Hi again! I hope everybody had a great St Patrick’s weekend. On Monday we had no school but we were back to work on Tuesday. Then on Thursday, 5th & 6th classes made sock puppets while we watched Glee Lurgan (Seachtain na Gaeilge abu!). You can see from our photos that the other classes made lovely things in art this week too. On Friday, Mrs Malone organised a treat for us for taking part in Peace Proms – we got to watch the Sound of Music on dvd. We have Easter holidays now for two weeks. Have a great Easter and enjoy your Easter eggs!!
This week Scoil Shan Nichlos blog update is provided by Molly Walsh in 6th Class. Hi again! I hope everybody had a great St Patrick’s weekend. On Monday we had no school but we were back to work on Tuesday. Then on Thursday, 5th & 6th classes made sock puppets while we watched Glee Lurgan (Seachtain na Gaeilge abu!). You can see from our photos that the other classes made lovely things in art this week too. On Friday, Mrs Malone organised a treat for us for taking part in Peace Proms – we got to watch the Sound of Music on dvd. We have Easter holidays now for two weeks. Have a great Easter and enjoy your Easter eggs!!
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Seán Dunne (5th class) & Heather O’Brien (5th class) This week was very exciting for the pupils in Second Class because on Friday 15th they made their First Penance in Windgap church. The thirteen children were practicing like mad all week with Mrs Malone. Some of them had to tell the story of Zacchaeus, others had to say prayers. They also did some lovely art which is in the church. Their parents were all very proud of them. The school choir sang and we played some music when the children were telling Fr Flavin about their sins so that we could not hear. 5th & 6th class read Frank O’Connor’s story of ‘The First Confession’ during the week. We decided not to tell 2nd class about what First penance was like long ago. Second Class now have two months to prepare for their First Communion on 19th May when their hearts will be full of joy and their pockets will be full of money. Windgap Gathering June 21st - 23rd As part of the celebrations for the Gathering,We intend to hold a street market,this is a great opportunity to display and sell your wares,so if you can make a jam,jelly,bake a cake knit,sew or craft and would like to take a stall,Please apply for an application form by contacting Tess at crossart77@fsmail.net or telephone 086 2265558. Update from Kate ! "Spring Clean in Windgap".- Saturday 16th March The foggy glen on Saturday morning did not deter the community spirit of the locals who set off enthusiastically on all roads leading to Windgap to start the spring clean.An Taisce had supplied litter bags,gloves,aprons and litter pickers,However the supply of bags filled very quickly and thanks to one local resident who came to our aid with additional supplies.Forty three bags full of all types of waste await collection.A fantastic result for 2 hours work well done to everybody.Watch this space for the next phase of clean up in Windgap. WINDGAP PARISH NEWSLETTER 17 MARCH 2013 MASSES DURING THE WEEK Monday & Friday: Dunamaggan at 9.30 a.m. Tuesday: Windgap at 9.30 a.m. First Friday at 7.30 p.m. Wednesday & Thursday: St. Joseph’s Home, Kilmoganny at 12.10 p.m. Saturday: Kilmoganny at 7.00 p.m.; Sunday: Tullahought at 9.00 a.m.; Windgap at 10.00 a.m.; Dunamaggan at 11.00 a.m. Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament in St. Nicholas’s Church, Windgap each Monday from 10.00 a.m. – 8.00 p.m. Holy Hour each Wednesday from 3.00 - 4.00 p.m. St. Leonard’s Church, Dunamaggan. ************************************************************************************** ANNIVERSARIES: Jimmy & Eileen Cody, Coolhill, mass at 10.00 a.m. Sun. 17th; Edward Meehan, Cossan, mass at 10.00 a.m. Sun 17th; Daniel & Josephine Cronin. Nellie & Neddy Ryan, mass at 9.00 a.m. Sun. 24th; Patrick Lee, Coolhill, mass on Sun. 24th at 10.00 a.m. ************************************************************************************** EASTER CEREMONIES 2014 Holy Thursday 28th March: Windgap at 7.00 p.m.; Dunamaggan at 8.00 p.m. Good Friday 29th March: Windgap at 2.00 p.m.; Dunamaggan at 3.15 p.m.; Kilmoganny at 7.00 p.m. & Tullahought