WINDGAP PARISH NEWSLETTER 8 DECEMBER 2013
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MASSES DURING THE WEEK
Monday & Friday in Dunamaggan at 9.30 a.m. First Friday mass in Windgap at 7.30 p.m.
Wednesday & Thursday in St. Joseph’s Home, Kilmoganny at 12.10 p.m.
Tuesday in Windgap at 9.30 a.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.
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ANNIVERSARIES: Johanna Walsh, Coolhill;
Mamie & Mary Murphy, Rossaneny, mass at 10.00 a.m. on 15th December; Margaret Murray, Garrythomas & Bridget Dooley, Lismore, mass at 10.00 a.m. Sun. 15th.
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WINDGAP PARISH PASATORAL COUNCIL will meet in the Parochial House tomorrow, Monday 2nd December, at 8.00 p.m.
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DEVELOPMENT GROUP will meet in the G.A.A. Rooms on this Tuesday 3rd December at 8.00 p.m. You are welcome to attend.
**************************************************************************************** ANNUAL CHRISTMAS BAZZAR will be held in Windgap Community Centre on this Sunday 8th December at 2.00p.m..Wheel of fortune with usual prizes of Hams, Christmas Cakes etc. etc. Auction of various items, raffles Christmas Hamper, Waterford Crystal, various games and Santa visit to Windgap at about 3.00p.m.. An appeal is being made as in previous years for donations of Christmas Cakes and any new ideas to enhance the event will be appreciated and also more volunteers for the various stalls would be acceptable. Usual raffle tickets will be distributed during the week. Christmas Cakes in for icing on Monday.
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Diocesan Youth Pilgrimage to Taizé, France organised by Ossory Youth and under the patronage of the Bishop of Ossory will take place from 17th to 24th August 2014. The Taizé community is an ecumenical monastic order in Taizé, Saone-et-Loire, Burgundy, France. Over 100,000 young people from around the world make a pilgrimage to Taizé each year. The pilgrimage is open to Transition year, 5th year and Leaving Cert students and the closing date for applications is 17th January 2014. For additional information, including cost, and application forms, contact Patrick Bookle, Ossory Youth at (056) 7761200, (087) 2129006 or pbookle@ossoryyouth.com.
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In preparation for the General Synod of Bishops which will take place in Rome from 5th – 19th October 2014, on the topic: The Pastoral Challenges to the Family in the Context of Evangelization. His Holiness, Pope Francis, extends an invitation to all of us to complete a Questionnaire which is available on the diocesan website www.ossory.ie The Questionnaire can be completed on line or can be printed and a copy sent to the Diocesan Office, James’s Street, Kilkenny, on or before 15th December 2013. We encourage you to take time to complete the Questionnaire or if preferred send in your comments/observations on the topic.
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OSSORY FAITH DEVELOPMENT leaflets at the back of the Church so as to assist you in reflection and prayer during Advent.
ADVENT TEXTS: A short text message will be sent to anyone who texts their mobile number to Ossory Faith Development Group 085 0 8313100 or e mails their number to afd@ossory.ie
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SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION will be celebrated during masses at the following times:
Tullahought 9.00 a.m. on Sunday 15th December: Windgap 10.00 a.m. on Sunday 15th December;
Kilmoganny 7.00 p.m. on Saturday 21st December: Dunamaggan 11.00 a.m. Sunday 22nd December.
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CHRISTMAS MASS TIMES:
Christmas Eve: Windgap at 6.00 p.m.; Kilmoganny at 7.15 p.m.; Dunamaggan at 9.00 p.m.
Christmas Day: Tullahought at 9.00 a.m.; Windgap at 10.00 a.m.; Dunamaggan at 11.00 a.m.
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PEACE IN CHRIST VIGIL for this Tuesday 10th December for Windgap parish has been postponed until the New Year.
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YOUTH RETREAT: Youth 2000 Ireland will be hosting their annual Christmas Retreat in Newbridge College, Co. Kildare from Friday 13th to Sunday 15th Dec ember. Over 500 young people from across Ireland (aged 16-35) are expected at this donation only event, with all newcomers very welcome. This is a great opportunity to find out what your faith is all about in a friendly, chilled out atmosphere. Retreat starts with registration on Friday at 8.00p.m. Free buses available. Online booking is necessary, see www.youth2000.ie. Check out our website for further details, phone 01 675 3690 or join us on facebook (youthtwothousandIreland)
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MASSES DURING THE WEEK
Monday & Friday in Dunamaggan at 9.30 a.m. First Friday mass in Windgap at 7.30 p.m.
