Allen Parish Newsletter

First Sunday of Advent - 27th November, 2011
Fr Eddie Moore PP     045 860135
Fr Brian Kavanagh CC     045 890559
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Parish website: www.allenparish.ie
Diocesan Website: www.kandle.ie

LEARNING ABOUT THE MASS WITH KATH AND QUMEN

WHAT THE PRIEST WEARS
The special clothes that the priest wears for Mass are called vestments. There are three different pieces which he needs to put on. Over his ordinary clothes the priest puts on a white or cream coloured tunic called an alb. Then he puts on a long piece of coloured cloth which looks like a scarf and is called a stole. Over the alb and the stole he puts on his chasuble. The colour of the stole and the chasuble is very important. It tells us what season we are in or what special occasion we are celebrating in the Church year. There are four main colours worn during the year: green, purple, red and white.

Responsorial Psalm
God of hosts, bring us back’
let your face shine on us and we shall be saved.

WEEKDAY MASSES 28th NOV – 2nd DECEMBER
Monday 28th November
Allen – 9.30am – Jack Duggan, Coill Dubh and all deceased members of his family
Tuesday 29th November
Milltown – 9.30am – Michael McCoy (Anniv)
Wednesday 30th November
Allen – 9.30am
Allenwood – 9.30am
Thursday 1st December
Allen – 9.30am
Allenwood – 9.30am
Friday 2nd December
Allenwood – 9.30am
Allen – 7.30pm. The Divine Mercy chaplet will be recited after this Mass. All welcome.

First Friday – Housebound
Friday 2nd December is the First Friday of the month. Housebound Parishioners will be attended as follows on December 1st and 2nd:
Thursday 1st December - Kilmeague, Milltown and adjoining areas; also Ballyteague, Grangeclare and Crosspatrick.
Friday 2nd December – Robertstown, Allenwood and Derrymullen.

SATURDAY 3rd/SUNDAY 4th DECEMBER
Allen: Saturday 7.30pm
Month’s Mind: Patrick Leeson
Mike Joe O’Connell, Kilmeague (2nd Anniversary)
Josie Ewing, Oaklawns
Molly Moran, The Bridge, Robertstown
Lay Reader: Ruby Whelan
Eucharistic Minister: Ann Downey

Allen: Sunday 11am
Peg Cooper (née Logan)
John, Mary and Jack Duggan, Ballyteague
Lay Reader: Cathy Murphy
Eucharistic Minister: Liz Jacob and Antoinette Barrett

SATURDAY 3rd/SUNDAY 4th DECEMBER
Allenwood: Saturday 6.30pm
Colm Dunne, Grangeclare
Sean Bagnall and Rosanna Bagnall
Brigid Dunne, Allenwood Middle
John Boland, Edward Leeson & James McGrath, Derrymullen
Lay Reader: Monica Anderson
Eucharistic Minister: Christina Ryan and Carmel Cooke

Allenwood: Sunday 10.00am
Joe Dowling, Allenwood
Lay Reader: Sean Malone
Eucharistic Minister: Julia Farrell and Mary Fitzgibbon

Milltown: Sunday 9.30am
Edward Slattery, Barronstown
Lay Reader: Anne Dunne
Eucharistic Minister: Bridie Dunney

Next Sunday’s Readings
Readings for Sunday 4th December:
Is 40:1-5, 9-11. Ps 84:9-14, 4/v 8.
2 Pet 3:8-14. Mk 1:1-8. Lect 1: 27.

Eucharistic Adoration
Eucharistic Adoration in Allen Church on Wednesday morning 10am to 11am.
Resurrexit
Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament takes place every Monday (except Bank Holiday Mondays) from 11am to 3.30pm.

BAPTISMS
The Sacrament of Baptism is celebrated every two weeks. The schedule is as follows:
Allenwood Sunday 27th November at 11am
Milltown Sat 17th December at 12 noon
Requests for baptism must be received at the Parish Office not later than two weeks before the actual baptism

Rosary in Cemetery
The Rosary will be recited in Milltown Cemetery after Mass on Sunday 27th November.

RECENT DEATH
“Those who die in grace go but to God and God is very near”. We remember in our prayers:
Glen Smullen, Crosspatrick, who was buried in Allen on Friday.
May he rest in peace.

International Eucharistic Congress
The International Eucharistic Congress will take place in the RDS with a closing ceremony in Croke Park on 10-17 June 2012. The first round of early bookings of 3 and 7 days passes including finale in Croke Park can be made through Margaret at the parish office. Prices for 3 days €50 + Croke Park €10, or 7 days €85 + Croke Park €10. Passes to the Croke Park celebration will be at a premium. It seems that these passes will be given first of all to people who attend weekday sessions. At a later date a one-day weekday pass (€20) will be made available. Further information is available from Ronan Ashe 086 3909075.

Allen St Vincent de Paul
Baby clothes for an 18-month-old boy urgently needed. Ph. 085 2095220.

YOUTH MINISTRY
GIFT Programmes
The GIFT 1 programme for first year students continues on Wednesdays in Allen School 7.30pm to 8.30pm. The GIFT 2 programme, for those who completed GIFT 1 last year, continues on Mondays in Allen School 7.30pm to 8.30pm. Contact Ita at 0879928592 or the Parish Office.

