Gortnahoe and Glengoole Parish
Second Sunday of Advent
Sunday, December 10, 2023
V. Rev. James Walton, P.P.
Tel: 087 2396534 and 056 6634004
Mass times are as follows and broadcast on 106.6FM
- Sat 9th Dec 6.00pm Glengoole
Ned Clancy, Glengoole
- Sun 10th Dec 10.30am Gortnahoe
Patrick and Mary Barnaville, Hannah Brown and Liam Barnaville, Urard Anna Hayden, Longfordpass
Jim Quin, Knockinglass
- Sat 16th Dec 6.00pm Glengoole
Ellen O’Connell, Glengoole North
- Sun 17th Dec 10.30am Gortnahoe
Sean Hickey, Georgespark
Mary Moriarty and deceased family members
Community House, Ballynonty, Annual Christmas Mass
Wednesday 13th December at 7.00pm with Confessions at 6.30pm. All are welcome.
Please pray for the foillowing
- Phil Moloney, Springfield whose funeral took place during the week.
- Very Rev. Fr. Donal Cunningham, AP, Upperchurch, Drombane, who has died.
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
Family Mass takes place in both churches this weekend 9th and 10th December.
Please pray for the following:
- Caroline Higgins, Portlaoise, grandmother of Heidi Higgins, whose funeral took place during the past week.
- Jack Moore and Moore family late of Kilcooley. Mass has been offered.
Eucharistic Adoration
Glengoole on Wednesdays 10am to 2pm
Gortnahoe on Thursdays 10am to 1pm
We invite you to come and sit awhile in silent prayer.
The Rosary
The Rosary will be recited after Mass in Gortnahoe on Sunday mornings in November;
in Boulick and Aglish Cemeteries at 1.30pm each Sunday in November; and
before Mass in Glengoole every Saturday evening.
Holy Communion
Holy Communion for coeliacs (gluten free) is available at all Masses
Visits to the Sick and Housebound
Please give names to Fr Walton.
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.
Sunday Life Religious Programme on Tipp FM
Sunday Matters Religious Programme on Tipp FM every Sunday from 7am to 8am.
St Vincent de Paul Church Gate Collection
St Vincent de Paul Church Gate Collection willtake place this weekend 9th and 10th December and your support would be greatly appreciated.
An Evening of Forgiveness
- Moyne Church – Friday 15th Dec at 7.30pm
- Glengoole Church – Monday 18th December 7pm to 8pm
- Bohernanave Church – Tuesday 19th December 6.00pm to after 7.00pm Mass
- Littleton Church – Wednesday 20th December at 7.30pm.
Parish Pastoral Team meeting
Parish Pastoral Team meeting will take place on Monday, 11th December in Glengoole Hall at 7.30pm. All members are asked to be in attendance.
Christmas Carol Service in Gortnahoe
Christmas Carol Service in Gortnahoe Church on Thursday, 14th December at 7pm
December 400 Club Draw Results
- 1st Prize €200 – Bridgitte and Tom Hayden, Longfordpass
- 2nd Prize €100 – Marty Horan, Graiguemane
- 3rd Prize €50 – Heffernan Clan, Ballynonty
- 4th Prize €50 – Billy and Statia Walshe, St Anns Terrace
- 5th Prize €50 – Josephine Rafter, Derryvilla
- 6th Prize €50 – Sheila and John Large, Gortnahoe
- 7th Prize €50 – Nonie Egan, Bawnreigh
- 8th Prize €50 – Anna and James Ryan, Clonmore
- 9th Prize €50 – PJ Campion, Killenaule
- 10th Prize €50 – Eileen and Paddy Guilfoyle, Urard
- Promoters Prize: €30 – Mary and Jimmy Fogarty
Notice from Fr Walton PP regarding various Envelope Collections
If you are paying your contribution by cheque to the collections such as the Common Fund/Priest’s Collection, Diocesan Services, Missions, Trocaire, etc., please make your cheque payable to ‘Gortnahoe Parish a/c’ as this is the only account name that the bank will accept.
Christmas Assistance From St. Vincent de Paul Society
Christmas is just around the corner and the Society of St. Vincent de Paul are hoping to be able to assist the people in our parish who most need help at this time of year. We will be making the most efficient use of our limited funds. If you need financial help for Christmas please contact Limerick Office on 061 317327 before December 9th. We will be in touch with you in early December. The SVP will do their very best to give help to as many as possible in these challenging times.
Gortnahoe Community Hall Christmas Draw
Gortnahoe Community Hall Christmas Draw takes place on Sunday 17th December in the Hall. Tickets available from Committee members and in the hall prior to the draw. Great prizes. Support this important fundraiser for the upkeep of the Community Hall.
Bingo in Gortnahoe Hall
Gortnahoe Bingo in Gortnahoe Hall continues this Saturday at 4pm, doors open at 3pm and will continue each Saturday evening at the same time. Over €2,660 in prize money including a special €500 game. We look forward to your support.
Split the Pot
Split the Pot Envelopes available at usual outlets. Draw Sunday at 12pm in Gortnahoe Hall.
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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