Wednesday & Thursday in St. Joseph’s Home, Kilmoganny at 12.10 p.m.
Tuesday in Windgap at 9.30 a.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.
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RECENTLY DECEASED: Jimmy Moore, Birchwood, Prayers in Walsh’s Funeral Home, Carrick-on-Suir this evening at 7.30 p.m. Prayers on Monday evening at 7.00 p.m. followed by removal to St. Nicholas’ Church, Tullahought. Mass of Christian burial on Tuesday at 11.00 a.m. followed by burial in adjoining cemetery.
MONTH’S MIND: mass for Shem Phelan, Windgap at 10.00 a.m. Sun 1st December.
ANNIVERSARIES: Bridger Moore, Birchwood, mass at 9.00 a.m. Sun. 1st.
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WINDGAP PARISH PASATORAL COUNCIL will meet in the Parochial House tomorrow, Monday 2nd December, at 8.00 p.m.
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WINDGAP CAMOGIE TABLE QUIZ. will take place in the Windgap Community Centre on Friday 6th December at 8.00 p.m. Also presentation of Camogie and Hurling U 14 medals
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SPECIAL COLLECTION: Thanks to those who contributed €412.54 to the Collection for retired Priests.
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DEVELOPMENT GROUP will meet in the G.A.A. Rooms on this Tuesday 3rd December at 8.00 p.m. You are welcome to attend.
**************************************************************************************** ANNUAL CHRISTMAS BAZZAR will be held in Windgap Community Centre on Sunday 8th December at 2.00p.m..Wheel of fortune with usual prizes of Hams, Christmas Cakes etc. etc. Auction of various items, raffles Christmas Hamper, Waterford Crystal, various games and Santa visit to Windgap at about 3.00p.m.. An appeal is being made as in previous years for donations of Christmas Cakes and any new ideas to enhance the event will be appreciated and also more volunteers for the various stalls would be acceptable. Usual raffle tickets will be distributed during the week. Christmas Cakes in for icing on Monday.
**************************************************************************************** L’Arche are holding their Annual Christmas Fair on Sunday 1st December in the L’Arche Workshop, Green Lane, Callan from 12.00 – 5.00 p.m.. On Sale will be Weaving, Pottery, Cards, Books, Cakes, Tea & Coffee, Garden Products, and much much more. Come along and support. There is something for all the family.
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OSSORY FAITH DEVELOPMENT leaflets at the back of the Church so as to assist you in reflection and prayer during Advent.
ADVENT TEXTS: A short text message will be sent to anyone who texts their mobile number to Ossory Faith Development Group 085 0 8313100 or e mails their number to afd@ossory.ie
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PROGRESSIVE 25’S: (1) Weekly progressive 25’s in St. Eoghan’s Centre, Kilmoganny every Sunday at 8.30 p.m.; (2) The monthly Progressive 25’s in aid of Windgap Hurling Club will take place in Guinan’s, Windgap on Friday 6th December at 9.00 p.m. sharp. All are welcome; (3) the Christmas card-games continue every Thursday at Coolagh Hall for prizes of hams and hampers. You are most welcome to come along to try your hand at the hugely entertaining game of 25’s. The Christmas raffle will be held on the last Thursday before Christmas for prizes totalling €900. Tickets at €5 are available from any Coolagh Committee member.
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YOUTH RETREAT: Youth 2000 Ireland will be hosting their annual Christmas Retreat in Newbridge College, Co. Kildare from Friday 13th to Sunday 15th Dec ember. Over 500 young people from across Ireland (aged 16-35) are expected at this donation only event, with all newcomers very welcome. This is a great opportunity to find out what your faith is all about in a friendly, chilled out atmosphere. Retreat starts with registration on Friday at 8.00p.m. Free buses available. Online booking is necessary, see www.youth2000.ie. Check out our website for further details, phone 01 675 3690 or join us on facebook (youthtwothousandIreland)
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MASSES DURING THE WEEK
Monday & Friday in Dunamaggan at 9.30 a.m. First Friday mass in Windgap at 7.30 p.m.
