Parish Clergy: Fr Loughlin Brennan                          Fr. Tom Ryan

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

Recent Deaths: James (Jim) Holmes, Cobh and Murroe. Months Mind Mass will take place in Murroe Church on Saturday 29^th September at 7pm

Anniversaries:                                     Murroe

Michael Leahy                                                              7pm this Saturday

Michael O’Brien                                                           9am this Sunday

John, Michael and Nell Kett and

Teresa (Leasie) Nicholas                                               11.30 this Sunday

Deceased members of the Owens Family, Glenstal         10am next Friday

James Humphreys and

Pat and Nora Ryan                                                        7pm next Saturday

Mary, Harry and Tommy Coleman and

Mike and Mary Holmes and

Marie Joyce                                                                  11.30am next Sunday

                              May They Rest in Peace

Eucharistic Ministers Next Weekend: Boher: Esther Reilly.

Murroe: Nora Lonergan 7pm, Suzanne Barron 9am, Breda Byrnes 11.30am

Eucharistic Adoration Boher: New people are required to help with Eucharistic Adoration. If you can spare some time between 10am and 4pm on Thursday’s, please come along.

Holy Ghost Missions: Fr Brian McLaughlin will talk at all Masses in Murroe and Boher next weekend, 8^th & 9^th September

Tractor Run will take place on Sunday 16^th September. This year the collection will go to Down Syndrome Limerick and Murroe Church Window repairs. Donation buckets will be available on the day.

Marian Club reopens on Wednesday next 5^th September at 8pm in Muintir na Tire Hall, Murroe. New members always welcome.

ICA. The ICA will resume after the Summer Holidays – meeting on Tuesday 4^th September in the Cannon Hayes room in Muintir na Tire hall. Lots of social events to be planned for the coming months. Our guest speaker for the night will be a Beautician. New members most welcome

The AGM of Murroe Community Council will be held on Monday September 10^th, 2018 at 7.30pm in the Fitzgerald Room, Muintir na Tire Hall. All are welcome.

Painting Art Classes resuming in Murroe hall on Thursday the 20^th of sept from 7-9pm.  No experience is needed. Absolute beginners are very welcome. 12 weeks. €15 Euro pay as you go weekly.  Some materials and refreshments supplied, just please bring your own acrylic paints and brushes. Please text Jenny on 085-7237256, email jenny28111987@gmail.com or look for Jennifer Lynch artist on Facebook to book a place

Murroe/Boher Camogie Club: Best of luck to our intermediate team who play Patrickswell on Saturday (Sept 1^st) at 6.30pm in Boher. This is a must win game for our girls as they strive for a semi-final spot. Our thanks to Claughan & Treaty Gaels who hosted a fantastic U6 & U8 fun day that our girls attended along with the Bord na nOg boys, a great day was had by all. On Saturday (1^st Sept) we will host an U8 blitz with teams from Cappamore, Blackrock/Effin and Patrickswell all attending. Well done to Ciara Oliver, Orlaith Hickey, Sophie Quaid and Sarah Jane Flynn who are part of the Ahane-Murroe/Boher team who beat Monaleen during the week to make it 4 wins from 4. Next Tuesday they play Blackrock/Effin. Hard luck to our U16 team who lost to Kileedy in their first round. Next Thursday they will play Monaleen away. Best of luck to all our teams and please come out and support our girls.

Murroe Boher Bord na nOg, would like to congratulate Seamus Hickey and the Limerick Team on winning the All Ireland. We would also like to congratulate, Euan Sheridan, Killian Quaid and Brian O’ Keeffe, all of whom played with Limerick u14’s last Weekend. The Club would like to invite everyone to the official opening of our new Ball Wall Astro Turf facility on Sunday 16th September at 2.00pm. This will be run after the Tractor run, in Harty Park. The Liam McCarty Cup will be there as well as a BBQ, lots of games for all the family. This will be a great day family fun day for all the parish, so save the date.

Murroe AFC Notes: Team news: The A team had a good win on a scoreline of 3-1 at home against Coonagh Utd and lost out to Fairview Rangers on a 3-1 scoreline during the past week. The B team drew 2-2 with Kilmallock, and beat Janesboro 4-1, while the C team lost out 3-0 to Parkville. The ladies team, have been struggling with injuries and lost out 3-0 to Regional Utd, and 6-3 to Lifford in 2 cup semi-finals in the past week. Keep an eye on the club’s Facebook Page for up to date fixtures and results.

Parish Clergy: Fr Loughlin Brennan                          Fr. Tom Ryan

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

Anniversaries:                                     Murroe

Mairead Hayes and

Mary and Steve Casey and

Margaret O’Dwyer                                                        7pm this Saturday

Liam Cooke                                                                  11.30am this Sunday

Michael Leahy                                                              7pm next Saturday

Michael O’Brien                                                           9am next Sunday

John, Michael and Nell Kett and

Teresa (Leasie) Nicholas                                               11.30next Sunday

Boher

Paddy McLoughlin                                                        10am this Sunday

Jerry O’Leary and Josie and John Quinn                                    9.30am next Thursday

                              May They Rest in Peace

Eucharistic Ministers Next Weekend: Boher: Eamon Tuohey.

