THIRD SUNDAY OF EASTER, April 18, 2010

MOONCOIN GAA CLUB NEWS
The social committee of Mooncoin GAA wishes to thank all who responded to our recent request for ideas and suggestions regarding future events in the GAA sports Complex.
FORTHCOMING EVENTS
A series of Open Gym Sessions;
Tuesday, April 20, from 8pm to 10pm (Ladies).
Friday, April 23, from 11am to 1pm (Ladies).
Tuesday, April 27, from 8pm to 10pm (Men).
A qualified Fitness Instructor will be on hand to provide information on the use of our gym equipment and answer any queries. Light refreshments will be served.
Friday, April 30, Social night of music, Song and Dance. No cover charge. All are welcome.
May: (date to be confirmed) information and practical exercise session for strong bones by Ms Rosie Donnelly, Lecturer in Sports and Exercise science (WIT) especially for women.
More on these events over the next weeks.

Enrolment for Boys’ and Girls’ Schools
Parents wishing to enrol their child in Junior Infants for September 2010, who have not already completed an enrolment form, are asked to do so as soon as possible. Enrolment forms are available from both schools.
Enrolment forms to be returned by Friday April 23.
Phone: Boys’ School: 895411
Girls’ School: 895503

MOONCOIN/PLOUNEVEZ LOCHRIST
TWINNING ASSOCIATION
There will be a meeting in Comerford’s Lounge on April 20 at 8pm. We will be discussing the forthcoming visit of our Breton friends. We hope you can join us.

Pilgrimage to Rome
Why not join us on a parish pilgrimage to Rome this summer?
Rome is a wonderful city and as you will see from our itinerary we will have the opportunity to visit all it's major sights.
Places are limited, so if you are interested in travelling please contact the Mooncoin parish office at 051-895123. (Mon to Fri 9am-12.30pm)
July 25 - Aug 1 - Led by Fr. Eamonn O'Gorman - All major sights of Rome -Trips to Assisi, Subiaco and Castelgandolfo - Audience/Angelus with the Holy Father.
COST €1195 (including all taxes)
This price includes the following:
* Return flight from Cork direct to Rome
* 7 nights accommodation in the Irish College B&B
* Refreshments on arrival
* One buffet dinner at the college
* One 4 course dinner in Rome, entertainment and drinks included
* Coach transfers to and from the airport in Italy
* Coach transfer to the catacombs of St Callixtus
* Coach transfer to St Peter’s / Vatican city
* Coach tour of the city by night
* Any other coaching required for the itinerary
* Day trip to Assisi
* Half day trip to Castelgandolfo
* Half day trip to Subiaco
* Guided tours of all places visited
* Tour leader for the duration of the trip.
* Hotel, airport and government taxes
The price does not include:
* Entrance fees to Vatican Museums and Catacombs. (€15 total)
* Single rooms: €20 p.p. supplement per night
* Travel insurance (please consult your booking form)

SVP
Conference Meeting Tuesday April 20 at 8pm.

Apostolic Society
Many thanks to all for your support of our display last weekend. If there are more wedding, bridesmaids, or communion dresses available please contact: Margaret 051-895483,
Mary: 051-895160, Stasia: 086-0764783.

Parish Questionnaire
We would like to thank all those who completed and returned the questionnaire for the Parish Pastoral Council. Those who did not yet have the opportunity to complete the form can still do so and return it to the church, or parish office. We would love to know what you think!

MOONCOIN
READERS: Apr 25/May 02 (11am) Ann Purcell, Eileen McGrath.
CLEANERS: Apr 24/May 01 Noreen Holden, Rene Comerford, Alice Conway, Elizabeth Lennon.

CARRIGEEN
MINISTERS: Apr 24 (8pm) Mary Murphy, Anna Walsh (B). Apr 25 (10am) Noreen Walsh, Eileen Williams.
ALTAR SOCIETY: Apr 24 - Ann Finn, Breda Guthrie.

KILNASPIC
MINISTER: Apr 25 - Jason Dunphy.
READER: Apr 25 - Aoife Kearns.
ALTAR SERVERS: Apr 25 - Claire Bowe, Kate Kearns.

MONTHS MIND
Maura Walsh, Polerone.
Sr. Aloysius, Presentation Convent.

ANNIVERSARIES
Eugene Hayes late of London.
Josie & Kieran Brennan.
Margaret Kinsella, Ballincur.
Margaret Holden, Main St.

SECOND SUNDAY OF EASTER, April 11, 2010

‘MY LORD AND MY GOD’ St Thomas is the Apostle whose honesty and frankness about the Resurrection finds a resonance in all of us. To doubt was understandable - and Jesus recognised his doubt. However, Jesus did not offer Thomas a reasoned discourse on why he should believe: rather he showed him his hands and his feet and said, “Doubt no longer, but believe”. Face to face with his Risen Lord, Thomas’ response was “My Lord and my God”. Our doubts are often as real as those of Thomas, and we do not come face to face with the Risen Lord who will dispel them for us. But in small ways, almost without notice, Jesus touches our lives and we get the faith and the courage to proclaim “My Lord and my God”. There is no such thing as strangers. They’re only friends you haven’t met yet.

