FIRST SUNDAY OF ADVENT, Nov 28, 2010

ADVENT
A TIME OF PREPARATION FOR CHRISTMAS!
To help us celebrate Advent this year we propose the following and invite you to participate.
Each Tuesday evening to have Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament from 6.30pm to Mass time.
Each Wednesday morning to begin at 9.20am the Official Morning Prayer of the Church and Mass.
Reconciliation & Healing Service in Parish Church on Thursday, December 16, at 7.30pm. Visiting Priests available for confession.
Opportunity for confession after all the Masses the weekend before Christmas, December 18/19.
Carol Service in Carrigeen Church on Tuesday, December 21, at 8pm.
Mass and Anointing for the members of the Day Care Centre on Wednesday, December 1, at 3pm in the Parish Hall. All are welcome.
Mass and Anointing in the Nursing Home on Thursday, December 9, at 2.30pm.
Service for Coláiste Cois Siúire & Primary Schools – dates to be decided.

DRUG AWARENESS CALENDERS
This year’s Drug Awareness Calendars will be on sale in the Supper Room on Sun. Nov. 28 during the ‘Christmas Fair’. Price: 1 for €3, or 2 for €5. They will also be on sale outside all the churches on Sun. Dec. 5. and in the local shops before Christmas. Many thanks for your support during the year, without your support we could not continue.

MOONCOIN GAA
Well Done to the U21 hurling team on winning the Southern Final in Slieverue on Nov 20. Mooncoin 3-8 : Glenmore 1-11.
Mooncoin AGM
AGM will be held on Dec. 10 in the Complex at 8pm. All members are welcome to attend.
Mass
The annual mass for deceased GAA players will be held on Sat. Dec 11 in Mooncoin Church at 6.30pm.
DVD of the Official opening of the Sports Complex
Now available to buy for €20. To order your DVD contact James Grace, 086-3854101.
Complex availability
There are still slots available for the indoor football. €50 to book a slot. Contact James Grace, 086-3854101.
Well done to Shane Kinsella who won €6,700 in the Kilkenny Lotto Draw.

YOUTH CLUB
Congratulations to Brenda Holden & Jenny O’Keeffe who were both presented with a ‘Traders Award’ for their commitment to youth. This presentation was made by Ossory Youth in Springhill Hotel on Nov. 19. Also to David Conway on receiving an award for all his hard work and dedication to the 4 to 1 Group and Mooncoin D.A.P.P. Well done to all of you, well deserved.
Upcoming Event
Mooncoin Youth Club will be participating in Ossory Youth Mini Tops on Sun. Dec. 5. Best of Luck.

FUNDRAISER FOR GIRLS’ SCHOOL
Christmas Cookery Demonstration by Phelim Byrne on Tues. Nov. 30 in Comerford’s Lounge. He will cook and give hints for the perfect Christmas Dinner (you may find new starters/desserts etc. to impress your family and friends). All recipes will be available to take home. Everyone – no matter where you are seated – will be able to see him, as his cameraman will show everything on two screens. 7:00pm – 7:35pm Wine & Cheese reception followed by demonstration. Cost €20.

FETAC FIRST AID
FETAC Level 5 Occupational First Aid commences Nov 30, over 3 full days. Contact Aislinn at Vision Training 086 1704157.

WELCOME
We welcome into our Faith Community, Síofra Catherine Crosse, who was baptised recently.

ST JOSEPH’S YOUNG PRIESTS SOCIETY
The monthly mass of St. Joseph’s Young Priests Society will take place on Thurs. Dec. 2 at 9.30am in Mooncoin Church. Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament for intercession for vocations will follow immediately afterwards in the Nagle Chapel and will conclude at 11.00am. All are welcome.

YOUTH 2000 PRAYER GROUP  (16-35 YRS)
Every Friday at 7.30pm in the Cathedral, Waterford (side entrance). Contact: Siobhan on 087-9292121. www.youth2000.ie
Please join us for prayer, reflection, chat. All welcome.

SOUTHERN DEANERY
Ferrybank Parish Hall on Wed. Dec. 1 – “One of you is about to betray me”
Wed. Dec. 8 – Deciding to stay? Looking for a renewed vision of Church.
Wed. Dec. 15 – The People who have walked in darkness have seen the light.

MOONCOIN
READERS: December 5/12 (11am) Marjorie Godinho, Brandon Power.
December 8 (11am) Ann Purcell, Sister Mary Lenehan.

CARRIGEEN
READERS: Dec 4 (8pm) Pat O’Neill, Louise Walsh. Dec 5 (10am) Pat Dunphy, Siobhan Dunphy.
ALTAR SOCIETY: Dec 4 - Judy Doherty, Margo Delahunty.

