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Christian Community
The idea of community in the Christian context finds its origins
in thescriptural ideal found in the recorded actions of the early
followersof Christ. We are told that in meeting together they
supported each otherand shared everything in common.
The former Beirut hostage, Brian Keenan, spoke of the richness
that isfound in diversity and so it is with our Parishes. In
Newbridge one findsa multitude of people all possessing a variety
of gifts and talents.
Areas like music, singing, reading and floral arranging all come
to mind.The willingness of people to become involved and
participate in theareas mentioned in this leaflet, make for the
creation of a communitythat is vibrant and alive but also a
community where one finds a spirit ofwarmth and welcome.
If you are interested in getting involved in any of the parish
activities orcommunity groups, please contact:
“Visitation Group”c/o Parish OfficeParish CentreStation Road
NewbridgeCo. Kildare (or any of the churches)
AMBULANCE, FIRE & GARDAI. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 999
CHILDLINE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. 1800 666 666
DOCTOR ON CALL (KDOC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1890
599362
GARDAI NEWBRIDGE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 045
431212
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE (GARDA UNIT) . . . . . . . . (01) 475555
NAAS HOSPITAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
(045)897221
POISONS INFORMATION SERVICE . . . . . . . . . . (01) 8379964
PRIESTS EMERGENCY NUMBER . . . . . . . . . . . . 087 255
4908
RAPE CRISIS CENTRE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1800
778 888
SAMARITANS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1850 405060
SAMARITANS NEWBRIDGE BRANCH. . . . . . . . . 045 435299
SOUTH WESTERN AREA HEALTH BOARD . . . . . 045 880400
NEWBRIDGE HEALTH CENTRE . . . . . . . . . . . . . 045 446350
WOMEN’S AID. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1800 341900
WOMEN’S REFUGE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 045
488461
Emergency Numbers
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Welcome . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . 2
St. Conleth’s Parish - The Parish Team . . . . . . . . . . 3
Parish Centre and Parish Office . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4,5 & 6
Religious Communities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. 7
Parish Pastoral Council . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . 7
Baptisms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . 8
Weddings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . 8
Funerals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . 8
Regular Devotions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . 8
Parish Choirs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . 9
Money Matters. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . 10
Other Parish Services. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . 11
Church Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . 12 & 13
Secondary Schools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . 14 & 15
Primary Schools. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . 16 & 17
Special Schools. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . 17
Church of Ireland Union of Parishes . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Community, Voluntary and Support Groups . . . . . 19 &
20
Family Prayers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . 21, 22, 23 & 24
Emergency Numbers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. Inside Back Cover
Contents Page“Where two or three meet in my name, I shall be
there with them.”
Matthew 18:20
“He who sees me, sees the Father.” John 14:9
“I am the good shepherd: the good shepherd is one who lays down
his life for hissheep.” John 10:11
“I tell you most solemnly whoever listens to my words, and
believes in the onewho sent me, has eternal life.” John 5:24
“He who eats my flesh and drinks my blood lives in me and I in
him.” John 6:56
“When you seek me you shall find me, when you seek me with all
your heart, Iwill let you find me.” Jeremiah 29:13-14
ST. PAUL’S PRAYERThis, then, is what I pray, kneeling before the
Father, from whom every family,
whether spiritual or natural, takes its name: Out of his
infinite glory, may hegive you the power through his Spirit for
your hidden self to grow strong, so thatChrist may live in your
hearts through faith, and then, planted in love and builton love,
you will with all the saints have strength to grasp the breadth and
thelength, the height and the depth; until, knowing the love of
Christ, which isbeyond all knowledge, you are filled with the utter
fullness of God. Glory be tohim whose power, working in us, can do
infinitely more than we can ask orimagine; glory be to him from
generation to generation in the Church and inChrist Jesus for ever
and ever. Amen.
Glory be to the Father,
and to the Son,
and to the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
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R C O M M U N I T Y
Dear Friend and Neighbour,
On behalf of the clergy and parishioners of St. Conleth’s &
St. Patrick’s
Parishes, we warmly welcome you to our community.
The information enclosed will provide you with a general
background toour parishes, their structures, the services
available, religious andsupport activities currently operating in
Newbridge.
You join the community at a time of great changes and
developments.But it is also a time of opportunity and challenges.
