Parish Newsletter – 26^th June 2022: 13^th 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: www.limerickdiocese.org

Eucharistic Ministers: Sunday 26^th June: Marie McKenna

                                        Sunday 3^rd July: Mary O Brien

Readers: Sunday 26^th June: Margaret Hogan

                 Sunday 3^rd July: Sean Flanagan  

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

Births: Congratulations to James & Leanne McSweeney on the birth of their baby boy Shay and to Shane and Louise Culhane on the birth of their baby boy John Brian.

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: Morning Mass at 10.00 a.m. (Friday morning cancelled for the next 4 weeks.

Sundays: Morning Mass at 11.00 a.m.

Weekend Mass Changes in the Unit – effective June 4th/5th 2022 Saturday: Foynes 6pm Kilcolman 7.30pm

Sunday: Loughill 9.30am Glin 11am Shanagolden 10am

Weekend Mass Changes on 1st October 2022 to April 2023 Saturday: Foynes 6pm Coolcappa at 7.30pm

Sunday: Ballyhahill 9.30am Glin 11am Robertstown 10am

Baptisms & Anniversary Masses: can be booked in the Sacristy. 

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

Friday Morning Mass: is cancelled for the next 4 Fridays: Friday 3^rd June, 10^th June, 17^th June and 24^th June.  Next Friday morning Mass will be on Friday 1^st July.

Mass Cards: Signed Mass Cards for the deceased are available at Glin Church.  Please enquire from our Sacristan Michael after any of the Masses. 

Glin Church: Lovely candles available to buy at Glin church. Can be used for graves or at home. Burning time of over 60 hours.

Anniversary Masses: 

Sunday 26^th June: Mary Teresa Musgrave Months Mind.  Ann Sheahan 1^st anniversary, late of Ballyguiltenane.  Philomena Reidy of Killeaney Beg also Denis and Patrick Enright and Thomas Reidy.  Mick McKenna 4^th anniversary, late of Ballygoughlin.  Mary Martin late of Marian Place 1^st Anniversary.

Friday 1^st June: Tomás Geoghegan Months Mind.  Mary McGrath Months Mind.

Sunday 3^rd July: Geraldine Costello, Turraree, Months Mind.  Paddy & Ellen Enright Anniversary.

Congratulations: to all the Glin Rovers B players, management James McSweeney and Captain Aiden Mulvihill for securing the title of Division 2 League Winners on Sunday last.  A well-deserved win for the team against a very strong Abbeyfeale Utd B in Clounreask Askeaton.  Full time Glin Rovers B 2 – 1 Abbeyfeale Utd B.

Glin Tennis Club: Membership open for the new season – Family €40 pa, Adult €20 and Student €10 pa.  Contact Marie on 086 8691821.  Thanks to Limerick City and County Council for the newly refurbished foot path at the entrance to the court.  It looks great!

Glin Triathlon will take place on the 3rd September.

Swimming Lessons Glin Pier; Limerick County Water Safety are delighted to announce that swimming/lifesaving classes will take place this summer at Glin Pier (subject to availability of instructors). Week 1 – Registration 3rd July at 12p.m. at Glin Pier. Classes commence on Monday 4th July for the week. Week 2 – Registration 14th August at 12p.m at Glin Pier.

Classes commence on Monday 15th August for the week. The Estuary Swim will take place on the 23rd July.

Thank you: Well done to Shakeel at Glin Grub for placing collection tins around the village and raising €1,210.30. Thank you to everyone that supported and donated so kindly. Inna who has lived in Glin since before the war started will ensure that all the money raised goes to those in Ukraine who are out of work and really struggling to get by. 

The Glin Estuary Swim:  This year’s swim takes place on Saturday 23rd July and this year’s chosen charity is FIGHTING BLINDNESS. Sponsorship cards can be collected from Marie at Geoghegans Bar.
Glin Estuary Swim Quiz night: takes place on Friday 15th July at 9.30pm in Geoghegans Bar – so please mark this in your diary and bring a friend.

Glin Tidy Towns: Glin Tidy Towns volunteers are back for Saturday morning Clean Ups.  A lot of weeding to be done around the town.  All help welcome.  Thank you to everyone who regularly cleans and weeds outside their own properties.  This makes the job less onerous and frees us up to do other communal areas and also the many flower beds on our approach roads. We meet every Saturday morning from 11am to 12 and everyone is welcome to come along and help out.  The Tidy Towns adjudicators will be visiting Glin anytime from June to August.  Please be mindful of litter and always encourage children to be litter aware.   Many hands make light work and this is indeed the case when it comes to Tidy Towns. Let’s all help to keep Glin looking beautiful. 

Loughill Family Fun Day takes place Saturday July 30th 1 pm til late! Food/Craft fair in Resource Centre with fun activities throughout the day in the Park. €5 entry or €10 per Family . River Duck Race -€10 Euro per Duck. There are 99 Ducks so Book yours now before they are gone by texting Dani or Connie on 085 267 9775 or 087-6126133 €100 Cash Prize for winning duck! Test your balancing skills on the Bull Rodeo and take your best shot at the Special Guest in the Dunk Tank! Gather your neighbours and get a team of 6 for the Townland Tug of War, trophy presentation for the winning team. Register your team with Mary on (087) 295 0041. Colm Hassett will be present to put the kids through their paces with loads of fun games and activities. Finish the day off at the Licensed Marquee Bar while being entertained by Kevin McCarthy Live Music 7-9pm followed by the Sean Carrig Karoke and DJ. Food sold on site all day

GB Rovers FC Summer Camp: GB Rovers FC are holding their first Summer Camp from July 11th to July 15th in Bally Rovers Pitch, Ballyhahill. Each child receives a jersey. The camp is open to all school going children within Glin and the surrounding parishes. To book https://bit.ly/3FC79A9 or any queries contact Rachel 0873192449

Glin GAA Split the Bucket: takes place every Monday night. Don’t miss out, Play before 7pm. Play now at https://bit.ly/glingaa5050 Your support means a lot to us!

After The Bell: Before and After School Care: A new service is being set up in the Square in Glin.  Lisa and Hazel will provide a “Before and After School Care Service” for school going children.  It is a wonderful service and we wish Lisa and Hazel every success with their new venture.  For further details or to reserve a place for next September, please telephone Lisa 086-7282626 or Hazel 086-4078403.

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