PILGRIMAGE  TO  LOURDES

A number of parishioners from Emly are taking part in the annual Cashel & Emly diocesan pilgrimage to Lourdes. The pilgrimage takes place  from this Sunday until Thursday.

A CAKE  SALE

The parent’s council of Emly N.S today held a very successful cake sale in aid of the building project in the school.  Work in the school is now almost completed. The work is greatly admired.

MASSES:

Mon, Tues, Thurs & Fri 9.30am.

Wed 7.30pm  Sat 7.30pm; Sun 11am.

ANNIVERSARIES

Wm & Josie Ryan, Duncummin – Sat 16^th 7.30pm

Jim Cunningham, Davy & John McEniry

– Sun 16^th June 11am

Gerald Birrane, Main St. – Mon 17^th 9.30am

Seán O’Brien, Ballyvistea – Tues 18^th 9.30am..

Bridget Flynn, Ballyvistea – Wed19th 7.30pm.

Frank & Mary Corcoran, Clashdrumsmith

- Sat 22^nd 7.30pm.

Des Mulhall, Main St., – Sun 23^rd 11am.

READERS – Next Weekend

Sat 7.30pm: Philip Purcell

Sun 11am: Rita Quish

(If a reader is unable to fulfil a duty it would be appreciated if another reader was asked to fill in.)

COLLECTORS – June

Sat 7.30pm:     Michael Hennessy, John Clancy,

Danny Burke, Josephine Cleary

Sun  11am:      Paddy Hanley, Liz Creamer,

Peggy Keogh, John Buckley.

CEMETERY

Next cutting of grass on Wed next (19^th).

ANNUAL  CEMETERY MASS

Our annual cemetery Mass will be celebrated on Wed July 3^rd at 8pm.

GOSPEL  REFLECTION

The woman in this story has a jar of ointment, and that seems to be all. She uses her tears to wash the feet of Jesus, and her hair to wipe them away. She gives everything she has, and throws herself totally at the mercy of Jesus, who sees the openness and humility of the gesture and responds with love. Her sins were forgiven.

EMLY  PARENT’S ASSOC.

A Cake Sale and Raffle will be held in the school after 11am Mass next Sun (16^th) in aid of the school extension. Donations of cakes, spot prizes etc appreciated on the day

Dr Maureen Griffin, Forensic Psychologist ,will attend a meeting on June 19th ,7pm in the national school .  Open to all the public Dr Griffin will provide an overview of what is currently popular among students , what the potential dangers are and practical advice on how to protect children when they are online or using their mobile phone. All the issues (social networking, searching online, online gaming, you-tube, cyber-bullying, mobile phone safety) are covered. Fee €5.

THE IRISH  CATHOLIC The ‘Irish Catholic’ newspaper is on sale (price €1.50.)

EMLY GAA

Well done to Intermediate Footballers on win over Cashel King Cormacs in West Intermediate Football Championship last Tuesday. The Final Score was 4-14 to 3-09. The Lotto was not won last week and this week  is €10000. Tickets can be bought from Lotto Sellers and Local businesses.

ST  AILBES  LADIES  FOOTBALL

Best wishes to the U/12 team who play Drangan in the county semi-final next week.

SUMMER TIME

It is pleasing to note the amount of farm work that was done in the sunshine over the past week. After months of such inclement weather the fine week has transformed the countryside.

LIMERICK  BEAT  TIPP.

The beautiful weather was also the background for the Munster hurling championship match between Limerick and Tipperary played in Limerick today. The majority in the border parish of Emly will not be too pleased with the result. Tipp will now depend on the backdoor route to the All-Ireland.

VISITORS

Members of the Ahascragh, Co. Galway Tidy Town group visited Emly yesterday (Sat) and were entertained by the local Tidy Town Committee.

MASSES:

Mon, Tues, Thurs & Fri 9.30am.

Wed 7.30pm  Sat 7.30pm; Sun 11am.

ANNIVERSARIES

Tom & Katie Ryan & deceased Family, Breansha

- Sat 8^th June 7.30pm

Ciara Burke, Tulla, – Sun 9^th June 11am.

