St. Joseph’s Church Carrickmacross
Deus Vobiscum...May God Be With You
Parish Events
Friends of Lough Derg. Tea & Toast in Catholic Hall after all the Masses on Sept. 4th & 5th. also Scenic sponsored walk by Convent Ave Sept 12th. Leaving Church grounds at 2.30pm, sponser cards from Jimmy 9662197. Noeleen 0879828831. Proceeds in aid of Lough Derg development fund.
Christian Meditation Group (John Main) Newcommers are very welcome to join us. Resumes Mon 13th Sept in St. Louis Convent 8-9pm. Tel Bernie for information at 087-6525707.
Annual All-Irish Pilgrimage to St. Brigid’s Shrine, Faughart, Sun 12th Sept at 3.00pm.
4th National Grandparents Pilgrimage will
take place at Our Lady's Shrine in Knock on next Sun 12th Sept. All are welcome to attend.
Monaghan Charismatic Prayer Group Eucharist Adoration, 24 hours a day continues & ends with Mass at 12 Midnight on Wed 8th Sept in St Louis Convent Chapel Monaghan. All Welcome.
Padre Pio Pilgrimage to Knock A bus will leave the Convent Hill on Sun 19th Sept at 8am. Tel Kathleen Joyce at 9661654 for details
Faith & Light – Annual Visit to Lough Derg Sun 12th Sept. Cost €20. Bus leaves AIB at 8.30am sharp. Tel Kathleen/John 9664938 urgently if you wish to travel.
Scout News – All scout sections start back week commencing 13th Sept. Beavers & Cubs – Mon 13th & Tue 14th 7.30-9pm. Scouts Fri 7-8.30pm. & 8-9.30pm. There are places available in the scout section for boys & girls aged 12-14yrs. Those interested should drop into the Scout Hall on Fri 17th Sept at 8pm. Other sections will be filled from waiting lists.
Louth Branch of Parkinson’s Assoc of Ireland Meeting on Mon 13th Sept at 7pm in the Fairways Hotel, Dundalk. Freephone 1800 359359.
Carrick Cruisers & Carrick Rockets Basketball Clubs Registration on Mon 6th Sept at 8pm in the holy Family Hall. Boys & girls born 1st Jan 1998 to 1st Jan 1992. Registration Fee €30 per player.
Phoenix Centre News New Fitness Timetable. Cardio Classes Spinning Tue 60min class 7pm, Thurs 30min class 7pm, Sat 45min class 10am. Toning: Figure Firming Mon 7pm. Core conditioning Wed 7.30pm Pilates Wed 10.30am & 8.30pm. Aerobic classes: Hip Hop Tue 7.30pm. Zumba Tue 8.30pm, Boxing Fitness Thurs 7.30pm. Dance Mania Sat 11am – 12noon U9yrs, 12-1pm over 9yrs. Tel Stephanie 086-16715098. Kids Club Wed 3pm 1st,2nd & 3rd class. Thurs 3pm 4th, 5th & 6th class. Fit Teens workout with professional guidance €4.50 every Mon, Wed & Fri. Special membership for plus 55yrs €150 per annum.
Carrickmacross Bridge Club has resumed its activities each Thurs in the Shirley Arms at 7.30pm. New members are very welcome to come along & enjoy this most enjoyable pastime.
Carrickmacross Housewives Club – resumes on 7th Sept in a new venue the Lochrann Linn Hall at 8.30pm sharp. Old & new members welcome.
Carrick Art Group – restarting 9th Sept at 10am in the Lochrann Linn Hall. A few places left. Tel Mary 9662053.
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.
Evolve Parent & Toddler Group returns on Tue 7th Sept at the Convent Lands Community Building at 9.30am. New members welcome.
Courses at Drumlin CDP, Farney St-Essential DIY – Fetac Level 4. Starting Sept 10th 2-5pm. Computer Classes – Fetac Level 4 Starting 17th Sept. To be eligible for both courses you must be in receipt of jobseekers payment. Limited places available. Tel 9662958 or text 0879602627.
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.
VEC Night Class Enrolment on Wed 8th Sept 8-9pm at Inver College 9661282 or 047-30888/30800.
Carrickmacross Boxing Club resume this week Juniors 6-14yrs Mon 6pm & Thurs 6.30pm. Seniors 15yrs plus Mon 8pm & Sat 10am
Carrick Aces AC Athletics training for all ages starts back next week. National school children age 6 upwards will train in the Phoenix Centre at 7pm on Mon, older children & seniors will train at the new track in Carrick (beside new recycling centre) Wed at 6.30pm & Sat at 11am. Events are coming up for all ages on Sat Sep 11th, Sun Sept 19th & Sun Sep 26th (more details at training). Cost €3/athlete per week (€2 for every extra child in a family).Tel Niall on 086 8300585 or Mick on 087 2251703 New athletes from all areas are always welcome
Fit4Life Anyone interested in Fit4Life walking group in the Carrick Area starting in Sept. Contact Tony Ward on 086 8553925.
Céilí Classes Resuming in Corduff/Raferagh Community Centre on Tues. 7th Sept 9 – 10.30 p.m. Fáilte roimh chách.
Salsa Dance Classes for Beginners, Young People & Adults. Learn how to dance the Salsa, Jive, Cha-Cha-Cha! 8-week course 8.30pm to 9.30pm every Wed from 15th Sept to 3rd Nov in the Workhouse, Shercock Rd. Professional Teachers. €10 per person per night. Tel Sunny at 087 960 33 52.
The Consumer Show Mon 6th Sept on RTE 1 at 8.30pm is showing a Local Insurance Story which is of National Importance. Carrickmacross is featured.
Professional Counseling service available at the 'Workhouse' Shercock Rd, Carrickmacross, Tel Geraldine 0879483256.
Are you receiving a social welfare payment and interested in starting a business? Monaghan Integrated Development’s short 12 hour Start Your Own Business Course is for you. Running over 4 Wed starting Wed. 8th Sept 7pm-10pm in their head office in Castleblayney, the course is free. For information & application form Tel. 042 974950.
Improve your Public Speaking and Communication Skills with Dundalk Toastmasters
A not-for-profit club that helps its members develop better speaking, listening and thinking skills. Members hail from both sides of the border including Louth, Cavan, Monaghan, Down and Armagh. Meetings start Mon 6th Sept at 8pm in The Fairways Hotel, Dundalk. Guests welcome.
Tel Phil on 086 8606729
Carrick Emmets senior team will play Ballybay in the next round of the Senior Football championship in Inniskeen on Sat 11th Sept at 8.15pm. Please come and give the team your support.
Monaghan Institute Vacancies exist for PLC & mature students on selected courses. Tel 04784900.
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