 PARISHES OF PORTARLINGTON & EMO 

PRIESTS PHONE NUMBERS

Very Rev. Thomas Dooley P.P. Tel: (057) 8643004  Rev. Joe O’Neill C.C. Tel: (057) 8646517
Very Rev. Michael Noonan P.E. Tel: (057) 8623431
PARISH OFFICE
Tel: 057 8643004 - Email: [email protected] / Parish Office Hours: 9.30am – 1.30pm Mon. – Fri.
Anniversary Masses, Baptisms and Weddings can be booked by contacting the Parish Office during opening hours.
DIOCESE www.kandle.ie SAMARITANS 24-hour helpline: 116 123 Email: [email protected]
ST. VINCENT DE PAUL 087 7640557 AWARE Lo-call Helpline 1890 303 302 G.R.O.W. www.grow.ie Info:1890 474 474
PARISH SAFEGUARDING REPRESENTATIVES: Jackie McNulty; Frances O’Dwyer; Mary Joyce; Clare Nerney
Kathleen Sherry – Director of Safeguarding - Tel: 085-8021633 [email protected] / E-mail [email protected]
MASS TIMES CELEBRATION OF MASS VIA WEBCAM
St. Michael’s Church, Portarlington Link to live streaming from
10am Daily Mass (Monday – Friday) St. Michael’s Church, Portarlington
6.15pm (Vigil – Sat.), 9am & 12.15pm Sunday www.mcnmedia.tv/camera/st-michaels-
St. John’s Church, Killenard 10.30am Sun. church-portarlington
St. Paul’s Church, Emo
7.30pm (Vigil – Sat.) & 11am Sun.
Portarlington & Emo Parish
@EmoParish
Sacred Heart Church, Rath 9am Sun.

 SUNDAY 11TH JUNE, 2023  CORPUS CHRISTI  YEAR A 

WEEKEND MASSES DECEASED - R. I. P. NOTICE
PORTARLINGTON Your prayers are requested for the following People are asked to
Saturday 10th June – 6.15pm who died recently:- refrain from
Joe Delaney, Tinnecrannagh (6th Anniv.)  leaving their rubbish
& B/Day Remembrance Fr. Gerard O’Byrne PE, Rathangan behind St. Paul’s
Sean McEvoy, St. Patrick’s Tce; Mary (Served as Curate in Portarlington from 1963 –1973) Church in Emo.
Broderick, Upper Main Street (14th Anniv.) (Brother of John O’Byrne)
Michael McNamara, Gracefield;  EMO NEW CEMETERY CLEAN UP
Dec. members of the Dunne & Carey Families, Gerard O’Mahony, Ashgrove, Mountmellick A general clean-up will take place on 13th /
Cloneyquinn; Veronica Delaney, Bracklone St; (Brother of Pat O’Mahony) 14th June after 5pm each evening. Please
Patrick, Tommy & Katie Delaney, Spa St;  bring along a shovel, clipping shears etc.
Catherine & Joseph Crofton, Bracklone St. Agnes Kinsella (nee Boyle), Beechwood, Your help will be greatly appreciated.
Sunday 11th June – 12.15pm Bracknagh
NOVENA PRAYER SACRED HEART
Paddy O’Brien, Lea Road (M.M.) CEMETERY MASSES 2023 (Feast Day 16th June)
Carmel Moriarty, Patrick St;
Lord Jesus Christ, your heart was moved
Kevin, Bridie & Daniel Coogan
with love for those who came for help in
10AM MASS – ANNIVERSARIES their need. You healed the sick,
PORTARLINGTON you fed the hungry, you forgave sinners,
Killenard – Fri. 7th July – 7.30pm you cried over Jerusalem.
th
Tues. 13 June Feast of St. Anthony of Padua Portarlington - Fri. 14th July – 7.30pm Above all, you showed to those who were
Emo New Cemetery – Fri. 28th July – 7.30pm prepared to listen the way to
Wed. 14th June Feast of St. Davnet Emo Old Cemetery – Sat. 12th Aug. – 7.30pm true life, for you are the Way,
Fri. 16th June Finian Keating, Bishopswood & the Truth and the Life.
