Parish Newsletter – Sunday 8th December 2024: 2nd Sunday of Advent.
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 8th December: Alice O Shaughnessy, Seán Flanagan
Sunday 15th December: Mary O Brien, Tommie MacNamara
Readers: Sunday 8th December: Annie Reidy. Sunday 15th December: Eileen Mulvihill
Feast of the Immaculate Conception: Mass at 11:00am on Monday 9th December.
Deaths: Sympathy is extended to the family of Mary Hartigan (née Shanahan) who passed away. May she rest in peace.
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 8th December: Patrick Costello months mind. Michael Walsh anniversary late of Creagh Street. Elizabeth Lynch 3rd anniversary and husband Bill 17th anniversary. Jack & Mai Fitzgerald and Pat Creamer Fitzgerald anniversary late of Killacolla House.
Sunday 15th December: Peter Taylor 6th anniversary late of Corbry Estate. Nell & Tim Mulvihill anniversary late of Killeaney and deseased members of the Mulvihill family in Drumrisk and Moyvane. Paddy & Tess Stack and daughters Mary O Rourke and Margaret Stack anniversary. Thomas O Donoghue 10th anniversary late of Drumrisk.
St Fergus National School Christmas Nativity and Carol Service: We had a wonderful start to the festive season with the pupils of St. Fergus National School “stepping up to the plate” on Wednesday last the 4th December. The Infants Christmas Nativity at 12 o clock with pupils from Junior Infants to 2nd Class – a special mention to Ms. Fitzgerald for this wonderful performance. At 7pm, the pupils from 3rd to 6th Class sang their hearts out with a spectacular Carol Service, a special mention to Ms. Broderick for conducting this performance. Thank you to everyone who came along to support our wonderful pupils.
Glin’s Christmas Lights: Join us for the annual Christmas Lights Switch-On celebration, happening on Monday, December 9th at 6:30 pm in Glin Square. Get into the festive spirit with a cup of mulled wine, musical entertainment from the Glin Community Choir, and charming carols sung by the children of St. Fergus and Ballyguiltenane NS. And guess what? Santa might just make a special visit! Though it’s a hectic time for him and his elves, he loves Glin and promised to do his best to stop by. He’s especially excited to see our brand-new Crib, beautifully crafted by the talented Glin Men’s Shed. He might even take some tips back to the North Pole! Mark your calendars and come along for a joyful evening of entertainment and Christmas cheer. We can’t wait to see you there!
Glin Emmets: are bursting with pride seeing Laura Healy chosen for the County U14 team. What an achievement. Well done and enjoy the experience. She is great role model for all our younger girls.
Citizens Information Morning: Over 60s Rights & Entitlements, this was postponed last week and will now take place on 12th December at 1pm in Glin Library. Learn about social welfare, fuel allowance, living alone supports, and much more! An expert will be on hand to answer your questions. Don’t miss this valuable session.
2025 Calendars: Glin 2025 calendars are now available in Allcare Pharmacy Glin and Hogans Shop. You can contact Neila with any questions on 0892747621. They are €10. Thank you!
Glin Baby & Toddler Group is back: Join the group every Friday from 10am to 11:45am at Ceol Corbrai Hall for a wonderful morning of fun and friendship. For just a family contribution of €3, enjoy tea and coffee for the grown-ups and treats for the little ones too!
Congratulations: to Kealan Lonergan who has been selected to be part of the County Minor Football Panel for the coming year. A great honour for Kealan, his family and his club. We wish him every success.
Team Hope Shoeboxes: The truck collected 3,031 shoeboxes and is on its way to Odesa in Ukraine. Thank you to everyone who contributed to make this possible.
Dancing with Annmarie: Shake off those Monday blues with a dance class at 10 am on Mondays in Cloverfield.
Chair Exercise to Music: Stay active and have fun, join this class right after AnnMaries dancing. Attend one or both sessions in Cloverfield from 11am.
Singing: Sing into the Holidays with Bernie at 11:30 am in the Library every Tuesday. Get in the festive spirit!
Movers Exercise Programme with Darragh at 2:15 pm every Tuesday in Ceol Corbrai. Book your spot at 089 6297682.
Yoga in Cloverfield: Join Monika every Monday at 7 pm for an evening of relaxation and rejuvenation. Book your place at 086 8851913.
Congratulations: to Kate Moloney, 6th class pupil in St. Fergus National School, who came 3rd in a recent Credit Union Art Competition. Well done Kate.
Team Hope: On behalf of Team Hope can we say how grateful we are to the pupils, parents, teachers and staff of Glin and Ballyguiltenane and indeed all surrounding schools for donating full to the brim gift packed shoeboxes again this year. Your kindness to these poor children is immense. A big thank you to friends and parishioners and members of Glin ICA who continue to support this worthy cause each year. 366 boxes left Cloverfield this week.
ICA Whist Results: Ladies: Nola Adams, Eileen Jackson. Gents: Mary Hynes, Kitty Kelly. Longest at the Table: Kathleen Trant. Lowest Score: Kathleen Trant. Raffle: Mary Clifford, Declan Currivan, Julie Fitzell, Kathleen Trant.
Glin GAA: Play Split the Bucket in shops or online www.tinyurl.com/GlinSplit
Glin Rovers F.C. have revamped their Lotto poster and increased the value of their weekly prizes! A massive €270 is now up for grabs every week! The second prize has been boosted by €10, bringing it up to €50, and Glin Grub is also contributing a weekly €10 prize. With all these fantastic prizes, you’d be mad not to play! Tickets can be purchased online https://tinyurl.com/GlinRovers from ticket sellers or from any local shops. There will also be a stall in the square at Old Fair Day, so, be sure to stop by. A big thank you to the following who have purchased a last-minute Brick on the Wall—your support is greatly appreciated. Your message will go on the wall shortly. If you’d like to buy a brick, there are only 4 left! Don’t miss out! Vincent O Connor, Des Adams, Eoin Ryan, John A & Karen Culhane – Kilkenny, Paddy O Connor – Adare, Liam Culhane, Henry Sheahan, Mike & Shauna Stack, Barry & Shawn O Sullivan – London, Pa McMahon, Tom Hynes and Glin Knights Cycling Club
Newsletter notices: can be emailed to: office@stfergusns.ie
