6th November 2011 Vol 21 No 46
Fr. Tom Little059 91-34992
Fr Liam Morgan
059 91-43260
Sr. Joan Pierse
059 91-42565
Emergency
Priest on Duty
087 2588118
ASKEA PARISH
COLLECTIONS
Development Fund €1,723
Offertory
€1,645
Askea Parish
Community
Centre Phone
& Fax 91-42565
Parish Office
087 1269709
Carlow Day Care Centre
91-35977
Childcare Centre 9135206
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Deadline for items for Newsletter if 5pm on Wednesday by phone or fax to 9142565 or email to askeabennekerry
@eircom.net / Peaceful Harbour
I've been sailing these seas
for most of all these years
Riding the crest of a wave, made of tears
I've been drifting on a troubled sea
travelling aimlessly
till I put my anchor down on Peaceful Harbour
Well the winds of despair were blowing on my face
till the day I felt the gentle breeze
of amazing Grace
So I chartered a brand new course
Let the Saviour be my guiding Host
Then I put my anchor down on Peaceful Harbour
Now I've emptied all my cargo
on the docks of Heavens gate
Troubled seas I'm travelling no more
My sailing life is over
My legs have felt the land
Standing now upon the other shore
Well I'm watching the sun set down on a peaceful sea
Never in all my life have I felt so free
Now I'm standing upon the shore
sailing out no more
since I put my anchor down in Peaceful Harbour
Thirty Second Sunday in Ordinary Time
St Mary’s Parish, Bennekerry
Thirty Second Sunday in Ordinary Time
6th November 2011
THIRY-SECOND SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME ‘11
Sorley’s Weather
When outside the icy rain
Comes leaping helter-skelter,
Shall I tie my restive brain
Snugly under shelter?
Shall I make a gentle song
Here in my firelit study,
When outside the winds blow strong
And the lanes are muddy?
With old wine and drowsy meats
Am I to fill my belly?
Shall I glutton here with Keats?
Shall I drink with Shelley?
Tobacco’s pleasant, firelight’s good:
Poetry makes both better.
Clay is wet and so is mud,
Winter rains are wetter.
Yet rest there, Shelley, on the sill,
For though the winds come frorely,
I’m away to the rain-blown hill
And the ghost of Sorley.
Robert Graves
St Mary’s Parish, Bennekerry
Fr Tom Little PP – Phone 059 9131559 /9134992
Fr Liam Morgan CC 059 9143260. Newsletter Items – 059 9143881.
Deadline for News items: - 9pm Wednesdays
Emergency Number for the Priest on Duty 087 2588118.
Parish Office – 059 9142565
Anniversaries -
Sunday 6th November 2011 at 11.30am
William Archbold, Rutland
Brian Burroughs, Palatine
Martin Murphy, Killyshane
Brian Kane, 46 Kernanstown (Month’s Mind)
Bennekerry Offertory €187 Development €173
Choir Practice
A choir practice will take place on Thursday 10th November at 7.45pm in the Church. All choir members are requested to attend.
PALATINE G.F.C
Lotto Results: - 02/11/’11
Lotto numbers: -06, 14, 17, & 32
Jackpot no winner
MATCH 3 WINNER share (€200): €200
1 Match Winner €200
Winner Seller
Paul Bolger Tom O’Reilly
Sellers Prize Pati (Top Oil)
Next Draw on Monday 7th t November 2011 in Palatine Clubhouse at 10:00pm — tickets €2 each.
Jackpot €9,200
GRINDS
Maths and Physics Grinds for Junior and Leaving Certification. Contact:- 086 6036418
THOUGHT FOR TODAY
Seasons
Winter is an etching, spring a watercolour, summer an oil painting and autumn a mosaic of them all.
Stanley Horowitz
LEGION OF MARY
Legion of Mary: Contact Dick Roche @ 059 9131830 for details or for Auxiliary Membership (Daily Rosary). “The Legion of Mary presents the true face of the Catholic Church” (Pope John XX111).
Benefit Night
Benefit Night for the Homecare Team in memory of the late Mary Kehoe on Wednesday 9th November in Seven Oaks Hotel. Music by Davitt Bros. Doors opens at 9pm. Dancing 10-12. Door prize and raffle on night. Tickets €10 available at the door.
Gala Fashion Show
Amber Sky Boutique is hosting a Gala Fashion Show on the 10th November in aid of Carlow Kilkenny Homecare Team. Every penny raised on the night will be donated to the Homecare Team. Tickets are €10 and are available at Amber Sky Boutique or are available on the night.
Support Group
For Adult Children of Alcoholics and Dysfunctional Families in Cathedral Parish Centre on Thursdays at 8pm. Details from Alan O’Dwyer MIACP
059 9134865 / 087 2455994.
‘You Are Not Alone’
Family Support Group
For families living with drug abuse. Meetings in Askea Parish Centre Wed from 6pm until 8pm. Call Margaret on 085 7872730.
Affordable Counselling Service in Askea Parish Community Centre. Contact 087 6272628 or 086 4063043.
Talk It Over Bereavement Support 086-3364961.
