Glenamaddy Parish Newsletter Sat/Sun 10th/11th September 2011 24th Sunday of the year — Year A

Fr Paddy MooneyFr Paddy MooneyFr Paddy MooneyFr Paddy Mooney, , , , Phone 094-9659017

Mobile: 087-9035910

Internet: www.glenamaddychurch.ie

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Saturday 10th — Sunday 11th

Sat 7pm Martin & Catherine Conneally, Woodfield.

Sun 10am The people of the parish

Week-Day Masses:

Monday 7pm Pat & Mary Ward, Lisheen & Paddy Coyne Meelick.

Wed. 9.30am Peter & Mary Concagh & dec. family. Patrick & Mary Reilly, Cashel.

Thurs. 7pm

Mass

Williamstown 9.30a.m. Tuesday & 9.30a.m. Friday

Saturday 17th— Sunday 18th

Sat 7pm Mary Reilly, O’Keeffe Park—Month's Mind.

Sun 10am Jonathan Fox, Esker. 1st anniversary

Priests in the Cluster area of Glenamaddy:

Fr. Tommie Commins (094) 9659212, Fr. Fergal Cunnane (093) 38124

Please Don’t Litter Our Parish

AdorationAdorationAdorationAdoration every Monday 7am-12 noon &

6pm-10pm. (Except Bank Holidays)

Divine Mercy Devotions at 3pm every Friday

MASSES IN THE CLUSTERMASSES IN THE CLUSTERMASSES IN THE CLUSTERMASSES IN THE CLUSTER

Glenamaddy: Saturday: 7pm; Sunday 10am

Williamstown: Sunday 11am

Kilkerrin: Sunday 11.30am

Clonberne: Saturday 7.30pm; Sunday 10.15am

Dunmore: Sunday 11.15am

Garrafrauns: Sunday 10am

Kiltevna: Saturday 7pm

Church Income last weekChurch Income last weekChurch Income last weekChurch Income last week----endendendend: Envelopes: €1,135

Baskets: €314; Shrines, Papers, Ads €203

Glenamaddy BingoGlenamaddy BingoGlenamaddy BingoGlenamaddy Bingo: On Wednesday night in the Community Centre at

8.30pm. €1,170 in prize money including €500 Jackpot on 48 calls or less.

Community Clubs’ Lotto: Community Clubs’ Lotto: Community Clubs’ Lotto: Community Clubs’ Lotto: No Jackpot winner in last

Wednesday’s draw, numbers drawn were 10,11,12,18. 2 Match 3s and

share €100. Next Wednesday’s Lotto Jackpot will be €10,000.

Next Sunday’s Readings

25th Sunday of the year

1st Reading: Isaiah 55:6-9

2nd Reading: Philippians 1:20c-24.27a

Gospel: Matthew 20:1-16

Padre Pio Padre Pio Padre Pio Padre Pio devotions on Wednesday at 7.30pm

NEWSLETTER ITEMS to Parochial House or preferably email: glenamaddynewsletter@hotmail.com. Deadline is 12 noon on Friday.

A DAY OF HEALING AND PRAYER will take place with Eddie Stones in Emmanuel House, Clonfert, Co Galway from 12 noon,

finishing with Mass at 3.00pm on Sat 17th Sept. All are welcome, no

charge. Bring a packed lunch. Further details: 098-24877.

GLENAMADDY BETHANY BEREAVEMENT GLENAMADDY BETHANY BEREAVEMENT GLENAMADDY BETHANY BEREAVEMENT GLENAMADDY BETHANY BEREAVEMENT

SUPPORT GROUPSUPPORT GROUPSUPPORT GROUPSUPPORT GROUP

is a parish based group ministry whose aim is to help those bereaved

and grieving.

If at any time you feel a need to talk we are here to listen.

Our contact number (087) 6663734

MEETING OF ALL READERS on rota from October to March in Glenamaddy Church on Tues next 13 Sept at 8.30pm.

MEN’S DEVELOPMENT GROUP Knock Counselling Service is running a short programme for men, which will look at issues such as Anger Manage-

ment, the role of men in Ireland, Positive Mental Health and Communication

Skills. Start date: Thursday 6th October. Further information, please contact

Peter Devers at (094) 9375032.

ABILITY WEST The local branch will meet in Dochás, Glenamaddy on Monday 12th September at 8pm. New Members welcome.

Our annual climb of Croagh Patrick will take place on Sunday October 9th.

Further info. Joe Ryan (087) 6539754.

