Scrap Metal Collection: Thanks to those who contributed items to our annual scrap metal collection, to everyone who assisted on the day and to those who helped with collecting items. A total of 33 tonnes was collected and €4915 was raised. The collection is planned again for October 2018. Thanks also to Doon Vintage Club for their recent donation of €1000. All money goes towards the daily running of the Community Centre and repayments on the remaining loan.

Progressive 45 Card Drive resumes in the Fr. McGrath Hall on Sunday 5th November at 8pm

Church Gate Collection for the running of the community centre takes place on the weekend of 18th-19th November after all Masses. Your support would be appreciated

hall from 8pm. All are welcome to attend, including new comers.

Doon community council would like to thank every who took part in our Halloween walk and disco on the 29^th of October, anyone who helped on the day and especially Mike Holmes who was our storyteller on the day. We had a successful evening with over 50 children taking part and we hope to see ye again next year.

Backstage Academy Drama Workshop:   The Drama Workshop for 7-13 year olds  organised by Backstage-Ireland  runs at Doon Community Centre on Fridays from 3.15pm-4.15pm.There are two vacancies for new starters to begin  following the Halloween break  on Friday,10th November. To book one of the places, come along on 10th or contact Backstage on 091-375381 or e-mail backstageireland@eircom.net.

If you have anything you would like to place in the newsletter please contact Michael P McNamara either by email at downtheroad9@hotmail.com or through phone/text at (087) 6764345.  Hand written notes can be left in at the community centre anytime Monday to Friday, between 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Notes for the next issue have to be emailed, texted or left into the community centre by Wednesday the 29th of November. Our next issue will be available in Doon on Friday, 1st of December.

Functional Kettlebell Conditioning:   Doon Community Centre: Monday 9.30 a.m. and  Wednesday 7.30 p.m. €45/6 consecutive classes or €8 pay as you go. Contact Marie at 0879701125. Email: fkclimerick@gmail.com.

Doon Study Hub: Doon Study Hub: New 4 week study package beginning November 7th – November 30th. Opening hours Tuesday 4pm-8pm Wednesday 3.30 – 7.30pm Thursday 3.30 – 7.30pm For more information regarding any of the above please contact us on any of the following: Facebook – Doon Study Hub Email – doonstudyhub@gmail.com

Post Office:   The new smart account is now available at Doon post Office. Do your AIB Bankimg also. Pay your bills without fees. Thank you for your support.

Team Hope Christmas Shoebox Appeal 2017: If you would like to get involved in this years appeal please pick up a leaflet in any of the shops and get filling.  Donations also accepted and a box will be filled on your behalf.  Filled boxes need to be ready no later than Friday 17th November and can be dropped into any of the schools.  Volunteers also welcome at the depot in Limerick from the 13th to 23rd November.  Any inquiries please call Norah Collins on 087 9384583

The Local: Sun 12th – Mad Mick from 7pm   Sun 19th – Tommy McCauley from 7pm   Sun 3rd Dec – Stone Throwers from 7pm Now taking bookings for 2018, call us on 061 380168 if you are planning a party

Doon Convent Redevelopment Project:   Update:  Initial funding has been approved for Environmental Walk around farm perimeter; work to begin next Spring.    Funding approved and tendering is in process for Social Farming project.     Master plan for whole site is being prepared and will in due course be available for viewing.  It is envisaged that work be progressed in three phases – 1) Farm, 2) Convent building, 3) School building.  Clean up of farmyard is being done by local volunteers. Many thanks to those who have helped to date.

Doon Study Hub Cont: Starting Monday 6st of November.     Maths Grinds Classes at Doon Study Hub     Junior Cert HL Paper 1: 8 week course Max class size 6 Mondays 18:00-18:50 €90     Leaving Cert OL Paper 1: 8 week course Max class size 4 Mondays 19:00-19:55 €120     One to One Leaving Cert HL grinds also available.     Places very limited. To book your place or for more information contact 0851396896

Thump Boxing: Taking place Mondays at 8pm in the Doon Community Centre. €7.00 per class. For further information please contact Lisa O’ Riordan at 087 9249390.

Doon Social Dancing: Takes place every Wednesday in the Fr. McGrath hall from 8pm. All are welcome to attend, including new comers.

