvin Parish Pilgrimage to Lourdes: Takes place from 21st -25th Sept. Led by Spiritual Director Fr. Seamus Heaney. Cost
€675.pps. Further details and booking contact Alice Reilly at 087-4147871.
Priory Institute: Online Lenten Retreat “Reflecting on the Sunday Gospels of Lent as stepping stones on our Journey to
Easter” See www.prioryinstitute.com The Online Retreat is free of charge.
21st Meath Pilgrimage to the Holy Land: Takes place from Nov 24th –Dec 2nd . Enquires to Fr. Gerry Mac Cormack at
042-9667314, or Navan Travel at 046-9068600. Cost €2,095.
Delvin Parish Schools Enrolment, 2023; Enrolment for Junior Infants will take place from 1st Feb-22nd Feb, 2023.
Applications for admission can be made directly to St. Tola’s at 044-9664457 or email office@sttolas.com. St. Ernans 044-
9664539, or email sternansdelvin@gmail.com, St. Patrick’s Crowenstown 044-9664585, email stpats@yahoo.ie
Delvin Friendship Club: Our usual get-together will be in the Hall next Thursday 23rd starting at 11am
Delvin Camogie Club: Are holding their Dinner Dance in Greville Arms Hotel on Sat 25th Feb starting at 7pm. Tickets
€45. Contact Linda Kenny 0858008260 for Tickets, or Leavy’s Shop. Everyone in the community is invited to attend..
Delvin Hospice Homecare: Meeting on Mon next Feb 20th in Gaffney’s Lounge 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 Betty at 044-9664931.
Year A Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time 12th February, 2023.
CHURCH OF THE ASSUMPTION
CHURCH OF ST. LIVINUS
DELVIN MASSES
Sat 11th 6.30pm Ray Mulligan. Sun 12th 11.00am James Kiernan MM Mon 13th 9.30am Mass. Tue 14th 9.30am Mass. Wed 15th 9.30am Mass. Thurs 16th 9.30am Mass. Fri 17th 9.30am Mass. Sat 18th 6.30pm T J & Kathleen O’ Driscoll
Sun 19th 11.00am Patrick & Alice Donlon & Son Pat. Dermot & Maggie Kenny & DFM
Killulagh Masses: Sun 12th 9.30am Pat Fox Sun 19th 9.30am Martin Kiernan.
Offertory: €1,045. Candlemas Offerings: €1,290.
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
World Youth Day: (1st -6th August) will be celebrated in Lisbon, Portugal. It is a massive weeklong event, with Pope
Francis , for young Catholics aged (18-35) to gather and participate in from every corner of the world. Consider joining with
others from your parish and the Diocese of Meath to share this experience of belonging to Jesus Christ. More details see
www.dioceseofmeath.ie. Cost of Trip €650 approx. To book contact meathyouth@gmail,com.
Candlemas Offerings: Thanks to all who contributed to the Candlemas Offerings last weekend.
Renewal of Marriage Vows: This Sunday we will honour married couples for their faithfulness in marriage at 9.30am
Mass in Killulagh and 11.00am Mass in Delvin. We also invite couples to attend Mass together, if possible. We will invite
them to renew their marriage vows and give them a special blessing during Mass.
Day of Prayer for Temperance: Next Sunday is a Day of Prayer for Temperance.
The Catechism in a Year: A Study Group is being formed this month to accompany parishioners through the “ Catechism
in a Year” podcasts with Fr. Mike Schmitz. Email navanciy23@gmail.com before 11th February for a zoom link to an
information meeting. For more information contact the Parochial House.
Priory Institute: Online Lenten Retreat “Reflecting on the Sunday Gospels of Lent as stepping stones on our Journey to
Easter” See www.prioryinstitute.com The Online Retreat is free of charge.
21st Meath Diocesan Pilgrimage to the Holy Land: Takes place from Nov 24th –Dec 2nd . Enquires to Fr. Gerry Mac
Cormack at 042-9667314, or Navan Travel at 046-9068600. Cost €2,095.
Delvin Parish Schools Enrolment, 2023; Enrolment for Junior Infants will take place from 1st Feb-22nd Feb, 2023.
Applications for admission can be made directly to St. Tola’s at 044-9664457 or email office@sttolas.com. St. Ernans 044-
9664539, or email sternansdelvin@gmail.com, St. Patrick’s Crowenstown 044-9664585, email stpats@yahoo.ie
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 Betty at 044-9664931.
Delvin Friendship Club: Committee meeting on Mon next, Feb 13th at 8pm in Gaffney’s Lounge.
Delvin Camogie Club: Are holding their Dinner Dance in Greville Arms Hotel on Sat 25th Feb starting at 7pm. Tickets
€45. Tickets can be purchased from Linda Kenny 0858008260. Everyone in the community is invited to celebrate with us.
Confirmation
Through the sacrament of Confirmation, the Holy Spirit empowers God’s people to proclaim the Good News of
Jesus Christ, to live that message, and to continue Jesus’s mission and ministry in the world. Just as the Holy Spirit
descended on Jesus at the beginning of his public ministry and transformed the fearful disciples at Pentecost, the
Spirit equips every Christian for a life of service and witness. Many Catholics have come to realise that expectant
faith is necessary to receive and experience the full power of the Holy Spirit that is available in confirmation.
Indeed, God does not restrict the experience of the Holy Spirit’s presence and power to the actual time of receiving
this sacrament. Acts 10:47 testifies to this, and so does the experience of many confirmed Catholics who have been
“baptised in the Holy Spirit” and have thus come to know the presence and power of the Holy Spirit in a new or
fuller way. Nonetheless, Catholics believe and have witnessed that God desires to send the fullness of his Holy Spirit
through confirmation, and that the manifestation and gifts of the Holy Spirit will be evident when this sacrament is
approached with expectant faith and prayer.
Year A Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time 5th February, 2023.
CHURCH OF THE ASSUMPTION
CHURCH OF ST. LIVINUS
DELVIN MASSES
Sat 4th 6.30pm Pat Carroll & Baby Nicholas Lewis. Patrick & Ailish Farrelly. Sun 5th 11.00am Carmel Reilly MM
Mon 6th 9.30am Mass. Tue 7th 9.30am Mass. Wed 8th 9.30am Mass. Thurs 9th 9.30am Mass. Fri 10th 9.30am Mass
Sat 11th 6.30pm Ray Mulligan. Sun 12th 11.00am James Kiernan MM
Killulagh Masses: Sun 5th 9.30am Mass. Sun 12th 9.30am Pat Fox
- I. P. Very Rev. Michael Sheerin Retired PP Lobinstown. Mary Forde ( nee Monagahan) England. formerly Martinstown,
Delvin. Pat Jennings. Southampton, England. late of Moyleroe. Michael Fitzgerald. Kent, England. late of Clondone, Delvin.
Offertory: €700. Ren Fund: Weekly €220. Monthly €30. Annual: €900.
Bible Alive: February Issue on Sale Cost €2.
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
World Youth Day: (1st -6th August) will be celebrated in Lisbon, Portugal. It is a massive weeklong event, with Pope
Francis , for young Catholics aged (18-35) to gather and participate in from every corner of the world. Consider joining with
others from your parish and the Diocese of Meath to share this experience of belonging to Jesus Christ. More details see
www.dioceseofmeath.ie. Cost of Trip €650 approx. To book contact meathyouth@gmail,com.
Vocations: Every call to the Sacred Priesthood occurs when the Lord walks into our lives with His words of invitation.
“Follow Me.” He is still inviting young men to cast out the nets of faith today. Be a priest that will bring many to Jesus.
Vocations Director Fr. Tony Gonoude 044-9373923, or www.meathvocations.com
Candlemas Offerings: This Sunday 5th is Candlemas Day. Please use the envelope that was distributed to you
Feast of Our Lady of Lourdes: Next Saturday is World Day of the Sick. We pray for all who are sick on that day.
Hear our prayer, Oh God, and heal the many illnesses that afflict us in body, mind and soul. Bring comfort to those who
suffer . Bring consolation to those who despair. Bring strength to those of us who walk with the sick. Bring hope to all for
whom the path to healing is long or may not end. Let us never forget your special care for the sick, that they may also know
they are precious and loved. Amen.
Renewal of Marriage Vows: Next Sunday we will honour married couples for their faithfulness in marriage at 9.30am
Mass in Killulagh and 11.00am Mass in Delvin. We also invite couples to attend Mass together, if possible. We will invite
them to renew their marriage vows and give them a special blessing during Mass.
21st Meath Diocesan Pilgrimage to the Holy Land: Takes place from Nov 24th –Dec 2nd . Enquires to Fr. Gerry Mac
Cormack at 042-9667314, or Navan Travel at 046-9068600. Cost €2,095.
Delvin Parish Schools Enrolment, 2023; Enrolment for Junior Infants will take place from 1st Feb-22nd Feb, 2023.
Applications for admission can be made directly to St. Tola’s at 044-9664457 or email office@sttolas.com. St. Ernans 044-
9664539, or email sternansdelvin@gmail.com, St. Patrick’s Crowenstown 044-9664585, email stpats@yahoo.ie
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 Betty at 044-9664931.
Table Quiz: Will take place in St. Patrick’s Hall in aid of the Hall next Fri 10th February starting at 8pm.
Delvin Adult Ed. Group: Resumes back in the Hall on Tue next, Feb 7th at 10.30am. New members are very welcome.
Confirmation
Through the sacrament of Confirmation, the Holy Spirit empowers God’s people to proclaim the Good News of
Jesus Christ, to live that message, and to continue Jesus’s mission and ministry in the world. Just as the Holy Spirit
descended on Jesus at the beginning of his public ministry and transformed the fearful disciples at Pentecost, the
Spirit equips every Christian for a life of service and witness. Many Catholics have come to realise that expectant
faith is necessary to receive and experience the full power of the Holy Spirit that is available in confirmation.
Indeed, God does not restrict the experience of the Holy Spirit’s presence and power to the actual time of receiving
this sacrament. Acts 10:47 testifies to this, and so does the experience of many confirmed Catholics who have been
“baptised in the Holy Spirit” and have thus come to know the presence and power of the Holy Spirit in a new or
fuller way. Nonetheless, Catholics believe and have witnessed that God desires to send the fullness of his Holy Spirit
through confirmation, and that the manifestation and gifts of the Holy Spirit will be evident when this sacrament is
approached with expectant faith and prayer.
Year A Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time 29th January, 2023.
CHURCH OF THE ASSUMPTION
CHURCH OF ST. LIVINUS
DELVIN MASSES
Sat 28th 6.30pm Tommy & Annie Lenihan. Sun 29th 11.00am Mass. Mon 30th 9.30am Mass. Tue 31st 9.30am Mass.
Wed 1st ( Feast of St. Brigid) 9.30am Mass. Thurs 2nd ( Feast of the Presentation) 9.30am Mass. Fri 3rd ( Feast of St. Blaise) 9.30am List of the Dead. 7.30pm John & Anna Vaughan & DFM. Sat 4th 6.30pm Pat Carroll & Baby Nicholas Lewis. Patrick & Ailish Farrelly. Sun 5th 11.00am Carmel Reilly MM
Killulagh Masses: Sun 29th 9.30am Chris Callaghan. Matt, Bridget, Mary & Larry Whelehan & DFM Sat 4th 10.00am
Willie Dugdale MM Sun 5th 9.30am Mass.
- I. P. Brendan Molloy. Navan. former School Principal of Killough N. S.
Offertory: €800. Ren Fund: Weekly €305. Monthly €90. Annual: €350. Needs of the Diocese: €1,135.
Bible Alive: February Issue on Sale Cost €2.
Needs of the Diocese: Thanks to all who contributed to the second collection for the Needs of the Diocese last weekend.
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
World Youth Day: (1st -6th August) will be celebrated in Lisbon, Portugal. It is a massive weeklong event, with Pope
Francis , for young Catholics aged (18-35) to gather and participate in from every corner of the world. Consider joining with
others from your parish and the Diocese of Meath to share this experience of belonging to Jesus Christ. More details see
www.dioceseofmeath.ie. Cost of Trip €650 approx. To book contact meathyouth@gmail,com.
Celebration for Religious: Each year, the Church celebrates the contribution of men and women in religious Orders and
congregations to the Church on the Feast of the Presentation, February 2nd . To celebrate the contribution of religious to the
Diocese of Meath , there will be a celebration of Sung Vespers and blessing of Candles in the Cathedral, Mullingar at 4pm
this Sunday, January 29th .The reflection will be given by Sr. Karol O’ Connell of Kylemore Abbey. All are welcome to join
with and support the religious of the Diocese in this celebration.
Vocations: Every call to the Sacred Priesthood occurs when the Lord walks into our lives with His words of invitation. “
Follow Me.” He is still inviting young men to cast out the nets of faith today. Be a priest that will bring many to Jesus.
Vocations Director Fr. Tony Gonoude 044-9373923, or www.meathvocations.com
Feast of St. Brigid: Wednesday is the Feast of St. Brigid. Anybody wishing to have St. Brigid’s Crosses blessed can leave
them in the Church before 9.30am Mass on Wednesday. They will be blessed during Mass.
Feast of the Presentation: Thursday we celebrate the Feast of the Presentation. Anybody wishing to have Candles blessed
for use in the home can leave them in the Church before 9.30am Mass on Thursday. They will be blessed during Mass.
Today is also World Day of Consecrated Life.
Feast of St. Blaise: Friday is the Feast of St. Blaise.
Candlemas Offerings: Sunday 5th is Candlemas Day. Please use the envelope that will be distributed to you
21st Meath Diocesan Pilgrimage to the Holy Land: Takes place from Nov 24th –Dec 2nd . Enquires to Fr. Gerry Mac
Cormack at 042-9667314, or Navan Travel at 046-9068600. Cost €2,095.
Delvin Parish Schools Enrolment, 2023; Enrolment for Junior Infants will take place from 1st Feb-22nd Feb, 2023.
Applications for admission can be made directly to St. Tola’s at 044-9664457 or email office@sttolas.com. St. Ernans 044-
9664539, or email sternansdelvin@gmail.com, St. Patrick’s Crowenstown 044-9664585, email stpats@yahoo.ie
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 Betty at 044-9664931.
Table Quiz: Will take place in St. Patrick’s Hall in aid of the Hall on Fri 10th February starting at 8pm.
St. Brigid
St. Brigid is renowned for her hospitality, almsgiving and care of the sick. She was born c.454. When she was young
her father wished to make a very suitable marriage for her but she insisted in consecrating her virginity to God. She
received the veil and spiritual formation probably from St. Mel and stayed for a period under his direction in
Ardagh. Others followed her example and this led her to found a double monastery in Kildare with the assistance of
Bishop Conleth. She died in 524 and her cult is widespread not only throughout Ireland but in several European
lands. The St. Brigid’s Cross, in legend used by Brigid to explain the Christian faith, remains a popular sign of God’s
protection.
Year A Third Sunday in Ordinary Time 22nd January, 2023.
CHURCH OF THE ASSUMPTION
CHURCH OF ST. LIVINUS
DELVIN MASSES
Sat 21st 6.30pm Tom & Mark Hickey. Sun 22nd 11.00am Joe & Kitty Bray. Joseph & Laetitia Cullen. 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 Tommy & Annie Lenihan. Sun 29th 11.00am Mass.
Killulagh Masses: Sun 22nd 9.30am Nuala Fitzsimons Nugent. Sun 29th 9.30am Chris Callaghan. Matt, Bridget, Mary & Larry Whelehan & DFM
Offertory: €775. Ren Fund: Weekly €310. Monthly €110.
Needs of the Diocese: The Second collection will be taken up this Sunday 22nd January.
Sunday of the Word of God: The purpose of the Sunday of the Word of God is to increase our awareness of the importance
of the Word of God and encourage everybody to read and study the Word of God. We will mark the importance of the Word
of God at Masses this weekend. There is a group in the parish preparing reflections on the readings at Sunday Mass. The
intention is to make these reflections available for parishioners each week. The most convenient way to distribute them is by
email. In the next few weeks we will invite people who would like to receive them to send us their email address.
Christian Unity Week: From Wed 18th -25th January is a week of Prayer for Christian Unity. We are conscious of the many
divisions among followers of Christ. It is the will of Christ that they may be one. During this week we join with Christians all
over the world in praying that the divisions may be healed and unity restored.
St. Francis de Sales: On December 25th the 4th Centenary of the death of St. Francis de Sales took place. St. Francis is an
important figure in the history of spiritual direction in the Church. He made a special effort to encourage lay people to
develop their spiritual life and grow in holiness. We will have more information available at the weekend . We will have a
short meeting after Mass on Tuesday morning to discuss the contribution of St. Francis.
World Youth Day: (1st -6th August) will be celebrated in Lisbon, Portugal. It is a massive weeklong event, with Pope
Francis , for young Catholics aged (18-35) to gather and participate in from every corner of the world. Consider joining with
others from your parish and the Diocese of Meath to share this experience of belonging to Jesus Christ. You are invited to
come along and meet for an information gathering about World Youth Day at Trim Parish Pastoral Centre at 7pm on Fri 27th
January. More details see www.dioceseofmeath.ie. Cost of Trip €650 approx. To book contact meathyouth@gmail,com.
Celebration for Religious: Each year, the Church celebrates the contribution of men and women in religious Orders and
congregations to the Church on the Feast of the Presentation, February 2nd . To celebrate the contribution of religious to the
Diocese of Meath , there will be a celebration of Sung Vespers and blessing of Candles in the Cathedral, Mullingar at 4pm
on Sunday, January 29th .The reflection will be given by Sr. Karol O’ Connell of Kylemore Abbey. All are welcome to join
with and support the religious of the Diocese in this celebration.
Vocations: In the Gospel this Sunday we see Christ walk into the lives of the fishermen. They had been mending nets, the
tools of their work. At His word, they leave everything to follow Him. Every call to the Sacred Priesthood occurs when the
Lord walks into our lives with His words of invitation. “ Follow Me.” He is still inviting young men to cast out the nets of
faith today. Be a priest that will bring many to Jesus. Vocations Director Fr. Tony Gonoude 044-9373923, or
www.meathvocations.com
Delvin Parish Schools Enrolment, 2023; Enrolment for Junior Infants will take place from 1st Feb-22nd Feb, 2023.
Applications for admission can be made directly to St. Tola’s at 044-9664457 or email office@sttolas.com. St. Ernans 044-
9664539, or email sternansdelvin@gmail.com, St. Patrick’s Crowenstown 044-9664585, email stpats@yahoo.ie
Catholic Schools Week: 22nd January-29th January. The theme for each day are as follows:
Mon 23rd Walking Together in Faith. Tues 24th Walking Together in Love. Wed 25th Walking Together to
Celebrate. Thursday 26th Walking Together to Transform our World. Friday 27th Walking Together in Hope.
Sunday of the Word of God
For this reason, the Church has always venerated the Scriptures as she venerates the Lord’s Body. She never ceases
to present to the faithful the bread of life, taken from the one table of God’s Word and Christ’s Body. In Sacred
Scripture, the Church constantly finds her nourishment and her strength, for she welcomes it not as a human word,
but as what it really is, the Word of God. In the sacred books, the Father who is in heaven comes lovingly to meet his
children, and talks with them.
Catechism of the Catholic Church 103 & 104.
Year A The Second Sunday in Ordinary Time. 15th January, 2023.
CHURCH OF THE ASSUMPTION
CHURCH OF ST. LIVINUS
DELVIN MASSES
Sat 14th 6.30pm Frank Brady. William & Catherine Sherlock. Sun 15th 11.00am Lil & Dick Mullen son Jimmy & baby Patrick. Dolores & Mattie Gaffney. Mon 16th 9.30am Mass. Tue 17th 9.30am Mass. Wed 18th 9.30am Mass. Thurs 19th 9.30am Mass. Fri 20th 9.30am Mass. Sat 21st 6.30pm Tom & Mark Hickey. Sun 22nd 11.00am Joe & Kitty Bray. Joseph & Laetitia Cullen.
Killulagh Masses: Sun 15th 9.30am Frank Ivory MM & DFM Ivory family. Sun 22nd 9.30am Nuala Fitzsimons Nugent.
- I. P. Willie Dugdale. Killulagh. Michael Caffrey. Fore. brother of Marcella Caffrey. Addinstown, Delvin.
Offertory: €1,115. Funeral Mass. €745. Needs of the Diocese: €1,230. Ren Fund: Weekly €340. Monthly €220.
Synod 2021-2024: During Lent, many people in the Diocese of Meath took part in synodal conversations. The Church
now invites us to consider how our voices have been heard, and how our voices resonate and/ or diverge with the voices of
others across the world.
Bible Alive: January Issue on Sale. Cost €2.
Needs of the Diocese: Thanks to all who contributed to the first collection last weekend for the Needs of the Diocese.
Amount collected was €1,230. The Second collection will be taken up on Sunday 22nd January. The Bishop has asked for a
contribution from each parish to meet the cost of services provided by the Diocese. These include Marriage preparation and
support for the teaching of Religion in Schools, as well as a contribution to the Bishop’s Conference. The amount to be
collected by this Parish is €5,500.
Christian Unity Week: From Wed 18th -25th January is a week of Prayer for Christian Unity. We are conscious of the many
divisions among followers of Christ. It is the will of Christ that they may be one. During that week we join with Christians all
over the world in praying that the divisions may be healed and unity restored.
World Youth Day: (1st -6th August) will be celebrated in Lisbon, Portugal. It is a massive weeklong event, with Pope
Francis , for young Catholics aged (18-35) to gather and participate in from every corner of the world. Consider joining with
others from your parish and the Diocese of Meath to share this experience of belonging to Jesus Christ. You are invited to
come along and meet for an information gathering about World Youth Day at Trim Parish Pastoral Centre at 7pm on Fri 27th
January. More details see www.dioceseofmeath.ie. Cost of Trip €650 approx. To book contact meathyouth@gmail,com.
Alpha: Special Invitation—Come and See. Online on Zoom starting at 7.30pm on Tuesday 17th January , 2023. Each
session will have a video presentation and time for discussion in small groups. Further information email to
Celebration for Religious: Each year, the Church celebrates the contribution of men and women in religious Orders and
congregations to the Church on the Feast of the Presentation, February 2nd . To celebrate the contribution of religious to the
Diocese of Meath , there will be a celebration of Sung Vespers and blessing of Candles in the Cathedral, Mullingar at 4pm
on Sunday, January 29th .The reflection will be given by Sr. Karol O’ Connell of Kylemore Abbey. All are welcome to join
with and support the religious of the Diocese in this celebration.
Delvin Parish Schools Enrolment, 2023; Enrolment for Junior Infants will take place from 1st Feb-22nd Feb, 2023.
Applications for admission can be made directly to St. Tola’s at 044-9664457 or email office@sttolas.com. St. Ernans 044-
9664539, or email sternansdelvin@gmail.com, St. Patrick’s Crowenstown 044-9664585, email stpats@yahoo.ie
Catholic Schools Week: 22nd January-29th January. There will be more information on the theme for each day next week.
Table Quiz: Will not take place in St. Patrick’s Hall in aid of the Hall on Fri 27th January. It has been rescheduled for Fri
10th February starting at 8pm.
Sunday of the Word of God.
Pope Francis has chosen Sunday 22nd as the Sunday of the Word of God. He invites us to reflect on the importance of
the Word of God in our lives and in the liturgy. The following is an extract from the Letter of Pope Francis
establishing the Sunday of the Word of God. “ it belongs above all to those called to hear its message and to recognise
themselves in its words. At times, there can be a tendency to monopolise the sacred text by restricting it to certain
circles or to select groups. It cannot be that way. The Bible is the book of the Lord’s people, who, in listening to it,
move from dispersion and division towards unity. The word of God unites believers and makes them one people. In
this unity born of listening, pastors are primarily responsible for explaining sacred Scripture and helping everyone
to understand it. Since it is the people’s book, those called to be ministers of the word must feel an urgent need to
make it accessible to their community”.
Year A The Baptism of the Lord 8th January, 2023.
CHURCH OF THE ASSUMPTION
CHURCH OF ST. LIVINUS
DELVIN MASSES
Sat 7th 6.30pm John, Margaret & Babs Moran. Anthony Haran & parents Anthony & Sarah. Sun 8th 11.00am Kyran Smyth. 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 Frank Brady. William & Catherine Sherlock. Sun 15th 11.00am Lil & Dick Mullen son Jimmy & baby Patrick. Dolores & Mattie Gaffney.
Killulagh Masses: Sun 8th 9.30am Marie Farley. Sun 15th 9.30am Frank Ivory MM & DFM Ivory family.
- I. P. Pope Emeritus Benedict XV1. James Kiernan. Lacora Glen, Delvin. Carmel Reilly. Moyleroe, Delvin. Vera Mc
Donnell. Mullingar. sister of Rosaleen Anderson. Billistown.
Offertory: €970. Ren Fund: Weekly €525. Monthly €350. Annual €950.
Synod 2021-2024: During Lent, many people in the Diocese of Meath took part in synodal conversations. The Church
now invites us to consider how our voices have been heard, and how our voices resonate and/ or diverge with the voices of
others across the world.
Bible Alive: January Issue on Sale. Cost €2.
Needs of the Diocese: A special collection will be taken up after Communion at Masses this Sun 8th January and again on
Sunday 22nd January. The Bishop has asked for a contribution from each parish to meet the cost of services provided by the
Diocese. These include Marriage preparation and support for the teaching of Religion in Schools, as well as a contribution to
the Bishop’s Conference. The amount to be collected by this Parish is €5,500.
Christian Unity Week: From Wed 18th -25th January is a week of Prayer for Christian Unity. We are conscious of the many
divisions among followers of Christ. It is the will of Christ that they may be one. During that week we join with Christians all
over the world in praying that the divisions may be healed and unity restored.
Retreat For Young Adults: Aged (18-40) on Sat 14th January at Dalgan Park, Navan from 10am -5.30pm. Cost €20.
Further information contact Sr. Una at 090-6481666, or email: youthretreats@gmail.com.
Anam Cara Midlands: The organisation that supports bereaved parents, is holding it’s monthly Parent Evening on
Wed 11th January at 7.15pm in Mullingar Park Hotel. For further details call 01-4045378
Alpha: Special Invitation—Come and See. Online on Zoom starting at 7.30pm on Tuesday 17th January , 2023. Each
session will have a video presentation and time for discussion in small groups. Further information email to
bohermeenparish@gmail.com.
Table Quiz: Will take place in St. Patrick’s Hall in aid of the Hall on Fri 27th January starting at 8pm.
St. Vincent de Paul: A very big thank you for everyone’s generosity this year at Our Drive Through Church Gate
Collection. Amount Collected was €3,108. Thanks for your support, we managed to provide local families with €4,340 in
food vouchers and €2,680 in fuel support. You can still donate via Parochial House or www.svp.ie
The Baptism of Jesus and Ours
Jesus’s baptism is the pattern also of ours. In baptism we go down with Christ into the waters of death, and our sins
are drowned in those waters. And because we have gone down with Christ, we also come up from the waters
together with him and hear---mighty and majestic---the Father’s voice directed to us as well. It pronounces a new
name for each of us, in the depths of each of our hearts “Beloved! In whom I am well pleased”. We hear the name as
ours not because of any good deeds we have done but because Christ in his overflowing love willed to share his
relationship to his Father with us.
Homiletic Directory. No.137.
Important Dates for 2023
22nd February, Ash Wednesday. Cemetery Day, Killulagh 6th August,
9th April, Easter Sunday. Cemetery Day, Crowenstown 7th August.
28th May, Pentecost Sunday. Cemetery Day, Delvin 12th August.
Church Holy Days
The Epiphany of the Lord. Friday 6th January. All Saints, Wednesday 1st November.
St. Patrick’s Day, Friday 17th March. Immaculate Conception, Friday 8th December.
Feast of the Assumption, Tuesday 15th August. Christmas Day, Monday 25th December.
Year A Solemnity of Mary, The Holy Mother of God 1st January, 2023.
CHURCH OF THE ASSUMPTION
CHURCH OF ST. LIVINUS
DELVIN MASSES
Sat 31st 6.30pm Bridie Walsh MM. Sun 1st 11.00am Pat Smith. Bill Anderson. Mon 2nd 9.30am Mass. Tue 3rd 9.30am Mass. Wed 4th 9.30am Mass. Thurs 5th 7.30pm Mass. Fri 6th ( Feast of the Epiphany) 11.00am Peter & Bridget Cooke. Robinstown. Sat 7th 6.30pm John, Margaret & Babs Moran. Anthony Haran & parents Anthony & Sarah.
Sun 8th 11.00am Kyran Smyth.