BAPTISMS
deceased members of the Keating Family, Emo Lord, your heart is still moved
Feast Day of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus We welcome into our Christian
today by your people and
Community through Baptism
their many needs. Open my heart to hear
ANNIVERSARIES Portarlington Parish your word, to accept your love and to
KILLENARD Grace Karen Haverty, Pine Villa respond to your call. In particular, I beg
Sunday 11th June - 10.30am Cillian Patrick Holland, Whitefields you to grant me the favour I ask during
Sean Fallon, Lea (M.M.) Aubrey-May Rose Baker, Sli na Mona this Novena (make your request silently),
Emmanuel Gerdziunas, Kilnacourt Woods provided that it will contribute to
ANNIVERSARIES my own eternal good and to the building
BLESSED ARE THE HUNGRY
EMO up of your kingdom of love, peace
th
Saturday 10 June – 7.30pm and justice here on earth.
Most Sacred Heart of Jesus,
Mollie Lewis, Morette
Jack & Eily Carroll, Dublin I place all my trust in you.
Aileen Smith, Dublin PRAYER TO ST. ANTHONY OF PADUA
Tom & Esther Corcoran, Killimy (Feast Day Tues. 13th June)
Philomena Scully, Coolaghy (32nd Anniv.) ‘Blessed are the hungry;
they shall get their fill.’ Saint Anthony, perfect imitator of Jesus,
Sheila Gorman, Woodbrook
It is in our emptiness that we are filled. who received from God the special power
It is in our confusion that we are guided. of restoring lost things,
Sunday 11th June – 11am
It is in our weakness that grant that I may find
James Noel Moore, Emo (formerly Galway)
we are strengthened. (mention your petition)
(M.M.)
It is in our sins that we are forgiven. which has been lost. At
Ellie & Brendan Deering, Morette
It is in our hunger that we are fed. least restore to me peace &
ANNIVERSARIES We believe that God has a homeland tranquility of mind, the loss
RATH prepared for us where all our hungers of which has afflicted me
Sunday 11th June - 9am will be satisfied and all our hopes even more than my material loss. To this
Elizabeth Mullen, Tierhogar (5th Anniv.) will be fulfilled. favour I ask another of you: That I may
& her Husband Syl Mullen This conviction makes it possible for us always remain in possession of the true
Deceased members of the Mullen Family to travel onwards with an ache in good that is God. Let me rather lose all
Mark, Mick & Serena Carroll, Fisherstown our hearts and an unquenchable things than lose God, my supreme good.
longing in our souls. Let me never suffer the loss of my greatest
treasure, eternal life with God. AMEN
 RALLY FOR LIFE 2023 Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament in St. SUPPORT FOR THE PARISH
Ireland’s Annual Mass for the human right to live Michael’s Church, Portarlington on If you wish to make a donation to
will be celebrated on Sat. 1st July in Dublin. Tuesday’s 10.30am–7pm. All welcome. Portarlington / Emo Parishes, please see
All welcome to attend this Mass. bank details below, where you can transfer
CROAGH PATRICK CLIMB
directly to the Parish Accounts.
COMMUNITY EMPLOYMENT PROGRAMME
Vacancies for CE positions of Care Assistant
and Administrative Assistant in Portlaoise.
To find our more contact Amber Rickard
087-4320912 / email [email protected] Date: Saturday 8th July 2023
EMO / RATH PILGRIMAGE TO LOURDES
Local group will climb Croagh Patrick in aid of PORTARLINGTON PARISH
Portarlington Meals on Wheels. Bus leaves B.O.I. Portarlington BOFIIE2D
Leaving Sat. 26th August and returning Thurs.
