Parish Newsletter – Sunday 5th May 2024 – Sixth Sunday of Easter.
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 5th May: Alice O Shaughnessy, Sean Flanagan
Sunday 12th May: Mary O Brien, Tommy MacNamara
Readers: Sunday 5th May: Eileen Mulvihill. Sunday 12th May: Nodlaig Adams.
First Holy Communion: Congratulations to pupils of 2nd Class from our two Primary Schools who celebrated their Sacrament of First Holy Communion yesterday. Our thanks to Fr. Curtin for a lovely ceremony.
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.
Anniversary Masses:
Sunday 5th May: Betty Stack Months Mind. Margaret (Pidgie) Healy anniversary. Mary Teresa Musgrave 2nd anniversary and Willie Musgrave 6th anniversary. Moss & Delia Reidy anniversary, late of Killeaney.
Sunday 12th May: Michael Patrick Dore anniversary. Brian Ahern 3rd anniversary, late of Barrigone.
Sunday 19th May: Dolores Shannon Months Mind. Martin McNamara anniversary, late of Killeaney. Mary, Martin & Tommy McNamara anniversary, late of Main Street.
Ballyguiltenane National School: We are currently accepting enrolment for the coming academic year 2024-2025. Please contact the school office on 068-34545 or by mailing office@ballyguiltenanens.ie. The Enrolment Form is also available to download from our school’s website www.ballyguiltenanens.ie
St. Fergus National School: Enrolment Application Forms are now available for the school year 2024/2025. For further details telephone the school office on 068-34344 or email: office@stfergusns.ie
Enrolment forms are available from St. Fergus N.S. office or Glin Montessori Preschool.
Whist Drive Results:
Glin Knights Visitor Centre: The Glin Knights Visitor Centre reopens its doors for the summer, welcoming visitors from 10 am to 5 pm. Located on Lower Main Street in Glin, adjacent to Glin Library, entry is free for all. Come explore the rich history and legacy of the Knights of Glin – a delightful hour or so awaits you!
The Movers Exercise Programme: continues every Tuesday in Ceol Corbrai Hall. To book a spot call Darragh 089 4080925. Booking is essential.
Thank you: A huge thank you to everyone who donated items to the Car Boot Sale in aid of Milford Hospice and for the support you all gave me. I’m ecstatic to announce the money raised has blown my mind. We have raised an AMAZING €1,974.25 I am totally blown away by the generosity shown by all of you, far too many to mention but you know who you are….Thank you all – Simone.
Congratulations: to Dylan Buckley who got the Player of the Match award for his performance on Sunday last with his U15 Limerick Desmond team. They played Dundalk in the Interleague All Ireland semi final in Killeaney Sunday last and beat them 3-2. Dylan bagged himself a brace & an assist for the 3rd goal.
All Ireland Rosary Rally: Knock, Saturday, June 1st 2024. It is hoped to organised a Mini- Bus/ Coach from Glin to attend the Rally, If you wish to attend please book with Eilis McNamara, at 068—34269, or 087 – 6336369 , as soon as possible.
Congratulations: A big congratulations to Alex Duff, the talented son of chef Rachel Duff! Alex is not only an aspiring writer and director, but he’s also released two short films. Now, he’s out with his novel “The Interflight Sensation,” perfect for young readers aged 12-18. You can grab Alex’s book on Amazon as a Kindle download. Way to go, Alex! What an incredible accomplishment.
Thank You: to Cllr John Sheehan! Thanks to his dedication, new line markings have been implemented around Glin village, including at the Castle entrance, Marian Place, and Glin Rovers entrance. Gratitude to John and to the roads section of Limerick City and County Council’s Newcastle West office.
Mullanes: Exciting news! Mullanes Petrol Station pumps are now operational once more in Knockdown. We eagerly anticipate the reopening of the shop for business very soon.
The Ace of Hearts: Cloverfield Wednesday Mens Social Group. Tea, coffee, chat, newspapers and a game of cards.10:30am on Wednesday mornings. All welcome.
Glin Baby and Toddler Group opens every Friday during school term from 10am in Ceol Corbrai Hall. Family contribution €3. We look forward to seeing everyone.
Glin Tidy Towns: Our weekly Saturday morning clean ups still take place, meeting outside Glin Library at 11am. All welcome.
Activity at Glin Library: Craft Group. meets *fortnightly* (1st and 3rd Wednesday of every month at 10.30am. Open to all ages and abilities. Class is Free. Community Singing Group: meets every Tuesday from 11.30am. All welcome. Contribution box in place. Facilitated by Bernie Hayes, Askeaton/Ballysteen. The Book Group. meets monthly on the last Wednesday & Thursday of the month April 24th & 25th. All welcome. Class is Free. All events take place in Glin Library & everyone is welcome. A special word of ‘Thanks’ to our Librarian Deirdre who has a welcome for everyone & has encouraged all these events.
Estuary Swim for St. Gabriel’s this Summer: Limerick based charity St. Gabriel’s Foundation is delighted to be the nominated charity of the Glin Estuary Swim this July. Swimmers will take on the mighty Shannon and swim from Coleman’s Castle, Labasheeda, Co. Clare to Glin Pier on Saturday July 13th. Swimmers can register their interest and get a sponsorship card from Swim Organiser Maria Geoghegan by emailing geoghegan.maria@yahoo.com.
“We have been running the swim for over 20 years and we are delighted to be able to do it again this year and for such a worthy cause. Swimmers are taken over to the banner county by the boat crews and swim back before the tide changes. Swimmers can wear skins or a wetsuit and can do any stroke they like. It’s a challenging swim but safety is our priority and we are very grateful to the support we receive from the local community and the Foynes Search and Rescue who look after everyone so well on the day.” St Gabriel’s Foundation is based in Limerick and provides services for children with disabilities in the Mid-west region. Funds raised for the Estuary Swim will go towards St. Gabriel’s Children’s Respite House in Mungret where children with complex medical needs receive overnight nurse-led respite care. Before this service was opened in 2021, families would have to travel to Dublin to avail of this service. Kate Finucane from St Gabriel’s is delighted that St. Gabriel’s will benefit from the swim this year, “We support over 2,000 children within the Midwest. As we all know, disability services can’t provide enough services for their children. St Gabriel’s is always striving to provide additional supports for the families and fundraisers like this one will help us meet the needs of the families we are working with to deliver services to families on their doorstep, so that they do not have to travel outside of Limerick to receive them.” Established in 1961, St. Gabriel’s Foundation is a not-for-profit and registered charity with its main headquarters located in Dooradoyle. The whole ethos of St. Gabriel’s is to improve the lives of people living with disabilities, helping them to reach their full potential and to support their families at the same time. St. Gabriel’s meets these needs through the provision of clinical therapies, education, respite, orthotics and hydrotherapy. The charity runs 2 of the 7 Children’s Disability Network Teams in the Mid-West region and close to 40,000 people avail of our services every year. St. Gabriel’s Hydrotherapy Pool and Orthotics Clinic operate as Social Enterprises, so the whole community can avail of these world-class services right on their doorstep.
Registration: The local registration days for Darkness into Light Tarbert Co. Kerry are as follows. Saturday 4th May at Tarbert Community Centre from 10am to 2pm. Friday 10th May at Tarbert Bridewell Courthouse & Jail Museum from 10am to 4pm. These will be cash only registrations and t-shirts will be available until stocks last. When t-shirt stock runs out we will not be able to source any more.
Please email any notices you would like to have in the newsletter to: office@stfergusns.ie
