Issue 17 25th April 2025

Priests:  Fr. Roy Donovan:  087-222 5150. Fr. Patrick Currivan: 061-351248. Fr. Sean Fennelly, 0872501671,                    Fr. Eddie Cleary- 086-8142801

Photocopying: Available at the Millennium Centre. One-sided A4: Black/White 30c, Colour 50c. A3: B/W 50c, Colour 80c. You can email your printing to info@caherconlish.net and it will be ready for you on collection.

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Bookings/Enquiries: Contact Millennium Centre on 061 351141/085 288 5181. Email: info@caherconlish.net   Please send notes for the newsletter before 3pm on Thursday to info@caherconlish.net  https//www.caherconlish.net/millenniumcentrebrochure

Caherconlish Caherline Community Council are proud to announce that the Jamie Stafford tennis academy will be providing coaching for 6 weeks at Caherconlish tennis club starting week of Monday 28th April. Tennis provides many health benefits and is a fun way to stay fit and be socially connected. Come give tennis a try. Coaching can be booked on the following link.  https://www.jsta.ie/Limerick_Adult_Coaching.html

Wednesday Club: Every Wednesday at 2pm. New members are always welcome

Crafty Angels sewing Group Monday  from 10.00 am-12.00 pm.

Parent and Toddler group every Thursday  at 10am -12pm Contact Michelle/Phil 086 888 8105.

Pilates4all  Every Monday in the Millennium Centre 6-week block of classes at 7pm. Suitable for all abilities, classes tailored accordingly. Booking essential. Contact Maire 087 252 0550.

Jake Boot Camp: Monday, Wednesday 7-8pm, Saturday 8.30 -9.30am,  €8 per class. All levels of fitness. Booking essential, WHATSAPP Jake on 083 836 2323 or VIA INSTAGRAM @Jake_Carroll9

Slimming World: Every Wednesday Morning  Contact Martina 089 407 9264  

Hynan Irish Dancing Classes: Thursday 6-7pm Contact Jason Hynan by email: Hynanirishdance@gmail.com .

BONE HEALTH CLASSES: Exercise classes every Wed  at 12 noon (standing) and 1.10pm (chair-based), led by Dr Anne O'Malley,

Chartered Physiotherapist. Focus on bone strengthening, balance. Booking essential, call 087-9227124.

Seisiún in the Millennium Centre Caherconlish on Wednesday 21st  May  @ 8.30pm

Beginners sewing Classes every  Tuesday  at 6.30 pm – 8.30 pm Contact Rebecca 087 9018380

Joker Fundraiser: Next Draw Friday 25th  April at 10 pm. Jackpot is now €140. The cost of entry is €2. Winner €20 Alice Hartnett Thank you all for your continued support.

CAHERLINE GAA: CLUB LOTTO –No jackpot winner - numbers drawn were 5, 15, 16 & 26 - lucky dip winners were Sandra Heelan (Online), Veronica O'Connor (Online), Geraldine Daly (Online), John & Ellise and Kay Hickey. Next week’s jackpot will be €7,200 and the draw will be held on Friday night next via Facebook Live. Our lotto tickets can be purchased online, go to www.lottoraiser.ie/Caherline or you can buy through the usual outlets in the village. Many thanks for your continued support.

RESULTS: Results from our recent games - Mr Binman U-17 Hurling League , Bruff: 1-15 Caherline: 1-9; Bons Secours Hospital South East Intermediate Hurling League, Croom: 1-11  Caherline: 3-30. FIXTURES: Monday April 28th, East Junior B Hurling League, Mungret St Pauls v Caherline in Mungret at 7pm.

ART CLASSES: Get creative this spring! Our popular acrylic painting classes are back, starting Wednesday, April 30th. Primary school (5-6 pm) and teen (6:30-7:30 pm) sessions run for 6 weeks, with all supplies included for €95. The final class will be a special exhibition of everyone's artwork! WhatsApp message Aoife on 0830384646  Or email foxglovegroveart@gmail.com  Booking is essential.

SIP & PAINT : Relax, sip, and get creative! Our Sip & Paint evening is coming to the Millennium Centre on Friday, May 2nd, from 7-9 pm. For just €35, all materials and a glass of Prosecco are included. It's a fun and informal event for all levels – no artistic talent needed! Booking is essential, so don't miss out! 18+ WhatsApp message Aoife on 0830384646

CAHERCONLISH TIDY TOWNS: A huge "well done" to everyone who participated in Team Limerick Cleanup TLC10 on Good Friday. The weather on the day was terrible but at least 40 volunteers turned out to show great pride in our place. A big thank you to everyone in the Millennium Centre who provided refreshments for all. We need as much help as possible to continue the good work of keeping our village neat, clean and tidy for residents and visitor alike. Commencing on  Tuesday 6th May we will meet every Tuesday evening @ 7 pm (weather permitting) for 1 - 1.5 hours. On 6th May we will meet in The Square. Please join us.

