News
7 March, 2004 — Second Sunday of Lent
| Killeeneen
National School The pupils of Killeeneen National School present an evening of fun and drama, featuring the plays 'Happy Hat Land', 'The Babbling Banshees' and 'Crikey, Moses!' in Kilcornan Hall, on Thursday, 11 March at 7:30 pm. All are welcome. *** Enrolments are taking place for incoming pupils for the school year, 2004—2005. Forms are available from the school, phone 796404; or download from website — www.killeeneen.com Please return forms by Friday, 26 March. |
| Galway
Diocesan Youth Ministry The Youth Ministry Team from the Galway Diocesan Pastoral Centre are running a Faith Roadshow on Saturday, 13 March, in Gort Community School, at 2:15 pm, for young people between the ages of 12 and 16. The afternoon will consist of a series of workshops, comprising music, sports, video and discussion, and meditation on the theme of "Lent and taking a second look at life". At the end of the afternoon, we will then join the Gort community to celebrate with them, at their 7:30 pm evening Mass. For further information, please contact your local priest, or ring Carmel, at [091]—532946. |
| Kilcuan House,
Clarinbridge, presents "Want to be a 'Thousandaire'?" In aid of Respite Holidays, for young people with special needs. Answer 12 questions, and you will win €1,000. Fully computerised quiz show, with multiple-choice questions and help options. Venue: Oyster Manor Hotel, Clarinbridge Date: Saturday, 20 March | Time: 8:30 pm, sharp Tickets €10, available from any committee member, or at the door. Ticket hotline: 087—8119454. |
| Roveagh Cemetery Meeting — Monday night, 8 March, in Sacristy of Roveagh Church, at 8:00 pm. All those who have relatives interred in the cemetery are invited to this meeting. |
| Trócaire Did you collect your Family Trócaire Pack? Available, now, in the porch. |
| Coming events at
Suaimhneas, Ballylougnaun Road, Renmore Christian Meditation, Thursdays, 8:00 pm—9:00 pm Prayer and stillness for half an hour, followed by tea [optional]. All welcome. *** A week of directed prayer, Monday, 8 March to Friday, 12 March. A week of directed prayer is a way of making a retreat in the midst of daily living. It involves 30 minutes of prayer at home and 30 minutes of direction in Suaimhneas, each day [at a time suitable for you and for Sister Judith, the directress]. *** Lenten Talks on Caring III, 10 March, 8:00 pm—9:30 pm. Speaker: John Duggan, radio presenter, song-writer and volunteer with L'Árche community in Dublin. Cost: €5 *** Lenten Talks on Caring IV, 24 March, 8:00 pm—9:30 pm. Detecting suicidal tendencies and caring for families affected by suicide. Speaker: Mary Egan, Chaplain to families bereaved by suicide. Cost: €5 *** Day of Reflection and Prayer, Saturday, 27 March, 10:30 am—4:30 pm. A day of prayer and reflection for men and women of all ages, who live the Single Life. Facilitator: Sister Mary Glennon. Cost: €25 |
| Lost? If anyone has tidings of a large step ladder [Parish property], maybe you got the loan of it? Please ring 796208/776741. Thanks. |
| Music for
Clarinbridge http://homepage.eircom.net/~clarinbridgechurch/music |
| 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. |
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Night of Traditional Music An Irish night of traditional music and dance will be held in the Oyster Manor Hotel, on Tuesday, 16 March, at 8:15 pm, to celebrate Saint Patrick's Festival. The very best of Irish musicians, singers and dancers will perform at the event. All are welcome. A great night of craic in store. |
| Bridge Club The Bridge Club meets each Thursday at 8:00 pm in Sherry's Pub. New members welcome. |