Murroe: Evelyn Lorigan 7pm, Josie Meade 9am, Saundra Ni Chiosog 11.30am

Pro-Life: A collection will be held for Pro-Life next weekend of 1^st/2^nd September. Your generosity will be appreciated.

Excursion: Murroe-Boher Historical Society’s annual excursion will take place on Saturday, September 1, with bus leaving Murroe Church at 8.15 a.m. SHARP. The trip will include a visit to the Irish Workhouse Centre, Portumna; Redwood Castle (a Gaelic tower house, home to the O’Kennedys, Lords of Ormond, and later on to the Brehon School of Mac Aodhagáin (MacEgan)/site of O’Sullivan Beare battle);  lunch at the Ferry Inn Bar & Restaurant, Lorrha (to include tea/coffee and sandwiches); Lackeen Castle (O’Kennedy stronghold/sixteenth-century tower house); Lorrha Monastic Village (holy well,  tenth/eleventh-century church, motte and bailey, fifteenth/sixteenth-century Augustinian  Priory, thirteenth-century Dominican Priory, including remains of horizontal mill); tour to conclude with dinner at Friar’s Tavern (to include main course, desert and tea/coffee).

Cost of package (including lunch and dinner): €45 per person for historical society members OR €65 per person to non-members. All welcome. To book a place on the tour please give your name to Thomas Holmes (086)3642673 or Gráinne Keays (086)8342734.

Social Dance in Millennium Centre Caherconlish, on Saturday 1^st September. Music by Jimmy Hogan. Tea Served. Admission €10. Great night guaranteed.

LCFE Cappamore Campus is now enrolling for full and part-time courses starting in September. Courses include Animal Care, Construction Technology, Childcare, Healthcare, Nursing Studies and many more.  Apply online at www.lcfe.ie phone 061 381272 or call into the College for further details.

Murroe/Boher Camogie Club: Hard luck to our intermediate team who lost out to Crecora last weekend in their second championship fixture. Next Saturday (1^st Sept) they will play Patrickswell at home. Well done to our minor team who kept their winning streak going against Bruff/Kilmallock in a very high scoring game. The girls have a break until October 6^th for their second round. Well done to Ciara Oliver, Sarah Jane Flynn, Sophie Quaid and Orlaith Hickey who are part of the Ahane-Murroe/Boher team who have won their first four championship games. Next Tuesday (28^th August) they will play Monaleen in Ahane. Next Friday sees our U16 team get their season up and running with fixture TBC. Our U6 & U8 players travelled to Claughan on Saturday for a fun day of camogie. Congratulations to Seamus Hickey and the Limerick senior hurling team on a fantastic win last weekend, a great achievement.

Murroe AFC Notes: Team news: The A team had a good win on a scoreline of 5-2 away to Summerville and then lost out to local rivals Cappamore on a 3-2 scoreline during the past week. The B team  drew 1-1 with Meanus, and beat Prospect Priory 4-1, while the C team lost out 4-2 to Coonagh Utd. The ladies team had a convincing 6-2 win against Moyross in the LWSSL Junior Cup. Keep an eye on the club’s Facebook Page for up to date fixtures and results.

Congratulations to Seamus Hickey and the Limerick hurlers on their fantastic win from all in Murroe AFC. It was great to see the scenes of joy that followed over the past week. A well deserved triumph after all those years. Here’s to many more!

Murroe AFC’s new 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

Anniversaries:                                     Murroe

Mairead Hayes and

Mary and Steve Casey                                                  7pm next Saturday

Liam Cooke                                                                  11.30am next Sunday

Boher

Paddy McLoughlin                                                        10am next Sunday

                              May They Rest in Peace

Eucharistic Ministers Next Weekend: Boher: Marie O’Flynn.

Murroe: Breda Fitzpatrick 7pm, Mary O’Brien 9am, Tom Seaver 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 Cappanahanna. If you can help us, then please give your name to either of our Priest’s.

Pro-Life: A collection will be held for Pro-Life on weekend of 1^st/2^nd September. Your generosity will be appreciated.

A Coffee Morning: Sincere thanks to all who contributed towards Fr Tommy Laffan’s projects in Kenya. A total of €1710 was donated. These monies will be of great assistance with Fr Tommy’s work. Mile Buiochas

LCFE Cappamore Campus is now enrolling for full and part-time courses starting in September. Courses include Animal Care, Construction Technology, Childcare, Healthcare, Nursing Studies and many more.  Apply online at www.lcfe.ie phone 061 381272 or call into the College for further details.

Rearcross Tidy Towns Monster BBQ Fundraiser – Rearcross Tidy Towns are holding a monster BBQ with Music at Kennedys in Rearcross on Saturday 25^th August at 8pm.  Tickets are on sale for €5 – available from all committee members and at Kennedys Shop Rearcross.  A raffle will be held with many Spot Prizes to be given out.  Come along and join us for a great evening of Music, Song and Dance.

Murroe/Boher Camogie Club: Best of luck to our intermediate team who play their second championship game against Crecora at 7pm on Saturday in Crecora. Well done to our minor team who got their second win in the championship against Bruff/Kilmallock on Friday evening. Best of luck also to Seamus Hickey and the Limerick senior hurling team in the All Ireland final.

Murroe AFC Notes: Team news: The A team lost out on a scoreline of 2-1 to Athlunkard Villa away in their first match back in the league. B&C team results next week. Keep an eye on the club’s social media for up to date fixtures and results.

