Glenamaddy Parish Newsletter

Mission Sunday Sunday 21st October 2018

Fr. Paddy Mooney PP Phone (094) 9659017 Church Radio 106.6 FM Mobile (087) 9035910 Saturday 20th October

MASSES AND PRIESTS IN OUR CLUSTER AREA OF 7pm Jackie Gannon, Boyounagh Bridge— Month’s Mind. Saturday Glenamaddy 7.00pm Mary Connolly, Patch—Month’s Mind. Kiltevna 7.30pm Denis McCabe, Dudley Heights— Fr. Paddy Mooney (094) 9659017 Clonberne 8pm 1st anniv. & his parents Laurence & Josie & nephew Adrian. Sunday Garrafrauns 10.00am Fr. Fergal Cunnane (093) 38124 John & Maureen Molloy, son Michéal Williamstown 10.30am Fr. Tommie Commins (094) 9659212 & daughter-in-law Julie, Ballinlass. Kilkerrin 11am John & Nora Mulryan, Ballyhard, John Dunmore 11.30am Jnr., Pat, Nonie, Ann, Sr Bertranda Mulryan. Mary, Michael & Martin Keaveney & PARISH BAPTISMAL DATES : Saturday 10th November @ 4pm. Sunday 9th De- decd., Clooncun. cember @ 12 noon. Sunday 13th January @ 12 noon. Attendance at a Bap- Nellie & Thomas Dolan & decd., Cloonkeen. tism meeting by the parents is necessary and these meetings will take place Peter Collins, Cashel, Bridie & Paddy the Wednesday before the Baptism. Also a copy of your child’s Birth Certifi- Flaherty, Irishtown & Nora Collins, cate is required and two weeks notice. To book your child’s Baptism please England. phone (087) 2805241. Vincent Conlon, Dunmore Road. CHURCH INCOME LAST WEEKEND €710

Weekdays ST. VINCENT DE PAUL, GLENAMADDY helpline (086) 8364866.

Tues 7.30pm Mass for the Sick GLENAMADDY BETHANY BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT GROUP is a parish based

group ministry whose aim is to help those bereaved and grieving. If at any Thurs 9.30am Decd McDermott & Kavanagh time you feel a need to talk we are here to listen. Our contact number is (087) families, Church Street. Mick Collins, Cloonacross & decd., 6663734. Collins family, Bushtown & Seamus O’Neill & decd. Lohan family, Kilkerrin. Adoration every Monday 9am-12noon & 6pm-10pm (except Bank Holidays) in Convent Divine Mercy Devotions at 3pm every Friday. WILLIAMSTOWN Wednesday & Friday @ 9.30am Padre Pio Devotions 2nd Wednesday of the month at 7.30pm. Marriage and Family Life Adoration 2nd day of each month 7pm-8pm. Saturday 27th October Our Lady of Fatima Prayer Service 1st Saturday of the month at 11am.

Sat 7pm Paddy Pettit, —1st anniv. Sonny Kirrane, Cloonminda. Loretta Glynn & her father Jimmy, Leitra. Nora Heneghan, Ballinastack. Thomas O’Grady, Creggane & his son Patrick Joseph. May I be an enemy to no one and the friend of what abides eternally. Richard & Lily Dockery & decd., May I never quarrel with those nearest me, and be reconciled quickly if I should. May I Road. never plot evil against others, and if anyone plot evil against me, may I escape John Connolly & decd., Shannagh. unharmed and without the need to hurt anyone else. May I love, seek and attain only Michael Knight & decd., Cloonkeen. what is good. May I desire happiness for all and harbour envy for none. May I never find joy in the misfortune of one who has wronged me. May I never wait Please pray for Peggy Gilligan, St. Louis wife of for the rebuke of others, but always rebuke myself until I make reparation. May I gain the late Paddy Gilligan from Esker and Bridie Galvin, no victory that harms me or my opponent. May I reconcile friends who are mad at Wexford aunt of Michael Dolan, Cloonkeen who each other. May I, insofar as I can, give all necessary help to my friends and to all who died recently. are in need. May I never fail a friend in trouble. May I be able to soften the pain of the grief stricken and give them comforting words. May I respect myself. May I always Next Sunday’s Readings maintain control of my emotions. May I habituate myself to be gentle, and never 1st Reading—Jr 31:7-9 angry with others because of circumstances. May I never discuss the wicked or what 2nd Reading—Hebrews 5:1-6 they have done, but know good people and follow in their footsteps. (Eusebius of th Gospel—Mark 10:46-52 Caesarea – 4 century) A SPECIAL MASS FOR THE SICK will be celebrated here on Tuesday 23rd October at 7.30pm. Any sick person who is present and those feeling the burden of their years may receive the anointing of the sick. If you know someone who is sick, perhaps you would like to attend this Mass and pray for them or perhaps you might offer them a lift and bring them along. Whether it be physical or mental illness, drug or alcohol abuse and addiction of any kind, you are invited to come and to pray together with Fr Paddy for yourself or for your loved ones who may be suffering in any way. The names of the people who are sick and wish to be prayed for can be placed in the petition box which is located at the Baptismal Font in Glenamaddy Church. All are welcome. Refreshments will be served after Mass in the Convent house. If you would like to do your part to help the sick perhaps you would like to do some home-baking for after Mass.