THANK YOU
We wish to thank you for your generous support for the Monthly Envelopes and the Easter Dues.

COLAISTE COIS SIUIRE PARENTS ASSOCIATION
We would like to thank all who helped to make our recent Fashion Show a huge success. A great night was had bay all. €5000 was raised on the night and we hope to do a similar event in 2011.

MOONCOIN GAA
RESULTS: Country Style Foods South Junior B Hurling Championship, Mooncoin 1-7 : Carrigeen 1-2. Juniors, Mooncoin 1-16 : Erins Own 2-12.
Moondharrig Tournament, Oulart the Ballagh 0-16 ; Lismore -0-15.

INFORMATION EVENING
Tuesday, April 13 from 6pm to 9pm in Kilmacow Community Centre. The aim of the event is to increase awareness of Community groups and clubs active in the area. The guest speaker is Mr Ned Quinn, Secretary, Kilkenny GAA. For more information or if your club/group would like to have a stand on the night, please phone 051 898820. This event is free of charge and open to all.

SVP
Monthly Collection next weekend, April 17/18. Thank you for your continued support.

TROCAIRE BOXES
Please return your Trocaire Boxes to the Church or the Parish office. Thank you for your Generous Support.

CARRIGEEN
MINISTERS: April 17 (8pm) Dick madden, Anne Walsh (C). April 18 (10am) Mgt Brennan, Yvonne Pheasey.
ALTAR SOCIETY: April 17 - Margaret Phelan (L) & Margaret Dunphy.

KILNASPIC
MINISTER: April 18 - Katherine Hogan.
READER: April 18 - Mary Frisby
CLEANERS: April 18/25 - M Fahy & A Walsh.
ALTAR SERVERS: April 18 - Kate & Laura Dillon Dunphy.

ANNIVERSARIES
John Madden , Ballymountain. Kathleen Nolan, Whitehall. Johnny Jones, New Road. Josie Foran, Comeragh View. Mick ‘Dolly’ Jones, New Road. Richard & Catherine Jones, New Road. Tom Walsh, Portnahully. Thomas Fitzgerald, Cashel. Molly & Jimmy Hearne, Kilnaspic. Catherine Durney, Jamestown. Mick Norris, Clogga. John Madden, Ballymountain; Kitty and Danny Bowe, Waterford.

EASTER SUNDAY, April 04, 2010

CEILI DANCING
Ceili Dancing in Mooncoin Parish Hall at 9.30pm Fri. April 9 - Duggans Lane (Cork) (Featuring members of the Abbey Ceili Band)
Fri. May 21 - Tim, Joe & Ann.
All proceeds in aid of The Mooncoin Parish Drug Awareness Programme.
Thanks to all who supported our last Ceili. A great night was had by all.

MOONCOIN GAA
Mooncoin Intermediate Team beat OyleGate Glenbrien, Wexford, 2-12 : 2-8 in the Leinster Club League.
Mooncoin Junior B drew Carrickshock 3-8 : 3-8.

WEDDING BELLS
Congratulations and best wishes to Josephine Kinsella and Anthony Deeney, Donegal, who were married recently in Kilnaspic.

SVP
Conference meeting on Tuesday, April 6 at 8pm.

APOSTOLIC SOCIETY
Our annual display takes place on next weekend April 10/11 before and after all Masses in Mooncoin Parish Church. We would appreciate if there are any wedding, bridesmaids, or Communion dresses available for use on the Missions. Please contact Margaret - 895483, Mary - 895160, or Stasia - 086-0764783.

MASS TIMES IN MOONCOIN FOR EASTER WEEK
Monday: No Mass
Tuesday: 7.30pm
Weds. - Fri: 10am

MOONCOIN
READERS: Apr 10/17 (6.30pm) Triona O’Keeffe, Dearbhla Kearns. Apr 11/18 (11am) Sr. Mary Lehehan, Nellie Phelan.

CARRIGEEN
MINISTERS: Apr 10 (8pm) Anna Walsh (B), Dick Madden. Apr 11 (10am) Catriona O’Reilly, Yvonne Pheasey.
ALTAR SOCIETY: Àpr 10 - Bridget Phelan, Kitty Hewetson.

KILNASPIC
MINISTER: Apr 11 - Helen Brennan.
READER: Apr 11 - Kitty Kinsella.

SYMPATHY
We commend to your generous prayers,
Eileen Simpson, Waterford & Ballygorey, who died recently.
May she Rest in Peace.

ANNIVERSARIES
Thomas Fitzgerald, Cashel;
Patrick, John, Anastasia & Mary Delahunty, Curraghmartin; Pat & Esther Delahunty, Portnascully Mills;
William Reville, Suir Crescent;
William Walsh, Rathcurby.