Moving On Overcoming Depression (MOOD) – A group for relatives of those experiencing depression takes place on the first Wed of every month at 8pm in Cathedral Parish Centre, College Street, Carlow.
Alcoholic’s Anonymous meets every Wednesday at 8.30pm and Saturday at 11am in Askea Parish Centre.
One 2 One Counselling Psychotherapy Accredited C.B.T. Therapists. Private and Confidential therapy for Individual, Couples, Child and Adolescent Counselling. Ph: 059 91 71909 or 085 160 0999.
Al-Anon Family Groups Carlow: Mon - St. Catherine’s Social Services 8pm; Thurs - Askea Parish Centre 8pm. Sun – St Catherine’s Social Services 8.15pm. (Ph: 01 8732699 www.al-anonuk.org.uk
BODYWHYS – 2 SUPPPORT GROUPS 1st. for people with eating disorders. 2nd. for family and friends of same at 7.30 pm on Wed 1st of each month in the Cathedral Parish Centre, College St.
Aware Support Group meets in the Cathedral Parish Centre every Tuesday at 8pm. Contact Mick on 087 9498100 or email The Helpline 1-890 303 303
Nar-Anon
The Nar-Anon Family Groups are a worldwide fellowship for those affected by someone else’s addiction. Meetings every Mon at 7pm in Saol Nua Building, Aislinn Centre, Ballyraggett Co Kilkenny. Phone 085 2191031.
Carlow Women’s Aid
7 Old Dublin Road Carlow. Freephone 1800 444944.
Carlow Dial to Stop Drug Dealing Dial 1800 220 220 anonymous and safe. You dial, we act.
Sunday School for children aged 4-7yrs will be held on the first Sunday of each month at 12 Noon Mass and also at the 12 Noon Mass on EVERY Sunday of Advent. Parents are welcome to join in if child needs a little extra support.
Carlow Gospel Choir sing every second Sunday at the 12 noon Mass in Askea Parish Church. We practice beforehand from 10:15am in Askea Parish Community Centre. Our Director is Mary Amond O’Brien. New members always welcome, especially men! Contact Noel on 0872251183.
Meditation Experience: Meditation Group meets every Thursday from 7.30pm to 8.30pm at the Carlow Day Care Centre in Askea. Why not come along and try it out? No experience necessary. No charge. For more information, ring Noel on 087 2251183.
Eucharistic Adoration takes place in Holy Family Church, Askea every Wednesday after the 9.30am Mass and concluding at 7pm. Volunteers especially need from 11am to 12 Noon and 12 Noon to 1pm.
Kildare & Leighlin Weekly Lotto Results
For Wed 2rd November 2011. Numbers drawn were 5, 25, 27 and 31.
No Match 3 winners. No Jackpot winner.
Tickets €2 each – available from Askea Parish Centre. Please note the draw takes place on Wed at 4.30pm in Portlaoise. Tickets must be returned by 5pm each Tuesday to Askea Parish Centre.
Calendar
Mon 7th Nov – St Willibrord – was born in Northumbria in 658. He entered the Benedictine order and was sent to study. After ordination he was sent with eleven companions to evangelise Frisia. He established a mission at Utrecht and in 695 was ordained archbishop of Utrecht by Pope Sergius 1. He founded a monastery at Echternach in Luxembourg in 700, where he died in 739.
Thurs 10th Nov - St Leo the Great – died 461, taught the two natures, human and divine, of Christ at the council of Chalcedon, 451, and the primacy of the See of Peter.
Fri 11th - St Martin of Tours – 335 – 397, bishop of Tours, apostle of rural Gaul, founder of monasteries. Patron of France, soldiers, beggars and inn-keepers.
Sat 12th St Josaphat – 1580 – 1623, Bishop of Polotsk, worked for the reunion of Ukranian Catholics; his murder by those who opposed it brought about many conversions.
Next Sunday’s readings:
Prov 31:10-13, 19-20. Ps 127. 1 Thess 5:1-6. Mt 25:14-30.
Carlow Day Care Centre News
Sale of Work
A sale of work completed by the clients of the Day Care Centre will take place after all Masses on the weekend of 12th and 13th November in Carlow Day Care Centre. All proceeds will go to the Centre. Donations can also be left into the Centre. Contact 059 91 35977.
Celebrating 21 years of Askea Parish
Parish Dinner Dance – Friday 25th November in Seven Oaks Hotel. Meal followed by music with Déjà Vu. Cost €18. Tickets available from the Sacristy or Askea Parish Community Centre.
Mass of Thanksgiving – Sunday 27th November at 12 Noon. Celebrating the life of our Parish with our local schools, Parish Groups, Day Care, Child Care and Parish Centres. Light refreshments served afterwards.
We look forward to everyone being part of this weekend of celebration.
Pope John Paul II Award for young people
Would you like to get involved in your local parish and volunteer in the local community? The Pope John Paul II Award Committee is inviting young people to sign up for Year 3 of the award. You must be Transition Year or older and by participating in this award you will have the opportunity to get involved in a range of activities, volunteering and trips. Depending on the commitment you want to make you can go for the Gold, Silver or Bronze level of the award. More information and application forms are available at www.kandle.ie or contact 087 7788007.
