Parish Clergy: Fr Loughlin Brennan                          Fr. Tom Ryan

Tel. 386227 Mobile 087 9814051                                Tel. 352223 Mobile 087 6291557

 Recent Deaths: John Ryan (Bawn) Ballykeeffe, Dooradoyle

Brendan Quish, Galbally

Eileen Hickey (nee Corbett), Farnane, Murroe. Reposing at her home on Sunday 16^th June from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Arriving at the Holy Rosary Church, on Monday 17^th for 11.30 a.m. Requiem Mass. Burial afterwards in Abington Cemetery.

Rory Tynan, Kishikirk and Ballysimon, Funeral Arrangements later

 Anniversaries:                                                 Murroe

Andrew (Odd) O’Donoghue and

Jack and Biddie O’Connell and Josephine Ryan and

Peggy White                                                                             7pm this Saturday

Marie Landers Months Mind                                                     10am next Friday

Susan Ryan                                                                                          7pm next Saturday

Timmy Ward                                                                            9am next Sunday

Kevin Hayes                                                                             11.30am next Sunday

Boher

William and Christine Bolster and John O’Connor                     10am this Sunday

 John Hanley Months Mind and

Paul Skehan                                                                                          10am next Sunday

May They Rest in Peace

Eucharistic Ministers Next Weekend: Boher: Marie O Flynn.

Murroe: Bridget Hayes 7pm, Michael O Loughlin 9am, Tom Seaver 11.30am

 Masses for coming Week: Boher – No Mass on Monday. Murroe – No Mass Tuesday.

 Cemetery Masses: Clonkeen, Friday 21^st June at 7.30pm. Ballinure, Friday 28^th June at 7.30pm. Abington, Sunday 28^th July at 11.30am.

 AGM of the Ballinure Graveyard Committee will take place in Community Centre Cappamore on Monday 17^th June @ 8 pm. All are welcome

 Killinure Parents’ Council wish to thank all who contributed to their recent Church gate collection. A total of €450 was received.

Abington Church History Day takes place on Saturday 22^nd June at 2pm. This year’s topic is Glenstal Castle – a building of its time. Illustrated talk in Abington Church followed by tour of Castle at Glenstal Abbey and refreshments afterwards. Admission Free (Donations to Church welcome) Refreshments at Glenstal €5. Organised by Friends of Abington Church. For information contact 087 7620117 or 087 2964287

 Girl available for babysitting/child minding (kind, responsible and experienced) in Murroe and Boher area, please contact Kate on 086 6055545

 Social Dance in Millennium Centre Caherconlish on Saturday 22^nd June. Music by Robert Brown. Tea served. Admission €10

Mega Kids open night invitation. Mega Kids Ltd Childcare Facility Rathwood Murroe. Open night Monday the 1st of July 2019 time 5pm to 7pm inclusive all welcome. For more details please contact 061-386446. Mega Kids Ltd provides services for part-time sessional and full-time care for children aged 2years and 6months upwards. We offer the free pre-school year ECCE CCSP and TEC schemes. Looking forward to meeting you on the night Mary, Helen and team

Lotto Results for 9/6/19 -16,19,24,29- No Winner. €20 Lucky Dip Mark Leeman, Davy Lynch, Brian Lonergan, Paddy Rainsford. Next week’s Jackpot €5,500 Draw in The Valley Inn.

Head2Head – Due to popular demand, Friday Madness continues for June. Get brightened up for the Summer with our special offer! Full Head of Highlights with Cut and Blow Dry starting at €65.00. Toner € 10 extra. Ring for appointment: (061) 386789 & (061) 384222 Opening late on Fridays 9.30 am to 8.30pm. Fridays Only: Full Head of Highlights – Offer lasts for June

Boher Community Development Association will hold its annual Parish Fun Day Sunday 23 June from 1.30pm at the GAA pitch, Boher

Murroe Boher Camogie: Well done to our U12 team who travelled to St. Ailbe’s on Thursday for their fifth round of the non-competitive league. Next Thursday they will host neighbours Cappamore in the sixth round. On Saturday (15^th June) our U10s will travel to Bruff for their first county blitz of the year. They will play against Bruff, Cappamore, Galbally and St. Ailbe’s. Best of luck to all our teams and management.

Murroe Boher Bord na nOg would like to thank all those who cycled, supported and donated to our family cycle last weekend. It was a huge success, and everyone enjoyed a BBQ when then they returned. We have two buses heading to Thurles on Sunday, to support Limerick, stopping off in Holycross along the play to play a couple of Challenge games. We are also going to support our 3 players playing in the primary game on Sunday, they are Oisin Holmes, Cathal Sheridan and Darren Collopy. We are hosting our annual u9 Reale Family Cup on Friday Evening, June 21^st, with teams from Galway, Tipperary and Limerick at 18.30pm in Harty Park, and on Saturday June 22^nd, we are hosting our annual u11 Rhona Kett Sheridan tournament, at 15.00pm in Harty Park, Murroe. A BBQ and medal presentation will follow both tournaments, and we invite everyone to support these great tournaments

