Masses During The Week.
Mon, Tues & Thurs, Fri, 9.30am;
Wed & Sat: 7.30pm; Sun: 11.00am.
Death :
Josephine Murphy, Ballinaveen.
Anniversaries:
Patrick Bourke, Coolboy – Sat 11th, 7.30pm.
Michael O’Dwyer, Ballyhone – Sun 12th, 11am.
Ned O’Meara, Clashdrumsmith – Mon 13th,9.30
John, Catherine, John (Jnr.) Kiely & Michael . . . O’Connell, Ballycurrane – Wed 15th, 7.30pm.
James Breen, Lattin – Thurs 16th , 9.30am.
Catherine Butler & Family, Monemore – . – Friday 17th , 9.30am.
Brigid, Michael & Stephen McInerney, Main St. . – Sat 18th Feb, 7.30pm.
Kathleen Browne & Elizabeth Farrell, . Monemore – Sun 19th, 11.00am
Readers For Next Week.
Sat 7.30: Philip Purcell; Sun 11: Liz Creamer.
Collectors – February.
Sat 7.30pm: Michael Hennessy, John Clancy,
Denis Heffernan, Josephine Cleary.
Sun 11.00am: Paddy Hanley, Liz Creamer,
Peggy Keogh, John Buckley.
Eucharist Ministers for February.
Sat 7.30; Bridget Keogh; Sun 11am: Rita Quish.
Adoration: Wednesday 4.00 to 7.30pm.
Peace-and-quiet time of personal prayer.
Pastoral Council Meeting: Wed 15th, 8.00pm.
A Prayer in Spring
Living God, Source of Life,
our planet teems with creatures of all shapes and sizes, from tiny insects to massive whales.
In Springtime the fields stir with new life:
soil is prepared for the sowing of seeds,
first flowers of the year peep overground,
birds build homes in the shelter of new leaves,
and another generation of farm animals is born.
Lord, keep our eyes open to the wonder of life.
Let us rejoice at the marvel of it all.
Guide us to care for the world around us.
Remind us that we are your pride and joy bringing beauty to the face of the Earth. Amen
Preparing for the Sacraments
The families of the children preparing for First Holy Communion and for Confirmation join in the celebration of Mass at 11.00am on this Sunday. Children in 6th & 5th Classes enrol in the “Sealed with the Spirit” programme; those in 2nd Class continue “Do This in Memory”.
St. Ailbe’s National School Bumper Draw
Draw takes place in Duhig House after 11.00am Mass on Sundays. Last week’s winners: €200 – Dave Walsh c/o Timmy Burke, 4 x €50 – Liam Carroll, Breda Englishby, Bridget Keogh, Breda Burke – grandchildren. Sellers’ Prize – Elaine Collins. Thank you for your continued support.
Emly Ladies Football
Congrats to Gillian Kemp on winning Munster `A` Junior schools football medal with John the Baptist C.S., Hospital, during the past week.
Emly Tidy Towns
Heading into the Spring, it is time to take stock of our own areas- weeding,sweeping & cleaning. If everyone does their bit it will make it easy. We look forward to having our Village in Tip Top shape for the judging season.
Emly Ladies Club
Our next meeting of Emly Ladies Club will take place in Byrne’s Tavern on Tuesday February 14th at 7.30pm. New members most welcome.
Lourdes Fundraising Draw
Cashel & Emly Lourdes fundraising draw on the 24th March. Double your luck draw: 1st prize €1000, 2nd €750, 3rd €500, plus 10 prizes of €50; a trip to Lourdes for 2. Bonus Draw: 1st Prize €700. 2nd €500, 3rd €200, 5 prizes of €50; a trip to Lourdes for 2. Tickets available from Patsy Byrnes and Patsy Hennessy.
Lourdes Pilgrimage : 16th – 21st June
Flying via Shannon Airport.
Full details are on the church notice board.
5th Year Helpers in Lourdes
Each year, the diocese needs a team of 5th Year students to help look after pilgrims in Lourdes. Parents of any Emly 5th Years keen to assist as youth helpers are asked to contact Patsy Byrnes
“Two Lives, One Love”
Copies of the Irish Bishops’ submission to the Citizens’ Assembly re the Eight Amendment to the Constitution : available at the church doors.
Please take and read carefully.