PARISHES OF PORTARLINGTON & EMO

PRIESTS PHONE NUMBERS

Very Rev. Thomas Dooley P.P. Tel: (057) 8643004  Rev. Eugen Dragoş Tomaş Tel: (057) 8646517
Very Rev. Michael Noonan P.E. Tel: (057) 8623431
PARISH OFFICE
Tel: 057 8643004 - Email: portarlingtonparishoffice@eircom.net / Parish Office Hours: 9.30am – 1.30pm Mon. – Fri.
Anniversary Masses, Baptisms and Weddings can be booked by contacting the Parish Office during g opening hours.
DIOCESE www.kandle.ie SAMARITANS 24-hour helpline: 116 123 Email: jo@samaritans.org
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 dlp@kandle.ie / E-mail safeguarding@kandle.ie
MASS TIMES CELEBRATION OF MASS VIA WEBCAM
St. Michael’s Church, Portarlington Link to live streaming from
10am Daily Mass (Monday – Friday) St. Michael’s Church, Portarlington
6.15pm (Vigil – Sat.), 9am & 12.15pm Sunday www.mcnmedia.tv/camera/st-michaels-
St. John’s Church, Killenard 10.30am Sun. church-portarlington
St. Paul’s Church, Emo
Portarlington & Emo Parish
7.30pm (Vigil – Sat.) & 11am Sun.
@EmoParish
Sacred Heart Church, Rath 9am Sun.

 SUNDAY 3rd SEPTEMER 2023  Twenty Second Sunday in O.T.  YEAR “A” 
WEEKEND MASSES - PORTARLINGTON AUTUMN PRIESTS COLLECTION
nd
 DECEASED - R. I. P. 
The Autumn Collection for the Priests of the
Saturday 2 September – 6.15pm Your prayers are requested for the following
Parish will be held this weekend at all
Angela O’Malley, Clanmalire (M.M.) who died recently:-
Masses. This is one of the 5 times during
Pete McLaughlin, Kilmalogue Downs
Michael Murphy, St. Michael’s Park the year you can contribute to the direct
Jack & Kathleen Keeley; Lily Melia, Wicklow
Patrick (Darby) Hyland, Garryvacum support of the Priests of the Parish.
Eamon Noone, Naas; Josephine Kelly,
Jacinta (Jess) Bracken (nee Quigley), Envelope available in you development
St. Michael’s Park & granddaughter Adrianne
Arlington Estate boxes or at Church Porch.
Byrne, Dublin; Maxi Sweeney, Bracklone Street
William & Louisa Sheerin, Marian Hill BAPTISMS
William & Elizabeth Sheerin, Droughill We welcome into our Christian
Sunday 3rd September – 12.15pm Community through Baptism
Peter O’Connell, Old Bog Rd. (M.M.) Portarlington & Emo Parishes
Ann Cleary, Ballymorris Road Isabella Aibhe Mitchell, Clonanny
James Moran, Cloneyhurke; Terence McKenna, Lucas Alin Diac, Botley Court
Cloneyhurke, Ann McMahon; Brendan & Bobby Colin Dunne, Castlelea View Season of Creation 2023 runs
Mabel McMahon; Dolores McMahon, French Penelope Annie Murphy, The Glen, Kilnacourt from September 1st (the World Day of
Church Street; Noel Finn, Co. Limerick; Prayer for Creation) to October 4th (the
Kathleen Rowan, St. Michael’s Park Adoration of the Blessed Feast of St. Francis of Assisi). This Season
Mary & Tom Copeland Sacrament in is a wonderful opportunity to respond to the
St. Michael’s Church, on call of Pope Francis to listen to the cry of
10AM MASS – ANNIVERSARIES Tues. 10.30am–7pm. the earth and the cry of the poor.
