MASSES
Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri 9.30am; Wed 7.30pm.
Sat 7.30pm; Sun 11am.
RECENTLY DECEASED
Dorothy Duhig, Galbally.
ANNIVERSARIES
Christy Houlihan, Cloughready – Sat 10th 7.30pm.
Tom & Katie Ryan & deceased family, Breansha
-Sun 11th May 11am.
Mary Cregan, – Wed 14th May 7.30pm.
Ailbe & Mary Bourke, Bartoose – Sat 17th 7.30pm.
Eddy Joe Murphy, Bartoose – Sun 18th 11am.
READERS – Next Weekend.
Sat 7.30pm: Bridget Keogh
Sun 11am: John Hennessy
COLLECTORS – May
Sat 7.30pm: Michael O’Dwyer, Nora Bourke
Dympna White, Mary Heffernan.
Sun 11am: Tom Slattery, John Hennessy,
Peig Quish.
PARISH PASTORAL COUNCIL
A meeting in Duhig hse on Mon at 8pm.
PARISH DETAILS
Fr. J. Kennedy, PP. 062/57111; 087/2111643
Fr. S. Rochford, AP. 062/57103; 086/8162660.
e-mail: emly@eircom.net
Parish Website: www.emly.ie
GOSPEL REFLECTION
In the Middle East, it was the task of the shepherd to find water and pasture and to ensure safety. Important to the shepherd’s ability to give security to the sheep is the fact that he was known and familiar to them. They recognised his voice.
We are familiar with the image of Jesus as the shepherd. The image of Jesus as the door (or gate) is not so familiar but is one that merits attention. Jesus presents himself as the door through which we pass and find life.
THOUGHTS FOR VOCATION SUNDAY
“The challenge for priests and religious is to be joyful models of their vocations.” – Pope Francis.
“Many people mistake our work for our vocation. Our vocation is the love of Jesus.” -Mother Teresa
“It is not a time to be lamenting; it is a time to be rising to the challenge with courage and Christian enthusiasm.” – Archbishop Diarmuid Martin
EMLY CIRCLE OF FRIENDS
A meeting will be held in Byrne’s Tavern on Tues 13th May at 8pm. Mary Douglas will be the speaker on the night.
EMLY LOURDES YOUTH HELPERS
A fundraising night will be held in Byrne’s Tavern on Fri 16th May. Support appreciated.
BLOOD TRANSFUSION SERVICE
A Blood Donor Clinic will be held in Ballykisteen Hotel, on Wed 14 & Thurs 15th May.
Time: 6pm to 9pm each evening.
EMLY TIDY TOWN
April Lotto Winners: Betty Sheehy, Jim O’Dea, Catherine Hennessy, Padden McGrath.
Judging for new competition is now ongoing. The National competition starts at the end of May. Now is the time for painting and washing. We ask that people might sweep outside their residences.
NATIONAL SCHOOL – Fundraiser.
Result: Week One:€200 –Patrick McGrath
€50 each – Timmy Hartigan, Teresa O’Dwyer, Pauline Finnan, Jean McNab,
Seller’s Prize: Adrienne O’Sullivan.
The weekly draws will take place each Sunday after Mass in Duhig House. Tickets can be bought from parents or directly from the school (062/57422).
ACCORD Accord are seeking volunteers to work as Facilitators in Pre Marriage Work within their Thurles Centre. An Information evening will be held in Accord Thurles on Tuesday May 13th at 8pm.
For further information call 0504 22279.
BORD NA NOG
Hard luck to Emly/Treacys u14 team defeated in the Feile County final and to the u12 Emly team who were defeated by Eire Og in their semi-final.
Fixture:U16 league final: Emly/ Treacys vs Kickhams or Golden on Monday at 7pm in Sean Treacys Park