Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time

February 11, 2018

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

Morning Masses
Gortnahoe each morning at 9.30
Glengoole each morning at 9.30.

Ash Wednesday and Lent
Wednesday next, 14th February is Ash Wednesday and the first day of Lent. Masses and the blessing of ashes will take place on Wednesday in Gortnahoe at 9.30 and 8.00. and in Glengoole at 9.30 and 7.00.

Trocaire
Once again this year you are invited to be really generous to the Trocaire fight against poverty. Trocaire Envelopes for all families will be available on Ash Wednesday and the following Sundays. Make sure you bring one homer ane have it in a prominent place during Lent.

Preparing for World Meeting of Families in August
We are invited to make St. Valentines Day, February 14th a special day to express Good Wishes to a\ll family members and to all our extended family. |Special Greeting Cards and Family Prayers for that day are available throughout the Church which have been provided for all. Please take what you wish.

Eucharistic Adoration
Glengoole on Wednesday from 10.00 to 6.45.
Gortnahoe on Thursday from 10.00 to 7.00.
Come and value adoration.

Reflection
"Jesus, Mary and Joseph, in you we contemplate, the splendour of true love; to you we turn with trust".

Glengoole Hall Collection
Annual Church Gate Collection will be next week-end, 17th and 18th Feb. Please support us as we have been approved this week for Leader Funding Grant of €29,926 for new floor, insulating and tilling.

MFRC, Glengoole Catering for the Older People
Basic nutrition and practical cooking skills will be held in The Centre, Glengoole free on five days, from 9.30 to 3.45 each day. The Dates are Mon. 19th Feb. Thurs. 22nd Feb. Mon. 26th Feb. Fri. 2nd March & Mon. 12th March. Places are limited, and booking is essential. Contact Siobhan Cahill at 052 9157992.

Bereavement Talk by Peter McCartan
Anam Cara Bereavement Talk by Peter McCartan will take place at Milford Care Centre on Thursday Feb 15th from 7.00 to 9.00. Book in advance.

Preparation for the World Meeting of Families
Training for those who would like to help out with the facilitation of the World Meeting of Families Amoris Parish Conversations Programme will take place in Ballykisteen Hotel on Shrove Tuesday 13th Feb. at 7.00, to begin at 7.30 until 9.30. Please book your place with the priests of the parish and have them pass on the word.

Blood Donor Clinic in Thurles
The Irish Blood Transfusion Service will be holding a blood donor clinic in the Dome, Semple Stadium, Thurles on Monday 12th Feb. from 2.00 to 5.00 and from Tues. 13th to Thurs. 14th inclusive from 5.30 to 8.30.. Support such an essential cause by donating blood.

G.A.A. Lotto
There was no winner of the Jackpot of €15000 . Numbers drawn were 1, 11, 15 & 20. Lucky Dip winners Ronan Stanley, Kilcooley, Martin Barnaville, Fennor, Marian Teehan, Grange, John Norton, Clonora. Seller's Prize was Siobhan Ryan, Gortnahoe. Next Draw is at Prouts, on Thursday 15th February for a Jackpot of €15,200.

Pray for the following

Gortnahoe

• Christy Walsh, Gortnahoe.
• Anniversary Mass Saturday 10th at 7.45
• Maura Wall, Fennor,
• Anniversary Mass Sunday 11th Feb. at 11.15
• Denis, Michael, Johanna & Tommy Duggan, Lisduff.
• Anniversary Mass on Wednesday at 9.30.
• Michael Cahill, Ballysloe & Gortnahoe.
• Anniversary Mass Sat. 17th at 7.45
• Mary & deceased Doyle Family members. Longford pass.
• Anniversary Mass Sun. 18th at 11.15.

Glengoole

• William McMonagle, Glengoole Sth.
• Anniversary Mass Saturday 3rd at 6.30
• John Kennedy, Knockanure & Tom Kennedy, Glengoole,
• Anniversary Mass Sun. 4th at 10.00
• Julia & James Mullally, Grange.
• Anniversary Sat 10th Feb. at 6.30
• Patrick Walsh, Poynstown and Grangemockler.
• Anniversary Mass Sun. 11th 10.00.

Lenten Prayer
Loving Father, in love for us You sent your Son Jesus to save us from our sins. Have mercy on Your people today and help us to begin this time of Lent as we gather to receive blessed ashes on Ash Wednesday. Forgive us our sins and help us through our penance to turn back to your love. 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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