Fourth Sunday of Lent
March 22, 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
Parish Masses Cancelled
Parish masses are cancelled for the time being (and in the current emergency situation all are dispensed from the obligation to physically attend Sunday Mass). There is mass broadcast every weekday on the RTÉ News Now channel at 10.30am (other possibilities for accessing the 10.30 mass may include Saorview Channel 21, Sky 521,Virgin Media 200 and Eir 517). In addition, there is the mass broadcast daily by webcam from Thurles Parish at 11am, which can be accessed by CLICKING HERE
COVID-19 (Coronavirus) Pandemic
Please do your best to avoid contracting COVID-19, and passing it on. Be sure to follow the Government Instructions to reduce social interactions, keep a distance of 2 metres between yourselves and other people, and not shake hands or make close contact with other people where possible. If you have a fever or a cough, you should stay at home. To protect yourself: wash your hands frequently with soap and water. When coughing and sneezing, cover your mouth and nose with flexed elbow or tissue – discard tissue immediately into a closed bin and clean your hands with alcohol-based hand rub or soap and water; maintain social distancing, and avoid as far as possible touching your eyes, nose and mouth.
COVID-19 Support Line for Older People
ALONE has launched a national support line and additional supports for older people who have concerns or are facing difficulties relating to the outbreak of COVID-19 (Coronavirus). The support line is open Monday to Friday, 8am-8pm, by calling 0818 222 024. Hours may be extended to meet the demand.
Club Development Draw postponed
March 400 Club Development Draw was postponed to a date yet to be decided.
Table Quiz Cancelled
St Vincent de Paul table quiz arranged for Hogans Bar in Ballysloe on Friday the 27th March bas been cancelled.
Prayers Available online
Prayers related to the current pandemic are available at the following website: CLICK HERE. One is included below.
Extract from Saint Patrick’s Breastplate
Christ with me, Christ before me,
Christ behind me, Christ in me,
Christ beneath me, Christ above me,
Christ on my right, Christ on my left,
Christ when I lie down, Christ when I sit down,
Christ when I arise,
Christ in the heart of everyone who thinks of me,
Christ in the mouth of everyone who speaks of me,
Christ in every eye that sees me,
Christ in every ear that hears me.
Pope Francis’ Prayer to Mary during the coronavirus pandemic
O Mary, you always shine on our path
as a sign of salvation and of hope.
We entrust ourselves to you, Health of the Sick,
who at the cross took part in Jesus’ pain, keeping your faith firm.
You, Salvation of the Roman People, know what we need,
and we are sure you will provide
so that, as in Cana of Galilee,
we may return to joy and to feasting after this time of trial.
Help us, Mother of Divine Love, to conform to the will of the Father
and to do as we are told by Jesus, who has taken upon himself our sufferings and carried our sorrows
to lead us, through the cross, to the joy of the resurrection. Amen.
Under your protection, we seek refuge, Holy Mother of God. Do not disdain the entreaties of we who are in trial, but deliver us from every danger, O glorious and blessed Virgin.
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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