Allen Church Cleaning
Volunteers needed to help clean Allen Church for Christmas on Monday 5th December at 10am. Many hands make light work!

Confirmation 2012 – Allen Parish
The sacrament of Confirmation will be celebrated on Friday 9th March at 11am in Allen Church for children in Allen and Milltown Schools, and in Allenwood Church at 2pm for children in Allenwood and Robertstown Schools.
Because of financial difficulties being experienced in many families we (the Priests and teachers) have decided not to have a retreat for the children in Mount St. Anne’s this year.
Meeting of parents of children preparing for Confirmation will be held in Allen school on Tuesday 17th January at 8pm. Ms Maeve Mahon will address the meeting.
Ceremony of Light and Sacrament of Reconciliation will be celebrated on Tues 28th February at 8pm in Allenwood Church.

Tractor Run
Robertstown Vintage Tractor Association 3rd Annual Tractor Run in aid of Breast Cancer Ireland will be held on Sunday December 4th, leaving Robertstown Football Field at 1pm. Registration from 11.30am. €20 per vehicle. Contact Mattie 087-9860372 or Eamonn 085-1363625.

KARE
Christmas Car Boot Sale Saturday 3rd December Kare Central Services Car Park, Newbridge Industrial Estate from 10am - 3pm. Stalls selling Clothes, toys, games, CDs, DVDs, general household, books and much more. FREE face painting and bouncing castle for the kids! Tea/coffee/ hot chocolate and homemade cakes and scones will be on sale.

ALLEN LOTTO (GAA CLUBS & PARISH)
21st November, 2011

3    6    12    13

ELEVEN Match 3 Winners
€25 each
Patricia Maher, Kilmeague
K. Heffernan, Rahilla
Mr & Mrs Swords, Derrymullen
Catherine Dobbins, Robertstown
Mary and Lilly Donohue
Roy and Anne Molloy c/o Agnes
Cellie Doyle, Allenwood
Henry Doyle, Grangeclare
Seamus Cooke, Robertstown
R. Foley c/o Val Cross
M. Whiteley c/o B. Fields

NO JACKPOT WINNER
NEXT WEEK’S JACKPOT €2,700

ALLENWOOD GFC
The club will celebrate the 50th anniversary of winning our 1st championship with a night in the bar on Saturday, December 3rd. It is hoped that there will be a big crowd in attendance as people reminisce on the Blues’ first success when winning the 1961 Junior championship. All surviving members of the team as well as family of deceased members are encouraged to attend.
There are a number of people within club the currently growing a beard for the month of November as a fundraiser for injured players. Please try to donate to one or more of the lads over the final few days.
Christmas Draw tickets now available from Sean Malone and several other club members.

ALLENWOOD CELTIC AFC & DAY CARE CENTRE LOTTO
Winning Numbers           Plus

5    7    20    23                   26

4 Match 3 Winners - €50 each
Patrick Delaney, Thomastown
Lorraine Malone, Allenwood
Alice Gaynor, Allenwood South
Claire Ivers, 26 Ballintine Place, Kilmeague

Next week’s Jackpot €1,400 - Plus €6,900. Every ticket sold is entered into a free draw for two €50 vouchers commencing on 29th November and continuing on 6th & 13th December.

ELESON UNITED
Eleson United crowned a great year when on Sunday last they added the Division 1 title with an 8-0 victory over Liffey Celtic to the Div. 1 Cup and the Lumsden Shield already won this year.

MILLTOWN GFC
Injured Player Benefit Day & Night: Milltown GAA are holding a Benefit Day on Saturday December 3rd 2011 for one of our footballers who suffered a horrendous injury during a freak accident at a training session in February of this year.
We are planning a Novelty Football match with guest appearances by a number of senior county players along with our own senior men and senior ladies on Saturday 3rd December 2011 at 2.30pm in Milltown GFC. We are also running a Social in the Milltown Inn on the night with live music and food at 8:30pm. Tickets, priced at €10 each, admit to both events. All support is greatly appreciated.
Kids Christmas Party: The kids Christmas party is on Saturday Dec 17th at 3pm in the clubhouse. Party, music and food till 6, and Santa will arrive at 4pm!!
Tops of the Parish: Congrats & well done to the Milltown representatives who won the Tops of the Parish on 19th Nov in Allenwood. A great night’s entertainment was had, with Milltown being justly rewarded for hard work and a great performance!

ROBERTSTOWN GFC
Best of Luck to Robertstown in the Jack Higgins Cup Final on Sunday at 2pm in Naas against Castledermot.
Women’s group has started in Robertstown Holiday Village every Wed at 11am. All welcome.
DVD’s of the Junior Final are now available with full commentary for €20 to order a copy please contact Nicola Moran on 086-3342132
Wristbands will be available this week for purchase. Marking the success of the first team on their Junior Final win.
Dinner dance will be on Thursday 29th December 2011 in the Westgrove Hotel Dinner at 7.30pm, followed by live band and DJ. Tickets €35 please contact Jim Hogarty 0n 087-2780045 or Nicola Moran on 086-3342132 to book your tickets early.