St. Conleth’s Parish, Newbridge Sunday Newsletter Sunday 30 th July 2017 Parish Office, Station Rd, Newbridge 10.30am to 12.30pm 1.30pm to 3pm Tel: 045 431394 Fax No: 045 486171 Web: newbridgeparish.ie [email protected][email protected]*************** Newbridge Parish Team Fr. Paul Dempsey P.P. Parochial House, Chapel Lane Tel: 045 431741 Fr. Michael Cudzilo C.C. Curate’s House, Chapel Lane Tel: 045 438036 Fr. Brian Maguire S.P.S. Curate’s House, Chapel Lane Tel: 045 433979 Fr. David Barrins O.P. Dominican College Tel: 045 487276 Fr. Tadeusz Durajczyk S.V.D. The Oaks, Ballymany (Polish Chaplain) Tel: 045 434069 Mobile: 086 2354320 Fr. Joe McDermott P.E. Parochial House, Caragh Tel: 045 903889 Rev. Jim Stowe, Parish Deacon 045 431394 Sr. Eileen Murphy, Parish Sister 045 431939 Margarita Bedding: Pastoral Minister Tel: 087 6107528 Donal Mahon: Parish Administrator Tel: 087 2124515 Priest on Duty: 087 2554908 **************** Changes and Challenges… This weekend we see the departure of Fr. Brian. He has been appointed curate in the Cathedral Parish in Carlow. Fr. Brian came to Newbridge a year ago. During his time with us he has worked hard at getting to know the people in the parish and has been most generous with his time and efforts in serving the needs of parishioners. We thank him most sincerely for his work and wish him every blessing as he takes up his new role in Carlow this week. Fr. Brian’s departure has implications for our parish, as he is not being replaced. For many years we have talked about the “Vocations Crisis,” the reality of that crisis is now here. From this week, there will be three fulltime priests in Newbridge Parish; Fr. Michael, Fr. David and myself. Not so long ago there were six fulltime priests (when Newbridge was a smaller parish). We will certainly do our best to cover all the essential areas of ministry, however we will be unable to reach every aspect that we would like to. This is becoming increasingly difficult especially in a parish the size of Newbridge. We hope parishioners can understand this. Fr. Joe and Fr. Tadeusz will be able to help out from time to time. One initial change will be the 7.30pm mass on Friday evenings in St. Conleth’s. We have decided to hold this mass on the First Friday of each month only. We won’t be able to have the Penance Service during this Mass, instead a priest will be available for Confessions before mass. The “Peace Healing” Mass, up to now held on the last Tuesday of each month, will be included in the First Friday Mass each month, concluding with Benediction. We will initiate this change in September. Over the coming months I will be entering into further discussion with the Parish Team and Parish Pastoral Council on how we can continue to serve the needs of parishioners in this changing time. I appreciate your understanding and support and ask for your prayers as we face the challenges that lie ahead of us all. With kind regards, Fr. Paul
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St. Conleth’s Parish, Newbridge Sunday Newsletter Sunday 30th July 2017
________________________ Parish Office, Station Rd, Newbridge 10.30am to 12.30pm 1.30pm to 3pm Tel: 045 431394 Fax No: 045 486171
This weekend we see the departure of Fr. Brian. He has been appointed curate in the Cathedral Parish in Carlow.
Fr. Brian came to Newbridge a year ago. During his time with us he has worked hard at getting to know the people in the parish and has been most generous with his time and efforts in serving the needs of parishioners. We thank him most sincerely for his work and wish him every blessing as he takes up his new role in Carlow this week.
Fr. Brian’s departure has implications for our parish, as he is not being replaced. For many years we have talked about the “Vocations Crisis,” the reality of that crisis is now here. From this week, there will be three fulltime priests in Newbridge Parish; Fr. Michael, Fr. David and myself. Not so long ago there were six fulltime priests (when Newbridge was a smaller parish). We will certainly do our best to cover all the essential areas of ministry, however we will be unable to reach every aspect that we would like to. This is becoming increasingly difficult especially in a parish the size of Newbridge. We hope parishioners can understand this. Fr. Joe and Fr. Tadeusz will be able to help out from time to time.
