THE GIFT OF THE FULL SENSES
See the Comeragh Mountains and lovely Tory Hill,
See the winding river flowing by the mill,
See the pearled spider lace woven ‘ere the night,
Dearest Lord we thank you for the gift of sight
And may God bless those who have never seen
Their own dear valley of verdant green.
Hear the plaintive cuckoo and the thrush’s song,
Hear the dawning chorus of the feathered throng,
List to their melody, music to the ear,
Dearest Lord we thank you for the gift to hear.
And may God bless those who have never heard
The purest notes of a songster bird.
Touch is a precious gift and gives each message plain,
Be it perceiving some pleasure, or of pain.
Blest be this facility ever giving much.
Dearest Lord we thank you for the gift of touch
And may God bless those who cannot feel the touch
Of the gentlest hand, nor a manly clutch.
Tasty food and vitals gratify for sure,
Hunger and misfortune haunt the world’s poor,
Old wise philosophy, “It’s sinful food to waste”,
Dearest God we thank you for the gift of taste
And may God bless those with dire finance faced
And with the scavenger dine on midden waste.
Smell the perfumed orchid and scented garden flower,
Inhale the aroma wafting from the bower,
Where the bees steal sweet nectar from every blossom bell.
Dearest Lord we thank you for the gift of smell
And may God bless those who’ll never know the smell
Of the Tiger Lily, nor the Pimpernel.
See the Comeragh Mountains and lovely Tory Hill,
See the winding river flowing by the mill,
See the pearled spider lace woven ‘ere the night,
Dearest Lord we thank you for the gift of sight
And may God bless those who have never seen
Their own dear valley of verdant green.
Hear the plaintive cuckoo and the thrush’s song,
Hear the dawning chorus of the feathered throng,
List to their melody, music to the ear,
Dearest Lord we thank you for the gift to hear.
And may God bless those who have never heard
The purest notes of a songster bird.
Touch is a precious gift and gives each message plain,
Be it perceiving some pleasure, or of pain.
Blest be this facility ever giving much.
Dearest Lord we thank you for the gift of touch
And may God bless those who cannot feel the touch
Of the gentlest hand, nor a manly clutch.
Tasty food and vitals gratify for sure,
Hunger and misfortune haunt the world’s poor,
Old wise philosophy, “It’s sinful food to waste”,
Dearest God we thank you for the gift of taste
And may God bless those with dire finance faced
And with the scavenger dine on midden waste.
Smell the perfumed orchid and scented garden flower,
Inhale the aroma wafting from the bower,
Where the bees steal sweet nectar from every blossom bell.
Dearest Lord we thank you for the gift of smell
And may God bless those who’ll never know the smell
Of the Tiger Lily, nor the Pimpernel.
Laurence O’Gorman
COLÁISTE COIS SIÚIRE
Educational opportunities for adults and school leavers
commencing in September. Computer applications and office administration.
Course is of one year’s duration, certified by Fetac, Level 5 and can be taken on a full time or part time basis. Maintenance grants are available to eligible students.
Phone 895112 for enrolment and further information.
Educational opportunities for adults and school leavers
commencing in September. Computer applications and office administration.
Course is of one year’s duration, certified by Fetac, Level 5 and can be taken on a full time or part time basis. Maintenance grants are available to eligible students.
Phone 895112 for enrolment and further information.
MOONCOIN GAA
The draw for All-Ireland tickets will take place on Tuesday night at 9pm. All paid up members will be included in the draw, so why not pay your membership before Tuesday night!
CAMOGIE NEWS
More hoodies are being ordered this week. Anyone who wants one should contact Mai on 086-3854714 before Wednesday. Members are reminded that all money is due for shorts, hoodies and membership.
More hoodies are being ordered this week. Anyone who wants one should contact Mai on 086-3854714 before Wednesday. Members are reminded that all money is due for shorts, hoodies and membership.
AWARE MEETING
A confidential Aware Information & Support group meeting for relatives of those with depression in the South East will take place on Wednesday September 2nd, at 8 pm in St. Mary's Centre, Haughney Green, Kilkenny. For more information contact Fran at Aware on 086 8200938.
A confidential Aware Information & Support group meeting for relatives of those with depression in the South East will take place on Wednesday September 2nd, at 8 pm in St. Mary's Centre, Haughney Green, Kilkenny. For more information contact Fran at Aware on 086 8200938.