Kellys Travels:   Changes to Kelly Travel City Centre Bus Service the bus will now depart William St at 3pm Every Saturday €5 Return €3 single   10.40am Ayle, 10.45am Toem,10.50am Cappawhite Square, 11.00am Doon Bus Park, 11.05am Doon Assumption Terrace, 11.10am Cappamore Church 11.15am Eyon Cross   Departs William Street at 3.00pm   This Route will also operate on a Thursday from 16th November 2017 at the following times. €5 return    €3 single   09.40am Ayle, 09.45am Toem, 09.50am Cappawhite Square, 10.00am Doon Bus Park, 10.05am Doon Assumption Terrace, 10.10am Cappamore Church 10.15am Eyon Cross   Departs William Street at 1.30pm.

Doon Credit Union: Doon Credit Union would like to congratulate Anna Moore who won a car in the Tipperary Credit Union Car Draw. Our Opening Hours are as follows: Wednesday: 1.30 – 5.30p.m. Thursday: 9.30- 5.30 p.m. (Closed for lunch between 12.30 and 1.30 p.m.) Friday: 9.30-5.30p.m. (Closed for lunch between 12.30 and 1.30 p.m.)

ISSUE N0.13                                                                1st November 2017                                     FREE. Please take one.

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. 1^st of Nov. is The Solemnity of All Saints, it is a Holy Day of obligation.  Mass on Wed. at 11am & 7:30pm.  Thur. 2^nd Nov. is The Commemoration of All The Faithful Departed, Mass at 9:30am & 7:30pm.  Fri. 3^rd Nov. is First Friday, usual communion calls.  Mass at 9:30am & 7:30pm followed by devotions.

Readers & Eucharistic Ministers: for 4^th/5^th 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:      28^th/29^th Oct:                        4^th/5^th Nov:

6:30pm    –                                                               Annie & Thomas McLoughlin & their grandson

Shane McLoughlin, Cooga-3^rd Anniv.

9:30am    Ned Power, Moanduff-5^th 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. 22^nd 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 17^th – 19^th 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. 31^st Oct., 10am-12 noon, also a course till start on Mon. 6^th Nov. 7-9pm.  To book a place please contact Ballyhoura 381174.

Doon Parish Journal: In order to have the 26^th edition of ‘Bleisce’ on sale in early December, all material-club reports, articles, tributes & photographs must be submitted by 31^st 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. 17^th Nov.  For further details contact Norah Collins (087) 9384583.

Doon Coursing Club: fundraising event on Sat. 18^th 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. 29^th 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. 5^th Nov. @ 8pm.

Doon Defibrillators: CPR Defib training available on the 25^th 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 **

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 28^th/29^th 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:      21^st/22^nd Oct:                                         28^th/29^th Oct:

6:30pm    Norie Dilger, Cooga-1^st Anniv,                              –

Paudie Ryan & Ryan Family, Croughmakeen &

Hayes Family, Croughafoil.

9:30am    –                                                                               Ned Power, Moanduff-5^th 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. 14^th 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. 23^rd 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 17^th – 19^th 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. 26^th Oct. from 10am-12 noon.

The CJ Kickham Brass and Reed Band: Tipperary Town are holding an open night on Tue. 24^th 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 26^th edition of ‘Bleisce’ on sale in early December, all material-club reports, articles, tributes & photographs must be submitted by 31^st 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. 23^rd 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. 18^th 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. 28^th 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, 28^th/29^th 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 28^th.  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. 27^th Oct.)

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 the parable of the wedding feast, Jesus offers an image of the kingdom of heaven using the symbol of a wedding banquet. In today’s first reading from the prophet Isaiah and in today’s psalm, the Lord’s goodness is evident in the symbol of a feast of good food and wine. Jesus’ listeners would have been familiar with the image of a wedding feast as a symbol for God’s salvation. They would consider themselves to be the invited guests. Keeping this in mind helps us to understand the critique Jesus makes with this parable. The context for this parable is the growing tension between Jesus and the Jewish religious leaders in Jerusalem. This has been the case for the past two Sundays and will continue to be true for the next several weeks. Jesus’ message in the parable cautions against exclusive beliefs about the kingdom of heaven. The parable also teaches about humility. Those who assume that they are the invited guests may find that they have refused the invitation, and so others are invited in their place. To accept the invitation is also to accept its obligations. God wants our full conversion in complete acceptance of his mercy.

Offertory Collection: last Sunday’s collection was €925-many thanks for your generosity.

