St. Joseph’s Church Carrickmacross
Deus Vobiscum...May God Be With You
Friends of Lough Derg Development Fund Table Quiz in Callan’s of the Bridge Fri 19th Mar at 10pm. Table €20.
Inspirational Evening of Prayer & Healing with Alan Ames & Mass in St. Patrick’s Church, Ballybay at 7.30pm Fri 19th Mar & The Sacred Heart Church, Clones Thurs 18th Mar at 7pm.
Fatima Pilgrimage 30th Sept 2010 for 7 nights in hotel Avenida. €754 plus insurance €25 if required. Spiritual director Fr. Jimmy McPhillips.Tel Noeleen Keenan 0879828831 or Kitty McMahon 9661644.
Daffodil Day We will be selling Daffodils in Carrickmacross on 25th Mar from 9am-6pm & as usual we would love if you could spare 1 hour to help out. If you can please drop your name & time into Bits ‘n’ Bobs. The Cancer Society really appreciate all the help we get each year. We have in the region of €7000 worth of pins & daffodils to sell, so the more help we can get the better.
On St. Patrick’s night the Pioneer Council will host a Fíor-Chéilí in the Phoenix Centre from 8.30–11.30 pm. Adm €7. Music by Michael Duffy Céilí Band. A supper provided. Families welcome.
Table Quiz-Fundraiser for Volunteer work in the slums in Manila, Philippines with the Charity Heart’s Home. Table of 4 €20, Fri 19th Mar in John Joe Cunninghams Loft. Come along & support this worthy cause. Everybody welcome.
Krafty Kids Easter Camp for 4-12yr olds for four days in Bunscoil Lughaidh Naofa from Mon 29th Mar – Thurs 1st Apr 9am-1.30pm. For further information please Tel 087-6465202.
Carrick Emmets Young Stars Easter Camp A 4 day camp at Emmet Park 6th -9th April. Cost is €25 for 1st child & €20 for 2nd & subsequent children. All school going boys & girls aged 5 to 13 welcome. Application forms available in Birdys newsagents & returned to any committee member or posted Grainne Malcolm Club PRO 8 Ardross Ave.
Highfield Residents Important Meeting on Thurs 25th Mar at 8pm in the Workhouse, Shercock Rd for all residents & home owners of Highfield to organise & discuss the future upkeep of the housing estate.
Donaghamoyne Heritage Car Boot Sale on Sun 21st Mar in the Parish Centre, Lisdoonan, All proceeds to the restoration of St. Patrick’s old Church. €10 per vehicle & begins at 10am, gates open at 9.30am.
Sephira Easter Music Camp: Violin lessons &
music appreciation workshops; where learning is fun! 29th, 30th, 31st Mar & 7th, 8th, 9th Apr at The Workhouse. For bookings: Mob - 0879258210
Local Scouts Showcase their skills on St. Patrick’s Day The local Scout Group who take a real active part in the youth community are putting on a big display. A parade of all Beavers, Cubs, Scouts & Ventures to St. Joseph’s Church for Mass will start the day. The group will take part in all aspects of the Mass, readings, offertory procession, collecting etc, organised by Fr. Jordan our Scout Spiritual Director. After Mass the fun will start with the group putting up a full scout campsite with tents, pioneering projects & various displays including rope bridges. There will be a full programme of events for all the youth members. These various events will be run by older youth members for the younger members in the through spirit of youth participation. This display & all the events will take place after Mass on the Church lawn. The group invite all members of the public to come along & see what type of events scouts get up to.
An Lochrann Linn Band News Following an invitation from the London St Patrick’s Day Festival, An Lochrann Linn Band is heading to London for the parade on Sun 14th Mar. Band members & their families are travelling on Fri 12th Mar for a very busy weekend. The band has been practicing hard and is committed to putting on an excellent show as representatives of Carrickmacross in London. We wish them all the best on their travels. An Lochrann Linn will be returning on Mon 15th Mar, in time to march in the St. Patrick’s day parades in Kingscourt & Carrickmacross on Wed 17th Mar.
Dark green and black anorak with “The North Face” on it may have been taken by mistake from outside the Blessed Sacrament Chapel on Friday the 5th Mar. Information to Seán at 966 1091 please.
Emmaus Retreat Centre Swords-Confidence & Assertiveness for Women - Maria Lynch 21st Mar. Do you tend to avoid conflict and withdraw because you are not sure what to do or say ? Are you facing bullies in your line of work? If yes, this is the workshop for you. If you are interested in booking a place just call Emmaus on 01-8700050.
www.drumlinsport.com - New website covering all sports in County Monaghan & surrounding areas. Updated Daily with reports, pictures, fixtures, results along with audio and video interviews.
Bus available on Sun nights from Carrickmacross to Ardee Bingo. Tel Bryan Byrne 087-2791189.
Carrickmacross Bridge Club – Meet every Thurs
in Castleross Nursing & Convalescent Centre with play commencing at 7.30pm. New members welcome. Beginners classes now in progress. Tel Thomas 087-7489413 for details.
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.
AA Meeting Meetings in St. Joseph's Church Grounds (Door on laneway leading to the Holy Family Hall). Please note change of Venue on Sunday & Thursdayat 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