Wednesday & Thursday in St. Joseph’s Home, Kilmoganny at 12.10 p.m.
Tuesday in Windgap at 9.30 a.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.
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ANNIVERSARIES: Johanna Walsh, Coolhill;
Mamie & Mary Murphy, Rossaneny, mass at 10.00 a.m. on 15th December; Margaret Murray, Garrythomas & Bridget Dooley, Lismore, mass at 10.00 a.m. Sun. 15th.
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WINDGAP PARISH PASATORAL COUNCIL will meet in the Parochial House tomorrow, Monday 2nd December, at 8.00 p.m.
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DEVELOPMENT GROUP will meet in the G.A.A. Rooms on this Tuesday 3rd December at 8.00 p.m. You are welcome to attend.
**************************************************************************************** ANNUAL CHRISTMAS BAZZAR will be held in Windgap Community Centre on this Sunday 8th December at 2.00p.m..Wheel of fortune with usual prizes of Hams, Christmas Cakes etc. etc. Auction of various items, raffles Christmas Hamper, Waterford Crystal, various games and Santa visit to Windgap at about 3.00p.m.. An appeal is being made as in previous years for donations of Christmas Cakes and any new ideas to enhance the event will be appreciated and also more volunteers for the various stalls would be acceptable. Usual raffle tickets will be distributed during the week. Christmas Cakes in for icing on Monday.
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Diocesan Youth Pilgrimage to Taizé, France organised by Ossory Youth and under the patronage of the Bishop of Ossory will take place from 17th to 24th August 2014. The Taizé community is an ecumenical monastic order in Taizé, Saone-et-Loire, Burgundy, France. Over 100,000 young people from around the world make a pilgrimage to Taizé each year. The pilgrimage is open to Transition year, 5th year and Leaving Cert students and the closing date for applications is 17th January 2014. For additional information, including cost, and application forms, contact Patrick Bookle, Ossory Youth at (056) 7761200, (087) 2129006 or pbookle@ossoryyouth.com.
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In preparation for the General Synod of Bishops which will take place in Rome from 5th – 19th October 2014, on the topic: The Pastoral Challenges to the Family in the Context of Evangelization. His Holiness, Pope Francis, extends an invitation to all of us to complete a Questionnaire which is available on the diocesan website www.ossory.ie The Questionnaire can be completed on line or can be printed and a copy sent to the Diocesan Office, James’s Street, Kilkenny, on or before 15th December 2013. We encourage you to take time to complete the Questionnaire or if preferred send in your comments/observations on the topic.
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OSSORY FAITH DEVELOPMENT leaflets at the back of the Church so as to assist you in reflection and prayer during Advent.
ADVENT TEXTS: A short text message will be sent to anyone who texts their mobile number to Ossory Faith Development Group 085 0 8313100 or e mails their number to afd@ossory.ie
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SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION will be celebrated during masses at the following times:
Tullahought 9.00 a.m. on Sunday 15th December: Windgap 10.00 a.m. on Sunday 15th December;
Kilmoganny 7.00 p.m. on Saturday 21st December: Dunamaggan 11.00 a.m. Sunday 22nd December.
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CHRISTMAS MASS TIMES:
Christmas Eve: Windgap at 6.00 p.m.; Kilmoganny at 7.15 p.m.; Dunamaggan at 9.00 p.m.
Christmas Day: Tullahought at 9.00 a.m.; Windgap at 10.00 a.m.; Dunamaggan at 11.00 a.m.
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PEACE IN CHRIST VIGIL for this Tuesday 10th December for Windgap parish has been postponed until the New Year.
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YOUTH RETREAT: Youth 2000 Ireland will be hosting their annual Christmas Retreat in Newbridge College, Co. Kildare from Friday 13th to Sunday 15th Dec ember. Over 500 young people from across Ireland (aged 16-35) are expected at this donation only event, with all newcomers very welcome. This is a great opportunity to find out what your faith is all about in a friendly, chilled out atmosphere. Retreat starts with registration on Friday at 8.00p.m. Free buses available. Online booking is necessary, see www.youth2000.ie. Check out our website for further details, phone 01 675 3690 or join us on facebook (youthtwothousandIreland)
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MASSES DURING THE WEEK
Monday & Friday in Dunamaggan at 9.30 a.m. First Friday mass in Windgap at 7.30 p.m.
