ABBEYFEALE PARISH NEWS 10th Nov 2013 Thirty Second Sunday in Ordinary Time www.abbeyfealeparish.ie Email: [email protected]

John O’Shea P.P.: Samaritans: Hymns for the Family Faith Mass Tel: 068 - 31157 Mobile: 087 - 9708282 061 - 412111 or Free phone 1850609090 This evening 9th Nov @ 7pm A.A. 061-311222 Al-Anon 086-8143425 Micheál Liston A.P.: Congratulations to Sean Broderick Bereavement Support: Tel: Mobile : 087 - 2314804 on being Walk in the light 068 / 31203 068/ 31262 068/51984 Parish Office: presented with the Bene Merenti Medal Let’s all join together in communion sweet, 061-306792 Open 11:00 – 1:00 p.m. Tues. - Fri. (068) 31133 Console by Walk, walk in the light.

Email: [email protected] 068/31019 Bishop in Abbeyfeale And love one another till the Saviour we meet, Parish Support Worker C.M.A.C. Counselling: Parish Church on Sunday 3rd Nov 2013 Walk, walk, in the light

069 - 61000 - 061 - 313287 Counselling Appointment 061/314213

Cura: Walk in the light 3 times Church Tel 068/51915 Walk in the light of God Limerick 061 71318207 : 066 27355 Limerick Social Services: Accord 069/61000 NCW Jesus died on Calvary, Walk, walk in the light,

Intentions for this weekend. To save the lost like you and me; Launch of Fr Micheál Book Come and See 7pm David O’Connor, Caherhayes Anniv. Remembrance Ceremony Friday 15th Nov @ Walk , walk in the light You are invited to the launch by Bishop Brendan Leahy of ‘Come and See’ The story 7pm. Bridie & Sean Leahy and deceased member of Lourdes’ by Canon Micheál Liston on Monday 25th Nov at Mary Immaculate col- of the Leahy & Ahern families. We invite you to send in the names of family But them again that’s not the end, lege in the Forum (enter by Courtbrack gate Ashbourne avenue) Signing will take place members who died outside of the parish that you Walk, walk in the light 9.30am Billy Harnett, Dromtrasna Anniv. from 6.45pm and launch will be at 7.15pm. There will be light refreshments at 7.45pm wish to be remembered at the Remembrance He lives today, he’ll be your friend Ciss & John O’Brien and family members All proceeds to the Limerick Lourdes Invalid Fund. Ceremony on the 15th of Nov at 7pm Walk, walk, in the light . 12noon Denis Horgan Anniv. Please give in the names at the sacristy.

Tom & Joan Murphy, Ballaugh Anniv. Sr Bridget Finnucane will speak at the ceremony. Take my Life Take my life, and let it be

Intention for the week Graveyards Collection will be taken up at all Masses this week- Consecrated, Lord, to thee; end 9th & 10th Nov. The graveyards committees thank you for Take my moments and my days, Mon 7pm Johnny Flynn, Banard 1st Anniv. In Syria over 100,000 people have lost their lives after two years of war and over 8.4m your support throughout the year. let them flow in ceaseless praise. Tues 10am Philip Danaher people – approximately half of whom are children - are in need of humanitarian Wed 10am Mick & Mai Stack Prayer on passing a Graveyard assistance. Take my love; my Lord, I pour Wed 7pm Fr Bill Lane This crisis is unfolding in an area of great historical and religious significance for at thy feet its treasure store: take myself, and I will be Thurs 10am Purgatorial May perpetual light shine upon, the faces of all who rest here. Christians worldwide. The situation faced by the people of Syria is a critical one with ever, only, all for thee. the country facing the worst humanitarian crisis in a generation. Fri 10am Purgatorial May the lives they lived, unfold further in spirit Fri 7pm Remembrance Mass for those who died Trócaire is working in partnership with local church agencies in Syria and along during the year May all their past travail, find ease in the kindness of clay neighbouring borders to support survivors. Since 2011, vital emergency aid has reached Sat 11am Patrick & Kit O’Riordan, Purt Anniv. Christ be our Light May the remembering earth, mind every memory they brought over 273,000 people. Longing for light, we wait in darkness, Intentions for next weekend A collection to support the people of Syria will be taken up at all masses next Longing for truth, we turn to you, 7pm Kathleen O’Connor, Knocknasna May the rains from the heavens, fall gently upon them weekend 16th /17th Nov. Your support will help to get food, water, clothing, shelter, Make us your own, your holy people, Jack & Mary McKenna, Knockbrack Anniv. May the wildflowers and grasses, whisper their wishes into light medical and psycho-social supports to those most in need. Light for the world to see. 9.30am Eileen Casey, Knocknasna Anniv. Eileen & Timothy O’Donoghue, Ballaugh May we reverence the village of presence, Milford Hospice wish to thank you for your generosity toward the church gate Christ, be our Light, shine in our hearts, 12noon Sile O’Connell, Kilconlea Lower in the stillness of this silent field collection last week. A word of thanks to those who stood at the gate. shine through the darkness; John O’Donoghue The amount collected was €1448.86 Christ, be our Light, Connie Healy, The Hill Anniv. Quiz Shine in your church, gathered today. Purgatorial Society A table quiz to raise much needed funds for St. Mary's Boys' School will be held on Friday next Purgatorial envelopes can be handed in at all Masses next week. Ministers for Next weekend : Nov 17th C,A,B Nov. 15th at O'Riordan's Bar from 8.30pm. A great night out is guaranteed with legendary quiz- Longing for peace, our world is troubled, Masses will be offered during the month of Nov. and every First master Pat Quille in charge. Spot prizes galore on a night not to be missed. All are welcome. Readers for Next weekend: Nov 17th Team 5 Longing for hope, many despair, Friday during the year for the members of the Purgatorial Society Your word alone, has power to save us, AFTERNOON TEA DANCE: One man band, Noel Cronin, provides the music for the Adoration takes place on Mon , Wed Make us your living voice. Afternoon Tea Dance planned for Sunday, November 10 from 3-6pm at the GAA club- & Thurs from 6-8pm and Tues & Fri Death from 8am –10pm. We offer our sympathy to the family of Thomas Morrissey house. This is a fundraiser for Abbeyfeale for Africa. Admission €5. Teas served. Raffle.

whose funeral took place on Wed. May he rest in Christmas Newsletter A meeting of the Adoration Do not ask God to guide your footsteps peace. We are preparing the Christmas Newsletter at present and we invite articles and reports Committee in the sacristy on if you’re not willing to move your feet. Thursday November16th @ 8p.m and good wishes from the different organisations of the parish with photograph’s for The Next baptismal Team meeting is this years publication. About 50 –100 words Please submit to the parish office via email 12th Nov in Sacristy. [email protected] by Tues 26th Nov.