MASS INTENTIONS (Saturday 1st Jan to Sunday 9th Jan 2022) MYNA CHURCH SUN 11.30am. Brendan Smyth and Mary and Patrick Coleman and deceased family members, Drumhooskert. Maureen Geraghty (A), Myna. Liam and Margaret Sammon and deceased family members, Ross. KILMEENA – FAHY PARISH NEWSLETTER Sunday 2nd January 2022 Second Sunday of Christmas Michael and Julia and Tommie Casey and deceased family members. TUE 9.30am THUR 11.30am FRI 8.00pm. SUN 11.30am. Mass for the People of the Parish. Feast of the Epiphany – Mass. Deceased members of O’Brien family, Rua. Sean Joyce (A) Drimgarve and deceased members of Joyce and McGinty families. Mike and Nancy Staunton and deceased family members, Rossduane. Martin O’Grady, Clooneen and deceased family members. John Thomas Feehan (A) and deceased family members, Buckfield. FAHY Church SAT 7.00pm Mass. MON WED SUN 8.00pm 7.00pm. 10.00am. Mass. Feast of the Epiphany –Vigil Mass. Martin Duggan (A) and parents Michael and Barbara and deceased family members, Derryribbeen. ***** MAKING A SPIRITUAL COMMUNION: When we cannot receive communion as happens to people following the Mass on line there has been a long tradition in the church of what is called making a spiritual communion by asking Jesus to come spiritually into our lives. My Jesus, I believe that you are present in the Most Holy Sacrament. I love you above all things, and I desire to receive you into my soul. Since I cannot at this moment receive you sacramentally, come at least spiritually into my heart. I embrace you as if you were already there and unite myself wholly to you. Never permit me to be separated from you. (St Alphonsus de Liguori). HOLY COMMUNION FOR FAMILY MEMBER If you would like to take Communion home to a family member or a neighbour, please contact Fr. Jim. Christ is Born to us Come Let Us Adore Fr. Jim Walsh, P.P. PARISH NEWS: (098-41270) FEAST OF THE EPIPHANY: Thursday (6th January) is the Feast of the Epiphany and is a Holyday of Obligation. It is called “little Christmas” and was known in Ireland as Nollaig na mBan (the day when women could relax after the hectic rush of Christmas). This ancient feast ranks among the principal festivals of the whole liturgical year. It celebrates Jesus born of Mary as the Son of God, the promised Messiah of the Jewish people and a light to the nations of the world. Mass in Fahy Church on Wednesday at 7.00pm and in Myna Church at 11.30am on Thursday. FEASTS OF THE WEEK: Monday: Thursday: Friday . The Holy Name of Jesus. St. Munchin. He was born in Dal Cais in the seventh century. He founded a monastery and church on the site of present-day Limerick. He is patron saint of Limerick. Feast of the Epiphany of the Lord. St. Raymond of Pennafort, priest (1175-1275). He was a brilliant lawyer who became a Dominican at 47 years. He became Master General of the Dominicans and eventually Archbishop of Tarragona. ****** THE CHRISTMAS SEASON extends from the Vigil of Christmas to the feast Fr Jim would like to wish you and your family every blessing for the New Year. At this Holy time of the year may God’s love wrap you up in a warm embrace and may the season be blessed with peace and happiness to last the whole year through. ****** MARRIAGE: Congratulations and God’s blessings on Michael Cusack, Cultrain and Sorcha Bourke, Curragh, Castlebar who married in Fahy Church last Wednesday. ****** PARISH STATISTICS FOR 2021: Baptisms 8: Deaths 11: Marriages in the parish 4: First Holy Communion- 33: Confirmation: 39 DATES TO REMBEMBER IN 2022: Ash Wednesday – 2nd March: Good Friday: - 15th April Easter Sunday: - 17th April; Pentecost Sunday: - 5th June. of the Baptism of the Lord which is next Sunday, 9th January. ***** WEEKLY ENVELOPES: Thank you to all who support our parish, particularly at this difficult time. Many have been very generous. Nevertheless, since the start of Covid 19 our income has been severely curtailed in comparison to the previous years. Sincere thanks to all who are returning their weekly contributions either by envelope or by direct debit. If you wish to set up a Direct Debit in the bank, the account details are as follows: (iban IE96AIBK93716916736001). Please include your name and/or envelope number. **** PRIESTS’ CHRISTMAS COLLECTION: Envelope for the Priests’ Christmas Collection is the Christmas Day envelope in your box of Sunday envelopes. The collection at Christmas, Easter, Summer and Autumn are the only collections used to suppo