Parish Newsletter – 26th November, 2023. 34th Sunday of 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
Sacristan Michael Fennell: 087-9828711
Diocese of Limerick Website: www.limerickdiocese.org
Eucharistic Ministers: Sunday 26th November: Mary Hogan, Grace Fitzgerald
Sunday 3rd December: Marie Shine, Marie McKenna
Readers: Sunday 26th November: Margaret Hogan. Sunday 3rd December: Nicola Cunningham
Eucharistic Adoration: Adoration every Friday from 5pm to 9pm.
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.
Glin Defibrillator: Emergency Number 068 59590. Please save the Glin defibrillator number to your mobile and/or near your landline. In the case of an emergency, call the number, give your location and a defibrillator will be brought to you by a trained responder. Please share with your family and friends within Glin.
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.
Saturday 2nd December: Mass for Teresa Holt, burial of ashes 12 noon.
Anniversary Masses: Sunday 26th November: Joan Scanlon 6th anniversary late of Mary Street. Mary Flaherty 14th anniversary, late of Ballyguiltenane. Wednesday 29th November: John & Mary Noonan anniversary. Sunday 3rd December: Marie Horan 15th anniversary, late of Ballyculhane. Mary Normoyle and family and Margaret Finn and family. Paddy Horan, Fr. John Horan anniversaries. Michael Walsh 13th anniversary, late of Creagh Street. Margaret Lynch anniversary, late of Ballinagoul.
Last Christmas Posting Dates for the USA: Parcels – December 6th, Registered Post- December 6th, Standard Letter Post- December 11th, Express Post- December 11th. Glin Post office stock a selection of boxes, bubble wrap and packaging tape in the post office.
CE Scheme Job Opportunities at Glin Daycare Centre and Homes
The Community Employment programme (CE Scheme) is designed to help people to get back to work by offering part-time job placements in local communities.
There are three job opportunities:
• Office Administrator
• Kitchen Assistant
• Delivery Driver for Meals on Wheels
Please phone 068 26033 if you are interested in applying.
Further details regarding the CE Scheme are at www.citizensinformation.ie
The Glin Knights Centre: is now closed until next Spring. Thank you to all who have visited and enjoyed over the past number of months.
Old Fair Day Glin: It’s that time of year again!!! Old Fair Day Saturday 2nd December in the Square. Please provide your own stall & coverings. All are welcome. The Craft Fair takes place in Ceol Corbrai Community Hall, table spaces are limited and are on a ‘first come first served’ basis. To book your table at the craft fair only and for all details please Contact John on 087-207-9268.
CHRISTMAS CARDS FROM GLIN: “Season’s Greetings from Glin” Christmas Cards. €2 each. Available to purchase from MacNamara’s shop, Glin Pharmacy and Glin PO.
Congratulations to the 5th and 6th Class girls of St Fergus NS and their coach Mrs Mulroe on claiming the Cumann na mBunScol Senior West title against a tough Adare side on Wednesday 15th November in Mick Neville Park, Rathkeale. Captains: Honor Mulvihill and Méabh Dunne lead their team to a wonderful victory. It was great to see so many parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles and siblings cheering from the side line. A huge thank you to the pupils & staff of St Fergus NS, who eagerly awaited their victorious team’s return and lined the school entrance to cheer them home with music blasting out from the background. Also, a massive thank you to Shakeel of Glin Grub, for sponsoring the girls football team banner and treating all pupils in 5th and 6th class to a Glin Grub voucher.
Glin Development: Collection tins are around the shops in the village. Any loose change you have, really would be appreciated. All money collected will go towards the new Christmas Tree and lights in the Square. Thanks in advance.
Estuary Rollers: The Estuary Rollers will be passing through Glin on Sunday Dec 3rd. If last year is anything to go buy, there will be bigger and brighter lights and even more tractors!! This is an amazing event for any small child to witness. Donations are much appreciated and can be made online www.gofund.me/5d390135 or on the night as collectors move through the crowd with collection buckets. Monies raised is in aid of The Nano Nagle School Listowel and Milford Hospice Limerick. Please support if you can.
Hayes Christmas Lights: A beautiful event that will light up any small child’s face is the Hayes Christmas Lights in Shanagolden, Eircode. V94 NC3F. This year’s charities are Milford Hospice Care, St Gabriel’s Foundation, Cliona’s Foundation and Mid-West Cancer foundation. A one-way system is in place, please go into Shanagolden and follow the road signs. Also, please wear a high vest jacket and bring a light as well for safety.
Glin Craft Club: continues every Wednesday in Glin Library at 10.30am.
Adult Group Singing Classes: The group will now meet every Tuesday in Glin Library 12 noon to 1pm.
Glin Tidy Towns: out on Saturday mornings from 11 to 12 noon. Weather plays a big factor in getting our jobs done so it’s great when home owners and businesses keep an eye on their patch.
ICA Whist Drive Results: Ladies: Norma McKeon, Julia Culhane. Gents: Tom Jackson, Ann Costello. Longest at the Table: Margaret McMahon. Lowest Score: Margaret McMahon. Raffle: Rosaleen Horan, Julia Culhane, Mary Hynes, Eileen Jackson, John O Malley, Norma McKeon.
Feed the Squirrels: Estelle has been busy on the Knights Walk cleaning out and topping up the feeders. This year, there is very little beech mast and acorns for them to feed on. If you would like to support the purchase of nuts and seeds, you can help by buying some cards which are in local shops. €2 each Thank you.
Glin GAA Split the Bucket: Thanks to all who support our Glin GAA split the bucket. Tickets can be bought online or in most shops and pubs in the town or in John Wallace’s shop in Tullyleague. Play before 7pm. To play visit https://bit.ly/glingaa5050
Loughill Park: It’s that time of year again. Our North Pole Post Box is back in the park for 2023. You can now post your letters direct to Santa so get writing them quick before his arrival at our Park on Saturday December 9th to switch on the tree.
Please email any notices you would like to have in the newsletter to: office@stfergusns.ie
