PROLOGUE: “O Lord, help me to remember , that there is nothing going to happen to me today, that you and I together can’t handle.”
TABLE QUIZ IN AID OF RECOVERY HAVEN: Ploughman Bar, The Square, Abbeyfeale Friday next, November 11 from 8.30pm.
AFTERNOON TEA DANCE: Tickets at €5 are on sale in Ann Lyons, The Square and at the Farmers’ Market for the dance on Sunday, November 13 in aid of WL102fm. Dancing will be to the ever popular Mike Condon, teas will be served and there will be a raffle. Your support would be much appreciated.
ABBEYFEALE FOR AFRICA: Calling all bakers and jam makers, the annual cake sale for Fr. Tim Galvin’s Mission in South Sudan takes place on Sunday, December 11 at St. Ita’s Hall from 10am -1pm. Cakes, breads, jams etc., can be handed into Batt Harnett, The Square or Mairead Daly (086 8594983) on Saturday, December 10. Abbeyfeale for Africa would like to offer best wishes to Traoine Tobin, our founder and Chairperson on her retirement and thank her for all the work she has put into fundraising for Fr. Tim over the last 20 years and more. The account is always open in the Credit Union for any donations.
TOWN PARK NEWS: The Strictly Come Dancing committee made a cheque presentation of €8,271 to the Town Park on Sunday night last – the proceeds of last May’s competition. This money along with a grant of over €3,000 from the County Council is being used to pay for the work currently being undertaken dredging the ponds. A huge thank you to all involved.
FEALEBRIDGE SOCIAL: Fealebridge& Headley’s Bridge Co-Op will hold their 47th annual social on Friday, December 2 at the Devon Inn Hotel, Templeglantine. Music will be provided by Heart & Soul, and there will be plenty of spot prizes to be won on the night. Tickets are available at both creameries and also from staff and committee members.
CHURCH GATE COLLECTION: The annual church gate collection for local community radio station WL102fm will be taken up at all Masses next weekend.
NEW TOASTMASTER CLUB SETS UP IN LISTOWEL: If you would like to gain self confidence, self esteem and improve your ability to speak in public then you should check out the newest public speaking club in North Kerry. The next meeting will be held in the Listowel Arms Hotel on Thursday, November 17 from 8 -10pm. Admission €5 which covers cost of refreshments and rent of the room. Further information from Gerard Mannix on 087 2193670.
SOCIAL FARMING: This is the practice of offering family farms as a form of social services for people with intellectual disabilities and/or mental heath difficulties. The farm remais a typical working farm where people in need of support can benefit from participation in the farms’s chores and activities. It also creates the opportunity to connect farmes with local communities through the opening up of their farms as part of the social support system of the community. For further information call Stefanie or Dearbhla at West Limerick Resources on 069 62222.
HARVEST CONCERT: PJ Murrihy, violinist Ann Phelan, Ella Maria O’Dwyer, Peter Burke, Tommy McAuley and Willie Relihan are the stars of a fundraising concert for WL102fm which is being held at the Rathkeale House Hotel on Wednesday, November 23. Doors open 7.30pm, show starts 8pm. Tickets €10 on the door. Your support will be appreciated.
POETRY COMPETITION: The Mid Western Drugs and Alcohol Forum are hosting an awareness week in Limerick city and county from Monday, November 14- Friday, November 18. They are running a competition and asking people to write a poem with a theme of Drugs and Alcohol awareness and be in with a chance to win €100. Email your entries to [email protected] or post to Limerick Writers Centre, 12 Barrington St. Limerick before Wednesday, November 16.
BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT GROUP: Abbeyfeale’s Bereavement Support Group can be reached on 068 31230 or 068 31262.
ABBEYFEALE’S SINGING CLUB: West Limerick singing club monthly singing session take place on the first Friday of every month in the Ramble Inn Bar, Abbeyfeale.
COMMUNITY ALERT HOSTS CHRISTMAS PARTY: We hope, in conjunction with Abbeyfeale active retired group to hold a Christmas party for seniors on Sunday, November 27 in the Day Centre, Convent St. from 1-5pm. Our community Garda Roger O’Donoghue will be present to give a short talk on how to keep safe in your home over the winter. A three course meal consisting of Turkey and Ham, choice of deserts and tea/coffee will be served and it is planned to have an afternoon of dancing to Gerard Conaghan. Cards will be available for those who would like a card game rather than dancing. There is seating for 82 persons and tickets at €10 each can be purchased from Bridie Scully Collins, Mary Mc Gill (Abbeyfeale Active Retired) or Mary McArthur, Marian Harnett (Abbeyfeale Community Alert).