Murroe Boher Community Games: Congratulations to our 3 National finalists, Alex Clancy U10 Art, Reuben Crowe U14 Mixed Distance Relay and Eibhlin Stockil U16 Model Making who represented us so well at the National Finals held in UL.  It is a wonderful achievement.  Well done also to all who participated in the Annual Sports held in Glenstal on Monday, the 27^th May.  The Fr. Peter Shield was won by Alex Woodland and Peter Ashe and the Madeline Hogg Cup was won by Kate O’ Connor and Ruby Carmody.  The Limerick County Finals will be held in Mungret on 22^nd/23^rd June.  A special word of thanks to all who have supported Community Games recently with the total monies received amounting to €612.  Sincere thanks

Murroe Boher Ladies Gaelic Football: Best of luck to our Limerick u21 ladies team including a number of club players along with club mentors Donal Ryan & Noel Regan who take on Cork on Friday 21st June. Gaelic 4 Mothers and Others continues, new players welcome, no experience necessary, details on club Facebook page. Best wishes to all club players currently doing state exams, look forward to welcoming you all back to football next week!

Murroe AFC Notes: Team News: The Ladies are back in action on Tuesday evening next, 18th June, when they take on Ballylanders in the Open Cup at 7:15pm in Tubber. Best of luck to them! Keep an eye on the Facebook page for fixtures and results. Murroe AFC’s Summer Soccer School is running once again this year, from 15^th-19^th July. It’s a wonderful week in Tubber for kids from 6-14 years of age. Bookings can be made online now at www.summersoccerschools.ie

Parish Clergy: Fr Loughlin Brennan                       Fr. Tom Ryan

Tel. 386227 Mobile 087 9814051                                Tel. 352223 Mobile 087 6291557

Recent Deaths: Mattie Ryan (Peter), Green Road, Murroe

John Ryan (Cregaun), Madaboy, Murroe formerly Ashroe, Newport

Anniversaries:                                      Murroe

Tom Dunlea Months Mind and

Teresa Cusack                                                                          7pm this Saturday          

Tony O’Brien and

William Laffan                                                                         11.30am this Sunday

Andrew (Odd) O’Donoghue and

Jack and Biddie O’Connell and Josephine Ryan and

Peggy White                                                                             7pm next Saturday

Boher

Nellie O’Gorman                                                                                  10am this Sunday

William and Christine Bolster and John O’Connor                      10am next Sunday

May They Rest in Peace

Eucharistic Ministers Next Weekend: Boher: Eilish Bartley.

Murroe: Elizabeth Power-Lynch 7pm, Willie Carey 9am, Bridget McLoughlin 11.30am

Masses for coming Week: Boher – Tuesday and Thursday 9.30am.

Murroe – Monday, Wednesday and Friday 10am.

Results of the Diocesan and Parish Listening Process

Yes, you will recall taking part in the Research Project in the Murroe/ Boher Parish under Fr. Martin Hayes late 2017 and throughout 2018 in the remainder of the diocese. The future of the church at parish and diocesan levels was the subject of the study. The results are published and ready for discussion in our parish. However, due to the advent of exams and the holiday season, the first meeting to do this will take place on Monday 9^th September in Muintir Na Tíre Hall, Murroe at 7.30 p.m. This is the preliminary announcement. Further reminders will follow throughout the month of August. We are now witnessing an era of rapid change concerning matters of faith and pastoral administration taking place during a period of unprecedented societal change at home and abroad. Your interest in and attention to this ground-breaking research will be much appreciated. Please feel free to talk to Fr. Loughlin Brennan P.P. for any further information you need. Your parish needs your participation.

Cemetery Masses: Annagh, Friday 14^th June at 7.30pm. Clonkeen, Friday 21^st June at 7.30pm. Ballinure, Friday 28^th June at 7.30pm. Abington, Sunday 28^th July at 11.30am.

Church Help: We require a person who can assist 5 times per year in the distribution of Church Collection Envelopes. The area where help is required is Dromelia. If you can help us, then please give your name to either of our Priest’s.

Abington Church History Day takes place on Saturday 22^nd June at 2pm. This year’s topic is Glenstal Castle – a building of its time. Illustrated talk in Abington Church followed by tour of Castle at Glenstal Abbey and refreshments afterwards. Admission Free (Donations to Church welcome) Refreshments at Glenstal €5. Organised by Friends of Abington Church. For information contact 087 7620117 or 087 2964287

Lackamore N.S present a musical Dragon Days on Friday June 14^th in Newport Community Centre at 7pm. Admission:  Adults €10, Children €2. Your support would be greatly appreciated

Cakes required for our Lourdes Pilgrimage. Please deliver cakes to Liz Barron by Wednesday 12^th June. Pilgrimage start on 15^th June

Head2Head – Due to popular demand, Friday Madness continues for June. Get brightened up for the Summer with our special offer! Full Head of Highlights with Cut and Blow Dry starting at €65.00. Toner € 10 extra. Ring for appointment: (061) 386789 & (061) 384222 Opening late on Fridays 9.30 am to 8.30pm. Fridays Only: Full Head of Highlights – Offer lasts for June

Lotto Results for 04/06/19 -15,16,20,25- No Jackpot Winner. €50 Lucky Dips Gina Birmingham, Eleanor Keays, James Hanley. €20 Lucky Dips Breda Byrnes, Margaret Foley, Biddy Rainsford & James Butler.. Next week’s Jackpot €5,400 Draw in O’Neill’s.

