News

"Slave Auction"

Killeeneen NS is holding a "slave auction" at the Clarinbridge Court Hotel, on Saturday next, 6 November. The auction is in aid of the school building fund, which sets out to help complete a new classroom. This will be an action-packed night out, featuring an auction for many useful services for local businesses. Items for the auction include landscaping, a raft foundation, various building-trade services, car servicing, financial services, computer training/services, personal beauty, fitness training, home dining/party, child minding, interior design, etc. Entry fee of €7.50. Doors open at 8:00 pm. Auction will start promptly at 9:00 pm, as there are almost thirty items on auction. The auction is proceeded by a disco.

Concluding Days of Novena – Mass Times

 Monday, 8 November

• 7:00 pm, Roveagh
• 8:00 pm, Clarinbridge

 Tuesday, 9 November

• 7:00 pm, Roveagh
• 8:00 pm, Clarinbridge

 Wednesday, 10 November

• 7:00 pm, Roveagh
• 8:00 pm, Clarinbridge

These Masses are being offered for all those whose names are on the "November Lists". May they enjoy eternal peace – where every tear is wiped away. It is nice to see so many people attending the Novena Masses. Thank you. "Normal Service" resumes on Thursday, 11th and Friday, 12th November, with Mass as 10:00 am in Clarinbridge.

Second Collection

Next Sunday [14 November] – "Diocesan Family Services". Services are provided at Árus de Brún, Newtownsmyth, Galway, such as pre-marriage courses and marriage counselling, where difficulties arise in relationships. Marriage Tribunal, Woodquay. We appreciate your help in the running of these services.

Thanks

Thanks for your generosity to the Propagation of Faith collection on Mission Sunday, which amounted to €1,095.

Clarinbridge Community Development Association

 Newly-elected Board Members and contact numbers:

• Chairperson: Séamus Collins, 796353
• Vice-Chairperson: Eric Cullen, 796775
• Secretary: Ian O'Brien, 087–2575568
• Director of Finance: Martin Fox, 776123
• Company Secretary: Ann Sherry, 796234
• PRO Officer: Toni Murphy, 796730
• Auditing & Accounts: Johnny Kelly, 796557

 Elected Chairpersons of Sub-Committees:

• Planning & Environment: Mark Greene, 773113
• Sports & Recreation: PJ Coen, 796465
• Culture & The Arts: Ann Fox, 773113
• Heritage & History: Joe Murphy, 796057
• Tourism & Economic Development: Julianne Forde, 796777
• Health & Social Care: Margaret Rose Bindon, 796225
• Traffic & Roads: Eric Cullen, 796775
• Tidy Towns: Mary Keane, 796162
• Adult Recreation & Education: Joe Sherry, 796103

The above sub-committees welcome new members. If you feel that you can contribute in any way towards the above areas, please contact a members of CCDA. In particular, new members are required in the Health & Social Care sub-committee. CCDA welcomes your ideas. Email: ccdaclarinbridge@eircom.net.

ISPCC Parenting Conference

 Attention all parents! 

The ISPCC is holding an information evening regarding the following topics, which affect children today: drugs and alcohol, Internet safety, bullying, and improving parent/child relationships. You are welcome to come along to the Menlo Park Hotel, Terryland, on Thursday, 18 November, from 7:00 to 8:30 pm. Admission is free. Refreshments provided.

Clarinbridge GAA 

Lotto News

No winner | 2 match 3 winners: Josie Guinan, Emily Burke
Numbers drawn: 4, 12, 14, 20
Seller's prize: PJ Coen
Next week's draw takes place in Raftery's Rest,
for a jackpot of €4,700.
Thanks, again, for your continued support.

Minor-A Semi-Final

Good luck to our Minors next Sunday in Ballinasloe. They play Kiltormer in the County Semi-Final, at 2:30 pm. You are asked to please come out and support our brilliant team. And, don't forget to check out the Clarinbridge GAA website, at www.clarenbridgegaa.ie.

Concert

Liam Lawton, in concert with 'Lorica', Saint Patrick's Church, Forster Street, Galway, on Thursday, 18 November, at 8:00 pm. Tickets are available from 'Red Light Records' [Shop Street – 533888, and, Eglinton Street – 568340] at €20 each.

Galway Charismatic Conference, 2004

'Come Back to Me'
"Come back to me with all your heart" [Joel 2:12]
Galway Charismatic Conference, 2004, at Saint Mary's College, Saint Mary's Road, Galway [near UCHG], on Saturday, 13 November [registration at 9:30 am, Mass at 7:00 pm[, and, on Sunday, 14 November [registration at 9:30 am, Mass at 3:00 pm]. Speakers: Eddie Stones and Father Noel Burke. Priests needed for Confession on Saturday, 13 November, between 3:00 and 5:00 pm.

Esker Retreat House & Youth Village

Why not give yourself a pre-Christmas treat by attending one of our retreats in Esker:

• 12th-14th November: Aids to Contemplative Prayer
• 3rd-5th, and 10th December: Advent retreats.