Aghaviller Parish Newsletter
Hugginstown, Newmarket and Stoneyfor).
2nd. and 3rd. November 2024.
“Thirty-First Sunday in Ordinary Time”
Priests in 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 28th. October to Sunday 3rd. Nov.
Hugginstown:
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday at 9.30a.m.
- Vigil – Saturday 9th. at 8.00p.m.;
- Sunday 10th. at 10.00a.m.
- Stoneyford:
- Wednesday 6th. at 7.00p.m.
- Vigil – Saturday 9th. at 6.30p.m.
- Monday 4th. Feast of St. Charles Borromeo
- Wednesday 6th. Feast of All the Saints of Ireland
Remembrance Masses for the Faithful Departed:
Remembrance Masses for the Faithful Departed will be celebrated on this Saturday 2nd November: In Stoneyford Church at 6.30p.m. and in Hugginstown Church at 8.00p.m. We will remember all who have lost a family member during the past twelve months. Families will be invited to bring a candle to the altar in remembrance of their loved ones during Mass.
- Eileen Henebry, Mylerstown (November ‘23):
- Marie Duggan, Ballinteskin (December ‘23):
- Bridie Davis, Tinvaun (January ’24):
- Josh Dineen, Keatingstown (February ‘24):
- Bryan Connolly, Catstowm (March ’24):
- Nellie O’Shea, Boolyglass (March ’24):
- Angela Morrissey, Lawcus Fields (April ’24):
- Jim Comerford, Carrickmerlin (April ‘24):
- Agnes Smyth, Ennisnag (July ’24):
- Thomas Murray, Stoneyford (September ‘24):
- Tom Cassin, Ballygerdra (September ’24):
- Maureen Mackin, Newmarket (October ’24).
All are invited to write down the names of their own departed ones and place them at the altar. They will be remembered at all Masses during November.
Pray For:
Anniversary Mass:
Eileen Henebry, Mylerstown. Mass in Hugginstown Church on Sunday 3rd. November at 10.00a.m.
Anniversary Mass next week:
Kathleen Tennyson, Mabbistown: Mass in Hugginstown Church on Saturday 9th. November at 8.00p.m.
Mass of Remembrance:
Suir Engineering will celebrate Mass for the Deceased Colleagues on Friday 8th. November in the Church of the Assumption in Mooncoin, Co Kilkenny at 6.30pm
Followed by refreshments upstairs in Mooncoin G.A.A. Complex.
All are welcome to attend.
Parish Contributions:
The “Church Door” Contributions on last weekend amounted to €550.00. Thank You.
Many thanks to all who have contributed to the “October Station” Contributions during the past weeks.
Rota for next week-end:
9th./10th. November – (32nd. Sunday in Ordinary Time)
Readers:
- Stoneyford:
- Saturday 6.30p.m. Rita O’Farrell.
- Hugginstown:
- Saturday 8.00p.m. Tommy Murphy;
- Sunday 10.00a.m. Mary Foran
Eucharistic Ministers:
- Stoneyford:
- Saturday 6.30p.m. Bernie Grace
- Hugginstown:
- Saturday 8.00p.m. Teresa Broderick;
- Sunday 10.00a.m. Ann Power
Lotto: –
Aghaviller Parish and Carrickshock G. A. A.
Draw: Monday 28th. October 2024 Numbers: 30; 18; 06; 28.
- No Winner First 3 Numbers Drawn:
- No Jackpot Winner:
€30.00. Winners:
- Ryan Hayes, c/o Teresa Fitzgerald;
- Natasha Silke, c/o Mary Doyle.
- John Driscoll, Jamestown;
- John Fitzpatrick, Knockmoylan;
- Garry Comerford, Carrickmerlin;
3 x €15.00 (Sellers):
- Mary Raggett;
- James Irish;
- Trish Power.
Next Draw on Monday 4th. November. Please submit returns by 8.30p.m. Draw at 9.00p.m.
Next week: Match 3: €500.00; (First 3 Numbers Drawn) Jackpot: €6,800.00. (4 Numbers)
Diocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes:
The Ossory Diocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes will take place from 19th. to 25th. May 2025. Bus transport from Loughboy Shopping Centre to Cork Airport. Direct flights to Lourdes. Full religious programme. Further information and Bookings at J.W.T. 01 241 0800 or email info@joewalshtours.ie.
