SECOND SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME, Jan 16, 2011

SICK & HOUSEBOUND
If you have a family member sick at home, in hospital, Nursing Home, or other place of care (and not already on the list for visits) and would like a visit from the priest; please contact the Parish Office, or Fr. Peter.

NEW HOMES
Throughout the Parish I notice a lot of new houses/homes. If you would like Mass to be said in your home, or blessed; contact the Parish Office, Monday to Friday 9am to 12.30pm. All are welcome.

CHURCH BOOKINGS
I encourage you to avail of the office hours to book Anniversaries, Baptisms, and Weddings etc. I am available after all Masses during the week days and weekends. If you wish to meet me at other times, it would be appreciated that you ring before calling, if possible. Fr. Peter

Envelopes distributed during the week
If for some reason you have not received yours please call the Parish Office. It is very important that we all do our bit and contribute to our monthly envelope collection, as we continue to develop our Parish facilities and extend our Parish Pastoral Programmes. Many Thanks for your generosity and support.

KILAMANJARO PROJECT
Work is in progress over the past few weeks - four more classrooms have been roofed. We envisage that by mid- April, three sections of the building will be ready for plastering. We hope to put a team of 10 to 12 people together to do the same. If interested please contact Fr. Peter on 086-8265955 as soon as possible. For further updates/ information log onto www.kilimanjarodirect.org or www.seirkierans.ie.

DAY CARE CENTRE
Will re-open on Wednesday, January 19, from 1.30pm to 4.30pm. New members are most welcome.

WORLD YOUTH DAY
The Emmanuel Community in Ireland are orgainising a trip to the World Youth Day in Madrid. This trip includes a youth forum in Toledo (August 11 - 15) and the World Youth days in Madrid Spain (August 16 - 21). The price is €390 EXCLUDING flights and travel insurance. For more information email Siobhan at emmanuelyouth.ireland@hotmail.com"

DO YOU STAMMER OR STUTTER?
We can help!
McGuire Programme Open Information Day
Date: Saturday, January 22
Time: 1.00pm to 3.00pm
Venue: Springhill Court Hotel, Waterford Rd, Kilkenny
Light refreshments will be served.
NB. The McGuire Programme is suitable to those who are fourteen years of age and over. For more information go to: www.stammering.ie

MOONCOIN MASSES THIS WEEK
Tuesday at 7.30pm.
Wednesday, Thursday & Friday at 9.30am.

WELCOME
We welcome into our Faith Community the following who were baptised recently.
Saoirse Gabriel Mackey,
Saoirse Margaret Ellen Dunphy.

KILMACOW
COMMUNITY CENTRE
Fun and Fitness for Children aged 4 to 10. Starts on Saturday, January 22 and runs every Saturday for 10 weeks. For more information contact Susan on 087-2171029.

MOONCOIN
READERS: Jan 23/30 -(11am) Ann Purcell, Maureen Kearns.

CARRIGEEN
ALTAR SOCIETY: Jan 22 - Margaret Phelan (L), Margaret Dunphy.

KILNASPIC
READER: Jan 23 - Mary Gilmartin
ALTAR SERVERS: Jan 23 - Ian, Fiona & Andrew Long.
CLEANERS: Jan 22 - M Cody, A Reddy.

SYMPATHY
We commend to your generous prayers, Richard O’Halloran, Kilcraggan, who died during the week. May he Rest in Peace.

ANNIVERSARIES
Eddie Lacey, Portnahully. Bridie Hewetson, Ballymountain. Mary McCarthy, Comeragh View. Martin Howley, Ballytarsney. Ciss Mackey, Polerone. Johnny Walsh, Ballincur. Walter Dunphy, Tubrid. Hannah Kearns, Barronswood. John Falconer, Clonmore. Tom Rochford, Barronswood.

THE BAPTISM OF THE LORD, Jan 09, 2011

HAPPY NEW YEAR
We wish all our parishioners much happiness, good health and prosperity in the New Year. We pray you and your families may enjoy God’s blessing, guidance and protection throughout the coming year.

