Gortnahoe and Glengoole Parish
29th Sunday in Ordinary Time

Sunday, October 22, 2023

V. Rev. James Walton, P.P.  
Tel: 087 2396534

Mass times are as follows and broadcast on 106.6FM

• Sat 21st October 6.00pm, Glengoole
  George Stapleton, Gurteen, Month’s Mind
  Burial of George’s ashes at 5pm (before Mass)
  Catherine and James St John, Curraheenduff
• Sun 22nd October 10.30am, Gortnahoe  
• Sat 28th October 6.00pm, Glengoole
  Tom and Anna Lanigan, Clonamondra
  William Rigney, Curraheenduff
• Sun 29th October 10.30am, Gortnahoe  
  Edward and Kit Gleeson, Rathbeg andDorothy Ridgeway.

Weekday Morning Masses at 9.30am

• Tuesday – Gortnahoe at 9.30am
• Wednesday – Glengoole at 9.30am
• Thursday – Gortnahoe at 9.30am
• Friday – Glengoole at 9.30am

Eucharistic Adoration
Glengoole on Wednesdays 10am to 2pm
Gortnahoe on Thursdays 10am to 1pm
Note change of times. We invite you to come and sit awhile in silent prayer.

Visits to the Sick and Housebound       
Please give names to Fr Walton.

The Rosary
The Rosary will be recited before Mass in Glengoole on Saturday evenings.

Mission Sunday
The theme for this year is: "Hearts on fire, Feet on the move" inspired by the story of the disciples on the road to Emmaus in St. Luke's Gospel.  Envelopes for your contribution to the Missions, which is totally voluntary, are available in both Churches.

Evening of Discussion and Reflection for Readers
An evening of Renewal for current Ministers of the Word (Readers) and Support for new readers will be held in Bothar na Naomh, Thurles on Wednesday, Nov. 29th from 7.30pm - 9.30pm. Archbishop O'Reilly and Catherine McCormack will be facilitating this course. All parishes within our parish Pastoral Combination are being asked to invite their Ministers of the Word to attend.

The Rosary
The Rosary will be recited before Mass in Glengoole on Saturday evenings. Ask Mary to accompany you in the recitation of the Rosary and inspire you to take your prayer into your daily actions. The Rosary is a beloved prayer among Catholics around the world. It is a meditative aid that can bring people closer to Jesus, through his mother, Mary.

Sunday Life Religious Programme on Tipp FM
Sunday Matters Religious Programme on Tipp FM every Sunday from 7am to 8am.

Holy Communion at Home
If anyone is housebound and would like to receive Holy Communion – we can organise to have it brought to you safely.

Eldercare services through MFRC Glengoole, Thurles Co. Tipperary:

• A social gathering takes place every Tuesday Morning at 11am in the Old School House, The Commons. Please come along for a cup of tea and a chat.
• Men on the Move exercise classes take place every Monday morning from 11:15 to 12:15 in the MFRC Glengoole. Classes are free of charge, please come along.
• Meals on wheels deliveries every Tuesday and Thursday.
• Social group every Wednesday 1-3pm, includes soup, dinner & entertainment.
• Laundry service.
• Senior Alert scheme for the Gortnahoe-Glengoole area.
• Dementia Cáfe 1st Tuesday of each month 11:30-1pm.

For further information on any of the above please contact Alice Teehan 052-9157992

Liturgical Music Workshop
Sr. Marie Dunne, CHF, will present a Liturgical Music Workshop in Bóthar na Naomh Church on Sunday, Oct. 22nd from 2.30 p.m. – 4.30 p.m. If you would like to learn some new Liturgical Music with a focus on November and Advent please come along. Please contact Ann on 086 3618534 to register.

Glengoole Community Group
Yoga classes starting in Glengoole Hall on Thursday 9th November, 2 to 3pm, €20 for 6 weeks, supported by ETB and MFRC. Names to Julie O’Halloran, MFRC, on 087-1008075.

Luchaireach Lamha Sensory Play Sessions
Luchaireach Lamha Sensory Play Sessions for 6months – 4 years on Friday 3rd, 10th, 17th and 24th November in Glengoole Hall. €45 per child. Details/booking 087 7001883.

Glengoole Christmas Festival
Glengoole Christmas Festival Friday 1st and Saturday 2nd December.

Split the Pot
Split the Pot Envelopes available at usual outlets. Draw Sunday at 12pm in Gortnahoe Hall.

Gortnahoe Special Halloween Bingo
Gortnahoe Special Halloween Bingo in Gortnahoe Hall next Saturday October 28th at the earlier time of 4pm, doors open at 3pm. Over €4,000 in prize money including a special €500 game and €800 Halloween game. We look forward to visitors and family members home  on the Bank Holiday weekend. It will be a great afternoon’s entertainment for all.

Parish Newsletter
All emails can now be directed before Thursday 6pm to: gortnahoeglengooleparish@gmail.com or to: Nic Wilson, Carmel Troy, Stella Lanigan and Rena Ryan

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