BOOK LAUNCH
Join us for the Official Launch of “Dying for a Breath” by Frank O’Connor
on Thursday, September 19, at Ballyboden St. Endas GAA Club, Dublin.
Frank O’Connor, a former resident of New Inn, shares his inspiring journey of healing after a life-saving lung transplant. This powerful collection of reflections explores challenges, recovery, and the profound lessons learned along the way. Don’t miss this opportunity to discover how Frank transformed his struggles into hope and purpose. Be part of the journey! The book can be purchased online at: www.orpenpress.com after the official launch and at Purcell’s Shop, New Inn (TBC). Cost: €15. Proceeds will benefit Mater Hospital Foundation and Irish Lung Fibrosis Association (ILFA).
CLOTHES COLLECTION
The New Inn Community Centre continues its fundraising clothes collection this Wednesday, Sept 11 and Thursday, September 12; Collection hours will be from 6pm to 7pm on each of these evenings. For those unable to drop off donations by Monday, September 16, please reach out to Esther at 086 358 3719 or Paddy at 086 860 2979 to arrange an alternative collection. This is a wonderful opportunity to declutter your wardrobes while supporting our community centre. Your contributions will play a vital role in sustaining our activities in the centre. Thank you for your generous support!
WOMAN’S GROUP
KEEP FIT CLASSES in the New Inn Community Centre started on Monday September 9 at 7pm for six weeks. For more info you can contact Mary Frances on (087) 759 5512. Don’t forget a bottle of water to keep you hydrated!
BOWLS continue this Wednesday morning i.e. September 4th from 9.45am to 11.15am in the NICC. All are welcome, especially new members!
ANNUAL SOLEMN NOVENA TO OUR LADY OF PERPETUAL HELP 2024 CONTINUES IN HOLY CROSS ABBEY THIS WEEK
SOLEMN NOVENA – SUNDAY SEPT 8 TO MONDAY 16
Monday to Saturday: 7am, 10.30am, 4.30pm, 7.30pm., Sunday: 7am, 10.30am, 12.30pm, 7.30pm., Special sessions: Penitential Rite: Friday Sept 13 at 7.30pm,
Anointing of the sick: Sat Sept 14 at 2pm, Blessing of Infants: Sunday 15 at 2.30pm.
The Novena will also be available online on www.churchservices.tv/holycrossabbey and on Tipperary Mid-West Radio at 7.30pm daily (except Friday 13th when the 4.30pm will be
broadcast and Saturday 14th when the Anointing of the Sick will be
broadcast at 2pm). Petitions for the Annual Novena and our weekly Friday Novena
can now be submitted online (anonymously) http://www.holycrossballycahill.com/news/abbey/novena or email [email protected] . These petitions will be prayed for at the Novena.
25 CARD KNOCKGRAFFON
Winners on Wednesday September 4 with 10 games were Martina Kelly/Liam Cleary and in joint second place with 9 games each were Phil Ryan (Ollies)/Philip Ryan, Kitty Byrne/Bernie Farrell and Brian Blackmore/Philip Hickey. Table prizes to brothers Billy/Vincent Phelan and Cathy O’Gorman / Phil O’Connor. Well done all. Cards start at 8.30pm and all are welcome. Tea & refreshment afterwards.
LOURDES PILGRIMAGE IN OCTOBER
This pilgrimage is on 10th October to 14th October 2024. Ryanair flight will leave Dublin Airport for Lourdes @ 16.14 pm on 10th October and return on 14th from Lourdes @ 12.30pm There are a few places available for further information contact: Bridget O’Dea 086-679-2754. or Fr Martin Murphy. 086-386-8877.
ROCKWELL ROVERS LOTTO RESULTS
lotto numbers – 8,10,28,31 – No Winner(s), 4 x lucky dips: Cliodhna Farrell, Mary Ryan, Elaine Moloney, Kieran & Maria McGrath in with a chance to win €500 in September Draw. Sellers Rockwell Rovers x3, Jimmy Looby in draw for sellers €100 prize. This Week’s jackpot is €3,800. Thank you for the continued support and the Best of Luck.
SINCERE SYMPATHY
Is extended to Pat & Annette Carroll, Garrandee on the sad passing of Pat’s mother Maryann Carroll (née Hyland) Raheenroe (Formerly Lyrefune, Ballyporeen), Burncourt, Tipperary. Peacefully in the Corpus Christi Nursing Home, Mitchelstown, surrounded by her loving family. Beloved wife of the late Mikie, and dear mother of James, Margaret (Kirwan, Dunmore East), Pat (New Inn) Anthony and Paul (Gneeveguilla). Sadly missed by her loving family, son in-law Dermot, Daughters in-laws Mags (O’Flynn), Margaret (King), Christine (Cronin), Annette (Hally), her 12 grandchildren, brothers in-law, nephew, nieces, cousins, relatives, neighbours and a large circle of friends.
