PRIESTS PHONE NUMBERS
Very Rev. Thomas Dooley P.P. Tel: (057) 8643004 Rev. Pat Hughes C.C., Tel: (057) 8646517Very Rev. Michael Noonan P.E. Tel: (057) 8623431 Very Rev. Jack Walsh P.E. Tel: (057) 8626401
PARISH OFFICE
Tel: 057 8643004 - Email: / Parish Office Hours: 9.30am – 1.30pm Mon. – Fri.
Anniversary Masses, Baptisms and Weddings can be booked by contacting the Parish Office during opening hours.
DIOCESAN WEBSITE www.kandle.ie SAMARITANS 1850 60 90 90 or 0902 73133 ST. VINCENT DE PAUL 087 7640557
AWARE Lo-call Helpline 1890 303 302 MENTAL HEALTH ASSOC. 083 3476291 / 087 6966133 PHOENIX 1850 20 30 40
MASS TIMES
St. Michael’s Church, Portarlington
10am Daily Mass (Mon. – Fri.)
6.15pm (Vigil – Saturday),
9am & 12.15pm Sunday
St. John’s Church, Killenard
10.30am Sunday / MASS TIMES
St. Paul’s Church, Emo
7.30pm (Vigil – Saturday),
11am Sunday
Sacred Heart Church, Rath
9am Sunday
21st September 2014 – Twenty First Sunday in Ordinary Time
ANNIVERSARIES - PORTARLINGTONMon. 22nd Sept. 10am Jimmy Gibson, St. Michael’s Park
Tues. 23rd Sept. 10am Edward (Neddy) Ryan, Marian Hill (10th Anniv.)
Wed. 24th Sept. 10am Dead List
Thurs. 25th Sept. 10am Bridget Kavanagh, Ballymorris (30th Anniv.)
Fri. 26th Sept. 10am Kathleen Hogan
Saturday 20th September – 6.15pm
Bernie O’Reilly-Keogh, Foxcroft Ave.,
Edward (Neddy) Ryan, Marian Hill (10th Anniv.)
Esther Murphy, Annamoe, Eileen Gannon, Droughill, Deceased members of the Shortall family, Droughill, Rose Clarke, Bishopswood
Sunday 21st September – 12.15pm
Edward Murray, Cushina, Maureen Greene, Bracklone St., Bernie O’Reilly-Keogh,
Foxcroft Ave.
Saturday 27th September – 6.15pm
Ann Fitzpatrick (nee Nicholls)
Brian, Dolores & Willie Maher, St. Brigid’s Sq.
Sunday 28th September – 12.15pm
Peg Crossan, Kilbride (1st Anniv.), Sr. Aíne O’Neill (1st Anniv.) & parents Edward & Kathleen O’Neill, Clonsast
Deceased members of the Cannon Family
ANNIVERSARIES - KILLENARD
Sunday 21st September – 10.30am
John O’Kane, Kilmullen (9th Anniv.)
Sunday 28th September – 10.30am
Christina Brophy, Lough, Elizabeth (Betty) Moore, Springfield (10th Anniv.)
DECEASED
X
Your prayers are requested for the following who died during the week:
Daithí Murphy, formerly Assumpta Tce. & Donaghmede.
Patrick Wyse, Orchard Drive
PARISH CHOIR
The Parish Choir are scheduled to sing at a charity concert in the Heritage, Killenard on Sun. 14th December, as we did last year. In addition we have been asked to be part of a concert in St. Michael’s Church, Portarlington on the evening of Friday 5th December. As usual, we expect to have the traditional Carol Service on Christmas eve.
If we undertake all the above, it will require significant commitment for rehearsal e.g. weekly from early November. If you are interested in taking part in the above, please indicate soon to L.F. 087-2532999. / ANNIVERSARIES
EMO
Saturday 20th September – 7.30pm
Ann Greaney, Ballybrittas (1st Anniv.)
Andy Rowe, Killimy Road, Brigid Dunne, Morette, Esther Conroy & deceased members of the Conroy Family, James Bailey, Ashgrove & deceased members of the Bailey Family
John & Helen Furlong & deceased members of the Furlong Family , Edward Mulhall, New Inn
ANNIVERSARIES
RATH
Sunday 21st September – 9am
Lucy & Frank Carroll, Fisherstown
AUTUMN PRIESTS COLLECTION
Sincere thanks to all who contributed so generously to the recent collection for the support of the Priests of the Parish.
