St. Joseph’s Church Carrickmacross
Deus Vobiscum...May God Be With You
Parish Events
ALL IRELAND RALLY FOR LIFE--2pm Sat 6th July Parnell Square, Dublin 1. Make your voice heard LOUD & CLEAR. No to Abortion in Ireland. Our Goverment intends to legalise abortion through all nine months of pregnancy. This is your last chance to join us North and South and be a VOICE FOR OUR UNBORN CHILDREN. Bus from Carrickmacross. To Book- Tel 087-9080903.
Climb for the Human Rights of the Unborn Child: Croagh Patrick Co. Mayo: Sat 22nd June: 10 am ecumenical service at base: Holy Mass at top. All welcome.
Bus to Knock Sun 30th June Bus leaving Shirley Arms Hotel at 7.50am. Tel 9669185 or 9661901.
Ballybay Charismatic Prayer Group Mass including Family Tree Healing & Individual Blessings in St Patrick's Church, Ballybay on Thur 20th June. Celebrant - Fr. John Walsh (Limerick) 8pm, Rosary @ 7.30. Everyone Welcome.
Fri 12 - Sat 13 July One Day Silent and Guided Retreat for Women by Benedictine Monks of the Abbey of St Joseph, France. This retreat reflects Ignatian spirituality by centering on Jesus with conferences, spiritual guidance & confessions. Commences: 6pm (supper) Concludes: 6pm(with supper) Cost: €60 Sun 14 – Fri 19 July Five Day Silent and Guided Retreat for Men Guided by the Benedictine Monks of the Abbey of Saint Joseph. These five-day retreats are a shortened form of the full Spiritual Exercises of Saint Ignatius of Loyola. The Exercises are a synthetic and practical presentation of the central truths of the Catholic faith. Commences: 5.30pm (supper) Concludes: 5.30pm Cost: €285. Contact: Monks of St Joseph Abbey Fax:00 333 8096 2529 or email spiritualexercises@clairval.com
Carrickmacross Hurling Club Under 8,10 & 12 hurling training in Emmet Park from 11.30am 12.30pm on Sun All boys and girls are welcome.
Monaghan Gospel Choir Summer Concert "Rivers of Soul" St. Louis Convent Chapel June 16th "Fathers Day" at 7.30pm. Adm free. An offering will be taken up in support of the Gospel Choir and St. Louis Sisters, Monaghan.
Epilepsy Seminar in the Nuremore Hotel on Fri 28th June for anyone interested in epilepsy, for people with epilepsy, their families & health care professionals who work with people with epilepsy.
Family Fun Day Please keep free Sun 16th June for Family fun day and world record Tug-o-war attempt in Lisdoonan from 2-6pm
Friends of Carrick Cancer Sponsored Cycle Sun 30th June From Giants Causeway to Carrickmacross.
Carrickmacross Alzheimers Social Club Tue 18th June at 2.30pm in the Social Centre, Cloughvalley.
Going to College Youth Information Evening Tue 18th June in the Youth Information centre, O’Neill St. Parents & students welcome.
Mannan Castle Juvenile Golf Academy 2nd – 5th July, inclusive with Adult Juvenile competition on Sat, a chance to play golf with your child. Places limited if interested or to register for our second Academy the last week in July, Tel 086 4141961
Local Youth Club Grants 2013 – supporting voluntary youth club activities at local level – info and app forms available from VEC office 047-30888. Closing date: 28th June 2013
FREE Walking Tours Carrickmacross, every Sat from the Court House at 11am (1 hour) & caters for all ages, groups or individuals. No booking needed. Private tours info@carrickmacrosschamber.com
Families interested in hosting a Spanish student for the month of July. Tel Kathleen 0878725540.
Michaela Foundation Girls Summer Camp, St Tiarnach's Primary School Clones 8th -12th July 9:15am-3:45pm for girls aged 11-13, cost £50 A fun filled week with a variety of activities centred around 5 key elements; fun, faith, fashion, Irish and well-being. Activities include Zumba, hair styles, healthy eating, nail art, flower arrangement, cupcake design, faith role models, the rosary to name but a few. For more information and to register log onto www.themichaelafoundation.com
Susan Brown, past pupil of St. Louis Secondary School, Carrickmacross is trying to organise a 50th reunion for the Leaving Cert class of 1963. She can be contacted at: bridgeplayersusan@hotmail.co.uk.
HB Ice Cream Family Fun Day in aid of Down Syndrome Ireland in Gaelscoil Eois, Roslea Rd Clones on Sun June 16th-6pm. All funds to supporting people with Down Syndrome across the country, helping them to reach their full potential. Ice cream party, face painting, pottery, cake sale, arts & crafts and old-fashioned fair games e.g. lucky dip, spin the wheel & lots more. Everyone welcome.
New Hiphop classes every Tues the Phoenix centre with Irelands top pro dancer. Classes 3-4pm 9-12yrs, 4-5pm 4-8yrs & 5-6pm 13-20yrs. Pay as you go €7 per class. Breakdancing classes for boys only every Tues the Phoenix centre with Irelands top pro dancer. Classes 3-4pm 9-12yrs, 4-5pm 4-8yrs & 5-6pm 13-20yrs. Pay as you go €7 per class, for both above Tel Amanda 087-8319582.
Pilates & Pilates on the Ball Class 6 week course starting Wed 18th June in Phoenix Centre 8.30pm €45. To book call 0863081266.
SOSAD Carrickmacross office open at 6a Parnell St, from 10am to 6pm, anyone needing help with Depression, or with issues relating to suicide please call for assistance, help available 24 hours, 7 days a week. Tel 042 9668992 or 086 0459168
Accord. “Can’t talk to each other” Why not come and talk to Accord. We provide a caring and supportive environment to help you find a way through any difficulties you are experiencing in your marriage/relationship. Ring 047.83359 between 10am – 2pm for an appointment. We can see you in either Monaghan or Carrickmacross during the day or in the evening. Please don’t let any shortage of money stop you making that call, our concern is your needs, not your ability to pay.
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.
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