Murroe AFC’s new 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: If the crowd last week thought that the words of Jesus were too much, wait until they hear what he has to say to them and us this week! The gospel begins where last week’s gospel ended; ‘I am the living bread which has come down from heaven. Anyone who eats this bread will live for ever; and the bread that I shall give is my flesh for the life of the world.’ Jesus then describes the relationship between the Father and himself, and his followers. Jesus has life because of the Father. Those who eat the bread that he shall give will live forever; in other words, those who ‘feed’ on Jesus will have eternal life. He raises the stakes even higher when he says, ‘your ancestors ate the mana in desert (but) they are dead.’ He is claiming to be the living bread which has down from heaven! As he has life because of the Father, the followers of Jesus have life because of him! When he says this, the anger, the complaining and objections start.

In a word, what Jesus is talking about is relationship. When we celebrate the Eucharist and gather around the table of the Lord, we are entering into a sacred, personal and intimate relationship with Jesus himself and each other. As we share in the Bread of Life that is Jesus, we are also experiencing the love and life of God the Father which he enjoys. Through the Body and Blood of Jesus that we share in, we become the Body of Christ with and for each other. (Michael Moore OMI)

Parish Clergy: Fr Loughlin Brennan                          Fr. Tom Ryan

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

Anniversaries:                                     Murroe

Paddy and Bridget Lynch and

Catherine Ryan and

Robbie Hogg                                                                7pm this Saturday

Bridget Mulcahy                                                           11.30am this Sunday

Nora Beatty and

Deceased members of the Meade Family                                   9am next Wednesday

Boher

Angela O’Gorman                                                         10am this Sunday

Paddy McLoughlin                                                        10am next Sunday

                              May They Rest in Peace

Eucharistic Ministers Next Weekend: Boher: Eilish Bartley.

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

Masses for coming week: Boher: Mond, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 9.30am. Wednesday (Holy Day) 10am

Murroe: No Mass on Tuesday morning. Monday, Thursday, Friday 10am. Vigil Mass at 7pm Tuesday. Wednesday (Holy Day) Masses at 9am and 11.30am

Bus for Papal Mass: It is hoped to run a Bus for the upcoming Papal Mass in Phoenix Park Dublin on Sunday 26^th August. As driving to the venue will be severely restricted, it may be in your interest to travel as a group by bus. If you are interested in travelling on the Bus, please give your name to Breda Byrnes on 087 6477536 as soon as possible. Applications to travel must be received by Wednesday 15^th August. There will be a fee for the Bus which will be determined later.

A Coffee Morning will be held this Sunday 12 August, following 10am Mass in Boher at Boher Community Centre and 11.30am Mass in Murroe outside Church, to raise funds for Fr Tommy Laffan’s project in Kenya. We hope you will support our coffee morning.

Barringtons Bridge: An event to mark the bi-centenary of Barringtons Bridge will take place this Sunday 12^th August at 3pm at Barringtons Bridge. All are welcome

Social Dance in Millennium Centre Caherconlish, on Saturday 18^th August. Music by Bros Walsh. Tea Served. Admission €10. Great night guaranteed.

Murroe Community Council: We are giving an extension to the time limit for the return of the questionnaire concerning the need for a community car to aid people in our parish in getting to their medical/hospital appointments.  It is vital that we get feedback (i.e. people who are in need of such a service returning the filled forms to the address given) in order to increase the likelihood of obtaining  such a service. If you do not receive a form through your letterbox, there are copies available in the church, post office, Sean English Shop and the Spar Shop. Please fill it in even if you do not require the service now but feel you will want it in the future. We are required to complete the survey before mid-August hence the need to  get people to return the forms soon.

Murroe/Boher Camogie Club: Best of luck to our intermediate team who start their championship campaign against Bruff at 7pm on Saturday in Boher. Next weekend sees a busy weekend for the club with our intermediate team playing Crecora away on Saturday evening, our minor team travelling to Bruff/Kilmallock on Friday evening and our U7s travelling to Kilmallock for a blitz on Saturday. Well done to our minor team who got their season off to a winning start last Tuesday. Best of luck to all our teams. Best of luck also to Seamus Hickey and the Limerick senior hurling team in the All Ireland final.

Murroe AFC Notes: Team news:  The Murroe Ladies fell to a defeat in the League against League Champions Lifford during the week. The Mens teams start back in their Leagues this week, The A team face Athlunkard Villa away in their first match on Wednesday 15^th, the B team face Meanus away in their first match on Friday 17^th, and the C team face Coonagh Utd at home in their first match of the new season on Wednesday 22^nd. Keep an eye on the club’s social media for up to date fixtures and results. Best of luck to the management and players of all 3 teams for the season ahead. Murroe AFC’s new book “Murroe AFC The First 50 Years 1968-2018”is now available again, (re-stocked), to purchase at The Valley Inn, 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.

