PARISHES OF PORTARLINGTON & EMO

PRIESTS PHONE NUMBERS Very Rev. Thomas Dooley P.P. Tel: (057) 8643004  Rev. Pat Hughes C.C., Tel: (057) 8646517 Very Rev. Michael Noonan P.E. Tel: (057) 8623431  Very Rev. Jack Walsh P.E. Tel: (057) 8626401

PARISH OFFICE Tel: 057 8643004 - Email: [email protected] / Parish Office Hours: 9.30am – 1.30pm Mon. – Fri. Anniversary Masses, Baptisms and Weddings can be booked by contacting the Parish Office during opening hours.

DIOCESE www.kandle.ie SAMARITANS 24-hour helpline: 116 123 Email: [email protected] ST. VINCENT DE PAUL 087 7640557 AWARE Lo-call Helpline 1890 303 302 PARISH SAFEGUARDING REPRESENTATIVES: Jackie McNulty; Frances O’Dwyer ; Mary Joyce; Clare Nerney Diocesan Designated Liaison Person (DLP) Tel: 085-8021633 [email protected]

MASS TIMES MASS TIMES St. Michael’s Church, Portarlington St. Paul’s Church, Emo 10am Daily Mass (Mon. – Fri.) 7.30pm (Vigil – Saturday), 6.15pm (Vigil – Saturday), 11am Sunday 9am & 12.15pm Sunday St. John’s Church, Sacred Heart Church, Rath

9am Sunday 10.30am Sunday

SUNDAY 15th SEPTEMBER, 2019  TWENTY FOURTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME  YEAR ‘C’

ANNIVERSARIES - PORTARLINGTON ANNIVERSARIES - EMO LECTORS th th Mon. 16 Sept. 10am Frances Mullins, Saturday 14 September – 7.30pm 21st / 22nd September 2019 Foxcroft Street (4th Anniv.); Beryl O’Keeffe, Anne Greaney, Ballybrittas st Portarlington Patrick’s Avenue (1 Anniv.) James Hyland, Limetree th Sat. 6.15pm Margaret Doyle / Sun. 9am Tues. 17 Sept. 10am --- Tom O’Rourke, Kennel Cross; John & Annie th Dan Fingleton / 12.15pm Emma Dunne Wed. 18 Sept. 10am --- Mulhall; Sr. Claudia Mangan, Kennel Cross Killenard Thurs. 19th Sept. 10am Jimmy Gibson, Sunday 15th September – 11am Sun. 10.30am Marie McMahon St. Michael’s Park Emo Fri. 20th Sept. 10am --- James & Teresa Dowling, Kilmainham, ; Gavin Keegan, Cappakeel & Sat. 7.30pm Doreen Dunne

Saturday 14th September – 6.15pm Botley Court, Portarlington (6th Anniv.) Sun. 11am Stephanie Lewis

Margaret (Madge) Knight, Assumpta Tce. (M.M.) st Saturday 21 September – 7.30pm Rath Peter Ryan, Ballymorris (M.M.) Sun. 9am Ann Lawlor Ned & Beth Bailey, Cappakeel & deceased Tommy Cooper, Clonanny; Charlie Greene, members of the Bailey Family Barrowbank & parents Mary & Michael Greene nd EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS Sunday 22 September – 11am & brother, Paul Greene; Maureen & Tommy st nd Nora O’Connor, Rossmore, 21 / 22 September 2019

Doyle, Drumcondra; Julia Bryan & deceased Portarlington Sun. Team A members of the Bryan & Delaney Families; ANNIVERSARIES - RATH Killenard Sun. Team D th Patrick Wyse, Orchard Drive (5 Anniv.) nd Sunday 22 September – 9am th AUTUMN PRIESTS Sunday 15 September – 12.15pm Lucy & Frank Carroll, Fisherstown COLLECTION

