WINDGAP PARISH NEWSLETTER 10 AUGUST 2014
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MASSES DURING THE WEEK
Monday & Friday: Dunamaggan at 9.30 a.m. First Friday mass in Windgap at 7.30 p.m.
Tuesday: Windgap at 9.30 a.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.
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ANNIVERSARIES:
Brophy Family, Rossaneny, mass at 10.00 a.m. Sun 16th.
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ANNIVERSARY MASSES: When more than one anniversary is included at a weekend mass, those prayed for will be included in masses during the following week.
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THE TAX REBATE SCHEME Thanks to all who have returned the signed forms. If you have not done so as yet it would be appreciated if you could do so in the near future.
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THE IRISH BLOOD TRANSFUSION SERVICE will hold a Blood Donor clinic in the Carraig Hotel, CARRICK ON SUIR on Tuesday 12th August 2014, from 5pm - 8.30pm and on Wednesday 13th August from 3pm - 5pm & 7pm - 9pm
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FEAST OF THE ASSUMPTION 15th August is a Holy Day of Obligation. Masses at the usual weekend times on Thursday 14th & Friday 15th.
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A PARISH FINANCE COMMITTEE MEETING REPORT: (1) Thanks was expressed to those who have returned the Tax rebate forms; (2) The financial returns for 2013 were presented, current expenditure for the year exceeded current income by €3,409. In addition there is a Loan to be repaid of €25,000 arising from necessary repairs to the flat roof of the church and Presbytery roof. (3) The Christmas Bazaar & Parish draw were discussed. It was proposed that the books of tickets would be €5 per book of 3 with the prizes increased. Donations for the Spinner would be very welcome; (4) It is proposed to circulate a box containing the envelopes for priests and maintenance collection early in each year. (5) An update was given on the progress of the playground and the Community Centre.
***************************************************************************************** Defibrillator Cake Sale & Raffle: The Committee would like to thank most sincerely those who provided all the lovely home produce, those who donated prizes for the raffles, everyone who supported us on both evenings and all the people who helped in any way to make our annual cake sale and raffles so successful. The total raised was €1,249.31 which will be used for training courses and maintenance of the defibrillators.
Winners of the Hampers were – Eleanor Phelan and Seamus Murphy. Among the prize winners were Eamonn Doyle, Kathleen McCoy, Wazzie Kenneally, Sinéad Phelan, Bridget Morrissey, Evan Commins, Ger Doyle, Molly Walsh, Catherine Barron, John Foley, Chrissy Cantwell, Clare Doran, Nicky Hawe and
*****************************************************************************************TULLAHOUGHT HERITAGE WEEKEND: 29th, 30th & 31st August. Photography Exhibition of old photos will be on display during week-end. Anyone with photographs that could be displayed would you kindly contact Dick Walsh, 051 648178, walshtullahought@yahoo.co.uk. If giving photographs for inclusion in the exhibition please put your name on back of same so that they can be returned after the exhibition.
***************************************************************************************** THINKING ABOUT THE PRIESTHOOD: You are invited to an awareness morning on the Diocesan Priesthood in St Mary's Cathedral Chapter Room on Saturday the 16th of August beginning at 11.00 a.m. Deacon Rev Brian Griffin will give a talk on his journey to the Priesthood. No booking necessary. Further information from: Fr. Willie Purcell 0876286858
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MASSES DURING THE WEEK
Monday & Friday: Dunamaggan at 9.30 a.m. First Friday mass in Windgap at 7.30 p.m.
Tuesday: Windgap at 9.30 a.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.
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ANNIVERSARIES:
Brophy Family, Rossaneny, mass at 10.00 a.m. Sun 16th.
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ANNIVERSARY MASSES: When more than one anniversary is included at a weekend mass, those prayed for will be included in masses during the following week.
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THE TAX REBATE SCHEME Thanks to all who have returned the signed forms. If you have not done so as yet it would be appreciated if you could do so in the near future.
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THE IRISH BLOOD TRANSFUSION SERVICE will hold a Blood Donor clinic in the Carraig Hotel, CARRICK ON SUIR on Tuesday 12th August 2014, from 5pm - 8.30pm and on Wednesday 13th August from 3pm - 5pm & 7pm - 9pm
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FEAST OF THE ASSUMPTION 15th August is a Holy Day of Obligation. Masses at the usual weekend times on Thursday 14th & Friday 15th.
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A PARISH FINANCE COMMITTEE MEETING REPORT: (1) Thanks was expressed to those who have returned the Tax rebate forms; (2) The financial returns for 2013 were presented, current expenditure for the year exceeded current income by €3,409. In addition there is a Loan to be repaid of €25,000 arising from necessary repairs to the flat roof of the church and Presbytery roof. (3) The Christmas Bazaar & Parish draw were discussed. It was proposed that the books of tickets would be €5 per book of 3 with the prizes increased. Donations for the Spinner would be very welcome; (4) It is proposed to circulate a box containing the envelopes for priests and maintenance collection early in each year. (5) An update was given on the progress of the playground and the Community Centre.
***************************************************************************************** Defibrillator Cake Sale & Raffle: The Committee would like to thank most sincerely those who provided all the lovely home produce, those who donated prizes for the raffles, everyone who supported us on both evenings and all the people who helped in any way to make our annual cake sale and raffles so successful. The total raised was €1,249.31 which will be used for training courses and maintenance of the defibrillators.
Winners of the Hampers were – Eleanor Phelan and Seamus Murphy. Among the prize winners were Eamonn Doyle, Kathleen McCoy, Wazzie Kenneally, Sinéad Phelan, Bridget Morrissey, Evan Commins, Ger Doyle, Molly Walsh, Catherine Barron, John Foley, Chrissy Cantwell, Clare Doran, Nicky Hawe and
*****************************************************************************************TULLAHOUGHT HERITAGE WEEKEND: 29th, 30th & 31st August. Photography Exhibition of old photos will be on display during week-end. Anyone with photographs that could be displayed would you kindly contact Dick Walsh, 051 648178, walshtullahought@yahoo.co.uk. If giving photographs for inclusion in the exhibition please put your name on back of same so that they can be returned after the exhibition.
***************************************************************************************** THINKING ABOUT THE PRIESTHOOD: You are invited to an awareness morning on the Diocesan Priesthood in St Mary's Cathedral Chapter Room on Saturday the 16th of August beginning at 11.00 a.m. Deacon Rev Brian Griffin will give a talk on his journey to the Priesthood. No booking necessary. Further information from: Fr. Willie Purcell 0876286858
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