PORTARLINGTON The theme for this year’s Season is
FEAST DAYS DURING THE WEEK
Mon. 4th Sept: Liam Tynan, Dublin & Gracefield inspired by the Prophet Amos who cries
Tues. 5th Sept: ---- out: “Let justice roll on like a river,
Wed. 6th Sept: Richard McCann, The Borness righteousness like a never-failing stream!”
Thurs. 7th Sept: Michael & Annie Delaney; Tues. 5th Sept: St. Teresa of Kolkata (Calcutta) (Amos 5: 24). The symbol is that of a
Mark & Margaret Ging Mother Teresa was the founder of the Order of ‘mighty river’: “Listen carefully, I am about
Fri. 8th Sept: Ciss Lawlor, Rosecourt the Missionaries of Charity, a to do a new thing, now it will spring forth;
Roman Catholic congregation will you not be aware of it? I will even put a
ANNIVERSARIES of women dedicated to road in the wilderness, rivers in the desert.”
KILLENARD helping the poor. Considered (Isaiah 43:19). As we join the river of justice
one of the 20th Century's and peace with others then hope is created
Sunday 3rd September - 10.30am instead of despair, “for we know that things
Bernard (Ben) Mahony, Clonanny greatest humanitarians, she was canonized as
Saint Teresa of Calcutta in 2016. can change!” (Laudato Si’, 13).
(9th Anniv.) to https://www.trocaire.org/our-
Fri. 8th Sept: Nativity of Blessed Virgin Mary work/working-in-ireland/parishes/season-of-
ANNIVERSARIES Celebrating the Nativity of Blessed Virgin Mary creation-2023/
EMO who brought the dawn of hope & salvation to https://www.catholicbishops.ie/laudato-si/
Saturday 2nd September – 7.30pm the world. She is the true Ark of the Covenant,
the temple of God, because her body received YOUTH CHOIR – SINGERS & MUSICIANS
Patrick Burke, Ballybrittas
the one Mediator.
Sunday 3rd September – 11am Sat. 9th Sept: St. Ciaran
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2012 LOURDES PILGRIMAGE PHOTO
ANNIVERSARIES If anyone has a group photograph from the
RATH 2012 pilgrimage, can you drop in to the
Sunday 3rd September - 9am Parish Office where we can copy it. Welcoming new members, both primary
Christy Noons, Jamestown, Ballybrittas (7th and secondary school children (singers and
Anniv.); Deceased members of the O’Connor FATIMA INVALID FUND musicians). Rehearsals are held on
Family, Jamestown; Deceased members of the COLLECTION Fridays in St. John's Church, Killenard,
Whelan & Kiernan Families, Ballyadden; Church Gate Collection this beginning September 8th from 3pm- 4pm
Geraldine Whelan Smith, Athy; weekend in aid of Fatima Invalid and every Friday. For further info. contact
Patrick Burke, Ballybrittas Fund (2nd / 3rd September). Ursula portarlingtonyouthchoir@gmail.com
 or phone Eimear on 085 7775607
 SAMARITANS KESTRELS BASKETBALL SEASON SUPPORT FOR THE PARISH
Laois & Kildare U.12 Girls Basketball training will resume Mon. If you wish to make a donation to
 4th Sept. in Coláiste Íosagáin from 6.30 – Portarlington / Emo Parishes, please see
RECRUITMENT WEEK 7.30pm. Please contact Louise Foster for any bank details below, where you can
11TH – 15TH SEPTEMBER question 087 6134057. transfer directly to the Parish Accounts.
We need listening volunteers – Will you join us? https://kestrelsbasketballclub.ie/
Information / recruitment meetings as follows:
RECYCLE YOUR USED STAMPS

th
Keadeen Hotel, Newbridge, Sept. 12 7.30pm If you have any used stamps, please drop them
Glenroyal Hotel, Maynooth, Sept. 13th 7.30pm into “The Nook”, Patrick Street. These stamps
will be sent to the I.S.P.C.C. (Irish Society for PORTARLINGTON PARISH
Midlands Park Hotel, Portlaoise, Sept. 13th 7.30pm
the Prevention of Cruelty to Children), where B.O.I. Portarlington BOFIIE2D
Lawlor’s Hotel, Naas, Sept. 14th 7.30pm
Portarlington Parish No. 1 Account
Monasterevin Parish Hall, Sept. 14th 7.30pm they will help their fundraising activities.
