Parish Newsletter – Sunday 16th November 2025. Thirty-Third Sunday in Ordinary Time.
Church of the Immaculate Conception,
Glin, Co. Limerick.
Fr. Liam Enright: 087-7415603. Fr. Francesco Okonkwo: 087-7151260
Sacristan Michael Fennell: 087-9828711
Diocese of Limerick Website: www.limerickdiocese.org
Eucharistic Ministers: Sunday 16th November: Betty Ann McSweeney, Michael O Connor
Sunday 23rd November: Alice O Shaughnessy, Seán Flanagan
Readers: Sunday 16th November: Annie Reidy. Sunday 23rd November: Nicola Cunningham.
Thank You: Our Sacristan Michael would like to thank all those who contributed to his recent collection. Míle Buíochas!
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. Enright or Fr. Francesco.
Weddings: 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 16th November: Deceased members of the Glin ICA and Whist Drive Patrons. Tom & Mai Cregan late of Kinard and son Denis. Hannah Griffin. Sunday 23rd November: Jimmy & Mary Donovan late of Ballinamuddagh, Liam Mulvihill 31st anniversary and deceased members of the Mulvihill family late of Ballygoughlin. Fr. John Horan and Paddy Horan. Wednesday 26th November: Henry & Kathy Scanlon late of Kinard.
Glin Library: Every Tuesday 11:30 Community Singing. Alternate Wednesdays 10:30 Craft Club.
Every Thursday 2:30 Scrabble for all. No booking is needed for any of these. All welcome.
Open Tues-Fri 10-1 & 2-5. 068 26910.
Glin ICA Whist Drive: Winner Draw: Margaret Hennessy, Jackie O Sullivan, Mary Barrett, Pat Kennelly. Ladies: Nola Adams, Norma McKeon. Gents: Mary Clifford, Rosaleen Horan. Longest at the Table: Anne Costello. Lowest Score: Julia Culhane, Anne Costello.
Glin Charity Swim: This year’s annual Glin Charity Swim was to raise funds for the Autism Classes at St. Fergus National School, Glin. If you still have sponsorship cards, please return them to Maria Geoghegan or Nollaig Hogan. A sincere thank you to everyone who helped organise, took part in, or supported this wonderful community event in any way. Your generosity and ongoing support are greatly appreciated. We look forward to the presentation coming up soon!
Meals on Wheels Driver Wanted: Join the Team at Cloverfield – Make a Difference in Your Community! Job Reference: #CES-2419046 (JobsIreland)
Are you looking for a meaningful role that brings real value to your community? Cloverfield is currently recruiting a new team member to our Meals on Wheels service.
As part of the team, you’ll deliver meals to elderly residents in the area – often being the only person they see all day. A friendly face and a short chat can mean the world to someone who lives alone.
No experience necessary – just a kind heart, reliability, and a desire to help others (and a clean driving license!) This is a Community Employment (CE) Scheme role – training and support provided
Apply today and become a vital part of something special in your local community.
To apply or find out more, call Rachel 068 26033 or click the link below
https://jobsireland.ie/en-US/job-Details?id=2419046 or contact your local Intreo office..
Thank you to everyone who contributed so generously at the Glin Garden Trail Fundraising Event which was held last July. Milford Care Centre have acknowledged the contribution and have thanked everyone for their generosity. It was an incredible amount to raise, E2,354, and will contribute towards the care of patients and their families at every stage of their journey. Míle Buíochas duit….
Congratulations: to St. Fergus National School 6th Class pupil Jamie Fitzgerald who started full back last Tuesday for West Limerick Comann na mBunscol. His team won and will play the final net week in the Gaelic Grounds. Well done Jamie and team. A wonderful achievement.
Congratulations to St. Fergus NS pupils Ayla Reidy and Gráinne Mulvihill who both played on The West Cumann na mBunscol today in Mick Neville Park. A superb honour for these young ladies, their school, clubs and families.
Ballyguiltenane N.S. 150th Anniversary Meeting: An open meeting will be held on Monday next 17th November at 8.00pm to begin planning the celebrations for Ballyguiltenane National School’s 150th Anniversary. All past pupils, parents and staff (past and present), and members of the local community are warmly invited to attend. Your ideas and help will be greatly appreciated as we prepare to mark this special milestone in the school’s history.
Yoga with Monika: Cloverfield Daycare Centre. Enrolment on Monday next the 10th November at 7:00pm. Contact Monika on 086-8851913.
Leaving Certificate Grinds: Experienced Leaving Certificate Maths, Physics & Applied Maths Grinds tutor based in Glin. Improve your math skills with personalized grinds, available for both Junior and Leaving Certificate levels. I offer tailored one-on-one sessions focused on building confidence and achieving your best results. Whether you need help with complex topics or exam-specific strategies, I can provide the support you need. Qualification: First class Honours Masters Physics & Mathematics Maynooth University 2025. Contact details: Ciaran MacNamara (083) 065 2597
SEASON’S GREATEST FROM GLIN CHRISTMAS CARDS: On sale now at Glin Pharmacy, Hogans Shop and McNamara’s shop. €3 each. All proceeds go towards Feeding the native Irish red squirrels up the Knights Walk, Glin.
Christmas Minis are here! Celebrate the magic of the holiday season with our cozy and festive Christmas Mini Sessions! Perfect for children, siblings, and families, these short and sweet sessions are designed to capture joyful smiles and genuine moments in a beautifully styled Christmas setting.
Each session includes: A 20-minute indoor photo session with a natural, minimalist holiday setup with a wreath on a neutral backdrop. 5 professionally edited digital images included
A private gallery reveal for selecting additional images or printed gifts
Access to premium products like holiday cards, photo calendars, and framed prints
These holiday mini sessions are ideal for creating Christmas gifts for grandparents, updating your family portrait, or designing custom holiday cards. Located in our in-home studio in Glin, Limerick, our setup is simple, elegant, and designed to let your family’s love shine.
Limited spots available—book your Christmas Mini Session today!
Podiatry and Footcare: The original clinic scheduled on Friday 28th November at Cloverfield has been moved to Wednesday 3rd December. Rebecca will make contact if you have an appointment already made for the 28th. New appointments welcome. Please text to book in Cloverfield Daycare Centre. To book appointment, text only to: 087-1689097.
Glin GAA AGM for 2026 will take place in the club house on Friday November 21st at 8pm. We are constantly on the look out for new members to help in the running of our club. Be it from training to administration duties or anything in between. So, if you are interested in helping with the ever-increasing workload associated with the running of a GAA club your help will be greatly appreciated, just make yourself known to a member or come along to our AGM. Any nominations or proposals for next year should be made in writing to Ger Sheehan before Friday 14th of November. Looking forward to seeing as many members as possible on the night.
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Dates for Your Diary: Sacrament of Confirmation: Tuesday 3rd March at 10:00am.
First Holy Communion: Friday 1st May 2026 at 11:00am
St. Fergus National School Nativity and Carol Service: on Wednesday 3rd December.
Parish Newsletter: If you would like any notice to be in this Church Newsletter, please email: office@stfergusns.ie by Thursday of each week.
