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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
www.portarlingtonparish.ie www.emoparish.ie
PARISH OFFICE
Telephone: 057 8643004 - Email: portarlingtonparishoffice@eircom.net / Parish Office Hours: 9.30am – 1.30pm Monday– Friday
Anniversary Masses, Baptisms and Weddings can be booked by contacting the Parish Office during opening hours.
DIOCESAN WEBSITE www.kandle.ie SAMARITANS 1850 60 90 90 or 0902 73133 ST. VINCENT DE PAUL 087 7640557
AWARE Lo-call Helpline 1890 303 302 MENTAL HEALTH ASSOC. 083 3476291 or 087 6966133 PHOENIX 1850 20 30 40
MASS TIMES
St. Michael’s Church, Portarlington
10am Daily Mass (Mon. – Fri.)
6.15pm (Vigil – Saturday),
9am & 12.15pm Sunday
St. John’s Church, Killenard
10.30am Sunday
MASS TIMES
St. Paul’s Church, Emo
7.30pm (Vigil – Saturday),
11am Sunday
Sacred Heart Church, Rath
9am Sunday
Sunday 13 th January, 2013 - Baptism of our Lord.
ANNIVERSARIES PORTARLINGTON
Mon. 14 th 10am Mary McEvoy, St. Patrick’s Tce.
Tue. 15 th 10am Julia McCormack, Shandra
Wed. 16 th 10am Edward, Bridget & Michael
Donegan, Gracefield
Thurs. 17 th 10am Brian Higgins, Patrick St. (1 st
Anniv.) & Philomena Redden (nee Kennedy),
Mountmellick & Gracefield (4 th Anniv.)
Fri. 18 th 10am John & Marie Dooley
Saturday 12 th January – 6.15pm
Peadar Foster, St. Brigid’s Sq., Deceased members
of the Foster Family, Lea, James Bergin, Rathmore
Kevin Condron, St. Brigid’s Square, Maurice
(Murty) Kelly, St. Michael’s Park (2 nd Anniv.), Rachel
& James Kelly & Sean Kelly, Joseph Murphy,
Gracefield. Catherine ( Kaye) Mooney, Main Street,
Sunday 13 th January – 12.15pm
Mollie Coughlan, Bog Lane, James & Kathleen
Walsh, Thomas McGrath, Kathleen, John, Oswald &
Anne McGrath, Closeland, Patrick Mitchell,
deceased members of the Mitchell & Dillon Family,
Cushina.
Saturday 19 th January – 6.15pm
Brian Higgins, Patrick St. (1 st Anniv.)
Sean Powell, Spa St., (12 th Anniv.), Julia & Matt
Colgan, Annamoe, Josie Lynch, Ballymorris, John,
Maureen, Eugene & Mary Kirwan, Station Road
Sunday 20 th January – 12.15pm
Ann Ryan, Ballymorris, Joseph, Ellen & JJ Bracken,
Cloneygowan, Richard & Elizabeth Whelehan,
Doolagh,
ANNIVERSARIES KILLENARD
Sunday 13 th January – 10.30am
Patsy McGurrell, Garryvacum,
Eileen, Vera, James & Sarah Carroll,
Margaret Grattan, Rathleash, Alf Whelehan,
Doolagh
YOUR PRAYERS ARE REQUESTED FOR
THE FOLLOWING WHO DIED RECENTLY:
Anne Connolly (Nee Emerson), Spa Street &
Kay Ryan, The Square, who were interred during
the week. Marie Ryan (nee Culleton), Wales &
formerly Tierhogar who died during the week in
Wales.
ANNIVERSARIES EMO
Saturday 12 th January – 7.30pm
William Dunne, Morette
Patrick & Mary Mulhall, Morette
Sunday 13 th January – 11am
Patrick (Patsy) Mangan, Caron (M.M.)
Saturday 19 th January – 7.30pm
Brigid (Bridie) Carroll (M.M.)
