St. Patrick’s Parish, Doon – 10th September 2017
Fr. Jimmy Donnelly P.P. (086) 2622787 / (061) 380165
Website: www.doonbleisce.com
Newsletter email: doonparishnewsletter@eircom.net
Fr. Jimmy email: doonparishpriest@eircom.net
Dear Parishioner,
This Sunday’s gospel tells us that we have been asked by Jesus himself to come together in prayer, in times of difficulty, in happiness and we are asked to do this regularly. Sometimes it might seem the easiest option to ‘skip’ Mass just this Sunday. Too much going on and too many people to be dropped here, there and everywhere. Back to school lists to be fulfilled, long summer days sadly coming to an end and God knows we are trying our best! When we don’t feel entirely comfortable about a decision we often rationalise it, creating reasons for our actions or lack of them. Jesus tells us that coming together in his name is a deep respect for his word and will never go unnoticed or unanswered. We come together as a group of people within the Christian family each Sunday, blessed and broken, as fragile and vulnerable as each other. It is in the coming together that there is traction, there is unity, we build our additional voices in love, a shared devotion in person that tells us that we are a community of believers, a community of faith and we share a common goal. A community who are trying and making an effort, together and praying for each other..
Offertory Collection: €925. Thank you for your generosity it is very much appreciated.
Readers & Eucharistic Ministers: 16th/17th September:
Readers: Eucharistic Ministers:
6:30pm Nora Ryan Bridie Stapleton/Mary Ryan
9:30am Donal Anderson Margaret Loughman/Marie Ryan
11am Mary Kate Ryan Donal Ryan/Anita Sweeney
Anniversaries 9th/10th September: 16th/17th September:
6:30pm Paddy Ryan, Carnahalla (20th)
Michael & Jimmy Whelan, Cooga
9:30am
11am Jim Barrett, Cliggan (18th) Denis (Sonny) Ryan, Doon East (21st)
Sean & Josephine Hayes & their daughter Josephine Ryan, Cooga
Dan & Annie O’Hara, Bank Place
Month’s Mind: Martin English, Croughmorka – Sunday 17th September @ 11am
Baptism: We welcome to our Christian community Patrick Thomas Brosnahan, Carrigmore. Congratulations to his parents Noel & Nessa and the extended family.
Wedding: Congratulations to Paul Anderson Doon South and Aoife Whelan Castleknock, Dublin who were married on Saturday 9th September in Dublin. We pray God’s blessing on their marriage.
If anyone is housebound, in hospital or in a nursing home please let Fr Jimmy know if they would like a visit.
Moore Haven Centre: Recent Church gate collection raised €802 and they are extremely grateful for your support.
Eucharistic Adoration: Every Wednesday from 10.00am to 10.00pm. Please pick up a leaflet and commit some time. Please contact any member of the adoration group for more information.
Amoris: Let’s talk family! Let’s be family! You are cordially invited to an exciting and interactive journey of reflection on love, marriage and the family which will be run locally in every diocese in Ireland from September 2017 and is also available on line. Visit www.worldmeeting2018.ie/amoris.
Volunteer Now: Would you or could you volunteer to help when Pope Francis visits our country from 21-26 August 2018 for the World Meeting of Families. Information leaflet available as you leave the church or lookup www.worldmeeting2018.ie/volunteer. Visit of specially commissioned WMOF Icon of the Holy Family to the Archdiocese from 8th to 18th September 2017 as follows; Holycross Abbey (8th – 11th), Emly (12th to 14th) and Newport (15th – 18th).
Our Lady of Fatima Centenary Celebrations: 13th May 1917- 13th May 2017: The Holy Rosary will be recited in the Church on the 13th day of each month from May until October @ 6pm.
Milford Care Centre and Anam Cara: supporting bereaved parents, is holding an Information Evening on Monday 18th September @ 7:30pm in the Horse & Jockey Hotel, Thurles,. and Thursday 21st September @7:00pm in Milford Care Centre, Limerick . This is a free event and open to all bereaved parents. As Anam Cara will need to confirm numbers for teas/coffees, please RSVP to info@anamcara.ie before Friday 15th or call the information line on 085 2888 888.
Laudato Si Care for our common home: the comprehensive document on the environment by Pope Francis. You are invited to 4 workshops in Cappawhite Community Centre Sept 21st & 28th and October 5th & 12th from 7.30 to 9.30pm. Inspiring speakers and all are welcome. If you intend to participate please contact Fr Martin Hayes on 089 9624807 or email pastoral.office@cashel-emly.ie
Legion of Mary: Pilgrimage to Knock on Sunday 24th September. Bus leaving from Lysaght’s Corner at 8 am. €20. Contact: Joan 061-380201 or Eibhlis 087-0530928 . Further details on notice board.
Darragh’s & Red Cross 5k/10k Walk/Run: this Sunday 10th Sept @ 1:30pm
Dun Bleisce Tidy Towns: annual used clothes collection on Sunday 17th and 24th of September. Clothes can be left at the Pastoral Centre between 9am and 12 noon.
Doon ICA : meeting on Thursday 14th sept @ 8pm in community centre. New members welcome.
Doon Community Council: Reminder of scrap metal collection on Saturday 7th October
Doon Community Alert: Annual Church Gate Collection will be held next weekend 16/17th Sept. Any outstanding subscriptions of €10 for Text Alert can be paid at the Post Office or to any member. A meeting will be held next Tuesday 12th @ 8.30pm in the Community Centre. All are welcome.
School Reunion: Did you do your Leaving Cert in Doon CBS or Doon Convent of Mercy in 1987? If you did, your reunion is on Saturday 23rd September, 2017 @ the GN Ballykisteen Golf Hotel. Information & tickets available from doon1987reunion@gmail.com or on FB @ Doon 1987 Reunion.
Ballyhoura Development: are currently recruiting for an accredited Business Programme . An information session will be held in Croom Enterprise Centre on Wednesday 20th Sept from 10 to 11.30 am. Healthcare Opportunities for Women Thinking about returning to work or like to upskill or explore opportunities in Healthcare. Ballyhoura are holding information morning in the Caherconlish Millennium Centre Tuesday Sept 26th 10am to 11.30. Contact Eileen on 087-6833661 for more information.
Doon GAA: Lotto: Mon. 4th September. no’s drawn 3-8-10-25, no winner. Next week’s draw will be held in Kelly’s Bar with a jackpot of €3,800. Commemoration: Doon GAA will hold a commemoration for Dan O’Hara on the 60th Anniversary of his death in St Fintan’s Cemetery on Sunday 17th September @ 12 noon. All are welcome. Dan presented Doon with their first set of red and white jerseys in GAA Golden Jubilee Year 1934.
Notes for Newsletter: To guarantee inclusion in newsletter, notes to be emailed or dropped to Fr Jimmy by 6pm Wednesday Evening.