Palm Sunday
13th April 2014

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: Monday & Wednesday at 9.30.
Glengoole: Monday & Wednesday at 9.30

Mass in Ballynonty House
Area Mass in Ballynonty House on Monday.
Confessions 7.30. Mass 8.00

Easter Confessions
Easter Confessions in both churches on Monday & Wednesday after Mass, on Tuesday in Glengoole before, during and after 7.00 Mass, and in Gortnahoe before, during and after 8.00 Mass. A visiting Confessor will be present

Annual Chrism Mass
Everyone is invited to attend the Annual Chrism Mass, at which all Holy Oils are blessed and the ordination of all priests is remembered, in Thurles Cathedral on Wednesday night at 7.30. Come along.

Holy Thursday - Mass of the Lord’s Supper
Holy Thursday Mass of the Lord’s Supper in both churches at 8.00. Please bring your Trocaire contributions, in notes rather tan coins, if possible. Procession to the Altar of Repose after Mass, followed by confessions. Come to a Holy Hour in Gortnahoe or Glengoole from 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
Confessions in Glengoole at 12.00 & 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
Easter Masses: Glengoole at 10.00 and Gortnahoe at 11.15
Priests Collection: The Easter Clergy Collection will be taken up 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 kindly attend.

Folk Choir Practice
Gortnahoe Folk Choir Practice this Wednesday April 16th in the Church at 8.00 in preparation for Easter Sunday Mass. All most welcome.

No Eucharistic Adoration this week
Eucharistic Adoration will not take place on Wednesday or Thursday this week. Please attend the Chrism Mass on Wed. & the Holy Hour on Thurs.

Good Friday Bingo
Good Friday Bingo (instead of Saturday) will take place in the Hall at 8.30. Total Prize Money is €2,660, plus numerous Easter Egg Spot Prizes. Your Support would be appreciated.

Sincere thanks
A sincere thanks to all who supported the Coffee Morning and to all who contributed at the Post Office. A combined total of €800.00 was raised for Daffodil Day.

Tipp FM County Music Awards
Gortnahoe Senior Citizens are going to Tipp FM County Music Awards on Monday 19th May at 8.00. Names and money to Ann Stokes at Post Office. Price €32.00. Bus leaving Hall at 6.00.pm.

Family Resource Centre
Chiropodist will attend at Millennium Family Resource Centre in Glengoole on Wednesday 16th April at 10.30. Contact 052 917992 for appointment.

G.A.A. Lotto
There was no winner of the €11,800 Jackpot this week. The numbers drawn were 6, 8, 24 & 27. Lucky Dip winners were Chris O’Mahony, Graigue, Majella O’Meara, Sallybog, Albert Stanley, Urard & Grainne O’Gorman, Boulick. . €25.00 Sellers Prize was Lorraine Bartley, Next Draw 17th April at Prouts. Jackpot €12,000.00.:

Financial Statement
The Parish’s Financial Statement for the past year is now published locally. So much money is needed for the parish and diocese each year. So a greater level of generosity and support is necessary and most welcome.

Pray for the following

• John O’Meara, New Park, who was buried on Saturday

Gortnahoe

• Jimmy Stapleton, Knockboy.
  Anniversary Mass Saturday 12th at 7.45.
  
• Catherine Coady, Rathbeg, & her daughter Bridget
  Anniversary Mass Sunday 11.15
  
• All Easter Masses in Gortnahoe for our parishioners.

Glengoole

• Thomas Morris, Poynstown.
  Anniversary Mass Saturday 12th at 6.30.
  
• Michael & Margaret Mulhall, Mellison.
  Anniversary Mass Sunday 13th at 10.00.
  
• Holy Saturday night Mass is for all parishioners.
  
• Sylvie Stapleton, Mellison.
  Anniversary Mass Easter Sunday at 10.00

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.
by Friday at 6.00pm

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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