October 2019 Church News
CHURCH NEWS: Church Cleaning Rota – November 2019: Mary Kennedy and Gabriel Daz.
Mass Readers: Saturdays – October 12th: Catherine Walsh; October 19th and 26th: Oliver Lawlor; November 2nd: Anne Marie Lalor. Sundays – October 13th: Deirdre Moore; October 20th and 27th: Bea Alley; November 3rd: Irene Phelan.
Readers and Cleaners: Readers and Cleaners are needed to assist the present group who are doing great work reading at Mass and cleaning the Church weekly in the Holy Trinity Church, Durrow. The rota for Readers is two Masses every six months and the readings are given to you once we receive them in the Church. For more details contact Martin Lawlor who co-ordinates the readers at (087) 2185839.
The Rota for the cleaners is a couple hours once a week for a month and it reoccurs every four to five months depending on the number of cleaners. The number of cleaners has dropped in the past year and we appeal to anyone who has two hours a week in the morning for a month rota maybe twice a year to contact Angela Drennan or any member of the cleaners to get your name added to the list. Your help will be greatly appreciated.
Rome Pilgrimage: The Ossory Adult Faith Development group are leading a pilgrimage to Rome (24th to 29th of August 2020). These days in the eternal city are an opportunity through art and sacred sites to unlock knowledge of our faith and to deepen our understanding of God. Anyone interested can contact afd@ossory.ie or call (056) 7753624.
Unlocking the Possibilities of our Pastoral Areas: All members of the Pastoral Area Councils are invited to a morning reflection on the many possibilities now open to parishes through the establishment of pastoral areas. Chaired by Bishop Dermot Farrell and in dialogue with Fr. Albert McDonnell and some lay co-ordinators of pastoral groups from other Irish Diocese we will have an opportunity to reflect on how these groupings can best work together. Meet in St Kieran’s College on Saturday 26th October from 11am until 1pm. All are most welcome.
Parish Evenings: Starting in Advent the Diocesan retreat team will host parish evenings in St Kieran’s College, or in your own parish. These evenings are an opportunity for people to take time to reflect in the midst of our busy lives. The theme this year, taken from Laudato Si’, for the retreats is “Praised be to you O Risen – Lord Alive in Every Creature”
Prayer Course: A simple Prayer Course, based on: How to PRAY the ‘Our Father.’ “Everyone prays, but no one finds it easy. We all need a little help.” (Pete Greig). Venue: St Kieran’s College; Date: Monday 14th October (six weeks); Time: 7.30pm until 8.45pm; Contact: Pauline Haughney (083) 3956945 text or call for a place or to afd@ossory.ie by email.
SYMPATHY is extended to Walsh family, Erkindale, Durrow on their recent bereavement.
Sympathy is also extended to the Fehan family, Attanagh on their recent bereavement.
PRESENTATION CENTRE: The Presentation Centre beside the Catholic Church is available for hire. For further information please contact Angela on (087) 1928522.
ANAM CARA: Anam Cara Tipperary, the organisation that supports bereaved parents, is holding a Parent Evening on Monday 21st October at 7.20pm in the Horse & Jockey Hotel, Thurles, Co. Tipperary. This event is free and open to all bereaved parents regardless of the age your child died, the circumstances of their death, or whether their death was recent or not. Please contact us on info@anamcara.ie or call (085) 2888888.
NEW NUMBER FOR ST. VINCENT DE PAUL: Please note our new phone number (087) 6072617.