New School Principal: Ms Noreen Delaney has been appointed Principal of St Kevin’s National School in Littleton following the retirement of Ms Clare Ryan. Noreen has been teaching in the school since 2003 and we wish her well as she assumes her duties on September 1st.
Parish Lottery: Congratulations to Sally Duggan winner of this week’s
Parish Lotto. The Jackpot now stands at €5,000.
Watch & Pray: 40 Hours of Eucharistic Adoration, Cathedral of the Assumption, Thurles commencing Friday July 25th with Mass at 7.00 p.m. followed by Benediction and concluding with Mass and Benediction on Sunday July 27th at 11.00 a.m. for the intentions of World Peace and Vocations to the Priesthood. It would be greatly appreciated if people would commit to spending one hour or two praying for these intentions. Further details, please contact Claire @ 085 1532258 or Nora @ 086 3079281.
My Little Library Bag: For each child starting school in September there are free books available in your local library all across Tipperary, as part of the My Little Library Bag promotion. Parents, guardians and children can call in to collect your own Little Library bag. Library membership is free for everyone, with lots of additional extras for good measure.
Sheela-na-Gig – Unravelling an Enigma: Presentation and Talk in The Dormitory (upstairs over the shop) in Holycross Abbey (E41PH01) on Wednesday 30th July from 8pm to 9.30pm. Price €5 per person (includes Tea & a Treat). Pay on the night. All are welcome.
We remember in our prayers those who have died:
Sidney James Sussex, ‘Castleview’, Liskeveen, Littleton
Tom Kelly, Coolcroo, Two Mile Borris – Month’s Mind Mass (Sunday 27th July at 10.30am).
We pray for those whose anniversaries occur at this time:
Moycarkey:
Big Pat McCormack, Curraheen, Horse & Jockey; Anita Bowden & deceased members of the Bowden & Fahey families: Nora O’Regan, Coolkennedy (Saturday 19th July at 6.30pm).
Christy Costello (2nd Anniv.), Liskeveen (Tuesday 22nd July at 10.00am).
Mary Jo & Walter Stapleton, Horse & Jockey & deceased members of the Stapleton & O’Shea families; Toppy Corcoran & deceased members of the Corcoran family; Helen, Mary & Jack Harnett, Ballinure; James & Patrick McGrath, Moycarkey (Saturday 26th July at 6.30pm).
Littleton:
Andrew & Katie Mason, New Hill, their daughters Mary & Johanna & Grandson James Harrington; Billy Cawley, Church View, Littleton; Andy Ryan (Rodney), Newhill & deceased family members
(Sunday 20th July at 12).
Statia Leahy, Ballydavid, Littleton (1st Anniv.) (Sun 27th July at 12).
Two Mile Borris: Thomas & Johnny Moloughney & deceased members of the Moloughney & Molumby families; Johnnie Ryan, Seamie Ryan &Tom & Josie Nolan (Sunday 20th July at 10.30am).
Tim Kelly, Ballyerk; Deceased members of the Nolan family (Sunday 27th July at 10.30am).