FAS – COMMUNITY
EMPLOYMENT VACANCIES
Applications are welcome for a placement on the FAS C/E Scheme in the area of Mooncoin for the coming year. The closing date for all applications is Friday, January 14.

IRISH DANCING
Irish Dancing will resume in the Sports Complex on Tuesday, January 11 at 7pm.
Irish Dancing will resume in Piltown (in the hall opposite Anthony’s Inn on Tuesday, January 11 at 5.30pm.

MOONCOIN
JUVENILE A.G.M.
A.G.M. Will be held in the Complex on Friday, Jan. 14 at 8pm. All members and parents are welcome.

IVERK SHOW
ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
Will take place on Monday, January 10. Church Service will be held in Church of the Assumption, Mooncoin at 7.30p.m. followed by the A.G.M. at 8.15p.m. in Mooncoin GAA Complex. All members are requested to attend.   

S.V.P.
The local Conference wish to thank you for your generous support for the Christmas Collection. Thank you also to those who gave private donations and to Breda Doyle who ran in the Waterford City Marathon in aid of our Conference. Thank you also to the Mooncoin Carol Singers for their help. The January collection will be on Week-end January 15/16.
Conference meeting on Tuesday, January 18 at 8pm.

MOONCOIN MASS TIMES FOR THE COMING WEEK
Monday & Tuesday: 7.30pm
Wednesday to Friday: 9.30am

WELCOME
We welcome into our Faith Community, the following who were baptized recently.
Samuel Christopher Ponce de Leon.
Bella Maria Fitzgerald.

APOSTOLIC SOCIETY
A meeting to be held in the Convent on Thursday 13 at 7.30pm.

MOONCOIN
CLEANERS: Jan 15/22 - Mickey Lannon, Noreen Quilty, Brenda Holden, Ann Crowley O’Neill.

CARRIGEEN
ALTAR SOCIETY: Jan 15 Bridget Phelan, Kitty Hewetson.

KILNASPIC
READER: Jan 16 - Aoife Kearns.
CLEANERS: Jan 15/22 - M. Cody, A. Reddy.
ALTAR SERVERS: Jan 16 - Aidin Quilty, Tara Ramaswamy.

ANNIVERSARIES
Anastasia Dunphy, Carrigeen. Sean Cashin, Mooncoin.
Eileen Brookes (nee Wilson), London. James & Bridie English, Carrick Rd. Michael Keane, Ballytarsney. William Doran, Liverpool.
John Cashin, Polerone. Elizabeth Griffin, Comeragh View.
Michael Quinn, Clonmore. Willie Purcell. Tom Conway, Main St.
John & Denis Egan, Cloncunny. Tommy Talbot, St. Anne's Terrace.
James O’Brien, Grange Station. Jim Comerford, Clogga.
Hannah Roche, Ballygriffin. Mary Walsh, Ballygorey.
Michael Fripps, Dungooley. Mgrs. John Kenny & Rev. William Kenny, Cussana. Jim Grace, Portnahully. Ned & Kit Power, Old Luffany.
Anastasia Delahunty, Carrigeen. Christopher & Paul Cuddihy, Licketstown. Colm Doyle, Ballymountain. Bill & Kathleen Quinn, Cashel.
Fr. Reddy, Barrabehy. Thomas Hennebry, Cloncunny.
Babs Hennebry and all the Hennebry family, Kilnaspic.
Sean O’Toole, Comeragh View. Liam Mackey, Clonmore.

THE NATIVITY OF OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST, Dec 26, 2010

A CHRISTMAS MESSAGE
As your Priest, I wish to take this opportunity to wish you all a very peaceful, joyful and hope filled Christmas season.
In the words of St Francis Blessing:
“God bless you and keep you.
May God smile and be merciful to you.
May God turn his regard towards you and give you peace”.
I welcome all new members to the parish and all those who return to visit family and friends. Thanks to all for you welcome, prayers and valued support to me and to your parish. Your intentions will be especially remembered in the Christmas Masses. May you who are sick, troubled or bereaved experience peace and healing from the Infant Saviour Jesus.
A Very happy and peaceful Christmas.
Fr. Peter

