The focus of the church during the Advent season is Christ’s threefold coming – past, present, and future. First, we remember the Lord’s humble first coming in Bethlehem two thousand years ago. This is what we celebrate on Christmas. Second, we give thanks for His present and continual coming to us through the Word and Sacraments. Finally, we look forward with hope and patience to His victorious second coming as Judge and King at the end of time.
MASSES
Weekdays: Mon, Tues, Thurs & Fri 9.30am.
Wed & Fri 7.30pm;
Sat: 7.30pm; Sun 9am & 11am.
ANNIVERSARIES OF THE DEAD
Margaret Ryan, Breansha – Sat 26th 7.30pm.
Danny Byrne, Ballyhoulihan – Sun 27th 11am.
Tom & Mgt Dawson & family, Main St.
– Mon 28th 9.30am.
Lynch Family, Main St. – Thurs 30th 9.30am.
Pat Hickey, Tulla – Fri 2nd Dec 9.30am.
Jimmy Hickey, Ballinagranna – Fri 2nd 7.30pm.
Burke Family, Monemore – Sat 3rd 7.30pm.
Sr. Maura Lonergan, Main St. – Sun 4th 11am.
GOSPEL REFLECTION
Jesus urges his disciples to ‘be on your guard’, to ‘stay awake’. The coming of the master is not just the moment of death, but any moment of grace.
DEFIBRILLATOR
Contact telephone No: 087/9176250
READERS – Next Weekend
Sat 7.30pm: Philip Purcell
Sun 9am: Mary Condon
Sun 11am: Máire Ring
(If a reader is unable to fulfil a duty it would be appreciated if another reader was asked to fill in.)
MASS SERVERS – Nov/Dec
26th/27th 7.30pm – Sect C; 11am – Sect D
3rd/4th: 7.30pm – Sect B; 11am – Sect A
7th/8th 7.30pm- Sect D; 11am – Sect C
10th/11th 7.30pm – Sect A ; 11am – Sect B
17th/18th 7.30pm – Sect C; 11am – Sect D
24th/25th 7.30pm – Sect B; 11am – Sect A
COLLECTORS – December
Sat 7.30pm: James Lonergan, Philip Purcell,
Marion Dawson, Jim Corby
Sun 9am: John O’Brien, Jonas Callanan
Sun 11am: Peter Breen, Mary McGrath
John Burke (Coolboy), Michael McGrath.
A VISION OF PARISH
The fourth ‘Vision of Parish’ meeting will take place on Thursday eve next 30th Nov at 8pm in the Golden Thatch.
CHARITY NIGHT – Knockcarron
A Charity night in aid of “A Little Lifetime”
(formerly- Society for Babies Born Asleep & Miscarriages) will be held on Wed, 30th Nov at 7pm, in Knockcarron Community Hall. BMI can be read on night €10. All Gift Sets, Perfumes etc 20% off on Night
Raffle etc.
Contact Natasha – 087 2390561 for further details
MOOREHAVEN CENTRE
Annual Christmas Fayre 2011 on Thurs Dec 8th 10.30am -5.00pm.
EMLY TENNIS CLUB
Reminder to all club members: Wednesday night is club night. Lights are free. Please come and enjoy our great facilities.
PANTOMIME – ‘Ole King Cole’
Emly Variety Players present the Panto ‘Ole King Cole’ in Halla Naomh Ailbhe on Thurs, Fri, Sat & Sun next (1st to 4th Dec.) starting each night at 8.15pm sharp. Adm: €10; Children €5.
BORD NA NOG
Our Annual Sale of Work and cake sale will take place on Sunday 11th December, 2011, in Emly Parish Hall at 2.00pm. Anybody willing to donate unwanted gifts, toys(in good condition), books, firewood etc, please donate to any Committee member or bring to Emly Parish Hall on Friday 9th and Saturday 10th December between 8.30 and 9.30 pm.
ST MICHAEL’S HOSPITAL
The ‘Save our Acute Hospital Services’ Committee invites all South Tipperary Mental Health Service Users, Families and Carers to Clonmel Park Hotel on Tuesday 6th December 2011 @ 8.00 p.m. Have your concerns heard on the future of St. Michael’s Hospital.
EMLY GAA
West Final: Intermediate Football West Final: Saturday Dec 3rd @ 2pm
Emly V Rockwell Rovers in Sean Treacy Park
Emly must still also play West finals in junior A Hurling against Rockwell Rovers and Under 21 Football against Cappawhite.