Murroe Tidy Towns are looking for your support… Murroe Tidy Towns are taking part in the Limerick Going For Gold Competition 2018. This competition has a top prize of €10,000 and several runner up prizes. First part of this competition is an interview on Limerick Live 95 FM. Our representative will be interviewed on Thursday 16th August at 11 am. You can vote for Murroe by logging onto the Limerick going for gold option on the Live 95 FM website between 12 noon and 12 midnight on Thursday 16^th August only. There is No Cost to vote. The group who receives the most votes will progress to the next part of the competition. Thank You

Parish Clergy: Fr Loughlin Brennan                          Fr. Tom Ryan

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

Anniversaries:                                     Murroe

Lizzie and Denis Hayes and

Denis and Nonie White                                                 11.30am this Sunday

Paddy and Bridget Lynch and

Catherine Ryan and

Robbie Hogg                                                                7pm next Saturday

Bridget Mulcahy                                                           11.30am next Sunday

Boher

Angela O’Gorman                                                         10am next Sunday

                              May They Rest in Peace

Eucharistic Ministers Next Weekend: Boher: Kathleen Walters.

Murroe: Nora Lonergan 7pm, Suzanne Barron 9am, Margaret Holmes 11.30am

Masses for coming week: No Mass this Monday in Boher and Murroe

Bus for Papal Mass: It is hoped to run a Bus for the upcoming Papal Mass in Phoenix Park Dublin on Sunday 26^th August. As driving to the venue will be severely restricted, it may be in your interest to travel as a group by bus. If you are interested in travelling on the Bus, please give your name to Breda Byrnes on 087 6477536 as soon as possible. There will be a fee for the Bus which will be determined later.

A Coffee Morning will be held on Sunday next 12 August, following 10am Mass in Boher at Boher Community Centre and 11.30am Mass in Murroe outside Church, to raise funds for Fr Tommy Laffan’s project in Kenya. We hope you will support our coffee morning.

Murroe Community Council: The questionnaire concerning the need for a community car to aid people in our parish in getting to their medical/hospital appointments is being distributed as widely as we can manage. It is vital that we get feedback (i.e. people who are in need of such a service returning the filled forms to the address given) in order to increase the likelihood of obtaining such a service. If you do not receive a form through your letterbox, there are copies available in the church, post office, Sean English Shop and the Spar Shop. We are required to complete the survey before mid-August hence the need to get people to return the forms by August 6^th.

Boher Community Development Association presented a cheque of €3k to Terry Ring, Cliona’s Foundation, last Wednesday night. This was the proceeds from our Charity Cycle.  Terry Ring thanked the Boher CDA and those who took park in the Charity Cycle for this very generous donation.

Boher Community Development Association are requesting members of the community to join them in a clean-up of the Community Centre and Church grounds on Tuesday next, 7 August at 7pm, starting at Boher Community Centre.

Cliona’s Foundation 11^th Annual Cycle will take place on Sat 25^th August at Bruff Rugby Club, Kilballyown, Bruff, Co. Limerick. Again, there are three routes – 90 k (over 18’s) departing at 10 am; 40k also departing at 10 am and Kiddies/Family 10k which will be the first off at 9:45 am. Registration from 8:30 am, adults CI €20, non CI €25, and family €30. Online registration at www.eventmaster.ie.  BBQ, bouncy castle etc.  Any queries contact Trevor 086 – 827 6381 / Brendan 087 – 2518 949.

Murroe AFC Notes: Team updates: the Mens B Team were eventually knocked out of the Rearcross Tournament at the Semi Final stage this week after a thrilling penalty shootout with the sides having finished 3-3.

Pre-season: The Mens teams have started back with their pre-season training recently, The A team management position has been filled by a team of Pat O’Grady, Philip Clancy, and Davy Holmes. Best wishes to them and all of the management and players of all of our teams for the season ahead. If you’re interested in joining up, there’s the A team, (Div 1A), B Team (Div 3A), and C Team (Div 4B) of the Limerick District League. Contact the club on murroeafc@gmail.com

Murroe AFC’s new book “Murroe AFC The First 50 Years 1968-2018” is now available to purchase at The Valley Inn, 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.

GOING FOR GOLD: Cappamore Tidy Towns has been shortlisted for the Limerick Going for Gold Challenge Category 2018. This category has a top prize of €10,000 with additional runners up prizes. A live interview with Live 95 FM’s Limerick today Show is a key part of this category. The Cappamore interview is scheduled for Thursday 2 August at 11.00a.m. You can vote for Cappamore by going to the Limerick going for gold on Live 95 FM web site. There is NO COST to the voter. You can only vote between 12 noon and 12 midnight on Thursday 2 August.

Parish Clergy: Fr Loughlin Brennan                          Fr. Tom Ryan

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

Anniversaries:                                     Murroe

Tom Holmes                                                                 9am this Sunday

All those laid to rest in Abington Cemetery                    11.30am this Sunday

Lizzie and Denis Hayes and

Denis and Nonie White                                                 11.30am next Sunday

Maureen and Paddy Hourigan                                        Mass Offered

                              May They Rest in Peace

Eucharistic Ministers Next Weekend: Boher: Des Duffy.

Murroe: Evelyn Lorigan 7pm, Josie Meade 9am, Breda Berkery 11.30am

Diocesan Pilgrimage to Knock will take place on Sunday 5^th August. Coach departs from Murroe Church at 8am, Boher 8.15am. Fare €20. For details and booking contact Helen P.O. 061 386101, Nonie 061 386318 or Phyllis 061 386258.

