Second Sunday in Ordinary Time
January 17, 2016

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.

Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament
Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament will be in Glengoole Church on Wednesdays from 10.00 to 8.00 and in Gortnahoe Church on Thursdays from 10.00 to 7.00. Please come along to venerate Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament.

February Family Mass
Family Mass Meeting in preparation for the February Family Mass will be on Monday night in Glengoole Hall at 7.30. Come along to give the Family Mass on February 7th its importance and its reverence.

January Development Draw
Parish 400 Club January Development Draw will be in Glengoole Hall on Monday 18th at 8.00. Come along and be a prize winner.

Prayer for Christian Unity
The Week of Prayer for Christian Unity begins on the Monday. The annual Ecumenical Service will be held in Kilcooley Church on Sunday 31stJanuary at 7.00. Be sure to come along to join in the prayer and Service.

Sincerest Thanks
Sincerest thanks to all who contributed to the Outdoor Crib Donation Box for the St. Vincent de Paul Society. €160.87 was given.

Saturday night Bingo
Bingo continues each Saturday night, with €1,600 in Prize Money, plus Bonus and Lucky Dip. Local Support would be appreciated.

Clothing Collection
Ballysloe School Clothing Collection on 26th January. Donations of bags of clothing items to be dropped into the School by 26th January.

M.F.R.C. Glengoole
A Carers Care Group will meet at the Centre from early February. For further information contact them at 052 9157992

Operation Transformation
Operation transformation, Glengoole meets on Monday mornings at 11.00. See past weeks for further information.

Men’s Shed
Glengoole Men’s Shed meets at the Centre on Tuesdays from 10.00 to 1.00.and invites new members to join them. Also a funded woodwork Course commences in February. Donations of woodwork tools or gardening tools most welcome. Further information from 085 1902911.

World Youth Day - Poland 2016
Pope Francis extends a very warm welcome to young people to join him at World Youth Day in Krakow, Poland from 25th to 31st July 2016. Fr. Dominic Meehan, C.C. Templemore will be in charge of the group going from our archdiocese. He welcomes all enquiries by post or at 085 1111 320.

G.A.A. Lotto
There was no winner of the Jackpot. Numbers drawn were 12,16, 23 & 27. Winners of the Lucky Dip were Raymond Ryan, Rathbeg, Caroline Burke, Fennor,Liam Griffin, Mellison, Robert Callback, Tullaroan.. Sellers Prize went to Jimmy Meighan. Next Draw at Hogans, Ballysloe on 21th Jan . Next Jackpot is €20,000. Reserve Jackpot is €11,800.

Pray for the following

• Kathleen Lawlor, Gortnahoe, who was buried during the week.

Gortnahoe

• Paddy Moriarty, Urard.
  Anniversary Mass Saturday at 7.45.
  
• Kitty Hogan, Clonamicklon.
  Anniversary Mass Sunday at 11.15.
  
• Eddie Breen, Longford Pass.
  Anniversary Mass Monday at 9.30.
  
• John & Mary Ryan, Boulick.
  Anniversary Mass Saturday 23rd at 7.45.
  
• John Prout, Gortnahoe.
  Anniversary Mass Sunday 24th at 11.15.

Glengoole

• Michael Cormack, Clonora.
  Anniversary Mass Saturday at 6.30.
• Jack Gleeson, Glengoole Sth.
  Anniversary Mass Sunday at 10.00
  
• John Kennedy, Knockanure & Tom Kennedy, Glengoole.
  Anniversary Mass Saturday 23rd at 6.30-
  
• Peggy Butler, Ballynonty.
  Anniversary Mass Sunday 24th at 10.00

New Year Prayer
Blessed are you Lord God, maker and ruler of the universe: you have brought us to the beginning of another New Year in Your service. Remember your love for us in Jesus Christ, and help us to live for your honour and glory and for the salvation of all. Blessed are You, Lord God, now and for ever. 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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