THE ANNUAL NATIONAL GRANDPARENTS PILGRIMAGE will take place in Knock Shrine today. Blessing of the Sick at 2.30pm followed by Mass and the Rosary at 3.00pm. Archbishop of Tuam, Dr Michael Neary is the Chief Celebrant,

with Fr Benny McHale the homilist and a reflection by Kathy Sinnott, EWTN. All welcome. Details (+353) 098-

24877 or www.catholicgrandparentsassociation.com

GLENAMADDY COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMPANY is compiling a calendar for 2012. They are looking for

scenic and interesting photographs of the Glenamaddy area to put into the calendar. Any amateur photographers who have a

keen interest in photography are invited to send in their photographs. Photos will be judged and winning selections will fea-

ture in the 2012 calendar, with overall winner being included in Christmas edition of Solas. Closing date for entries is Friday

30th September. For Further information contact GCDC at 094 9659570

U14 Divisional Cup Semi-final Moylough v Glen Celtic

Kick off 6:30pm. All players to be in Moylough pitch at 6pm

U12 Divisional Cup Semi-final Glen Celtic v Strokestown.

All players to be in pitch for 6pm.

GIRLS TRAINING

Training is now finished for the season. Thanks to all players,

coaches and parents for their participation throughout the season.

GLEN CELTIC NOTESGLEN CELTIC NOTESGLEN CELTIC NOTESGLEN CELTIC NOTES Meehans Londis Plus

Church St. (094) 9659081

GLENAMADDY COMMUNITY SCHOOL ADULT EDUCATION COURSES FOR SEPTEMBER 2011 FETAC Level 5 PLC in Business Studies

This course prepares students for employment opportunities in a business environment, using skills in Word Processing, Typing, Comput-

erised & Manual Payroll, Computerised & Manual Accounts, Business Calculations, Spread Sheets, Computer Maintenance, Internet &

Email, Desktop Publishing, Work Experience & Communications.

Courses commence Monday 12th September to Mid-May. Ring the School on (087) 9488283/(094) 9659315 for an Application Form.

Tuition is paid for by the Department of Education and Science.

BLACKBERRY WRITERS will resume creative writ-

ing workshops in Glenamaddy on Thurs Sept 29th 11-

12.30 for 10 weeks. Join us for this fun sociable event.

Beginners welcome, cost very reasonable. Call or text

Bernadette (087) 7846391 for details.

TODDLERS if you find you have nothing to do on a Tues morning, why not come along to the Glenamaddy Parent and Tod-dler Group. If you don’t have a parent to bring with you, don’t worry you can bring whoever you spend your morning with.

Meet new friends and enjoy a couple of hours chilling with your buddies and let your grown up have some adult time and a

cup of coffee. We meet each Tues 10.30-13.30. We are at the back of the Social Service Centre,

Church St. Hope to see you there.

AWARE—Be part of the chain! Friday 16th September outside Heneghans Supervalu. Aware has helped thousands of people suffering from depression in Ireland, the funds raised during the Daisy Days campaign are vital for Aware

to continue their work. Please support. For more information please contact Helen (087) 6175097

SHAPE UP WITH ANNIE Lose those extra pounds with a personal

weigh-in, supported by a healthy eating programme and a motiva-

tional talk. New members welcome - annual registration fee: 12 euro

with weekly fee of only €7 thereafter. Past members join free and

only pay the weekly fee of €7. Classes commence in Dunmore Com-

munity Centre on Wed. 14th Sept & every Wed. at 8.30 pm - come

along.

MOUNTBELLEW MART will be holding a Special Sale

for Organic Cattle on Saturday 1st October @ 12 noon.

Cattle & Weanling Sale every Friday @ 11am. Sheep Sale

as usual every Saturday Stags 10am, Lambs @ 11am,

Breeders 12 noon.

We are now operating a Loyalty System in Store. By becoming a member you can earn points every

time you shop. This week for our Loyalty Members onlyThis week for our Loyalty Members onlyThis week for our Loyalty Members onlyThis week for our Loyalty Members only

Get 2 Bottles Blossom Hill for ……………..€10.00

McVities Digestive Caramels ……………. € 1.00

2 x 2ltr Evian Water ………………………... € 1.50

6pk Pedigree Chum ………………………... € 3.49 Sign up today and enjoy Great Rewards.Sign up today and enjoy Great Rewards.Sign up today and enjoy Great Rewards.Sign up today and enjoy Great Rewards.

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DIVILLY’S BAR

Live Music Sat 10th September

D.J. Ollie

All are Welcome

ZUMBA FITNESS – “Drop the workout & join the party. Latin inspired dance is fun & exciting. Burn up to 750 calories per class.

Once you start you can’t stop! Classes in Glenamaddy Community

School on Tues 13th Sept @ 7.30-8.30pm. FREE CLASS on the

13th of Sept. Phone: Fiona: 087 2576370 Emma: 087 2181340.

To know the road ahead—ask them coming back

A coincidence is a small miracle in which God chooses to remain anonymous