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In this weekly column, the clergy and members of the pastoral council offer an update on issues concerning the Church locally, nationally and globally
LIGHT OUR OF DARKNESS
IN THE words of Helen Keller: “Although the world is full of suffering, it is also full of people overcoming it.” There are people in our world and all around us who overcome suffering every day. We all know people who keep smiling and joking through serious illness or misfortune, and people who have many problems of their own but are still always available to help others. There are brave folks who, having lost a loved one to illness, go on to dedicate their time to charitable works and fundraising in the hope that others might avoid the same agony. And then there are people who, though themselves in the depths of pain or despair, can help others simply by empathising with their suffering. In different ways, these are all “Easter people”, full of hope and light amidst the darkness. They remind us that even in the darkest of situations, God’s light can shine. Today we celebrate the ultimate victory over suffering and death. We have journeyed this week through the darkness of loneliness, betrayal and abandonment into the light of forgiveness, healing and new life. In her poem Dawn, the poet Emily Dickinson wrote: “Not knowing when the dawn will come, I open every door.” Dawn will always emerge from darkness. If we want to be “Easter people”, we need to be open to throwing ourselves into the ups and downs, the sufferings and the joys of life, always open to experiencing resurrection and hope in all their forms. Christ is risen – alleluia! Tríona Doherty
STATION MASSES
JOIN your neighbours for Mass and a cuppa! Mass takes place today, Friday, April 1, at 8pm for residents of Muckross Road, Muckross Grove, Flesk and Priory Paddocks in the home of John and Chris Mannix, Muckross Road. Mass will take place in the home of Nora Kelly tomorrow, Saturday, April 2, at 10am for the residents of Ardanaenig. The residents of St Brendan’s Terrace, Dalton’s Avenue, Marian Terrace, Bishop Moynihan’s Crescent, Torc Terrace, Rock Road, O’Kelly’s Villas, Allmans Terrace, St Margaret’s Road, Millwood, Coolgrean Park, Port Road, New Road, Ballydowney, Cnoc Na Rí, St Mary’s Terrace, Castlerosse Cottages, Monastery Gardens, and New Road will have station Mass at 7.30pm on Tuesday, April 5, in the John Paul II Pastoral Centre, Rock Road. The Dromhall Hotel will be the venue for station Mass on Thursday, April 7, at 7.30pm, for residents of Ross Road, Scrahan Court, Scrahan Mews, Castlefalls, Demesne, Muckross Drive, Kings Park, Roseville Avenue and Cahernane Meadows. Station Mass for the residents of Park Drive takes place on Saturday, April 9, at 10am in the home of Mary Hallissey.
DIVINE MERCY SUNDAY
DIVINE Mercy Sunday will be celebrated in St Mary’s Cathedral this Sunday, April 3, preceded by the Rosary at 2.40pm.
ICON VISITS
THE eagerly anticipated visit of the Icon of Our Lady of Perpetual Help to St Mary’s Cathedral takes place next Wednesday, April 6, and Thursday, April 7. There will be special Masses, times for devotion and petition writing, and a healing service.
Support Groups
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Eucharistic adoration. Church of the Resurrection-Tuesday 9.308.30pm. St. Mary’s Cathedral Wednesday 10.30-6.00pm. St. Columbanus Church-Thursday 6.30 -7.30pm. The Friary-Friday 2.007.00pm. The Friary-Sunday 6.007.00pm METHODIST CHURCH, EAST AVENUE Sunday worship 9am & 11am. (Créche and Children’s church during 11am service) Prayer meetings Tuesday & Thursday 8am - 9am (from 1st September) Parent and Toddler Tuesday 10am - 12 noon (term time) Wednesday evening Bible Study 7.30pm. Drop-in Coffee morning Friday at 11am (not during August) ‘No biscuits’ ladies lifestyle group, last Monday of the month at 11am. Everyone is welcome. Failte Isteach. Info: Rev Karen Spence. 064 6631613. Website: www.irishmethodist.org/kerry Aware Killarney Depression Support Group
Aware Depression Support Group meets: Killarney - Mondays, KDYS at 8pm. Aware Support Groups are free to attend, no referral necessary. www.aware.ie The Well Christian Ministries Jesus Christ says ‘If anyone is thirsty let him come to me and drink.’ (John 7:37) We wish to announce that we have moved to a new venue. Join us on Sundays at 10.30am for worship and Bible teaching and on Tuesdays at 8.15pm for Bible study at 69 New Street, Killarney. For more information contact Ian on 0857659548 or visit us online at www. thewellministries.eu Kerry Positive Option Crisis Pregnancy Counselling Service Free - confidential - non judgemental services. All options explored. Killarney Southwest Counselling Centre Emmett’s Road, Killarney Tel: 064 6636416. Open: Monday to Friday 9am -5pm.Saturday 10am-1pm. Funded by
the HSE Crisis Pregnancy Programme. Kerry Rape and Sexual Abuse Centre provides a free professional counselling and support service for female and male survivors of sexual violence and their families in a safe and confidential environment with highly qualified and professional counsellors. It can be contacted by freephone 1800-633333 or by email krcc@eircom.net Killarney Al Anon The Killarney Al Anon meetings are held Tuesday nights at 8.30pm, also Thursday morning at 11am in Ozanam House, Green Lawn. Contact Mairead 087-7808106. MS Support Group A support group
for people with MS meets every Wednesday 11am to 1pm, at MS Meeting Rooms, Cheshire Homes Killarney. SUICIDE PREVENTION HELPLINES Console 1Life Suicide Freefone 1800247100, centre in Tralee 066 7129700 web: www.console.ie, Text HELP to 51444, 24-hour; Samaritans 1850609090 or freephone 116123; Pieta House, free counselling, 066-7163660 www.pieta.ie; South West Counselling Centre, Killarney, free suicide prevention and bereavement counselling, 064-6636416/6636100; Living Links, Kerry, 087-9006300; HSE South: Suicide Prevention Helpline 1800 742 745, Farm & Rural Stress Helpline 1800742645. Grace Baptist Church Due to Cultural Centre renovationsuntil further notice: Sunday meetings will be held at the Brehon Hotel, Muckross Road (next to INEC) Sunday: worship 11am. Wednesday: Bible study 8pm in various homes. For information: Tel. 064-6632600 or 064-6635461. Psalm 119:105 “Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path”https:// www.facebook.com/KillarneyBaptistChurch
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Bishop of Kerry Ray Browne and Killarney Parish Administrator Fr Kieran O'Brien celebrating the Mass of the Lord’s Supper during Holy Week ceremonies in St. Mary's Cathedral, Killarney, on Holy Thursday night. Picture: Eamonn Keogh
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