CURROW CURRANS

WORLD MEETING OF FAMILIES

Dublin Wednesday 22 August -- Sunday 26 August 2018.

Opening Mass in each Diocese on Tuesday 21 August. For Kerry Diocese in St Mary’s Cathedral, Killarney at 6.15pm.

Congress in the RDS Wednesday 22 -- Friday 24 August. Cost €68 or €38 per day. Book online at https//www.worldmeet-ing2018.ie/en/Tickets/Congress now open.

Festival of Families in Croke Park Saturday 25 August. This is an evening of music, dance and Testimonies. Pope Francis will be in attendance. Book online. (Photo ID and ticket will be needed at the venue.

Papal visit to Knock Shrine on Sunday 26 August at 9.45pm. He will leave Knock Shrine at 10.45pm. During his hour in Knock he will not celebrate Mass. If there is anyone interested in travelling to Knock by bus, please contact the Parish Office before 1 July next.

Papal Mass :in the Phoenix Park on Sunday 26 August at 3pm. Regarding tickets for the Mass in the Phoenix Park, these were available online from Monday 25 June www.worldmeet-ing2018.ie. Ticketing is a two -- step process: 1. Registration which is now open. 2. Print tickets at a later date.

ICE CREAM SUNDAY

Jeremiah and Maria Daly and family, Counguilla wish to sincerely thank Scartaglen Childcare Centre for the use of their premises and all who supported the event for their generous donations to their HB Ice Cream Sunday in aid of Down Syndrome Ireland or helped in any way to make the day a tremendous success which raised €1300.

STROKE SUPPORT GROUP

Kerry Stroke Support Group invite those who have had a stroke or their carer to their monthly meeting on June 29 in Baile Mhuire Day Care Centre Tralee at 11.15am to 1pm. Dr Anna O’Sullivan Senior Psychologist HSE South will give an input on the ‘Emotional Impact of a Stroke’. For further information please contact 087 3586451.

PILGRIMAGE TO LOURDES

The Kerry Diocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes led by Bishop Ray Browne will take place from Sunday 2 September to Friday 7 September ex Kerry Airport cost €785. To book, contact Mrs Janice O’Sullivan on 064 7758219 or email joskdp@eircom.

Congratulations and very best wishes for your future in the Priesthood. Both of you have made a great contribution on your half a century of service to the Priesthood, you were most helpful at all times to all your flock. Canon Dan O’Riordan PP Castleisland, Father Sean Horgan Farranfore.

DEATH

The death of Father Willie Prendiville DSA Limerick and Kilcusnan, Castleisland. Deepest sympathy is extended to his family, extended family, neighbours, many friends and his community. May his Gentle Soul Rest in Peace.