Aghaviller Parish Newsletter
Hugginstown, Newmarket and Stoneyford.
31st. December and 1st. January 2023.
“Feast of Mary, the Holy Mother of God”
Priests Living within the Parish:
Liam Cassin (Parish Priest) Telephone: 056 776 8693 or Mobile 087 231 2354
Peter Hoyne (Retired) Telephone: 056 776 8678 or Mobile 086 373 8492
Mass Times in Aghaviller Parish:
Monday 2nd. to Sunday 8th. January 2023.
Hugginstown:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and at 9.30a.m.
- Vigil – Thursday 5th. at 8.00p.m.;
- Friday 6th. at 10.00a.m.
- Saturday 7th. at 8.00p.m.;
- Sunday 8th. at 10.00a.m.
Stoneyford:
- Vigil – Thursday 5th. at 6.30p.m:
- Vigil – Saturday 7th. at 6.30p.m.;
- Monday 2nd. Feast of St. Basil the Great;
- Tuesday 3rd. Feast of The Holy Name of Jesus.
- Friday 6th. Feast of the Epiphany of Our Lord. Holy Day
Anniversary Masses next weekend.
Andy Brennan, Stoneyford: In Stoneyford Church on Saturday 7th. January at 6.30p.m
Katie, Tommy and Cissie Delahunty, Catstown. In Hugginstown Church on Saturday 7th. January at 8.00p.m
Rota for next week-end:
7th. and 8th. January 2023 . (Feast of the Baptism of Our Lord)
Readers:
Stoneyford: Saturday 6.30p.m. Catherina Roche.
Hugginstown: Saturday 8.00p.m. Deirdre Rohan; Sunday 10.00a.m. Marie Ryan.
Eucharistic Ministers:
Stoneyford: Saturday 6.30p.m. Bernie Grace
Hugginstown: Saturday 8.00p.m. Mary Cuddihy; Sunday 10.00a.m. Ann Power.
Ordination:
Fr. Niall Coll will be ordained Bishop of Ossory on Sunday 22nd. January 2023 at 3.00p.m.
in St Mary’s Cathedral, Kilkenny.
Safeguarding Contacts:
Diocesan Designated Liaison Person: Ms. Kathleen Sherry Tel: 087 100 0232.
Aghaviller Parish Representatives are: Teresa Broderick and Carmel O’Toole
Christmas Offerings:
Envelopes for your Christmas Offerings 2022 may be collected in the Church Porch, and your contributions may be handed in during the coming weeks: or you may donate directly – Use IBAN: IE19 AIBK 9330 9000 0561 20 (BIC: AIBKIE2D).
Many thanks for all your support and contributions during the past year.
Roman Catholic Diocese and Parishes of Ossory – Registered Charity No. 20015831
Be Safe this Christmas:
If you are leaving your home even for a short time, do lock all external doors and windows. Make sure all candles and naked lights are out before you leave or before you retire to bed. Be extra careful on the roads during the Christmas season and do show care for others. Safe Driving! With the ‘Text Alert’ in operation please be vigilant and always be aware there is always Garda help close at hand.
Thanks:
Many thanks to all the Children; Parents; Teachers; Musicians; Choirs; Readers; Eucharistic Ministers; Servers and others who prepared the Christmas Masses: and to all who cleaned and decorated the Churches in the Parish for the Christmas Season and throughout the year. Thanks to all who erected the Cribs; donated flowers and Christmas trees etc.
A sincere thank you and appreciation to all.
First Holy Communion Dates 2023.
For Stoneyford School on Sunday 14th. May in Stoneyford Church at 11.00a.m.
For Monroe/Newmarket Schools on Sunday 21st. May in Hugginstown Church at 11.00a.m.
Parish Contributions:
The “Church Door” Contributions on last weekend amounted to €920.00. Thank You.
(To donate directly.) For Aghaviller Parish Funds: Use IBAN: IE74 AIBK 9330 9000
0610 47 (BIC: AIBKIE2D)
For the support of the Clergy: Use IBAN: IE19 AIBK 9330 9000 0561 20
(BIC: AIBKIE2D).
