HARVEST THANKSGIVING:

CHURCH MATTERS:

Many thanks for all the goods donated at the Harvest Mass, last Sunday. The Goods will be given to the Limerick Simon Community to help people/families who are in need.

Morning Masses this week. Thursday 31st, Ballingarry at 7pm. Friday 1st, Granagh at 10am.

November Remembrance Mass: Sunday 3rd at 7pm - therefore there will be no Sunday Morning Mass.

Thought for the Week: " Praise Publicly, Criticize Privately." Warren Buffett.

CONCERN:

Their annual collection is coming up this weekend. Friday 1st, Collection at O'Grady's. Saturday 2nd, Church gate in Ballingarry at 7pm. Sunday 3rd, Church gate in Granagh at 7pm. As always, whatever you can give is appreciated.

GRANAGH NS:

The National School is now accepting enrolments for Junior Infants, starting in September 2025.

The link to complete the Enrolment Form Appendix 1 is on the school website www.granaghns.weebly.com, - click on the 'Admissions 2025-2026' tab on the menu.

The school's Admission Notice and Admission Policy are available for viewing on the school website or through the school office by contacting Maureen at (061)399081 or emailing office@granaghns.ie

The closing date for receipt of the completed application form is by 3pm on November 14th, 2024.

SHOE BOX APPEAL:

The deadline to get your boxes in is Friday 10th November. The final date that shoeboxes can be donated online is 23rd December. All details can be found on www.teamhope.ie

CHOMHBHRÓN:

Our sympathies to the following parishioners who have had family bereavements.

Kieran Hedderman and Family, on the death of his father, Michael of Clohessy Park, Fedamore, who passed on Oct 19th, at Milford Care Centre. Predeceased by his wife Margaret. Requiem Mass held in St. John the Baptist Church, Fedamore with burial afterwards to Fedamore Old Cemetery.

Ann Fitzgibbon and Family, on the death of her brother Michael McNamara, Carnane, Fedamore, late of Ballybrown, who passed on Oct 22nd, at Milford Care Centre. Predeceased by his Mother Mary, sister Geraldine and brothers Noel and Patrick. Requiem Mass held in St. Joseph's Church, Ballybrown, with burial afterwards to Kilkeedy Cemetery, Ballybrown.

Susie Butler and Family, on the death of her father, Gerard King, Caherdavin, who passed peacefully, at University Hospital on 26th Oct. Funeral Service held at Shannon Crematorium. Go raibh Leaba i measc na Naomh acu.

FRAUDSMART:

FraudSMART is warning the public of a new text message and phone scam in which victims are convinced their bank account has been hacked and persuaded to move their money to a so-called 'safe account' in order to protect it. Consumers are being warned to be extra vigilant of unsolicited text messages and phone calls and to be aware that banks will never ask customers to transfer funds, to keep their account safe.

These fraudsters can be very skilled at convincing people and gaining your trust, using a variety of psychological techniques known as 'social engineering', so it's possible for any of us to be caught out if we're not alert.

Remember - Do not reply to unsolicited text messages or provide personal or financial information.

Do not use phone numbers provided within the text of a text message. Contact your bank using the number on the back of your card.

Do not click on a link on an unsolicited text message - remember your bank will never send you a link in a text message.

If someone is pressuring you on the phone to take urgent action, hang up and call the number on the back of your card.

Never give away personal information, bank card payment details, bank account details or security details such as your PIN or online password to anyone.

The ADDAMS FAMILY:

Newcastle West Musical Soc are bringing their musical to Feohanagh/Castlemahon Hall (V42XH99) on Oct 31st, Nov 1st, 2nd, 7th, 8th, 9th. Beginning at 8pm, tickets on the door, cash only.

LIAM O'CONNOR SHOW:

Sunday 17th Nov, Liskennett V35X242 at 3pm. This is one of the main fundraisers for the Equine Activity Assisted Centre so your support would be greatly appreciated. It is always an evening of fantastic entertainment, music, dance and especially songs by the very talented Brian Kennedy. Tickets are available from Susan Nolan at 063-21679; Email - fundraising@sjf.ie ; call to Liskennett or from David Doyle 087-2734150. Tickets cost €25 and children are free.

DID YOU KNOW:

26 Oct,1997 - The country's first Women Soldiers held their passing out parade.

27 Oct,1980 - Beginning of the Hunger Strikes in the 'H' Blocks at Long Kesh.

28 Oct,1922 - First coast-to-coast radio broadcast of a football game, in the US.

29 Oct,2002 - The late Gerry Ryan unveiled a life-size model of himself at the Dublin museum.

30 Oct,1816 - Sir Richard Quain, physician to Queen Victoria, is born in Mallow.

31 Oct,2006 - Demolition work finally got under way at the former high-security Maze Prison.