Sunday 2nd October, 2011 - Parishes of Portarlington & Emo ...
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TOGETHER IN FAITH<br />
<strong>October</strong> <strong>2011</strong> – Mission Month<br />
<strong>October</strong> is Mission Month, a time when Catholics<br />
are asked to remember the Missions &<br />
Missionaries. At present 1,762 Irish Missionaries<br />
are serving in 84 countries. The Society <strong>of</strong> the<br />
Propagation <strong>of</strong> the Faith looks after the<br />
missionary work <strong>of</strong> the church and encourages us<br />
to <strong>of</strong>fer the young churches our prayers &<br />
support. More than €2.2 million was given to the<br />
Mission <strong>Sunday</strong> Collection last year. The<br />
Pontifical Mission Society <strong>of</strong>fers an enormous<br />
THANK YOU for your generosity.<br />
Mission <strong>Sunday</strong> is on 23 rd <strong>October</strong>, <strong>2011</strong>.<br />
THE DELANY ARCHIVE<br />
The Delany Archive cares for the archives <strong>of</strong> the<br />
Diocese <strong>of</strong> Kildare & Leighlin, Brigidine Sisters,<br />
Patrician Brothers and Carlow College.<br />
Donations are welcome from persons and<br />
organizations associated with the Delany Archive<br />
partners, for example, priests and members <strong>of</strong><br />
religious congregations, parishes, schools and<br />
alumni. Further information regarding our<br />
collections is available on our website,<br />
www.delanyarchive.ie<br />
SCOIL NAOMH EOIN, KILLENARD<br />
The Parents Council <strong>of</strong> Scoil Naomh Eoin,<br />
Killenard will hold their Annual General Meeting<br />
on Monday 10 th Oct. In the School Hall<br />
commencing 8pm. All are welcome.<br />
ST. MICHAEL’S ATHLETIC CLUB<br />
This year’s Cross Country Championship season<br />
starts on Sun. 2 nd Oct. at Stradbally Hall at 11am<br />
with the Masters Men & Women events &<br />
Juvenile Even Ages. The Novice Men &<br />
Women’s & Juvenile Uneven Ages Cross Country<br />
Championship takes place on Sun. 16 th Oct. at<br />
<strong>Emo</strong> Court.<br />
MICHAEL ENGLISH IN CONCERT<br />
Michael English will be performing in St. Peter &<br />
Paul’s on Fri.14 th Oct. at 8pm. Proceeds raised<br />
will go towards St. Peter & Paul’s Church and the<br />
Monasterevin Boy’s Scouts. Tickets are €20<br />
which are available from: Jackie Kennedy 086-<br />
0514384, Early's 045-525395 or Monasterevin<br />
Parish Office 045-525346<br />
SOCCER TODS<br />
Autumn programme will run for 8 weeks in<br />
<strong>Portarlington</strong> Community Centre commencing on<br />
Sat. 8 th Oct. from 11am – 11.45am. Cost €30.<br />
Registration through Laois Co. Co. 057 8664007<br />
Or e-mail sports@laoiscoco.ie<br />
PORTARLINGTON PARENTS & FRIENDS<br />
OF MOORE ABBEY<br />
Committee Meeting will take place on Fri. 14 th<br />
<strong>October</strong> in the Social Services Centre,<br />
<strong>Portarlington</strong> commencing 8pm. Further info.<br />
phone Peggy on 057 8623404<br />
EMO G.A.A.<br />
€5 draw will take place outside St. Paul’s Church,<br />
<strong>Emo</strong> Sun.2 nd Oct. (today) after 11am Mass.<br />
PORTARLINGTON CREDIT UNION<br />
Winner <strong>of</strong> car in September draw:<br />
Louise Grech, Louth Gate. Winners <strong>of</strong> €500 each<br />
to: Ambrose & Margaret Doyle & Joan Murphy<br />
EMO PARISH LOTTO<br />
26.9.11<br />
Numbers 7, 8, 12, 14 – No Winner<br />
€25 to: Hilary Lawlor C/o Hilary, Brian Fenlon,<br />
New Inn, Colette & Sheila C/o Colette, Murt Walsh<br />
C/o Pat Gorman, Oliver Ryan C/o Red Ryan.<br />
Next week’s Jackpot €5,600<br />
<br />
ARLINGTON SOCCER CLUB LOTTO<br />
RESULTS 27.9.11<br />
Letters: W, J, R, M. – No Winner<br />
€25 to: Kathleen Murray, Eoin Purcell, David<br />
Malone, Mary Ryan & Laura Dempsey<br />
Sellers prize: James Gallagher<br />
Next Jackpot €2,200 (11 th Oct. <strong>2011</strong>)<br />
<br />
GRACEFIELD G.A.A. LOTTO 26.9.11<br />
Jackpot €10,000 - No Winner 23-10-5-11<br />
€50 went to the following: Alanna Keegan, Ann<br />
Burbage, Joe Murphy, Elizabeth Hynes, Deirdre<br />
Doyle. Promoter Prize <strong>of</strong> €50 went to Tiggy<br />
Murphy. Next week Jackpot €10,200.<br />
<br />
O’DEMPSEY’S G.A.A. LOTTO RESULTS<br />
26.9.11<br />
Jackpot 9,600 Numbers 16,18, 24,12 – No Winner<br />
Match 3 win/share €250: Steven Wilson,<br />
