ALL SAINTS, November 01,2009

Angels Blessings

Asking the Angels for a blessing before bedtime is a lovely way to end the day.

Angels bless and angels keep
Angels guard me while I sleep
Bless my heart and bless my home
Bless my spirit as I roam
Guide and guard me through the night
and wake me with the morning's light.
Amen.

REMEMBRANCE MASS BOOK
Available in the Church for anyone who would like someone remembered at 7.30pm Mass in Mooncoin on November 9.

ALL SOULS MASS
For anyone who died last year, candles are available in the Church at 7.30pm Mass in Mooncoin on November 2.

Silver Circle - WEEK 1
€200 - Helen & Aoife O’Shea, St. Anne’s Terrace. €100 - Mary Walsh, Lower Corluddy. €100 - James Walsh, Polerone. €50 - Jack Hueston, Lower Corluddy. €20 - Ned Power, Ballymountain; Mattie Collins, Old Luffany; Damien Moran, c/o Marie Flynn; Sarah Forde, Chapel Street; Emily Crowley, Riverquarter; Ned Doyle, Ballymountain; Margaret Sullivan, Clonmore; Pat Kinsella, Clogga; Roisin Sweeney, Comeragh View; Breda Hammond, Ballygorey; Liam O’Brien, Comeragh View; Eamonn Delahunty, Portnascully; Pat Bagnell, Ashgrove; Martin Delahunty, Ballytarsney; Tony Treacy, Ashgrove; Sr. Maire Maguire, Mooncoin Convent; Annette Reddy, Barabehy; Hannah Ryan, Ballygorey; Betty Power, Crawn.

Juvenile GAA
All managers, mentors and intending mentors, are asked to attend Mooncoin GAA Complex on Tuesday, November 03 at 6.45pm. The purpose of this meeting will include a session supervised by Bryan Ryan. This will be followed by another session with Pat Butler from the Leinster Coaching on Sunday, November 08 at 7.00pm in the Complex. As we intend to start indoor training soon after these sessions it is essential that all people who intend to get involved with our juveniles attend these important dates.

Mooncoin Boys’ School Parents Association
The first meeting of the Parents Association of Mooncoin Boys School will take place on Monday, November 02 at 8pm in the Boys’ School. All parents are welcome.

P.T.A.A.
The P.T.A.A. Dinner is on November 20. Anyone that is due for a Silver, or Gold Pin, Phone 895483.

Citizen Information Centre
Opening Hours:
Thursday: 12.30pm – 2.30pm
Friday: 11.00am – 1.00pm

First Friday Masses
Kilnaspic: Thursday 7.30pm
Carrigeen: Friday 8.00pm
Mass as usual in Mooncoin.

HAVING YOUR CHILD BAPTISED?
Starting in Advent, to facilitate the smooth running of the parish, baptisms will now be celebrated according to the following schedule:
Carrigeen: First Saturday of each month at 5pm.
Mooncoin: Second Saturday of each month at 5pm.
Kilnaspic: Third Saturday of each month at 5pm.
As always, if you wish to book a baptism, please contact the Parish Office at 895123.

Edmund Rice Brothers
You are cordially invited by The Edmund Rice Brothers at Mount Sion to attend a Taizé Prayer Service, which will be held on Friday, November, 06 at 8pm. Music will be provided by the Waterford Peace Choir. Tea and coffee will be provided in the monastery after the prayer. All are welcome to this evening of quiet prayer and reflection.

Vision Training
FETAC Level 5 Care Skills Course. Commences November 26. Limited places remaining. This course opens up a Career in Care. Full details from Vision Training. 086 1704157.

St. Josephs Young Priests Society
Monthly Mass will take place on Thursday, November 05 at 9.30am in Mooncoin Church. A Holy Hour for intercession for vocations will follow in the Nagle Chapel. All are welcome. As this is the Year of the Priest, why not make a special effort to attend Mass and come to the Exposition, for even 15 minutes.

MOONCOIN
READERS: Nov 08/15 (11am) Cara O’Mahoney, John Lennon.

CARRIGEEN
MINISTERS: Nov 07 (8pm) Mary Murphy, Suzanne Halley. Nov 08 (10am) Josephine Rowe, Noreen Walsh.
READERS: Nov 07 (8pm) Pat O’Neill, Mary Fewer. Nov 08 (10am) Pat Dunphy, Siobhan Dunphy.

KILNASPIC
MINISTER: Nov 08 - Ollie Dunphy.
READER: Nov 08 - Richard Hogan.

ANNIVERSARIES
Patrick Walsh Knockanure;
Bernie O’ Doherty, Carrick & Ballinlough; Michael Lannon, Ballinlough;
Mark & Annie Grant & Margaret Fielding Portnascully.

30th Sunday in Ordinary Time, October 25, 2009

A Prayer For My Friend

Dear God, With this prayer
I call to mind my friends.
I ask for Your blessings on them.
May angels fill their nights
And bless their days.