Readers & Eucharistic Ministers: for 21^st/22^nd October:

Readers:                                                                Eucharistic Ministers:      

6:30pm    Diarmaid O’Cuimín                                                Bridie Stapleton/Mary Ryan

9:30am    Mary Lysaght                                                           Donal Anderson/Peg McLoughlin

11am       Therese & Anna O’Dea                                          Patricia Murphy/Pauline Reale

Anniversaries:      14^th/15^th Oct:                                         21^st/22^nd Oct:

6:30pm    –                                                                               Norie Dilger, Cooga-1^st Anniv,

Paudie Ryan & Ryan Family, Croughmakeen &

Hayes Family, Croughafoil.

9:30am    –                                                                               –

11am       –                                                                               Deceased members of Tipperary Credit Union

Doon Branch.

Please Note: While Fr. Jimmy is away Fr. Dick Browne, Cappamore will cover emergency calls. His number is 381288.  Mass for the coming week will be Wed. morning only @ 9:30am.

Recently Deceased: Bridget Ryan, Toomaline & Dublin who was laid to rest in Doon on Sat. 14^th Oct.  May she rest in peace.  Sympathy to the bereaved.

Baptism: We welcome into our Christian community Abbie Rose Stapleton & Harry Gerard Stapleton, who where baptised last Sunday.  Congratulations to their parents David & Morita and the extended family

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.

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.

Doon Defibrillators: a meeting will be held on Mon. 16^th Oct. @ 8:30pm in Doon Community Centre, to discuss access to the defibrillators.  We will also review the call out service, the phone rota & training options.  New people are particularly welcome.

Anam Cara: the organisation that supports bereaved parents, is holding its next monthly Parent Evening on Mon. 16^th October from 7:30pm-9pm in the Horse & Jockey, Thurles. his event is open to all bereaved parents regardless of age your child died, the circumstances of death, or whether it was recent or not.

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 17^th – 19^th 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. 26^th Oct. from 10am-12 noon.

The CJ Kickham Brass and Reed Band: Tipperary Town are holding an open night on Tue. 24^th 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 next weekend.

Social Dancing Classes: every Wed. night in Doon Community Centre @ 8:30pm, all are welcome

Doon Parish Journal: In order to have the 26^th edition of ‘Bleisce’ on sale in early December, all material-club reports, articles, tributes & photographs must be submitted by 31^st 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 Vintage Club: after a very successful year, the following funds have been distributed: Pieta House €750, Irish Cancer Research €750, Doon Community Centre €1,000, Sunflowers Crèche €500, MS Parachute Jump €250, Doon Forge Restoration €1,000.  Thanks to all who supported us during the year.

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. 28^th 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 2-12-17-21, no winner.  Next week’s jackpot is €4,800.  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 will hold a cake sale on the weekend of Sat. 28^th Oct. This is in aid of upgrading the defibrillator equipment in the GAA Grounds.  Please support as its for a fantastic cause.  For more information contact Mary O’Brien on (087) 0616661.  Doon Gear: anyone looking to buy O’Neills gear can do so on www.oneills.com then goto GAA Club-Ireland-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. 27^th Oct.)

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,  Day for Life is the day in the Church’s year dedicated to raising awareness about the meaning and value of human life at every stage and in every condition. The Church teaches that life is to be nurtured from conception to natural death. Day for Life is celebrated today Sunday 1st October.  We are all aware that there is currently a campaign to remove the pro-life article from the Constitution with the Repeal the 8th appeal. Today is an opportunity for us to reflect on the meaning of life and the value we place on every life from conception to natural death.  Prayer to Mary, Mother of the Life Within: O Mary, Mother of the Life Within, all life we entrust to you; The life of every expectant mother and the child within her womb: The life of every human body, the life of every human soul; The life of every newborn child and the life of all grown old.  You held the Lord to your own heart and drew Him so close in.

So draw us now in all our needs, O Mother of the Life Within.  Amen.

Offertory Collection: last Sunday’s collection was €910-many thanks for your generosity, it’s very much appreciated.

Readers & Eucharistic Ministers: for 7^th/8^th October:

Readers:                                                 Eucharistic Ministers:       

6:30pm    Freda Shanahan                                                       Joan Hogan/Mary Hayes

9:30am    Orla Treacy                                                             John Hayes/Bridget Duggan

11am       Anita Sweeney                                                         Nora Treacy/Anita Sweeney

Anniversaries:      30^th Sept/1^st Oct:                                    7^th/8^th Oct:

6:30pm    Mai, Dan, Erica, Francis & baby Jim Beary            William Hewitt, Carnahalla.

9:30am                                                                                    Nellie Slattery, Cooga.

