HARVEST MOON:

The September Moon nearest the Equinox (which falls on Sunday, September 22nd, for 2024) is also known as the Harvest Moon.

CHURCH MATTERS:

Last Sunday, Anniversary Mass was celebrated for Jim Kelly, Kilmore. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a Anam dilís.

Thought for the Week: ' The only thing that stands between us and extinction is six inches of soil and the fact that it rains. '

3rd Sunday, celebrating the 'Season of Creation':- Did you know that every minute, we lose the equivalent of thirty football pitches of fertile soil... Healthy soil is a living ecosystem that sustains the health of plants, animals and humans. It is the infrastructure that is needed to keep a host of bacteria, fungi, viruses and microscopic creatures, living in balance. The spread of intensive agriculture, deforestation and industrial activity have accelerated the loss of soils in almost every country in the world. When we don't look after soil, it loses its ability to support plant growth, becomes contaminated & is vulnerable to being washed away.

REMEMBERING OUR DECEASED:

For the month of Sept, we lovingly remember our family, friends and neighbours, whose mortuary cards are displayed on the Church notice board:- Sean & David Shine, Eileen & Bridie Moloney & Jimmy Stapleton, Granagh. Julia Brosnan & Mary Hartigan, Coolruss. Nora Herlihy, Kingsland. Philip Noonan & Jim Kelly, Kilmore. Johnny Houlihan, Kilmacanearla. Katherine Martin & Catherine O'Connor, Ballyguile. Mary Ita Twomey, Kilatal. Liam English, Lees Cross. Arthur O'Leary, Castletown. Ellen Sheehy, Croagh. Kathleen Hayes & Patrick Power, Pallasgrean. Tadhg O'Flynn, Ballingarry. James Curtin, Foynes. Patsy Fitzgibbon, England. I gComhluadar Dé go raibh a nAnamacha.

GIVE BLOOD:

Wed 18th & Thur 19th Sept: 15.50 - 19.10. Crescent Shopping Centre. Please phone 1800222111 for an appointment, just one donation can make a difference.!

TABLE QUIZ:

Fri, 20th Sept, 9.30pm, The Rock Bar: Fundraiser in aid of Granagh NS Parents' Assoc to support school events during the new school year. Raffle on the night.

AGM TIME:

Tue 24th Sept, 8pm, is the date set for the AGM of the Development Assoc. We invite you to become a committee member and help continue the good work around the Parish.

PILATES:

Tue 1st Oct - 10th Dec, Ballingarry Hall. Two classes available, easy at 6.30, harder at 7.30pm. Pay as you go or €80 for ten weeks, €45 for five weeks. More info, contact Caolán Scott, 083-3771114 or caolan.physio@gmail.com.

STRICTLY come DANCING:

Sat 12th Oct, Charleville Park. Best of luck to all thirteen couples as they continue their training for the big night. Locally, we have Sean English partnering with Kayleigh Twomey, Aislinn Herlihy with Jack Cagney, Sean Murphy with Aisling Irwin, Emma Noonan with Eoin Herlihy, Colm Noonan with Leah Twomey and Mikey O'Keeffe with Lauren Clancy. All donations to the cause, accepted as well as your votes.

Funds raised will go towards Granagh/Ballingarry GAA, Granagh/Ballingarry Ladies Football and Granagh/Ballingarry Camogie clubs.

THANK YOU:

Last Sunday a collection in aid of St. Ita's Community Hospital was held before Mass. A total of €430 was collected, after an extra donation and for that they are very grateful. Funds raised help with the provision of services, equipment and aids for the elderly, residing in St Ita's. Thus ensuring the continuation of the present very high standard of care, comfort, and well being of the patients there.

FRAUDSMART:

There has been a huge increase in scam text messages claiming to be from Gov.ie or even impersonating other state agencies or legitimate businesses. You may receive a text message stating that you are entitled to certain benefits or tax credit repayment. The message will ask you to click on a link to input your bank details in order to receive the benefit. A fraudster then follows up with a phone call impersonating a bank representative informing you that you have just been scammed and that your bank now needs to take possession of your bank card. A courier then calls to your house to collect your bank card.!!!!

Be very Suspicious. Stop & Think: Do not reply to unsolicited text messages or provide personal information or financial information. Do not click on links in text messages.

Never give away security details such as your PIN or online password to anyone.

Never hand over your bank card to anyone. Block the sender of a suspicious email or text message and delete the message.

If you are unsure of the legitimacy of any text message, ignore it and contact the company directly using the contact details provided on their official website.

Please note that your bank will never send a courier to collect your card.

DID YOU KNOW:

Without the Oceans, our planet would be as inhospitable as Mars: no meadows, no insects, no animals, no forests, no flowers, no birds & no humans....

97.5% of water on earth is salt water. 2.5% is fresh water & this is what sustains life on earth.

Of this fresh water, 70% is used in agriculture, 22% in industry & 8% for domestic use.

In 1980, five hundred Irish rivers were in 'pristine' condition - today that number has fallen to twenty.

A dripping tap leaking ten drops of water every minute, adds up to 90litres or more over a month.