Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time
12th February 2012

V. Rev. Nicholas J. Irwin, P.P. – V. Rev John J. O'Rourke A.P.
056 8834855 & 086 3298060 – 056 88 34128 & 087 2370899

All Masses from Gortnahoe & Glengoole Churches
are broadcast on 106.6 F.M.
Defribulator contact numbers are 086 7749521 or 086 7749713

Changes
As Fr. Irwin and Fr. O'Rourke are now ministering as P.P. and A.P. in the parish we pray that God's blessings will be with them in their work and that all parishioners will form a real bond with them in their ministry.

Thanks from Fr. Joe
A word of thanks to Fr. John Joe and all in the parish, a words of sincere thanks for all your kindness, friendship, and support over the years and especially last week-end. I am so grateful for everything. Always in the prayers – Blessings to all – Joe.

Saturday 11th February – World Day of Prayer for the Sick
As we celebrate the Feast of Our Lady of Lourdes we include in a special way all who suffer from every form of sickness in our Mass and prayers. May God's will be done for all and may our prayers to Our Lady be part of our support.

Morning Masses
Gortnahoe: Each morning at 9.30
Glengoole: Each morning at 9.30

Pilgrimage
A pilgrimage to Medjugorje takes place from Sept. 8th to 15th. Departing Shannon. Accomodation near church. Fare € 619, half board, includes airport transfers and guide. Limited number of seats available. Early booking advisable. €50 deposit secures seat. Contact John O'Brien 061 380614.

Blood Donor Clinic
Blood Donor Clinic in The Dome, Semple Stadium, Thurles this week, Monday 13th 2.30 to 5.30, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday 6.30 to 9.00. Be a donor.

Gortnahoe Senior Citizens
Gortnahoe Senior Citizens Committee A.G.M. will take place on Wednesday night 15th February at 8.30. New members are invited to attend.

Courses
Millennium Family Resource Centre, Glengoole have been running courses in Applied Employment Skills, level 4 and Healthcare Support, level 5 for the last 8 years. In preparation for 2012/2013 course programme you are invited to a planning night in the centre on Thursday 16th February from 7.00 to 8.00. Please come along.

Juvenile Camogie Club
A.G. M. Will be held on Thursday 16th February in the Club Rooms, Gortnahoe. All are invited to attend.

Drama
The last two nights of Glengoole-Gortnahoe Drama Group's production of the award winning play "The Lonesome West" will be on this Saturday and Sunday nights at 8.00. This play may not be suitable for children.

Six Week Maths Programme
A Six Week Maths Programme in Gortnahoe Hall starting on February 20th aimed at Leaving Cert and Junior Cert students will run each night for Junior Students from 7.30 to 8.15 and for Leaving Cert students from 8.15 to 9.00. Fees are €10 per night or €50 if you pay for the full course on the first night. Text your name, level (Higher/Ordinary) and year to 087 1482065. This is a Fund Raiser for St. Vincent de Paul Society.

Pray for the following

• Edward Corbett, Urard, who was buried during the week.
• Eamonn Egan, Clonoulty, formerly Coole, reposing in St. John's Funeral Home, Clonoulty on Saturday up to 8.00. Removal from his residence to Clonoulty Church on Sunday at 1.30 for 2.00 Mass. Burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. House private on Sunday morning.

Gortnahoe

• James and Maura Ryan, Clonora.
  Anniversary Mass Saturday at 7.45
  
• Brendan Teehan, Grange.
  Anniversary Mass Sunday at 11.15.
  
• Catherine Stapleton, Rathbeg.
  Anniversary Mass Monday at 9.30.
  
• Michael Cahill, Gortnahoe & Ballysloe.
  Anniversary Mass Saturday 18th at 7.45
  
• Mary Doyle, Inchorourke.
  Anniversary Mass Sunday 19th at 11.15.

Glengoole

• Bill McMonagle, Glengoole South.
  Anniversary Mass Saturday 11th at 6.30
  
• John Harding, Glengoole.
  Anniversary Mass Sunday 12th at 10.00.
  
• Andy Kennedy, Waterloo.
  Anniversary Mass Saturday 18th at 6.30
  
• George & Bridie Hayes, Gurteen.
  Anniversary Mass 19th at 10.00.

Prayer for Priests
Lord our God, you guide your people by the ministry of priests, keep them faithful in obedient service to you that by their life and ministry they may bring you glory in Christ. Amen.

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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