We hope you willnot hesitate to offer and share your gifts and
talents with thecommunity.
The Parish Centre (045 431121) and the Parish Office (045
431394), both
situated on the Station Road, can be contacted to give you
moreinformation and advice. Please call in or phone.
We wish you and your family peace and contentment and we hope
thatyour time living in our community will be happy and
fulfilled.
_______________________ _________________Very Rev. J. McDermott,
P.P. Rev. Dr.John Marsden
(St. Conleth’s Parish) (St.Patrick’s Parish)
Welcome“This is your mother.” John 19:27
PRAYER TO MARY
Mary, Mother of Jesus,I want to live and love like you,
I want to love the Father,I want to love like Jesus.
Mother of Jesus, blessed are you,Mother of Jesus, and my mother
too,
help me to live like Jesus,and help me to live like you.
“Anyone who welcomes a little child like this in my name
welcomes me.”Matthew 18: 5
EVENING THOUGHTS
This evening, Lord, I give you thanks.The light is fading, the
sun is gone.
I ask your forgiveness, Lord,for my failure in your service this
day.
I see that you were present to me this dayin the love of those I
met,
in the call to sympathise and console.I remember, Lord, in your
presence
those who have no friends, no food, no home, no shelter.
I put to rest with you the troubles of this day.I ask the peace
of your presence until the
new day dawns.May the protection you give at the end of the
day
be with me and my familyall the days of our lives.
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V. Rev. J. McDermott, P.P. Chapel Lane 431741
Rev. Ned Murphy, O.P.PriorNewbridge College 431248
Rev. John Dunphy, C.C.The Oaks 434069
Rev. Brian Kavanagh C.C.Chapel Lane 438036
Rev. Paddy Byrne, C.C. 433979Chapel Lane
Sr. Maureen Fitzgerald 431842
Sr. Eileen Murphy 431939
SoonJu Lee Maria 435382(Lay Missionary)
SonSuk Chong Sophia 435382(Lay Missionary)
Marguerita Bedding 087 6107528(Lay Pastoral Worker)
PRIEST ON DUTY (087) 2554908
St. Conleth’s ParishTHE PARISH TEAM
“Be still and know that I am God” Psalm 46:10
PRAYER OF FRIENDSHIP
Don’t walk in front of me: I may not follow.Don’t walk behind
me. I may not lead.
Walk beside me and be my friend.Make me aware, O Lord, ofthe eye
that beholds me,the hand that holds me,the heart that loves me,
the Presence that enfolds me.
“Does a woman forget her baby at the breast or fail to cherish
the child of herwomb? Yet even if these forget, I will never forget
you.” Is. 49.15
PRAYER IN DIFFICULT TIMES
The storms rage about me, keep them, Lord, without me.Troubles
would confound me, let them not surround me.
Evil would ensnare me, let it not come near me.Calm the wind,
make the waves cease;
Enfold me, O Lord, in your peace.
“Come to me, all you who labour and are overburdened, and I will
give yourest.” Matthew 11:28
ST. PATRICK’S BREASTPLATEChrist be with me.
Christ be beside me.Christ be before me.Christ be behind me.
Christ at my right hand.Christ at my left hand.
Christ be with me everywhere I go.Christ be my friend for ever
and ever.
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President Mary Robinson officially opened Newbridge Parish
Centre inMay 1992. The refurbished building is one of the oldest
and most historicin the town and has served the parish in different
roles for over 150 years.It is located on the ‘Station Road’ next
to College Park on what is officiallyknown as Charlotte Street.
The building is home to many groups and organisations, including
theParish Office, and is usually a ‘hive of activity’.
The Parish Centre came into existence to cope with the
ever-growingpopulation of Newbridge and their changing needs. When
the parish wassmaller and the priests were available to the public
almost on a twenty-four hour basis, their houses were in effect
“parish centres” where onewent with problems, for advice or to have
the Mass cards signed. Thetheory is that having a place where
non-pastoral and administrativetasks can be performed will free the
Parish Team for Pastoral work.
Some of the groups who are based inthe Parish Centre:
Accord, the Catholic Marriage AdvisoryGroup has five counselling
rooms andtwo offices upstairs as well as the use oftwo large
meeting rooms.