Murroe Community Council: The questionnaire concerning the need for a community car to aid people in our parish in getting to their medical/hospital appointments is being distributed as widely as we can manage. It is vital that we get feedback (i.e. people who are in need of such a service returning the filled forms to the address given) in order to increase the likelihood of obtaining such a service. If you do not receive a form through your letterbox, there are copies available in the church, post office, Sean English Shop and the Spar Shop. We are required to complete the survey before mid-August hence the need to get people to return the forms by August 6^th.

Cliona’s Foundation 11^th Annual Cycle will take place on Sat 25^th August at Bruff Rugby Club, Kilballyown, Bruff, Co. Limerick. Again, there are three routes – 90 k (over 18’s) departing at 10 am; 40k also departing at 10 am and Kiddies/Family 10k which will be the first off at 9:45 am. Registration from 8:30 am, adults CI €20, non CI €25, and family €30. Online registration at www.eventmaster.ie.  BBQ, bouncy castle etc.  Any queries contact Trevor 086 – 827 6381 / Brendan 087 – 2518 949.

Murroe AFC Notes: Ladies Team: The Murroe Ladies fell to a defeat in the Open Cup against Regional Utd during the week. The Mens A team were beaten in the QF of the Rearcross Tournament by a Doon/Donohill combined team, while the Mens B Team saw off Newport B and meet Rearcross in the Tournament Semi Final this week.

Pre-season: The Mens teams have just started back with their pre-season training recently, so if you’re interested in joining up, there’s the A team, (Div 1A), B Team (Div 3A), and C Team (Div 4B) of the Limerick District League. Contact the club on murroeafc@gmail.com

Management Position: The committee are still seeking applications from anyone interested in the management position for the Mens A team for the coming season, (LDL Div 1A). Anyone interested contact murroeafc@gmail.com or any committee member.

Murroe AFC’s new book “Murroe AFC The First 50 Years 1968-2018”is now available to purchase at The Valley Inn, 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 all love a good meal. We look forward to any meal, specially if it is one that celebrates a special occasion or event. People gather, there is food and drink; there may be singing dancing; stories are told and memories are created. Meals bring people together.

Meals, food and celebrating are a central theme and message of readings this Sunday. We are told that Elisha, a man of God, is brought bread, the first fruits, twenty barely loaves and fresh grain.’ On receiving all this food, he asks that it is given away to feed the people. But those with him asked how such little food will feed so many people. Again he insists that the food is share out saying, ‘the Lord says this, they will eat and some left over.’ The food was served, everyone had plenty to eat and there was food left over.

This scene is repeated in the gospel. After Jesus has spoken to the people and healed those who were sick; Jesus asked his disciples to feed the crowd. They said that it would cost far too much to feed to such a large crowd. But Andrew said that there was a boy who had a five loaves of bread and two fish with him. But again the disciples questioned how such little food would feed so many. Jesus took the food, blest it, gave thanks to God for it and shared it out so that everyone present had more than enough to eat. This miracle shows us the generosity, bountifulness of God. As the Psalm Twenty Three reminds us; the Lord is my shepherd, there is nothing I shall want… the Lord has prepare a banquet for me..’

When we gather to celebrate the Eucharist with each other, we experience the love and generosity that God has for each of us. We present God with simple and ordinary bread and wine. God accepts, blesses them and through the power of the Holy Spirit they are changed into the Body and Blood of Jesus. Then they are freely given back to us by God to feed, nourish and strengthen us.

This week, let us offer God our lives so that we too will changed and transformed in ways we can’t even imagine. (Michael Moore OMI)

Parish Clergy: Fr Loughlin Brennan                          Fr. Tom Ryan

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

 Anniversaries:                                     Murroe

Molly Power                                                                 7pm this Saturday

Tom Holmes                                                                 9am next Sunday

All those laid to rest in Abington Cemetery                    11.30am next Sunday

                              May They Rest in Peace

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

Murroe: Breda Fitzpatrick 7pm, Mary O’Brien 9am, Breda White 11.30am

Cemetery Masses: Abington, next Sunday 29^th July at 11.30am.

Diocesan Pilgrimage to Knock will take place on Sunday 5^th August. Coach departs from Murroe Church at 8am, Boher 8.15am. Fare €20. For details and booking contact Helen P.O. 061 386101, Nonie 061 386318 or Phyllis 061 386258.

St Joseph’s Young Priests Society wish to thank all who supported their recent collection. Total collect was €500.

The Irish Blood Transfusion Service will be holding a blood donor clinic in the Community Centre, Caherconlish, on Monday 23^rd July. Time: 5pm – 8pm.

Irish Dance Summer Camp in Murroe Hall, July 23^rd-26^th from 11.30am-1.30pm with the Tynan – O’Neill School of Irish Dance. Traditional Irish Dancing, Arts and Crafts, Fun and Musical Games, Princess Party. For further details or to book your place, Text or call Irene: 085 746 4471 or Jeanne: 087 226 1818.

Social Dance in Millennium Centre Caherconlish, on Saturday 28^th July. Music by Robert Browne. Tea Served. Admission €10. Great night guaranteed.

Murroe Community Council are conducting a feasibility study on a community car and other transport in our locality. We are surveying the unmet needs of all age groups who don’t/cannot use private cars and who would benefit from increased availability of public means of transport. The priority is the provision of transport for medical needs i.e. hospital/doctor/physio appointments but we are also collecting information on other transport needs. A questionnaire is being distributed in the neighbourhood. We are trying to distribute the questionnaire as widely as possible but if we miss out on your house, there are copies available in the local shops and businesses.