TEXT ALERT: The text alert system is up and running at long last and signs will shortly be erected at the parish boundaries with the telephone number of Abbeyfeale Garda Station (068 30010). If you are worried about someone who calls to your door or you see a vehicle around the area or someone drives into your yard then you should ring 068 30010, the call will be answered by NCW Gardai who man a 24 hour telephone line. If they feel that your concerns merit further investigation then they will contact the company who will send out an alert by text to all those signed up to receive it. When you receive a text you should forward this to all the contacts in your phone so that the word gets disseminated throughout the community. These alerts will then enable other people in the community to keep an eye out for suspicious behaviour. If you would like to receive these warning texts then contact any member of the committee who on receipt of €10 (to help pay for the on-going cost of the texts) will take your number and sign you up. Presidents Micheal O’Kelly, Killarney Rd, and Sean Broderick, New St. Chairman James Stack, Cahir, Secretary Mossie O’Connell, Kilconlea, Assistant Secretary Mary Mc Arthur, Meenkilly, Joint Treasurers Kathleen Collins, Convent St. and Marian Harnett, Knockbrack. Committee: Brenda and Buddy Barry, Meenkilly, John O’Sullivan Meenkilly, Neily Lyons, Dromtrasna, Billy Quirke N.T, Knocknasna and Ballaugh, Denis Collins, Knockbrack, Mary Jo O’Connell Knocknasna and James Joy, The Grove.
DESERT DAY: Would you like to have a quiet peaceful day away from your busy schedule in a calm environment to remember your departed loved ones during the month of November. The day which takes place in Westbourne, Ashbourne Avenue, Limerick will consist of quiet prayer, reflection and will conclude with the Eucharist on Saturday, November 12. Registration from 10am. Time 10.30 to 5.30pm. Booking is essential as places are limited. For details and information contact Sr. Phyllis Moynihan at 0879636893 or Email: [email protected]
MONTH OF THE HOLY SOULS: Many people choose to abstain from alcohol for the month of November and offer this prayerful act in honour of their deceased loved ones. You can do likewise! Take the SHORT-TERM pledge for NOVEMBER.
WEST LIMERICK TOASTMASTERS: Toastmasters will continue on the first and third Wednesday every month until May 2017. Next meeting Wednesday, November 16 at the Desmond Complex, Newcastle West from 8-10pm. Further information 087 7972855.
Toastmasters provide you with the tools to become a confident speaker in a safe caring environment where everyone is on the same path. Great for anyone who finds it hard to stand up in public and get their opinion across.
‘FALLING GRADIENT’ ON SALE IN ABBEYFEALE: A new book, titled “Falling Gradient”, which tells the story of all the railway routes that served Limerick has just been launched. It has been written and self-published by Joe Coleman, of Meelick, Co. Clare, whose family had many connections with the railway. Joe has filled his 450+ pages with an amount of stories and an excellent selection of photographs. Joe is an active supporter of the Great Southern Trail as his father was an engine driver on the line. The book is an easy read and is available in West Limerick from the NCW Book Shop in Newcastle West and from Ann Lyons in Abbeyfeale.
MEN ON THE MOVE: Do you want to feel fitter and have more energy. Sports Partnership are delivering a men only physical activity programme at Teach Feile, New Street, Abbeyfeale on Tuesday nights from 7-8pm. All welcome to come along and enjoy the benefits of exercising with a mixed age and ability group. Further information 087 7558459.
SET DANCING CLUB: West Limerick Set Dancing Club monthly Ceili In Devon Inn Templeglantine on Sunday, November 23 at 4pm. Music by Star of Munster Ceili Band. Everybody welcome, teas etc served.
SERVICE OF REMEMBRANCE: The annual Remembrance Service at Maternity Hospital Limerick takes place at the Church of the Holy Rosary, Ennis Road, Limerick on Sunday, November 13 at 3pm. We invite parents who have experienced the death of their baby/pregnancy loss at any stage, together with their family, friends and hospital staff to this service.
VOLUNTEERS WANTED FOR CONVERSATIONAL CLASSES. Volunteers are wanted for Conversational English classes with migrants in Newcastle West. The classes run every Wednesday evening at the Community Centre Newcastle West @ 7:30pm-9pm. The classes are in small groups with just 3 to 4 students with each volunteer, and books are provided. If you are interested, please contact Damien at West Limerick Resources on 069 62222 or [email protected].