Citizens Information Centre, ParishPastoral Council, Legion of
Mary, I.C.A.,Al-anon, A.A., Travellers Support Group,Naomh Brid
Club, Down’s Syndrome,Parish Savings Club, F.I.S.C., Liturgy
The Parish Centre
To create an atmosphere for prayer, light a candle and place it
in thecentre of the room. Leave a few moments of silence to become
still andaware of God’s presence with us.
All of us gathered as one people, let us join hands and pray the
words ofJesus: Our Father…
Select any one of the Bible quotations below and ask the Holy
Spirit to bring italive in your heart.
“Jesus is the love of God made visible.” Rom 8:39
“I have not come to condemn but to save.” John 12:47
“I have loved you with an everlasting love, so I am constant in
my affection foryou.” Jeremiah 31:3
“Do not be afraid, for I have redeemed you, I have called you by
your name, youare mine. You are precious in my eyes and I love
you.” Is. 43:1.4
“Ask, and it will be given to you: search, and you will find:
knock, and the doorwill be opened to you.” Matthew 7:7-8
PRAYER TO MY GUARDIAN ANGEL
Angel sent by God to guide me;Be my light and walk beside me;Be
my guardian and protect me;On the path of life protect me.
Family Prayer
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Group, Communications Group, Easi-slim, Ante-natal classes,
Pre-marriage courses, Home Producer’s Market (Friday mornings), the
LottoOffice, and Town Commissioners.
The above list of groups is by no means exhaustive but serves to
showhow busy the centre is.
Along with the above-mentioned groups, many courses are
conducted inthe centre. A list of these may be had at
reception.
Rooms are available for booking by groups and organisations in
theParish Tel: 045 – 431121.
In the Parish Office one can book weddings, christenings,
anniversarymasses and generally get information on just about
anything that ishappening in Newbridge.
STAFF IN THE PARISH CENTRE:
Centre Manager: Mr Breffini O’Rourke
Centre Receptionists: Ms Margie Farragher and Ms Mary Dillon
Parish Office Staff: Ms Marie Malone and Ms Mary Boothman
Community, Voluntary and Support Groups inSaint Conleth’s and
Saint Patrick’s Parishes
Name of Association Contact Name TelephoneNewbridge Community
Development Michael Power 045 438844Newbridge Tidy Towns Déaglán De
Paor 045 434627Newbridge Travellers Support group Donal O’Carroll
045 432451Order of Malta Officer in Charge 085 7357173Newbridge
Prayer Group Joe Kelly 045 432247Rainbows Sheila Sullivan 045
434349Rotary Club of Ireland Henk Van Zegveld 045 431027St.
Conleth’s cancer support group Peggy O’Dwyer 045 897221St.
Conleth’s Parish Savings Club Paddy Sludds 045 432176St. Vincent de
Paul 045 433038Slánú Droichead Nua Deirdre Duane 045 441909St.
Joseph’s Young Priest’ Society Bill McCarthy 045 431448Sue Ryder
Shop 045 433358
INFORMATION RE: Sports, recreational activities and all other
Community Groups contact:Newbridge Citizen Information Centre 045
431735
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Parish Centre, Station Road, Newbridge, Co. Kildare
OPENING HOURSMonday to Friday
9.30 a.m. to 1.30 p.m.& 2.30 p.m. to 4.30 p.m.
