Introduction to the Readings this weekend

Sunday August 18^th - 20^th Sunday in Ordinary Time

First Reading Sometimes the true prophet must speak words that wound. The people accuse Jeremiah of disheartening people with his teachings.

Second Reading We are not alone in the drama of discipleship. Others have gone before us. We are surrounded by a great cloud of witnesses.

Gospel We might rather tame the Lord’s word, keep it reasonable, sensible and balanced. But Jesus wants to set the world on fire!

Rose of Tralee Festival

We are pleased to announce once again some Roses will attend 10am Mass next Sunday, followed by refreshments in the Pastoral Centre. This is your chance to have a chat/ photograph with some of the Roses. All welcome. We hope this year’s Festival is an outstanding success and a fitting reward for the dedication and enthusiasm of all involved.

Padre Pio

monthly Mass in Our Lady & St Brendan’s Church will take place on Tuesday, August 20^th at 6.30pm. All welcome.

Feast of the Assumption of Our Lady

will be celebrated on Thursday, August 15th. Vigil Mass on Wednesday August 14^th at 6.30pm. Mass times on Thursday at 10am, 11.15am & 12.30pm.

Mass Bookings 2020

Our Parish Office will take bookings for 1st Anniversary Masses Thursday, September 26^th. All other bookings will be taken from the following day Friday, September 27^th.

Padre Pio

monthly Mass in Our Lady & St Brendan’s Church will take place on Tuesday, August 20^th at 6.30pm. All welcome.

Welcome

We extend a very warm welcome to all visitors to Our Lady & St Brendan’s Church and also to Tralee. We wish you a very happy stay.

Vigil Mass

This was discussed at the recent Parish Pastoral Council Meeting. While the shared Anniversary Mass has proved to be popular with families wanting to have an Anniversary Mass at a weekend, it has become increasingly difficult with the long list of names to be read at the start and again at the middle of Mass. It was decided to read out the list of names and addresses at the start of Mass only, beginning from Saturday, June 8^th.

Parish Mission

to celebrate the Golden Jubilee of Our Lady & St Brendan’s Church. The Pastoral Parish Council has arranged a Mission to take place from October 18^th to October 23^rd 2020. Further details at a later date.