KILNASPIC
MINISTER: Dec 5 - Bridget Rochford.
READERS: Dec 5 - Melwyn Godinho.
ALTAR SERVERS: Dec 5 - Ciaran & Eimear Quilty, Sarah Norris.
CLEANERS: Dec 5/12 - M Gilmartin, M Rochford.

ANNIVERSARIES
Fr James Reddy, Barrabehy; Michael O’Brien, Polerone; Margaret O’Keeffe, Tubrid; Kathleen Tobin, Barrabehy; Foskin & Comerford families, Mooncoin; Richard & Eileen Allen & Mary Peel, Mooncoin; James Quilty, Nicholastown; Joe Granger, Suir Crescent; Mary & Billy Walsh, Kilmacow; Michael O’Brien, Polerone; Nora, Tommy, Maggie, Fred, Dick Walsh, Clogga & London; Peg Coady, Clogga; Johanna Carroll, Ballybrazil; Richard, Catherine & Margaret Healy, Dungooley.

OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST, UNIVERSAL KING, Nov 21, 2010

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 21 IS THE FEAST OF CHRIST UNIVERSAL KING.
To celebrate this feast exposition of the Blessed Sacrament will take place in the church after 11am mass and will conclude with prayer and Benediction at 2.30pm.
In the Gospel Jesus asked “can you watch one hour with me”?

CHRISTMAS FAIR
Don’t forget the Christmas Fair will be held on Sunday, November 28. Bring the children, as Santa will arrive during the afternoon.
Refreshments will be on offer in the Supper Room. Tickets are now on sale for some nice prizes.

TABLE QUIZ IN AID OF MARFAN SYNDROME RESEARCH
At the Showboat, The Glen, Waterford, on Tuesday, November 23 at 9pm. Teams of four €20. Come and support us.

KILIMANJARO DIRECT SCHOOL PROJECT
www.kilimanjarodirect.org
Established in 2005, by Secondary teacher, Sheila Ryan, “Kilimanjaro Direct” is an Irish-based, registered charity. To date the charity has distributed food, installed water and built houses for people with disability, who were living in mud huts. At the moment, the charity is building a Primary school at the foot of Mount Kilimanjaro, which will educate very poor children, whose parents cannot afford to send them to school. In October 2010 twenty three people went out from Offaly & South Kilkenny on a building blitz. A power of work was done – more to do! For more information log on to: www.seikierans.ie. We are hoping to send about 10 plasterers out in the month. If you are interested please contact me (Fr Peter) on 086-8265955. We need to have something definite by the first week of December. Any suggestions, or help for fund raising would be most welcome. Gift token cards will be available for Christmas if you wish to give to a friend rather than a present. After spending some time there you would realise how much and how well off we are. All help and any help much appreciated. Looking forward to hearing from you.

DIOCESAN CHILD PROTECTION
Diocesan child protection training is currently being rolled out across the Diocese. Where possible we are training parishes in clusters together, so as to have adequate numbers and to speed up delivery and benefit of experience. The Diocese is anxious to complete this training with parishes as soon as possible, so have made the decision to train people, pending Garda vetting and volunteer registration being completed satisfactorily.
The training for Cluster 1: Rosbercon, Glenmore, Slieverue, Ferrybank, Mooncoin, Templeorum, Kilmacow & Mullinavat, will take place in Mooncoin Parish Hall on Thursday, November 25 from 7pm to 10pm. Tea and snacks will be provided.

CHOIR PRACTICE IN CARRIGEEN CHURCH
Every Monday night commencing at 7.30pm on November 22 in preparation for Advent and Christmas. All are welcome young and old.

CARRIGEEN ALTER SOCIETY
Will hold annual collection for flowers on week-ending November 20/21.
All donations appreciated.

WELCOME
We welcome into our Faith Community, Sophie Maria Phelan, who was baptized recently.

S.V.P.
Conference meeting on Tuesday, November 23 at 8.00pm.

SICK & HOUSE BOUND
I visit the hospital in Ardkeen on Thursday afternoons. Due to a change in the law and the right to privacy it is not as simple as just walking in anymore. I have no problem visiting the sick, housebound, or anyone in institutional care once I know. So if you have a family member and you would like me to visit please do not hesitate to contact me. We all have a responsibility in this area and your responsibility is to let the Priest know.

PARISH OFFICE HOURS
Monday: 9am to 1pm
Tuesday: Closed: Course Day
Wednesday: 9am to 1pm
Thursday: 9am to 1pm
Friday: 9am to 12.30pm
Please avail of these hours to book Anniversaries, Baptisms, Weddings, Mass Cards etc.

