Rev. Fr. John Dunphy: Phone: 059 / 9141833 - (Priest on Call for Carlow Area: (Emergency Only) Ph: - 087/2588118)
Next Pre-Baptism Meeting will be held on
Mon 4th Sept @ 7pm in the Parish Centre.
All parents presenting their children for
Baptism are requested to attend a Pre-Baptism meeting.
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Weekly Collection
Red Bag: €812.00 Blue Bag: €1475.00
We thank you for your support.
GRAIGUECULLEN BINGO
This Tuesday 22nd
August @ 8.30pm
Jackpot €2,000 in 50 No’s
Check on Double No on White Sheet
and win €2,350
Great Prizes to be won
Come along & bring a friend
Is God’s salvation for us all? Just when we thought that Jesus’ love was all embracing and all
compassionate, he shocks us by behaving in a way that can only
be described as harsh and unfeeling. In today’s gospel Jesus is
approached by a Canaanite woman, who pesters him to cure her daughter.
‘Canaanite’ was the name given to the older inhabitants of Israel who were
dispossessed as unclean by Jesus’ own people. Jesus would not have been
expected to fraternise with such a woman. True to expectation, Jesus does not
respond to the woman, explaining that he has been sent only to the lost sheep of
the House of Israel … this woman is therefore not his problem! Could Jesus
really have held this harsh opinion, or was he testing his disciples?
The Canaanite woman continues to pester. She has great faith that Jesus will
eventually give in and cure her daughter. Again Jesus responds harshly. “It is
not right to take the children’s food and throw it to the dogs…” In other words,
only Jews had a right to be treated as ‘children of God’. The Gentiles on the
other hand are likened to ‘dogs’. This opinion seems even less like the Jesus we
know! Much more likely is the notion that Jesus is stretching his disciples’
understanding of God’s boundaries, or rather, lack of.
When we first read the Bible we get the feeling that God is simply there for the
‘Children of Israel’ or the Hebrew Nation, but the truth is that God does not
limit his promises to just certain categories of people. The story finishes with
Jesus rewarding the woman’s faith with a cure. At first it might appear that
Jesus is giving in to ‘pester power’, though it is much more likely that Jesus had
decided from the very outset that he would help this woman. In awarding a cure,
Jesus is showing his disciples and us, that faith has the power to melt boundaries
and prejudice. Even today we probably imagine God’s salvation is for a select
few, but today’s story teaches us that salvation is there for anyone and everyone
who places their trust in God.
Exam Results:-When you look at the people
who make the world go around, you may be
surprised at the exams that they did or didn’t
manage to pass. As you get older you realise
that it isn’t the exams in themselves that were
important but how you moved forward from
that point. This of course is difficult for
teenagers to believe when the importance of
exams has been drummed into them from
their early years. We offer our prayers this
week for all those who have just received
their leaving certificate results. We praise
their efforts, and we support them in
whatever they want to do next.
St Clare’s Hospitality-Food Bins:-
Just a reminder about our food bins at the church doors and in the Parish Centre. We
plan to extend our service in the Food Kitchen to 5 days per week in Sept. and we
really appreciate any donations of food we
receive as it cuts down on our running costs.
Youth Retreat:- 46 young adults are
taking part in our parish overnight Youth Retreat to Lough Dan, Co. Wicklow this
Monday/Tuesday. May the Lord bless them all as they take time out from everyday life to
recharge and refocus on what’s really
important to them through Faith, friendship, food & fun. The retreat begins in the Parish
Centre @ 9.30am on Monday 21st Aug.
Fun, friendship and faith on the menu for
Kildare and Leighlin diocesan family picnic in
Punchestown Sun 27Aug from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m.
A fun packed and entertaining programme has been
finalised for this free event for families from across the diocese.
Among the activities on offer will be face-painting, stilt walkers,
a pet corner and lots of children's activities and games. Along with an
official opening at 3 p.m., Bishop Denis will lead a 4km fun walk around the
race track. A full programme of music and dance has been drawn up which
will include local choirs and dance groups as well as some very special
surprise guests, including Irish country music star Derek Ryan and renowned
Irish soprano Celine Byrne. So spread the word among your cousins,
grandparents, aunts and uncles and get your family picnic ready to bring to
what promises to be a great afternoon of family fun. Bishop Denis is looking
forward to seeing you there regardless of the weather, though lots of
sunshine is expected!
