October Newsletter 27th October 2024

Parish Mass Times:

Moycarkey:  Mon, Wed & Fri at 10.00am; Saturday at 6.30pm; Radio Link – tune into 105.1.

Littleton: Monday to Friday at 9.00am; Sunday at 12.00.

Two-Mile-Borris: Sunday at 10.30am; No Mass on Monday

Feast of All Saints – Friday 1st November:

A Holy Day of Obligation.  Masses for the Feast:

Moycarkey: Friday at 10.00am; Littleton: Thursday at 7.30pm; Two-Mile-Borris: Friday at 10.00am

All Souls’ Day – Saturday 2nd November:

Littleton: Saturday at 10.00am.

 

First Friday: Communion calls to the sick and the housebound at the usual times.

 

Parish Lottery: Congratulations to Catherine Darmody winner of this week’s Parish Lotto. The Jackpot now stands at €5,000.

 

Masses for the Holy Souls 30 Masses will be offered for the Holy Souls during November. Envelopes for the Holy Souls are available at the Church Porches.

 

November Masses for the Holy Souls: Moycarkey – Saturday November 16th at 6.30pm; Littleton – Sunday November 17th at 12 noon; Two Mile Borris – Sunday November 24th at 10.30am.

 

Rosary in Cemeteries – Sunday 3rd, 10th 17th & 24th November:

St. Peter’s Cemetery, Moycarkey & Littleton Cemetery at 2.30pm: Old Cemetery, Moycarkey at 2.50pm; Ballymoreen Cemetery at 3.00pm; Galboola Cemetery at 3.30pm & Two-Mile-Borris Cemetery at 3.30pm.

 

Cake Sale for Gaza: The Pope John Paul II Group are holding a Cake Sale in aid of the people of Gaza. It will be held in: Moycarkey: Saturday, Nov 9th after the 6.30pm Mass in the Hall beside the Church; Two Mile Borris: Sun, Nov 10th after the 10.30am Mass in the School; Littleton: Sunday, Nov 10th after 12 noon Mass in the Muintir Na Tire HallYour support is appreciated.

Blood Donor Clinic – The Dome, Semple Stadium: Tuesday 29th, Wednesday 30th & Thursday 31st October 2024 from 16:50 – 20:10. URGENT REQUEST.
New Donors Welcome

 

October is Safeguarding month in the Archdiocese: In the Diocese we have a safeguarding committee, made up of lay members and Diocesan personnel, they meet approx. 4 times a year and work alongside the Director of safeguarding in ensuring safeguarding standards are maintained in the parishes. On the safeguarding page of the Diocesan website you will find our safeguarding plans, policies and guidance. https://cashel-emly.ie/safeguarding.

 

TMB National School Parents Association: Will hold a clothing collection to raise funds for outdoor play equipment for the school. Bags of clothes can be dropped to the school from Monday 4th November to 8th November during school hours with a drop off facility also available outside the school on Sat 9th November 12pm to 2pm. WE CANNOT ACCEPT DUVETS OR PILLOWS. All support welcome.

 

Epilepsy Ireland: Annual Church Gate collection will take place this weekend.  Your support is appreciated.

 

We remember in our prayers those who have died:

 

Elizabeth Coffey, 59 Cnoc Mhuire, Roscrea.

 

William (Willie) Tynan, Curraheen, Horse and Jockey – Month’s Mind Mass (Saturday 26th October at 6.30pm).

 

We pray for those whose anniversaries occur at this time:

 

Moycarkey: William & Ellen Lanphier, Ashill (Mon 28th October at 10.00am).

 

Danny Butler, Parkstown; Noreen & Bill Gleeson, Gaile & their son Thomas Gleeson; John & Catherine Mcloughlin, Coolkennedy; Billy, Pattie & Paddy Molumby; Winifred & Jim Molumby & deceased members of the McLoughlin family (Saturday 2nd November at 6.30pm).

 

Littleton: Daniel, Bridget & Baby Bridget Quirke, Ballybeg; Kathleen Cawley, Church View (Sunday 27th October at 12).

 

Jimmy & Martin Kelly & Mary Maher (Kelly) & deceased family members (Sunday 3rd November at 12).