LEGION SUNDAY
Sunday 28th September is Legion Sunday.
A bus will travel from Emo to Knock.
Adults €10 Children €5 – Ph: 057-8643273.
THE PLOUGHING CHAMPIONSHIP RATHENISKA
Kildare & Leighlin Diocese Row 25 /Stand 372
The theme for this year is ‘Act Justly’ (Micah 6:8) & together with Trocaire’ we hope to raise awareness of justice issues at home
and across the world.
MISSION MONTH
October is Mission Month and all Christians are called to reflect on their call to be missionary this month. Mission Sunday is 19th October.
ROSARY SUNDAY
Rosary Sunday is celebrated on Sun. 5th Oct. which is the closest Sunday to the Feast of Our Lady of the Rosary. It is an invitation to people to pray the Rosary. The tradition of the Family Rosary links in with the theme of the Synod in the family taking place in Rome from 5th–19th October 2014. (www.catholicbishops.ie)
ALL IRELAND FINAL
Best wishes to Eddie Kinsella (Courtwood Club) who is Referee in today’s All Ireland Final. He will be joined by Umpires: Pat O’Connell; Niall Murphy; Arthur O’Connor and Alan O’Halloran, all from Courtwood Club. / LECTORS
Portarlington
Sat. 27th Sept.6.15pm Katie Dunne
Sun. 28th Sept. 9am Sadie Hainsworth
12.15pm Anita Donoher
Killenard
Sun. 28th Sept. 10.30am Jerome Kelly
Emo
Sat. 27th Sept. 7.30pm Paul Donnolly
Sun. 28th Sept. 11am Tara Hanniffy
Rath
Sun. 28th Sept. 9am Kathleen Wilson
EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS
Portarlington
Sat. 27th & Sun. 28th Sept. Team A
Killenard
Sun. 28th Sept. – Team C
BAPTISMS
We welcome into our
Christian Community through Baptism:
Portarlington Parish
Amelia McCormack, Ballymorris Court
Rory Michael Slattery, Kilkeeran
Kodie Micheala Weston, NaCluainte
Kate Maia Loftus, Rathleash
Darragh Jack Byrne, Station Court
Scott William Courtney, Graigaverne
ÿ CONFIRMATION 2015 ÿ
Bishop Denis Nulty will administer the Sacrament of Confirmation in the parish of Portarlington as follows:
Scoil Naomh Eoin, Killenard
Thursday 12th March 2015 at 11.30am
St. Patrick’s Boys NS
Friday 13th March, 2015 at 11am
Presentation Primary School & Cloneyhurke National School
Friday 13th March, 2015 at 2pm
' FIRST HOLY COMMUNION 2015 '
Sacred Heart NS – Rath
Saturday 2nd May, 2015 at 11.30am
St. Paul’s NS – Emo
Sunday 3rd May, 2015 at 11am
Presentation Primary School & Cloneyhurke National School
Saturday 9th May, 2015 at 11.30am
Scoil Naomh Eoin, Killenard
Saturday 16th May, 2015 at 11.30am
St. Patrick’s Boys NS
Saturday 23rd May, 2015 at 11.30am
GERMAN GRINDS
German Grinds, Junior & Leaving Cert, higher and ordinary level, competitive rates. Phone Kelly on 085-8468459after 6pm.
UPCOMING EVENT AT MOUNT ST. ANNE’S, KILLENARD, PORTARLINGTON
Foundation Course in Spirituality through the Creative Arts. Beginning Mon. 29th Sept. at 7.30pm. One year course covering Meditation, Prayer, Women in the Bible, Dreams, Enneagram, etc. Option of participating in the full course or one or more Modules. Places limited.
Card Making Workshopon Thurs. 16th Oct. from 8-10pm and on Sat. 18th Oct. from 2-5pm. Learn the art of making your own unique cards for all occasions. Facilitated by Róisín Gannon. €40 for full course.