Mary Connolly, formerly Ballinaveen – Wed 7.30

Wm & Josie Ryan, Duncummin – Sat 16^th 7.30pm

Jim Cunningham, Davy & John McEniry

– Sun 16^th June 11am

READERS – Next Weekend

Sat 7.30pm: Jim Corby

Sun 11am: Liz Creamer

(If a reader is unable to fulfil a duty it would be appreciated if another reader was asked to fill in.)

COLLECTORS – June

Sat 7.30pm:     Michael Hennessy, John Clancy,

Danny Burke, Josephine Cleary

Sun  11am:      Paddy Hanley, Liz Creamer,

Peggy Keogh, John Buckley.

PARISH  PASTORAL  COUNCIL

Meeting in Duhig Hse on Mon June 10^th 8pm.

CEMETERY

Our annual cemetery Mass on Wed July 3^rd at 8pm.

THE IRISH  CATHOLIC The ‘Irish Catholic’ newspaper is on sale (price €1.50.)

GOSPEL  REFLECTION

To understand fully the pathos of this incident, we must recognise that this widow’s situation was a desperate one. In the patriarchal society to which she belonged, the loss of her only son left her without the support of a male relative to protect her interests. He did this miracle for the mother.

In this miracle, Jesus demonstrates his invincible power over Death. He is anticipating the ultimate triumph of his Paschal Mystery

TIDY  TOWN

The Lotto winners for May were Kathleen Hennessy, Liz Creamer, Freddie Heffernan and John Joe Fahy. Again we appeal to people to water flowers in tubs or flower beds near them.

EMLY GAA

West Intermediate Football Round 1 Emly  v Cashel King Cormacs will now be played
next Tuesday at 7.00 in Lattin. Well Done to Under 14 B Footballers who with Sean Treacys
reached the County Final. Emly/Treacys 1-08 Ballina 0-04. No date has been fixed for the Final. West Under 12 E Hurling Emly v Sean Treacys next Thursday in Kilcommon at 7.00.

EMLY  CIRCLE  OF  FRIENDS

The June meeting will be held in the Golden Thatch on Tues next 11^th June at 7.30pm.

TENNIS  CLUB

Any tennis member who is not included in the text alert to give their mobile number to Carol,  087-8351183 or Stephen , 087-9042102. There will be an Adult Fun Tournament next Wed eve, 12th June  7.30 p.m. All Members  welcome.

Any adult member who is interested in adult coaching to contact Stephen on 087-9042102.

See the  Facebook Page for updates and events.

EMLY  PARENT’S ASSOC.

A cake Sale and Raffle will be held in the school after 11am Mass next Sun (16^th) in aid of the school extension.

Dr Maureen Griffin psychologist will attend the school June 19th to give a talk on cyber bullying .internet safety and mobile phones etc. It will open to the Public.

Congratulations to all who received the Sacraments of Confirmation and Holy Communion earlier this month. A special thanks to all involved in the preparation for both days.

EMLY  COMMUNITY  PLAYSCHOOL

Emly Community Playschool is currently  in the process of developing the Free Pre-School Year under the ECC Scheme. Gerry Hickey, Manager with Sth Tipp Child Care Committee will attend a meeting at the Tennis clubhouse on 11^th June at 7pm. We are inviting all parents to give their support and those with children wishing to take part in either the Free Pre- School or Play Group from Sept 2013 onwards to attend.. The Free Pre-School will be available for five mornings a week from 9.00am to 12.30pm. The Play School group will also be available at these times.

EXAMINATIONS

The arrival of summer also marks the start of State examinations for so many of our boys and girls. Our boys and girls who are attending second level schools in Hospital and Tipperary Town will start their Leaving and Intermediate certificate examinations on Wednesday 5^th June.

MASSES:

Mon, Tues, Thurs & Fri 9.30am.

Wed & Fri 7.30pm

Fri 7^th June – Feast of the Sacred Heart.

Weekend: Sat 7.30pm; Sun 11am.

