Bulletin - Mornington Church

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Mass Intentions weekend commencing 7 / 8 December 2024
Saturday 6.00pm:
Joe Fay & Paddy Kierans - Anniversaries & Rosaleen Finglas - Birthday Remembrance.
Jim Shannon - Anniversary.
James Clynch Junior - Birthday Remembrance.
Briege McGinley - Anniversary.
Willie & Mollie Tuite - Anniversaries.
Harold & Vera Tonge, Conor Tonge & Fr. Desmond Campion - Anniversaries.
Sunday  10.00am:
Nora & Jay Murray - Christmas Remembrance.
Sunday  11.30am:
Dessie Smith - Anniversary.
Michael McLoughlin - Anniversary & deceased family members.
Monday  8.45am:

Tuesday 10.00am:

Wednesday 8.45am:
Phyllis Long - Months Memory Mass followed by Adoration until 8pm.
Thursday 10.00am:
Members of Mornington Catholic Grandparents Association.
Friday 8.45am:
Edmund Sheridan.
Mass Intentions weekend 14/15 December 2024
Saturday 6.00pm:
Moira Mullen Reynolds & Aidan Mullen Reynolds - Anniv.
Eoin Murphy - 1st Anniversary.
Sean Doyle - Anniversary.
Dinny Whearty - Anniversary.
Sunday  10.00am:
Edward & Eileen Callaghan - Christmas Remembrance.
Sunday  11.30am:
Agnes & Ned Reilly - Anniversary.
Catriona McManus - 4th Anniversary.
Thomas & Brigid Waters & deceased family members - Anniv.
Eve & Pat Barrett - Anniv. & Fiona Day - Sp. Remembrance.
R.I.P.: Please pray for Devassy Warkey, Whitefield Hall   and
Olive Powderly, formerly of Painstown  who died during the week.

Eucharistic Adoration
Wednesdays from 9.30am to 8pm

Confessions
Every Saturday after 6pm Vigil Mass

Baptisms
Contact the Parish Office

Christmas Cards:  This year we hope to deliver a Christmas Card to each home in Mornington Parish.  It includes the times of the Christmas Ceremonies & extends an invitation to come & join in these celebrations.  For those who wish, it provides an opportunity also to support the Parish at this time.  If you could assist in the distribution of these Christmas Cards in your area please contact the Parish Office or the Sacristy after Mass.
Parish Office Hours This Week:  Monday, Wednesday  & Friday  from 10am-2pm
Dates For Your Diary
Wednesday 11th December:  Children’s Choir at 6.30pm-7.15pm in Parish Rooms.
Wednesday 11th December:  Gospel Choir Practice in Parish Rooms at 7.30pm
Thursday 12th December:  Grandparents Association Meeting at 10.30am in the Parish Rooms.
Thursday 17th December:  Donacarney Girls School Carol Service for Christmas at 7pm in Mornington Church.
Catholic Grandparents Association Christmas Meeting
Will take place on Thursday 12th December at 10.30am in the Parish Rooms.
All grandparents are welcome to join us for a cup of tea in the Parish Rooms.
Wishing all Grandparents in the Parish a Joyful Christmas and New Year
Society of St. Vincent de Paul Annual Christmas Appeal
Thank you to all who supported the Annual Christmas Appeal last weekend.  Your support is very much appreciated.
St. Vincent de Paul  For Assistance Ring 1800 677 777
If you wish to make a financial contribution please ring 087-2542408.
East Meath Community Development Company have the following Job Vacancies:-
· Tidy Towns Operative (Mornington)
· Evening Caretaker (St. Colmcilles GAA Club, Piltown Road)

These are Community Employment Positions (CE)

Contact: Cathy Kerrigan, Tel: 085-1640876, Email: ckerrigan@emcdc.ie
See Notice Board for more information.
Diocesan Notices:
 
Advent Retreat for Young Adults (18-40 yrs):  Dalgan Park, Navan , 13-15 December.
 
Theme: 'I have come that you may have life, and have it to the full'   Jn10:10
 
A prayerful preparation for Christmas!  Cost: 160 euro (full board, own room).  For Students : a Donation
 
Contact: Sr Úna 090 648166 or Michael 086 2453123  or email: youthretreats@gmail.com
Thank you to those who helped with the Church Cleaning and preparation for Advent on Friday
Your help is much appreciated.
Confirmation Preparation Dates:
 
Saturday 30th November at 6pm Mass - Renewal of Baptism Promises
Saturday 18th January at 6pm Mass - Called by Name
Saturday 25th January at 6pm Mass - Gifts & Fruits of the Holy Spirit
Wednesday 12th February - Ceremony of Light at 7pm in Mornington Church Donacarney BNS
 
Thursday 13th February - Ceremony of Light at 7pm in Mornington Church Donacarney GNS
 
Tuesday 25th February - Confirmation in Mornington Church
Children’s Choir:  Practice continues on Wednesday,
4th December at 6.30pm-7.15pm in the Parish Rooms.
 
New members welcome, Contact Joanne 089-4305764
Diocesan Notices
Attention Young Adults (age 18-40)… Would you like to strengthen your daily prayer life? Join Meath Samuel Group. Meet one Sunday a month, from Oct to May, at St. Mary’s in Navan for Talks, Holy Hour, Confessions, and Mass, with commitment to daily prayer. Led by the Franciscan Sisters of the Renewal. It’s free! Begins 6 October, register now at www.franciscansisterscfr.com/st-anthony

 
Introduction to the Bible on Kells Webcam:  
Fr. John will introduce the St. Matthew's Gospel every Monday at 12 noon beginning Monday 7th October.  Each session will last 25 minutes (approx).  You can access the talks on www.kellsparish.ie/our-parish/webcam/.    The sessions will be recorded.
For queries, you may contact Fr. John on email: jplowebyrne@gmail.com

Please do not let your dog loose in the Church grounds and more importantly PLEASE clean up after it.

Notices
Adoration continues in the Church on Wednesdays from 9.15am.
All are Welcome.  Please note finish time 8.00pm.
 
Why not come along and spend some time with the Lord.
 
We need more volunteers for the following hours:- 9am, 1pm, 3pm, 4pm, 5pm & 6pm.  
Please contact the Sacristy after Mass or Parish Office if you can put your name down for a particular hour.

Please ring 1800 677 777 (freephone) for assistance.
If you wish to make a financial contribution please ring 087-2542408.

Community Notices

East Meath Meals on Wheels  -  085-7570810
Hot Meals are delivered to your home  between 12.30pm and 1.30pm on Monday, Wednesday and Friday of each week throughout the year, excluding bank holidays in the areas of Laytown, Bettystown, Mornington, Donacarney and Colpe.  
The charge is €5 per person per meal.
If you would like to avail of this service or know of anyone who might benefit from this service, please contact us on the above number.

Mornington, Co. Meath - Tel. (041) 9827384 - office@morningtonchurch.com
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