Burbages, Main Street at 6am on the morning. Portarlington Parish No. 1 Account
31st August. Further details later but if interested
If you would like to join us for the climb or IBAN - IE28 BOFI 9018 6154 5717 14
in travelling on this pilgrimage contact Deirdre
for sponsorship, please contact Pat Burbage Portarlington Parish Clergy Fund A/C
on 087 2299457 or Tony on 086 1225833.
on 087-7716244. IBAN: IE59 BOFI 9018 6196 5850 57
PORTARLINGTON LIBRARY EVENTS ANAM CARA MIDLANDS EMO PARISH
Breast Cancer Awareness Talk: Anam Cara Midlands, the organisation that B.O.I., Mountmellick BOFIIE2D
Carol Scot from Breast Cancer Ireland will give a supports bereaved parents, is holding its Emo Church No. 1 Account
talk on cancer awareness on Thurs. 22nd June at monthly Parent Evening for bereaved parents IBAN - IE16 BOFI 9018 1051 4302 54
11am. FREE EVENT / Booking necessary for on Wed. 14th June at 7.15pm in the Mullingar Emo Parish Clergy Fund Account
both above events. Phone 057 8643751 or Park Hotel. This event is free & open to all IBAN: IE34 BOFI 9018 1022 2378 77
Email [email protected] to book. bereaved parents. We also offer an online
Adult Book Club: service. For more info call 01-4045378 SUMMER CAMP 2023
Meets on the last Tuesday of the month 11am. Portarlington Community Centre
Baby Book Club: EMO / RATH PARISH LOTTO 10am to 2pm – 8th – 11th August for children
Rhymes & stories for 0-3yrs of age. Booking Next draw will be held on Mon. 12th June - aged 4-12 years. Arts / crafts / games /
essential – call 057 8643751 or Jackpot of €11,200 dance / song / mindfulness / meditation and
email [email protected] Tickets are available in Emo Shop, Village various other activities. Phone, text or
Knitting Group: Cafe, Ballybrittas, Ballybrittas Shop & the WhatsApp Lauren on 085-8340436
Meets every Friday from 10:30am to 12:30. Parish Office - €2 each.
New members welcome. PRIVATE CARER AVAILABLE
PORT. PARENT / TODDLER GROUP Mature woman ex-healthcare worker,
PORTARLINGTON Portarlington Community Centre every seeking work as private carer /cleaner in
PARISH PILGRIMAGE TO LOURDES Wednesday from 10am to 12 noon. Mums, private home. Contact Marie 086 1719070.
From 2nd – 9th August 2023. 7 nights full board dads, grandparents & childminders, newborn
babies & toddlers. Small charge of €3 per FUN DOG SHOW ‘ SCRUFFS’
in Hotel Solitude. €995 per person sharing.
Limited single room availability at supplement family. Everybody welcome. Sun. 18th June from 10am-5pm. If you
(€280). Travel Insurance €39 if required. would like to enter your dog into any of our
OFFALY ALZHEIMER SUPPORT competitions, phone Georgina on 083
Deposits of €300 due. Full payment due by July
st
1 . Ph: Marie 087-7589896 Vera 087-9311813. GROUP 0452810. There are four
Venue: Offaly Centre for Independent Living, categories: Cutest Pup / Best
SPONSORED 5K RUN / WALK Clonminch Rd., Tullamore. R35EC63. Trick / Dog Fashion Show / Best
Support Group meet the third Wednesday of in Show. Also on the day there
every month at 2pm. are demonstrations from Canine
Further info: Noirin 087 9553940 or David 087 Coaching with tricks & agility
9137520. [email protected] / from 12 noon / Donna Dunne and her
[email protected] award winning “Moon Shadow Dream Girl”
Offaly Alzheimer Café – Second Monday of from 11am / Dog photographer from 12
In aid of Portarlington Lourdes Pilgrimage each month at 10.30am. Guest speaker each Noon / Paul Grant K9 with his Belgian
Family Day Out Walk or Run month. Further info contact Claire 087 7151323 Malinois giving a demo at 3pm. Venue:
On Sun. 2nd July. Commencing 11am at or email [email protected] Solas Eco Garden Centre, Lea Road.
