We remember in prayer:
Boherlahan.
3rd December, 10.00am. Dr. Phyllis Maher, Miami, Florida, Oughterard and Thurlesbeg; Bridget (Dil) Dwyer, Ballytarsna; Denis and Mary McGrath, Freighduff; Mary Hyde, Camas Park; Paddy and Nellie Sheehy, Tobberadora; Mary and Denis Ryan, Boherlahan.
6th December, 10.00am. John and Ellen O’Brien, Nodstown.
10th December, 10.00am. Denis Egan, Bawnmore, London and Cashel and deceased members of the Egan family; Neddy and Esther Maher, Tubberadora; Molly O’Connell and Bab Ryan, Regaile.
Dualla.
2nd December, 6.30pm. Danny and Alice Troy, Garrane.
9th December, 6.30pm. Bridie Heffernan, Bown; Matt. and Mary Ryan, Garryard and sons Liam and John and daughter-in-law Kitty.
Recently Deceased: Anne Flanagan, Erry and Dublin.
Holy Communion Ministers (on duty next weekend)
Boherlahan: Joan O’Dwyer Dualla: Julianne Ryan.
Ministers for the Month of December:
Boherlahan.
Collectors: Main Aisle: Austin Maher & Marcella Ryan; Our Lady’s: Margaret Kennedy, Camas; St. Joseph’s: Philip Bargary.
Readers: Corinne O’Connell & Mary O’Donnell, West Meadows.
Dualla.
Collectors: Con Ryan & Jimmy Cummins.
Readers: Marie Gleeson & Noel Hayes.
Altar Society: Eleanor Dwyer, Nora Moloughney, Breda Ryan, Anne Ryan.
Feastdays:
Thursday 7th December, St. Ambrose, Priest and Doctor of the Church.
Friday 8th December is the Feast of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary.
Masses: Boherlahan: Thurs. eve. 6.30pm. (vigil Mass); Dualla: Friday morning 9.30am.
Dualla Community Field: The walking/running track has now reopened following extensive renovations. The field areas remain under construction and are unsuitable for use. The Committee wish to thank everybody who has helped with the project to date. It is hoped to commence Phase 2 (weather permitting) in early 2024.
Newsletter Notices: Please forward by Wednesday evening any items for the newsletter to Fr. Egan at frjoeegan@gmail.com.
Boherlahan Altar Society Group will prepare and decorate the church for the Christmas Season on Saturday December 9th at 10.00am. All volunteers are welcome. I am so grateful to the ladies who decorate our churches.
“Raise the Roof Concert”: Cathedral Choir, Clonmel Concert Band and Special Guests, Sunday December 3rd 7pm. in the Cathedral of the Assumption, Thurles. No booking required. Donations gratefully received on the night. Proceeds go to Cathedral Reroofing Project.
Boherlahan Community Association is seeking volunteers to coordinate the weekly Boherlahan-Dualla parish notes/articles for the Tipperary Star and Nationalist papers. This is a good opportunity for someone to hone their journalistic talent. Volunteers should email parishnotes@boherlahandualla.ie and a rota will be formed to share the work.
Ninth Collection: This collection will be taken up next weekend. It was traditionally the Priest’s Christmas Collection. My sincere thanks to you all for your support and help.
Confessions for Christmas: Confession will be available after the Masses on the weekends of the 9th & 10th December and also on the 16th & 17th December.
Boherlahan-Dualla Annual Christmas Party is on Sunday 17th in Boherlahan Hall. The Community Associations will be issuing invitations in the next few days. Anyone wishing to help in this wonderful event of appreciation and thanks to our senior people should contact any member of the Community Association. Those attending are asked to please RSVP to Liz Moynihan (0876844382) or Corinne Dwyer (0877440662). Mass will be celebrated at 12 o clock . This will be followed by dinner and entertainment.
The AGM of Boherlahan Community Association has been rescheduled. It will now take place on Thursday 11th January at 8.30pm. in the Parish Hall.
Boherlahan-Dualla Community Games: The AGM is on Tuesday 5th December at 8pm. in Boherlahan Parish Hall. If your child is interested in art or athletics, hurling or handball, chess or camogie, dance or draughts, soccer or swimming, gymnastics or gaelic, basketball or badminton, rugby or recitation, music or model making, table tennis or table quiz, please come along and show your support.
Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception Vigil: Friday 8th December in Cathedral of the Assumption, Thurles. Rosary at 6.30pm, Mass at 7pm and concludes with Adoration from 7.30-8.30pm. Celebrant is Fr. John Makoni C.C. Cashel. All welcome to come and pray.
