St. Joseph's Church, Glasthule

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Stained Glass Restoration Fund Appeal

The Rose Window in St. Joseph's Church Glasthule is over 100 years old. This beautiful window shines into the church over the organ and choir loft.

Because of its age, the lead lines which hold the glass pieces have become fragile and bulging. The gaps between the glass and the outer layer of weather glazing contain a growth of algae and the soft stone frame is decaying, requiring repair and stone modelling. The Rose window will be among the first windows to receive attention. Repair work should be undertaken in two years time.

Last March an appeal was launched to collect money for the repairs. The total required is in excess of €500,000. All contributions are welcome.

The Society of St. Vincent de Paul in Glasthule is urgently in need of new members. In this Parish, as in many others throughout Ireland, the Society endeavours to assist people who are trying to cope with material and financial problems. All that is needed is a little of one's time and energy in helping to create a caring community.

Our main work consists of visiting people in their homes and those who are patients in hospitals or nursing homes.

On the second Sunday of each month we have a church gate collection. Would anyone interested in joining us, please leave their name and address with one of the priests. We meet on Monday evenings at 8 p.m.