PARISHES OF PORTARLINGTON & EMO

PRIESTS PHONE NUMBERS

Very Rev. Thomas Dooley P.P. Tel: (057) 8643004  Rev. Joe O’Neill C.C. Tel: (057) 8646517
Very Rev. Michael Noonan P.E. Tel: (057) 8623431
PARISH OFFICE
Tel: 057 8643004 - Email: [email protected] / Parish Office Hours: 9.30am – 1.30pm Mon. – Fri.
Anniversary Masses, Baptisms and Weddings can be booked by contacting the Parish Office during opening hours.
DIOCESE www.kandle.ie SAMARITANS 24-hour helpline: 116 123 Email: [email protected]
ST. VINCENT DE PAUL 087 7640557 AWARE Lo-call Helpline 1890 303 302 G.R.O.W. www.grow.ie Info:1890 474 474
PARISH SAFEGUARDING REPRESENTATIVES: Jackie McNulty; Frances O’Dwyer; Mary Joyce; Clare Nerney
Kathleen Sherry – Director of Safeguarding - Tel: 085-8021633 [email protected] / E-mail [email protected]

MASS TIMES CELEBRATION OF MASS VIA WEBCAM

St. Michael’s Church, Portarlington
10am Daily Mass (Mon. – Fri.)
Link to live streaming from 
6.15pm (Vigil – Sat.), 9am & 12.15pm Sunday St. Michael’s Church, Portarlington
St. John’s Church, Killenard 10.30am Sun. https://www.mcnmedia.tv/camera/st-michaels-
St. Paul’s Church, Emo church-portarlington
7.30pm (Vigil – Sat.) & 11am Sun. Portarlington & Emo Parish @EmoParish
Sacred Heart Church, Rath 9am Sun.

Sunday 4th July 2021  14th Sunday in Ordinary Time  Year B

WEEKEND ANNIVERSARIES ANNIVERSARIES - EMO BAPTISMS
PORTARLINGTON Saturday 3rd July – 7.30pm We welcome into our Christian
Saturday 3rd July – 6.15pm Tommy, Michael, Paddy & John Lewis, Community through Baptism:
Mary Hanlon, Assumpta Tce. (M.M.) Kathleen Heffernan, Killimy, Portarlington Parish
Alice Eakins, Cloneyhurke; James O’Neill, Sunday 4th July - 11am Jayden Daniel Greene, The Glen,
St. Brigid’s Sq. (3rd Anniv.); Peter Broughan, --- Kilnacourt Woods, Portarlington
St. Brigid’s Sq. (34th Anniv.) Ellen, Michael
& Henry Kennedy, Gracefield
Sunday 4th July – 9am
People of the Parish
ANNIVERSARIES - RATH
Sunday 4th July – 9am
Anne Tynan “Copper Beech”, Jamestown

