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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
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
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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
Sunday 12 th May 2013
ANNIVERSARIES
PORTARLINGTON
Mon. 13 th May Anthony Maher, St Brigid’s Sq,
(16 th Anniv.)
Tue. 14 th May Tom Gorman, deceased
members of the Gorman Family, Rathmore
Wed. 15 th Sarah & Denis Hayden, Manchester
Thurs. 16 th ---
Fri. 17 th Thomas Keegan, Bishopswood &
deceased members of the Keegan Family
Saturday 11 th May 6.15pm
Mairead Corbett (1 st Anniv.) & John Corbett,
Foxcroft St., Mary (Mal) Keogh, St. Michael’s Pk.,
(1 st Anniv.), Dolores (Loney) Shortall, Arlington
Est. (1 st Anniv.), James (Jimmy) Murphy, St
Patrick’s Tce. (2 nd Anniv.), Joan Tynan, Maureen
Murphy, Edward & Jane Murphy, Mary Jo Slevin,
Patrick St., Michael Connolly, Marian Hill, Shirley
Hoey, Botley Court, Margaret (Peg) Murphy,
Assumpta Tce., (4 th Anniv.), Madge Ryan,
formerly Church Lane, Mikie Doyle, Kilkeeran,
P. Beacon, Clanmalire (10 th Anniv.),
Paddy O’Reilly, Marian Hill,
Jim Shortall, Bracklone Street
Sunday 12 th May, 12.15pm
Mary (Mal) Ennis (Keogh), St. Michael’s Pk.,
(1 st Anniv.), William Smith & deceased members
of the Smith Family, Margaret Enright &
deceased members of the Enright Family,
Seskin, Bernie Scully, Cloneyhurke,
Patrick & Norah Devereux, Station Road
Bridget & James Reilly, Cushina
Saturday 18 th May 6.15pm
Angela Byrne, Cushina M.M.
Margaret Kirwan, Doolagh, M.M.
Kieran McEvoy, Ballymorris Manor, (1 st Anniv.)
William & Kathleen Murphy, Main St., Gareth,
Mary & Thomas Kelly, Seskin, James Phillips,
Seskin, Deceased members of the McCormack
Family, Deceased members of the Hyland
Family, Station Rd.,
Sunday 19 th May, 12.15pm
Andrew Turley, (1 st Anniv.), Anthony Carey, St.
Brigid’s Sq, (2 nd Anniv.) James & Kathleen
Walsh, Pat McCann, St. Brigid’s Square,
Bernie O’Leary, Clonanny,
DECEASED
Your prayers are requested for the following who
died recently:-
Christina Byrne (nee Grattan), Cloneygowan &
formerly Killenard.
PORTNAHINCH GRAVEYARD MASS
Mass will be celebrated in
Portnahinch Graveyard on
Fri. 17 th May at 8pm.
ANNIVERSARIES
KILLENARD
Sunday 12 th May 10.30am
Christina Byrne, nee Grattan, Cloneygowan &
formerly Killenard, John, Sean, Kathleen & Teresa
Keogh, Lake Road, Tom McCormack &
Jimmy McCormack, Lea
Sunday 19 th May 10.30am
Julie Slevin, Garryvacum, (2 nd Anniv.)
EMO
Saturday 18 th May – 7.30pm
James Keogh, Elizabeth Keogh, Mary Keogh,
Stradbally, Johnny Keegan, Morette, (14 th Anniv)
FIRST HOLY COMMUNION
Congratulations to the children from
Scoil Naomh Eoin, Killenard
who received the Sacrament of First Holy
Communion in Killenard on Saturday.
First Holy Communion during the Month of May for
the other schools are as follows:
Rath N.S.
Sat. 18 th May in Sacred Heart Church,
Rath at 11.30am
Emo N.S.
Sun. 19 th May in St. Paul’s Church,
Emo at 11am.
Presentation Girl’s School & Cloneyhurke N.S.