SILVER CIRCLE - WEEK 10
The Silver Circle recommences January 18, 2011
We thank you for your continued support.
We wish all our supporters a very merry Christmas
and a prosperous New Year for 2011
From the Silver Circle Committee.
€200: Cindy Dunphy, Clogga. €100: Audrey Fitzpatrick, Dournane Rd. €50: The Lotto Club. €20: John Grace, Chipper. Breda Morrissey. Leanne Crowley. Johnny Foran. Tom Foran. Stephen Blackmore. Eileen McGrath. Johnny O’Brien, Grange. Rachel O’Brien. Ellen Croke, Polerone. Susan Walsh, Polerone. Maurice Kelly. Nicola Fewer, Roseleigh. Eamonn Mackey, Polerone. Eithne Bulfin. Sean Mackey. Mary Power. Oliver Power. Paddy Croke. Andrew O’Neill.

CHRISTMAS FAIR
The Parish Hall Committee would like to thank all those who supported their Christmas Fair, and those who made Donations.
Draw Results:
Main Raffle
1st Prize: Paddy Barden – Television
2nd Prize: Margaret Wall – Icon Travel Voucher
3rd Prize: Thomas Phelan – €100 Centra Voucher
4th Prize: Anne McGovern - €100 One 4 All Voucher
5th Prize: Patsy Law – Homemade Christmas Cake
6th Prize: John Croke – Bottle of Brandy & Bottle of Whiskey
In House Raffle
1st Prize: Joan Foskin – Hamper
2nd Prize: Marian Fewer – Wine Cabinet
3rd Prize: Lauren Mylett – Christmas Cake
4th Prize: Josie Dolan – Picture
5th Prize: John Allen – Painting
Hamper (Bottle & Can Stall)
Margaret Fitzgerald

MASSES FOR THE WEEK
Christmas Day
Kilnaspic – 9.00am
Carrigeen – 10.00am
Mooncoin – 11.00am
Sunday, December 26
Kilnaspic – 9.00am
Carrigeen – 10.00am
Mooncoin – 11.00am
Mooncoin Weekly Mass
Monday, Dec. 27 - 11am
Tuesday Dec. 28 - 9.30am
No Masses Wednesday, Thursday, Friday.

CARRIGEEN
ALTAR SOCIETY: Jan 1 - Margaret Kenny, Margaret Phelan (B).

KILNASPIC
ALTAR SERVERS: Jan 2 - Ciaran & Eimear Quilty, Sarah Norris.
CLEANERS: Jan 1/8 - B Rochford, B Comerford.

The Parish Office is closed for Christmas and will reopen on Wednesday, January 5, 2011.

THE GRAPEVINE
There will be no Grapevine printed next week, w/e Jan 2, 2011.

MONTH’S MIND
Tom Foskin.

SYMPATHY
We commend to your generous prayers,
Pat Murphy, Mooncoin Nursing Home & England, who died recently. May he Rest in Peace.

ANNIVERSARIES
Brid O’Keeffe, Glengrant. Ellen Roche, Tubrid.
Padraig & Mary Bridget Phelan, Pornahully. Ambrose Walsh, Carrigeen. Hannah Roche, Ballygriffin. Mary Walsh, Ballygorey.
Michael Fripps, Dungooley. Mgrs. Rev. John & William Kenny, Cussana. Jim Grace, Portnahully. Ned & Kit Power, Old Luffany.
William Kearns, Barronswood. Betty Grant, Abbeyside.
Eileen Walsh, Clogga. Elizabeth, Eddie & Jack Walsh, Portnahully. Ellen Walsh, Ballincur. Rita Croke, Chapel St.
William (Willie) Quinn. Catherine & Michael Cullen, Wexford.
Michael Butler, Clonmore. Tom Murphy, Skelpstown.
Esther, Thomas & John Everett, Dournane Rd.
Philip & Maura Power, Butlerstown. Elizabeth Griffin, Comeragh View. Michael Quinn, Clonmore. Willie Purcell. Suir Crescent.
Tom Conway, Main St. Bill & Kathleen Quinn, Cashel.
John & Denise Egan, Cloncunny. John Cashin, Polerone.