Boher Community Development Association: The upgrade work of our Community Centre was completed with the assistance of EU “Leader Funding” through Ballyhoura Development CLG. Along with the grant aid, the Community Development Association used its own funds to pay the remaining 25% of the project cost so the upgrade was completed debt-free without the need to obtain any external funding.

In order to replenish the Community Development Association funds to enable us to continue to run our community centre and in order to facilitate future enhancements to be made to our community hub, our Finance Project Team has decided to run a 5-month confined draw from July to November 2019 with a contribution of €20 per month (making a total contribution of €100 per draw participant). There will be generous cash prizes each month with a bonus draw at the end for all participants who have paid the total contribution of €100.  Members of the Community Development Association will call with a leaflet to every house in the area seeking your inclusion in the draw. We would greatly appreciate your assistance in supporting this fund raising venture.

Boher Community Development Annual Charity Cycle was a great success raising €3,900 which will be presented to Cliona’s Foundation at a later date.

Sincere thank you to all who participated in the cycle, the Marshals, Stewards, Irish Red Cross Ambulance Service, John Kennedy, Dunnes Stores and the ladies committee for providing refreshments after the event.

Boher Community Development Association will hold its annual Parish Fun Day Sunday 23 June from 1.30pm at the GAA pitch, Boher

Murroe Boher Camogie: Well done to our U12 team who lined out against Kilmallock on Thursday in the fourth round of their non-competitive league. Next Thursday the girls will travel to St. Ailbes for their fifth game in the series. It’s great to see so many games being played by our young members. Best of luck to our U8s who travel to Bruff to play in the first of their blitz series for the year. The girls will play against teams from Bruff, Cappamore and Galbally. Best of luck to all our players and management teams in their upcoming games

Parish Clergy: Fr Loughlin Brennan                          Fr. Tom Ryan

Tel. 386227 Mobile 087 9814051                                Tel. 352223 Mobile 087 6291557

Recent Deaths: James (Jimmy) Condon, Inch St. Laurence, Caherconlish

Anniversaries:                                                 Murroe

John, James and Francis Corbett                                                11.30am this Sunday

Patrick Owens                                                                          10am next Friday           

Tom Dunlea Months Mind and

Teresa Cusack                                                                          7pm next Saturday           

Tony O’Brien                                                                           11.30am next Sunday

Boher

Owen O’Neill                                                                           10am this Sunday           

Nellie O’Gorman                                                                                  10am next Sunday

May They Rest in Peace

Eucharistic Ministers Next Weekend: Boher: Liz Barron.

Murroe: Nora Lonergan 7pm, Suzanne Barron 9am, Kathryn Buckley 11.30am

Masses for coming Week: Boher – Tuesday and Thursday 9.30am.

Murroe – Wednesday and Friday 10am. No Mass on Monday

Cemetery Masses: Annagh, Friday 14^th June at 7.30pm. Clonkeen, Friday 21^st June at 7.30pm. Ballinure, Friday 28^th June at 7.30pm. Abington, Sunday 28^th July at 11.30am.

Church Help: We require a person who can assist 5 times per year in the distribution of Church Collection Envelopes. The area where help is required is Dromelia. If you can help us, then please give your name to either of our Priest’s.

Adapt Domestic Abuse Services will have a Church Gate Collection on Saturday 8^th and Sunday 9^th of June. All contributions to this necessary cause gratefully accepted

The Irish Blood Transfusion Service will be holding a blood donor clinic in the Community Centre, Caherconlish, on Monday 10^th June. Time: 5pm – 8pm

Boher After School Club in Killinure National School have a vacancy for an enthusiastic, loving and trustworthy individual with a background in caring for children to join the team. This position is 15-20 hours per week. Email your CV to Jane at boherafterschoolclub@gmail.com

Cakes required for our Lourdes Pilgrimage. Please deliver cakes to Liz Barron by Wednesday 12^th June. Pilgrimage start on 15^th June

Social Dance in Millennium Centre Caherconlish on Friday 7^th June. Music by Checkers. Tea served. Admission €10

Lotto Results for 26/5/19 -1,20,27,30- No Winner. €20 Lucky Dips Caroline Hickey, Alice O’Connor, Herbie Power & T. Stapleton. Next week’s Jackpot €5,300 Draw in Pa McGraths.

Boher Community Development Association will hold its annual Parish Fun Day Sunday 23 June from 1.30pm at the GAA pitch, Boher

Murroe Boher Community Games took place last Monday 27^th May in Glenstal. Congratulations to all who took part and special thanks to those who helped with the events.

Murroe Boher Bord na nOg are delighted to announce that we are hosting a family Cycle on Saturday 08^th June, at 4.00pm from our Club Pavilion. The Cycle will be 5kms long and will be followed by some light refreshments on return. Sponsorship cards are now available from any member of the Bord na nOg. Please support this event, and enjoy a family evening

Murroe AFC Notes: Team News: The Ladies team took on a strong Aisling Annacotty side on Thursday evening last and they unfortunately lost out 4-1. Keep an eye on the Facebook page for fixtures and results.

