Second Sunday of Lent
4th March 2012

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

Morning Masses
Gortnahoe: Each morning at 9.30
Glengoole: morning at 9.30

Family Masses for March
Monthly Family Masses for March are being held this Sunday, in Glengoole at 10.00 and Gortnahoe at 11.15. We direct our Masses and prayers to the support of families who have children preparing for First Communion.

Eucharistic Adoration
Eucharistic Adoration continues every Wednesday in Glengoole Church from 10.00 am to 10.00 pm. On Thursday in Gortnahoe Church from 10.00 am to 10.00 pm. Thanks to all of you who are fulfilling your hour every week. All interested in committing to a specific hour, please contact a committee member or ring 086 0815361.

Spiritual Reflection Night
Spiritual Reflection Night for all parishioners who are involved in the different voluntary organisations in the churches and in the parish will be held in Gortnahoe Community Centre on Monday 12th March from 8.00 to 9.00 followed by a cup of tea. It will be conducted by Fr. Ollie Maher, P.P. Urlingford. Last year this night was most inspiring and fruitful night. Come along this year and feel the strength of our parishioners working together.

Trocaire envelopes
Trocaire envelopes are available at the end of the Churches. Contribute generously to the charity throughout Lent.

Parish Prayer Book
Gortnahoe-Glengoole Parish Prayer Book can be purchased in our churches and in Gortnahoe Post office. Cost €2.

St. Vincent de Paul Society
Meeting of St. Vincent de Paul Society in Ballysloe School on Tuesday night at 7.30. All members please attend.

Heart to Hand Charity – Albania
A number of volunteers are heading for Albania once again from our parish to carry out the needy building projects for the less well off. The following Fundraisers are being held to raise money.

Golf Classic
Friday afternoon, 27th April & Saturday 28th April in Rathdowney Golf Club. To book Tee Time ring Paddy Cleere at 086 3797270

Clothes Appeal continues
Please bring unwanted clothes, toys and books to the container at Campion Electric Engineering. The proceeds from both these fundraisers will go directly to the Albanian Building Project. Your support is much appreciated.

GAA Lotto
There was no winner of the €6,400 Jackpot on 1st March in Mary Willies. The numbers drawn were 10, 19, 21 and 25. Lucky Dip winners were Gwen Treacy, Goresbridge, Mary Purcell, c/o Dollys, Triona Hennessy, Templemore and Fr. Joe Walsh c/o Andy O'Gorman. € 25 Sellers Prize winner was Lorraine Bartley. Draw on 8th March for €6,600 at Prouts.

Thanks
The Cystic Fibrosis Association thanks everybody who contributed so generously to their Collection. €665 was collected.

Pray for the following

• Seamus Morris, Ballynonty, who was buried during the week.

Gortnahoe

• Bridie Kelly, Gortnahoe.
  Anniversary Mass Saturday 3rd at 7.45
  
• Jackie & May Lyons, Boulick.
  Anniversary Mass Sunday 4th at 11.!5
  
• Martin Ryan, Fennor.
  Anniversary Mass Wednesday at 9.30
  
• Thomas Webster, Foilacamin.
  Anniversary Mass Saturday 10th at 7.45.
  
• James Kelly, Williamstown & Kieran Kelly, Moyne. Anniversary Mass Sundauy 11th at 11.15.

Glengoole

• Julia & James Mullally, Grange.
  Anniversary Mass Saturday 3rd at 7.00.
  
• Willie & Paddy Fitzgerald & deceased members of the Fitzgerald Family, Glengoole Nth.
  Anniversary Mass Sunday 4th at 10.00.
  
• Bridget Kelly, Glengoole.
  Anniversary Mass offered.
  
• James & Mary Hackett, Lanespark.
  Anniversary Mass Saturday 10th at 6.30.
  
• Elizabeth Grant, Knockalonga.
  Anniversary Mass Sunday 11th at 10.00.

Blessing prayer for Gortnahoe School extension
Let us pray for God's blessing on this building which has been set apart for the pursuit of learning and exercise. Bless all the children who will use it and all involved in its planning, in its design and in its construction. May it be a wonderful addition to the school and all who use it. 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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