Parish Newsletter – 20^th/21^st November 2021 – Feast of Christ the King                   

Church of the Immaculate Conception,

Glin, Co. Limerick.

Fr. Timothy Curtin (Coolcappa/Kilcolman) 086-3697735/069-60126

Canon Anthony O Keeffe (Foynes/Shanagolden/Roberstown) 087-4163401/069-60112

Fr. Austin McNamara (Loughill/Ballyhahill) 087-2615471/069-82103

Diocese of Limerick Website: http://www.limerickdiocese.org

Eucharistic Ministers: Saturday 20^th November: Mary O Brien

                                        Sunday 21^st November: Alice O Shaughnessy

                                        Saturday 27^th November: Mary Hogan

                                        Sunday 28^th November: Grace Fitzgerald

Readers: Saturday 20^th November: Teresa Culhane

                 Sunday 21^st November: Annie Reidy

                 Saturday 27^th November: John Healy

                 Sunday 28^th November: John Prendergast.

Eucharistic Adoration: Weekly Adoration every Friday from 3pm until 9pm.  All are welcome to join

Remembrance Mass: will be held on Wednesday evening next the 24^th November for all those who died in the parish during the year.  

GLIN DEFIBRILLATOR NUMBER 068 59590/087 6230032…  ONLY TO BE USED IN AN EMERGENCY

Local Notes: if you would like to have a note placed in this section of the paper, please contact GlinNotes@gmail.com no later than 7:00 pm Sunday evening.

The following is the schedule for the Church of the Immaculate Conception, Glin.

Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Fridays: Morning Mass at 10.00 a.m.

Saturdays: Evening Mass at 7.00 p.m.

Sundays: Morning Mass at 11.00 a.m.

These weekly arrangements are subject to change.

Even though Covid Restrictions have lifted we ask that you please observe social distancing, wear a face mask and sanitize your hands.

Baptisms & Weddings: To book a Baptism or a Wedding please contact Fr. Curtin on (086) 3697735 or Pastoral Area Secretary Ann Dore, Foynes on (069) 65561 during office hours: Wednesday: 10a.m. to 1p.m., & 2p.m to 5p.m.  Thursday & Friday: 9a.m. to 1p.m. & 2p.m. to 5p.m.

Funerals:  All funerals arrangements can be directed to the following:

Fr. Curtin: (069) 60126/(086) 3697735

Fr. McNamara: (069) 82103/(087) 2615471

Canon O Keeffe: (069) 60122/(087) 4163401

Anniversary Masses: (to be booked through the Pastoral Area Secretary Ann Dore, see details above)

Saturday 20^th November: Liam Mulvihill, Ballygoughlin.  Jack & Mary Connolly, Ballinamuddagh, their daughter Sally Egan and Sr. Josephine Culhane.

Sunday 21^st November: Months Mind for Mattie Dillane.

Tuesday 23^rd November: Bride O Connor, Mattie Dillane, Micheál Fitzmaurice.

Friday 26^th November: Jackie & Mary Noonan.  Vera Conway.

Glin Church: For November, month of the souls, grave candles (limited supply) are available at Glin church. They are situated next to the candle offertory up by the altar. They cost €2.50 each and offering can be placed in the candle offertory box. A nice way to remember our dearly departed. Covid restrictions have lifted, however, we would ask everyone to continue with mask wearing and also sanitising hands on entering the church. Let’s stay safe together.

St. Fergus National School: Enrolment Forms for the school year 2022/2023 are now available from the school office.  Please telephone 068-34344.  Places available also in our ASD Class.

Glin Tidy Towns: Congratulations to all those involved in the Tidy Towns Committee, especially the volunteers who turned up for the weekly clean-ups.  Up 7 points this year. A special mention to Marie Fitzgerald who is the driving force behind Glin Tidy Towns.  Full report can be read on the tidy towns website www.tidytowns.ie

Glin ICA:  The weekly Whist Drive has been cancelled until further notice due to Covid.

Please email office@stfergusns.ie with any notices for the weekly newsletter.