Parish Newsletter – Sunday 7th June 2026: Corpus Christi
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 7th June: Marie Shine, Marie McKenna
Sunday 14th June: Betty McSweeney, Michael O Connor
Readers: Sunday 7th June: Eufrocina Clemente. Sunday 14th June: Louise MacNamara
Corpus Christi: We are delighted to inform you of the return of Corpus Christi Procession in Glin. It will take place today Sunday 7th June. Procession for all children from this year’s and previous First Holy Communion Classes and Confirmation Classes, from the Church after 11:00am Mass to Glin Square.
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.
Congratulations: The pupils, staff, Board of Management and wider school community of St. Fergus’ National School extend our warmest congratulations and best wishes to Fr Enright as he celebrates the Silver Jubilee of his Ordination to the Priesthood. We give thanks for his 25 years of faithful service, ministry and dedication to the people of our parish and beyond. May God continue to bless him with good health, happiness and every grace as he continues his priestly ministry in the years ahead. Ad multos annos, Fr Enright.
Anniversary Masses: Sunday 7th June: James & Hanna Barrett late of Main Street and Maureen and Michael Dillane. Shane Healy late of South Mall and Cahara. Sunday 14th June: Elizabeth Mulvihill late of Corbry Estate. Bill & Mary Fitzgerald, late of Cahara. Ned & Anna Horan late of Ballinagoul. Paddy & Ellen Enright, The Yard, Killeaney. Paddy & Kathleen Hogan late of Cahara.
St. Fergus National School Infants Introductory Day: will take place on Friday 19th June at 1:00pm.
St. Fergus National School Parents Council Fundraiser: We are delighted to invite all students, parents, grandparents and family members to take part in our “Step & Sip for St Fergus” fundraiser on Sunday, June 14th. Join us for the Knights Walk from 10am–11am, followed by a coffee morning in Barrett’s Bar. This is a wonderful opportunity for our school community to come together, enjoy a fun morning outdoors and help raise valuable funds to support the students of St Fergus NS. Sponsorship cards will be available to all participants, and we would love to see as many families as possible taking part! Hope to see you all on June 14th.
Ballyguiltenane National School: As part of our fundraising efforts for our upcoming celebrations on the weekend of the 13th & 14th of June, we are selling raffle tickets. Tickets are available from the school office between 2pm-4pm each day. The raffle will be held on Sunday 14th June at the school. The prizes are: 1st Prize – Two Night Stay Voucher for the The Woodlands House Hotel & Spa
2nd Prize – €100 Voucher for Bunratty Manor Hotel
3rd Prize – €75 Voucher for Ballybunion Golf Club
Thanks to the community for their continued support.
Glin Heritage Walking Trails have been awarded €10k from the Department of Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht. This funding has been secured through collaboration with Glin Development and Ballyhoura Development. This is fantastic news. This funding will allow us to continue improvements on the Glin Knights Walking trail, re-surfacing and enhancements. The funding is designed to ensure the trail is maintained to a high standard benefitted local communities and visitors alike. Making the announcement, Minister Calleary said: “Walking in Ireland’s beautiful countryside has wide-ranging benefits for the walker and local communities. There are a wide variety of trails across the country, from coastal trails to forest and mountain walks, making it easier for walkers to be immersed in nature
Glin Library in June…
“My Little Library Bag” is now available at Glin Library for any child starting national school this year. The bag and free books are offered to every child starting national school in the new school year 2026/27.
Glin Tennis Club
Now that the weather is improving and the days are longer, why not join the Glin Tennis Club!
Very competitive membership rates
€40 pa for a family
€20 pa for single adult and
€10 pa for student
Contact Marie on (086) 8691821 or Siobhan on (087) 222 5179 to join.
Glin Pier and Lifesaving Classes 2026: (subject to availability of instructors). Week 1 Swimming/Life Saving Registration Sunday 5th July – Classes Monday 6th July from 8:30am, Exam 11th July. Week 2: Swimming/Life Saving Registration Sunday 2nd August, Classes Monday 3rd August from 8:30am, Exam 8th August. Any queries email: limerickcounty@watersafety.ie
Kids Summer Camp: (facilitated by two Primary School Teachers): 6th to 10th July from 10:00am to 1:00pm. Children aged 4 to 9 years old in Ceol Corbrai Community Hall. To book contact Megan: 087-3574681.
Save the Date: Ballyguiltenane National Schools’ Sesquicentennial (150th) Celebrations will take place on Saturday 13th and Sunday 14th of June.
The Brendan & Martin Mulvihill Traditional Music Week in Glin – 27th to 31st October 2026.
Charity Swim: takes place this year on Saturday 25th July. Make sure to put it in your diary and plan on training for our unique event at Glin pier. A huge thanks to all who support the swim in any way to make it safe and successful
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Parish Newsletter: If you would like any notice to be in this Church Newsletter, please email: office@stfergusns.ie by Thursday of each week.
Prayers for Exam Students:
Exam Prayer
Lord, I know you are with me and love me. Give me peace of mind as I prepare for this time of study.
Help me to focus on my books and notes. Keep me from all distractions so that I will make the best use of this time that is available to me. Give me insight that I might understand what I am studying, and help me to remember it when the time comes. Above all, I thank you for the ability to be able to study and for the many gifts and talents you have given me.
Help me always to use them in such a way that they honour you and do justice to myself. Amen
Prayer Before an Examination: Dear Lord, as I take this exam, I thank you that my value
Is not based on my performance, but on your great love for me.
Come into my heart so that we can walk through this time together.
Help me, not only with this test, but the many tests of life that are sure to come my way. As I take this exam, bring back to my mind everything I studied and be gracious with what I have overlooked. Help me to remain focussed and clam, confident in the facts and in my ability, and firm in the knowledge that no matter what happens today you are there with me. Amen