Training Day for Young Ministers
If you are Transition Year student or older and would like to find out more about becoming a Reader or an Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion you are invited to attend a training day on Saturday 12th November in Heywood Community School from 10.30am-3.30pm. This day will be an opportunity to explore these ministries, meet new people and have some fun. If you would like to attend please contact Faith Development Services 0599164084, Under 18’s must complete a parental consent form available from the Parish Office or www.kandle.ie
Weight Watchers Morning meeting in Askea Parish Community Centre with Catherine Coady every Tuesday at 9am. Contact Catherine 087 2959928.
Handy Man available
All aspects of work. Contact Sean 086 1599806.
Guitar / Drum Lessons (Michael Hennessy) Enrolments now taking place for Nov / Dec term. Limited places available. Newcomers welcome. For full details contact Michael on 087 2783125 for details.
Just Four Weeks ‘Best of Health’ Weight Management Class takes place in Askea Parish Community Centre every Friday from - 10.30am – 11.30am and from 6.30pm to 7.30pm. Contact 087 6757493.
Carlow College of Music Expert tuition in many instruments, choir and orchestras from 4 yrs to adults. New brass instruments will be available to try. Contact Majella Swan at 059 9140676 for further details.
www.carlowcollegeofmusic.ie
Dog Obedience Puppy Training in St Fiacc’s Hall thurs nights and agility on Sat mornings in Garryhill. 9137724 or 086 3207287.
Glór Tire Search for a country star. Every Wed night on TG4. Please vote for Nicky Kealy and Trudi Lalor. Phone 1513 415 107 or Text ‘Glor 7’ to 53307. Vote lines open now. Each vote costs 60c.
Donohoe School of Irish Dancing – Classes take place every Monday from 3pm – 4.15pm and from 4.15pm to 5.30pm in Askea Parish Community Centre and every Saturday from 1pm to 2pm in Éire Óg. Contact Mary 087 2434717.
Emmaus Prayer Group Meeting every Wed at 7.30pm in Cathedral Parish Centre, College Street.
Driving Lessons RSA Approved Instructor. Dual control car. Free car hire for test. Reasonable rates. Contact James on 086 2512028 or
Firewood for sale Quality hardwood logs. Small trailer €50 Contact 086 1569119.
Team Hope Christmas Shoe Box Appeal
Application forms are available from Askea Parish Centre and boxes must be returned by 11th November.
Co Carlow Association Birmingham Dinner Dance at the Wesley Hotel, Alcock’s Green, Birmingham. Twin or double room £60 per night BB. Dinner dance £20. Contact Anne 087 9018753 or 059 91345073
Bennekerry & District Active Retirement Group would welcome new members. The group meets every Wednesday from 2.30pm to 4.30pm. Each day is rounded off with Tea / Coffee, Biscuits and a chat. Activities take place in Palatine GAA Clubhouse, Bennekerry. Are you 50 or over? Come out and see if you would like to join us. Enquiries to Ann on 087 9018753 or Pat on 086 37461575.
For Sale Large bags of fire kindlers. Contact 059 9132405.
Tullow Flower & Garden Club Gala Christmas Demonstration. Tuesday 8th Nov in Mount Wolseley Hotel, Tullow. “Christmas Fantasia” by Ms Eileen O’Brien (floral artist of the year 2010). Proceeds in aid of Cystic Fibrosis. Admission €10. For tickets contact 087 6698293.
New brass programme for Carlow. Lessons will start on week of 7th Nov. If interested in learning the Trumpet, French Horn, Trombone and Tuba, book now before Fri 28th Oct. Instruments provided and reasonable rates. Hurry now. Contact Carlow College of Music 059 9140676.
PREGNANCY YOGA- Exercise safely during your pregnancy with energising Yoga poses and relaxing breathing techniques for pregnancy and labour. Join from 16 weeks.
MUM & BABY- This class is a must for new mums! Suitable from 6 weeks, Postnatal yoga and baby yoga will leave you both feeling relaxed after class. Monday 11.30-12.30 Askea Parish Community Centre.
For more info phone Elaine 085 741 28 65
Saorview…Ireland’s free Digital television service
RTE 1, RTE 2 HD, TV3, TG4, RTE News Now, 3E, RTE Junior, RTE 1 Plus 1. Contact Padraig for any installation queries. 087 2727317 or www.tvireland.ie
For Sale Renault Laguna Hatchback 1.6 petrol. 00 Silver. Very good condition. CD player. NCT to May 2012. Tax Dec 11. Phone 059 91 42587.
Head Shave and Waxathon Legs – Chest – Bikini Waxing in aid of Heart Children Ireland on 5th November at 9.30pm in Palatine GAA Clubhouse, Bennekerry. Stars of the night to include locals: Gerry Brennan, Tom O’Donoghue, Les & Trish Purcell, bobby cliffrd and Andy Brennan to name but a few. DJ and Raffle on night. All support welcome. Sponsorship cards available from 087 2152859.