Special Mass in Tipperary with beautiful readings by Brian Norton and Geraldine Moriarty
Gortnahoe Notes
There was a very large attendance at the annual Fennor Mass which was held last Thursday.
Fr James Walton was the concelebrant of the Mass.
Brian Norton did the first reading and the second reading was read by Geraldine Moriarty. The prayers of the faithful were recited by Liam Hogan, Olivia Wall, Paula McCormack, Rita Langton, Louise Norton, Pat Rochford & Grainne O'Dwyer.
Special prayers were offered for all buried in Fennor, especially Sean Dunne, Dublin and formerly the Glebe Fennor, Kitty Norton, Ballingarry, Michael Hogan, Ballysloe, Elizabeth Ayres (nee Moriarty), Manchester and formely Fennor also her husband Robert Ayres, Manchester.
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Minister of the Eucharist was Breda Hickey and Marian Teehan. Reflection after Holy Communion was read by Michelle Barnaville.
A special word of thanks to the wonderful choir which included musicians and singers from Gortnahoe and Urlingford choirs, under the direction of Margaret Maher and Sean Hennessey.
The selection of hymns on the night were uplifting and added greatly to our special Mass, sincere thanks to all concerned. Families must be commended for putting beautiful flower bouquets on their family graves and it is also appreciated to see flowers throughout the year as a tribute to those who departed this life.
A special word of thanks to Jodie Moriarty for his care of the graveyard and also the dedicated Committee who help throughout the year and especially in the organising of the Mass and the collection.
A sincere thanks to everyone who contributed to the upkeep of the graveyard.