Gortnahoe and Glengoole Parish
Sunday, May 18, 2025
Fifth Sunday of Easter
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, 17th May, – 6pm Glengoole
Tom Morris, Cooldine
Richard Ward, Derryvella, 3rd Anniv and his parents, Mary and Billy Ward and deceased family members.
- Sun, 18th May, – 10.30am Gortnahoe
Eileen Seale, Freshford and Gortnahoe
William Norton, Kilcooley.
Noel and Kitty Campion, Clonamicklon and deceased family members
- Sat, 24th May, – 6.00pm Glengoole
Billy and Mai Stapleton, their sons, Eugene and Michael and deceased family members.
- Sun, 25th May, – 10.30am Gortnahoe
Michael O’Shea, Dunboyne, Co. Meath and formerly of Bonlea, Grange, 1st Anniv.
Sean and Kathleen Hickey, George’s Park.
Patrick Lawlor, Kilbraugh, 10th Anniv.
Weekday Masses
- 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.
Eucharistic Adoration
- Glengoole Wed 10am to 2pm
- Gortnahoe Thurs 10am to 1pm.
Come sit awhile in silent prayer.
Exam Mass
Annual Mass for those doing the Junior & Leaving Certificate exams will take place in Glengoole Church next Saturday 24th May at 6.00pm. All those doing exams and their families are invited to attend.
The Rosary
The Rosary will be recited at Our Lady’s Grotto, Glengoole on weekday evenings at 6pm, Saturday before 6pm Mass and Sunday 12 noon.
First Holy Communions
Congratulations to the 29 children from Gortnahoe, Ballysloe and Glengoole schools who received the sacrament of First Holy Communion this weekend.
St. Pio Relics
To visit Holycross Abbey, next weekend, May 24th & 25th. Veneration and ceremonies from 10am to 8pm on Saturday and 9am to 8pm on Sunday (incorporating our annual St. Pio Pilgrimage on Sunday from 1.30pm). All are welcome. Contact 0504-43124 or hbparishoffice@gmail.com for information
Cemetery Masses
Fr. Walton PP is available to say the Annual Mass in each of the parish cemeteries on the following dates:
- Tues, June 24th – Glengoole Church graveyard
- Thurs, June 26th – Aglish Cemetery
- Tues, July 8th – Ballinalackin cemetery
- Thurs, July 10th – Good Shepherd Cemetery
- Thurs, July 31st – Fennor Graveyard
- Tues, Aug 12th – Boulick Cemetery
All Masses will be at 7.30pm. Organising committees should contact Fr. Walton well in advance regarding the details of the Mass. Prayers for the Dead and Blessing of Graves in Sacred Heart Church grounds will take place after the 10.30am Mass on Sunday, June 1st.
Split the Pot for May
Split the Pot for May in aid of Gortnahoe NS. Tickets €2. Please support
Millennium Family Resource Centre ServicesMillennium Family Resource Centre Services in Glengoole (E41 AO65).
- Meals on Wheels delivery service every Tuesday and Thursday direct to your door by a dedicated member of staff, cost per meal €6.
- Community Laundry service available, affordable laundry service, Washing / Drying and Ironing Service.
- Senior Alert Scheme available to people over the age of 65 living in the Gortnahoe and Glengoole Area.
- Rosemary Dementia Café first Tuesday of each Month 11:30-1pm.
- Further information, please contact Alice Teehan 083-1014313.
Online Bereavement Information Evening
Anam Cara, supporting parents after bereavement, are hosting an Online Bereavement Information Evening on Thursday, May 22nd at 7pm. Guest speaker is Diane Clabby. People can register by phoning 01 4045378. Information Line 085 2888 888
Parish Jubilee Year Pilgrimage to Derry
Thurles Parish Jubilee Year Pilgrimage to Derry following in the footsteps of Sr. Clare Crockett, Ireland’s newest candidate for sainthood, who died in Ecuador on mission in 2016. From Sun-Wed, May 25th–28th; €300 pp – B&B plus lunch (*2) Daily Mass, spiritual programme, exploring the city of Derry, visiting the grave and sites associated with Sr. Clare, testimony from those who knew her. Book in before Wednesday, 21st May, contact Fr. Vincent (087 9747933) or Cathy (086 1533595).
Film and Music at Glengoole Hall
Evening of Film and Music at Glengoole Hall, Saturday, 7th June, 6:30pm: a special screening presented by Molly Kiely of the short documentary At The Bottom of the Reen about Buddy’s Pub, followed by a collection of intimate musical performances filmed there last summer. This event is held in loving memory of the late Denis Kiely.
Dear Lord, we thank You and praise You for the most precious gift of the Holy Eucharist.
We ask You to bless all those who received Your Body and Blood for the first time today.
You have provided for us richly through the gift of Your Body and Blood in the Eucharist.
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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