Sat. 25 th May in St. Michael’s Church,
Portarlington at 11.30am
TEACH MHUIRE PRAYING COMMUNITY
Prayer Group meet every Tuesday night at 8pm in
Coláiste Íosagáin, Portarlington. All welcome.
BAPTISMS
We welcome into our Christian Community
through Baptism:
PORTARLINGTON PARISH
Tori Nicole Malone, Canal Court
Pippa Breeda Bennett, Na Cluainte
TEACH MHUIRE PRAYING COMMUNITY
Prayer Group meet every Tuesday night at 8pm
in Coláiste Íosagáin, Portarlington. All welcome.
MASS TIMES
St. Paul’s Church, Emo
7.30pm (Vigil – Saturday),
11am Sunday
Sacred Heart Church, Rath
9am Sunday
The Ascension of the Lord
LECTORS
Portarlington
Sat. 18 th May 6.15pm Mary Bergin
Sun. 19 th May 9am Agnes Holland
Sun. 19 th
May 12.15pm Noel Brennan
Killenard
Sun. 19 th May 10.30am Stephen Kealy
Emo
Sat. 18 th May 7.30pm Doreen Dunne
Sun. 19 th
May 11am Tara Hanniffy
Rath
Sun. 19 th
May 9am Ted O’Loughlin
EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS
Portarlington
Sat. 18 th / 19 th May Team A
Killenard
Sun. 19 th
May – Team B
CEMETERY MASSES
Killenard
Fri. 5 th July, 2013 – 7.30pm
Portarlington
Fri. 12 th July, 2013 – 7.30pm
Emo (New Cemetery)
Friday 26 th July – 7.30pm
NEW BISHOP
FR. DENIS NULTY
Fr. Denis Nulty of the Diocese of Meath has
been appointed by Pope Francis as Bishop
of Kildare & Leighlin. Fr. Denis is a native of
Slane and brings with him 25 years of
pastoral experience from his appointments
in the Cathedral Parish of Mullingar and St.
Mary’s, Drogheda where he has served as
Parish Priest for the past fifteen years.
Episcopal Ordination will take place on
Sunday 4 th August in Carlow Cathedral.
Prayer for our Bishop Elect
O God, we pray for our Bishop elect, Denis.
Filled with your Spirit, may he minister with
wisdom, understanding, knowledge &
right judgement.
In his leadership of our diocese may he
display courage, reverence & a deep sense
of wonder & awe in your presence.
Hold him close to your heart that he may be
an instrument of your love & compassion in
the service of your people.
Amen

CALLED TO DISCIPLESHIP, CALLED TO
MINISTRY
8 th June – Day for Parish Ministers
A day in Mount St. Anne’s exploring discipleship
and ministry with keynote Speaker Sr. Brid Liston
and individual workshops for readers, ministers
of Holy Communion, Art & Environment Groups,
John Paul II co-ordinators and Music Directors.
(The latter group will look to music for Episcopal
Ordination). The day will begin at 10 and
conclude at 4pm. Bookings through Faith
Development Services 059 9164084 or by email
fds@kandle.ie. Further info. www.kandle.ie
MOUNT ST. ANNE’S, KILLENARD
Introduction to Aromatherapy Sat. 25 th May
from 10am – 5pm. A one day introduction to
aromatherapy will include hand massage, guided
relaxation & seated neck & shoulder massage.
Cost: €40 (includes essential oil to make your
own blend to take away with you). Facilitated by
Shirley McClure. Please bring packed lunch.
Tea/Coffee provided.
Meditation Day Sat.15th June from 10am –
4.30pm. Spend a day in the beautiful surrounds
of Mount St. Anne’s, relaxing the mind & freeing
yourself from anxiety & stress. Facilitated by Sr.
Róisín. Cost €25 (bring packed lunch,
Tea/Coffee provided)
Further info. & booking phone Catherine on
057-8626153
EMO G.A.A.
