Weekly News 28/10/2012

28 October 2012 Off By Malcolm

Please Remember In Your Prayers:
Mary Ryan, died recently.
Joe Shelly, Graystown. 14th Anniversary Mass this Saturday at 7 pm.
Philomena Maher, Castleiney. Mass this Sunday at 11 am.
Delia Geoghegan, Late of Killenaule. Died during the week.

Remembrances During The Week:
Monday at 10.30 am:                            Mary Ryan RIP
Tuesday at 10.30 am:                          Special Intention
Wednesday at 10.30 am:                     Special Intention
Wednesday Eve Vigil Mass 7 pm:        All Saints
Thursday All Saints at 11 am:               Richard and Mary Farrell, River Street
Friday Feast of All Souls:
Mass at 10.30 am:                                Nancy Maher, Monslatt
11.00am:                                               Holy Souls
7.00 pm:                                                Holy Souls
Sat at 10.30 am:                                   Larry Slattery, Killeens RIP
Sat Eve 3rd Nov at 7 pm:                     Bridget and Martin Keane, Cashel Road
Sun 4th Nov at 11 am:                         Tom Hennessy, Ballintogher. Anniversar
Edward and Bridget Grant, Noan. Anniversary

Date For Confirmation For Killenaule/Moyglass
The Confirmation will take place on Tuesday 23rd April 2013. Please take note of this date.

November Envelopes For Holy Souls
Envelopes for Holy Souls are available on the seats and at the back of the Church. Please drop them into the box provided in the Sanctuary.

Hall Events – Coming Up
Wednesday 31st October –        Children’s Halloween Party
Sunday 25th November –            Sale of Work in aid of Senior Citizen’s Party
Saturday 1st December –           Christmas Dinner Party
Saturday 8th December –           Senior Citizen’s Party

November – Month Of Holy Souls
Many people choose to abstain from alcohol for the Month of November and offer this sacrifice up for the intentions of their Deceased Relatives. Contact Members of the Pioneer Total Abstinence Association or Ring (+353)1 8749464

Scoil Ruain – Book Appeal
Dear Parents, Friends, Parishioners.
Do you have any unwanted books in good condition, suitable for the New School Library. What kind of books do we need:-

  • Fiction – especially books which would appeal to boys aged 11 -15
  • Biographies/Autobiographies
  • Non-Fiction – Sport/Travel/Strange Events/War/Mystery/Science
  • D.V.D.’s
  • Audio Books
  • C.D. Roms
  • Board Games
  • Magazines, National Geographic, Reader’s Digest, Time Magazines etc…

We greatly appreciate your help for our Library.

Morning Mass And Adoration Every Wednesday
Is offered each morning at 10.30 am in the presence of a large congregation and in the comfort of St. Mary’s Hall. St. Mary’s Hall is now the centre of Morning Mass and also the Adoration Room. Every Wednesday from 11 am to 9 pm. The Prayer Room is open to everybody where you can drop in at any time to suit yourself. Every Wednesday Morning everybody is invited to come at a time in the day that is convenient. Your time spent there will be rewarding to yourself, your family and your parish.

Annual Remembrance Service
The Mid Western Regional Maternity Hospital Limerick would like to invite Couples and their Families who have experienced miscarriage or whose baby died in or around the time of birth to a Remembrance Service on Sunday 11th November 2012 at 3 pm in The Holy Rosary Church, Ennis Road, Limerick.

Prayer Service – Scoil Ruain
On the occasion of the visit of Archbishop Clifford, a Prayer Service was held in St.  Mary’s Church, Killenaule on Wednesday last. The service was led by the Archbishop – the choir of Scoil Ruain led in the singing of the ‘Sacred Music’. Pupils of the school participated in the Readings of Scripture and Prayers of the Faithful. The homily was delivered by the Archbishop.

