Gortnahoe and Glengoole Parish

Sunday, September 28, 2025
 Twenty Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time

V. Rev. James Walton, P.P.  
Tel: 087 2396534 and 056 6634004

Parish Mass times are as follows and are broadcast on 106.6FM

• Sat, 27th Sept – 6.00pm Glengoole           
  Michael Nolan, Ballinastick. Month’s Mind
  John and Josie Troy, Ballinastick
  John Tyne, Clonora
  Kathleen Guilfoyle, Fennor
  Peter Gleeson, Mardyke and deceased family members
  
• Sun, 28th  Sept – 10.30am Gortnahoe
  Murt, Tommy, Sarah and Noreen Gleeson, Rathbeg and Coole.
  
• Sat, 4th Oct – 6pm Glengoole                  
  Sean Healy, 1 Hillview, Ballynonty and his sister, Josephine Bishop, Rosslare.
  J.J. Lawlor, Killenaule.
• Sun, 5th Oct – 10.30am Gortnahoe              
  

Weekday Masses at 9.30am

• Gortnahoe, Tues and Thurs
• Glengoole, Wed and Fri

Gluten Free Holy Communion
Gluten Free Holy Communion is available at all Masses.

The Rosary
The Rosary will be recited before Mass in Glengoole every Saturday evening.

Eucharistic Adoration

• Glengoole Wed 10am to 2pm 
  
• Gortnahoe Thurs 10am to 1pm.

Baptism
We welcome Fiadh Margaret Hayes, Ballysloe, and Sophia Mary Delaney, Gortnahoe, both as members of our parish community and as members of God’s family.

First Friday Communion Calls
Fr. Walton will bring Communion to the housebound, elderly and sick (By prior arrangement) on Fri, 3rd Oct after 9.30am Mass in Glengoole.

Clergy Collection
The Third collection for the Support of the Clergy of the Archdiocese (active and retired) will be taken up next week-end, 4th/5th October. Target for the parish is €28,908. To date, €14,698.has been received and as always your generosity is appreciated. Please make payments by cheque payable to ‘Gortnahoe Parish’.

Jubilee Celebration
Join us for the 50th Anniversary of the Restoration of Holycross Abbey on Sunday Oct. 5th, Mass at 3.00pm. followed by a Community Gathering with music in The Marquee (Padre Pio Garden) from 4.30 to  7.30 pm. All very welcome.

Thurles Young Adult Prayer
In Bóthar na Naomh Church on 1st and 3rd Friday of the month at 8pm. Adoration, prayer, scripture and reflection. Sept. 19th. Oct. 3rd and 17th.

Adoration and Healing through Padre Pio
Adoration and Healing through Padre Pio in Bothár Na Naomh Church on Mon. 29th Sept. at 6pm, Mass at 7pm and Blessing with Padre Pio 1st Class Relic. Celebrant Fr. John Mockler. All are welcome.

WHY SUNDAY MATTERS?
Reflections on the importance of Sunday Mass – In Lámh Chúnta Bohernanave at 7.30pm on Tuesdays, 30th Sept. 14th and 21st Oct. All welcome.

Our Lady of the Rosary
Vigil in Honour of Our Lady of the Rosary in Bóthar Na Naomh Church on Tues 7th Oct,  Holy Rosary at 6.30pm. Mass at 7pm. Celebrant Fr. Conor Hayes P.P., Templemore.

“Peace with Creation”
The Season of Creation continues until 4th October Theme “Peace with Creation”, Resources can be found on www.catholicbishops.ie/season-of-creation-2025

SVP Help with Education
This can be a very stressful time of the year and we are glad to say that Saint Vincent de Paul may be able to help with some of your third level education costs. Please apply to 061 317327.  Terms and conditions will apply.

Ballysloe
Breakfast on Sunday 28th Sept from 10am till 12.30. 
Gortnahoe Bingo every Saturday evening at 4pm. Over €2,660 in prize money.

Split the Pot
Split the Pot for September to December for Gortnahoe Christmas Lights.

Pilates with Ruth
Pilates with Ruth in Glengoole Hall Mon. 29th Sept. Extra class at 6pm. €10 pay as you go. To book, message 0872049418, Instagram @pilates_ruth. Bring mat and water.

Millennium Family Resource Centre (MFRC)
Chiropodist, Deirdre Moore will attend Millennium Family Resource Centre (MFRC), Glengoole, on Monday, 29th Sept. Phone 089 447 8511 for an appointment.

Ballysloe NS Fundraiser
24-hour Puckathon in the school field beginning at 10am on Fri, 17th Oct in aid of much needed funds for a new prefab for the school and which will also serve as a ‘future community hub’ for everyone to enjoy.

National Positive Ageing Week
 Sept 29th – Oct. 3rd. Theme for 2025 is ‘The Joy of Ageing’ – celebrating ageing and the contribution of older people

Ageing Well in your Community
Information workshop for older adults showcasing the services available in Tipperary Thurs, 2nd  Oct from 10am - 3pm at TUS, Thurles Campus. Free to attend but booking is essential. Contact Cliona Tobin or Fiona Crotty (Tipp Co Co) 0818 06 5000/email agefriendly@tipperarycoco.ie

On 27th Sept, the Catholic church remembers St Vincent De Paul, the French priest known for his apostolic work among the poor and marginalised.

PARISH NEWSLETTER
All emails can now be directed before Thursday 6pm to: gortnahoeglengooleparish@gmail.com
or to: Nic Wilson, Carmel Troy, Stella Lanigan and Rena Ryan.

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