Dan Brophy, Killeen, Deceased members of
the Brophy Family, Killeen, Frank & Rosaleen
Brophy, Killeen & Dublin, Deceased members
of the Seymour Family, Cork
ANNIVERSARIES RATH
Sunday 13 th January – 9am
Patrick & Alice Dobbyn, Courtwood
Della Bolger, Belin
Michael McEvoy, John McEvoy, Pat McEvoy,
Johnny Murphy, Courtwood
Sunday 20 th January – 9am
Joseph & Julia Connell & grandson, Joseph,
Mary Duffy, Ballyadden, Moira Donoher,
Ballyadden
COMMUNION CALLS
Visits to the sick and housebound will be
attended during the week as follows:
Tues. 15 TH , Wed. 16 th & Thurs. 17 th Jan. 2013.
Tuesday
Derrymore, Congress Tce., Main St.,
Orchard Drive, Kilnacourt, Station Rd.,
Station Court, St. Brigid’s Sq., Bracklone St.
St. Michael’s Pk., Kilbride, Lough,
Killenard, Lea Road, Kilmullen
Wednesday
Courtwood, Kilbracken, Clonamone,
Cappakeel, Morette, Coolbanagher,
Knightstown, Tinnakill, Dangans, Coolaghy
Thursday
Patrick St., St. Mary’s Tce., Assumpta Tce.,
Avondale, Bog Rd., Gracefield, Shandra,
Cloneyhurke, Garryhinch, Patrick St., Church
View, Kilmalogue Garden, French Church St.,
Foxcroft Court, Marian Hill, Treascon, Cushina
CONFIRMATION 2013
Meeting with parents/guardians will take place
as follows:
Presentation Primary School &
Cloneyhurke N.S.
Tues. 22 nd Jan. at 8pm in the School Hall
St. Patrick’s Boys N.S.
Wed. 23 rd Jan. at 8pm in the School
Scoil Naomh Eoin, Killenard
Thurs. 24 th Jan. at 8pm in the School Hall
LECTORS
Portarlington
Sat. 19 th
Jan. 6.15pm Mary Bergin
Sun. 20 th
Jan 9am John Prior
12.15pm Sinead Dunne
Killenard
Sun. 20 th
Jan. 10.30am Marie McMahon
Emo
Sat. 19 th
Jan. 7.30pm Tara Hanniffy
Sun. 20 th Jan. 11am Ellen Dunne
Rath
Sun. 20 th Jan. 9am Brian Nolan
EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS
Portarlington
Sat. 19 th & Sun. 20 th Jan. Team A
Killenard
Sun. 20 th Jan. Team B
PARISH CALENDAR 2013
Parish Calendar for 2013
available at the Church porches
TEACH MHUIRE PRAYING
COMMUNITY
Teach Mhuire weekly Prayer Meetings every
Tuesday night at 8pm in Coláiste Íosagáin. All
very welcome. www.teachmhuire.ie
WEEK OF PRAYER FOR CHRISTIAN
UNITY
18 th – 25 th January 2013
Theme for the week:
“What does God require of us?”
(based on the Prophet Micah 6: 6-8),
a text known and loved by all who seek to
respond to God’s call to ‘act justly, love
tenderly and walk humbly with our God’
BAPTISMS
We welcome into our
Christian Community through Baptism:
Portarlington Parish
Lilly Jane Ryan, Canal Court
Emo Parish
Mark Edward Brady, Courtwood

LOST
Set of Keys
Lost on Sunday last near St. Michael’s Church.
If found please contact the Parish Office or
phone 087 9241133.
EMO PARISH LOTTO
Resumes on Monday night 14 th January.
Jackpot € 16,400
O’DEMPSEY’S GFC NOTES
DINNER DANCE & MEDAL PRESENTATION
Takes place on Sat. 19 th January in the Heritage
Golf & Spa Resort, Killenard commencing 7.30pm
sharp. Music by Damien Bowe & the Klassics.
Tickets available from Committee members or
from the following:
Brendan – 087 2529574 / Louise – 087 7854640
Martin – 086 2060297
O’DEMPSEY’S GFC JUVENILE
This year’s O’Dempsey’s Juvenile AGM takes place
on Thursday the 17th January in the clubhouse at
8pm. New rule regarding compulsive wearing of
mouth-guards will be discussed. All parents should
attend this very important meeting.
