TAIZÉ SERVICE
There will be Taizé service (musical centering prayers) in New Inn Church this Thursday December 21 from 7pm to 8. There will be confessions available at this prayer service. All are welcome!
CONFESSIONS
There will be confessions in St John the Baptist Church, Cashel on Saturday December 23 from 2pm to 4. All are welcome.
CHRISTMAS MASS TIMES
CHRISTMAS EVE in New Inn church at 6pm and 8pm in Knockgraffon church.
CHRISTMAS DAY in Knockgraffon church at 9.30am and 11.30am in New Inn.
CHURCH OFFERING BOXES
are available in both churches for collection. If you cannot locate your box, please contact Fr. Bobby or any member of the Parish Council. The parish Council wants to thank all Parishioners for their help and support throughout the year. We wish you all a Happy Christmas and a peaceful and holy and Happy New year
KNOCKGRAFFON CARDS
Winners on Wednesday, December 13 were Phil Ryan and Philip Ryan with 11 games, and second place to Angela Barrett and Eileen Howley with 10 games. Table prizes to Jim Meskell / Tim Joe McGrath and Sandra English / Donal O’Dwyer. Well done all. Cards start at 8.30pm sharp and all are welcome. Christmas party night is this Wednesday, December 20, so please come along and join in the festive spirit. Cards continue over the Xmas season, i.e., Wednesday December 27. The committee would like to take this opportunity to wish all the players a Happy & Holy Christmas and good health and good luck for all in the New Year.
TIPPERARY G.A.A. YEARBOOK NOW ON SALE
It includes the achievements of Rockwell Rovers gaa club. One of the sections of the book that is read with interest and a little sadness is the “Friends we Lost” obituary notices of the many Gaels who passed away during 2023. As usual there are many, fine people, men, and women, who contributed significantly to the G.A.A. during their lifetimes. All this, over one hundred and fifty pages, for €15. It would make an ideal Christmas stocking filler for any Gaa enthusiast.
NEW INN TIDY TOWNS
Have sent out a “Smart Village” survey. The survey is available online (see link below) or if you prefer, there are hard copies available from The Shop, New Inn and also from New Inn & Knockgraffon churches. Closing date is Sunday December 31 to return hard copy to any of the following: The Shop, Ollie’s / Barron pub, Little Treasures crèche or either churches . Thank you for taking the time to complete the survey.
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PARISH LINKS
The Parish Links are selling lines, and you have a chance to win a beautiful hamper which is on display at The Shop, New Inn. This is their only fundraiser this year. The Parish Links committee organises a Christmas party for the senior members of our community each year. The Christmas party will be held this year in New Inn Community Centre on Sunday January 7, 2024, starting at 12.30. The invitations will be in the post by late December. If there are any newcomers to the parish or if anyone knows anyone who would be interested in going to the Christmas party please contact Esther on 086 3583719 or Mgt on 052 7462132 / 087 6369279 or any committee member. For more info, please contact Esther at the above mbl no. This promises to be a great day with music being played by our own Eddie Golden.
LAGGANSTOWN CHRISTMAS CRIB
The festive spirit was truly alive in Lagganstown, with the community coming together to celebrate the season and remember those who could not be with us. The night was filled with warmth, despite the cold weather, as everyone gathered to sing, pray, and express their gratitude for the blessings of the year. MC on the night was Cyril Fitzgerald. Blessings were by Fr Mattie McGrath, while Paddy O’Connor (Bellevue) recited a beautiful poem.
Jimmy O’Farrell along with Eddie Golden sang some beautiful Christmas songs with 100-night lights flickering in the background, a beautiful symbol of remembrance for those who have passed away. The flickering lights, set against the backdrop of Christmas carols and the beautifully decorated crib, created a magical atmosphere that touched the hearts of all present.
The event also saw the community’s generosity in full display, with a significant donation of non-perishable items made to the Cuan Saor charity in Clonmel. Breeda Bell on behalf of Cuan Saor thanked everyone. This act of kindness is a testament to the spirit of giving that is so characteristic of the Christmas season.
The children, their eyes filled with awe and wonder, added to the magic of the evening. Their innocent joy and excitement were a reminder of the true meaning of Christmas – a time for love, joy, and togetherness.
The singer the late Shane McGowan was remembered on the night. The evening came to a close, with a reflection by Michael J Boland.
The Lagganstown town crib would like to thank everyone for making the 11th annual Christmas Blessing, another mighty success. Thanks for keeping this little tradition alive and well!
LOTTO DRAW RESULTS
for Saturday December 16 – numbers drawn 13,14, 16 & 26 – NO WINNER. Lucky Dips – Maeve Cummins, Jim Kelly, Fiona Holleran Guthrie and Mark & Lisa Hally to be entered into December monthly draw to win €500 on Saturday 06/01/24. Sellers – Elaine Cummins, Phil Ryan, Rockwell Rovers x 2 entered into December monthly draw to win €100. This week’s jackpot is €11,400. Thank you for your continued support.
SINCERE SYMPATHY
Is extended to the family of the late Rose Tobin, Boytonrath, New Inn. Formerly of Killusty, Co. Tipperary, December 17, peacefully at Acorn Lodge. Rose, beloved wife of the late Pat and sister of the late David. Sadly, missed by her loving daughter Rita, sons Andrew and Michael, grandchildren Fiachrá, Oisín, Adam, Emma and Rose, brother Thos, sisters Eileen Clancy, Margaret Hickey and Kay Williams, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives, neighbours and friends. May she rest in peace.
Pictured here Michael J Boland with Cyril Fitzgerald at the Lagganstown Christmas Gathering on Sunday December 17.
Pictured here Sandra & Cyril Fitzgerald, Breeda Bell, Eddie Golden, Fr Mattie McGrath, Paddy O’Connor (Bellvue) at the Lagganstown Christmas Gathering on Sunday December 17. Missing from pic Jimmy O’Farrell and Michael J Boland.