Killulagh Masses: Sun 1st 9.30am Fr. Joseph Troy. Fri 6th (Feast of the Epiphany) 9.30am Mass in St. Tola’s National School. Sun 8th 9.30am Marie Farley.
- I. P. Frank Ivory.Wales. formerly Martinstown, Delvin. Nancy Walsh. Clontarf, Dublin. formerly Delvin. Marie Farley.
New York. sister of Tommy Doyle. Ballyowen. Tracey Wheeler. England. daughter of Marie Wheeler (nee Egginton)
Glaxtown.
Chrsitmas Eve Offertory: €1230. Christmas Day Offertory €1,535. Christmas Offerings: €7,590.
Synod 2021-2024: During Lent, many people in the Diocese of Meath took part in synodal conversations. The Church
now invites us to consider how our voices have been heard, and how our voices resonate and/ or diverge with the voices of
others across the world. A working meeting was held in Dunshaughlin Parish Centre on Sat 10th December from 2pm –
5pm.The meeting considered the working document “ Enlarge the space of your tent”, in conjunction with our diocesan
and national syntheses.
Bible Alive: January Issue on Sale. Cost €2.
First Holy Communion: First Communion for the children of the parish will be celebrated on Saturday, May 13th, 2023.
Christmas Offerings: Thanks to all who contributed to the Christmas Offerings.
Communion for the Sick: Eucharistic Minister will bring Communion to the Sick this Sunday 1st January at 10.30am. The
Priest will not visit the Sick the first week in January.
World Day of Peace: This Sunday January 1st is World Day of Peace. Please pray for peace throughout the world during
the coming year.
Feast of Mary, Mother of God: ( January 1st ).
At the message of an angel , the Virgin Mary received the word of God in her heart and in her body, and gave life to
the world. Hence she is acknowledged and honoured as being truly the Mother of God and Mother of the Redeemer.
Feast of the Epiphany: Will be celebrated on Friday 6th January. It is a Holy Day.
Needs of the Diocese: A special collection will be taken up after Communion at Masses on Sun 8th January and again on
Sunday 22nd January. The Bishop has asked for a contribution from each parish to meet the cost of services provided by the
Diocese. These include Marriage preparation and support for the teaching of Religion in Schools, as well as a contribution to
the Bishop’s Conference. The amount to be collected by this Parish is €5,500.
Anam Cara Midlands: The organisation that supports bereaved parents, is holding it’s monthly Parent Evening on
Wed 11th January at 7.15pm in Mullingar Park Hotel. For further details call 01-4045378
Alpha: Special Invitation—Come and See. Online on Zoom starting at 7.30pm on Tuesday 17th January , 2023. Each
session will have a video presentation and time for discussion in small groups. Further information email to
bohermeenparishgmail.com.
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 Betty at 044-9664931.
New Year Greetings: We wish all our parishioners every blessing and success for 2023. Thanks to everybody for
their generosity and support in the past year,
The Epiphany
The Epiphany is the manifestation of Jesus as Messiah of Israel, Son of God and Saviour of the world. The great
feast of the Epiphany celebrates the adoration of Jesus by the wise men(magi) from the East, together with his
Baptism in the Jordan and the wedding feast of Cana in Galilee. In the magi, representatives of the neighbouring
pagan religions, the Gospel sees the first-fruits of the nations, who welcome the good news of salvation through the
Incarnation
Year A The Nativity Of Our Lord 25th December, 2022.
CHURCH OF THE ASSUMPTION
CHURCH OF ST. LIVINUS
DELVIN MASSES
Sat ( Christmas Eve ) 5.00pm and 7.00pm Mass. Sun 25th (Christmas Day) 11.00am Mass. Mon 26th 10.00am Thomas & Bridget Brennan. Bernie Clune. Tue 27th 10.00am DFM Kearney Family. Wed 28th 10.00am Larry Murtagh. Thurs 29th No Mass. Fri 30th 10.00am Joe & Pauline Tierney. Sat 31st 6.30pm Bridie Walsh MM. Sun 1st 11.00am
Pat Smith. Bill Anderson.
Killulagh Masses: Sun 25th ( Christmas Day) 9.30am Mass. Thurs 29th 11.00am Funeral Mass. Sun 1st 9.30am
Fr. Joseph Troy.
- I. P. Frank Ivory. Wales. formerly Martinstown, Delvin.
Offertory: €790. Ren Fund: Weekly €230. Monthly €250.
Synod 2021-2024: During Lent, many people in the Diocese of Meath took part in synodal conversations. The Church
now invites us to consider how our voices have been heard, and how our voices resonate and/ or diverge with the voices of
others across the world. A working meeting was held in Dunshaughlin Parish Centre on Sat 10th December from 2pm –
5pm.The meeting considered the working document “ Enlarge the space of your tent”, in conjunction with our diocesan
and national syntheses.
Baptisms: We welcome the following to the parish community. Isla Rose Hanrahan. Rian David Vincent Smith. Croia
Annabel Forde. Jacob William Van Soesbergen. Ruby Murtagh- Smith. Sadie Grace Davis. Fergus Diarmuid Kenny. Luke
Monahan. Katie Bridget Sheerin- Ward. Fiadh Ellen O’ Shaughnessy.
First Holy Communion: First Communion for the children of the parish will be celebrated on Saturday, May 13th, 2023.
Christmas Candles: We recommend the traditional custom of putting a lighted candle in the window at Christmas.
Christmas Offerings: Will be taken up this weekend. Please use the envelope that was distributed to you.
Communion for the Sick: Eucharistic Minister will bring Communion to the Sick on Christmas Day at 10.30am and again
on Sunday 1st January at 10.30am. The Priest will not visit the Sick the first week in January.
Adoration: There will be no Adoration in Killulagh on Monday next, 26th December.
World Day of Peace: Next Sunday January 1st is World Day of Peace. Please pray for peace throughout the world during
the coming year.
Anam Cara Midlands: The organisation that supports bereaved parents, is holding it’s monthly Parent Evening on
Wed 11th January at 7.15pm in Mullingar Park Hotel. For further details call 01-4045378
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 Betty at 044-9664931.
Christmas Masses: Masses for Christmas Day will be as follows:
Christmas Eve---5.00pm. 7.00pm.
Christmas Day--- Killulagh 9.30am. Delvin 11.00am
Christmas Greetings
We extend sincere good wishes to all our parishioners for a very Happy and Peaceful Christmas. We welcome all
who have come home to be with their families. We think of all who cannot travel this Christmas, or who have to
work during the Christmas.
The Crib
Standing before the Christmas Crib, we are reminded of the time when we were children, eagerly waiting to set it up.
These memories make us all the more conscious of the previous gift received from those who passed on the faith to
- At the same time they remind us of our duty to share this same experience with our children and grandchildren.
It does not matter how the nativity scene is arranged; it can always be the same or it can change from year to year .
What matters is that it speaks to our lives. Wherever it is and whatever form it takes, the Christmas crib speaks to
of the love of God, the God who became a child in order to make us know how close he is to every man, woman and
child…May we open our hearts to this simple grace , so that from our wonderment a humble prayer may arise; a
prayer of thanksgiving to God , who wished to share with us his all, and thus never to leave us alone.
Pope Francis.
Year A Fourth Sunday of Advent 18th December, 2022.
CHURCH OF THE ASSUMPTION
CHURCH OF ST. LIVINUS
DELVIN MASSES
Sat 17th 6.30pm Nancy Neville. William & Teresa Mc Cormack. Sun 18th 11.00am Bridie Carolan. Cathy O’ Sullivan. Jim Flynn. Mon 19th 9.30am Mass. Tue 20th 9.30am Mass. Wed 21st 9.30am Mass. Thurs 22nd 9.30am Mary Clancy. Fri 23rd 9.30am Mass. Sat ( Christmas Eve ) 5.00pm and 7.00pm Mass. Sun 25th Christmas Day) 11.00am Mass.
Killulagh Masses: Sun 18th 9.30am Paddy & Anna Cassidy. Sun 25th ( Christmas Day) 9.30am Mass.
- I. P. Michael Cheevers Ballinlough, Delvin. Frank Ivory. Wales. late of Martinstown, Delvin.
Offertory: €815. Ren Fund: Weekly €305. Monthly €130.
Synod 2021-2024: During Lent, many people in the Diocese of Meath took part in synodal conversations. The Church
now invites us to consider how our voices have been heard, and how our voices resonate and/ or diverge with the voices of
others across the world. A working meeting was held in Dunshaughlin Parish Centre on Sat 10th December from 2pm –
5pm.The meeting considered the working document “ Enlarge the space of your tent”, in conjunction with our diocesan
and national syntheses.
Baptisms: We welcome the following to the parish community. Ethan King. Theodore King. Lennon Martin Mc Cann
Regan. Sunny Prince Ryan. Bobby Robert Matthew Sheerin. Liam Holmes. Sophie Mary O’ Farrell.
First Holy Communion: First Communion for the children of the parish will be celebrated on Saturday, May 13th, 2023.
World Youth Day 2023: (1st 6th August) will be celebrated in Lisbon, Portugal. It is a massive weeklong event, with Pope
Francis, for young Catholics (aged 18-35) to gather and participate in from every corner of the world. Consider joining with
others from your parish and the Diocese of Meath to share this experience of belonging to Jesus Christ. Perhaps it could be a
great Christmas present for your family to support you as you book your place. Cost €650 approx. All expenses
included. To find out more checkout www.dioceseofmeath.ie. Meath Diocese WYD.
Advent: This Sunday is the Fourth Sunday of Advent. It is a time of waiting, conversion and hope. Waiting: We are
waiting in memory of the first humble coming of the Lord in our mortal flesh. We are also waiting in supplication for his
final glorious coming as Lord of History and Universal Judge. Conversion: The Liturgy at this time refers to Conversion,
quoting the prophets, especially John the Baptist. “ Repent for the kingdom of heaven is at hand.” Joyful Hope: That the
salvation already accomplished by Christ and the reality of grace in the world will mature and reach their fullness, thereby
granting us what is promised by faith, and we shall become like him for we shall see him as he really is.
Christmas Candles: We recommend the traditional custom of putting a lighted candle in the window at Christmas.
Christmas Offerings: Will be taken up next weekend. Please use the envelope that will be distributed to you.
Communion for the Sick: Eucharistic Minister will bring Communion to the Sick on Christmas Day at 10.30am and again
on Sunday 1st January at 10.30am. The Priest will not visit the Sick the first week in January.
Adoration: There will be no Adoration in Killulagh on Monday 26th December.
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 Betty at 044-9664931.
Christmas Confessions: There will be Confessions after 9.30am Morning Mass on Wednesday next, Dec 21st ,Friday 23rd
7pm-7.30pm, also on Sat (Christmas Eve) from 12-12.30pm, and after 5pm Mass.
Christmas Masses: Masses for Christmas Day will be as follows:
Christmas Eve---5.00pm. 7.00pm.
Christmas Day--- Killulagh 9.30am. Delvin 11.00am
Prayer to the Holy Spirit
Breathe in me, O Holy Spirit
That my thoughts may all be holy.
Act in me, O Holy Spirit,
That my work, too, may be holy.
Draw my heart, O Holy Spirit,
that I may love but what is holy.
Strengthen me, O Holy Spirit,
to defend all that is holy.
Guard me, then, O Holy Spirit,
that I always may be holy.
Amen. St. Augustine.
Year A Third Sunday of Advent 11th December, 2022.
CHURCH OF THE ASSUMPTION
CHURCH OF ST. LIVINUS
DELVIN MASSES
Sat 10th 6.30pm Paddy & Mary O’ Shaughnessy. Noel Lynch. Sun 11th 11.00am Ernie & Peggy Lenihan. Bernie Kelly.
Mon 12th 9.30am Mass. Tue 13th 9.30am Mass. Wed 14th 9.30am Mass. Thurs 15th 9.30am Patrick & Mgt Farrelly & DFM. Fri 16th 9.30am Mass. Sat 17th 6.30pm Nancy Neville. William & Teresa Mc Cormack. Sun 18th 11.00am Bridie Carolan. Cathy O’ Sullivan. Jim Flynn.
Killulagh Masses: Sun 11th 9.30am Pala Sheerin & DFM. Paddy & Betty Kelleghan Sun 18th 9.30am Paddy & Anna Cassidy.
Offertory: €775. Ren Fund: Weekly €330. Monthly €80.
Christmas Confessions: There will be an opportunity to go to Confessions this Sat 10th Dec at 6pm before Vigil Mass.
Synod 2021-2024: During Lent, many people ion the Diocese of Meath took part in synodal conversations. The Church now
invites us to consider how our voices have been heard, and how our voices resonate and/ or diverge with the voices of others
across the world. A working meeting will be held in Dunshaughlin Parish Centre on Sat 10th December from 2pm -5pm at
which we will read the working document “ Enlarge the space of your tent”. In conjunction with our diocesan and
national syntheses. All are welcome to participate but please note that this is a working meeting which requires preparatory
work in advance. Anyone interested in participating must register at meathsynodalpathway@gmail.com.
Baptisms: We welcome the following to the parish community. Wyatt Meaney. Hannah Tracey Rothwell. Scott Anthony
Rothwell. Holly Rose Brady. Cillian Lucas. Coilin Og Danell O’ Griofa. Meabh Mary- Emily Byrne. Eabha Jane Guy.
Luke Daniel Bourke. Isla Emma Loughlin. Nella Urszula Deja. Dara Trevor Burson. Tiarnan Mark Clune..
First Holy Communion: First Communion for the children of the parish will be celebrated on Saturday, May 13th, 2023.
World Youth Day: Takes place from 1st -6th August, 2023 in Lisbon, Portugal. Follow www.dioceseofmeath.ie
Advent: This Sunday is the Third Sunday of Advent. It is a time of waiting, conversion and hope. Waiting: We are
waiting in memory of the first humble coming of the Lord in our mortal flesh. We are also waiting in supplication for his
final glorious coming as Lord of History and Universal Judge. Conversion: The Liturgy at this time refers to Conversion,
quoting the prophets, especially John the Baptist. “ Repent for the kingdom of heaven is at hand.” Joyful Hope: That the
salvation already accomplished by Christ and the reality of grace in the world will mature and reach their fullness, thereby
granting us what is promised by faith, and we shall become like him for we shall see him as he really is.
St. Finnian: Is the Patron Saint of the Diocese of Meath. He studied in Idrone, Co. Carlow and later in Wales. On his return
he settled in Clonard, Co. Meath around 520, where he established a famous school. His pupils were the initiators of the
great monastic expansion in Ireland. He died in 549 and is remembered as the tutor of the Saints of Ireland. His Feast Day is
Monday 12th December.
Christmas Candles: We recommend the traditional custom of putting a lighted candle in the window at Christmas.
Support Group for Ukraine: Are urgently appealing for Blankets, Duvets and Winter Coats for Medical Health facilities
in Ukraine. Unwanted goods can be left at Gaffney’s Snack bar. Contact John at 087-2894647, or Martina at 087-6681583.
NET Team: The women of the NET Team have started a Women’s night on Tuesdays from 7pm- 8.30pm. All young
women over 16 are welcome to join us in Fatima for chats and activities all around supporting each other as women.
Christmas Retreat: Will be held in Dalgan Park, Navan for adults between (18-40) years from 16th -18th December. For
further information contact Sr. Una at 090-6481666, or youthretreats@gmail.com.
Anam Cara; Organisation that supports bereaved parents is holding it’s monthly Parent Evening for bereaved parents on
Wed 14th Dec at 7.15pm in Mullingar Park Hotel. Further information contact 01-4045378
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 Betty at 044-9664931.
Expectation
It is not surprising, then, as the spirit of anticipation grows through the weeks of Advent, that the third Sunday
takes its name from the first words of the Entrance Song which have for centuries been sung on the day. St. Paul’s
words to the Philippians; “Gaudete-Rejoice in the Lord always; again I say, rejoice, Indeed, the Lord is near.”
He has come. He will come again in glory. He comes at Christmas. He comes already now in each Eucharist
celebrated during Advent. “ Indeed the Lord is near.”
Homilitec Directory (95).
Year A Second Sunday of Advent 4th December, 2022.
CHURCH OF THE ASSUMPTION
CHURCH OF ST. LIVINUS
DELVIN MASSES
Sat 3rd 6.30pm Nicholas Murtagh MM. Joe Reilly. Kevin Bray. Billy Moran. Sun 4th 11.00am Frank Carroll MM
Mon 5th 9.30am Mass. Tue 6th 9.30am Mass. Wed 7th 7.30pm Vigil Mass. Thursday 8th ( Feast of the Immaculate Conception) 11.00am Anthony & Bridget Mc Cormack & DFM. Fri 9th 9.30am Mass. Sat 10th 6.30pm Paddy & Mary O’ Shaughnessy. Noel Lynch. Sun 11th 11.00am Ernie & Peggy Lenihan. Bernie Kelly.
Killulagh Masses: Sun 4th 9.30am Nugent Family. Bracklyn. Thurs 8th ( Feast of the Immaculate Conception) 9.30am Mass in St. Tola’s National School. Sun 11th 9.30am Pala Sheerin & DFM. Paddy & Betty Kelleghan
- I. P. Bridie Walsh. Mitchelstown, Delvin. Fr. John Fagan SDB Castletroy, Limerick. native of Killallon.
Offertory: €865. Ren Fund: Weekly €295. Monthly €60.
Christmas Confessions: There will be an opportunity to go to Confessions next Sat 10th Dec at 6pm before Vigil Mass.
Synod 2021-2024: During Lent, many people ion the Diocese of Meath took part in synodal conversations. The Church now
invites us to consider how our voices have been heard, and how our voices resonate and/ or diverge with the voices of others
across the world. A working meeting will be held in Dunshaughlin Parish Centre on Sat 10th December from 2pm -5pm at
which we will read the working document “ Enlarge the space of your tent”. In conjunction with our diocesan and
national syntheses. All are welcome to participate but please note that this is a working meeting which requires preparatory
work in advance. Anyone interested in participating must register at meathsynodalpathway@gmail.com.
First Holy Communion: First Communion for the children of the parish will be celebrated on Saturday, May 13th, 2023.
Youth 2000: Christmas Retreat, Dec 9-11th in Newbridge. For further information contact Laura O’ Neill at 086-3642363.
World Youth Day: Takes place from 1st -6th August, 2023 in Lisbon, Portugal. Follow www.dioceseofmeath.ie
Advent: This Sunday is the Second Sunday of Advent. It is a time of waiting, conversion and hope. Waiting: We are
waiting in memory of the first humble coming of the Lord in our mortal flesh. We are also waiting in supplication for his
final glorious coming as Lord of History and Universal Judge. Conversion: The Liturgy at this time refers to Conversion,
quoting the prophets, especially John the Baptist. “ Repent for the kingdom of heaven is at hand.” Joyful Hope: That the
salvation already accomplished by Christ and the reality of grace in the world will mature and reach their fullness, thereby
granting us what is promised by faith, and we shall become like him for we shall see him as he really is.
Support Group for Ukraine: Are urgently appealing for Blankets, Duvets and Winter Coats for Medical Health facilities
in Ukraine. Unwanted goods can be left at Gaffney’s Snack bar. Contact John at 087-2894647, or Martina at 087-6681583.
NET Team: The women of the NET Team have started a Women’s night on Tuesdays from 7pm- 8.30pm. All young
women over 16 are welcome to join us in Fatima for chats and activities all around supporting each other as women.
Christmas Retreat: Will be held in Dalgan Park, Navan for adults between (18-40) years from 16th -18th December. For
further information contact Sr. Una at 090-6481666, or youthretreats@gmail.com.
Delvin G. A. A.: A. G. M. will take place on Sat 10th December in Handball Alley Meeting Room at 8pm.
Anam Cara; Organisation that supports bereaved parents is holding it’s monthly Parent Evening for bereaved parents on
Wed 14th Dec at 7.15pm in Mullingar Park Hotel. Further information contact 01-4045378
St. Vincent de Paul Society: Increasing fuel and electric costs caused by the tragic war in Ukraine has increased pressures
on households so please remember to give what you can this Christmas so we can help people in need in our community with
basics like food and fuel.
Your Donation:
- Donating in Person: Helps provide food for a family who are struggling.
- Helps an elderly person to keep warm this winter.
- Helps a young family with education costs like books and uniforms.
Donating in Person:
- You can leave a donation at the Parochial House in Delvin.
- Pass on to one of the local members that may be known to you.
- Put your name/ address on the envelope and you will be sent a receipt.
Drive Thru Collection Sat 10th Dec.
We will also be setting up a Drive Through Gate Collection on Sat 10th Dec between 11am-3pm. Enter Church via the
Mart entrance and Exit opposite Blue Hackle. SVP collectors with gloves and masks will be in place with sealed
collection buckets next to the Church doors. If you need Support and Advice please contact 1800677777.
Year A First Sunday of Advent 27th November, 2022.
CHURCH OF THE ASSUMPTION
CHURCH OF ST. LIVINUS
DELVIN MASSES
Sat 26th 6.30pm Sean Connolly & son Gerard. Dan & Annie Mc Grath & Betty Smith. Sun 27th 11.00am Carmel & Eugene Doherty. Michael & Teresa White & DFM. Mon 28th 9.30am Mass. Tue 29th 9.30am Willie, Bridget & Mary Devine. DFM Hogg Family. Wed 30th 9.30am Mass. Thurs 1st 9.30am Mass. Fri 2nd 9.30am List of the Dead. 7.30pm Owen & Bridget Gaffney & DFM. Sat 3rd 6.30pm Nicholas Murtagh MM. Joe Reilly. Kevin Bray. Billy Moran.
Sun 4th 11.00am Frank Carroll MM
Killulagh Masses: Sun 27th 9.30am Thomas, Margaret & Bridget Carley. Tom & Kathleen Monaghan & DFM.
Sun 4th 9.30am Nugent Family. Bracklyn.
Offertory: €770. Ren Fund: Weekly €405. Monthly €120.
Communion Calls: Will be done on the usual days his week.
Bible Alive: Advent Issue on Sale. Cost €2.
Adoration: Takes place in Killulagh Church every Monday from 10am -9pm. New members are very welcome.
Youth 2000: Christmas Retreat, Dec 9-11th in Newbridge. For further information contact Laura O’ Neill at 086-3642363.
Advent: This Sunday is the First Sunday of Advent. It is a time of waiting, conversion and hope. Waiting: We are waiting
in memory of the first humble coming of the Lord in our mortal flesh. We are also waiting in supplication for his final
glorious coming as Lord of History and Universal Judge. Conversion: The Liturgy at this time refers to Conversion, quoting
the prophets, especially John the Baptist. “ Repent for the kingdom of heaven is at hand.” Joyful Hope: That the salvation
already accomplished by Christ and the reality of grace in the world will mature and reach their fullness, thereby granting us
what is promised by faith, and we shall become like him for we shall see him as he really is.
Online Advent Retreat: The Priory Institute is offering an online retreat. Word Becomes Flesh: An Advent Retreat. “ Oh
that you would tear apart the heavens and come down.” ( Isaiah 64:1) Further information see www.prioryinstitute.com
Support Group for Ukraine: Are urgently appealing for Blankets, Duvets and Winter Coats for Medical Health facilities
in Ukraine. Unwanted goods can be left at Gaffney’s Snack bar. Contact John at 087-2894647, or Martina at 087-6681583.
NET Team: Are having a cup of tea after 11.00am Mass this Sun 27th November in Fatima. Everybody welcome. Starting
on 29th November the women of the NET Team are going to start hosting a Women’s night on Tuesdays from 7pm- 8.30pm.
All young women over 16 are welcome to join us in Fatima for chats and activities all around supporting each other as
women. We can’t wait to meet you!
Delvin G. A. A.: A. G. M. will take place on Sat 10th December in Handball Alley Meeting Room at 8pm.
Delvin Camogie Club: Are hosting Delvin Christmas Markets on Sat 3rd Dec in St. Patrick’s Hall, Delvin from 12 -3pm.
St. Vincent de Paul Society: Increasing fuel and electric costs caused by the tragic war in Ukraine has increased pressures
on households so please remember to give what you can this Christmas so we can help people in need in our community with
basics like food and fuel.
Your Donation:
- Donating in Person: Helps provide food for a family who are struggling.
- Helps an elderly person to keep warm this winter.
- Helps a young family with education costs like books and uniforms.
Donating in Person:
- You can leave a donation at the Parochial House in Delvin.
- Pass on to one of the local members that may be known to you.
- Put your name/ address on the envelope and you will be sent a receipt.
Drive Thru Collection Sat 10th Dec.
We will also be setting up a Drive Through Gate Collection on Sat 10th Dec between 11am-3pm. Enter Church via the
Mart entrance and Exit opposite Blue Hackle. SVP collectors with gloves and masks will be in place with sealed
collection buckets next to the Church doors. If you need Support and Advice please contact 1800677777.
Advent Wreath.
Placing four candles on green fronds has become a symbol of Advent in many Christian homes, especially in
Germanic countries and in North America. The Advent Wreath, with the progressive lighting of its four candles.
Sunday after Sunday, until the solemnity of Christmas, is a recollection of the various stages of salvation history
prior to Christ’s coming and a symbol of the prophetic light illuminating the long night prior to the rising of the Sun
of justice.
Year C Feast of Christ the King 20th November, 2022.
CHURCH OF THE ASSUMPTION
CHURCH OF ST. LIVINUS
DELVIN MASSES
Sat 19th 6.30pm James, Margaret, Jimmy & Michael Anderson. John & Frances Fitzpatrick. Tom, May & Sean Fay. Sun 20th 11.00am Joseph Gaffney. Printinstown. Tom & Mary Jane Heffernan. Mon 21st 9.30am Mass. Tue 22nd 9.30am Mass. Wed 23rd No Mass. Thurs 24th 9.30am Mass. Fri 25th 9.30am Mass. Sat 26th 6.30pm Sean Connolly & son Gerard. Dan & Annie Mc Grath & Betty Smith. Sun 27th 11.00am Carmel & Eugene Doherty. Michael & Teresa White & DFM.
Killulagh Masses: Sun 20th 9.30am Margaret & Jimmy Carey. Sun 27th 9.30am Thomas, Margaret & Bridget Carley. Tom & Kathleen Monaghan & DFM.
- I. P. Nicholas Murtagh. Castleview Court, Delvin.
Offertory: €855. Ren Fund: Weekly €340. Monthly €195. Annual €600.
Universal Synod 2021-2023: Following the engagement by so many people across the Diocese, the diocesan synthesis has
been completed and will now be submitted to the National Steering Committee. The synthesis can be viewed on
www.dioceseofmeath.ie . Thanks to all who took part in the synodal conversations during Lent and to all who completed
questionnaires and made submissions. Thanks to all priests and facilitators who organised the synodal meetings in each
deanery. Let us ask the Holy Spirit: “Teach us the way we must go, and how we are to pursue it”.
Adoration: Takes place in Killulagh Church every Monday from 10am -9pm. New members are very welcome.
Canonisation: The beatification and canonisation cause for the Servant of God Fr. Willie Doyle will be formally opened at
Vespers in the Cathedral of Christ the King, Mullingar this Sunday Nov 20th at 5pm. Willie Doyle was born on Dalkey, Co.
Dublin in 1873, and entered the Jesuits in Rahan, Tullabeg, Co. Offaly in the Diocese of Meath in 1891. He served as
Chaplin in the 16th Irish Division of the British Army. Following today’s announcement he is formally known as the Servant
of God, Fr. Willie Doyle SJ.
Youth 2000: Christmas Retreat, Dec 9-11th in Newbridge. For further information contact Laura O’ Neill at 086-3642363.
Feast of Christ the King: This Sunday Nov 20th we celebrate the Feast of Christ the King. To mark the Feast in the parish
we will have Adoration in Killulagh Church from 12nnon -1pm.
World Day of Remembrane for Road Traffic Victims: We will remember all those killed on our roads this Sun 20th at
our Masses.
Advent: Next Sunday is the First Sunday of Advent. It is a time of waiting, conversion and hope. Waiting: We are waiting
in memory of the first humble coming of the Lord in our mortal flesh. We are also waiting in supplication for his final
glorious coming as Lord of History and Universal Judge. Conversion: The Liturgy at this time refers to Conversion, quoting
the prophets, especially John the Baptist. “ Repent for the kingdom of heaven is at hand.” Joyful Hope: That the salvation
already accomplished by Christ and the reality of grace in the world will mature and reach their fullness, thereby granting us
what is promised by faith, and we shall become like him for we shall see him as he really is.
