Aghaviller Parish Newsletter 20th. and 21st. May 2017
Hugginstown and Stoneyford Churches
“Sixth Sunday of Easter”
St. GregoryVII
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 22nd. to Sunday 28th. May 2017
Hugginstown: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday at 9.30a.m.
Vigil – Saturday 27th. at 8.00p.m.; Sunday 28th. at 11.00a.m.
Stoneyford: Wednesday at 7.00p.m.
Vigil – Saturday 27th. at 6.30p.m.; Sunday 28th. at 10.00a.m.
Thursday 25th. Feast of St. Gregory V11: Friday 26th. Feast of St. Philip Neri:
Pray for: Mary O’Brien, Catstown; who died during the week.
Anniversary: Sean Duggan, Hugginstown. Mass in Hugginstown Church on Saturday 20th. May at 8.00p.m.
James and Josephine O’Shea, Croan. Mass in Hugginstown Church on Sunday 21st. May at 11.00a.m.
Rota for next week-end: 27th. and 28th. May 2017: (Feast of The Ascension of Our Lord))
Readers:
Stoneyford: Saturday 6.30p.m. Declan Lennon; Sunday 10.00a.m. Pat Fennelly
Hugginstown: Saturday 8.00p.m. Cáit Broderick; Sunday 11.00a.m. Noreen Kenneally
Eucharistic Ministers:
Stoneyford: Saturday 6.30p.m. Maria Reid; Sunday 10.00a.m. T. J. Mills.
Hugginstown: Saturday 8.00p.m. Patricia Barron; Sunday 11.00a.m. Ruth Crowley.
A New Rota for Readers and Eucharistic Ministers for the next twelve months will be arranged soon.
If you would like to join the rota or if you are unable to continue please let us know before Friday 26th. May. Telephone 056 776 8693.
Homes for the Elderly:
House Number 5 is vacant in Hugginstown, if interested please contact: 086 168 7073
School Board of Management Meetings:
Meeting in Newmarket School on Tuesday 23rd. May at 8.00p.m.
Meeting in Stoneyford School on Wednesday 24th. May at 8.00p.m.
Dates to Remember for 2017:
Cemetery Masses: Calvary Cemetery on Friday 2nd. June at 8.00p.m.;
Stoneyford Cemetery on Friday 30th. June at 8.00p.m.
Hugginstown Cemetery on Saturday 1st. July at 8.00p.m.;
Mass for all students sitting examinations will be celebrated on Saturday 3rd. June;
In Stoneyford Church at 6.30p.m. and in Hugginstown Church at 8.00p.m.
Stoneyford 10K:
The 10K will take place around the roads in Stoneyford on this Sunday 21st. May. at 12.00Noon. All are very welcome to attend.
Bingo:
Bingo Session in the Community Centre, Stoneyford on every Tuesday at 8.30p.m.
South Kilkenny Historical Society:
A Coach trip to Glendalough, Wicklow Gaol and Avondale House is arranged for Saturday, May 27th. Departing Mullinavat (outside Rising Sun, Mullinavat) at 8.00a.m. and returning approximately 10.00p.m. Further information and booking enquiries to Ms. Brigid Barron, Blossom Hill, Kilmacow 087 950 7295 or Eddie Synnott, Glenmore 086 812 4349.
Fás Community Employment:
There are vacancies on the Fás Community Employment Scheme for the Newmarket/ Hugginstown and Stoneyford areas. If anyone is interested in seeking employment please contact Paul on 087 248 5111.
Lotto Results:
Draw: Monday 15th. May 2017 Numbers: 10; 27; 18. Bonus No: 04.
No Match 3 Winner: No Match 4 Winner: No Jackpot Winner:
€30.00 Winners: Éabha Carroll, Harristown; ‘The 4 of Us’ c/o James Irish
Michael Slattery, Kilkenny; ‘The 4 of Us’ Rathduff; Martin Raggett, Lawcus.
3 Sellers €15.00 each: Mary Raggett; Jimmy Sheehan; Eilis Rohan.
Next week: Match 3: €1,000.00; Match 4: €2,000.00; Jackpot: €8,400.00;
Next Draw on Monday 22nd. May 2017. Please submit returns by 8.30p.m. Draw at 9.00p.m.
Ossory Lourdes Pilgrimage 2017
Almost 300 Pilgrims from our Diocese will travel to Lourdes on Monday 22nd. May. We pray for the needs of our Diocese and for all who assist the Pilgrimage. The Diocesan Grotto Mass will be live on the web. on www.@lourdes.org on Tuesday, 23rd. May at 7.30a.m.(Irish Time)
St. Kieran’s College Past Pupils:
The newly formed Alumni Association is planning a major two-day event on June 30th. and July 1st. to enable all past pupils to come together to celebrate all that is unique and special about St Kieran’s College and those associated with it. Weekend is starting with a Golf Classic at Gowran Golf Club on Friday, June 30th. Then on Saturday, July 1st. there will be an open day at the College from 1.00p.m. to 6.00p.m. with guided tours and an opportunity for past pupils to meet with former classmates in an informal setting. The official naming of the senior hurling pitch in honour of Fr Tommy Maher and a Gala Dinner in the College Gymnasium on Saturday night. Individuals can book through 056 772 1086 or email pastpupils@stkieranscollege.ie
Mullinavat Summer Festival:
Mullinavat Summer Festival will take place on Saturday 3rd. and Sunday 4th. of June. Activities will include a ‘Summer Fair’ on Saturday 3rd. with an array of arts and crafts and a variety of Artisan food and other stalls on display. There will be a kiddie’s fancy dress and a teenage treasure hunt and other activities. ‘Matchday Mayhem’ will be Sunday’s main event with a 7 a side Hurling Tournament, kid’s fun and games, BBQ and further stalls. Live Music will feature all through the weekend, both day and night, with the Community Hall playing host to ‘Art Supple’ Saturday night and the renowned rock band ‘Big Generator’ on Sunday night. It promises to be a great weekend for all the family!
Carrickshock G. A. A
The Club will hold their annual fundraising Golf Classic at Callan Golf Club on June 9th. and 10th. Teams of 4 at €200.00 includes BBQ and Dinner. Tee Times available from Richie Power at 086 236 9205. Please note Kilkenny play Leinster Championship on June 10th. so get your Tee Times early. All are welcome.
St Teresa’s Prayer:
Christ has no body now but yours, no hands, no feet on earth but yours. Yours are the eyes through which he looks with compassion on this world. Yours are the feet with which he walks to do well. Yours are the hands with which he blesses all the world. Yours are the hands, yours are the feet, You are his eyes, you are his body. Christ has no body now but yours.
Newsletter:
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Contact: Telephone: 056 776 8693 or email liamcassin@ossory.ie.