EIGHT MASSES FOR NUMBER 8: Bishop Brendan Leahy has described as “moving and inspirational” the gesture by Tony, the 11 year old son of Anthony Foley, in asking people to go to Mass and light candles over the next 8 Sunday’s for deceased loved ones. Endorsing the 8 masses for no8 Facebook Campaign launched by Tony Foley and his family, Bishop Leahy said it was a deeply touching and selfless gesture at a very tragic time for the Foley and Hogan families.
RURAL SOCIAL SCHEME: West Limerick Resources in conjunction with the Department of Social Protection implement the Rural Social Scheme in West Limerick. The scheme aims to provide part time flexible employment opportunities to low income farmers by utilising their skills and talents on community and not for profit projects. If you are: (a) currently in receipt of Farm Assist, (b) have a herd number, a copy of your Single Farm Payment application and are in receipt of a qualifying payment from social welfare (www.welfare.ie/en/Pages/Rural-Social-Scheme.aspx) then you (or your spouse) could benefit from the scheme in return for 19.5 hours of work in the community, (c) you will also be contributing to a class A stamp while on the scheme. Work is available in all areas with hours to fit in with your farming needs. The following people are also permitted to participate in the scheme: children or siblings of a qualifying herd owner provided they meet the necessary qualifying criteria.
WORLD DAY OF REMEMBERANCE FOR ROAD TRAFFIC VICTIMS: On Saturday November 19 Mass will be celebrated @ 7pm in the Church of the Assumption, Abbeyfeale for all of those who died due to road accidents. Everyone is welcome to join us to remember our loved ones at this time.
FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES: Community/Voluntary Groups & Sporting Organisations: Applications are also invited from organisations interested in having suitable work carried out in their areas. Types of work includes: Maintaining and enhancing walkways and trails; village and countryside enhancement projects; social care and care for the elderly; environmental maintenance work; projects relating to not for profit cultural & heritage sites; work with not for profit organisations including administration. Further details and application forms can be obtained from the Rural Social Scheme Supervisors at The Weigh House, Market Yard, Newcastle West. Tel: 069 61540, E-mail [email protected] or West Limerick Resources (Main Office), St. Mary’s Road, Newcastle west.
BENNY THADÉ’S RAMBLING HOUSE: Takes place in Fr. Casey’s Clubhouse on the third Thursday of the month.
COMMUNITY GROUPS. West Limerick Resources provides ongoing support to Local Community Groups in the West Limerick area. Should you require any support or guidance please call Stefanie on 087 3290483 or Damien on 087 9042477 at West Limerick Resources.
DUAGH SPORTS COMPLEX will hold a Christmas All Wrapped up on Sunday December 4 featuring a variety of Arts & Crafts, Jewellery, Fashion and much much more with a visit from Santa. Anyone interested in exhibiting please contact Mirium on 087 9421862 or Geraldine on 087 2684540.
JIM LYONS’S RAMBLING HOUSE: Held on the third Tuesday of the month in Knockaloucca with the next one taking place on Tuesday, November 15.
MAUREEN’S OFF TO DUBLIN: A day trip to Dublin on Sunday, November 20 will leave Newcastle West at 8am. “We will be calling to Mrs. Monaghan for our breakfast and if you so wish you can order the home made bread that you will have on the table plus lots more scones, cakes, mince pies and Christmas pudding and your order will be ready to collect when we return to have our dinner. We are going to Blanchardstown Shopping Centre which is the largest in Ireland where you can browse and see all the Christmas decorations.” For more information and booking contact Maureen 087 9845102. Make a note in your diary we are having our annual Christmas Party on Saturday, December 10 in Corbett Court. Everyone most welcome.
MEDJUGORJE PILGRIMAGE ex Cork to Mostar (40 mins from Medjugorje) May 31- June 7, 2017. Spiritual be followed by our final singing session in the Ramble Inn bar. All events during the weekend are free and everyone is welcome to come along and join us.
Director Fr. Sean Corkery. Cost €619.00pps if paid in full before December 8. Full price of €719.00 after this date. €200 deposit secures place. Contact Sean O’Shaughnessy 086 29 59 380. Pilgrimage organised through JWT.