Funeral Arrangements
In discussion with O’ Connell Funeral Undertakers in the parish, all funerals will arrive at St. Mary’s Church at 7 pm, with change of time and putting back the clocks and the darkness of the nights and with many people travelling long distance in the dark coming to and returning from the funeral and to insure safety for all. This arrangement will commence immediately.

Killenaule Website
The new look Killenaule Website (www.killenaule.net) is now up and running. For all articles and photopgraphs that you would like to appear on the website please email same to info@killenaule.net or call in to Melanie in the Heritage Centre Killenaule between 9.30 am and 12.30 pm Monday to Friday.

Moyglass Notes – Anniversary Masses
Sat 27th Oct at 8 pm:              James, Mary, Theresa & Noel Curran. Late of Moyglass
Sun 28th Oct at 10 am:           Jack O’ Meara, Balloughboy.
Sat 3rd Nov at 8 pm:               Eugene Martin & Kitty Marti
Sun 4th Nov at 10 pm:            Special Intention

Masses For The Week:
Tuesday Morning at 9.30 am
Wednesday Night Mass at 8 pm:   Vigil Mass of Feast of All Saints
Thursday Morning Mass at 10 am: Feast of All Saints
Friday Morning Mass at 9.30 am:   All Souls Day

Friday next 1st Friday of the Month – Mass on Friday Night at 8 pm.
Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament at the usual times of Friday.
November is the Month of the Holy Souls. Please return your Holy Souls List to the Box in Front of the Altar.
Rosary & Prayer for the Holy Souls every Sunday after 10 am Mass during the Month of November.
Evening Mass every Wednesday Night at 8pm for the Holy Souls during the month of November.

Killenaule/Moyglass Parish Journal Launch
The people of Killenaule and Moyglass and the surrounding area are cordially invited to the Launch of the 2012 Parish Journal in Scoil Ruain Killenaule on Sunday 2nd December at 3 pm. Refreshments provided.

Wanted – Photographs For Parish Journal 2013
Now that the Launch of the 2012 Journal is almost upon us our thoughts and ideas are turning to next years journal.  We would greatly appreciate any photographs that you may wish to contribute.

Parents Meeting For All Those Preparing For 1st Holy Communion
Will be held on Tuesday 13th November 2013 at 8pm in St. Mary’s Hall.

Dance Revolution
Is coming to Fethard,they aim to encourage children and teenagers an active and healthy lifestyle through dance,they teach lots of Hip Hop and Break Dance moves and promise each class will be filled with fun and excitement. Boys and girls from age 4 upwards can attend,cost is €5 per week,classes will start Friday 2nd November from 4pm at The Youth Center/Convent Hall Fethard. Contact Rebecca @ 0858259791 for details.

St. Mary’s Hall
Has been booked for Monday Mornings at 9.30 for the coming weeks by Scoil Ruain.

Wedding Booklets – For Wedding Ceremonies
Bride & Groom should ensure that the English used is the New Translation

Girl’s Soccer Programme – 2012.
6-14 year olds – Scoil Ruain, Killenaule on Saturday Evenings 6 to 7pm from
Saturday 27th Sept to Sat 1st Dec.

Killenaule Senior Citizens Annual Christmas Draw.
As usual outstanding prizes – Eleven Prizes in All.  Draw will take place at the Christmas Party in Anner Hotel Thurles on Wednesday 12th December.

St. Mary’s Hall Booked  has been booked from Monday Night 22nd October to Monday Night 19th November inclusive, for Irish Dancing Classes.

Unwanted Musical Instruments
If you have any unwanted musical instruments at home that you will never use and would like to donate them to a worthy cause.  The Old School House in the Commons is a community building and the committee would love to have instruments that could be used by people that drop into the School House or also for Trad Sessions.  If you have an instrument we would be more than happy to take it.  Please call (052) 9156165 for  further details.

