A WORD IN YOUR EAR
The ADVENT VIRUS
(as heard after Communion last Sunday in Carrigeen)
Be on the alert for symptoms of inner Hope, Peace, Joy and Love. The hearts of a great many have already been exposed to this virus and it is possible that people everywhere could come down with it in epidemic proportions. This could pose a serious threat to what has, up to now, been a fairly stable and unmistakable ability to enjoy each moment.
A loss of interest in judging other people.
A loss of interest in interpreting the actions of others.
A loss of interest in conflict.
A loss of the ability to worry. (This is a very serious symptom.)
Frequent, overwhelming episodes of appreciation.
Contented feelings of connectedness with others and nature.
Frequent attacks of smiling.
An increasing tendency to let things happen rather than make them happen.
An increased susceptibility to the love extended by others as well as the uncontrollable urge to extend it.
Do not try to seek a cure
Let it run its course
Fr. Martin
Parish Christmas Carroll Service
Parish Christmas Carroll Service on Tuesday, December 20 at 7.30pm in Kilnaspic Church. All choirs of the parish will be involved.
Service of Reconciliation
Parish Service of Reconciliation for Christmas on Monday, December 19 in Mooncoin at 7.30pm
LEARNING ABOUT THE MASS WITH KATH AND QUMEN
INTRODUCTORY RITES: THE PENITENTIAL ACT
This time in the Mass offers us an opportunity to prepare to receive Eucharist by reflecting on the things that we might have done during the past week for which we need forgiveness. We are reminded that God always loves us. One of the ways in which God shows this love is by always forgiving us for those times when we haven’t been as good as we might have been. There are different kinds of prayers that the priest can use at this part of the Mass. These prayers do two things. They help us to remember the times when we haven’t been as good as we might have been. More importantly they remind us of God’s love for us. Sometimes the priest may replace the Penitential Act with the blessing and sprinkling of water as a reminder of our Baptism.
SILVER CIRCLE - WEEK 10
€200: Mary McEvoy, Mullinavat.
€100: Peggy Comerford, Clogga.
€50: Helen O’Hanlon, Dournane Rd.
€20: Ita Coffey, Portlaw. Aidan Holden, Polerone. Dylan & Lucas Delahunty, Luffany. Winnie Tyler, Grange. Mary Telford, Carrick Road. Maureen Kenneally, Dournane. Claus Holden, Main Street. Tony Gaynor, Lower Corluddy. Cathy Dobbyn, Comeragh View. Robbie Evans, Ardera. Eoin Corcoran, Clooneen. Mary Walsh, Rathkieran. Johnnie Kearns, Ardera. Catherine Dunphy, Suir Crescent. Karen Purcell, Mullinavat. Kitty Delahunty, Portnahully. Anne Dobbyn, Comeragh View. Denis Scully, Cloncunny. Kathleen Skehan, Corloughan. Dave Stefane, Piltown.
Wishing Everyone A Very Merry Christmas And
A Happy New Year For 2012
CHRISTMAS DAY SWIM
Christmas Day Swim at Tramore Beach at 12pm in aid of Munster Chernobyl Aid. All are welcome for a cool crack.
ROSEDALE, KILMACOW
Bungalow (sheltered accommodation) available for letting at Rosedale. Application Form can be obtained from Sr. Edel Tel. No. 051 885125
NATIVITY PLAY
The Girls’ National School will present the Nativity Play “Follow That Star” on Wednesday, December21 at 7.30pm in the Church. Donations towards the Presentation Missions & School. All are welcome.
Masses during the week
Tuesday - Friday: 9.30am.
WELCOME
We welcome into our Faith Community Sarah Mary Purcell who was baptised recently.
THANK YOU
Philomena Henebery, Luffany, would like to thank all those who sent good wishes, Mass Cards and visited her during her recent illness. Masses have been offered for your intentions.
Kathleen O’Keeffe and Family Polerone, would like to thank everyone who called and sent cards and flowers and helped in any way during her recent illness. Mass has been offered for your intentions.
MOONCOIN
READERS: Dec 24/31 (6.30pm) Thomas Grant, John Allen. Dec 25/Jan 1 (11.15am) Ann Lee, Maureen Joseph.
MOONCOIN
READERS: Dec 24/31 (6.30pm) Thomas Grant, John Allen. Dec 25/Jan 1 (11.15am) Ann Lee, Maureen Joseph.
CARRIGEEN
MINISTERS: Dec 24 (10am) Anne Walsh, Eileen Dowling, Mary Murphy.
READERS: Dec 25 (10am) Pat & Teresa O’Nell.
ALTAR SOCIE TY: Dec 24 Margaret Phelan (L),
Margaret Dunphy.
READERS: Dec 25 (10am) Pat & Teresa O’Nell
Carrigeen Altar Society
Church Cleaning & Decorating for Christmas will be on Thursday, December 22 at 7.30pm. All help appreciated.
KILNASPIC
MINISTER: Dec 24 - Richard Hogan.
READER: Dec 24 - Kay Quinn.
CLEANERS: Dec 24/3 - B. Rochford, B. Comerford.
ALTAR SERVERS: Dec 24 - Ciaran & Eimear Quilty.
ANNIVERSARIES
William Phelan, Skelpstown.
Nora Jones, Main Street.
Mary & Margaret Cahill, Clonmore.
Thomas Butler, Rosslare Harbour & Waterford.
John & Denis Egan, Cloncunny.
Richard Hogan, Nicholastown & New Zealand.
Eily Lannon, Comeragh View 1st Anniversary.
Kathleen Fewer, Ballygriffin.
May they Rest in Peace.
