newsletter - Parishes of Portarlington & Emo, Diocese of Kildare ...

\ fPARISHES 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) 8626401PARISH 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 6966133MASS TIMESSt. Michael’s Church, Portarlington10am Daily Mass (Mon. – Fri.)6.15pm (Vigil – Saturday),9am & 12.15pm SundaySt. John’s Church, Killenard10.30am SundayMASS TIMESSt. Paul’s Church, Emo7.30pm (Vigil – Saturday),11am SundaySacred Heart Church, Rath9am SundaySunday 25 th September, 2011 – Twenty Sixth Sunday in Ordinary TimeANNIVERSARIESPORTARLINGTONMon. 26 th 10am Bridget Kavanagh, BallymorrisTue. 27 th 10am Peter McEvoy, St. Patrick’s Tce.Wed. 28 th 10am ---Thur. 29 th 10am Jimmy Gibson, St. Michaels PkFri. 30 th 10am Kathleen HoganSat. 24 th September, 6.15pmMargaret (Peggy) Blakeney, Bracklone St. (MM)Anne Fitzpatrick, Millbrook Manor, (3 rd Anniv.)Tommy Dobbyn, Kilmalogue Cross,Chrissie Whelan, Marian Hill, Dolores Maher &Brian Maher, St. Brigid’s SquareSun. 25 th September, 12.15pmMegan O’Neill, (M.M.)Edward Murray, Cushina, Annie Kavanagh,Patrick Street, Patrick Dunne, Garryhinch,Pat Carolan, Shannon Harbour,Ted MacCabe, CushinaSat. 1 st October, 6.15pmPhyllis Bergin (nee Dempsey), formerly Shandra(M.M.), Catherine Gallagher, St. Brigid’s Sq. (10 thAnniv.), David Knight, Seskin, Maisie & PaddyOrange, Marian Hill, Rose Clarke, Bishopswood(40 th Anniv.)KILLENARDSun. 25 th September, 10.30amJohn O’Kane, Kilmullen (6 th Anniv.)Christina Brophy, Lough,Elizabeth (Betty) Moore, SpringfieldSun. 2 nd . October, 10.30amPat & Annie Monagher, LeaPatrick Lawlor, BallycarrollPRAYERS ARE REQUESTED FOR:John (Mossey) McCague, Holland and StationRoad, who was interred during the week.Margaret Croke, Wexford (Sister of PaddyO’Brien, Lea Road) who died during the week.EMIGRANT NEWSLETTERReminding all clubs / organisations who wouldlike to include a report / article in this year’sEmigrant Newsletter please leave in to ParishOffice or any of the Committee Members.ANNIVERSARIESEMOSat. 24 th September, 7.30pmJames Daly, AshgroveEsther Conroy & deceased members of theConroy Family, CappakeelSat. 1 st October, 7.30pmJohnny Rowe, BallybrittasRATHSun. 25 th September, 9amTom & Joe McHale, RathPat & Mona McHale, DublinTom McHale, KillenardPatrick & Mary Dempsey, RathVISIT OF THE EUCHARISTCONGRESS BELL TO PORTARLINGTONBells have been very significant in the faith life ofour country. According to the 8 th centurymanuscripts, St. Patrick left a bell and a chalice inthe monasteries that he established. The bellcalled the community to prayer and publicworship; the bell also invited the community topause from their daily chores, to times of silenceand reflection.The Bell has been chosen as a focus inpreparation for the 50 th Eucharistic Congress to beheld in Ireland from the 10 th -17 th June 2012. Thepilgrimage of the Eucharistic Congress Bell beganin Armagh on 17 th March last. The Bell will visitevery Diocese in Ireland before the Congress. .On Tuesday 4 th October will arrive to St. Michael’sChurch Portarlington at 8pm for a vigil service towhich all parishioners of Portarlington, Emo andsurrounding parishes are invited.The visit of the Eucharist Congress Bell is aninvitation addressed to individuals andcommunities throughout the land, to prayer andreflection, to deepen their appreciation of theBlessed Eucharist, and to participate in theEucharistic Congress events in Dublin next June..PORTARLINGTON UNITY CEMETERYCOMMITTEESincere thanks from Portarlington Unity CemeteryCommittee to all who contributed so generously tothe recent Church Gate Collection for the up-keepof St. Michael’s Cemetery.LECTORSPortarlingtonSat. 1 st Oct. 6.15pm Katie DunneSun. 2 nd Oct. 9am Eileen Dunne12.15pm Sadie HainsworthKillenardSun. 2 nd Oct. 10.30am Declan KirraneEmoSat. 1 st Oct. 7.30pm Stephanie LewisSun. 2 nd Oct. 11am Ellen DunneRathSun. 2 nd Oct. 9am Sheila McNairEUCHARISTIC MINISTERSPortarlingtonSat. 1 st Oct. 6.15pm Team CSun. 2 nd Oct. 9am & 12.15pm Team CKillenardSun. 2 nd Oct.10.30am Team ABAPTISMSWe welcome into ourChristian Community through Baptism:Portarlington ParishIelena Lauren Moore, Canal CourtWilliam Brian Moore, Lansdowne CloseMia Tina Delaney, TullamoreMeadhbh Lily Bourke, Kilmalogue ParkTara Marie Sugrue, Carriglea, KillenardOscar Charles Canavan, Corrig LodgeEXPOSITION OF THE BLESSEDSACRAMENTSunday 2 nd OctoberEmo 3-7pm Tom Mulhall & Edel ScullyRath 2.30-6.30pmBilly Carroll & Oonagh CarrollCHURCH COLLECTORS EMO/RATHEmoSat. 7.30pm Michael O’Connor & VincentMaherSun. 11am Jimmy McEvoy & MartinCrowleyRathSun. 9am Edward Fitzgerald &Frank Fitzgerald