Telephone: 045 431394 / Fax: 045 486171
E-mail: [email protected]
Parish Website: www.newbridgeparish.com
PARISH OFFICE
PARISH CENTREStation Road, Newbridge, Co. Kildare
OPENING HOURS:Monday to Friday
9.30 am to 5.00 pm and 7.00 pm to 11.00 pm(SATURDAY BY SPECIAL
ARRANGEMENT)
Variety of rooms available for rentConferences* Meetings*
Classes* Cake Sales
(Kitchen facilities available)
Religious BookshopWide variety of Books, videos, and religious
goods
available
Name of Association Contact Name TelephoneAccord Accord 045
431695Adoration of Blessed Sacrament Paddy Costigan 045 431884Ante
Natal Classes Monica Berwick 045 431095Bereavement Counselling
Service Robbie Hegarty 045 433563Births, Marriages & Deaths
Registration Mary Canty 045 431355Care of the Elderly Mary
Masterson 045 432083Citizens Information Centre C.I.C. 045
431735Community Welfare Officers Newbridge Health Centre 045
446350Credit Union Des Diver 045 433848Day Care Centre Joan Kiernan
045 433184Resource Centre for Unemployed 045 432763Dyslexia
Association Maura Whyte 045 433611FÁS 045 431372Foreign Nationals
support group Erica Laczova 045 431741Hostel for the Homeless Tim
Gallagher 045 435553I.C.A. Doris McDermott 045 432277KARE 045
431544Kildare Lions Club Shane O’Connor 045 431406Kildare Suicide
Bereavement Support 045 895629 Kildare Youth Services Jonathan
McNally 045 435672Newbridge Family Resource Centre Catherine
Leonard 045 438173Holy Family Lay Associates Grace Walsh 045
433121Lay Dominican Chapter Brenda Norris 045 487200Library 045
436453Meals on Wheels Joan Kieran 045 433184Marriage Awareness
Course Parish office 045 431394Miscarriage & Stillbirth Support
Group Gráinne Farrell 045 434057Naomh Brid Ladies Club Kathleen
Poole 045 432607National Council for Victims of Abuse
1800252524Newbridge Access Group Claire KinneavyNewbridge Active
Retirement Group Pat Sullivan 045 442349
Community, Voluntary and SupportGroups in Saint Conleth’s and
SaintPatrick’s Parishes
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Holy Family SistersNaas RoadTelephone: 045 431268
Holy Family Sisters100 Moorefield ParkTelephone: 045 431939
Daughters of Mary & Joseph3 Sycamore Road, Connell
DriveTelephone: 045 431842
Patrician BrothersNaas RoadTelephone: 045 431475
Dominican CommunityTelephone: 045 487200
Religious Communitiesof the Parish
Saint Conleth’s Parish Pastoral Council (PPC) is a collaborative
group of thepriests and lay people of the parish. The Council is
the decision making bodyfor the parish. The principal focus of the
PPC is the future planning anddevelopment of parish projects. The
Mission Statement of the P.P.C. reads:
We, the leadership group of St Conleth’s Parish, Newbridge,
inspired by themodel of Jesus, will work in a collaborative spirit
to bring about a growth infaith through prayer, worship, service
and celebration of the sacraments. We will strive to make our
parish a place where people are cared for, supportedand
welcomed.
The Parish Pastoral Council
Rector: Rev. Dr. John Marsden045 438158
Wardens: Thomas Wheatley045 441265Violet Beattie:045 432150
SUNDAY SERVICES10.00 a.m. Holy Communion St. John’s Church,
Kilcullen
10.00 a.m. Holy Communion St. Patrick’s Church, Carnalway
11.30 a.m. Holy Communion St. Patrick’s Church, Newbridge
On the fourth Sunday of each month there are services of Morning
Prayer atthe above times.
Services for Saints’ Days and Holy Days as announced.
Baptisms, Weddings & Funerals by arrangement with the rector
and ChurchWardens
Choir: practice as requested for special services.
SELECT VESTRYThe Select Vestry is the committee charged with the
day to day running of theChurch of Ireland Parishes. The Select
Vestry is elected each year at the EasterGeneral Vestry meeting of
the Parish. Members of the Select Vestry are electedto specific
tasks in the Parish for the year. The Rector is Chairperson of the
SelectVestry. A Parish Secretary is elected each year, also a
Parish Treasurer. ChurchWardens are also elected for each Church.
They assist in the preparation forevery service in the Churches and
the opening of the Churches etc.
CHURCH OF IRELANDNewbridge Union of Parishes
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Baptisms every Saturday at 4.00 p.m.
First Saturday . . . . . . . . . . Parish ChurchSecond Saturday
. . . . . . . . Cill MhuireThird Saturday . . . . . . . . . Parish
ChurchFourth Saturday . . . . . . . . Dominican ChurchFifth
Saturday . . . . . . . . . . Parish ChurchAlso: First & Third
Sundays of each month at 12.15 p.m. in Cill Mhuire
All couples are required to participate in a Pre-Baptismal
Meeting prior to theirchild’s Baptism.Bookings: Should be made
through the Parish Office 045-431394 – at least fourweeks notice
required if possible. A Baptismal Minister will visit each
familyprior to the ceremony.