Celtic Community Link: Munitir na Tire Community Link in association with South Tipperary Development Company provides information and support on the following:
Training & Educational Opportunities for the Unemployed, IT Training, CV preparation & Interview Skills, Services for Older People, Enterprise Development, Funding for Community Projects & Digibox Project.  Mark O’ Brien will be in the Heritage Centre Killenaule every Wednesday from 11am – 1pm for advice on all of the above.  Contact Mark on (087) 6270661

Re: Heart Defibrillator In The Killenaule Town Area
The position are:
1. Entrance to Centra (Main Street)
2. Killenaule Community Sports Complex Crosscannon (External)
3. Nursing Home
4. Astro Turf Pitch (Back of Scoil Ruain)
Present Committee – Dr. Liam Meagher, P.J. Hayes, John Hayes, Dick Dwyer, Niall Prendergast, Michael Mc Cormack & Eleanor Lahart.

Protection To Our Graveyards – Those are to be congratulated in their efforts to protect our Graveyards.  The sacred place where family, friends & neighbours are buried.  Those who have come together deserve every support in their efforts.  RIP Service is nil, enough to  protect those Sacred Places from vandalism and destruction.

Mini Bus From Killenaule To Kilkenny.
Every Thursday €10.00 return.  Departing Killenaule at 9am approx  Ballingarry at 9.15 approx.  Booking essential – Contact Tom (087) 2188255.  Unfortunately we do not accept the Free Travel Pass.  It is hoped that a similar service will be provided on Fridays in the near future – Watch this space.

Gaelic  Football For Mothers
Every Friday Evening at 7pm.  Meet at GAA Pitch.

Getting Married In The Catholic Church
1. You are required to give 3 months notice to the Priest where the Marriage is celebrated.
2. Fill in a pre-nuptial form with the Priest of your Parish.
3. Produce – Recent Baptismal, Confirmation Certificate and Letters of Freedom.
4. Produce Certificate confirming attendance at a Marriage Preparation Course.

 Slieveardagh Lottery
The Slieveardagh Lotto is held on Tuesday Nights, this week the Lotto will take place in Slieveardagh Cultural & Enterprise Centre.  This week’s Prize Fund is €15,500.00– Jackpot: €15,300.00. Tickets cost €2.00 and are available in Slieveardagh Centre Killenaule, Shops, Pubs and Post Offices in Killenaule, Ballingarry, Glengoole, The Commons, Gortnahoe, Grange, Ballysloe and Ballynonty. No winner of the Prize Fund or Jackpot last Tuesday. Next draw takes place on Tuesday 30th October 2012.

Slieveardagh Cultral & Enterprise Centre – Office Services:
The centre opens 5 days per week from 9am – 5pm Monday to Thursday and 9am – 4pm on Friday; closed 1-2pm each day. The following Office Services are available in Slieveardagh Cultural & Enterprise Centre, Killenaule (052) 9156165.  Photocopying, Colourcopying, Typing, Laminating, Binding, Dance / Debs Tickets etc, Raffle Tickets (books), Posters, Business Cards, Booklets, Invitations, Gift Vouchers, Sponsor Cards and Faxing.  Excellent rates – on all the above.  We type essays, assignments etc only €2.00 per typed page.

Internet Café: Broadband Internet Access is now available to the public in the Slieveardagh Centre – all new computers.  Only €2.00 for one hour.

Mines DVD
A composition DVD of all past workers in the Ballingarry Mines is available to buy in The Old School House – The Commons.  The DVD is selling fast and would be a perfect Christmas Present.  The DVD is €10.00 with all proceeds going to refurbishment and running costs of the Old School House – The Commons.

Killenaule Library (052) 9157906. – Housed In Slieveardagh Centre Killenaule.
Opening Hours – Monday and Wednesday 10-1 and 2-5, Closed Tuesday, Thursday and Friday. Opening Hours to be reviewed in September.

Branch Librarian: Donal McGettigan         Telephone Number: 052 9157906

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