CURROW/ CURRANS

PRAYING FOR FAMILIES

As we prepare to welcome Pope Francis to Ireland in August, we pray for families. This week our focus is on praying for families facing poverty. To get the prayer leaflet, click onto www.dioceseofkerry.ie.

ARDFERT RETREAT CENTRE

Growing Old Gracefully: Facilitated by Fr John Dunne and Mary Glynn takes place from Friday 13 to Sunday 15 July. Book now to secure your reservation. Contact 066 — 7134276 or ardfertretreat@eircom.net.

Foyer de Charite: Fr Killian Byrne, six day silent retreat. Monday 13 to Sunday 19 august. Information/booking contact: Helen — 086 — 1678027 hellywilliams@gmail.com.

LOUGH DERG 2018

The three day pilgrimage is currently open. You may begin on any day until Monday 13 August. Advance booking is not necessary. For more info phone Lorraine on 071 — 9861518, email: info@loughderg.org.

CONGRATULATIONS

Congratulations To Fr Sean Jones, Moyvane who was ordained a priest for the Diocese of Kerry last Sunday. Please pray for him and all priests.

EUCHARISTIC ADORATION

Eucharistic Adoration In Currow Parish Centre every Tuesday from 9.30am to 9pm and in Currans Sacristy every Thursday from 5 — 9pm.

KILLEENTIERNA PARISH TOUR

This year is to Killarney Thursday 12 July. Bus will leave Currans at 9am, mass in Currow at 9.15am. Cost is €40 which includes the bus and meals. Killeentierna Parish Pastoral Council meeting this Monday, 9 July at 8pm. Numbers and money for the tour required on the night.

BROSNA PARISH FUNDRAISING CONCERT

With Mike Denver and Lisa McHugh on next Friday, 13 July in the Square Brosna. Tickets available in Brosna and Castleisland.

YOUTH 2000 SUMMER FESTIVAL

Cistercian College, Roscrea, Co Tipperary: Thursday 16 — Sunday 19 August, for young people aged 16 — 35. The festival is donation only. Free buses travelling from all around Ireland. For more info and to book online, see www.youth2000.ie.

DEATH

The death occurred of Denis Healy RIP Kilsarcon, Currow. Deepest sympathy is extended to his wife and family, neighbours and many friends. May his gentle soul rest in peace.