Newsletter 12th February 2012
6th Sunday in Ordinary Time
12th February 2012
Fr.Denis Stritch P.P. 029 68007/086 2206607
Parish Website www.rockchapel.ie
Masses for the Week
Rockchapel
Sat: 8.00 p.m. – Ellen & Anthony O’Mahony, Meeng.
Sun: 10.00 a.m. – Noreen Collins, Glencarney; Peggy & Johnny Collins, Milleen & Nellie Rahilly, Toureenagreinne.
Thurs: 10.00 a.m.
Fri: 8.00 p.m. – Margaret (Peggy) O’Connor, Toureenagreinne. First Anniversary.
Meelin
Sun: 11.00 a.m. – John Joe O’Sullivan, Rowels.
Mon: 9.00 a.m.
Tues: 7.30 p.m. – Patrick Browne.
Wed: 7.30 p.m. – Peggy Twomey, nee Brosnan. Month’s Mind Mass.
Vigil Mass next Saturday night is in Meelin at 8.00 p.m.
Confessions at 7.30 p.m.
Reader for next weekend
Sun: 10.00 a.m. – Noelene Quinn.
Mass Intentions next weekend
Sat: 8.00 p.m. – Michael Roche, The Line, Meelin.
Sun: 10.00 a.m. – Helen Stack, Carrigeen, Brosna.
Sun: 11.00 a.m. – Johnny Angland, Meeentinna & his son Timothy.
Collections last weekend.
Door:
Rockchapel: €175 Meelin: €320
Envelopes for the Parish: €1,857
Stations
Those wishing to have stations in their homes are asked to contact Fr. Stritch as soon as possible please.
International Eucharistic Congress 2012
The closing mass of the congress takes place in Croke Park on June 17th. Our parish have been allocated 10 tickets for the occasion. Some tickets still available. Anyone interested are asked to contact Fr. Stritch immediately.
GAA
Lotto – Rockchapel GAA weekly lotto results: Winning numbers
7, 13, 18, 21. No Jackpot winner. Next week’s Jackpot €5,500. Lucky Dips Winners of €25 – Kathleen Collins; Jessie Collins; Marty T. Murphy. Seller’s Prize: Tony Collins.
Public Meeting in Kanturk on the Hospital and Ambulance Service
Kanturk and District Community Council will be hosting a Public Meeting in the Edel Quinn Hall, Kanturk, on Monday Feb. 13th at 8.00 PM to discuss the future of Kanturk Hospital and the Ambulance Service locally.
All members of the public are invited to attend, along with those working in the health services. For more information, contact Siobhan O’Neill, Chairperson. 086- 8339134.
Craft Classes have commenced on Monday nights, for 8 weeks, from
8.00 p.m. – 10.00 p.m. in Rockchapel Community Centre. Varied crafts will be taught. For more information contact 063-89565 or 086-2616308.
A Reminiscence Workshop for anyone 60+, will take place on Monday,
13th February at 2.00 p.m. in Bruach Na Carraige, Rockchapel. This fun filled evening will involve people discussing memories from the past and changes which have taken place, e.g. school days, working life etc. Please bring an old photograph or old artefact (e.g. old box iron, item of clothing, etc.) which you are willing to share a memory about. Everyone is welcome.
Mobile Cardiac Screening – HEARTAID provides a doctor led screening service that can help pick up cardiac abnormalities that can cause Sudden Adult Death Syndrome (SADS). This screening will take place in Mountcollins Community Hall, on Saturday, 25th February. If interested, contact Denis Dillane, before this date on 087-7767646.
‘Step by Step’ Pre-school, Rockchapel are now taking names for September 2012 for the FREE pre-school year. Children from 3 years who would like to attend for 1-5 days are also catered for. For more information contact Kate 086-2467587 or Eileen 029-69953 or call into them at Bruach Na Carraige.
Afternoon of prayer in Banteer Community Centre on Sunday 12th February. Further details on Church notice board.
Cloyne Diocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes will take place from 1st – 6th June 2012. Booking for pilgrimage with Joe Walsh Tours 021-4277959. Further details on Church notice board.
IRD – Understanding eating dis-orders Information Evening. IRD Duhallow will hold an information session with Bodywhys Youth Development Officer, Fiona Flynn, on Monday, 20th February at 7.30 p.m. in James O’Keeffe Institute, Newmarket. Fiona will give a talk on understanding eating disorders. Entrance is free. Open to all. See notice board for more details.
