Mary, the Ark of God's Covenant "Rejoice so highly favoured; the Lord is with you." The Angel addressed these words to Mary, the Mother of Jesus, and our Mother. But they are also addressed to each of us who have the wonderful privilege of knowing Jesus through our Baptism. They have a very special significance for couples who are privileged to have each other and to be united in the Sacrament of Marriage. In the course of this week of Christmas, be aware of all the good that is in your love relationship, how highly favoured you are to have this person as your wife/husband. Be aware also of the goodness of each one of your children and how privileged you are to have them. As you celebrate the Eucharist during this week leading up to Christmas, make a special effort to appreciate the people of your parish. And know that your love makes Christ present. Fr. Johnny Doherty, C.Ss.R. 4th Sunday of Advent 21st December 2014 CONFESSION TIMES Tuesday 23rd December after Morning Mass and also at 7.00pm in the evening. CHRISTMAS EVE NIGHT WEDNESDAY 24TH DECEMBER 12.00 Midnight Midnight Mass of Christmas CHRISTMAS MORNING THURSDAY 25TH DECEMBER 9.00am: Dawn Mass of Christmas 11.00am: Day Mass of Christmas Friday 26th - Saturday 27th December No Morning Mass Saturday 27th December - Vigil Mass: 7.30pm; Sunday 28th December: 9.00am & 11.00am Anniversary Masses during the Week Wednesday 24th - Midnight Mass Shelley Mullan, RIP Sunday 28th at 11.00am - Phonsie Loughlin, RIP F FO OU UR RT TH H S SU UN ND DA AY Y O OF F A AD DV VE EN NT T Monday - No Morning Mass Tuesday & Wednesday 23rd & 24th: 9.00am
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Mary, the Ark of God's Covenant"Rejoice so highly favoured; the Lord is with you." TheAngel addressed these words to Mary, the Mother of Jesus,and our Mother. But they are also addressed to each of uswho have the wonderful privilege of knowing Jesusthrough our Baptism. They have a very specialsignificance for couples who are privileged to have eachother and to be united in the Sacrament of Marriage. Inthe course of this week of Christmas, be aware of all thegood that is in your love relationship, how highly favouredyou are to have this person as your wife/husband. Beaware also of the goodness of each one of your childrenand how privileged you are to have them. As you celebratethe Eucharist during this week leading up to Christmas,make a special effort to appreciate the people of yourparish. And know that your love makes Christ present.
Fr. Johnny Doherty, C.Ss.R.
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Tuesday 23rd December after MorningMass and also at 7.00pm in the evening.
CHRISTMAS EVE NIGHT
WEDNESDAY 24TH DECEMBER
12.00 MidnightMidnight Mass of Christmas
CHRISTMAS MORNING
THURSDAY 25TH DECEMBER
9.00am: Dawn Massof Christmas
11.00am: Day Massof Christmas
Friday 26th - Saturday 27th DecemberNo Morning Mass
Pray for Priests - This week we pray for:Fr. Francis Murray & Fr. Seamus O'Connell, 21st; Fr. Joseph O'Connor & Fr. Colm O'Doherty, 22nd; Fr Kieran O'Doherty & Fr. Brian O'Donnell, 23rd;Fr. Francis O’Hagan & Fr. Patrick O'Hagan, 24th;Fr. Brendan Devlin, 25th; Fr. Kieran Devlin, RIP, 26th; Fr. Peter Devlin, 27th; Fr. Fintan Diggin, 28th.
Weekly COLLECTIONS - 14/12/2014Weekly: £1059.78; Building Fund: £549.42 & €10.
Thank you for your generosity
PRIEST'S CHRISTMAS COLLECTIONThe Priest's Christmas Collection will be taken up at allMasses on Christmas Day. You will find a specialenvelope in your box.
Greenlough Parish Christmas Cards.Available after all Masses this weekend and from the usual sellers. £2.00 each.
Continuous Prayer Movement for Marriage & Family LifeOur Parish day of Prayer
takes place on Monday 29th December.
The Children's Liturgy will not be held on ChristmasDay or Sunday 28th December
It will resume on Sunday 4th January 2015.
Rosary - The Bethany Bereavement Group will lead theRosary at 3.00pm on Sunday 4th January in the old
Greenlough Church. All Welcome.
Newsletter: Please note there will be no newsletter printed nextweekend. all notices to be left in Sacristy by Saturday Night.
ENVELOPE COUNTERS FOR JANUARY 2015Teresa Henry; Liam Maguire;
Frances Lynn; Pat Kelly & Lenny Kelly
Thanks to Emily Mullan; Moira McAteer; Pat Bradley; Kerri Bradley, Paul J Bradley,Pat Madden who counted during December.
Website: www.greenlough.com
MASS TIMESSUNDAYS:Vigil:7.30pmMorning:9.00am & 11amHolydays:Vigil: 7.30pmDuring the day:9.00am & 11amWeekdays:Monday toThursday: 9amFriday: 7.30pmSaturday:10amFirst Fridays:8am & 7.30pmCONFESSIONS:Saturdays:After Vigil Mass Eves ofHolydays &First Fridays:After eveningMass
Portglenone CCE Christmas & New Year Session 2014The Wild Duck's Mallard Suite - Sunday 28th December.Junior Session begins at 7.30pm. Supperserved at 9.00pm. As real satisfactioncomes with progress, children should beencouraged to come along at 7.30pm toplay their tunes together. Due to the "ChildProtection Policy” it would be appreciated if parents couldaccompany their children for the duration of the sessionwhere possible. Junior Musicians play from 7.30pm -9.00pm and Senior Musicians from 9.00pm onwards.
Camogie Club News2015 Greenlough Calendars are not available to buy inClady Shop, Gerards Butchers, Post Office and Liz'sHairdressers. Will you feature in this year's edition??
Carols: The underage camogie playerswill be singing carols after each Mass thisweekend.
More information about the club on our Facebook page.
"Start The New Year with a TraditionalSession”. Newbridge CCE is hosting it'smonthly Music Session on 1st January inThe Elk. Junior session starts at 7.30pm withSenior session following at 9pm. Adm: £3with light supper. All Welcome.