Catherine Ryan (Frank), Gurtavalla.

11am                                                                                       Kathleen Hayes, Main Street.

Please Note: While Fr Jimmy is away Fr Dick Browne Cappamore will cover emergency calls. His number is 061 381288.  Masses for the coming week will be Wednesday Morning Only @ 9.30am. Usual Mass times at weekends.

Baptism: We welcome to our Christian community Pippa Casey who was baptised on Saturday 30^th September. Congratulations to her parents David & Karren and the extended family.

Obituaries: Gerard Shanahan, Gortnagarde, who was laid to rest in Doon on Wed. 27^th Sept.  May he rest in peace.  Sympathy to the bereaved.

First Friday: in Oct. is Friday next 6^th Oct.  Mass & Devotions on Fri. evening @ 7:30pm.

Wedding: Congratulations to Sarah Birrane, Carrigbeg who married Gearoid Maher, Cappamore – last weekend in Bansha Church. We pray God’s blessings on their future lives together as husband and wife.

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.

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.

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.

Laudato Si Care for our common home:  the comprehensive document on the environment by Pope Francis. You are invited to the 2 remaining workshops in Cappawhite Community Centre October 5th & 12th from 7.30 to 9.30pm. Inspiring speakers and all are welcome. See poster on Church Notice Board. If you intend to participate please forward your contact details email mobile to Fr Martin Hayes on 089 9624807 or email pastoral.office@cashel-emly.ie

East Branch of the Irish Red Cross: will hold a Church Gate Collection after all Masses next weekend 7^th & 8^th Oct.  Your support would be much appreciated.

Limerick’s Fittest Superstars: in aid of Pallasgreen Children’s Playground will take place in the South Court Hotel Sat. 14^th Oct. Celebrity stars include, Aidan O’Mahony, Davy Fitzgerald, Aislinn Desmond, Aislinn Connolly, Joe O’Connor, & John Kiely.  Local teams Cappamore Fire Brigade, St. Ailbes Ladies Football Club, A/S Fitness, Knockane GAA, Pierse Motors Tipperary, Pallasgreen GAA and the D’unbelievables.  Tickets are now on sale from members of Pallasgreen/Templebraden Community Council, Regan’s Centra or Susie O’Kelly 087 6797811, Dara Fraher 086 8147485, or Ger O’Connell 086 2148675.  Adults €20 & Children U12 €10.

Doon Community Council: Will host an information meeting on setting up a Youth Club in the parish on Tue. 3^rd Oct. at 8pm in the Community Centre.  Representatives from Limerick Youth Service will be present. Any adult volunteers and parents along with their children from 5^th class upwards are invited to attend.  Scrap metal collection is on Sat. 7^th Oct. Drop off items at the Community Centre on that morning. If you require collection of larger items contact Tim O’Brien (086) 0748022, Denis Duggan (086) 8652424 or Tom Hayes (087) 6853910 before 5^th Oct.  Men’s Shed: A meeting will be held on Mon. 9^th Oct. at 8.30pm in the Community Centre regarding setting up the Men’s Shed in the parish. Anyone interested please attend.

Social Dancing Classes: every Wed. night in Doon Community Centre @ 8:30pm, all are welcome.

Vintage & Classic Show: The parents, children and staff of Sunflowers Community Preschool wish to thank the organisers of the Show for allowing us to run the children’s Bouncy Castles and Face Painting Area. Proceeds amounted to €550 for which we are extremely grateful and will be used to help with the cost of our covered play area/garden which we are developing at back of school.

Dún Bleisce Tidy Towns: are pleased to announce that we improved by 6 marks in this year’s Tidy Towns Competition, we are now at 295 points and our aim is to reach 300 next year.  Thanks to everyone for their continued support, we would very much welcome new members to join us.

Doon GAA: Lotto No’s drawn 13-14-16-17, no winner.  Next week’s jackpot is €4,400.  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 will hold a cake sale on the weekend of Sat. 28^th Oct. This is in aid of upgrading the defibrillator equipment in the GAA Grounds.  Please support as its for a fantastic cause.  For more information contact Mary O’Brien on (087) 0616661.

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 core message of this parable we listen to this weekend, is that God’s love is a free gift and not earned. Can you recall moments when you were particularly conscious of the gifts that God has given you by counting all the blessings that you have, no matter how small.  ‘It is too late now’ are words sometimes uttered to justify doing nothing about a situation. This parable tells us that where love is involved, it is never too late. Can you recall times when you got a positive response after taking action when you thought it was ‘too late’?