Wednesday & Thursday in St. Joseph’s Home, Kilmoganny at 12.10 p.m.
Tuesday in Windgap at 9.30 a.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.
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RECENTLY DECEASED: Jimmy Moore, Birchwood, Prayers in Walsh’s Funeral Home, Carrick-on-Suir this evening at 7.30 p.m. Prayers on Monday evening at 7.00 p.m. followed by removal to St. Nicholas’ Church, Tullahought. Mass of Christian burial on Tuesday at 11.00 a.m. followed by burial in adjoining cemetery.
MONTH’S MIND: mass for Shem Phelan, Windgap at 10.00 a.m. Sun 1st December.
ANNIVERSARIES: Bridger Moore, Birchwood, mass at 9.00 a.m. Sun. 1st.
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WINDGAP PARISH PASATORAL COUNCIL will meet in the Parochial House tomorrow, Monday 2nd December, at 8.00 p.m.
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WINDGAP CAMOGIE TABLE QUIZ. will take place in the Windgap Community Centre on Friday 6th December at 8.00 p.m. Also presentation of Camogie and Hurling U 14 medals
****************************************************************************************
SPECIAL COLLECTION: Thanks to those who contributed €412.54 to the Collection for retired Priests.
****************************************************************************************
DEVELOPMENT GROUP will meet in the G.A.A. Rooms on this Tuesday 3rd December at 8.00 p.m. You are welcome to attend.
**************************************************************************************** ANNUAL CHRISTMAS BAZZAR will be held in Windgap Community Centre on Sunday 8th December at 2.00p.m..Wheel of fortune with usual prizes of Hams, Christmas Cakes etc. etc. Auction of various items, raffles Christmas Hamper, Waterford Crystal, various games and Santa visit to Windgap at about 3.00p.m.. An appeal is being made as in previous years for donations of Christmas Cakes and any new ideas to enhance the event will be appreciated and also more volunteers for the various stalls would be acceptable. Usual raffle tickets will be distributed during the week. Christmas Cakes in for icing on Monday.
**************************************************************************************** L’Arche are holding their Annual Christmas Fair on Sunday 1st December in the L’Arche Workshop, Green Lane, Callan from 12.00 – 5.00 p.m.. On Sale will be Weaving, Pottery, Cards, Books, Cakes, Tea & Coffee, Garden Products, and much much more. Come along and support. There is something for all the family.
****************************************************************************************
OSSORY FAITH DEVELOPMENT leaflets at the back of the Church so as to assist you in reflection and prayer during Advent.
ADVENT TEXTS: A short text message will be sent to anyone who texts their mobile number to Ossory Faith Development Group 085 0 8313100 or e mails their number to afd@ossory.ie
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PROGRESSIVE 25’S: (1) Weekly progressive 25’s in St. Eoghan’s Centre, Kilmoganny every Sunday at 8.30 p.m.; (2) The monthly Progressive 25’s in aid of Windgap Hurling Club will take place in Guinan’s, Windgap on Friday 6th December at 9.00 p.m. sharp. All are welcome; (3) the Christmas card-games continue every Thursday at Coolagh Hall for prizes of hams and hampers. You are most welcome to come along to try your hand at the hugely entertaining game of 25’s. The Christmas raffle will be held on the last Thursday before Christmas for prizes totalling €900. Tickets at €5 are available from any Coolagh Committee member.
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YOUTH RETREAT: Youth 2000 Ireland will be hosting their annual Christmas Retreat in Newbridge College, Co. Kildare from Friday 13th to Sunday 15th Dec ember. Over 500 young people from across Ireland (aged 16-35) are expected at this donation only event, with all newcomers very welcome. This is a great opportunity to find out what your faith is all about in a friendly, chilled out atmosphere. Retreat starts with registration on Friday at 8.00p.m. Free buses available. Online booking is necessary, see www.youth2000.ie. Check out our website for further details, phone 01 675 3690 or join us on facebook (youthtwothousandIreland)
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