Yes to Life Canvass taking place weekly,
local group, spreading the pro life message and changing hearts and minds. All are
welcome to join in, all training given. Tel Christine 0857430240 for info.
Rainbows Programme: Graiguecullen/Killeshin Parish Rainbows Group offers
a 12 wk Peer Support Programme for children aged 7-12 who have experienced
loss through the death of a close relative or the separation of their parents. The
programme will commence in September and is FREE to participants. If you are
interested or would like more information please give your name and contact
number to reception in Graiguecullen/Killeshin Parish Centre or send a text to
Anne at 087 6636499.
Graiguecullen Swimming Pool PH: 059-9140330
EMAIL: [email protected]
Children’s swimming lessons are starting
on Saturday the 2nd
Sept from 9am-10am &
10am-11am. Saturday afternoon’s: 1pm-2pm
for 15 weeks. €20 booking deposit can be
paid at the Swimming pool office.
Carlow MABS Ltd
(Money Advice & Budgeting Service)
72d Tullow Street, Carlow
Tel: 076 107 2070 Free and confidential,
Money Management and Advice Service
Assisting people in dealing with their
existing debts and helping them to begin
to manage their own resources
MABS offers free Debt Relief Advice
under Personal Insolvency options
Arles Parish Barbecue:- In aid of Arles
Parish Church Restoration Fund Sun 20th
Aug from 3pm Coolanowle Country House
& Organic Farm, Arles. Live music and
dancing, organic food, teas, coffees and
cakes. Face painting and a special Teddy
Bear’s picnic will be held for the children,
among many other attractions. Tickets are
available from committee members and from
the Parish Office - only €20
and children go free. All welcome.
Medjugorjie pilgrimage
Carlow: Sept 20th Spiritual
Director: Fr.Michael Duffy
O.F.M.Enquires Noeleen Dunne
9142670.
The Catholic Grandparents National
Annual Pilgrimage :-September 10th to Knock
Shrine 2.30p.m. Bus leaves from outside St
Leo’s on the Dublin Rd at 8am. Tickets €20
each (concessions for children). Everybody
welcome to honour & thank Grandparents
alive & dead for all they have done for us
down through the ages. Chief Celebrant
Archbishop Eamon Martin - Ballina School
Choir - Dana sings 'Our Lady of Knock.
Tickets on sale at the Cathedral Parish Centre,
ph: 9164087.
Anniversaries
Sat 19th
6.30pm (Ina Hennessy, Whitney Place)-(John Kearns Sleaty Rd)
(Gerald O’Reilly Brennan, Old Derrig House )-(James O’Reilly Springhill)
(Elizabeth & James Brennan, Conpierce, Ballylinan & their sons JJ & Paddy)
(May & Martin Fennell, Springhill House)-(Parents & grandparents of
the O’Reilly & Brennan families)-(Eileen & Jimmy Dalton, Springhill)
Michael Culleton, St Fiacc’s Tce, his father William & brother Liam
(James Hurley, Church Street )-(Mary McAssey the Numbers)
Thomas Hennessy, Springhill also his parents, brothers & sisters
Francis & Catherine Murphy, Kennedy Street,
(Michael & Mary Keyes, Springhill)-(Mick O’Rourke, Springhill)
Liam O’Rourke, Breffni, Monure his parents, brothers & sister
Marie Llewellyn (née Byrne) Graiguenamanagh also her husband Eamonn
Felix Lamug (Birthday Rem), also Ariel, Misael, Allison & Rina Lamug
Christy, Kathleen, Christine & Frankie Williamson, 38 St Fiacc’s Tce
(Maggie (Granny) Kelly, 23 Pacelli Ave)-(Mick Dooley Church St)
David Leonard, Crosneen & deceased family & friends
Hannah Haughney, Sleaty St also her husband George & deceased family
Joe Canning, Leitrim
Sun 20th
10.15am (First Anniversary) Bridget (Bridie) Hennessy, Killeshin
