April 2024

Date	Ballyseedy 9.45 am	Tralee 10.45 am	Ballymac 12 noon	Kilgobbin 10.00 am	Dingle 12 noon
7th April	HC	HC	MP	MP	No Service
14th April	MP	MP	No Service	HC	MP
21st April	MP	HC	HC	No Service	MP
28th April	No service	MP	MP	HC	HC

Every Wednesday @ 11am, Holy Communion in St Johns followed by Tea, coffee and fellowship in the Ashe. All Are welcome.

 

Easter Vestries 

Camp and Dingle,  Wednesday 17th April @7.30pm in The Old School in Camp.

Tralee and Ballymacelligott, Teach an tSolais, Thursday 11th April @7.30pm.

All are welcome.

Many thanks to all who so generously contribute to the life of our parishes during the year and to those who so faithfully serve on our Select Vestries.

 

Holy Strollers

This Sunday the 7th April  the walk (Weather Permitting) will be led by the Rev Jim in the Milltown area.Those interested in going should contact Olive and it is suggested that people meet in the Teach and tSolais Car park at 2pm to car pool.

Note :Please bring a Hi Vis vest as the some of the route will be on a local road which will have some light traffic

 

The Rev Willa Goodfellow will arrive in the parish in the middle of April and will assist on a house for duty basis across the parish.

Willa’s wife Helen Keefe is a lay Reader.

They will reside in Kilgobbin Rectory and after a period of settling in will begin their ministry.Willa is a retired Priest from the Diocese of Oregon in the Episcopal Church of the US.

 

FRANK MCNAMARA CONCERTS

Following on from his recent series of very successful concerts Frank will return to St John's, Ashe Street for two further dates. 

Friday May 3rd at 9pm The Enchanted Violin with guest violinist Patrick Rafter.

Then on Saturday the 18th May at 7pm Disney Classics by Candlelight.

A must for all Disney fans.  Tickets for both events are available on Eventbrite or to purchase at the door.

 

Mothering Sunday was observed in the various churches, In Tralee, Daffodils were given to all in recognition of their mothering qualities. The daffodils were sourced in Killarney and the proceeds go to Daffodil day.

 

ST. JOHN'S TOURISM PROJECT

Work is continuing to further develop this project in preparation for the Summer season.  This year it is planned to have our audio visual display and information panels in place as well as a QR code and card terminal for donations.  Last year it was possible to open to the public during weekends thanks to the volunteers who so generously gave of their time.  Again this year, we really need people to volunteer, even if it's only for a few hours now and then.  If you feel this is something you can help with please contact Olive or Rev. Jim.  You won't have to work alone as we usually attend in pairs.  Help and training can be provided and the volunteers will meet well in advance of the season to work out a rota

 

 

Féile Na Bealtaine,

Féile Na Bealtaine is wonderful weekend during which large crowds come to Dingle and St James Church is at the heart of it. There is always such a buzz around Dingle that weekend.

This year we will have a Bi Lingual service in St James at 6pm on Saturday the 4th May, This will be a united service for the camp and Dingle part of the parish. There is always such a buzz around Dingle that weekend. All are welcome.

 

Holy Week and Easter Services.

Many thanks to all who prepared our five churches for the Holy Week and Easter services.Its always encouraging to have good attendances at these services.

Easter is at the heart of our faith,

 

Reflection:

The story of Good Friday is very much our story. It picks up on our sadness, our challenges, our difficulties and the crosses we all have to carry in life.

But some people choose to stay in Good Friday. They forget to take the step out of the tomb into the light or just don’t have the confidence to do so. A small nervous step forward towards new beginnings is infinitely better than none at all.

We believe that our story does not end on Good Friday. There is something more. Easter is all about hope, new beginnings, new life and taking small steps forward in hope. It is about believing in ourselves, believing in love and kindness and being open to God’s blessings in our lives. I would like to wish you a Happy Easter and every blessing on you and your family.

 

 

Christ is Risen !