Second Sunday of Lent
February 21, 2016

V. Rev. Nicholas J. Irwin, P.P.– V. Rev John J. O'Rourke A.P.
056 8834855 & 086 3298060 – 056 88 34128 & 087 2370899

All Masses from Gortnahoe & Glengoole Churches
are broadcast on 106.6 FM.

Defribulator contact numbers are 086 7749521 or 086 7749713

Masses this week
Gortnahoe: each morning except Friday at 9.30
Glengoole: each morning at 9.30.

Reflection for the Hoy Year of Mercy
Reflection: ‘Merciful like the Father’ is the motto of this Holy Year. We must try to be compassionate towards others, following the merciful example of God the Father. Forgive and give love and forgiveness always. Action: consider forgiving someone this week.

Trocaire
As we are already into the second week of Lent it is now time to begin putting together what will be our contribution to Trocaire this Lent. It is easy to realise that the situation of hardship, desperation, the plight of refugees and starvation is very real this year. Support of Trocaire is hugely important to give our help to ease such tragedies this year.

Weekly Adoration
The weekly Adoration will be in Glengoole Church on Wed. from 10,00 to 8.00 and in Gortnahoe Church Thurs. from 10,00 to 7.00.

Parish 400 Club Development Draw
Results for February: 1st Prize. €300. P.J. O’Gorman, Lisduff. 2nd Prize €100. Patrick Grant, Urard. 3rd Prize €50 Dermot Fennelly, Boulick. 4th Prize €50 Josephine Fahey, Graigaheesha. 5th Prize €50 Margo Sheehan, Ballinastick. 6th Prize €50 Pauline Hayden Longford Pass. Promoters Prize: Sean Hickey, Georges Park. Next Draw will be on 14th March in Glengoole Hall. All are welcome.

Sincerest Thanks
Sincerest thanks from the Missionary Sister who spoke to us at the Masses last week-end. The Order are most grateful for the most generous contribution of €1,462 which you gave to their missions. Please continue to remember them in your prayers into the future.

Member Registration
The Juvenile G.A.A and Camogie Club will hold their member registration on both Saturday 27th Feb. from 10.00 to 11.00 and Tues. 1st March from 8.00 to 9.00 in the Club Rooms in Gortnahoe. Please come along and register your child.

Collection for Epilepsy
The Annual Collection for Epilepsy will be held next week-end. Please support.

Clothes Collection
Glengoole F.C. Clothes Collection for funds will be held on Friday 11th March in Glengoole Hall from 6.00 to 8.00. Please support.

Parish Weekly Bingo
Your involvement and support is greatly welcomed.

M.F.R.C. Glengoole
Make Up and Beauty Course on Tuesday mornings 10.00 to 12.00, starting on 1st March.

Chiropodist will attend the Centre on Thursday 25th Contact Millennium Centre at 052 9157002 for a place for either.

G.A.A. Lotto
There was no winner of the Jackpot. Numbers drawn were 1,14, 16 &29. Winners of the Lucky Dip were Donal Webster, Gortnahoe, Kevin McGivern, Fethard, Irene McCormack, Poynstown, Billy Butler, c/o Hogans, Ballysloe. Sellers Prize went to Ryans Shop, Gortnahoe Next Draw at Hogans, Ballysloe on 25th Feb, Jackpot is €20,000. Reserve is €12,800.

Pray for the following

• Fr. John O’Connell, Moyne, who was buried during the week
  
• Billy Perry, Ballynonty, who was buried during the week
  
• Mary Brett, Mullinahone, who was buried during the week
  
• Memorial Service and burial of ashes of the late Rev. Canon Edward Argyle. will take place on Sunday 21st at 3.00 in Kilcooley Church.

Gortnahoe

• Michael Cahill, Ballysloe & Gortnahoe
  Anniv. Mass Saturday 20th at 7.45
  
• Mary Doyle & deceased members of the Doyle Family, Longford Pass,
  Anniversary Mass Sunday 21st at 11.15.
  
• Paddy Campion, Kilbraugh.
  Month’s Mind Mass Friday 26th at 8.00.
  
• Christopher Walsh, Gortnahoe.
  Anniversary Mass Saturday 27th at 7.45
  
• May & Jackie Lyons, Boulick.
  Anniversary Mass Sunday 28th at 11.15.

Glengoole

• Ellen Delaney, Ballysloe.
  Anniversary Mass Saturday 20th at 6.30.
  
• Ellen, Tom, Seamus & Jimmy Morris, Ballynonty.
  Anniversary Mass Sunday 21st at 10.00
  
• Bridie & George Hayes, Gurteen.
  Anniversary Mass Saturday 27th at 6.30
  
• John Doheny, Graigaman.
  Anniversary Mass Sunday 28th at 10.00.
  
• Thomas Fitzgerald, Glengoole Nth.
  Anniversary Mass offered.
  

Morning Prayers
Father in heaven, You love me, You are with me night and day. I want to love You always, in all I do and say. I’ll try to please You Father, bless me through the day. Amen.

Parish Newsletter Publishing for each week

• All emails can now be directed to this address: newsletter@gortnahoe.com
• All notices to the E Mail or the priests by Friday at 6pm.
  
  

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