FOURTH SUNDAY OF ADVENT, Dec 19, 2010

MASS TIMES FOR CHRISTMAS
Friday, December 24 - Christmas Eve
Mooncoin – 6.30pm
Carrigeen – 8.00pm
Kilnaspic – 10.00pm
Christmas Day
Kilnaspic – 9.00am
Carrigeen – 10.00am
Mooncoin – 11.00am
Sunday, December 26
Kilnaspic – 9.00am
Carrigeen – 10.00am
Mooncoin – 11.00am

These are the Christmas Mass times for this year. Unfortunately with one priest it will not be possible to keep this level of service going and with the fall in numbers attending Mass it is perhaps not necessary. I will be asking the Pastoral Council to evaluate these times in the month of January, and with consultation with the people the new schedule will be drawn up for the next year.

Fr. Peter will visit the sick and housebound
on Monday & Tuesday next, weather permitting.

SILVER CIRCLE - Week 9
€200: Tommy Mackey, Riverquarter. €100: Elaine Cuddihy, Ballygorey. €50: Orla Wall, Curluddy. €20: Colm Walsh, Polerone. Tom Kearns Snr, Ardera. Deirdre Dermody, New Aglish. Paul Winters, Roseleigh. John Flynn, Piltown. Kate Hennebry, Cloncunny. Margaret Hayes, Ballincur. Seamus Dobbyn, Comeragh View. Wattie Walsh, Polerone. Marie Foskin, Rathcurby. David Tyler, Chapel St. Peggy McDonald, Main St. Ned O’Keeffe, St Anne’s Terrace. Sinead Holden, Polerone. KSC Foran, Ardera. Jean Callanan, Ballytarsney. Geraldine Bradshaw, Main St. Michael Ryan, Old Luffany. Liam Power, Clogga. Helen Wallace, Carrick Rd.

The Parents Association of Scoile Mhuire Lourdes
Would like to thank all those who supported their recent fund raising event. The result of the draw is as follows:
1st Prize: Mount Juliet Hotel Gift Voucher – Ellen O’Shea
2nd Prize: €100 Smyth’s Voucher – Nellie Phelan
3rd Prize: €100 1 for All Voucher – Maggie Dobbyn
4th Prize: Pair of Waterford Crystal Glasses – Billy Grant Nolan
5th Prize: Lamp from Prestige Lighting – Louise Moore
6th Prize: Food Hamper – Paul Grant
7th Prize: Food Hamper – Jamie Ryan
8th Prize: Sweet Hamper – Eoin Corcoran
9th Prize: Bottle of Whiskey – D. Carew
10th Prize: Bottle of Whiskey – Celine Murphy

MOONCOIN GAA
Club shop will open Wednesday, December 22 from 7pm to 9pm. All types of club gear available in all age groups, from 5 yrs old to XL adult sizes.
Contact Joan – 086-1553968.

LOST
Car keys lost last Sunday. If found please phone 086-0671060.

WELCOME
We welcome into our Faith Community, the following who were baptised recently. William Luke Tucholski and Dylan Thomas Delahunty.

CARRIGEEN CHURCH
Choir Practice on Monday night Dec. 20 in Carrigeen Church at 8.00pm. Last practice before Christmas. All welcome young and not so young. See you there.

CARRIGEEN
ALTER SOCIETY
Cleaning of Church in Carrigeen for Christmas on Tuesday 21st Dec. 21 at 7.30pm. All help appreciated.

Dublin City Marathon
I want to thank the many people who sponsored me in the Dublin City Marathon 2010. €6,600 was raised for Our Lady’s Children’s Hospital, Crumlin. I am very grateful to you all.
Tom Roche, Ballincur.

MOONCOIN
READERS: Dec 24/Jan 1 (6.30pm) Dearbhla Kearns, Triona O’Keeffe. Dec 25/26 (11am) Eileen McGrath, Margaret Keane, Lucy Quinn.
CLEANERS: Dec 24/31 Mary Grace, Noeleen Kinsella, Margaret Crowley (RQ), Mary Telford.