Baptisms
Six months notice is required for all three Churches in the
Parish. Bookingsshould be made through the Parish Office (045
431394). No weddings areallowed on Sundays, Holy Days, or other
special feasts. Bookings for Pre-Marriage Courses may be made
through the Parish Office or with Accord Office(431695). Couples
are required to attend a course if they wish to marry in
theCatholic Church.Other details regarding Church weddings are
available from the Parish Office.
Weddings
By arrangement with the priest on call (087 2554908). Funerals
normally arriveat the churches at 6.30 p.m. with Funeral Mass at
11.00 a.m. the following day. Funerals may also arrive at the
church for the 11.00 a.m. Mass with no eveningservice. No Funerals
on Sundays.
Funerals
Novena of Perpetual Help: This Novena takes place over nine
consecutiveMondays during the Easter Season and is a celebration of
our faith where peoplegather in large numbers to pray for various
intentions.
Regular Devotions
School Name: . . . . . . ST. PATRICK’S N.S. (Church of
Ireland)
Principal: . . . . . . . . . Joe O’Connor
Tel. No.: . . . . . . . . . . 045-432446
Fax No: . . . . . . . . . . . 045-432446
Email Address: . . . . . [email protected]
School Name: . . . . . . EDUCATE TOGETHER
Principal: . . . . . . . . . Eimear Carey
Tel. No. . . . . . . . . . . . 087-7754303
Email Address: . . . . . [email protected]
SPECIAL SCHOOLS
School Name: . . . . . . ST. ANNE’S (KARE)
Principal: . . . . . . . . . Pauline Dempsey
Tel. No.: . . . . . . . . . . 045-441494
Fax No: . . . . . . . . . . . 045-441737
School Name: . . . . . . ST. MARK’S
Principal: . . . . . . . . . Patricia Green
Tel. No.: . . . . . . . . . . 045-432461
Fax No: . . . . . . . . . . . 045-432461
Email Address: . . . . . [email protected]
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Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration: Adoration takes place in the
BlessedSacrament Chapel in St. Conleth’s Church each week day from
10.00 a.m. to10.00 p.m. (All night vigil on First Fridays) and in
Cill Mhuire Day Chapel eachTuesday from 10.30 a.m. to 4.00 p.m.
Rosary: The Rosary is recited publicly each weekday (morning)
before the 9.30a.m. Mass in St. Conleth’s Parish Church, before the
10.00 a.m. Mass in CillMhuire and the 10 a.m. Mass in Dominican
College.
Prayer Group: Prayer meeting each Thursday at 8.00 p.m. in Cill
Mhuire DayChapel.
Intercessions for Priests: Every Friday (morning) from 11.00
a.m. to 12 noon inthe Parish Centre.
Marian Movement for Priests: Mass on the First Saturday of each
month at4.45 p.m. in the Dominican Church Oratory.
Peace Healing Mass: On the last Tuesday of each month at 7.30
p.m. in theParish Church.
St. Padre Pio Prayer group: On the last Friday of each month at
7.30 p.m. inthe Parish Church.
Taize Mass: On the last Sunday of each month at 7.00 p.m. in the
Parish Church.
School Name: . . . . . . SCOIL MHUIRE SENIORPrincipal: . . . . .
. . . . Gerry King
Tel. No.: . . . . . . . . . . 045-431077
Fax No: . . . . . . . . . . . 045-431077
Email Address: . . . . . [email protected]
School Name: . . . . . . SCOIL MHUIRE JUNIOR SCHOOL(Infants to
2nd class)
Principal: . . . . . . . . Bryan O’Reilly
Tel. No.: . . . . . . . . . . 045-432400
Fax No: . . . . . . . . . . . 045-486321
Email Address: . . . . . [email protected]
School Name: . . . . . . PATRICIAN PRIMARY SCHOOLPrincipal: . .
. . . . . . . Mr. John O’Donovan
Tel. No.: . . . . . . . . . . 045-432174
Fax No: . . . . . . . . . . . 045-435917
Email Address: . . . . [email protected]
School Name: . . . . . SCOIL BHRIDE, ATHGARVANPrincipal: . . . .
