Pray for our Deceased Loved Ones
Anniversaries: Jimmy & Peggy Irish, Ballinlammy. Shared with: Richard Aylward Ballinclare & Deceased family members (Sat 6pm)
Anniversaries Next Weekend
Bartley & Edward Holden, Cluin. John Aylward, Shanbough. Shared with: Joe O’Shea, Haggard (Sat 6pm)
James & Maura Kelly, Aylwardstown. Shared with: Mary Aylward, Rochestown. Month’s Mind. (Sun 11am)
St. Vincent de Paul
The monthly collection for the local society will be held this weekend. Thank you
Fundraising Horse Night
The Horse Race Night on the Big Screen, takes place on Friday, 17th July. Promoters are currently going around the parish seeking support. Backing a horse is €20 and you get three for €50. You can also sponsor a race for €200. Please support. This is a fundraiser exclusively for the Community Hall Roof Repair, and your support is greatly appreciated.
Sharing Anniversaries
If you book a weekend Mass, it will be with the understanding that families may have to share a particular weekend Mass with others. So far this is working well.
For those who wish to have an individual Mass, we offer weekday Masses at 10am.
May Rosaries
There will be rosary at Ballyvaria Grotto on Monday, 25th May at 7.30pm
The 41st All Ireland Rosary Rally will take place on Saturday, 6th June at Knock Shrine
Ossory Pilgrimage to Lourdes
This takes place from May 25th to 30th.
National Epilepsy Week
National Epilepsy Week 2026 takes place on
18th May - 25th May. For further information,
please visit www.epilepsy.ie
Ballyfacey N.S - Clothing Collection.
Ballyfacey N.S. are currently running a used clothing collection in conjunction with Bag2School. Please drop in any unwanted clothes & shoes to the school, & help us have a really good collection! Closing date is Friday May 22nd, and bags can be dropped to the school any day from 9.30AM - 3PM. Thank you.
Glenmore Rural Graveyard Upkeep
The group will hold their AGM in Glenmore Community Hall on Thursday, 28th May at 8pm. All welcome.
Cemetery Rosaries
The annual gathering at our cemeteries for the rosary & blessing of graves takes place on the following dates:
Monday, 6th July, Kilcolumb, Rathenure,
Thursday, 9th July, Kilbride, Weatherstown
Monday, 13th July, Ballygurrim, Jamestown
Thursday, 16th July, Kilmakevoge, Graiguenakill. All Rosaries start at 7.30pm
Cemetery Mass
The Cemetery Mass will take place on Friday, 24th July at 7.30pm
Cemetery Tree
The Yew tree in the parish cemetery (to the right of the church), is impacting surrounding graves, as well as contributing to a green coating appearing on surrounding graves. It is our intention to cut this down in the coming months. Any observations, objections, please let me know.
Cushions
If you require a cushion to sit on the hard seats in the church, some are available in the sacristy.
Scrap Metal Collection
Proceeds going to open a community shop café for Glenmore. Scrap Iron, old cars etc can be dropped off at Aylwardstown, X34 HX67. To have metal collected, contact Richie 086 249 4256 or Fidelis 087 975 2556
The Glenmore Pantomime Society
The society will hold its AGM on Wed 10th June at 7:30pm, during which a new committee will be elected. The society continues to be a great asset to the local community, bringing people together through fun, creativity, and entertainment. We’re looking forward to another successful year ahead and exciting plans for 2026. Everyone is very welcome to attend — whether you’d simply like to hear about the year ahead, support the society, or get more involved. We look forward to seeing you on the night.
Back to Visits
Now with Easter and first sacraments behind us, I can return to my house visits. Those whom I didn’t get to yet, I’ll be in touch. Anyone who would like me to call, get in touch.
Corpus Christi
On Sunday, June 7th, we celebrate the special feast day of The Most Holy Body & Blood of Jesus (Corpus Christi). After the Sunday Mass, and weather permitting, we plan to hold a short procession from the church to the new section of the cemetery for prayers and benediction.. Mark the occasion in your diary and join us.
Support Your Parish
There are about 10 families who support the parish each week or month online, through bank transfer. If this method is more convenient for you, then our bank IBAN is:
IE76 BOFI 9066 3811 5069 20.
Thanks to all who support us financially.
Hall
Please note, the hall does not cater for private functions (Birthday parties etc). This is an insurance issue and beyond our control.
The newsletter is produced and edited by me, Fr. Liam. Complaints, observations, let me know