Parish Newsletter – 10th December, 2023. 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 10th December: Betty Ann McSweeney, Michael O Connor
Sunday 17th December: Alice O Shaughnessy, Seán Flanagan
Readers: Sunday 10th December: David Sheehan. Sunday 17th December: Nodlaig Adams
Eucharistic Adoration: Adoration every Friday from 5pm to 9pm.
Wednesday 13th December: Reconciliation Service at 7:30pm.
Friday 8th December: Feast of the Immaculate Conception: Mass at 11:00am
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 10th December: Nell & Tim Mulvihill anniversary, late of Killeaney and family members of the Mulvihill family in Aughrim, Moyvane. Johnny & Mai McInerney anniversary, late of Ballyguiltenane. Willie Fitzgerald 10th anniversary, late of Ballyguiltenane. Friday 15th December: Bernadette Behmke (nee Geoghegan) anniversary, late of Main Street. Sunday 17th December: Michael & Josie Fitzgerald anniversary, late of Halfway, Killacolla. Patrick & Eileen Dalton anniversary, late of Glenagragra.
Barretts of Glin Singing Night at Cloverfield 11 Dec 2023: John and Maureen Barrett will hold their Christmas 2023 Singing Night at Cloverfield Glin Daycare Centre (V94 K5D5) at 8pm on Monday 11th December 2023. We look forward to seeing the regular singers here at Cloverfield and welcome all to come and enjoy the festive evening.
Last Christmas Posting Dates for the USA: Parcels – December 6th, Registered Post- December 6th, Standard Letter Post- December 11th, Express Post- December 11th. Glin Post office stock a selection of boxes, bubble wrap and packaging tape in the post office.
St. Fergus National School: held their annual Christmas Nativity and Carol Service in the Church of the Immaculate Conception, Glin last Tuesday the 5th December. It was a wonderful start to the Christmas Season and we thank all who came to the shows.
Glin Castle Side Saddle Meet will take place on St. Stephens Day – Tuesday the 26th of December at Glin Castle. Meeting & Leaving from Glin Village at 12 O’Clock. All jumping is optional. Photographers welcome! Riders riding astride also welcome of course!
A Poetry book “Celtic Visions” written by my Ger White, (sister of former Glin Librarian Peg Prendeville) are now available for €10 in Hogan’s Shop. This would make a lovely Christmas gift.
Thank you to everyone who donated to the Gaza Children Appeal yesterday at Glin church. If you would like to donate you can contact UNICEF on 01 8783000 between the hours of 9am to 5.30pm. The sum of €1,165 was raised and will be paid directly to UNICEF Children of Gaza Appeal.
Glin Craft Club: We are meeting every 1st and 3rd Wed of each month at 10:30. December dates are 6th and 20th December.
Glin ICA Whist Results: Ladies: Nola Adams, Grace Holly. Gents: John O Malley, Mary Hynes. Longest at the Table: Maeve McNamara. Lowest Score: Maeve McNamara. Raffle: Eilis McNamara, Rosaleen Horan, Kitty Kelly, Maeve McNamara, Margaret Hennessy.
Glin Mens Shed: Have the Glin Men’s Shed put their tools away after a successful Old Fair Day in Glin on Saturday…..no they have not!!!! Their back at St. Paul’s busy creating more wonderful crafts for the upcoming Holiday Fair in Newcastle West on the 16th. Please make sure to support these wonderful men.
Glin Christmas Tree Farm: Located 1km outside of Glin on the Athea road. Call Sean 0860232023.
Estuary Rollers: The Estuary Rollers delighted the crowds that lined Main Street with a wonderful display of tractors and lights. This really is a wonderful event that makes so many small children’s faces smile. Donations can still be made to show your support to www.gofund.me/5d390135 Monies raised is in aid of The Nano Nagle School Listowel and Milford Hospice Limerick. Please support if you can.
Thank you: a massive thanks to our wonderful librarian Deidre, who is so helpful in accommodating all the activities that are held weekly and monthly in the library. We would be so lost if we didn’t have Glin Library – it is such a wonderful amenity to have in our village. If you haven’t signed up to become a member – its free and everyone is welcome to join.
GB Rovers FC: our U13 player and Limerick Desmond Player Honor Mulvihill is heading to the Barcelona Cup in June with her teammates. To support Honor and this trip of a lifetime, she is selling tickets at €10 per line for a Monster Raffle. If you would like to support her, please contact 087 3192449 to buy a line.
Team Hope Shoe Box Appeal: 3,646 boxes from Listowel (Glin boxes included) arrived in Albania. Thanks so much to all who donated boxes through the local schools and on line.
The Glin Knights Centre: is now closed until next Spring. Thank you to all who have visited and enjoyed over the past number of months.
Thank you: Thank you to Cllr. John Sheehan for getting the footpath opposite the church fixed. Thanks as always to all involved and Limerick City & County Council.
CHRISTMAS CARDS FROM GLIN: “Season’s Greetings from Glin” Christmas Cards. €2 each. Available to purchase from MacNamara’s shop, Glin Pharmacy and Glin PO.
Glin Development Association: Collection tins are around the shops in the village. Any loose change you have, really would be appreciated. All money collected will go towards the new Christmas Tree and lights in the Square. Thanks in advance.
Hayes Christmas Lights: A beautiful event that will light up any small child’s face is the Hayes Christmas Lights in Shanagolden, Eircode. V94 NC3F. This year’s charities are Milford Hospice Care, St Gabriel’s Foundation, Cliona’s Foundation and Mid-West Cancer foundation. A one-way system is in place, please go into Shanagolden and follow the road signs. Also, please wear a high vest jacket and bring a light as well for safety.
Feed the Squirrels: Estelle has been busy on the Knights Walk cleaning out and topping up the feeders. This year, there is very little beech mast and acorns for them to feed on. If you would like to support the purchase of nuts and seeds, you can help by buying some cards which are in local shops. €2 each Thank you.
Glin GAA Split the Bucket: Thanks to all who support our Glin GAA split the bucket. Tickets can be bought online or in most shops and pubs in the town or in John Wallace’s shop in Tullyleague. Play before 7pm. To play visit https://bit.ly/glingaa5050
Please email any notices you would like to have in the newsletter to: office@stfergusns.ie