KNOCKANURE

MASS

Last Sunday 28th June, the 11 o’clock was the last Mass from the church side door, it was for Jack Shine, Glin Road and his twin brother Pat. Sunday Mass at 10am on youtube. Sat 27th mass at 7.30pm for Parishioners; Sun 28th at 10.00am, This is our last week on YouTube, mass for Karen Harrison, The Wirral, Liverpool (Rec Dec).

GRAVEYARDMEETING

In Ahavoher Cemetery at 8pm Monday 29th June. All committee members to attend.

FIRSTFRIDAYS

No calls for July but hopefully August might see a return to making these calls.

WEAREBACKTHANKGOD

From Fr. Kevin - For many of us the sea holds mystery, even fear. Fortunately there are those for whom it holds no terror, only respect. I like the story of the Pilot who came aboard to guide a large tanker into the harbour. The Captain asked him worriedly if he was sure he knew where all the rocks were. “No”, the Pilot replied, “but I know where there aren’t any” If you know where to avoid in life, you will always stay in safe waters. I am delighted to have lived to see the re-opening of our Churches for Masses and the Sacraments on June 29th. I am equally delighted that over twentyparishioners have generously volunteered to help all of us to continue to stay safe and well as we continue to keep the C19 virus at bay. In simple terms, and with the advice of health and safety officer Adam Farrell, the volunteers and myself have come up with the following guidelines: Please familiarize yourself with the following the most important thing is to have engagement with the stewards and maintain social distancing. These will be reviewed weekly on how safely things are progressing.

DEATHS

DEATH of John Joe Kearney of Fr. Russell Road, Limerick, formerly Kilbaha, Moyvane on June 17, 2020. Husband of Kay, dad to Pat, Norma, Karen and Olive and grandad to Shane, Emma, Jack, Laura, Molly, Ava, Alison and Matilda. Sadly missed by his daughter-in-law Deirdre, sons-in-law Paul, Brian and Seán. Sympathy to his brother Patrick & family in Kilbaha, his brother Mossie & family, Manchester and his sister Bridie & family, Listowel.

DEATH has occurred of Bridget Buckley, New York and l/o Upper Direen, Athea. Survived by brother Denis O’Connor & family, New York and also her sister Mary Kelly & family, New York. Con Buckley l/o The Village, predeceased Bridget.

Bridget was a sister to the late Paudie O’Connor, Upper Direen.

DEATH of Gerard O’Connor, Springmount, Duagh, on Tuesday, June 23rd 2020. Gerard, son of the late Michael and Bridie is survived by his wife Margaret, his children Sharon, Niamh, Gearóid, Darragh and Clodagh, brothers Kevin, Fr. Declan, Brendan and Brian, sisters Valerie and Carmel, sons-in-law Simon and Seán, Gearóid’s partner Jessica, Darragh’s partner Kelley, grandchildren Tadhg, Róisín, Donagh, Aoibhín, Fiadh and Éabha, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, and nieces.

ANNIVERSARIES

Jim Galvin, Seamus Vaughan, John Joe Barrett, Padraig Madden, Patrick Synan, Michael Murphy, Kathy O’Donovan, John Joe O’Donnell, Sr. Ida Woulfe, Jerry Carey, Eileen Holly, Julia O’Connor, Mick Finucane, Mary Kirby, John Kirby, Richard Kissane.

FIRSTMASSINTHECHURCH

First mass in the church since the lockdown in march with congegataion and the distribution of Holy Communion; Mon 29th at 7.30pm for Marguerite Flynn, Knockanure, 40th Birthday celebration; Wed 1st at 7.30pm for Seán Begley, Kantoher, Limerick (Anni); Fri 3rd at 7.30pm for Fr. James Kissane, Ahalahana (Anni) & deceased of the Kissane Family and Sat 4th at 7.30pm for Willie Pearse, Woodgrove (Months Mind) and Sun 5th at 11.00am for Elsie Murphy, Ballyphehane, Cork (Anni).

