Aghaviller Parish Newsletter

(Hugginstown and Stoneyford Churches)

28^th. and 29^th. January 2012.

“Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time”

Priests of the Parish:

Liam Cassin Telephone: 056 776 8693        or           Mobile 087 231 2354

Peter Hoyne Telephone:   056 776 8678       or           Mobile 086 373 8492

Mass Times in Aghaviller Parish:   -   Monday 30^th. January to Sunday 5^th. February 2012

Hugginstown Church:       Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday at 9.30a.m. 

                                Vigil - Saturday 4^th. at 8.00p.m.;                    Sunday 5^th. at 11.00a.m.

Stoneyford:          Wednesday and Friday at 7.00p.m.

                                Vigil - Saturday 4^th. at 6.30p.m.;                    Sunday 5^th. at 10.00a.m.

Sunday 29^th. January to Sunday 5^th. February:         -               Catholic School Week.

This Sunday marks the beginning of Catholic School Week.  The purpose of the week is to highlight and celebrate the wonderful contribution that Catholic schools make to the local communities and society in general.  This year’s theme is ‘Catholic Schools - Christ’s Living Body Active in Our World’. During the coming week we invite you to join in celebrating the contribution that our local schools make to the life and the faith community here in our parish.  During this Catholic School Week we celebrate the following feasts, with special prayer services in the schools.

Tuesday 31^st.       Feast of St. John Bosco.                   Wednesday 1^st.      Feast of St. Brigid.

Thursday 2^nd.       Feast of Presentation of Our Lord  

Blessing of Candles to be used in the Churches during the year will take place during Mass today at 9.30a.m. in Hugginstown Church.

Friday 3^rd.            Feast of St. Blaise.                               First Friday

Visitation will take place as usual next week-end.  Please let us know if you would like to receive Holy Communion in your home for the First Friday or at any other time.

Blessing of Throats will take place today during all Masses;  In Hugginstown Church at 9.30a.m and In Stoneyford Church at 7.00p.m.

Pray for:             

Anniversaries:    David and Richard Lawlor, Knocknaboola.  Mass in Stoneyford Church            on Saturday 28^th. January at 6.30p.m.   

                                Michael and Kathleen Lee, Oldtown.  Mass in Stoneyford Church on Sunday 29^th. January at 10.00a.m.                                                   

                                William Brennan Condonstown.  Mass in Hugginstown Church on Sunday 29^th. January at 11.00a.m.      

                                Paddy Henebry, Mylerstown  Tessie Maguire, Stoneyford

Rota for next week-end:   4^th. and 5^th. February. 2012 (Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time)

Readers:

Stoneyford:          Saturday 6.30p.m. Rita O’Farrell;     Sunday 10.00a.m. Michael Dermody.

Hugginstown:       Saturday 8.00p.m. Carmel O’Toole;               Sunday 11.00a.m. Caroline Kenneally.

Eucharistic Ministers:

Stoneyford:          Saturday 6.30p.m. Maura Roche;      Sunday 10.00a.m. Mary Malzard.

Hugginstown:       Saturday 8.00p.m. Nancy Hearne;     Sunday 11.00a.m. Mary Murphy.

Months Mind Mass:

In Stoneyford Church on Saturday 4^th. February at 6.30p.m.  -   Michael Collins, Norelands.

Anniversary Masses:

In Hugginstown Church on Saturday 4^th. February at 8.00p.m.    -  Catherine and Margaret Cassin, Ballygerdra

In Stoneyford Church on Sunday 5^th. February at 10.00a.m.        -   Christopher Lodge,  Kells

In Hugginstown Church on Sunday 5^th. February at 11.00a.m.     - Margaret Irish, Hugginstown

Church Candles:

Church Candles, (or Donations for Church Candles), which will be blessed during Masses on Thursday 2^nd.

February may be left into the Church Sacristy at any time.

Confirmation 2012:

The Confirmation Ceremony of 36 Pupils from our three schools took place this Saturday. 

Well done to the Teachers and Parents and all who helped in the preparations.

