Pentecost Sunday, May 31, 2009

Today I put aside my “when this happens” and my “if only this could be” and my “when things get better” and my “soon as I have this.”

I am going to harvest what I now have, gather all the many gifts that are already mine.

I am going to observe what has been put in my granary of my heart and marvel at the abundance.

I will stand before this heap of blessings and take a long grateful look. I will say farewell to my “when” and be thankful for what is.

125th GAA CELEBRATION
With an excellent turnout, Mooncoin GAA Club proudly marched through Mooncoin, led by a piper, to 11.00 mass. Following this a series of games took place in the GAA Complex. We would like to thank all who helped this successful celebration. In particular, we would like to thank the piper, the Gardai, those who provided refreshments, Eamonn Holden, our main sponsor for the day John Crowley and especially all the juvenile members and their parents. A special thank you to the senior club committee and players who organised the games. On behalf of the club we wish to express our appreciation to James Grace and Eugene Fitzgearld for organising such an excellent event to mark the 125th GAA Celebration.

JUVENILE GAA
RESULT: U14 Hurling League:
Mooncoin 6-10 : Mullinavat 5-1.

SOCCER CLUB
Summer Camp from Monday, July 27 to Friday, July 31. Full details over the next few weeks.
Best of Luck to all the players sitting exams.

MOONCOIN VINTAGE TRACTOR RUN, Sunday, June 7
In Aid of Baby Sam Appeal
Registration at Royal Oak from 11am, Departing at 1pm.
Tractors stopping at Mooncoin church for local support from 1.15pm.
Tel: 087 2250580.


SUMMER CAMP
We regret to inform you that the Summer Camp for 12-18 year olds will not be running, due to a logistics problem. However, watch this space in October for details on planning for Summer Camp 2010.

THE MESSENGER OF THE SACRED HEART
Mass of Thanksgiving to the Sacred Heart for promoters, past and present, especially the Sisters of the Presentation Convent, subscribers and all who have devotion to the Sacred Heart, on Tuesday, June 9 at 7.30pm in the Parish Church.
June is the month in which we celebrate the Feast Day and this year the Parish of Mooncoin has been invited to host one of the Annual Promoters’ Masses for the South East Region.
The whole parish in welcome to join in this special celebration.


AWARE INFORMATION/SUPPORT
A confidential Aware Information & Support group meeting for relatives of those with depression in the South East will take place on Wednesday June 3, at 8pm in St. Mary's Centre, Haughney Green, Kilkenny. For more information contact Fran at Aware on 086 8200938.
SVP
St. Vincent DePaul Conference meeting on Tuesday, June 2 at 8pm.


IRISH CANCER SOCIETY
A big thank you to all those who contributed to the Irish Cancer Society collection last weekend. A total of €1,101.10 was collected in the parish. Thanks also to all the collectors.


MOONCOIN
READERS: June 14/21 (11am) Geraldine Purcell, Maureen Kearns.

CARRIGEEN
MINISTERS: June 6 (8pm) Dick Madden, Suzanne Halley. June 7 (10am) Margaret Brennan, Mary Hassett.
READERS: June 6 (8pm) Pat O’Neill, Mary Fewer. June 7 (10am) Aisling Walsh, Deirdre Walsh.
ALTAR SOCIETY: June 6 Teresa Comerford, Joan Dunphy.

KILNASPIC
MINISTER: June 7 - Richard Hogan.
READER: June 7 - Helen Brennan.

MONTH’S MIND
Anastasia Walsh, Amberhill, Aglish.

ANNIVERSARIES
Nora Rowe, Carrick Road.
Peggy O’Brien, Grange.
Joseph O’Brien, Turkstown.
Vincent Fitzpatrick, Waterford.
Annie & John Henebry, Ballybrazil.
Michael Foley, Rathkieran.
Richard Dixon Comerford, Clogga.
William Walsh, Knockanure.

Ascension of The Lord, May 24, 2009

Next Sunday is Pentecost Sunday 31st May

Family Fun Day

11.00 am: Celebration of Mass our Young Confirmation People will renew their Commitment to‘Live by the Power of the Holy Spirit by making healthy life choices’.

11.40 am: Planting a tree to commemorate 3years in existence of ‘Mooncoin Parish Peer Drug Education’

11.55 am: Refreshments in the hall and the presentation of Certificates to the: Peer Educators and Confirmation Young people. The certificates will be given out by John Taffe the representative of the Irish Bishops’ Drugs initiative.

12.40 pm: The Fun Begins! Barbeque! Bouncy Castles! Gladiators! Face painting – Puppet show – Barney, Bob the Builder and Homer Simpson will be there! There will be a Talent Show, Parachute Games and a Disco. Music to suit all tastes and fun to be had by all!