IBAN - IE28 BOFI 9018 6154 5717 14
PORTARLINGTON COMHALTAS PUBLIC MEETING RE: SCHOOL TRANSPORT Portarlington Parish Clergy Fund A/C
Formal group classes for beginners, immediate, Post primary school bus route from Emo / The IBAN: IE59 BOFI 9018 6196 5850 57
senior level and adults begin on Friday 8th Sept. Rock to Mountmellick. Public meeting will take
place on Thurs. next, 7th Sept. commencing EMO PARISH
7-9pm. Instruments include Tin Whistle, Fiddle,
Button accordion, Concertina, Flute, Banjo, 7.30pm in Emo Community Centre (Eircode B.O.I., Mountmellick BOFIIE2D
Keyboard and Guitar. We look forward to R32 KF74). All interested parties are asked to Emo Church No. 1 Account
seeing faces old and new. For more information attend. IBAN - IE16 BOFI 9018 1051 4302 54
contact Davin 086 2260782 / Edel 083 0805012 Emo Parish Clergy Fund Account
RETURN TO REHEARSALS IBAN: IE34 BOFI 9018 1022 2378 77
email: portarlingtoncce@gmail.com
Following a successful season with
TREASURE IRELAND performances of Brahms German Requiem with CARMELITE ANNUAL PILGRIMAGE
A new video series launched recently by the the RTÉ Concert Orchestra in Carlow Cathedral TO KNOCK
Irish Dominicans will take the friars to every & in Philharmonie Berlin with Ensemble
county in Ireland, filming ten videos in each Crescere, Carlow Choral Society will return to
county, highlighting the many and varied stories rehearsals on Mon. 4th Sept. in the Cathedral
that make up the history of Irish Christianity. Parish Centre, R93 XV10, with an open evening
The series is currently focused on the counties at 7:30 pm. We are recruiting new members for The Kildare Carmelite Pilgrimage to Knock
which overlap with the territory of the diocese of the coming season and welcome all voice parts, will take place on Sun. 10th Sept. The bus
Kildare and Leighlin: Laois, Kildare, Carlow, and especially tenors and basses. An ability to read will depart from the Square, Kildare town at
(soon!) Kilkenny. The stories of the great saints music is an advantage but not a prerequisite, as 8am sharp. To secure a place on the bus,
of these counties feature prominently: there are support is provided. For more info contact: inquiries to Carmelite Church Shop Kildare
videos on St. Brigid, St. Mochua, St. Moling, St www.carlowchoralsociety.net or or contact Martin Cowley on 087 2553582
Fergal of Aghaboe, and the Dominican martyr, email carlowchoralsociety@gmail.com. or Ester Brady on 087 6732848.
Blessed Peter O’Higgins. The videos can be Cost €20 per person.
PORTARLINGTON ACTIVE RETIREMENT
viewed on https://www.kandle.ie/treasure-
ireland/ and https://www.youtube.com/irishdomin The Club resumes on Thurs. 7th Sept. in the Emo / Rath Parish
Community Centre from 1.45 - 3.45pm. Open
icans LOTTO
to men & women, hosting many activities
Numbers 5, 9, 21, 22 – No Jackpot winner.
PORTARLINGTON & KILLENARD including bowls, sit-fit, line dancing, quiz, bingo,
€25 to each of the following:
CHARITY BALL art and crafts, outings, demonstrations and
much more. Phone 087 4460151. Sheila Dunne C/o Tony Byrne; Maura
This fabulous night of the year is fast Hyland C/o Emo Shop; Mark Carney C/o
approaching – Saturday 14th October, 2023 in New members welcome.
