Castlemaine Parish– 32nd Sunday in Ordinary Time
8th November 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 |
| Sat 7th Nov. | Keel | 7:30 pm | Darby & Mary Murphy, Farnes |
| Sun 8th Nov. | Kiltallagh | 10:00 am | Mary, Maurice & Con Quirke, Gransha Lower |
| Tue 10th Nov. | Keel | 10:00 am | November List of the Dead |
| Sat 14th Nov. | Keel | 7:30 pm | Susan Corcoran, Boolteens West |
| Sun 15th Nov. | Kiltallagh | 10:00 am | Michael Harris, Meanus Heights |
Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament takes place every Monday in
St Gobnait’s Church, Keel from 11am – 7pm
Priest on Duty: Fr Kieran O’Sullivan 087 2432155
- Offertory collection: €774.00 Míle Buíochas
- Communion Calls: will take place in the Parish this Tuesday 10th; if you wish to include someone, please contact the Parish Office at 087 2979864.
- All Mass Intentions: can be booked for 2027.
- Remembrance Mass: in St Gobnaits, Keel will take place on Friday 20th November at 7.30pm.
- Ever wonder if the religious life could be for you? The Presentation Sisters invite women aged 20–45 to a day of exploration and reflection on Saturday, 28th November, from 10.30am to 4pm, at Mount St Anne’s Retreat Centre, Killenard, Portarlington. Register by 18th November: secretary@mountstannes.com or 057 862 6153.
- ABIDE Women’s Conference 2026 20th – 22nd November: Join hundreds of women at the Great Northern Hotel, Bundoran, Co. Donegal, or our third Abide Women’s Conference. with Holy Mass celebrated by Bishop Fintan Gavin. Register on Eventbrite: Abide in His Love.
- 40 hours Adoration to bring peace to the world, the priesthood and for vocations to the priesthood. In the Church of the Resurrection from 6pm Friday 13th Nov to Sunday 15th November 10am before the 11am Mass.
- Visual Artists Listowel invites you to join us at the launch of our first Annual Winter Exhibition. A celebration of local creativity featuring landscapes, seascapes, contemporary and abstract art. 19th November at 7pm – St. Johns Theatre & Arts Centre, Listowel. Special guest speaker Mr. Billy Keane. This is a free event; refreshments will be served.
Living with Intention
The parable of the wise and foolish virgins calls us to live with intentionality. It encourages us to align our lives with the teachings of Christ, ensuring that our faith is not only professed but actively lived out. This preparation is an ongoing process, readying us for the moment when we encounter the bridegroom.
We are challenged to reflect on the depth of our faith and the constant need for spiritual preparation. It beckons us to live with a faith that goes beyond words, one that is active, intentional, and ever ready. As followers of Christ, let us heed the wisdom of the wise virgins, ensuring that our lamps are filled with the oil of a vibrant and enduring faith.
| Ministers of The Eucharist | ||
| Keel | 14th Nov | Marie Prendergast & David Flahive |
| Kiltallagh | 15th Nov. | Eileen Lovett & Mike Carroll |
| Readers | ||
| Keel | 14th Nov. | Caroline McCarthy |
| Kiltallagh | 15th Nov. | Family Readers |
| Altar Society | ||
| Keel | 14th Nov. | Susan & Sarah Clifford |
| Kiltallagh | 15th Nov. | Kathleen & Eileen Lovett |
| Offertory Collectors | ||
| Keel | November | Michael Murphy |
| Kiltallagh | November | Philip Moriarty & Grainne Hayes |