Paddy Cummins, Gracefield (M.M.) Peter Crowley, New Mill Court (M.M.) 2019 NATIONAL PLOUGHING Sincere thanks to everyone who contributed Sandra Rowan (nee Finnigan), Doolagh (1st CHAMPIONSHIPS so generously to the recent collection for the Anniv.); Dolores Keogh, St. Michael’s Park; Visit the Diocesan Stand – 399, Block 3, Row 18 Priests of the Parish. th th Paddy, Nancy & Patrick Flynn, Bracklone Street (From Sept. 17 – 19 ). Bishop Denis & the MEDJOGORJE PILGRIMAGE 2019 st diocesan team are looking forward to welcoming Saturday 21 September – 6.15pm people into the diocesan stand throughout the Medjugorje Group pilgrimage 2019. nd rd th Madeline Orange (2 Anniv.) & Bobby Orange, ploughing. Come in for a cuppa, a chat, some 7 Nights - Inclusive €705. 3 – 10 Oct. St. Michael’s Park; Cissy Orange, Patrick Street; blessed salt and more. Prayer at noon each Spiritual Director Fr. Sean Hyland C.C. Neddy Ryan, Marian Hill; Esther & Michael day. People are invited to submit their favourite Contact Michael Nerney (086) 8157305. Murphy Snr. & Michael Murphy Jnr. Annamoe; prayer or to compose a new prayer for the Dolores, Willie & Brian Maher, St. Brigid’s Sq; environment (max. 100 words) by September 10, IRISH BLOOD TRANSFUSION SERVICE Chrissy Whelan, Marian Hill; Tom & Rose to [email protected] The next blood donation clinic will take place

McGuinness, Bishopswood Road; Martin & Mary in Portarlington Community Centre on Tues. Fitzgerald, Daughter, Bridie Fitzgerald, Nurney, SAFEGUARDING 17th September from 4.30pm to 8pm. Son Tom, his wife Elizabeth SUNDAY 29TH SEPT. 2019 giveblood.ie

nd Bishop Nulty, together with the Diocesan Sunday 22 September – 12.15pm Safeguarding Committee, are happy to EMO/RATH PARISH LOTTO 9th Sept. Maisie & Paddy Orange, Marian Hill; Cissy announce the first Safeguarding Sunday event in Winning Numbers 8, 15, 19, 22 Orange, Patrick Street, Sue Orange, Bracklone the Diocese of Kildare & Leighlin. Safeguarding No Jackpot winner. Street; Edward Murray, Cushina th €25 to each of the following:- Sunday will take place on Sun. 29 Sept. in all

parishes across the Diocese. This day aims to Billy Murphy, Bellgrove; Mary Hennessy ANNIVERSARIES - KILLENARD C/o Martha; John Moore C/o Martha; Jerry communicate our safeguarding message in a Sunday 15th September – 10.30am creative and innovative way. Dempsey C/o Ann Lowery; Sean Egan Mollie Kavanagh, Lough C/o Hilary – Next Jackpot €2,400 Christina Keogh, Rathleash EXTRAORDINARY MONTH OF MISSION UPCOMING EVENTS nd Pope Francis has declared October 2019 to be Sunday 22 September – 10.30am Mount St. Anne’s, Killenard th an Extraordinary Month of Mission. This special John O’Kane, Kilmullen (14 Anniv.) month of prayer & action calls us all to renew our Prayerful Meditation Day Sat. 28th Sept. from 10am–3.30pm. missionary commitment by sharing the Good PRAYERS ARE REQUESTED FOR THE News of Jesus with all people! This day offers space for you to relax, pray, think & feel. Through scripture, poetry, FOLLOWING WHO DIED RECENTLY GROW Community Mental Health music & movement you will have the  Support Group (promoting positive mental opportunity to take time out & be yourself. Peter (Jacko) Murphy, Gracefield, health) meet every Thursday at 2.30pm in the Facilitated by Sr. Anne Kearney. Cost: €25 Esther Hynan (nee Kiernan), Annamoe Social Services Centre, Link Road, Portarlington. (bring packed Lunch) Tea/Coffee provided. Teresa Whelehan, Corrig All welcome. Contact Assumpta 086-8114135 - Booking/Enquiries: The Secretary 057-

Dan Brannock, Cloneygowan www.grow.ie 8626153 / [email protected]

PORTARLINGTON BRIDGE CLUB PARISH MINISTRY GARRYHINCH BRIDGE CLUB th th Bridge resumes on Wed. 18 September in A day of Prayer, reflection and good company Bridge resumes on Mon. 16 September in Garryhinch Golf Club at 7.45pm. and renewal for parish ministers. ‘Rooted in Garryhinch Golf Club at 7.45pm. New Christ and the Joy of His Gospel’ led by Fr. members welcome.

