Baptism of Our Lord Jesus Christ
8th January 2012

Morning Masses
Gortnahoe: Each day except Tuesday at 9.30.
Glengoole: Tuesday and Friday at 9.30
Thursday 13th Mass in Latin at 7.00 in Glengoole:

Priests Collection Christmas 2011
A sincere thanks to all who contributed so generously to the Priests of the Diocese Collection this Christmas. As stated in the Newsletter of 16th December the total received had been €20,260. The figure now stands at €30,300, for which we are very thankful. We still await and will welcome the outstanding contributions of those who have not paid.

The Finance Committee which met briefly this weekend are reviewing the running costs of the parish and the Annual Collections, an Income and Expenditure Account will be published shortly. In relation to the Priests Collection, parishioners will note that there is still approximately €13,000 of a shortfall between the levy imposed by the Archdiocese and the amount actually collected. In order to discuss the financial affairs of the parish and look for suggestions on how the envelope/finances are organised in the future, a public meeting is being organised for Monday 16th January at 8.30 pm in Gortnahoe Hall. Be ready and prepared to come along to this special meeting.

Meeting
There will be a meeting of the St. Vincent de Paul Conference in Ballysloe School on Tuesday night 10th January at 7.30.

Choir Practice
Glengoole Church Choir will hold a practice in Glengoole Church on Wednesday night at 8.00. New singers and musicians most welcome.

Good Wishes
Gortnahoe Hall Committee would like to wish all their patrons a very Happy New Year. Please note Bingo is re-commencing this Saturday night with €1,600 plus bonus. Please support.

Table Quiz
Grange Development Committee will hold a Table Quiz in Hogan's, Grange, on Friday night next 13th January at 9.30. Table of four is €20. Come along and enjoy a most entertaining night at well as supporting the work of a most important group. How wonderful to have such generosity.

Collection for Church Flowers and Decorations
Sincerest thanks for your generosity to the Collection last weekend. Further donations most welcome.

G.A.A. Lotto
There was no winner of the €5,000 Jackpot on 5th January at Dollys, Glengoole. The numbers drawn were 12, 15, 18 and 27. Lucky Dip Winners were Vincent Ryan, Gortnahoe, Liam Teehan, Grange, Raymond Ryan, Gortnahoe, Peg Corbett, Urard. €25 Seller's Prize winners were Dollys. Next Draw, 12th Jan. at Mary Willies. Jackpot €5,200.00. Please support.

Gortnahoe Youths F.C.
All training for boys U6/8/10 and girls U6 to U 16 will recommence this Saturday morning 14th at 11.00 a.m. in Gortnahoe Community Field.

Pray for the following

• Vincent McCarthy, Kilsheelan, formerly Ballynonty who was buried during the week

Gortnahoe

• Philip & Statia Breen, Kilcooley.
  Anniversary Mass Sunday 8th at 11.15.
• Nancy & Willie Lahert, Kilbraugh.
  Anniversary Mass Sat. 14th at 7.45
  
• Jerry O'Mahiony, Graigue & Nuala Nolan, Ballinastick.
  Anniversary Mass Sunday 15th at 11.15.

Glengoole

• Alice Norton, Killenaule & Glengoole.
  Anniversary Mass Saturday 7th at 6.30.
  
• Jack Gleeson, Glengoole South.
  Anniversary Mass Sunday 8th at 10.00
  
• Paddy Collins, Glengoole.
  Anniversary Mass Friday at 9.30
  
• John Hayes, Ballinastick.
  Anniversary Mass Saturday 14th at 6.30
  
• Peggy Butler, Ballynonty.
  Anniversary Mass Sunday 15th at 10.00

Baptismal Prayer
Blessed are you Lord God. You have made us your beloved children. Help us to continue being proud of your blessings and keep us on a journey by a good life to our home in heaven for all eternity. Amen.

Defibrillator contact numbers
Defibrillator contact numbers are 086 7749521 or 086 7749713

Parish Newsletter Publishing for each week

• All emails can now be directed to this address: newsletter@gortnahoe.com
• All notices to the E Mail or the priests by Friday at 6.00.
  
  

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