Parish Newsletter – Sunday 4th February 2024: Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time.
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 4th February: Mary Hogan, Grace Fitzgerald
Sunday 11th February: Marie Shine, Marie McKenna
Readers: Sunday 4th February: Louise MacNamara. Sunday 11th February: Nicola Cunningham
Eucharistic Adoration: Adoration every Friday from 5pm to 9pm.
Deaths: Sympathy is extended to the family of Mary O Rourke (née Stack), Ballyhoulihan, Glin, to the family of Dan Culhane, Killeaney, and Patrick O Sullivan, Turraree, Glin who died recently. R.I.P.
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 4th February: Kevin Reidy anniversary and Michael & Mary Adams anniversary. Jackie Normoyle 1st anniversary and his brother Jim Normoyle 3rd anniversary, late of Glenagragra.
Sunday 11th February: Ann Wallace Months Mind. Margaret & Paddy McCoy anniversary.
Friday 16th February: James & Norah Fennell anniversary.
St. Fergus National School: Enrolment Application Forms are now available for the school year 2024/2025. For further details telephone the school office on 068-34344 or email: office@stfergusns.ie
Enrolment forms are available from St. Fergus N.S. office or Glin Montessori Preschool.
Podiatry/Chiropody at Cloverfield Glin: Podiatry/Chiropody service starting Friday 12th Feb 2024 at Glin Daycare, Cloverfield, with a fully Insured, SCPI And CORU Registered Podiatrist. Services available include Routine Foot Care and Advice, Diabetic Foot Assessment, Treatment for Nails Thickened/Fungal, Corns/Callus/Dry Skin, Ingrown Toenails. Booking essential at Glin Daycare, Cloverfield 068 26033
Ballyguiltenane National School is currently accepting enrolment for the coming academic year 2024-2025. 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
Crochet Classes: Restarted on February 1st at After the Bell from 10am -11.30am. Booking is essential. Call Martyna 085 165 1040
Glin Taekwon-do: Classes every Friday in Ceol Corbria Hall. Beginners are always welcome, if interested please contact Michael on 0879245637.
Glin Baby and Toddler Group every Thursday from 10am in Ceol Corbrai Hall. Family contribution €3. We look forward to seeing everyone.
Coffee Morning: Sunday 11th February at 12 noon in Barretts Bar. Help our girls raise funds for the Vixens Basketball Tournament in Barcelona this Easter.
Leisure Cycle taking place next Sunday 10th March. 2 routes, one for your beginners’ cyclists, while the other one is more challenging! Both routes have food stops! Registration can be done online on Cycle Ireland! We are fundraising for the Butterfly club in Rathkeale.
Activity at Glin Library: Craft Group. This group meets *fortnightly* (1st and 3rd Wednesday of every month February 7th and 21st) at 10.30am. Open to all ages and abilities. Class is Free. Community Singing Group: This newly formed group continues to grow in numbers sees them meet every Tuesday from 11.30am *(note new time change). The next session is Tuesday 9th Feb. All welcome. Contribution box in place. Facilitated by Bernie Hayes, Askeaton/Ballysteen. The Book Group. This fantastic group meets monthly on the last Wednesday & Thursday of the month. (Feb dates 28th & 29th) All welcome. Class is Free. All events take place in Glin Library & everyone is welcome. A special word of ‘Thanks’ to our Librarian Deirdre who has a welcome for everyone & has encouraged all these events.
Roadworks Notice: N69 Foynes to Ferry Bridge: Monday, 22nd January 2024 to Friday, 1st March 2024 for Drainage Maintenance. Works located between the R521 Shanagolden Junction and the Ferry Bridge on the N69 8:00pm and 5:00am will be ongoing during these times. A semi static stop and go traffic management operation will be in place for the duration of the works.
Last Man Standing is back: Glin Rovers Last Man Standing is Starting again for Game week 21 on the 13th of January. Please read the rules carefully: To enter please text or WhatsApp your name and selection to 0872139081 where you will be added to a WhatsApp group for updates. You can also enter by emailing roversglin@gmail.com. €10 to enter and payment can be made by revolut to 0872139081 or alternatively you can drop the €10 to Tommy’s shop. Deadline to enter is 6pm 12th of January. RULES: You can buy back in for €10 should you be knocked out in the first 3 weeks. If you do not send in your team selection by the deadline each week then you will be eliminated. Please send your team selections privately Via WhatsApp not on the group. All are welcome to join. If you have any further questions please message 0872139081
Lifeguard Vacancies: Are you interested in working as a Beach Lifeguard?
Clare, Fingal and Limerick are currently looking for lifeguards for the 2024 period.
You will be responsible for performing rescues, administering first aid and the supervision of activities at the beach amongst other duties. For further information about these roles and many more can be found at https://watersafety.ie/careers/
Glin Rovers FC Club Lotto Results: from Sunday 28/1/2024. Jackpot €6800 was not won.
Numbers: 6, 11, 25, 27. Lucky Dips: €100 – Abbie Fitzgerald. €40 – John Higgins (online). €30 Voucher for Glin Grub – Eileen Windle. 20 Free Tickets – Nicola Martin. 10 Free Tickets – Sophie Quinlivan- c/o John Normile. Promoter – Taste Cafe. Next Draw will be held in Barrett’s Bar on 5/2/2024 for €6,900.
Please email any notices you would like to have in the newsletter to: office@stfergusns.ie