Official Opening
Emo GAA are pleased to announce the official
opening of the new pitch. The opening will take
place on Fri. 17 th May commencing at 6.15pm
followed by a BBQ and some light entertainment.
Laois Senior Footballers will then take on Cork in
a challenge game on the new pitch at 7.30pm,
and there will also be half time matches from the
local St. Paul’s juvenile boys and girls teams.
Emo GAA wish to invite past and present
members of our club, as well as extending the
invitation to all communities to come and join in
our celebrations. A great evening is assured.
Development Draw Results
1st prize €500 – Pat Gorman / 2 nd prize €200 –
Patrick Hosey C/o John Langford. Three prizes
of €100 each to: Aideen Strong / John Molloy
C/o Martin Crowley / Marion O’Meara,
Mountmellick. The club thank all who support
this draw and for continued support.
Laois All County Draw Results
1st prize €10,000 The Kennedy Family, St.
Lazerians Abbeyleix Club. Emo GAA had two
winners in this month’s draw. €500 each to:
John Strong & Brian Byrne. Again the club
would like to extend their gratitude to all who
bought tickets.
Get Fit with Emo G.A.A.
Fitness instructor and local man James Bastick is
going to run a Fitness Programme starting in
Emo GAA grounds this coming Tuesday next,
14 th May at 8pm. James will be there to show
and tell you what kind of fitness programme you
should be doing and workout what kind
of circuit training suits you. Cost €2 per night. All
adults welcome to join.
Emo G.A.A. Summer Camp
Football Summer Camp taking place Monday -
Friday July 15 th to 19 th from 10am -2.30pm every
day. €30 for 1 child / €50 for 2 children and €65
per family. Boys and Girls from U.6 to U.16. A
different Laois player will be attending each day.
Pre-booking essential. Further info. or to Book a
place phone Darren Strong on 087 1370968 or
Donna Booth on 086 3183703
PORTARLINGTON LOURDES COMMITTEE
Committee Meeting
Meeting will take place Saturday 11 th May after
the 6.15pm Mass in Our Lady’s Chapel. All
members asked to attend.
Pilgrimage to Lourdes 2013
2 nd Aug. – 9 th Aug. 2013. Seven nights in Hotel
Solitude – Full Board. €779 per person sharing.
Deposit now required to secure seats. Some
seats still available. Further information & booking
contact Marie Corcoran 087 7589896
EMO / RATH LOTTO
Draw will take place on Monday next, 13 th May
– Jackpot €7,800
RATH LADIES CLUB
Rath Ladies Club welcomes Lily Champ,
Gardening Correspondent with the Farmers
Journal to their next meeting which will take
place on Mon. 13 th May in the Fisherman’s Inn
at 8.30pm sharp. Raffle will take place on the
night. All very welcome.
THE CANAL 5K
It's the annual 5K @ Courtwood in County Laois,
AAI approved& starting at 11am on Sun. 2 nd June
from the local GAA grounds. Local Family Fun
Day will follow for the afternoon. Contact Damien
on 085 7881916 or Pat on 087 6894108 for further
details.
PORTARLINGTON TENNIS CLUB
Teenage Social Tennis every Friday 2.30pm to
4pm. Members only. Participants must be
teenagers or attending Secondary school in Sept.
2013. A small number of places for beginners are
still available in Tony's coaching classes on
Tuesday and Friday. Phone 087-1231135 if
interested. Monday night Social Tennis at 8pm
has resumed. All welcome.
www.tennis.portarlington-online.com
PILGRIMAGE TO MEDJUGORJE
Joe Walsh Tours – 9 th Oct. 16 th Oct. (7 nights)
Ex Dublin.
€629 per person sharing. Further details
contact Mary Murphy on 086 1627564.
ARLINGTON SOCCER CLUB
LOTTO RESULTS 7.5.13
Letters: G. J. O. M. – No winner
Next Jackpot €8,800 – Draw will take place in the
Barrow Lodge on 21.5.13.
