Parishes of Portarlington & Emo, Diocese of Kildare & Leighlin

PARISHES OF PORTARLINGTON & EMO PRIESTS PHONE NUMBERSVery Rev. Thomas Dooley P.P. Tel: (057) 8643004 Rev. Thomas O’Byrne C.C., Tel: (057) 8646517Very Rev. Michael Noonan P.E. Tel: (057) 8623431 Very Rev. Jack Walsh P.E. Tel: (057) 8626401www.portarlingtonparish.ie www.emoparish.iePARISH OFFICETelephone: 057 8643004 - Email: portarlingtonparishoffice@eircom.net / Parish Office Hours: 9.30am – 1.30pm Monday– FridayAnniversary 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 7640557AWARE Lo-call Helpline 1890 303 302 MENTAL HEALTH ASSOC. 083 3476291 or 087 6966133 PHOENIX PROJECT 1850 20 30 40MASS TIMESSt. Michael’s Church, Portarlington10am Daily Mass (Mon. – Fri.)6.15pm (Vigil – Saturday),9am & 12.15pm SundaySt. John’s Church, Killenard10.30am SundayANNIVERSARIES - PORTARLINGTONMon. 16 th July 10am Tommy Gibson,St. Michael’s ParkTues. 17 th 10am Fintan, Margret & Tommy Dunne,Patrick St. Rose Dunne, Newbridge & SiobháinRyan, London & Essex.Wed. 18 th 10am Paddy AllenThurs. 19 th 10am ---Fri. 20 th 10am ---Saturday 14 th July – 6.15pmBridie Boylan, Spa Street (1 st Anniv.)John Murphy, CloneygowanKathleen & Harry Murphy, St. Michael’s ParkMargaret Kennedy, GracefieldDominica Ryan, Arlington EstatePatrick McNamara, ClondooluskNancy Flynn, St. Brigid’s SquareAndrew O’Neill, Marian Hill, Michael DixPhilip (Phil) Lynch, Blackhall Bridge (18 th )Sunday 15 th July – 12.15pmTrevor Geoghegan, Seskin (9 th Anniv.),Elizabeth & John Fallon, St. Michael’s Pk.,Elizabeth Nicholls, Bridie Brick & Joseph Brick,Harry Devereux, Orchard DriveSaturday 21 st July – 6.15pmMark Cummins, St. Joseph’s TerraceKathleen Whelan, Marian HillPatrick (Patsy) Lawlor, Marian HillCharles GalliganSunday 22 nd July – 12.15pmUna Maloney, Clougheen, Monasterevin (M.M.)Ailish Lyne, Bracklone St. (2 nd Anniv.)Cissie Orange, Patrick StreetMary Shaw, Patrick StreetCatherine & Martin Carter, St. Patrick’s Tce.ANNIVERSARIES - KILLENARDSunday 15 th July – 10.30amFrancecs O’Reilly, Ballybrittas (M.M.)Margaret Keogh, Lake RoadYOUR PRAYERS ARE REQUESTED FOR:Eileen Roberts, 27 Whitefield,Dan Cairns,Laytown & Rossmore &Lill Delaney (nee Lawlor), formerly Ballycarroll &Kerry, who died during the week.Sunday 15 th July 2012 - Fifteenth Sunday in Ordinary TimeANNIVERSARIES - EMOSaturday 14 th July – 7.30pmArthur McCluskey, Kilbride (1 st Anniv.)Margaret Gleeson, Dublin Rd., MoretteJoseph O’Connor, EmoEllen & Brendan Deering, MoretteSusan & William Walsh, CappakeelSunday 15 th July – 11amAnna O’Callaghan, EmoMyles Carroll, New InnSaturday 21 st July – 7.30pmKathleen & William Byrne, EmoCEMETERY MASSESEmo: (New Cemetery) Fri. 3 rd Aug. -7.30pmCLONMACNOIS YOUTH 2000 SUMMERFESTIVALYouth 2000 Summer Festival, Clonmacnois, Co.Offaly, Thursday 9 th – Sunday 12 th August 2012.For young people aged 16 – 35 years. This isan opportunity not to be missed to experiencethe Catholic faith and meet many new friends.This Festival has been nicknamed the “HolyOxygen” with over 1000 young people from allcorners of Ireland attending last year. Thefestival is donation only. Free buses availablefrom around the country. Further informationcontact 01-6753690, e-mailDublin@youth2000.ie or book online:www.youth2000.ieTEACH MHUIRE MASS FOR HEALINGMass for Healingwill be celebrated on Tuesday next, 17 th Julycommencing 7.30pm in Coláiste Íosagáin,Tullamore Road, Portarlington.Celebrant: Fr. Jim BerminghamMASS TIMESSt. Paul’s Church, Emo7.30pm (Vigil – Saturday),11am SundaySacred Heart Church, Rath9am SundayLECTORSPortarlingtonSat. 21 st July 6.15 – Margaret DoyleSun. 22 nd July 9am – Agnes Holland12.15pm – Noel BrennanKillenardSun. 22 nd July 10.30am – Frank SmithEmoSat. 21 st July 7.30pm – Stephanie LewisSun. 