We remember in prayer:
Boherlahan.
24th December 10.00am. Catherine Moloney, Ardmayle and Clonmel; Pat and Margaret Maher, Thurlesbeg.
25th December, 10.00am. Willie Dwyer, Ballytarsna.
31st December, 10.00am. Tom and Mairead Kevin and deceased members of the Kevin family, Nodstown; Denis Maher, Castlemoyle.
Dualla.
23rd December 6.30pm. Ann Flanagan, Erry (Month’s Mind) and deceased family members.
24th December 6.30pm. Deceased members of the O’Dwyer families, Thurlesbeg and Ballinure, and the Gleeson family, Aughnagomaun.
30th December 6.30pm. Josephione Long, Ballinure and Clonmel; Breda Gleeson, Erry; Tom Hannon, Meldrum and Twickenham.
Holy Communion Ministers (on duty next weekend)
Dualla: Theresa Lawrence. Boherlahan: Karlyn Hyde.
Ministers for the Month of January:
Boherlahan.
Collectors: Main Aisle: Brendan Ryan & W.J. Dwyer; Our Lady’s: Tricia Donnelly; St. Joseph’s: Mgt. O’Dwyer & Mary Ryan (F).
Reader: Michael Taylor.
Dualla.
Collectors: Ann Leamy & Maura Hunt.
Readers: Con Ryan & Ann Coffey.
Altar Society: Kate Ryan, Maura Hunt, Aileen Sheehy.
Blessing of the Crib: This beautiful Advent tradition was revived by Pope St. John Paul II. We invite you to share in the spirit of that tradition in your own home by gathering the family around the Crib and praying the following blessing: “We ask God to bless our Baby Jesus figure.+ May the protection of the Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph protect us all. Let this Crib in our home remind us that Jesus was born in a stable at Bethlehem. May Jesus bless all our families this year with joy and peace. When we pray at our family Crib this Christmas may we be thankful for the gift of each other. We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen.
Newsletter Notices: Please forward by Wednesday evening any items for the newsletter to Fr. Egan at frjoeegan@gmail.com.
Christmas Carol Service: We had a wonderful night of song, praise and thanks last Wednesday evening. Sincere thanks to all involved.
Christmas Masses:
Saturday 23rd December, Dualla 6.30pm.
Sunday, 24th December, Boherlahan 10.00am.
Sunday, 24th December, Dualla 6.30pm.
Monday, 25th December (Christmas Day), Boherlahan 10.00am.
There will be no Mass on the 26th or 27th December. Mass will resume in Dualla on 28th.
Christmas Good Wishes and Thanks: I want to express my sincere thanks to all who have helped in so many different ministries in the parish during last year. I am indeed very grateful for the friendship, support and cooperation I receive from so many people. We have many loyal, committed and dedicated people in our parish and I appreciate you all. I pray that all the parishioners of Boherlahan-Dualla will find friendship, hope and peace this Christmas and that we will bring a good spirit of joy, generosity and care into 2024.
Boherlahan-Dualla Annual Christmas Party: It was a wonderful day of joy, friendship and celebration. Congratulations to Boherlahan Community Association and all involved in the organisation of the event.
Ardmayle Heritage Society: The Ardmayle Heritage Society Annual Calendar is now for sale from any member of the Society. Price: €10.
Boherlahan-Dualla End of Year Parish Report: The Annual Parish Report and Calendar are being distributed at the moment. I want to thank all those who helped in the preparation of the Report and those who help in its distribution.
Christmas Hope.
We turn to you God of Hope at this time.
You never stop believing in us.
Help us to always believe in you.
Awaken in me a keener awareness of your life within my being.
Help me to see you in the everyday things around me.
May we know that you are always present offering assurance that you care for all of us.
Show us Lord how you are dwelling often in the unlikely places in our lives.
Inspire us to always find something to believe in and hold on to.
We thank you for your countless blessings.
Build up our hope during this season of Christmas and help us to share it with all those we meet.
God of Hope guide all our steps.
Amen.
