The Kerryman (South Kerry Edition)

RATHMORE

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RATHMORE PARISH

All our churches are now open during the day for personal prayer. Closing times for each Church vary - Shrone at 9pm. Rathmore 6.30pm except Thursday 8.30pm. Gneeveguil­la 8pm. Knocknagre­e 8pm.

(Please maintain social distancing and use the hand-sanitisers and wipes provided. Follow the signage.)

As you are aware the reopening of Churches for Masses has been brought forward to June 29th and while we will strive to achieve that date, please be patient if it takes just a few days longer.

There are lots of new procedures to be put in place Here are just a few little pointers: The reduced capacity of our churches (eg Rathmore Church 70 approx) means that there will have to be some system put in place which will enable all parishione­rs to attend in rotation. It is probable that a Booking System will have to be put in place (phone and online), so that additional numbers do not turn up on a particular day.

Nobody wants to be in a position to turn people away from the door. One suggestion that might work is to invite parishione­rs by station area. # We will still be very limited in the priests available =85 in the Pastoral Area. Initially do we stay in just one Church (but for all parishione­r’s) so that those not attending can still avail of live streaming =85 This would have the additional benefit of allowing more parishione­rs to see the new arrangemen­ts first hand. Once the Parish Pastoral Council have had a chance to consider what is required, we will update you in greater detail in next week.

PARISH OFFICE - (064) 7761669 or rathmore@dioceseofk­erry.ie

Opening hours: Monday and Tuesday 9.30am to 12.30pm. Wednesday and Thursday to 7 pm. Friday 11 am to 2pm

COMMUNITY NEWSLETTER

(064) 7761669 rathmore@dioceseofk­erry.ie Booking of Masses, Mass Cards, ads or notices for Community Newsletter or any query, just call, phone or email

Newsletter in all local businesses and churches and online in Diocese of Kerry and Rathmore parish website.

NEEDS HELP, SUPPORT OR EVEN A CHAT

Call St. Vincent dePaul Rathmore branch on 087 3462332 we are here to help. Stay safe.

THANK YOU

I wish to sincerely thank and am very grateful to parishione­rs who continue to respond so generously to the Parish finances at this very vulnerable time for all. We now have a Donate button in the Rathmore Parish website www.rathmorepa­rish.ie which will enable contributi­ons by credit/debit card to be made to

1. Offertory /Developmen­t Fund,

2. Clergy Fund, 3. Community Newsletter Adverts, 4. Diocesan Collection­s, (this will change with each collection it is Trocaire at the moment). First time you will be asked to register. Of course, you can still drop off your envelopes to Parish Office during opening hours or in the post box outside office This box is camera protected and is emptied at regular intervals. Fr. Pat (086)8351732

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

Our thanks to those who have volunteere­d to assist in the reopening proces but we need more to act as ushers and sanitisers and to generally help out with reopening. in all four churches please phone or email the Parish Office 064-7761669 or rathmore@dioceseofk­erry.ie

RE - STREAMING SERVICE:

Our apologies to all for the breakdown in the Streaming System this past week. This fault was with our provider and we are doing our utmost to ensure that it does not continue.

LOCAL BUSINESSES OPEN

Rathmore McCarthy’s Londis, O’Keeffe’ Foodstore filling station, Reens Pharmacy, Christys Take Away, McCarthy’s Butchers, Rathmore District Credit Union, Blaze Pizza and Grill, Hekeys Centra and filling station, Kerry Agri store Rathmore, Rathmore post office, Linda’s restaurant take away only, O’Keeffes Hardware and O’Keeffes Oils, Sapphire Signs, Washbasket Dry Cleaners and Laundry open from 9-15to-3,pm Guerins Foodstore filling station Ballydaly cross, Gneeveguil­la MacCarthy’S Quick pick, Gortabawn Paddy O’Keeffes store, Knocknagre­e King Plaza Take way.

If you would like to be included contact me and I will include your business in next week’s issue.

HELPFUL CONTACT NUMBERS

Jigsaw Kerry: (Young Peoples Health in Mind) Contact 0667186785 Email: kerry@jigsaw.ie Pieta House: Contact 01 6010000 or www.pieta.ie COVID-19 Support Line for Older People: ALONE has launched a national support line and additional supports for older people who have concerns relating to COVID-19. The support line is open Monday to Friday, 8am-8pm, by calling 0818 222 024. Rathmore Social Action Group will continue to run Our Meals on Wheels Service, which is a vital service especially at this difficult time. To avail of this service, please call Norah / Marie on 064 77 58588. These meals will be dropped to the door of the person’s home. We will help to deliver this service to as many as we can. Join us from St. Joseph’s Church Rathmore for daily Mass through our Parish Television Streaming Service Streamed Mass Schedule Rathmore www. mcnmmedia.tv for further informatio­n contact www.Rathmorepa­rish.ie

NOTES

If you would like to add to the notes, please email Michael O’Mahony (momahony14@gmail.com) or ring or text 087-6676817. before 6pm Sunday.

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