Offertory Collection: €963.  Thank you for your generosity it is very much appreciated.

Readers & Eucharistic Ministers: 30^th Sept/1^st Oct:

Readers:                                                                                Eucharistic Ministers:

6:30pm  Marie Claire Hayes                                              John Favier/Paudie Sweeney

9:30am  Pakie O’Brien                                                        Nora Coffey/Bridget Duggan

11am      Roisin Crowe                                                         John O’Brien/Eddie Stapleton

Anniversaries: 23^rd/24^th September:                                              30^th Sept/1^st Oct:

6:30pm  Denis Hoban (6^th)                                                 Mai, Dan, Erica, Francis & baby Jim Beary

9:30am  Tommy Carey, Foilaclera

11am      Teresa & Michael Cummins, Coolnamona

Michael & Nora Barane, Gurtnageara

Please Note: While Fr Jimmy is away Fr Dick Browne Cappamore will cover emergency calls. His number is 061 381288.  Masses for the coming week will be Wednesday Morning Only @ 9.30am. Usual Mass times at weekends.

Baptism: We welcome into our Christian community Joe Francis Maher, 22 Coonagh Court who was baptised last Saturday.  Congratulations to his parents Paudí and Roisín and the extended family

With Sympathy: Pray for the repose of the soul of Br Thomas Favier, interned in Hong Kong brother to John and Peggy Shortt, Kilkenny mother to Anne Cummins, Carrigmore. Sympathy to the bereaved.

Eucharistic Adoration: Every Wednesday from 10.00am to 10.00pm. 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.

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.

Our Lady of Fatima Centenary Celebrations: 13^th May 1917- 13^th May 2017: To celebrate the centenary the Holy Rosary will be recited in the Church on the 13^th day of each month from May until October @ 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

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 21^st & 28^th and October 5^th & 12^th 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

Church Cleaning Group: new members needed. If you can spare an hour of your time please come to the church @ 10am on Tue 23^rd of Oct.

Dun Bleisce Tidy Towns: annual used clothes collection this Sunday 24^th of September.  Clothes can be left at the Pastoral Centre between 9am and 12 noon.

Paddy Dakar 2017: takes place next weekend on Friday 29^th & Saturday 30^th September. Please be aware that, in Doon and neighbouring areas, over two hundred motorcyclists are expected to partake in an orienteering challenge on these dates. Spectators welcome. Galtee Valley Food truck open all weekend. Friday September 29^th­ Night Stage Take Off @ 8 p.m.  from the Community Centre. Saturday 30^th Take off @ 9 a.m. Junior Dakar 12.30 – 2.30. Bar opens @ 5pm p.m.

Doon Community Council: Will host an information meeting on setting up a Youth Club in the parish on Tuesday 3^rd Oct @ 8pm in the Community Centre. Representatives from Limerick Youth Service will be present. Any adult volunteers interested as well as parents of children from 5^th class upwards are invited to attend.  Scrap metal collection is on Saturday 7^th October. Drop off items at the Community Centre on that morning. If you require collection of larger items contact Tim O’Brien 086 0748022, Denis Duggan 086 8652424 or Tom Hayes 087 6853910 before 5^th Oct.

Doon Community Alert: would like to thank everybody for their generous contribution at last weekend’s Church Gate Collection. The amount raised was €579.34.

Autumn Days at Glenstal: Slow down, Reflect and Renew your Spirit over a series of days at Glenstal Abbey. We begin on Sat Sept 30^th – ‘The Benedict Option, and why we need it now’. Why in the modernity of the 21^st century are people finding a relevance in this 5^th century man and his rule? Information on www.glenstal.org or call us at 061 621005.

World Meeting of Families: Free Family Fun Day. The Limerick Diocesan launch of World Meeting of Families takes place on Sunday 8^th October, @ Mary Immaculate College from 1.00 – 5.00pm. Main Entrance via Courtbrack Ave.  Food Stalls, Mobile Farm and Face Painting; Archery, Obstacle Course and Water Zorbs; Music and Games for all the Family. Festival Mass @ 4 pm.  For more information see FB LimerickWMOF2018. Email:wmof2018@ldo.ie. All welcome

Doon Study Hub: Our 5 week study package begins this Tuesday September 26^th until mid term. Package includes study for 3 days, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. For times and prices please see our Facebook page or contact us via email doonstudyhub@gmail.com. We are also open every Saturday morning from 10am to 2pm.

