NOVEMBER - We Remember.

CHURCH MATTERS:

Sincere thanks to our Bereavement Group who arranged the annual Remembrance

Mass, which was held last Sunday. So much work has to be done in the background before anything happens, contacting families, scripting prayers, liaising with Roisín, arranging readers etc. The deceased we remembered especially this year were, Anne Moran, Betty Darcy, Denis Sexton & Essie Chawke. Their names were displayed on a scroll, with Marian O'Connor's beautiful calligraphy.

The Pascal Candle was brought to the Altar by David Sexton, a bunch of flowers by Ann Moran and a basket of Leaves by Esther Hickey. Before Mass a special candle was brought to the Altar by a family member, to remember each of the deceased - Ann Moran, Liam Darcy, Carmel Sexton & Siobhán Tuohy.

As always, babies who have been laid to rest in Cillíns were prayed for and a candle for the baby girls was brought up by Bella Stapleton and one for the baby boys by Conor Sexton.

The Readings were done by Liam Darcy; Prayers of the Faithful by Tina McMahon; Reading by John Bennett.

The Gifts were taken up by Margaret Sheehan & Stephen Stapleton. The Reflection was read by Aoife Barrett.

It turned out to be a candlelight Mass as the lights started flickering and then went out. However it happened to be a perfect backdrop for the night in question.

Thought for the Week: When it comes to chocolate, resistance is futile.!

CONCERN:

Many thanks to all who donated to the Concern collection last Sunday. Total collected between both Churches was €620.

CE SCHEME:

Might you be interested ? Granagh Development Assoc are hoping to get help with maintaining the village through the Community Employment Scheme. We have been in talks with Glenquin-Connello CE scheme which operates in Ballingarry and have been told that we need to recruit potential participants if we are to be considered.

The criteria, to be accepted on the CE scheme, is that you have to be on the live register and in receipt of Social Welfare, for a minimum of 12 months.

If you are interested and think you might be eligible or need any further information please contact:- Gerry O'Donovan Granagh Development 087-2608135 or Celia O'Connell Community Employment Supervisor 087 1670570.

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:

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

GIVE BLOOD:

Thur 7th Nov. Wed 13th Nov, Thur 14th Nov; Longcourt Hotel; 4.50pm-8.10pm: Please phone 1800222111 for an appointment. Just one donation can make a difference.!

VARIETY SHOW:

Sat 7th Dec; Keep the Date Free.! Unfortunately, the comedy group we had booked for this date, cancelled, so we are holding a variety show instead.

CHRISTMAS FAIR:

Sun 24th Nov, Bruree Hall, 12.30-4pm:

SENSORY - SANTA:

Liskennett's Santa Experience Sensory Day; 14th Dec &15 Dec. Sensory day is open to adults and children with Intellectual disability/Autism. Registration is required for our Sensory Day and a donation is also required.

Liskennett Equine Therapy Centre, V35 X242. See - www.register.enthuse.com

DID YOU KNOW:

3 Nov,1952 - Clarence Birdseye, markets frozen peas !!

4 Nov,1927 - Birth in Waterford of comedian Hal Roach.

5 Nov,1987 - Death of broadcaster, Eamon Andrews.

6 Nov,1948 - The first ball-point "Biro" pen goes on sale in Dublin.

7 Nov,1975 - Dutch industrialist, Dr Tiede Herrema, is set free after IRA kidnapping.

8 Nov,1984 - Charles Mitchell, RTÉ's first newsreader, reads his last bulletin.

9 Nov,1999 - Ireland’s most accomplished mountaineer, Pat Falvey, conquers Ama Dablam, in the Himalayas.