Thank You! The Nativity of Our Lord Jesus Christ. Emergency Priest on Duty. 25 th December 2014 Vol 23 No 5

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1 25 th December 2014 Vol 23 No 5 The Nativity of Our Lord Jesus Christ Fr. Tom Little Fr Sean Hyland Fr Alex Kochatt Emergency Priest on Duty Askea Parish Community Centre Parish Office office@askeaparish.ie Website: Carlow Day Care Childcare Centre ************ Deadline for items for Newsletter if 5pm on Wednesday by phone or fax to or to Thank You! to all parishioners who constantly support and take part in the life of our neighbourhood, community and Parish; to all who subscribe to the various collections throughout the year- without your support the Parish could not function. to the Sacristan, Readers, Eucharistic Ministers, Power Point Operators, Choir, Musicians, Ushers / Collectors, Servers, Flower Arrangers, to the Carers of Altar linens, and other occasional Special Ministers and all other helpers in our Parish Liturgies; to all members of the Parish Groups for their commitment and dedication to the Parish; to the staff and all users of the Parish Community Centre; Carlow Day Care Centre and Community Childcare Centre; to the School Principals and staff for their care and co-operation with families and Parish; to all who deliver flyers, letters, magazines etc. during the year; to all who promote and support the Parish Lotto each week; to all who gave to our Community Christmas Hamper Appeal. If your name has been omitted, please forgive us and know that you are thanked also.

2 St Mary S PariSh, Bennekerry The Nativity of Our Lord Jesus Christ Thank You! 25 th December 2014 to all parishioners who constantly support and take part in the life of our neighbourhood, community and Parish; to all who subscribe to the various collections throughout the yearwithout your support the Parish could not function. to the Sacristans, Readers, Eucharistic Ministers, Choir, Musicians, Ushers / Collectors, Servers, Flower Arrangers, to the Carers of Altar linens, other occasional Special Ministers and all other helpers in our Parish Liturgies; to all members of the Parish Groups for their commitment and dedication to the Parish; to the School Principal and staff for their care and co-operation with families and Parish; to all who deliver flyers, letters, magazines etc. during the year; to all who promote and support the Parish Lotto each week; to all who gave to our Community Christmas Hamper Appeal. If your name has been omitted, please forgive us and know that you are thanked also.

3 St Mary s Parish, Bennekerry Fr Tom Little PP Phone / Fr Liam Morgan CC Newsletter Items Deadline for News items: - 9pm Wednesdays Emergency Number for the Priest on Duty Parish Office Christmas Dues for Priests of the Parish will be taken up at all Masses on Wednesday 25 th Dec. Your support, as always, is greatly appreciated. Parish Contact details: Fr. Tom Little Fr Sean Hyland Fr Alex Kochatt Emergency Priest on Duty Askea Parish Community Centre Phone Askea Parish Office Deadline for items for Newsletter if 5pm on Wednesday by phone to or to office@askeaparish.ie

4 Askea Parish Community Centre will re-open after the Christmas break on Monday 5 th January Details for Anniversary Masses may be left into the Sacristy or telephoned to Askea Bennekerry Lotto Draw The next draw will take place on Wednesday 7 th January Many thanks to all who support the Lotto each week by buying or selling tickets. Eucharistic Adoration Adoration will re-commence on Wednesday 7 th January 2015 after the 9.30am Mass. Guímid Beannachtaí na Féile ar gach éinne an Nollaig seo. We wish everyone a Happy and Holy Christmas. Życzymy Wszystkim wesołych i zdrowych Świąt Bożego Narodzenia.

5 Christmas Masses Christmas Eve: Askea 6.30pm and 9pm. Bennekerry 11pm Tinryland 8pm Christmas Day: Askea 9am, 10.30am and 12 Noon. Bennekerry 11.30am Tinryland 10am St Stephen s Day - Friday 26 th Dec Askea 9.30am Saturday 27 th December 2014 Askea 7pm; Sunday 28 th December 2014 Askea 9am, 10.30am and 12 Noon; Bennekerry 11.30am Tinryland 10am Mon 29 th Dec Fri 2 nd Jan Askea 9.30am Saturday 3 rd January pm - Askea Sunday 4 th January Askea 9am, 10.30am & 12 Noon Bennekerry 11.30am Tinryland 10am

6 You Are Not Alone Family Support Group For families living with drug abuse. Meetings in Askea Parish Centre Wed from 6pm until 8pm. Call Margaret on Low Cost Counselling Service in Carlow Area. Contact Moving On Overcoming Depression (MOOD) A group for relatives of those experiencing depression takes place on the first Wed of every month at 8pm in Cathedral Parish Centre, College Street, Carlow. Al-Anon Family Groups Carlow: Support for friends and relatives affected by someone else's drinking Mon - St. Catherine s Social Services 8pm; Thurs - Askea Parish Centre 8pm. Sun St Catherine s Social Services 8.15pm. (Ph: BODYWHYS 2 SUPPPORT GROUPS 1st. for people with eating disorders. 2nd. for family and friends of same at 7.30 pm on Wed 1 st of each month in Cathedral Parish Centre, College St. Senior Help Line Senior Help Line is a confidential listening service for older people provided by trained older volunteers for the price of a local call anywhere in Ireland, LoCall Alcoholics Anonymous Meetings take place in St Catherine s Centre, St Joseph s Road nightly on Friday, Saturday, Sunday Monday and Tuesday at 8.30pm and also on Wednesday at 1pm. Contact The Keep it Simple Alcoholics Anonymous meetings take place Wed at 8.30pm and Sat at 11am in 46 Idrone Park, Carlow. Nar-Anon Family Groups are a worldwide fellowship for those affected by someone else s addiction. Meetings every Mon at 7pm in Aislinn Centre, Ballyraggett Co Kilkenny. Phone Carlow Dial to Stop Drug Dealing Dial anonymous and safe. You dial, we act. Co Carlow Drugs Initiative Would you like to talk to somebody about a drug or alcohol problem? either your own or someone close to you. Contact or Carlow Women s Aid 7 Old Dublin Road Carlow. Freephone Talk it Over the free and confidential bereavement service wish to announce their new Walk in Service which is now available at our premises at "Talk It Over House" Castlehill, Carlow (formerly HSE Offices). Contact us on