Author: Admin

Vol. 34 No. 15 21st April 2024
Fourth Sunday of Easter

PROVISIONAL DATES FOR CEMETERY MASSES 2024
Sunday 9th June
Kilnaspic @ 12 noon (no 8.50am mass)
Saturday 15th June
Mooncoin Old cemetery @ 7pm
Sunday 16th June
Carrigeen @ 12 noon (no 8.50am mass)
Sat 22nd June
Mooncoin New cemetery @ 7pm

Priests: Fr. Martin Tobin Adm. 086 240 1278
Fr. Michael Kelly, SJ, CC Kilmacow and Pastoral Area Assistant 087 3791406
Parish Secretary: Tracy Driscoll Office Phone : 051-895 123
Email: mooncoin@ossory.ie
Radio Frequency: MHz 108 FM . Website: www.mooncoinparish.ie
Live Streaming: www.churchservices.tv/mooncoinparish

MASSES FOR THE COMING WEEK
Tuesday 9.30am Carrigeen
Wednesday, Thursday & Friday
9.30am Mooncoin
Exposition of the blessed sacrament after mass on Thursdays up until 12 noon
National Pilgrimage for Life
The first National Pilgrimage for Life, organised by the Council for Life of the Irish Catholic Bishops’ Conference, will be celebrated on Saturday 4th May in Knock Shrine. The pilgrimage begins with Anointing of the Sick in the Basilica at 2.30pm, followed by Mass at 3pm and Rosary Procession after Mass, weather permitting. Main celebrant and homilist will be Archbishop Francis Duffy. We invite you to join us in Knock to celebrate the gift of life and to pray for the protection of all human life.
Trip to Knock. 27th July. Bus, B&B & Evening meal €125 per person sharing (single room supplement €20 extra) Contact John 087 929 2005 or Bridget 086 865 0006
Foroige Youth Club in Mooncoin is due to start on the 23rd of April from 6pm - 7.30pm in Mooncoin Parish Hall. Our goal is to create opportunities for young people, to grow, develop, connect, socialise and be part of the community. Suitable from 12 years upwards.
THANK YOU. The family of the late Stephanie ‘Steph’ Hearne would like to thank all of their friends and neighbours and everyone who sent mass cards, condolences and messages of support during their recent bereavement. Also to the management and staff of The Rose of Mooncoin Pub, Martin Power, Funeral Directors and Fr Martin for all their help. It was very much appreciated.
PARISH OFFICE OPENING HOURS
Monday ~ Wednesday ~ Friday
9.45am - 12.45pm
South Kilkenny Historical Society lecture
Title: Kilkenny's Titanic Survivor. Speaker: MaryAnn Vaughan. Date: Friday, 26th April. Time: 8pm. Venue: Mullinavat Hall (opposite St. Beacon's Church) Admission €5 (society members free). All welcome
PARISH HALL SCHEDULE
Monday;
10am - Women's Group
8pm - Bingo
Tuesday:
6pm - Foroige
Wednesday:
1.30pm - Day Care Centre
7.15pm - Bridge
7.30pm - Line Dancing
Thursday:
7.30pm - Cumann Gaelach
ALONE is a national organisation that enables older people to age at home. We have a National network of staff and volunteers who provide an integrated system of Support Coordination, Practical Supports, Support & Befriending, a variety of Phone Services, Social Prescribing, Housing with Support and Assistive Technology. We use individualised support plans, to address health, financial benefits and supports, social care, housing, transport and other arising needs using technology and through harnessing other services. We work to empower the whole sector of community support for older people through our Community Impact Network that provides Training, IT support and resources to other organisations. If you or an older person you know needs support of any kind please contact ALONE on 0818 222 024 or contact Conor O'Brien Support Coordinator 0860847245

Mooncoin	Date/Time	Names	Date/Time	Names
Flowers	April	Annette Purcell Eucra Downey
Readers	Saturday 27th April	Marie Phelan / Mary Grace	Sunday 28th April	Margaret Brennan / Faye Sutton
Eucharistic Ministers	Saturday 27th April	Paul Butler / Lucy Quinn	Sunday 28th April	Kitty Grant / John Allen
Carrigeen	Date/Time	Names
Cleaners	4th May	Martina Walsh Mary Beagan
Readers	5th May	Ned Phelan Eimear Phelan
Eucharistic Ministers	28th April	Eileen Dowling
Collectors	5th May	Marian Walsh Catherine Darmody
Kilnaspic	Date/Time	Names
Eucharistic Ministers	28th April	Bernadette Walsh
Cleaners	April	Joan Corcoran
If you would like to volunteer for housekeeping of Kilnaspic Church please contact Katherine Hogan in the Sacristy after mass.
Readers	28th April	Caoimhe Munroe

RECENTLY DECEASED: Willie Regan, Comeragh View
ANNIVERSARIES: Michael ‘Rusty’ Fox, Aglish (1st Anniversary)
Pete Conway, Carrick Road. John O’Brien, Carrick Road. Mary Fripps, Grange. Bridget Thompson, Clonmel. Kathleen Comerford, Clogga/Cork. Michael Norris, Clogga. James Tobin, Ballymountain. Pat & Phil Dunphy, Ballytarsney.
Kathleen Nally, Mooncoin/Cathedral Close, Waterford
& her sisters Maureen, Eithne & Josephine.
MONTHS MIND: Stasia O’Connor, Licketstown/ Butlerstown.
James ‘Buddy’ Kelly, Convent View.
Stephanie Hearne, 6 Comeragh View.

Safeguarding in our Diocese If you have a child or vulnerable adult safeguarding concern or wish to raise a matter from the past you may contact:
Ms Ailish Higgins Director of Safeguarding Parish Safeguarding Representative Designated Liaison Person Katherine Hogan, c/o Parish Office
Phone: 085 8021633 051 895 123 Email: dlp@ossory.ie