St. Vincent de Paul Meeting
There will be a meeting of the St. Vincent de Paul Conference on Tuesday night at 7.30. The Annual Collection is on this week-end.
Gortnahoe Folk Choir
There will be practice on Wednesday 13th Dec. in the Hall at 8.00, in preparation for Christmas Eve.
Spiritual Preparation for Christmas
Come aside and reflect on the true meaning of Christmas at the liturgy in St. Patrick’s College, Thurles, prepared by the students on Wed. 13th Dec. from 7.30 to 8.30.All welcome.
Vocations
We again encourage prayer for vocations. The Chalice Programme is in progress. If the chalice is in your home please return it to the sacristy. Give your family name to the priests to undertake a week of prayer for vocations to the priesthood and religious life.
Thanks
The committee of Gortnahoe Community Association would like to thank everyone who attended the Sale of Work last Sunday. A sincere thanks to each household and business in the parish and outside who supported the Sale of Work either by donating items for the Wheel of Fortune or sponsorship
Church Restoration Funds
As well as subscriptions from each home in the parish we encourage support from groups and organisations. Already we have received most generous support from Kilcooley Church of Ireland Parish and from the Cashel Region of the Pioneer Association.
A very special Bingo night is being organised by Gortnahoe Community Association on Saturday 23rd December in aid of the Gortnahoe Church Restoration Fund. They look forward to full support from parishioners, Bingo players and others. Wonderful prizes for the Bingo and the raffle.
Parish Annual
The Parish Annual is now available and is on sale in the church and in the local shops. It is a great read and a beautiful gift to those who have left the parish. The cost is € 7.00.
Diocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes
The annual Diocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes will be from 16th to 21st June 2007. Full details in Church Porch. Think about preparing now
Table Quiz
Gortnahoe-Glengoole Juvenile G.A.A. will hold a Table Quiz in Mary Willies on. Friday 15th December at 9.30. Table of four € 20.00. Come along and enjoy it.
Good Shepherd Cemetery
The main gates of the cemetery will be locked for the future. For entry the key can be got from Christopher Walsh.
Pray for the Following:
Glengoole Church
- John Kenny, Glengoole Nth.
Anniversary Mass Saturday at 7.00.
- Ned Clancy, Glengoole Nth.
Anniversary Mass Sunday at 9.30.
- Neddy Purcell, Foilacamin.
Anniversary Mass Sunday at 11.00.
- Johanna Speed, nee Heffernan, New Jersey & Glengoole. Anniversary Mass Tuesday at 9.30.
- John Holohan, Gurteen.
Anniversary Mass Saturday 16th at 7.00.
- Tom Corcoran
Month’s Mind
- Paddy and Jimmy Corcoran, Glengoole Sth. & Clonmel.
Anniversaries — Mass on Sunday 17th at 9.30.
- Alice Power, Poynstown.
Anniversary Mass Sunday 17th 11.00
Gortnahoe Church
- Maggie Hogan, Gortnahoe.
Months Mind Mass Saturday at 7.30
- Tommy Dollard, Urard & Wales.
Anniversary Mass Sunday at 11.00.
- May Teehan, Knockatooreen.
Anniversary Mass Wednesday at 9.30
- Michelle Kenny, Gortnahoe.
Anniversary Mass Saturday 16th at 7.30
- Deceased members of the G.A.A.
Mass on Sunday 17th at 11.00.
Advent Wreath Prayer
May the increasing light of the Advent wreath candles brighten our minds and hearts to be steadfast in faith, joyful in hope and untiring in love, so that we are ready again to receive in true peace, Jesus, the light of the world, our Lord and Saviour. Amen.
Newsletter Publishers for December
All notices to the publishers or the priests by Friday at 6.00.
