1st Sunday of Advent 1st December 2024
“Straighten up and raise your heads, because your redemption is drawing near’
MASSES FOR THE DEAD NEXT WEEK
TERRYGLASS CHURCH
Sat. Dec. 7th 8pm Stephen and Elizabeth Prout, Ryehill,
Matt and Catherine Murphy, Limerick, Kevin Cahalan, Cloninaha,
Bridie and Stephen Darcy, Terryglass and deceased family members.
KILBARRON CHURCH
Sun. Dec 1st 9.30am Shane MacGowan – 1st Anniversary
Tim Cleary, Skehana and deceased Cleary family members,
Teresa Burke, Kilbarron, Jamesie Burke, Hurlers Cross and Kilbarron.
Sun. Dec 8th 9.30am Jimmy and Mary O’Meara, Kevinstown Mary O’Meara, Kevinstown, and deceased member of the O’Meara
and Casey families. Bridget and Pat Dunne, Rodeen
Dear Jesus, please let my Advent bring me closer to God. May this time bring out the best in my life and in the lives of those close to me.
FIRST FRIDAY on next Friday 6th Dec. Mass in Kilbarron at 9am. Visits to the sick and housebound on Thursday and Friday. Kindly let us know if anyone would like a visit.
FEAST OF THE IMMACULATE CONCEPTION Sun. 8th December.
Please try to mark this special Feast, celebrated in the run up to Christmas.
KILBARRON GRAVEYARD
Maintenance fees for 2024 are now due, please contact any member of the graveyard committee.
BALLINDERRY MAGICAL CHRISTMAS MARKETS take place on this Sunday, Dec 1st from 2pm to 5pm.Come along and enjoy the afternoon with over 40 stands. There will be music, Santa will be there to meet all the families and the Christmas lights will be turned on. Don’t forget our Christmas Draw with lovely Hamper and Voucher prizes. It’s €5 per entry or 5 entries for €20 will be for sale on the day.
SILVER ARCH RESOURCE CENTRE. Borrisokane ‘Fit For Life’
Chair based exercise continues Tuesdays until 17thDec. 11-12 noon More information at 083 1629253 / 067 31800
BALLINDERRY COMMUNITY SPORTSFIELD LOTTO DRAW
Our lotto took place this week 25th November 2024 @ 9pm.
Jackpot: €15,000 Numbers: 5 -12 -30 – 31. No Jackpot Winner
Lucky Dip : Johnny Cahalan, Siobhan Quinlan, Tomas Downey, Mairead Burke and Kathleen & Basil Leenane. Thank you for playing our lotto.
Blessing of the Advent Wreath.
God our Father we ask your blessing on this Advent Wreath – an unbroken circle of evergreens.
With each passing week our Advent wreath will grow ever brighter.
May the light of your Spirit show this community the path we need to walk if Christ is to be born in our hearts and in our community this Advent season.
Terryglass / Kilbarron Mass Times – Wintertime
Terryglass Week-days: Tues. Thurs. Fri: 9am Saturday: 8pm
Kilbarron: Wednesday: 7.30pm. Sunday : 9.30am