Parish Newsletter – 15^th/16^th January 2022 – 2^nd Sunday in Ordinary Time          

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 15^th January: Marie Shine

                                        Sunday 16^th January: Sean Flanagan

                                        Saturday 22^nd January: Betty Ann McSweeney

                                        Sunday 23^rd January: Mary Hogan

Readers: Saturday 15^th January: Eileen Mulvihill

                 Sunday 16^th January: Nodlaig Adams

                 Saturday 22^nd January: David Sheehan

                 Sunday 23^rd January: Eva Fitzgerald

Eucharistic Adoration: Weekly Adoration on Fridays from 5pm to 9pm until further notice.

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.

Thank You: A huge thank you to the parishioners of Glin who gave so generously to the Church and Priests Collections over Christmas.  Your continued support is greatly appreciated.  Míle Buíochas.

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

Sympathy: is extended to the family of Richard (Dick) O Connor of Marian Place who died recently.

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

Saturday 15^th January: Donie Mulvihill (Glin and formally Moyvane) 2^nd Anniversary.

Sunday 16^th January: Neil Fitzgerald late of Killacolla, 3^rd Anniversary.

Sacrament of Confirmation: will take place on Friday 11^th March 2022, Covid permitting.

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.

A GoFundMe page: has been set up by Glin Community News to help raise money to give to Glin Development, towards the repair of the damage carried out in the Park recently. Collection boxes are also placed in shops and pubs in Glin.  Small envelopes will be available in McNamaras and Hogan’s Shop if you would like to place your name on the donation. To donate online please visit https://gofund.me/2840f35a

Your support is greatly appreciated.  

Adams of Glin: well done to Adams of Glin who are supporting Limerick Football for a 17th year with a new Peugeot Expert. Wishing Billy Lee and his team best of luck for 2022.

GB Rovers: we are looking for any club member or family from the club that would like to do a referees course. Dates are as follows: Monday 17th– Tuesday 18th January from 7 – 9pm and Monday 24th – Tuesday 25th January from 7 – 9pm. Anyone interested please contact 087 3192449 and the club will pay for the course.

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