Parish Newsletter – Sunday 22nd December 2024: 4th 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 22nd December: Mary Hogan, Grace Fitzgerald.
Sunday 29th December: Marie Shine, Marie McKenna
Readers: Sunday 22nd December: Nodlaig Adams. Tuesday 24th December: Teresa Culhane. Wednesday 25th December: John Prendergast. Sunday 29th December: Sean Flanagan.
Christmas Masses: Christmas Eve: 8.00pm. Christmas Day: 11.00am.
Deaths: Sympathy is extended to the Wallace Family, on the recent death of Margaret (Peggy) Wallace, Kinnard. May she rest in peace.
Christmas Greetings: The people of the parish, would like to wish Canon Curtin, Fr. McNamara and Sacristan Michael, a Happy and Holy Christmas and a Peaceful New Year. Thank you for all you do.
Happy Christmas to you all! Nollaig Shona dhaoibh go léir! Wesolych Swiat Bozego Narodzenia!
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 22nd December: Patrick & Eileen Dalton anniversary, late of Glenagragra. Friday 27th December: Marian Dore 1st anniversary. Sunday 29th December: Joe & Catherine Sweeney anniversary John Joe Hanrahan anniversary. Curtin & Ahern deceased family members. Michael Sonny Donoghue and wife Hannah, late of Kinnard. Tom & Mary Cregan anniversary and son Denis, late of Kinnard. Yvonne McDaid anniversary.
St Fergus National School: Congratulations to Ms. Fitzgerald and Junior Infants who received first prize in the Junior Category of Team Limerick Clean Up’s ‘Decorate a BIG TLC Christmas Tree Competition’. There was a special awards ceremony in the International Rugby Experience, Limerick on Tuesday last.
Glin ICA Whist Drive Results: Ladies: Nola Adams, Eileen Jackson. Gents: Maeve McNamara, Mary Hynes, Eilish McNamara. Longest at the Table: Frances Walsh. Lowest Score: Julie Fitzell. Raffle: Sheila Culhane, Pat Kennelly, Lucie Ryan, Mary Hogan, Marian O Leary, Kitty Kelly, Mary Hynes, Eileen Jackson, Kitty Kelly, Marian O Leary, Breda Woods, Margaret Reidy, Pat Kennelly, Maeve McNamara
Congratulations to Ava Hogan and Ruby Behan who have been selected for Limerick County Minor panel.
Congratulations to: Lillian (Sheahan) and Dave Guilfoyle on the recent birth of their son Danny.
Glin Rovers Lotto Results from Sunday 15/12/2024: Jackpot €11,400 was not won. Numbers: 1, 6, 20, 25 Lucky Dips: €100 – Sammy O Sullivan. €50 – Mark Culhane [online]. €30 Voucher for Taste Cafe – Robyn Flaherty. 20 Free Tickets – Shannon Smith C/o Donie McGrath. 10 Free Tickets – Laura Sheehy Ballylongford. €10 Voucher for Glin Grub – PJ Normile. Promoter – Pat O Donovan. Next Draw will be on 22/12/2024 and for €11,500
Christmas Raffle courtesy of Glin Grub!! Between now and the draw, each time you order from Glin Grub, your name and number will be added to the raffle bucket!!! Lots of prizes up for grabs!!! Shakeel always have something up his sleeve.
LOST – A large sum of money in brown envelope and a Glin Credit Union book was lost in Glin Village between Thursday 12th – Friday 13th December. It belongs to an elderly person and it was their savings. Please contact 087- 2071091.
Book Club: After a highly successful year, the Book Club is ready to kick off 2025 with meetings on Wednesday, 29th January, and Thursday, 30th January, at 11am in the Library. New members are warmly encouraged to join – a friendly welcome awaits! We extend our thanks to former Librarian Deirdre and our new Librarian for their invaluable support throughout 2024.
Craft Group The Craft Group has wrapped up a productive year, creating beautiful Christmas decorations and cards. Sessions will resume in January, offering a chance to explore your creativity in a supportive setting.
Movers Programme: The popular Movers Programme with Darragh, held in Ceol Corbrai, is currently on a Christmas break and will restart in January. Stay tuned for updates!
Cloverfield Activities: Join us at Cloverfield on Mondays for Dancing at 10am, followed by Exercise to Music at 11am. Come along for one or both sessions and enjoy a warm, supportive environment where new friendships are made.
Glin Rovers Annual Astro Christmas Tournament: After last years great success, The St. Stephens day tournament is happening again this year. This event is open to all ages from 16 and above, all genders are welcome to participate. Size teams + tournament format will depend on numbers. First games kick off @10.30am Stephens morning. If you are interested please contact Michael Stack or drop a message here by no later than Saturday 21st of December to avoid disappointment. Bring a friend. Merry Christmas.
Newsletter notices: can be emailed to: office@stfergusns.ie. Please note that this newsletter is the final one for the year.
