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Portumna Parish Newsletter 29 January 2012
29 January 2012
Portumna Parish Announcements Sun 29 January 2012 - 4th Sun in Ordinary Time
Masses: St. Brigid's Church
| Saturday 28th January | @ | 11:00am | - | |
| Saturday 28th January | @ | 7:00pm | - | (A) Ann Patterson (A) Tom Keane (A) John O'Brien |
| Sunday 29th January | @ | 11:00am | - | |
| Monday 30th January | @ | 8:30am | - | |
| Tuesday 31st January | @ | 8:30am | - | P.I. |
| Wednesday 1st February | @ | 7:30pm | - | Feast of St. Brigid |
| Thursday 2nd February | @ | 7:30pm | - | Candlemas Day |
| Friday 3rd February | @ | 7:30pm | - | Feast of St. Blaise |
| Saturday 4th February | @ | 11:00am | - | (A) Tommy Leybourne |
| Saturday 4th February | @ | 7:00pm | - | (A) Michael/Sean & Matilda Fahy |
| Sunday 5th February | @ | 11:00am | - |
Readers
Sat/Sun 4th & 5th Jan
7:00pm: Emma Burke
11:00am: Rita Murray
Eucharistic Ministers
Sat/Sun 4th & 5th Jan
7:00pm: Elizabeth Ryan, Kathleen O'Hare, Catherine Dillon.
11:00am: Rita Murray, Muirne Goode, Sabrina Fallon.
Altar Servers
Sat/Sun 4th & 5th Jan
7:00pm: (A) S.Mullen, S.Ward, J.Muldoon, L.Kiely.
11:00am: (C) E.Tuohy, A.Doyle, A.Coughlan, A.Goode.
Readings
Job 7:1-4, 6-7. Ps 146: 1-6, R/ v 3. 1 Cor 9:16-19, 22-23. Mk 1:29-39.
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
Radio Link: 102.6fm
Church of the Ascension, Gortanumera
| Sunday 29th January | @ | 9:30am | - | (A) Patrick & Theresa Muldoon |
| Sunday 5th February | @ | 9:30am | - | (A) Vincent O'Meara-Derryhiney (A) Josie & Kitty Dolphin-Derryhiney |
Reader
Paul Royston
R.I.P.
Sincere sympathy to Mrs Rita Murray & Family St. Brendan's rd on the death of Brendan Murray.
Sincere sympathy to the Mullins family Derryhiney on the death of Alice Mullins.
Sincere sympathy to the Hynes & Claffey (Belmont) on the death of Olive Hynes wife of the late Martin Hynes. May there gentle souls rest in peace.
Catholic Schools Week 2012
From the 29th Jan to 4th Feb. Theme: Christ's Living Body Active in our World.
Sacrament of Marriage
Couples contemplating marriage should contact the parish office or the priest at least 6 months prior to the wedding date.
Ministry to the sick
The priest visits the sick and housebound on the first Friday of each month. Eucharistic ministers are available to bring communion to the sick and housebound of the parish. Contact the parish office 090-9741092.
Cura Collection
Will be taken up at all masses this weekend.
Wed 1st Feb – Feast of St. Brigid
Blessing of St. Brigid's Crosses on Wed 1st –Mass at 7.30pm.
Thurs 2nd Feb- Candlemas Day
Blessing of candles. 2+2. Mass at 7.30pm.
Fri 3rd Feb-Feast of St. Blaise
Blessing of the throats: Mass at 7.30pm.
The Blessing of God on you
From Samhain to Brigid's Day.
From Brigid's Day to Bealtaine.
From Bealtaine to Lunasa.
From Lunasa to Samhain.
May Brigid protect you
All the days of your lives.
Portumna Country Market
Re-opens on Friday 3rd Feb.
Portumna GAA
There was no winner of last Saturday night's lotto worth €7,200. The numbers drawn were 1, 17, 24, 27. No one matched three numbers. Donations to St. Dympnas & Social Services. Saturday's nights lotto is worth € 7,300. Lotto can also be purchased on line.
The annual general meeting of the Club will take place in the Town hall on Sunday 22nd Jan at 2.30pm. Followed by presentation of the U16 medals. All parents of the panel are invited to attend as well as all panels from juvenile teams. There are still skips available in the pitch for scrap metal. Thanks to all who have supported us up to date.
Portumna Parent, Toddler & Baby Group
Meet every Wed during school term 10.30am- 12noon in Portumna Town Hall. Contact Aoife 086-3471328.
Cinemobile
Monthly visit to Portumna resumes on the 4th & 5th Feb.
Portumna Arts Group AGM
Will take place on Wed 15th Feb at 8pm in the Sign Out Youth Café. New members always welcome.
Omna
Portumna's Vocal Group will recommence at 8pm on Monday 30th Jan in An Gairdin. Contact Joan 087-6955166.
Tai Chi/QIGONG
Classes starting in An Gairdin on Wed 15th Feb from 7pm-8pm and Thurs morn 16th Feb from 10.30am-11.30am. Free taster class on Sat 11th Feb from 10am-11am. Contact Elyse at 087-6942826.
Redwood National School Annual Tea Party Fundraiser
On sat 11th Feb at 9.30pm in the Clubhouse Moatfield.€8 single & €15 double
