Third Sunday of Ordinary Time 22nd January
Sunday of the Word of God
The Lord is my light and my help.
MASSES FOR THE DEAD NEXT WEEK
TERRYGLASS CHURCH
Sat. Jan 28th John (Rum) Leenane, Newlawn
KILBARRON CHURCH
Wed. Jan 25th Tom and Annie Burke, Carrigagowan
Anna and Bill Quigley, London.
Sun. Jan 29th Jim Tiernan, Carney Commons.
PARISH PASTORAL COUNCIL
We thank the outgoing member of the Pastoral Council for the diligent work and dedication to the Parish over the past number of years. We welcome the new team –Helen Fox, Margaret Dunne, Tomas Tiernan, Carmel O’Dwyer, Linda Rourke Tiernan, David Whelan, Maeve Deasy, Donal Leenane, Emma Flannery, John Tierney. Our next PPC meeting will be held on Wed. Jan 25th at 8pm in the Small Hall, Kilbarron. If you have any item for the agenda, please contact one of the above members.
Today is Sunday of the Word of God – Our thanks to all who read the scriptures in our Masses and Lay led Liturgies
ALTAR SERVERS After an absence of almost 3 years we are delighted to welcome back our Altar Servers in both churches.
FIRST COMMUNION AND CONFIRMATION The next Ritual Mass will be celebrated on Sunday, Jan 29th at 9.30am in Kilbarron church.
Catholic Schools Week 2023 will be celebrated 22 nd – 29th January. The theme this year ‘Catholic Schools: ‘Walking together in Faith and Love.’ During Catholic Schools Week families, parishes and schools are invited to participate in a week of celebration of Catholic schools reflecting on their contribution to the common good of society.
Borrisokane Yoga Classes have resumed Mondays 7- 8.15. All are welcome! The classes focus on deconstructing stiffness. For further information call 087- 7460444
First Aid Course: The Irish Red Cross Nenagh Branch will run a First Aid Responder Course on 18th and 19th Feb in the Pastoral Centre Nenagh. More details or book a place contact 0868281131 or e mail chair.nenagh@irishredcross.com
Lorrha Drama Group will stage their production of “A Skull in Connemara” on Saturday and Sunday nights, 21st and 22nd of Jan. Doors at 8pm and curtain at 8.30pm. Seats on a first come, first served basis. Please note that this play does contain some strong language.
BALLINDERRY COMMUNITY SPORTSFIELD LOTTO DRAW
Our lotto took place this week – 16th January 2023 @ 9pm.
Jackpot: €8,000 Numbers: 06 – 21 – 23 – 24. No Jackpot Winner
Next Week’s Jackpot: € 8,100 Lucky Dip: Joe Fox, Tom & Teresa O’Dwyer, Kieran Clarke, Mike Dunne and Grainne Stack. Thank you for playing our lotto. PLAY ONLINE https://bit.ly/3vnHxmN
Yesterday is but a dream,
Tomorrow is only a vision.
But today well lived makes every
yesterday a dream of happiness,
and every tomorrow a vision of hope.