Sunday 4th July – 12.15pm
FEAST DAYS DURING THE WEEK ADORATION OF THE BLESSED
Johnny Allen, Assumpta Terrace (4th Anniv.);
Paul Mooney, Kilbride (11th Anniv.) Monday 5th July – St. Anthony Zaccaria SACRAMENT
Kay Lyons, Treascon; Eamon Haverty, Station Tues. 6th July – St. Maria Goretti / St. Monnine Adoration of the Blessed
Road, his parents, John & Margaret Haverty & Wed. 7th July – St. Maelruain Sacrament is held in St.
Brothers Sean and Michael Haverty; Thurs. 8th July – St. Kilian Michael's Parish Church,
th
Harry Milner, Ballymorris Road Fri. 9 July – Ss Augustine Zhao Rong & Portarlington every Tuesday
companions after the 10am Mass. The Adoration will
WEEKDAY MASSES & continue until 7pm each Tuesday evening.
PARISH OFFICE
ANNIVERSARIES PORTARLINGTON
The Parish Office is opened from Mon. – Fri.
Monday 5th July – 10am POPE’S COLLECTION PETERS
9.30am – 1.30pm. Notices for the Parish
Fergus & Shane McMahon, Shandra; Mick &
Newsletter (by Wednesday of each week) to be PENCE
Mary Fingleton, Patrick Street; Nora Fingleton & Sincere thanks to everyone
emailed to [email protected]
Paddy Fingleton, Patrick Street who contributed to the recent
Alternatively phone the office (057) 8643004.
Tuesday 6th July – 10am Peter’s Pence collection.
Josie & Maura Lawlor, Foxcroft Street EMIGRANT NEWSLETTER 2021 Your generosity is, as
Wednesday 7th July – 10am always, greatly appreciated.
Kathleen Dwyer, Spa Street (25th Anniv.)
Thursday 8th July – 10am
 REFLECTION
Those intending to submit articles / stories for DISTURB US – O’LORD
Kathleen Clarke, Rathcoole, Co. Dublin inclusion in this year’s edition of the Emigrant
Friday 9th July – 10am Newsletter are asked to send them in to the
Thomas Murphy, St. Joseph’s Tce. (1st Anniv.) Parish Office. A special welcome for old group
photographs (which must include names).
ANNIVERSARIES - KILLENARD Closing date 1st August 2021. E-mail
Sunday 4th July – 10.30am [email protected]
Fergus Brophy, Graigaverne (1st Anniv.) AA MEETINGS
Philip Brophy, Lough (1st Anniv.)
Closed Meetings are held on Tuesday’s at Disturb us, O Lord,
Paddy Molloy, Tierhogar (1st Anniv.)
8.30pm; Friday’s at 8.30pm and Sunday when we are too well pleased
William & Bridget Coleman, Closelands;
mornings at 12 noon in the Old Girl’s Club, with ourselves;
Anne & John McGrath; Carmel Coy (nee When our dreams have come true,
No. 9 Foxcroft Street, Portarlington.
McGrath); Deceased members of the McGrath because we dreamed too little;
Family, Closelands CEMETERY MASS When we have arrived safely,
The Cemetery Mass normally takes place in the because we sailed too close to the shore.
DECEASED parishes of Portarlington & Emo during the Stir us, O Lord, to dare more boldly,
Prayers are requested for the following who months of July and August. to venture more seas,
died recently: This will be the second year in where storms shall show your mastery,
 a row that we can’t gather in where losing sight of land,
Jack O’Connell, Coolroe, Ballybrittas. the usual way at our loved we shall find the stars.
Anne O’Toole (nee Walsh), Tullamore & ones graves. But we will keep In the name of him who pushed back
formerly St. Michael’s Park. all our departed friends and families in our the horizons of our hopes
Jim McCormack, Portlaoise & South Africa prayers. Indeed, we pray for all who have lost and invited the brave to follow him.
(Husband of Esther Clancy, St. Patrick’s Tce., their lives during this pandemic & for all who
Portarlington) have died with COVID 19. Amen
  CREATIVE LAOIS – WRITING  RESUMPTION OF PUBLIC SUPPORT FOR THE PARISH
WORSHIP (with ongoing restrictions) If you wish to make a donation to
Churches are opened for public worship. Portarlington / Emo Parishes, please see
Parish Mass: 50 people may attend Mass. bank details below, where you can transfer
directly to the Parish Accounts.
Baptisms: Individual baptisms taking place
In this creative writing course, author & with a maximum of 10 people now permitted. PORTARLINGTON PARISH
journalist, Maeve A. Devoy will delve into the Funerals: Maximum of 50 people may attend.
basics of writing, both fact & fiction and she will
Weddings: Maximum of 50 people may attend. PORTARLINGTON
detail her own journey to publication. Are you PARISH
ready to embark upon your own literary journey. You are asked to conform with Government
The work written during the course will be guidelines in relation to hand hygiene, social
published. Email [email protected] distancing and the wearing of facemasks. B.O.I. Portarlington BOFIIE2D
to register.
Portarlington Parish No. 1 Account
FORUM IBAN - IE28 BOFI 9018 6154 5717 14
SALE OF WORK Midlands Science are running a series of public
th Portarlington Parish Clergy Fund A/C
Sun. 18 July at 11.30am in the Owenass Hall. forums talking about science, health and
Proceeds in aid of CCTV cameras for IBAN: IE59 BOFI 9018 6196 5850 57
medicine with leading experts. We are looking
Mountmellick. The hall will be open on Sat. 17th for people of all ages to attend. This is your
July for those wishing to drop off items at EMO PARISH
chance to engage, ask questions and have your
11.30am. We will take anything from a needle say. For full details EMO
