  PARISHES OF PORTARLINGTON & EMO 

PARISHES OF PORTARLINGTON & EMO
PRIESTS PHONE NUMBERS
Very Rev. Thomas Dooley P.P. Tel: (057) 8643004 Rev. Thomas O’Byrne 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
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 5 th August, 2012 – Eighteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
ANNIVERSARIES PORTARLINGTON
ANNIVERSARIES - EMO
LECTORS
Mon. 6 th Aug. 10am Billy Kavanagh,
Ballymorris / Lydia Allman (6 th Anniv.)
Tues. 7 th 10am Paddy Murphy, Avondale;
Paul Fingleton, formerly “The Nook”, Patrick
Street – Cremation in London this morning.
Wed. 8 th 10am Michael & Brigid Wall;
Frank Saunders, Wilton Lawns (4 th Anniv.)
Thurs. 9 th 10am Elizabeth Taylor
Fri. 10 th 10am Michael (Chips) Dunne,
Deerpark
Saturday 4 th August – 6.15pm
Margaret Knight, St. Mary’s Tce.,
(1 st Anniv.); Seamus Maher, Sandy Lane
Joseph & Anne Sweeney, Thomas Sweeney &
grandson Declan, Marian Hill
Sunday 5 th August – 12.15pm
Paddy Horan, St. Brigid’s Square
(10 th Anniversary)
Anne Murphy, St. Brigid’s Square
Saturday 11 th August – 6.15pm
Paddy & Kathleen Burbage, Main St., &
deceased members of the Burbage Family
Maurice Kelly, St. Michael’s Park &
Grandaughter Adrianne, James & Rachel Kelly,
Sean Kelly, Ann Mullen, Bracklone St., (14 th ),
Charlie Raleigh (20 th Anniv.)
Sunday 12 th August – 12.15pm
Deirdre Nolan, Arlington Est. (1 st Anniv.)
Stella McDonald, Shiphouse (4 th Anniv.)
Ellen & Jeremiah Murphy, St. Patrick’s Tce. &
deceased members of the Murphy Family
ANNIVERSARIES - KILLENARD
Sunday 12 th August – 10.30am
Thomas McHale Snr., Killenard
PRAYERS ARE REQUESTED FOR:
Tony Culleton, Mountmellick and formerly
Limetree, who died during the week. (Brother of
Chrissie O’Reilly).
QUOTE
‘The day will come, when after harnessing
space, the winds, the tides and gravitation, we
shall harness for God the energies of love.
And on that day, for the second time in the
history of the world, we shall have discovered
fire’. Pierre Teilard de Chardin SJ.
Saturday 4 th August – 7.30pm
Sean Crowley, Cappakeel
Sunday 5 th August – 11am
Ann Maher, Killimy Road
Saturday 11 th August – 7.30pm
Dan Cairns (M.M.)
Sunday 12 th August – 11am
Arthur McCluskey (1 st Anniv.)
ANNIVERSARIES - RATH
Sunday 5 th August – 9am
Richard Bolger, Belin; Fr. John Boland
COMMUNION CALLS
The sick and the housebound will be attended this
week as follows:-
Tues. 7 th August - Morning
Derrymore, Congress Tce., Main St., Orchard
Drive, Kilnacourt, Station Rd., Station Court,
St. Brigid’s Sq., Bracklone St.,
Tues. 7 th August - Afternoon
St. Michael’s Pk., Kilbride, Lough,
Killenard, Lea Road, Kilmullen
Wed. 8 th August
Courtwood, Kilbracken, Clonamone, Cappakeel,
Morette, Coolbanagher, Knightstown, Tinnakill,
Dangans, Coolaghy
Thurs. 9 th August - Morning
Patrick St., St. Mary’s Tce., Assumpta Tce.,
Avondale, Bog Rd., Gracefield, Shandra,
Cloneyhurke, Garryhinch
Thurs. 9 th August – Afternoon
Patrick St., Kilmalogue Garden, Waterfront Apts.,
French Church St., Foxcroft Court, Marian Hill,
Treascon, Cushina
REFLECTION
God provided a mysterious food called manna
For the Israelites during their time in the desert.
However, they were told not to stockpile the
manna, but to gather only what they needed for
one day. Jesus told his disciples not to worry
about tomorrow. He said, when you pray to your
heavenly Father, you are to say, ‘Give us this day
our daily bread.’ No matter how difficult life may
be, for those who trust in God and who live a day
at a time, the manna falls every day.
