Parish of Knockavilla and Donaskeigh 

Fr. Jim Egan P.P 062 71157 087 2917064  frjimegan@gmail.com   Sacristan Knockavilla:  Carmel (Crowe) Kelly 062 71470 / 087 2795586

11ú Lúnasa 2024.  Nineteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time.

Masses 12th – 18th August: (Parish Radio 105.3fm)

Knockavilla:  Tuesday 10.30am Thursday (Assumption of the Blessed Virgin) 11.00am. Sunday 11.00am.  A decade of the Rosary will be prayed at the grotto in Knockavilla after mass on Thursday.    

Donaskeigh:  Wednesday (Vigil for Holy Day) 7.00pm  & Saturday 7.00pm. 

Parish Confessions after 11.00am mass on Sunday.

Offertory Collection  €889.00. Sincere thanks.  Epilepsy Ireland will hold its annual church gate collection in our parish next weekend, 17th & 18th August.  Please support if you can.

Feasts:  Thursday The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary into Heaven.  The commemoration of the death of the Blessed Virgin Mary (the Dormition, or falling asleep, as it was known in the East) is known as the Assumption because of the tradition that her body did not decay but that she was raised up, body and soul, into heaven. This tradition was already present in the sixth century; by the beginning of the twentieth century it was widespread and after consulting the views of bishops all over the world, the Pope formally and infallibly declared the doctrine of the Assumption to be part of the authentic and ancient doctrine of the universal Church.

Your prayers are asked for the following, whose anniversaries occur at this time:

Sunday 11th 11.00am        Pat Carroll, Dundrum.

Totus Tuus Magazine – ‘To Jesus through Mary’: Edition 39 is now available at the church doors.  Please take a copy and read.

Blood Transfusion Service Donor Clinics:  Cappawhite 15th 5.00-8.00pm 1800 222111.  Cahir 15th 4.00-8.00pm 1800 731137.  Cashel 19th 4.00-8.00pm 1800 731137.  All appointment based clinics.  Please phone or book online at www.giveblood.ie

National Novena to Our Lady of Knock:  14th – 22nd August 2024.  Daily ceremonies at 3.00pm and 8.00pm.  Anointing of the Sick at 2.30pm.  Candlelight procession each evening. Daily workshops and themed, guided prayer sessions.  More details on www.knockshrine.ie

Diocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes:  10th – 14th October 2024.  Ryanair flight from Dublin at 16:14 on 10th, departing Lourdes at 12:30pm on 14th.  For more information contact Bridget O’Dea at 086 6792754, or Fr. Martin Murphy at 086 3868877.

Our Lady of Fatima National Pilgrimage to Holycross Abbey:   Sunday 25th August 2024.  Rosary at 2.30pm, followed by Stations of the Cross at 3.00pm, Anointing of the Sick at 3.40pm and Mass at 4.00pm with Celebrant Fr. Colm Mannion. All are welcome.

Burren Weekend Retreat:  Co. Clare 6th-8th September. Would you like to come on a guided journey through the Burren? Experience the silence and beauty of this unique landscape through walking mindfully on ancient pathways or limestone pavements. Get to know some of the rare flora and appreciate our rich faith heritage in one of the many ancient sacred sites. Further information: Mary 087 9701130. Booking: Des 085 1614951.