Passion Sunday
March 20, 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: Monday & Wednesday at 9.30
Glengoole: Monday, & Wednesday at 9.30.
Mass in Ballynonty
Area Mass in Ballynonty on Monday. Confessions 7.30. Mass 8.00
Parish Confessions for Easter
Tuesday: Glengoole Confessions starting at 6.30. Mass at 7.00.
Gortnahoe Confessions starting at 7.30. Mass at 8.00
Chrism Mass
Annual Chrism Mass will be in The Cathedral, on Wednesday night at 7.30. at which the Holy Oils for the year in the archdiocese will be blessed. Come along to represent your family and the parish.
Holy Thursday
Mass of the Lord’s Supper in both Churches at 8.00. Please bring your Trocaire contributions, in notes rather than coin if possible. Sincerest thanks to Gortnahoe School for their great contribution of €3,550 to the Trocaire Charity. Procession to the Altar of Repose after Mass, followed by Confessions. Please come to a Holy Hour in each church at 10.00 to 11.00
Good Friday
Day of fast and abstinence. Ceremonies in both Churches at 3.00 including the Passion, Adoration of the Cross and Holy Communion.
Stations of the Cross in both Churches at 7.30. A Collection for the Holy Places will be taken up at both ceremonies. Confessions after ceremonies.
Holy Saturday
Confession in Glengoole at 12.00 and in Gortnahoe at 12.30.
Vigil Ceremonies and Easter Mass at 9.00 in both Churches, includes Easter Fire, blessing of Paschal Candle and Easter Water, renewal of our baptismal promises and the Easter Mass. No Masses at 6.30 or 7.45.
Easter Sunday
Glengoole at 10.00 and Gortnahoe at 11.15.
Dawn Mass in Fennor Cemetery and Centenary celebrations at 6.00.
Dawn Mass on Easter Sunday morning at 6.00 (New Time) in Fennor cemetery to commemorate the anniversary of the 1916 Rising. After Mass the Irish Flag will be raised, followed by the reading of the Proclamation.
Priests Collection
The Easter Clergy Collection will be taken up at all Masses on Easter week-end. Everyone is asked to contribute generously, remembering that there are still only four Clergy Collections in the year Envelopes were distributed in January. We ask the usual collectors to attend.
Adoration
No organised Adoration this week.
Reflection for the Holy Year of Mercy
Reflection: Be aware that Gods greatest show of mercy and forgiveness for us is by going to Confession.
Commemorative Plaque to Patsy Fitzgerald
Unveiling of Commemorative Plaque to Patsy Fitzgerald, Poynstown to acknowledge his athletic achievements will be in Glengoole Community Field on Easter Sunday at 12.00. Everyone is invited. Refreshments in Hall.
Bingo in Gortnahoe
Good Friday Bingo in Gortnahoe with €2,660 Prize Money Please support
Spring Clean Up
Glengoole Tidy Towns Spring Clean Up will be on Good Friday starting at 10.00 outside the Church Let our village be beautiful.
Gortnahoe Senior Citizens
No Club Day in March. Bus Trip to Carlow on Wednesday 30th March, leaving the Hall at 1.30. Names to Ann Stokes.
Gortnahoe-Glengoole Camogie Club
Just two weeks left to the Annual 5k walk/run on Sunday 3rd April. Starts from Gortnahoe Hall at 1pm sharp. Entry €10.00 per person. €20.00 for a family.
Millennium Family Resource Centre
4 week Introductory Mindfulness Course starting Wednesday 30th March. Contact Julie at 052 9157992.
7K Walk/Run on Good Friday
7K Walk/Run on Good Friday 25th March at 12.00. with Easter Egg hunt for children. Registration at the Centre at 11.30 €15for family, €10 single.
G.A.A. Lotto
There was no winner of the Jackpot. The numbers drawn were 8, 9, 10 & 11. Winners of the Lucky Dip were Faye Carr, Gortnahoe, Ernie Ivors c/o Tony Ivors, Ina Webster, Clonamondra, Finbar Kelly, Grange... Sellers Prize, Sean Lyons, gortnahoe. Next Draw at Prouts on Thursday 24th March , Jackpot is €20,000. Reserve €13,600.
Pray for the following
Gortnahoe
- Dick & Kitty Coady, Fennor,
Anniversary Mass Saturday 19th at 7.45
- Tom , Katie & Philip Lawlor, Gortnahoe & Grange
Anniversary Mass on Sunday 20th at 11.15
- All Easter Masses will be for the intentions of our parishioners
Glengoole
- Bridget & John Kelly, Ballynonty.
Anniversary Mass Saturday 19th at 6.30
- Timothy O’Shea, Glengoole Sth.
Anniversary Mass Sunday 20th at 10.00
- All Easter Masses will be for the intentions of our parishioners.
Holy Week and Easter Prayer
God our Father, may we receive your forgiveness and mercy as we celebrate the Passion, Death and Resurrection of Jesus. 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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