Second Sunday of Lent

March 8, 2020

V. Rev. Nicholas J. Irwin, P.P. – V. Rev John J. O'Rourke A.P.
056 8834855 & 086 3298060 – 056 8834128 & 087 2370899

All Masses from Gortnahoe & Glengoole Churches
are broadcast on 106.6 FM.

Defibrillator contact numbers are 086 7749521 or 086 7749713

Trocaire
For so many years Irish Catholics have shown their generosity to those who are poverty stricken in the poorer parts of the world by generous contributions to the Lenten Trocaire Fund. Once again we turn to your generosity this Lent. Please get a folder and box for your donations. May we all be inspired to be extra generous as poverty in the world is greater and we have the next couple of weeks to give greater help.

Eucharistic Adoration
Eucharistic Adoration will take place in Glengoole on Wednesday from 10.00 to 6.30 and in Gortnahoe on Thursday from 10.00 to 7.00.

Morning Masses
Gortnahoe, each morning except Thursday at 9.30
Glengoole every morning at 9.30

Scripture Sharing meetings
Looking at Lent Gospel readings, jointly with neighbouring parish. Tuesdays 10th, 24th, 31st from 7.30pm to around 8.15, in Littleton parish office. Last week was inspiring. Come along this week. For further information, contact Nic on 087 245 9586.

Compline & Craic
Compline & Craic on Monday evenings in Lent (9,16,23,30 March), from 7pm in Hogan’s Bar in Grange. Come along next Monday night.

Bingo at Gortnahoe Hall
Weekly bingo continues this Saturday night in Gortnahoe Hall with over €1650 in prize money and lucky line. Plans will soon be in place for the annual Good Friday bingo. Local support is always welcome. The free library inside the door of the hall has many new books –they’re free to keep.

Table Quiz in  Ballysloe on Friday, 27th March
Table Quiz in Hogans of Ballysloe: on Friday the 27th March at 9pm - all proceeds to local Saint Vincent de Paul Society. Table of four €20.00

Singing for Joy at Millennium Family Resource Centre
Singing for Joy – new singing group starting at Millennium Family Resource Centre, Glengoole. All welcome to come along on Friday 20th March at 11am for a taster session. Contact Mary MacMahon, Eldercare Co-ordinator, at 0529157992 or 0831014313 for information.

Composting Masterclass
Thursday 26th March 11 am to 1 pm, MFRC. contact Julie on 052 9157992 / 083 1008075 to book a place.

Saint Patrick's Day Parade
Moycarkey-Borris Saint Patrick's Day Parade will take place in Littleton on Tuesday March 17th from 10.30am. A special 1920's dress competition will also take place as part of the parade.

Pray for the following

• John O’Shea, Ballinastick who was buried during the week.

Gortnahoe

• Michael Cahill, Ballysloe & Gortnahoe.
  Anniversary Mass Sat. 7th March at 7.45.
  
• Kenneth & Kathleen Hearn, Gortnahoe.
  Anniversary Mass Sun. 8th at 11.15.
  
• Jack & Molly Stapleton, Gortnahoe.
  Anniversary Mass Tues. 10th at 9.30.
  
• Mary Ellen Roberts & deceased family members
  Anniversary Mass Wed. 11th 9.30.
  
• Kate, Tom & Philip Lawlor, Gortnahoe & Grange.
  Anniversary Mass Sat. 14th at 7.45.
  
• Michael & Lena Fogarty, Gortnahoe.
  Anniversary Mass Sunday 15th at 11.15.

Glengoole

• Andy & Mary Kennedy, Waterloo.
  Anniversary Mass Sat. 7th at 6.30
  
• Thomas O’Kane, Glengoole Nth.
  Anniversary Mass Sunday 8th at 10.00.
  
• Julianne Rooney nee Nolan,
  Month’s Mind Mass Friday 13th at 7.00
  
• John Doheny, Graigaman,
  Anniversary Mass Saturday 14th at 6.30.
  
• Thomas and Mary Fitzgerald, Clonora.
  Anniversary Mass Sunday 15th at 10.00

Prayer
May Jesus support us all the day long, till the shadows lengthen, and the evening comes, and the busy world is hushed, and the fever of life is over and our work is done! Then in His mercy may He give us a safe lodging and a holy rest, and peace at the last. 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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