SVP
Conference meeting on Tuesday, September 1, at 8pm.
Conference meeting on Tuesday, September 1, at 8pm.
THE IRISH PILGRIMAGE TRUST
Annual Church Gate Collection on week-end September 5/6.
MOONCOIN
CLEANERS: Sept 5/12 - Fiona Walsh, Kay Dunnne, Kathleen O’Brien, Joan Scahill.
CLEANERS: Sept 5/12 - Fiona Walsh, Kay Dunnne, Kathleen O’Brien, Joan Scahill.
CARRIGEEN
MINISTERS: Sept 5 (8pm) Teresa O’Neill, Suzanne Halley. Sept 6 (10am) Yvonne Pheasey, Margaret Brennan.
MINISTERS: Sept 5 (8pm) Teresa O’Neill, Suzanne Halley. Sept 6 (10am) Yvonne Pheasey, Margaret Brennan.
KILNASPIC
MINISTER: Sept 6 - Jason Dunphy.
READER: Sept 6 - Helen Quinn.
CLEANERS: Sept 5/12 - T. Hennebry, K. Scully.
ALTAR SERVERS: Sept 6 - Niamh Crowley, Claire Bowe.
MINISTER: Sept 6 - Jason Dunphy.
READER: Sept 6 - Helen Quinn.
CLEANERS: Sept 5/12 - T. Hennebry, K. Scully.
ALTAR SERVERS: Sept 6 - Niamh Crowley, Claire Bowe.
SYMPATHY
We commend to your generous prayers Mary Phelan, Bawn, Johnstown, Co Kilkenny, and Margaret Phelan, Mooncoin Residential Centre & Piltown, who were interred recently. May they Rest in Peace.
We commend to your generous prayers Mary Phelan, Bawn, Johnstown, Co Kilkenny, and Margaret Phelan, Mooncoin Residential Centre & Piltown, who were interred recently. May they Rest in Peace.
MONTH’S MIND
Annie Phelan, Skelpstown, and Lisha Crowley, Kilnaspic.
Annie Phelan, Skelpstown, and Lisha Crowley, Kilnaspic.
ANNIVERSARIES
William & Margaret Diggins, Carrick Road; Martin & Bridie Diggins, Grange Station; Breda O’Sullivan Polerone; Jason Cashin, Waterford/Suir Crescent; Jo Foran, Ardera; Joseph, Mary Kate & Margaret Tobin, Chapel View; Maureen & Cedrick Burling, Mooncoin/Belfast; Paddy Tobin, Wales; Tom Murphy, Skelpstown; Jimmy Foley, Main Street; Kathleen Crowley, Polerone; Danny Purcell, Grange; Annie O’Sullivan (Cleary), Clonmore; Catherine Burke, Piltown; Sean Tyler, Grange; Denis McCarthy, Ballinlough; Michael, James & maria Grant, Old Luffaby; Eleanor & JimmyBrennan, Ashgrove; Mary Walsh, Portnahully; Thomas & Margaret Power, Old Luffany; Kathleen Bowden, London/Old Luffany; Kathleen Nehan, Dungooley; Willie McGrath, Dungooley; Rita Moore, Carrigeen; John Delahunty, Mullinavat.
William & Margaret Diggins, Carrick Road; Martin & Bridie Diggins, Grange Station; Breda O’Sullivan Polerone; Jason Cashin, Waterford/Suir Crescent; Jo Foran, Ardera; Joseph, Mary Kate & Margaret Tobin, Chapel View; Maureen & Cedrick Burling, Mooncoin/Belfast; Paddy Tobin, Wales; Tom Murphy, Skelpstown; Jimmy Foley, Main Street; Kathleen Crowley, Polerone; Danny Purcell, Grange; Annie O’Sullivan (Cleary), Clonmore; Catherine Burke, Piltown; Sean Tyler, Grange; Denis McCarthy, Ballinlough; Michael, James & maria Grant, Old Luffaby; Eleanor & JimmyBrennan, Ashgrove; Mary Walsh, Portnahully; Thomas & Margaret Power, Old Luffany; Kathleen Bowden, London/Old Luffany; Kathleen Nehan, Dungooley; Willie McGrath, Dungooley; Rita Moore, Carrigeen; John Delahunty, Mullinavat.