Bernie Gorman; Antoinette Lawlor C/o
the Heritage Hotel, Killenard. Proceeds are in
Niamh Kavanagh & Deirdre Lawlor; Maura Hyland C/o Emo
aid of the very worthy cause “The Midland Shop. Next draw takes place on 4th
Hospice Build”. Special guest: Claire Byrne. To Monasterevin Gospel Choir in Concert
September with a Jackpot of €3,000.
book your ticket or table for family or friends Friday 13th Oct. 2023 commencing 8pm.
contact Marie 087-7589896 / Venue: St. Peter & Paul’s Church,
Colette 086-2654277 / Maria 086-3058181 / Monasterevin. Tickets €30 each.
Phyllis 086 8109391. Booking at: Monasterevin Parish
Office 045 525346 / Earley’s
CARER / CLEANER AVAILABLE Fashion Shop 045 525395. Proceeds in aid of
Mature woman / Ex-healthcare worker, with over St. Peter & Paul’s Church & Monasterevin Tidy GRACEFIELD GAA CLUB LOTTO
20 years experience, looking for carer / cleaning Towns. Draw results 28/8/2023 – Numbers 15, 5,
work at weekends / evenings. Concert will NOT be live-streamed on the night. 30, 11 – No Jackpot winner. €50 each to:-
Would also consider after-school minding. Sinead Ryan; Christine Dunne; Michelle
Contact Marjoire on 086 1719070. LIBRARY EVENTS Kavanagh; Nicky Dunne; Michael Doyle
Get the best out of your camera phone Jnr. & Deirdre Doyle.
BRIDGE CLUB – GARRYHINCH Promoter prize Damien Finlay.
Easy tips and tricks for better smart phone
Bridge resumes on Monday 18th September photos. 6.30-7.30pm on Wed 13th Sept. in Next week’s jackpot €6,800.
commencing 7.45pm in Garryhinch Golf Club.
Portarlington Library. Professional PORTARLINGTON BRIDGE CLUB
New members very welcome.
photographer Veronica Nicholson from Rhode, Bridge resumes on Wednesday 20th Sept.
LINE DANCING CLASSES Co Offaly, will give a free talk on getting to commencing 7.45pm in Garryhinch Golf
Classes commence in Portarlington Community know your smart phone with tips / tricks on how Club. New members welcome.
Centre, Link Road on Thurs. 7th Sept. at 7.30pm. to take better photos. Bring your smart phone
All levels catered for in this fun class. No with you for the talk. To book call 057 8643751 VOLUNTEER DRIVERS
booking required. €8 per class – Pay as you go. or email portarlingtonlibrary@laoiscoco.ie
For further info. phone John on 086-8333200. Rainbow Reflexology for Babies
Join Joanne Loftus from Rainbow Reflxology
ANAM CARA MIDLANDS and learn how to sooth your baby using
Anam Cara Midlands, (Supporting bereaved reflexology. This workshop is suitable for babies Volunteers needed to help with deliveries at
parents), is holding its monthly Parent evening from birth to pre crawling. Free event but Portarlington Meals on Wheels. You may
for bereaved parents on Wed. 13th Sept. at booking necessary – Phone 057 8643751 only be delivering one day every 4 to 5
7:15pm in the Mullingar Park Hotel. Free event or email portarlingtonlibrary@laoiscoco.ie to weeks. We deliver 3 days a week –
open to all bereaved parents regardless of the book a place. Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday and at
age your child died, the circumstances of their Adult Book Club present need 18 delivery people per week /
death, or whether their death was recent or not. Meet last Tuesday every month at 11am. 6 per day (as we have six different areas
Online services also on offer – Further info. Knitting Group including the town and surrounds). If you
phone 01 4045378. Meets every Friday from 10:30am to 12:30pm. could spare some time to commit to helping
 New members always welcome. out, please phone Ann Burke-Dunne
on 087 4116101.