Sympathy

We extend our sympathy to Helen O Keeffe, Rathloose, whose father Edward Cummins, Fethard, died last week.

First Friday

Friday next is the first Friday of the month.

Mass in Lisronagh Church on Thursday night at 7.30pm

Mass in Powerstown Church on Friday night at 7.30pm.

Thanks

Many thanks to all who contributed to the Christmas collection for the support of the priests of the diocese and parish.

Happy New Year

We wish all our parishioners at home and abroad the best of health, happiness  and trouble free for 2009.

Feast of the Epiphany

Tuesday 6th January is the Feast of the Epiphany and is a Holy day of obligation.

Mass in Powerstown on Monday evening the 5th January at 6.15pm

Mass in Powerstown on Tuesday 6th January at 10.45am

Mass in Lisronagh Church on Tuesday evening the 6th January at 7.30pm.

Lisronagh Cards

Results of the game on December 23rd are as follows:

1st. on 11 games Jim & Mary Garrett,

2nd. on 10 games , divided Ceclia Sweeney & Tess Maher and Kevin Sweeney & Seamus Maher

Table prises

1  David O Donnell & Hannie Leahy

2  Bridie Lee & Michael Mulcahy

3  Paddy O Dwyer & Paddy Fanning

Game every Tuesday at  8.30 pm , all welcome.

Sympathy

We extend our sympathy to Des Delahunty, Mylerstown, on the death of his brother Max Delahunty, Irishtown.

CHRISTMAS EVE MASSES

Mass in Powerstown Church at 7.30pm preceded by carol singing at 7.10pm.

Mass in Lisronagh Church at 9.00pm preceded by carol singing at 8.40pm.

CHRISTMAS DAY MASSES

Mass in Powerstown Church at 10.45am

Mass in Lisronagh Church at 12 Noon.

CHRISTMAS COLLECTION

Christmas collection for the priests of the parish and diocese at the Christmas ceremonies.

Happy Christmas

We wish all our Parishioners and their families at home and abroad every blessing and happiness for Christmas and the New Year.

Baptism

Congratulations to John and Rozanna Maber whose child Naomi Irene was baptised in Powerstown church on Saturday last

Rathkeevin Cards

Winners on Thursday 18/12/2008.

Winners on 11 games: John O’Connor & Dick Delaney.

Runners up on 10 games: Margaret Kenifick & Maura Lonergan; Margaret Quinlan & Celia Sweeney.

Table Prizes

On the 19th game: Mick Keane & Rose Ann Carew.

On the 20th game: Paddy Murphy & John Buckley.

Progressive 25 again on Thursday 01/01/2009 at 8.30 pm. (Sharp)

Lisronagh Cards

Winners at the game on Dec 16th were as follows:

1st. on 12 games Bridie Lee & Tess Maher,

2nd. on 11 games Paddy O Dwyer & Paddy Fanning,

Table prise Michael Prendergast & Jim Clerey.

Next game on Tues 23rd. Dec.

Parish Carol Service

The Parish Christmas Carol Service will take place in Powerstown church next Sunday 21st December at 5.00pm. It will be an event that will capture the beauty, the simplicity and the spirituality of Christmas. It will feature well known and not so well known carols from around the world. It will also have the story of Christmas dramatised with particular emphasis on the part played by the animals in the story.

It will be a lovely family event which can be enjoyed by all. So do make an effort to come along and bring the children.

Confessions

Confessions next Saturday in Powerstown Church from 12 Noon to 1.00pm and after the 6.15pm mass.

A special penitential service will take place on Monday night the 22nd December in the Friary church at 7.30 for all the parishes in the Clonmel area.

A number of priest will be present.

Confessions on Wednesday the 24th December in Powerstown Church from 11.00am to 12 Noon and in Lisronagh Church from 12 Noon to 1.00pm.

Christmas Eve Masses

Mass in Powerstown Church at 7.30pm, preceded by carol singing at 7.10pm.

Mass in Lisronagh Church at 9.00pm, Preceded by carol singing at 8.40pm.

Christmas Day Masses

Mass in Powerstown Church at 10.45am.

Mass in Lisronagh Church at 12 Noon.

Christmas Collection

Christmas collection for the support of the priest of the parish and diocese will be taken up at the  Christmas ceremonies.

Sympathy

We extend our sympathy to Maura Forristal, Lisronagh, on the death of her mother Rose Keane, Limerick.

Monthly Envelope

The monthly envelope collection for December amounted to €1382.

Many thanks to all who subscribed

Lisronagh Cards

Winners at the game on Tuesday Dec 9th were as follows:

1st. on 11 games Dick Lonergan & Michael Mulcahy,

2nd. divided on 10 games  Jim & Mary Garrett, Paddy McMeel & Phillis Lonergan.

