13 December 2009
Portumna Parish Announcements Sun 13 December 2009 - 3rd Sunday in Advent
Masses: St. Brigid's Church
| Saturday 12th December |
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11:00am |
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(A) Joseph / Gerry & Kathleen Ryan |
| Saturday 12th December |
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7:30pm |
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(A) Alban Couser
(MM) Tom Burke |
| Sunday 13th December |
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11:00am |
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(A) Shauna Gillane & Frank & Coleman Gillane
(MM) Marian Hogan-Connors |
| Monday 14th December |
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8:30am |
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| Tuesday 15th December |
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8:30am |
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| Wednesday 16th December |
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8:30am |
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| Thursday 17th December |
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7:30pm |
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(A) Des & Aileen Murphy |
| Friday 18th December |
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7:30pm |
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(A) John & Tillie Biesty
(A) Tom & Hannah Blake/Family |
| Saturday 19th December |
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11:00am |
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P.I. |
| Saturday 19th December |
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7:30pm |
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(A) Mary Morrissey
(MM) John Fallon
(A) Pat Joe Dillon
(A) Michael Abberton
(A) Michael & Kathleen Flaherty |
| Sunday 20th December |
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11:00am |
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(A) Patrick Garvey
(A) Eddie & Mary Hackett
(A) John T. Fahy |
Readers
Sat/Sun 19th & 20th December
7:30pm: Donal Burke
11:00am: Con Madden
Eucharistic Ministers
Sat/Sun 19th & 20th December
7:30pm: Mary Mitchell, Siobhan Tuohy, Michael Dolan.
11:00am: Tony McNamara, Sean O’Dwyer, Mary Connors.
Altar Servers
Sat/Sun 19th & 20th December
7:30pm: (C) I.Coughlan, C.Costello, D.Gallagher, A.Serafin.
11:00am: (F) L.Houlihan, M.Sullivan, B.Doyle, O.Dillon, J.Donoghue.
Readings
2 Sam 7:1-5,8-12, 14, 16. Ps 88. Lk 1:67-79.
Fr. Brendan Lawless P.P
T: 090-9741092, Mob. 087-2622076, Dunkellin Terrace, Email: brendanlawless@gaelic.ie
Fr.Abe Kennedy
T: 090-9741188, Mob: 086-1060811, Clonfert Ave
Church of St. Peter & St. Paul Boula
| Sunday 13th December |
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9:30am |
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(A) Jack & Ita Madden |
| Sunday 20th December |
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9:30am |
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Reader
Frances Conway
R.I.P.
Sincere Sympathy to the Patterson family, Woodpark, Portumna on the death of their mother Sarah (Sadie) Patterson.
Michael Joyce, England brother of Kathleen Diamond, Graigagowan who died during the week. May they rest in peace.
Eucharistic Adoration
Every Friday during Advent from 6.30pm - 7.30pm. There will be Eucharistic Adoration followed by mass at 7.30pm. You are invited.
Christmas Greetings
The priests of the parish, Fr. Lawless & Fr. Kennedy wish to send Christmas greetings and new year good wishes to people from the parish who live away from home overseas. Anyone with relatives in foreign countries are asked to provide the clergy with details of their names and addresses or email address so that greetings can be conveyed.
Weekly Envelopes
Please note that 2010 envelopes will be distributed in the very near future. For this commencing year you may not have the same number as in previous years. If you are not getting a box of envelopes please contact the parish office. You are strongly encouraged to use the envelope system as it smoothes the collection, make less noise and acts as a reminder even if you are absent for a week or two. Thank you for your upkeep of the church.
Clonmacnois Prayer Centre
Night prayer vigil on Friday 18th Dec. Mass at 10pm and adoration follows, Finishes at 3.10am. All welcome.
Portumna Lions & District - Church Gate Collection
Are holding their annual church gate collection on Sat 19th & Sunday 20th Dec. Your contribution would be greatly appreciated.
Esker Healing Mission
On the 14th – 18th Dec in Esker, Athenry. 4 sessions each day from 10am, 5pm, 7pm & 9pm.
Bumper Christmas Markets
On Friday 11th & 18 Dec. Large selection of Christmas cakes,puddings, mince pies, crafts & gifts. Last market on the 18th Dec in the Town hall from 8.30am- 12.30pm.
Portumna GAA Club
Would like to thank all who supported their recent church gate collection-training fund and for all your support over the year. All Ireland team photographs can be purchased at Picture This, Clonfert Ave, Portumna.
St. Stephens Day Walk
Just to remind everyone about our walk again this year. Walk starts at the Castle gates at 2pm. All money raised will help to cover expenses associated wit pony riding for the users attending St.Dympna’s Adult Day Services. All welcome.
Credit Union Car Draw
Congratulations to Mrs. Kathleen Walsh Marian Park, Portumna winner of this months VW Polo car draw. We wish her a very happy Christmas and new year.
