CHURCH NOTICES
Listed readers for this weekend, December 18-19, The Fourth Sunday in Advent are as follows, Saturday at 7pm Eileen O’Brien, Sunday at 10am Ann Higgins, Sunday at 12noon Frances Lynch. Eucharistic Ministers, Saturday at 7pm, E.O’Byrne R.Madigan, J.Tierney. Sunday at 10am, N.Murray, P.J.O’Grady, Sunday at 12noon, B.Enright, N.Quinn, P.Kirby. Please arrange a replacement if you are unable to fulfill any duty allocated to you. Weekday masses are at 9-30 am Monday to Friday. The weekly prayer meeting takes place on Monday at 8pm and all are welcome. There will be no prayer meetings on December 27 or January 3.
EXPOSITION AND CONFESSIONS.
There will be Exposition of The Blessed Sacrament this Saturday December 18 from 9am until noon in the Prayer Room. Confessions will also be heard from 11-30am until noon.
PARISH NEWSLETTER
Items for inclusion in the weekly Parish Newsletter should be handed into the sacristy by 9-30am each Friday, or contact Fr. Muiris O’Connor on 353711 or 0866075628. Alternatively they can be emailed to muirisoc@eircom.net
REMEMBRANCE TREE
The remembrance tree is now in place for all those who wish to remember their loved ones who have died or who will be away from home for Christmas. Simply write their names on the tags provided and hang them on the tree. The tree will be illuminated for Christmas.
CHRISTMAS MASSES
Christmas Eve Mass, The Nativity of our Lord, will be celebrated at 9pm, Eucharistic Ministers, M.Houlihan, B.Carroll and M.Bucke. The choir will be contributing to this liturgy with seasonal words and music, and children of the parish will be reading the prayers of the faithful. Mass on Christmas Day will be at 10am, Eucharistic Ministers, K.Enright and N.Murray, and12noon, Eucharistic Ministers, M.McDermott,E.O’Shea and R.Fitzgerald. Mass in Ballybrown on Christmas Eve will be at 9pm and on Christmas Day at 11am.
DECEMBER 26
Eucharistic Ministers for Sunday December 26, The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph are as follows, 10am S.Enright, N.O’Grady, R.Bennis, and 12noon M.Collins, M.Bennis, B.Carroll.
JANUARY 1-2
Listed readers for January commencing the weekend January 1-2, The Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God, are as follows, Saturday at 7pm Eimear Foley, Sunday at 10am Sam Milburn, Sunday at 12noon Joanne Tierney. Eucharistic Ministers, Saturday at 7pm, M.Collins, M.Bennis, B.Carroll. Sunday at 10am, M.O’Mara, M.Punch. Sunday at 12noon S.Enright, N.O’Grady, R.Bennis. Please arrange a replacement if you are unable to fulfill any duty allocated to you.
WORLD DAY OF PEACE
“Religious freedom, the path to peace,” is the theme chosen by Pope Benedict XVI for his Message for the 44th World Day of Peace, which will be celebrated on January 1 2011. It was introduced in 1967 and was inspired by the encyclicals Pacem in Terris and Populorum Progressio of John XXIII and Paul VI.
COLLECTION
The recent church gate collection for the Redemptorists Poor Campaign was well supported and the organisers would like to thank everyone for their generosity to this annual appeal.
TIDY TOWNS
As we end another year we would like to thank everyone who has contributed to our efforts, not only during the past year, but for the ten years which we have been in existence. From small acorns mighty oak trees grow and we are now twenty two in number. We have been encouraged by offers of help for next year already, and others who have promised to join us, which will enable us to make even more improvements to our surroundings. Unfortunately we are unable to inform you of the results of Limerick in Bloom as the presentations are late this year. We may know in time to include it in the weekly parish newsletter. Until then, Go raibh síochán na Nollag agus Bliain Nua faoi shéan 's faoi shonas ort 's ar do mhuintir.
GOLF SOCIETY
Another golfing season has passed and already plans are afoot for 2011. We would like to sincerely thank all of our sponsors for the year and wish them every success in their businesses in the future. Congratulations to all the winners of our outings and a special well done to Captain John O’Brien on a great year. We had great turnouts of members this year and hopefully we can keep up the same for the New Year. Our deepest sympathies to those who suffered bereavements during the year and congratulations to those who had additions to their families in 2010.
