4th Sunday in Ordinary Time
We welcome the month of February, the beginning of Spring, month of lambing, month of three kinds of weather: wind, rain and snow. Now that spring has come, days will get longer. We experience new life and light as nature awakens.
MASSES FOR THE DEAD NEXT WEEK
TERRYGLASS CHURCH
Sat. Jan 29th 8pm John (Rum) Leenane, Newlawn,
Denis Leenane, London and Mary Ryan (nee Leenane) Clonmel .
Sat. Feb 5th 8pm Deceased members of the Mackey family, Terryglass,
Johnny Nevin, Terryglass, Mary O’Donoghue Sammon, Carrigahorig.
KILBARRON CHURCH
Sun. Jan 30th 9.30am Jim Tiernan, Carney Commons and deceased
family members.
Sun. Feb 6th 9.30am Eddie Flynn, Rodeen.
FIRST FRIDAY on next Friday, Feb 4th. Mass in Terryglass at 9am
Tuesday 1st February is the Feast of
St. Brigid, Patroness of Ireland.
Renowned for her hospitality, alms giving and care of the sick.
CANDLEMAS DAY Wednesday 2nd February is C a n d l e m a s Day, the Feast of the Presentation of Jesus and the Day of Consecrated Life. The Blessing of Candles will take place in Kilbarrron on Wednesday at 7.30pm and in Terryglass at 9am on Thursday. Candles for both Church and home use can be left into any of our churches. We thank all those who donate candles for use in our churches.
Thursday 3rd February = Feast of St. Balize
General Blessing of throats for everyone will take place at all Masses over the following weekend.
THANK YOU for your very generous Crib donations during the Christmas season. The total amount of €895 has been sent to the local branch of St. Vincent de Paul.
ALONE – Would you be willing to provide companionship to an older person locally? ALONE are seeking volunteers in your area. Full training and support provided. If interested please contact Karen on karen.byrne@alone.ie or on 086 0576401
Shannonside Improvement Association- CE SCHEME
have a position for an Environmental Worker based in Terryglass
Please contact : John Deegan 087 6567099 or Marguerite 0863339311
Some Covid Restrictions remain in Churches
For the time being for your safety and reassurance we are recommending the following – to be respectful of everyone’s space, to continue to wear a mask as is the case with indoor places such as shops etc. and to continue to sanitize your hands.
Saint Brigid’s Blessing
May Brigid bless the house wherein we dwell.
Bless every fireside, every wall and door.
Bless every heart that beats beneath its roof.
Bless every hand that toils to bring its joy.
Bless every foot that walks portals through.
May Brigid bless the house that shelters us.
Terryglass / Kilbarron Mass Times
Terryglass Week-days: Tues. Thurs. Fri: 9am Saturday: 8pm
Kilbarron: Wednesday: 7.30pm. Sunday : 9.30am