Portarlington
Sat. 11 th Aug. – 6.15 Mary Bergin
Sun. 12 th Aug. – 9am Liam Kinsella;
12.15pm Anita Donoher
Killenard
Sun. 12 th Aug. – 10.30am Ger Conway
Emo
Sat. 11 th Aug. 7.30pm – Teresa Coman
Sun. 12 th Aug. 11am – Tara Hanniffy
Rath
Sun. 12 th Aug. 9am – Ted O’Loughlin
EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS
Portarlington & Killenard
Portarlington Team B /Killenard Team E
BAPTISMS
We welcome into our
Christian Community through Baptism:
Portarlington Parish
Hayley Seana Ryan, Pine Villa
Emo Parish
Jack Patrick Gleeson, Morette
EXPOSITION OF THE BLESSED
SACRAMENT SUN. 5 TH AUG. 2012
Emo 3-7pm Agnes Delaney
Rath 2.30 – 6.30pm
CHURCH COLLECTORS AUG. 2012
Emo Sat. 7.30pm John Joe O’Rourke &
Philip Crowley
Sun.11am Edward Mulhall
Rath 9am Edward Fitzgerald & Frank Duffy
TEACH MHUIRE PRAYING
COMMUNITY
Teach Mhuire Praying Community meet on
Tuesday nights at 8pm in Colaiste Iosagain,
Portarlington. You are invited to join them in
prayer, for a chat and a cup of tea/coffee
afterwards. Further info. contact Lorraine
O’Callaghan Lorraine@teachmhuire.ie or log
on to www.teachmhuire.ie. Next weekly
Meeting will be held on Tues. 14 th August and
the next Mass for Healing will take place on
Tues. 4 th September. All very welcome.

BECOME WHAT YOU RECEIVE
Though we are many, we are one body,
We who come to share this living bread;
Cup of salvation, shared among all nations,
Nourishing us now and evermore
(Hymn for the Congress)
PORTARLINGTON COMMUNITY
MEN’S SHED
Portarlington Community Men’s Shed is open to
all men, employed, unemployed, retired, semiretired
– All welcome to come along for a cup of
coffee and a chat. They meet on Thursday’s in
Unit 2 Enterprise Centre, Canal Road at 4pm
(located behind Clean Jean). Check out
Facebook or phone Darren on 085 7434884.
PORTARLINGTON GROW IT YOURSELF
Continues every Saturday 10.30am – 12 Noon
at Portarlington allotments. Come along and
learn all about growing your own food through
working the community plot. Everyone
welcome. Projects for kids also ongoing. If you
have some spare time come along. Check out
Facebook or phone Theresa on 086 1590529.
PORTARLINGTON TIDY TOWNS
Judging in the National and Local Tidy Towns
Competition is continuing. The Association are
asking everyone to take the time to make sure
Portarlington looks its very best for the Judges
and indeed for everyone who lives, works or
visits here.
TULLAMORE CANCER PROJECT
IN VIETNAM
Dr. Bulger and his team travel to Vietnam in
early September. To date they have collected
€11,700 for which they are very grateful and
look forward to setting up a Cancer Day Ward
there. If you have any Donation Cards
remaining, please return to Mary Egan – Phone
087 6725440
TRIDUUM FOR THE FEAST OF
ST. CLARE
In St Clare’s Church, Graiguecullen, Carlow
August 8th & 9th - Mass with guest speaker at
7.30pm Saturday 11 th August – Feast of St
Clare – Mass at 10am. Blessing after all
Masses with First Class Relic of St Clare
WANTED!
“Dora Meteor mobile phone” urgently required
for partially sighted elderly lady whose phone is
beyond repair. This phone is no longer available
to buy and the lady cannot use any other phone.
If you have a Dora Meteor mobile phone you are
not using, please phone Nuala on
087 1231135.
PORTARLINGTON GOLF CLUB LOTTO
Next Jackpot €10,000 - Draw will take place on
Monday 6 th August - Tickets available from the
Club.
PORTARLINGTON SPECIAL
OLYMPICS
Thanks to everyone who gave so generously to
the recent collection for the above.
SAORVIEW
Ireland’s free digital TV service – Digital switch
over is October 2012. For free information on
connecting to Saorview contact Mark on 085
1856868.
EMO €5 DRAW RESULTS
1 st Prize €500 – Karl Brogan, Morette
2 nd Prize €200 – Pierre Hanniffy, Coolbanagher
3 rd Prize €100 – Stephanie Lewis, Cappakeel
4 th Prize €100 – William lynch, Killeen
5 th Prize €100 – PJ Callaghan, Coolbanagher
Thanks to everyone who supported this draw or
who helped in any way.
ATTENTION ALL THIRD LEVEL
STUDENTS
Portarlington Credit Union are pleased to
announce that they are offering very attractive
student loans again this year. Student loans are
tailored to suit student needs, requirements and
more importantly your pocket. If you or your
Parent/Guardian are not already members, now is
an ideal opportunity to join and avail of our full
range of services. Call in today and speak to a
member of our staff.
