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Lent
Yes, it is here again! On Wednesday, we are reminded of our mortality —
"dust you are ..." Ash Wednesday. Lent is a time for change — a time to change things in my life so that I might become a little more like the person Christ would like me to be. Each one of us knows what is wanting in our own lives. May we have the courage to admit the need for change and the further courage to act on it. Happy Easter!

Clarinbridge Drama Group
Presents two one-act comedies:
"A Pound on Demand" and "Housekeeper Wanted"
at Clarinbridge Parish Hall
on Friday 27, Saturday 28 and Sunday 29 February at 8:00 pm.
Admission: Adults, €7 | Children and OAPs, €4

The Life in the Eucharist Programme
The Life in the Eucharist programme is a weekend retreat for adults,
to help them deepen their understanding of the Eucharist.
It is directed by Father Raphael O'Halloran [SSS], and team.
It will be presented at the Pastoral Centre, Newtownsmith, Galway, on Saturday, 28 February and Sunday, 29 February.
Further information available on the church notice board or by contacting 751315, 591659 or 753992. All are welcome.

Oyster Walking Club
An open meeting of the new Oyster Walking Club will take place
on Monday, 1 March at 8:30 pm in the Oyster Manor Hotel.
Enrolment will take place on the night.

Guide dogs for the Blind
Thank you for your generous contributions last Sunday.
The total collected amounted to €588.

Notice, Under Control of Dogs Act, 1996
Galway County Council are continuing their dog license campaign in your area.
The community warden and dog warden are calling to all houses.
A dog license is required for every dog kept at the house and can be purchased at your local post office. If you have more than 20 dogs, you may purchase a general license. Individual dog license costs €12,70. General license, which covers 20 dogs, or more, costs €253,95. You have 10 days to get a license before the next inspection in this area. Keeping a dog without a license is an offence and a fine of €30 can be issued for every unlicensed dog.

Clarinbridge GAA News
Victory Dance for Junior A on 6 March in the Oyster Manor Hotel.
Music provided by 'Shebeen'. A great night in store.

Lotto News: numbers drawn: 9, 16, 21, 25. No winner.
2 match 3s — Ann Loughrey and John Dunne.
Seller's Prize: Tommy Feeney.
This week's jackpot: €8,300.
Draw on Saturday, 21 February in the Oyster Manor Hotel.
Membership of the Club is now available.
All are welcome.

Used Clothing Collection
Please give your unwanted clothes and shoes to help the children
of the Kebba Jarjou Memorial Nursery School.
The school is situated in Serekunda, The Gambia, West Africa, and was set up to provide basic education for local street children. It depends, totally, on charitable donations to meet running costs for teaching and educational supplies. The school currently has to provide for around one hundred and fifty pupils and has now become a very important part in the lives and up-bringing of these children, who would, otherwise, be growing up to be starving street beggars.

The Used Clothing Collection us very important in the following ways:
1. it raises much needed funds for the Kabba Jarjou Memorial Nursery School.
2. it raises awareness in Ireland of the problems faced in Africa and the good work of the school.
3. it allows men and women in Africa to support themselves and become less dependent on Western Aid, as the clothing shipped to Africa promotes a culture of trade and enterprise.

The collection bag should be filled with the following items, only:
all types of clean and dry ladies', gents' and children's clothing.
all types of clean and dry underwear — ladies', gents' and children's.
all types of household textiles — bed-linen, curtains and towels.
all types of shoes [except ladies' high heels and ladies' boots].
Please tie the shoes in pairs and put in separate bags. Thank you.
Collection: Monday, 23 February at Clarinbridge Church yard, before 12 noon.

Card Game
The Parents' Committee of Scoil Mhuire NS, Clarinbridge, would like to thank all the supporters of the card game, held on Friday 13th, in the Oyster Manor Hotel. Special thanks to all the sponsors of the card game, and, all who helped on the night.

Clarinbridge Camogie Club
Training commences for 2004 for the following teams on the following dates:

Under 8 [over 7]: Tuesday, 2 March, 5:00—6:00 pm

Under 10: Monday, 23 February, 5:00—6:00 pm

Under 12/14: Sunday, 22 February, 10:00—11:30 am
Camogie meeting in clubhouse for all club members
on Monday, 23 February at 9:00 pm.

Galway Diocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes
The Galway Diocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes will take place from July 1st to 6th.
The pilgrimage will be led by Bishop James McLoughlin.
All in fare: EURO620.
Special arrangements and accommodation will be provided for the sick or invalid near the Grotto at a reduced price of EURO483.
For more information about this facility, contact Father Martin Moran, Merlin Park Hospital, Merlin Park, Galway. Telephone: [091]--757631.
All bookings and enquiries to the Pilgrimage Travel Agent; Fahy Travel LTD, 3 Bridge Street, Galway. Telephone: [091]--594744/594769.

Lourdes and the Shrines
From Shannon to Lourdes, returning from Paris to Dublin.
For further information, contact Monsignor O'Flaherty, The Cathedral, Galway. Telephone: [091]--563577.

Note: the Pilgrimage sponsors at least one sick person
from each parish in Galway Diocese, each year.
Enquiries should reach Father Dermody by 1 April, the latest.