Masses During The Week.
Mon, Tues & Thurs, Fri, 9.30am;
Wednesday & Sat: 7.30pm; Sun: 11.00am.
Anniversaries:
John Heelan, Ballinvrina, Sat 8th, 7.30pm.
John, Catherine & John Joe Lonergan, Lisobyhane, . Sun 9th, 11am.
Readers For Next Week.
Saturday 7.30pm. Mary McGrath.
Sun 11am, Michelle Lonergan.
Collectors – December
Sat 7.30pm: James Lonergan, Philip Purcell,
Jim Corby, Betty Callanan.
Sun 11.00am: Peter Breen, Mary McGrath,
Joe Barry.
Eucharist Ministers for December.
Sat 7.30; Bridget Keogh.
Sun 11am: Rita Quish.
Adoration: Wednesday 5.00 to 7.30pm.
Peace-and-quiet time of personal prayer.
“Do This in Memory”
Enrolment of the children preparing for First Holy Communion in 2019 will take place during 11.00am
Mass next Sunday, 16th Dec.
Meeting of the Parents of these children on this Tuesday, 11th Dec., in Duhig House, 7.30pm.
Parishioners are asked to keep these children and their families in your prayers, please.
Canon Power Ledger : The current page tells the story of the arrival and erection of the one-ton church bell, and of the celebrations marking this.
Emly Hospice Support
Emly Hospic Support Gr
oup will hold a Coffee Morning in Cupán Tae on Sunday 23rd December after Mass. All Support would be appreciated.
St. Ailbe’s National School
As part of our very successful Partnership Schools Ireland initiative the pupils, staff and school community invite you to our Christmas ‘Choir of Voices’ Mass, celebrated in St Ailbe’s Church on Tuesday 18th Dec at 7.00pm. We encourage the whole community, young, old and everyone in between, to sing and celebrate Christmas together during this special Christmas Community Mass. And you are invited to the Parish Hall afterwards for ‘tae agus cáca milis’.
Congratulations to Emly Variety Players and to all who took part in last weekend’s excellent productio
Emly Historical Society
Dr. Martin Mansergh will launch a DVD entitled “Memories of Emly” on Wednesday 19th Dec at 8.00pm in St. Ailbe’s Parish Hall. The video was produced locally and was edited by Nicholas Ryan Purcell. Elder members of the parish talk about all aspects of life in the olden – very different from life today. DVDs – just €10 – on sale at the launch. Ideal Christmas gift for those with Emly connection
(Cheese & wine reception on the night.)
Comhaltas Emly
Beginners and Accomplished music classes resume on Wednesday 30th Jan 2019. Registration on Wed 16th January. Classes in: Violin, Harp, Accordian, Concertina, Mandolin, Banjo, Flute and Tin Whistle. New members most welcome. For more information please contact emly@comhaltas.net.
Emly Parish New Year Party.
In conjunction with Emly Tidy Towns, the parish party takes place the Parish Hall on Sunday 6th Jan . Mass in the hall at 1.00pm followed by a four course meal and entertainment. Tickets €25 available at the Post Office, Callanan’s Shop or from Patsy Henness Tickets limited to 100. Please buy your ticket during the coming week – by Sunday 16th .
Wintertime Watch
You are requested to keep an eye out for the safety and welfare of elderly neighbours during the long, dark winter nights and the cold/windy/wet days.
Safeguarding Children The Archdiocese continues to ensure and maintain compliance with the Safeguarding Children Policy and standards for the Catholic Church in Ireland 201
of It’s Showtime. Yes, Emly’s got talent!
For more information visit www.cashel-emly.ie and click the safeguarding tab.