Parish Newsletter – Sunday 16th March 2025. Second Sunday of Lent.
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 16th March: Betty Ann McSweeney, Michael O Connor
Sunday 23rd March: Alice O Shaughnessy, Seán Flanagan
Readers: Sunday 16th March: Seán Flanagan. Monday 17th March: Margaret Hogan. Sunday 23rd March: Eufrocina Clemente
Monday 17th March: Feast of St. Patrick: Morning Mass 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 16th March: Tony Stack 1st anniversary, late of Glin & New York. Nell Woulfe 1st anniversary, late of Kilfergus. Monday 17th March: Mary Bridget Langan and her husband Tom Langan anniversary, late of Glenagragra. Friday 21st March: James Dalton anniversary late of Glenagragra. Sunday 23rd March: Dan, Josephine, John Rice Danaher anniversary. Dan D and Mary Culhane anniversary late of Marian Place and daughter Nell Moroney and son Donie Culhane anniversary. Yvonne McDaid (nee O Connor) Birthday Remembrance.
Glin Baby & Toddler Group: Looking for a warm and welcoming space for you and your little one? Come along to Glin Baby & Toddler Group! Whether you’re a parent, grandparent, or caregiver, you’ll find a friendly atmosphere where children can explore, play, and make new friends. It’s a lovely way to spend a few hours while your child learns important social skills like sharing, interacting, and building confidence, plus, it’s a great chance for you to meet other local families, have a chat, and enjoy a cuppa. Next meeting March 21st, Ceol Corbrai Community Hall Glin. €3 family contribution.
Glin Parish League: continues Sunday 23rd at 4pm at Glin GAA pitch and continues on, March 30th and April 6th. Nursery, junior and senior league. Open to boys and girls with awards given. More details on Glin GAA facebook page
Glin Library March Library Opening Hours: Tuesday: 10am-1pm & 2pm – 5pm. Wednesday: 10am– 1pm & 2pm- 5pm. Thursday: (Open only on the 27th for booked events)
Ballyguiltenane NS Open Day – Saturday March 22nd: We are excited to announce our Open Day which takes place on Saturday March 22nd, from 11:00am to 1:00pm at Ballyguiltenane NS!!! We look forward to meeting new families and sharing what makes our school so special! Everyone is welcome.
Singing with Bernie: There’s nothing like the joy of singing in good company! Singing with Bernie every Tuesday at 11:30am in Glin Library.
Ballyguiltenane National School: is currently accepting enrolment for the coming academic year 2025-2026. Please contact the school office on 068-34545 or by emailing office@ballyguiltenanens.ie. The Enrolment Form is also available to download from our school’s website www.ballyguiltenanens.ie
Author Visit – Save the Date! Mark your calendars for a special literary event on the afternoon of Tuesday, May 20th, when Castleconnell author Karen Fitzgibbon visits Glin library. Her debut novel, The World’s End, is a gripping page-turner that keeps readers guessing, and with a new book on the horizon, there will be plenty to discuss. More details will be shared closer to the date.
Glin GAA Pub Quiz: Our first Pub Quiz of the season will be held in Barretts next Friday night 21st March. Get your team together and come along for a great night out. All proceeds go to the development of the Club.
Book Club: – Join the Conversation Wednesday 26th & Thursday 27th at 11am in Glin library. Enjoy a relaxed chat over a good book, great company, and a cup of tea. Open to all both men and women.
Craft Group: Next Meeting at Glin library March 19th at 10:30am. Love crafts? Come along to learn new skills and take part in our special project; knitting blankets for chemotherapy patients. Everyone is welcome! If you have spare double knitting wool or size 4mm needles, drop them off at the library—we’ll put them to great use.
Podiatry and Footcare: at Cloverfield, Glin. The next day for appointments is WEDNESDAY 19th March 2025. This service is available to all people of all ages in Glin and surrounding towns and villages. Fully Insured, SCPI and CORU Registered Podiatrist. All queries must be made directly with Rebecca – please leave a message or text your name to 087 168 9097 to make an appointment for Podiatry and Footcare.
Card Games: The Wednesday morning card games take place in Cloverfield Glin Homes at 10.30am. These gatherings for card games, chat, newspapers, tea, coffee and biscuits are a very enjoyable way to pass a Wednesday morning. Everyone is welcome to come along and there’s always room at the tables for anyone to join in at the card games. Or just sit and read the newspaper with a cup of tea or coffee and a biscuit.
St Fergus National School: Enrolment for the new school year 2025/2026 is now open. Enrolment application forms are available from Glin Montessori Pre School and St. Fergus National School Office. For further information, please email office@stfergusns.ie or telephone Geraldine in the school office on 068-34344.
Cloverfield Dancing & Chair Exercise to Music with Annmarie: Join Annmarie weekly on Mondays for dancing at 10 am, followed by gentle chair exercises to music at 11 am. A fun and relaxing way to stay active!
The Movers Programme with Darragh: Keep active with this fantastic Tuesday afternoon fitness programme in Ceol Corbraí! Every Tuesday at 2:15 pm. Please book with Darragh: 089 4080925
Athea Hurling Club: welcomes nursery, U8, U10, U12, U14 and U16s to join. No experience required. Training 23rd March and 10am and every Sunday after. Boys and girls from age 3. Limited number of helmets and hurleys available for newcomers. See you at the pitch V94 9C93
HOST FAMILIES WANTED IN GLIN: Host a student with us this year. A most fulfilling experience for the whole family. Call us today 068 52663or click here to fill in an application:
Lenten Reflection:
“Show me your ways, Lord,
Teach me your paths.
Guide me in your truth and teach me,
For you are God my Saviour,
And my hope is in you all day long.”
Psalm 25:4-5
Newsletter notices: can be emailed to: office@stfergusns.ie.