THOUGHT FOR THE WEEK
There is always some good
in every situation;
all you have to do is look for it.
Life is like an ice-cream!
Enjoy it before it melts.
EASTER TRIDUUM
Holy Thursday, April 21:
Celebration of the Lords Supper
Mooncoin - 8pm - Jesus asked his close friends to watch one hour with him, after this celebration the church will remain open until 10.30pm for a time of quiet prayer and reflection.
Carrigeen - 8pm
Celebration of the Lord’s Supper
Kilnaspic - 7pm (Mass)
Good Friday, April 22:
Day of Fast and Abstinence
Mooncoin - 3pm: Solemn Celebration of the Passion and Veneration of the Cross.
Prayer around the Cross - 8pm
Carrigeen - 8pm: Solemn Celebration of the Passion and Veneration of the Cross.
Kilnaspic - 7pm: The Way of the Cross and Veneration of the Cross.
Holy Saturday, April 23
Easter Vigil
Mooncoin: 8pm
Carrigeen: 8pm
Easter Sunday, April 24
Mass
Mooncoin: 11am
Carrigeen: 10am
Kilnaspic: 9am
Monday, April 18
Mass - 9.30am
Reconciliation and Healing Service at 7.30pm. Priests from other Parishes will be available for confession. Please avail of this opportunity to experience the love, compassion, forgiveness and healing of our Lord Jesus Christ in preparation for the greatest feast in the churches year - The Resurrection of Our Lord Jesus Christ.
Tuesday, April 19
Mass - 9.30am
Wednesday, April 20
Mass - 9.30am
Chrism Mass - St Mary’s Cathedral, Kilkenny - 7.30pm
MOONCOIN GAA
Mooncoin GAA Social Committee are holding the following events in the complex:
Card Handicap in GAA Complex on Good Friday, April 22 at 9pm. Teams of 3 £10 entry per person for first round £5 entry from there on. Refreshments served. All are welcome.
History & Traditions from Mooncoin Parish on Thursday 28 at 9pm presented by Joe Sullivan
An illustrated talk on the History & Traditions of Mooncoin Parish focusing on the folklore from the area, the development of the chapels, the farm villages and townlands, as well as the hurling and fishing traditions of the area, including many old maps and photographs from the parish. Refreshments served on the night. All are welcome.
KNITTING &
NEEDLECRAFT CLUB
Do you love needlework?
Would you like to share your skill or learn a new one?
Then this is the club for you.
Mooncoin Parish Hall
Monday 10am - 12 noon
All are welcome. €1 charge to cover venue cost.
Please bring along a project you have done, or for beginners just bring yourselves !!!
For more information please contact Tracy on 086 0869557
A practice for all servers taking part in the Holy Week
Ceremonies on Tuesday in Mooncoin Church at 10am.
The sick, housebound and the Nursing Home will be visited on Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday.
BUILDING A FAITH COMMUNITY IN MOONCOIN PARISH…
(Work in Progress)
Thanks to all who volunteered for the different ministries. We have contacted some and will over the next few weeks make contact with the rest. New volunteers are always welcome contact the Parish Office: 895123.
CARRIGEEN ALTER SOCIETY
Cleaning of the church and arranging flowers for Easter on Wednesday, April 20 at 7.30pm. As many members as possible would be much appreciated on the night.
Annual collection for the flowers will be held on week ending April 30/May 1. All donations welcome.
CARRIGEEN CHURCH CHOIR
Last practice before Easter on Monday, April 18 at 7pm at Carrigeen Church. Just four people attended practice on last Monday night, so a few more voices and musicians would be appreciated. Singing at the Sunday morning mass (10am) all welcome to join us. Anyone interested ring Julianne 051-895559.
CHANGE OF MASS TIMES
The following changes are proposed. These times will be reviewed on the first week in November.
Kilnaspic: Saturday 8pm Mass as from and including Saturday, May 7.
Carrigeen: Sunday 10am Mass as from and including Sunday, May 8.
Mooncoin: Saturday 6.30pm as usual, and Sunday 11.15am Mass as from and including Sunday, May 15.
WELCOME
We welcome into our Faith
Community the following who were baptised recently.
Holly Joyce Cowman.
Aoibhe Lily Power.
Siobhan Aine O’Donnell.
OPPORTUNITY FOR INDIVIDUAL CONFESSION
Wednesday after 9.30am Mass.
Friday at 12 noon.
After 3pm Ceremonies on Friday.
CEMETERY MASSES
At the recent Parish Council Meeting on Tuesday Night it was decided to have the cemetery masses on the following dates:
Carrigeen: Friday, June 10 at 8pm
Mooncoin:
New Cemetery: Saturday, June 11 at 6.30pm
Old Cemetery: Friday, June 24 at 7.30pm
Kilnaspic: Saturday, August 6 at 8pm
CARRIGEEN
READERS: April 23 (8pm) Ned Phelan, Eimear Phelan. April 24 (10am) Breda Walsh, Joe Sullivan.
ALTAR SOCIETY: April 23 - Margaret Kenny & Margaret Phelan (B).
KILNASPIC
MINISTER: April 24 - Jason Dunphy.
READER: April 24 - Kate Heneberry.
ALTAR SERVERS: April 24 - Ciaran & Eimear Quilty.
CLEANERS: April 24/May 1 - J Corcoran & J Bardon.
ANNIVERSARIES
Mollie & Jimmy Hearne, Kilnaspic.
Bridget Thompson, Clonmel.
Mary Holden, Main Street.
May they Rest in Peace.