(Tom Kelly, Upper Rossmore also his parents Sarah & Patrick &
brothers and sister)-(Sheila Kehoe, Springhill)
11.30am Joe Kavanagh, Sleaty Street & Killeshin
Jimmy Byrne, 137 O’Hanrahan Ave
Tues 22nd
10am (First Anniversary) Sr Ann Whelan, St Fiacc’s House
(Hannah Haughney, 6 Sleaty St)-(Dick Byrne, New York & The Numbers)
Wed 23rd
10am Edward, Ann, Dick & Breda Ryan & Liam Deveraux
Thurs 24th
10am (First Anniversary) John O’Brien, Chatham, Kent
Sat 26th
10am Ned McGrath, Killeshin Rd
6.30pm (Maureen Timpson, Staunton Ave, her husband Thomas & her
mother Mary Kelly)-(Mary Pender, Springhill, Killeshin)
(Clare Haughney, Governey Sq (Birthday Rem) also her husband
Thomas, daughter Mary Clare & sons Norman & Frankie)
Sun 27th
9am Connie Coakley 43 Mount Leinster Park, Tullow Rd
10.15am William Murphy, Oakley Park, Tullow Road
Thomas A Brennan Jr, Australia, Helen Lincoln Brennan, USA,
David Lincoln Brennan Australia & Joan McCormack, Aberdeen
11.30am Alice Bolger, 11 Church Street
Kathleen Connolly (née Doyle), Hollymount House, Hollymount
READERS – ST CLARE’S
Sat 26th August
6.30pm: Zoe Hayden,
Jennifer Murnane O’Connor,
Josh McGuill
Sun 27th August
9.00am: Denis Ryan, Jim Carthy
11.30am: Eugene Mulholland,
Martin Watchorn READERS – HOLY CROSS
Sun 27th August
10.15am: Ciara & Carla
Hennessy, Aishling Bolton EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS
ST. CLARE’S
Sat 26th August 6.30pm: Jennie O’Shea(C),
Bridget Scully, Mary Tierney,
Ann Dormer
Sun 27th August
9.00am: Joe Bolger,
Mary Brennan, Hazel O’Connor
11.30am: Kathleen O’Neill,
Fiona Payne(C), Ann Ryan,
Aoife Whelan, Teresa Wynne
HOLY CROSS
Sun 27th August
10.15am: Leah Dowling,
Hannah Deering, June Farrell
ST FIACC’S HALL
GRAIGUECULLEN: Hours
available for Soccer, Handball,
Basketball and Parties etc.
Opened from 10am – 9pm Daily.
For booking please phone
Swimming Pool 059 / 9140330.
Aspiro choir is celebrating its
20th Anniversary! Come join us
for an exciting year of singing and
celebrating as we reflect on the
last 20 years and re-imagine the
next 20! Membership available for
boys and girls age 4 - 18+ in all
after-school ensembles.
Especially welcome are tenors
and basses to maintain our
exciting and challenging mixed
voice ensemble at youth level.
Adults who enjoy singing are
welcome to attend our weekly
Aspiro Inspired sessions Friday
10am. Further details re schedule
of rehearsals contact
phone 085-7451111.
OPEN NIGHT - Carlow Photographic
Society - Wednesday 6th September at 8pm
Seven Oaks Hotel. Why not join our
society to learn more about your camera
and photography in a very sociable and
enjoyable way. All types of cameras
welcome. For more information:
[email protected] www.carlowphoto.ie.
An Gairdín Beo:- each Wed morning of August
from 10 am –12 noon we will have a Community
Cafe in An Gairdín Beo. At this time we will also
have some fresh garden produce available for
sale. All proceeds go back into the maintenance of
An Gairdín Beo. Think Globally. Act Locally
Home Instead Senior Care:- is
running a Free Dementia
Workshop in the Woodford
Dolmen Hotel on Tues 5th Sept
7 – 9pm. This FREE workshop.
To book your place or register for
future dates call Deirdre 056-
7800508 –All are Welcome.
Pre-marriage Courses:-Accord Carlow are
now taking booking for the following courses
Oct 13th & 14
th, Nov 17
th & 18
th, Jan 12
th & 13
th
2018. You are required to attend a Pre-marriage
course if you are getting married in the Catholic
Church. Bookings can be made on line
www.accord.ie or tel Mary at 0599142590.