WINDGAP PARISH NEWSLETTER 27 APRIL 2014
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MASSES DURING THE WEEK
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: Joan Murphy, Windgap mass at 10.00 a.m. Sun, 27th; Lunga Trububisth, mass at 10.00 a.m. Sun. 27th; Mary O’Meara, Baunreigh.
***************************************************************************************** EDMUND RICE PILGRIMAGE TO KNOCK will take place on 29th May. Anyone wishing to travel, please contact 056 – 7728317
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TROCAIRE BOXES should be returned to the Churches as soon as possible.
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FIRST HOLY COMMUNION will be celebrated in St. Nicholas’ Church, Windgap on Saturday 10th May at 11.00 a.m.
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THE TAX REBATE SCHEME which benefits Charities, i.e. The Parish enables it to reclaim the tax paid on recordable donation from the year 2013 and subsequent years whether the tax payer is self-employed or a PAYE tax payer. Donations of €250 or greater qualify. The tax rebate is €112 approx. for each €250 donated. Please fill in the forms which were circulated with the Annual Parish Income & Expenditure accounts and return them to the Presbytery or at week-end masses. Your cooperation would be greatly appreciated.
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IF THERE ARE EMERGENCIES during the next two week please contact Rev. William Dalton P.P. Callan. 056 – 7725287 or 086 - 8506215 **************************************************************************************
FUNDRAISING FOR THE ALZHEIMERS SOCIETY will take place on Thursday May 1st in the Parochial Hall, Callan from 10.30 a.m. – 12.00 noon. The Coffee/tea morning is organized by the Callan & District Active Retirement Association. Donations for the raffle would be appreciated.
****************************************************************************************Windgap “Full Irish” Breakfast – Thanks; A massive crowd attended the Windgap “Full Irish” Breakfast on Easter Sunday morning in the community centre. All age groups were represented from across the parish and beyond. The spirit and enthusiasm displayed by all of the community was notable, and reminiscent of last year’s local gathering events. Thanks to all who provided sponsorship, raffle prizes, prepared the hall, and those who contributed to, and helped on the day, but most particularly to the local community for the remarkable attendance, creating a wonderful feel-good factor. A sum of approximately 4,000 Euros was realised on the day, funding the new tables for the community centre, as well as planned community projects.
Raffle Winners: 1st: A handmade patchwork quilt by Bridget Comerford went to Walter Power, Ninemilehouse. 2nd: “Emma” Easter bunny cake by Pauline O'Shea in 2 nice 2 Slice went to Kathleen O'Shea, Windgap; 3rd : A still life painting by local artist Sheila Cross to Joan O'Gorman, Skough; 4th: A trailer load of firewood from Simon Brophy went to James Fahy c/o Leo Conalt; 5th: A turned lamp by john Ryan to Robert Meagher Kiltrassy. 6th: A fruit hamper to Eileen Hawe, Coolhill; 7th: Easter egg to Rory Dullard; 8th: Fruit hamper to Detty Byrne; 9th: Box of sweets to Katie Daly; 10th: Easter Bunny Hamper to Babette Conalty; 11th: Easter egg hamper to Gavin Cleere
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MASSES DURING THE WEEK
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: Joan Murphy, Windgap mass at 10.00 a.m. Sun, 27th; Lunga Trububisth, mass at 10.00 a.m. Sun. 27th; Mary O’Meara, Baunreigh.
***************************************************************************************** EDMUND RICE PILGRIMAGE TO KNOCK will take place on 29th May. Anyone wishing to travel, please contact 056 – 7728317
***************************************************************************************
TROCAIRE BOXES should be returned to the Churches as soon as possible.
***************************************************************************************
FIRST HOLY COMMUNION will be celebrated in St. Nicholas’ Church, Windgap on Saturday 10th May at 11.00 a.m.
**************************************************************************************
THE TAX REBATE SCHEME which benefits Charities, i.e. The Parish enables it to reclaim the tax paid on recordable donation from the year 2013 and subsequent years whether the tax payer is self-employed or a PAYE tax payer. Donations of €250 or greater qualify. The tax rebate is €112 approx. for each €250 donated. Please fill in the forms which were circulated with the Annual Parish Income & Expenditure accounts and return them to the Presbytery or at week-end masses. Your cooperation would be greatly appreciated.
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IF THERE ARE EMERGENCIES during the next two week please contact Rev. William Dalton P.P. Callan. 056 – 7725287 or 086 - 8506215 **************************************************************************************
FUNDRAISING FOR THE ALZHEIMERS SOCIETY will take place on Thursday May 1st in the Parochial Hall, Callan from 10.30 a.m. – 12.00 noon. The Coffee/tea morning is organized by the Callan & District Active Retirement Association. Donations for the raffle would be appreciated.
****************************************************************************************Windgap “Full Irish” Breakfast – Thanks; A massive crowd attended the Windgap “Full Irish” Breakfast on Easter Sunday morning in the community centre. All age groups were represented from across the parish and beyond. The spirit and enthusiasm displayed by all of the community was notable, and reminiscent of last year’s local gathering events. Thanks to all who provided sponsorship, raffle prizes, prepared the hall, and those who contributed to, and helped on the day, but most particularly to the local community for the remarkable attendance, creating a wonderful feel-good factor. A sum of approximately 4,000 Euros was realised on the day, funding the new tables for the community centre, as well as planned community projects.
Raffle Winners: 1st: A handmade patchwork quilt by Bridget Comerford went to Walter Power, Ninemilehouse. 2nd: “Emma” Easter bunny cake by Pauline O'Shea in 2 nice 2 Slice went to Kathleen O'Shea, Windgap; 3rd : A still life painting by local artist Sheila Cross to Joan O'Gorman, Skough; 4th: A trailer load of firewood from Simon Brophy went to James Fahy c/o Leo Conalt; 5th: A turned lamp by john Ryan to Robert Meagher Kiltrassy. 6th: A fruit hamper to Eileen Hawe, Coolhill; 7th: Easter egg to Rory Dullard; 8th: Fruit hamper to Detty Byrne; 9th: Box of sweets to Katie Daly; 10th: Easter Bunny Hamper to Babette Conalty; 11th: Easter egg hamper to Gavin Cleere
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