BALLYDUFF
RE-OPENING OF OUR CHURCHES
Our Churches will re-open for public Masses from Tuesday next, 30th June. Our aim is to operate with your support so as to fully protect the health and safety of everybody especially our Senior Citizens and the vulnerable in our Parish. With that in mind the following procedures will be put in place and will be strictly implemented.Please sanitize your hands as you enter and leave the Church. Wear a face mask for your protection, but this is only if you feel comfortable doing so. Sit in a seat of your choice on the section marked with white X only as social distance must be maintained. Either sit or stand during Mass no kneeling. When receiving Holy Communion it will be on the hand only. Approach the Altar following the arrows on a oneway direction that will bring you back to your seat. Where sections of the Churches i.e. long houses are zoned in sections A, B, C, D, only those from one section will receive at a time. Ministers of the Eucharist will NOT go to the back of the Church Communion will be distributed only at the Altar. For those who are physically unable to come to the Altar alternative arrangements are available.
Dispensation from attending Mass on Sundays and Holy Days remains in place. For those fearful about returning to Mass attending during the week when the numbers will be smaller will fulfil your Sunday obligations. A special Mass will be kept each week for those who may feel vulnerable, which they can attend accompanied by a carer if they so wish. Sunday Masses for a while will be for the people of Station districts only as we cannot go beyond the number we are allowed. Hopefully this will not be for long. The exception to this rule will be for those who have Mass intentions booked i.e. Anniversaries you may attend the Mass even if it is not the turn of your station district.
Offertory Collection will now be taken up as you enter the Church. Boxes will also be available during the weekday Masses for your envelopes and dues.
The practice of standing in the porches and at the back of the Church is now strictly prohibited. No group gatherings of more than 5 people to form on the Church grounds. No groups to form inside the Church after Masses. No person to enter Sacristy until further notice. Parishioners with a postal address of Causeway please attend Causeway Church only.
Parishioners with a postal address of Ballyduff please attend Ballyduff Church only.
This applies to Vigil and Sunday Masses only. We would also encourage people not to travel to outside parishes.
Your co-operation on these matters would be greatly appreciated.
CHURCH NEWS
Healing Blanket: (085)7791680
Parish Office: Tuesday to Friday each week from 10.30am 1.00pm. Phone (066)7148404Church Cameras: We have changed to a new company for streaming Mass and our providers are Churchmedia. tv. The easiest way to login in is Causeway/Ballyduff Diocese of Kerry and click on live Mass box. Then click on either Church.
Ballyduff Masses for the week: Wednesday 6.30pm Hannah Saunders (nee Brosnan) recently deceased U.K. and Ballinclogher. Thursday 10.00am Special Intention. Friday 8.00pm Jerry Lawlor Month’s Mind. Saturday Mass in Causeway 6.30pm. Sunday 11.00am Michael Buckley 1st Anniversary Seán and Joan O’Dowd, Denis, Bridie and Kit O’Grady
Reader: Sunday 5th July Des Rochford
Eucharistic Ministers: Eileen Dee/Norma O’Carroll Sunday 5th July
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Masses Change: this weekend for July Causeway on Saturday at 6.30pm, Ballyduff on Sunday at 11.00am Communion Calls: will resume in August
Box for weekly envelopes and dues: now in place in main porch
Readers and Ministers of the Eucharist: who have reached the age of 70 are excused from duties for their safety at the present time. We look forward to having you back in the near future.
OVER 70’S: are encouraged NOT to attend Saturday Vigils or Sunday Masses until further clarification is received on the numbers allowed to attend. At the moment it stands at 50. With that in mind we have to plan by districts only while also honouring Mass bookings.
Mass Streaming: Please login by Causeway/Ballyduff Diocese of Kerry. There you click on Live Mass box of your choice. ONLY PARISHIONERS from Hearthill, Lacca, Knopogue Upper and Dromartin Upper and Lower attend next Sunday’s Mass (July 5th) please
CLANMAURICE CREDIT UNION
The new hours of opening for Clanmaurice Credit Union will commence on Monday next July 6th. Ballyduff:
Monday open 10.00am 1.00pm; Phone Service 2.00pm - 4.00pm
Tuesday open 10.00am 1.00pm; Phone Service 2.00pm - 4.00pm
Wednesday open 10.00am - 1.00pm and 2.00pm - 4.00pm Thursday open 10.00am 1.00pm and 2.00pm - 4.00pm Friday open 10.00am - 1.00pm and 2.00pm - 5.00pm Saturday Closed Causeway: Friday open 10.00am 1.00pm
RAMBLERS OUTING
The Ramblers Golf Society’s next outing is to Dromoland Golf Club, Co. Clare on this Saturday July 4th with Tee Times reserved from 10.00am 11.20am. The outing is kindly sponsored by Vincemt
Linnane of Hearthill Interiors and the prizegiving & meal will take place at Lowe’s Bar, Ballyduff at 7.30pm.
Please confirm if you are going to both or just one. Green fees are €50 and outstanding Membership fees of €30 must also be paid on the day. We will confirm later in the week if we can accomodate Guests as the timesheet may be fully taken up by Members.
COISTE NA NÓG
There will be an outdoor meeting on this Wednesday July 1st at 8.00pm in the club grounds for all people that are doing the job of Covid Supervisor. We are hoping to clarify and finalise everything at that meeting. Any parents that may have a question or a concern in relation to returning to play, are also invited to attend.
BALLYDUFF GAA NEWS
Return to Training: Training has returned for all age groups this weekend and everyone seems satisfied to be back. Training slots have been allocated to all different age groups at this time. We are waiting for confirmation of fixtures and will post them on social media as soon as we receive them. All guidelines laid down by the HSE and Croke Park have been implemented with Covid Officers appointed for each team. Hand sanitizing stations and notices are all in place so we would ask everyone to comply and make it safer and easier for everyone.
Split the Bucket: This week’s winner was Eanna Leahy so Congratulations to you Eanna. Next draw this Friday in the Clubhouse at 7.00pm. Pop your €2 in the envelope at any of the businesses in the Village, place in the Bucket and remember “if you are not in you can’t win”.
LOCKDOWN THOUGHT
YES and NO are words quickly said, but they need a great amount of thought before you utter them!!