PARISH OFFICE open on Mondays and Fridays 10am-12pm. Please use the office during these hours to book Masses, Baptisms, Weddings or all general enquiries and to enquire about records. Please telephone (094) 9659017 or email [email protected]. Dead- line for newsletter 10am on Friday mornings. Mass cards available during office hours.

CHILDREN’S LITURGY every Saturday during 7pm Mass for Junior, Senior, First & Second classes. JUNIOR CHOIR practice on Monday 5pm.

STATIONS for Cloonkeen/Meelick will take place at 7.30pm on Friday next in the home of Mae Murray.

GLENAMADDY OLD TECH We are looking for Kitchen Utensils in good condition. We would appreciate any Kitchen Utensils e.g. Mixing Bowls, Cutlery, Plates, Weighing Scales, Baking Trays, & in particular; Electric Knives & Electric Mixers would be of benefit to our Cookery Course goods maybe dropped into the Tech before 1p.m. Anyone wishing to use Tech must book on 094-9638517 or 086-0597444.

GLENAMADDY BOYOUNAGH HERITAGE meeting on next Tuesday next at 8pm in Convent House.

GLENAMADDY TIDY TOWNS are delighted to report that they have secured a grant from County Council through the Community Enhancement Scheme towards improvements to the Turlough Amenity Area. The concrete post and rail fence is to be replaced with a limestone wall. The work has just commenced and is due to be completed before the end of November. They were also successful in their application for a Community Involvement Scheme for improvements to the Kilkerrin Road. Works are currently underway. Many thanks to the landowners for their generous donation of land and for their co-operation with the scheme, to Galway County Council for the work in the area and to our local representatives for their assistance and ongoing support.

GENTS GAA Our Intermediate team lost to Kilkerrin/Clonberne and our Junior team lost to Corofin in the championship. Well done to Northern Gaels Under 13 team who won their Shield Final defeating Killererin 4-10 to 3-4. The best of luck to Glenamaddy/Williamstown Ladies who play Menlough/ in the Shield Final tomorrow at 3pm in Barnaderg.

LISHEEN CARD GAME A 25 Drive card game in aid of Lisheen National School will take place in the school on Wednesday, October 24th at 8.30pm. Tea, sandwiches and refreshments will be served, and there will be a raffle and spot prizes on the night.

LGFA Wishing our Intermediate team and management team every success in the final vs Menlough Skehana at 3pm in Barnaderg (Killererin) today Sunday. Hard luck to our U14 girls and management who were defeated by Naomh Mhuire 3-05 to 2-07 in the cup final. Our club hosted the U17 Challoner Trophies development blitz on Sunday last. The cup was aptly named in honour of Keith Davis who was very involved in Glenamaddy Williamstown ladies football club. The cup was kindly sponsored by Challoner trophies. Three regional teams took part Shamrock Gaels, Eastern Harps and Northern Stars. The three teams were a credit to their clubs and their management and their football skills were appreciated by all in attendance. It was fitting that the inaugural competition was won by the Eastern Harps regional team which involved players from Glenamaddy Williamstown Club. Thanks to all who helped make this occasion such a success by prepar- ing the pitch and club house, supplying food and refreshments throughout the day for all in attendance. It was greatly appreciated by all present and a fitting tribute to Keith’s memory.

CONGRATS to John Donlon, Esker, who graduated with an honours Degree - Bachelor of Arts in Drama, Theatre and Performing Studies plus Classics, at N.U.I. Galway, during the week. KNIT and STITCH bus to Show in RDS, GLEN CELTIC Well done to our Senior team STRICTLY COME DANCING Kilkerrin Clonberne Dublin will travel on Saturday 10 Nov. on their 3-1 win over top of league GAA & Ladies Football clubs in association with Pick up in Glenamaddy 7.45am, Clon- Roscommon Town. Good luck in away berne 8am, 8.10am and Clonberne Community Development presents match to St. Cuan’s on Sunday at 2pm. th 8.20am. To book a seat Congrats to our U10 girls team who won Strictly Come Dancing on Saturday 10 Nov in or for more information please tele- their Division Cup on Saturday. U16 girls the Shearwater Hotel . Tickets are phone. 086 0758184. came runner up in their Shield Final. Well going fast. Buses to facilitate people travelling, done to all girls and their management of buses will be available from Dunmore, Clon- MEEHANS LONDIS PLUS Mary Jo Comer, Bernard Mahe and Gerry berne and Kilkerrin. Buses will depart each Davis. Futsal for boys and girls continues Irish Sirloin Steak ……..……….… Save 25% venue at 6.30pm sharp and will return immedi- this week in Glenamaddy Community Irish Eye of the Round …...….... Save 33% ately after D.J. finishes. Contact Gerry Walsh @ School. National School kids on Wed., Sec- Chickens 2kg ………….………..…… €5 ondary school on Thursday. A huge thanks 086 8552370 Knorr Soups…………..……………... Any 2 for €2 to all who supported our fund raising table CDF Apple/Rhubard Tarts ……....€3 Welcome to our Mass celebrating our quiz night last weekend. Large Selection of Wines from ..€7.99 wonderful Harvest