Online Advent Retreat: The Priory Institute is offering an online retreat. Word Becomes Flesh: An Advent Retreat. “ Oh
that you would tear apart the heavens and come down.” ( Isaiah 64:1) Further information see www.prioryinstitute.com
Support Group for Ukraine: Are urgently appealing for Blankets, Duvets and Winter Coats for Medical Health facilities
in Ukraine. Unwanted goods can be left at Gaffney’s Snack bar. Contact John at 087-2894647, or Martina at 087-6681583.
NET Team: Are having a cup of tea after 11.00am Mass on Sun 27th November in Fatima. Everybody welcome. Starting on
29th November the women of the NET Team are going to start hosting a Women’s night on Tuesdays from 7pm –8.30pm.
All young women over 16 are welcome to join us in Fatima for chats and activities all around supporting each other as
women. We can’t wait to meet you!
Delvin Friendship Club: Our usual get- together will be in the Hall next Thursday Nov 24th starting at 11am.
Delvin G. A. A.: A. G. M. will take place on Sat 10th December in Handball Alley Meeting Room at 8pm.
Advent Wreath.
Placing four candles on green fronds has become a symbol of Advent in many Christian homes, especially in
Germanic countries and in North America. The Advent Wreath, with the progressive lighting of its four candles.
Sunday after Sunday, until the solemnity of Christmas, is a recollection of the various stages of salvation history
prior to Christ’s coming and a symbol of the prophetic light illuminating the long night prior to the rising of the Sun
of justice.
Year C Thirty- Third Sunday in Ordinary Time 13th November, 2022.
CHURCH OF THE ASSUMPTION
CHURCH OF ST. LIVINUS
DELVIN MASSES
Sat 12th 6.30pm Walter Casserly & Grand daughter Niamh. Sun 13th 11.00am Jane Reilly MM Mon 14th No Mass. Tue 15th No Mass. Wed 16th No Mass. Thurs 17th No Mass. Fri 18th 7.30pm Service for the Dead. Sat 19th 6.30pm James, Margaret, Jimmy & Michael Anderson. John & Frances Fitzpatrick. Tom, May & Sean Fay. Sun 20th 11.00am Joseph Gaffney. Printinstown. Tom & Mary Jane Heffernan.
Killulagh Masses: Sun 13th 9.30am Thomas & Kathleen Clinton. Sheila Aughey. Christopher Fenlon. Mon 14th 9.30am Mass. Tue 15th 9.30am Brendan Mullen & DFM. Wed 16th 11.00 Funeral Mass. Thurs 17th 9.30am James & Mary Gaffney. Fri 18th 9.30am Mass. Sun 20th 9.30am Margaret & Jimmy Carey.
- I. P. Fr. Colm Murtagh. Retired P.P. Kildalkey. Nicholas Murtagh. Castleview Court, Delvin.
Offertory: €830. November Offerings: €2,845.
Universal Synod 2021-2023: Following the engagement by so many people across the Diocese, the diocesan synthesis has
been completed and will now be submitted to the National Steering Committee. The synthesis can be viewed on
www.dioceseofmeath.ie . Thanks to all who took part in the synodal conversations during Lent and to all who completed
questionnaires and made submissions. Thanks to all priests and facilitators who organised the synodal meetings in each
deanery. Let us ask the Holy Spirit: “Teach us the way we must go, and how we are to pursue it”.
Morning Mass: Painting work will continue in Delvin Church this week. As a result morning Mass will be in Killulagh
during the week.
Adoration: Takes place in Killulagh Church every Monday from 10am -9pm. New members are very welcome.
Confirmation: Enrolment for Confirmation will take place at Vigil Mass, next Saturday, Nov 19th .
November Offerings: Thanks to all who contributed to the November Offerings last weekend.
Canonisation: The beatification and canonisation cause for the Servant of God Fr. Willie Doyle will be formally opened at
Vespers in the Cathedral of Christ the King, Mullingar on Nov 20th at 5pm. Willie Doyle was born on Dalkey, Co. Dublin in
1873, and entered the Jesuits in Rahan, Tullabeg, Co. Offaly in the Diocese of Meath in 1891. He served as Chaplin in the
16th Irish Division of the British Army. Following today’s announcement he is formally known as the Servant of God, Fr.
Willie Doyle SJ.
Diocese of Meath Vocations: Mass for Vocations on Fri 18th Nov at 7.30pm in Holy Family Church, Drogheda. Celebrated
by Fr. Stephen Donnelly. Fr. Tony Gonoude, Vocations Director for the Diocese of Meath will preach on the example of St.
Peter and Paul for the Priesthood today. If you are still in School or College you are most welcome to attend.
Youth 2000: Leinster Regional Retreat, Nov 11-13th in Drogheda. Christmas Retreat, Dec 9-11th in Newbridge. For further
information contact Laura O’ Neill at 086-3642363.
Service for the Dead: The Annual Service for the Dead will take place on Fri 18th Nov at 7.30pm. All are welcome,
especially families and relatives of those who died during the past year.
Feast of Christ the King: Next Sunday Nov 20th we celebrate the Feast of Christ the King. To mark the Feast in the parish
we will have Adoration in Killulagh Church from 12nnon -1pm.
World Day of Remembrane for Road Traffic Victims: We will remember all those killed on our roads next Sun 20th at
our Masses.
Online Advent Retreat: The Priory Institute is offering an online retreat. Word Becomes Flesh: An Advent Retreat. “ Oh
that you would tear apart the heavens and come down.” ( Isaiah 64:1) Further information see www.prioryinstitute.com
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.
Support Group for Ukraine: Are urgently appealing for Blankets, Duvets and Winter Coats for Medical Health facilities
in Ukraine. Temperatures will fall to -20, those remaining in Ukraine will need your help. Unwanted goods can be left at
Gaffney’s Snack bar in the coming weeks. Contact John at 087-2894647, or Martina at 087-6681583.
NET Ministries Team: At present the team help to run our Youth Group on Thursday and Friday nights. The group is open
to all young people from 1st Year Post Primary Schools upwards. They also assist with the preparation of 6th class for
confirmation. They are available to support young people and families in anyway. Contact 083-0271441
Delvin Friendship Club: Committee meeting on Monday next Nov 14th at 8pm in Gaffney’s Lounge.
Year C Thirty- Second Sunday in Ordinary Time 6th November, 2022.
CHURCH OF THE ASSUMPTION
CHURCH OF ST. LIVINUS
DELVIN MASSES
Sat 5th 6.30pm Pat Lynch. Sun 6th 11.00am Dermot Kenny. 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 Walter Casserly & Grand daughter Niamh. Sun 13th 11.00am Jane Reilly MM
Killulagh Masses: Sun 6th 9.30am Gertrude & Michael Kiernan & DFM. Vincent & Mary Cully. Sun 13th 9.30am
Thomas & Kathleen Clinton. Sheila Auighey.
- I. P. Frank ( Marius) Carroll. Stonestown, Delvin. Phyllis Finglass. Bermingham, late of Clondone, Delvin.
Offertory: €570. 1st Nov. €260. Ren Fund: Weekly €295. Monthly €255. Annual €1,050.
Universal Synod 2021-2023: Following the engagement by so many people across the Diocese, the diocesan synthesis has
been completed and will now be submitted to the National Steering Committee. The synthesis can be viewed on
www.dioceseofmeath.ie . Thanks to all who took part in the synodal conversations during Lent and to all who completed
questionnaires and made submissions. Thanks to all priests and facilitators who organised the synodal meetings in each
deanery. Let us ask the Holy Spirit: “Teach us the way we must go, and how we are to pursue it”.
Bible Alive: November Issue on Sale. Cost €.2.
Adoration: Takes place in Killulagh Church every Monday from 10am -9pm. New members are very welcome.
Confirmation: Sessions for parents will take place via Zoom, beginning on Wed next, at 7.30pm. A link will be sent
through the school. Enrolment for Confirmation will take place at Vigil Mass, next Saturday, Nov 12th .
Diocesan Pilgrimage to the Holy Land: Led by Most Rev. Tom Deenihan, Bishop of Meath will take place from March 6th
-14th, 2023. Cost €2,195. Booking with Navan Travel 046-9068600. Enquires to Kingscourt Parish Office at 042 9667314.
Indulgences for the Dead: Can be obtained by visiting a Cemetery and praying for the Dead once a day from Nov 1st – 8th .
November Offerings: Will be taken up this weekend. Please use the envelope that was distributed to you.
Pledge for November: Many people offer spiritual support to a relation who is struggling because of alcohol or an addiction
problem. Parishioners who wish to take a short-term Pioneer pledge during the month of the Holy Souls are invited to visit
Canonisation: The beatification and canonisation cause for the Servant of God Fr. Willie Doyle will be formally opened at
Vespers in the Cathedral of Christ the King, Mullingar on Nov 20th at 5pm. Willie Doyle was born on Dalkey, Co. Dublin in
1873, and entered the Jesuits in Rahan, Tullabeg, Co. Offaly in the Diocese of Meath in 1891. He served as Chaplin in the
16th Irish Division of the British Army. Following today’s announcement he is formally known as the Servant of God, Fr.
Willie Doyle SJ.
Youth 2000: Leinster Regional Retreat, Nov 11-13th in Drogheda. Christmas Retreat, Dec 9-11th in Newbridge. For further
information contact Laura O’ Neill at 086-3642363.
Service for the Dead: The Annual Service for the Dead will take place on Fri 18th Nov at 7.30pm. All are welcome,
especially families and relatives of those who died during the past year.
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.
NET Ministries Team: At present the team help to run our Youth Group on Thursday and Friday nights. The group is open
to all young people from 1st Year Post Primary Schools upwards. They also assist with the preparation of 6th class for
confirmation. They are available to support young people and families in anyway. Contact 083-0271441
Anam Cara: The organisation that supports bereaved parents is holding it’s first monthly Parent Evening on Wed 9th Nov at
7.15pm in Mullingar Park Hotel. Event is free and open to all bereaved parents. Further info call 01-4045378.
Delvin Hospice Homecare: 5k Walk will take place in Archerstown on Sun 13th November commencing at 12noon. The
Walk is organised by Gerry & Philomens Cooke & Family. Proceeds on the day going to Delvin Hospice.
The meaning of Christian Death
Because of Christ, Christian death has a positive meaning: “for to me to live is Christ, and to die is gain”.(Phil 1:21)
“The saying is sure if we have died with him, we will also live with him”.( 2 Tim 2:11) What is essentially new
about Christian death is this: through Baptism, the Christian has already “died with Christ” sacramentally, in order
to live a new life, and if we die in Christ’s grace, physical death completes this “dying with Christ” and so completes
our incorporation into him in his redeeming act.
Catechism of the Catholic Church. (1010).
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Year C Thirty- First Sunday in Ordinary Time 30th October, 2022.
CHURCH OF THE ASSUMPTION
CHURCH OF ST. LIVINUS
DELVIN MASSES
Sat 29th 6.30pm Peter & Mary Walsh. Sun 30th 11.00am Andrew Geoghegan. DFM Perrick Family. Mon 31st 7.30pm John Dargan & Pat O’ Looney. Tue 1st ( Feast of All Saints) 11.00am Gretta Mc Donnell. Gerard Murray. Billistown House. Wed 2nd ( Feast of all Souls) Annabel Loughlin. New List of the Dead Thurs 3rd 9.30am Mass. Fri 4th ( First Friday) 9.30am New List of the Dead Sat 5th 6.30pm Pat Lynch. Sun 6th 11.00am Dermot Kenny.
Killulagh Masses: Sun 30th 9.30am Elizabeth, Tommy & Matt Poynton. Tue 1st ( Feast of All Saints) 9.30am Mass. Wed 2nd ( Feast of All Souls) 7.30pm New List of the Dead. Sun 6th 9.30am Gertrude & Michael Kiernan & DFM. Vincent & Mary Cully.
Offertory: (Mission Sunday) €1,155. Ren Fund: Weekly €460. Monthly €190.
Universal Synod 2021-2023: Following the engagement by so many people across the Diocese, the diocesan synthesis has
been completed and will now be submitted to the National Steering Committee. The synthesis can be viewed on
www.dioceseofmeath.ie . Thanks to all who took part in the synodal conversations during Lent and to all who completed
questionnaires and made submissions. Thanks to all priests and facilitators who organised the synodal meetings in each
deanery. Let us ask the Holy Spirit: “Teach us the way we must go, and how we are to pursue it”.
Winter Time: The clocks go back 1 hour this Saturday night. Vigil Mass will still be at 6.30pm. ( Winter Time).
Bible Alive: November Issue on Sale. Cost €.2.
Adoration: Takes place in Killulagh Church every Monday from 10am -9pm. New members are very welcome.
Communion Calls: Will be done on the usual days this week.
Diocesan Pilgrimage to the Holy Land: Led by Most Rev. Tom Deenihan, Bishop of Meath will take place from March 6th
-14th, 2023. Cost €2,195. Booking with Navan Travel 046-9068600. Enquires to Kingscourt Parish Office at 042 9667314.
Mission Sunday: Thanks to everyone who contributed to the Offertory Collection last weekend for the Missions.
Ceili Community, Kilbeggan: 40 Hours of Adoration from Mon 31st October-Fri 4th Nov starting at 1pm -9pm daily.
Themes: Family Life, Our Dead, Forgiveness, Healing and Family Tree. All Welcome. Enquires 087-2539725
List of the Dead: Envelopes are being distributed. They should be returned by Nov 2nd . Mass for the New List of the Dead
will be celebrated on Wed 2nd November.
Indulgences for the Dead: Can be obtained by visiting a Church and praying for the Pope’s Intentions between 12noon on
Nov 1st and midnight on Nov 2nd . ( to gain indulgences it is necessary to go to Confession and receive Holy Communion).
Indulgences can also be obtained by visiting a Cemetery and praying for the Dead once a day from Nov 1st – Nov 8th .
November Offerings: Will be taken up next weekend. Please use the envelope that was distributed to you.
Pledge for November: Many people offer spiritual support to a relation who is struggling because of alcohol or an addiction
problem. Parishioners who wish to take a short-term Pioneer pledge during the month of the Holy Souls are invited to visit
Canonisation: The beatification and canonisation cause for the Servant of God Fr. Willie Doyle will be formally opened at
Vespers in the Cathedral of Christ the King, Mullingar on Nov 20th at 5pm. Willie Doyle was born on Dalkey, Co. Dublin in
1873, and entered the Jesuits in Rahan, Tullabeg, Co. Offaly in the Diocese of Meath in 1891. He served as Chaplin in the
16th Irish Division of the British Army. Following today’s announcement he is formally known as the Servant of God, Fr.
Willie Doyle SJ.
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.
NET Ministries Team: At present the team help to run our Youth Group on Thursday and Friday nights. The group is open
to all young people from 1st Year Post Primary Schools upwards. The also assist with the preparation of 6th class for
confirmation. They are available to support young people and families in anyway. Contact 083-0271441
Anam Cara: The organisation that supports bereaved parents is holding it’s first monthly Parent Evening on Wed 9th Nov at
7.15pm in Mullingar Park Hotel. Event is free and open to all bereaved parents. Further info call 01-4045378.
Meals- on –Wheels: Are looking for volunteers/ drivers who can spare 45 minutes once a week to do Meals on Wheels.
Please contact Tricia Mc Grath on 087-4124857.
Delvin Hospice Homecare: 5k Walk will take place in Archerstown on Sun 13th November commencing at 12noon. The
Walk is organised by Gerry & Philomens Cooke & Family. Proceeds on the day are going to Delvin Hospice.
Year C World Mission Sunday 23rd October, 2022.
CHURCH OF THE ASSUMPTION
CHURCH OF ST. LIVINUS
DELVIN MASSES
Sat 22nd 6.30pm Tom, Cora & Caroline Timmons. Ruth Lynch ( Barry). Sun 23rd 11.00am Dermot & Maggie Kenny & DFM. George & Eva Hamilton. Martin Smith. Mon 24th 9.30am DFM Mc Dermott Family. Tue 25th 9.30am Mass.
Wed 26th 9.30am Mass. Thurs 27th 9.30am Mass. Fri 28th 9.30am Mass. Sat 29th 6.30pm Peter & Mary Walsh.
Sun 30th 11.00am Andrew Geoghegan.
Killulagh Masses: Sun 23rd 9.30am Joe Callan. Sun 30th 9.30am Elizabeth, Tommy & Matt Poynton.
- I. P. Tilly Finglass. late of Clondone who died in Bermingham, England.
Offertory: €815. Ren Fund: Weekly €175. Monthly €80. Annual €1,260.
Universal Synod 2021-2023: Following the engagement by so many people across the Diocese, the diocesan synthesis has
been completed and will now be submitted to the National Steering Committee. The synthesis can be viewed on
www.dioceseofmeath.ie . Thanks to all who took part in the synodal conversations during Lent and to all who completed
questionnaires and made submissions. Thanks to all priests and facilitators who organised the synodal meetings in each
deanery. Let us ask the Holy Spirit: “Teach us the way we must go, and how we are to pursue it”.
Adoration: Takes place in Killulagh Church every Monday from 10am -9pm. New members are very welcome.
Diocesan Pilgrimage to the Holy Land: Led by Most Rev. Tom Deenihan, Bishop of Meath will take place from March 6th
-14th, 2023. Cost €2,195. Booking with Navan Travel 046-9068600. Enquires to Kingscourt Parish Office at 042 9667314.
World Mission Sunday: This Sunday is Mission Sunday. The collection this weekend will go to the missions. It is a
crucial lifeline in over 1100 young dioceses and provides assistance to communities for them to build schools, health
centres, parish halls and churches. It also supports in the education of future leaders in faith.
Ceili Community, Kilbeggan: 40 Hours of Adoration from Mon 31st October-Fri 4th Nov starting at 1pm -9pm daily.
Themes: Family Life, Our Dead, Forgiveness, Healing and Family Tree. All Welcome. Enquires 087-2539725
List of the Dead: Envelopes are being distributed. They should be returned by Nov 2nd . Mass for the New List of the Dead
will be celebrated on Wed 2nd 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.
NET Ministries Team: A new NET Ministries Team has begun work in the Parish We have arranged accommodation for
the next 4/5 weeks. If anybody can provide accommodation later please let us know. The team will be working with young
people in the parish during the coming year. Please support their work by your prayers.
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 Betty at 044-9664931.
Delvin Friendship Club: Our usual get-together will be in the Hall on Thurs 27th October starting at 11am.
Meals- on –Wheels: Are looking for volunteers/ drivers who can spare 45 minutes once a week to do Meals on Wheels.
Please contact Tricia Mc Grath on 087-4124857.
Delvin Hospice Homecare: Thanks to all who turned up for the presentation on Wed last. A cheque of €38,000 was handed
over to Mr. John Shaw. A big thank you to all who fundraised from the Parish and surrounding Parishes. As always we
appreciate the good work that is done throughout the year for the Hospice.
Message for Mission Sunday.
The apostles are the first to tell us this; they remembered even the day and the hour when hey first met him. It was
about the tenth hour (Jn 1:39). Experiencing the Lord’s friendship, watching him cure the sick, dine with sinners,
feed the hungry, draw near to the outcast, touch the unclean, identify with the needy, propose the Beatitudes and
teach in a new and authoritative way, left an indelible mark on them, awakening amazement, expansive joy, and a
profound sense of gratitude. The prophet Jeremiah describes this experience as one of a consuming awareness of the
Lord’s active presence in our heart, impelling us to mission, regardless of the sacrifices and misunderstandings it
may entail (cf 20:7-9). Love is always on the move, and inspires us to share a wonderful and hope-filled message: We
have found the Messiah (Jn 1:41). On World Mission Day, which we celebrate each year on the penultimate Sunday
of October, we recall with gratitude all those men and women who by their testimony of life help us to renew our
baptismal commitment to be generous and joyful apostles of the Gospel. Let us remember especially all those who
resolutely set out, leaving home and family behind, to bring the Gospel to all those places and people athirst for its
saving message. Pope Francis.
Year C Twenty- Ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time. 16th October, 2022.
CHURCH OF THE ASSUMPTION
CHURCH OF ST. LIVINUS
DELVIN MASSES
Sat 15th 6.30pm James, Joan, Walter, Bernie & Nora Carroll. Christopher Kelly. Dan & Elizabeth Gray & DFM Sun 16th 11.00am Mossie, James, Elizabeth, Mattie & Bridgie Gilmore. Mon 17th 9.30am Mass. Tue 18th 9.30am Mass. Wed 19th 9.30am Mass. Thurs 20th 9.30am Mass. Fri 21st 9.30am May & Thomas Downes, son Paddy & DFM. Sat 22nd 6.30pm Tom, Cora & Caroline Timmons. Ruth Lynch ( Barry). Sun 23rd 11.00am Dermot & Maggie Kenny & DFM. George & Eva Hamilton. Martin Smith.
Killulagh Masses: Sun 16th 9.30am Mark, Roseanne & Peter Kelleghan. Tony Larkin. Willie & Peggy Murtagh.
Sun 23rd 9.30am Joe Callan.
- I. P. Jane Reilly. Ballyhealy, Delvin.
Offertory: €720. Ren Fund: Weekly €330. Monthly €80. Annual €500.
Universal Synod 2021-2023: Following the engagement by so many people across the Diocese, the diocesan synthesis has
been completed and will now be submitted to the National Steering Committee. The synthesis can be viewed on
www.dioceseofmeath.ie . Thanks to all who took part in the synodal conversations during Lent and to all who completed
questionnaires and made submissions. Thanks to all priests and facilitators who organised the synodal meetings in each
deanery. Let us ask the Holy Spirit: “Teach us the way we must go, and how we are to pursue it”.
Adoration: Takes place in Killulagh Church every Monday from 10am -9pm. New members are very welcome.
Diocesan Pilgrimage to the Holy Land: Led by Most Rev. Tom Deenihan, Bishop of Meath will take place from March 6th
-14th, 2023. Cost €2,195. Booking with Navan Travel 046-9068600. Enquires to Kingscourt Parish Office at 042 9667314.
World Mission Sunday: Takes place next Sunday 23rd October. On this day we think of struggling parishes in the growing
church throughout Africa, South America, Asia and Oceania. The collection taken up on World Mission Sunday is a crucial
lifeline in over 1100 young dioceses and provides assistance to communities for them to build schools, health centres, parish
halls and churches. It also supports in the education of future leaders in faith.
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.
NET Ministries Team: A new NET Ministries Team has begun work in the Parish We have arranged accommodation for
the next 4/5 weeks. If anybody can provide accommodation later please let us know. The team will be working with young
people in the parish during the coming year. Please support their work by your prayers.
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 Betty at 044-9664931.
Delvin Hospice Homecare: Presentation to Mr. John Shaw will take place on Wed 19th October in Gaffney’s Lounge at
8.30pm. There will also be an Information Night as well. Please come along and feel free to ask any questions regarding the
Hospice and Pallative Homecare.
Delvin Hall Committee: Are organising a Sit Down Concert in the Hall on Thursday 20th October starting at 8pm. Music
by Matt Leavy and Eddie Quinn. Adm €10. Tickets available at Leavy’s Shop, or contact Michael at 087-2879581
CHURCH OF THE ASSUMPTION
CHURCH OF ST. LIVINUS
DELVIN MASSES
Sat 15th 6.30pm James, Joan, Walter, Bernie & Nora Carroll. Christopher Kelly. Dan & Elizabeth Gray & DFM Sun 16th 11.00am Mossie, James, Elizabeth, Mattie & Bridgie Gilmore. Mon 17th 9.30am Mass. Tue 18th 9.30am Mass. Wed 19th 9.30am Mass. Thurs 20th 9.30am Mass. Fri 21st 9.30am May & Thomas Downes, son Paddy & DFM. Sat 22nd 6.30pm Tommy, Cora & Caroline Timmons. Ruth Lynch ( Barry). Sun 23rd 11.00am Dermot & Maggie Kenny & DFM. George & Eva Hamilton. Martin Smith.
Killulagh Masses: Sun 16th 9.30am Mark, Roseanne & Peter Kelleghan. Tony Larkin. Willie & Peggy Murtagh.
Sun 23rd 9.30am Joe Callan.
- I. P. Jane Reilly. Ballyhealy, Delvin.
Offertory: €720. Ren Fund: Weekly €330. Monthly €80. Annual €500.
Universal Synod 2021-2023: Following the engagement by so many people across the Diocese, the diocesan synthesis has
been completed and will now be submitted to the National Steering Committee. The synthesis can be viewed on
www.dioceseofmeath.ie . Thanks to all who took part in the synodal conversations during Lent and to all who completed
questionnaires and made submissions. Thanks to all priests and facilitators who organised the synodal meetings in each
deanery. Let us ask the Holy Spirit: “Teach us the way we must go, and how we are to pursue it”.
Adoration: Takes place in Killulagh Church every Monday from 10am -9pm. New members are very welcome.
Diocesan Pilgrimage to the Holy Land: Led by Most Rev. Tom Deenihan, Bishop of Meath will take place from March 6th
-14th, 2023. Cost €2,195. Booking with Navan Travel 046-9068600. Enquires to Kingscourt Parish Office at 042 9667314.
World Mission Sunday: Takes place next Sunday 23rd October. On this day we think of struggling parishes in the growing
church throughout Africa, South America, Asia and Oceania. The collection taken up on World Mission Sunday is a crucial
lifeline in over 1100 young dioceses and provides assistance to communities for them to build schools, health centres, parish
halls and churches. It also supports in the education of future leaders in faith.
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.
NET Ministries Team: A new NET Ministries Team has begun work in the Parish We have arranged accommodation for
the next 4/5 weeks. If anybody can provide accommodation later please let us know. The team will be working with young
people in the parish during the coming year. Please support their work by your prayers.
Ceili Community, Kilbeggan: 40 Hours Adoration from Monday 31st October –Fri 4th November starting at 1pm -9pm
daily. Themes: Family Life, Our Dead, Forgiveness, Healing & Family Tree, All Welcome. Enquires 087-2539725.
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 Betty at 044-9664931.
Delvin Friendship Club: Committee Meeting on Mon next Oct 17th at 8.30pm in Gaffney’s Lounge.
Delvin Hospice Homecare: Presentation to Mr. John Shaw will take place on Wed 19th October in Gaffney’s Lounge at
8.30pm. There will also be an Information Night as well. Please come along and feel free to ask any questions regarding the
Hospice and Palliative Homecare.
Delvin Hall Committee: Are organising a Sit Down Concert in the Hall on Thursday 20th October starting at 8pm. Music
by Matt Leavy and Eddie Quinn. Adm €10. Tickets available at Leavy’s Shop, or contact Michael at 087-2879581
Sunday Gospels from St. Luke
The doctrine proper to the Gospel of Luke is above all the gentleness and forgiveness that were the hallmarks of
Christ’s ministry. From the beginning of his mission until he nears Jerusalem, those who encounter Jesus from Peter
(5th Sun) to Zacchaeus (31st Sun) become aware of their need for forgiveness and for God’s great mercy There are
also warnings for those who do not show mercy: maledictions as well as beatitudes (6th Sunday), the rich fool (18th
Sun), and the rich man and Lazarus (26th Sun). Written for Gentiles, Like’s Gospel underscores how God’s mercy
reaches beyond his chosen people to embrace those who were formerly excluded. This theme appears often on
these Sundays , and is a warning for us as we gather to celebrate the Eucharist: we have received the bountiful mercy
of Christ, and there can be no frontiers to the mercy we share with others.
Homiletic Directory (145).
Year C Twenty- Eight Sunday in Ordinary Time. 9th October, 2022.
CHURCH OF THE ASSUMPTION
CHURCH OF ST. LIVINUS
DELVIN MASSES
Sat 8th 6.30pm Jack & Bridie Mangan. Sun 9th 11.00am Mary Kate & Frank Murphy & Peter Farrelly. Mon 10th 9.30am Mass. Tue 11th 9.30am Mass. Wed 12th 9.30am Mass. Thurs 13th 9.30am Mass. Fri 14th 9.30am Mass. Sat 15th 6.30pm James, Joan, Walter, Bernie & Nora Carroll. Christopher Kelly. Dan & Elizabeth Gray & DFM Sun 16th 11.00am Mossie, James, Elizabeth, Mattie & Bridgie Gilmore.
Killulagh Masses: Sun 9th 9.30am John Monaghan. Sun 16th 9.30am Mark, Roseanne & Peter Kelleghan. Tony Larkin. Willie & Peggy Murtagh.
- I. P. Noel Burke. Wicklow. formerly Delvin. brother of Ollie and Sean Burke. Delvin.
Offertory: €785. Ren Fund: Weekly €300. Monthly €590. Annual €1,600.