COLAISTE IOSAGAIN, PORTARLINGTONThe Parents’ Council A.G.M. will take place onWednesday next, 28 th September at 8pm inColáiste Íosagáin. All parents/guardians areasked to attend this important A.G.M.PORTARLINGTON SPECIAL OLYMPICSCLUBClub activities have resumed in PortarlingtonCommunity Centre from 7-9pm every Thursdaynight. Activities include: Bocce, Basketball, Arts& Crafts. Volunteers welcome – Come along andjoin in the fun. Further info. contact Marie on087 7589896PORTARLINGTON TENNIS CLUBPortarlington Tennis Club 'Senior Championship2011' will be held from Mon 3 rd Oct. to Friday 14 thOct. Finals will be played weekend 15 th /16 th Oct.Members wishing to compete must Register withLeo by Wednesday 28 th Sept. Phone: 087-6678845.EMO CRAFT FAIREmo Craft Fair will be held on Sunday 6 th Nov. Ifyou would like any further information contactStephanie on 086-8378659 or any member of theEmo Art Group.HOME BUYERS INFORMATION EVENINGHome Buyer’s information evening will be held atthe Bank of Ireland, Portarlington Branch on Mon.Next, 26 th Sept. at 6.30pm–8.30pm. LocalSolicitors, Auctioneers, Architects and Mortgageadvisors will be in attendance to answer anyquestions you may have. Everybody welcome.KILLENARD ACTIVE RETIREMENTRepresentative from “DeafHear” will address thegroup on Tues. 27 th Sept. at 2.30pm.“TASTE BUDS” COOKERY SCHOOLSchool for Children’s CookingNow taking names for Nov., Dec. and 2012.Price unchanged at €80 for four Saturdaymornings 10am-1pm (lunch incl.) Come and jointhe fun and laughter while children learn to cook,take home recipe sheets and tasty treats.Phone Cora on 087 7793277.LAOIS/OFFALY FAMILIES IN AUTISMA number of local LOFFA families (Laois OffalyFamilies in Autism) are collecting old mobilephones as part of the IAA Recycling Campaign toget free iPads to aid their children’scommunication. The phones don’t need to beworking, don’t need batteries or chargers.85 phones will get an itouch100 phones a laptop165 phones an iPadEveryone who donates a phone is entered into adraw. 1 st Prize: Mortgage paid for a Year (up to€12,000); 2nd Prize: Family holiday in Costa delSol. If you would like to donate any phones -please call 087-2339572 / 086-3509980 toarrange collection or drop in collection box inSupervalu, Portarlington.WANTEDIf anyone has a Match Program for the OffalyCounty Final 1961 between Gracefield andTullamore, please contact Colette on057-8643090.G.R.O.W.G.R.O.W. meetings have moved from MainStreet, Portarlington to the new PrimaryHealthcare Premises in Kilnacourt House. Thegroup meets every Tuesday night from 6-8pm.Further info. contact John on 086 8033126.EMO PARISH LOTTO19 th Sept, 2011 – Numbers 5, 13, 15, 17No Winner. €25 to: Teresa C/o Kathleen, ChristyNoons C/o Kathleen, T.J. Blanche C/o Kathleen,Áine Lalor C/o Martha, Cathal Lalor C/o Martha.Next week’s jackpot: €5,400ARLINGTON SOCCER CLUB LOTTORESULTSDraw held on 13.9.11 – Letters I, J, L, K.WINNER: MICHAEL DEMPSEY€25 to: Darragh Kenna, Chris Wooley, Lee Dixon,David Quinn & Graham HoeySellers prize: Geraldine McManusNext Jackpot €2,000 (27 th Sept. 2011)GRACEFIELD G.A.A. LOTTO 19.9.11Jackpot €9,800 - No WinnerNumbers: 11, 17, 13, 21. €50 each to:Sharon and Michael England C/o L. CorcoranSeamus Gorman C/o S. GormanKaren & Martin Dunne C/o C. BryanCaroline Garry C/o M. ColganConor Bryan C/o C. BryanPromoters prize of €50 went to Geraldine MurphyNext week Jackpot is €10,000.***Gracefield Club Gear can be bought from Bredaor Sharon - Phone 087 6391202. Wrist bandsalso available in Black and Red.