22 nd July 11am – Ellen DunneRathSun. 22 nd July 9am – Tommy RyanEUCHARISTIC MINISTERSPortarlington & Killenard(21 st / 22 nd July)Portarlington Team C / Killenard Team BBAPTISMSWe welcome into ourChristian Community through Baptism:Portarlington ParishAva Jane Slattery, Ballymorris CourtFinn Martin O’Connor, Slí Na MónaJayden Damian O’Connor, Slí Na MónaAdam John Courtney, Graigaverne,BallybrittasMARRIAGESCongratulations to the following coupleswho got married recently.Portarlington ParishKeith Hogan, Clare & Joanne Sandford(O’Connor), Sandy LaneMichael O’Connell, Courtwood & SarahMcCormack, Lea RoadBrendan Dunne, Clonsast & SiobhanCostello, CloneyhurkeDarren Loughlin, Edenderry & MargaretColbert, St. Brigid’s Square

GOLF CHARITY DAYVINTAGE TRACTOR & CAR FESTIVALEMO VILLAGEREFLECTIONWorking for ChristSt. Michael’s Conference of St. Vincent de Paulare hosting a Golf Charity Day on Thurs. next, 19 thJuly at Portarlington Golf Club. The format is aChampagne Scramble - Ladies, Gents & Students.To book your tee time, contact the Golf Shop on057 8642916 at extension 2.ARLINGTON A.F.C.Pre-season training is on every Tuesday andThursday at 7.30pm in Castle Park, Lea Road. Newplayers very welcome.HORSE / PONY RIDING LESSONSGrand Canal Equestrian Centre,FisherstownCurrently enrolling for Horse / Pony riding lessons.Beginner to advanced are catered for. For booking/ enquiries please contact Ger on 086 3505337SUMMER FESTIVALThis festival takes place on Sat. 28 th July. The daywill be full of talks, workshops, music, prayer andreflection. The theme for the day is ‘ONE’. Why notcome along for the day, which is free of charge andis for all people aged 17 – 30 years. Further detailswww.knock-shrine.ie/youthfestival / Phone 0876927850 or find us on Facebook Knock SummerFestival.CAMP CO-COVenue: Portarlington Community Centre23 rd - 27 th July. Camp runs from 10am – 2pm eachday. Further info. contact Sport & Leisure Section,Laois County Council057- 8664007 or email at sports@laoiscoco.iePORTARLINGTON DRAMA SOCIETYThe newly formed Portarlington Drama Societymeet every Monday night from 8-9pm in the AnvilInn, Portarlington. New members are verywelcome. For further information contact Sinead on087 7615884.www.facebook.com/PortarlingtonDramaSociety.comCARER’S ASSOCIATION VACANCIESThe Carer’s Association has VACANCIES forRespite Workers in the Laois Area. Applicants mustbe in receipt of a social welfare payment andeligible for the CE Scheme. Please register withyour local DSP (formerly FAS) office and QuoteRef: ES- 693553. Please send your CV to SheilaKinsella, Centre Manager, The Carers Association,Market Square, Tullamore, Co. Offaly. Tel. 0579322920 or 086 0208507EMO TIDY TOWNSThe National competition is ongoing and LaoisCounty Council run their competition July 1 st -August 31 st . Our village is looking nice and clean,but we need to keep up the good work.FOUNDRosary Beads in silver container found in St.Michael’s Church, Portarlington.Contact the Parish Office.Sat. 21 st & Sun. 22 nd July 2012.Sat. 21 st July 12 Noon: Vintage tractor & carrun from Gate House Pub, Barbeque and LiveBand from 4pm. 24 hour security for all vehicleson night of 21 st July with courtesy transporthome provided if required for all exhibitors.Sun. 22 nd July: All day farmer’s market –Vintage vehicles on display – Helicopter ridesaround Emo Court – Vintage equipment ondisplay – Family fun-fair – B-B-Q and live music– Fair games for all the family.All proceeds in aid of Cuisle Centre, Portlaoiseand Emo Community Field Committee.PORTARLINGTON JUNIOR TENNISCLUBSTATION ROAD€50 Annual Junior Membership entitles yourchild to participate in our Summer ActivitiesProgramme, free of charge. Check out ourwebsite:www.tennis.portarlington-online.comLOVE