Universal Synod 2021-2023: Following the engagement by so many people across the Diocese, the diocesan synthesis has
been completed and will now be submitted to the National Steering Committee. The synthesis can be viewed on
www.dioceseofmeath.ie . Thanks to all who took part in the synodal conversations during Lent and to all who completed
questionnaires and made submissions. Thanks to all priests and facilitators who organised the synodal meetings in each
deanery. Let us ask the Holy Spirit: “Teach us the way we must go, and how we are to pursue it”.
Adoration: Takes place in Killulagh Church every Monday from 10am -9pm. New members are very welcome.
Diocesan Pilgrimage to the Holy Land: Led by Most Rev. Tom Deenihan, Bishop of Meath will take place from March 6th
-14th, 2023. Cost €2,195. Booking with Navan Travel 046-9068600. Enquires to Kingscourt Parish Office at 042 9667314.
Safeguarding Awareness Day: This Sunday 9th October is Safeguarding Awareness Day. Our safeguarding children team
is made up of Olive Power, Michael Murphy and Fr. Seamus Heaney. We work to ensure a positive experience for children
taking part in parish activities. We have a safeguarding policy which is available from the parish office, and we have various
procedures which some of you may be familiar with. These include codes of behaviours for the children and the adults
involved in parish activities, consent forms which parents sign before children participate in activities, adequate supervision
and good recruitment practices. The parish representatives, together with Fr. Seamus Heaney have been invited to updated
training in this work this autumn. We would like to acknowledge the children and young people who take part in our parish
activities and hope they will continue to be part of our parish life. Thanks also to the volunteers and to the parents. Your
enthusiasm, care and welcoming manner play a huge part in ensuring that children and young people have a positive
experience in our parish.
Carlo Acutis: We celebrate Carlo Acutis Feast Day on Wed next, Oct 12th . 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.
World Mission Sunday: Takes place on Sunday 23rd October. On this day we think of struggling parishes in the growing
church throughout Africa, South America, Asia and Oceania. The collection taken up on World Mission Sunday is a crucial
lifeline in over 1100 young dioceses and provides assistance to communities for them to build schools, health centres, parish
halls and churches. It also supports in the education of future leaders in faith.
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.
NET Ministries Team: A new NET Ministries Team has begun work in the Parish We have arranged accommodation for
the next 4/5 weeks. If anybody can provide accommodation later please let us know. The team will be working with young
people in the parish during the coming year. Please support their work by your prayers.
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 Betty at 044-9664931.
Delvin Hospice Homecare: Presentation to Mr. John Shaw will take place on Wed 19th October in Gaffney’s Lounge at
8.30pm. There will also be an Information Night as well. Please come along and feel free to ask any questions regarding the
Hospice and Pallative Homecare.
Delvin Hall Committee: Are organising a Sit Down Concert in the Hall on Thursday 20th October starting at 8pm. Music
by Matt Leavy and Eddie Quinn. Adm €10. Tickets available at Leavy’s Shop, or contact Michael at 087-2879581
Athboy Community School: Open Night for Sixth Class Pupils and their parents/guardians will be held on Thursday 13th
October from 6.30pm -9pm. Completed Applications Forms to be returned before Fri 4th November, 2022.
Year C Twenty- Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time. 2nd October, 2022.
CHURCH OF THE ASSUMPTION
CHURCH OF ST. LIVINUS
DELVIN MASSES
Sat 1st Oct 6.30pm Thomas Dargan. Sun 2nd 11.00am Dan & Sheila Brennan. Mon 3rd 9.30am Mass. Tue 4th 9.30am Michael Cooney. Wed 5th 9.30am Mass. Thurs 6th No Mass. Fri ( First Friday) 9.30am List of the Dead. Sat 8th 6.30pm Jack & Bridie Mangan. Sun 9th 11.00am Mary Kate & Frank Murphy & Peter Farrelly.
Killulagh Masses: Sun 2nd Oct 9.30am Stan Smyth. Sun 9th 9.30am John Monaghan.
Offertory: €740. Ren Fund: Weekly €290. Monthly €290. Annual €1,005.
Universal Synod 2021-2023: Following the engagement by so many people across the Diocese, the diocesan synthesis has
been completed and will now be submitted to the National Steering Committee. The synthesis can be viewed on
www.dioceseofmeath.ie . Thanks to all who took part in the synodal conversations during Lent and to all who completed
questionnaires and made submissions. Thanks to all priests and facilitators who organised the synodal meetings in each
deanery. Let us ask the Holy Spirit: “Teach us the way we must go, and how we are to pursue it”.
Communion Calls: Will be done on the usual days this week.
Bible Alive: October Issue on Sale. Cost €2.
Adoration: Takes place in Killulagh Church every Monday from 10am -9pm. New members are very welcome.
Confirmation: The celebration of Confirmation will take place in Delvin on Friday, February 24th , 2023 at 3pm. Please
pray for the young people who are preparing for Confirmation and for their families.
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.
Day for Life, 2022: ‘Caring for the Older Person’. Day for Life is celebrated annually by the Catholic Church in Ireland,
Scotland, England and Wales. It is a day dedicated to raising awareness of the meaning and value of human life at every
stage and in every condition. This year’s Day for Life will be celebrated in Ireland on this Sunday 2nd October on the theme
‘Caring for the Older Person’. We invite people to think again about the value and worth of older persons in families and in
society, and to make practical choices to build bridges between the generations. We call for people and parishes to devote
quality time, energy and creativity in caring for the older persons in our communities. We invite engagement in political
debate on providing adequately resourced care of older persons so that no-one feels like a burden in our society. Saint
Joachim and Saint Anne---Pray for us! To read the pastoral message for Day for Life in full, visit www.councilforlife.ie
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.
NET Ministries Team: A new NET Ministries Team has begun work in the Parish We have arranged accommodation for
the next 4/5 weeks. If anybody can provide accommodation later please let us know. The team will be working with young
people in the parish during the coming year. Please support their work by your prayers.
Renovation Fund: The new Year will begin this Sunday 2nd 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. We sincerely thank the Collectors in the parish for delivering the Boxes and Offering
Envelopes throughout the Year.
Delvin Adult Education Group: Resumes on Tuesday 4th October at 10.30am to 12.30pm. in St. Patrick’s Hall. All
members please attend and new members most welcome.
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 Betty at 044-9664931.
Delvin Hospice Homecare: Thanks to all who supported Our Annual Coffee Morning last Friday. It was a great success.
Knowing Jesus
It is possible to have an “impersonal” knowledge of the “person” of Christ. A contradiction and a paradox, alas, that
is all too common! Why impersonal? Because this knowledge leaves you neutral as regards the person of Christ,
while the knowledge that Paul had made him consider everything else as loss, as rubbish, and filled his heart with an
irresstible yearning to be with Christ, to divest himself of everything, even of the body, to be with Him. Entering into
a personal relationship with Jesus is not like entering into a relationship with anyone you may run into. To be a
“true” relationship, it has to lead to recognition and acceptance of Jesus for what He is, that is to say, Lord.
Fr. Raniero Cantalamessa-Papal Preacher-.
Year C Twenty- Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time. 25th September, 2022.
CHUT+RCH OF THE ASSUMPTION
CHURCH OF ST. LIVINUS
DELVIN MASSES
Sat 24th 6.30pm Peggy Joyce. Ezra Mainwaring. Sun 25th 11.00am James & Patricia Dolan. Mon 26th No Mass. Tue 27th No Mass. Wed 28th No Mass. Thurs 29th No Mass. Fri 30th No Mass. Sat 1st Oct 6.30pm Mass. Sun 2nd 11.00am
Dan & Sheila Brennan.
Killulagh Masses: Sun 25th 9.30am Thomas, Eileen & Bridie O’ Farrell & DFM. Ann Kiernan. Sun 2nd Oct 9.30am
Stan Smyth.
- I. P. Peggy Rooney. Connecticut, U. S. A. sister of Tommy Doyle. Ballyowen, Delvin.
Offertory: €780. Ren Fund: Weekly €365. Monthly €145. Annual €800.
Universal Synod 2021-2023: Following the engagement by so many people across the Diocese, the diocesan synthesis has
been completed and will now be submitted to the National Steering Committee. The synthesis can be viewed on
www.dioceseofmeath.ie . Thanks to all who took part in the synodal conversations during Lent and to all who completed
questionnaires and made submissions. Thanks to all priests and facilitators who organised the synodal
meetings in each deanery. Let us ask the Holy Spirit: “Teach us the way we must go, and how we are to pursue it”.
Bible Alive: October Issue on Sale. Cost €2.
Adoration: Takes place in Killulagh Church every Monday from 10am -9pm. New members are very welcome.
The Synodal Times: This is a newspaper published by the Irish Catholic. It reflects on the Synodal process to date and the
next stages of the process. There are articles about what is happening in other countries. Copies are available in the porches.
Day of Prayer for Migrants and Refugees: Today is a Day of Prayer for Migrants and Refugees.
Delvin Parish Pilgrimage to Lourdes: Takes place next week from Mon 26th –Fri 30th Sept. It is led by Spiritual Director.
Fr. Seamus Heaney. P. P. We pray for all who are traveling from the parish, especially the sick..
Confirmation: The celebration of Confirmation will take place in Delvin on Friday, February 24th , 2023 at 3pm. Please
pray for the young people who are preparing for Confirmation and for their families.
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.
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.
NET Ministries Team: A new NET Ministries Team has begun work in the Parish We have arranged accommodation for
the next 4/5 weeks. If anybody can provide accommodation later please let us know. The team will be working with young
people in the parish during the coming year. Please support their work by your prayers.
Renovation Fund: The present Year of the Renovation Fund will end this weekend, September 25th . The new year will
begin on Sunday 2nd 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.
Delvin Friendship Club: Are back in the Hall after the Summer break on Thursday next, Sept 29th starting at 11am.
Delvin Adult Education Group: Resumes on Tuesday 4th October at 10.30am to 12.30pm. in St. Patrick’s Hall. All
members please attend and new members most welcome.
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 Betty at 044-9664931.
The Beauty of the Truth of the Christian Celebration.
But we must be careful: for the antidote of the liturgy to be effective, we are required every day to rediscover the
beauty of the truth of the Christian celebration. I refer once again to the theological sense, so beautifully described
by the Vatican Council the liturgy is the priesthood of Christ, revealed to us and given in his Paschal Mystery,
rendered present and active by means of signs addressed to the senses ( water, oil, bread, wine, gestures, words), so
that the Spirit, plunging us into the Paschal Mystery, might transform every dimension of our life, conforming us
more and more to Christ.
Pope Francis -- Apostolic Letter on the Liturgical Formation of the People of God. ( 21).
Year C Twenty- Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time. 18th September, 2022
CHURCH OF THE ASSUMPTION
CHURCH OF ST. LIVINUS
DELVIN MASSES
Sat 17th 6.30pm Nora & Denis Mc Garry. Sun 18th 11.00am Willie & Nicholas Bray. Mon 19th 9.30am Mass. Tue 20th 9.30am Mass. Wed 21st 9.30am Mass. Thurs 22nd 9.30am Mass. Fri 23rd 9.30am Mass. Sat 24th 6.30pm Peggy Joyce. Ezra Mainwaring. Sun 25th 11.00am James & Patricia Dolan.
Killulagh Masses: Sun 18th 9.30am Peggy Newman MM Sun 25th 9.30am Thomas, Eileen & Bridie O’ Farrell & DFM. Ann Kiernan.
Offertory: €945. Ren Fund: Weekly €295. Monthly €170. Annual €150.
Universal Synod 2021-2023: Following the engagement by so many people across the Diocese, the diocesan synthesis has
been completed and will now be submitted to the National Steering Committee. The synthesis can be viewed on
www.dioceseofmeath.ie . Thanks to all who took part in the synodal conversations during Lent and to all who completed
questionnaires and made submissions. Thanks to all priests and facilitators who organised the synodal
meetings in each deanery. Let us ask the Holy Spirit: “Teach us the way we must go, and how we are to pursue it”.
Adoration: Takes place in Killulagh Church every Monday from 10am -9pm. New members are very welcome.
The Synodal Times: This is a newspaper published by the Irish Catholic. It reflects on the Synodal process to date and the
next stages of the process. There are articles about what is happening in other countries. Copies are available in the porches.
Delvin Parish Pilgrimage to Lourdes: Will be led by Spiritual Director. Fr. Seamus Heaney from 26th Sept-30th Sept.
Further information contact Alice Reilly at 087-4147871.
Confirmation: The celebration of Confirmation will take place in Delvin on Friday, February 24th , 2023 at 3pm. Please
pray for the young people who are preparing for Confirmation and for their families.
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.
NET Ministries Team: A new NET Ministries Team has begun work in the Parish They are inviting parishioners to
refreshments in Fatima after 11 o’ clock Mass this Sunday.
We have arranged accommodation for the next 4/5 weeks. If anybody can provide accommodation later please let us know.
The team will be working with young people in the parish during the coming year. Please support their work by your prayers.
Renovation Fund: The present Year of the Renovation Fund will end on September 25th . The new year will begin on
Sunday 2nd 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.
Priory Institute: Priory Institute provides online Theology Courses to degree level. Attend Saturday Lectures in Tallaght.
Register before September 13th . Further details go to prioryinstitute.com.
Dromantine Retreat: Saturday Workshop on Understanding Suicide will take place on Sat 24th Sept. Cost €45. Further
details contact Jacinta or Louisa at 028 30881704
Delvin Hospice Homecare: Committee Meeting on Mon 19th at 8.30pm in the Hall. Our Annual Coffee Morning will be
on Friday 23rd Sept in the Hall 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. As always we appreciate your support.
Delvin Adult Education Group: Resumes on Tuesday 4th October at 10.30am to 12.30pm. in St. Patrick’s Hall. All
members please attend and new members most welcome.
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 Betty at 044-9664931.
Delvin Vintage Tractor Run: Thanks to the huge number of Vintage and Modern Tractors who turned up for the Run last
Sunday. It was a great success on the day. The proceeds from the Tractor Run will be going towards the Cemetery Extension
which will be starting soon.
Gospel Reflection
Very often we are blind to the riches and resources that we have at our disposal, the gifts God has given us and
expects us to use . But most of all we can be blind to the presence of God within us. To look within is to see the beauty
of what God has created, and to become aware of his presence. We are called to use what is within us, to be astute
like the dishonest steward—for the glory of God—and in doing so to discover God.
Glenstal Sunday Missial.
Year C Twenty- Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time. 11th September, 2022
CHURCH OF THE ASSUMPTION
CHURCH OF ST. LIVINUS
DELVIN MASSES
Sat 10th 6.30pm Ellen Kane & DFM. Jimmy Branagan. Sun 11th 11.00am Terry Grassick MM Mon 12th 9.30am Mass. Tue 13th 9.30am Mass. Wed 14th 9.30am Mass. Thurs 15th 9.30am Mass. Fri 16th 9.30am Mass. Sat 17th 6.30pm
Nora & Denis Mc Garry. Sun 18th 11.00am Willie & Nicholas Bray.
Killulagh Masses: Sun 11th 9.30am Finbarr O’ Farrell. Sun 18th 9.30am Peggy Newman MM
- I. P. Nancy Higgins. Castlepollard. sister of Therese Smyth. Killough, Delvin. Kathleen Bunny. Mullingar. mother of
Samantha Scally. Rickardstown.
Offertory: €875. Ren Fund: Weekly €305. Monthly €120.
Universal Synod 2021-2023: Following the engagement by so many people across the Diocese, the diocesan synthesis has
been completed and will now be submitted to the National Steering Committee. The synthesis can be viewed on
www.dioceseofmeath.ie . Thanks to all who took part in the synodal conversations during Lent and to all who completed
questionnaires and made submissions. Thanks to all priests and facilitators who organised the synodal
meetings in each deanery. Let us ask the Holy Spirit: “Teach us the way we must go, and how we are to pursue it”.
Adoration: Takes place in Killulagh Church every Monday from 10am -9pm. New members are very welcome.
The Synodal Times: This is a newspaper published by the Irish Catholic. It reflects on the Synodal process to date and the
next stages of the process. There are articles about what is happening in other countries. Copies are available in the porches.
Delvin Parish Pilgrimage to Lourdes: Will be led by Spiritual Director. Fr. Seamus Heaney from 26th Sept-30th Sept,
- Further information contact Alice Reilly at 087-4147871.
Ukraine: Wednesday next ( September 14th ) is the Feast of the Exaltation of the Cross. It is a day of Prayer for the people of
Ukraine and for peace in their country. A message has been issued by Bishop Kenneth Nowakowski for the occasion.
Copies of the message are available in the porches.
St. Finnian’s Day at Clonard: Saturday 17th Sept, 10.30am -4pm in St. Finnian’s Church, Clonard. Inspirational Talks,
Pilgrim Walk to site of St. Finnian monastery. Speakers: Dr. Padraig O’ Riain, Dr. Holger C. Lonze.
Meath Diocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes: Pilgrims from the Diocese will travel to Lourdes on Monday 12th . We pray for
all pilgrims, especially the sick and all who care for them. The Pilgrimage is led by Bishop Tom Deenihan.
March for Life: Will take place in Dublin on Sat , Sept 17th at 2.30pm. ( Marching from Newman University Church side of
St. Stephen’s Green to Leinster House). Please take part and help to protect the life of the unborn.
NET Ministries Team: A new NET Ministries Team has arrived and will introduce themselves at Masses at the weekend.
We have arranged accommodation for the next 4/5 weeks. If anybody can provide accommodation later please let us know.
The team will be working with young people in the parish during the coming year. Please support their work by your prayers.
Renovation Fund: The present Year of the Renovation Fund will end on September 25th . The new year will begin on
Sunday 2nd 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.
Priory Institute: Priory Institute provides online Theology Courses to degree level. Attend Saturday Lectures in Tallaght.
Register before September 13th . Further details go to prioryinstitute.com.
Alpha Course: Following on from the Synod meetings in Kinnegad, an Alpha Course will be held in the Greville Arms
Hotel from 8th Sept for 11 weeks, from 7.30pm -9pm.
Dromantine Retreat: Saturday Workshop on Understanding Suicide will take place on Sat 24th Sept. Cost €45. Further
details contact Jacinta or Louisa at 028 30881704
Delvin Hospice Homecare: Are holding their Annual Coffee Morning on Friday 23rd Sept in the Hall 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.
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 Betty at 044-9664931.
Delvin Vintage Tractor Run: Delvin Vintage Club are organising a Tractor Run this Sunday 11th September. Registration
commences at 10.30am in the Salesyard. Proceeds from the Run will go towards the Cemetery Extension. Works will
commence soon. We hope you all will support the Tractor Run on the day, and as always we appreciate your support.
Year C Twenty- Third Sunday in Ordinary Time. 4th September, 2022
CHURCH OF THE ASSUMPTION
CHURCH OF ST. LIVINUS
DELVIN MASSES
Sat 3rd 6.30pm Anne Vaughan MM. Sun 4th 11.00am Ann Bray MM Mon 5th 9.30am Paddy & Bridie Brennan. Tue 6th 9.30am Mass. Wed 7th 9.30am Mass. Thurs 8th 9.30am Mass. Fri 9th 9.30am Mass. Sat 10th 6.30pm Ellen Kane & DFM. Jimmy Branagan. Sun 11th 11.00am Terry Grassick MM
Killulagh Masses: Sun 4th 9.30am Tom & Ann Marie Nugent & son Tony. Dolores Mc Cormack. Sun 11th 9.30am
Finbarr O’ Farrell.
- I. P. Christine Wall. Urlingford. mother of Eileen Lynch. Ballyhealy Rd, Delvin.
Offertory: €930. Ren Fund: Weekly €310. Monthly €80.
Universal Synod 2021-2023: Following the engagement by so many people across the Diocese, the diocesan synthesis has
been completed and will now be submitted to the National Steering Committee. The synthesis can be viewed on
www.dioceseofmeath.ie . Thanks to all who took part in the synodal conversations during Lent and to all who completed
questionnaires and made submissions. Thanks to all priests and facilitators who organised the synodal
meetings in each deanery. Let us ask the Holy Spirit: “Teach us the way we must go, and how we are to pursue it”.
A meeting to discuss the report from meetings throughout the Diocese during Lent will be held in Fatima on Tuesday next at
8pm. Those who attended meetings in Castlepollard and others who are interested are invited to attend.
Adoration: Takes place in Killulagh Church every Monday from 10am -9pm. New members are very welcome.
Delvin Parish Pilgrimage to Lourdes: Will be led by Spiritual Director. Fr. Seamus Heaney from 26th Sept-30th Sept,
- Further information contact Alice Reilly at 087-4147871.
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.
Delvin Choir: The Choir resumes this Sunday, Sept 4th at 11 o’ clock Mass. New Members welcome.
St. Finnian’s Day at Clonard: Sunday 18th Sept, 10.30am -4pm in St. Finnian’s Church, Clonard. Inspirational Talks,
Pilgrim Walk to site of St. Finnian monastery. Speakers: Dr. Padraig O’ Riain, Dr. Holger C. Lonze.
Meath Diocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes: Pilgrims from the Diocese will travel to Lourdes next Monday 12th . We pray for
all pilgrims, especially the sick and all who care for them. The Pilgrimage is led by Bishop Tom Deenihan.
March for Life: Will take place in Dublin on Sat , Sept 17th at 2.30pm. ( Marching from Newman University Church side of
St. Stephen’s Green to Leinster House). Please take part and help to protect the life of the unborn.
NET Ministries Team: A new NET Ministries Team will be coming to the parish in September. We have a difficulty
finding accommodation for them. If anybody can provide a room for two or three people for a few weeks please let us know.
Contact Laura O’ Neill (086 3642363) or the Parochial House.
Renovation Fund: The present Year of the Renovation Fund will end on September 25th . The new year will begin on
Sunday 2nd 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.
Priory Institute: Priory Institute provides online Theology Courses to degree level. Attend Saturday Lectures in Tallaght.
Register before September 13th . Further details go to prioryinstitute.com.
Alpha Course: Following on from the Synod meetings in Kinnegad, an Alpha Course will be held in the Greville Arms
Hotel from 8th Sept for 11 weeks, from 7.30pm -9pm.
Dromantine Retreat: Saturday Workshop on Understanding Suicide will take place on Sat 24th Sept. Cost €45. Further
details contact Jacinta or Louisa at 028 30881704
Delvin Friendship Club: Committee Meeting on Mon 5th September at 8.30pm in Gaffney’s Lounge.
Delvin Hospice Homecare: Are holding their Annual Coffee Morning on Friday 23rd Sept in the Hall 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.
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 Betty at 044-9664931.
Delvin Vintage Tractor Run: Delvin Vintage Club are organising a Tractor Run next Sunday 11th September. Registration
commences at 10.30am in the Salesyard. Proceeds from the Run will go towards the Cemetery Extension. Works will
commence soon. We hope you all will support the Tractor Run on the day, and as always we appreciate your support.
Year C Twenty- Second Sunday in Ordinary Time. 28th August, 2022
CHURCH OF THE ASSUMPTION
CHURCH OF ST. LIVINUS
DELVIN MASSES
Sat 27th 6.30pm William Gilroy. Sun 28th 11.00am Patrick & Annie Fitzsimons & DFM. John Comaskey. Mon 29th 9.30am Mass. Tue 30th 9.30am Patricia Byrne. Claire O’ Connor. Wed 31st 9.30am Mass. Thurs 1st Sept 9.30am Mass. Fri 2nd 9.30am List of the Dead. Sat 3rd 6.30pm Anne Vaughan MM. Sun 4th 11.00am Ann Bray MM
Killulagh: Sun 28th 9.30am Martin Smith. Sun 4th 9.30am Tom & Ann Marie Nugent & son Tony. Dolores Mc Cormack.
- I. P. Noel Kelleghan. Rathwire. brother of Maureen Darby. Mitchelstown, Delvin.
Offertory: €810. Ren Fund: Weekly €650. Monthly €275.
Universal Synod 2021-2023: Following the engagement by so many people across the Diocese, the diocesan synthesis has
been completed and will now be submitted to the National Steering Committee. The synthesis can be viewed on
www.dioceseofmeath.ie . Thanks to all who took part in the synodal conversations during Lent and to all who completed
questionnaires and made submissions. Thanks to all priests and facilitators who organised the synodal
meetings in each deanery. Let us ask the Holy Spirit: “Teach us the way we must go, and how we are to pursue it”.
We plan to arrange a meeting for all those that attended the meetings in Castlepollard to discuss the Synthesis (summary) of
the discussions in the Diocese.
Bible Alive: September Issue on Sale. Cost €2.
Communion Calls: Will be done on the usual days this week.
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 marvellous 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).
Adoration: Takes place in Killulagh Church every Monday from 10am -10pm. New members are very welcome.
Delvin Parish Pilgrimage to Lourdes: Will be led by Spiritual Director. Fr. Seamus Heaney from 26th Sept-30th Sept,
- Further information contact Alice Reilly at 087-4147871.
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.
Delvin Choir: The Choir resumes on Sept 4th at 11 o’ clock Mass. New Members welcome.
St. Finnian’s Day at Clonard: Sunday 17th Sept, 10.30am -4pm in St. Finnian’s Church, Clonard. Inspirational Talks,
Pilgrim Walk to site of St. Finnian monastery. Speakers: Dr. Padraig O’ Riain, Dr. Holger C. Lonze.
Meath Diocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes: Takes place from 12th -17th September, 2022. Led by Bishop Tom Deenihan. For
further information and booking. Contact Joe Walsh Tours at 01-2410800.
March for Life: Will take place in Dublin on Sat , Sept 17th at 2.30pm. ( Marching from Newman University Church side of
St. Stephen’s Green to Leinster House). Please take part and help to protect the life of the unborn.
NET Ministries Team: A new NET Ministries Team will be coming to the parish in September. We have a difficulty
finding accommodation for them. If anybody can provide a room for two or three people for a few weeks please let us know.
Contact Laura O’ Neill (086 3642363) or the Parochial House.
Priory Institute: Priory Institute provides online Theology Courses to degree level. Attend Saturday Lectures in Tallaght.
Register before September 13th . Further details go to prioryinstitute.com.
Alpha Course: Following on from the Synod meetings in Kinnegad, an Alpha Course will be held in the Greville Arms
Hotel from 8th Sept for 11 weeks, from 7.30pm -9pm.
Dromantine Retreat: Saturday Workshop on Understanding Suicide will take place on Sat 24th Sept. Cost €45.
Schools: Will be re-opening this week. St. Tola’s N. S will re-open on Tue 30th August. St. Ernan’s, Delvin and St.
Patrick’s Crowenstown will re-open on Thursday 1st September. St. Mary’s Special School, Southill on Wednesday 31st
August. We pray for pupils, teachers and parents that God will bless them in the year ahead.
Delvin Vintage Tractor Run: Delvin Vintage Club are organising a Tractor Run on Sunday 11th September. Registration
commences at 10.30am in the Salesyard. Proceeds from the Run will go towards the Cemetery Extension. Works will
commence soon. We hope you all will support the Tractor Run on the day, and as always we appreciate your support.
Year C Twenty- First Sunday in Ordinary Time. 21st August, 2022
CHURCH OF THE ASSUMPTION
CHURCH OF ST. LIVINUS
DELVIN MASSES
Sat 20th 6.30pm Jim Joe Murtagh. John Leonard. Colin Clinton. Sun 21st 11.00am Mattie Murtagh. MM Mon 22nd 9.30am Mass. Tue 23rd 9.30am Mass. Wed 24th 9.30am Mass. Thurs 25th 9.30am Lawrence & Nancy Carolan, son Frank, daughter Phyllis Quigley & DFM. Michael & Mary Jane Sheerin. Fri 26th 9.30am Mass Sat 27th 6.30pm William Gilroy. Sun 28th 11.00am Patrick & Annie Fitzsimons & DFM. John Comaskey.
Killulagh: Sun 21st 9.30am Tom & Patricia Egginton. Michael Forde. late of Glaxstown Sun 28th 9.30am Martin Smith.
- I. P. Peggy Newman. Hiskinstown, Delvin.
Sunday Offertory: €400. Delvin Cemetery €3,035. Patron Day Offerings: €1,100. 15th August €205.
Universal Synod 2021-2023: Following the engagement by so many people across the Diocese, the diocesan synthesis has
been completed and will now be submitted to the National Steering Committee. The synthesis can be viewed on
www.dioceseofmeath.ie from Wednesday 1st June. Thanks to all who took part in the synodal conversations during Lent and
to all who completed questionnaires and made submissions. Thanks to all priests and facilitators who organised the synodal
meetings in each deanery. Let us ask the Holy Spirit: “Teach us the way we must go, and how we are to pursue it”.
Adoration: Takes place in Killulagh Church every Monday from 10am -10pm. New members are very welcome.