One initial change will be the 7.30pm mass on Friday evenings in St. Conleth’s. We have decided to hold this mass on the First Friday of each month only. We won’t be able to have the Penance Service during this Mass, instead a priest will be available for Confessions before mass. The “Peace Healing” Mass, up to now held on the last Tuesday of each month, will be included in the First Friday Mass each month, concluding with Benediction. We will initiate this change in September.
Over the coming months I will be entering into further discussion with the Parish Team and Parish Pastoral Council on how we can continue to serve the needs of parishioners in this changing time. I appreciate your understanding and support and ask for your prayers as we face the challenges that lie ahead of us all.
Newbridge Parish Lotto If you’re not in you can’t win
Tickets can be purchased from various outlets throughout the town. Tickets are on sale in the Parish Centre until 12.30pm every Wednesday (day of draw). Many thanks to all who support the Lotto and a special thanks to all our Promoters.
Weekdays: Monday – Thursday: 9.30am Friday: 9.30am & 7.30pm Peace Healing Mass: 7.30pm last Tuesday of the month. Holy Days: Masses as on Sunday (NO 12.30pm Mass) Confessions: Saturday: 10am – 11am & after 6pm Mass First Friday: 9am – 9.20am Penitential Service: During the 7.30pm Mass (No confessions during Mass)
Parish Church Sacristy: 045 432808
___________________________________ Cill Mhuire Church Sunday: 7pm (Vigil) & 10.30am Weekdays: Monday – Friday: 10am Holy Days: 7pm (Vigil) & 10.30am Confessions Saturday: after 7pm Mass Frist Friday: 9.30am – 10am (No confessions during Mass)
Cill Mhuire Church Sacristy: 045 432286
____________________________________ Dominican College Church
Citizens Information Centre Station Rd, Newbridge Mon – Fri: 10am – 1pm & 2pm – 4pm Free Legal Advice: 3rd Tuesday of the month Tel: (Lo call) 076 107 8300
We express our deepest sympathy to their families May they rest in peace. Amen
Our Recently Deceased
Parish Finances 16th July 2017: St. Conleth’s Parish Church: Development Fund: € 2685.00
Offertory: € 1375.00 Cill Mhuire: Development Fund: € 800.00
Offertory: € 525.00 Dominican College Development Fund: € 650.00 Total: € 6035.00 Parish Finances 23rd July 2017: St. Conleth’s Parish Church: Offertory: € 1735.00 Cill Mhuire: Offertory: € 470.00 Peter’s Pence € 5206.00 Total: €7411.00
Many thanks to all who contributed, collected and counted!
Thought for the Week:
“Be slow to speak and only after first listened.” St. Ignatius of Loyola
Saints of the Week
Monday, 31st July St. Ignatius of Loyola, priest. Tuesday, 1st August St. Alphonsus Liguori, bishop. Wednesday, 2nd August St. Peter Julian Eymard, priest. Friday, 4th August St. John Vianney, priest.
Date for your Diary! Family Picnic Day at Punchestown Racecourse, Sunday 27th of August, 1-6pm. Official Opening at 3pm. Live entertainment, face painting, 2k track walk, pony rides, family fun, special guests and lots more! The event is being hosted by the Diocese of Kildare and Leighlin in preparation for the World Meeting of Families in August 2018.
Fertility Awareness Course 2017/2018; (Leading to a Certificate to teach Natural Family Planning.) This will take place in the Medwise clinic, Naas in September, 2017. For more information please see www.naturalfamilyplanning.ie
Family Carers Ireland: 1st Floor, HSE Primary Care Centre, Station Road, Newbridge. Mobile: 086 0213749 or email:[email protected]