Adamstown Parish Newsletter Saturday 12th & Sunday 13th July 2025 Volume 25. Number 27 __________________________________________________________________________________…
8th June, 2025
Adamstown Parish Newsletter
Saturday 7th & Sunday 8th June 2025
Volume 25. Number 22
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ADAMSTOWN LOTTO
The next and final draw in the Adamstown Lotto takes place in Cullen’s Pub this Monday 9th June at 9.30pm. The Jackpot is €4,800 and if not won on the night, this money will be divided between match three players. If there are no match three players there will be four luck dip winners who will divide €4,800. Do buy a ticket and be in with a chance, as we have been saying for the past 30 years – if you’re not in, you can’t win.
Everyone is invited to come along on the night as we say a final goodbye to Adamstown Lotto after 30 years running.
THURSDAY NIGHT CARD GAME
The Thursday night Card Game continues in the Community Centre at 8.30pm each week. Card winners on Thursday 5th June were Matt O’Neill, Jim & Trish Wickham, Johnny Nolan, Matty Sullivan, Tom Rochford & Pat Quinn.
SYMPATHY
It was with deep sadness and shock the news was received on Saturday morning 31st May of the sudden death John Furlong, Misterin. John was deeply involved in many organisations/committees in the Parish over the years and a very committed Adamstown man, who gave so much of his time and talents for the betterment of our Parish.
We extend our deepest sympathy to his brothers Michael, Ned, Francis, Robert, sisters Statia, Mary and Kay, his nephews, nieces, extended family, neighbours, and friends.
John’s funeral Mass was celebrated in St. Abban’s Church on Wednesday 4th followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery. May his gentle soul rest in peace.
ADAMSTOWN COMMUNITY CENTRE COMMITTEE
TO THE FURLONG FAMILY
We at Adamstown Community Centre are deeply saddened by the passing of John Furlong.
John was a dedicated member of our Community Centre Committee and a valued part of our recent Grants Team.
He also served on many other Parish Committees over the years. His quiet wisdom, generosity, and steady commitment to community life left a lasting mark. Often accompanied by his loyal dog Ringo, John was a familiar and trusted presence. His contribution to Adamstown was immense, and he will be greatly missed. Please accept our heartfelt condolences.
Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dilis.
ADAMSTOWN SHOW SOCIETY
Our 76th Annual Agricultural, Horticultural, Trade & Vintage Show on Saturday, July 5th 2025. Entries details below:
Horse Entries – Kay McCabe, 086 3388319
Email: mccabekay3@gmail.com
All Pony Classes: Patrice Byrne – 087 6166926 after 6pm.
Email: adamstownshowsociety@gmail.com
Sheep & Goats: Gavin Rothwell – 087 2035784
Email: gavinbrothwell804@gmail.com
Poultry, Pets: Dean O’Connor – 087 3116942
Email: dean.oconnor3@gmail.com
Home Produce; Baking, Flowers, Vegetables, Craft, Art & Needlecraft, Photography,etc.
Mary Mernagh: 087 6320174 Email: marymc.2@hotmail.com
Entries close: Thursday 26th June 2025
Dog Entries – On Field. Show Jumping Live.
Judging commences at 10.00am sharp.
FERNS & KILLALOE DIOCESAN PILGRIMAGE
TO KNOCK SHRINE – Sunday 6th July 2025
Schedule of Ceremonies:
2pm – Rosary.
2.30pm – Anointing of the Sick at Knock Basilica
3.pm. – Concelebrated Mass at Knock Basilica followed by Benediction & Rosary Procession.
Explore Knock Shrine: Exposition in Blessed Sacrament Chapel
Self-Guided Audio Tours available.
Guided Prayer Sessions in the Prayer Centre.
100 acres of landscaped gardens to explore.
Resources to enrich and inspire at Knock Bookshop.
Highlights include: Visit the Apparition Chapel
See the Apparition Mosaic
Visit Knock Museum (entry free)
CONDOLENCES
We send our condolences to Paddy & Peggy Gethings, Adamstown on the death of Paddy’s brother Peter Gethings, Baylands, Camolin on Thursday 5th June. His funeral Mass was celebrated in St. Columba’s Church, Ballyduff on Saturday.
May he rest in peace.
ADAMSTOWN ATHLETIC CLUB NEWS
Well done to our athletes competing last weekend – All Ireland Secondary Schools – James 3rd in the intermediate boys shot putt, Sean 4th in junior boys walk. In Leinster juvenile u13 girls Grace 1st in 60m sprint, 2nd in high jump, U13 girls shot putt – Ruby 11th.