Youth Group: The Youth Group continues with sessions on Thursday and Friday nights from 7pm-8.30pm in Fatima. All
young people from 1st Year Post- Primary School upwards are welcome.
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 and Fas. Thanks to the huge crowd that attended the Masses
to honour Our Dead buried in the cemeteries.
Delvin Parish Pilgrimage to Lourdes: Will be led by Spiritual Director. Fr. Seamus Heaney from 26th Sept-30th Sept,
- Further information contact Alice Reilly at 087-4147871.
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.
Meath Diocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes: Takes place from 12th -17th September, 2022. Led by Bishop Tom Deenihan. For
further information and booking. Contact Joe Walsh Tours at 01-2410800.
Knock Novena: Began on Sunday 14th August and will end on Mon 22nd August. There are many well known speakers,
including Bishop Kevin Doran, Archbishop Francis Duffy, Fr. Richard Gibbons P. P., Roseanna Ruane, Dr. Nicola Brady,
and many others. Sunday 20th is a Family Day. Details are on Knock Shrine website.
Patron Day Offerings: Thanks to all who contributed to the Patron Day Offerings last weekend.
Pilgrimage to Oberammergau Passion Play: From 7th -11th September. Led by Fr. Michael Kilmartin. Contact Marian
Pilgrimages at 01-8788159 or www.marian.ie
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.
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 Betty at 044-9664931.
Delvin Vintage Tractor Run: Delvin Vintage Club are organising a Tractor Run on Sunday 11th September. Registration
commences at 10.30am in the Salesyard. Proceeds from the Run will go towards the Cemetery Extension. Works will
commence soon. We hope you all will support the Tractor Run on the day, and as always we appreciate your support.
NERDATF Centre, Navan: Are offering Peer- Support group meeting for Family members impacted by a loved one’s
addiction behaviour. Further information at info.fasn@gmail or call 042-9355251 or 0879046405.
National Learning Network: Are having an Open Day next Wed 24th Aug from 11am-1pm. Find out about our range of
supportive, free and certified courses. Contact 086-7839113 or mullingar@nln.ie
St. Monica
St. Monica (born382) 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 C Twentieth Sunday in Ordinary Time. 14th August, 2022
CHURCH OF THE ASSUMPTION
CHURCH OF ST. LIVINUS
DELVIN MASSES
Sat 13th 7.00pm Mass in Cemetery. Sun 14th 11.00am Bridgie Sheerin. Mon 15th 11.00am Mass. Tue 16th 9.30am Mass. Wed 17th 9.30am Mass. Thurs 18th 9.30am Mass. Fri 19th 9.30am Shane Dugdale. Sat 20th 6.30pm Jim Joe Murtagh. John Leonard. Colin Clinton. Sun 21st 11.00am Mattie Murtagh. MM
Killulagh: Sun 14th 9.30am Frances Comaskey. Nuala Poynton, daughter Margaret, son Matt & DFM. Mon 15th 9.30am Mass. Sun 21st 9.30am Tom & Patricia Egginton. Michael Forde. late of Glaxtown
- I. P. Terry Grassick. Castletown, Delvin.
Offertory: €750. Ren. Fund: Weekly €360. Monthly €280. Killulagh Cemetery; €1,140.
Bible Alive: August Issue on Sale. Cost €2.
Universal Synod 2021-2023: Following the engagement by so many people across the Diocese, the diocesan synthesis has
been completed and will now be submitted to the National Steering Committee. The synthesis can be viewed on
www.dioceseofmeath.ie from Wednesday 1st June. Thanks to all who took part in the synodal conversations during Lent and
to all who completed questionnaires and made submissions. Thanks to all priests and facilitators who organised the synodal
meetings in each deanery. Let us ask the Holy Spirit: “Teach us the way we must go, and how we are to pursue it”.
Youth Group: The Youth Group continues with sessions on Thursday and Friday nights from 7pm-8.30pm in Fatima. All
young people from 1st Year Post- Primary School upwards are welcome.
Weekday Masses: The first reading at weekday Masses during the next two weeks will be taken from the Prophet Ezekiel.
This prophet is a visionary who creates a sense of awe and mystery in the presence of God. His style of prophetic writing
prepares for Daniel and eventually the Book of Revelation.
Delvin Cemetery: Mass for the Dead in the Cemetery on Saturday 13th 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.
Delvin Parish Pilgrimage to Lourdes: Will be led by Spiritual Director. Fr. Seamus Heaney from 26th Sept-30th Sept,
- Further information contact Alice Reilly at 087-4147871.
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.
Meath Diocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes: Takes place from 12th -17th September, 2022. Led by Bishop Tom Deenihan. For
further information and booking. Contact Joe Walsh Tours at 01-2410800.
Meath Pilgrimage to Knock: Takes place this Sunday 14th August. Anointing of the Sick at 2.30pm, followed by
Concelebrated Mass at 3pm in the Basilica.
Knock Novena: Wed next is the Feast of Our Lady of Knock. The Novena in honour of Our Lady of Knock begins on
Sunday 14th and ends on Monday 22nd . There will be two sessions each day at 3pm and 8pm. ( There will be a candlelight
procession after the 8pm session). There will be many well known speakers, including Bishop Deenihan (on Sun 14th).
Bishop Kevin Doran, Archbishop Francis Duffy, Fr. Richard Gibbons P. P., Roseanna Ruane, Dr. Nicola Brady, and many
others. Sunday 20th will be a Family Day and Thursday 18th will be a Day of Prayer for Peace in Ukraine. Details are on
Knock Shrine website.
Patron Day Offerings: Will be taken up this Sunday. Please use the envelope that was distributed to you.
Feast of the Assumption: Delvin Church is dedicated to the Assumption of Our Lady and Monday 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 at 9.30am and 11.00am in Delvin on that day.
Pilgrimage to Oberammergau Passion Play: From 7th -11th September. Led by Fr. Michael Kilmartin. Contact Marian
Pilgrimages at 01-8788159 or www.marian.ie
Priory Institute: Two week online Summer School will run from 15th -26th August.. The course includes eight recorded
presentations and two online zoom discussions. To register click on prioryinstitue.com
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 Betty at 044-9664931.
NERDATF Centre, Navan: Are offering Peer- Support group meeting for Family members impacted by a loved one’s
addiction behaviour. Further information at info.fasn@gmail or call 042-9355251 or 0879046405.
Year C Nineteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time. 7th August, 2022
CHURCH OF THE ASSUMPTION
CHURCH OF ST. LIVINUS
DELVIN MASSES
Sat 6th 6.30pm Larry Farrelly. Sun 7th 11.00am Patricia Smyth. Mon 8th 9.30am Mass. Tue 9th 9.30am Mass. Wed 10th 9.30am Mass. Thurs 11th 9.30am Patrick & Margaret Farrelly & DFM. Fri 12th 9.30am Mass. Sat 13th 7.00pm Mass in Cemetery. Sun 14th 11.00am Bridgie Sheerin.
Killulagh: Sun 7th 9.30am Callan Family. 7.00pm Mass in Cemetery. Sun 14th 9.30am Frances Comaskey.
Nuala Poynton, daughter Margaret, son Matt & DFM.
- I. P. Noreen Clarke. Castletown, Delvin.
Offertory: €740. Ren. Fund: Weekly €305. Monthly €60.
Bible Alive: August Issue on Sale. Cost €2.
Universal Synod 2021-2023: Following the engagement by so many people across the Diocese, the diocesan synthesis has
been completed and will now be submitted to the National Steering Committee. The synthesis can be viewed on
www.dioceseofmeath.ie from Wednesday 1st June. Thanks to all who took part in the synodal conversations during Lent and
to all who completed questionnaires and made submissions. Thanks to all priests and facilitators who organised the synodal
meetings in each deanery. Let us ask the Holy Spirit: “Teach us the way we must go, and how we are to pursue it”.
Youth Group: The Youth Group continues with sessions on Thursday and Friday nights from 7pm-8.30pm in Fatima. All
young people from 1st Year Post- Primary School upwards are welcome.
Weekday Masses: The first reading at weekday Masses during the next two weeks will be taken from the Prophet Ezechiel.
This prophet is a visionary who creates a sense of awe and mystery in the presence of God. His style of prophetic writing
prepares for Daniel and eventually the Book of Revelation.
Cemetery Day Killulagh: Blessing of Graves in the Old Cemetery at 6.30pm this Sunday 7th August. Mass in the New
Cemetery at 7pm. Please tidy up your graves.
Crowenstown Cemetery: Prayers for the Dead and Blessing of Graves on Monday 8th August at 7pm.
Delvin Cemetery: Mass for the Dead in the Cemetery on Saturday 13th 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.
Delvin Parish Pilgrimage to Lourdes: Will be led by Spiritual Director. Fr. Seamus Heaney from 26th Sept-30th Sept,
- Further information contact Alice Reilly at 087-4147871.
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.
Meath Diocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes: Takes place from 12th -17th September, 2022. Led by Bishop Tom Deenihan. For
further information and booking. Contact Joe Walsh Tours at 01-2410800.
Meath Pilgrimage to Knock: Takes place on Sunday 14th August. Anointing of the Sick at 2.30pm, followed by
Concelebrated Mass at 3pm in the Basilica.
Patron Day Offerings: Will be taken up next Sunday. Please use the envelope that will be distributed to you.
Feast of the Assumption: Delvin Church is dedicated to the Assumption of Our Lady and Monday week 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 at 9.30am and 11.00am in Delvin on that day.
Pilgrimage to Oberammergau Passion Play: From 7th -11th September. Led by Fr. Michael Kilmartin. Contact Marian
Pilgrimages at 01-8788159 or www.marian.ie
Priory Institute: Two week online Summer School will run from 15th -26th August.. The course includes eight recorded
presentations and two online zoom discussions. To register click on prioryinstitue.com
Youth 2000 Summer Festival: Takes place in Clongowes Wood College, Clane. Co. Kildare from 11th to 14th August. Book
online. For queries contact the National Office at office@youth2000.ie
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 Betty at 044-9664931.
NERDATF Centre, Navan: Are offering Peer- Support group meeting for Family members impacted by a loved one’s
addiction behaviour. Further information at info.fasn@gmail or call 042-9355251 or 0879046405.
Year C Eighteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time. 31st July, 2022
CHURCH OF THE ASSUMPTION
CHURCH OF ST. LIVINUS
DELVIN MASSES
Sat 30th 6.30pm Fr. Camillus Kane. John, Molly & Sean Mangan. Sun 31st 11.00am Sandra Gaffney MM Mon 1st 9.30am Mass. Tue 2nd 9.30am Mass. Wed 3rd 9.30am Mass. Thurs 4th 9.30am Mass. Fri ( First Friday) 9.30am List of the Dead. 7.30pm Deceased Members of Delvin GAA Sat 6th 6.30pm Larry Farrelly. Sun 7th 11.00am Patricia Smyth.
Killulagh: Sun 31st 9.30am Colm Newman. Sun 7th 9.30am Callan Family
- I. P. Mattie Murtagh. The Green, Delvin. Anne Vaughan. Ballyhealy, Delvin.
Offertory: €740. Ren. Fund: Weekly €215. Monthly €80.
Bible Alive: August Issue on sale. Cost €2.
Universal Synod 2021-2023: Following the engagement by so many people across the Diocese, the diocesan synthesis has
been completed and will now be submitted to the National Steering Committee. The synthesis can be viewed on
www.dioceseofmeath.ie from Wednesday 1st June. Thanks to all who took part in the synodal conversations during Lent and
to all who completed questionnaires and made submissions. Thanks to all priests and facilitators who organised the synodal
meetings in each deanery. Let us ask the Holy Spirit: “Teach us the way we must go, and how we are to pursue it”.
Communion Calls: Will be done on the usual days this week.
Youth Group: The Youth Group continues with sessions on Thursday and Friday nights from 7pm-8.30pm in Fatima. All
young people from 1st Year Post- Primary School upwards are welcome.
Cemetery Day Killiulagh: Blessing of Graves in the Old Cemetery at 6.30pm next Sunday 7th August. Mass in the New
Cemetery at 7pm. Please tidy up your graves.
Crowenstown Cemetery: Prayers for the Dead and Blessing of Graves on Monday 8th August at 7pm.
Delvin Cemetery: Mass for the Dead in the Cemetery on Saturday 13th 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.
Delvin Parish Pilgrimage to Lourdes: Will be led by Spiritual Director. Fr. Seamus Heaney from 26th Sept-30th Sept,
- Further information contact Alice Reilly at 087-4147871.
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.
Meath Diocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes: Takes place from 12th -17th September, 2022. Led by Bishop Tom Deenihan. For
further information and booking. Contact Joe Walsh Tours at 01-2410800.
Meath Pilgrimage to Knock: Takes place on Sunday 14th August. Anointing of the Sick at 2.30pm, followed by
Concelebrated Mass at 3pm in the Basilica.
Pilgrimage to Oberammergau Passion Play: From 7th -11th September. Led by Fr. Michael Kilmartin. Contact Marian
Pilgrimages at 01-8788159 or www.marian.ie
Priory Institute: Two week online Summer School will run from 15th -26th August.. The course includes eight recorded
presentations and two online zoom discussions. To register click on prioryinstitue.com
Youth 2000 Summer Festival: Takes place in Clongowes Wood College, Clane. Co. Kildare from 11th to 14th August. Book
online. For queries contact the National Office at office@youth2000.ie
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 Betty at 044-9664931.
Delvin Tidy Towns: Are having a Church Gate Collection this weekend 30th /31st July. We appreciate your support.
Baptism
Let the grace of our baptism bear fruit in a path of holiness. Let everything be open to God: turn to him in every
situation. Do not be dismayed, for the power of the Holy Spirit enables you to do this, and holiness, in the end, is the
fruit of the Holy Spirit in your life (cf. Gal 5:22-23). When you feel the temptation to dwell on your own weakness,
raise your eyes to Christ crucified and say; ‘Lord, I am a poor sinner, but you can work the miracle of making me a
little bit better’. In the Church, holy yet made up of sinners, you will find everything you need to grow towards
holiness. The Lord has bestowed on the Church the gifts of scripture, the sacraments, holy places, living
communities, the witness of the saints and a multifaceted beauty that proceeds from God’s love, ‘like a bride
bedecked with jewels’ (Is 61:10)
Pope Francis, Gaudete et Exsultate, 15.
Year C Seventeenth Sunday in Ordinary Time. 24th July, 2022
CHURCH OF THE ASSUMPTION
CHURCH OF ST. LIVINUS
DELVIN MASSES
Sat 23rd 6.30pm Michael, Bridget & Thomas Coyne. Mary Toner. Sun 24th 11.00am Liz Mullen. Michael & Mary Brady.
Mon 25th No Mass. Tue 26th No Mass. Wed 27th 9.30am Mass. Thurs 28th 9.30am Mass. Fri 29th 9.30am Kevin Power. Sat 30th 6.30pm Fr. Camillus Kane. John, Molly & Sean Mangan. Sun 31st 11.00am Sandra Gaffney MM
Killulagh: Sun 24th 9.30am Edward & Ursula King. Sun 31st 9.30am Colm Newman.
- I. P. Ann Bray. Dublin. formerly of Mullingar.
Offertory: €655. Ren. Fund: Weekly €270. Monthly €40.
Universal Synod 2021-2023: Following the engagement by so many people across the Diocese, the diocesan synthesis has
been completed and will now be submitted to the National Steering Committee. The synthesis can be viewed on
www.dioceseofmeath.ie from Wednesday 1st June. Thanks to all who took part in the synodal conversations during Lent and
to all who completed questionnaires and made submissions. Thanks to all priests and facilitators who organised the synodal
meetings in each deanery. Let us ask the Holy Spirit: “Teach us the way we must go, and how we are to pursue it”.
National Grandparents Pilgrimage: Celebration of the World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly 2022 will take place
this Sunday 24th July at 3pm in Knock Basilica. The Principal Celebrant will be Archbishop Francis Duffy, Archbishop of
Tuam and Patron of the Catholic Grandparents Association. Anointing of the Sick at 2.30pm. Mass at 3pm.
Copies of the Prayer for Grandparents are available in both Churches.
Youth Group: The Youth Group continues with sessions on Thursday and Friday nights from 7pm-8.30pm in Fatima. All
young people from 1st Year Post- Primary School upwards are welcome.
Cemetery Days: Cemetery Days are fast approaching, just to remind you of the dates: Cemetery Day in Killulagh will take
place on Sunday 7th August at 7pm. Cemetery Day in Crowenstown on Monday 8th August at 7pm, and Cemetery Day in
Delvin on Saturday 13th August at 7pm.
Delvin Parish Pilgrimage to Lourdes: Will be led by Spiritual Director. Fr. Seamus Heaney from 26th Sept-30th Sept,
- Closing Date for the Pilgrimage is Friday 22nd July. Further information contact Alice Reilly at 087-4147871.
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.
Meath Diocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes: Takes place from 12th -17th September, 2022. Led by Bishop Tom Deenihan. For
further information and booking. Contact Joe Walsh Tours at 01-2410800.
Meath Pilgrimage to Knock: Takes place on Sunday 14th August. Anointing of the Sick at 2.30pm, followed by
Concelebrated Mass at 3pm in the Basilica.
Pilgrimage to Oberammergau Passion Play: From 7th -11th September. Led by Fr. Michael Kilmartin. Contact Marian
Pilgrimages at 01-8788159 or www.marian.ie
Priory Institute: Two week online Summer School will run from 18th -29th August and again on 15th -26th August. The
course includes eight recorded presentations and two online zoom discussions. To register click on prioryinstitue.com
Youth 2000 Summer Festival: Takes place in Clongowes Wood College, Clane. Co. Kildare from 11th to 14th August. Book
online. For queries contact the National Office at office@youth2000.ie
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 Betty at 044-9664931.
Delvin Tidy Towns: Are having a Church Gate Collection next weekend 30th /31st July. We appreciate your support.
Silence in Worship
Silence is an important element in all communication. It is particularly important to allow for silence as a part of the
dialogue between God and the community of faith. It allows for the voice of the Holy Spirit to be heard in the hearts
of the people of God and to enable them to unite personal prayer more closely with the word of God and the public
voice of the Church ( GILH, 202; Letter on Eucharistic Prayers{EP}, 18). During Liturgical silence all respond in
their own way, recollecting themselves, pondering what has been heard, petitioning and praising God in their inmost
spirit (EP 18). Liturgical silence is not merely an absence of words, a pause, or an interlude. It is a stillness, a
quieting of spirits, a making of time and leisure to hear, assimilate, and respond. Any haste that hinders
reflectiveness should be avoided. The dialogue between God and the community of faith taking place through the
Holy Spirit requires intervals of silence, suited to the assembly, so that all can take to heart the word of God and
respond to it in prayer.
Year C Sixteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time. 17th July, 2022
CHURCH OF THE ASSUMPTION
CHURCH OF ST. LIVINUS
DELVIN MASSES
Sat 16th 6.30pm Paddy & Gertie Kelly. Sun 17th 11.00am Bernard & Annie Carroll. Mon 18th No Mass. Tue 19th No Mass. Wed 20th 9.30am Mass. Thurs 21st No Mass. Fri 22nd No Mass. Sat 23rd 6.30pm Michael, Bridget & Thomas Coyne. Mary Toner. Sun 24th 11.00am Liz Mullen. Michael & Mary Brady.
Killulagh: Sun 17th 9.30am Mass. Sun 24th 9.30am Edward & Ursula King.
Offertory: €800. Ren. Fund: Weekly €320. Monthly €110.
Bible Alive: July issue on Sale. Cost €2.
Universal Synod 2021-2023: Following the engagement by so many people across the Diocese, the diocesan synthesis has
been completed and will now be submitted to the National Steering Committee. The synthesis can be viewed on
www.dioceseofmeath.ie from Wednesday 1st June. Thanks to all who took part in the synodal conversations during Lent and
to all who completed questionnaires and made submissions. Thanks to all priests and facilitators who organised the synodal
meetings in each deanery. Let us ask the Holy Spirit: “Teach us the way we must go, and how we are to pursue it”.
Ordination: Rev. Barry White will be ordained to the Priesthood for the Diocese of Meath this Sunday 17th July at 3pm in
the Cathedral, Mullingar. Rev. Barry is a native of Rathkenny Parish and will celebrate his first Mass in his native parish on
Monday 18th . Everybody is welcome to the Ordination in the Cathedral on Sunday 17th .
National Grandparents Pilgrimage: Celebration of the World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly 2022 will take place
next Sunday 24th July at 3pm in Knock Basilica. The Principal Celebrant will be Archbishop Francis Duffy, Archbishop of
Tuam and Patron of the Catholic Grandparents Association. Anointing of the Sick at 2.30pm. Mass at 3pm.
Copies of the Prayer for Grandparents are available in both Churches.
Youth Group: The Youth Group continues with sessions on Thursday and Friday nights from 7pm-8.30pm in Fatima. All
young people from 1st Year Post- Primary School upwards are welcome.
Cemetery Days: Cemetery Days are fast approaching, just to remind you of the dates: Cemetery Day in Killulagh will take
place on Sunday 7th August at 7pm. Cemetery Day in Crowenstown on Monday 8th August at 7pm, and Cemetery Day in
Delvin on Saturday 13th August at 7pm.
Delvin Parish Pilgrimage to Lourdes: Will be led by Spiritual Director. Fr. Seamus Heaney from 26th Sept-30th Sept,
- Closing Date for the Pilgrimage is Friday 22nd July. Further information contact Alice Reilly at 087-4147871.
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.
Meath Diocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes: Takes place from 12th -17th September, 2022. Led by Bishop Tom Deenihan. For
further information and booking. Contact Joe Walsh Tours at 01-2410800.
Meath Pilgrimage to Knock: Takes place on Sunday 14th August. Anointing of the Sick at 2.30pm, followed by
Concelebrated Mass at 3pm in the Basilica.
Pilgrimage to Oberammergau Passion Play: From 7th -11th September. Led by Fr. Michael Kilmartin. Contact Marian
Pilgrimages at 01-8788159 or www.marian.ie
Priory Institute: Two week online Summer School will run from 18th -29th August and again on 15th -26th August. The
course includes eight recorded presentations and two online zoom discussions. To register click on prioryinstitue.com
Young Adults Retreat: Takes place in St. Mary’s Church, Navan next Saturday 23rd July. Age Group (18-40). A prayerful
informative day, with testimonies from people in various Christian vocations: Married life, Priesthood, Single life, Religious
life, talk on discernment, Adoration, confession. Finishes at 5pm. Contact Sr. Una at 0906481666.
Youth 2000 Summer Festival: Takes place in Clongowes Wood College, Clane. Co. Kildare from 11th to 14th August. Book
online. For queries contact the National Office at office@youth2000.ie
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 Betty at 044-9664931.
St. Mary Magdalene ( Feast Day Fri 22nd )
St. Mary Magdalene stood by the Cross of Jesus; with two other women she discovered the empty tomb, she was
granted an appearance of the Risen Lord early the same day, from which incident she has been described as ‘apostle
to the apostles’ The Gospels give no warrant for identifying her with the ‘the woman who was a sinner’ who
anointed Christ’s feet (Lk 7:37) or with Mary the sister of Martha who also anointed him (Jn 12:3).
Year C Fifteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time. 10th July, 2022
CHURCH OF THE ASSUMPTION
CHURCH OF ST. LIVINUS
DELVIN MASSES
Sat 9th 6.30pm Christopher & Elizabeth Darby & DFM. Christy Sheerin & DFM. Sun 10th 11.00am Martin Carroll. Michael & Julia Carroll & Michael Junior. Sean Mc Morrow & grandson James. Isabel & Toss Anderson. Mon 11th No Mass. Tue 12th No Mass. Wed 13th John & Ann Devine & DFM. Thurs 14th No Mass. Fri 15th No Mass. Sat 16th 6.30pm Paddy & Gertie Kelly. Sun 17th 11.00am Bernard & Annie Carroll.
Killulagh: Sun 10th 9.30am Micheal & Betty O’ Keeffe Sun 17th 9.30am 9.30am Mass.
- I. P. Bridget Cassidy. Cavan. mother of Siobhan Conlon. Bracklyn, Delvin.
Offertory: €755. Ren. Fund: Weekly €205. Monthly €150. Annual: €500.
Bible Alive: July issue on Sale. Cost €2.
Universal Synod 2021-2023: Following the engagement by so many people across the Diocese, the diocesan synthesis has
been completed and will now be submitted to the National Steering Committee. The synthesis can be viewed on
www.dioceseofmeath.ie from Wednesday 1st June. Thanks to all who took part in the synodal conversations during Lent and
to all who completed questionnaires and made submissions. Thanks to all priests and facilitators who organised the synodal
meetings in each deanery. Let us ask the Holy Spirit: “Teach us the way we must go, and how we are to pursue it”.
Ordination: Rev. Barry White will be ordained to the Priesthood for the Diocese of Meath on Sunday 17th July at 3pm in
the Cathedral, Mullingar. Rev. Barry is a native of Rathkenny Parish and will celebrate his first Mass in his native parish on
Monday 18th . Everybody is welcome to the Ordination in the Cathedral on Sunday 17th .
National Grandparents Pilgrimage: Celebration of the World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly 2022 will take place
on Sunday 24th July at 3pm in Knock Basilica. The Principal Celebrant will be Archbishop Francis Duffy, Archbishop of
Tuam and Patron of the Catholic Grandparents Association. Anointing of the Sick at 2.30pm. Mass at 3pm.
Feast of St. Camillus: Next Thursday 14th July we celebrate the Feast of St. Camillus, who is the Patron of Nurses,
Hospitals and the Sick.
Youth Group: The Youth Group continues with sessions on Thursday and Friday nights from 7pm-8.30pm in Fatima. All
young people from 1st Year Post- Primary School upwards are welcome.
Cemetery Days: Cemetery Days are fast approaching, just to remind you of the dates: Cemetery Day in Killulagh will take
place on Sunday 7th August at 7pm. Cemetery Day in Crowenstown on Monday 8th August at 7pm, and Cemetery Day in
Delvin on Saturday 13th August at 7pm.
Delvin Parish Pilgrimage to Lourdes: Will be led by Spiritual Director. Fr. Seamus Heaney from 26th Sept-30th Sept,
- Closing Date for the Pilgrimage is Friday 22nd July. Further information contact Alice Reilly at 087-4147871.
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.
Meath Diocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes: Takes place from 12th -17th September, 2022. Led by Bishop Tom Deenihan. For
further information and booking. Contact Joe Walsh Tours at 01-2410800.
Meath Pilgrimage to Knock: Takes place on Sunday 14th August. Anointing of the Sick at 2.30pm, followed by
Concelebrated Mass at 3pm in the Basilica.
Pilgrimage to Oberammergau Passion Play: From 7th -11th September. Led by Fr. Michael Kilmartin. Contact Marian
Pilgrimages at 01-8788159 or www.marian.ie
Priory Institute: Two week online Summer School will run from 18th -29th August and again on 15th -26th August. The
course includes eight recorded presentations and two online zoom discussions. To register click on prioryinstitue.com
Young Adults Retreat: Takes place in St. Mary’s Church, Navan on Saturday 23rd July. Age Group (18-40). A prayerful
informative day, with testimonies from people in various Christian vocations: Married life, Priesthood, Single life, Religious
life, talk on discernment, Adoration, confession. Finishes at 5pm. Contact Sr. Una at 0906481666.
Youth 2000 Summer Festival: Takes place in Clongowes Wood College, Clane. Co. Kildare from 11th to 14th August. Book
online. For queries contact the National Office at office@youth2000.ie
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 Betty at 044-9664931.
Fleadh Cheoil na hEireann, Mullingar: Volunteers and Accomodation needed from 31st July-7th Aug. Minimum
commitment is 4 hours. Age limit 15 years or over. Further info contact Fleadh Office at 049338954,www.fleadhcheoil.ie.
Year C Fourteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time. 3rd July, 2022
CHURCH OF THE ASSUMPTION
CHURCH OF ST. LIVINUS
DELVIN MASSES
Sat 2nd 6.30pm Tom, Mary & Nancy Lenihan & DFM. Christy Coll & Pauline Coll. Angela & Matt Monaghan & DFM. Sun 3rd 11.00am Seamus Higgins MM Mon 4th 9.30am Mass. Tue 5th 9.30am Michael & Seamus Mc Grath. Wed 6th No Mass. Thurs 7th No Mass. Fri 8th No Mass. Sat 9th 6.30pm Christopher & Elizabeth Darby & DFM. Christy Sheerin & DFM. Sun 10th 11.00am Martin Carroll. Michael & Julia Carroll & Michael Junior. Sean Mc Morrow & grandson James. Isabel & Toss Anderson.
