Fourth Sunday of Lent
March 6, 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 F.M.

Defribulator contact numbers are 086 7749521 or 086 7749713

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

Diocesan Needs Collection
Annual Diocesan Needs Collection is being taken up this week-end, 5th and 6th March If you have overlooked it, please contribute as soon as possible.

Family Mass
The Family Mass for March is this 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.

Reflection for the Holy Year of Mercy
Reflection: First Corporal Work of Mercy; Feed the hungry. In Ireland it is hard to visualise a situation where every day is a life of struggle for food and water, but that is the situation in many parts of the world and we are people who can help at this time. Action: Give a donation to St. Vincent de Paul Society or to Trocaire.

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, but there will be no Adoration in Gortnahoe Church on St. Patrick’s Day.

Pilgrimage to Holycross Abbey
Year of Mercy Pilgrimage to Holycross Abbey will be on this 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.

Gortnahoe Folk Choir
There will be Choir practice this Wednesday 9th March at the later time of 8.30 in the Church. This is in preparation for Easter Sunday. Everyone is welcome.

Gortnahoe-Glengoole Camogie Club
Remember that we are only four weeks away from our annual 5k on Sunday 3rd April. Please keep up the training and spread the word.

Diocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes 2016
Cashel and Emly Diocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes 2016 takes place from 16th to 21st June. Fully inclusive price is €699.00. Booking Forms for the Pilgrim Section available from Joe Walsh Tours, 143 Lower Baggot St. Dublin 2. Phone 01 2410811. Application Forms for Assisted/sick Section. Enquiries to Fr. Joe Tynan, C.C. Littleton, Thurles . Phone 0504 44317.

Epilepsy Church Gate Collection
Sincere thanks to everyone who contributed to this Collection. €305 was contributed in Gortnahoe.

Supporting the Parish Community Employment Work
As we come into Spring and grass begins to grow the work of caring for Church grounds, presbyteries, the cemeteries , community Fields and cutting so much grass has to be done. Each year has meant mowers are now needing to be replaced. Both ride on mowers and hand mowers. New ones have to be bought almost immediately.

We welcome your suggestions and support in doing this. Please let Fr. O’Rourke know how you suggest the money for this big expenditure might be raised. These funds have to be provided by the sponsors of all these undertakings. If not, work will cease and so many places will go wild.

G.A.A. Lotto
There was no winner of the Jackpot. The numbers drawn were 2, 3, 5 & 20. Winners of the Lucky Dip were Lorraine Burke, Graigaheesha, Mick Holden Graigamane, Paddy Kavanagh, Grange, Majella Ryan, Crab.. Sellers Prize, Sean Hickey, Georges Park. Next Draw at Holohans, Glengoole on 10th March , Jackpot is €20,000. Reserve €13,200.

Pray for the following

• Christy Large, Urard, who was buried during the week.

Gortnahoe

• Liam Dunne, Graigue.
  Anniversary Mss Saturday 5th at 7.45
  
• Thomas & Mary Webster, Foilacamin.
  Anniversary Mass Sunday 6th at 11.15
  
• Willie & Ellie Cleary, Crab.
  Anniversary Mass Tuesday at 9.30.
  
• Martin Ryan, Fennor.
  Anniversary Mass Wednesday at 9.30.
  
• Hannah Cahill, Gortnahoe.
  Anniversary Mass Saturday 12th at 7.45.
  
• Catherine Stapleton, Rathbeg.
  Anniversary Mass Sunday 13th at 11.15.

Glengoole

• James & Mary Hackett, Lanespark.
  Anniversary Mass Saturday 5th at 6.30
  
• Bridget Kelly, Glengoole.
  Anniversary Mass Sunday 6th at 10.00..
  
• Paddy, Mary & Paul Raleigh, Glengoole st. & U.S.A.
  Anniversary Mass Saturday 12th at 6.30
  
• James & Margaret Casey, Ballyphilip.
  Anniv. Mass Sunday 13th at 10.00

Mothers Day Prayer
Holy God, you compare your own love for your people to the love of a mother for her children. Look with kindness on all mothers. Give them comfort in moments of sorrow and joy in their work for their families. Listen to their prayers Let them share with Jesus, your Son and Mary our mother in the everlasting happiness of heaven. 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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