N.B. Please put your name and contact number on the slip attached to the questionnaire, not on the questionnaire itself, in order to comply with GDPR regulations.

Please contact Carmel Hogg if you have any queries about this questionnaire or if you would like to fill it in over the phone. Landline 061 386323, mobile 086 4088919

Cliona’s Foundation 11^th Annual Cycle will take place on Sat 25^th August at Bruff Rugby Club, Kilballyown, Bruff, Co. Limerick. Again, there are three routes – 90 k (over 18’s) departing at 10 am; 40k also departing at 10 am and Kiddies/Family 10k which will be the first off at 9:45 am. Registration from 8:30 am, adults CI €20, non CI €25, and family €30. Online registration at www.eventmaster.ie.  BBQ, bouncy castle etc.  Any queries contact Trevor 086 – 827 6381 / Brendan 087 – 2518 949.

Murroe/Boher Camogie Club: Well done to Katie Heelan, Sinead McElligott, Karen Cunningham and Edel Cunningham who were part of the Limerick junior team who beat Offaly in the first round of the championship. This Saturday (21st) the girls will line out against Kerry in the second round. The same four girls plus Megan Kiely and Rachel Murray will also line out for the Limerick minors who play a Munster semi-final the following Wednesday (25th), fixture TBC. Next Saturday (28th) will see our monthly clothes collection take place in Murroe Clubhouse from 7.30-8pm, all donations greatly appreciated as always.

Murroe AFC Notes: Ladies Team: The Murroe Ladies had a great 4-0 win over Bridge Celtic on Tuesday last, Annie Blackwell scored 2, and Aisling Mulryan and Sarah Shortt got the other 2.

Pre-season: The Mens teams have just started back with their pre-season training this week, and the A and B teams take part in the Rearcross Tournament this week, so if you’re interested in joining up, there’s the A team, (Div. 1A), B Team (Div. 3A), and C Team (Div. 4B) of the Limerick District League. Contact the club on murroeafc@gmail.com

Management Position: The committee are still seeking applications from anyone interested in the management position for the Mens A team for the coming season, (LDL Div. 1A). Anyone interested contact murroeafc@gmail.com or any committee member.

Murroe AFC’s new book “Murroe AFC The First 50 Years 1968-2018”is now 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 will 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

 Anniversaries:                                     Murroe

Annette Ryan and

Mary Collins                                                                9am this Sunday

Liam, Paddy and Peggy Hickey                                     11.30am this Sunday

Molly Power                                                                 7pm next Saturday

Boher

Paddy and Mary Nash and

Mary O’Connor and

Noelle Kirschner                                                           10am this Sunday

                              May They Rest in Peace

Eucharistic Ministers Next Weekend: Boher: Laurence Bartley.

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

Cemetery Masses: Abington, Sunday 29^th July at 11.30am.

Diocesan Pilgrimage to Knock will take place on Sunday 5^th August.

Mulcair Men’s Shed – Our thanks to all who supported our Church gate Collection last week-end.  New members welcome to our weekly Gathering on Thursdays at 8 pm in Abington

The Irish Blood Transfusion Service will be holding a blood donor clinic in the Community Centre, Caherconlish, on Monday 23^rd July. Time: 5pm – 8pm.

The Mid Western Association of Spina Bifida and Hydrocephalus will hold a Church Gate Collection next weekend 21^st and 22^nd July.

Announcing the opening of ‘Boher After-School Club’ in September 2018. A dedicated afterschool space within a family home offering collection from Killinure NS, homework supervision and hot meals. Fully insured and registered childcare provider with over 10 years’ experience, Garda vetted & qualified in child first aid. Contact Laura on 087-9836027. Places are limited and filling fast.

Lotto Results for 08/07/18 -2,6,16,31- €20 Lucky Dips Majella Dunlea, Sadhbh Holmes, John Davis & Carina Foley. Next week’s Jackpot 7,300. Draw in Valley Inn.

Irish Dance Summer Camp in Murroe Hall, July 23^rd-26^th from 11.30am-1.30pm with the Tynan – O’Neill School of Irish Dance. Traditional Irish Dancing, Arts and Crafts, Fun and Musical Games, Princess Party. For further details or to book your place, Text or call Irene: 085 746 4471 or Jeanne: 087 226 1818.

Murroe Community Council are conducting a feasibility study on a community car and other transport in our locality. We are surveying the unmet needs of all age groups who don’t/cannot use private cars and who would benefit from increased availability of public means of transport. To this end, we are circulating a questionnaire on Local Transport Needs. Please fill it in and return it by hand or post to Carmel Hogg, Main Street, Murroe, Co. Limerick. Please contact Carmel Hogg if you have any queries about this questionnaire or if you would like to fill it in over the phone. Landline 061 386323, mobile 086 4088919 Email: carmelhogg@eircom.net

Murroe/Boher Camogie Club: Best of luck to Katie Heelan, Sinead McElligott, Edel Cunningham and Karen Cunningham who are part of the Limerick junior team who play Offaly in the first round at 5pm in Bruff on Saturday. Also on Saturday our U10s travel to Monaleen for a blitz. Best of luck to all our girls

Murroe AFC Notes: Management Position: The committee are seeking applications from anyone interested in the management position for the Mens A team for the coming season, (LDL Div 1A). Anyone interested contact murroeafc@gmail.com or any committee member.