O’DEMPSEY’S GFC LOTTO 7.1.13
Jackpot €7,400 - This week’s numbers 02 04 06 28
No Winner. Match 3 to Win/Share
Winner 1 Syl & Aoife Mullen Promoter Syl Mullen
Winner 2 Andy Scully Promoter Sean Fallon
Winner 3 Martina Whelehan Promoter Martin
Whelehan. Promoters Prize: Hubert O'Leary
Next Week JACKPOT €7,600
PORTARLINGTON FOLK CHOIR
New members welcome to the Folk Choir. Anyone
interested can contact Ann on 087 4146600.
CEILTIS SPEECH & DRAMA
Develop your child’s confidence and communication
skills through Speech & Drama Classes. Small
classes and individual attention assured.
St. Patrick’s School, Mountmellick
Tuesdays from 4pm – Beginning January 15 th
Community Centre, Portarlington
Wednesdays from 4pm – Beginning January 16 th
Day Care Centre, Monasterevin
Thursdays from 4pm – Beginning January 17 th
Classes include vocal exercises, mime,
improvisation, Theatre games, storytelling, role-play
& poetry. End of year performance in Dunamaise
Theatre Sat. 20 th April. Enquiries: Contact Anita
Donoher AIBSD, LIBSD on 086 2478052 or e-mail
ceiltissd@hotmail.com
GOLF LESSONS
Portarlington Ladies Golf Club is running six weeks
of golf lessons at the Natural Golf School, The
heritage in Killenard each Wednesday from 27 th
February to 3 rd April. Max. 10 people per class €60
per person / Minimum 6 people per class €75.
Beginners 10am-11am & advanced 11am-12 Noon.
Anyone interested in taking part contact Marie on
087 6861127 before 13 th February.
NA PAISTI COMMUNITY CRECHE
The AGM of “Na Paisti” Community Crèche is being
held on Thurs. 31 th Jan. at 8pm in the Community
Crèche.
COURTWOOD G.A.A. CLUB
WESTPORT: The club’s annual weekend trip this
year is to Westport and will take place on Friday 10 th
May to Sunday 12 th May. Contact Enda O’Connor
on 086 8190789 or Damien Behan on 085 7881916.
COUNTY BOARD DRAW: Tickets are now on sale
for the 2013 Laois G.A.A. Clubs Members Draw.
Tickets are €130 and can be paid off monthly.
QUIZ: Fundraising table quiz in aid of Courtwood
G.A.A. Club will take place on Friday 1 st February at
9pm in The Final Furlong, Ballybrittas.
Table of four €40. All welcome.
SCHOOL ENROLMENTS
2013 / 2014
St. Patrick’s Boys N.S., Patrick St.
Enrolment Night
Enrolment for 1 st Class for September 2013
will take place on Wed. 23 rd January at 7pm in
the school hall at 7pm. Further info. contact
Pat Galvin (Principal) on 057 8623394.
Presentation Primary School, Station Rd:
Application Forms are available between
9.30am & 1.30pm from the Junior School
Office. Closing date for application is Friday
22 nd February, 2013.
Scoil Náisiuntá Naomh Eoin, Killenard
Enrolment Application Forms available from
the School Office from Fri. 1 st February.
Closing date for applications is Thurs. 28 th
February at 5pm.
Scoil Náisiuntá an Chroí Ró-Naofa Rath
Application Forms available from school office.
Closing date for application is Thurs. 28 th Feb.,
2013.
St. Paul’s N.S., Emo
Application Forms available from School
Office - Closing date is Friday 25 th Jan. 2013.
SUAIMHNEAS – CAPPAKEEL
Suaimhneas Presents
Power of the Wonder Bag: Tuesday 29 th
January from 7.30pm - 9.30pm. This
presentation introduces a method of slow
cooking which reduces the amount of
electricity or gas & is environmentally friendly.
Booking essential
Art of Stillness: Facilitated by John Doherty.
This very popular programme will be start on
Saturday 9 th
February 2013 11am– 4pm and
continue on Wednesday evenings 7.30pm—
9.30pm 13 th , 20 th , 27 th March 6 th , 13 th , 20 th
and Saturday 23 rd .
For further details contact: Anne or Mai
0578626541
KILBRIDE ART GROUP
Catering for adults and children
Art classes for adults and children
recommence as follows: Mon. 14 th Jan 10am–
12 noon (Adults) & 7-9 (Children) / Tues. 15 th
January 10am – 12 noon (Adults) & 7.30pm -
9.30pm (Adults). / Wed. 16 th January 10am–12
(Adults) & 7-9pm (children). Classes will take
place each week at the above times and cater
for beginners & advanced students using all
mediums. Also available are sketching &
drawing classes. Phone Una on 086 2392997.