SET DANCE CLASSES: Set dancing classes have commenced in Ballyhahill Community Centre from 8.30-10.30pm. Further information from Seamus 0851149796.
MONAGAE RAMBLING HOUSE: The monthly rambling house in Monagae Community Centre takes place on the 2nd Monday of the month with the next one taking place on Monday, November 14 from 8pm.
ABBEYFEALE PARISH CHURCH NOTES: Parish office 11-1pm Tuesday-Friday 068 31133. +Parish Support Worker 068/31019. Counselling Appointment 061/314213.Church 068/51915, Tel: 068 – 31157 : 087 – 9708282, Samaritans: 061 – 412111 or Free phone 1850609090 A.A. 061-311222 Al-Anon 086-8143425 Bereavement Support: 068 / 31203 068/ 31262 068/51984 Console 061-306792
Fr. Anthony Mullins P.P. 068/31157 Fr Joe Foley CC: Tel: 087 – 2618412. Masses: No morning Mass Monday, evening Mass at 7pm. . Mass Tuesday – Saturday at 10am except in the event of a funeral when Mass is 11am. Mass on Saturday 11am. Mass Intentions: Wednesday 10am Eamon and Damien Daly, Main St.
Thursday 10am Peg and Dan O’ Donoghue, Convent St. .
Friday 10am Bill &Shelia Murphy. Saturday 11am Con O’ Connor, Knocknagoshel 7pm Kathleen O’ Connor, Knocknasna Sean & Bridie Leahy, Bogmount, Jack & Mary McKenna. Sunday 9.30am Kathy, Tom and Mick Scanlon, 12noon Shelia O’Connell, Kilconlea Lower.
Novena prayers to St Anthony on Mondays during the 7pm Mass Novena to Our Lady of Perpetual Help on Fridays during the 10am Mass.
The annual Bereavement Mass celebrated for the parishioners who died in the past year and who will be mentioned by name on the night takes place on Friday, November 18. Names of deceased relatives from outside the parish may be submitted to the Sacristan prior to Friday, November 11.
To see the daily readings you may log on to www.abbefelaeparish.ie and click on daily reading on the home page. Log onto www.churchservices.tv/abbeyfealeparish for the church webcam. You can now watch all services from home if you have access to a computer. You are asked to use car parking spaces in the Church car park before you start parking in the middle of the yard.
BOOK LAUNCH: Brother John M. Feheney writes “On Saturday, November 26 at 7.30 pm, Bishop Brendan Leahy will launch my book, ‘Good Seed, Fertile Soil’, on religious vocations in West Limerick, at Rathkeale House Hotel. Contact 087-2634484 for further information.
CRAFT FAIR IN AID OF CATHERINE McAULEY SCHOOL: The annual craft fair in aid of the special needs school on Ashbourne Avenue, Limerick takes place on Sunday, November 20 from 11-5pm. Available on the day will be natural oil soaps, Linen products, Silk pillowslips, Limerick lace, Crochet goods, cards, books, cakes, puddings and jams and much more more.
DATES FOR 2017: Maureen Finnegan is marking your diary for you already:
Sunday, January 15. We are going to see a demonstration of Glass Blowing useing reclycled glass. We will have our usual breakfast & dinner. There will be a surprise visit included in this trip. Sunday, February 5. We are going to the INEC as we have been doing for a good numbers of years to see the fantastic Killorglin Players. Their 54th Pantomine is Robin Hood, we will be leaivng NCW at 3pm. sharp and picking up in Abbeyfeale. Doors open at 4.30pm. and the performance this year is at the earlier time of 5pm. We will have time for a cuppa before hand. Spring Break Friday, March 31- Monday, April 3, 2017. We have a full and exciting week end planned – touring by day and of course we will have dancing in our hotel after dinner for two nights and our successful entertaining night as we have been doing for the past couple of years on one of the nights. We will be going to Northern Ireland visiting beautiful Co. Down where the Mountains of Mourne go down to the sea. For more informaton on all of the above and booking contact Maureen 087 9845102.
MONSIGNOR HUGH O’FLAHERTY MEMORIAL SOCIETY Photographic & memorabilia exhibition will run until Saturday, November 12 at Killarney Library. Free admission. All welcome.
MERCY IN ACTION: A special Year of Mercy celebration will take place in St John’s Cathedral on Sunday November 20 at 4.00 pm. A number of local and national organisations have agreed to be part of the story of the liturgy and it promises to be a reflective and meaningful experience for young and old alike.
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