We would like to say a ‘BIG THANK YOU’ to all the involved in the Mooncoin Parish Drug Initiative who researched and organised much of the day, also to the extended committee, Thank You! All helpers will be recognisable by their coloured bib! Come along and enjoy our ‘Family Fun Day’ !! All children under 10 must be accompanied by an adult.

God, who made the earth,
The air, the sky, the sea,
Who gave the light its birth,
Careth for me.

God, who made the grass,
The flower, the fruit, the tree,
The day and night to pass,
Careth for me.

God, who made all things,
On earth, in air, in sea,
Who changing seasons bring,
Careth for me.

CAMOGIE CLUB
RESULTS: Primary Schools: Mooncoin 2-0 : Tullogher 1-0. U14: Mooncoin 3-3 : James Stephens 2-2.
Hard luck to our Feile team who were beaten by a very strong Mullinavat side in the quarter final.
U12 and U16 training will commence in June. New members always welcome.

‘BRAINWAVE’
Thank you to all the people who collected and contributed to the recent collection for ‘BRAINWAVE’ The Irish Epilepsy Association. Amount Collected €849.
NIALL MELLON TOWNSHIP TRUST
To all who supported the fundraiser for the Niall Mellon Township Trust on Saturday last. €976 Euro was raised between the Bike Run and the Raffle and hopefully a good day & night was had by all, despite the bad weather.

THANK YOU
Thanks to all who supported the Camel Race Night in the Royal Oak in aid of Habitat for Humanity Ireland. The total amount raised was €5,264.60. Your support was greatly appreciated.

WELCOME
We welcome into oour Faith Community the following who were baptised recently.
Tom & Lucy Cuddihy, Carrigeen, and Aine Doyle, Ballygorey.

MOONCOIN
READERS: (6.30pm) Josie Dolan, Nellie Phelan.
CLEANERS: May 30/June 6 Bridgid McGrath, Pauline Tobin, Elsie McGrath, Ellen Fitzpatrick.

CARRIGEEN
MINISTERS: May 30 (8pm) Mary Murphy, Teresa O’Neill. May 31 (10am) Yvonne Pheasey, Catriona O’Reilly.
READERS: May 30 (8pm) Tony & James Gaynor. May 31 (10am) Breda Walsh, Joe Sullivan.
ALTAR SOCIETY: May 30 Judy Doherty, Margo Delahunty.

ANNIVERSARIES
Mary Brigid Walsh, Mooncoin. Tommy & Anna Kinsella, Ballytarsney. Christy Rowe, Chapel Street. Anna Talbot, St Annes Terrace. Mary O’Brien, New Road. James Murphy, Ballincur. Nora & Thomas Rowe, Carrick Road. Anna Hearne, Carrick Road. Mike Walsh, Crawn.
John Walsh, Crawn.

Sixth Sunday of Easter, May 17, 2009

The Bond Between Parents & Children Lasts a Lifetime

It remains unchanged by tie or distance.
It is the purest love –
Unconditional and true.
It is understanding of any situation
And forgiving of any mistake

It is strong enough to withstand
Harsh words and hurt feeling,
For it is smart enough to always
See the love beyond the words.

It is brave enough to always
Speak the truth,
Even when lies would be easier.
It is always there –
Anytime, anywhere –
Whenever it is needed.

It is a gift held in the heart
And in the soul,
And it cannot be taken away
Or exchanged for another.
To possess this love is a treasure
That makes life more valuable.

CARING FOR A CHILD ON A RESPITE BASIS
Information Meeting in Ramada Viking on Tuesday, May 19 by Brothers of Charity, regarding caring for a child with an intellectual disability on a respite basis, to give the family a break. Training will be provided.

THANK YOU
Breda Dean would like to thank everyone who sent Get Well Cards, Mass Bouquets and those who came to visit and helped in any way during her stay in hospital. Mass will be offer for your intentions.

IMPORTANT MEETING REGARDING THE SUMMER PROGRAMME
Anyone interested please attend meeting on Thursday, May 21, at 8pm in Parish Office, to further plans for Summer Camp for 12-14 and 15-18 year olds.

CARRIGEEN COMMUNITY PRESCHOOL
Are currently taking enrolments for September ‘09.
If interested contact 086 1525631 before Friday, May 19.

WELCOME
We welcome into our Faith Community the following who were baptised recently.
Ryan Byrne, Dournane Road; Mary Dunphy, Glengrant; Lily May Fielding, Portnascully; Conor Holohan, Lr. Corluddy.

