St. Joseph’s Church Carrickmacross
Deus Vobiscum...May God Be With You
Friends of Lough Derg. Tea & Toast in Catholic Hall after all the Masses on Sept. 4th & 5th. Proceeds in aid of Lough Derg development fund.
St. Joseph's B.N.S. will re-open on Mon 30th Aug. Junior Infants will finish each day at 12.10 p.m. from Mon 30th Aug to Fri 10th Sept. From then on they will finish at 1.40 pm.
Scoil Rois will re-open on Tue 31st Sept.
Children’s Church Choir resumes on Wed 1st at 2.45 – 3.45pm in St. Joseph’s Church. All boys & girls welcome.
Faith & Light – Lough Derg Faith & Light will make their Annual visit to Lough Derg on Sun 12th Sept. For further details Tel 9664938.
Monaghan Charismatic Prayer Group Annual Pilgrimage to Knock Fri 27th – Sun 29th Aug. The Life in the Spirit Seminars. Speakers: Fr Ronnie Mitchell, S.M.M. Fr. Joe Delaney Elisha Leddy, MCPG Vivienne Costello, MCPG. Also a week of Eucharist Adoration, 24 hours a day beginning with Mass at 12 Midnight Tue 31st Sept & ending with Mass at 12 Midnight on Wed 8th Sept in St Louis Convent Chapel Monaghan. All Welcome.
Carrick Emmets GFC Photos are available from Young Stars" summer camp on Carrick Emmets website. Football training continues on Fri evenings at 5.30pm in Emmet Park for boys & girls from age 5. All welcome.
On Your Bike - Ar Do Rothar! Valerie Campion, Fiona Kindlon & Shane O’Hanlon are looking volunteers to join them on Sat 4th Sept when they cycle 190 km from Carrickmacross to Tubbercurry in Sligo to raise funds for 2 local charities - Magheracloone Care of the Aged & Steadfast House Residential Care, Carrickmacross. Sponsorship cards are now available in local shops, or from Fiona Kindlon & Francie Cassidy.
Social Services Council Monthly Party Wed 1st Sept at 8pm in the Day Care Centre. Sponsors Nuremore Ladies Golf Club. All senior citizens welcome.
Social Services Council Monthly Meeting Thurs 2nd Sept at 8pm in the Day Care Centre.
Louth Branch of Parkinson’s Assoc of Ireland Meeting on Mon 13th Sept at 7pm in the Fairways Hotel, Dundalk. Freephone 1800 359359.
Monaghan Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Bag & Bling sale (handbag, jewelry etc on Fri 3rd & Sat 4th Sept 11am-5pm in Ronaghan’s shop (across from the Court House, Monaghan) in aid of Emyvale shelter. Tel Sharon 047-80081.
Carrickmacross Bridge Club resumes its activities on Thurs next 2nd Sept in the Shirley Arms at 7.30pm. New members are very welcome to come along & enjoy this most enjoyable pastime.
Irish Dance Classes recommence in the Catholic Hall on Tue 7th Sept. Group 1. 4-5pm Group 2. 5-6pm. Please note the change of day & time. Tel 087-2508011/087-6493745.
Courses at Drumlin CDP, Farney St-Essential DIY – Fetac Level 4. This course is aimed at people with little or no DIY expertise, starting on Sept 10th 2-5pm. Computer Classes – Fetac Level 4 computer classes starting on 17th Sept To be eligible for both courses you must be in receipt of jobseekers payment. There are a limited number of places available. Tel: 9662958 or text 0879602627.
Monaghan Leisure Centre: New class timetable starting 6th Sept with over 40 classes a week. New course’s for the kids, teenagers and over 50’s, join up for only €18 for 6weeks. Call us on 047- 81734.
Carboot Sale North of Ballinacarry Bridge, Culloville takes place on Sun 19th Sept 12 noon -5pm. To book your place or for details Tel 087-7669077
Dublin City Marathon 26.5miles Dublin city Marathon takes place on Bank Holiday Mon 25th Oct. If you would like to take part in it for the Friends of Carrick Cancer. Tel Pat on 0874130727
Clear out your Closets for Charity! Steadfast House Charity Shop is asking you to clear out your closets and attics, and donate Old & Used Items such as, Clothes, Shoes, Duvets, Curtains, Towels, Soft Toys, etc. We will Recycle them to raise extra monies towards providing Residential Premises for people with Special Needs.
Pre-school Playgroup –Holy Family Hall re-opens on 1st Sept. Long established, qualified staff. Montessori/ Highscope, learning through play methods used. Government free Play-school year. Tel Rosemary McEnaney 087-6179338
College Maintenance Grant-Important reminder for Students going to college. Closing date Tue 31st Aug. Application form from www.studentfinance.ie
Carrickmacross Slimming World Opening on Thurs 2nd Sept & every Thurs in the Shirley Arms Hotel @ 7.30pm. Tel Gretchen: 0860285177.
Dance Kids Stage School – Classes resume on Wed 8th Sept in the Holy Family Hall. Ages 4-8yrs 4.30-5.30pm, 9yrs & upwards 5.30-6.30pm. To enrol or details Tel Freda 042-9339797. All & nay newcomers welcome.
Sept edition of PIONEER The editorial is on John Henry Newman who will be declared Blessed by Pope Benedict in Oct. Alan Mowbray gives some clues on how things can be set right in the Church, in banks and in property affairs, among others. “The Pope’s Army” is a fascinating article on the Swiss Guards. A supplement with the magazine deals mainly with the Pioneer Association’s new guidelines on safeguarding children.
Counselling & Psychotherapy Services available in the Workhouse, Shercock Rd. Tel Geraldine 087-9483256.
AnamCara Have you lost a child or sister/brother? Do you need support or information? If so you can contact Anam Cara Parental & Sibling Bereavement Support at 085 2888 888. Monthly meetings are held around the country nearest one is in the Glenside Hotel, Dublin Rd, Drogheda every second Sat of the month.
Al-Anon Meetings every Friday night at 8.30pm in Teach Uí Bhriain.
AA Meeting Meetings in Teach Uí Bhriain in St. Joseph's Church Grounds (Door on laneway leading to the Holy Family Hall). Please note change of Venue on Sunday & Thursday at 8.30pm.
Lord of all life, console those who mourn.
Give new life to those who have left this world and welcome them into your heavenly home.
A-Z Help Directory Giving the names & addresses & telephone numbers of helping agencies is on sale in the book rack at the back of the Church at each. Please put the money in the money box in the wall.
ACCORD - Relationship Counselling.
If you and/or your partner need to talk through your difficulties, an appointment can be made with an Accord Counsellor in either Monaghan or Carrickmacross Tel Anne or Majella at Accord 047. 83359 Mon - Fri. between 10am - 2pm
Catholic Singles is an organization which helps single practicing Catholics meet up, either one to one or through social events. For more information please tel. 0161 941 3498, visit the website www.catholicsingles.org.uk