First Sunday of Lent

March 5, 2017

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 at 9.30 .
Glengoole each morning at 9.30.

March Family Mass
Glengoole: This Sunday 5th March at 10.00.
Gortnahoe: The Family Mass is being postponed on this Sunday

Collection for Diocesan Needs
The Annual Collection for the Diocesan Needs is being taken up this week-end. Saturday 4th and Sunday 5th March. Envelopes were distributed at the beginning of the year. Please give generously to this Collection.

Trocaire Envelopes available in curches
Lenten Trocaire Envelopes will be available in both Churches this week-end. May the Lord inspire us this year during Lent to be really generous to people living in such poverty and famine by our contributions to Trocaire.

Confirmation
Sincerest congratulations to all who received their Confirmation this week. May the strength of the Holy Spirit keep them all close to God.

Folk Choir Practice
Gortnahoe Folk Choir will hold a practice in Gortnahoe Church on Wednesday 8th March from 7.30 to 8.30. This is in preparation for Evening Mass on 16th March and the Easter Ceremonies. All interested in singing or playing, please come along.

Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament
Weekly adoration of the Blessed Sacrament in Glengoole Church on Wednesday from 10.00 to 8.00 and Gortnahoe Church on Thursday from 10.00 to 7.00. We encourage as many as possible to visit Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament.

Scripture Classes During Lent in Fethard
Diocesan Scripture Classes During Lent will continue at Fr. Tirry Hall, Fethard on Thursday nights at 7.30pm. A very warm welcome to all from surrounding parishes to attend and value such learning and participation.

Vocations Reflection
Jesus was led by the Holy Spirit into the desert for forty days and nights of prayer and fasting. Are you open to being led by the Holy Spirit into the state of life God has prepared for you? If you are considering a vocation to the priesthood, contact Fr,. Joe Walsh at 086 7714888 or your local priest.

MFRC, Glengoole
A Clothes Collection in aid of MFRC Community Child Care Service. Please drop in unwanted clothing, footwear, bags etc. to the Centre by 8th March before 4.00. Thank you sincerely.

Sincerest Thanks
Sincerest thanks for your contributions to the Glengoole Collection for Epilepsy. €257 was collected.

Presentation Ballingarry
Support Fun Run on March 12th at 11.00. 5k & 10k Run and Walk. Registration €10.00. Also TY Show in the Abymill Theatre, Fethard, March 9th, 10th & 11th at 8.00. Tickets available from the School.

G.A.A. Lotto Results
There was no winner of this week’s Jackpot. Numbers drawn were 2, 6, 22 & 30 Lucky Dip Winners were Bernadette Raleigh, Glengoole, Eddie Queally, Grange, Olwyn Stanley, Urard, and Donal Pollard, Coole. Seller’s Prizewinner was Ryan’s Shop, Gortnahoe. Next Week’s Draw will be on Thursday 9th March at Hogans, Ballysloe, for Jackpot of €5,400.

Pray for the following

• Brendan Stokes, Gortnahoe. Remains reaching Gortnahoe Church for 11.15 Requiem Mass this Sunday. Burial afterwards in Good Shepherd cemetery

Gortnahoe

• Michael Cahill, Ballysloe.
  Anniversary Mass Saturday 4th at 7.45
  
• Bob & Nellie Phelan, London, formerly. Bawnreigh.
  Remembrance this Sunday. Mass later.
  
• Martin Ryan, Fennor.
  Anniversary Mass Tuesday at 9.30
  
• Christopher Walsh, Gortnahoe.
  Anniversary Mass Saturday 11th at 7.45
  
• Christy Large, Urard.
  Anniversary Mass Sunday 12th at 11.15.

Glengoole

• John Langton, Glengoole.
  Anniversary Mass Saturday 4th at 6.30
  
• Tommy & Mary Webster, Foilacamin.
  Anniversary Mass Sunday 5th at 10.00.
  
• James & Mary Hackett, Lanespark.
  Anniversary Mass Saturday 11th at 6.30
  
• Sean, Nell and John McGarry, Ballynonty.
  Anniversary Mass Sunday 12th 10.00
  

Prayer for the Sick
Jesus my friend, Jesus our healer and divine physician, I place into your hands all those who carry the cross of illness. Jesus, under your own cross you felt its weight and worry, its pain and suffering. Please help all those who are sick, send your Holy Spirit with healing and strength, with hope and consolation. Be with all those who are weak at this time be close to their families and all those who care for them. 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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