Murroe AFC’s Summer Soccer School is running once again this year, from 15^th-19^th July. It’s a wonderful week in Tubber for kids from 6-14 years of age. Bookings can be made online now at www.summersoccerschools.ie

Best of luck to Siobhan Cooke and Emma Kett who captain the Limerick U-13 and U-15 schoolgirls teams in the upcoming National Gaynor Cup. It all kicks off with the U-13 tournament this weekend in UL so best of luck Siobhan.

Reflection: We all pray to Jesus at some time or other! This is what we have been taught and shown since we were children. This is an ancient tradition and a very important thing to do. However, in the gospel this Sunday, Jesus prays for each of us! Jesus prays for those in the gospel and us today with these profound words:

‘Holy Father, I pray not only for these, but for those also who through the words will believe in me. May they be one, may they be one in us as you are in me and I am in you so that the world may believe it was you who sent me.’

This prayer is about several things. It is about the friends of Jesus and their mission. Jesus prays not only for them but also for all those who will hear the good news through them. This also applies to each of us today. As followers of Jesus today, he prays for us as we try our best to tell others about him through the quality of our daily lives.

Parish Clergy: Fr Loughlin Brennan                          Fr. Tom Ryan

Tel. 386227 Mobile 087 9814051                                Tel. 352223 Mobile 087 6291557

Recent Deaths: Tom Dunlea, Ballyvoreen, Murroe

Anniversaries:                                                 Murroe

Brendan Nash Months Mind                                                                     7pm this Saturday

Mary, Eamonn, Bobby and Tom Holmes                                                  11.30am this Sunday

Mike Ryan Months Mind and

John, Nellie and Johnny Mackey                                                              7pm next Saturday

Breda and PJ Ahern                                                                                                 11.30am next Sunday

Boher

Nicola Hyde and

Deceased members of the Leahy Family, Grange                                    10am this Sunday

Anne Finucane and

Thomas Ryan and

Eleanor Bourke                                                                                          10am next Sunday

May They Rest in Peace

Eucharistic Ministers Next Weekend: Boher: Elizabeth O’Connor.

Murroe: Bridget Hayes 7pm, Michael O’Loughlin 9am, Breda White 11.30am

Rosary will take place each Sunday evening during the month of May at 6pm in Murroe Church. “Rosary at the Grotto” will also take place each evening during May, except Sunday’s, at 8pm at the Grotto in Murroe Church grounds.

Congratulations to the pupils of Killinure National School who received their First Holy Communion on this Saturday 11^th May

Exam Mass will take place in Murroe Church on Monday 27^th May at 7.00pm. All exam students, families and friends are invited to this Mass. A book is available in Church Hall’s where you can write the name and address of a Student doing 2^nd or 3^rd level exams

Coffee Morning for Cancer Research held on 27^th April at Madaboy – On the day raised €2,100 and with further generous donations a grand total of €3,350 has been raised for Breakthrough Cancer Research.  A huge thank you to everyone who supported this very successful event; those who baked delicious treats, those who helped all morning to run the event and those who donated so generously and by coming helped to make it a good party! Special thanks to Sinead Dinneen and her Ukealadies for their lively entertainment which added greatly to the party

Lotto Results for 06/05/19 -1,9,15,20- No Jackpot Winner. €50 Lucky Dips Jeremiah Kemp, Mary McNamara & Biddy. €20 Lucky Dips Sarah Keays, Willie Keays, Laura Moore, Caroline Hickey/Jerry Ryan. Next week’s Jackpot €5,000 Draw in O’Neill’s.

Fund raising dance challenge in aid of cancer research, and Cappamore day care centre. Challenge – 40 different dances in one hour. Cappamore community centre, Friday 17^th May at 7 30pm. Reunion of all Ireland set dancers from 1988 to 2008 for exhibition at 8 30 pm, followed by Hooley and teas. Donation box on door, raffle for hampers will also take place. Enq Pauline Hynan 085 7417609

Doon Hill Walk: in aid of Local Men’s Shed and Doon Community Council, Saturday 25^th of May. Starting at 7.30pm at Doon Community Centre. Refreshments afterwards in the Local

Scoil Mhuire Murroe: Our boys and girls from Fourth Class are in the National Children’s Choir which will perform in the University Concert Hall Limerick on Tuesday next, May 14^th at 7:30 pm.  We will be joined by choirs from Cratloe NS, Birdhill NS, Nicker NS and Quin NS.  We would very much appreciate your support.  Tickets are available at €15.  This concert marks the end of an exciting year’s work for Fourth Class and the repertoire promises to send you home with a song in your heart and a smile on your face.  The repertoire includes favourites such as Starman, 59th Street Bridge Song, Ave Maria, Crandaí Bogadaí, O Fortuna and Bheir Mé Ó.  The concert will also feature the School of Music orchestra, the Nolan School of Dancing and Finscéal All Ireland Gael Linn Siamsa Winners 2019.  We would be delighted to see you on the night.