The Heritage Hotel, Killenard, Co. Laois.
Further information & Sponsorship Cards from PORTARLINGTON TIDY TOWNS GRACEFIELD GAA CLUB LOTTO
Red 087 9850348 / Peter 087 9872417 / We are calling on the people of Portarlington to DRAW RESULTS 6TH JUNE
Marie 087 7589896. Sponsored by Super Valu, help us. A lot of money has been spent NUMBERS 9, 30, 21, 17 - No Jackpot
Portarlington & The Heritage Hotel, Killenard. planting perennials around the town. We would winner. €50 to John Kelly / Lil Geoghegan /
appreciate if people who lived near Kilnacourt Mary Mullens / Ciaran Direen / Anna &
PORTARLINGTON / KILLENARD EMIGRANT entrance, top of Station Road, the Credit Union Emily Kirwan. Promoters prize: Anthony
NEWSLETTER 2023 or anywhere you see the new plants to help us Earley. Next week’s Jackpot €4,400
The Emigrant Newsletter Committee are looking with watering so they don’t die.
AN SPIORAID NAOIMH
for articles for the upcoming 2023 Emigrant
COMMUNITY AWARDS / VOLUNTARY Praying Community
Newsletter. Do you have a topical or historical
AWARDS 2023 Supporting Mary's Meals by running a
story or anecdote, some old photographs or 24 Hour Sponsored Fast on Friday, 23rd
Laois Co. Co now accepting any nominations
achievement, no matter what category, that you June. It cost €22 to feed 1 child for a
for the Laois Community & Voluntary Awards.
would like to share? Every year the Emigrant school year. www.spioraidnaoimh.com
These awards acknowledge groups and
Newsletter is posted to all corners of the world & for details of project. Contact: M Nerney
individuals who their commitment to voluntary
enjoyed by ex-pats with news & stories from 086 8157305 / B Reddin 086 8630039 /
and community activities, have played a very
home, some copies turning up in Australia, É Cullinane 087 6595293.
significant role in improving the quality of life in
China, Canada & the UK, to name but a few. If
their communities. Categories are: Arts,
you have an article / old photograph we want to ARLINGTON SOCCER CLUB DRAW
Culture & Heritage; Sports; Best kept residential
hear from you, so please forward all
area; Social inclusion; Health & well being; Draw held 7th June 2023.
contributions to any member of the committee,
Climate change; Unsung hero; Junior volunteer X A R Z – (24, 1, 18, 26) – No Jackpot
drop them into the Parish Office or Email to
of the year. You can nominate as follows:- winner. €25 each to Tony Kenny; Mary Foy
[email protected] & Joe Gorman. Next draw will take place
Submit a nomination online at www.laois.ie or
on 20th June. Jackpot €3,600
PORTARLINGTON CREDIT UNION on https://consult.laois.ie Nomination forms
Change of opening hours in an effort to are also available from Laois Co. Co. Offices or ATTENTION JUNIOR & LEAVING CERT.
facilitate more members: phone 057 8664078. Closing date for receipt of STUDENTS
Tuesday 9.45am – 5.15pm (Closed 1-2pm) entries 4pm Friday 14th July. Portarlington Leisure Centre - All Gym and
Wednesday & Thursday 9.15am – 5.15pm GRINDS Pool Sessions for students sitting exams
(Closed 1-2pm) / Friday 9.15am – 5.15pm are free of charge. Just present your
Primary school grinds required.
(Closed 12.30 – 1.30pm / Saturday 9am – 1pm. examination number to Reception.
Please phone 089 2580200.