PARISHES OF PORTARLINGTON & EMO

SUNDAY 6 th SEPTEMBER 2020

23 rd SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME.

PRIESTS PHONE NUMBERS: Very Rev. Thomas Dooley P.P. Tel: (057) 8643004
Fr. Joe O’Neill C.C. Tel. (057) 8646517 Very Rev. Michael Noonan P.E. Tel: (057) 8684995
Website: www.portarlingtonparish.ie www.emoparish.ie E-mail: portarlingtonparishoffice@eircom.net
Twitter: Portarlington and Emo Parish @EmoParish ACCORD(Catholic Marriage Care Service) Phone: 01 5053112 or info@accord.ie
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. Information 1890474474
PARISH SAFEGUARDING REPRESENTATIVES : Jackie McNulty; Frances O’Dwyer ; Mary Joyce; Clare Nerney
Diocesan Designated Liaison Person (DLP) Tel: 085-8021633 dlp@kandle.ie

TISMS AUTUMN PRIESTS COLLECTION

e Christian Community The Autumn Collection for the Priests of
h Baptism the Parish will be held this weekend at
all Masses. This is one of the 5 times
RLINGTON during the year you can contribute to
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ny-Mitchell, Lough Gate available in you development boxes or
vanagh, Derrymore at Church Porch.
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SAFEGUARDING SUNDAY
ON OF BAPTISM Sun. Sept. 13th – The Them of
ook a Baptism in our Safeguarding Sunday this year is ‘The
one the Parish Office Place of Young People in the heart of
en 9.30am – 1.30pm. our Diocese, our Parishes, our Church’.
d-19 restrictions, the Given the restrictions of COVID-19
eople per baptism is resources will be uploaded to
g the Ceremony. www.kandle.ie in the coming days if
you wish to access them.
EQUESTED FOR THE
HO DIED RECENTLY GRANDPARENTS PILGRIMAGE
KNOCK SHRINE 2020
  The 2020 pilgrimage is on Sun. 13th
Flynn, Lough Gate & Sept. at the Shrine of Our Lady of
allaght, Dublin. Knock, taking place virtually at 3pm at
 Knock Basilica - Broadcast live at 3pm.
hicago (Husband of This annual pilgrimage is a special day
eene, Morette) for grandparents & for all of us to
 acknowledge the great contribution that
, Kilmalogue Downs grandparents make to Church, to
 family, & to society in teaching &
rtlaoise (Brother of passing on the faith. We invite
lly, Ballymorris) Grandparents & their families
everywhere to join in praying for, and
OF THE BLESSED with, each other so that Grandparents
RAMENT everywhere can be honoured &
h Church Portarlington thanked. Please join us online at
. from 4pm to 6pm. www.knockshrine.ie/watch

