Parish Newsletter – Sunday 9th March 2025. First 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 9th March: Marie Shine, Marie McKenna.
Sunday 16th March: betty Ann McSweeney, Michael O Connor
Readers: Sunday 9th March: John Prendergast. Sunday 16th March: Seán Flanagan. Monday 17th March: Margaret Hogan.
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 9th March: Denis & Catherine O Connor late of Church Street. Dolores MacNamara and her father Martin MacNamara late of Main Street. Mary Ann & Jimmy Dalton. Kathy O Sullivan 5th anniversary late of Clogough. Denis Lane 2nd anniversary, late of Clonoughter also remembering his wife Mary. John & Margaret O Sullivan and son John and daughter Mary O Brien nee O Sullivan late of Tullyglass. Pat O Brien of Flean. Linda Broderick Davis.
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.
Coffee Morning: Please support the Vixens girls as they travel to Barcelona this Easter to take part in the Tomas Sola International Basketball Tournament. The team has covered all their own flight and accommodation costs and this coffee morning is to help fund the tournament costs. There will be gorgeous baked goods and a super raffle so please make sure to pop in after Mass today Sunday March 9th to support the girls. If you can’t be there on the day but would like to make a donation please visit; https://gofund.me/1519a725
Lidl LGFA Jerseys: If you are shopping in Lidl from until March 16th and spend over €50, please add your stamps on the Lidl app so we can get a set of jerseys for the club. Every club who submits 50 stamp cards will get a set of jerseys. The Lidl plus LGFA club rewards scheme 2025 is running until March 16th. Please visit Glin GAA page, Glin Emmett’s for a QR code to add stamps to the Club card, or contact any member who would be happy to send you the code to scan at the till.
Singing with Bernie – Back by Popular Demand: 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 ICA Whist Results: Ladies: Mary Barrett, Norma McKeon. Gents: Tom Jackson, Margaret Reidy. Longest at the Table: Frances Walsh. Raffle: Norma McKeon, Mary Barrett, Frances Walsh.
Glin Parish League: Starting Sunday 9th March at 4pm at Glin GAA pitch and continues on March 23rd, 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
GB Rovers FC: would like to sincerely thank everyone who supported their Church Gate Collection this morning in Glin and Ballyhahill. Thanks to your generosity, an incredible €953.54 was raised, which will go directly towards the running of the club and essential equipment for their young players. As a volunteer-run club, they rely on the support of communities to provide training and opportunities for children from U6 to U16. Thank you
Congratulations to St. Fergus National School Sixth Class Pupil, Holly O’Connor for receiving a commendation in the RTE This is Art competition. Her fabulous interpretation of “The Night’s Sky” is a testament to Holly’s talent and her artistic skills. Holly is a member of Athea Art Group run by Rachael Grainger so it is plain to see that she is dedicated to her chosen hobby. This is not the first time Holly’s art work has received recognition and we know that her hard work and love of art will take her far! We look forward to seeing even more from Holly in the future. Maith thú Holly.
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
Craft Group: March meetings on Wednesday, 5th & 19th at 10:30am in Glin Library. Share knitting and other craft activities.
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
Library Position: – Application Deadline Approaching! Interested in joining the library team? Closing date for applications is March 10th—don’t miss out! Call 061 557160 or visit limerick.ie or email recruitment@limerick.ie.
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.