EMO / RATH PARISH LOTTO 30.7.12
Numbers 3, 6, 7, 20 – No winner
€25 to: Michael Hogan, Ballintoghar; Kathleen
Hughes, Ballintogher; Colette Behan, Bellegrove;
Lauren & Owen Ryan C/o Maeve; Walsh Brothers,
Skirteen, Monasterevin. Next draw on 13 th August,
2012 - Jackpot €12,800.
COMPUTER TRAINING COURSES
SEPTEMBER 2012
FETAC: Level 3 Computer Literacy; Level 4 I.T.;
Level 4 Computer Applications; Level 5 Manual &
computerised book keeping; Level 5 Manual &
computerised Payroll; Level 6 Train the Trainer;
beginners; ECDL Level 1; SKYPE, Facebook, E-
mails. Also one to one tuition is provided.
Funding may be available in unemployed.
Further information phone Imelda on 057 8624525
/ 086 8422592 imelda@mdaltd.ie
www.mountmellickdevelopment.com
GRACEFIELD JUVENILE G.A.A.
Gracefield Juvenile GAA are holding their annual
Draw in the Clubhouse on August 13 th . Tickets are
available at €2 from any Committee member.
Your support would be very much appreciated.
LOTTO RESULTS
Gracefield G.A.A. Club – 30 th July 2012
Jackpot €6,600 – No winner
Numbers 22, 3, 2, 15
Next week’s Jackpot €6,800
Arlington Soccer Club – 31 st July 2012
Letters K, C, W, A – No winner. Next jackpot is
€6,600 – Draw will take place on 14 th August,
2012.
CHILDMINDER’S WANTED
(Mountmellick/Killeen/Emo area) to care for two
children (pre-school/school ages). Two full days &
3 mornings, preferably in their own home. Must be
car owner with full licence for school runs.
Please contact 086 8076368.
Kind, experienced Childminder needed to mind
two children for three or four days per week in
children’s own home. (Killenard / Portarlington
area). Car essential. Please reply to
childminder551@gmail.com
SEEING YOUR LIFE THROUGH THE
LENSES OF THE GOSPELS
John 6: 24-35
Jesus distinguishes between food that gives
quick satisfaction and food that gives lasting
nourishment. It is a mark of wisdom to be
able to say no; to enticing but delusory
attractions in order to choose things of lasting
value. From your life experience what advice
would you give to another about where things
of lasting value are to be found?
Jesus reminds his listeners that God is the
source of all good things. What difference
does it make in your life when you are aware
that life, the world, everything you have is gift,
and you live in a spirit of gratitude?
The work of God is that we believe in the one
whom God has sent. In what ways has your
faith in Jesus enriched and changed your life?
How has Jesus satisfied your hungers or
quenched your thirsts?
As Jesus came down from heaven to give life
to the world, so each one of us is here to be a
source of life to others. Think of people who
have been a source of life to you, and give
thanks for them. For whom have you also
been a source of life? John Byrne OSA
PORTARLINGTON LIONS CLUB
FAMILY FUN DAY
Family Fun Day will take place on Sunday 19 th
August. Lots of activities for all the family.
Venue: Portarlington People’s Park.
All very welcome to this free event.
CLONMACNOIS YOUTH 2000
SUMMER FESTIVAL
Youth 2000 Summer Festival, Clonmacnois,
Co. Offaly, Thursday 9 th – Sunday 12 th August
2012. For young people aged 16 – 35 years.
This is an opportunity not to be missed to
experience the Catholic faith and meet many
new friends. This Festival has been
nicknamed the “Holy Oxygen” with over 1000
young people from all corners of Ireland
attending last year. The festival is donation
only. Free buses available from around the
country. Further information contact 01-
6753690, e-mail Dublin@youth2000.ie or
book online: www.youth2000.ie
WHOM DO YOU SEEK?
Monastery of St. Catherine of Siena
We seek God, who alone gives meaning to
our lives. Communion with Christ and with
one another in love, through a life of prayer
centred on Jesus, the Word of God and on the
Eucharist, is the focus of our community life.
Single young women attracted to this way of
life are welcome to attend any of the following
weekends in 2012:
Weekend 14 th – 16 th September / 26 th – 28 th
October / 16 th – 18 th November. Alternative
times can be arranged. Contact Sr. Máiread
OP, Monastery of St. Catherine of Siena, The
Twenties, Drogheda, Co. Louth. 041 9838524.
E-mail siena3@eircom.net
www.dominicannuns.ie