INVALID PILGRIMAGE TO
KNOCK SHRINE
Pilgrimage will travel on Sun. 9 th June. Full
funding is available for invalids wishing to be
placed in the care of St. John’s in Knock before
and after the ceremonies. Otherwise seats that
may become available will be allocated on a first
come, first served basis and will cost €25 per
person. Enquiries please to 087-1343174
O’DEMPSEY’S G.A.A. CLUB
Lotto results 7.5.13 –Numbers 10, 12, 24, 28
No winner. Next week’s Jackpot €10,000
Get your ticket now!
Run 6K Killenard with O'Dempsey's
GFC 9th June 2013
Meet & Train Group meet each Saturday Morning
at 10am in O'Dempsey's. For all levels of fitness
and taught by qualified fitness instructors each
week to get us running/walking 6k on June 9 th
All Welcome. Further information contact:-
Michelle 087-7659609 Louise 087-7854640
USED POSTAGE STAMPS
Used postage stamps wanted for Foreign
Missions. Please leave in through the letter box of
The Nook Shop, Patrick Street.
ASCENSION
The day of the Lord’s triumphant return to
his Father is not a day for
narrowness or sadness.
Rather, it is a day for openness and joy.
Therefore, let us lift up our hearts.
Let us raise up your minds.
Let our spirits soar and be free.
For sin & evil & death have been overcome.
We know nothing of the mystery of the
beyond. All we have is His word:
‘Where I am, you too will be.’
Lord, you have kindled in our hearts the
hope of eternal life. Guard this hope with
your grace & bring it to fulfilment in the
kingdom of heaven.
Amen
ST. CONLETH’S LADIES FOOTBALL
CLUB CAKE SALE
A Cake sale will take place on Sun. 19 th May
in the Old Assembly Hall (Beside St.
Michael’s Church) after all Masses. St.
Conleth’s U. 14’s are Fundraising for the upcoming
Feile, which will take place in Derry.
Your support would be greatly appreciated.
KILLENARD BRIDGE CLUB
A reminder to all members that the
President’s Prize will be played for on
Monday night, 13 th May. Prizes will be
distributed on Mon. 20 th May. Summer
Bridge will follow after.
DAFFODIL DAY
Many thanks to everyone who supported the
recent Coffee Morning for Daffodil Day
which was held in No. 57 Boutique, Main
Street. Despite the bad weather on the day
€500 was collected. All proceeds go to the
Irish Cancer Society.
FAMILY MORNING
Inviting parents with young children (0-4)
years to join us for a Family Morning in the
Primary Care Centre, Kilnacourt,
Portarlington on Mondays
from 10am – 12 noon. The programme will
cover child development, the importance of
play and self care for parents. Further info.
contact Dolores 086 -1959221 or
Mary 057-9322996.
PORTARLINGTON PARENTS & FRIENDS
OF MOORE ABBEY
Coffee morning will take place in
Portarlington Community Centre on
Sat. 18 th May at 10.30am.
Please support this great cause.
Killenard Tidy Towns
COFFEE MORNING
There will be a coffee morning at Sandie
O’Leary’s house, 36 Carriglea, Killenard on
Friday 17 th May 2013 from 11am to 3pm to
raise much-needed funds for Killenard Tidy
Towns. Please come along for a chat and a
cuppa and bring your friends.
PORTARLINGTON COMMUNITY GAMES
& GRACEFIELD WALSH ISLAND
COMMUNITY GAMES
Area Athletics on Mon. 13 th May in McCann
Park at 6pm. Registration at 5.30. Reg. €2
per child. Ages from U.8 – 16 in girls and
boys, track and field events. All welcome.
GRACEFIELD GAA LOTTO 7.5.13
Numbers 17, 28, 13, 5 – No winner.
Next week’s Jackpot:
€14,600