Meditation Day on Sat. 18th Oct. from 10am – 4.30pm. Facilitated by Mount St. Anne’s Team and Marie Manley Smith. €25 (please bring packed Lunch) - Tea/Coffee provided.
Meditation every Tues. at 8pm & Art / Craft Group meet every Thurs. evening 8-10pm.
For details on any of the above, please contact Catherine on 057-8626153
LOST
Mobile Phone lost on Main Street. Mon. / Tues. last. If found contact the Parish Office.
REVISION SESSIONS
The Education Committee of ‘Love Port’ are hosting revision sessions in Maths, Irish & Science again this year. Groups are limited to 8 people cost €20 per week for a 90 minute session in each subject. This is heavily subsidised. We are also considering additional subjects if there is a demand. For booking
SOCCER TODS 2014
8 week programme for children aged 3-6 years. Fun educational activities / Improve motor skills / Develop soccer skills/ Meet new friends. All coaches are FAI qualified. Portarlington Leisure Centre – Commencing 27th Sept. 11am-12 noon & Portlaoise Leisure Centre, Portlaoise
Commencing 27th Sept 1-2pm. Cost €30 for 8 sessions. Register now – Sport & Leisure Section, Laois Co. Co. 057-8674363 or e-mail
AGM – P.C.D.A.
Portarlington Community Development Association (PCDA) are holding their AGM on Tues. 30th Sept. at 8pm in the Community Centre. New members welcome. Further info. Contact Love Port office on 085-8568801.
JIGS AND REELS
It’s that time of year again. Keep Sun. 26th Oct. free for Jigs & Reels at the Heritage Hotel, Killenard. Tickets on sale shortly. Check Love Port Facebook page for more details to follow.
GRACEFIELD GAA LOTTO 15.9.14
Jackpot€12,600 No winner 23 - 27 - 19 - 13.
Jackpot next week €12,800
DEMENTIA
“Does your spouse have dementia”? Research is being carried out to gain an insight into the health wellbeing of those who live with someone who has dementia. To get further info. About taking part phone Alan Galvin or Dr Maria Pertl at Trinity College on 01 896 8414.
CHILDMINDER NEEDED
Kind Reliable Child minder required for after-school children in the Garryhinch/Cloneyhurke area 3 afternoons a week. School collections will be required. Children minded in children’s own house preferable. Phone 086-3952826 any time Sat. or Sun. & after 5pm weekdays. / THANKSGIVING
Thanksgiving for the harvest & songs of praise in St. John’s Church, Coolbanagher on Friday night, 3rd October at 8pm. A combined choir from St. Joseph’s Church, Mountmellick, Mountmellick group of Parishes Choir & from Emo will perform. Everyone is welcome to give thanks in song prayer. Refreshments served in the Old School, Emo afterwards offering a nice chance to catch up with old friends.
ANNUAL FLU VACCINATION
Kilnacourt Surgery are holding their Annual Flu Vaccination Clinic on Fri. 26th September between 9am-12.30pm & 2pm-5pm.
No appointment necessary.
FLUTE LESSONS
Flute lessons available in Killenard – Contact Georgina on 087-7373428 for further info. Beginners welcome – Limited spaces.
CAKE SALE - ST. CONLETH’S LADIES FOOTBALL CLUB
St. Conleth’s are holding their Annual Cake Sale Sun. 21st Sept. (today) after the 10.30am Mass in Killenard. Venue: Killenard Community Centre. Check Facebook for all updates regarding our training time table as dates & times are subject to change.
EMO/RATH PARISH LOTTO 15.9.14
Numbers 4, 10, 16, 20 – No winner.
€25 to: Pat Keogh, Ballybrittas Shop; Peter & Siobhan Malone C/o Martha; P. O’Connor C/o Libby; The O’Rourke Family C/o Martha; Mick Langford C/o Emo Shop. Next Jackpot €2,000
MUDDY PUDDLES MONTESSORI PRESCHOOL
Gracefield, Portarlington – Now open with
full and part-time places available.
