VINTAGE RUN FOR LISKENNETT:

CHURCH NEWS:

Last Sunday, we remembered the anniversaries of Seamus & Noreen Biggane. Also David, Sean & Paula Shine.

Baptism: After Mass, the Carroll family, Coolruss, plus relations, gathered to christen little Eliza. Congrats to Stephanie, Michael, Donagh & JJ.

November Rosary in the Graveyards, our last Sunday; 3pm in Seanabhotha and 3.15pm in Granagh. If it is a bad day, Rosary will be held in the Church at 3pm instead.

Thought for the Week: While leaving a better planet for our kids, we could also leave better kids for our planet.!

St. V. dePAUL:

Sunday 26th Nov, before 10.30 Mass, the Annual Collection for the local branch of St. Vincent DePaul will take place. The rise in the cost of living is putting pressure on people, who need help from the society locally. Thank you for the support you have given over the years.

VINTAGE RUN:

Sun 26th Nov; After Mass, the Tractor/Car/Truck Run in aid of Liskennett Equine Therapy Centre will be taking place. Registration at the Rock Bar from 11am to 12pm. Your support for this worthy cause would be very much appreciated.

SYMPATHY:

We offer our condolences to Robert, Diana & Griselda Williams, whose son and brother, Hayes, passed away on the 21st Oct and was laid to rest on 17th Nov. May he rest in peace.

VARIETY CONCERT:

Saturday 9th Dec in the Hall, 8pm. Looking forward to a great night of light entertainment at the upcoming Christmas Concert, in aid of the community centre. There will be singing, dancing, comedy with local and invited acts.

REMEMBERING OUR DECEASED:

For the month of November, we lovingly remember our family, friends and neighbours, whose mortuary cards are displayed on the Church notice board:- Sean O'Brien, Ballyguile. Dan Monckton & John Toomey, Kilatal. Thomas O'Connor, Knockfierna. Michael Sheehan, Ballinleena. Seamus Biggane & Patrick Fitzgibbon, Kilmore. Margaret O'Brien, Mary O'Gorman and Sr. Laurence Hannon, Granagh. Canon Liam Houlihan, Salford. Catherine O'Brien, Doorluss. Alma O'Leary, Castletown. Thomas McCann, Kilfinny. Michael F. Sheehan, England. Rev Eddie O'Dwyer, Pallasgrean. Patrick O'Grady, Ballingarry. Mary T. Healy, Dublin. Michael Storan, Croom. Maureen Murphy, Templeglantine. Thomas Neville, Croagh. Í gComhluadar Dé go raibh a nAnamacha.

GIVE BLOOD:

Thur 30th Nov, Woodlands Hotel, 16:50 - 20:10. Appointments available, please call 1800 222 111 to book.

Donations urgently needed.

TRÓCAIRE:

Sat 16th Dec: Mary O'Regan will be selling the Trócaire gift cards at O'Gradys, Ballingarry on that morning and at O'Gormans, in the evening. Now called ' Gifts of Change' - this Christmas you can ensure that your love will create lasting, positive change in some of the world's most vulnerable communities. At the moment we have seen & heard of the humanitarian catastrophe taking place in Gaza, the Wars, the Floods, the Droughts & the Hunger that are impacting on more people than ever. Whatever little we can do to help, does make a difference. There's a variety of Gift cards which deliver that item to the families concerned. You can buy - Soap, Chicks, Goats, Bees, Seeds & Tools, Solar Lamps, School Lunches, Menstrual Kits, Winter Essentials, Student Kits, Food Baskets, Water Filter Kits etc. Buy a gift, change a life.!!

NEW BABIES:

Recently arrived babies. We send congratulations to Carol (Hickey) Rutter & Lewis, in the UK, who welcomed their second little boy Eddie James. Just over in Kilmore, Brendan Noonan & partner Mairead Walsh also welcomed their second little boy, Alex. Special Santa photos this year.

KIDS CLASSES:

Delighted to hear the new classes in the Hall are well attended and students are really enjoying them. Yoga for 7-12yrs every Monday, 3.15pm to 4pm. Contact Aisling Relihan 085 8895125 for more information. Speech & Drama, for 7-12yrs, 11am-12pm every Saturday. Contact Karen Burke, 087-1335768, for further information.

WHAT's ON:

Nov, 22/23/25/26th; The Kings of the Kilburn High Road at the Schoolyard Theatre.

Sat/Sun 25/26th Nov; Banogue Drama present 'Love Thy Neighbour'.

Sun 26th Nov; Bruree Christmas Fair.

Sun 26th Nov; 1pm-4.30. Knocklong Craft Fair.

Tue 28th Nov, 7-10pm; Effin Christmas Market.

LIGHT UP a MEMORY:

Sunday 3rd Dec, 4pm. The official ‘tree illumination’ ceremony for Milford Hospice. This ceremony will be taking place at Our Lady Help of Christians Church, Milford, Castletroy (just past Milford Care Centre entrance & the UL gates). If you wish to remember a loved one, you can sponsor a light on their online site - www.milfordcarecentre.ie/light-up-a-memory.

DID YOU KNOW:

20th Nov,1958;- American puppeteers Jim and Jane Henson establish Muppets, Inc.

21st Nov,1929;- Birth in Cork of stage, television and film actor, Niall Toibin.

22nd Nov,1906;- Morse code distress signal or SOS becomes world wide standard.

23rd Nov,2000;- The Opel Corsa, named the Semperit Irish Car of the Year for 2001.

24th Nov,1942;- Death of Peadar Kearney, author of our National Anthem.

25th Nov,1913;- The Irish Volunteers, founded by Eoin MacNeill.

26th Nov,1956;- TV game show "The Price Is Right", hosted by Bill Cullen, debuts on NBC.