April 2026

Date	Ballyseedy 9.45 am	Tralee 10.45 am	Ballymac 12 noon	Kilgobbin 10.00 am	Dingle 12 noon
5th April Easter Day	No Service	HC	HC	HC	HC
12th April	HC	MP	No Service	MP	HC
19th April	MP	HC	MP	No Service	HC
26th April	No service	MP	HC	HC	MP

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Lent and Bishops Peregrinations

Many thanks to all who were present for the Bishops Visit to our group when he stopped in Tralee on the 4th March

On arrival he viewed the vintage cars and tractors which were so generously transported by their owners to the Church in advance of his visit.

They can be so proud of their vehicles and the care which they take of them.

While in Tralee the Bishop did a short assembly with the school who also gathered with us for the occasion. He played the organ for the hymn (It sounded very well on Facebook) and he mingled with parishioners while trying out the various vehicles that were at the church.

Thank you also to those who have supported the Bishops Appeal.

 

Confirmation group 2026

Confirmation preparation is continuing, Classes taking place in Teach an tSolais,

We pray for Edith, Kia, Lucy, Reuben, Ruby and Shona and all who support them at this time.

Confirmation day will be the 10th May in St Johns.

 

 

Easter General Vestries

Camp and Dingle, This was held on Wednesday 11th March at 7.30pm Old School Camp,

Thankyou to those who offered to serve on the Select Vestry and for all that you do for the parish.

It was followed by a short select vestry meeting, The proceedings closed with tea and cake which is always a nice touch and an opportunity to chat after the business of the meeting.

 

The Tralee, Ballymacelligott and Ballyseedy will be held on 13th April 7.30pm Tralee in St Johns,

 

Mothering Sunday 15th March

Thankyou to all who participated in our Mothering Sunday services and esp. to those who took part and contributed to the All-Age Service 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.

It was an opportunity to give thanks for all our Mothers past and present and indeed for all who Mother us.

 

 

Holy Week Services.

Tuesday  31st March               Ballyseedy at 7pm

Wednesday 1st April               Ballyseedy at 7pm

Maundy Thursday 2nd April   Ballymac at 7.30pm

Maundy Thursday 2nd April   Kilgobbin at 7.30pm

Good Friday 3rd April             St James at 12 noon

Good Friday 3rd April             Tralee at 7pm

 

 

We extend our sympathy

To Eileen and Milton Peevers on the death of Eileens father, Jack Lynch.

His funeral took place in St Johns Castle Street followed by burial in Rath.

 

Parishioners in Hospital

Due to privacy rules and GDPR it’s not possible to ask in hospitals anymore for a list of Cs of I patients. I am happy to visit any parishioner in any of the hospitals and care homes in the wider parish area. The provision of pastoral care to Church of Ireland patients in the hospitals such as UHK and the BONS is part of my role. I work closely with the full-time chaplains, but please let me know if you or a loved one would like a visit or indeed if anyone known to you would like a visit.

 

Feile Na Bealtaine.

This festival will take place in Dingle on the first weekend in May and St James will be delighted to be used again for concerts and events.

There will be a Bilingual service in St James at the earlier time of 11am on the 3rd May

 

 

Newsletter.

Sometimes due to the mysteries of email etc, email addresses for some reason fall off my list or if you discover in hindsight that your newsletter has not arrived by email please let me know.

 

 

Contact Details:

Rector: Rev Jim Stephens @ 087 0529107

Email: stjohns.ashestreet@gmail.com

Rev Willa Goodfellow @083 3864483

http://www.traleedingle.ardfert.anglican.org/

https://www.facebook.com/Tralee-and-Dingle-Group-of-Parishes-680304582052423/