SVP
St. Vincent dePaul Conference meeting on Tuesday, May 19, at 8pm.

CARRIGEEN ALTAR SOCIETY
Collection for flowers weekend May 16/17.

MOONCOIN
READERS: May 24/31 (11am) Eoin Crowley, Marjorie Godinho.

CARRIGEEN
MINISTERS: May 23 (8pm) Anna Walsh (B), Anna Walsh (C). May 24 (10am) Bill & Peggy Healy.
READERS: May 23 (8pm) Teresa O’ Neill, Louise Walsh. May 24 (10am) Bill Healy, Paul Derwin.
ALTAR SOCIETY: May 23 Ann Finn, Breda Guthrie.

KILNASPIC
MINISTER: May 24 - Ollie Dunphy.
READER: May 24 - May Coady.

SYMPATHY
We commend to your generous prayers, Richard Walsh, Clogga, who died recently. May he Rest in Peace.

ANNIVERSARIES
Mary O’ Hanlon, Filbuckstown; Pat Corcoran, Luffany; Mary O’Toole, Comeragh View; Mary O’Gorman, Mooncoin Heights; Kathleen Bowe, Emil; Walter Henebry, Luffany; Lena O’Brien, Turkstown; James O’Brien, Carrick Road.

Fifth Sunday of Easter, May 10, 2009

COUNT YOUR BLESSINGS
If you woke up this morning with more health than illness, you are more blessed than the million who will not survive this week.
If you have never experienced the danger of battle, the loneliness of imprisonment, the agony of torture, or the pangs of starvation you are ahead of 500 million people in the world.
If you can attend a church meeting without fear of harassment, arrest, torture, or death you are more blessed than three billion people in the world.
If you have food in the refrigerator, clothes on your back, a roof overhead and a place to sleep you are richer than 75% of this world.
If you have money in the bank, in your wallet, and spare change in a dish some place you are among the top 8% of the world's wealthy.
And if you can read this message, then you are more blessed than over two billion people in the world that cannot read at all.


CHARITY MOTOR CYCLE RUN
In aid of Niall Mellon Township Trust. Sat. May 16. Leaving Mooncoin Church Car Park at 12 noon. All Bikes welcome. Route Mooncoin The Vee and back to Mooncoin for Trad. Session & Grub at Comerfords Pub. €20 per Bike.


MOONCOIN VINTAGE CLUB TRACTOR RUN
On Sunday May 17th. In aid of Baby Sam Appeal. Registration at The Royal Oak from 11am. Departing at 12pm. Tractors gathering at Mooncoin Church for local support from 1pm. http://www.mooncoinvintageclub.com/.



Lourdes/Wateford Hospice
The committee would like to invite all our local musicians and singers to join with us in celebrating our Sponsored Walk on June 14 in the GAA Complex.
Sponsorship Cards are still available. Phone: 895933.



SUMMER CAMP
Meeting on Tuesday, May 12 in Parish Office to further the plans for Summer Camp for 12 to 18 year olds. Anyone willing to commit an hour or two to help out 3rd or 4th week in July.



THANK YOU
A big thank you to all the young members of our Parish who attended the Youth Club Disco last Friday in Hugginstown. They were indeed a credit to our Parish.


GOLDEN JUBLIEE
Congratulations to Sr. Mary Lenehan, on the occasion of her Golden Jubliee. As a Parish we wish her every Grace, Happiness and Blessing.


CONCERN NEWS
Congratulations to locals Conor Madden & Conor Lowry on reaching the National Finals of the Concern “Know your Word” Quiz on behalf of their School, Waterpark College. They managed to secure a third place finish for the college. Well done Guys.



MOONCOIN
CLEANERS: May 16/23 - Nellie Phelan, Margaret Fielding, Kathleen Mackey, Angela Haley.


CARRIGEEN
MINISTERS: May 16 (8pm) Declan Walsh, Suzanne Halley. May 17 (10am) Josephine Rowe, Eileen Williams.
READERS: May 16 (8pm) Ned & Eimear Phelan. May 17 (10am) John Fitzgerald, David Pheasey.
ALTAR SOCIETY: May 16 Margaret Phelan (L), Margaret Dunphy.


KILNASPIC
MINISTER: May 17 - Jason Dunphy.
READER: May 17 - Clare Walsh.
CLEANERS: May 16 /23 - B. Rochford, B. Comerford.
ALTAR SERVING ROSTER
May 10 - Ian Long, Fiona Long, Andrew Long.
May 17 - Kate & Laura Dilllion-Dunphy.
May 24 - Aoife & Kate Kearns.
May 31 - Kate Hennebry & Sarah Norris.