Showband Night: Saturday 7^th October in Hayes Function Room Cappamore in aid of Milford Hospice. Music by the Famous Miami Showband. Tickets €10.00

Mary Immaculate College Alumni Reunion 2017: 1957, 1962, 1967, 1972, 1977, 1982, 1987, 1992, 1997, 2002, 2007, 2012 Sat 7^th Oct from 1.30pm – 5pm.This is the perfect opportunity to meet up with old friends, and reacquaint yourself with the College. Should you wish to attend please advise us in advance alumni@mic.ul.ie / 061 -774786 and put “Class Reunion” in the subject line.

Ballyhoura Development: The Ballyhoura North East District Forum will take place on Tuesday September 26^th @ 7.30pm in the Millennium Centre Caherconlish.

Doon GAA: Lotto: Mon. 4^th September. no’s drawn 10-17-19-24, no winner.  Next week’s draw will be held in Moore’s Bar with a jackpot of €4,200.

• Introduction by Michael Ryan Doon GAA Club Chairman
• Short talk on Dan O’Hara
• Laying of wreath / flowers [red and white] by club presidents
• Barry Murphy Doon Senior Hurler 2017 will recite Hurler’s Prayer
• Fr Jimmy Donnelly will say decade of Rosary
• Mike Ryan will close proceedings and request group photo

Doon GAA Colours, the Blood and Bandage

Dan O’Hara presented Doon with their first set of Red and White jerseys in the GAA Golden Jubilee year 1934 in the colours of his native Cork. Before that Doon usually wore Black and Amber and sometimes Blue and White the jerseys were a knitted red set with long sleeves and white collars and cuffs.

Dan O’Hara was a native of Doon and Macroom Co Cork and was married to Annie Ryan Mahoney of Bank Place in St Patricks Church Doon on September 14^th 1932. He was 51 years old on marriage. His best man was his great friend Gerald Stapleton of Carnahalla and bridesmaid was Maggie Ryan the bride’s first cousin and next door neighbour. . He came to Doon as a baker, and ran a shop with his wife Annie and also helped in the bakery next door ran by Maggie, Jim and Tommie Ryan Mahoney, first cousins of his wife Annie. Annie and Dan O’Hara had no family and their cousins Jim, Tommy, and Maggie did not marry and so the family name died out. Both houses were inherited by Kitty Kennedy of Cooga and later sold to the present owners the Martin family of Bank Place. The houses fell into disrepair and were eventually knocked.  The old O’Hara house was near Hayes of Bank place and Maggie’s Ryan’s house was near Martins.

Dan O’Hara was Chairman of Doon GAA in 1935, 1936 and 1937. The Secretary was Sean Cunningham of Main Street, in 1935 and 1936 and Pakie Ryan in 1937. The Treasurer in all three years was George Lonergan, Kilmoylan.

Dan O’Hara is buried in St Fintans   cemetery Doon  [St Patrick’s section ] with his wife Annie. He died on 15^th of September 1957 aged 76 years, his wife Annie died on 14^th of November 1969. The gravestone has been largely unattended since. In recent days it has been cleaned and the wording rewritten. This work was carried out by Raymond Kelly Monumental Works Tipperary Town.

The jerseys have remained the same to the present day. In GAA Centenary year 1984 an important feature was added to the jersey. Br. Tom Doohan the principal of Doon CBS Primary school held a competition to design the new crest. The winning entry was by Michael McGrath from Hollyford one of his pupils.

Daniel J O’Hara was baptised in Cahernahallia Doon on 8/11/1880 his father was John O’Hara and his Mother Mary Anne Stapleton.

His parents were married on 5th Feb1879 in Doon Witness at wedding were Patrick Kelly and Bridget Stapleton. Mary Anne Staoleton’s address given on church record of marriage was Cahernahallia and John O’Hara’s address was given as Cappawhite.