Contact Bernie on 087-7152978 or
MAKE KAELEMS DAY GREEN
GOLF CLASSIC 2014
In aid of the Mater Heart House Fighting SADS by Screening. Taking place Fri. 3rd Oct. in Portarlington Golf Club. For the Kaelem Hainsworth Memorial Trophy – Team of 4 any combination €200. BBQ on the 10th hole, prize giving, food, entertainment auction that evening. Further info. Contact Alan on
087-7409675 or David on 086-2395614
SPEECH & DRAMA CLASSES
Classes are structured to increase confidence, improve clarify of speech, fluency & self-expression through drama. Students interact in a lively & creative way. Upon completion participants should have an understanding of speech & drama & be able to communicate more effectively. Individual attention assured. Students prepared for the Irish Board of Speech & Drama Grade & Acting Exams. Venue: Community Centre, Portarlington on Wed. from 4pm. Ballykelly GAA Club House, Monasterevin on Thurs. from 4pm. Classes are one hour long & include vocal exercises, mime, improvision, theatre games, storytelling, role-play & poetry. End of year Performance in Dunamaise Theatre in March 2015.
Further info. & booking phone 086 2478052
Email:
PORTARLINGTON GAA
Club Lotto Week 37 - Numbers 14-22-24-31
No Jackpot Winner - Next Jackpot €6,800
Keep up to date with what's going on in Portarlington GAA Club by liking our Facebook page or following us on Twitter @PortGAA or our new websiteclgportarlington.com / EMO ACTIVE RETIREMENT
Emo Active Retirement Group will meet on Tuesday next, 23rd September – this week we will do some exercise followed by a ‘bit of everything’. New members very welcome. Phone Cella on 086-1031059 for further info.
ST. BRIGID’S ACTIVE RETIREMENT GROUP
Garryhinch / Cloneyhurke
. Book Club recommences Wed. 1st October
at 8pm. New members welcome.
COUNSELLING
Affordable counselling - Loss/Bereavement, Addiction, family therapy, anxiety, low self-esteem & emotional distress. Contact Liz McNamara (Higgins) RGN BA DIP Counselling. MIACP & ACI – Ph: 086-1525690
USED STAMPS
Used stamps needed for the missions. Drop them into ‘The Nook’, Patrick St., Portarlington.
ZUMBA CLASSES
Classes take place in Portarlington Community Centre every Tues. 8-9pm and Wed.9-10pm. Come join us for an experience you won't find in any other class. Let the Latin rhythms move your body help improve your fitness, balance, co-ordination mood! Further information
call Sebastian on 087 7514884.
BREAKFAST CLUB
ST. PATRICK’S BOYS N.S.
Looking for volunteers for a couple of mornings a week – Contact Yvonne Pearson in the School 057 8623394
PORTARLINGTON MUSIC CLASSES
Portarlington CCE Music Class have re-commenced on Friday nights in the Boy's School. Beginners & Juniors 7pm-8pm, Intermediate & Senior8pm-9.30pm, adults 9.30-10.30pm. & on Saturday morning lessons for Tin whistle flute, fiddle, button accordion, concertina, mandolin, banjo & drums for Beginners, Juniors, Intermediate & Senior pupils, No term fees. This is a Ceoltoiri Na nOg Music Class whose mission is to teach music in a fun, safe & relaxing environment.
WHO WANTS TO BE A THOUSANDAIRE
O’Dempsey’s GFC is bringing the thrilling nationwide game show, “Who wants to be a Thousandaire” to The Heritage Hotel on the4th October. Contestants are drawn from ticket sales each contestant will play for a chance to win a Thousand Euros. The show is fully computerised with "50/50", "ask the audience", a video linked "phone a friend"! Tickets for the show priced at €15 (family of four €50) available from committee members. Great night’s entertainment planned with disco afterwards. Not to be missed!
EVENING CLASSES – SPECIAL NEEDS
Evening classes for Children with Special Needs, including dance, music therapy, art therapy, drama workshops. Morning classes for Older Adults & People with Special Needs Monday - Friday, including art therapy, cake decorating, yoga & classics film club. Further info. contact Nicola/Laura on (057) 8755920, or .
EMIGRANT NEWSLETTER
All clubs, societies etc who wish to have their annual report published in the Emigrant Newsletter should have them in before the
30th September 2014.
GROW COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH
“Grow Community Mental Health Movement” meet every Tues. at 7pm in the Annex, Portarlington, (located beside school, opposite St. Michael’s Church). Phone 086 8033126.