Parish Newsletter – Sunday 12th May 2024 – The Ascension
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 12th May: Mary O Brien, Tommy MacNamara
Sunday 19th May: Mary Hogan, Grace Fitzgerald
Readers: Sunday 12th May: Nodlaig Adams. Sunday 19th May: Nicola Cunningham
Cemetery Masses: Glin Church Grounds: 9th June at 2pm, Kilfergus Cemetery 16th June at 2pm and Kinnard Cemetery 17th June at 7.30pm
Wedding: Congratulations to Shane Culhane and Amy Powell who were married last Saturday.
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 12th May: Michael Patrick Dore anniversary. Brian Ahern 3rd anniversary, late of Barrigone. Michéal Long, 5th anniversary, late of Turraree Upper.
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: Ladies: Nola Adams, Frances Walsh. Gents: Eilis McNamara, Mary Hogan, Ann Costello. Raffle: Mary Hogan, Eileen Mulvihill, Nola Adams, Frances Walsh.
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.
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.
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.
First Holy Communion Ceremony: The 2nd Class pupils of St. Fergus NS and Ballyguiltenane NS celebrated their First Holy Communion last Saturday, 4th May. It was a great day for the schools and parish. A special word of thanks to Fr. Curtin and Sacristan Michael Fennell.