This couple had the following children:

1: Daniel John born Doon, 8/11/1880 (a note on his Civil Birth cert notes his father occupation as Policeman)

2:Mary Catherine Born 13/09/1883 Baptised in Fermoy

3: John O’Hara 24/5/1885 Baptised in Fermoy

4: Elizabeth M O’Hara Address Ballyhooly, Castletownroche on 23/5/1889

5: Sarah born Ballyhooly, Castletownroach on 20/09/1893

 Daniel is listed below in the 1911 census and it records his birth place as County Limerick it also notes he is married 2 years and has one child at the time of the census

Daniel married Hannah Looney on 28th June 1908 They were married in the Church of Saint Peter and Paul, The civil marriage records that Daniel was of full age a Bachelor and his occupation was a clerk, he lived at 43 great north main street cork and his father was John O’Hara a Policeman. Hannah Looney was of full age a spinster occupation a dress maker and she lived at 43 north main street Cork her father was John Looney a farmer. They had one son born in 1910 as stated above. This Hanna Looney died on 5th December 1931 in “Ardfinnian” Glasheen Road Cork. Her death record states she was married aged 53 years and a Vintner, Cause of death was Carcnoma of Breast, Her death was notified by her Widower Daniel J O’Hara who was present at death and his address was given as 43 North Main street cork.

On 14th September 1932 Daniel married Anne Ryan, On this record daniel is recorded as full age and a widower, occupation a Publician and address was given as Cork City and his father was recorded as John O’Hara Constable. Anne Ryan was recorded as a Spinster, her occupation was as Shop keeper and she ws living in Doon her father was recorded as Michael Ryan merchant.

Daniel O’Hara’s death record records that he died on 15/09/1957 he was a retired Merchant aged 76 years and his death was recorded by Anne O’Hara his widow.

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 about real love and how it dovetails with real forgiveness. It can often be quite easy to love a friend, even an acquaintance.  It can be a lot more difficult to love a family member, or someone that may have hurt us or made us feel insignificant. Real love is about forgiveness. Real love is about embracing pain, embracing embarrassment caused by another, working hard to show unconditional love.   God loves us in an unconditional way; this means that unlike so many deals we hear about, there are no terms and conditions to apply! We are loved in all our brokenness and narrow mindedness, our pride and our stubbornness. Because of this unconditional love, God calls us to be the same with others, not just to people we occasionally meet but with the people in our family, the ones who irritate us and perhaps annoy us on a more regular basis! Treat others as you are treated by God: a big ask, but asked of each one just the same.

Offertory Collection: €825.  Thank you for your generosity it is very much appreciated.

Readers & Eucharistic Ministers: 23^rd/24^thSeptember:

Readers:                                                                                Eucharistic Ministers:

6:30pm  Peggy Sweeney                                                    Mai O’Dwyer/Cáit McMahon

9:30am  Marie Duggan                                                       Catherine Crowe/Mary MacLeod

11am      Orla Kennedy                                                       Sinead Ryan/Nicholas Mooney

Anniversaries: 16^th/17^th September:                                              23^rd/24^th September:

6:30pm  Paddy Ryan, Carnahalla (20^th)                            Denis Hoban (6^th)

Michael & Jimmy Whelan, Cooga

9:30am                                                                                  Tommy Carey, Foilaclera

11am      Denis (Sonny) Ryan, Doon East (21^st)                                Teresa & Michael Cummins, Coolnamona

Sean & Josephine Hayes & their daughter      Michael & Nora Barane, Gurtnageara                              Josephine Ryan, Cooga

Dan & Annie O’Hara, Bank Place

Martin English, Croughmorka- Month’s Mind

Baptism: We welcome to our Christian community Caragh O’Sullivan, Cliggan who was baptised last Sunday. Congratulations to his parents Michelle & Paul  and the extended family.

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.

Our Lady of Fatima Centenary Celebrations: 13^th May 1917- 13^th May 2017: The Holy Rosary will be recited in the Church on the 13^th day of each month from May until October @ 6pm. If you would like to host the statute in your home for a week please leave your contact details on the sheet as you leave the church

Anam Cara: supporting bereaved parents is holding an Information Evening on Thursday 21^st September @7:00pm in Milford Care Centre, Limerick.   This is a free event and open to all bereaved parents. RSVP to info@anamcara.ie  or call 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 21^st & 28^th and October 5^th & 12^th 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 24^th September.  Bus leaving from Lysaght’s Corner at 8 am.  €20.  Contact: Joan 061-380201 or Eibhlis 087-0530928 . Further details on notice board.

Church Cleaning Group: The Church cleaning group requires new members Male and Female. If you can spare an hour of your time please come to the church at 10am on Tue 23^rd of Oct. Many hands make light work. Sincere thank you to all those who are already part of the cleaning group and who do tremendous work to help keep our church clean and tidy

Dun Bleisce Tidy Towns: annual used clothes collection this Sunday 17^th and next Sunday 24^th of September.  Clothes can be left at the Pastoral Centre between 9am and 12 noon.