. . . . . Mr. Gerry O’Donovan
Tel. No.: . . . . . . . . . . 045-441645
Fax No: . . . . . . . . . . . 045-441059
Email Address: . . . . . [email protected]
School Name: . . . . . . GAELSCOIL CHILL DARAPrincipal: . . . .
. . . . . Seán de Paor
Tel. No.: . . . . . . . . . . 045-442300
Email Address: . . . . [email protected]
In Caelo Choir: Tuesday 8 p.m. Parish Church
Parish Choir: Wednesday 8 p.m. – 9 p.m. Parish Church
Cill Mhuire Folk Group: Wednesday 7 p.m. – 8 p.m. Cill
Mhuire
Cill Mhuire Adult Choir: Wednesday 8 p.m. – 9 p.m. Cill
Mhuire
Cill Mhuire Children’s Choir: Thursday 6.15 p.m.- 7.30 p.m. Cill
Mhuire
YCS Senior Folk Group Choir: Friday 4.45 p.m. Dominican
Church
YCS Junior Folk Choir: Saturday 11.45 a.m. Dominican Church
Dominican Adult Choir: Tuesday 8 p.m. Dominican Church
Parish Choirs (Practice Times)
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The Parish is supported by its parishioners through the Parish
Development(Envelope) Collection (Green Basket) that takes place at
Sunday Mass in all threeChurches and through the Offertory
Collection (also at masses).Parishioners may subscribe to the
Development Fund by bankers order to:-
Account: St. Conleth’s ChurchSort Code: 90-12-63Account No:
11121385
Boxes of Envelopes for the year are available in the Parish
Office or from the Churches.
Voluntary Fund raising is also necessary to help balance the
books of the Parish. The three Main Sources are:- 1) Parish
Lotto
2) Annual Charity Race Meeting3) Annual Parish Golf Classic
Each of these is organised by a Committee of local parishioners
including oneof the Parish Team. Further information concerning
these groups may be hadfrom the Parish Office.
Money Matters
The Finances of the Parish are managed and sanctioned by a
Committee of laypeople with 2 of the priests. The chairman of this
Committee is Vincent Braziland the Secretary is Ned Treacy. The
Finances of the Parish facilitate the overallrunning of the Parish.
The main parish expenses are:-Wages of Parishemployees, Pastoral
workers, Parish Sisters, Sacristans, Musicians,
secretaries,gardeners, etc. Upkeep of 2 parish Churches, 3 parish
houses, Parish Centre,Parish Hall (Athgarvan), Insurance,
Maintenance and improvement toChurches and grounds, Parish Schools
– renovations and developments etc.If you would like to help out in
any of these ventures, by becoming apromoter for the Lotto, or
helping with the voluntary groups, please contactthe Parish
Office.The priests of the Parish are supported by 5 collections,
which take place at Masson Sundays at Easter, Lent, Summer &
Autumn and on Christmas Day.
Parish Finance Committee
The Audit of the Parish accounts is published annually
School Name: . . . . . . HOLY FAMILY SECONDARY SCHOOL
Principal: . . . . . . . . . Patricia O’Callaghan
Tel. No.: . . . . . . . . . . 045-431957
Fax No: . . . . . . . . . . . 045-435213
Email Address: . . . . [email protected]
School Name: . . . . . . GAELCHOLAISTE CILL DARA
Principal: . . . . . . . . . Seamus O’ Ceanainn
Tel. No.: . . . . . . . . . . 441797
Email Address: . . . . . [email protected]
PRIMARY SCHOOLS
School Name: . . . . . . ST. CONLETH & MARY’S PRIMARY
SCHOOL
Principal: . . . . . . . . . Mr. Joe Hartnett
Tel. No.: . . . . . . . . . . 045-431179
Fax No: . . . . . . . . . . . 045-431179
Email Address: . . . . . [email protected]
School Name: . . . . . . ST. CONLETH’S INFANT SCHOOL
Principal: . . . . . . . . . Ann Dempsey
Tel. No.: . . . . . . . . . . 045-431050
Fax No: . . . . . . . . . . . 045-431050
Email Address: . . . . . [email protected]
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House BlessingsIf you would like to have your new or not-so-new
home blessed, contact one ofthe priests, who would be delighted to
perform this simple, but meaningfulceremony for you. “Peace to this
house and all who dwell in it”.
Housebound ParishionersAny housebound or ill parishioner who
would like a regular call from one of theparish team should contact
the Parish Office.