Congratulations to:

Edwina Aylward,  Jamie Barron, Daniel Blanchfield,  David Bourke, Danielle Cahill,  John Cassin, Ryan Connolly, Liam Coombes,  Amy Delaney/Jefferes,  Seanie Devereaux/Heddon, Kiah Dwyer, Adam Farrell,  Tia Farrell,  Ciara Fennelly,  Ava Fitzgerald,   Fionn Fitzpatrick,  Ronan Fitzpatrick, Samira Fitzpatrick,  Eimear Foran,   Orla Grace,  Tara Holden,   Margaret Irish,  Aleksandra Kobialkowska,  Barry Lennon,  Stuart McDonough,  Michael Murphy,  Taylor Murphy, Muireann O’Connell,  Hannah O’Connor,  Jake O’Dwyer,  Shauna O’Dwyer,          Caitlin Roche,         

Elisha Ruth,  Maura Ryan,  Darren Silke,   Kyle Waugh,

Marian Devotion; (The Prayer of Mary)     

The Rosary and Prayers will be recited on Tuesday 31^st.  in Stoneyford Church at 7.00p.m.

The Rosary and Prayers will be recited on Thursday 2^nd. in Hugginstown Church at 7.30p.m.

Boards of Management:

School Board Meeting will be held in Newmarket School on Tuesday 31^st. January at 8.00p.m.

School Board Meeting will be held in Stoneyford School on Wednesday 1^st. January at 8.00p.m.

Bingo:

Bingo Session in the Community Centre, Stoneyford on every Tuesday at 8.30p.m

Collections:

The “Offertory” Collection on last weekend amounted to €750.00.  Thank You.      

Lotto Results:

Draw: Monday 23^rd.  January 2012           Numbers: 23; 10; 26.            Bonus No: 31.

                                                No Match 3 Winner:           No Jackpot Winner:

€30.00 Winners:                    Deirdre Murphy, Goresbridge;   Roseanne Tennyson, Hugginstown.

Anthony Walsh, Coolmore;    Mary Byrne, c/o James Irish;     Lisa & Philip McBride, Hugginstown.

3 Sellers €15.00 each:       Teresa Fitzgerald;     Jim Rohan;      James Irish.

Next week:                            Match 3:  €1,000.00;                          Jackpot:  €7,200.00; 

Next Draw on Monday 30^th. January 2012. Please submit returns by 8.00p.m.   Draw at 8.30p.m.   

G.A.A. Social Initiative:  

Kilmacow G.A.A. Club are hosting a public lecture titled  ”Kilkenny Hurling - from the One Parish Rule to the Four in a Row”. It will be held on Sunday 5^th. February at 6.00p.m. in the Community Hall in Kilmacow. OAP’s and Students are free. This is part of the G.A.A. Social Initiative to provide a social outlet for elderly men. Everyone is encouraged to bring an elderly relative or friend who might enjoy the lecture and discussion. The Liam McCarthy Cup will be on display.    For further information contact Seamus O Neill; Telephone: 087 699 2804

Stoneyford Active Retirement:

Stoneyford Active Retirement will hold their monthly meeting on Wednesday 1^st. February at 10.30a.m.  We hope to see all members present.

Lourdes 2012:

The Ossory Pilgrimage to Lourdes, led by Bishop Seamus Freeman S.A.C. will take place from May 22^nd. to May 27^th.  Bookings may be made by contacting Eleanor at Glenmore@ossory.ie or Telephone 051 880 414  on weekdays except Wednesday from 10.30a.m. to 2.30p.m.   

Samaritans:

The Samaritans in Kilkenny are currently recruiting volunteers. Can you listen to and support people in crisis?   Have you a few hours each week to spare?   Please Contact:  The Samaritans, Dean St. Kilkenny by letter, or drop in from 2.00p.m. and 8.00p.m.  or email www.smaritans.org  or Telephone 056 776 5554

Kells Community Creche:

Kells Community Creche and Pre-School are now taking bookings for Free Pre-School starting in September 2012.  

Call Olivia for further information at 056 773 0911.

Newsletter:

All notices for next weeks Newsletter to be left in by Thursday evening please.

Contact: Telephone: 056 776 8693 or E-mail: liamcassin@ossory.ie.

Stoneyford FC 5K Fun Run

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 The process after this is that Vodafone will donate 5% of your monthly bill or Top Up to the club. If you are a current Vodafone customer you can register online and if you are unable to register you can contact 087 6787183 (Nicky) and he will get your details and can register you. This will not cost you anything but will be a great help to the club. You do not have to be a member of the club to sign up to this offer.

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