PARISH of RAHAN KILLINA, MUCKLAGH and THE ISLAND

PARISH of RAHAN
KILLINA, MUCKLAGH and THE ISLAND
Fr. Martin Carley PP 05793 55917; email: frmartincarley@gmail.com Parochial House, Rahan, Tullamore, Co. Offaly.
Parish Secretary Suzanne. At the Parish Office Call in or ring 05793 21892.
Parish Website Address: www.rahanparish.ie : Parish Email Address: rahanparish@gmail.com
33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time 16th November 2014.
Relationships with one another are based on trust or lack of it. To grow in love, in friendship, in working relationships
we have to allow others to trust us and be prepared to place our trust in them. To trust, to place one’s confidence in
someone else is about having ‘faith’ in them, depending on their reliability, exposing oneself to their honesty and
sincerity. Trust embraces so many other virtues and qualities in life – love, honesty, sincerity and truth. In the Gospel
the man places his trust in his three servants and trusts them completely according to their ability – he recognises that
not everyone is the same so he doesn’t overburden any of them. The man is not looking for perfection but for honesty
and effort that his servants would do their best to reward him for his trust.
KILLINA
Sunday 16th 10.30am:
Mass for John Cooney, Killina.
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Tuesday 18 7.30pm:
Mass for Rose & Pat Molloy, Cornalaur.
Wednesday 19th 9.00am:
Mass in the Convent.
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Friday 21 9.00am:
--------------------------------------Sunday 23rd 10.30am:
Mass for John O’ Brien, Rahan Demesne.
THE ISLAND
Saturday 15th 6.00pm:
------------------------------------------Saturday 22nd 6.00pm:
Mass for Patrick Egan, Ballycumber & his sister Catherine Guinan, Dublin
& deceased members of the Egan family, Deerpark.
MUCKLAGH CHURCH
Saturday 15th 7.30pm:
Mass for Paddy & Bridget Barron, Charleville Forest.
Sunday 16th 9.00am:
Mass for George, Mary & Paddy Walsh, Healy Street.
Sunday 16th 12noon:
Mass for Tilly Hoctor, Derrycooley, Rahan.
Tuesday 18th 9.00am:
---------------------------------------Wednesday 19th 7.30pm:
Mass for Mary Bridget & James Luby, Mucklagh.
Thursday 20th 9.00am:
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Friday 21 7.30pm:
Mass for Tom Craven & the deceased members of the Craven Family, Mucklagh.
Saturday 22nd 7.30pm:
Mass for Jeremiah & Bridget Mooney, Lynally.
Sunday 23rd 9.00am:
---------------------------------------------Sunday 23rd 12noon:
Mass for Pat Fletcher & his sisters Maureen & Kathleen, Glaskill.
Perpetual Adoration: of the Blessed Sacrament takes place:Killina Church
- every Monday from 3pm to 10pm.
The Island
- every Tuesday from 3pm to 4pm.
Mucklagh
- every Thursday from 9.30am to 8.00pm.
Holy Hour Convent, Killina - every Thursday - from 2pm to 3pm.
Offertory/Plate: Killina €165.00
The Island €118.00
Mucklagh €665.00
Dev Fund:
Killina & The Island €345.00
Mucklagh €590.00
In Memory: Please remember in your prayers the repose of the soul of Aiden Condron, Killeigh (nephew of
Carthage, Loughroe) who died on the 6th November. His funeral took place on the 8th November in Killeigh and John
Carroll, Kilbeggan (bother of Brendan, Mucklagh) who died on the 8th November. His funeral took place on the 10th
November. May they rest in peace.
Our Parish Christian Community: Welcomes Faye Catherine Dunne, Lynally Grove who was baptised on the 8th
November and Emily Rose Brady, Beechmount Park who was baptised on the 9th November in St. Colman’s Church
and also David Anthony Berry, Clonshanny, Clara who was baptised on the 9th November in The ISLAND Church.
Churchgate Collection: The annual collection for The Society of St. Vincent de Paul will be held at all Masses on the
weekend of the 29/30th November.
Blood Donors wanted: In the Tullamore Court Hotel on Mon 17th, Tues 18 & Wed 19th November from 4.30pm –
8.00pm each
I.F.A General Meeting: Will take place on Tuesday 18th November in Tullybeg Golf Club at 8.30pm. All members are asked to
attend.
Mucklagh Community Development: LOTTO: Tuesday 11th November - no's drawn 8-14-21-27. No Jackpot Winner.
One March 3 winner Ita Doherty wins €150 c/o Aidan Larkin. Next week's Jackpot € 11,400. Next week's match three
€150. Thanks to everyone for the continued support.