Parish RadioMass is broadcast daily for the housebound and can
be received in any home inthe parish by special receivers. These
are available from the Parish Office.
Parish News & Views“Saint Conleth’s Parish News and Views”
is a monthly newsletter publishedthrough the Parish Office. It is a
local community, social and pastoralnewsletter. It contains
information about current community activities,personalities and
useful services available in the community. It also
containsinformation about pastoral activities and appropriate
seasonal reflections.Members of the community present much of the
material for publication. Ifyou wish to have something included in
this publication,(subject to editorialdecision) please contact the
Parish Office. Items should be left in the ParishOffice on the 10th
of the previous month.This monthly publication is delivered free to
every house in the Parish. If youwould be willing to help with
delivery in your area please contact the ParishOffice
Sunday Newsletter“Saint Conleth’s Parish Newsletter” is a weekly
newsletter published through theParish Office and available in the
Churches of the parish at each of the SundayMasses. Copies are also
available at the Parish Centre. It gives informationconcerning the
liturgical services, pastoral and community activities
occurringduring the following week. Items for this must be left in
the Parish Office by 4.30 p.m. on Tuesdays.
Other parish Information
SECONDARY SCHOOLS
School Name: . . . . . ST. CONLETH’S VOCATIONAL SCHOOL
Principal: . . . . . . . . . Brendan Dunning
Tel. No.: . . . . . . . . . . 045-431417
Fax No: . . . . . . . . . . 045-438053
Email Address: . . . . . [email protected]
School Name: . . . . . . DOMINICAN COLLEGE NEWBRIDGE
Principal: . . . . . . . . . Pat O’Mahony
Tel. No.: . . . . . . . . . . 045-431248
Fax No: . . . . . . . . . . . 045-431248
Email Address: . . . . . [email protected]
School Name: . . . . . . PATRICIAN SECONDAY SCHOOL
Principal: . . . . . . . . . Mr. Peter O’Reilly
Tel. No.: . . . . . . . . . . 045-432410
Fax No: . . . . . . . . . . . 045-436046
Email Address:. . . . . [email protected]
Education Services
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ST. CONLETH’S PARISH CHURCH(Sacristy - Tel: 432808)
MASSES
Saturday: Vigil Mass – 6.15 p.m.
Sunday: 8.30, 11.00 a.m.,12.30 p.m., 7.00 p.m.
Holy Day Vigil: 6.15 p.m.
Holy Days: Masses as on Sunday
Weekdays: 9.30 a.m.,(and 7. 30 p.m.on Fridays)
Evening Prayer and Communion Service
Monday to Thursday at 7.30 p.m.
CONFESSIONS (No Confessions during Mass) Saturday: after 9.30
a.m. Mass
from 11 a.m. to 12 noonafter 6.15 p.m. Mass
First Fridays: 9.00 a.m. to 9.30 a.m.Penitential Service: 7.30
p.m. Mass on First Friday
Church Services
People are always welcome to call to any Priest of the parish
forconfession or pastoral advice at anytime
CILL MHUIRE, BALLYMANY(Sacristy - Tel; 432286)
MASSESSaturday: Vigil Mass – 7.00 p.m.Sunday: 10.00, 11.30
a.m.
(The 11.30 a.m Massis the Children’s Mass)
Holy Day Vigil: 7.00 p.m.Holy Days: 10.00 a.m.Weekdays: 10.00
a.m. (Mon. to Fri.)
CONFESSIONS
Saturday: after 7.00 p.m. Mass
First Fridays: from 9.30 a.m. to 10.00 a.m.
DOMINICAN CHURCH (Sacristy - Tel: 431248)
MASSESSaturday: Vigil Mass – 8.00 p.m.
Sunday: 9.30., 10.30 a.m.,12 noon, 5.30 p.m.
Holy Day Vigil: 8.00 p.m.
Holy Days: As on Sunday
Weekdays: 7.30, 10.00 a.m. & 5.45 p.m. (Mon. to Fri.)
CONFESSIONS
Saturday: 9.30 – 10.00 a.m., 10.30 – 12.30 p.m.7.00 – 8.00 p.m.
After 8.00 p.m. Mass
First Fridays: 9.30 a.m. to 10.00 a.m.