MASS FOR  EXAMS – Wed 5^th June 7.30pm.

A Mass will be celebrated for our girls and boys who are sitting their exams. We show our support in prayer.

ANNIVERSARIES

Paddy & Mark Heffernan, St. Ailbe’s Dr

– Sat 1^st June 7.30.

Nellie & Wm. Purcell, Monemore – Sun 2^nd 11am

Jerry Murphy, Drumcamogue. Month’s Mind

- Fri 7^th June 7.30pm

Tom & Katie Ryan & deceased Family, Breansha

- Sat 8^th June 7.30pm

Ciara Burke, Tulla, – Sun 9^th June 11am.

READERS – Next Weekend

Sat 7.30pm: Jim Corby

Sun 11am: Liz Creamer

(If a reader is unable to fulfil a duty it would be appreciated if another reader was asked to fill in.)

COLLECTORS – June

Sat 7.30pm:     Michael Hennessy, John Clancy,

Danny Burke, Josephine Cleary

Sun  11am:      Paddy Hanley, Liz Creamer,

Peggy Keogh, John Buckley.

PARISH  PASTORAL  COUNCIL

Meeting in Duhig Hse on Mon week June 10^th.

GOSPEL  REFLECTION

Today we reaffirm with great joy our faith in the Eucharist, the Mystery that constitutes the heart of the Church. This feast originated for the very precise purpose of openly reaffirming the faith of the People of God in Jesus Christ, alive and truly present in the Most Holy Sacrament of the Eucharist. It is a feast that was established in order to publicly adore, praise and thank the Lord, who continues “to love us to the end”, even to offering us his body and his blood. – Pope Benedict XVI.

PARISH  HALL

Groups and organisations who use our parish hall are reminded of the importance of contributing to the upkeep of the facility. The sum of €10 per meeting is suggested. Groups who use the hall frequently may prefer to make a financial arrangement for the year.

CEMETERY

The next cutting of grass on Wed 5^th June. Thanks to all who are playing their part in this work. Our annual cemetery Mass on Wed July 3^rd at 8pm.

TIDY  TOWN

A committee meeting in the Parish Hall on Mon 3^rd June at 8pm. Tidy Town judging is now underway. It would be appreciated if residents could put out hanging baskets and window boxes.

THE  GATHERING

A meeting in preparation for ‘The Gathering’ in the hall on Mon at 8.30pm.

THE IRISH  CATHOLIC The ‘Irish Catholic’ newspaper is on sale (price €1.50.)

EMLY GAA

County Football League  Semi Final

Emly 3-10 Rockwell Rovers 1-17.
West Intermediate Football Champ Round 1 Fixture:Emly v  Cashel King Cormacs Saturday June 08 at 7.00 in Sean Treacy Park.
West Under 14 B Football Final. Full notes on Emly GAA Website and Fixture Changes on Website and Emly GAA Facebook Page.

BORD  NA  NOG

Results: u 14B west final

Emly/S.Treacy’s 8-4 Eire Og 1-2.

U12 plate final: Emly 1-3 Golden 2- 6.

Congratulations to Paul O’Heney on being part of the u14 West Tipp hurling team that won the inter-divisional title and to Conor Burke and Gillian Kemp who played with Tipperary at Primary level. Best of luck to all students doing exams in the coming weeks.

GROW

GROW in Ireland (the Organisation which supports positive Mental  Health) is holding an Information Morning in the Community Café, Bruff (beside the Catholic Church) on Friday 7^th June from 10a/m to 12 noon. If you or anyone you care about is suffering from any kind of mental health issue, please come along to the Café, have a chat and a cuppa and hear about GROW in your area and how it may be able to support you through its weekly meetings.

CONFIRMATION & FIRST COMMUNION

This week in Emly parish we celebrated the Sacraments of First Holy Communion and Confirmation.

On Thursday last 20 of our boys and girls received their Confirmation from Most Rev. Dermot Clifford, Archbishop of Cashel and Emly. On this Sunday 16 children received their First Holy Communion at the 11am parish Mass celebrated by Fr. Seamus Rochford PP.