Assisted Pilgrims contact Fr. Anthony O’Connor 087 251 7766.
November Offerings 2024:
November Offerings Envelopes 2024 are available at the Church Porch. Your contribution can be left into the Collection Boxes at the Churches or you may donate directly – Use IBAN: IE19 AIBK 9330 9000 0561 20 (BIC: AIBKIE2D).
Scripture – New Testament
Learning more about what it is that we believe. Course on 4th./11th./18th./25th. November in St. Kieran’s College. “Scripture – New Testament” given by Fr Fergus Farrell: • Approaching the Bible: The Word of God in Human Words.
• Introduction to the Gospels: Meeting Matthew. • One Jesus, Many Portraits: Jesus in Matthew and the other Gospels. • Paul and the Good News of Christ Crucified.
Escorted Tour to Westport:
Tour from Sunday 3rd. November 2024. Price includes transport: 5 nights’ in 4* Castlecourt Hotel, Westport with Dinner, Bed & Breakfast. Lunch on certain days. All entertainment, excursions and transport included. Visit Knock Shrine, Galway City, Kylemore Abbey, Croagh Patrick & Fr. Peyton Centre. Afternoon Tea in Ashford Castle. Music nightly. Contact Patricia for further information on 094 900 6426, or 087 1890 236 or email knockpilgrimages@gmail.com.
Newsletter:
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The Newsletter is also available on the Stoneyford Website every week. (www.stoneyford.ie)
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Contact: Telephone: 056 776 8693 or email: liamcassin@ossory.ie
First Reading
A Reading from the Book of Deuteronomy:
Moses said to the people: ‘If you fear the Lord your God all the days of your life and if you keep all his laws and commandments which I lay on you, you will have a long life, you and your son and your grandson. Listen then, Israel, keep and observe what will make you prosper and give you great increase, as the Lord the God of your fathers has promised you, giving you a land where milk and honey flow.
‘Listen, Israel: the Lord our God is the one Lord. You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, with all your strength. Let these words I urge on you today be written on your heart.’
The Word of the Lord
Responsorial Psalm
Response: I love you, Lord, my strength.
I love you, Lord, my strength,
my rock, my fortress, my saviour.
My God is the rock where I take refuge;
my shield, my mighty help, my stronghold.
The Lord is worthy of all praise,
when I call I am saved from my foes.
I love you, Lord, my strength.
Long life to the Lord, my rock!
Praised be the God who saves me,
He has given great victories to his king
and shown his love for his anointed.
I love you, Lord, my strength.
Second Reading:
A Reading from the Letter to the Hebrews:
There used to be a great number of priests under the former covenant, because death put an end to each one of them; but this one, because he remains for ever, can never lose his priesthood. It follows, then, that his power to save is utterly certain, since he is living for ever to intercede for all who come to God through him.
To suit us, the ideal high priest would have to be holy, innocent and uncontaminated, beyond the influence of sinners, and raised up above the heavens; one who would not need to offer sacrifices every day, as the other high priests do for their own sins and then for those of the people, because he has done this once and for all by offering himself. The Law appoints high priests who are men subject to weakness; but the promise on oath, which came after the Law, appointed the Son who is made perfect for ever.
The Word of the Lord.
Gospel Acclamation (Please stand)
Alleluia, alleluia!
Your words are spirit, Lord, and they are life;
you have the message of eternal life.
Alleluia!
Gospel:
A Reading from the Holy Gospel of St. Mark:
One of the scribes came up to Jesus and put a question to him, ‘Which is the first of all the commandments?’ Jesus replied, ‘This is the first: Listen, Israel, the Lord our God is the one Lord, and you must love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, with all your mind and with all your strength. The second is this: You must love your neighbour as yourself. There is no commandment greater than these.’ The scribe said to him, ‘Well spoken, Master; what you have said is true: that he is one and there is no other. To love him with all your heart, with all your understanding and strength, and to love your neighbour as yourself, this is far more important than any holocaust or sacrifice.’ Jesus, seeing how wisely he had spoken, said, ‘You are not far from the kingdom of God.’ And after that no one dared to question him any more.
The Gospel of the Lord.
