Year C Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time

CHURCH OF THE ASSUMPTION, DELVIN.

CHURCH OF ST. LIVINUS, KILLULAGH

R. I. P. Maura Mc Hale  late of Ballyowen. who died in England. sister of late Pat Mc Hale. Ballyowen.

Offertory Collection: €870.  Ren. Fund: Weekly € 365. Monthly € 90.  

Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament: There will be Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament in Delvin on Monday from 10am-2pm, and 6pm-10pm. In Killulagh on Wednesday from 5.30pm-8.30pm.

Baptism Preparation Course: A course for parents with children for Baptism will be held in the Parochial House on Tuesday 9th February at 8.00pm.

Confirmation: Confirmation will be celebrated in Delvin Church on Friday Feb 12th at 11am. Places will be reserved in the Church for children who will be confirmed and their sponsors. Remaining seating will be available for family members and friends.

Candlemas Offerings: Will be taken up this Sunday. Please use the envelope that was  distributed to you.
Marian Prayer Group: Rosary and Prayers after 9.30am Mass on Tuesday next Feb 9th .

Feast of Our Lady of Lourdes: Thurs next is World of the Sick. Please pray for all who are sick on that day. ( See message of Pope Benedict).

Delvin Hospice Homecare: A. G. M. will take place in Dolores Gaffney’s  Monday night 8th February at 8.30pm.

Delvin Ed. Group: Get-together on Tue 9th at 10.30am to arrange programme for coming season of Healthy Eating, Art, Thi- Chi, and Interior Design. All new members are very welcome.

Delvin Friendship Club: Committee meeting on Monday week Feb 15th at 8pm in the Hall.

Delvin Historical Society: A Lecture by Michael O’ Conlain “Mills and Place Names” ( incorporating areas of Delvin, Drumcree, Archerstown, Brownstown, Clonmaskill, Crowenstown, Gigginstown) will be held on Thurs 18th Feb  at 8.30pm in Carmel Gaffney’s . Adm €3. All are Welcome.

Delvin Handball Club: Delvin Handball Club are now in a position to take over the Lease from Westmeath Co. Council. There will be a meeting in the Handball Alley on Tue next Feb 9th at 8pm. Anyone wishing to get involved in setting up the Club for Handball and Racquet Ball are asked to attend. Those interested in playing please attend. Community Room will also be available to Groups for meetings.

Art Classes: Children’s Art Classes started 6th Feb in Delvin Hall from 10am-12noon. All ages and abilities welcome. For further information Contact Fiona at 087-7550515.

Columba College, Killucan: Are currently enrolling for Sept, 2010. Closing date is 19th February. Contact 044-9374107.
                                                          World Day of the Sick
In this Year for Priests, my thoughts turn in particular to you, dear priests, “ministers of the sick”, signs and instruments of Christ’s compassion who must reach out to every person marked by suffering. I ask you, dear presbyters, to spare no effort in giving them care and comfort. Time spent beside those who are put to the test may bear fruits of grace for all the other dimensions of pastoral care. Lastly I address you, dear sick people and I ask you to pray and to offer your suffering up for priests, so that they may continue to be faithful to their vocation and that their ministry may be rich in spiritual fruits for the benefit of the whole Church.
                                                                                                                         Pope Benedict XVI.

Year C   Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time

CHURCH OF THE ASSUMPTION, DELVIN

CHURCH OF ST. LIVINUS, KILLULAGH

R. I. P. Maisie Tynan London.  sister of Pat Fox. Printinstown.  Ray Smyth. Whitehall. brother of Stan Smyth. Killough.

Offertory Collection: €903.  Needs of the Diocese: €1,325. Ren. Fund: Weekly € 420. Monthly € 50. 
 
Communion Calls: Will be done on the usual days this week.

Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament: There will be Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament in Delvin on Monday from 10am-2pm, and 6pm-10pm. In Killulagh on Wednesday from 5.30pm-8.30pm.

Baptism Preparation Course: A course for parents with children for Baptism will be held in the Parochial House on Tuesday 9th February at 8.00pm.

Confirmation Preparation: On Thursday next, Feb 4th. There will be a Prayer Service and Confessions for Children who will be confirmed and their parents: St. Tolas in Killulagh Church at 7.30pm, St. Ernan’s and St. Patrick’s in Delvin Church at 8.30pm. There will be visiting priests for Confessions.

 On Saturday 6th there will be an Enrolment Service during Vigil Mass for children for Confirmation from all schools. There will be a practice for Children and Sponsors after Mass the same evening.

First Communion: First Communion in the Parish will be on Saturday 15th May at 10.30am in Delvin Church and 12.30pm in Killulagh.