Murroe AFC will be launching their new book “Murroe AFC The First 50 Years 1968-2018” on Saturday 21^st July at 7pm in the Valley Inn, Murroe. Special guest at the launch will be Mr John Delaney, FAI Chief Executive. We’re hoping that all our friends and supporters, past players, and members will be able to attend on the night. The book is a fabulous record of the story of the first 50 years of soccer in Murroe, and will be 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: P.J. Keating, Kilcarroll, Kilrush

 Anniversaries:                                     Murroe

Kathleen O’Brien                                                          7pm this Saturday

Annette Ryan and

Mary Collins                                                                9am next Sunday

Liam, Paddy and Peggy Hickey                                     11.30am next Sunday

Boher

Paddy and Mary Nash and

Mary O’Connor and

Noelle Kirschner                                                           10am next Sunday

                              May They Rest in Peace

Eucharistic Ministers Next Weekend: Boher: Helen Hickey.

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

Masses for coming week: Boher, No Mass on Wednesday and Friday

Murroe, No Mass on Thursday.

Cemetery Masses: Abington, Sunday 29^th July at 11.30am.

Bus for Papal Mass: It is hoped to run a Bus for the upcoming Papal Mass in Phoenix Park Dublin on Sunday 26^th August. If you are interested in travelling on the Bus, please give your name to Breda Byrnes on 061 621000 weekdays. There will be a fee for the Bus which will be determined later.

Hearing Aid: If you are a user of a Hearing Aid, you may be interested to know that a Loop System has been installed in Boher Church. Please ensure your hearing aid is at the correct setting.

The Irish Blood Transfusion Service will be holding a blood donor clinic in the Community Centre, Newport, on Thursday 12^th July. Time: 5pm – 8pm.

Announcing the opening of ‘Boher After-School Club’ in September 2018. A dedicated afterschool space within a family home offering collection from Killinure NS, homework supervision and hot meals. Fully insured and registered childcare provider with over 10 years experience, Garda vetted & qualified in child first aid. Contact Laura on 087-9836027. Places are limited and filling fast.

Lotto Results for 01/07/18 -5,14,28,29- €20 Lucky Dips Alan Ryan, Tony Kennedy, Kathleen Costello & Liam Guaren. Next week’s Jackpot 7,200. Draw in O’Neill’s.

Social Dance in Millennium Centre Caherconlish, on Saturday 14^th July. Music by Checkers. Tea Served. Admission €10. Great night guaranteed.

Comfort Keepers Homecare: We are holding an Open Day for recruitment in Comfort Keepers Office 3^rd Floor, Charlotte House, Charlotte Quay, Limerick V94F8NP July 10th from 9am -3pm.  If you are interested in becoming a carer feel free to drop in with your CV. Interviews will be held on the day.

Murroe Boher Bord na nOg would like to congratulate all those who attended our Cul Camp this week. We had over 100 boys and girls taking part, which made it our biggest Cul Camp to date. We would like to thank Brian, Stephen and Emmet, who volunteered their time to help out at the camp, also thank the parents who supervised during the lunch breaks.

Murroe-Boher Community Games: An enjoyable day was had by all at the Mungret sports and some results to share.  In the team events U12 Boys Relay 100m 4^th place, team of Cathal Foley, Callum Condon, Tadhg McElligot, Mark Lonergan; U15 Mixed Relay 3^rd place, team of Eibhlin Stockhil, SarahJane Flynn, Harry Condon, Emmet Crowe; U9 Multi-Event Boys 1^st place Cillian Holmes, George Crowe, Donagh Horgan, Patrick Lonergan, Rory O’ Connor. In the individual events U8 Boys 80m 3^rd place Donagh Horgan; U10 Boys 100m 1^st place Alex Woodland; U10 Girls 200m B 1^st place Ruth Lonergan; U12 Boys 100m 4^th place Cathal Foley; U14 Boys 100m 3^rd place Harry Condon; U14 Boys 200m B 1^st place Harry Condon; 2^nd place Mike Carmody; U14 Girls 200m B 1^st place Siobhan Cooke and in the Ball Throw Boys U12 3^rd place for Freddie French.

Murroe/Boher Camogie Club: Camogie action has returned and last Wednesday saw 5 of our club girls pull on the green jersey. Karen Cunningham, Katie Heelan, Sinead McElligott, Edel Cunningham and Megan Kiely were all part of the minor team who defeated Clare to make a Munster semi-final in 2 weeks. Next Saturday (July 14th) sees the same 5 girls play for the Limerick junior team against Offaly in the first round. Next Saturday also sees our U10s head to Monaleen for their first blitz of the year. Best of luck to all our girls. Updates on our Facebook page.

Murroe AFC Notes: Management Position: The committee are seeking applications from anyone interested in the management position for the Men’s A team for the coming season, (LDL Div 1A). Anyone interested contact murroeafc@gmail.com or any committee member.

