Aghaviller Parish Newsletter 7th. and 8th. May 2016:  

(Hugginstown and Stoneyford Churches).

“Feast of the Ascension of Our Lord”

The 50^th World Communications Day will be celebrated on this Sunday  8^th. May. The Theme: ‘Communications and Mercy – A Fruitful Encounter’.

Priests of the Parish:

Liam Cassin Telephone:             056 776 8693      or      Mobile 087 231 2354

Peter Hoyne Telephone: 056 776 8678      or      Mobile 086 373 8492

Mass Times in Aghaviller Parish:      –       Monday 9^th. to Sunday 15^th. May 2016.

Hugginstown:    Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday at 9.30a.m.

Vigil – Saturday 14^th. at 8.00p.m.;        Sunday 15^th. at 11.00a.m.

Stoneyford:       Wednesday at 7.00p.m.

                        Vigil – Saturday 14^th. at 6.30p.m.;        Sunday 15^th. at 10.00a.m.

Friday 13^th.       Feast of Our Lady of Fatima:   Saturday 14^th. Feast of St. Matthias

Pray For:          James O’Shea, Dunamaggan;(late of Lismatigue) who died during the week

Anniversaries:   Ann O’Leary, Tramore. Mass in Hugginstown Church on Sunday 8^th. May at 11.00a.m.

Rota for next week-end:  14^th. and 15^th. May 2016    (Feast of Pentecost)

Readers:

Stoneyford:         Saturday 6.30p.m. Declan Lennon;    Sunday 10.00a.m. Eileen Sutton;

Hugginstown:     Saturday 8.00p.m. Teresa Broderick; Sunday 11.00a.m. Deirdre O’Shea

Eucharistic Ministers:

Stoneyford:         Saturday 6.30p.m. Kitty Wallace;  Sunday 10.00a.m. Bernie Grace.

Hugginstown:     Saturday 8.00p.m. Bridget Farrell;      Sunday 11.00a.m. Mary Murphy.

Anniversary Mass next weekend:

In Hugginstown Church on Saturday 14^th. May at 8.00p.m.   – Nan and James Grace, Lismatigue

In Hugginstown Church on Sunday 15^th. May at 11.00a.m.   –   James and Josephine O’Shea, Croan

Volunteers:

Jubilee Volunteers are needed in Rome for this year. Volunteers are asked to give at least a week (or 4 days for the major events) in Rome. The Volunteers will welcome pilgrims at several meeting points, providing information about the services available to pilgrims; they will accompany pilgrims on the pathways designated specifically for them to reach the Papal Basilicas. To become a candidate, you must fill out the application form which can be got from Ossory Adult Faith Development or from www.ossory.ie.

Ossory Vocations Information Day:

Information Day will take place on Saturday May 14^th. in The Chapter Room, St. Mary’s Cathedral. Kilkenny.   Starting time 10.30a.m. For further information contact Fr. Willie Purcell at Email:  ossoryvocdir@gmail.com Phone: 087 628 6858 or Facebook: ossoryvocdir

Parish Pastoral Councils:

A Morning of Reflection for members of Parish Pastoral Councils will be held in St. Kieran’s College, Kilkenny on Saturday 14^th. May, from 10.00a.m. to 1.00p.m. The morning will be led by Martin Kennedy works as a trainer and facilitator with church and community groups, promoting lay involvement in the mission of the Church. Martin is married to Breda, has two adult children and lives in Killashandra.

Bingo:

Bingo Session in the Community Centre, Stoneyford on every Tuesday at 8.30p.m

World Youth Day 2016:

World Youth Day will be celebrated in Krakow from the 25^th. to 31^st. July 2016.  Young people, over the age of 18 years of age are invited to take part. Please contact Fr. Richard Scriven 087 242 0033 or Derek Dooley 087 938 4242 if any one would like to participate in this pilgrimage with Pope Francis to the homeland of Pope John Paul II.

Dates to Remember:

First Holy Communion:   For Monroe/Newmarket Schools in Hugginstown Church on Sunday 29^th. May at 11.00a.m.;

Cemetery Masses:  Calvary Cemetery Mass on Friday 3^rd. June at 8.00p.m.; Stoneyford Cemetery Mass on Friday 1^st. July at 8.00p.m.

Hugginstown Cemetery Mass on Saturday 2^nd. July at 8.00p.m.;

Stoneyford 10K: Will take place around the roads in Stoneyford on Sunday 15^th. May. at 12.00Noon

Lotto Results:

Draw: Monday 2^nd. May 2016          Numbers: 24; 18; 08.             Bonus No: 17.

No Match 3 Winner:       No Match 4 Winner:                          No Jackpot Winner:

€30.00 Winners:            Kay McKenna, c/o Heaslips;          Sabrina Walsh, Aghaviller;

Martin Jordan, Lismatigue; Mary Carroll, Harristown;                      Helen Greene, Dungarvan

3 Sellers €15.00 each:     Pat Dwyer;         Jim Walsh;        James Irish;

Next week:   Match 3: €1,000.00;       Match 4: €2,000.00;     Jackpot: €10,800.00;

Next Draw on Monday 9^th. May 2016. Please submit returns by 9.00p.m.   Draw at 9.30p.m.

Youth 2000 Summer Festival:

The Festival will take place in Cistercian College, Roscrea, Co. Tipperary from Thursday 7^th. to Sunday 10^th. July. This is for young people aged 16-35, an opportunity not to be missed to experience the Catholic faith and meet many new people, with over 1000 young people from all corners of Ireland attending last year. The festival is donation only. Free buses available from all around Ireland. For more info and to book online, see www.youth2000.ie

or phone 01 6753690

South Kilkenny Historical Society:

The1916 Commemoration Conference and Exhibitions will be held on Friday, May 20^th. at 7.30pm. in the Rising Sun, Mullinavat. Official opening, announcement of Primary Schools’ Competition winner and keynote lecture by Mr Patrick Mannix.

On Saturday, May 21^st. from 10.00a.m. to 3.00p.m. A Panel Discussion.

Session 1 – Easter 1916 – The case For and Against;

Session 2 – 1916 to 2016 – Was it ‘For this that all that blood was shed’;

Session 3 – 2016 to 2116 – The ideals of 1916 and their relevance for a new century.

Panellists include: Mr David Begg; Mr Eamon O Cuiv, Mr Noel Whelan and Mr Padraig Yeates. For further information please contact Eddie Synnott on 086 812 4349

National Children’s Hospital:

For those who have concerns as to whether the St James’s Hospital Campus is the best location for the New National Children’s Hospital, visit www.connollyforkidshospital.com.  You are invited to review the website and, if you agree, to sign a petition which is available to print or sign online.

Communications Day:

Prayer for Communicators

Lord, let the Good News of your marvellous deeds fall on every ear,

and let all tongues rejoice in your wisdom, your compassion, your faithfulness, and your love.
Make me bold and let me share your Word with those you desire to reach.

As my heart overflows with your love, speak through me.
Let me proclaim your glory and your majesty, and tell of the kindness you have shown your people.

This I ask, through Jesus Christ our Lord.
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Contact: Telephone: 056 776 8693 or email liamcassin@ossory.ie.