Needs of the Diocese: Thanks to all who contributed to the collection last weekend. Amount collected was €1,325.

Feast of St. Brigid: St. Brigid’s Crosses will be Blessed at Masses this weekend.

Feast of the Presentation: Candles for use in the home will be blessed at Morning Mass on Tuesday in Delvin.

Feast of St. Blaise: There will be Blessing of the Throats after Morning Mass in Killulagh on Wednesday and Evening Mass in Delvin.

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

St. Joseph’s Young Priests Society: Meeting on Thursday 4th Feb in the Parochial House at 8pm.

Catholic Schools Week: Catholic Schools Week  is being celebrated from Jan 31st –Feb 6th . The purpose is to reflect on the role of our Catholic Schools in the life of the parish and to acknowledge the contribution they make to our society. The theme this year is Catholic Schools... A Light for Every Generation. Parents will receive information from the schools about activities during the week.

Delvin Hospice Homecare: A. G. M. will take place in Dolores Gaffney’s on Monday 8th February at 8.30pm.

Foroige Club: Foroige would like to set up a club for young people (12-18 yrs) in Delvin. Breda Maguire, Regional Youth Officer will attend an information evening for adults in St. Patrick;s Hall on Tue 2nd Feb at 8pm. For more information contact Breda Maguire (086 9672921).

Art Classes: Children’s Art Classes starting 6th Feb in Delvin Hall from 10am-12noon. All ages and abilities welcome. For further information Contact Fiona at 087-7550515.

Columba College, Killucan: Are currently enrolling for Sept, 2010. Closing date is 19th February. Contact 044-9374107.

Year C Third Sunday in Ordinary Time

CHURCH OF THE ASSUMPION, DELVIN.

CHURCH OF ST. LIVINUS, KILLULAGH

R. I. P. Jimmy Cullen. late of Clondone. who died in Killarney. Co. Kerry.  Evelyn Leahy. Tipperary. (nee Merlehan) late of Martinstown House, Delvin.

Offertory Collection: €1,035.  Haiti Collection: €1,885. Ren. Fund: Weekly € 430. Monthly € 120. 
 
Bible Alive: January Issue  on Sale. Cost €2.

Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament: There will be Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament in Delvin on Monday from 10am-2pm, and 6pm-10pm. In Killulagh on Wednesday from 5.30pm-9.00pm. There will be evening Mass in Killulagh.

Baptism Preparation Course: A course for parents with children for Baptism will be held in the Parochial House on Tuesday 9th February at 8.00pm.

First Communion: First Communion in the Parish will be on Saturday 15th May at 10.30am in Delvin Church and 12.30pm in Killulagh.

Needs of the Diocese: Special Collection will be taken up at Masses this weekend for the Needs of the Diocese. 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 National Bishop’s Conference. The amount to be collected by this Parish is €5,400.

St. Michael’s Parish. Castlepollard: The Annual Church Unity Ceremony involving the Catholic and Church of Ireland Parishes will take place at St. Michael’s Church, Castlepollard this Sun 24th Jan at 5pm. All are Welcome.

Earthquake in Haiti: We thank everyone who gave so generously to the collection last weekend  Amount collected was €1,885. We know it will go towards helping  the people who have suffered so much.  All donations will be forwarded directly to Haiti through the Diocese. Donations for Haiti may also be made to Trocaire, Maynooth. Co. Kildare. Tel. 1850 408 408.

Marriage Encounter Weekend: Give your husband or wife a special Valentine gift of a weekend away with a difference (12-14 Feb ). A weekend with a difference that will help deepen your commitment to one another and enrich the joys you share together whether you are recently or many years married. For further details contact 01 8324429.

Delvin Ed. Group: Meeting on Tuesday 26th at 10.30am.

Delvin Historical Society: A Lecture by Ruth Illingworth “The First World War and the effects on the Local Communities” will be held in Carmel Gaffney’s on Thursday 28th January at 8.30pm. Adm €3. All are Welcome.

Foroige Club: Foroige would like to set up a club for young people (12-18 yrs) in Delvin. Breda Maguire, Regional Youth Officer will attend an information evening for adults in St. Patrick;s Hall on Tue 2nd Feb at 8pm. For more information contact Breda Maguire (086 9672921).

Athboy Community School: Open Day this Sun 24th Jan. 1-2pm on Kells Rd. 1-3pm on Kildalkey Rd campus. Information Sessions for Pupils and Parents at 3pm. Poster on Notice Board with more information.

Community College, Castlepollard: Enrolment Evening for 1st Yr Students on Thurs 28th Jan from 7.30pm-9pm. Principal’s Address at 8pm.