Table prise Jim & Davy Phelan.

Next games Tues 16th. Dec. and Tues 23rd. Dec.

Rathkeevin Cards

Winners on Thursday 11/12/2008

Winners on 11 games: Chris Noonan & John Costigan; Paddy Franey & David Blissett; John O’Connor & Dick Delaney.

Table Prizes

On the 18th game: Jim & Mary Garrett.

On the 19th game: Seamus Maher & Jimmy Murray.

On the 20th game: Phyllis Murphy & Willie Heffernan.

Progressive 25 again on Thursday 18/12/2008 at 8.30 pm. (Sharp)

Vincent De Paul

The annual St. Vincent De Paul collection takes place next weekend.

Christmas Newsletter

The Christmas newsletter, Parish Calender and Christmas collection envelope for the support of the priest of the diocese and parish will be distributed next week by the envelope distributors.

Lourdes Pilgrimage

The annual diocesan Lourdes pilgrimage take place from 6th to the 11th of June.

Cost €725, Contact number 052-22252

Lisronagh Card Results

Game on December 2nd

1st. divided on 8 games Jim & Mary Garrett, Seamus Maher & Kevin Sweeney, Frank Brown & Pat Ryan, Ann Keating & Kathleen Hallinan. Game takes place every Tuesday evening in Lisronagh Hall.  All are welcome.

Rathkeevin Cards

Winners on Thursday 04/12/2008

1st on 10 games: Margaret Kenifick & Maura Lonergan.

Runners up on 9 games: John Costello & Pete Kelly; Paddy Franey & David Blissett; Jim & Mary Garrett.

Table Prizes

On the 19th game: Joe Aherne & Margaret Quinlan.

On the 20th game: Michael Boyle & Jim Kennedy.

Progressive 25 again on Thursday 11/12/2008 at 8.30 pm. (Sharp)

Sympathy

We extend our sympathy to Willie Whelan, Parkview, on the death of his mother Bridget Whelan, Kilsheelan.

Baptism

Congratulations to Brian and Helena O Meara, Baptistgrange, whose child Eve Margaret was baptised in Powerstown church on Saturday last.

Christmas Youth 2000 Retreat

A national Youth 2000 Retreat for young people aged 16-35 takes place at Newbridge College, Co. Kildare from Friday 19th to Sunday 21st December.

An opportunity not to be missed to experience the Catholic Faith and meet new friends.

Contact Youth 2000 (Dublin) 353 1 6753690.  No charge- donations only.

Wedding

Congratulations to Edward Bourke, Thurles, and Mary Purcell, Thurles, who were married in Powerstown church on Saturday last.

Feast of the Immaculate Conception

Monday next  the 8th December is the feast of the Immaculate Conception and is a holy day of obligation.

Mass in Powerstown church on Monday at 10.45am and 7.30pm.

Mass in Lisronagh church at 12 Noon.

Handels Messiah

Handels Messiah will be performed by the choir Resurgam on Wednesday 10th December at 7.30pm in the Cathedral in Waterford. 

Booking: 051 - 855038.

First Friday

Friday next is the first Friday of the month.

Mass in Lisronagh church on Thursday night at 7.30pm

Mass in Powerstown church on Friday night at 7.30pm

Eucharistic devotion on Friday from 4.00pm to 7.00pm

Monthly Envelope

The monthly envelope collection for December takes place next weekend.

Hospice Auction

Auction for Hospice takes place on Sunday 7th December at Larry O Keefe's.

Pastoral Council

Pastoral Council meeting on Monday night 8th December at 8.00pm.

Christmas Carol Practice

Practice for adults and children on Tuesday night December the 9th at 7.00pm.

Rathkeevin Cards

Winners of the Progressive 25 at Rathkeevin on Thursday 27/11/2008.

Winners on 13 games: Jim Kennedy & Michael Boyle.

Runners up on 10 games: John Costello & Pete Kelly; Michael Aherne & Jimmy Keating.

Table Prizes

On the 19th.game: Paddy Murphy & Mary Whelan.

On the 20th.game: Dick Lonergan & Denis O’Donnell.

Progressive 25 again on Thursday 4/12/2008 at 8.30 pm. (Sharp)

Lisronagh Cards

Winners at the game on November 25th were as follows:

1st. on 9 games Vincent Cummins & Alice Quinn,

2nd. divided on 8 games Philis Lonergan & Paddy McMeel, Ann Keating & Kathleen Hallinan, Willie Heffernan& Nora Lee, Nole White & Roseann Carew,

Table prise Jerry O Regan & Jerry Kelly. Game takes place every Tuesday evening in Lisronagh Hall.  All are welcome.