CHURCH NOTICES
IN MEMORIAM
Sat 7th – Liam Booth, Woodview Drive (A)
Also – Mary Redmond (née Jackman) who died recently.
(Month’s Mind)
Sun 8th – Lewis Bradley, Ellen & Edward Cummins, Brocurra (A)
Sat 14th – Patrick Bradley, Coonogue (A)
Also Batty, Philomena & Teresa Delaney, Tomgarrow (A)
Sun 15th – People of the Parish.
Pray for John Furlong, Misterin who died on Saturday 31st May.
May they rest in peace.
Mass each weekday morning at 9.30am
Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament every Thursday from 10.00am – 1.00pm.
FEAST DAY THIS WEEK 13th June – St. Anthony of Padua
St. Anthony of Padua (born 1195, Lisbon, Portugal – died June 13th, 1231. He was a Franciscan Friar and a dedicated patron of the poor. Portugal and the city of Padua, Italy, claim him as their patron saint, and he is invoked for the return of lost property.
He is also the patron saint of sailors, fisherfolk, priests and travellers. For his theological knowledge and missionary work.
READERS OF THE LITURGY
Sat 7th – T. J. McDonald. Sun 8th – Betty O’Shea
Sat 14th – Anthony McGee Sun 15th – Sheelagh Delaney
Sat 21st – Eoghan Greene Sun 22nd – Neasa Cloney
Sat 28t h – Cáit Bradley Sun 29th – Kathleen O’Connor
PENTECOST REFLECTION – A New Language
On Pentecost Day the apostles spoke a new language.
What was this language?
It was the language of peace rather than war;
the language of cooperation rather than competition;
the language of forgiveness rather than vengeance;
the language of hope rather than despair;
the language of friendship rather than hostility;
the language of unity rather than division;
the language of love rather than hate.
Through the gift of the Spirit, people of different languages learned to profess one faith, to the praise and glory of God.
That is the real miracle of Pentecost, and it is a miracle which, thankfully, still happens.
PRAYER GROUP NOTICE
The final meeting, before the summer break, of the Prayer Group in Adamstown Church will take place this Sunday night (June 8th) at 7pm. Our guest will be Caroline Busher who will speak about the Sacred Heart. The meeting will be followed by strawberries & cream in Fr. Nolan’s house.
All very welcome.
THOUGHT FOR THE WEEK – SEEING IS BELIEVING
Henry Ford once asked a young car engineer to name his chief ambition in life. The young man said it was to become very rich. Everything else was secondary. Sometime later Mr. Ford gave the employee a small package. When opened, it revealed a pair of metal-rimmed spectacles, but in place of the lenses was a pair of silver dollars. “Put them on,” Ford requested. And the young man did. “Now what do you see?” Ford asked. “Nothing,” the engineer replied, “the money blocks everything.” “Maybe you should rethink that ambition of yours,” said the famous car maker, and walked away.
THE MOTOR-CYCLE PRIEST – Padre Pio Mass
Shortly after 6pm Fr. John Mockler, from Newcastlewest, Co. Limerick breezed into St. Abban’s Churchyard on his Harley Davidson look -a like. Fr. John was soon robed and started the Holy Hour. There was a centre-piece adorning St Pio’s picture at the middle of the Altar. The Kavanagh children played some wonderful harp music which added to the choir and Michael Ridgeway on guitar all enhanced the atmosphere.
Rosaries and holy literature were on display and available at the porch. People wrote their petitions, and the box was later brought to the Altar, Confessions continued during Adoration. A large gathering was present. Fr. John gave an interesting homily on the solemnity of the Eucharist and the need for us to pray constantly. He reminded the congregation that St. Pio will not help people unless they pray themselves first. Only then will miracles happen. Mass was con celebrated with Fr. John Mockler, Fr. Robert Nolan, Fr. Michael Byrne and Fr. Bernard Cushen. Immediately after Mass Fr. Mockler blessed individuals with a First-Class relic of St. Pio.
St. Pio says ‘Pray – Hope – and Don’t worry!
After a meal Fr. John made the long journey back on his motorbike to Co. Limerick.
PRAYER FOR THE WEEK – Morning Prayer
Lord, thank you for this day. I ask that you would guide my path today, my thoughts, words and actions. Please be with me throughout the day and help me to accept and welcome whatever comes my way. God of my life, I welcome this new day. It is your gift to me, a new creation, a promise of resurrection. Help me to live it in the light of the Gospel. Amen.
A SMILE – Location
“You mean to tell me,” said the teacher “that you don’t know where your tonsils are?” “That’s right,” said Michael. “You see they were taken out over a year ago”
