Parish Newsletter – 23rd October 2022: 30th Sunday in Ordinary Time
Church of the Immaculate Conception,
Glin, Co. Limerick.
Fr. Timothy Curtin (Coolcappa/Kilcolman) 086-3697735
Fr. Austin McNamara (Loughill/Ballyhahill) 087-2615471/069-82103
Diocese of Limerick Website: www.limerickdiocese.org
Eucharistic Ministers: Sunday 23rd October: Alice O Shaughnessy
Sunday 30th October: Marie McKenna
Readers: Sunday 23rd October: Nicola Cunningham
Sunday 30th October: John Prendergast
Eucharistic Adoration: Adoration every Friday from 5pm to 9pm.
Rosary: everyday for the month of October at 3pm
Deaths: Sympathy is extended to the family of Roy Fleming, Corbry Estate who died recently. R.I.P.
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 & Fridays: Morning Mass at 10.00 a.m.
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
Weddings: To book 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.
Mass Cards: Signed Mass Cards for the deceased are available at Glin Church. Please enquire from our Sacristan Michael after any of the Masses.
Anniversary Masses:
Sunday 23rd October: Thomas Hogan late of Main Street, 5th anniversary. Eileen Healy nee McMahon late of Ballyguiltenane, 2nd anniversary. Bridget of Connor late of Killeaney, anniversary.
Tuesday 25th October: Martin Browne, late of Church Street Glin and Ennis, anniversary
Sunday 30th October: Tom Mormile late of Drumrisk, 1st anniversary. Tadhg & Mary Horan late of Main Street, anniversary. Mattie Dillane late of Killeaney, 1st anniversary.
The Knights of Glin Visitor Centre: Free to the public and open every day from 10am to 5pm beside Glin Library on Lower Main Street Glin. At the newly opened interpretive centre, you can read, watch and hear the 800-year-old story of the Knights of Glin. It’s a lovely way to spend an hour or two, so please make sure to stop in.
Clothing Collection: for St. Fergus National School on the 14th November. Please keep any unwanted clothing, footwear for this collection. The GAA Clubhouse will be open from 9am to 12 and 2pm to 3:30pm on Wednesday 2nd November and Wednesday 9th November to facilitate drop off of bags. Thanks to the GAA for their help with our collection.
Glin Baby & Toddler group is a wonderful local community meet up where parents can socialise and bring their toddlers and babies along. As we all know parenting isn’t always smooth sailing and sometimes a chat with someone who understands over a cuppa while your small ones play can make a big difference. This Halloween Glin baby & toddler group are dusting off their witch hats & doing a tot toddle witch walk on Friday Oct 28th to raise funds for the group. The goal of 300 euro will go towards covering the cost of insurance & the hall for the year. We appreciate all donations and a big thank you for your support! https://gofund.me/68b8716f
Glin Tennis: MIXED DOUBLE TOURNAMENTS: We are inviting participation in the upcoming mixed doubles tournament s (U16 and Adults). Please message the Glin Tennis Facebook age if you are interested in taking part. We will run it off this month and finished by end of November. Tournament free to paid up members (April 22 to April 23). Otherwise Adults E20 Students E10 Family E40. If you know anyone interested please let them know.
Whist Drive: The Whist Drive will be on every Tuesday night at Cloverfield Day Centre at 8pm. All welcome
ICA Whist Drive Results: Ladies: Norma McKeon, Maeve McNamara, Julia Culhane, Ailish McNamara. Gents: John O Malley. Longest at the Table: Frances Walsh. Lowest Score: Mary Hynes. Raffle: John McMahon, Julia Culhane, Rosaline Horan, Mary Clifford, Frances Walsh.
Yoga: with Monica in Cloverfield Daycare Centre on Mondays at 7pm. Telephone 0868851913.
Farmers Market: from 10am every Friday in Glin Square.
Glin GAA Nursery: Saturday morning nursery for ‘Junior Infant All Stars’ continues on Saturday mornings in the training field at 10.30am Everyone is welcome
GB Rovers FC: A Two-Day Halloween Camp will take place on Thursday 3rd and Friday 4th November with Dynamic Coaching at BallyRovers pitch. Times and payment info to follow nearer the time. All children attending Junior Infants and up are welcome
Abha Bhán Drama Group: The Abha Bhán Players have set dates for their production “The Buds Of Ballybunion”. So reserve November 18, 19, 25 and 26 for it to be staged in Ballyhahill Hall. Hopefully there will be more dates and venues in 2023. It promises to be a fun night. The play, written by John B Keane, is set in Ballybunion and revolves around the Buds who used to spend 2 weeks in Ballybunion every September back in the 50’s. It has lots of humour and you will really enjoy it.
Deel Animal Rescue: are absolutely desperate for foster homes at the moment for both cats and dogs. They cannot continue helping abandoned animals with the number they currently have. Please Text Martina on 087-9418477 for info
Glin GAA Split the Bucket: takes place Monday nights. Don’t miss out, Play before 7pm. To play visit https://bit.ly/glingaa5050
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