Third Sunday of Lent
February 28, 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: Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday at 9.30.

Year of Mercy
24 hours for the Lord – Friday 4th March 6.00 pm to Saturday 5th March 6.00 pm. In the Cathedral of the Assumption, Thurles, consisting of Eucharistic Adoration with prayers, hymns, and reflection on the theme of Mercy. The Sacrament of Reconciliation will be celebrated during the ’24 hours for the Lord’.

First Thursday
Glengoole; Mass in Latin at 7.00.

First Friday
Glengoole: Confessions 6.30. Mass 7.00
Gortnahoe : Confessions 7.30. Mass 8.00

Diocesan Needs Collection
Annual Diocesan Needs Collection will be taken up next week-end, 5th and 6th March. Envelopes for the Collection are in the boxes of envelopes distributed at the beginning of the year. Please give generously.

Family Mass
The Family Mass for March will be on Sunday 6th March in Glengoole at 10.00 and in Gortnahoe at 11.15. Special celebration of the Mercy of God as shown in the Parable of the Prodigal Son. All come along.

Reflection for the Holy Year of Mercy
Reflection: “Be Merciful, just as your Father is merciful’ It is the action of God who turns towards those who are suffering, who runs to those who are in sin, who raises us up by giving us new life . Action: Hear the cry of someone who needs help this week.

Trocaire
Our help should be as a diocese, This is done by taking your own Trocaire Box from t the church, making your contributions, and returning it to the church at the end of Lent.

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.

Pilgrimage to Holycross Abbey
Year of Mercy Pilgrimage to Holycross Abbey will be on Sunday 6th March at 3.15 pm., consisting of Stations of the Cross (outdoor, weather permitting) followed by concelebrated Mass led by Archbishop Kieran O’Reilly at 4.00 Also confessions will be available.

G.A.A. Lotto
There was no winner of the Jackpot. The numbers drawn were 4, 9, 27 & 30. Winners of the Lucky Dip were Denis Bird, Clonamicklon, Sonny Darmody, Thurles, Megan Bourke, Ballingarry, Raymond Ryan, Rathbeg. Sellers Prize, Hogans, Ballysloe Next Draw at Hogans, Grange on 3rd March , Jackpot is €20,000. Reserve is €13,000.

Camogie Club help with newsletter costs
Thanks to our Camogie Club for their kind donation to meet some of the cost of our weekly Newsletter.

Community Playgroup Enrolments
Gortnahoe Community Playgroup are now taking enrolments for September 2016. Full time and part time sessional places available for children aged 2 years and ten months to 6 years. Call in or contact Stella at 056 8834840 / 087 6509625.

Clothes Collection for Club Funds
Glengoole F.C. Clothes Collection for Club Funds will be at the Hall, Glengoole on Friday 11th March from 6.00 to 8.00. Please support.

Pray for the following

• Eileen McGowan, Romford Essex, who has died.

Gortnahoe

• Christopher Walsh, Gortnahoe.
  Anniversary Mass Saturday 27th at 7.45
  
• May & Jackie Lyons, Boulick.
  Anniversary Mass Sunday 28th at 11.15.
  
• Robert, Mary Ellen & Michael Prout, Garryclogh.
  Anniversary Mass Monday at 9.30.
  
• Kate Ryan, Fennor.
  Anniversary Mass Wednesday at 9.30.
  
• Denis Noonan, Month’s Mind & Nellie Noonan, Anniversary, New Hall.
  Mass for their repose on Friday at 8.00
  
• Liam Dunne, Graigue.
  Anniversary Mss Saturday 5th at 7.45
  
• Thomas & Mary Webster, Foilacamin.
  Anniversary Mass Sunday 6th at 11.15

Glengoole

• Bridie & George Hayes, Gurteen.
  Anniversary Mass Saturday 27th at 6.30
  
• John Doheny, Graigaman.
  Anniversary Mass Sunday 28th at 10.00.
  
• Michael & Margaret Mulhall,
  Anniversary Mass Thursday at 7.00
  
• John Langton, Glengoole.
  Anniversary Mass Friday at 7.00
  
• James & Mary Hackett, Lanespark.
  Anniversary Mass Saturday 5th at 6.30
  
• Bridget Kelly, Glengoole.
  Anniversary Mass Sunday 6th at 10.00..

Prayer to Christ who is present
Christ be my life and my only way. Christ be my light by night and by day Christ be my faithful friend. Christ be my guide and my support. 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.
  
  

Last Week's News | News Forward