THANKYOUSOVERYMUCH

From Fr. Kevin - I was blessed and deeply touched with messages of good will, gifts, Mass Cards/ Prayers, etc which I received on Sunday last and right through the past week for my 39th Anniversary of Priesthood. Mary, Amanda at the Porch Masses and Chairperson of our Pastoral Council Michelle on YouTube this weekend all shared beautiful messages very many thanks. From outside the Parish, I received touching messages, cards and gifts too. My great friend of 47 years, Maura, came in front of the camera for our YouTube welcome last Sunday. It’s a first for Maura to be in front of a camera. All her years with Gay (RIP), on the Late Late Show she was the tremendous powerhouse behind the scenes. I was Back in 1981 - honoured, delighted, surprised and deeply touched with her lovely contribution, when I had hair & razors!! (P.S. Bridgette (Conor’s Mum) and Maura are cousins!!) So thanks to one and all and even the Novena attenders from other Parishes blessed me in so many ways on my 39th Anniversary. You all made it special and it meant a lot to me. Thank you.

MASS in Church; Please sanitize your hands on entering and leaving the Church. Family seats clearly marked can accommodate up to 5/6. All other seats will have three people per seat with social distancing clearly marked. As you enter by the main door you will be greeted by a parish steward. Please follow their instructions. Please come early to Mass to ensure that there is no confusion at the last minute. You must co-operate and go to the seat allotted to you. Please don’t insist on going to your normal seat. If you feel safer with a mask, please wear one but they are not obligatory. No toilet facilities available. Inside and outside the Church will be sanitized before and after each Mass. Those with special needs can enter via the door with the ramp at the school side of the Church. Anyone who feels anxious or nervous about coming into the Church can continue to get Mass on television, on live stream or on radio or if they wish they can stay in their car in the car park as we will continue to relay the Mass in the car park for the moment. The dispensation from attending Mass on Sundays and Holydays of obligation remains in place until further notice. People are encouraged to attend Mass on any day during the week. Those who wish to stay in their cars and receive Holy Communion after Mass must enter and park in the first section of the car park for safety reasons. Anyone who is attending Mass in the Church please park in the lower section of the car park or outside the Church. Fr. Kevin will be the only one for the first week at least giving out Holy Communion in the Church and at the porch door at the end of Mass for those in the car park. Our friendly stewards will guide and direct you. I am sure you will respond generously and support them. If so it means we all stay safe.

RETIRINGSHORTLY

Fr. Tom Looney ordained over 50 years ago, he served in London where 25 Kerry priests went to serve our exiles, Fr. Joe Nolan a priest with many local connection also worked in England. Fr. Looney later spent 6 years in Peru and continued the rest of his life serving in Kerry parishes. In the meantime he also battled with cancer twice.

REACHACTIVEWORKS

Cable installation works will continue on the Knockanure-Moyvane Road from Monday 29th June until Friday 3rd July, all of these works will be complete under a single lane closure traffic management system. A full road closure will commence between Knockanure football pitch and Knockanure Church from Monday 6th until Friday 24th July. This will be a full 24-hour road closure with no through traffic allowed, diversion routes will be in place. Jerry Clancy - 086/6072159

KNWORKS

Minor works will take place on the Moyvane Road between Ahalahana Road and Aughrim Road junctions and on the L1010 in Tarbert from Monday 29th June to Friday 3rd July.

SCHOOL AWARD WINNERS

LEAVING Cert Students at Tarbert Comprehensive Schoolaward winners included; Rugby, Murtie Moriarty, Tarbert; Girls basketball, Olivia Twomey, Athea; Equestrian, Aobha Quinn, Moyvane; Art, Caoimhe Kennelly, Ballylongford; principal’s award, Rachel O Connor, Knockanure; girls soccer, Hollie Kelly, Ballyhahill; boys soccer, Cormac Healy, Glin; poetry aloud, Jack McMonagle, Ballylongford; mentoring, Rachel Martin, Tarbert; girls GAA, Claire Carmody, Athea; boys GAA, Paul O’Donnell, Ballyhahill; LCA student of the year, Holly Heffernan, Moyvane, sportsperson of the year, Claire Carmody, Athea and Shane Cregan, Ballyhahill; students of the year, Orlaith McSweeney, Loughill and Paul O’Donnell, Ballyhahill. Great credit is due to Conor Horgan, for compiling the youtube video of the school’s graduation event.