Parish Newsletter – 29^th January, 2023 – 4^th 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 29^th January: Marie Shine

                                        Sunday 5^th February: Sean Flanagan

Readers: Sunday 29^th January: Nodlaig Adams

                 Sunday 5^th February: Desiree Flores

Eucharistic Adoration: Adoration every Friday from 5pm to 9pm.

GLIN DEFIBRILLATOR NUMBER 068 59590 –  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.

Weekday Masses: Wednesday and Friday:  10am – please note no Mass on Tuesdays.

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.

Sacristans Collection: takes place next weekend, the 5^th February.  An envelope is provided in your box of Church Envelopes for this collection.  Michael does wonderful work for the Church and parishioners.  We would like to thank him for his continued dedication and kindness.

Anniversary Masses: 

Sunday 29^th January: John Murphy anniversary, late of Mary Street.  John Reidy anniversary, late of Killeaney.  Dan Martin and Teresa Sheahan Martin, sons Thomas and Donal.  Bill and Mary Fitzgerald anniversary, late of Cahara.

Wednesday 1^st February: St Brigid’s Day.  Mass at 10am. 

Friday 3^rd February: Feast of St. Blaise.  Blessing of throats and candles.   Jeremiah & Elizabeth Woods anniversary and deceased members of the Woods family.  Kevin Reidy anniversary, late of Kilfergus.

Sunday 5^th February: Ann Martin Months Mind, late of Marian Place.  Sean Adams 1^st Anniversary, late of The Avenue.  Neil Fitzgerald anniversary, late of Cahara.

Glin Baby & Toddler Group: has reopened after the festive season.  We look forward to seeing everyone on Friday mornings from 10am in Ceol Corbrai Hall. €3 family contribution please.

Life Guards: Every year we are blessed with the country’s best lifeguards at Glin Pier and Kilteery and no doubt this year won’t be any different. For more info visit www. https://www.limerick.ie/council/your-council/jobs

New Pontoon at Glin Pier: Bring on the summer sunshine, flip flops and guaranteed fun with the new pontoon. Summer can’t come quick enough. Thanks to all involved for making this happen.

Carmel Buckley Reflexology. Specialising in Stress Management and Anxiety. Are you ready to take a step towards a healthier you? To book your appointment call 0858391269. Creagh Street, Glin. Registered member of the National Register of Reflexologists Ireland. Accredited by: Laya healthcare, Irish Life Health and VHI healthcare.

Glin GAA Split the Bucket: takes place Monday nights. Don’t miss out, Play before 7pm. To play visit https://bit.ly/glingaa5050  

Please email any notices you would like to have in the newsletter to: office@stfergusns.ie