Doon Community Council: Will host an information meeting on setting up a Youth Club in the parish on Tuesday 3^rd Oct @ 8pm in the Community Centre. Representatives from Limerick Youth Service will be present. Any adult volunteers interested as well as parents of children from 5^th class upwards are invited to attend.  Scrap metal collection is on Saturday 7^th October. Drop off items at the Community Centre on that morning. If you require collection of larger items contact Tim O’Brien 086 0748022, Denis Duggan 086 8652424 or Tom Hayes 087 6853910 before 5^th Oct.

Doon Community Alert: Annual Church Gate Collection will be held this weekend 16/17^th 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 12^th @ 8.30pm in the Community Centre. All are welcome.

Showband Night: Saturday 7^th October in Hayes Function Room Cappamore in aid of Milford Hospice. Music by the Famous Miami Showband. Tickets €10.00

Doon Study Hub: is back! Supervised study returns from 10am ‘til 2pm on Saturday. Check out Doon Study Hub on Facebook for our autumn package, opening hours and prices. Enquires can also be made via email to doonstudyhub@gmail.com

Mary Immaculate College Alumni Reunion 2017: Did you graduate from MIC in 1957, 1962, 1967, 1972, 1977, 1982, 1987, 1992, 1997, 2002, 2007, 2012? MIC is welcoming back its Alumni on Sat 7^th Oct from 1.30pm – 5pm.This is the perfect opportunity to meet up with old friends, and reacquaint yourself with the College. Should you wish to attend please advise us in advance alumni@mic.ul.ie / 061 -774786 and put “Class Reunion” in the subject line.

Dance Classes: Junior set dancing, ceilí, line dancing, Sean Nós, etc, will resume in the Community Centre, Cappamore on Wed 20^th Sept @ 4.15 pm.  Beginners welcome.  Senior Dance Classes for fitness and fun will resume in the Muintir Na Tíre Hall Murroe on Wed 27^th Sept @ 8.15pm.

Ballyhoura Development: The Ballyhoura North East District Forum will take place on Tuesday September 26^th @ 7.30pm in the Millennium Centre Caherconlish.

Doon GAA: Lotto: Mon. 4^th September. no’s drawn 1-12-20-24, no winner.  Next week’s draw will be held in Buckley’s Bar with a jackpot of €4,000. Commemoration: Doon GAA will hold a commemoration for Dan O’Hara on the 60^th Anniversary of his death in St Fintan’s Cemetery on this Sunday 17^th September @ 12 noon.  All are welcome.  Dan presented Doon with their first set of red and white jerseys in GAA Golden Jubilee Year 1934.

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: 16^th/17^th 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 9^th/10^th September:                                  16^th/17^th September:

6:30pm                                                                                  Paddy Ryan, Carnahalla (20^th)

Michael & Jimmy Whelan, Cooga

9:30am

11am      Jim Barrett, Cliggan (18^th)                                   Denis (Sonny) Ryan, Doon East (21^st)

Sean & Josephine Hayes & their daughter                                                                                      Josephine Ryan, Cooga

Dan & Annie O’Hara, Bank Place

Month’s Mind: Martin English, Croughmorka – Sunday 17^th 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 9^th 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 8^th to 18^th September 2017 as follows; Holycross Abbey (8^th – 11^th), Emly (12^th to 14^th) and Newport (15^th – 18^th).

Our Lady of Fatima Centenary Celebrations: 13^th May 1917- 13^th May 2017: The Holy Rosary will be recited in the Church on the 13^th 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 18^th September @ 7:30pm in the Horse & Jockey Hotel, Thurles,. and Thursday 21^st 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 15^th 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 21^st & 28^th and October 5^th & 12^th 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 24^th 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 10^th Sept @ 1:30pm

Dun Bleisce Tidy Towns: annual used clothes collection on Sunday 17^th and 24^th of September.  Clothes can be left at the Pastoral Centre between 9am and 12 noon.

Doon ICA : meeting on Thursday 14^th sept @ 8pm in community centre. New members welcome.

Doon Community Council: Reminder of scrap metal collection on Saturday 7^th October

Doon Community Alert: Annual Church Gate Collection will be held next weekend 16/17^th 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 12^th @ 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 23^rd 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 20^th 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 26^th 10am to 11.30. Contact Eileen on 087-6833661 for more information.

Doon GAA: Lotto: Mon. 4^th 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 60^th Anniversary of his death in St Fintan’s Cemetery on Sunday 17^th 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.