Eadestown Parish

Removal to Eadestown Church 7:00pm Tuesday 26th March. Funeral mass at 11:00am Wednesday 27th March.

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MASS INTENTIONS 17th MARCH

Eadestown:. Christopher and Margaret McGee
Kilteel: For the people of the parish

5th Sunday of Lent – 17th March St Patrick, Principal Patron of Ireland.

Cead Mile Failte to the children preparing for First Holy Communion as they gather for a ‘Do this in memory of Me’ mass today at 11.30am in Eadestown.

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TUESDAY 19th MARCH

Solemnity of St Joseph, Husband of the Blessed Virgin Mary.

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WEDNESDAY 27th MARCH
Penitential Service will take place during Holy Week

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SUNDAY 24th MARCH

Minister of the Word Kilteel: Moira Boylan
Prayers of the faithful: Maurice Boland

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CEMETARY MASS

A survey was conducted last August to find out if people were happy to stay with the usual August date or move to one earlier in the year. The question asked was ‘would you prefer the Cemetery Mass to take place on a Sunday afternoon in June?’ Yes or No.

A 2 to 1 majority opted for a Sunday afternoon in June. Finding a date which didn’t clash with other Parishes was important. As announced in the March Annagaul the Sunday chosen was 23rd June, at 3pm. Hopefully this advance notice will give people the opportunity to let family and friends know in plenty of time of the new arrangement.

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STATIONS OF THE CROSS

Outdoor stations of the cross will take place next Sunday (Palm Sunday) in Kilteel at 3pm. This will involve some walking, so come prepared. It is being organized for teenagers, but adults are welcome to attend.

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Date for your Diary: Sunday 7th April.

On Sunday 7th April at 3.30pm there will be an unveiling of a memorial seat in memory of Ned and Mary Byrne. There will be tea and coffee served and Eadestown Choir will be there.

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EADESTOWN GAA CLUB CLOTHING COLLECTION
During the full month of April, Eadestown GAA are running a clothing collection as a fundraiser for the club, all clothing goes to a recycling facility. Please check out the website or the Annagaul which shows details of what clothing is accepted and what is not. Clothing can be dropped off twice weekly during the month of APRIL, Every Wednesday evening 6-8pm and Saturdays 4-6pm If you have a considerable amount of clothing we can arrange collection. Any queries please contact: Ger Kavanagh 087 6622709/Teresa Cummins 087 6699111, Marcella Curran 086 6680930.

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MASS INTENTIONS 10th MARCH
Eadestown: Achille Rowley, William Headon
RIP Noel Murphy.
Kilteel: For the people of the parish

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MARCH 10th – 4th SUNDAY OF LENT
a) Called Laetare Sunday – rejoicing Sunday. God rejoices when we turn back to him.
b) Mothering Sunday. We thank God for the gift of motherhood and with immense gratitude remember all that our mothers have sacrificed on our behalf. Today we welcome to our 10am mass all our young mothers who have had babies baptized in our parish during the past year. We hope that they will have time to have a cup of tea/coffee in Kilteel Hall afterwards.
c) Emigrant Sunday. We remember all who have had to leave family and homeland behind in search of work. d) Le Cheile hospitality for all in Kilteel Hall after this mass.

Lenten Prayer Campaign for the Protection of the unborn child. A movement has begun in Donegal and is spreading elsewhere which suggests that people would fast and abstain on Wednesdays and Fridays during Lent for the protection of the unborn child. It’s something individuals might like to do.

Lenten Talks. Our third evening with Fr John Cullinan SJ takes place this Wednesday in Eadestown Church from 8-9pm. It is an opportunity not to be missed to hear Fr John and at first hand experience news ways of praying. He is a very interesting and lively talker with a wide experience of working with young adults. The 60 minutes are guaranteed to fly.

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CONFIRMATION 8th MARCH

Congratulations to all our youngsters who were confirmed last Friday by Bishop Eamonn Walsh. They were a credit to their families and school. A big thank you on behalf of the parish to everyone who helped to prepare the youngsters for their big day and to those who cleaned and polished the church and cleared and planted outside.

