Sacristans: World Family Day : Catherine Lenihan 087-277 3332 : Margaret O’Sullivan 087-695 3071 : Noreen Fitzgerald 087-248 9113 Church bookings: Wedding, Baptism and Masses please contact the above. For info What is this ‘’World Family Day’’ we are hearing about ? on Weddings and Appointments Ann 086-3794646 / Eileen Moroney 087-622 2508 It is the World’s largest gathering of Catholics , a major world Office Hours: Office Hrs 9am-6pm on Thursday’s event celebrating family life , the fundamental building block of Appointments & Information: Contact Ann on 086-3794646 society . Hundreds of thousands share and celebrate experienc- es reflecting on challenges they face in family life and in faith. How did World family Day come about ? Tournafulla Church: Masses for The week Pope Saint John Paul 11 called the 1st World Family Day. It has since been held across the world every 3 years. Next year it will be in from 21st - Readers: Sept 2nd Templeglantine: Anniversary Masses Mon 28th 10am Morning Mass 26th August 2018. Alter Servers: Team C Tues - Fri 11am Morning Mass with Fr. Hurley Where has it already been held? No Eucharistic Adoration: Sat 2nd Sept 6 pm Dan O’ Donnell , Meenoline It was held in in 1984 & 2000 , 1997 Rio de Janeiro , 2003 Manila , During Renovations 2006 Valencia , 2009 Mexico , 2012 Milan , 2015 Philadelphia, Willie Harnett , Templeglantine West , A/V Sun 3rd 10.30am Mary Ita Sugars , Meenoline , A/V Who decided that it would be held in ? Mountcollins : Pope Francis personally choose Ireland. At the last world family day in Philadelphia , he Eucharistic Tournafulla: said next one would be Dublin. The dates are now finalised for August 2018. Adoration Tues 29th No Mass during restoration Who is World Family Day for ? No Adoration for Sat 2nd S 7.30pm Kathleen Regan nee Wright, Knockanaire If you treasure the blessings you have received in your own family , it is for you; an op- portunity to celebrate those blessings and say thanks for them with families from every Templeglantine * Mass in Community Hall during Restoration corner of Ireland and the world who share the same love of Family and who are there to Readers : Sept 2nd/3rd join in thanking the Lord for the blessing their families have received. Rósin Fitzgerald Máiread Roche Mountcollins: What will be happening at World Family Day? Eucharistic Ministers : Thurs 31st Aug 7pm Evening Mass It is a ‘festival of Families’ celebrating Family life. So it will have an exciting programme Gemma Curtin Carol Larkin Sun 3rd Sept 11am Cora Walsh , The High Road , A/V for parents and for young people , as well as faith and fun activities for children. Partici- Helen Wright pants pray , celebrate together , listen to special speakers and learn. No Eucharistic Adoration Where will the Families taking part come from ? For August May She Rest in Peace From every parish in Ireland , families will gather for this celebration. There will be huge We offer sincere & prayerful sympathy to the relatives of numbers of families from all around the world , from different cultures, languages /ethnic Baptismal Info Evening Margaret Barry , Cragg, who died during the week. backgrounds to celebrate their common and shared love and appreciation of Family and Lord Grant her eternal peace and joy importance of Family Life to them. The Next Info night & to her family & friends , strength & comfort. Sept 12th Where and when was the last World Family Day held? Blessing of the Restoration of Tournafulla Church: The last World Family Day was in Philadelphia in September 2015. Bishop has invited Bishop Michael Lenihan Roughly how many people attended the last World Family Day? to officiate at the blessing and mass of thanksgiving of the 850,000 people (the filling of Croke Park ten times over !) attended the Mass celebrated by Pope Francis during World Family Day in Philadelphia in 2015. Last weeks church to mark the restoration of the church. As Bishop Offertory Michael is at home for a few days around mid September Will Pope Francis be coming to Ireland for World Family Day? Templeglantine It