PORT INITIATIVESFilm Summer CampThis summer camp will link in with the onlineFilm Festival). August 13 th – August 17 th &August 20 th – August 24 th (2 week camp). For11-14 year olds from 10am – 1pm. €150.Discount available for the above Camps forFamilies.Seniors Alert SchemeApplication forms now available for anyonewishing to apply for the Senior Alerts Scheme.Community DirectoryThe Business & Community Group Directory isalmost complete, but we are still asking peopleto submit details if you want to be included. Weare looking for the following information: Nameof Business or Community Group, ContactNumber, Email Address & website address.For further information on any of the abovecontact the Love Port Office , Oriel House , MainStreet - Phone 085 8568801 or E-mailportsvision2020@gmail.comMEN’S SHEDThe Men's shed is now up and running in its newpremises in Unit 2 The Enterprise Centre theymeet each Thursday from 4pm to 6pm and allmen are welcome. The Men’s Shed is notrestricted to those who are unemployed. It isopen to anyone who is interested. The openingtimes can be changed / extended to suit thosewho wish to attend. For further information youcan contact Darren on 085-7434884.CHURCH MUSIC / SINGERGuitarist & Singer available for Weddings & allChurch occasions. Phone Maria Whyte on 085-1248849Church Solo Singer available for Weddings &all occasions accompanied by professionalpianist/church organist. For consultation pleasecontact Charlotte on 086-0677072.Organist and wedding singer available forweddings and church occasions. Contact 0857393927.To do the work of Christis really quite simple.It means to be faithful in little things,for to be faithful in little things is a big thing.It means to do one’s task,no matter how humble,not only thoroughly but joyfully.It means to make oneself available,yet never to seek the limelight.It means to make oneself useful,without seeking to push oneself.It means to carry one’s own burden,without, as far as possible,becoming a burden on others.In a word, it means to be at one’s post,helpful and faithful, loyal and constant.Lord, make me an instrumentfor the building of your kingdom.LOTTO RESULTSEMO / RATH LOTTONumbers: – 14, 16, 18, 20 – No winner.€25 to: Paul & Paula McCormack; KateFlynn C/o Mary; Bridget Mulhall C/o Tom;Eileen Phelan C/o Andy;David Carroll C/o CourtwoodNext week’s Jackpot €12,200LOTTO RESULTSGracefield G.A.A. ClubJackpot €6,000 – No winner. Numbers28,27,17,13. Next week’s Jackpot €6.200*******Gracefield are holding the Kellogg’s CúlCamps in the field on 16 th July to 20 th Julyfrom 10am to 2-30pm , Boys and Girls from5 yrs up are welcome. The cost is €55 for 1 stChild, €50 for 2 nd Child, and €45 for 3 rd andothers. All Welcome.O’Dempsey’s Gaelic Football ClubLotto Result for 9 th July 2012 – Jackpot€2,600 Numbers 16, 20, 26, 28 – No winner.Next week’s Jackpot €2,800.CALOR COMMUNITYCHAMPIONSearch for Ireland’s unsung heroes 2012Calor understands the work carried out eachday by unsung local volunteers in parishesacross the diocese of Kildare & Leighlin.They have launched the ‘Calor CommunityChampion 2012’ to give recognition and€10,000 reward to those who go above andbeyond the call in our parishes, who getthings done, and work tirelessly each day toimprove the lives of the people around them.The winner will receive €1,500 and a bursaryof €7,500 to give to their nominated charityor local organisation. Calor will provide €500for the person or organisation that nominatedthem. Nominations to crown this year’schampion volunteer will close at the end ofJuly. For information and to nominate yourlocal champion, please visit and ‘like’ atwww.facebook.com/calorireland or call 1850812 450 for an application form to be sent bypost.