CARRIGEEN
READERS: Nov 27 (8pm) Teresa O’Neill, Michael Connolly. Nov 28 (10am) Aisling Walsh, Deirdre Walsh.
ALTAR SOCIETY: Nov 27 - Margaret Phelan (L), Margaret Dunphy.

KILNASPIC
MINISTER: Nov 28 - Richard Hogan.
READER: Nov 28 - Jason Dunphy.
ALTAR SERVERS: Nov 28 - Ian, Fiona & Andrew Long.

SYMPATHY
We commend to your generous prayers,
the following who died recently;
Catherine Byrne, St. Anne’s Terrace; John Burns, USA, for whom Mass will be offered in Kilnaspic in the near future.
May they Rest In Peace.

ANNIVERSARIES
Dollard & Walsh Families, Ballybrazil, Johanna Dunne, Skelpstown. Mattie Byrne, St Annes Terrace.
Phil & Breda Radick, Chapel View & Wembley. Joe Moran, Ballybrazil. Ellen Keane, Ballytarsney. Dick Dunphy, Carrigeen.
Edward Dunphy, Carrigeen. Leo Walsh, Aglish.
James & Mary Walsh, Corluddy.
Gerard Cody, Clonmore.

THIRTY THIRD SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME, Nov 14, 2010

CHRISTMAS FAIR
Don’t forget the Christmas Fair will be held on Sunday, November 28. Bring the children, as Santa will arrive during the afternoon. Refreshments will be on offer in the Supper Room. Tickets are now on sale for some nice prizes.

CARRIGEEN COMMUNITY PRESCHOOL
Are holding a pub quiz in Doyle’s, Carrigeen.
On Friday, November 26, at 8.30pm. Teams of 4: €20
1st Prize €100 – 2nd Prize €40

SILVER CIRCLE - WEEK 1
€200: John Power, Mooncoin Heights. €100: Liam Sutton, Filbuckstown. €50: Niamh Law, Roseleigh. €20: Shaun Sutton, Filbuckstown. Tony Gaynor, Lower Corluddy. Hannah O’Shea, Suir Crescent. Helen Delahunty, Filbuckstown. Johnny O’Brien, Grange. Betty Gilmartin, Newtown, c/o J. Dunphy. Joan Doran, Convent View. Sinead Quinn, Polerone Green. Maria Ryan, Roseleigh. Tom & Stacia Roche, Ballincur. Marion Flynn, Nicholastown. Catherine McDonald, Mooncoin. Ned O’Keeffe, St Anne’s Terrace. Willie Walsh, Mountneill. Eddie O’Keeffe, Rathcurby. Annette & John Howley, Main St. Eddie Quilty, Nicholastown. Rena Hearne, Ballinlough. Michelle Byrne, Dournane. Willie Delahunty, Curraghmartin.

SILVER CIRCLE - WEEK 2
€200: D. Mackey, Clonmore. €100: Pat Fitzgerald, Dournane. €50: Patsy Law, Mullinavat. €20: Paddy Ryan, Scheme. Tom Kelly, New Rd. Paula Mackey, Polerone. Paddy O’Brien, Polerone. John Bowe, Dungooley. Natalie Reid, Dournane Road. Tom & Aaron O’Neill, Polerone. Ned Delahunty, Portnascully. Jenny Lannon, Ballincur. Kathleen Garland, Nicholastown. Damien Moran, c/o M. Flynn. David Tyler, Chapel St. Liam Walsh, Grange. Helen Fielding, Clogga. Eily Bardon, Clonmore. Dave Stephane, Piltown. Wendy McEvoy, Roseleigh. Catherine Doran, Comeragh View. Elaine Walsh, Ardera. Paddy Phelan, Portnahully.

MOONCOIN GAA
There are still time slots available for the indoor football in the Complex. To book contact James Grace on 086-3854101.

MASS
Mass on Tuesday in Mooncoin will be at 9.30am this week instead of 7.30pm.

WELCOME
We welcome into our Faith Community, Shane Patrick Byrne, who was baptised recently.

S.V.P.
Monthly Collection next weekend November 20/21. Thank you for your support.

MASS OFFERED
Mass is offered by the wife and family of Michael Fripps for the special intentions of all the people who sent Mass Cards. Thank you all for your kindness and consideration.

FOUND
Dog (Corgi Cross) found in the Carrigeen area.
Please contact 087-7747210.

MOONCOIN
READERS: Nov 21/28 (11am) Michael Keane, Liz Knox
CLEANERS: Nov 20/27 - Hannah O’Shea, Michelle Forde, Martina O’Reilly, Margo O’Brien.

CARRIGEEN
READERS: Nov 20 (8pm) Ned Phelan, Eimear Phelan. Nov 21 (10am) Breda Walsh, Joe Sullivan.
ALTAR SOCIETY: Nov 20 - Bridget Phelan & Kitty Hewetson.