JUNIOR & LEAVING CERT REVISION
Registrations are now been taken for our
Junior Cert and Leaving Cert and Leaving Cert
Applied revision classes. All subjects / all
levels catered for. Further information contact
Fidelma at info@portarlington.ie or phone
085 8568801.
DEFIBRILLATOR VOLUNTEERS
Steps are currently being taken to make a
defibrillator available to the people of
Portarlington 24 hrs per day 7 days per week.
If you are interested in learning new potentially
life-saving skills (or putting existing skills to
use) to be the first point of help to people
suffering cardiac arrest/sudden death contact
the Love Port Office , Oriel House , Main
Street , Portarlington or phone 085 8568801
for a registration form & further information.
GRINDS
Maths grinds now available for Junior and
Leaving Certificate. Phone 087 7760435.
SLIMMING WORLD
Slimming World Portarlington held on Monday
evenings. Classes at 3.30pm, 5.30pm &
7.30pm in Portarlington RFC, Lea Road. For
details call Laura on 085 -7514015.
LAOIS LEAF
(Supporting sustainable communities)
If you have a sustainable community story to
tell or business to promote for the 2013 Laois
Leaf Newsletters please send details in and
we will be delighted to feature it. You can
keep up to date with events and updates on
Facebook page
https://www.facebook.com/LaoisLEAF and on
twitter @LaoisLEAF
For more information visit our website
http://www.laoisleaf.com/ or become a
member to participate in the discussions.
Wishing you a happy, healthy, resilient and
ecologically sound 2013
PIANO LESSONS
Piano lessons for students available. All
levels catered for. Experienced highly
qualified teacher. Grinds also available.
Limited vacancies. 085 7393927
Gracefield Lotto Results
No winner. Numbers 12, 7, 19, 13. Jackpot
next week €11,200
Registration Nights: are on Fri 11 th and 18 th
January from 8 – 9pm in the Clubhouse. All
new members welcome. Family €40, Adult
€30, Student/OAP/Juveniles €10.
GET FIT & ACTIVE FOR 2013
Join a club in 2013 and get active. Beginners
welcome. St Michaels AC - Adult Training
takes place every Tuesday and Thursday
evening at 7pm in McCann park. Each
session costs €2. All levels of fitness
welcome. New Circuit training sessions will
take place indoors on Thursdays at 7pm.
MOUNT ST. ANNE’S, KILLENARD,
Meditation Day
Saturday 23 rd February, 2013 from 10am –
4.30pm. Facilitators Sr. Roisin Gannon and
Ber Kearney. Enjoy a day of quiet time in a
relaxed and comfortable setting.
Cost: €25 (please bring packed lunch –
Tea/Coffee provided)
Meditation continues every Tuesday evening
from 8 - 9pm. There is no charge and booking
is not required.
Art and Craft Group
Meet every Thursday 8-10pm. New members
always welcome. Bring along your stitching,
knitting, crochet, etc. and meet like-minded
people to share ideas and have a chat.
Booking not necessary. Further info. &
booking - Contact Catherine on 057-8626153
WEIGHT WATCHERS
Weight Watchers held at Killenard Community
Centre each Monday Evening from 6.15pm.
Join Monday 14 th January – Pay for 5 weeks
and get 2 weeks extra free, thereby reducing
your weekly fee to €7.15 / €6.08 per week.
Contact Leila 087 6221553.
Weight watchers continue in The Leisure
Centre Portarlington each Tuesday Morning at
11am with the same offer available next week.
EMO/RATH SENIOR CITIZENS
Thanks to everyone who supported the Senior
Citizens Christmas Party. Winners of the
draw: Sean Brophy / Barry Kirwan / Bernie
Regan / Mary Lewis / Brian Hogan.
Happy new year to all.
GET FIT & ACTIVE FOR 2013
Join a club in 2013 and get active. Beginners
welcome. St Michaels AC - Adult Training
takes place every Tuesday and Friday
evening at 7pm in McCann park. Each
session costs 2 euro. All levels of fitness
welcome. New Circuit training sessions will
take place indoors on Friday at 7pm.