Murroe AFC will be hosting their Annual FAI Summer Soccer School this July 16^th to 20^th, from 10:30am to 3pm each day. The camp is open to all boys and girls of all abilities between the ages of 6-14 years. The cost of the camp is €65 and each child will receive an exclusive kit, (jersey, shorts, socks), a backpack, football, certificate, and 5 days of top quality coaching. Each registered participant will also receive a 20% off voucher for use in any Sports Direct, Heatons or Brand Max stores. Book now online to secure your place: www.summersoccerschools.ie

Book Launch: Murroe AFC will be launching their new book “Murroe AFC The First 50 Years 1968-2018” on Saturday 21^st July at 7pm in the Valley Inn, Murroe. Special guest at the launch will be Mr John Delaney, FAI Chief Executive. We’re hoping that all our friends and supporters, past players, and members will be able to attend on the night. The book is a fabulous record of the story of the first 50 years of soccer in Murroe and will be 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: Robert O’Dea, Kilteely

 Anniversaries:                                     Murroe

Michael, Nora and Biddy Ryan and

Alice Kett and Grandchildren Rhona and Michael and

Michael Ryan Months Mind and

Margaret Ryan (Luke)                                                   7pm this Saturday

John Corbett Months Mind                                            11.30am this Sunday

Kathleen O’Brien                                                          7pm next Saturday

Boher

Deceased members of the O’Connor Family, Sandylane 10am this Sunday

                              May They Rest in Peace

Eucharistic Ministers Next Weekend: Boher: Pat Madigan.

Murroe: Nora Lonergan 7pm, Suzanne Barron 9am, Tom Seaver 11.30am.

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

Murroe, Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 10am.

Clergy Collection next weekend: Envelopes are being distributed at present. We thank you for your ongoing contributions.

Cemetery Masses: Abington, Sunday 29^th July at 11.30am.

Mulcair Men’s Shed annual church gate collection next weekend, 7^th/8^th July.

Fundraiser: Cappamore Bingo Committee have kindly allowed the holding of a Raffle at their Bingo Session on Thursday 5^th July in aid of the Missionary work of Doon Priest – Fr, Johnny Sweeny S.C.A. in Argentina. Tickets €2 for 1 Strip, €5 for 3 strips. Prizes galore. Support greatly appreciated.

Announcing the opening of ‘Boher After-School Club’ in September 2018. A dedicated afterschool space within a family home offering collection from Killinure NS, homework supervision and hot meals. Fully insured and registered childcare provider with over 10 years experience, Garda vetted & qualified in child first aid. Contact Laura on 087-9836027. Places are limited and filling fast.

Lotto Results for 24/06/18 -5,9,22,25- €20 Lucky Dips Catherine Caherconlish Vets, Carmel Power, Liam Keays & Maedbh O’Connor. Next week’s Jackpot 7,100. Draw in Crokers.

Valley Golf Society: The Valley Golf Society Outing at Nenagh Golf Club held on 23rd of June-results as follows… 1st Brian Quinn 46pts (48-2), 2nd Gerry Doherty 41pts, 3rd Bill Dunlea 39pts. Category prize: Derek Moran. Next Outing on Friday 27th of July at 3pm

Murroe-Boher Community Games:  Many thanks to all who supported our recent Church Gate collection, with donations of €618.60 gratefully received.  Over the weekend, many children from U5s to U15s participated in the County Athletics Finals in Mungret in the glorious sunshine.  Well done to all who participated.

Murroe AFC Notes: Murroe AFC 50 Year History: Murroe AFC will be launching their new book, “Murroe AFC The first 50 years 1968-2018” on Saturday the 21^st July at 7pm in the Valley Inn, Murroe. Special Guest at the launch will be Mr John Delaney, FAI Chief Executive. We’re hoping that all of our friends and supporters, past players and members, will be able to attend on the night. The book is a fabulous record of the story of the first 50 years of soccer in Murroe and will be available at a price of €15.

FAI Summer Soccer School: Murroe AFC will be hosting their annual FAI summer soccer school this July 16th-20th, from 10.30am-3pm each day. The camp is open to all boys and girls of all abilities between the ages of 6-14yrs. The cost of the camp is 65 euro and each child will receive an exclusive kit (jersey, shorts, socks) backpack, football, certificate and five days of top quality coaching. Each registered participant will also receive a 20% off voucher to use in any Sports Direct, Heaton’s or Brand Max stores. Book now online on www.summersoccerschools.ie to reserve your place.

Murroe AFC AGM: The Murroe AFC AGM was held at the clubhouse in Tubber on Monday 18th June. With a good number in attendance, lively debate was had on many issues. The following were elected to the committee of the club for the coming season. Chairperson: Jimmy Quinn, Secretary: Timmy Rainsford, Treasurer: Pat O’Grady, Assistant Secretary: Greg Foley, Child Welfare Officer: Marcella Ryan, PRO: Don O’Malley. Committee: Ray Ryan, Paul Kett, Sarah Fitzgerald, Davy Holmes, Richie Long, Janice Ryan

The club would like to thank, and send best wishes to retiring officers Marie O’Flynn and Noel Regan. Marie has given sterling service as club secretary for over 10 years and will be a hard act to follow. Noel has been a member of the committee in various positions for over 20 years, and has been a key member of the club committee and coaching team during all of that time. Both of these fabulous club officers will be sorely missed. We wish them well in the future.