Newsletter 4th January 2026

Castlemaine Parish                                                                     Second Sunday after Christmas  – 3rd/4th January 2026

Moderator: Fr. Kevin Sullivan 087 6277638 Parish Office: 3 Meanus Heights, Castlemaine Opening Hours: Tue & Thur 9.30am – 12.30pm (087) 2979864 Email: castlemaine@dioceseofkerry.ie Safeguarding Children: Contact No. (087) 6362780

Please pray for Annette O’Neill, Killeenafinane and Rosanna Elizabeth Murray, Palmerstown, Dublin – mother of Richie Murray, Knockbrack

Sat. 3rd Jan.Keel  7:30 pm 
Sun 4th Jan.Kiltallagh10:00 am  Noreen Kelliher, Coolcleave
Tue. 6th Jan.Keel   Kiltallagh  9:00 am   10:00 am  Feast of the Epiphany  
Sat. 10th Jan.  Keel7:30 pmJackie Evans, Shanakeale 1st Anniversary  
Sun 11th Jan. Kiltallagh  10:00 am 

Priest on Duty: Fr Kevin Sullivan 087 6277638

  • Offertory collection: for Christmas Masses €2143 & Diocesan Youth Service €107 Míle Buíochas.
  • Adoration: in Keel will resume on 12th January.

As the glow of the Christmas season gently leads us into the dawn of a New Year and towards the light of the Epiphany, we are invited to reflect on the ways God manifests His presence in our lives. Like the Magi who followed the star, we are called to be vigilant for the signs of God’s guidance, even when the path is not immediately clear.

This January, we can look back with a mixture of gratitude for the good memories and an invitation to bring any regrets or hurts to God for healing. As we pray for blessings in 2026, let us resolve to live each day in a ‘God-conscious way’ and serve those in need, remembering that we are all part of one family under God.

May the lessons from the Holy Family inspire us to practice virtues of patience and charity in our homes, and may we continue our journey as pilgrims of hope, bringing joy and consolation to our world.

Ministers of The Eucharist
Keel10th Jan.David Flahive & Michael Murphy
Kiltallagh11th Dec.Eileen Lovett & Mike Carroll
Readers
Keel10th Jan.Owen McCarthy
Kiltallagh11th Jan.Albert King
Altar Society
Keel10th Jan.Eileen Murphy & Peggie Kelliher
Kiltallagh11th Jan.Anne Carroll
Offertory Collectors
KeelJanuaryJohn Ryan Nagle & James Nagle
KiltallaghJanuaryTed Murphy & Brendan Dennehy