Boher Community Development Association will hold its Annual Charity Cycle on Friday, 31 May at Boher Community Centre, commencing at 7pm. The full cycle loop is 40km for the experienced cyclist, but for the less practiced there are plenty of shortcut routes, which makes it suitable for all fitness levels and ages! There will be refreshments for all participants after the cycle. Entry fee for the Cycle is a donation of your choice at registration. Registration for the event will start at 6.15pm

Boher Community Development Association will hold its annual Parish Fun Day this  Sunday 23 June from 1.30pm at the GAA pitch, Boher

Murroe Boher Bord na nOg would like to congratulate our 3 players who won the Mackey Cup this week with East Limerick Schools, they were Cathal Sheridan, Oisin Holmes and Darren Collopy who was the Captain. We would also like to invite you to our Coffee morning, in our Club Pavillion on Sunday morning,12^th May, after 9.00am  & 11.30am Mass, in association with Reale Family Butchers, with all proceeds going to Pieta House.

Murroe Boher Camogie: Best of luck to our intermediate team who play the league final on Sunday (12^th May) at 1pm in Mungret against Cappamore. This promises to be a great game so be sure to get out and support the players and management. Hard luck to our U16 team, joined with Cappamore, who lost their league plate final on Thursday by a single point. The girls will now look ahead to championship. Best of luck to our U12 team who travel to Monaleen on Saturday for their third blitz of the year, with their first game at 10.40am in Peafield pitch. Everyone at Murroe/Boher camogie would like to wish the best of luck to all our members who are getting their First Communion this weekend from Killinure and Tineteriffe schools

Murroe AFC Notes: Team News: On Saturday evening last the A team won their final league game of the season beating Holycross on a 3-0 scoreline. Well done to the lads on a hard fought campaign where they’ve finished up in a very respectable mid table position. The B team faced Castle Utd then in their final game on Sunday morning last and ended up sharing the spoils in a 2-2 draw. Well done also to the B’s who finished 5th in their League. The Ladies team lost out 4-2 in their first league game of the season last Tuesday night against Regional Utd.

The C team face Shelbourne in Tubber in a league game this Tuesday evening 14^th at 6:30pm,  while the Ladies team have a league fixture on the same evening away against Listowel Celtic at 7pm. Keep an eye on the Facebook page for fixtures and results.

Murroe AFC’s Summer Soccer School is running once again this year, from 15^th-19th July. Its a wonderful week in Tubber for kids from 6-14 years of age. Bookings can be made online now at www.summersoccerschools.ie

Murroe AFC AGM: The club AGM will take place on Monday 20^th May next at 8pm at the clubhouse in Tubber. All are welcome to attend. Nominations for positions on the committee, and motions for rule changes/new rules to be sent to secretary Tim Rainsford, (secmurroeafc@gmail.com) by Sunday 12^th May. Nominations and motions must be proposed and seconded by paid up club members. A copy of the constitution and rules of the club is available by request to murroeafc@gmail.com

Parish Clergy: Fr Loughlin Brennan                       Fr. Tom Ryan

Tel. 386227 Mobile 087 9814051                                Tel. 352223 Mobile 087 6291557

Recent Deaths: Michael (Mike) Ryan (Skehan), Ballyvoreen. Reposing at Meehan’s Funeral Home, Newport, on Sunday from 5 p.m. with removal at 7 p.m. to the Holy Rosary Church, Murroe. Requiem Mass on Monday at 11.30 a.m. Burial afterwards in Ballinure Cemetery.

Bridget Neal (Née Dee) formerly Cappanuke Cross.  Requiem Mass on Thursday next at 11.30am in Murroe Church, followed by burial of ashes in Abington Cemetery.

Anniversaries:                                      Murroe

Daniel Ryan and

Paddy Rainsford                                                                                       8pm this Saturday

Greg Byrnes                                                                                                            11.30am this Sunday

Maureen Kilgallon and Bernard Clarke                                                 10am next Friday

Tony and Anna McGuire and

Mick and Lilly Hayes                                                                               7pm next Saturday

Boher

Michael and Peggy Finucane                                                                  10am this Sunday

May They Rest in Peace

Eucharistic Ministers Next Weekend: Boher: Pat Madigan.

Murroe: Willie Carey 7pm, Josie Meade 9am, Bridgid McLoughlin 11.30am

Masses for coming week: Boher – Tuesday and Thursday at 9.30am.

Murroe – Monday Funeral Mass at 11.30am, Wednesday 10am, Thursday Funeral Mass 11.30am, Friday 10am. No Mass on Tuesday.

Divine Mercy Devotions will be held on Sunday 28^th April starting at 2.30pm. “Jesus said to Saint Faustina: “I want this image to be solemnly blessed on the first Sunday after Easter: that Sunday is to be the Feast of Mercy. On that day, the depths of My Mercy will be open to all. Whoever will go to confession and Holy Communion on that day, will receive complete forgiveness of sin and all punishment. Mankind will not enjoy peace until it turns with confidence to My Mercy”.”

Annual Coffee Morning in Aid of Cancer Research – This year the annual coffee morning in aid of cancer research will take place on Saturday next 27^th April from 10.30 am until 1.00 pm at Madaboy House, Abington. To date, this event has been hugely successful in raising much needed funds for targeted research into many cancers. The musical talents of the Limerick-based Ukealadies will once again provide entertainment.  Please put this date in your diary and plan to come early to enjoy delicious treats, great chat and wonderful music while supporting a very worthy cause.