Killulagh: Sun 3rd 9.30am Oliver Kiernan. Sun 10th 9.30am Micheal & Betty O’ Keeffe
- I. P. Sandra Gaffney. Ballyhealy Rd, Delvin.
Offertory: €775. Ren. Fund: Weekly €315. Monthly €130.
Bible Alive: July issue on Sale. Cost €2.
Universal Synod 2021-2023: Following the engagement by so many people across the Diocese, the diocesan synthesis has
been completed and will now be submitted to the National Steering Committee. The synthesis can be viewed on
www.dioceseofmeath.ie from Wednesday 1st June. Thanks to all who took part in the synodal conversations during Lent and
to all who completed questionnaires and made submissions. Thanks to all priests and facilitators who organised the synodal
meetings in each deanery. Let us ask the Holy Spirit: “Teach us the way we must go, and how we are to pursue it”.
Peter’s Pence Collection: Thanks to all who contributed to the Peter’s Pence Collection last weekend.
Youth Group: The Youth Group continues with sessions on Thursday and Friday nights from 7pm-8.30pm in Fatima. All
young people from 1st Year Post- Primary School upwards are welcome.
Cemetery Days: Cemetery Days are fast approaching, just to remind you of the dates: Cemetery Day in Killulagh will take
place on Sunday 7th August at 7pm. Cemetery Day in Crowenstown on Monday 8th August at 7pm, and Cemetery Day in
Delvin on Saturday 13th August at 7pm.
Delvin Parish Pilgrimage to Lourdes: Will be led by Spiritual Director. Fr. Seamus Heaney from 26th Sept-30th Sept,
- Closing Date for the Pilgrimage is Friday 22nd July. Further information contact Alice Reilly at 087-4147871.
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.
Meath Diocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes: Takes place from 12th -17th September, 2022. Led by Bishop Tom Deenihan. For
further information and booking. Contact Joe Walsh Tours at 01-2410800.
Meath Pilgrimage to Knock: Takes place on Sunday 14th August. Anointing of the Sick at 2.30pm, followed by
Concelebrated Mass at 3pm in the Basilica.
Pilgrimage to Oberammergau Passion Play: From 7th -11th September. Led by Fr. Michael Kilmartin. Contact Marian
Pilgrimages at 01-8788159 or www.marian.ie
Priory Institute: Two week online Summer School will run from 18th -29th August and again on 15th -26th August. The
course includes eight recorded presentations and two online zoom discussions. To register click on prioryinstitue.com
Young Adults Retreat: Takes place in St. Mary’s Church, Navan on Saturday 23rd July. Age Group (18-40). A prayerful
informative day, with testimonies from people in various Christian vocations: Married life, Priesthood, Single life, Religious
life, talk on discernment, Adoration, confession. Finishes at 5pm. Contact Sr. Una at 0906481666.
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 Betty at 044-9664931.
Fleadh Cheoil na hEireann, Mullingar: Volunteers and Accomodation needed from 31st July-7th Aug. Minimum
commitment is 4 hours. Age limit 15 years or over. Further info contact Fleadh Office at 049338954,www.fleadhcheoil.ie.
How to Celebrate the Eucharist
The Church, therefore, earnestly desires that Christ’s faithful, when present at this mystery of faith, should not be
there as strangers or silent spectators. On the contrary, through a good understanding of the rites and prayers they
should take part in the sacred action, conscious of what they are doing, with devotion and full collaboration. They
should be instructed by God’s word and be nourished at the table of the Lord’s Body. They should give thanks to
God. Offering the immaculate victim, not only through the hands of the priest, but also together with him, they
should learn to offer themselves. Through Christ, the Mediator, they should be drawn day by day into ever more
perfect union with God and with each other, so that finally God may be all in all.
Irish Catholic Catechism for Adults.
Year C Thirteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time. 26th June, 2022
CHURCH OF THE ASSUMPTION
CHURCH OF ST. LIVINUS
DELVIN MASSES
Sat 25th 6.30pm Winnie Walsh. Tom & Phyllis Murphy & DFM Murphy Family. Margaret Rooney. Sun 26th 11.00am Nancy Healy. Mon 27th 9.30am Mass. Tue 28th 9.30am Mass. Wed 29th 9.30am Mass. Thurs 30th 9.30am Mass. Fri ( First Friday ) 9.30am List of the Dead. 7.30pm Tom & Maggie Leonard. Sat 2nd 6.30pm Tom, Mary & Nancy Lenihan & DFM. Christy Coll & Pauline Coll. Angela & Matt Monaghan & DFM. Sun 3rd 11.00am Seamus Higgins MM
Killulagh: Sun 26th 9.30am Colm & Lila O’ Farrell. DFM Kelly family. Caddagh Cross. Sun 3rd 9.30am Oliver Kiernan.
- I. P. Pat Callaghan. Ballinabrackey, Co. Meath. brother of Teresa Flynn. Killough. Keith Goodwin. Castlepollard.
Offertory: €850. Ren. Fund: Weekly €295. Monthly €65. Annual: €150.
Bible Alive: July issue on Sale. Cost €2.
Universal Synod 2021-2023: Following the engagement by so many people across the Diocese, the diocesan synthesis has
been completed and will now be submitted to the National Steering Committee. The synthesis can be viewed on
www.dioceseofmeath.ie from Wednesday 1st June. Thanks to all who took part in the synodal conversations during Lent and
to all who completed questionnaires and made submissions. Thanks to all priests and facilitators who organised the synodal
meetings in each deanery. Let us ask the Holy Spirit: “Teach us the way we must go, and how we are to pursue it”.
Communion Calls: Will be done on the usual days this week.
Peter’s Pence Collection: Will be taken up at Masses this weekend.
St. Oliver Plunkett: Mass in Loughcrew this Sun 26th June at 3pm in honour of St. Oliver Plunkett. All are Welcome.
Youth Group: The Youth Group continues with sessions on Thursday and Friday nights from 7pm-8.30pm in Fatima. All
young people from 1st Year Post- Primary School upwards are welcome.
Delvin Parish Pilgrimage to Lourdes: Will be led by Spiritual Director. Fr. Seamus Heaney from 26th Sept-30th Sept,
- Further information contact Alice Reilly at 087-4147871.
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.
Meath Diocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes: Takes place from 12th -17th September, 2022. Led by Bishop Tom Deenihan. For
further information and booking. Contact Joe Walsh Tours at 01-2410800.
Meath Pilgrimage to Knock: Takes place on Sunday 14th August.
Pilgrimage to Oberammergau Passion Play: From 7th -11th September. Led by Fr. Michael Kilmartin. Contact Marian
Pilgrimages at 01-8788159 or www.marian.ie
Priory Institute: Two week online Summer School will run from 18th -29th August and again on 15th -26th August. The
course includes eight recorded presentations and two online zoom discussions. To register click on prioryinstitue.com
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 Betty at 044-9664931.
Delvin Friendship Club: Our usual get- together will be next Wed 29th June starting at 11am in the Hall.
Fleadh Cheoil na hEireann, Mullingar: Volunteers and Accomodation needed from 31st July-7th Aug. Minimum
commitment is 4 hours. Age limit 15 years or over. Further info contact Fleadh Office at 049338954,www.fleadhcheoil.ie.
The Gospel of St. Luke
The doctrine proper to the Gospel of Luke is above all the gentleness and forgiveness that were the hallmarks of
Christ’s ministry. From the beginning of his mission until he nears Jerusalem, those who encounter Jesus, from
Peter (5th Sunday) to Zaccaeus (31st Sunday) become aware of their need for forgiveness and for God’s great
mercy. Several stories peculiar to Luke’s Gospel illustrate this theme of divine mercy throughout the course of the
year: the penitent woman (11th Sunday), the Good Samaritan (15th Sunday), the lost sheep and the prodigal son (24th
Sunday), and the good thief ( 34th Sunday). There are also warnings for those who do not show mercy: maledictions
as well as beatitudes (6th Sunday) , the rich fool (18th Sunday), and the rich man and Lazarus (26th Sunday). Written
for Gentiles, Luke’s Gospel underscores how God’s mercy reaches beyond his chosen people to embrace those who
were formerly excluded. This theme appears often on these Sundays , and is a warning for us as we gather to
celebrate the Eucharist: we have received the bountiful mercy of Christ, and there can be no frontiers to the mercy
we share with others.
Year C Feast of Corpus Christi. 19th June, 2022
CHURCH OF THE ASSUMPTION
CHURCH OF ST. LIVINUS
DELVIN MASSES
Sat 18th 6.30pm Camillus Daly & Parents. Patrick & Eilish Farrelly. Sun 19th 11.00am Paddy Gaffney & DFM.
Peggy Lenihan. Mon 20th 9.30am Paddy Scally. Tue 21st 9.30am Mass. Wed 22nd 9.30am Marcus Daugela. Thurs 23rd 9.30am Mass. Fri 24th 9.30am Mass. Sat 25th 6.30pm Winnie Walsh. Tom & Phyllis Murphy & DFM Murphy
Family. Margaret Rooney. Sun 26th 11.00am Nancy Healy.
Killulagh: Sun 19th 9.30am Paddy & Bridie Dugdale. Willie Loughlin. Sun 26th 9.30am Colm & Lila O’ Farrell.
DFM Kelly family. Caddagh Cross.
- I. P. Kathleen Scally. Reynella. mother of Leo Scally. Rickardstown. Maureen Bruton. Rathcore, Enfield. sister of Teresa
Flynn. Killough, Bracklyn, Delvin.
Offertory: €1,020. Ren. Fund: Weekly €430. Monthly €305.
Universal Synod 2021-2023: Following the engagement by so many people across the Diocese, the diocesan synthesis has
been completed and will now be submitted to the National Steering Committee. The synthesis can be viewed on
www.dioceseofmeath.ie from Wednesday 1st June. Thanks to all who took part in the synodal conversations during Lent and
to all who completed questionnaires and made submissions. Thanks to all priests and facilitators who organised the synodal
meetings in each deanery. Let us ask the Holy Spirit: “Teach us the way we must go, and how we are to pursue it”.
Corpus Christi: This Sunday we celebrate the Feast of Corpus Christi.
Day of Prayer for Priests: Next Friday is a Day of Prayer for Priests. It is also the Feast of the Most Scared Heart of Jesus.
The Sacred Heart of Jesus: ‘Understood in the light of the Scriptures, the term “ Sacred Heart of Jesus” denotes the entire
mystery of Christ Son of God, uncreated wisdom, infinite charity, principle of the salvation and sanctification of mankind.
St. Oliver Plunkett: Mass in Loughcrew on Sun 26th June at 3pm in honour of St. Oliver Plunkett. All are Welcome.
Youth Group: The Youth Group continues with sessions on Thursday and Friday nights from 7pm-8.30pm in Fatima. All
young people from 1st Year Post- Primary School upwards are welcome.
Delvin Parish Pilgrimage to Lourdes: Will be led by Spiritual Director. Fr. Seamus Heaney from 26th Sept-30th Sept,
- Further information contact Alice Reilly at 087-4147871.
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.
St. Joseph’s Young Priests Society: Our Annual Pilgrimage to Knock will take place next Saturday 25th June. Bus will
leave from Gaffney’s Bar at 9.15am. Any problems contact Kathleen at 087-9768703, or Margaret at 087-7688105.
Meath Diocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes: Takes place from 12th -17th September, 2022. Led by Bishop Tom Deenihan. For
further information and booking. Contact Joe Walsh Tours at 01-2410800.
Meath Pilgrimage to Knock: Takes place on Sunday 14th August.
Pilgrimage to Oberammergau Passion Play: From 7th -11th September. Led by Fr. Michael Kilmartin. Contact Marian
Pilgrimages at 01-8788159 or www.marian.ie
Priory Institute: Two week online Summer School will run from 18th -29th August and again on 15th -26th August. The
course includes eight recorded presentations and two online zoom discussions. To register click on prioryinstitue.com
Lough Derg: Three Day Pilgrimage to Lough Derg from 27th -29th June. Further details contact 044-9374818.
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 Betty at 044-9664931.
Delvin Friendship Club: The Committee would like to thank all who supported our Coffee Morning/ Cake Sale last Friday.
It was a great success. Our next get- together will be on Wed 29th June instead of Wed 22nd June as previously arranged.
St. Patrick’s Hall Committee: Have cancelled their Fundraising Auction which was due to be held in the Hall this Sunday.
A further date will be announced in the next few weeks.
NERDATF Centre, Navan: Are having Peer-support group meeting for Family members impacted by a loved one’s
addiction behaviour in the above centre. Contact info.fasn@gmail, or call 042-9355251 for information.
Fleadh Cheoil na hEireann, Mullingar: Volunteers and Accomodation needed from 31st July-7th Aug. Minimum
commitment is 4 hours. Age limit 15 years or over. Further info contact Fleadh Office at 049338954,www.fleadhcheoil.ie.
Year C The Most Holy Trinity 12th June, 2022
CHURCH OF THE ASSUMPTION
CHURCH OF ST. LIVINUS
DELVIN MASSES
Sat 11th 6.30pm Maura Carroll. Joseph Anderson. Jane Kenny & DFM. Bill & Criss Kelly & DFM
Sun 12th 11.00am Christy Darby MM. Bernie Mc Grath. Mon 13th 9.30am Mass. Tue 14th 9.30am Tommy Murphy. Wed 15th 9.30am Mass. Thurs 16th 9.30am Mass. Fri 17th 9.30am Mass. Sat 18th 6.30pm Camillus Daly & Parents. Patrick & Eilish Farrelly. Sun 19th 11.00am Paddy Gaffney & DFM. Peggy Lenihan.
Killulagh: Sun 12th 9.30am Michael Egginton. Sun 19th 9.30am Paddy & Bridie Dugdale. Willie Loughlin.
- I. P. Seamus Higgins. Donegal. late of Killough, Bracklyn. Margaret Cooke. Scurlogstown, Delvin.
Offertory: €940. Easter Dues: €1,465.
Universal Synod 2021-2023: Following the engagement by so many people across the Diocese, the diocesan synthesis has
been completed and will now be submitted to the National Steering Committee. The synthesis can be viewed on
www.dioceseofmeath.ie from Wednesday 1st June. Thanks to all who took part in the synodal conversations during Lent and
to all who completed questionnaires and made submissions. Thanks to all priests and facilitators who organised the synodal
meetings in each deanery. As we approach the Feast of Pentecost, let us ask the Holy Spirit: “Teach us the way we must go,
and how we are to pursue it”.
Easter Dues: Thanks to all who contributed to the Easter Dues last weekend.
The Most Holy Trinity: This Sunday we celebrate the Feast of the Most Holy Trinity.
Corpus Christi: Next Sunday we celebrate the Feast of Corpus Christi.
St. Oliver Plunkett: Mass in Loughcrew on Sun 26th June at 3pm in honour of St. Oliver Plunkett.
Diocese of Meath Vocations: Are having a Vocations Holy Hour on Fri 17th June at 7pm in the Church of the Assumption,
Tullamore. We will reflect on the example of the Priesthood after the Heart of Christ, in this month of the Sacred Heart of
Jesus. Speaker will be Mark Cafferty who is a student for the Priesthood for our Diocese.
Youth Group: The Youth Group continues with sessions on Thursday and Friday nights from 7pm-8.30pm in Fatima. All
young people from 1st Year Post- Primary School upwards are welcome.
Delvin Parish Pilgrimage to Lourdes: Will be led by Spiritual Director. Fr. Seamus Heaney from 26th Sept-30th Sept,
- Further information contact Alice Reilly at 087-4147871.
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.
St. Joseph’s Young Priests Society: Our Annual Pilgrimage to Knock will take place on Saturday 25th June. Bus will leave
from Gaffney’s Bar at 9.15am. Any problems contact Kathleen at 087-9768703, or Margaret at 087-7688105.
Meath Diocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes: Takes place from 12th -17th September, 2022. Led by Bishop Tom Deenihan. For
further information and booking. Contact Joe Walsh Tours at 01-2410800.
Meath Pilgrimage to Knock: Takes place on Sunday 14th August.
Pilgrimage to Oberammergau Passion Play: From 7th -11th September. Led by Fr. Michael Kilmartin. Contact Marian
Pilgrimages at 01-8788159 or www.marian.ie
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 Betty at 044-9664931.
St. Patrick’s Hall Committee: Are holding a fundraising Auction on Sun 19th June. The Committee are asking for
donations of quality items for the sale Contact Michael at 087-2879581 or leave small items in Leavy’s Shop.
NERDATF Centre, Navan: Are having Peer-support group meeting for Family members impacted by a loved one’s
addiction behaviour in the above centre. Contact info.fasn@gmail, or call 042-9355251 for information.
Fleadh Cheoil na hEireann, Mullingar: Volunteers and Accomodation needed from 31st July-7th Aug. Minimum
commitment is 4 hours. Age limit 15 years or over. Further info contact Fleadh Office at 049338954,www.fleadhcheoil.ie.
The Trinity and the Liturgy
In the Church’s liturgy the divine blessing is fully revealed and communicated. The Father is acknowledged and
adored as the source and the end of all the blessings of creation and salvation. In his Word who became incarnate,
died, and rose for us, he fills us with his blessings. Through his Word, he pours into our hearts the Gift that contains
all gifts, the Holy Spirit.
Catechism of the Catholic Church. 1082.
Year C Pentecost Sunday 5th June, 2022
CHURCH OF THE ASSUMPTION
CHURCH OF ST. LIVINUS
DELVIN MASSES
Sat 4th 6.30pm Michael Malone. Sun 5th 11.00am James, Mary & John Herward. Noel Renehan. Mon 6th 9.30am Mass.
Tue 7th 9.30am Mass. Wed 8th 9.30am Sr. Fionnuala Byrne. Thurs 9th 9.30am Pierce Mc Cormack. Fri 10th 9.30am Mass. Sat 11th 6.30pm Maura Carroll. Joseph Anderson. Jane Kenny & DFM. Bill & Criss Kelly & DFM
Sun 12th 11.00am Christy Darby MM. Bernie Mc Grath.
Killulagh: Sun 5th 9.30am Olive Kelleghan. Sun 12th 9.30am Michael Egginton.
- I. P. Sheila Connell. Clonmellon. mother of Mark, Audrey and Rosie. Delvin.
Offertory: €735. Ren Fund: Weekly €360. Monthly €70.
Universal Synod 2021-2023: Following the engagement by so many people across the Diocese, the diocesan synthesis has
been completed and will now be submitted to the National Steering Committee. The synthesis can be viewed on
www.dioceseofmeath.ie from Wednesday 1st June. Thanks to all who took part in the synodal conversations during Lent and
to all who completed questionnaires and made submissions. Thanks to all priests and facilitators who organised the synodal
meetings in each deanery. As we approach the Feast of Pentecost, let us ask the Holy Spirit: “Teach us the way we must go,
and how we are to pursue it”.
Pentecost Sunday: This Sunday is the Feast of Pentecost which completes the celebration of Easter. The gift of the Holy
Spirit which the believers received on the First Pentecost is received by every believer in baptism and confirmation. The gift
of the Holy Spirit is received many times, especially at Pentecost. At Masses we pray for a renewal of the grace of our
Confirmation.
Easter Dues: Will be taken up this Sunday. Please use the envelope that was distributed to you.
The Most Holy Trinity: Next Sunday we celebrate the Feast of the Most Holy Trinity.
Youth Group: The Youth Group continues with sessions on Thursday and Friday nights from 7pm-8.30pm in Fatima. All
young people from 1st Year Post- Primary School upwards are welcome.
Delvin Parish Pilgrimage to Lourdes: Will be led by Spiritual Director. Fr. Seamus Heaney from 26th Sept-30th Sept,
- Further information contact Alice Reilly at 087-4147871.
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.
St. Joseph’s Young Priests Society: Our Annual Pilgrimage to Knock will take place on Saturday 25th June. Bus will leave
from Gaffney’s Bar at 9.15am. Any problems contact Kathleen at 087-9768703, or Margaret at 087-7688105.
Meath Diocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes: Takes place from 12th -17th September, 2022. Led by Bishop Tom Deenihan. For
further information and booking. Contact Joe Walsh Tours at 01-2410800.
Meath Pilgrimage to Knock: Takes place on Sunday 14th August.
Pilgrimage to Oberammergau Passion Play: From 7th -11th September. Led by Fr. Michael Kilmartin. Contact Marian
Pilgrimages at 01-8788159 or www.marian.ie
Delvin Friendship Club: Are having a Cake Sale/ Morning Coffee in the Hall next Fri 10th June from 9.30am -1pm. We
would appreciate if you would do some baking for the cake sale. As always we appreciate your support.
Delvin Hospice Homecare: Meeting on Wed next 8th June in Meeting Room of St. Patrick’s Hall 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 Betty at 044-9664931.
St. Patrick’s Hall Committee: Are holding a fundraising Auction on Sun 19th June. The Committee are asking for
donations of quality items for the Auction. Contact Michael at 087-2879581 or leave small items in Leavy’s Shop.
Pentecost Sunday
The Church was made manifest to the world on the day of Pentecost by the outpouring of the Holy Spirit. The gift of
the Spirit ushers in a new era in the dispensation of the mystery----the age of the Church, during which Christ
manifests, makes present and communicates his work of salvation through the liturgy of his Church” until he
comes”. In this age of the Church Christ now lives and acts in and with his Church, in a new way appropriate to this
new age. He acts through the sacraments in what the common Tradition of the East and the West calls “the
sacramental economy”, this is the communication (or “dispensation”) of the fruits of Christ’s Paschal mystery in the
celebration of the Church’s “sacramental” liturgy.
Catechism of the Catholic Church 1076.
Year C The Ascension of the Lord 29th May, 2022
CHURCH OF THE ASSUMPTION
CHURCH OF ST. LIVINUS
DELVIN MASSES
Sat 28th 6.30pm Joe & Annie Kate Gray & son Joseph. Sun 29th 11.00am Peter Donohoe & DFM Duffy & Reilly Families. Bryan Orr. Mon 30th 9.30am Mass. Tue 31st 9.30am Mass. Wed 1st 9.30am Mass. Thurs 2nd 9.30am Mass. Fri ( First Friday) 9.30am List of the Dead. 7.30pm James & Peggy Reilly. (Confessions after Mass). Sat 4th 6.30pm
Michael Malone. Sun 5th 11.00am James, Mary & John Herward. Noel Renehan.
Killulagh: Sun 29th 9.30am Bridie Scally (nee Fox). Sun 5th 9.30am Olive Kelleghan.
- I. P. Feichin Mc Cormack, brother of the late Billy Mc Cormack. Rockview, Delvin who died in Canada.
Offertory: €990. Ren Fund: Weekly €270. Monthly €50.
Universal Synod 2021-2023: Following the engagement by so many people across the Diocese, the diocesan synthesis has
been completed and will now be submitted to the National Steering Committee. The synthesis can be viewed on
www.dioceseofmeath.ie from Wednesday 1st June. Thanks to all who took part in the synodal conversations during Lent and
to all who completed questionnaires and made submissions. Thanks to all priests and facilitators who organised the synodal
meetings in each deanery. As we approach the Feast of Pentecost, let us ask the Holy Spirit: “Teach us the way we must go,
and how we are to pursue it”.
Feast of the Ascension: This Sunday we celebrate the Feast of the Ascension. It is also World Communications Day.
Communion Calls: Will be done on the usual days this week.
Pentecost Sunday: Next Sunday is the Feast of Pentecost which completes the celebration of Easter. The gift of the Holy
Spirit which the believers received on the First Pentecost is received by every believer in baptism and confirmation. The gift
of the Holy Spirit is received many times, especially at Pentecost. At Masses we pray for a renewal of the grace of our
Confirmation.
Preparation for Pentecost: A Prayer Service and Benediction will be held in Delvin Church on Thursday next June 2nd at
7.30pm in preparation for the Feast of Pentecost. Confessions afterwards.
Ceili Catholic Community, Kilbeggan: “Pentecost Preparation” Monday to Saturday this coming week at Ceili
Community Centre, Kilbeggan there are six evenings of preparation for Pentecost. Mass each evening at 7.30pm followed by
Confessions. On Pentecost Sunday there is a special Celebratory Day beginning at 10am. All Welcome.
Youth Group: The Youth Group continues with sessions on Thursday and Friday nights from 7pm-8.30pm in Fatima. All
young people from 1st Year Post- Primary School upwards are welcome.
Delvin Parish Pilgrimage to Lourdes: Will be led by Spiritual Director. Fr. Seamus Heaney from 26th Sept-30th Sept, 2022.
Cost €635 pps. Further information contact Alice Reilly at 087-4147871.
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.
Outdoor Speaker:The use of the outdoor speaker at Delvin and Killulagh Churches will be discontinued from this weekend.
Young Priests Society: Our Annual Pilgrimage to Knock will take place on Saturday 25th June. We have a bus organised.
There are a few seats left. To book a seat contact Kathleen at 087-9768703, or Margaret at 087-7688105.
Meath Diocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes: Takes place from 12th -17th September, 2022. Led by Bishop Tom Deenihan. For
further information and booking. Contact Joe Walsh Tours at 01-2410800.
Meath Pilgrimage to Knock: Takes place on Sunday 14th August.
Pilgrimage to Oberammergau Passion Play: From 7th -11th September. Led by Fr. Michael Kilmartin. Contact Marian
Pilgrimages at 01-8788159 or www.marian.ie
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 Betty at 044-9664931.
Delvin Sports & Leisure Centre: Would like to inform everyone that the lights have been turned off for the Summer.
The Ascension of the Lord
The Ascension of Christ means our own salvation as well, where the glorious Head has gone before, the body is
called to follow in hope. Let us therefore exult, beloved, as is fitting, and let us rejoice in devout thanksgiving. For on
this day not only have we been confirmed in our possession of paradise, but we have even entered heaven in the
person of Christ; through his grace, we have regained far more than we had lost through the devil’s hatred. ( St.
George the Great).
Year C Sixth Sunday of Easter 22nd May, 2022
CHURCH OF THE ASSUMPTION
CHURCH OF ST. LIVINUS
DELVIN MASSES
Sat 21st 6.30pm Michael Mc Gowan MM Sun 22nd 11.00am Carmel Cannon. Mon 23rd 9.30am Mass. Tue 24th 9.30am
James & Mary Ann Andrews & DFM. Wed 25th 9.30am John Heffernan & Parents & DFM Thurs 26th 9.30am Mass.
Fri 27th 9.30am Mass. Sat 28th 6.30pm Joe & Annie Kate Gray & son Joseph. Sun 29th 11.00am Peter Donohoe & DFM Duffy & Reilly Families. Bryan Orr.
Killulagh: Sun 22nd 9.30am Colette, Antoinette, Rosemary & Bertie Kelleghan. Sun 29th 9.30am Bridie Scally (nee Fox) 1st Anniversary Mass.
- I. P. Pat Cranley. Fennor Cross, Collinstown. Sr. Rose Power. Newbridge. native of Moyleroe. Camillus Mc Dermott.
Mullingar. brother of Dolores Moran. Martinstown, Delvin.
Offertory: €845. Ren Fund: Weekly €165. Monthly €135.
Synod Questionnaire: Completed Questionnaries can be returned to the box in both Churches or to the Diocesan Office,
Dublin Road, M.ullingar. Co. Westmeath( please mark your envelopes Synod Questionnaire) .
First Communion: Congratulations to the children from the three schools in the parish who received their First Holy
Communion yesterday. Thanks to their Teachers, Parents and all who helped them prepare for their big day.
Feast of the Ascension: Next Sunday we celebrate the Feast of the Ascension.
Youth Group: The Youth Group has resumed after a long break due to Covid 19. There will be a session on Thursday and
Friday nights from 7pm-8.30pm in Fatima. All young people from 1st Year Post- Primary School upwards are welcome.
Delvin Parish Pilgrimage to Lourdes: Will be led by Spiritual Director. Fr. Seamus Heaney from 26th Sept-30th Sept, 2022.
Cost €635 pps. Further information contact Alice Reilly at 087-4147871.
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.
Outdoor Speaker: The use of the outdoor speaker at Delvin and Killulagh Churches will be discontinued from the end of
May.
St. Joseph’s Young Priests Society: Our Annual Pilgrimage to Knock will take place on Saturday 25th June. We hope to
organise a bus. We would be grateful if those of you thinking about going would contact us soon. To book a seat contact
Kathleen at 087-9768703, or Margaret at 087-7688105.
Meath Diocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes: Takes place from 12th -17th September, 2022. Led by Bishop Tom Deenihan. For
further information and booking. Contact Joe Walsh Tours at 01-2410800.