A huge Congratulations to Abbie O Brien, Granddaughter of Martin & Nancy Lane Caherconlish who danced to the top of the world, Abbie and her team came 1st overall in the mixed Junior four hand reel at the world championship held in the Convention Centre Dublin, Abbie is a pupil of the Flynn O Kane Academy Nenagh. Abbie’s family would like to thank everyone who sponsored  and supported her in the last year and helped her reach her goal.

Caherconlish GAA Football Club  : FUNDRAISER : We will be continuing our old clothes collection for this year, Our next collection is on the 26th April at the gates of the Millennium Centre , so please put those old clothes to one side, or we can take them from you at any time just contact a club committee member. Thank you for your continued support.

                                                                                                Parish Notes

POPE FRANCIS: Rest in Peace; rise in Glory. The whole world is mourning the death of Pope Francis. Our Abington Church sisters and brothers were praying for Francis throughout his illness, and they too mourn him. He was loved by ordinary Catholics who saw in him a compassionate pastor who cared about people, especially the poor, the migrants and the marginalized. His legacy is multi-fold such as his stance on the environment and introducing the Synodal process which creates a new way of being Church.  Like Vatican II, he has opened windows that are difficult to close.

 43 DAYS OF CELEBRATION OF EASTER (“Cáisc”) TO PENTECOST  (8th June) remaining!

ANNIVERSARIES: 26th April Saturday 6.30 Caherconlish: Ellen & Michael Murnane, Caherconlish; Mary (Rural Houses) & Joe Hehir, Beechview Gardens;  Bernie Dalton, Pust; Donie Collins, Inch St Laurence; John Byron, Caherconlish; Marian Ward, Riverfield.

ANNIVERSARIES: 27th April Sunday 10.30am Caherline: Tommy Hourigan, Caherline; Paul Ryan, The Forge, Caherline; John & Nora Madden, Ballyvourneen; Charlie & Josie Early, Tess Gordan, Gragane. ANNIVERSARIES: 3rd May Saturday 6.30 Caherconlish: Seamus Kelly, Crecora.

SACRED HEART JOURNEY OF LOVE & HOPE: 2025 marks the 350th Anniversary of the Revelations of the Sacred Heart of Jesus to St. Margaret Mary Alacoque in France. This Sacred Heart journey of love and hope commenced with the papal blessing of four pilgrim Sacred Heart Statues on the 8th of January 2025 in Rome. One of these Sacred Heart Statues will be travelling through some parishes of our Diocese offering an opportunity for prayer, reflection, and devotion. Caherconlish/Caherline Parish invites you to Caherconlish Church to spend quiet time in the presence of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, seeking His grace, peace and renewal in your life.       

VISIT CAHERCONLISH  PARISH  CHURCH FRIDAY MAY 2nd from  12 noon to 4pm.

Sincere THANKS to all who helped with the Easter Ceremonies; Parish Pastoral Leaders, Readers, ministers  of the Eucharist, Musicians, Singers, Collectors, Sacristans, Cleaners, Servers and all who participated.  Thanks to those who made the Dawn Mass such a special Easter experience. Your assistance was much appreciated.

WEEKDAY EUCHARIST: Tuesday & Thursday 10am in Caherline; Wednesday & Friday 10am in Caherconlish.

ADORATION HOUR: Tuesday in Caherline 10.30am, Friday in Caherconlish 10.30am. A suggestion for the Jubilee Year to spend one hour or part of an hour in Adoration.

CAHERCONLISH FIRST COMMUNIONS: Saturday 10th May 11am.

THANKS to the Parishioners who have undertaken to pray for a child every day until their Communion Day.

 SPECIAL 1 ENVELOPE COLLECTION (April) for Diocesan Needs - including Accord, & personnel employed in Diocesan Office. Our Parish is asked to contribute €10,200.  Special 2 (June) for Peter’s Pence; Special 3 (October) for Missions; Special 4 (Christmas) for salaries of priests.

TROCAIRE BOXES available in the Churches. Every euro helps. These can be returned this week

ONLINE PARISH LOTTO: Jackpot is now €5,000. Draw each Thursday. Lucky dip winner Marie Merrick.  Thank you for your support.

Caherconlish Church open daily 9am to 6pm. Caherline Church open daily 9am to 5pm. Drop in to say a prayer or light a candle for your loved ones.

Link to LIVE STREAM IN CAHERCONLISH CHURCH-: https://churchcamlive.ie/caherconlish or from our parish website.

Keep in Touch- PARISH WEBSITE -Caherconlish-Caherline Parish pastoral website: http://www,ccpp.ie  FOLLOW US ON FACEBOOK - Caherconlish Caherline Parish @ccparishpastoral