POPE FRANCIS: Rest in Peace.

Pope Francis was the head of the Catholic Church and sovereign of the Vatican City State from 2013 until his death in 2025. He was the first pope from the Society of Jesus, the first Latin American, the first from the

Jorge Mario Bergoglio Americas, the first from the Southern Hemisphere, and the first born or raised outside of Europe

CHURCH NEWS:

Last Sunday, we remembered the anniversaries of Jim Morrissey and Martin & Delia Chawke. I measc na naofa go mbeidh síad I gcónaí.

Easter Celebrations: Great to see so many attending the Easter ceremonies. Many thanks to those who took part in the liturgy, the choir and especially to those who arranged the readers and prepared the Church. As usual it was looking beautiful Easter Sunday, of course thanks to Sacristan Kathleen for all her extra work and dedication to our little Church.

Pope Francis passed away and it seemed fitting that it happened Easter Monday. A man of great humility and compassion who introduced many changes during his tenure in Rome. The first Latin-American pope, he sought to project simplicity into the grand role and never took possession of the papal apartments. As his papacy progressed, he faced criticism from conservatives, who accused him of trashing cherished traditions and drew the ire of progressives, who felt he should have done much more... One cannot win.! May his gentle soul rest in Heavenly Peace.

TLC 2025:

Thanks to everyone who made the effort for Team Limerick Clean-Up. The weather wasn't very encouraging but lots of rubbish collected all the same. Thanks to GDA committee members for looking after teas in the Hall.

WHAT's ON IN THE HALL:

Wed 23rd Apr: ' Deep Rest '. 7.30-8.30pm. Book with Eileen on 086-7953239.

Thur 17th Apr: Chair Fitness at 11am. If you want to try it out for one class, contact Teresa 087-2768730.

Sat 26th Apr: Family Movie Night, 6pm. €5 per child incl popcorn/drink. €5 per Adult incl tea/coffee.

Wed 30th Apr: Ladies Club, 10am. Fashion Rail with Mary from Chic Boutique, Charleville. €5pp.

Sat 3rd May: 'Take Time Out'. 2-5pm. Indulge yourself in a mini yoga retreat. Book with Eileen, 086-7953239.

Mon 5th May: 3pm at the Hall. Camogie Club 4K Fun Run/Walk.

Sun 11th May: 3 - 5.30pm. Social Dancing in the Hall, music by Steve Connery.

Wed 14th May: Adult Art Classes. 1-3pm for 7 weeks. Book your spot on 087-0030313.

FOR THE KIDS:

*Art Course*: In the Hall. 28th Apr - 19th May, Four week programme. 5-8yrs at 3.15 - 4pm. 9-12yrs at 4.15 - 5.15pm. All materials supplied, booking via www.orlahickeydesigns.ie

*Summer Art Camp*: 21st - 24th Jul. 9.30am - 1pm. 5 -12yrs. If interested book via email - orla@orlahickeydesigns.ie

BUS to BLOOM:

Thur 29th May: If enough people are interested, a bus can be arranged, at the moment we have 11. Also includes Bloom ticket, two course meal in Treacy's Restaurant, on return journey, €80 total. Food for Breakfast stop at Junction 14, not included. Leaving Granagh 7.30am, return 9.30pm. Please text your details as soon as possible to 087-0030313.

REMEMBERING OUR DECEASED:

For the month of April, we lovingly remember our family, friends and neighbours, whose mortuary cards are displayed on the Church notice board:- Margaret Collins, Granagh P.O. Delia Chawke and Austin Chawke. Jimmy O'Gorman, the Shop. Kathleen O'Donovan, Killoughty. Sheila Hanley, Kilmacanearla. Kitty O'Gorman, Knockfierna. John & Una Scanlan & Kitty O'Regan, Liskennett. Mary Agnes Sheehan, Mary McAuliffe & Dan Brosnan, Coolruss. John O'Brien, Woodcock. Hannie Murphy & Timmy Scanlon, Kingsland. Padraig Fennessy, Croom. Eileen Simcox, Garryfine. Sadie O'Donoghue, Banogue. Mary O'Leary & Ita O'Leary, Castletown. Peig &John O'Sullivan, Castletown. Rev Joseph Shinnors. Sr. Clare McMahon, Co. Laois.

I gComhluadar Dé go raibh a nAnamacha

DID YOU KNOW:

21Apr,1878: - First Lady Lucy Hayes began an egg rolling contest on White House lawn.?

22Apr,1999: - David Trimble met Pope John Paul II at the Vatican.

23Apr,1992: - McDonald's opens its 1st fast-food restaurant in China.

24Apr,1945: - Birth of singer Johnny McEvoy.

25Apr,1861: - William Ford, who emigrated from Ireland, marries fellow country woman Mary O'Hern. Their son Henry Ford, pioneered the mass manufacturing of the automobile.

26Apr,1998: - Catriona McKiernan becomes the first Irish woman to win the London Marathon.