RATHMORE PARISH NEWSLETTER
BAPTISM OF THE LORD We return to the scene of the Baptism of Christ.  We are invited to recognize in Jesus not just a good man, not just a good teacher, not just a compassionate human being.  No, we are invited to believe in Jesus as the one, unique and only God.  And He has come to save us.  If we are baptized in Him, let us share His mercy and walk with faith
VIGIL & SUNDAY MASSES FOR SATURDAY JAN. 7th & SUNDAY  JAN. 8th 
                   FEAST OF THE BAPTISM OF OUR LORD – SUN. 8TH JANUARY 
Sat      7th   6.00pm  Rathmore       - Andrew & Sheila Moynihan, Beheenaugh
Sat      7th   7.30pm	Gneeveguilla  - Denis Cronin, Quarry Cross (1st Anniv.)
Sun     8th    9.00am  Shrone           - Donie Creedon, Knocknaloman & deceased of  
                                                          Creedon & McHugh families    
Sun     8th 10.00am	Knocknagree  - Mary Buckley, Knockeenagullane (3rd Anniv.)
                                                        - Timothy & Josephine Cronin, Shanballa  
Sun     8th  11.30am	Rathmore        - John McAuliffe, Shoemaker, East End
                                                        - George, Maura & John Byrne, Shinnagh	
PLEASE NOTE  --  No  Masses on Monday 9th and Tues. 10th in the Parish due to Priest Diocesan Assembly in Killarney on Monday 9th, 10th & 11th. (Please note that should funeral masses occur on 9th 10th & 11th these will be celebrated)  BISHOP BILLY CREAN WILL GIVE A PUBLIC TALK “FROM WHAT WELLS DO WE DRINK NOW” REFLECTIONS ON THE CHANGING PATTERNS OF FAITH AND PRACTICE IN IRELAND TODAY.  THIS TALK WILL TAKE PLACE AT THE ASSEMBLY ON TUESDAY 10TH JANUARY AT 8PM IN THE GLENEAGLE BALLROOM.   ALL WELCOME.

RATHMORE
Wed   11th   7.30pm	Margaret Dennehy, Ard Mhuire (1st Anniv.) & all deceased of 
			Dennehy family.
Sat.    14th   6.00pm	Sheila Moynihan, Raheen
Sun    15th 11.30am	Maurice & Mary Keohane, l/o Youghal	
                                        GNEEVEGUILLA
Sat     14th   7.30pm  Patrick & Joan O’Sullivan, Annaghbeg
			Connie Fleming, Renasup
			Kitty Barry, Tureenamult
			Kate Moynihan, Coom & her husband Denny
			Thady Lawlor, Gullane
			Tim Collins, Gneeveguilla
			Timmie & Julia Cronin, Reaboy
			Ian O’Riordan, Maughantourig
			Paddy Sheehan, The Grand Hotel Killarney & l/o Coom Lr.
		      Seamus O’Sullivan, Quarry Cross & all deceased of O’Sullivan family
			Patrick, Hannah & Michael Cashman, Gullane
						       KNOCKNAGREE
			Thurs 12th  9.30am	Donors Intention
			Fri      13th  7.30pm  Peggy Scannell, Knocknagree (1st Anniv.) 
			Sun    15th 10.00am	Michael & Lena Dineen, Knockeenagullane 									Deceased members of Knocknagree GAA
						Mary Anne Smith, Leicester & l/o Shanballa
						Dan D. Murphy, Tureen
                                                                             SHRONE
			Sun    15th   9.00am	Donors Intention

Fr. Tom Leane (087)2300565 is the priest on duty TODAY SUNDAY for emergency and sick calls