at 8.00 p.m. Holy Saturday 30th March: Kilmoganny at 6.45 p.m.; Windgap at 7.45 p.m. & Dunamaggan at 9.00 p.m. Easter Sunday 31st March: Normal Sunday mass times. *************************************************************************************** MASS FOR CHILDREN WHO DIED IN INFANCY AND/OR PRE BIRTH will be celebrated on Saturday 23rd March in St. Eoghan’s Church, Kilmoganny at 7.00 p.m. *************************************************************************************** GOOD FRIDAY PROGRESSIVE 25’s will take place in St. Eoghan’s Centre, Kilmoganny at 8.30 p.m. All are welcome. *************************************************************************************** THE SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION will be celebrated during the ceremonies on Good Friday in all churches. *************************************************************************************** MASS FOR CHILDREN WHO WILL RECEIVE FIRST HOLY COMMUNION next May will be celebrated on next Sunday Palm Sunday at 10.00 a.m. in St. Nicholas’ Church Windgap. *************************************************************************************** APPEAL FOR SUPPORT: Local man Canice Hickey will be travelling to Zambia during Easter 2013 and 2014 for two weeks. The trip is part of the Coláiste Éaman Rís Immersion Programme which will see 10 students from the school going to Zambia to experience Zambian life. In order to raise the necessary funds for the trip the group will be holding a number of fundraisers over the next 12 months. The first of these will be a bag pack in Super Valu, Callan, on Fri 15th and Sat 16th March. The group will also be holding a bucket collection outside the Kilkenny V Waterford game at Nowlan Park on Monday 18th March. All support would be greatly appreciated. *************************************************************************************** THE NEXT MEETING RE DEVELOPMENT will take place in the G.A.A Clubrooms at 8.00 p.m. on Tuesday 26th March. You are welcome to attend. *************************************************************************************** PEACE IN CHRIST DAY OF PRAYER on next Sunday, Palm Sunday 24th March from 10.30 a.m. – 5.00 p.m. will be led by Rev. Martin Delaney. Cost €30. ***************************************************************************************SOUTH OSSORY PIONEER ASSOCIATION IS holding a vigil in Owning House Chapel (formerly Sue Ryder) Owning on Friday 22nd March at 8.00p.m. All are welcome. *************************************************************************************** Windgap's 2nd class of 2013 made their first confession in St. Niochlas's church Windgap today at 1.30 pm. Ceremony was conducted by Fr. Nicholas Flavin. PP Dunamaggin and Windgap. Congratulations to all....including the sound man Zach, teachers, staff, and parents.
Children were as follows: Emer Barron Liam Conalty Killian Enright Cillian Kirwan Jack O'Shea James Purcell Michael Butler Sarah Cullen Nathania Jackson Victoria O'Brien Orlaith O'Shea Eimear Smith Abby Walsh Paddy Walsh, Aoife Ryan, Marie Duggan, Mary Hennessy, Tom Dunne, Maria O'Shea and John Ryan and just some of the local musicians and singers giving their time to support Brewery Lane in a St Patricks Eve concert this weekend, Sat 16th March. See details on links below. See update and link below from Cois Siúire Folk Group facebook page below: http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10152626120270597&set=a.10150150885025597.401895.338587030596&&theater ***St Patrick's Eve Celebrations at Brewery Lane*** This Saturday March 16th, 2013 Brewery Lane is hosting a St Patrick's Eve Variety Concert. This concert is dedicated to the late Fr Martin Cleere P.P of Windgap and is in aid of Brewery Lane Theatre Renovation Fund. Take a look at the amazing line up of acts that will be performing on Brewery Lane stage: Caroline Ború, Chris O’Brien and Mary Hennessy, Kate and Denis Barry, Maria O’Shea Enright, Marietta O’Keefe and Dave Cooney The Windgap Players (John Ryan, Aoife Ryan, Marie Duggan, Tom Dunne, Paddy Walsh, Paddy Dermody, Gerry Grant and Owen McCarthy) Sarah Jane and Catherine Hearne Walter Dunphy Breege Phelan Colm and Kevin Power |
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