May they find joy and peace and harmony.
May I be a source of happiness in their lives.
May our bond be strong and based on truth.

May they always know that
In me, they have support.
May I live a life that
Lives up to this prayer.
Thank you God.

CHRISTMAS FAIR
Meeting will be held in the Parish Office on Tuesday, October 27 at 8pm.

Kilkenny Leadership Partnership
Will offer a free one to one confidential service reviewing individuals employment options, including interview skills, CV preparation, upskilling, further training and options for off-farm employment, including information on schemes, farm assist and new enterprise options at the Citizens Information Centre, Mooncoin, on Thursdays from 10.30-12.30am. No appointment necessary.

PUBLIC MEETING (OPEN TO ALL)
Calling all supporters, members, players, past and present of Carrigeen GAA Club and members of the local community, to attend a public meeting to discuss mapping out the future direction of Carrigeen GAA Club and the provision and future development of the excellent facilities currently being developed in Asper Park. The committee are eager to strengthen the Club and maximise the facilities for the benefit of the local community and are requesting your attendance and input into the drafting of future strategy.
Royal Oak Bar: Thursday, October 29 at 8.30pm.

ONE DAY RETREAT
November14, in Peace & Christ Kilkenny. Theme of the day, Youth & Unemployment. Free bus running from Kilmacow. If interested call Mary on 086-0760500, or 885578 before November 6.

REMEMBRANCE MASSES
Kilnaspic: November 5 at 7.30pm
Carrigeen: November 6 at 8.00pm
Mooncoin: November 9 at 7.30pm

HAVING YOUR CHILD BAPTISED?
Starting in Advent, to facilitate the smooth running of the parish, baptisms will now be celebrated according to the following schedule:
Kilnaspic: First Saturday of each month at 5pm.
Carrigeen: Second Saturday of each month at 5pm.
Mooncoin: Fourth Saturday of each month at 5pm.
As always, if you wish to book a baptism, please contact the Parish Office at 895123.

MOONCOIN
CLEANERS: Oct 31/Nov 7 Bridget Holden, Marcie Foran, Margaret Delahunty.

CARRIGEEN
MINISTERS: Oct 31 (8pm) Dick Madden, Teresa O’Neill. Nov 1 (10am) Bill & Peggy Healy.
READERS: Oct 31 (8pm) Tony & James Gaynor. Nov 1 (10am) Aisling Walsh, Deirdre Walsh.
ALTAR SOCIETY: Oct 31 - Margaret Phelan, Margaret Dunphy.

KILNASPIC
MINISTER: Nov 1 - Jason Dunphy.
READER: Nov 1 - Melwyn Godinho.
CLEANERS: Oct 31 / Nov 7 - M. Gilmartin, M. Rochford.

SYMPATHY
We commend to your generous prayers, the following who died recently. Anastacia Cuddihy; Luffany; Brigid Castle, Tobernabrone; Joe Mahon Cellbridge.

ANNIVERSARIES
Joe O’Keeffe, Filbuckstown; Maggie Dunne, Carrick Road; Paddy Holden, Carrick Rd; John & Patrick Wall, Mooncoin, Maria Reville, 31 Suir Crescent; Andrew Carroll, Dungooley; Kay English, Liverpool & Barrabehy.

29th Sunday in Ordinary Time, October 18, 2009

What can I do when I feel the worlds harsh breath and know
That if I stay too long in it’s path
My path shall be burned up also.
I must go back to the land again
And find the eagle at home with the rock.
I must climb to the mountaintop
And find the spot where the river begins.
I must lie quietly beside the earth
And find the warmth of its heart.
I must turn my vision to the sky
And find the purpose of clouds.
Then trouble seems far away
And the breath which consumes all beauty
Has passed right over me.




To celebrate the Year of the Priest


Evening Prayer & Benediction


Sunday, October 18, 2009


Church of the Assumption, Mooncoin at 7.30 p.m.

Youth 2000 Youth Retreat - St. Kieran’s College, Kilkenny
Youth 2000 will be hosting a youth retreat in St. Kieran's College, Kilkenny, from Friday, Oct. 23 to Sunday, Oct. 25. All young people ages 16-35 are very welcome to this donation only event, with newcomers very welcome. Under 18’s must have parental consent – forms available from website below. The weekend will consist of a programme covering Youth masses, talks, music, workshops, games etc. Residential – so please bring a sleeping bag! For more information contact James Mahon on 085-7351210. Check out http://www.youth2000.ie/.

Kilkenny Leader Partnership
Will offer a free one to one confidential service reviewing individuals employment options, including interview skills, C.V. preparation, upskilling, further training and options for off-farm employment, including information on schemes, farm assist and new enterprise options at the Citizens information Centre Mooncoin, on Thursdays from 10.30am – 12.30am. No appointment necessary. Phone 051-898820.