CHILD PROTECTION REPRESENTATIVES
Han Donnelly 0871249461 (Gneeveguilla)        Margaret McGrath (089)4182683 (Rathmore)
                     Ber Murphy 087 6468620 (Shrone)                    Betty Moynihan 087 6186091)Knocknagree
Prayers & Sympathy: To Maureen Moynihan, Knocknagree on the death of her sister Noreen Burke (nee O’Rahilly) Banteer and Beaumount, Cork whose funeral took place in Skibberreen on Saturday 31st.  To Mary Hickey, Newquarter on the death of her sister Helena Moriarty, Lauragh, Kenmare whose funeral took place on Saturday 31st December. To Brenda Moynihan, Beheenaugh on the death of her uncle Paddy Curtin, Leixlip, Kildare whose funeral takes place on today Saturday.  To Antoinette O’Leary, Gleann na Gréine and her children Laura, Alan and Eoghan on the death of her husband Denis (Gary) O’Leary and to his brothers Genie & Dan & his sisters Mary Theresa & Sheila and their families.  Denis funeral takes place on today Saturday 7th January in Rathmore.  May Noreen, Helena, Paddy & Denis rest gently in the presence of the Lord and may all who mourn their loss be comforted. 
PARISH OFFICE - 064 7761669              
Opening hours: Mon. and Tues. 9.30am to 12.30pm. Wednesday and Thursday 4pm to 7 pm. Friday 11 am to 2pm 
                                                           COMMUNITY NEWSLETTER  
From Jan. 1st 2017 all Email correspondence relating to the  Community Newsletter must NOW be sent to our new email address
                                                                  communitynewsletter@rathmoreparish.ie
Compiling the Community Newsletter will now be shared between the Parish Office and Janice. 
During the months of January, March, April, May, June & November – it will be done by Janice and all phone enquiries to 064-7758219 
During the months of February, July, August, September, December. – it will be done by Parish Office and all phone enquiries to 064-7761669  (October to be compiled by either depending on workload) 
Short term adverts, must be paid for in advance to the Parish Office before 12.30pm Tuesday to be guaranteed inclusion the following weekend.  Acknowledgements must be booked in advance to be guaranteed preferred date.
ARDFERT RETREAT CENTRE: The Faith Prayed: Fr. Sean Sheehy, Wednesday 18th & 25th Jan. 7.00pm to 8.30pm
Self Care Day: Practical skills for stress management and emotional wellness, Saturday, 28th Jan. 9.45 to 4.00pm Contact Anna O'Donoghue 0879447105. Ref. capacitar-Ireland.org
SAMARITAN COLLECTION HELD AT CHRISTMAS MASSES IN THE PARISH: Rathmore €1713.18  Shrone  €552.03  Gneeveguilla €1112.12  Knocknagree €1222.24 .Thank you for your continuous support and help greatly appreciated. Mary Sheehan Samaritans Tralee
                EUCHARISTIC ADORATION: 
                           Eucharistic Adoration recommences in all three churches this week.  
                                       Tues: Gneeveguilla in Le Chéile Centre – 10 am to 9 pm.  
                                       Wed: Knocknagree in Adoration Room – 10 am to 9 pm. 
                                       Thurs: Rathmore in the church – 10am to 10 pm.
                                          ------------------------ OPEN INVITATION TO ALL ----------------------------
                            COME CLOSER TO THE HEART OF JESUS - receive Him frequently…..
                                                                                                    - adore Him in His presence in the Most Holy  Eucharist….
JESUS WAITS FOR US IN THIS SACRAMENT OF LOVE –
   LET US BE GENEROUS WITH OUR TIME IN GOING TO MEET HIM IN ADORATION
MAY OUR ADORATION NEVER CEASE
                                                                   Talk to GOD
                                                           He will listen to YOU
                                                 This is a time for just YOU and GOD
                                                     Tell Him what is on your mind
                                                    And remember to hear GOD……
                                                           YOU must listen first…….

Our Parish website is up and running ….      www.rathmoreparish.ie      we would love to hear your feedback on it  
Have a browse and let us know….
TO ARRANGE A BAPTISM: Group baptisms will take place in each church monthly.  Please contact the Parish Office during Office hours at (064)7761669 early in the month to book a baptism.  Complete the application form and bring it along with a photocopy of your child’s birth certificate to the church on the day of baptism.