BAPTISM OF THE LORD
This Sunday’s feast sees Jesus receiving his mission from his Father. The Saviour who came now brings the Good News and tells of salvation. We recall our baptism and the mission and call which we too have received.
MASSES
Weekdays: Mon, Tue, Thurs & Fri 9.30am.
Wed 7.30pm.
Weekend: Sat 7.30pm; Sun 9am & 11am.
ANNIVERSARIES
Joe Dawson, Lisobyhane – Sat 7th 7.30pm.
Thomas Moroney, Ballyvistea – Sun 8th 9am.
Mary Ryan, Ballycurrane – Sat 14th Jan 7,30pm.
Michael Hanley, Tulla – Sun 15th Jan 11am.
THANKS
As we move on from the Christmas season thanks to all who prepared, cleaned and decorated the church, erected the crib and the Christmas tree; all who prepared for and took part in the Christmas liturgy and created a suitable atmosphere for the celebration of the birth of Christ.
Thanks also to all who contributed to our Envelope Collection throughout the year. This Envelope Collection in Emly parish allows parishioners to contribute to the parish at a time and in a way that is suitable for them. Envelopes are always available in the church.
CHURCH CLEANING
The next cleaning of the church will be on Tues 10th Jan at 10.15am.
READERS – Next Weekend
Sat 7.30pm: Maureen Ryan
Sun 9am: Mary Condon
Sun 11am: Pat Buckley
(If a reader is unable to fulfil a duty it would be appreciated if another reader was asked to fill in.)
MASS SERVERS – Jan;
7th/8th 7.30pm – Sect C; 11am – Sect D
14th/15th 7.30pm – Sect B; 11am – Sect A
21st/22nd 7.30pm – Sect D; 11am – Sect C
28th/29th 7.30pm – Sect A; 11am – Sect B
COLLECTORS –January
Sat 7.30pm: Michael O’Dwyer, Nora Bourke,
Dympna White, Mary Heffernan.
Sun 9am: Andrew English, Sean McManus,
Brendan Alymer.
Sun 11am: Tom Slattery, John Hennessy,
Peig Quish,
IRISH BLOOD TRANSFUSION SERVICE
A Blood Donor Clinic will be held at Ballykisteen Hotel on Mon/Tue next 9th /10th January 6pm to 9pm each day.
TUESDAY CLUB
The Tuesday Club committee would like to thank Emly GAA club for its generous contribution of €400 presented at our annual Christmas party. Thanks also to Byrne’s Tavern who gave €100, proceeds from their annual darts tournament.
EMLY CIRCLE OF FRIENDS
The January meeting will be held in the Golden Thatch on Tues 10th at 7.30pm. The group has arranged a bus to go to the Brendan Grace Show in Charleville on Sun 29th Jan. Tickets €30. Bus free. Anyone wishing to travel should contact Norah Hayes (57127) or Sheila Breen (57104.)
RMLY GAA
AGM: The 127th Annual General Meeting of Emly GAA Club will take place on Saturday January 21st at 8:30pm in the Golden Thatch. All are Welcome.
Lotto: The next Lotto draw will take place on Tuesday January 10th at the Hill Bar, Knocklong. The Jackpot stands at €2,600. Tickets available at all local businesses.
Website: Visit www.emlygaa.com for updates on all local news and events.
DEFIBRILLATOR
Contact telephone No: 087/9176250