KILLAVULLEN

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COMMUNION

Communion was held for the first time over the last two weekends in the parish for the patient Communion class of 2021. While the ceremonies were simpler, the occasion was still very poignant and special in the lives of the children.

We congratulate the children on their First Holy Communion and pray that you will continue to feel God’s light, God’s warmth, and God’s love within you.

BEST OF LUCK

Best of luck to all third level students, who are beginning or continuing their studies at this time.

KILLAVULLEN COMMUNITY HALL

Killavullen Community Council is delighted to announce that the Hall is now reopen for booking. For any club or organisation which needs further details on this please contact killhallbookings@ gmail.com.

YOUNG CHRISTIAN WORKERS

The group meets on Sunday afternoons on a regular basis. New members, aged TY and older are welcome. Email Seán at ycwkillavullen@gmail.com for details.

COVID-19

The capacity of our churches has been increased to 50%. Please continue to observe all our safety protocols, including sanitizing your hands on entering and leaving the church, wearing a face-mask and sitting 2 metres away from other households.

Our churches are well ventilated and regularly sanitized thanks to the efforts of our sacristans, volunteer cleaners, and CE workers. It is expected that the normal celebration of the liturgy will resume from October 22.

AUTUMN STATIONS

The Autumn Stations will be celebrated at public venues this year. The Station Mass for Carrigacunna, Highland View, etc will be combined with that for Slumber Hill, Toureen etc at Killavullen Church on October 1 at 7.30pm.

The Station for Ballygown, Dromdeer, Powerstown, Ballydaheen etc will be celebrated, with that for Wallstown, Inchakevin, Loughquinn etc at 10.00am at Annakisha Church on October 2.

CATHOLIC MAGAZINES

If you would like to become a subscriber to Africa (St Patrick’s Missionary Society, Kiltegan); The Far East (Columban Missionaries); or the Messenger of the Sacred Heart (Irish Jesuits) please contact Julia Sheahan. New subscribers to The Pioneer (The magazine of the PTAA) can contact Kathleen Hanley.

For The Messenger of St Anthony there is postal delivery, subscribe at https://www.messengersaintanthony. com/. Teas and coffees and treats by Ava are served at the Haven Bar, Killavullen from 12pm-3pm every Sunday.

ANNAKISHA CEMETERY

Mr John Sheehan (Cooldorougha) has kindly made himself available this week to clean headstones and other parts of the grounds at Annakisha with his power hose. Contact John at 087-7970480 if you would like to have your family headstone cleaned this week.

PARISH HISTORY NOTES

www. killavullenparish. ie now includes a section for parish history notes. If you would like to contribute a short piece (150-200 words/photos) on a titbit from our parish’s Christian heritage, please get in contact.

KILLAVULLEN FARMERS MARKET

Killavullen Farmers Market will take place again on Saturday, October 2nd at 10.30am, with a range of products from locally grown veg, handcrafted baked goods, breads, jams, chutneys, cordials, smoked salmon, fresh raw milk and yogurts. 2 new craft stalls have begun at the market and the tomato stall is now in season also. It is wonderful that the tunnel has now re-opened and is operating a one-way system through it. More stallholders are attending and new ones have joined too.

It is one of the oldest markets in Ireland, located at the Birthplace of Nano Nagle. The market has spent a lot of time working out best practice in the current Covid-19 situation, consulting with the HSE and relevant authorities. The organisers would also welcome any tips or advice you may have for improvement or adjustment to how it is run in the current climate.

CHRISTMAS GAA GEAR ORDER

This Friday, September 24th you can order gear in the GAA dressing rooms from 7-8pm. All orders must be paid for on the night. An exclusive top will be available to order on Friday night only. An online shop for Killavullen GAA gear will go live in October.

There are 2 very informative websites now active in our parish and worth checking out on a regular basis: https:// www.killavullenparish.ie/ and http:// www.killavullengaa.com/.