St. Dympna’s Church, Kildalkey, County Meath
Priests of the Parish: Very Rev. Oliver Devine, P.P. (Parochial House, Ballivor, Phone No. 046-954 6488) and Very Rev. Colm Murtagh, P.E.
Daily Masses: KILDALKEY: Monday 9.30am Wednesday 6.30pm BALLIVOR: Tuesday, Thursday and Friday at 9.30am. First Fridays: Ballivor 9.30 a.m. Kildalkey 6.30pm
Week-end Masses in the Church of St Columbanus, Ballivor: Saturday (Vigil) 7.30pm. Sunday 11.30am.
th
The Band of the Western Command will give
run are two of the big reasons why I feel
Sat. 10 April Vigil Mass 6pm
Feast of Divine Mercy 2010
a Musical Recital in the Parochial Hall on
Anniv. Michael and Margaret Clarke, and
it's an appropriate and fitting way for me
Holy Mass, Exposition of the Blessed
th
Wednesday
morning
14
April
at
11am.
All
Patrick Kiernan;
to spend this day. Sunday 18th April
Sacrament, Divine Mercy Chaplet,
proceeds
go
to
the
School
Development
Fund.
Also Mary and James Dunne, (Corballis)
sees the 4th anniversary of my nephew
Rosary, Blessing and Veneration of
More details from the School.
Reader: Anne Daly
Shane Lucas’s death by suicide. The
Divine Mercy Image and Benediction
The
Parish
Core
Group
Eucharistic Ministers:
event is in the Phoenix Park and will be a
in St. Colmcilles Church, Kells will
Summary
of
conversations
within
the
Parish
Noreen McAuley and Jacinta Rickard
th
10Km Run. Perhaps you can help raise
take place on Sunday 11 April 2010
Core Group Wednesday 7th April 2010 held
Sunday 11th April Mass 10 a.m.
some very much needed funds which will
at 2.30pm. also in Trim at 2.30pm.
in Parochial House, Kildalkey.
Divine Mercy Sunday
go a long way to helping mainly young
Meath Diocesan Pilgrimage to
Present: Sister Ann Codd; Father Oliver
Anniv. Thomas and Mary Davis
people who are at crisis point in their
Lourdes, 12-17 September, led
Devine; Joe Lynch; Anne Daly, Noreen
Anniversary. Sean Bohan
lives. Here's how!
by Bishop Smith. The fare is €699
McAuley, Teresa Potterton, Noel and Kay
Reader: Ruth McMahon
You can click on this link .
which is fully inclusive of return
Kennelly
Eucharistic Ministers:
http://www.mycharity.ie/event/declan_m
flights, 5nights full board, taxes &
Reviewing the series of meetings held with
Kay Kennelly and Mary Reidy
ccanns_event/.
and sponsor me. All
travel insurance. To book contact:
the various groups we considered if it was
Mon: 12th April Mass at 9.30am
sponsorship
no
matter
how small will be
Pilgrimages Abroad, Unit 1 The Court,
possible to prepare for an open meeting with
Wed. 14th April 10am to 6.30 pm.
appreciated
and
will
get safely to
Bridgefoot Street, Dub. 8. Tel: 01
parishioners. The conclusion, after the
Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament. Mass
my chosen charity. This page will stay
6359300. Hospital Pilgrims wishing
sharing, was we would meet again next
at 6.30pm
up on the internet for three (3) months so
to travel on the special section for the
Wednesday 14th April in the Kildalkey
Months Mind Mass: Ned Mahon
you can check it at any time to see how
sick should contact the local Lourdes
Parochial House at 8pm to draft up a pathway
Sat. 17th April Vigil Mass 6pm
it's progressing. Should you wish to
Hospitalité secretary, Tel. No.
leading to a question and answer session on
Anniv. Patrick and Margaret Kelly (Portanob)
sponsor me the old fashioned way, I do
displayed on posters in churches.
how we are affected as individuals in the light
Reader: Anne Daly
have a sponsorship card if that's more to
Special youth section, for young
of the present difficulties of the Church.
Eucharistic Ministers:
your liking.
people over 18 years, fare €450.
Easter Reflections
Teresa Fox and Sandra Rickard
 If you are not in a position to help right
Contact Fr. Mark English. 01Sun.: 18th April 10am. Mass.
With OUR EYES we see the beauty of Easter
now that's ok. These are hard times for
8255342.
as the earth awakens once more...
“Do this in Memory Mass
everyone. Make a mental note to donate
Knock Summer Festival 2010 – June
With OUR EARS we hear the birds sing
4th Anniv. Shane Lucas
something to the 3 T's at some stage in
‘10 “Walk by Faith”
sweetly to tell us spring again is here...
Reader: Dermot Ainsworth
the future when your circumstances
th
th
The Knock Summer Festival (25 -27
With OUR HANDS we pick the golden
allow. Remember, you can do so at my
Eucharistic Ministers:
June), is for all people between the ages
daffodils and the fragrant hyacinths...
page on the link above anytime over the
Margaret Kavanagh and Kay Kennelly
of 18-35. Over the 3 days there will be
But only with OUR HEARTS can we feel the
next 3 months. Why not come out and
talks, workshops, drum, dance, prayer,
Basket Collections: €1,296
MIRACLE of GOD'S LOVE which redeems
support myself and all the other
music & reflection. It’s a great
all
men...
runners on the day. It's a great day out for
Development Fund: € 150
opportunity to step out of the busyness
And
only
with
OUR
SOUL
can
we
make
our
all the family and for novices like me
Many thanks to the Parishioners who
of life & to question, explore, ignite &
'pilgrimage
to
God'
and
inherit
who may struggle around the 7Km mark,
returned their Easter Offering Envelopes,
celebrate your faith. The festival costs
His
Easter
Gift
of
ETERNAL
LIFE
some cheering will help bring me over
not forgetting those who returned their
€70 (this includes food, accommodation
the finish line. The Great Ireland Run
Touched
by
Suicide:
Trocaire Boxes.
& access to all that is happening. Music
On the 18th April 2010 I am taking part in the
will be televised live on RTE so if you
At this time: Please remember to pray
throughout the weekend by Elation
Great Ireland Run for a most important
can't make it; why not tune in and see if
Ministries. For more information contact:
for the happy repose of the souls of our
charity, the 3 T's (Turn The Tide of Suicide)
you recognise anyone.
Thank you.
094 9388100/094 9375035/087 6927850
dearly departed relatives and friends.
Both this particular charity and the date of the
Declan McCann
or www.knock-shrine.ie/youthfestival
May they rest in God’s eternal peace.
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