to an anchor once it is in good condition e.g. email [email protected]
furniture, clothes, delph, books etc. (No soft toys PARISH
please). Further details contact Bobby Delaney SOLAS BHRIDE SUMMER
086 0666488 / Barbara Lalor 086 6629446 /
PILGRIMAGES B.O.I., Mountmellick BOFIIE2D
Paddy Bracken 087 6606804.
We are excited to introduce our new Pilgrim Emo Church No. 1 Account
ARLINGTON SOCCER CLUB Programme which commences in July, running IBAN - IE16 BOFI 9018 1051 4302 54
LOTTO RESULTS FOR 22.6.2021 for two Saturdays, 10th and 17th. As we slowly
Emo Parish Clergy Fund Account
emerge from the isolation and grief of the past
Letters N, Q, G, I – No Jackpot winner. IBAN: IE34 BOFI 9018 1022 2378 77
eighteen months, pilgrimage is a wonderful
€25 to Rita McDermot and to Martin Kane.
opportunity to reconnect with the natural world PARISH DONATION ENVELOPE
Sellers prize Paul Kelly. Next draw will take
and sense the underlying unity of all creation. Available at the Church Porch.
place on 6th July with a Jackpot of €10,000…
To book either date or to find out more, please
visit the Solas Bhride website LOVE PORT – NEW OFFICE
PORTARLINGTON CONCERT BAND Please note that we have moved office
www.solasbhride.ie and follow the link.
Lessons every Monday from 3pm to 7.30pm. and also have a new contact phone
Numbers are strictly limited, early booking
Senior Band rehearsals are on from 5pm to number - 057 8608395. Our office is now
advised. The pilgrimages will be held in strict
6.30pm. If you are interested in trying out for the located in the Boy’s old School on Patrick
compliance with Covid regulations.
band, contact Pat on 083 8510428. Street, Portarlington.
BOOKS AVAILABLE FROM THE PARISH SUMMER CAMPS
PORT G.A.A. CUL CAMP: For fun with football, SENIORS ALERT SCHEME
OFFICE:
hurling & camogie at Portarlington GAA Club this
AUTISM - The Three Musketeers summer. Week 1 from 5th – 9th July &
This beautiful book is by local lady, Niamh Week 2 from 9th – 13th August. Booking through:
McCormack. The Book cost €20 each, with all www.kelloggsculcamps.gaa.ie/booking/?county=
proceeds going towards her brother’s therapy. Laois...https://fb.watch/5btMODEHiz/ 1 Are you over 65.
2020 – A Lost Year €65 per week with discount available when 2 Of limited means or resources.
By Anna Casey Donohue (all profits go to CROI) booking both weeks and/or a second child. 3 Living alone.
The Martins of Lisieux PORT. R.F.C. SUMMER CAMP: 16th – 20th 4 Living with another person who meets
Saint Thérése / Saints Louis & Zelie & Leonie August (10am – 2pm). Boys and girls aged 4 the eligibility criteria.
(Servant of God) years to 12 years. Cost €50 with discounts for 5 Living alone for significant periods of
Thérésian Paris more than one child. To book, visit time during the day.
www.portarlingtonrugby.com / and click ‘join’ 6 Are you a Carer to someone else in the
The Church of St. Therese of Lisieux & Basilica
household?
of Our Lady of Victories
Then you may be entitled to the
PORTARLINGTON LEISURE CENTRE PORTARLINGTON FURTHER Seniors Alert Scheme. Contact the
Adult membership and Pay As You Go credits EDUCATION & TRAINING CENTRE Love Portarlington Office 057 8608395.
and booking available at the Leisure Centre – Bracklone St., Portarlington.
Payments / Booking can be made via webshop UNISLIM CLASSES
Are you eligible for the SUSI grant?
https://portarlingtonleisurecentre.virtuagym.com/ Classes take place in Portarlington
Find out more on www.portarlingtonfetc.ie Now
webshop. You can also phone the Leisure Community Centre on Wednesday
enrolling for full-time programmes in
Centre on 057 8645800 QQ1 Level 5 – Office Administration / Healthcare evenings from 6.30pm-7.30pm and
Thursday mornings from 9am-10am.
Support / Early Childhood Care & Education.
JUST 4 KIDS CRECHE & MONTESSORI Apply online. Places limited.
‘Weigh and Go’ only, with class over
SCHOOL ( Whitefields & Crann Nua) Phone 057 8623161. WhatsApp messenger! Further details and
ECCE places for September still available. booking contact Laura on 087 4141361.
Some full day places for ECCE children also PORT. ENTERPRISE CENTRE
available in Whitefields. Phone: 057 8640334 or In accordance with the “Portarlington
send message [email protected] Regeneration Strategy 2030” Laois Co. Co. is
seeking to improve the streetscape & public
SUMMER  STARS  READING realm of Portarlington Town. The Business
 PROGRAMME Support Unit are accepting applications for the
Portarlington Façade Enhancement Scheme in
the following areas:- Main St., Market Square
and French Church St. The scheme is available
to both commercial & residential premises &
Jennifer Farley’s book, “Scout’s Best Day Ever”, interested businesses/residents can apply by
will be coming to playgrounds, parks and walks downloading the application form from Laois Co.
across the county for the summer holidays. Co. website or by contacting Linda Meredith at
The Story Stroll will be on at the Portarlington 086-7839729 or Email [email protected]
Playground 31st July – 31st August. https://laois.ie/.../portarlington-facade-
Sign up for Summer Stars at your local library. enhancement.../
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