The following fundraising events are upcoming:
(1) Ladies Mini Marathon
Sponsorship forms are available from Paul, 086 8299482, the 4 mile run/jog/walk is on Sunday 26th September.
(2) Tesco Bag Packing
This is on the 8th/9th/10th October in Tesco Midleton. Anyone willing to help for a few hours please contact one of the committee.
(3) Fashion Show
Details of the event will be posted shortly.
Fundraising todate has been very successful and there appears to be great goodwill to help achieve our goal – A Community Playground.
Tags: 24 Hour Fast
Venue Lisgoold GAA Pitch every Thursday Night @ 8pm.
Join at any time for six weeks. Classes ongoing
6 week session only €50.
A great way to get fit and tone up.
Both Male and females welcome also teams or clubs
To book your place 087 2651209
Tags: Fitness
Lisgoold/Leamlara Playground Committee will hold an information meeting in Lisgoold Community Hall on Monday 26th July at 8.00pm. The meeting is open to members of the public and will include a presentation of the planned playground. Anyone with an interest in the project is encouraged to attend. Light refreshments will be served.
Lisgoold Parish Newsletter 12th Sunday in Ordinary Time 20th June 2010
Annual Mass in Templeboden Cemetery on Tuesday 29th June
Collection: Parish ?772 Diocese ?33 Thank you.
CD Launch of “the Village of Lisgoold” written and performed by Dave Curtin will take place at the Thatch Bar on Sunday 20th June 4-6pm. CD costs ?5. for each CD sold, ?1 will be donated to Lisgoold/Leamlara Youth Club.
Altar Society Lisgoold: 26th June an 3rd July. Debbie Baum and Sheila O’Regan.
Lisgoold Pre-school has a vacancy for an S.N.A. starting on Monday 30th August…9hrs a week. Enquiries to co-ordinator at 086 8420229.
“Q. My faith in the Church as an institution has been totally shattered. Hos can I ever respect a corrupt church? A. Think of one way that an orange is different to a potato. One bad spot in the orange and the whole fruit is contaminated. One black spot in a potato can be picked out and the remainder is grand. The Church, I suggest, is the potato rather than the orange. The regrettable behaviour of a small minority does not mean that the entire Church is corrupt. The behaviour of Judas or the lies told by Peter did not mean the apostles were entirely corrupt. The idea of an all perfect church is a figment of romantic desire far removed from the kingdom of weeds and wheat.” Fr. Silvester O’Flynn.
“Q. What did Jesus mean in saying “Anyone who wants to save his life will lose it: but anyone who loses his life for my sake will save it”? One of the fundamental errors of our age is the exaggerated focus on self-seeking, putting me at the centre of everything. Jesus regarded self-seeking as a disastrous programme for life. But self-denial in the service of love is the sure way to develop our human potential and reach deep fulfillment in life. It is in giving that we receive.” Fr. Silvester O’Flynn.
The Ballincurrig “Pride in your Community” group wishes to thank all who attended their fundraising Coffee morning. It realized ?620.08. A special thank you to Deirdre and the Seniors Group.
Repayment of Income Tax for the tax year 2009 for the parish of Lisgoold from office of the Revenue Commissioners amounted to: ?14,301.79. on behalf of the Parish I thank all those PAYE people who contributed and filled in the necessary form.
God bless all readers and distributors: Fr. Anthony O’Brien 4642363 087 6834193 aob79@eircom.net
Lisgoold Parish Newsletter 13th June 2010 11th Sunday in Ordinary Time
“Lord Jesus, increase my hunger for you and show me the way that leads to everlasting peace and happiness. May I desire you above all else and find perfect joy in doing your will.”
CARING FOR OUR SICK AND RETIRED PRIESTS: The retirement age for priests of this diocese is 75. When our present retirement policy for priests was brought in, the age profile meant that a commercial pension plan was not possible, so the Diocese had to provide for our retired priests. Parishes gave 5% of the door collection. Since 2001, this contribution has risen to 7.5%. As the number of retired priests grew, more funds were needed to support them, so six years ago an annual collection for retired priests was added. You will find a special envelope in your box for this collection. A generous response to this collection this year will help the Diocese to continue to be able to care for our retired priests, most of whom have given over fifty years of service to us.
A sincere thank you to all who prepared for and took part in our annual Eucharistic Procession last Sunday. May God reward you.
Collection: Parish ?770. Diocese ?240. Eucharistic Congress ?337. Thank you.
Lough Derg Pilgrimage: A bus will leave Midleton on 19th June at 5.a.m. for Lough Derg. Contact John Dennehy, Carrigtwohill on 4382288 or Mary O’Sullivan on 4613236.
