St. Joseph’s Church Carrickmacross
Deus Vobiscum...May God Be With You
International Women’s Day will be celebrated in Carrickamcross on Mon 8th Mar in the Fiddlers from 11am to 9pm. Women’s Community Groups will tell their stories & how they enrich the local community. There will be music, talks, dance, work displays. All are welcome. Entry is free, plenty of raffles!
Friends of Lough Derg Development Fund Table Quiz in Callan’s of the Bridge Fri 19th Mar at 10pm. Table €20.
South Monaghan Pioneer Council will meet in the Crèche of the Catholic Hall on Wed 10th Mar at 8pm. All Pioneers welcome to attend.
Monaghan Bereavement Support ‘Picking up the Pieces’ after Loss with Fr. Bryan Nolan, Masters in health Care in the Westenra Hotel, Monaghan Tue 9th Mar at 8pm. Adm free, everyone welcome.
Direction of Our Times Prayer Meeting will be held in St. Louis Convent Oratory on Tue 9th Mar at 8pm. Everyone welcome.
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.
St. Louis Presents “ Les Miserables” Transition Year students & musical production team in St. Louis, Carrickmacross, invite you to “Les Miserables” in the school hall & runs from 10th – 12th Mar at 8.00pm. Tickets are on sale now. Priced €12 with €10 concessions for the Wed night performance only. Tickets are available through students or can be purchased just inside the main door of the school via the Ardee Road entrance between 12.40 – 1.00pm Mon to Fri. So if you would like to “Hear the People Sing . . .” get your tickets for “Les Miserables” now!
Friends of Carrick Cancer Campaign 2010 Mini Marathon- volunteers wanted to take part on Mon 6th June. All ladies welcome, Tel committee members at Bose 9671500; Frank McDonald, Stephen Quigley, Pauric Ruth or Pat McNally at 087-4130727 before the end of Mar. Sponsored Cycle on Sun 20th June from Malin Head to Carrickmacross, Tel Pat on 087-4130727. Croagh Patrick Climb Sat 28th Aug sponsored climb Tel the Friends of Carrick cancer at Bose at 9671500.
Failte Isteach -Recording an Epic Journey Legendary RTE broadcaster Donacada O Dualing live recording of his epic journey from Slane to Rome following the Route taken by the Flight of the Earls in 1607. For further information, or a walk brochure, please ring 042 9374186, 0877774700
Give the Gift of Life - Donate Blood! Blood Donation Clinic in the Phoenix Centre 5pm-8.30pm Wed 10th & Thurs 11th Mar. Should you have any questions regarding donating blood, contact Blood Transfusion Service at 1850731137
Self Advocacy Group at Steadfast House are holding a Cake Sale/ Coffee Morning Thurs 11th Mar 10am-12Noon in the Catholic Hall. All proceeds to Steadfast House.
Shercock Drama Festival Thurs 11th to Fri 19th Mar excluding Wed 17th Mar in St. Patrick’s Hall, Shercock at 8.30pm each night.
C.A.R.A will meet on Wed 10th Mar at 8pm in the Day Care Centre. Speaker Ann-Marie Coen Irish Heart Foundation.
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.
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.
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
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.
Mount Lourdes Grammar School Celebrating 100 Yrs, Centenary Mass in St Michael’s Church Enniskillen, Sun 21st Mar at 3pm, followed by refreshments in the School. Past/present staff & students, parents & friends of the school are warmly invited to an ‘Open House’ in Mount Lourdes from 5.00 pm. There will be an opportunity to renew old acquaintances & displays of memorabilia.
Bus available on Sun nights from Carrickmacross to Ardee Bingo. Tel Bryan Byrne 087-2791189.
Monaghan Institute Open Day Thurs 4th Mar 5-8pm & Fri 5th Mar 10am-2.30pm. Staff available for information on all full & part time courses starting in Sept. All welcome. Tel 047-84900.
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