All Parish Property and Accounts are registered under the (Diocese of Ossory, Reg. Charity No. 20015831)
Reflection for the New Year:
“A New Year is unfolding – like a blossom with petals curled tightly concealing the beauty within. Lord, let this year be filled with the things that are truly good – with the comfort of warmth in our relationships, with the strength to help those who need our help and the humility and openness to accept help from others. As we make our resolutions for the year ahead, let us go forward with great hope that all things can be possible – with God’s help and guidance.”
Blessing:
May the Lord bless us and keep us.
May the Lord let his face shine on us and be gracious to us.
May the Lord uncover his face to us and bring us His Peace.”
Lotto: –
Aghaviller Parish and Carrickshock G. A. A.
Next Draw on Monday 2nd January. Please submit returns by 8.30p.m. Draw at 9.00p.m.
Next Draw: Match 3: €500.00; (First 3 Numbers Drawn) Jackpot: €5,500.00. (4 Numbers)
ALHomecare
ALHomecare is in business for 9 years, they work with hundreds of families and have nearly 300 carers working nationwide. It is a safe and affordable alternative to nursing homes and private visiting carers, which they are aware are in serious short supply especially at this time of the year with cold and wintery weather.
6,000 people who have been approved for funded home care from the HSE have had to be put on a waiting list because of a shortage of carers. ALHomecare is an option as they know that choosing the right care for your relative is a very important decision. You naturally want the best quality care at an affordable price. They understand that homecare can be very expensive and can put a lot of stress and worry on individuals and their families. They aim to provide you with the highest quality homecare at an affordable price.
Contact Tom 087 744 0729 or Eileen 087 991 6791 who will be happy to chat anytime.
Newsletter:
If you wish to receive the weekly Newsletter by email, please drop your email address to liamcassin@ossory.ie The Newsletter is also available on the Stoneyford Website every weekend. (Stoneyford.ie:) News. All notices for the Newsletter to be left in by Thursdays at 5.00p.m. please. Contact: Telephone: 056 776 8693 or email: liamcassin@ossory.ie
And A Happy and Peaceful Christmas to All.
First Reading
A Reading from the Book of Numbers:
The Lord spoke to Moses and said, ‘Say this to Aaron and his sons: “This is how you are to bless the sons of Israel. You shall say to them:
May the Lord bless you and keep you.
May the Lord let his face shine on you and be gracious to you.
May the Lord uncover his face to you and bring you peace.”
This is how they are to call down my name on the sons of Israel, and I will bless them.’
The Word of the Lord
Responsorial Psalm
Response: O God, be gracious and bless us.
O God, be gracious and bless us
and let your face shed its light upon us.
So will your ways be known upon earth
and all nations learn your saving help.
O God, be gracious and bless us.
Let the nations be glad and exult
for you rule the world with justice.
With fairness you rule the peoples,
you guide the nations on earth.
O God, be gracious and bless us.
Let the peoples praise you, O God;
let all the peoples praise you.
May God still give us his blessing
till the ends of the earth revere him.
O God, be gracious and bless us.
Second Reading
A Reading from St. Paul’s Letter to the Galatians:
When the appointed time came, God sent his Son, born of a woman, born a subject of the Law, to redeem the subjects of the Law and to enable us to be adopted as sons. The proof that you are sons is that God has sent the Spirit of his Son into our hearts: the Spirit that cries, ‘Abba, Father’, and it is this that makes you a son, you are not a slave any more; and if God has made you son, then he has made you heir.
The Word of the Lord
Gospel Acclamation
Alleluia, alleluia!
At various times in the past and in various different ways,
God spoke to our ancestors through the prophets;
but in our own time, the last days, he has spoken to us through his Son.
Alleluia!
Gospel
A Reading from the Holy Gospel of St. Luke:
The shepherds hurried away to Bethlehem and found Mary and Joseph, and the baby lying in the manger. When they saw the child they repeated what they had been told about him, and everyone who heard it was astonished at what the shepherds had to say. As for Mary, she treasured all these things and pondered them in her heart. And the shepherds went back glorifying and praising God for all they had heard and seen; it was exactly as they had been told.
When the eighth day came and the child was to be circumcised, they gave him the name Jesus, the name the angel had given him before his conception.
The Gospel of the Lord
