FOURTH SUNDAY OF ADVENT - 23 - 12 - 2018 PRIEST ON DUTY THIS WEEKEND - FR. MAURICE BRICK - 0879473317

CHURCH OF ST . JOHN THE BAPTIST CAUSEWAY DEATHS: Mary Costello, AhamoreANNIVERSARIES: Kathleen Hanly, Michael (Mickey) Dineen, J. P. Cantillon, Margaret Cantillon, Lizzie O'Regan, Denis O'Regan, Sean Kavanagh, Patrick M Dineen, Margaret Dineen.MASSES: Sat. NO MASS - Mass in Ballyduff - 6.30pm.reSun. 11.00am. Rosie & Jerry Leen, Thomas, Kathleen & Kevin Diggin -

Christmas RemembranceMon. 7.00pm. Christmas Eve - Kathleen Hanly & dec. of FamilyTues.11.00am. J.P. & Margaret Cantillon, Lizzie, Denis & J. P. O'ReganWed NO MASSThurs 6.00pm. Mass - No AdorationFri WeddingSat. NO MASS - Mass in Ballyduff - 6.30pm.Sun. 11.00am. Sean Kavanagh, Micheal & Mary Kavanagh (Grandparents),

Patrick M & Margaret Dineen & dec. of Dineen FamilyREADERS : Mon. 7.00pm. - Jackie O'Carroll, Christmas Day 11.00am. - Eileen DoneganSun. 30th - 11.00am. Beatrice O'Driscoll MINISTERS: Mon. 7.00pm. Group E, Christmas Day - Group F, Sun. 30th - Group GALTAR SERVERS: Mon. 7.00pm. - Group C, Christmas Day 11.00am. - Group D,Sun. 30th - Group EHEALING BLANKET: booking - contact 0862289572 EUCHARISTIC ADORATION now suspended. It will resume on Thurs. 4th Jan. 2019PARISH OFFICE will reopen on Wed. 2nd Jan. 2019. ARDFERT RETREAT CENTRE: Christian Spiritual Development Course - The Beatitudes - Fr. Sean Sheehy starts on Wed. 16th Jan. 2019 - 7.30pm. Be Still & Know - Fr. Louis Hughes on Sat. 9th Feb. 10.00am. - 4.00pm. Life in the Spirit - Moss & Janice Carrig starts on 19th Feb. 7.30pm. 0667134276CAUSEWAY COMMUNITY ACTION GROUP : 50/50 Lotto 17th Dec - Congrats to Hannah Nelan who wins €280. Thanks to all who purchased tickets. The draw this week is on Sun, 23rd Dec. Thanks to all who attended the recent Bake Sale & Flower Arranging night in Harty’s where a fantastic €1000 was raised. Thanks to Marion and all the staff in Harty’s for their help, and to everyone who donated home baking. Christmas Day swim in Meenogahane Pier at 12 noon, music kindly being provided by Comhaltas and hot refreshments for all swimmers. Swimmers wanted please! Fun Table Quiz in McHale’s Stretford End Function Room Fri. 28th Dec at 8.30pm. Come along and enjoy the fun.CAUSEWAY CCE - OICHE CHEOIL in Yallops on Sat. 22nd Dec. All welcome

What is Christmas? "It is the tenderness for the past, courage for the present, hope for the future. It is the fervent wish that every cup may overflow with blessings rich & eternal, and that every path may lead to peace.

CHURCH OF SS PETER & PAUL BALLYDUFF

DEATHS: Marion Godley, John ReganANNIVERSARIES: Margaret O'Sullivan, Timmy O'Sullivan, John O'Sullivan, Kay O'Sullivan, Dara Hennessy, James O'Brien, Bridget O'Brien, Nora Rochford, Willie Laide, Dec. of Scott Family, Dec. of Burke Family, Noreen O'Brien, Hannah Doyle O'Gorman, Kit Usher, James Fealy.MASSES: Sat. 6.30pm. Margaret Walsh - Month's Mind, Paudie Joe O'Sullivan,

Richard & Anne McCarthy, Dec. of the Herbert Family, Margaret Kirby

Sun. NO MASS - Mass in Causeway - 11.00am.Mon. 9.00pm. Christmas Eve- Margaret & Stephen O'Sullivan, Nell Murphy,

Willie Laide & dec. of Family, Dec. of Quinlan, Wynne, Nelan, Buckley, Goggin & Breen Families

Tues.10.00am. Christmas Day - Dara & Nellie Hennessy, Noel O'Connor, Timmy, John, Peggy, Kay, Ena & Jonathan O'Sullivan,James, Bridget, John, Jim, Patrick & Arianna O'Brien

Wed. 6.00pm. Niall Scott, Brendan Burke Thurs No Mass - No AdorationFri. 7.00pm. Nora RochfordSat. 6.30pm. John Joe Browne, John O'Carroll, (Clash), Dolly Hennessy,

Kathleen BuckleySun. NO MASS - Mass in Causeway - 11.00am.READERS: Mon. 9.00pm. Jack Harrington, Christmas Day 10.00am. Lauren Costello, Sat. 6.30pm. - Daniel O'MahonyEUCHARISTIC MINISTERS: Mon. 9.00pm. - Group F, Christmas Day - 10.00am. - Group G, Sat. 6.30pm. - Group H.ALTAR SERVERS: Mon. 9.00pm. Group B, Christmas Day - Group A,Sat. 29th - Group BEUCHARISTIC ADORATION Suspended for now. It will resume on Thurs. 4th Jan. 2019PARISH OFFICE re-opens on Wed. 2nd Jan. 2019DIVINE MERCY: Every Sunday - 3.00pm.HEALING BLANKET : For booking contact 0857791680.CONGRATULATIONS to Julia Houlihan & Ger Cahill on their marriageFESTIVE FUN 5K RUN: This annual event in aid of the Irish Cancer Society takes place on Wed. 26th Dec. - walkers & runners welcome. Departing the Church Car Park at 11.00am. Donations on the Day. Call Gillian - 0863248816KERRY PND JANUARY MEETING: New Mums needing extra support? Come along to the meeting on Wed. 2nd Jan. in the Library Room, Meadowlands Hotel, Tralee - 8.00pm. For more information - 0867872107

If among all the hustle and bustle, we give thanks for all we have through grace, we will be closer to the spirit of Christmas then we might realise.LAST WORD : Fr. Brendan wishes all a Happy & Peaceful Christmas