FIRST  COMMUNION – CONFIRMATION

This Sunday our boys and girls will receive their First Holy Communion. On Thursday last the Sacrament of Confirmation was administered. We pray for all who received the sacraments and ask God to bless their families.

MASSES:  NO MASS MON OR TUES.

Thurs & Fri 9.30am. Wed 7.30pm.

Weekend: Sat 7.30pm; Sun 11am.

ANNIVERSARIES

Ailbe & Mary Bourke, Bartoose – Sat 25^th 7.30pm

Sr. Mary Quinn, formerly Drumcamogue

– Wed 29^th 7.30pm

Paddy & Mark Heffernan, St. Ailbe’s Dr

– Sat 1^st June 7.30.

Nellie & Wm. Purcell, Monemore – Sun 2^nd 11am

READERS – Next Weekend

Sat 7.30pm: Mary McGrath

Sun 11am: John Hennessy

(If a reader is unable to fulfil a duty it would be appreciated if another reader was asked to fill in.)

COLLECTORS – June

Sat 7.30pm:     Michael Hennessy, John Clancy,

Danny Burke, Josephine Cleary

Sun  11am:      Paddy Hanley, Liz Creamer,

Peggy Keogh, John Buckley.

THE IRISH  CATHOLIC The ‘Irish Catholic’ newspaper is on sale (price €1.50.)

TIDY  TOWN

We thank all who gave so generously to our churchgate collection. Your continued support is appreciated. A litter collection will take place on Mon next (26^th May) at 6.30pm in the church car park. Volunteers needed. Tidy town judging begins nationally at the end of May so we ask all to be aware of litter and to sweep streets outside their residences.

GOSPEL  REFLECTION – The Trinity.

Elizabeth Johnson describes the Trinity as a flowering plant with its deep invisible root (God) its green stem reaching into the world from that root (Son) and its flower (Spirit) which opens to spread beauty and fragrance and to fructify the earth with fruit and seed. And it is all the one living plant.  We are invited into community with God, to take our place at the table and embrace the relationship that is offered to us. God is community, a community built on love in all its forms. As we bless ourselves today, remember that we are symbolising that great mystery of God, that community of persons, the relationships of love that we are invited into, relationships of giving and receiving, relationships of community and life. 

BEREAVEMENT  SUPPORT

A Bereavement Support Infor Eve will take place in Milford Care Centre on Tue 28^th May  from 7-8.30pm.

EMLY  TEXT  ALERT

An open meeting of Emly Community Text Alert service will be held in the hall on Mon 27^th May at 9pm. All road co-ordinators to attend.  Representatives of Emly Text Alert will call to each household in the parish over the nights of Wed-Fri  30^th-31^st May to notify people re the new service.

ST  AILBES  LADIES  FOOTBALL CLUB

Congratulations to Gillian Kemp who was selected on the Tipperary Primary ladies football team that will play Kerry this Sunday in Killarney. Congratulations to Conor Burke who was also selected on the Tipperary Primary boys football team.

EMLY GAA

New Entrants for Tipperary Club Draws by Friday May 31st.More Info on facebook
Membership ofclu is due by Saturday June 1st.
The cost is only 20euro for Adults and 10 Euro for Under 16. Members only will get Match Tickets for Senior Intercounty Championship Games.

WALKING  FESTIVAL

The Glen of Aherlow Walking Festival will take place over the June Bank Holiday weekend, 3 days of walking on the Galtees and Glen of Aherlow valley.

Brochures and Information from The Tourist office Coach Road, Tel: 062 56331 or 086 8314443

TIPPERARY  FLEADH

Congratulations to the pupils of Emly national school who were prizewinners at the Co. Tipperary Fleadh held in Ballina at the weekend. The children were medal winners in the group music. Gillian Kemp was successful in the individual concertina and Darragh McAuley in the solo singing.

MASSES:  Mon, Tues, & Fri 9.30am.

Wed 7.30pm.

