Pray for our Deceased Loved Ones
Anniversaries: Mary O’ Shea, Scartnamore (Sat 6pm)
James Aylward, Rochestown. Shared with John & Margaret Roche, Rathenure (Sun 11am)
Private Intention (Mon 10am)
Paddy Culleton, Kilbride & Boston (Tues 10am)
Seamus Power, Busherstown (Fri 10am)
William (Bill) Walsh & Margaret (Peg) Walsh, Cappagh
Anniversaries Next Weekend
James & Mary Aylward, Carrigcloney. Also Danny & Bridie Aylward, Ballyfacey & Matty & Seán Aylward, Ballyfacey. Shared with: Robbie Doherty, Haggard (Month’s Mind) (Sat 6pm)
Joan Doolan, Ballyverneen. Shared with: William & Margaret Roche, Aylwardstown (Sun 11am)
Lenten Offering for Priest
The Lenten collection for the support of the priest is taken up around now. It’s the first of the green envelopes in the new contribution box you received earlier this month.
If you didn’t get envelopes, or if you have mislaid your contribution box, there are special envelopes available at the back of the church. You can use these, but do put your name on them.
Thank you sincerely for your generous and continued support.
Trocaire
Trocaire boxes are available in the church porch. The money goes to help the less fortunate
Icons Class
Starting on 4th March, take classes in creating icons with Sr. Helen in New Ross. Course suitable for both beginners and experienced artists alike. Cost includes material needed. Contact Sr. Helen at the Carmelite Monastery 087 218 1687
First Friday
I will be making my Frist Friday visits next Friday at the usual times. If anyone would like to be added to my list, then get in touch.
Parish Lenten Programme
During the six weeks of Lent, we are holding different services in the church, to which all are welcome to attend.
- Thursday, 5th March at 7pm. Ceremony of Light for the Confirmation candidates in our parish. All Welcome
- Thursday: 12th March. Jesus, the Bread of Life. All welcome, but especially Eucharistic Ministers are invited to attend
- Thursday, 19th March. To Sing Is To Pray Twice. Come and listen to the choir as they lead us in music & prayer for Lent.
- Thursday, 26th March. Penitential Service in time for Holy Week & Easter.
First Confession
We welcome the children who will receive their First Confession next Tuesday at 7pm. This is a lovely occasion for them and all are welcome to attend.
Do keep these young people in your prayers as they prepare for their First Holy Communion in May.
Confirmation Students
We welcome the confirmation students who will join us for a Ceremony of Light on Thursday next at 7pm. All are welcome to join them as they prepare for their confirmation on March 11th.
Hall Matters
Below are some pieces of information relating to the hall that people might find interesting:
Hall Bookings
All bookings for the hall should be made through me (Fr. Liam), at 086 818 0954. or glenmore@ossory.ie. We try to accommodate everyone and we accept more than one booking for different rooms when possible.
Hall Repairs
The outer layer of the hall roof has begun rusting at the end of each sheet, which requires replacement in the near future. The finance committee are working with interested parties to address this repair which will not be cheap. We will keep you informed of developments.
Hall Rates
With major repairs on the horizon, as well as rising costs for heating and electricity, the charge for use of the hall will inevitably have to rise. Some groups have already begun paying more, and as soon as the finance committee signs off, we will announce the new charges.
The rise won’t be so excessive as to price people out of using the hall, but it will have to reflect the rise in the cost of utilities (Gas, oil, electricity, water etc).
Incidentally, the hall is classed by the ESB, Irish Water and others as a commercial premises and as such we are charged commercial rates.
Hall Accounts
The hall account is now completely separate from the parish and in the near future we will release the hall accounts covering my tenure here.
Hall IT Hub
Thanks to Kilkenny County Council, Gelemore Community Hall has a dedicated IT Hub, suitable for office work and internet use. There’s broadband (sorry, not fibre) and printing facilities available there, and rates are reasonable.
Hall Waste Removal
We have limited means for disposing of food waste, rubbish and recycling so, we ask groups, if you generate waste, please take it with you and dispose of it properly.