Gortnahoe and Glengoole Parish

June 13, 2021

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

Confirmation dates and times
Gortnahoe: Fri., July 9th 10.30 Morning session / 2.30 Afternoon session
Glengoole: Thurs., July 15th 2.30 Afternoon session

Archbishop Kieran will administer the Sacrament of Confirmation

• Each candidate to be confirmed will be accompanied by their parents/guardians and sponsor only.
• No photographs inside the church. Family group photos may be taken outside the church.

First Holy Communion dates and times
Gortnahoe: Thurs., July 8th 10.30 Morning session / 2.30 Afternoon session
Glengoole:  Thurs., July 15th 10.30 Morning

Ordinary mass times:
The mass times are as they were last year:

• Mondays:        9.30 am in Gortnahoe
• Tuesdays:        9.30 am in Glengoole
• Wednesdays:   7.30 pm in Glengoole
• Thursdays:       No mass
• Fridays:           7.30 pm in Gortnahoe
• Saturdays:       6.30 pm in Glengoole
• Sundays:          10.30 am in Gortnahoe.

Some current regulations are summarised below.
In Glengoole there is a limit of 50 people for masses. In Gortnahoe there is a limit of 50 people (obeying social distance regulations) in the main aisle, plus a smaller number of people (socially distanced) in the side aisles.

Funerals
There is a limit of 50 mourners permitted at the service in both churches. Related events, either before or after, should not take place. Funerals are still considered private family events and all notices in newspapers or online should be clear about this. Funeral services should continue to be live streamed to help reduce numbers attending. Attendance at wakes in private homes and at funeral homes remains unchanged i.e., immediate family only and people should be discouraged from queuing to pay respects.   

Weddings
Fifty guests permitted for service. Up to 25 can attend a wedding reception (indoor or outdoor).

Use of religious premises for any other purposes/parochial activities/community meetings etc. is not permitted in line with Government restrictions on organised indoor gatherings.

Parish Newsletter

• 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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