Weekend: Sat 7.30pm; Sun 11am.

Sacrament of Confirmation – next Thur 11am

First Holy Communion – next Sunday 11am.

ANNIVERSARIES

Eddy Joe Murphy, Duncummin, Sat 18^th 7.30pm.

Sr. Cabrini Riordan, Monemore, – Sun 19^th 11am.

Paddy O’Dwyer, Chantersland – Month’s mind

- Mon 20^th 9.30am.

Jim Frawley, Chancellorsland – Wed 22^nd 7.30pm

Slattery Family, Lisobyhane – Fri 24^th 9.30am.

Ailbe & Mary Bourke, Bartoose – Sat 25^th 7.30pm

READERS – Next Weekend

Sat 7.30pm: Mary Condon

Sun 11am:   First Holy Communion.

(If a reader is unable to fulfil a duty it would be appreciated if another reader was asked to fill in.)

COLLECTORS – May

Sat 7.30pm:  Michael O’Dwyer, Nora Bourke,

Dympna White, Mary Heffernan.

Sun  11am:  Tom Slattery, John Hennessy,

Peig Quish.

CEMETERY

The next cutting of grass in our cemetery will take place on Wed next (22^nd). Help appreciated.

TIDY  TOWN: Thanks to all for your continued support. Because of our success over the years, a very thorough judging is given to Emly. Backs and fronts are checked for rubbish and litter.

GOSPEL  REFLECTION -  PENTECOST

Today’s reading gives us a clue as to what the experience of the first Pentecost meant. Jesus comes to his closest followers who had deserted him to bring them a peace which is not just a calming of hearts and conscience, but the surety of heart which will enable and embolden them to go out and preach the gospel to the ends of the earth.

EMLY  TENNIS  CLUB: Hospital Tennis Club have invited the Members of Emly Tennis Club to join with them to play for Moore’s Spar Tennis Cup.  The team event will be open to all grades and to members over 18 years of age.  Please note all players will be graded.  Teams will be made up of members from both Clubs.  Cost per player is €5.00.   Anybody wishing to partake to give your name to Norita Kemp before Saturday, 15th June.

EMLY  TEXT  ALERT:An open meeting of Emly Community Text Alert Service will be held on Tues May, 21^st, 2013 in the Parish Hall, Emly.  Mr James O’Neill, Muintir na Tire, will attend.  All are welcome.

Representatives of Emly Text Alert will call to each household in the parish over the nights of Wednesday 29^th, Thursday 30^th and Friday 31^st of May, to notify parishioners of the new service and to give the opportunity to avail of this service.

THE IRISH  CATHOLIC The ‘Irish Catholic’ newspaper is on sale (price €1.50.)

EMLY  N.S    Parent’s  Association

 Emly Parents Association along with Board of Management are please to inform you that they have Dr Maureen Griffin a Forensic Psycholigist attend a meeting on Wed 19th June 2013. Dr Griffin deals with issues such as social networking, online gaming, cyber-bullying and mobile phone safety.  This will be open to all the public . Further details later .

Very best of luck to all pupils taking part in the Fleadh in Ballina,  this sat the 18th of May.

ST  AILBES  LADIES  FOOTBALL CLUB

Congratulations to the vice-chairperson,  Siobhán Condon, who was a county selector on the U14 Tipperary ladies football team that won the Munster ‘C’ Final last weekend. Tipperary will now play the all-Ireland semi-final on June 8^th

Best wishes to all our players receiving First Holy Communion and the sacrament of Confirmation.

REMEMBRANCE  SERVICE

A Remembrance Service will be held in St Paul’s Church, Dooradoyle, Limerick on Sunday 9th June at 3pm. This service will bring families together in support and hope to remember their loved one who has died at MWRH in the previous 12 months. You and your family are most welcome to attend. Please bring along a photo or symbol of your loved one, if you so wish, to place in the Remembrance Area.

BEREAVEMENT  SUPPORT

The next Bereavement Support Information Evening will take place in Milford Care Centre on Tuesday 28^th May  2013 from 7-8.30pm.