***Best of luck to the Senior Team who meetEdenderry in the Semi Final on Sunday inO’Connor Park at 2pm.O’DEMPSEY’S G.A.A. LOTTO RESULTS19.9.2011 – Jackpot €9,400 - No WinnerNumbers: 8, 20, 21, 27Match 3 win/share €250:Tom Tynan C/o Mick AherneTom Whelehan C/o Dick WhelehanPromoters Prize €50 The Thatch, KillenardNext week’s jackpot €9,600Set Dancing: Set dancing at 8.30pm on Wed.nights in O’Dempsey’s Club House. All welcome.PORTARLINGTON G.A.A. CLUB LOTTOWEEK NO. 36Jackpot: €4,000 – Numbers 5, 8, 27, 28, NoWinner. €50 to: Margaret Higgins C/o RoseMcCann & Monica Connolly C/o J. Ward€25 to: Emma Brennan C/o C. Brady &Grace Ormond C/o Seller.Promoters prize: Rose McCannNext jackpot: €4,100EMO G.A.A.Next €5 draw will take place outside St. Paul’sChurch, Emo on Sun.2 nd Oct. after 11am Mass.SUAIMHNEAS, CAPPAKEEL, EMOWonderful Wonder bag – CourseTuesday 13 th October at 7.30pmWe will demonstrate how this heat retention bagcan slow cook food and reduce energyconsumption. Originally designed in South Africa,Chris Uys has brought this idea to Ireland and ishoping to encourage family groups or individualsto help make and or use these bags’.Meditation and RelaxationTuesday’s 3-4pm on October 11 th ,18 th ,25 thFor further info. contact Anne or Mai at:057-8626541. Booking essential as places limited.PARENTS’ FIRSTParents First (Laois/Offaly) are located at St.Mary’s Youth & Community Centre, HarbourStreet, Tullamore. The organization is looking forParents or Grandparents to pass on their valuableknowledge and experience regarding the bringingup of children. A Volunteer’s Course will run onemorning per week from 10am–12.30pm for nineweeks. Phone Dolores at 057 9322996 or 0861959221 for further information & booking.ST. BRIGID’S ACTIVE RETIREMENTGROUPGARRYHINCH/CLONEYHURKEReturn to the Club activities on Tues. 27 thSeptember with BINGO at 7.30pm.BOWLING returns on Tues. 4 th October at8pm. Hoping everyone had a goodSummer. New members very welcome.GERMAN GRINDSQualified person available to give GermanGrinds for both Junior & Leaving CertificateLevels. German writing and Oralpreparation also available.Further info: Phone 085-1181123.MOUNT ST. ANNE’S, KILLENARDUpcoming Workshops at Mount St.Anne's Retreat Centre, KillenardFocusing in Daily Life – Sat. 1 st Oct.10am-4pm. Cost: €50 (incl. light lunch). .Card Making for all OccasionsThurs. 3 rd , 10 th and 17 th November, 20118pm - 10pm. Allow your creative self toemerge in a relaxed and friendlyenvironment. No previous experience isnecessary. All materials included …..Facilitated by Sr. Róisín Gannon.Cost: €70Christmas Cake DecoratingPhone for details.Bookings/Enquiries to The Secretary at057-8626152 or by email tomsannes@eircom.netDOMINICAN NUNSMonastic Contemplative LifeVocation Discernment Weekends14 th –16 th Oct. & 11 th –13 th Nov. 2011( Friday evening to Sunday after lunch)& at other times by arrangement. Youngwomen, interested in learning about ourcontemplative way of life, are invited to aweekend of prayer and reflection - withsung liturgy, Eucharistic Adoration,conferences and opportunity to meet withsisters.Contact: Sr. Mairéad OP, Monastery of StCatherine of Siena, The Twenties,Drogheda, Co. Louth. Tel: 041 9838524;e-mail siena3@eircom.netwww.dominicannuns.ieCOMPUTER COURSESSeptember/October 2011Funding may be available if you areunemployed or in receipt of a SocialWelfare Payment – Venue – IT TrainingCentre, MDA, Mountmellick. ECDL Level 1 FETAC Level 3 – Computer Literacy FETAC Level 4 - Info. Technology FETAC Level 5 - Word Processing FETAC Level 5 - Manual &Computerised Payroll FETAC Level 6 - Train the Trainer Computer Basics for Beginners Internet & E-Mail for Beginners Digital Photography & Photoshop One to One Tuition is also providedFor further enquiries contact: ImeldaBurke, IT Training Manager phone 0578624525 or email Imelda@mdaltd.iewww.mountmellickdevelopment.comCOFFEE MORNINGIn aid of Offaly Hospice on Fri 30 th Septfrom 10.30am to 12noon in OakdaleNursing Home.