Newsletter 8th November 2026

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 pmDarby & Mary Murphy, Farnes
Sun 8th Nov.  Kiltallagh10:00 am  Mary, Maurice & Con Quirke, Gransha Lower  
Tue 10th Nov.Keel  10:00 amNovember List of the Dead
Sat 14th Nov.     Keel  7:30 pmSusan Corcoran, Boolteens West
Sun 15th Nov.   Kiltallagh  10:00 amMichael 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
Keel14th NovMarie Prendergast & David Flahive
Kiltallagh15th Nov.Eileen Lovett & Mike Carroll
Readers
Keel14th Nov.Caroline McCarthy
Kiltallagh15th Nov.Family Readers
Altar Society
Keel14th Nov.Susan & Sarah Clifford
Kiltallagh15th Nov.Kathleen & Eileen Lovett
Offertory Collectors
KeelNovemberMichael Murphy
KiltallaghNovemberPhilip Moriarty & Grainne Hayes