Pride in your Community Fundraiser: Coffee morning in Smart’s Bar Ballincurrig from 9.30 am to 11.30 am on Wednesday June 16th. Local Heritage CD will be shown. All welcome.
Ligoold/Leamlara Community Council hosting a FAMILY FUN & SPORTS DAY in Lisgoold G.A.A. pitch on Sunday 13th June from 2.30 to 5.00 pm. Bouncing castle, face painting, balloons, treats and lots of FUN. ?8 per family or ?15 all-inclusive ticket. Information from Liz 087 6197678 or Marian 087 2033090.
The following new Eucharistic Ministers have been commissioned: Mary Brosnan, Oldcourt, Eugene Hegarty, Ballybrennagh, Daniel Healy, Top Cross, Phyllis McCann, Templenacarriga, Ann Geary, Ballincurrig, Margaret McCarthy, Lisgoold, Pat Cronin, Knockaheem, Deirdre O’Connell, Ballyera, Finian Casey, Lisgoold. May god bless them.
In spite of problems and faults that may plague us individually as well as the Church itself, we are challenged to continue to proclaim a Gospel which is always good news for the poor and downtrodden. The Gospel is good news not because we are so good and wonderful but because our God is good and wonderful. It is God’s love and mercy, symbolized in the wounded Heart of Jesus, that we wish to have in our own hearts and share with others. If our wounded hearts can be a humble reflection and sacrament of His Heart, then we can accomplish the tremendous mission we have been given. Since His Heart is filled with hope and confidence, ours must be the same. “It is I. Do not be afraid” are his words to us and ours to the world. Sacred Heart of Jesus I place all my trust in You on your feastday and every day.
God bless all. Fr. Anthony O’Brien 4642363 087 6834193 aob79@eircom.net
Lisgoold Parish Newsletter 6th June 2010 Feast of Corpus Christi
Annual Eucharistic Procession after 11.30 Mass on Sunday. Please make a special effort to participate to show your respect and reverence for Jesus present in the Blessed Sacrament as we give glory, honour and praise to God. The children who received their First Communion are invited as usual to dress up again and strew petals. As you leave the church please fall in to lines of 4, follow the directions of the stewards and join in the prayers and hymns. The route is very short, just up to Church Hill and back again to the church. Prayer To the mystery of your purpose . Open our eyes, Lord To the closeness of your presence. Open our eyes, Lord To the depth of your wisdom. Open our eyes, Lord To the wonder of the world we live in. Open our eyes, Lord To the depth of your word . Open our eyes, Lord To the life you offer us. Open our eyes, Lord To your presence in the Eucharist. Open our eyes, Lord To your presence within us. Open our eyes, Lord To your presence among us. Open our eyes, Lord To your presence in our neighbour. Open our eyes, Lord To your presence in those who need help. Open our eyes, Lord To your presence in the broken ones. Open our eyes, Lord To your call to serve. Open our eyes, Lord
New Eucharistic Ministers will be commissioned at 11.30 Mass on Sunday. A meeting for all, current and new, Eucharistic Ministers on Thursday in Lisgoold Sacristy at 8 pm.
Collection: ?820. Irish Blood Transfusion Service will hold a clinic in Midleton Park Hotel on Tues. 8th June 3.30pm – 7.00pm and Wed. 9th between 5.30pm – 9.00 pm.
“Charity concert in aid of Bru Columbanus 11th June on the Quad in UCC. Brian Kennedy with soprano Fiona Murphy perform with the Garda Band. Bru Columbanus is a charity that provides home from home accommodation for relatives of seriously ill patients in Cork hospitals and the Hospice. Contact 4345754 087 2787074. Cork University Hospital (CUH) campus became a smoke-free zone on Monday 31st May 2010 (also World No Tobacco Day). This means that smoking is no longer permitted anywhere on the hospital grounds (i.e. entrances, doorways, walkways, internal roads, bus shelters, car parks, cars, bicycle shelters etc). All in Community Alert, and indeed all in the parish, wish to congratulate Killian Kingston who recently won the World Championship under 18 Moors Bowling and bronze in Road Bowling in Holland.
Ligoold/Leamlara Community council hosting a FAMILY FUN & SPORTS DAY in Lisgoold G.A.A. pitch on Sunday 13th June from 2.30 to 5.00 pm. Bouncing castle, face painting, balloons, treats and lots of FUN. ?8 per family or ?15 all-inclusive ticket. Information from Liz 087 6197678 or Marian 087 2033090. God bless all. Fr. Anthony O’Brien 4642363 087 6834193 aob79@eircom.net