Murroe/Boher Twinning Association will be hosting a cake sale on Sunday, 28^th April from 9am to 1pm at Murroe Boher GAA club. Please support if you can.

Murroe-Boher Historical Society Are delighted to announce that it will host a talk by Mr. Alf Monaghan on the topic, “Ireland A Sacred Island – Before Christianity” Thurs, April 25^th, 2019 in the Muintir na Tíre Hall in Murroe. 8:00 pm. Admission €5 to non-members. All welcome.

Afternoon Tea Dance takes place on Sunday 28^th of April from 3pm-6pm in Community Hall, Kilteely, Co. Limerick. Refreshments and Home Baking will be served. All are Welcome to come dancing or just sit back, relax and enjoy the music. Music by Dermot Lyons

Boher Community Alert Fundraising Coffee Morning, Easter Sunday 21 April, At Boher Community Centre, Following 10am Mass in Boher. This is our opportunity to raise funds to cover costs for Community Text Alerts and senior citizens pendants. If you can’t make this event, a contribution to any committee member would be appreciated.

Head2Head – Friday Madness, Get brightened up for the Summer with our special offer! Full Head of Highlights with Cut and Blow Dry starting at €65.00. Toner € 10 extra. Ring for appointment: (061) 386789 & (061) 384222 Opening late on Fridays 9.30 am to 8.30pm. Fridays Only: Full Head of Highlights – Offer lasts for April & May

Lotto Results for 14/4/19 -2,4,13,31- No Winner. €20 Lucky Dips Liam Moore, Noel Foley, Elaine O’Brien & Gerry Healy. Next week’s Jackpot €4,700 Draw in Valley Inn.

Murroe Boher Camogie: Well done to our intermediate team who had a great win over Cappamore last weekend, putting them into a league semi-final against Patrickswell next Sunday (28^th) at 6.30pm, venue to be confirmed. Hard luck to our junior team who lost to Kilmallock in their second ever game which saw them make great improvements. Their next game is Sunday (21^st) at 2pm in Boher against Monaleen. Well done to our U16 team who beat Crecora in their third league game putting them into a Plate semi-final against Granagh/Ballingarry on May 2^nd. Next weekend (27^th) our U12 team will travel to Mungret for their first blitz of the year. Best of luck to Sinead McElligott and Katie Heelan who are members of the Limerick minor and junior teams who are in an All-Ireland semi-final and final action on Saturday. Best of luck to all our members and management teams and be sure to show your support.

Murroe AFC Notes: Team News: The A team lost out in a thrilling league match last Sunday against a fine Castle Rovers side on a 3-2 scoreline. The B team were also on the wrong side of the same scoreline against Knockainey in the league, while the C team lost out on a 4-1 scoreline against Athlunkard Villa also in the league.

This Sunday the Mens B team face Kilmallock at home in Tubber in the Tony Power Cup at 11am, The Men’s A and C teams have no fixtures. The Ladies team’s league will be starting shortly but they have no fixtures this weekend. Keep an eye on the Facebook page for fixtures and results.

Murroe AFC’s book “Murroe AFC The First 50 Years 1968-2018” is still available to purchase at Spar, and English’s. The book is a fabulous record of the story of the first 50 years of soccer in Murroe and is available at a price of €15.

Parish Clergy: Fr Loughlin Brennan                       Fr. Tom Ryan

Tel. 386227 Mobile 087 9814051                                Tel. 352223 Mobile 087 6291557

Recent Deaths: Sadie Russell (Née Ryan), Toor, Newport formerly Meentulla, Murroe

Abbott Celestine Cullen OSB, Glenstal Abbey

Brendan Nash, Liscreagh, Murroe formerly Janesboro. Reposing at Griffin’s Funeral home, Limerick this Sunday evening from 4.30 to 6pm. Removal to Our Lady Queen of Peace, Janesboro. Requiem Mass on Monday at 11am. Burial in Mount St Lawrence cemetery

Anniversaries:                          Murroe

Niall O’Riordan and deceased members of the O’Riordan and

Finnan Families                                                                                        7pm this Saturday

John Quigley and John O’Connell                                           9am this Sunday

James, Mary and Joan Ryan                                                                    11.30am this Sunday

Daniel Ryan and

Paddy Rainsford                                                                                       8pm next Saturday

Greg Byrne                                                                                                             11.30am next Sunday

Boher

Pat Tobin                                                                                                                10am this Sunday

Michael and Peggy Finucane                                                                  10am next Sunday

                                     May They Rest in Peace

Eucharistic Ministers Next Weekend: Boher: Esther Reilly.

Murroe: Willie Carey 7pm, Mary O’Brien 9am, Kathryn Buckley 11.30am

Holy Week Ceremonies: We ask you to please take note of the times for the Holy Week Ceremonies                                                                Murroe and Boher

Holy Thursday: Mass of the Lords Supper                              7.30pm

Good Friday:    Celebration of the Lord’s Passion                  3.00pm

Stations of the Cross                                       7.30pm

Holy Saturday: Easter Vigil                                                     8.00pm

Masses for coming week: Boher – Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday at 9.30am.

Murroe – Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday at 10am.

No Adoration in Boher or Murroe this coming week.

