This weekend we celebrate Pentecost – the great feast of the Holy Spirit and the “birthday” of the Christian Church.
Anniversary Masses: We continue to pray for and remember our deceased relatives and friends throughout this difficult time. Anniversary masses may be arranged for the on-line Mass each weekend.
MASSES FOR THE DEAD: May 30 / 31 – Jack Hayes, Boherleigh, Carney – 1st Anniversary
Margaret Stack, Killea and Mai Geoghegan, Glin, Co. Limerick.
June 6 / 7 – John Early, Terryglass.
Please pray for the happy repose of the soul Chrissie O’Meara, Birr (sister of Una Caulfield and Kitty Dore,) who died recently.
PARISH ENVELOPES A number of Parishioners have been giving their contributions directly into the Parish Bank Account over the past few weeks and we thank all those who have contributed in anyway during this time. If other Parishioners would like to pay their contribution in this way the Parish Bank Account Details are as follows: Bank of Ireland, Nenagh.
Building and Repair Fund :
IBAN: IE05 BOFI 9041 5753 5411 85
Remuneration Account:
IBAN: IE24 BOFI 9041 5773 4287 53
If you choose to contribute into the Parish Account ensure that you put your envelope number or name as a reference so that we can keep track of contributions.
Trócaire collection This Sunday Thanks to those of you who have already returned envelopes. Please try to have all contributions back by this weekend so it can be forwarded to the Diocese.
Re-Opening of our Churches
Our Churches have re-opened for private prayer each day from 3pm to 6pm. This will give people who wish the opportunity to call to the Church, say a prayer, light a candle, sit for a time in the presence of the Blessed Sacrament.
Please observe social distancing at all times.
Churches are obliged to close when Mass or Funerals are being celebrated until at least the 20th July.
MASSES ARE AVAILABLE REMOTELY
terryglasskilbarron website has an audio recording of Mass each week. It can be listened to at this link https://bit.ly/3bhnXfj
Weekend Mass in Borrisokane is broadcast live via webcam at 10.30am each Sunday. Follow the twitch link https://player.twitch.tv/?channel=borrisokaneparish. Mass also broadcast live at 10am on Tuesdays and Fridays.
COVID-19 Support Line for Older People
ALONE has launched a national support line and additional supports for older people who have concerns relating to COVID-19 (Coronavirus). Professional staff to answer queries and give advice and reassurance. line open Mon.- Fri. 8am-8pm, 0818 222 024.
We pray for the class of 2020 who would normally be doing public examinations at this time.
WEEKLY REFLECTION
The good news of Pentecost is that the Spirit, poured into our hearts, enables all four aspects of our faith to live: The Spirit helps us in our prayer; The body of Christ is animated by the gifts of the Spirit; Our service of others gets its energy from the Spirit and the Spirit “reminds us” of all that Jesus taught. Today, we celebrate discipleship in the community of faith.