I’m not a Celebrity, take me on!: Mucklagh Schoolboys Soccer Club are holding a challenge competition where
qualifying competitors take on Brendan Galvin in eight challenges and the last person standing wins. The
challenges are both physical and mental and include running, swimming underwater, kayaking between two
bridges among others. The event takes place on Saturday 6th December with the top eight fundraiser plus two wild
cards qualifying for the event. It should be a fun day for competitors and spectators alike. To obtain sponsorship
cards and further details contact Brendan Galvin 0879804357 or John Murray 0873671670
Rahan Community Market: Rahan Community Market takes place every Saturday from 10am to 1pm, at Rahan
GAA Car Park. We would like to thank everyone who has supported the market since its relocation and look forward to
welcoming new faces.
Rahan Community Alert: 30 plus people attended a very informative talk on various Security Systems in Rahan Hall on
Wed night last. Chairperson Ann Egan introduced John from EYEONYOU and he demonstrated Personal and anti lost
security systems plus up to the minute CCCTV. Tea and cakes afterwards contributed to a nice sociable evening.
Thanks to all.
Rahan Comhaltas: Music and Dance classes The new term for lessons will commence November 21st and so the class
and instrument rental fees for the new term are due by that date. Branch Membership fees for the coming year, if not
paid already are also now due. Committee meeting to take place in the GAA rooms Tullabeg on the 18th from 8 pm.
Progressive 25 Card Game: In aid of Mochuda ASD Unit, Rahan on Friday 28th November at 9.00pm sharp in Rahan National
School. €1,200 prize fund. Refreshments served and Monster Raffle on the night. All welcome.
Rahan Bazaar: will be held on Sunday 23rd Nov, from 2pm onwards almost to the date of the last one held in the
Jesuit Retreat House on Nov 22nd, 1985. If anyone would like to help either on the day or during the preparation for it,
please contact any member of Rahan Hall Committee. Also, anyone who wishes to donate a prize to the Bazaar can do
so by giving it to any member of Rahan Hall Committee. Thank you and looking forward to seeing you all on the day.
Shamrocks Scór: It is Scór time of year again and we are looking for both Junior (U17) and Senior participants in the
following categories Figure/Céilí, Dancing, Solo Singing, Instrumental Music, Recitation/Scéalaíocht, Ballad Group,
Novelty Act, Question Time and Set Dancing, so let the preparations begin as our local round is due on Nov 22nd .
Rahan Drama Group: All plans are up and running and going very well. It has been decided by the drama group that
this year’s play will be ‘A wake in the West’, by MJ Ginnelly. We wish them great success for the future.
The Carers Association: is delivering QQI Fetac level 5 Palliative Care training starting in Tullamore 3rd December.
For further details on either training course please contact the Carers Association on 057 9322920 or e mail
training@carersireland.com
“The Carers Association and Power4Good Ireland: (working with people with a disability in Zambia) are
organizing a Choir Competition on Friday 21st November in Tullamore Court Hotel at 8pm. We’re looking for Adults
Choirs interested in participating. For more information and entry forms please email mollybuckley@eircom.net. Entry
fee per choir will be €50. First Prize is a trophy and 300 euro, second prize trophy and 200 euro, third prize trophy and
100 euro, fourth prize trophy.”
Teagasc/Dept of Agriculture: Information night for Tillage farmers on the implications of the new Greening and EFA
(Ecological Focus Areas) regulations for 2015. Greening will account for 30% of your new Single Payment next year.
Tullamore Court Hotel, Thursday 27th November @ 7.30pm. Book your place at this important meeting on 0579321405.
Shamrocks Notes: Lotto: The Shamrocks lotto jackpot was won this week. The numbers drawn were 1, 7, 18 & 21.
Well done to Helen Larkin, who won €11,200 and Eoin who sold the winning ticket. There were also 7 match three
winners. Well done to Carmel Healion, P.J.Kelly, Tony Hickey, P.J. & Suzanne Keegan, Peter Dunne, Liam Galvin and
Alberta Kennedy. They each won €30. Thanks to all who continue to support our lotto every week. The jackpot is now
€2000 and the draw is in Kellys roadhouse.
Dinner Dance: The annual dinner dance is on December 12th in the bridge house, tickets available shortly. This night
promises to be a good night. We will be presenting county medals to the intermediate hurling champions this year. We
will also be making a presentation to the winning intermediate hurling team of 1994. The Club is looking forward to
celebrate another successful year in it's history.
A.G.M: The A.G.M. Is set for November 28th in Rahan clubhouse at 8pm. It is important that there is a representation
from all aspect of the club and new comers are always welcome. The agenda includes a report of the years activities
within the Club and election of officers. We are looking for help and support for the coming year. It is a large Club with
many different interests. If you are interested in getting involved please don't hesitate to come along or indeed contact
any Club member.
Minor Board Awards Ceremony: The minor boards award ceremony is planned for Sunday 30th November in Rahan
hall at 5pm. It is important to recognise the talents of our younger members and this is the perfect opportunity to do so.
All welcome to the Hall.