- Fr. Joe O’Neill

MASS SCHEDULE
welcome Fr. Joe O’Neill
SATURDAY 5TH SEPT. TO
FRIDAY 11TH SEPT. 2020
o. St. Michael’s Church, Portarlington
f Saturday – 6.15pm Mass (Vigil)
re Sunday – 9am Mass/11am Mass
Monday – Friday – 10am Mass
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St. John’s Church, Killenard
Joe is also a native of
10.30am Mass
wish him happiness &
inistry in the Parish.
St. Paul’s Church, Emo
 Saturday 7.30pm Vigil Mass
Fr. Pat Hughes Sunday 11am Mass
to Fr. Pat Hughes,
ew ministry as Parish
Clonegal. We wish him
Sacred Heart Church, Rath
sings in his ministry.
Sunday 9am Mass
LIVING WELL
This is a free group online Self-
Management programme for adults with
long term health conditions. Further info.
contact Ciara on 087 4088325 or email
SelfManagementSupportsSECH@hse.ie
www.hse.ie/LivingWell
BRIDGE
Due to Covid-19 restrictions, Garryhinch
& Portarlington Bridge Clubs are not in a
position to re-open this September. If &
when there are changes, members will
be notified.
Live Streaming is being
MESSAGE FOR PARISHIONERS
The Corona Virus has changed our world. It is difficult to get used to the new regulations
and restrictions as we gather in smaller numbers and observe “social distance” from each
other – the very opposite of community and community of worship. There is no obligation
to go to Mass during this time of pandemic. Many are nervous and you should not be
worried about missing Mass. But we do miss you and you are in our prayers. You are
still a cherished member of our parish. You can join us via the parish radio or webcam
(All Masses at weekends & weekdays from St. Michael’s Church, Portarlington are
transmitted).
All of this has a huge impact on our funding. We thank you for your generous
contributions in the past – The offertory (basket) collection ran the parish and the
envelope collection enabled different developments (schools, buildings, halls) in the
parish over the past number of years. We may never use the ‘baskets’ again. Many
have found ways of supporting the parish at this time – Many continue to use the
envelopes and place them in the boxes in the churches – Some of you have set up
 operated from St.
Michael’s Church,
Portarlington during
Mass Ceremonies.
ONLINE BABY MASSAGE CLASS
Next course starting Monday 14th Sept &
the following three Mondays at 10am.
ONLINE PREGNANCY YOGA
Classes include a relaxation segment.
Every Wednesday 8pm. Booking is
essential for both the above courses.
Contact: Catriona 086-8890005"
PORT. MEALS ON WHEELS
Sincere thanks to everyone who helped
in any way to keep the service going
during the past 6 months. Without this
help, we could not have managed to
cook & deliver to our many recipients.
Thanks to the wonderful kitchen staff, the
volunteer drivers, to Martina & the C.E.
Scheme, to all the people who donated in
any way & all the offers of help. At the
present rate, we expect to exceed over
8,000 meals this year. This wonderful
service is now 48 years on the go.
COMMUNITY HERITAGE GRANT
The Heritage Council invites applications
for their Community Heritage Grant
Scheme 2020. Communities & heritage
non-governmental organizations (NGOs)
are encouraged to apply for funding to
support capital projects that improve
access & inclusion to heritage sites; that
apply good heritage practice to the
management of places, collections or
objects, & the purchase of essential
equipment. Apply by 15th September
2020. Apply through:-
www.heritagecouncil.ie/funding/funding-
schemes
PORTARLINGTON CONCERT
BAND
New term has just started – New
members very welcome. Contact Pat on
083-8510428. Covid-19 best practice is
in effect with teaching & rehearsal. Of
necessity, we are restricted in areas of
assembly & ensemble performance &
need more parents or volunteers to help
with supervision etc. while the present
difficult conditions continue. Phone
083-8510428. We hope to put on public
performances as soon as regulations
permit. We are located in the Girls’ Old
School (Patrick St., opposite St.
Michael’s Church – Thursday’s 3-7pm.
standing orders in the Bank – Others have handed in a donation. We are grateful and
thank all of you who have contributed in different ways.
While we are grateful for your generosity, donations have been down over 50% in the last
five months. We still need your support and ask for your support of the parish in any way
that suits your circumstances, i.e. the traditional box of envelopes / hand in a donation /
standing order through the Bank (details below) / Contribution to buckets available at
Mass. Any parishioner giving more than €250 in a year to the Parish will entitle the
Parish to a tax refund. There are also general DONATION envelopes available at the
Church Porch.
DONATIONS TO PARISH
If you wish to make a donation, the Parish Account details are as follows and
you can do so on line or through your Bank: Thank you.
PORTARLINGTON
Bank Name & Address - Bank of Ireland, Portarlington
Name of Account - Portarlington Parish No. 1 Account
BIC - BOFIIE2D
IBAN - IE28 BOFI 9018 6154 5717 14 (Please put your name/address in ref. box)
EMO
Bank Name & Address - Bank of Ireland, Mountmellick
Name of Account - Emo Church No. 1 Account
BIC - BOFIIE2D
IBAN - IE16 BOFI 9018 1051 4302 54 (Please put your name/address in ref. box)
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ONLINE DONATIONS THROUGH OUR DIOCESAN WEBSITE
There is a donation facility now on the Kandle website & people can donate both to
parishes (option for parish & clergy collection) & the diocese as they wish. On the
diocesan button there is an option to donate to Trocaire, Retired Priests or other areas.
The Diocese will forward any donations received for parishes. www.kandle.ie
The diocese recommends and encourages the use
of face coverings at all Masses & other liturgical
celebrations, along with the ongoing maintenance
of 2 metre physical distancing.
Some people are exempted from the wearing of face coverings, as outlined in the two
jurisdictions: https://www.nidirect.gov.uk/articles/coronavirus-covid-19-face-coverings and
https://www.gov.ie/en/publication/aac74c-guidance-on-safe-use-of-face-coverings
It is recognised that whilst it may not be appropriate for the celebrant and some others
(for example ministers of the Word) to wear face coverings, they should at all times
continue to maintain at least 2 metre physical distancing from one another, and four
metres physical distancing from the front row of the congregation.
WEBCAM / MASS - St. Michael’s Church, Portarlington - View live streaming of all
Masses as scheduled above during the weekend and next week.
www.watchmcnmedia.tv/camera/st-michaels-church-portarlington
You could also visit website www.mcnmedia.tv and follow the links to Republic of Ireland /
Laois / St. Michael’s Church.
 M.A.B.S. (MONDAY ADVICE & BUDGETING SERVICE) 
The Laois office is available for limited face-to-face meetings. We are still contactable by
phone, mobile, text, WhatsApp, email, or zoom. Where possible communications should
be sent to us electronically or by phone. South Leinster MABS, Laois Office, Railway
Mews, Railway Street, Portlaoise, Co Laois. R32 K298 - Phone: 0761 07 2620 /
Mobile: 087 9413334 / Fax: 057 8678037 / E-mail: portlaoise@mabs.ie