Newsletter 19th April 2026

Castlemaine Parish                                                                     Third Sunday of Easter – 19th April

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. 18th April  Keel  7:30 pmJohn & Molly Courtney & deceased family members of the Courtney & McCarthy families  
Sun 19th April  Kiltallagh10:00 am  Jim Daly, Ballygamboon & his parents Kitty & Paddy Daly  
Tue. 21st AprilKeel  10:00 am   
Sat. 25th April    Keel7:30 pmJohn O’Connor, Whitegate 1st Anniversary  
Sun 26th April   Kiltallagh  10:00 amSean Horan, Cnocán

Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament takes place every Monday in

St Gobnait’s Church, Keel from 11am – 7pm

Priest on Duty: Fr Timothy Kiplagat – 087 0009181

  • Offertory collection: €670   Accord €463 & Trocaire €275 Míle Buíochas.
  • Parish Office: will only be open this week on Monday 20th April and will remain closed until Thursday 7th May at 9.30am. 
  • Holy Communion Ceremonies will take place on the following dates: Saturday 2nd May at 12pm in Keel for Castledrum National School

Saturday 16th May at 11am in Kiltallagh for Castlemaine National School

Saturday 23rd May at 10.30am in Kiltallagh for Ballyfinane National School

  • Ballyfinane Community Hall Table Quiz: The annual Table Quiz will take place on Saturday 25th April in the Shanty Bar at 7.30pm. Tables of 4 are €40. Raffle and Refreshments. Your support would be appreciated.

Lord Jesus, 
you conquered death without weapons or violence: 
you shattered its power with the strength of peace. 
Grant us your peace, 
as you did to the women filled with doubt on Easter morning, 
as you did to the disciples who were hiding in fear. 
Send forth your Spirit, 
the breath that gives life and reconciles, 
that turns adversaries and enemies into brothers and sisters. 
Inspire in us to trust in Mary, your mother, 
who stood at the foot of your cross with a broken heart, 
firm in the faith that you would rise again. 
May the madness of war cease 
and the Earth be cared for and cultivated by those who still 
know how to bring forth, protect and love life. 
Hear us, Lord of life!

Pope Leo

Ministers of The Eucharist
Keel25th AprilDavid Flahive & Michael Murphy
Kiltallagh26th AprilFergus Culloty & Catherine O’Connor
Readers
Keel25th AprilFamily readers
Kiltallagh26th AprilJohn Quirke
Altar Society
Keel25th AprilMaura Barton
Kiltallagh26th AprilBreda Murphy
Offertory Collectors
KeelApril Gerard Sheehan & Pat Joe Nagle
KiltallaghAprilGerry Buckley & James Moriarty