St. Patrick’s Parish, Doon- 22nd October 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, In today’s Gospel Jesus reminds us of the necessity of giving things their proper importance. Read Matthew 22:15-21. The Herodians and Pharisees were giving too much importance to the issue of the payment of taxes. Jesus reminds them that loving and honouring God is of greater importance. In family life we do many important things, but we remember that God is of the greatest importance in our lives. Pray together that your family will learn to keep things in proper perspective, remembering to keep God first in your lives.
Offertory Collection: last Sunday’s collection was €803–many thanks for your generosity.
Readers & Eucharistic Ministers: for 28th/29th October:
Readers: Eucharistic Ministers:
6:30pm Donal Ryan Mai O’Dwyer/Cait McMahon
9:30am Donie Anderson Neil Maher/Ann Hayes
11am Catherine Tierney Donal Ryan/Anita Sweeney
Anniversaries: 21st/22nd Oct: 28th/29th Oct:
6:30pm Norie Dilger, Cooga-1st Anniv, –
Paudie Ryan & Ryan Family, Croughmakeen &
Hayes Family, Croughafoil.
9:30am – Ned Power, Moanduff-5th Anniv.
11am Deceased members of Tipperary Credit Union –
Doon Branch.
Obituaries: Mary Hayes, Holycross (sister of Nelly Fogarty, Main Street) who was laid to rest on Sat. 14th Oct. May she rest in peace. Sympathy to the bereaved.
October: the month of the rosary, rosary each Sunday evening at 6pm at grotto all welcome
Eucharistic Adoration: Every Wednesday from 10am to 10pm. Please take a leaflet and commit some time. If you cannot full-fill your allotted time for some reason subs are available to take your place. Please contact any member of the adoration group for more information.
Mission Sunday is next Sunday: We support our missionaries both by our prayers and our financial contribution to the Mission Sunday Envelope Collection. Holy Souls Envelopes are available this weekend. Masses will be offered throughout the month of November for all whose names are on the November List
Our Lady of Fatima Centenary Celebrations: 13th May 1917- 13th May 2017: To celebrate the centenary the Holy Rosary will be recited in the Church on the 13th day of each month from May until October at 6pm The Pilgrim statue of Our Lady of Fatima is available to visit your home for these few months. If you would like to host the statue in your home for a week please put your name address and contact details on the sheet as you leave the church.
Amoris: Lets talk family! Lets 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
Doon Defibrillators: a meeting will be held on Mon. 23rd Oct. @ 8:30pm in Doon Community Centre, to discuss access to the defibrillators. A review of the call out service, the phone rota & training options will be discussed. New people are particularly welcome.
The Joy of Love in Marriage: a Marriage Encounter Weekend offers married couples (of all age ranges) private time to rediscover the joy of their love. The next residential Weekend will be 17th – 19th Nov. 2017 at The Lake Hotel, Killarney. For information call (064) 6644319.
Clare’s Wish Foundation: MC For our Fashion Style & Beauty event will be Hilary Thompson form HT Modelling Agency Limerick. There will be plenty of stalls to talk to at our Coffee Morning from fashion, style & Beauty stores from Limerick. LCCR Radio are very kindly holding a live broadcast also from the O’Brien’s room during our morning’s entertainment. This will take place in Kilmurray Lodge Hotel on Thur. 26th Oct. from 10am-12 noon.
The CJ Kickham Brass and Reed Band: Tipperary Town are holding an open night on Tue. 24th Oct. @ 7pm. If you have an interest in music or want to learn an instrument then maybe the Kickham band is for you. Any queries contact Eleanor (086)3732610/Cathy ( 085)1046959 or Kickhamband@gmail.com
Epilepsy Ireland: will hold their annual Church gate collection at all Masses this weekend.
Social Dancing Classes: every Wed. night in Doon Community Centre @ 8:30pm, all are welcome
Doon Parish Journal: In order to have the 26th edition of ‘Bleisce’ on sale in early December, all material-club reports, articles, tributes & photographs must be submitted by 31st Oct. They can be given to Donal Anderson or Peggy Sweeney or emailed to doonparishjournal@hotmail.com. Submissions are included at the discretion of the committee & may be edited
Doon Mens Shed: Following the good interest shown at the first meeting, a follow–up meeting will be held on Mon. 23rd Oct. @ 8:30pm in the Community Centre. Guest Speakers will be on hand to answer any questions. All are welcome to attend’
Doon Coursing Club: fundraising event on Sat. 18th Nov. at Limerick Greyhound Stadium. Door raffle, valuable spot prizes. Come & enjoy a great night at the dogs. Bus available from Doon on the night. Tickets €10 & children go free. Tickets can be got from any member, please support.
Doon Study Hub: Open every Tue., Wed., and Thur. For times & prices please see our Facebook page or contact us via email doonstudyhub@gmail.com. We are also open every Sat. from 10am to 2pm.
Doon Community Council: will hold a Halloween Spooky Walk for children on Sun. 28th Oct. Starting at the GAA clubhouse @ 5:30om, followed by disco in hall from 6-7:30pm. All welcome.
Doon GAA: Lotto No’s drawn 6-13-20-27, one winner-congratulations to Liam & Leonard c/o Paddy Anderson. Next week’s jackpot is €2,000. Fixtures & Results: will be sent out by text for all fixtures each week, text your name to (087) 7818652 if you would like to receive same. Doon GAA Cake Sale: will take place next weekend, 28th/29th Oct. This is in aid of upgrading the defibrillator equipment in the GAA Grounds. Cake sale will take place after Sat. night Mass at 6:30pm & both Masses on Sun. Cakes & treats can be dropped to Pastoral Centre between 4pm-6pm on Sat. evening the 28th. Please support as it’s a fantastic cause. For more information contact Mary O’Brien on (087) 0616661. Doon Gear: anyone looking to buy O’Neill’s gear can do so on www.oneills.com then goto GAA Club-Doon GAA, Co. Limerick is on Page 7. If anyone would like club jerseys-please contact Patricia Murphy (086) 8338898 (order been sent on Fri. 27th Oct.)