One day retreat
November 14, in Peace in Christ, Kilkenny. Theme of the day Youth & Unemployment. Free bus running from Kilmacow. If interested call Mary on 086-0760500, or 885578 before November 6.

Marfan Syndrome Research
Table Quiz at the Showboat, The Glen, Waterford, on Thursday, October 22 at 9.00pm. Teams of four €20. Come along support and enjoy.

Alcoholics Anonymous
Open Public Meeting Tuesday, October 20 at 8pm in Waterford Health Park, Slievekeale Road, Waterford.

St. Vincent dePaul
Conference Meeting on Tuesday, October 20 at 8.00pm.

Apostolic Society
A meeting of the Apostolic Society to be held in the convent on Thursday, Oct. 22 at 7.30pm. New members are welcome.


MOONCOIN
READERS: Oct 31 (6.30pm) Geraldine Purcell, Maureen Kearns. Nov. 1 (11am) Ann Lee, Margaret Grace.

CARRIGEEN
MINISTERS: 0ct 24 (8pm) Declan Walsh, Anna Walsh (B). Oct 25 (10am) Margaret Brennan, Mary Hassett.
READERS: Oct 24 (8pm) Teresa O’Neill, Louise Walsh. Oct 25 (10am) Breda Walsh, Joe Sullivan.

KILNASPIC
MINISTER: Oct 25 - Katherine Hogan.
READER: Oct 25 - Jason Dunphy.

ANNIVERSARIES
Mary Atkins, Comeragh View; Catherine O’Keeffe, Polerone; Michael Walsh, Filbuckstown; Edward O’Keeffe, Convent View; John O’Keeffe, Filbuckstown; Michael Conway 3 St. Annes Terrace; Richard & Eileen Wilson, Portlaw; Walter Wattie Hogan; John Crowley, Barrabehy;
Michael Jacob, Luffany; Anna McGrath, Dungooley.

28th Sunday in Ordinary Time, October 11, 2009


To celebrate the Year of the Priest
Evening Prayer and Benediction
Sunday, October 18, 2009
Church of the Assumption, Mooncoin
7.30 p.m.

Pope Benedict XVI writes in his Letter to Priests on June 16th, 2009, “the immense gift” priests are to “the whole of humanity”
Your presence would show our appreciation and support for our priests.
The homily will be given by: Bishop Séamus Freeman SAC, Bishop of Ossory, for the Parishes of Ferrybank, Glenmore, Kilmacow, Mooncoin, Rosbercon, Slieverue, Templeorum.


Coláiste Cois Siúire, Mooncoin
Evening Classes - Autumn 2009
(A minimum of 14 per class required in order for classes to commence)
You can still enroll for classes by phoning the school office at 895112, between 9 a.m. and 3pm.
Classes will commence in mid-October.
Classes on offer include:
Basic Computers (for beginners)
AutoCAD (Introductory Course)
Personal Beauty Care and Wellbeing
Art Watercolours (Beginners and Improvers)
Bridge (Beginners)

FINANCE CHURCH ROOF AND PARISH HOUSE, FILBUCKSTOWN
The Church roof and paving is paid for. The parish has also carried out extensive renovations on the parish house in Filbuckstown. It is hoped to have this paid off by Christmas. Thanks to one and all for your great support. The weekly envelopes will, from January 2010, become monthly envelopes. Once again thanks for your great efforts throughout the years and for your continued support.

Girls School Parents Association
Recently held its AGM. The following appointments were made: Chairperson – Noreen Quilty, Secretary - Stephanie Beasant, Treasurer - Marie Bowe. The next meeting will be held at the school on Tuesday, November 10 at 8.00pm. All girls parents are welcome, and any input would be appreciated.

Mooncoin Parish Drug Initiative
Looking for transition year and 5th year students to take part in our Drugs Programme. Interesting and informative and lots of fun! 7pm in the Boys School Mooncoin or contact parish office 051 895123 or Christine Kelly 087-697 0083. Looking forward to seeing you.

Mooncoin GAA
Camel Race Night in support of the senior and juvenile clubs is on Saturday October, 10 at the Royal Oak Lounge – 9.00pm. All are welcome to what promises to be a fun night out.
Silver Circle – Commences this coming Tuesday, October 13 at 9.00pm for promoters to get names in. Prizes are still the same: 1st - €200, 2nd - €100, 3rd - €50, 20 x €20, at €2 per week over 10 weeks is still good value.

Rehab Church Gate Collection
Last Sunday €656.43 (incl. Carrigeen & Kilnaspic). Thanks to all for their help and contributions.

MONTH’S MIND
Hycie Darcy, Elm House, Mooncoin.

ANNIVERSARIES
Michael Reid, Comeragh View; Michael Lannon, Carrigeen; James Holden, Main Street; Noreen O’Brien, Comeragh View; Patirck O’Brien, Ballincur; Thomas Dunphy Ballygorey; Margaret O’Keeffe, Glengrant.