ANNIVERSARIES

Michael Croke, Chapel St; Mary & Paul Jnr O’ Keeffe, Chapel St; Anna Maher, Ardera; Ned O’ Keeffe, Filbuckstown; William “Billy” Walsh & Mary “Molly” Walsh, Emil; Ned & Hannah Mackey, Polerone; James Walsh, Ballybrazil; James Walsh & Katherine Loftus, Portnahully; Patrick & Bridget Gilmartin, Barronswood; Margaret Quinn, Luffany. Nicholas Doody, Ballincur.

Fourth Sunday of Easter, May 03, 2009

EDMUND RICE NOVENA - TUESDAY, MAY 5 TO FRIDAY, MAY 8

Tuesday, May 5 Feast Day of Bl. Edmund Rice – Educator
10.00 am Primary School Service
11.00 am Secondary School Service
3 – 4 pm Hour of Adoration
7.30 pm Eucharist

Wedns. May 6 Edmund Rice - Parent
11.00 am Service
3 – 4 pm Hour of Adoration
7.30 pm Eucharist

Thursday, May 7 Edmund Rice – Businessman
3 – 4 pm Hour of Adoration
7.30 pm Taize Prayer

Friday, May 8 Edmund Rice – Compassion Liberation Presence
11.00 am The Universe Story
3 – 4 pm Hour of Adoration
7.30 pm Eucharist

MARFANS SYNDROME RESEARCH
Are holding a Golf Classic on Saturday, May 9 at Mountain View Golf Club, Ballyhale. Teams of 4 - €200. 18 holes, 3 course meal. Winning teams, longest drive & nearest the pin prizes. For more information / booking please contact Kieran McGrath on 087 9793837.

MOONCOIN GAA
RESULTS: Intermediate League Championship: Mooncoin 2-16 : Urlingford 2-10.
Junior League Championship: Mooncoin 0-17 : Callan 0-8. For further fixture details visit www.kilkennygaa.ie.
NOTE: The Club Package Scheme is now due for renewal. Club members will be around soon for collection. Any persons not in the scheme should contact a club member for further details.

MOONCOIN JUVENILE GAA
Results: U16: Mooncoin 4-8 : Barrow Rangers 1-9. U14: Mooncoin 5-5 : Ogra Graigue – Black & Whites 1-1.
GAA 125th Anniversary Celebration. May 10. Mooncoin GAA are planning a parade through Mooncoin to the Church for 11am Mass. Following this a series of games will take place at the GAA Complex. Refreshments provided and all are welcome.

CAMOGIE CLUB
U-14 League: Mooncoin 1-5 : Gowran 2-1.
U-14 Féile: Mooncoin 4-6 : Slieverue 0-0.

THANK YOU
We wish to thank all who helped with the collection for O’Neill Centre Kilkenny. The amount raised in the Parish was €645.

THANK YOU
Ann Power, Dournane Road, would like to thank everyone who sent her Mass Bouquets and who visited her during her recent illness. It was very much appreciated. Mass will be offered for your intentions.

ST. VINCENT DE PAUL
Conference meeting on Tuesday, May 5 at 8.00 pm.

APOSTOLIC SOCIETY
Members of the Apostolic Society wish to thank the community for their support to their charity throughout the year. Thanks to those who donated Sacred Vessels, Priests Vestments, children's clothing etc. These are brought to the poorest regions of the World by Missionary Priests and Nuns.

BRAINWAVE THE IRISH EPILEPSY ASSOCIATION
Annual Church Gate Collection on Saturday & Sunday, May 9/10.

MOONCOIN
READERS: May 10 (11am)Mary Grace.
May 17 (11am) Margaret Hayes.

CARRIGEEN
MINISTERS: May 9 (8pm) Dick Madden, Mary Murphy. May 10 (10am) Noreen Walsh, Mary Hassett.
READERS: May 9 (8pm) Suzanne Halley, Frank Hogan. May 10 (10am) Ellie Hogan, Josephine Jones.

KILNASPIC
MINISTER: May 10 - Katherine Hogan.
READER: May 10 - Tom Reddy.

ANNIVERSARIES
Kathleen O’Dwyer, Filbuckstown;
Michael Kinsella, Dournane; May Tyler, Grange;
Edward “Ned” Comerford, Clogga;
Annie Graham, Clogga & Dublin;
Fedelle Russo, England;
Mary Holden, St. Anne’s Terrace;
Teresa Egan, Cloncunny; James Walsh, Ballybrazil;
James Walsh, Portnahully;
Katherine Loftus, Portnahully;
William Walsh, Carrigeen;
James Kiely, Williamstown.