Gortnahoe and Glengoole Parish

December 1, 2021

V. Rev. Nicholas J. Irwin, P.P.
056 8834855 & 086 3298060

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

Defibrillator contact numbers are 086 7749521 or 086 7749713

Upcoming Anniversary Masses

• Fri 3rd December 7.30pm, Gortnahoe: John Lanigan - Urard
• Sat 4th December 6.30pm, Glengoole: Liam Butler – Poynstown
• Sun 5th December 10.30am, Gortnahoe: Paddy & Margaret McEvoy – Thurles

St Vincent De Paul Annual Collection
The local Conference will be holding its Annual Church Gate Collection on Friday 10th, Saturday 11th and Sunday 12th December at Masses in Gortnahoe and Glengoole. We would be very grateful for any support you can give to the Society in these difficult and challenging times.

Christmas Assistance from St. Vincent de Paul Society 2021
Christmas is fast approaching and once again we look forward to helping the people who most need our help by making efficient use of our limited funds. We ask you to contact this number: 061 317327. This is the Regional Office in Limerick. They will take your details and make contact with us thereafter. Please be assured that your request will be handed onto us in due course. We urge you to contact Limerick before December 13th to ensure we can get to you before Christmas.

Updated Guidelines Regarding Covid-19 Precautions
The latest guidelines can be found by CLICKING HERE

Little has changed except the restrictions on numbers has not returned. The usual precautions still apply. Some of the main points are as follows:

Religious services and weddings can now proceed without capacity limits but with all other protective measures remaining in place, in particular:

• Get vaccinated. Vaccination offers the best protection for you, your family and for others against severe disease
• Stay at home and do not attend a service if you have symptoms of an infectious illness including COVID-19
• Get tested if advised to do so and self-isolate if required. This still applies after you have been fully vaccinated.
• Clean your hands thoroughly and regularly
• Wearing a face covering/mask is recommended in places of worship
• Congregants are advised not to gather immediately outside the door before or after the service.

Below are some guidelines related to funeral services

• Family members, mourners, religious leaders, and funeral staff (e.g. funeral director, hearse attendant, etc) should not attend a funeral if they have COVID-19, or if they have symptoms of COVID-19, are awaiting a COVID-19 test result, or have been told by public health to restrict movements. This includes close contact with the deceased if the cause of death is COVID-19 related.
• Any physical interactions including shaking of hands and hugging should be discouraged.
• Optimise social distancing throughout all aspects of the service
• Cloth face coverings or masks should be worn for all indoor services by all present.
• Guards of Honour must observe social distancing requirements.
• Those gathering at the graveside should optimise social distancing and wear face coverings/masks.

A message from a parishioner regarding proposed wind turbines in Littleton Bog:

Have you any doubts or concerns about the 14 wind turbines proposed for Littleton Bog? CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION
We are a group of interested people anxious about the long-term impact on human and wildlife habitats in the area. If you want to get in contact with us please call 087-7500710.

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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