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Parish Pastoral Council (PPC) News
The meeting the Archbishop Martin on April 24th highlighted the sharp decline in the number of priests available in Ireland, due to a lack of incoming young men and the aging population of those in place. The PPC discussed the urgent need for "clustering" with Dunlavin and Ballymore Eustace parishes so that plans can be put in place to ensure a viable future for the Parish of Kilcullen.
The Eucharistic Congress of 2012 will be taking place in Croke Park. Information about this is available on www.iec2012.ie . To begin our parish preparation for the congress, we invite anyone interested to come forward. An inaugural meeting will be held on June 1st at 8pm in the Parish Centre.
Kilcullen Food & Craft Fair is on again on the 22nd May at 10am—2pm in and around the Parish Centre. Anybody interested in helping out of in securing a stall please call 086 852 4045
Youth Club
Parish Centre
Main Hall
Every Friday
All welcome.
Age group 7-9 5-6.30pm
Age group 10-14 7-9pm
“Weight Watchers every Thursday night in Kilcullen Community Hall @ 6.45pm. Contact Deirdre on 086 8120329.
Lawn cutting with Ride on mower in
Castlefish/Yellow Bog area
Free Estimates Phone James
085 1037 815
6 week Yoga class starting Thursday April 22 at 730pm in the Parish Centre Qualified and registered teacher with Yoga Therapy Ireland . For more details contact Rory 0871270338
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The publication of the Report of the Commission of Investigation into the Archdiocese of Dublin heightens our awareness concerning child protection issues.
We must first consider those who have been directly affected and assure them of our complete support, if needed and when requested.
It is important to remind ourselves that in the Parishes of the Dublin Diocese guidelines in this area are operated to a high standard. The following guidelines apply:
· Safeguarding Children from the National Board for Safeguarding children in the Catholic Church is the most up to date church policy, and is available at www.safeguardingchildren.ie.
· Anyone in the Parish of Kilcullen working with children - employees, volunteers and priests - are required to participate in Garda Vetting. Details of that process are available at www.dublindiocese.ie.
· The Child Protection Policy that operates in the Parish of Kilcullen is on display in all Parish premises and is available from the Parish Office, Telephone 480727.
· In this Parish we have a Child Protection Representative and a Child Protection Team. Our Child Protection Representative is Margaret Walker, Telephone 0877504040.
· It is of most importance that anyone who may have suffered abuse or who knows of anyone who may have suffered abuse is aware that they can contact the Child Protection Service of the Archdiocese of Dublin at 01 8360314. Their website address is www.cps.dublindiocese.ie.
· Every effort is made to try and ensure that children participating in all aspects of Parish life are safe and welcome. I encourage everyone to familiarise themselves with the material available to promote best practice in this Parish and in our daily lives.
Fr Michael Murphy 27 November 2009
SUAS KNITTING GROUP TUESDAYS IN PARISH CENTRE AT 10.30
COME ALONG AND LEARN A NEW CRAFT WHILE MAKING FRIENDS OVER A CUP OF TEA
Contact Hannah Evans for more information
Tel 045 480727
Weight Watchers every Thursday night in Kilcullen Community Hall @ 6.45pm. Contact Deirdre on 086 8120329