PORTARLINGTON LOURDES ORGANISATION Martin Delaney (Ossory Diocese) in Mount St. SOCIAL NIGHT Anne’s, Killenard on Sat. 12th Oct. from 10.30am CHARITY RIDE OUT PORTARLINGTON A social evening, organised by the Lourdes – 4pm. Places are limited so please book early Sun. 13th Oct. at 2pm sharp. Adult 25 / Child th Committee, will take place on Fri. 20 Sept. in through the Parish Office. €10 per person. €15. Meeting at the Railway Bar. the Hawthorn Lounge, Patrick Street from 9pm Refreshments in the Railway Bar with until late. Music by Turás. Everyone very READERS / EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS Auction & Raffle afterwards. welcome on the night. If you are interested in becoming a Eucharistic Proceeds in aid of the Ryan Family. Minister or Reader in Portarlington, Killenard, COFFEE MORNING Emo or Rath Churches, please see Volunteer SUAIMHNEAS CAPPAKEEL Mary & Jenny Miller, Fifty Seven Boutique will Forms at the Church porches and leave them in Centering Prayer th hold their 17 consecutive Coffee Day for Laois to the Parish Office. Training will be provided. 18th Sept (& every Wednesday) from

Hospice in their Portarlington store on Friday 7.30-8.30pm. Cost €5. th 20 September, 2019 from 10am to 8pm. Each PIANO LESSONS / EXAM GRINDS Meditation & Prayer Piano lessons available. All levels catered for. th year we make a generous donation to Laois Commencing 19 Sept. Every Thursday. Leaving & Junior Cert Music Grinds & Hospice because of your support. Note the 3.30-4.30pm. This is a time to reflect & pray preparation for theory exams. Experienced change of date to Friday due to our participation using sacred scripture, spiritual writings & highly qualified Teacher / Masters Degree. at the National Ploughing Championship. sacred music. Cost €5. Phone: Donal on 085-7393927. Mindfulness Meditation th LAOIS HOSPICE ANNUAL COFFEE MORNING HOME TUTORING / GRINDS Commencing 19 Sept. Every Thurs. 7.30- HAWTHORN LOUNGE, PATRICK STREET Primary School Teacher fully qualified & Garda 8.30pm. These evenings give participants Coffee morning takes place in The Hawthorn Vetted available for home tutoring in many an opportunity to practice different Lounge, Patrick Street on Thurs. next, 19th subjects & Irish grinds up to Junior Cert level. approaches to meditation. Cost €5. September in aid of Laois Hospice. Come Call: 087-6144119. Emerging Spirituality in light of along from 1pm to 3pm for a coffee & support our Cosmic Story this very worthy cause. B-SHARP STUDIOS 21st Sept. 10am-4.30pm. In this workshop B Sharp Studios, Portarlington School of Music. through the medium of input, reflection & BINGO Lessons available in all instruments and voice, discussion, we will look at how knowledge of Bingo every Wednesday at 8.30pm in the ranging from piano, guitar, drums, tin whistle, our universe can change the way we view Portarlington Social Services Centre Link Road. fiddle, harp, etc. All ages and levels catered for. and participate in the on-going adventure of Looking forward to seeing all our regular players Register anytime during the term. Call life & can assist in developing a more & new members always welcome. Conor 086-1639153 / Keith 085-7516595. intimate & sacred relationship with Earth &

those we share Earth with. Cost. €60. Incl. SOCIAL DANCING LAOIS ALZHEIMERS SOCIETY th dinner. Social dancing lessons at Friends Together Support Group takes place Wed. 18 Sept. Further information on courses for the every Friday with Heather from 3-5pm in the Sept. at 7.30- 9pmin Resource Centre, Autumn season www.suaimhneas.ie Scouts Den, Main Street. Learn to waltz, jive, . The support groups provide an Phone 057-8626541 to book any courses. foxtrot, quick step, line dancing and lots more. opportunity to meet others in a similar situation, No partner required. So much fun and a great to access information and practical advice in MUSIC LESSONS way to exercise and meet new people. Contact supportive environment. Free to family Music lessons for Academy exams or Heather at 087-9322783 for more information. members affected by dementia and memory pleasure. All age groups. Own Centre. Friends Together also meet on Tuesdays from issues. Further info. on dementia contact Ann Phone Jim on 086 0673772. 2.30pm to 5pm. Munnelly on 057-8663398/086 8372168

