
Parish of St. James the Apostle, Glenmore
Parish of St. James the Apostle, Glenmore
Glenmore Newsletter, 14th September 2025
Pray for our Deceased Loved Ones
Anniversaries: Maureen Hennessy, Busherstown (Sun 11am)
Thomas Butler, ParkstoneAnniversaries Next Weekend
Pat, Anastasia & Paddy Doherty, Ballinlammy (Sun11am)
Saturday Vigil Mass
I am returning the Saturday evening Mass to every week, starting this week. I am also planning, from October to bring the Saturday Mass to 6pm for the winter. More on this time change later.Booking Anniversaries & Sacraments
Please ring me to make bookings for anniversaries, baptisms and weddings. Also, if you have already made a booking, get in touch near the time to confirm. Call on 086 818 0954Parish Hall
All bookings and queries relating to the Parish Hall can be made to Fr. Liam on 086 818 0954.Parish Office
All queries regarding the parish office can be directed to me, Fr. Liam. I can be reached at 086 818 0954 or by email at glenmore@ossory.iePilgrimage to Knock
The Legion of Mary have a bus travelling to Knock Shrine on Sunday, 28th September. Leaving the carpark in Glenmore at 7am sharp. €35. Contact Mary on 087 616 4820Breast Cancer Awareness
Breast Cancer Awareness Month takes place, October 1st to 31st. For further information please log on to www.breastcancerireland.com
Altar Servers
We have begun recruiting Altar Servers to serve at our two Masses, 7pm and 11am in the parish. We already have four, and more are welcome. Anyone from this year’s 3rd class and upward are welcome to join.Parental consent is required and, where possible parents are asked to help with supervision.
Anyone interested, should collect an application form from the sacristy and drop it back the following week.
Irish Hospice Foundation
A coffee morning, in aid of the Irish Hospice Foundation will take place in the Community Hall, Glenmore on Friday, 19th September from 10 to 12 noon. Please support if you can.Baptisms on Saturday’s
Baptisms on Saturday’s at 2pm or Sunday’s at 12noon. Please give me at least 2 weeks notice. Where there is more than one request for a baptism on a particular day, families will be asked to share.Céilí Dancing
Dancing recommences on Tuesday, 23rd September in the Community Hall at 8pm. Refreshments afterwards. All welcome.Chair Exercise
This popular class runs on Wednesdays from 11am –12noon. All welcomeRichie Young Memorial Run/Walk
Sunday, 28th at 11am. Start & finish at the Pink Rock. Runners 5k / walkers 3k. Open to all. Estimate your finishing time. Closest to their estimated time wins
Donations online or on the day to Solas Cancer Support CentreParish Envelopes
Where possible, please use the parish envelope when making a donation. This allows us to record your donation and if you donate €5 per week or more, we may be able to claim the tax back on that amount. This charitable scheme is at no further cost to the donor, but could be worth an extra 33% to the parish.If you are using the envelopes, please write your name on the envelope since we are transitioning to a digital system. B
St. Joseph’s AC
St Joseph’s Ac host 2025 Schools ShieldFriday 19th September at Rosbercon Sports Centre. Y34 TK33 Registration opens @ 5:30pm First race 6pm
· U6 150m, U7 250m, U8 300m
· U9 500m, U10, 600m, U11 800m
· U12 1000m and U13 1100m
€3 per head, capped at €10 per family
Open to children from Listerlin NS, Ballyfacey NS, Glenmore NS, St. Canice’s NS and Shanbogh NS
Winning school will receive the Mick Curran Perpetual Shield for 25/26, St. Joseph’s A.C. Schools Shield
GAA
Best of luck to the Glenmore senior team as they take on Mullinavat in the Shield Final this Sunday. We wish the team and management all the very best.Ukulele Classes
Bring some joy into the world and learn to play the ukulele! September to May in the Community Hall. Fun guaranteed. Weekly classes for adults only. Join us and let’s strum together. Contact Mary 087 996 0389Knitting Classes starting on Monday, 22nd September. Interested. Contact Julia 087 767 9898
Glenmore Parish. Tel. Fr. Liam. 086 818 0954
Located in South Kilkenny in the Diocese of Ossory. The Parish Church is dedicated to St James the Apostle.
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