CARRIGEEN
ALTAR SOCIETY: Dec 24 Ann Grant, Mary Fewer.

KILNASPIC
MINISTER: Dec 26 - Jason Dunphy.
READER: Dec 26 - Katherine Hogan.
ALTAR SERVERS: Dec 26 - Ian, Fiona & Andrew Long.

ANNIVERSARIES
Pat Holden, Aglish.
Margaret & Mary Cahill, Mooncoin.
Nora Jones, Main St.
William Phelan, Skelpstown.
Kathleen Fewer, Ballygriffin.
Ellen Walsh, Carrigeen.
Ellen Norris, Clogga.
Tom Butler, Rosslare Harbour.

THIRD SUNDAY OF ADVENT, December 12, 2010

DATES TO REMEMBER FOR ADVENT
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 Sunday, December 19 at 5pm. All Welcome
Service for Coláiste Cois Siúire & Primary Schools – Wednesday, December 15 at 12 noon.

COOKERY DEMONSTRATION
Cookery Demonstration by Phelim Byrne will now be on
Thursday, December 16 in Comerford's Lounge.
Wine reception from 7pm to 7.40pm.  
Recipes will be available for you to take home.
No matter where you are seated you will see,
as his camera man will project onto two screens.
Raffle on the night. Cost €20.
This is a fundraiser for the Girls School.  
Hope to see you on the night.
Phelim often cooks on the Afternoon Show on TV.

CHRISTMAS FAIR
Just a reminder, our Christmas Fair will be held in the Parish Hall on Sunday, December 12 at 1.30pm. The varied items on offer include:
Homemade Cakes, Buns, Fruit & Veg, Shrubs, Bottles & Toys, New or Unused Gift Items, Bric a Brac.
Bring the children, as Santa will arrive during the afternoon. Refreshments will be on offer in the Supper Room. Your support and generosity make this Fair a huge success and perhaps you will find that ‘Special Christmas Present’. So come along and enjoy a fun afternoon with friends and family.

KILIMANJARO DIRECT SCHOOL PROJECT
www.kilimanjarodirect.org or log onto: www.seikierans.ie.
We are planning to send plasterers out in the month of April. If you are interested please contact me (Fr Peter) on 086-8265955.
Gift Cards for Kilamanjaro
Gift token cards are available in the Parish Office and the Church, if you wish to give one to a family member, or a friend for Christmas. All monies collected goes directly to the charity.

Mooncoin Drug Awareness Parish Programme
Mooncoin D.A.P.P. Calendars will be on sale outside Mooncoin Church after 6.30pm Mass Saturday and during the Parish Fair.

Fetac Level 5 Certificate in Business Studies
12 weeks full time, 26 weeks part time. Free to a limited number of unemployed people. For more information contact Mark Deegan, Kilkenny Leader Partnership 086 6097231.

CARRIGEEN
MINISTERS: Dec 18 (8pm) James & Tony Gaynor. Dec 19 (10am) Ronan Walsh, Eilish Walsh.
ALTAR SOCIETY: Dec 18 Teresa Comerford, Joan Dunphy.

KILNASPIC
MINISTER: Dec 19 - Katherine Hogan.
READER: Dec 19 - Patrick Kinsella.
CLEANERS: Dec 18/24 - A. Walsh, A. Walsh.
ALTAR SERVERS: Dec 19 - Aidin Quilty, Tara Ramaswamy.

MONTHS MIND
Catherine (Babbins) Byrne.

SYMPATHY
We commend to your generous prayers, the following who died recently; Catherine (Cissie) Jones, Cloncunny.
Jimmy O’Keeffe, Main Street.
Martin Cullen who died in Wexford during the week.
May they Rest in Peace.

ANNIVERSARIES
Mary Walsh, Filbuckstown.
Neddie Walsh, Ballincur.
Michael & Joey Fielding, Portnascully.
John Fielding Rathkieran & New Zealand.
Mattie & Hannah Walsh, Cloncunny.