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Allen Parish Newsletter
Second Sunday of Advent
6th December, 2020
Fr. Willie Byrne P.P. ....................................................................... (045) 860135
Fr. Brian Kavanagh C.C. ................................................................. (087) 6162675
Parish Office (10am to 2pm, Tuesday to Friday) (045) 450501
email:
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Parish Website: www.allenparish.ie Diocesan Website: www.kandle.ie
Feast of the Immaculate Conception
Tuesday 8th December is the Feast of the Immaculate Conception and a Holyday of Obligation. Masses as follows:
Vigil Mass Monday 7th December: Allenwood 7.30pm
Tuesday 8th December: Milltown 9.30am and Allen 7.30pm
CHRISTMAS MASSES
For the health and safety of all Parishioners, the Priests, the Sacristans and our vulnerable neighbours and friends, we must adhere strictly to the government regulations on social distancing. The capacity of Allen Church is 45 socially distant places and the capacity of Milltown Church is 28 socially distant places while Allenwood Church can comfortably accommodate up to 150 socially distant places. For this reason all Christmas Masses will be celebrated in Allenwood Church. We will have five Christmas Masses to ensure that any parishioner who wants to attend Mass can safely do so. We ask that you contact the Parish Office in advance to book your place so that we can make sure that none of the Masses are oversubscribed. Very many thanks to you all for your continued patience and support during these most difficult times.
Christmas Eve Christmas Day
Allenwood - 5pm Allenwood – 9.30am
Allenwood - 7pm Allenwood – 11.30am
Allenwood – 9pm
Please contact the Parish Office at 045-450501 if you wish to attend any of these Masses.
ST. VINCENT DE PAUL ANNUAL COLLECTION
There are blue St. Vincent de Paul envelopes in the Church this weekend. We ask you to please take one home with you and return it to the collection buckets which will be in place in the Church next weekend (12th/13th December). Very many thanks for your continued support. Allen Parish St. Vincent de Paul can be contacted confidentially at 085 2095220. We are here to help.
A CORONAVIRUS PRAYER
Almighty and eternal God,
our refuge in every danger,
to whom we turn in our distress,
in faith we pray:
look with compassion on the afflicted,
grant eternal rest to the dead, comfort to mourners,
healing to the sick, peace to the dying,
strength to healthcare workers, wisdom to our leaders
and the courage to reach out to all in love,
so that together we may give glory to your holy name.
Amen.
Eucharistic Adoration
Allen Church on Tuesday mornings 10am – 11am and Wednesday mornings 10am - 11am.
Milltown Church on Tuesday mornings after 9.30am Mass.
HOLY HOUR
You are welcome to join us in Allenwood Church for one hour of Prayer and
Exposition of the
Blessed Sacrament
led by
Fr. Brian Kavanagh
Each Thursday evening during Advent 7pm to 8pm
This Holy Hour will also be livestreamed on our facebook page
COVID-19 Support Line for Older People
ALONE manage a national support line and additional supports for older people who have concerns or are facing difficulties relating to the outbreak of COVID-19 (Coronavirus). Professional staff are available to answer queries and give advice and reassurance where necessary.
Call 0818 222 024 8am to 8pm if you have any concerns about Covid-19.
SeniorLine is a national, confidential listening service for older people. Freephone 1800 80 45 91 anytime between 10am and 10pm Mon-Sunday.
RADIO MARIA IRELAND is an Irish-run Catholic Talk-Radio Station. Prayer, Catechesis, Uplifting music, Talks, Interviews and Testimonies – all commercial free – Listen via TV on Saorview - Channel 210; Download our FREE APP - “RADIO MARIA IRELAND”, streaming on www.radiomaria.ie or via PHONE – get live radio feed by telephoning 01 437 3277 (no extra charges apply). Please join our growing faith family! Please feel free to contact, Eamonn Hennessy on 085- 8174799 & email
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BAPTISMS will take place in Allenwood Church only. Contact the Parish Office at 045-450501. Because of the current restrictions only parents and sponsors may attend.
DIOCESAN ADVENT PAGE
The diocesan website www.kandle.ie has a dedicated Advent page that will be added to throughout the season of Advent. Parishioners are invited to access this page for a weekly Advent bulletin, Scripture Sharing reflections from Fr Liam Lawton, videos on making and blessing an Advent wreath and on creating an Advent prayer space in the home and more!
The Parish Office
The Parish Office is open 10am to 2pm, Tuesday to Friday
You can telephone the office on 045-450501
to arrange Anniversary Masses etc.
We sell a range of Mass Cards, Mass Bouquets and other religious items.
We have a selection of Christmas Mass Bouquets available.
WEEKDAY MASSES
7th – 11th December
Monday 7th December
Allenwood 9.30am – Noel Phelan, Carbury
Tuesday 8th December, Feast of the Immaculate Conception,
is a Holyday of Obligation. Masses as follows:
Monday 7th Dec. – Allenwood 7.30pm
Tuesday 8th Dec. – Milltown 9.30am
Allen – 7.30pm
Wednesday 9th December
Allenwood – 9.30am
Thursday 10th December
Allen – 9.30am
Friday 11th December
Allenwood – 9.30am
SATURDAY 5th/SUNDAY 6th DECEMBER
Allenwood: Saturday 6.30pm
Colm Dunne, Grangeclare also his mother Theresa (Tessie) Dunne
John Boland, Edward Leeson and James McGrath, Derrymullen
Mike Joe O’Connell, Oaklawns, Kilmeague
Brigid Dunne, Allenwood Middle
Michael Byrne, Robertstown (2nd Anniversary) and all deceased members of the Byrne family
Ivan Smyth, Mark Smyth and baby Matthew Walker Smyth, Pluckerstown
Lay Reader: Christina Ryan
Allenwood: Sunday 9.30am
Joseph (Josie) Byrne, Milltown (Months Mind)
Lynda O’Callaghan (nee Nolan), Donadea (Months Mind)
Edward Slattery, Barronstown
Anne & Mary Dowling, Hawkfield
Andy & Anne Dunne, their daughter Josie and their son Michael also John & Theresa Gilligan and their daughter Betty
Lay Reader: John Paul II Awards reader
Allenwood: Sunday 12 noon
People of the Parish
Lay Reader: Mark McDermott
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