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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
KILLARNEY PARISH SILVER CIRCLE
THE results of week four are as follows – first prize, €500: Kate O’Sullivan, Main Street, seller: Anne O’Leary; second prize, €250: Julia O’Donoghue, Ballydowney, seller: Anne O’Leary. The winners of €100 each are as follows: Eleanor O’Leary, Gneeveguilla, Rathmore, seller: Mary O’Keeffe; Finn O’Neill, Ballaugh, seller: Eileen Hayes; Trevor and Lorraine O’Donoghue, Upper Sunnyhill, seller: Maisie O’Sullivan; Margaret Somers, Droum, Headford, seller: Maisie O’Sullivan; Joan Brosnan, New Street, seller: Parish Office. The winners of €75 each are as follows – Joe and Caroline Hurley, Whitebridge Manor, seller: Caroline Hurley; Ger Healy, Gap of Dunloe, Beaufort, seller: Pa McGillycuddy; Bridget Herlihy, Rathmore, s e l l e r : Donie O’Dowd; The Gleneagle Hotel, seller: Parish Office; Danielle, Ian, Lucy and Darcie O’Shea, Brendan’s Place, seller: Nuala O’Doherty; Cait Cronin, High Street, seller: Josephine Coleman; Ellen Clifford, Two Mile School, seller: Maria Falvey; Marie Courtney, Minish, seller: Alice O’Sullivan. Congratulations to all winners, and thanks to all who supported, promoted and sponsored the draw this year. Tickets are still available from the Sacristies and Parish Office. This week’s prize money is sponsored by Killarney Carpets & Furniture, Micheál O’Sullivan Photography, OCKT Limited, Permanent TSB, The Gleneagle Hotel and The Laurels.
LIFE THROUGH THE LENS OF THE GOSPELS
LUKE 21:5-19: Luke presents Jesus as a prophet, capable of reading the signs of the times, and one who offered wise and insightful advice on how to cope with difficult times. Who are the people you see who act like this in the troubled times we live in today? Maybe you yourself have been a calming influence in the face of turmoil within your family, parish, church, workplace, or elsewhere. Can you claim that gift and give thanks for being such a person? Jesus alerts his listeners to the transitory nature of human grandeur and splendour. How have you been reminded of this truth? What lessons has this given you about life? In any walk of life troubles will come. Jesus encourages his listeners to stand firm in such circumstances, telling them ‘your endurance will win you your lives’. When you are in the midst of inner turmoil and/or outer trouble or opposition, what have you found gives you the strength and ability to endure?
ENDURANCE
John Byrne OSA, Veritas
AT SOME point we have all seen and heard someone shouting on the street or on the internet about the end of the world. You’d be forgiven for thinking that today’s Gospel is trying to achieve the same thing. We are reading the final chapters of Luke’s Gospel for Year C. Jesus is in Jerusalem and the passages we hear are talking about end times. The people gathered are obviously excited having seen how magnificent the Temple is, having come “up from the country” and Jesus is trying to calm them down. The time for excitement might not be just yet. Jesus reminds them, and us, that these things are short-lived and we should not be too bothered about “fine stonework” and “votive offerings”. These things do not last. Jesus tries to comfort the people regarding various crisis that will happen; the call is to take perspective, to look at the bigger picture. Endurance is the message of today’s Gospel. The people of Jerusalem will witness the destruction of the Temple, the disciples will face persecution, people of faith will have tough times ahead. Whatever crisis may come, Jesus is affirming people to keep going, to stay focused and not be afraid In the words of Michel de Verteuil: "Lord, when we are young we think that we become great through our achievements. Life has taught us the truth of Jesus.” Jane Mellett, Veritas
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Killarney Advertiser 11.11.16
Support Groups
COULD YOU NOT WATCH ONE HOUR WITH ME? Eucharistic adoration. Church of the Resurrection-Tuesday 10.00am10.00pm. St. Mary’s Cathedral Wednesday 10.30-6.00pm. St. Columbanus Church-Thursday 6.30 -7.30pm. The Friary-Friday 2.00-7.00pm. The Friary-Sunday 6.00-7.00pm METHODIST CHURCH, EAST AVENUE Sunday worship 9am & 11am. Morning prayer Tuesday & Thursday 8am from 16th August. Bible Study Wednesdays 7.30pm (not 3rd August) FAB Fridays fun for all the family 11am - 1pm. Contact Rev Karen Spence for further info karen. spence@irishmethodist.org 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 ‘Come to me all you who are weary and heavy laden and I will give you rest.” (Matthew 11:28) Join us on Sundays at 10.30am for worship and Bible teaching at 69 New Street, Killarney. For more information contact Ian on 085-7659548 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 St Claire’s,
Vincent De Paul Building, Tesco Car Park, Beech Road, Killarney. 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 Killarney School of Music, Central Point, Park Road. Entrance at side door opposite Acme Blinds. 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 ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS If you think you have a problem with alcohol please contact 066-7128720 or 087-0522911. NEW BEGINNINGS MINISTRIES KILLARNEY Meetings every Sunday 12 noon, the Killarney Court Hotel, Tralee Road, Killarney. Tel. 087-7068533. Email: newbeginningskillarney@gmail.com Salvation Prayer - Father God I come to you just as I am, I ask you to forgive me of my sins and I ask you Jesus come in to my heart, I make you the Lord of my life, fill me with your Holy Spirit, I choose to follow you all the days of my life in Jesus name I pray. SOUTH KERRY PARKINSON’S SUPPORT GROUP Next meeting November 14th 2016 at Our Lady of Lourdes Nursing Home Kilcummin at 7.30pm. Guest speaker Doctor Helena Moore, Neurologist from Tralee. All are welcome. For further information please contact Grace McCrae President 064-7758837.
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