MASSES

Thursday next (6^th Jan) is the Feast of the Epiphany. This feast celebrates the coming of the Saviour to peoples of all times and places. Mass on Wed eve 7.30pm and Thursday 9am and 11am.

BAPTISMAL  TIMES

Saturday: 4.00 – 5.30pm. Sunday: 12 noon.

Arrangements to be made at least 2 weeks before.

DEAD

Jerry Hanley, Lackelly.

ANNIVERSARIES

James & Ellen Lonergan & family, Main St.

Sat 1^st Jan 7.30pm.

Msgr John Burns – Sun Jan 2^nd 11am.

Tony Harty, Monemore – Wed (Jan 5^th ) 7.30pm.

Michael Hanley, Tulla – Sun 9^th Jan 11am.

READERS – Sat/Sun 8^th/9^th January 2011.

Sat 7.30pm: Maureen Ryan

Sun 9am: Brid Condon

Sun 11am: Frances O’Dwer

READERS – 5^th/6^th Jan – The Epiphany.

Wed 7.30pm: Philip Purcell

Thur 9am: Seán McManus

Thur 11am: Marguerite Dawson.

COLLECTORS – January

Sat 7.30pm: James Lonergan, Philip Purcell,

Marion Dawson, Jim Corby

Sun 9am:  John O’Brien,

Sun 11am: Peter Breen, Mary McGrath

John Burke (Coolboy), Michael McGrath.

NOLLAIG NA MBAN – Emly Comm Council

Another night of Tradition will take place in the Golden Thatch (Old Thatch.) on Thurs Jan 6^th (Nollaig na mBan) 9.30am. All Welcome.

ST.  AILBE’S  LADIES FOOTBALL CLUB

A Coffee Morning, Cake Sale and raffle will be held in Duhig House on Sun (9th Jan) after 11 am Mass. Raffle tickets are available from any committee member or player. Any support given will be appreciated. We wish all a happy new year.

CLOTHES  COLLECTION

Dochas Nasamu – an Irish built and Irish run orphanage in Nairobi, Kenya, are holding a used clothing appeal of ladies, gents and children’s  clothes, shoes, household linens  i.e. towels, sheets, blankets etc.  This collectionl will take place on Fri 7^th Jan, before 12noon, outside Emly Parish Hall.

PARISH  DETAILS

Fr. S. Rochford, 062/57103; Mobile 086/8162660.

Fr.S.Kennedy, 062/57111.

e-mail: emly@eircom.net

TROCAIRE

Trocaire thanks parishioners for their generosity in responding to the various natural disasters and famines that took place during 2010.

EMLY  BORD  NA NOG

At our recent AGM the following Officers  were elected: Hon President-John Alymer: Chairman-Mike McGrath: Secretary-Paul Murphy: Treasurer: Brendan O’ Heney;:  PRO’s: Catherine

O’ Heney & Mgt. McGrath: School Liaison Officer:Tom-Joe O’ Brien: Child Welfare Officers: Mary Condon & John Alymer. A special

word of thanks was extended to Maureen Ryan, outgoing Secretary after 3 years service for all her work and dedication.  A very Happy New Year from all in Bord Na Nog and thanks to the Community for all your support. Our medal presentation night will take place on Fri 14^th Jan. in the Golden Thatch at 7.30pm.

DEFIBRILLATOR

Contact telephone No: 087/9176250