News

Sudan Fund

The total contribution from this parish has reached €5,380. On behalf of those suffering people, we say a big 'thank you' to all, for your generosity.

Autumn Offerings

The envelopes will be distributed during the coming week.

Monday Morning Club

The Monday Morning Club recommences on Monday, 13 September, in the Oyster Manor Hotel, at 11:00 am. New members are always welcome.

Clarinbridge Market Day Committee

The Market Day Committee wishes to thank, most sincerely, all those who attended the Market Day, and those who helped out on Friday evening and Saturday. Your assistance was much appreciated. Thanks, everybody.

Drama Enthusiasts

Anyone interested in drama, costumes, make-up, set-design, acting, or directing? If so, come along to the open night of Clarinbridge Drama Group, on Thursday, 16 September, in the Oyster Manor Hotel, at 9:00 pm. Have fun, learn, make new friends, and discover new talents. Further information is available from Michael, at 087–6181217.

Coffee Morning

A Coffee Morning, in aid of the Galway Hospice, will be held at the home of Anne Murphy, Killeely, Kilcolgan, on Thursday next, 16 September, from 10:00 am to 12 noon.

Be a Friend

The Brothers of Charity have provided services to people with learning disabilities in Kilcornan for over fifty years. Many of us are familiar with Kilcornan through using the swimming pool, or enjoying the scenic walks on the grounds, but, perhaps, we could do more, as a community, to get to know and involve the residents of Kilcornan in the social life of the Parish. Many of the residents of Kilcornan would like to develop friendships with local people, and integrate better into the life of the community. A group of volunteers has been formed, who plan to partake in social events and outings with the men and women in Kilcornan. The emphasis is on fun and developing friendships. An information meeting on volunteer work will be held in the Oyster Manor Hotel, on Tuesday, 14 September, at 8:00 pm. For further information, contact Rory Douglas, or Mary Coen, at 796106, or, Joe Murphy, at 086–3858536.

Irish Language Classes

If you are interested in participating in Irish language classes in Clarinbridge this autumn, please give your name to the Parish Office, or, you can sign up at http://homepage.eircom.net/~clarinbridgechurch/irish.

Tae Kwon Do Classes

Olympic-style Tae Kwon Do classes will be starting on Wednesday next, 15 September, in the parish hall, at 7:00 pm. Taw Kwon Do is a Korean martial art, which is excellent if you want to get fit, lost weight, or learn self-defence. The class instructor is Mr Joe O'Carroll, First Dan black belt. Contact 087–6394995. The club is run under the guidance of Malaysian Grand Master, TK Loh, Eighth Dan black belt. All ages are welcome. Just bring a t-shirt and tracksuit bottoms.

Fairyhouse Play School

A few places still remain for the morning session – 9:15 am to 12:00 pm, Monday to Thursday, for infants aged two-and-a-half to five years old. WHB-approved. Contact Mary O'Neill, at 796346.

Montessori Teacher

A qualified montessori teacher has places available for three- to five-year olds, starting mid-September, 9:30 am to 12:30 pm, in Killeeneen. Contact 087–9627006.

National Silver Jubilee Celebration

National Silver Jubilee Celebration, commemorating Pope John Paul II's visit to Ireland: Clonmacnois, Sunday, 19 September. Pattern and Jubilee Mass at 3:00 pm.

Clarinbridge GAA 

Lotto News

No winner. | 0 match 3s.
Numbers drawn: 10, 12, 18, 28.
Seller's prize: Tommy Feeney
Next week's draw takes place in Donoghue's Pub, Kilcolgan,
for a jackpot of €3,500.
Thanks, again, for your continued support.

Congratulations

Congratulations to Paul J. Forde, who arrives home from Boston this week, after winning the Boston Championship with Fr Tom's, beating Tipperary in the final, and then going on to Colorado, to take part in the North American championship, beating Cuchulainn, of Chicago, in the final. Well done, Paul J!

In Brief ...

• The Under-10 tournament is in full swing. The Under-8 and Under-16 minors are doing well.
• Wishing Enda Collins the best of luck in the Minor Final this weekend.

Note

Office Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:30 am to 12:30 pm.

Lost?

White, fan-tailed pigeon, seen in vicinity of church and presbyteries. Enquiries: 796208.

Notices in Church Porches

We request that those who put up notices in porches to please remove them when they become outdated. Thank you.

Mass Bookings

For Mass bookings [and, for checking if it has been booked], please ring or call to the Parish Office, since the diary is located there. Telephone: 776741.