Clergy Collection (Easter) will take place next weekend 20/21 April. Envelopes are being distributed at present

Divine Mercy Devotions start with the Private Novena starting on Good Friday. Leaflets may be found in the Church Porch. Divine Mercy devotions will be held on Sunday 28^th April starting at 2.30pm. “Jesus said to Saint Faustina: “I want this image to be solemnly blessed on the first Sunday after Easter: that Sunday is to be the Feast of Mercy. On that day, the depths of My Mercy will be open to all. Whoever will go to confession and Holy Communion on that day, will receive complete forgiveness of sin and all punishment. Mankind will not enjoy peace until it turns with confidence to My Mercy”.”

Annual Coffee Morning in Aid of Cancer Research – This year the annual coffee morning in aid of cancer research will take place on Saturday 27^th April from 10.30 am until 1.00 pm at Madaboy House, Abington. To date, this event has been hugely successful in raising much needed funds for targeted research into many cancers. The musical talents of the Limerick-based Ukealadies will once again provide entertainment.  Please put this date in your diary and plan to come early to enjoy delicious treats, great chat and wonderful music while supporting a very worthy cause.

Boher Community Alert Fundraising Coffee Morning, Easter Sunday 21 April, At Boher Community Centre, Following 10am Mass in Boher. This is our opportunity to raise funds to cover costs for Community Text Alerts and senior citizens pendants. If you can’t make this event, a contribution to any committee member would be appreciated.

Boher Community Development Association will participate again in the JP McManus Team Limerick Clean Up initiative. Each year we have a record turn-out from our community.  We hope you will join us on Good Friday, 19 April at 9am, at Boher Community Centre, for our group photo.  If people want to start earlier, the Centre will be open from 8.30a.m.

Head2Head – Friday Madness, Get brightened up for the Summer with our special offer! Full Head of Highlights with Cut and Blow Dry starting at €65.00. Toner € 10 extra. Ring for appointment: (061) 386789 & (061) 384222 Opening late on Fridays 9.30 am to 8.30pm. Fridays Only: Full Head of Highlights – Offer lasts for April & May

Lotto Results for 7/4/19 -3,20,25,30- No Winner. €20 Lucky Dips Bridie Harvey, Thomas Williams, James Buckley & Aimee Byrnes. Next week’s Jackpot €4,600 Draw in O Neill’s.

Murroe-Boher Community Games: Last weekend marked the first entry by our gymnasts in the County Gymnastic Finals which were held in Foynes.  Many congratulations to Tadhg McElligott who won a silver medal in the Boys U13 event and well done to all who participated.  Best luck to our draughts and chess teams who are representing Limerick in the Munster’s in Tralee on the 20^th of April.  Teams include Josh & Jamie Devlin, Rian & Donagh Horgan, Liam & John Brouder, Harry & Scott Fitzgerald, Luke O Brien, Jack O Connor, Evan Duffy, Karl Waldron, Jokubas Navikonis, and Cillian Holmes.

Murroe-Boher Bord na nOg wish to advise that that we have our annual bag packing fundraiser in Dunnes Stores on the Childers Road, next Friday 19^th and Saturday 20^th April, from 10.00am to 21.00pm. We are looking for volunteers to help us with these much-needed funds. Please contact any coach or member of the committee if you can offer a couple of hours on either day.

Murroe-Boher GAA: County Championship – The Bon Secours Limerick SHC starts this weekend with Murroe Boher playing Garryspillane @2pm in Caherconlish on Sunday. The team would appreciate a large support from the parish as the lads have put in a huge effort. Round 2 will take place on April 21^st v Knockainey @ 1pm in Caherconlish

Murroe Boher Camogie: Best of luck to our intermediate and junior teams who both line out on Sunday. At 2pm our junior team play Kilmallock in Boher while at 6pm our attention turns to Cappamore where our intermediates will take on Cappamore in what promises to be a great game. Hard luck to our U16 team, who are joined with Cappamore, who lost to Galbally on Thursday. They will play their third round this Thursday (18^th) at home to Crecora. On Tuesday our U14 team, joined with Ahane, will take on Templeglantine at home. Best of luck to all our players and be sure to get out and support your local camogie club. Check out our Facebook page for updates on all fixtures and results.

Murroe AFC Notes: Team News: The C team had a great win by 3 goals to nil over Newport Town last Sunday in the league, the A & B teams had no fixtures, and the Ladies team’s Winter League has finished up also. This Sunday the Mens A team face Castle Rovers at home in Tubber in the league at 11am, The Men’s B team are away to Knockainey in the league at 2pm, and the Men’s C team are playing Athlunkard Villa in Tubber at 2pm in the league. The Ladies team’s league will be starting shortly but they have no fixtures this weekend

Parish Clergy: Fr Loughlin Brennan                          Fr. Tom Ryan

Tel. 386227 Mobile 087 9814051                                Tel. 352223 Mobile 087 6291557

Recent Deaths: Jimmy Hayes, Green Road, Murroe

Johnny McMahon, Bruree, formerly Tubber, Murroe

Anniversaries:                                     Murroe

Brian Salt Months Mind                                                                        7pm this Saturday

Mary Burke                                                                                          9am this Sunday

Willie Holmes and Sr Labori and Sr Bridget                                        11.30am this Sunday

Niall O’Riordan and deceased members of the O’Riordan and

Finnan Families                                                                                       7pm next Saturday

John Quigley and John O’Connell                                                         9am next Sunday

Boher

Lily Fenton                                                                                           10am this Sunday

Pat Tobin                                                                                              10am next Sunday

                                     May They Rest in Peace

Eucharistic Ministers Next Weekend: Boher: Eamon Tuohey.

