We remember in prayer:
Boherlahan
Sat 20 Nov 7.30pm Mary Hyde, Camas Park; Anne Riordan, An Ullard; Judy Ryan, Kilbreedy
Sun 21 Nov 11.00am Mai Hennessy, London & Ardmayle; James & Mary O’ Dwyer, Thurlesbeg; John & Ellen O’ Brien, Nodstown; James & Mary McGrath, Freighduff
Mon 22 Nov 10.00am Paddy, Lar & Sheila O’ Dwyer, Thurlesbeg
Sat 27 Nov 7.30pm John O’ Dwyer, Freighduff; Wallie Flanagan, Fethard; Betty Maher, Cork & New Inn, and Albert and Alberta Taylor; Liam O’ Dwyer, Nodstown, his father William & sister Noreen Gleeson
Dualla
Sat 20 Nov 6.30pm Michael Darmody, Boscabell; Michael O’ Dwyer, Carrick-on-Suir and Garraun; Larry & Tess Grant, Carrow
Sun 21 Nov 9.30am Michael Gleeson, Ballykelly
Sat 27 Nov 6.30pm Ann Ryan, Cooleagh; Sandy Colville, Clonbonane (Month’s Mind); Matt & Mary Ryan, Garryard, and sons Liam & John & daughter-in-law Kitty
Pray for: Paddy O’ Dwyer, Thurlesbeg, & Ned Tierney, Mayfield, who died recently; James, Josephine & Thomas Lawrence, Synone (Mass offered)
Today is the solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe. We pray that Jesus will always be king of our hearts and lives.
Tue 23 Nov is the memorial of St Columban (d. 615), abbot and missionary. He was a founder of important monasteries, especially Bobbio in Italy. He is remembered as one of the greatest Irish missionaries.
Wed 24 Nov is the memorial of Ss Andrew Dŭng-Lạc, priest and Companions, martyrs. They are venerated especially in Vietnam.
Holy Communion Ministers (on duty next weekend)
Boherlahan: Marie Ryan; Katie O’ Dwyer
Dualla: Annemarie O’ Keeffe; Gerard Kennedy
We need new volunteers in Boherlahan. There is a board in the porch of the church and I invite anyone who would like to help to sign their name.
Ministers for the Month of November: (We invite those normally collectors to act as ushers. We hope to return to normal Collections next month.)
Boherlahan
Readers: Sat. 7.30 pm Denis Maher
Sun. 11.00 am Noirin O’ Dwyer
Dualla
Readers: Willie Fahey; Con Ryan
Altar Society: Kathleen Dwyer; Mary Moloney; Maura O’ Brien; Eileen Falvey
Eighth Collection: this collection was traditionally the schools collection, and was taken up last weekend. You may hand in your envelope at any time that is convenient for you. Sincere thanks to all who have contributed thus far.
First Holy Communion 2022: The following are the provisional dates for the celebration of First Holy Communion in the parish in 2022
- Little Flower N.S. Ballytarsna Saturday 7 May 2022
- Scoil San Isadóir Boherlahan Saturday 21 May 2022
- Dualla N.S. Saturday 28 May 2022
Diocesan Pastoral Plan: This plan was launched recently and it gives guidelines on future developments in the Diocese. We hope to call a meeting as soon as possible to discuss and plan how our parish here can play its part. We also plan to distribute some literature on the plan “Seeds of Hope” in the coming weeks.
November Masses for the Dead: Every November our thoughts and prayers turn to our loved ones who have died. Our faith tells us that our prayers and Masses can help them. The November envelopes are available in the porches of the churches. We ask you to write in the names and hand them in as soon as possible. In collecting your envelope, if you know a neighbour or neighbours who would appreciate an envelope, please take one for them.
Newsletter Notices: please forward by Wednesday evening any items for the newsletter to either of the priests or at the usual email address: boduparish@gmail.com These will be included in the online newsletter which will be posted each week on www.boherlahandualla.ie during the pandemic restrictions.
Advent Scripture Course: ‘In God we live and move and have our being.’ A Scripture Course exploring the Acts of the Apostles with Sr Therese Fitzgerald has been organized over six nights. Further details are available on the notice in the porch of the church. Register at https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/ActsOfTheApostles . €15 contribution requested. Everyone is welcome.
Trócaire Emergency Appeal: Sincere thanks to all who have contributed. Proceeds will be forwarded this week to the Diocesan Office.
Covid and Safety in Church: Sensible hygiene measures and the use of face coverings are among the ways in which people’s health can be protected and all can feel confident in gathering in church.Your cooperation in this important matter is much appreciated.
Cashel and Emly Pope John Paul II Awards: If you are a secondary school student from TY year upwards, who is willing to be involved in your parish/school, why not participate in the Pope John Paul II Award. Fr Vincent Stapleton, the Diocesan Director, would only be delighted to visit your parish and assist with the setting up of the Award. Our new diocesan plan – Seeds of Hope – calls us all to encourage the youth of our diocese to get involved. This is a great way to do so.
BE VIGILANT: as the winter nights set in we ask all parishioners to keep a special eye out for the elderly and those who live alone. If anyone notices any suspicious activity or vehicles in the area, we ask them to contact the local Gardaí. Let us as a community care for one another.
On Christ the King: ‘By his sacrifice, Jesus has opened for us the path to a profound relationship with God: in him we have become true adopted children and thus sharers in his kingship over the world. To be disciples of Jesus, then, means not letting ourselves be allured by the worldly logic of power, but bringing into the world the light of truth and God’s love.’ (Pope Benedict XVI, 2012)
