THOUGH FOR THE WEEK
Commit your life, your plans, your hopes, your dreams
and your fears to God through prayer everyday.
In return you will have peace in your life.
CONGRATULATIONS
To the boys and girls who received their First Holy Communion in the Church of the Assumption. Thanks to all involved in their preparation and in the celebration. May it be the first of many and may Jesus the bread of life give you life in abundance. Keeping all in our prayers.
MOONCOIN PARISH FUN DAY
The third Annual Mooncoin Parish Fun Day will be held on Sunday, June 5 from 1pm - 4.30pm in the Parish Hall and Playground. Bouncy Castles, Face Painting, meet Mickey & Minnie Mouse, Climbing Wall, BBQ and Stephen Croke Kids Party Club, Magic & Puppet Show. Refreshments provided. Come along and join the Fun.
SOCCER CLUB FUNDRAISING DAY
Sponsored walk, Soccer Blitz and Field Day on Saturday, June 11 in Ashgrove Soccer Pitch. Lots of fun for everyone, Bouncy Castles, Tug of War, Penalty Kick, Crossbar Challenge, Face painting, B.B.Q., Darts, shop, Lot’s, lot’s more. Blitz 10.30am/ Walk 11.30am/Field Day 1.30pm.
Soccer Summer Camp - July 13/14/15th, from 10am to 2pm. Age 6yrs to 12yrs Boys & Girls. Leaflets will be given into schools or contact any club member.
AGM: Sunday, June 19, Comerford's Lounge at 12 noon. All welcome.
COLÁISTE COIS SIÚIRE AWARDS CEREMONY 2011
The awards ceremony took place in the school hall on Wednesday, May 25. In his opening address the Principal, Paul Duggan, stressed that this was one of the most important days in the school calendar. It acknowledges achievements in the academic, social and sporting life of the school and all areas that contribute to developing responsible citizens. The keynote speaker was Dr. Lucy Hearne, a past pupil of the school and currently a Lecturer in the University of Limerick. She recalled her days in the school and the economic prospects that prevailed when she completed them. Similar prospects are evident to school leavers today, but opportunities still exist. She emphasised that education enhanced these opportunities and learning is a lifelong process that can be accessed anytime to improve prospects. She went on to congratulate them on their achievements and wished everyone well for the future.
MOONCOIN RESIDENTIAL CARE CENTRE
Is a 50 bed nursing home located in Polerone. We provide 24 hour nursing care in a home from home environment. The Nursing Home currently employs 60 staff from the locality and surrounding areas. We are pleased to announce that work has commenced on a new extension, adding an additional 28 beds to the Nursing Home, which we hope will create increased employment and job stability. We wish to apologise for any inconvenience caused while these works are being carried out. The Management and staff of Mooncoin Residential Care Centre would like to take this opportunity to thank the residents of Mooncoin for their continued support during this time.
Voluntary Help Needed
In the areas of Health and Safety; Insurance and in the Legal and Finance area, to work in conjunction with the
Finance Committee. Please contact – Fr Peter 086-8265955.
Visiting Choir
Seir Kieran, Clareen Folk Choir will join us for the 6.30pm Mass on Saturday evening June 4. I would like to take this opportunity to give them a warm welcome. Seir Kieran is the smallest parish in the Diocese, but has a lot to offer on and off the hurling field! After the Mass refreshments will be served at the Parish House. All are welcome.
Carrigeen G.A.A.
Will hold a field day on Sunday, August 28. Full details to follow.
Grinds
Available in English and Irish during the summer months in Waterford. Tel. 087-6445469.
South Kilkenny Historical Society
Has arranged its first summer outing on Saturday, June 4, to Castlecomer Discovery Park. The tour "Footprints in Coal" explores the area's mining heritage from early in the 18th century etc. Bus leaves from The Rising Sun,
Mullinavat at 2pm. Booking and further information from Eddie at 086-8124349.
Scoil Mhuire Lourdes Parents Association
Would like to thank Michael & Alice Blanchfield, Centra, for our recent bag pack which raised €695.50. Also thanks to all parents and children who participated.
MASSES
Tuesday: 9.30am. Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament after Mass until 5pm.
Wednesday: 7.30pm. Rosary at 7.15pm.
Thursday & Friday: 9.30am.
EXAMS
Mass and Rosary on Wednesday night will be offered for all those doing exams. I wish to invite all the girls and boys doing exams and their families to the celebration. Wishing all our students the very best of luck. Will keep you all in our prayers and Masses. Just remember there is life after exams!
Eucharistic Congress 2012
A special day of preparation will take place in Knock on Saturday, June 25. Each parish is asked to organise a Pilgrimage to Knock on that day. If you are interested please contact the Parish Office this week, as we may need to organise a bus for the same.
St. Joseph’s Home, Abbey Road, Ferrybank.
If you would be interested in becoming a ‘Volunteer’ for St. Joseph’s Home please contact 051-833006 and speak with Joan Forrest. There are different needs now throughout the home and Joan would be happy to meet and discuss possible ways of helping us.
FIRST FRIDAY
The sick and house bound will be visited.
Mass as follows:
Kilnaspic on Thursday at 8pm.
Mooncoin on Friday at 9.30am.
Carrigeen on Friday at 8pm.
Please Note
Cemetery Mass in the New Cemetery, Mooncoin, is changed to Thursday, June 9 at 8pm (due to the Kilkenny/Wexford match on Saturday, June 11) Please inform family, friends and neighbours.
S.V.P.
Conference Meeting on Tuesday, May 31 at 8pm.
Carrigeen Finance Committee
Meeting will be held on Mon. May 30 at 8.30pm in Carrigeen Hall.
Ballygriffin
This year’s annual gathering of people interested in Nano Nagle will take place in the Nano Nagle Centre, Ballygriffin, on Saturday, June 18. Arrival: 10.15am by bus. Conclusion: 4.15pm. Lunch included. If you intend to travel kindly give your name to Sr. Maura before June 10.
Eigsé Drama Player Slieverue
Present a hilarious and brilliant comedy: ‘Mother Knows Best’ Nicola Connell Tribute. On Thursday & Friday, June 2/3 at The Marion Hall, Strangsmills, Kilmacow. Adults: €10. Children: €5. Tickets Only: contact Angela O’Dwyer – 085-1293289.
CARRIGEEN
MINISTERS: June 5 (10am) Yvonne Pheasey, Eileen Williams.
READERS: June 5 (10am)
Aisling Walsh, Deirdre Walsh.
ALTAR SOCIETY: June 4 Teresa Comerford, Joan Dunphy.
KILNASPIC
MINISTER: June 5 - Katherine Hogan.
READER: June 5 - Mary Gilmartin.
CLEANERS: June 4/11 - M. Gilmartin, M. Rochford.
ALTAR SERVERS: June 5 - Aiden Quinn, Tara Ramaswamy.
ANNIVERSARIES
Michael Hayes, Asdee, Co. Kerry;
Neddy Foran, Ardera;
Anna Talbot, St Anne’s Terrace;
Mary O’Brien, New Road;
Breda O’Keeffe, Filbuckstown;
Elena and Joseph O’Brien, Turkstown;
Nora Dunphy, Ballygorey;
Richard (Dixon) Comerford, Clogga;
Nora & Thomas Rowe, Carrick Road;
Anne Hearne, Carrick Road;
May they Rest in Peace.
