26 February 2012
Portumna Parish Announcements Sun 26 February 2012 - 1st Sun of Lent
Masses: St. Brigid's Church
| Saturday 25th February |
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11:00am |
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(A) John, Joseph & Leo O'Meara |
| Saturday 25th February |
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7:00pm |
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(A) Bernie Connelly
(A) Mrs John Madden
(A) Helen Blake |
| Sunday 26th February |
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11:00am |
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(A) Mary Walsh |
| Monday 27th February |
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8:30am |
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| Tuesday 28th February |
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8:30am |
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| Wednesday 29th February |
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8:30am |
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| Thursday 1st March |
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7:30pm |
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Bridie Lawlor-Foley |
| Friday 2nd March |
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7:30pm |
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(A) Joe Mahony
(A) Eilish Taylor & Lacy family |
| Saturday 3rd March |
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11:00am |
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(A) Maura & John Joe Fahy |
| Saturday 3rd March |
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7:00pm |
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(MM) Theresa Spain
(A) Anthony & Lillie Hackett & Adeline Page. |
| Sunday 4th March |
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11:00am |
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(A) Charlie & Bridie Hackett
(A) Kathleen Thynne |
Readers
Sat/Sun 3rd & 4th March
7:00pm: Sean O'Dwyer
11:00am: Tony McNamara
Eucharistic Ministers
Sat/Sun 3rd & 4th March
7:00pm: Mary Fahy, Elizabeth Ryan, Kathleen O'Hare.
11:00am: Phil Coleman, Majella Lewis, Nancy Dermody.
Altar Servers
Sat/Sun 3rd & 4th March
7:00pm: (A) S.Mullen, S.Ward, J.Muldoon, L.Kiely.
11:00am: (C) E.Martyn, A.Doyle, A.Coughlan, A.Goode.
Readings
Gen 22:1-2, 9-13, 15-18. Ps 115:10, 15-19, R/ Ps 114:9. Rom 8:31-34. Mk 9:2-10.
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 St. Peter & St. Paul, Boula
| Sunday 26th February |
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9:30am |
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(A) Tommie & Mary Burke (Cappasale) |
Church of the Ascension, Gortanumera
| Sunday 4th March |
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9:30am |
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(A) Michael & Sabina Connors |
Reader
John Connors
R.I.P.
Sincere sympathy to Florence McNamara & family St. Brendan's rd on the death of her mother Mrs Connaire Loughrea. May her gentle soul rest in peace.
Lenten Collection
Will be taken up at all masses this weekend.
Stations
Starts on Monday after Ash Wednesday 22nd Feb. If you are hosting a Station contact Parish office A.S.A.P. 090-9741092.
First Friday Calls
Fr. Lawless will visit the sick and housebound on Friday 2nd March.
Lollipop Day
Church gate collection on the weekend of the 3th & 4th March.
Portumna Group & Friends
Annual Pilgrimage to Lourdes 2012 on 16th June for 5 nights. Further enquires to Dr. K. Duddy at 090-9742444.
Anger Issues? Knock Counselling Service
In conjunction with the Irish Association for Anger Management is running a 2 day training programme, "Temper your Anger" on Sat 28th & Sun 29th April. Places limited therefore booking is essential. Contact Knock Counselling Service at 09493 75032 or www.knockshrine.ie/counselling.
Thanks
Hayley, Mark, Des & Ruby would like to extend a very sincere thank you to all their Portumna family both big and small for their kindness and support over the past weeks. Your generosity of though has been co comforting at such a sad time and we look to your continued support for the rest of the journey. Blessings.
Irish Classes
Have started in Loughrea in Gaelscoil Riabhach. This is an 8 week course for adults which cost €70 and will be followed by a social Thursday, a chance to put it into practice. Irish dance classes will also be made available shortly. Contact Ruth at 091-847865.
Redwood School Open Day
On Saturday 3rd March from 2pm-4pm. Bring the children along and we will show you around. Now taking enrolments. Phone Maura Kennedy 090-9747186. www.redwoodns.ie.
Lakyle Parents Association
Welcome John Lonergan to speak on Parenting" The Challenges and the rewards" on Tuesday 6th March at 8pm in St. Flannans Church, Whitegate. Adm: €5.
Eyrecourt Twinning Group
Is hosting the Tullamore Gospel Choir in St. Brigid's Church Portumna on the 9th March at 8.30pm.This is the best choir in Ireland with 70 members who range in age from 6 to 70 years. The Musical Director is internationally renowned singer/songwriter Brendan Keeley. A night not to be missed. Tickets: Contact 086 8930089 or 086- 8898554 or 087-6302011.
