Parish Newsletter – 19^th March, 2023 – 4^th Sunday in Lent.  Happy Mothers Day.

Church of the Immaculate Conception,

Glin, Co. Limerick.

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

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

Sacristan Michael Fennell: 087-9828711

Diocese of Limerick Website: www.limerickdiocese.org

Eucharistic Ministers: Sunday 19^th March: Tommie MacNamara

                                        Sunday 26^th March: Mary Hogan

Readers:  Sunday 19^th March: Nicola Cunningham

                  Sunday 26^th March: Eufrocina Clemente

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

Deaths:  Sympathy is extended to the family of Den Lane, Clonoughter, who died during the week.  May he rest in peace.

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.

Until further notice weekly Masses in Glin are Friday @ 10am and Sunday @ 11am.

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

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

Fr. Curtin: (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 19^th March: Dan, Josephine, John and R Danaher anniversary.  Guilherme da Silva anniversary and deceased family members.

Friday 24^th March: Paddy & Mary Sheahan and daughter Catherine, and son Tom anniversary and Bridie Sheahan.

Sunday 26^th March: Teresa Sheehy months mind.  Jackie Normile months mind, late of Glenagragra, who died in England.  Bridget Normile 7^th anniversary, late of Drumrisk.

Ballyguiltenane National School: Enrolment Form for the school year 2023/2024 is now available to download from the school’s website www.ballyguiltenanens.ie  or by contacting the school office 068-34545 or by emailing office@ballyguiltenanens.ie

St. Fergus National School: Enrolment Forms for the new school year 2023/2024 are now available from the school by telephoning the school office on 068-34344 or by emailing:  office@stfergusns.ie.

Coffee Morning for Deel Animal Rescue: On behalf of Deel Animal Rescue can we say we were just blown away by people’s generosity at our Coffee morning last Sunday.  Our final count was €2,640.  We are just so grateful to each and everyone that donated and we can assure ye that every cent will go to this wonderful charity.

Praying the Rosary: Most parishioners are aware that the Rosary is recited approx. half an hour, on most days before the Masses. In her messages, especially at Fatima, Medjugorje, and many other places, Our Lady has urged the faithful to pray the Rosary daily. St. Padre Pio has referred to it as the “Weapon of our Times”, so it would please the Blessed Virgin very much, if more people, especially children, took up her invitation, and joined the small Parish group in praying the Rosary. It is prayed for the conversion of Russia, Ireland, and the whole world, for the end of wars, protection from natural disasters, and that the promised, and, long-for reign of peace would soon be ushered in.

St. Fergus National School: Upcoming clothing collection on Monday 24th April – please keep any unwanted clothing, footwear etc for the collection.  Further details nearer the date.  Thank you to all who support this school fundraiser. 

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

Please note that next weekend will be the last newsletter until after Easter.  Thank you.

St. Fergus National School Parents Council: Save the date – Saturday, April 1st
IT’S NO JOKE! SUPPORT THIS APRIL FOOLS DAY FUNDRAISER.
St. Fergus NS Glin Parents Council is delighted to announce that it will be organising a sponsored walk and coffee morning to raise funds to support school activities.  The event takes place on Saturday April 1st with a sponsored walk starting at the Knights Walk, Glin at 11am. Everyone, both young and old, is encouraged to walk on the day and ask their friends and family to sponsor them using the sponsorship cards that have been sent home in your child’s bag.  For anyone that can’t do the walk you can still lend your support by donating baked goods for the coffee morning that’s happening at 11am in Ceol Corbraí.
Joanne Stackpoole, Chairperson, St. Fergus NS Parents Council, Glin, is calling on parents and local businesses to get involved and lend their support.  You can support the fundraiser by:
–    donating online through the Go Fund Me page:  LINK: https://gofund.me/4d0e6e46

• donating a raffle prize, giving some company sponsorship, coming along on the 1^st  for coffee and cake!  What a lovely way to spend the first day of April.  For further details about the Glin gathering, keep an eye on local papers, social media and the parish newsletter.