KILLAVULLEN

PAT IN THE POST OFFICE

It was with great sadness the news of the death of Pat O’Neill filtered through to Killavullen earlier this week. A precise, gentle, caring enthusiastic, friendly lady whose role in our community enabled many local families and friends to keep in touch over the years prior to the modern mode of instant messaging, emails and social media. Our condolences to her family and friends at this sad time. It is hoped you find consolation in the fond memories so many have of Pat and in the words of her adored Daniel O’Donnell: I have gone from sight but I am wait in’ Wait in’ just beyond the rainbow’ s end I’ m happy in this place that I have come to Because I’ m here with my forever friend Now all your thoughts of me let them bejoyful Of things we’ ve done and happy times we’veshared So don’ t be sad dear ones because I’ ve leftyou Please laugh and talk of me as if I’ m there Just lookup in the sky I am the sunshine I’mthemisttha trisesonasummer s morn

I’mtheg entlebreezethatc oolsthe autumnevening When the birds sing in the trees I’ m their song This journey I’ ve made one day you’ ll makeit You too will be with my forever friend It’ s then once more that we’ ll be together I’ ll meet you just beyond the rainbow’ s end

It’ s then once more that we will be together I’ ll meet you just beyond the rainbow’ s end Yes, I’ m wait in’ just beyond the rainbow’ s end

Rest in peace, Pat.

MONSTER TABLE QUIZ

Ballygown NS annual monster table quiz will take place this coming Friday, January 19th in Mallow GAA complex. This had become one of the biggest quizzes of its kind in the county, possibly the country and they are looking forward to another fun event. In recent years the quiz has tested the knowledge of 100 teams. The quiz kicks off at 7pm with a perpetual shield for the best overall team. Teams are divided into 2 sections: 3rd and 4th Class teams and 5th and 6th Class teams. There are trophies for 1st and 2nd in each section. A team of 4 is €24 and there will also be a raffle on the night. The quiz will be open to primary school children from any location so share the word among family far and near. Best of luck to those taking part and well done to the organisers. It’s a mammoth task!

Killavullen Community Café will reopen for a new year cuppa and catch up on January 30th between 10.30am and 12.30pm. The café is open to all and even if you think attending alone would be daunting, it will not be. There is a chair for everyone! It is a great, friendly environment and a lovely way to meet others in a local, warm central location. Why not make it a new year resolution to pop in to some café mornings and see for yourself, or better still bring a friend – you’d never know who you’d meet!

CHIROPODY

The next clinic will be in Killavullen Community Centre on Saturday, February 3rd and on a monthly basis thereafter. Appointments can be made with Patricia on 086-3225052.

Killavullen Community Council hold a lotto draw based on the bonus ball of each National Lottery draw on Wednesdays and Saturdays. The lucky winner receives €50. The monies raised go towards Community Council activities. The most recent winners have been Sean O’Flynn, Joe Taylor Jnr, Mary Linehan, Connie O’Callaghan, Elaine Kelleher and Denis Canavan Jnr. Congratulations to you all and thank you for supporting Killavullen Community Council.

PARISH ENVELOPES FOR 2024

Please let Fr Gerard know if you have not yet received your envelopes or if you would like to register your household with the parish. Being a registered parishioner is a great way of showing your support for our Christian community. The packet of envelopes includes a slip for nominations to a new Parish Pastoral Council which will be formed over the coming weeks: please choose two nominees, parishioners who would make good representatives of our Catholic parish and could assist its pastoral life for the next three years. Nominees should have the time, the ability and the commitment necessary to contribute to the council.

NEW PARISH ROTAS

Rotas are being formed for the Floral Decoration Rotas and Ministry of the Eucharist. We thank those who already participate in these parish roles and assume that you can continue for another year (if, not, please let us know). For Annakisha church please contact Kathleen Hanley. For Killavullen church please contact Elizabeth Garry-Brosnan. For Ministers of the Eucharist (who help distribute Communion at Mass and/or bring Communion to the housebound) please contact Fr Gerard. ‘ALONE’ the organisation that enables older people age at home, is looking for Telephone and Visitation Volunteers to support older people in the community. Call Angela Cronin at 086-1677512, if you would like to volunteer some time for this role.

MARIAN PILGRIMAGES

Pilgrimage to Medjugorje from Cork to Mostar (with return from Split) from May 29 to June 5. Price €795, if booked before 2nd February, 2024. Spiritual Directors: Fr Donal Leahy and Deacon Frank McKevitt. To book contact John Fitzpatrick 087-2560154 or Marian Pilgrimages 01-8788159.

CLUBS AND ORGANISATIONS

Thank you for all the information you provide over the year for the Community Notices. If you run or host a club in the parish and wish to promoteyour events or meetings, please email killavullennews@gmail.com. There are 2 very informative websites now active in our Parish and worth checking out on a regular basis: https://www.killavullenparish. ie/ http://www.killavullengaa.com/.