Priory Institute: Online Theology Course starting soon. Attend Saturday Lectures in Tallaght or from the comfort of your
own home Enquiries@prioryinstitute.com
Meath Pilgrimage to Knock: Takes place on Sunday 14th August.
Pilgrimage to Oberammergau Passion Play: From 7th -11th September. Led by Fr. Michael Kilmartin. Contact Marian
Pilgrimages at 01-8788159 or www.marian.ie
Delvin GAA & Camogie Club: Would like to welcome back all boys and girls born in the year 2015, 2016, 2017 & 2018 to
our training on Saturday Mornings in Delvin GAA pitch from 10am-11am. Coaches will introduce the fundamentals of the
games through fun activities. Helmets are available to purchase. Further info contact Assumpta 087-9934114
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 Betty at 044-9664931.
The Ascension of the Lord
The Ascension of Christ means our own salvation as well, where the glorious Head has gone before, the body is
called to follow in hope. Let us therefore exult, beloved, as is fitting, and let us rejoice in devout thanksgiving. For on
this day not only have we been confirmed in our possession of paradise, but we have even entered heaven in the
person of Christ; through his grace, we have regained far more than we had lost through the devil’s hatred. ( St.
George the Great).
Year C Fifth Sunday of Easter 15th May, 2022
CHURCH OF THE ASSUMPTION
CHURCH OF ST. LIVINUS
DELVIN MASSES
Sat 14th 6.30pm Tom & Elizabeth Toner. Breege Mc Cormack. Sun 15th 11.00am Martin & Julia Kineavey & sons Martin, Christy and Tommy. Tom & Marie Mc Enerney & Martina Yeoman. Mon 16th No Mass. Tue 17th 9.30am Mass.
Wed 18th No Mass. Thurs 19th No Mass. Fri 20th 9.30am Carmel Cannon. Sat 21st 6.30pm Michael Mc Gowan MM
Sun 22nd 11.00am Carmel Cannon.
Killulagh: Sun 15th 9.30am Richard, Danny, Larry & John Monaghan & DFM. Sun 22nd 9.30am Colette, Antoinette, Rosemary & Bertie Kelleghan.
- I. P. Christy Darby. Mitchelstown, Delvin. Jim Gaffney. Clontarf, Dublin. brother of late Pat Gaffney. Main St, Delvin.
Ann Mc Pherson. mother of Ken Mc Pherson, Stoneyford Park, who died in London.
Offertory: €830. Ren Fund: Weekly €260. Monthly €90.
Synod Questionnaire: Completed Questionnaries can be returned to the box in both Churches or to the Diocesan Office,
Dublin Road, M.ullingar. Co. Westmeath( please mark your envelopes Synod Questionnaire) .
Confirmation: Congratulations to the Children from St. Mary’s School, Southill who were confirmed and made their First
Communion on Wednesday last. Thanks to their Parents, Teachers and all who helped them prepare for this day.
Confirmation Prayer: Send your Holy Spirit upon them, to be their helper and guide.
First Communion: Children from the three schools in the parish will receive their First Communion on Sat next, May 21st.
The session at 10am will be for St. Tola’s children in Killulagh Church. The session at 12noon will be for St. Ernan’s and
St. Patrick’s, Crowenstown in Delvin Church.
Vocation Sunday: Thanks to all who contributed to the Offertory Collection last Sunday. The amount collected was €830.
This money will go towards training students for the Priesthood in the Diocese.
Youth Group: The Youth Group has resumed after a long break due to Covid 19. There will be a session on Thursday and
Friday nights from 7pm-8.30pm in Fatima. All young people from 1st Year Post- Primary School upwards are welcome. The
NET Team will assist in the sessions each week. Young people who attend are assured of fun, games, snacks and much
more. Come join the NET Team for the following events. Youth Choir this Sun May 15th .
Delvin Parish Pilgrimage to Lourdes: Will be led by Spiritual Director. Fr. Seamus Heaney from 26th Sept-30th Sept, 2022.
Cost €635 pps. Further information contact Alice Reilly at 087-4147871.
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.
St. Joseph’s Young Priests Society: Our Annual Pilgrimage to Knock will take place on Saturday 25th June. We hope to
organise a bus. We would be grateful if those of you thinking about going would contact us soon. To book a seat contact
Kathleen at 087-9768703, or Margaret at 087-7688105.
Meath Diocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes: Takes place from 12th -17th September, 2022. Led by Bishop Tom Deenihan. For
further information and booking. Contact Joe Walsh Tours at 01-2410800.
Priory Institute: Online Theology Open Evening on Wed 18th May at 7pm. Attend Saturday Lectures in Tallaght or from
the comfort of your own home. Enquiries@prioryinstitute.com
Delvin GAA & Camogie Club: Would like to welcome back all boys and girls born in the year 2015, 2016, 2017 & 2018 to
our training on Saturday Mornings in Delvin GAA pitch from 10am-11am. Coaches will introduce the fundamentals of the
games through fun activities. Helmets are available to purchase. Further info contact Assumpta 087-9934114
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 Betty at 044-9664931
The Sending of the Holy Spirit
The prophetic texts that directly concern the sending of the Holy Spirit are oracles by which God speaks to the heart
of his people in the language of the promise, with the accents of “love and fidelity”. St. Peter will proclaim their
fulfillment on the morning of Pentecost. According to these promises, at the “end time” the Lord’s Spirit will renew
the hearts of men, engraving a new law in them. He will gather and reconcile the scattered and divided peoples, he
will transform the first creation, and God will dwell there with men in peace.
Catechism of the Catholic Church. 715.
Year C Fourth Sunday of Easter 8th May, 2022
CHURCH OF THE ASSUMPTION
CHURCH OF ST. LIVINUS
DELVIN MASSES
Sat 7th 6.30am Tom, Nellie & Br. Lal Timmons. Sun 8th 11.00am Sean Coyne. Mon 9th 9.30am Mass. Tue 10th 9.30am Mass. Wed 11th 9.30am Esther Cooney. Thurs 12th 9.30am Mass. Fri 13th 9.30am Mass. Sat 14th 6.30pm Tom & Elizabeth Toner. Breege Mc Cormack. Sun 15th 11.00am Martin & Julia Kineavey & sons Martin, Christy and Tommy. Tom & Marie Mc Enerney & Martina Yeoman.
Killulagh: Sun 8th 9.30am Phil & Martha Reilly & DFM. Margaret Bennett Sun 15th 9.30am Richard, Danny & Larry Monaghan & DFM.
- I. P. Christy Darby. Mitchelstown, Delvin.
Offertory: €775. Ren Fund: Weekly €330. Monthly €200.
Synod Questionnaire: Completed Questionnaries can be returned to the box in both Churches or to the Diocesan Office,
Dublin Road, M.ullingar. Co. Westmeath( please mark your envelopes Synod Questionnaire) .
Vocations: This Sunday May 8th is Vocations Sunday. We ask you to say the following prayer for Vocations.
Prayer for Vocations: O, Jesus send labourers into your fields, which are awaiting Holy Apostles, Saintly Priests, Heroic
Missionaries, dedicated Sisters and Brothers. Enkindle in the hearts of men and women the spark of a Vocation. Grant that
Christian families may desire to give to your Church helpers in the work of tomorrow. Amen.
There will be Adoration in Killulagh Church this Sunday from 12-1pm. The Offertory Collection today will go towards the
students studying for the Priesthood in the Diocese.
Confirmation: Children from St. Mary’s School, Southill will be confirmed in the Church of the Assumption on Wednesday
next at 11 o’ clock. The Ceremony will be led by Bishop Tom Deenihan, Children from the school will also receive First
Communion.
Youth Group: The Youth Group has resumed after a long break due to Covid 19. There will be a session on Thursday and
Friday nights from 7pm-8.30pm in Fatima. All young people from 1st Year Post- Primary School upwards are welcome. The
NET Team will assist in the sessions each week.Young people who attend are assured of fun, games, snacks and much more.
Come join the NET Team for the following events. Women and Men’s Bible Study from 4pm-6pm this Sun May 8th .
Youth Choir on Sun May 15th .
Delvin Parish Pilgrimage to Lourdes: Will be led by Spiritual Director. Fr. Seamus Heaney from 26th Sept-30th Sept, 2022.
Cost €635 pps. Further information contact Alice Reilly at 087-4147871.
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.
Young Adult Retreat: Takes place in Ballinderry, Mullingar on Sat 14th May from 9.45am -5pm. Age Group(18-40).
An invitation to come apart and explore God’s call in your life. Poster on Notice Board. Contact Sr. Una at 090-6481666.
St. Joseph’s Young Priests Society: Our Annual Pilgrimage to Knock will take place on Saturday 25th June. We hope to
organise a bus. We would be grateful if those of you thinking about going would contact us soon. To book a seat contact
Kathleen at 087-9768703, or Margaret at 087-7688105.
Delvin GAA & Camogie Club: Would like to welcome back all boys and girls born in the year 2015, 2016, 2017 & 2018 to
our training on Saturday Mornings in Delvin GAA pitch from 10am-11am. Further info contact Assumpta 087-9934114
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 Betty at 044-9664931
Vocations Sunday
When we speak of “vocation” , then, it is not just about choosing this or that way of life, devoting one’s life to a
certain ministry or being attracted by the charism of a religious family, movement or ecclesial community. It is about
making God’s dream come true, the great vision of fraternity that Jesus cherished when he prayed to the Father
“that they may all be one” ( Jn 17:21) . Each vocation in the Church, and in a broader sense in society, contributes
to a common objective; to celebrate among men and women that harmony of manifold gifts that can only be
brought about by the Holy Spirit. Priests, consecrated men and women, lay faithful; let us journey and work
together in bearing witness to the truth that one great human family united in love is no utopian vision, but the very
purpose for which God created us. Let us pray, brothers and sisters, that the People of God, amid the dramatic
events of history, may increasingly respond to this call. Let us implore the light of the Holy Spirit, so that all of us
may find our proper place and give the very best of ourselves in this great divine plan!
Message of Pope Francis for Vocations Sunday.
Year C Third Sunday of Easter 1st May, 2022
CHURCH OF THE ASSUMPTION
CHURCH OF ST. LIVINUS
DELVIN MASSES
Sat 30th 6.30pm Michael & Kathleen Bray & son Liam. Mary & Michael Mullally & son Mick. Jack Ivory. Sun 1st 11.00am G. O’ Brien MM. Tommy Gaffney. Mon 2nd 9.30am Michael Gilroy. Tue 3rd 9.30am Mass. Wed 4th 9.30am Mass. Thurs 5th 9.30am Mass. Fri 6th ( First Friday) 9.30am List of the Dead) 7.30pm Oliver & Mary Burke & DFM. Sat 7th 6.30am Tom, Nellie & Bl Lal Timmons. Sun 8th 11.00am Sean Coyne.
Killulagh: Sun 1st 9.30am Kevin Ledwith. Sat 7th 10.00am Willie & Nuala Fox. Sun 8th 9.30am Phil & Martha Reilly & DFM. Margaret Bennett
Offertory: €980. Ren Fund: Weekly €575. Monthly €300. Annual: €800..
Synod Questionnaire: Completed Questionnaries can be returned to the box in both Churches or to the Diocesan Office,
Dublin Road, M.ullingar. Co. Westmeath( please mark your envelopes Synod Questionnaire) .
Communion Calls: Will be done on the usual days this week.
St. Joseph the Worker: This Sunday 1st May is the Feast of St. Joseph the Worker.
Vocations: Next Sunday May 8th is Vocations Sunday. We ask you to say the following prayer for Vocations.
Prayer for Vocations: O, Jesus send labourers into your fields, which are awaiting Holy Apostles, Saintly Priests, Heroic
Missionaries, dedicated Sisters and Brothers. Enkindle in the hearts of men and women the spark of a Vocation. Grant that
Christian families may desire to give to your Church helpers in the work of tomorrow. Amen.
There will be Adoration in Killulagh Church next Sunday from 12-1pm. The Offertory Collection next Sunday will go
towards the students studying for the Priesthood in the Diocese.
Youth Group: The Youth Group has resumed after a long break due to Covid 19. There will be a session on Thursday and
Friday nights from 7pm-8.30pm in Fatima. All young people from 1st Year Post- Primary School upwards are welcome. The
NET Team will assist in the sessions each week.Young people who attend are assured of fun, games, snacks and much more.
Come join the MET Team for the following events. Tea and Biscuits after 11am Mass this Sunday in Fatima.
Mam/Daughter/ Father/ Son Session from 4-6pm this Sunday in Fatima. Youth Choir on Sun May 15th .
Delvin Parish Pilgrimage to Lourdes: Will be led by Spiritual Director. Fr. Seamus Heaney from 26th Sept-30th Sept, 2022.
Cost €635 pps. Further information contact Alice Reilly at 087-4147871.
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.
Young Adult Retreat: Takes place in Ballinderry, Mullingar on Sat 14th May from 9.45am -5pm. Age Group(18-40).
An invitation to come apart and explore God’s call in your life. Poster on Notice Board. Contact Sr. Una at 090-6481666.
Delvin GAA & Camogie Club: Would like to welcome back all boys and girls born in the year 2015, 2016, 2017 & 2018 to
our training on Saturday Mornings in Delvin GAA pitch from 10am-11am. Further info contact Assumpta 087-9934114
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 Betty at 044-9664931
Delvin Book Fair: Delvin Sports and Leisure Centre are holding their Annual Book Fair this Sun 1st May in the Hall.
St. Joseph ---Welcoming the will of God.
At the same time, Joseph is “an accepting Father” because he “accepted Mary unconditionally”___an important
gesture even today, says Pope Francis, “in our world where psychological, verbal and physical violence towards
women is so evident. “But the Bridegroom of Mary is also the one who, trusting in the Lord, accepts in his life even
the events that he does not understand, “ setting aside his own ideas” and reconciling himself with his own history.
Joseph’s spiritual path” is not one that explains , but accepts”____ which does not mean that he is “resigned”
Instead, he is “courageously and firmly proactive,” because with “Holy Spirit’s gift of fortitude,” and full of hope, he
is able” to accept life as it is, with all its contradictions, frustrations and disappointments.” In practice, through St.
Joseph, it is as if God were to repeat to us: “Do not be afraid” because “faith gives meaning to every event, however
happy or sad,” and makes us aware that “God can make flowers spring up from stony ground.” Joseph “did not
look for shortcuts but confronted reality with open eyes and accepted personal responsibility for it.” For this reason,
“he encourages us to accept and welcome others as they are, without exception, and to show special concern for the
weak”.
Year C Second Sunday of Easter ( Divine Mercy Sunday) 24th April, 2022
CHURCH OF THE ASSUMPTION
CHURCH OF ST. LIVINUS
DELVIN MASSES
Sat 23rd 6.30pm Michele Hickey MM. Sun 24th 11.00am Carmel Gaffney MM. Mon 25th 9.30am Philomena & Michael Smith. Tue 26th 9.30am Joseph & Mgt Martin. Wed 27th 9.30am Mass. Thurs 28th 9.30am Mass. Fri 29th 9.30am Mass. Sat 30th 6.30pm Michael & Kathleen Bray & son Liam. Mary & Michael Mullally & son Mick. Jack Ivory. Sun 1st 11.00am G. O’ Brien MM. Tommy Gaffney.
Killulagh: Sun 24th 9.30am Mass. Sean Newman. Michael Moriarty. Sun 1st 9.30am Kevin Ledwith.
- I. P. Mairead Mc Entee. Ballylongford, Co. Kerry. sister of Pat Healy. Rosmead.
Offertory: €1,000. Easter Offerings: €4,685.
Bible Alive: Copies of the Easter Issue are on Sale. Cost €2.
Synod Questionnaire: Completed Questionnaries can be returned to the box in both Churches or to the Diocesan Office,
Dublin Road, Mullingar. Co. Westmeath( please mark your envelopes Synod Questionnaire) . They can also be returned by
email to meathsynodalpathway @gmail.com. The Questionnaire can also be downloaded from the Synod page on
www.dioceseofmeath.ie. Additional copies of the Questionnaire are available from the Sacristy or the Parish Office.
Trocaire Boxes: We thank you all for returning your Trocaire Boxes, the amount taken in so far is €3,180. You can still
hand in your box at the Parochial House between 10am-12.30pm.
Easter Offerings: Thanks to all who contributed to the Easter Offerings..
Divine Mercy Sunday: This Sunday is Divine Mercy Sunday. The Octave Day of Easter. Divine Mercy Sunday points us
to the merciful love of God that lies behind the whole Paschal Mystery---the whole mystery of the death, burial and
resurrection of Christ--- made present for us in the Eucharist. In this way, it also sums up the whole Easter Octave. “the
whole octave of Easter is like a single day” and the Octave Sunday is meant to be a day of “thanksgiving for the goodness
God has shown to man in the whole Easter mystery.” ( St. Paul 11).
St. Joseph the Worker: Next Sunday 1st May is the Feast of St. Joseph the Worker.
Meath Diocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes: Takes place from Sept 12th -17th, 2022. Led by Bishop Tom Deenihan. For
further information and booking. Contact Joe Walsh Tours at 01-2410800
Youth Group: The Youth Group has resumed after a long break due to Covid 19. There will be a session on Thursday and
Friday nights from 7pm-8.30pm in Fatima. All young people from 1st Year Post- Primary School upwards are welcome. The
NET Team will assist in the sessions each week.Young people who attend are assured of fun, games, snacks and much more.
Delvin Parish Pilgrimage to Lourdes: Will be led by Spiritual Director. Fr. Seamus Heaney from 26th Sept-30th Sept, 2022.
Cost €635 pps. Further information contact Alice Reilly at 087-4147871.
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.
Young Adult Retreat: Takes place in Ballinderry, Mullingar on Sat 14th May from 9.45am -5pm. Age Group(18-40).
An invitation to come apart and explore God’s call in your life. Poster on Notice Board. Contact Sr. Una at 090-6481666, or
John at 087-2478519, or email youthretreats@gmail.com
Ceili Community, Kilbeggan: Are hosting a “Sober Living” weekend from Friday April 29th to Sunday May 1st. The
weekend will be open to everyone and will focus on how the 12 Step Program can enhance our appreciation of our Catholic
Faith. If you would like to join, please contact the Ceili Community at admin@ceilicommunity.net
Delvin Friendship Club: Our usual get-together will be in the Hall on next Wed Apr 27th starting at 11am.
Delvin GAA & Camogie Club: Would like to welcome back all boys and girls born in the year 2015, 2016, 2017 & 2018 to
our training on Saturday Mornings in Delvin GAA pitch from 10am-11am. Further info contact Assumpta 087-9934114
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 Betty at 044-9664931
The Struggle of St. Thomas
The struggle for faith experienced by Thomas leads us to think on the meaning of faith in the risen Christ. We do not
depend on physical experience of Christ but know his presence in keeping God’s commandments, and as a gathered
community, in the hearing of the word and in sacramental signs. So the Christian community is a thankful one,
always blessing God for a surer hope through the resurrection of Christ.
Year C Easter Sunday 17th April, 2022
CHURCH OF THE ASSUMPTION
CHURCH OF ST. LIVINUS
DELVIN MASSES
Sat 16th (Holy Saturday) 9.00pm Easter Vigil. Sun 17th 11.00am Easter Sunday Mass. Mon 18th 9.30am Bridgie & Kevin Murphy. Kathleen & Mike Lohan. 11.0am Funeral Mass for Michael Mc Gowan. Tue 19th 9.30am Mass. Wed 20th 9.30am Mass. Thurs 21st 9.30am Philip Quinn. Fri 22nd 9.30am Michael & Ester Cooney. Sat 23rd 6.30pm Michele Hickey MM. Sun 24th 11.00am Carmel Gaffney MM.
Killulagh: Sun 17th 9.30am Easter Sunday Mass. Sun 24th 9.30am Sean Newman. Michael Moriarty.
- I. P. Michael Mc Gowan. Addinstown, Delvin.
Easter Greetings: We wish all our parishioners a very Happy Easter. Sincere thanks to all who participated in celebrations
during Lent and Holy Week.
Offertory: €800. Ren. Fund: Weekly €530. Monthly. €185.
Synod Questionnaire: Completed Questionnaries can be returned to the box in both Churches or to the Diocesan Office,
Dublin Road, Mullingar. Co. Westmeath( please mark your envelopes Synod Questionnaire) . They can also be returned by
email to meathsynodalpathway @gmail.com. The Questionnaire can also be downloaded from the Synod page on
www.dioceseofmeath.ie. Additional copies of the Questionnaire are available from the Sacristy or the Parish Office.
Trocaire Boxes: Thanks to all who returned their Trocaire Boxes. If you still have to return the box, we appreciate if you
would do so during the coming week. You can hand it in at the Parochial House between 10am-12.30pm.
Easter Offerings: Will be taken up this Sunday. Please use the envelope that was distributed to you.
Easter Sunday Mass: After the 11am Mass on Easter Sunday please join the NET Team for refreshments in Fatima.
Communion for the Sick: Will be brought to the Sick on Easter Sunday at 10.45am.
Divine Mercy Sunday: Next Sunday is Divine Mercy Sunday. The Octave Day of Easter. Divine Mercy Sunday points us
to the merciful love of God that lies behind the whole Paschal Mystery---the whole mystery of the death, burial and
resurrection of Christ--- made present for us in the Eucharist. In this way, it also sums up the whole Easter Octave. “the
whole octave of Easter is like a single day” and the Octave Sunday is meant to be a day of “thanksgiving for the goodness
God has shown to man in the whole Easter mystery.” ( St. Paul 11).
Meath Diocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes: Takes place from Sept 12th -17th, 2022. Led by Bishop Tom Deenihan. For
further information and booking. Contact Joe Walsh Tours at 01-2410800
Celebrate: A Catholic Family Holiday Conference will be held in Tramore, Co. Waterford during Easter Week Apr 18th –
22nd . There will be social and recreational activities as well as talks, workshops and seminars. Mass will be celebrated each
day. For information contact 086-0540099, or email admn@time-network.org, or www.time-network.org
Youth Group: The Youth Group has resumed after a long break due to Covid 19. There will be a session on Thursday and
Friday nights from 7pm-8.30pm in Fatima. All young people from 1st Year Post- Primary School upwards are welcome. The
NET Team will assist in the sessions each week.Young people who attend are assured of fun, games, snacks and much more.
Delvin Parish Pilgrimage to Lourdes: Will be led by Spiritual Director. Fr. Seamus Heaney from 26th Sept-30th Sept, 2022.
Cost €635 pps. Further information contact Alice Reilly at 087-4147871.
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.
Devotion to the Holy Face of Jesus: A Weekly Devotion to the Holy Face of Jesus will commence shortly. Any person
who would like to devote 1 hour to this Devotion, please contact Eamonn at 087-1676749, or Damian 087-9174002
Delvin Camogie: Are holding a Cake Sale outside Gaffney’s Bar and Lounge on Easter Sunday between 10am-12.30pm.
Ceili Community, Kilbeggan: Are hosting a “Sober Living” weekend from Friday April 29th to Sunday May 1st. The
weekend will be open to everyone and will focus on how the 12 Step Program can enhance our appreciation of our Catholic
Faith. If you would like to join, please contact the Ceili Community at admin@ceilicommunity.net
Accord: Is recruiting interested people to assist in the provision of Marriage Preparation Programmes. Application forms are
available by contacting marriagepreparation@accord.ie. Selections will take place in June with training commencing in
September. This year Accord is celebrating 60 years supporting couples and families.
Alone: Are seeking volunteers in the area to provide companionship or make calls to Older Prople once a week. If you are
interested contact https;/alone.ie/volunteers/ or contact 086-1085965.
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 Eileen at 044-9664931.
Year C Palm Sunday 10th April, 2022.
CHURCH OF THE ASSUMPTION
CHURCH OF ST. LIVINUS
DELVIN MASSES
Sat 9th 6.30pm Pat, Sean & Annie Philbin. Tom Flynn & DFM. Sun 10th 11.00am Hugh & Sheila Moran & DFM.
Mon 11th 9.30am Mass. Tue 12th 9.30am Mass. ( Confessions after Mass). Wed 13th 9.30am Mass. Thurs 14th ( Holy Thursday) 7.30pm Holy Thursday Mass. Fri 15th ( Good Friday) 7.30pm Good Friday Liturgy. Sat 16th (Holy Saturday) 9.00pm Easter Vigil. Sun 17th 11.00am Easter Sunday Mass.
Killulagh: Sun 10th 9.30am Mass. Thurs 14th ( Holy Thursday) 5.00pm Holy Thursday Mass. Sun 17th 9.30am Easter Sunday Mass.
Offertory: €685. Ren. Fund: Weekly €245. Monthly. €250.
Synod Questionnaire: Completed Questionnaries can be returned to the box in both Churches or to the Diocesan Office,
Dublin Road, Mullingar. Co. Westmeath( please mark your envelopes Synod Questionnaire) . They can also be returned by
email to meathsynodalpathway @gmail.com. The Questionnaire can also be downloaded from the Synod page on
www.dioceseofmeath.ie. Additional copies of the Questionnaire are available from the Sacristy or the Parish Office.
Palm Sunday: This Sunday is Palm Sunday which begins the celebration of the Great Week-Holy Week- which will reach
its high point in the final three days, the crown of the Church’s liturgical year. Please bring Palm Branches to Mass to be
blessed.
Chrism Mass; Will take place on Wed 13th next at 7pm in the Cathedral of Christ the King, Mullingar. Ministers of Holy
Communion, Readers, Sacristans and all others involved in the ministry of the Church are invited. All are Welcome.
Fast and Abstinence: Good Friday is a day of Fast and Abstinence. Fast: Those over 21 and under 60 should reduce
considerably the amount of food they take. Abstinence: Those over 14 should abstain from meat.
Trocaire Boxes: We would appreciate if you would return your Trocaire Box on Holy Thursday, or hand it in at the
Parochial House.
Easter Offerings: Will be taken up next Sunday. Please use the envelope that will be distributed to you.
Easter Card: You will get an Easter Card with your Easter Offering Envelope outlining the arrangements for Holy Week.
Please follow the Card as there are a few changes to times of ceremonies and confessions.
Easter Sunday Mass: After the 11am Mass on Easter Sunday please join the NET Team for refreshments in Fatima.
Meath Diocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes: Takes place from Sept 12th -17th, 2022. Led by Bishop Tom Deenihan. For
further information and booking. Contact Joe Walsh Tours at 01-2410800
Celebrate: A Catholic Family Holiday Conference will be held in Tramore, Co. Waterford during Easter Week Apr 18th –
22nd . There will be social and recreational activities as well as talks, workshops and seminars. Mass will be celebrated each
day. For information contact 086-0540099, or email admn@time-network.org, or www.time-network.org
Youth Group: The Youth Group has resumed after a long break due to Covid 19. There will be a session on Thursday and
Friday nights from 7pm-8.30pm in Fatima. All young people from 1st Year Post- Primary School upwards are welcome. The
NET Team will assist in the sessions each week.Young people who attend are assured of fun, games, snacks and much more.
Priory Institute: Meditations on the Easter Triduum with Fra Angelico. “ When I am lifted up from the Earth.” The Priory
Institute is delighted to offer a Free of Charge online retreat from Holy Thursday to Easter Sunday. Visit
wwwprioryinstitute.com or click on this link https:/bit.ly:3DWrTkx
SMA Dromantine Retreat Centre: From Wed 13th to Easter Sunday 17th . This will be an opportunity for quiet reflection as
you celebrate the ceremonies of the Easter Triduum. It begins with the Seder Meal on Wednesday and ends with Dawn Mass
and Easter breakfast. Cost inc. accom, and meals is €400. Tel. 048 308231964. or admin@dromantineconference.com.
Delvin Parish Pilgrimage to Lourdes: Will be led by Spiritual Director. Fr. Seamus Heaney from 26th Sept-30th Sept, 2022.
Cost €635 pps. Further information contact Alice Reilly at 087-4147871.
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.
Devotion to the Holy Face of Jesus: A Weekly Devotion to the Holy Face of Jesus will commence shortly. Any person
who would like to devote 1 hour to this Devotion, please contact Eamonn at 087-1676749, or Damian 087-9174002
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 Eileen at 044-9664931.
Year C Fifth Sunday of Lent. 3rd April, 2022.
CHURCH OF THE ASSUMPTION
CHURCH OF ST. LIVINUS
DELVIN MASSES
Sat 2nd 6.30pm Jim & Breda Smith. Micheal Moore. Sun 3rd 11.00am Sinead Barry MM. Mon 4th 9.30am Mass. Tue 5th 9.30am Mass. Wed 6th 9.30am Mass. Thurs 7th 9.30am Mass. Fri 8th 9.30am Mass. Sat 9th 6.30pm Pat, Sean & Annie Philbin. Tom Flynn & DFM. Sun 10th 11.00am Hugh & Sheila Moran & DFM.
