KILLAVULLEN
Congratulations and best wishes to the young people of our parish who are looking forward to a very special day on Wednesday next, March 23rd when the Sacrament of Confirmation will be celebrated in Annakisha Church. The Bishop of Cloyne, Most Reverend William Crean will be coming to anoint the pupils of 5th and 6th class of Killavullen and Ballygown National Schools, who have been busy preparing for this important day in their lives.
We wish the boys and girls every happiness on this day with their families and friends and thank those who have supported them on their journey to this special day, especially the priests, teachers and staff of both schools.
CLIMB WITH CHARLIE IN KILLAVULLEN
As the number of Covid cases is starting to rise again it has been decided to continue the planned Climb with Charlie in Killavullen but at a more low-key, less crowded way in the interest of the health and safety of those walking and those who have to steward the event. Instead, on Saturday, April 2nd, you are encouraged to meet up with a friend or two or more, pick the route you would like to walk based on your own ability and to make a donation to the causes Motor Neurone Disease Ireland and Pieta House.
For some, a stroll to the mast might be an option, a trek from Ballyhooly to Killavullen is another route being discussed by others. The hill up Monanimy or Carrigacunna might be enough of a climb for some legs or a walk around Nano’s might be just right to join in solidarity with others on this day. It is all about walking a hill, making a climb, for some it may be an actual hill, for others it may be a challenge inside. We will unite with the cause while remaining apart. Donations can be made online https://www.climbwithcharlie.ie/ donate/
D.U.M.P – DISPOSE OF UNUSED MEDICINES PROPERLY
This campaign is up and running once again which urges people to bring unused or out of date medicines to their local pharmacy for correct disposal. Medicines should not be flushed away or put in a bin as they pose a danger to children, pets, the environment and our water systems. Between March 14th and April 22nd local pharmacies such as those in Castletownroche, Doneraile, Mallow and Fermoy will accept unused and out of date medicines from people for disposal.
At Mass, gluten free breads are available if you are coeliac. Let the sacristan know before Mass to arrange to receive communion in this form.
SPRING MEETING OF THE IRISH BISHOPS CONFERENCE
The situation in Ukraine was the main item of the annual spring meeting of the Irish bishops in Maynooth. There will be a national collection for the people and the church of Ukraine on March 26-27.
LENTEN STATIONS
Please contact Fr Gerard if you would like to host the Station Mass for your area. The Station Mass for Annakisha, Grandy, Clenor and Clashnabrook will take place at Annakisha Church next Friday, March 18 at 7.30pm. The Mass for Castlekevin, Killuragh and Upper Kilcanway will take place at 10am in the Parish Office.
Nano Nagle Birthplace - an hour of Lenten reflection and prayer is held on each of the Wednesdays of this holy season at 7pm. All are welcome.
CLOYNE SYNODAL PROCESS
Notices detailing the synodal process are posted on both church notice boards. You are invited to take part in an online survey of opinion by scanning the included q-code with your iPhone / android device.
BALLYGOWN AND KILLAVULLEN NS
Enrolments for new pupils are now being accepted at Ballygown and Killavullen National Schools. For further information visit www.killavullenns.ie or www. ballygown.ie and click on the “admissions” tab for more information on the procedure.
KILLAVULLEN COMMUNITY COUNCIL LOTTO
The bonus ball of the National Lottery draw is the winning number each Wednesday and Saturday evening. The following people have been the most recent jackpot winners: On Wednesday, March 9th Tom Luddy was the lucky winner and on Saturday, March 12th it was won by Jamie O’Brien. Congratulations and thank you to one and all for your support.
ZOOM CONVERSATION
During the season of Lent, (March 3 – April 7) join Thursday Zoom conversations from 7.30 - 9pm to explore the questions which haunt us, puzzle us, disturb us, bamboozle us. Chat with like minds as we ponder the questions in our lives. Also being offered from 2-3.30 in person on Fridays in March at Nano Nagle Birthplace, Ballygriffin. Suggested offering for total sessions €30.
ENJOY!
We would like to wish all of our families, near and far a very memorable St Patrick’s weekend, and we appreciate once again, the hard work done by so many in the last two years to keep those we hold dear safe during the pandemic.