KILNASPIC
MINISTER: Nov 21 - May Coady.
READER: Nov 21 - Kay Quinn.
ALTAR SERVERS: Nov 21 - Aidan Quilty, Tara Ramaswamy.
CLEANERS: Nov 20/27 - H Brennan, C Dunphy.

ANNIVERSARIES
Canon Frank Grace, Mooncoin.
John Fripps, Grange.
Sr. Laura Corcoran, Cussana.
Pat Corcoran, Luffany.
Nicholas Corcoran, Carrigeen.
Annie & Mark Grant, Portnascully.
John Hewetson, Ballymountain.
Margaret Fielding, Portnascully.

THIRTY SECOND SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME, Nov 07, 2010

CHRISTMAS FAIR
It’s that time of year again. The Christmas Fair will be held in the Parish Hall on Sunday, November 28 at 1.30pm. All the usual stalls will be there. To help us we are appealing for your support by donating:
Homemade Cakes; Buns; Fruit & Veg;
Shrubs; Bottles & Toys;
New, or unused gift items; Bric a Brac.
Last year we did not need to hire a skip as the items donated were all of saleable quality. Thank you very much. The proceeds of the ‘Christmas Fair’ go towards the upkeep of the Parish Hall. This year the roof has been sprayed inside as part of an insulation system to eliminate condensation, in addition the damaged ceiling tiles have been replaced. The kitchen is constantly being maintained also. All the floors have been scrubbed, sealed and polished. The plumbing and electricity is constantly being maintained.
Your support and generosity makes this possible,so may we take this opportunity to thank you very much.

FR. EAMONN SAYS THANKS
Fr. Eamonn would like to thank all the groups, families and individuals for their good wishes, cards, mass bouquets & gifts. Your generosity through the years has been unbounded. I will keep you in my prayers and celebrate masses for your intentions.
Yours Sincerely
Fr. Eamonn O’Gorman

WELCOME
The Parish extend a big Cead Mile Failte to our new
Parish Priest, Fr. Peter Muldowney.

MOONCOIN GAA SOCIAL COMMITTEE PRESENTS
An Illustrated talk on the History and traditions of Mooncoin and the Suir Valley in South County Kilkenny.
By Joe O’Sullivan
Thursday, November 11, 8.30pm – 10.30pm
at the GAA Sports Complex. Admission free.
The talk will include many historic photographs and illustrations and will cover information for people who are interested in doing local research themselves on any aspect of local history, heritage, or genealogy.

MOONCOIN/PLOUNEVEZ LOCHRIST TWINNING ASSOCIATION
The AGM of the above Association will be held in Comerford’s Lounge on November 9 at 8.30pm. Anyone interested in the Twinning Association is welcome to attend.

Irish Heart Foundation
The Irish Heart Foundation Annual Collection will be taken up before all Masses in Mooncoin and Carrigeen on Saturday & Sunday, November 13/14. Please give this collection your usual generous support.

CRAFT & FOOD FAIR
Taking place in Piltown National School on Sunday, November 21 from 11am to 5pm. Proceeds in aid of Piltown National School. Admission Free. Lots of crafts and stalls, including Cakes, Woodcraft, Jewellery, Christmas Decorations, Handmade Cards, Art and lots more.

KILMACOW COMMUNITY CENTRE
Christmas Party Night will take place on Friday, December 10.
Tickets €35. Mulled Wine Reception, 4 course meal, Bar Facilities.
Tables available, book early to avoid disappointment.
For more information contact –Charlie 087-2478003, or 087-7592201.
Sports Hall available for all sports groups & Birthday parties.
Classes
Aerobics classes starting on Monday, November 1. Contact Jane on 087-9873794.
Circuit Training classes on Wednesday at 8pm all welcome to join.
Yoga classes on Monday and Wednesday at 10.30am and on Wednesday evening at 8pm.

CARRIGEEN
READERS: Nov 13 (8pm) Suzanne Halley, Frank Hogan. Nov 14 (10am) Bill Healy, Paul Derwin.
ALTAR SOCIETY: Nov 13 - Kitty Doyle, Julianne Walsh.

KILNASPIC
MINISTER: Nov 14 - Ollie Dunphy.
READER: Nov 14 - Pat Kinsella.
ALTAR SERVERS: Nov 14 - Kate Hennebry, Kate Kearns.

ANNIVERSARIES
Peter Rowley, Ballybrazil.
Jimmy Walsh, Ballincur.
Paddy O’Brien, Main St.
Eileen Carr, England.
O’Brien family, Dournane Rd.
Michael Asper, Luffany.
Peter & Margaret Walsh, Luffany.