Killulagh: Sun 3rd 9.30am Mass. Thurs 7th 7.30pm Mass. Sun 10th 9.30am Mass.
- I. P. Joseph ( G) O’ Brien. Robinstown, Delvin. Martin Doyne. Glenidan. Kathleen Lohan. Dublin. sister of Patsy,
Willie & Kevin Murphy. Mitchelstown.
Offertory €1,000. Ukraine Collection: €1,810. Ren. Fund: Weekly €200. Monthly. €190.
Synod Questionnaire: The final Deanery meeting in preparation for the Synod took place last Wednesday in Castlepollard
Parish Centre. Completed Questionnaries can be returned to the box in both Churches or to the Diocesan Office,
Dublin Road, Mullingar. Co. Westmeath( please mark your envelopes Synod Questionnaire) . They can also be returned by
email to meathsynodalpathway @gmail.com. The Questionnaire can also be downloaded from the Synod page on
www.dioceseofmeath.ie. Additional copies of the Questionnaire are available from the Sacristy or the Parish Office.
Confessions: In preparation for Holy Week and Easter confessions will be available after 9.30am Mass on Wednesday and
on Friday after 9.30am Mass.
Communion Calls: The remainder of the Communion Calls will be done this week.
Palm Sunday: Next Sunday is Palm Sunday which begins the celebration of the Great Week-Holy Week- which will reach
its high point in the final three days, the crown of the Church’s liturgical year. Please bring Palm Branches to Mass to be
blessed.
Youth Group: The Youth Group has resumed after a long break due to Covid 19. There will be a session on Thursday and
Friday nights from 7pm-8.30pm in Fatima. All young people from 1st Year Post- Primary School upwards are welcome. The
NET Team will assist in the sessions each week. Young people who attend are assured of fun, games, snacks and much more
Meath Diocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes: Takes place from Sept 12th -17th, 2022. Led by Bishop Tom Deenihan. For
further information and booking. Contact Joe Walsh Tours at 01-2410800
Celebrate: A Catholic Family Holiday Conference will be held in Tramore, Co. Waterford during Easter Week Apr 18th –
22nd . There will be social and recreational activities as well as talks, workshops and seminars. Mass will be celebrated each
day. For information contact 086-0540099, or email admn@time-network.org, or www.time-network.org
St. Patrick’s College, Maynooth: Are offering a Diploma in Youth Ministry & Spirituality. Find out more online at
maynoothcollege.ie/courses.
Priory Institute: Meditations on the Easter Triduum with Fra Angelico. “ When I am lifted up from the Earth.” The Priory
Institute is delighted to offer a Free of Charge online retreat from Holy Thursday to Easter Sunday. Visit
wwwprioryinstitute.com or click on this link https:/bit.ly:3DWrTkx
SMA Dromantine Retreat Centre: From Wed 13th to Easter Sunday 17th . This will be an opportunity for quiet reflection as
you celebrate the ceremonies of the Easter Triduum. It begins with the Seder Meal on Wednesday and ends with Dawn Mass
and Easter breakfast. Cost inc. accom, and meals is €400. Tel. 048 308231964. or admin@dromantineconference.com.
Delvin Parish Pilgrimage to Lourdes: Will be led by Spiritual Director. Fr. Seamus Heaney from 26th Sept-30th Sept, 2022.
Cost €635 pps. Further information contact Alice Reilly at 087-4147871.
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. We thank everyone who donated so generously
to the second collection last weekend for Ukraine.
Devotion to the Holy Face of Jesus: A Weekly Devotion to the Holy Face of Jesus will commence shortly. Any person
who would like to devote 1 hour to this Devotion, please contact Eamonn at 087-1676749, or Damian 087-9174002
Lough Derg: Pilgrimage Season re-opens on the 1st May, 2022 for One Day Retreats, and on the 1st June for Three Day
Pilgrimage. Poster on Notice Board with contact numbers.
Alone: Are looking for volunteers to provide companionship or make calls to Older People once a week. Full training and
support provided. Further info https:/alone.ie/volunteers/ or volunteer @alone .ie or 086-1085965.
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 Eileen at 044-9664931.
Year C Fourth Sunday of Lent. 27th March, 2022.
CHURCH OF THE ASSUMPTION
CHURCH OF ST. LIVINUS
DELVIN MASSES
Sat 26th 6.30pm Gus O Shaughnessy. Sun 27th 11.00am Mattie Gaffney. Mon 28th 9.30am Mass. Tue 29th 9.30am Mass. Wed 30th 9.30am Mass. Thurs 31st 9.30am Mass. Fri ( First Friday) 9.30am List of the Dead. 7.30pm Mass. Sat 2nd 6.30pm Jim & Breda Smith. Sun 3rd 11.00am Deceased Members of Delvin G. A. A.
Killulagh: Sun 27th 9.30am Thomas Manny. Thurs 31st 7.30pm Mass. Sun 3rd 9.30am Mass.
- I. P. Carmel Gaffney. Main St, Delvin.
Offertory ( St. Patrick’s Day) €715. Sunday Offertory €590. Ren. Fund: Weekly €365. Monthly. €90. Annual: €300.
Summer Time: Mass on this Sunday will be at Summer Time.
The Synod: The final Deanery meeting in preparation for the Synod will take place in the Castlepollard Parish Centre on
Wednesday next, Mar 30th at 8pm. Everyone is invited to come and contribute their ideas about the future of the Church. As
in previous weeks specific groups are listed but attendance is not confined to these groups. The groups listed for this week
are those associated with schools and other school staff, Teachers ( Parents, Grandparents, Boards of Management, 3rd Level
Students), members of Sports Clubs, those who missed previous meetings and all parishioners.
Synod Questionnaire: Completed Questionnaries can be returned to the box in both Churches or to the Diocesan Office,
Dublin Road, Mullingar. Co. Westmeath( please mark your envelopes Synod Questionnaire) . They can also be returned by
email to meathsynodalpathway @gmail.com. The Questionnaire can also be downloaded from the Synod page on
Confessions: In preparation for Holy Week and Easter confessions will be available after 9.30am Mass on Wednesday and
on Friday from 7pm-7.15pm (before Evening Mass).
Delvin Church Choir: There will be a Choir Practice for Delvin Church on Tue next Mar 29th at 8pm. We would appreciate
if you all would attend as we will be practicing for the Ceremonies of Holy Week and Easter. New members are welcome.
Communion Calls: Will be done on the usual days this week.
Youth Group: The Youth Group has resumed after a long break due to Covid 19. There will be a session on Thursday and
Friday nights from 7pm-8.30pm in Fatima. All young people from 1st Year Post- Primary School upwards are welcome. The
NET Team will assist in the sessions each week. Young people who attend are assured of fun, games, snacks and much
more.
Meath Diocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes: Takes place from Sept 12th -17th, 2022. Led by Bishop Tom Deenihan. For
further information and booking. Contact Joe Walsh Tours at 01-2410800
Celebrate: A Catholic Family Holiday Conference will be held in Tramore, Co. Waterford during Easter Week Apr 18th –
22nd . There will be social and recreational activities as well as talks, workshops and seminars. Mass will be celebrated each
day. For information contact 086-0540099, or email admn@time-network.org, or www.time-network.org
Delvin Parish Pilgrimage to Lourdes: Will be led by Spiritual Director. Fr. Seamus Heaney from 26th Sept-30th Sept, 2022.
Cost €635 pps. Further information contact Alice Reilly at 087-4147871.
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. A box is available in the Church to facilitate
anybody who would like to make a donation to relieve the suffering of refugees from Ukraine. Donations so far €2,480.
We are asked to donate to another collection this weekend for Ukraine. We appreciate your support.
Devotion to the Holy Face of Jesus: A Weekly Devotion to the Holy Face of Jesus will commence shortly. Any person
who would like to devote 1 hour to this Devotion, please contact Eamonn at 087-1676749, or Damian 087-9174002
Lough Derg: Pilgrimage Season re-opens on the 1st May, 2022 for One Day Retreats, and on the 1st June for Three Day
Pilgrimage. Poster on Notice Board with contact numbers.
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 Eileen at 044-9664931.
The Prodigal Son
Sinners and outcasts are at ease with Jesus, and his story of the Prodigal Son tells why. Today’s readings are a source
of hope and consolation for all who have sinned in any way. Our Lord’s eating with sinners is a sign of God
breaking through his own laws in order to save those who are in danger of being lost.
Year C Third Sunday of Lent. 20th March, 2022.
CHURCH OF THE ASSUMPTION
CHURCH OF ST. LIVINUS
DELVIN MASSES
Sat 19th 6.30pm Josephine Carroll. Sun 20th 11.00am Patsy & Mary Leonard. Fintan & Aileen Mc Cormack Mon 21st 9.30am Mass. Tue 22nd 9.30am Mass. Wed 23rd 9.30am Mass. Thurs 24th 9.30am Mass. Fri 25th 9.30am Mass. Sat 26th 6.30pm Gus O Shaughnessy. Sun 27th 11.00am Mattie Gaffney.
Killulagh: Sun 20th 9.30am Mass. Sun 27th 9.30am Mass.
- I. P. Michele Hickey. Castletown Court, Delvin. Aoife Kelly.(nee Lynch), Mullingar. native of Mulliganstown, Delvin.
Josephine Buckley. Mallow, Co. Cork. mother of Mary Bray. Clonyn, Delvin.
Offertory €775. Ren. Fund: Weekly €265. Monthly. €255. Annual: €600.
Synod Preparation: The first meeting in preparation for the synod was held on Wed 9th March in Castlepollard. Two
further meetings will be held on Wed 23rd and 30th .
Everyone is Invited: The Synod has been called by Pope Francis in order to listen to the living voice of the entire People
of God. Everyone has their own experience of following Christ , parents, parents with young families, grandparents, young
people who are working in school or college, those married or single. Specific groups are encouraged to come each night, but
all parishioners are welcome. The groups encouraged to come each night are as follows:
Wednesday 23rd March at 8pm. Those involved in the administration of parish life, parish staff, members of Parish
Pastoral Councils, members of Parish Finance Committees, members of Baptism Teams Safeguarding Representatives,
counters, those involved in prayer and apostolic groups, Society of St. Vincent de Paul, Legion of Mary, Pioneer Association,
Apostolate of Eucharistic Adoration, Teams of Our Lady, Friendship Club, Meals-on –Wheels.
Wednesday 30th March at 8pm. Those involved in schools, pupils/students, teachers and school, staff, members of parents’
association, members of BOMs, those involved in youth organisations and sports groups, young people and parents of
children and teenagers.
Feast of St. Joseph: This Sat 19th is the Feast of St. Joseph. There will be Adoration in Killulagh Church on Sun 20th from
12-1pm to honour his Feast Day. We pray that we can learn to imitate his faithfulness to God and his care of Mary and Jesus.
Church Bell: Repairs to the bell in Delvin Church have been completed. Thanks to all who made donations for the work.
NET Team: A Net Ministries Team will be working in the parish until the end of May. We welcome the team and pray
Gods blessing on their work in the parish.
The Annunciation of the Lord: On Friday next, March 25th we celebrate the Feast of the Annunciation of the Lord. The
following is a short reflection on the significance of this feast. “ Given her consent to God’s word, Mary becomes the mother
of Jesus. Espousing the divine will for salvation wholeheartedly, without a single sin to restrain her, she gave herself entirely
to the person and to the work of her Son, she did so in order to serve the mystery of redemption with him and dependent on
him by God’s grace”. ( Catechism of the Catholic Church 494).
Meath Diocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes: Takes place from Sept 12th -17th, 2022. Led by Bishop Tom Deenihan. For
further information and booking. Contact Joe Walsh Tours at 01-2410800
Celebrate: A Catholic Family Holiday Conference will be held in Tramore, Co. Waterford during Easter Week Apr 18th –
22nd . There will be social and recreational activities as well as talks, workshops and seminars. Mass will be celebrated each
day. For information contact 086-0540099, or email admn@time-network.org, or www.time-network.org
Delvin Parish Pilgrimage to Lourdes: Will be led by Spiritual Director. Fr. Seamus Heaney from 26th Sept-30th Sept, 2022.
Cost €635 pps. Further information contact Alice Reilly at 087-4147871.
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. A box is available in the Church to facilitate
anybody who would like to make a donation to relieve the suffering of refugees from Ukraine. Donations so far €2,335.
Devotion to the Holy Face of Jesus: A Weekly Devotion to the Holy Face of Jesus will commence shortly. Any person
who would like to devote 1 hour to this Devotion, please contact Eamonn at 087-1676749, or Damian 087-9174002
Lough Derg: Pilgrimage Season re-opens on the 1st May, 2022 for One Day Retreats, and on the 1st June for Three Day
Pilgrimage. Poster on Notice Board with contact numbers.
Year C Second Sunday of Lent. 13th March, 2022.
CHURCH OF THE ASSUMPTION
CHURCH OF ST. LIVINUS
DELVIN MASSES
Sat 12th 6.30pm John & Catherine Clune. Sun 13th 11.00am Joseph & Ellen Kane & DFM. Billy & Elizabeth Gilmore.
Mon 14th 9.30am Mass. Tue 15th 9.30am Mass. Wed 16th 7.30pm Mass. Thurs 17th 11.00am Owen & Mgt Murtagh & DFM. Fri 18th 10.00am Cailin Lynch. Sat 19th 6.30pm Josephine Carroll. Sun 20th 11.00am Patsy & Mary Leonard. Fintan & Aileen Mc Cormack
Killulagh: Sun 13th 9.30am Violet & John Lynch. Thurs 17th 9.30am DFM Ward Family, Rickardstown. Sun 20th 9.30am Mass.
- I. P. Esther Cooney. Dundalk. mother of Diane Burns. Battstown. Michael Devaney. Enfield. father of Rachel Mc Grath.
Gigginstown. Ann Molloy. ( nee Devine). Coralstown. formerly Robinstown, Delvin. Edward Daly. Chicago. late of
Clonmaskill, Delvin. His Ashes will be buried on Fri 18th Mar in Delvin Cemetery at 10.45am.
Offertory €880. Ren. Fund: Weekly €320. Monthly. €110.
Synod Preparation: The first meeting in preparation for the synod was held on Wed last in Castlepollard. Two further
meetings will be held on Wed 23rd and 30th .
Everyone is Invited: The Synod has been called by Pope Francis in order to listen to the living voice of the entire People
of God. Everyone has their own experience of following Christ , parents, parents with young families, grandparents, young
people who are working in school or college, those married or single. Specific groups are encouraged to come each night, but
all parishioners are welcome. The groups encouraged to come each night are as follows:
Wednesday 23rd March at 8pm. Those involved in the administration of parish life, parish staff, members of Parish
Pastoral Councils, members of Parish Finance Committees, members of Baptism Teams Safeguarding Representatives,
counters, those involved in prayer and apostolic groups, Society of St. Vincent de Paul, Legion of Mary, Pioneer Association,
Apostolate of Eucharistic Adoration, Teams of Our Lady, Friendship Club, Meals-on –Wheels.
Wednesday 30th March at 8pm. Those involved in schools, pupils/students, teachers and school, staff, members of parents’
association, members of BOMs, those involved in youth organisations and sports groups, young people and parents of
children and teenagers.
Feast of St. Patrick: Next Thurs we celebrate the Feast of St. Patrick. It would be hard to overestimate the influence of St.
Patrick on the faith of the people of Ireland. In recent years the message of St. Patrick tended to be overshadowed by other
celebrations associated with the Feast. This year is a good opportunity to focus on the spiritual significance of the Feast of St.
Patrick. We include here an extract from the story of his life, as told by himself. In this extract he tells about his carelessness,
about his relationship with God and about his conversion. We can pray that many Irish people will experience a similar
conversion as we celebrate his Feast.
The Power of Prayer
After I came to Ireland, every day I had to tend sheep and many times a day I prayed. The love of God and his fear
came to me more and more, and my faith was strengthened. My spirit was moved so that in a single day I would say
as many as 100 prayers, and almost as many in the night. Even when I was staying in the woods and on the
mountains, I used to get up for prayer before daylight, through snow, through frost, through rain, because the spirit
within me was then fervent.
Feast of St. Joseph: Next Sat 19th is the Feast of St. Joseph. Adoration in Killulagh Church on Sun 20th from 12-1pm.
Delvin Parish Pilgrimage to Lourdes: Will be led by Spiritual Director. Fr. Seamus Heaney from 26th Sept-30th Sept, 2022.
Cost €635 pps. Further information contact Alice Reilly at 087-41478971.
St. Feichins Church Choir Fore: Present an Evening of Song and Music to mark our National Day of Remembrance and
Reflection on Wed 16th Mar at 8pm in St. Feichins Church, Fore.
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. A box is available in the Church to facilitate
anybody who would like to make a donation to relieve the suffering of refugees from Ukraine. Donations so far €1,225.
St. Patrick’s Day 17th March: The Franciscan Sisters of the Renewal invite you to “Light the Fire” 4pm Vespers on the
Hill of Slane and Procession to the Church. 5pm Mass in St. Patrick’s Church followed by Adoration. All are Welcome.
Delvin St. Patrick’s Day Festival: Takes place in the Salesyard, Delvin on Thurs 17th Mar from 2-5.pm. All Welcome.
Delvin Friendship Club: Committee meeting on Mon next Mar 14th at 8pm in Carmel Gaffney’s.
Year C First Sunday of Lent. 6th March, 2022.
CHURCH OF THE ASSUMPTION
CHURCH OF ST. LIVINUS
DELVIN MASSES
Sat 5th 6.30pm Nan & Mick Anderson. Marian Davis. Edward Daly MM. Sun 6th 11.00am Mary Toner. Bernie Drum.
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 John & Catherine Clune. Sun 13th 11.00am Joseph & Ellen Kane & DFM. Billy & Elizabeth Gilmore.
Killulagh: Sun 6th 9.30am Tom & Mary Forde. Sun 13th 9.30am Violet & John Lynch.
- I. P. Sinead Barry. Southill, Delvin.
Offertory €850. Ren. Fund: Weekly €265. Monthly. €50.
Synod Preparation: As a Deanery we plan to have meetings on three Wednesday nights in March to discuss the topics
recommended for the Synod. The Meetings will be held in Castlepollard Parish Centre on March 9th , 23rd & 30th . The
meetings will begin at 8pm each night. The format of the meetings will be similar each week and each person is invited to
attend one meeting. While groups are encouraged to attend on certain nights the arrangement is flexible. If you cannot attend
on the night assigned to your group, you are welcome to come on another night.
Everyone is Invited: The Synod has been called by Pope Francis in order to listen to the living voice of the entire People
of God. Everyone has their own experience of following Christ , parents, parents with young families, grandparents, young
people who are working in school or college, those married or single. Whether you feel distant or close to what is happening
in your parish, you are invited to join in discussion and prayer to discern where the Spirit is leading the Church. This will be
happening in every parish in the world. People from the 9 parishes in our area will meet in Castlepollard Parish Centre, on
the nights listed. Specific groups are encouraged to come each night, but all parishioners are welcome. The groups
encouraged to come each night are as follows:
Wednesday 9th March at 8pm. Those involved in the liturgical life of the parishes. Readers, Extraordinary Ministers of
Holy Communion, choir members, organists, stewards/collectors, sacristans, etc.
Wednesday 23rd March at 8pm. Those involved in the administration of parish life, parish staff, members of Parish
Pastoral Councils, members of Parish Finance Committees, members of Baptism Teams Safeguarding Representatives,
counters, those involved in prayer and apostolic groups, Society of St. Vincent de Paul, Legion of Mary, Pioneer Association,
Apostolate of Eucharistic Adoration, Teams of Our Lady, Friendship Club, Meals-on –Wheels.
Wednesday 30th March at 8pm. Those involved in schools, pupils/students, teachers and school, staff, members of parents’
association, members of BOMs, those involved in youth organisations and sports groups, young people and parents of
children and teenagers.
Weekday Masses during Lent: Weekday Masses in Delvin during Lent will be 9.30am Mon, Tue, Wed, Thurs and Fri.
Mass in Killulagh will be at 7.30pm on Thursday.
The Celebration of Lent: During Lent we are asked to focus on the themes of repentance and baptism. During this season
we prepare to celebrate the Death and Resurrection of Jesus at Easter, and to renew our baptismal promises at the Easter
Vigil Ceremony. We suggest that you undertake one or more of the following practices. (a) Daily Prayer. (b) Scripture
Reading. (c) Attending Weekday Mass. (d) Giving Alms. (e) Voluntary Acts of Penance and self-denial, e.g. fasting from
food, drink and entertainment. (f) Repenting from sin or neglect of God and his people.
Trocaire: Famine and Poverty is a serious problem in many parts of the world. Your contributions to Trocaire will help to
relieve suffering. We are grateful to the Collectors who delivered a box to each household. Spare boxes in the Church.
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. A box is available in the Church to facilitate
anybody who would like to make a donation to relieve the suffering of refugees from Ukraine.
Ceili Catholic Community, Kilbeggan: Are running a course entitled What is the Meaning of Life? It is an eight –week
course beginning on Mon 7th Mar from 7pm-8.30pm in Ceili Catholic Community Kilbeggan. For Booking Contact
Rosaleen Denning at 087-6333437.
St. Patrick’s Day 17th March: The Franciscan Sisters of the Renewal invite you to “Light the Fire” 4pm Vespers on the
Hill of Slane and Procession to the Church. 5pm Mass in St. Patrick’s Church followed by Adoration. All are Welcome.
Delvin Tidy Towns: Meeting on Wed 9th March in Carmel Gaffney’s at 8pm. All Welcome. Please support your Village.
Year C Eight Sunday in Ordinary Time. 27th February, 2022.
CHURCH OF THE ASSUMPTION
CHURCH OF ST. LIVINUS
DELVIN MASSES
Sat 26th 6.30pm Pat Carroll & baby Nicholas Lewis. Sun 27th 11.00am Patrick, Mary & Noeleen Smith. Rose Gibney.
Mon 28th 9.30am Mass. Tue 1st 9.30am Mass. Wed 2nd ( Ash Wednesday) 7.30pm Mass. Thurs 3rd 9.30am Mass.
Fri 4th ( First Friday) 9.30am List of the Dead. 7.30pm Maggie & Tom Leonard. Paddy & Annie Mc Cann & son Tommy. Sat 5th 6.30pm Nan & Mick Anderson. Marian Davis. Sun 6th 11.00am Mary Toner. Bernie Drum.
Killulagh: Sun 27th 9.30am Joe Flynn. Wed 2nd ( Ash Wednesday) 9.30am Mass. Sun 6th 9.30am Tom & Mary Forde.
Offertory €655. Ren. Fund: Weekly €220. Monthly. €55.
Bible Alive: Lenten Issue on Sale. Cost €2.
Communion Calls: Will be done on the usual days this week.
Synod Preparation: As a Deanery we plan to have meetings on three Wednesday nights in March to discuss the topics
recommended for the Synod. The Meetings will be held in Castlepollard Community Centre on March 9th , 23rd & 30th . The
meetings will begin at 8pm each night. The format of the meetings will be similar each week and each person is invited to
attend one meeting.
Everyone is Invited: The Synod has been called by Pope Francis in order to listen to the living voice of the entire People
of God. Everyone has their own experience of following Christ , parents, parents with young families, grandparents, young
people who are working in school or college, those married or single. Whether you feel distant or close to what is happening
in your parish, you are invited to join in discussion and prayer to discern where the Spirit is leading the Church. This will be
happening in every parish in the world. People from the 9 parishes in our area will meet in Castlepollard Parish Centre, on
the nights listed. You are welcome to come on a night which suits you.
To learn more about synodality see www.synod.ie or wwwdioceseofmeath.ie/news/universal-synod/
Extract from Lenten Message of Bishop Deenihan: Our Lenten pilgrimage this year will have the added element of the
Synodal Pathway. I echo the invitation of Pope Francis to each member of the Christian community in the Diocese of Meath
to join in this moment of listening as we prayerfully discern together what the Spirit of God is saying to the Church in this
diocese at this time. To those of you who at best feel that you are on the margins of the Church, or at worst feel excluded
from the Church, I say, “the Church needs to hear your voice!” I ask for your honesty. Do not be afraid to share your pain or
to articulate that which you seek in the Church but do not find. You are part of the Church by your Baptism and in this
synodal process the voice of every baptised person is equal. Ask the Holy Spirit who dwells in your heart to give you the
words that your Church needs to hear. Full Message available in the Porch.
Ash Wednesday: Ash Wednesday is a day of fast and abstinence. Fast: Those over 21 and under 60 should reduce
considerably the amount of food they take. Abstinence: Those over 14 should abstain from meat. Ashes will be blessed and
distributed during 9.30am Mass in Killulagh and 7.30pm Mass in Delvin.
The Celebration of Lent: During Lent we are asked to focus on the themes of repentance and baptism. During this season
we prepare to celebrate the Death and Resurrection of Jesus at Easter, and to renew our baptismal promises at the Easter
Vigil Ceremony. We suggest that you undertake one or more of the following practices. (a) Daily Prayer. (b) Scripture
Reading. (c) Attending Weekday Mass. (d) Giving Alms. (e) Voluntary Acts of Penance and self-denial, e.g. fasting from
food, drink and entertainment. (f) Repenting from sin or neglect of God and his people.
Ceili Catholic Community, Kilbeggan: Are running a course entitled What is the Meaning of Life? It is an eight –week
course beginning on Mon 7th Mar from 7pm-8.30pm in Ceili Catholic Community Kilbeggan. For Booking Contact
Rosaleen Denning at 087-6333437.
Delvin Church Choir: There will be a practice for Delvin Church Choir on Mon next, 28th Feb at 7.30pm. New members
are very welcome
Holy Land Pilgrimage: From 1st June for 8 nights. Spiritual Director; Fr. Sean Henry. Cost €1,895. Contact 046-9068600.
St. Patrick’s College, Maynooth: Applications are now open for Postgraduate Programmes in Theology. Further
information contact Admissions Team at 01-7084772.
St. Scire Community Employment: 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 Eileen at 044-9664931.
Delvin Friendship Club: Committee meeting in Carmel Gaffney’s on Mon 28th Feb at 8pm.
Year C Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time. 20th February, 2022.
CHURCH OF THE ASSUMPTION
CHURCH OF ST. LIVINUS
DELVIN MASSES
Sat 19th 6.30pm James & Peg Robinson. T J & Kathleen O’ Driscoll. Sun 20th 11.00am John & Kathleen Dunne & son Sean & DFM Molly Paris. Mon 21st 9.30am Mass. Tue 22nd 9.30am Mass. Wed 23rd 9.30am Mass. Thurs 24th 9.30am Mass. Fri 25th 9.30am Noel Fox & DFM. Sat 26th 11.00am Bernadette Nugent Hinter. 6.30pm Pat Carroll & baby Nicholas Lewis. Sun 27th 11.00am Patrick, Mary & Noeleen Smith. Rose Gibney.
Killulagh: Sun 20th 9.30am Martin Kiernan. Sun 27th 9.30am Mass.
- I. P. Edward Price. Rathconnell, Mullingar. father of Marie Bray. Ballyhealy.
Offertory €775. Ren. Fund: Weekly €475. Monthly. €310.
Synod Preparation: As a Deanery we plan to have meetings on three Wednesday nights in March to discuss the topics
recommended for the Synod. The Meetings will be held in Castlepollard Community Centre on March 9th , 23rd & 30th . The
meetings will begin at 8pm each night. The format of the meetings will be similar each week and each person is invited to
attend one meeting.
Everyone is Invited: The Synod has been called by Pope Francis in order to listen to the living voice of the entire People
of God. Everyone has their own experience of following Christ , parents, parents with young families, grandparents, young
people who are working in school or college, those married or single. Whether you feel distant or close to what is happening
in your parish, you are invited to join in discussion and prayer to discern where the Spirit is leading the Church. This will be
happening in every parish in the world. People from the 9 parishes in our area will meet in Castlepollard Parish Centre, on
the nights listed. You are welcome to come on a night which suits you.
To learn more about synodality see www.synod.ie or wwwdioceseofmeath.ie/news/universal-synod/
Diocese of Meath Vocations: Jesus steps into the lives of the disciples to make them agents of God’s presence in the world.
(cf.Lk 5:1-11)Peter is dejected because the fishermen’s work produced no catch. At the word of Christ, their nets fill to
breaking point. Peter had pu