Fourth Sunday of Lent
March 15, 2015

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

Feast of St. Patrick
Tuesday is the Feast of St. Patrick, a holyday of obligation. Masses on Monday in Glengoole at 6.30 and in Gortnahoe at 7.45. Masses on Tuesday in Glengoole at 10.00 and in Gortnahoe at 11.15.

Morning Masses
Glengoole: Wednesday, Thursday & Friday at 9.30
Gortnahoe: Wednesday and Friday at 9.30.

Praying for and being inspired by Pope Francis
As Pope Francis begins his third year as our pope we remember how on the night of his election he sincerely and humbly asked us all to pray for him. May we take his request with great faith and include him and his work regularly in our prayers.

Eucharistic Adoration in Glengoole
Eucharistic Adoration in Glengoole on Wednesday from 10.00 to 8.00 and Gortnahoe on Thursday from 10.00 to 7.00. Please come and pray.

Sincerest Thanks
Sincerest thanks to all who contributed to the Collection for Diocesan Needs. If you have overlooked it, please contribute as soon as possible.

First Communion
Congratulations to all the children enrolled for First Communion and their families and teachers during the past week.

Deaf and Hard of Hearing
Services for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing are available in St. Mary’s Health Centre, Thurles on Monday 16th March from 10.00 to 1.00. Free.

Marathon Challenge
Clare Burren Marathon Challenge takes place on Saturday 23rd May. Starts at 9.00 am on the seafront. Phone 087 7779714.

Mothering Sunday
As we celebrate Mothers Day this Sunday we invite you to remember so many mothers throughout the world in poverty and unable to really care for their children. Your donations to Trocaire this Lent will be really helpful to starving families.

G.A.A. Lotto
There was no winner of this week’s €20,000 Jackpot. Numbers drawn were 2, 5, 15 & 22. Lucky Dip winners were Lizzie Lawlor c/o Michael Cahill, Teresa Lawlor, The Commons, Adrian Kelly, Ballingarry, Nigel O’Gorman, Thurles. €25 sellers Prize winner was Hogans, Ballysloe. Next Draw, 12th March is at Hogans, Grange. Jackpot €20,000. Reserve Jackpot €3,200.

MFRC, Glengoole
“The 5 Steps to Living well with Dementia” information event has been rescheduled to Thursday 16th March from 11.00 to 1.00. Further information from 052 9157992.

Mindfulness Class
Mindfulness Class commencing Tuesday 24th March (for 6 weeks) from 7.00 to 9.00. Cost €80.00. Contact Deirdre Brady on 086 6006283 for a place.

Gortnahoe-Glengoole Camogie Club
Our 5k Fun Run/Walk is now only 4 weeks away, on Sunday 12th April. Hope your training plan is in full flight.

Sound of Music
Scoil Mhuire, Johnstown presents the musical Sound of Music on 27th March at 7.30. in School gym. Admission: Adult €12.00. Child €6.00. Family of 2 adults & 2 children €30.00.

Pray for the following

Gortnahoe

• Phil, Statia and Breda Breen, Kilcooley.
  Anniv. Mass Saturday 14th at 7.45.
  
• Jack & Bridie Kelly, Gortnahoe.
  Anniversary Mass Sunday 15th at 11.15
  
• Paddy & Mary McEvoy, Thurles.
  Anniversary Mass Monday 16th at 7.45.
  
• Jack & Molly Stapleton, Gortnahoe.
  Anniversary Mass Tues. 17th at 11.15
  
• Maura Wall, Fennor.
  Month’s Mind Mass Saturday 21st at 7.45.
  
• Nellie Noonan, New Hall.
  Anniversary Mass Sunday 22nd at 11.15.

Glengoole

• Martin Slattery, Glengoole Nth.
  Anniversary Mass Saturday 14th at 6.30
  
• Peggy Butler, Ballynonty.
  Anniversary Mass Sunday 15th at 10.00.
  
• Kate and Patrick Morris, Poynstown.
  Anniversary Mass Monday 16th at 6.30.
  
• Liam Toohey, Glengoole Nth.
  Anniversary Mass Tuesday 17th at 10.00
  
• John, Nora & Johnny Kiely, Glengoole Nth.
  Anniversary Mass Friday at 9.30.
  
• Paddy, Mary & Paul Raleigh, Glengoole Nth & U.S.A.
  Anniversary Mass Saturday 21st at 6.30.
  
• Michael & Margaret Mulhall, Mellison.
  Anniv Mass Sunday 22nd at 10.00
  
• Sean and son John Brennan, Lickfinn.
  Anniversary now. . Mass later

Mothers’ Day Prayer
Holy God, you compare your own love for your people to the love of a mother for her children. Look with kindness on all mothers, give them comfort in moments of sorrow and joy in their work for their families. 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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