is hoped that he will . It is believed that he will , if it is humanly possible for him . He Weekly Offering €1,045 we hope that this will take place on Saturday 16th. Time to has expressed his own hope and wish to be there but final details of Pope Francis itiner- (Including 15th August be confirmed but keep the date and let family members ary are only published a few months in advance. So we have to wait and hope. Holyday) know. Archbishop has this to say about World Family Day; Tournafulla/ This is not about ‘defining’ family . It is about ‘celebrating’ family in all its diversity Mountcollins Congratulations To Weekly Offering €1575 Bridget Collins , Barnagh , & ‘’ Family is about love, no matter how imperfect and failing; about the love of spouses , Andy Haworth , the love of parents for their children. We have great families who would never think of Míle Buíochas who were married last weekend in themselves as great : - they simply do their best. Where would any of us be without the Templeglantine Church love and generosity we received from our parents.? COMMUNITY NOTES Templeglantine, Tournafulla & Tournafulla /Mountcollins GAA … Lotto results for draw that took place Mountcollins Monday 21st August 2017 numbers drawn … 6,13,25,31 no winner lucky dips Parish Newsletter 26th &27th August 2017 Patrick Brosnahan Rockchapel , Sean & Kathleen Hartnett , Tour, Sean Hart- Parish Priests: nett Tour, Mairead Lane ,Kilmorna. Promoter Billy Lenihan. Jackpot €3600 Fr. Denis Mullane PP Tel: 087-262 1911 - 069 84021 Calcutta Bound; Both Sarah Leahy and Rachel Doody are raising funds to Fr. Thomas Hurley PE Tel: 068-30292 travel to Calcutta to help people who are in desperate need in this deprived re- Canon James Ambrose -Weekend Assistant : gion of India. This project is organised by the Hope Foundation. The girls Tel: 087-774 0753 or 069-62350 would appreciate your help. We have some wonderful charitable, civic minded young people who live the gospel message. COMHALTAS, TEAMPALL AN GHLEANNTÁIN: MUSIC CLASSES, Enrol- th Most Holy Trinity Church ment for beginners and existing pupils on Monday, Sept. 4 , 7 - 8.30pm. De- Change Templeglantine tails re commencement of classes will be given at enrolment. Classes provided Of for Fiddle, Flute, Whistle, Banjo, Button Accordion and concertina. Enquiries Weekend Masses: to 087 9654451. Mass Sat Vigil Mass 6pm Sunday Morning Mass 10.30am Templeglantine GAA : Spin Results Wed 23rd August: Mark Times McCarthy €55, Seamus Cahill , €45 , Pat Harnett , €50 . Spinning Next next week for a Jackpot of €7,300 are Frances Kelly , Barnagh , Marion O’ Sullivan C/O Devon Inn , Danny McCarthy , Glantine . Promoters Weekend St. Patricks Church Prize Dan Sexton . Tournafulla

PIONEER GATHERING: The Munster Pioneer Gathering and Spirituality Day Weekend Mass: will take place in The Woodland's House Hotel in on October 1, The month of Sunday Morning 11am 2017.This will be a most important day for the future of the Pioneer Associa- August is tion in Munster. dedicated to the Immaculate PADRE PIO DEVOTIONS: Devotions will resume in September on the first Heart of Mary Tuesday of the month in Monagae Church at 7pm. Blessing with 1st. class rel- Our Lady of the ic. Assumption Church. WEST 102FM: Every Monday evening from 7pm to 7.30pm tune Mountcollins into a little bit of Heaven with Fr. Kevin. Weekend Mass Saturday Evening 7.30 pm Restoration Collection : Thank you for your contribution to the August collec- tion last weekend. Any outstanding envelopes can be handed in at Masses or to the office. Thank you for your continued support. Life is too short GOD Always gives Grudges are a waste of perfect His Best happiness. Newsletter Info: if you wish to include any local event in the newsletter please email: To Those Who Laugh when you can, [email protected] or phone Ann 086-379 4646 ,Eileen 087-622 2508., Helen 087 -975 1453 and Mary Leave The Choice Apologize when you should 087 –949 8730 Items of a few lines only as space is limited. Deadline Wednesdays @ 8pm With Him …. Thank You. And let go of what you cant change!