Gortnahoe and Glengoole Parish
Sunday, April 6, 2025
Fifth Sunday of Lent
V. Rev. James Walton, P.P.
Tel: 087 239 6534 and 056 663 4004
Parish Mass times are as follows and are broadcast on 106.6FM
- Sat, 5th April, – 6pm Glengoole
Patrick McCormack, Poynstown
- Sun, 6th April, – 10.30am Gortnahoe.
Mick Dooley, St. Anne’s Terrace. 1st Anniv.
Also Tom, Katie and Philip Lawlor (Anniv occur)
- Sat, 12th April, – 6pm Glengoole
- Sun, 13th April, – 10.30am Gortnahoe
Craig Tobin, Gortnahoe.
Chris, Rachel, Tom and Shelia Doyle, England.
Morning Masses for the coming week
- Gortnahoe – Tuesday and Thursday at 9.30am
- Glengoole – Wednesday and Friday at 9.30am
Gluten Free Holy Communion
Gluten Free Holy Communion is available at all Masses.
The Rosary
The Rosary will be recited before Mass in Glengoole every Saturday evening.
Eucharistic Adoration
- Glengoole Wed 10am to 2pm
- Gortnahoe Thurs 10am to 1pm.
Come sit awhile in silent prayer.
Parish Pastoral Team
Parish Pastoral Team meeting in Glengoole Hall on Tuesday, 8th April at 7.30pm.
Chrism Mass takes place in Thurles Cathedral
Chrism Mass takes place in Thurles Cathedral on Wed, April 16th at 7.00pm. All are welcome to attend in particular those who received the sacrament of Confirmation this year along with their families. Light refreshments after in the Pallottine College.
St. Pio Relics to visit Holycross Abbey
St. Pio Relics to visit Holycross Abbey on Saturday and Sunday, 24th and 25th May. Veneration and ceremonies 10am to 8pm on Saturday and 9am to 8pm on Sunday (incorporating annual St. Pio Pilgrimage on Sunday at 1.30pm). All are welcome. Contact 0504-43124 or hbparishoffice@gmail.com for information
Parish Graveyards
When tending the graves of your loved ones, please remove and take home all old flower wreaths, debris and litter to keep the Burial grounds tidy.
Meet the Saints
Meet the Saints continues Monday, 7th April at 7.45pm in Lámh Chúnta, Bothar Na Naomh with focus on the lives of the saints of Japan. All are welcome.
Interdiocesan Jubilee Year Pilgrimage
Young Adult (18-35) Frassati Camino (St. Declan’s Way) July 31st – Aug 4th. €275pps. Details on posters in Church porches.
Pobal Éile Youth Ministry – Youth Faith Hike
Following the success of the 12 cribs of Christmas, a Youth Way of the Cross up the Devil’s Bit has been organised for all secondary school teens from our 4 parishes on Monday, April 14th. Drop off and collection at Littleton Church - meeting at 1pm. Bus €5. Bring a packed lunch for picnic on summit. Contact Olivia McCormack, 087- 1273273 or Fr. Walton, 087-2396534.
Annual Diocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes
June 13th-18th. Cost from €969 includes direct return flights from Shannon to Lourdes, full board, airport transfers and taxes, full religious programme. Bookings can be made directly with JWT: Phone 01-2410800; or www.jwttravel.ie A limited number of places are available for Assisted Pilgrims requiring medical assistance or additional supports. Accommodation is provided in Accueil Notre Dame under the care of our own medical team. Bookings for Assisted Pilgrims should be made with Fr. Joe Tynan, Phone: 087-2225445.
Thurles Parish Jubilee Year Pilgrimage to Derry
Following in the footsteps of Sr. Clare Crockett, Ireland’s newest candidate for sainthood. From Sun-Wed, May 25th–28th; €300 per person – B&B plus lunch (*2); €100 deposit by April 27th – 34 places available on a first come first served basis. Daily Mass with spiritual programme, exploring the city of Derry, visiting the grave and sites associated with Sr. Clare and testimony from those who knew Sr. Clare, etc. For further details and booking, contact: Fr. Vincent (087 9747933) or Cathy (086 1533595).
A Memorable night of song and music in the Cathedral
Ormond Octaves (choir of over 80 members) with special guests Music Generation. A memorable night of song and music in the Cathedral on Friday 2nd May. Proceeds to Cathedral Reroofing Project. Tickets (€25 Donation) - Thurles Parish Centre (0504 -22229), Bookworm, Liberty Sq (0504 22257), Holycross Parish Centre (0504 43124).
Millennium Family Resource Centre
Chiropodist, Deirdre Moore will attend Millennium Family Resource Centre (MFRC), Glengoole, on Monday, 7th April. Phone 089 447 8511 for an appointment.
March 2025 400 Club Draw Results
- 1st Prize €200 – Marie Delaney, Glengoole
- 2nd Prize €100 – Michael Scott, Inchorourke
- 3rd Prize €50 – Cara and Alan Bartley, George’s Park
- 4th Prize €50 – Edel Pollard, Coole
- 5th Prize €50 – Sean Maher, Rathbeg
- 6th Prize €50 – Suzanne and David O’Brien, Gortnahoe
- 7th Prize €50 – Paddy Maher, Inchorourke
- 8th Prize €50 – Seamus Troy, Ballinastick
- 9th Prize €50 – John and Christine Barnaville, Urard
- 10th Prize €50 – Leonard and Emma Stanley, George’s Park
- Promoters Prize: €30 – Mary McGivern
Pope Francis prayer intention for April
Let us pray that the use of new technologies will not replace human relationships, will respect the dignity of the person, and will help us face the crises of our times.
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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