Eighteenth Sunday of the Year
3rd August 2014

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

Eucharistic Adoration
Glengoole: Each Wednesday 10.00 to 8.00
Gortnahoe: Each Thursday 10.00 to 7.00.
Come to spend an hour with Jesus.

Collection for the Pope (Peters Pence)
Collection is being taken up this week-end, 2nd & 3rd August. Please be generous in your support of this Annual Collection for the Pope and the Vatican. Envelopes were distributed at the beginning of the year.

Sincerest Thanks
Sincerest thanks to all who made the Sponsored Walk for the site beside Gortnahoe Church such a wonderful and enjoyable success. Please ensure that every Sponsorship Card that was given out is returned now.

Knock Pilgrimage
Please remember all who are travelling on our annual diocesan pilgrimage to Knock this Sunday, especially all the sick.

Boulick Cemetery
With our Annual Mass approaching on August 15th at 7.00, the general clean up and decoration are necessary. You are all invited to come equipped to Boulick Cemetery this Monday 4th August at 7.00 p.m.

Senior Citizens Outing
Gortnahoe Senior Citizens Outing takes place on 5th & 6th August. Bus leaving Hall on Tuesday 5th at 9.00 am.

Viewing Platform Launch
Grange Tower Viewing Platform Launch is being launched this Saturday 2nd August at 7.00.This is always a beautiful walk and enjoy the scenery from the top of the Tower which is now full of information and directions.

Text Alert Committee Meeting
Community Text Alert Committee Meeting in Glengoole Hall on Thursday 7th August at 9.00 sharp. All members come along.

G.A.A. Lotto
There was no winner of the €15,000 Jackpot. Numbers drawn were 17, 18, 24 & 30. Lucky Dip winners were Mick Looby, Urlingford, Gerry Cahill, Ballysloe, Sean Hogan, Johnstown, Mary Norton, Castle Rd., Kilkenny. €15 Sellers Prize was Helen Heffernan, Glengoole, Next Draw on 7th August is a Hogans, Ballysloe. Jackpot €15,200.

Belgium men’s choir
‘Viri Galilaei’, a men’s choir from Belgium will sing at the 11.00 Mass in the Cathedral, Thurles on Friday 15th August for the Solemnity of the Assumption of Our Lady. After Mass they will continue to sing hymns and chant pieces for a period of prayer and reflection. All are welcome.

Johnstown FETAC Courses
Colaiste Mhuire, Johnstown FETAC Courses at Level 5 & Level 6 are being organised in the school. Full information from the School Office on 056 8831135.

Youth 2000 Summer Festival takes
Youth 2000 Summer Festival takes place at The Cistercian College, Roscrea from Thursday 14th August to Sunday 17th August for young people aged 16 to 35, an occasion not to be missed to experience the Catholic Faith and meet many new people. Information from www.youth2000.ie or 01 6753690.

Pray for the following

Gortnahoe

• Sheila Scott, Inchorourke, whose first anniversary occurs at this time.
  Anniversary Mass on Saturday 2nd August at 7.45.
  
• Thomas Mockler, Longford Pass.
  Anniversary Mass Sunday 3rd at 11.15
  
• Nellie Stapleton, Knockboy.
  Anniversary Mass Sat. 9th at 7.45
  
• Tommy & Kitty Ryan, Grange.
  Anniversary Mass Sunday 10th at 11.15.
  
• Pat & Catherine Dunne & their children Joan, daughter & Dick & Paddy, sons.
  Anniversaries at this time.

Glengoole

• James & Mary Morris, Foilacamin.
  Anniversary Mass Saturday 2nd at 6.30
  
• Michael & Katie Grant & deceased members of the Grant Family, Ballinastick.
  Anniversary Mass Sunday 3rd at 10.00.
  
• Thomas & Nellie Maher, Graigaman.
  Anniversary Mass Wednesday at 9.30.
  
• Toddy & Molly Maguire, Ballynonty.
  Anniversary Mass Saturday 9th at 6.30.
  
• Willie & Maisie Norton, Clonora.
  Anniversary Mass Sunday 10th at 10.00.

Prayer for the Sick
Jesus, our friend, our healer and divine physician, I place into your hands all those who carry the cross of illness. Jesus, under your own cross you felt its weight and worry, its pain and suffering. Please help all those who are sick, send your Holy Spirit with healing and strength, with hope and consolation. Be with all who are feeling weak at this time, be close to their families and all those who care for them. 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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