So on behalf of the Society we wish all our members and their families and our sponsors a Very Happy Christmas and a Prosperous New Year. Enjoy your golf over the holiday period and keep the clubs sharpened for the new season in 2011.
So on behalf of the Society we wish all our members and their families and our sponsors a Very Happy Christmas and a Prosperous New Year. Enjoy your golf over the holiday period and keep the clubs sharpened for the new season in 2011.
FASHION SHOW
Catherine and Christy Murphy, Olive and Louise of the Cu Chulainn would like to thank everyone who contributed in any way to the success of the Christmas Fashion Show last Friday, which was held to raise funds for the Breast Care Unit at the Regional Hospital.
CHRISTMAS FAIR
Members of the Friday Club held a very successful Christmas Fair at the Resource Centre last Friday, and would like to thank most sincerely all those who supported them in their fund raising.
CHRISTMAS IN SCHOOL
Pupils will perform a Nativity Play in the church this Monday December 20 at 7 pm, featuring a cast of hundreds, literally! School calendars for 2011 are on sale from the School Office at a cost of 2.50 euro each. Christmas cards designed by the pupils are now on sale in the village and will be available throughout the run-up to Christmas. The cards are top quality and funds raised through the sale of the cards will be used by the Parents'Association for the good of the pupils in the school. The Annual Jumble Sale in the school raised over Є1,000 for Bóthar Charity. There are also rumours that Mr. S. Claus will make an appearance in the school before the holidays.
NEW YEAR LEADER
Would all contributors please note that this week’s Community Notes will be the last until the issue dated January 8, for which all items will need to be submitted by Monday January 3. I would like to take this opportunity to thank all the local contacts for their contribution to the notes during the year. Nollaig Shona agus go n-éirí an Bhliain Úr leat!
BLOOD DONORS
The recent bad weather has seriously affected blood supplies and extra donors are required to maintain supplies for vital operations. The Irish Blood Transfusion Service will be holding donor clinics at the following locations in the week after Christmas,
Greenhills Hotel, Ennis Road on Tuesday December 28 from 2 to 5pm, Coláiste Chiaráin, Croom on Wednesday December 29 from 2 to 5pm, and the Southcourt Hotel, Raheen Roundabout on Thursday December 30 also from 2 to 5pm.
During the week after New Year there will be clinics in Cappamore Community Centre on Tuesday January 4 from 6 to 9pm, and St. John's Pavilion, Mulgrave Street on Wednesday January 5 from 5 to 8pm.You can visit any blood donor clinic as long as ninety days have elapsed since you last gave blood, and you are urged to please give regularly. For more information contact the Donor Information Line on 1850 731137, or www.ibts.ie
During the week after New Year there will be clinics in Cappamore Community Centre on Tuesday January 4 from 6 to 9pm, and St. John's Pavilion, Mulgrave Street on Wednesday January 5 from 5 to 8pm.You can visit any blood donor clinic as long as ninety days have elapsed since you last gave blood, and you are urged to please give regularly. For more information contact the Donor Information Line on 1850 731137, or www.ibts.ie
CREDIT UNION
The Board of Directors of MPCC Credit Union would like to remind all members that the A.G.M. takes place on Monday, December 20 at 8.00pm in Ballybrown GAA Club. All members are invited and encouraged to attend. Refreshments will be served and a draw for members in attendance will take place on the night. The Christmas opening hours for the Credit Union offices are as follows, Thursday, December 23: Dooradoyle 10am – 7pm, Mungret 10am – 1pm and 2pm - 5pm, Patrickswell 2pm – 6pm. All offices will remain closed from Friday, December 24 to Wednesday, December 29 inclusive. Thursday December 30: Dooradoyle 10am – 7pm, Mungret 10am – 1pm and 2pm - 5pm, Patrickswell, 2pm – 6pm. Friday December 31: Dooradoyle and Mungret 10am – 1pm. All offices will remain closed from Saturday January 1 to Monday January 3 inclusive. Ballybrown office will be closed on December 24 and 31 and will re-open for service on Friday January 7. Normal opening hours will resume on Tuesday January 4. The Board of Directors, Management and staff would like to wish all members a very happy and peaceful Christmas.
BUS ROUTES
Niall Collins T D has made representations to Bus Éireann for Patrickswell to be included on routes 13 and 14 which includes the Crescent Shopping Centre. This matter is now being considered by the Department of Transport. The provision of a suitable bus stop at Lantern Lodge is also being pursued.
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