Aghaviller Parish Newsletter 18th. and 19th. February 2017

(Hugginstown and Stoneyford Churches).

“Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time”

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 20^th. to Sunday 26^th. February 2017

Hugginstown:    Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 9.30a.m.

                        Vigil – Saturday 25^th. at 8.00p.m.;     Sunday 26^th. at 11.00a.m.

Stoneyford:       No Mass on Wednesday

                        Vigil – Saturday 25^th. at 6.30p.m.;   Sunday 26^th. at 10.00a.m.

Wednesday 22^nd. Feast of The Chair of St. Peter (Apostle)

Thursday 23^rd.  Feast of St. Polycarp. (Bishop and Martyr)

Pray For:          Margaret Webster, Croan. Months Mind.

Anniversaries:   John and Lil Corcoran, Sheepstown;    Mass in Hugginstown Church on Saturday 18^th. February at 8.00p.m.

William and Margaret O’Meara; Julie Morrissey, Croan; Mass in Hugginstown Church on Sunday 19^th. February at11.00a.m.

Rota for next week-end: 25^th. and 26^th. February 2017: (Eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time)

Readers:

Stoneyford:         Saturday 6.30p.m. Catherina Roche; Sunday 10.00a.m. Fred Malzard.

Hugginstown:     Saturday 8.00p.m. Eileen Aylward; Sunday 11.00a.m. Deirdre Rohan

Eucharistic Ministers:

Stoneyford:         Saturday 6.30p.m. Kitty Wallace;  Sunday 10.00a.m. Mary Malzard.

Hugginstown:     Saturday 8.00p.m. Marie Duggan; Sunday 11.00a.m. Carmel O’Toole

Anniversary Masses next week:

In Stoneyford Church on Saturday 25^th. February at 6.30p.m. – Ellen and Kathleen Lawlor.

In Hugginstown Church on Saturday 25^th. February at 8.00p.m. – John Dwyer, Baysrath.

Ossory Pilgrimage to Lourdes:

The Annual Ossory Pilgrimage to Lourdes takes place from Monday, 22^nd. May to Saturday, 27^th. May 2017 inclusive. Bookings for all intending to travel may be made by contacting Eleanor (Monday to Friday) at Glenmore Parish Office, Glenmore, County Kilkenny, Telephone 051 880 414, or Email: glenmore@ossory.ie

Newmarket/Hugginstown Social Club:

The next ‘Get Together’ will be on Tuesday 21^st. February from 2.00p.m. to 4.30p.m. in “Gáirdín an Ghorta”, Newmarket.   All are welcome.

Stoneyford Development Association – A.G.M.:

The A.G.M. will be held in the Community Centre, Stoneyford on Monday 6^th. March at 8.15p.m. All welcome.

See www.stoneyford.ie for further details.

Stoneyford Tidy Towns:

If you have an interest in any of the following areas and you may have a little time to volunteer in Gardening, Landscaping – some grass cutting, Flower & Shrub Planting. Wildlife, Habitats & Natural Amenities. Sustainable Waste & Resource Management. Routine simple ‘DIY Fix It’ Jobs. please let them know. Please contact: 087 315 6359. 

Lenten Retreats:

During Lent the Adult Faith Development, St. Kieran’s College are holding Parish Evening Retreats in the College.

For further information please contact 056 775 3624.

Kilkenny M.A.B.S.:

Kilkenny M.A.B.S. is concerned with the difficulties being faced by many people with mortgage and debt issues. Anyone affected by debt should not ignore the matter but seek help as early as possible and this may alleviate the stress and social difficulties associated with debt. Money management and negotiation with creditors are issues many people identify with.

Kilkenny Money Advice and Budgeting Service (MABS) as Approved Intermediaries offer a free service to assess people to apply for Debt Relief Notices (DRN). MABS also assist with mortgage arrears and attend Court in a supporting role in mortgage arrears cases.

Kilkenny MABS is a Free, Confidential and Independent Service funded through CIB.

Contact Kilkenny MABS, 8 William St, Kilkenny 076 107 2610 or Kilkenny@mabs.ie

Lotto Results:

Draw: Monday 13^th. February 2017        Numbers: 10; 11; 17.     Bonus No: 29.

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

€30.00 Winners:                Cathal Foley, c/o Bridget Cleary;     Lucy McBride, Hugginstown.

Carmel Fennelly, Ballyhale; Dick Kenneally, Catstown;                    Paschal Long, Stoneyford.

3 Sellers €15.00 each:     Fred Malzard;     Willie Walshe;   James Irish.

Next week:   Match 3: €1,000.00;   Match 4: €2,000.00;            Jackpot: €7,100.00;

Next Draw on Monday 20^th. February 2017. Please submit returns by 8.30p.m. Draw at 9.00p.m.                                                                                                                           

Bingo:

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

Golf Classic:

Lions Club Golf Classic on Saturday 1^st. April at Kilkenny Golf Club in aid of Kilkenny Alzheimer’s Day Care Centre. Starting at 9.00a.m. to 1.00p.m.  3 Person Team event.   For more information contact:  Pat O’ Hanlon 087 696 5970

“Anam Cara”:

This organisation that supports bereaved Parents, is holding its next monthly Parent Evening on Monday 20^th. February from 7.30p.m. to 9.00p.m. in the Horse & Jockey Hotel, Thurles, Co. Tipperary. This event is open to all bereaved parents regardless of the age your child died, the circumstances of their death, or whether the death was recent or not.

Carrickshock G. A. A. Club:

The Club is overwhelmed by the support shown to the Intermediate Hurling Team and they invite all to the homecoming, win lose or draw at the Club Grounds, Hugginstown on Sunday 19^th. February at 2.00p.m.
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Contact: Telephone: 056 776 8693 or email liamcassin@ossory.ie.