Second Sunday of Advent
9th December 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

Morning Masses
Gortnahoe: each morning at 9.30.
Glengoole: Each morning except Thursday at 9.30.

Eucharistic Adoration
Eucharistic Adoration continues weekly in the parish. In Glengoole Church on Wednesdays 10.00 to 9.00. In Gortnahoe Church, Thursdays 10.00 to 9.00.

Folk Choir Practice
Gortnahoe Folk Choir Practice on Wednesday night 12th Dec. in Gortnahoe Church at 8.00. All are welcome.

Annual Christmas Collection
St. Vincent de Paul Society Annual Christmas Collection will be this week-end, 8th & 9th December. Donations most welcome. Conference Meeting on Monday night 10th December in Ballysloe School at 7.30.

2012 Parish Annual
Thank you to all who supported the Launch night. The books are on sale at the local shops, Post Offices and sacristies. It is a beautiful read and contains plenty of photos. We would like you to send us any material to parishannual@gortnahoe.com for next years book. Should any of you wish to come on board and be part of the team, please also email us with your name and phone number. You will be most welcome.

Senior Citizens Christmas Party
Gortnahoe Senior Citizens Christmas Party will be on this Sunday next 9th December at 1.00 in Community Hall. Come and enjoy a great afternoon. The committee wish to thank all who contributed to their Church Gate Collection last week-end. € 793 was collected.

G.A.A. Lotto
There was no winner of the €14,200 Jackpot on 6th Dec. at Hogans, Ballysloe. Numbers drawn were 5, 13, 20 and 22. Lucky Dip winners were John Meighan, Foilacamin, Angela Healy, c/o Jimmy Meighan, Brendan Stokes, Gortnahoe P.O. Peggy Maher, Gortnahoe. € 25 prize winner was Michael Cahill. Next Draw for € 14,400 at Hogans, Grange on 13th Dec.

Diocesan Lourdes Pilgrimage
Annual Diocesan Lourdes Pilgrimage in 2013 will be from 16th to 19th June 2013. Full details concerning the Pilgrimage are in the Church Porch. We encourage parishioners to consider being part of that wonderful pilgrimage and star to make preparations soon.

Thanks
Gortnahoe Community Association would like to thank everyone that supported the Sale of Work last Sunday. A sincere thanks for the gifts from the households, businesses, etc. And the support for the Christmas Draw.

Bingo
Bingo continues every Saturday night - € 1,600 plus Jackpot , also Spot Prizes each Saturday night up to Christmas. Support is appreciated.

Pray for the following

• Jim Dalton, Derbyshire, England, formerly Ballinastick, who has died.

Gortnahoe

• Mary Joe Darcy, Urard & Ballingarry.
  Anniversary Mass Saturday 8th at 7.45.
  
• Marian Taylor, Gortnahoe.
  Anniversary Mass Sunday 9th at 11.15.
  
• Michael O’Gorman, Kilcooley.
  Anniversary Mass Monday at 9.30.
  
• Michelle Kenny, Gortnahoe.
  Anniversary Mass Saturday 15th at 7.45.
  
• Mary Teehan, Kilcooley.
  Anniversary Mass Sunday 16th at 11.15.
  

Glengoole

• Ned Clancy, Glengoole North.
  Anniversary Mass Saturday 8th at 6.30.
  
• Alice Power, Poynstown.
  Anniversary Mass Sunday 9th at 10.00.
  
• Jimmy Foxe, Derryvilla.
  Month’s Mind Mass Saturday 15th at 9.30
  
• Neddy Purcell, Foilacamin.
  Anniversary Mass Saturday 15th at 6.30.
  
• James Morris, Ballynonty.
  Anniversary Mass Sunday 16th at 10.00.

Prayer for The Child In The Womb
Father, help those who make our laws to uphold the uniqueness and sacredness of every human life, from the first moment of conception to natural death. Give us wisdom and generosity to build a society that cares for all. 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 6pm.
  
  

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