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Lenten Cross
You might have noticed the wooden cross on the sanctuary and a little container of drawing pins alongside. The cross, of course, reminds us that Jesus shouldered a real cross of wood in that first Good Friday. The pins? Well, if you are 'doing something' for Lent [or 'not doing' something you should be doing!], stick a pin in the cross and ask the Lord to help you persevere, in whatever you have set out to do. It might, in another way, be for someone who is ill, or in a difficult relationship; whatever.

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

Clarinbridge Cemetery
Great credit must go to those involved in the upkeep of this cemetery.
There are three notices inside its walls requesting that no "rubbish" be left there. However, it is quite obvious that some people are not bothering to take rubble [broken concrete, various stones, clay, sand, etc.] very far; in fact, just across the road, on the little road down to the 'cowpark'. The result is that others are now dumping bottles, cans, etc. having got a little encouragement from the cemetery dumpers. The culprits, here, may not be local at all, possibly those hired to open graves. Someone knows, though, who is dumping, and we ask that you insist any waste taken from the cemetery is taken away, and not dumped a few yards from the gate.

Trócaire Box
They are now available in the porch. Please take one home: read the leaflet inside, and put your loose change in the little box, to be brought back to the Church during Holy Week.

Travel Club
The second meeting the Travel Club will be held in Sherry's Pub on Tuesday night, 2 March at 8:30 pm. Cruise the Shannon, visit India, etc.
All are welcome to talk or listen.

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.

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.

Horse Racing: watch out for Big Race Night,
on Friday, 16 April, in the Oyster Manor Hotel.
This promises to be a great night of horse racing, music and craic.

Lotto News:
Numbers drawn: 11, 15, 19, 20. No winner. 8 match 3s.
Seller's Prize: Joe Murphy.
This week's jackpot: €8,450.
Draw on Saturday, 28 February in Donoghue's Pub.
Get your tickets early, in any of the local shops and pubs,
or from any committee members.

Children's Lourdes Appeal Fund
The Children's Lourdes Appeal Fund have a vacancy to fund a sick child in Lourdes in June. If interested, contact the chairperson at [091]--523206 or the secretary at [091]--753848, before mid March.

Church-"Gate" Collection
Church-"Gate" Collection next weekend, 6/7 March,
for the West of Ireland Alzheimer Foundation.

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.