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THE WEEK AHEAD

Monday: Parish Pastoral Council: Meet 7.45 pm
Tuesday: Feast of St Joseph
Wednesday: The 4th of our Lenten Wednesday evenings. 8-9pm. This will take the form of Taize prayer which is a lovely relaxed way of praying, helped greatly by music. Teenagers will love this. Friday: Liturgy Group meeting 10.15am
Next Sunday 17th : St Patrick’s Day. We will have one of our “Do This in Memory of Me” masses at 11.30 for our 1st Holy Communion children. Minister of the Word: Sunday 17th March
Kilteel: Rachel Kinnerk Prayers of the faithful: Ger Boland
Eadestown: Rupert Hayden, John Lynch

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Dochas Nasamu Orphanage – in Nairobi, Kenya, which is an Irish run and Irish built Aids orphanage, are holding a used clothing appeal of ladies, gents and childrens – clothes, shoes, household linens i.e. towels, sheets, blankets, soft toys, handbags etc.(whatever condition – even in need of – recycling – so long as the items are clean).This appeal will take place on Tuesday 12th March, until 11.30am at Eadestown and Kilteel Church Porches. For further information, please contact Marie on 087 6890995.

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A big thank you to all who took part in the Green Mile on St Stephen’s day, despite the weather, this was a great day out and lots of money was raised for charity.

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EADESTOWN GAA CLUB CLOTHING COLLECTION

During the full month of April, Eadestown GAA are running a clothing collection as a fundraiser for the club, all clothing goes to a recycling facility. Please check out the website or the Annagaul which shows details of what clothing is accepted and what is not. Clothing can be dropped off twice weekly during the month of APRIL, Every Wednesday evening 6-8pm and Saturdays 4-6pm If you have a considerable amount of clothing we can arrange collection. Any queries please contact: Ger Kavanagh 087 6622709/Teresa Cummins 087 6699111, Marcella Curran 086 6680930.

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Mass Intentions Sunday 3rd March 2013
Eadestown: Lorcan and May Harney
Kilteel: Brendan Flannery

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3rd Sunday of Lent. We reach the half way point of Lent this week. It’s a good time to review our Lenten resolutions or to begin making some if non were made at the beginning of Lent. The need for penance is always there. Unfortunately since the rules regarding fasting and abstaining were relaxed many people don’t bother anymore. It just proves how hard it is to act responsibly and make our own decisions in these matters. Doing something because we should rather than being told to, is a sign of maturity.
Lenten Prayer Campaign for the Protection of the unborn child. A movement has begun in Donegal and is spreading elsewhere which suggests that people would fast and abstain on Wednesdays and Fridays during Lent for the protection of the unborn child. It’s something individuals might like to do.

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Thursdays – Hour of Prayer (8-9) Eadestown
Minister of the Word: Sunday 10th March
Kilteel: James Lombard Prayers of the faithful: Colette White Eadestown: Mary Corrigan, Paul Carter

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Trocaire Boxes. Available at Church Doors

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Rathmore National School Parents Association
Internet Safety / Cyber-bullying Talk
Monday 4th March 2013
7:45pm to 9:30pm in the Garden Room

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Community Alert.

A new committee has recently been established in the Eadestown/Rathmore/Kilteel area to look into ways of implementing an active community alert initiative. We will be looking for the participation of all the community over the next few months to get this up and running successfully. We will keep you informed of new the developments.

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EADESTOWN GAA CLUB CLOTHING COLLECTION
During the full month of April, Eadestown GAA are running a clothing collection as a fundraiser for the club, all clothing goes to a recycling facility. Please check out the website or the Annagaul which shows details of what clothing is accepted and what is not. Clothing can be dropped off twice weekly during the month of APRIL, Every Wednesday evening 6-8pm and Saturdays 4-6pm If you have a considerable amount of clothing we can arrange collection. Any queries please contact: Ger Kavanagh 087 6622709/Teresa Cummins 087 6699111, Marcella Curran 086 6680930.

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Lenten Talks. Our third evening with Fr John Cullinan SJ takes place this Wednesday in Eadestown Church from 8-9pm. It is an opportunity not to be missed to hear Fr John and at first hand experience news ways of praying. He is a very interesting and lively talker with a wide experience of working with young adults. The 60 minutes are guaranteed to fly.

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Confirmation: Bishop Eamon Walsh will administer the sacrament in Eadestown on Friday at 11am to the candidates in 6th class. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

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