St. Patrick’s Parish, Doon- 29th 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, The Pharisees continue to test Jesus with a question about the greatest commandment. Jesus answers the Pharisees’ question with a two-fold summary. Jesus says that all of the commandments can be summarized in two commandments: love God and love your neighbour. Both of these were central elements of the religious tradition Jesus learned from his Jewish community. Indeed these continue to be central aspects of contemporary Jewish religious understanding. Jesus’ response to his questioners proposed an integral connection between these two aspects of the Jewish Law. Love of God finds its expression in our love for our neighbor.
What are Indulgences ? Indulgences are the remission before God of the temporal punishment due to sins whose guilt has already been forgiven. The faithful Christian who is duly disposed gains the indulgence under prescribed conditions for either himself or herself or the departed. All Souls – Traditionally, on this day & especially during all of November, we visit a church or graveyard to pray for our dead.
Offertory Collection: last Sunday’s collection was €725-many thanks for your generosity. Mission Sunday: We support our missionaries both by our prayers & our financial contribution to the Mission Sunday Envelope Collection taken up this weekend.
Masses this coming week: No Mass Mon. or Tue. morning. Vigil Mass Tue. evening at 7:30pm. Wed. 1st of Nov. is The Solemnity of All Saints, it is a Holy Day of obligation. Mass on Wed. at 11am & 7:30pm. Thur. 2nd Nov. is The Commemoration of All The Faithful Departed, Mass at 9:30am & 7:30pm. Fri. 3rd Nov. is First Friday, usual communion calls. Mass at 9:30am & 7:30pm followed by devotions.
Readers & Eucharistic Ministers: for 4th/5th Nov.:
Readers: Eucharistic Ministers:
6:30pm Ted Riordan John Favier/Paudie Sweeney
9:30am Marie Duggan Margaret Loughman/Marie Ryan
11am Emma Kennedy Sinead Ryan/Nicholas Mooney
Anniversaries: 28th/29th Oct: 4th/5th Nov:
6:30pm – Annie & Thomas McLoughlin & their grandson
Shane McLoughlin, Cooga-3rd Anniv.
9:30am Ned Power, Moanduff-5th Anniv. –
11am – Bridget & Johnny Ryan, Cooga &
Jeremiah Ryan, Reenavanna.
Bridget Ryan, Toomaline & Dublin-Months Mind
Obituaries: Sr. Shelia Treacy, Convent of Mercy Nenagh & formerly Gurtavalla (sister of Paddy Treacy Gurtavalla) who was laid to rest on Sun. 22nd 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.
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.
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.
Social Dancing Classes: every Wed. night in Doon Community Centre @ 8:30pm, all are welcome.
Digital Skills for Citizens Training: continues in Cappamore Campus on Tue. 31st Oct., 10am-12 noon, also a course till start on Mon. 6th Nov. 7-9pm. To book a place please contact Ballyhoura 381174.
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
Team Hope Christmas Shoebox Appeal: If you would like to get involved in this year’s appeal please pick up a leaflet that explains everything on your way out. Donations also accepted & a box will be filled on your behalf. Filled boxes need to be ready no later than Fri. 17th Nov. For further details contact Norah Collins (087) 9384583.
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: Thanks to those who contributed items to our annual scrap metal collection. A total of 33 tonne was collected & €4,915 was raised. Thanks also to Doon Vintage Club for their donation of €1,000. Halloween Spooky walk & disco for children on Sun. 29th Oct. @ 5:30pm, starting outside Doon GAA field. Free admission, any volunteers would be appreciated-dress for Halloween. Progressive 45: Card Drive will resume on Sun. 5th Nov. @ 8pm.
Doon Defibrillators: CPR Defib training available on the 25th Nov. Please contact John Collins on (086) 8030390 if interested.
Doon GAA: Lotto No’s drawn 5-13-14-26, no winner. Next week’s jackpot is €2,200. 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 this weekend after all Masses in the Pastoral Centre. This is in aid of upgrading the defibrillator equipment in the GAA Grounds. 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 (086) 8338898 ASAP.
** Reminder Clocks Go Back One Hour this weekend **