PENTECOST SUNDAY
Today, on the feast of Pentecost, we celebrate the beginnings of the Church. Like the apostles, we too are called to bring the peace and gospel of Christ to the whole world.
MASSES
Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri 9.30am;Wed7.30pm.
Sat 7.30pm; Sun 11am.
ANNIVERSARIES
Pat Joy, Monemore, Months Mind Sat 7th 7.30pm.
Paddy & Mark Heffernan, St. Ailbe’s Drive,
-Sun 8th June 11am.
Deceased members of Emly I.C.A. – Wed 11th 7.30
Ciara Burke, Tulla – Sat 14th 7.30pm.
Paddy & May Walsh, Ballinvrina – Sun 15th 11am.
READERS – Next Weekend.
Sat 7.30pm: Brid Condon
Sun 11am: Liz Cream
PARISH DETAILS
Fr. J. Kennedy, PP. 062/57111; 087/2111643
Fr. S. Rochford, AP. 062/57103; 086/8162660.
EMLY NATIONAL SCHOOL
300 Bumper Draw 2014 Winners on 1st June
1st Fr. Rochford €200
2nd Barry Quirke €50
3rd William Ryan €50
4th Patrick Lonergan €50
5th Pat Hennessy €50
Sellers Prize Timmy Burke €50
GOSPEL REFLECTION
Jesus gives the disciples the Holy Spirit, the divine breath of life, the spark that will animate them and give them the faith to understand the Good News, the courage to proclaim it and the grace to allow it to change them
LOUGH DERG PILGRIMAGE
Cashel & Emly Diocesan Three Day Pilgrimage
27th – 29th June. Contact Fr Martin Murphy 086 3868877God’s healing grace is experienced on Lough Derg in an intensity seldom encountered elsewhere; through spiritual exercise, companionship of fellow pilgrims and the sheer holiness of the place.
REMEMBRANCE SERVICE
A Remembrance Service will be held in St Paul’s Church, Dooradoyle, Limerick on Sunday 15th June at 3pm. This service will bring families together in support and hope to remember their loved one who has died at University Hospital Limerick, in the previous year up to the end of April 2014. You and your family are most welcome to attend. If you wish, please bring along a photo or symbol of your loved one to place in the Remembrance Area
PARISH BULLETIN
All notices for the weekly parish bulletin should be dropped into Duhig House before 12noon each Thursday.
EMLY COMMUNITY COUNCIL
Thanks to all who gave so generously to the recent church gate collection. Over €700 was raised.
COFFEE MORNING in aid of Cheshire Home
A Coffee Morning in aid of Cheshire Homes, Waterford will be held in Donie’s Bar, Emly after
Mass on Sun 8th June. A parishioner, John Murphy, is resident there.
PARISH RENEWAL
Parish renewal meeting Monday 9th June at 8pm.
EMLY CIRCLE OF FRIENDS
Annual Mass for Circle of Friends I.C.A past and present members on Wednesday evening at 7.30pm. Meeting in Byrnes Tavern afterwards all welcome. To new members a big Cead Mile Failte.
THE COLLECTIONS
The offertory collection for the week of the 25th of May was €335. The offertory collection for last weekend with the new envelope system was €695. The planned giving collection was €955. Sincere thanks to all for your contribution towards the upkeep of your parish.
BORD NA NOG
Results:U14 B football final Emly/Treacys 7-09 2-07 Rockewll/Rosegreen. Congratulations to Aidan O’Heaney on playing Tipperary Hurling Primary Games. Thanks to all who supported our cake sale. U10&U12 travelled to Semple stadium last Sunday for Tipperary Vs Limerick match which was enjoyed by all.
TIDY TOWNS
May lotto winners: Sharon Cunnigham, Mike Bourke(Jnr),Mary Heffernan, Jimmy O’Dea and Denis Heffernan. A midsummer party in Byrne’s on Sat 14th June at 9.30. All welcome. Please be aware of litter as it is a major factor in the competition.