Murroe: Bridget Hayes 7pm, Michael O’Loughlin 9am, Margaret Holmes 11.30am

Holy Week Ceremonies: We ask you to please take note of the times for the Holy Week Ceremonies                                                                          Murroe and Boher

Holy Thursday: Mass of the Lords Supper                             7.30pm

Good Friday:    Celebration of the Lord’s Passion                 3.00pm

Stations of the Cross                                       7.30pm

Holy Saturday: Easter Vigil                                                    8.00pm

Clergy Collection (Easter) will take place on weekend 20/21 April. Envelopes are being distributed at present

Murroe Tidy Towns will hold their annual church gate collection next weekend on 13^th and 14^th April. Your support would be very much appreciated.

Murroe Darkness into Light 4am, 11^th May in aid of Pieta House. Early registration at reduced rate open until 31^st March – so please register as soon as possible. See https://www.darknessintolight.ie/event/murroe. Route starts and finishes at Muintir an Tíre hall, the walk goes through the grounds of Glenstal Abbey, and parking is provided.

Lotto Results for 31/3/19 -2,6,12,27- No Winner. €20 Lucky Dips Mike Hickey, Joan Carey, Paulette Hodkinson & Joan Egan. Next week’s Jackpot €4,500 Draw in Pa McGrath’s.

Maranatha Prayer Ministry Healing Retreat on next Sunday, 14^th April, 2019 at 2.30pm at St. Paul’s Church, Dooradoyle, Limerick through the Ministry of Rev. Fr. John Mockler, Limerick and Lay Speaker Eilish Carter, Nenagh. All welcome.

Social Dance in Millennium Centre Caherconlish on Saturday 13^th April. Music by Dave Rea. Tea served. Admission €10

Murroe- Boher Bord na nOg are delighted to announce that we are running an Easter Camp on Monday 15^th April to Wednesday 17^th April, from 10.0am to 13.30pm in Harty Park Murroe. The camp is open to 6 to 13 year olds, paid up members of the Bord na nOg, for €30 per child. Each player will receive a new Hurley and a Club Gear bag, to be given out on the last day, Wednesday 17^th April. The camp is also open to our u6’s , from 12.30pm to 13.30pm each day , free of charge. The Club would like to thank, Reale Family Butchers, who are the main sponsors of this camp. To reserve you place, please contact Rory on 086 3176824. All monies are payable on the morning of April 15^th.

Murroe Boher Camogie: Best of luck to our intermediate camogie team who kick off their league campaign against Newcastle West on Saturday (6^th April) at 6pm in Boher. Next Sunday (14^th) they will play local rivals Cappamore in Cappamore. Hard luck to our junior team who lost their first league game last weekend. Their next game takes place on Sunday April 14^th at home to Kilmallock at 2pm. Our U16 team, who are joined with Cappamore, played their first round on Friday evening. Their second round game will take place next Thursday (11^th) at 6.30pm against Galbally in Galbally. Our U14 team, who are joined with Ahane, will start their league against Knockaderry on Tuesday (9^th) at 6.30pm in Ahane. Keep an eye on our Facebook page for fixtures and results and come out to support our girls.

Murroe AFC Notes: Team News: The A team drew 2-2 with Moyross Utd last Sunday morning in the league and  the B team had a good win in the Power Cup by 2 goals to 1 over Aisling Annacotty.  The Ladies team  lost 3-2 to Bridge Celtic and drew 0-0 with Aisling Annacotty in the Winter League at Murroe Wood Park.

This Sunday the Mens C team face Newport Town in the league in Newport at 11am, while the A & B teams have no fixtures. Keep an eye on the Facebook page for fixtures and results.

Murroe AFC’s book “Murroe AFC The First 50 Years 1968-2018”is still available to purchase at Spar, and English’s. The book is a fabulous record of the story of the first 50 years of soccer in Murroe and is available at a price of €15.

Reflection: We are all very aware of the phrase, ‘people in glass houses shouldn’t throw stones.’ The gospel this Sunday is usually called the Woman caught in adultery. The religious leaders – the Pharisees – drag a woman into the market place and throw her to the ground. They say that she is sinner and deserves to be stoned to death publicly. Jesus, remains calm and looks at these angry self-righteous men. He then says to each of them; ‘if there is one of you who has not sinned, let him throw the first stone at her.’ But they can’t, because they are all sinners too! Jesus treats her with respect and dignity; he lifts and raises her up at all levels. He doesn’t condemn, judge or criticise her; but he does challenge her not to sin again. Jesus treats us the same way he treats the men and this woman; he doesn’t condemn, dismiss or judge us when we sin; but he does forgive and challenge us not to do it again. As in all things, Jesus offers us an example that we are to follow; we are called to love others, not judge or condemn them.