Maura Buggy & Anne & Willie Duffy<br />
Promoters Prize €50 to Marie Fallon.<br />
Next week’s jackpot €9,800<br />
<br />
PORTARLINGTON G.A.A. CLUB LOTTO<br />
WEEK NO. 37<br />
Jackpot: €4,200 – Won by Mrs. Chrissie Smith,<br />
Ballymorris Road – Numbers 1, 9, 10, 21<br />
€50 to: Mary Gallagher C/o Rose McCann &<br />
Thomas Murphy C/o Rose McCann<br />
€25 to: Roisin – (The Edge) C/o T. Lawlor & Peter<br />
Crowley C/o T. Lawlor. Promoter’s prize: TA. Coss<br />
Next jackpot: €1,000<br />
PORTARLINGTON GAA JUVENILE CLUB<br />
Bingo every Tuesday night in <strong>Portarlington</strong> G.A.A.<br />
Centre, run by the Swimming Pool Association.<br />
Special Bingo on Tues. 25 th <strong>October</strong> where all<br />
proceeds on the night going to <strong>Portarlington</strong><br />
Juvenile Club towards the building <strong>of</strong> new<br />
dressing rooms. Numerous extra spot prizes on<br />
the night.<br />
BIKES & HIKES<br />
Free Family Cycle & Walking Event<br />
Sun. 2 nd <strong>October</strong> (today) 11am – 1pm.<br />
Free family morning full <strong>of</strong> outdoor fun. Trail for<br />
everybody’s abilities. Event Registration 10.30am<br />
– 11am <strong>Emo</strong> Court Car park.<br />
FARM SAFETY<br />
Courses on Farm Safety will be run by Teagasc<br />
Laois/Kildare Area Unit starting late Oct/Nov. to<br />
bring awareness to farmers <strong>of</strong> the seriousness <strong>of</strong><br />
the situation. Participants will also meet their legal<br />
requirements to complete a Safety Statements /<br />
Risk Assessment Document and qualify for a<br />
FETAC Certificate. Members & non-members<br />
welcome. Apply to Teagasc, Knockiel,<br />
Rathdowney, Co. Laois or phone 0505 / 46451 for<br />
details.<br />
BAPTISMS<br />
We welcome into our<br />
Christian Community through Baptism:<br />
<strong>Portarlington</strong> Parish<br />
Stephen Patrick Earley, Bracklone Street<br />
Cián Christopher Ward, Annamoe<br />
Isabelle Sandra Grogan, Crann Nua<br />
Grace Shannon Askin, Cushina<br />
<strong>Emo</strong> Parish<br />
Laoise Ann Lawlor, Killimy<br />
Lucy Carmel Goulding, Tinnakill<br />
Sarah Mia Bastick, <strong>Emo</strong><br />
Ryan James Burke, Ballybrittas<br />
MARRIAGES<br />
Congratulations to the following couple<br />
who got married recently.<br />
<strong>Emo</strong> Parish<br />
Gerard Delaney, Mountmellick & Sabrina<br />
LaCumbre, New Inn<br />
<strong>Portarlington</strong> Parish<br />
Patrick Doyle, Ballyduggan, Co. Down &<br />
Nicola Kealy, Killenard<br />
Cesar San Jose Asensio, Spain &<br />
Jennifer Kealy, Killeanrd<br />
EMIGRANT NEWSLETTER<br />
Reminding all clubs / organisations who<br />
would like to include a report / article in this<br />
year’s Emigrant Newsletter please leave in<br />
to Parish Office or any <strong>of</strong> the committee<br />
members.<br />
ST. BRIGID’S ACTIVE RETIREMENT<br />
GROUP<br />
GARRYHINCH/CLONEYHURKE<br />
BOWLING: Tues. 4 th <strong>October</strong> at 8pm.<br />
BOOK CLUB: Wed. 5 th <strong>October</strong> at 8pm.<br />
New members very welcome.<br />
MOUNT ST. ANNE’S, KILLENARD<br />
Upcoming Workshops at Mount St. Anne's<br />
Retreat Centre, Killenard<br />
Card Making for all Occasions<br />
Christmas Cake Decorating<br />
Bookings/Enquiries to The Secretary at<br />
057-8626152 or by email to<br />
msannes@eircom.net<br />
PORTARLINGTON LIONS CLUB<br />
<strong>Portarlington</strong> Lions Club Annual Hunt takes<br />
place on Sun. 9 th Oct. commencing at 2pm.<br />
This hunt will travel down Main Street via<br />
the Square. With well over 100 horses and<br />
riders this will be a spectacular site for all<br />
ages.<br />
GRACEFIELD / WALSH ISLAND<br />
COMMUNITY GAMES<br />
A.G.M. will be held on Sat. 8 th Oct. in<br />
Gracefield Clubhouse commencing 7.30pm.<br />
All are welcome to attend as we need some<br />
new members. Further information phone<br />
Brigid Murphy on 087 2778054.<br />
TEACH MHUIRE PRAYING<br />
COMMUNITY<br />
Teach Mhuire Prayer meeting which was<br />
due to take place on Tues. next, 4 th Oct. is<br />
now cancelled due to the visit <strong>of</strong> the<br />
Eucharistic Congress Bell to St. Michael’s<br />
Church.<br />
Mass for Healing<br />
Mass will be celebrated on Tuesday, 11<br />
<strong>October</strong> at 7.30 pm. Venue Coláiste<br />
Íosagáin, <strong>Portarlington</strong>.