Issue 18 2nd May 2025

Priests:  Fr. Roy Donovan:  087-222 5150.  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

Social Dancing at the Millennium Centre: Saturday 3rd May . Music by Jimmy  Hogan & Lar Kenny .  Dancing 9pm Adm €10

Social Dance in Aid of Cashel & Emly Lourdes Dance Friday 9th May Millennium Centre Caherconlish Music by Teddy & Cathal Barry

Dancing  9pm Adm €10

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 2nd May at 10 pm. Jackpot is now €160. The cost of entry is €2. Winner €20  Finn and co  Thank you all for your continued support.

MILLENNIUM Name Plaque:  We are inviting you, your family, your friends, and the wider community to help with our future planning by purchasing; a Name Plaque 6” x 4” (150 x 100 mm) for the sum of €100. You will be registered as a lifetime member of the Millennium Sports and Social Club in return for your support. Your Plaque with your inscription will be displayed prominently in the Millennium Centre and highlighted appropriately. Contact the Millennium Centre for more information.

CAHERLINE GAA: CLUB LOTTO – No jackpot winner - numbers drawn were 5, 18, 19 & 30  - lucky dip winners were Joanie Franklin, Ger Coffey, Margaret O'Connell, Dolly Fitz and Aidan Carmody. Next week’s jackpot will be €7,400 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. INTERMEDIATE LEAGUE: South East Intermediate Hurling League fixture - Kilteely-Dromkeen v Caherline, Friday May 9th at 7:30pm in Kilteely. JUNIOR B LEAGUE: East Junior B league fixture - Murroe-Boher v Caherline, Tuesday May 6th at 7pm in Boher. CÚL CAMP 2025: The Caherline Cúl Camp will take place from June 23rd - 27th in the hurling field, from 10am - 2pm each day. Bookings are now open via www.kelloggsculcamps.gaa.ie/. Sean McKenna is our camp supervisor again this year, we want to thank him for doing so.

Patchwork Classes: It is planned to start patchwork classes, in the Millennium Centre, shortly. An information meeting will be held on Thursday 15th May at 12.00 noon. Anybody interested is invited to attend to get more information.

ART CLASSES: Get creative this spring! Our popular acrylic painting classes Wednesday Evening . 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: Commencing on Tuesday next May 6th we are organising a series of volunteer evenings every Tuesday from 7pm to around 8.30pm. We will meet in The Square at 7pm (weather permitting). The plan is to continue for the months of May, June and July. We have entered the National Tidy Towns and Limerick Going for Gold competitions. We need as much help as possible to continue the good work in keeping our village neat and tidy for residents and visitors alike. We would appreciate any help with weeding, cleaning, sweeping our beautiful vibrant village. Please join us.

                                              Parish Notes

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

ANNIVERSARIES: 3rd May Saturday 6.30 Caherconlish: Seamus Kelly, Crecora.

ANNIVERSARIES: 10th May Saturday 6.30 Caherconlish: Bridget & Michael Boland, Knockatanna; Kathleen & Peter Vaughan, Main Street. ANNIVERSARIES: 11th May Sunday 10.30am Caherline: Roger Wakelin, Rockfarm;  Phyllis Connolly & deceased members of the Connolly family, Caherline; Christy O’Connell, Newtown, month’s mind mass; his son Mike O’Connell & his wife, Bridie O’Connell, birthday remembrance.

SACRED HEART JOURNEY OF LOVE & HOPE -  VISIT CAHERCONLISH  PARISH  CHURCH FRIDAY MAY 2nd from 12 noon to 4pm.

FR. PAT CURRIVAN (RIP): During the week we lost our beloved Fr. Pat. Fr. Pat blessed us with a kindly warm presence spanning 47 years. It’s hard to believe that he is gone such was his zest for life and living. He brought a love of life and of people that will remain with us for a long time. Fr. Pat brought great presence to so many occasions and of course laughter and humour. You were always the better for having met him. He brought too to this Community a great care and interest in people, no matter who you were or what you had. It was uplifting that so many young people expressed their appreciation of him in the condolences. The last few months of his life weren’t easy, yet he showed massive determination and held on to the hope of returning to his house.  The Archbishop rightly praised the various networks that have supported him over the past few years as his independence decreased.  Our sympathies to his sister, Alice Cleary, Fr. Eddie, his nieces and nephews, relations and many friends.  Fr. Pat’s family have asked me to convey their gratitude to the funeral organisers and everyone in the parish for the dignity with which his wake and funeral Mass was carried out, also to the Millennium Centre for the wonderful meal.   We believe that Fr. Pat is at home now and at peace with God. Lines from John O’Donohue come to mind -  “May you continue to inspire us Fr. Pat,  To enter each day with a generous heart, To serve the call of courage and love, Until we see your beautiful face again, In that land where there is no more separation, Where all tears will be wiped from our minds, And where we will never lose you again”. Funeral Mass can be viewed on https://sites.google.com/view/life-is-a-river/home

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 COMMUNION DAY: Saturday 10th May 11am.

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

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 James O’Connell.  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

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