Home-care Coordinator 47 Main Street LAOIS PARTNERSHIP COMPANY VOLUNTEER DRIVERS – IRISH CANCER Portlaoise Co Laois R32 VRX8 Failte Isteach SOCIETY Email [email protected] Free English Conversation Classes The Irish Cancer Society is looking for Elementary - Beginners - Intermediate volunteers to drive patients to and from their EMO 100KM CYCLE nd Portarlington FET Centre, Bracklone Street. chemotherapy treatments in all public hospitals Sun. 22 September in aid of Emo / Rath Senior th Portarlington. Starting Thurs. 19 Sept. nationwide. Volunteers will need their own car Citizens. Starting & finishing at Emo GAA 10am – 12 Noon. Classes are free and but all expenses are paid. If you have 2 free Community Centre. 100km & 50 km. provided by volunteer tutors. To register; days a month (Monday – Friday) and an active 100km cycle starts 10.30am / 50km starts Phone 087-9780360. Email - email address we would love to hear from you. 11.30am. Cycle entry €20. Helmets must be [email protected] Phone Laura on 01-2310594, or e-mail worn by all. Registration Emo GAA Community nd [email protected] or go to centre from 9.30am on Sun. 22 Sept. MICHAEL ENGLISH & www.cancer.ie for more information. Refreshments served on return to Emo. Further GOSPEL CHOIR IN CONCERT

info. phone 087-2654001. Date: Fri. 11th October. Venue: Sts. Peter & BE ACTIVE NIGHT th Paul’s Church, Monasterevin. Tickets on #BeACTIVE Night- Vicatstown – Sat. 28 BABY MASSAGE CLASSES sale €25 from Monasterevin Parish Office September from 4-7pm. The evening will start th Next course starting Mon. 30 Sept & the (045-525346) or Earley’s Fashion Shop, with Riverdance along the Banks of the canal th th st following three Monday’s 7 , 14 , 21 Oct. from Monasterevin (045-525395). from 3.45pm. We will be celebrating the 25th 10am to 11.30am at Yogaland Studio anniversary of Riverdance, with a line of Irish Portarlington. Booking essential. For more FLU VACCINATION CLINIC Dancers stretching along the canal toward Athy details contact: Catriona 086-8890005. Flu Vaccination Clinic at Medi-Centre, as far as the eye can see. Everyone welcome – Portarlington on Tuesday 24th No dancing experience required. The fun and THE BARROW WAY WALK September from 2pm - 4pm. No games will then continue up to Annanough GAA The Barrow Way Walk will take place across th appointment necessary". Grounds, with juvenile Football blitz, Bouncing Carlow, Kildare & Laois on the Sept. 29 as part Castles, Music and Dancing, with plenty of of the European Week of Sport #BeActive 2019. LETS DANCE beautiful home baked refreshments and a whole Taking place on the Barrow towpath and starting Get fit the fun way! lot more. All details are on the SVT FB page. in a variety of locations in each county, Are you looking to get fit or lose weight? This is a free family event. participants can choose to walk 5KM, 10KM or Why not have fun doing it! Let’s Dance is a 20KM. Transport will be provided to bring the new way of having fun, getting fit, losing NEWELL CHOIR registered participants back to the start. weight and socializing at all the same time. Do you like to sing? Would you like to be part of Families, clubs, friends & individuals are invited Learn how to waltz, jive, quickstep, foxtrot & a local Choir. We are always seeking to to pre-register on www.BarrowWayWalk.ie to country line dance. Thursdays from 7.30pm welcome new members – Male or female, any secure a place and ensure sufficient transport is – 9pm in Portarlington Community Centre. age group. If interested, phone Patricia on 089- provided. Visit the site to see the route maps, Beginners & advanced dancers welcome. 4679243 or call down to the Social Services find further information and book your Classes are €10 nightly or 6 weeks for €50 – th Centre at 7.45pm Thurs. next, 19 September. place. ➡ https://bit.ly/2lYwdN3 Payable on the first night. No partners required. Contact Noeleen on 086 8690332.