Thank You ... All who attended the meeting for readers on Monday night, last. Our new readers are very welcome. May this new venture bring you many blessings. We will also have additional readers for weekday Masses. I wish to thank John Quinn, well known from his work with RTÉ for sharing his professionalism with us, and Patrick Lynott for all his work in setting up the new list for the first half of 2005. P.S. The meeting on Tuesday night [stewards] was very disappointing ... is this such a difficult task? E.D. |
Set Dancing Classes Set dancing classes resume in the Oyster Manor Hotel on Thursday, 27 January, at 8:00 pm. So, come along all are welcome. Cost of €5 per night. Run by the CCDA. |
Second Collection Education Sunday next weekend, 29/30 January Proceeds from this collection go towards financing the Diocesan Pastoral Centre, which organises and provides courses, workshops, training programmes and resources in an attempt to deepen understanding of the Christian message and its challenge and call in today's world. The money from this collection provides resources for the development of catechetics at both primary and post-primary levels in the diocese, and pays for the services of full-time Catechetical Advisers at primary and secondary level. |
World Youth Day, 2005 Cologne Experience, 2005 Are you between 18 and 25? Would you like to travel as part of the Galway Diocesan Pilgrimage to World Youth Day? Taking place from 15th to 22nd August, 2005. Monthly get-togethers locally and Diocesan get-togethers. Information nights in:
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Learn the Tunes Have you ever wished you could join in a session but never got 'round to learning the tunes? If so, then here is your opportunity to make a start in 2005, learn new tunes or share and revise familiar ones in a relaxed and welcoming environment. Classes are suitable for beginners and improvers. If you have not played before, take along a tin whistle. All instruments are welcome in the more advanced class. The six-week courses, with tutors Marian McCarthy and Johnny Giles, will start on Friday, 28 January, at the Oyster Manor Hotel, from 8:00 pm to 9:15 pm. Classes are organised by 'Music for Clarinbridge', under the auspices of the Clarinbridge Community Development Association, Arts and Culture sub-committee. For details or to book in advance, contact Anne at 086-8351230. |
Disability Awareness Nights The Brothers of Charity are organising a programme of three information nights aimed at creating greater understanding of the needs of people with a learning disability. It will be of benefit to people who are willing to volunteer a little time to partake in social events and outings with people with learning disabilities, where the emphasis is on fun and friendship. You are welcome to attend, even if you cannot commit yourself to all three sessions. The following are the details of the programme:
If you wish to attend, please contact Rosaleen Murphy at [091]-796106 [2:00 pm to 5:00 pm, Monday to Friday]. |
Galway Solemn Novena Seven sessions each day:
We would be grateful if Eucharistic Ministers and Stewards [over 18] from the Parish call to the Sacristy of the Cathedral at whatever session they attend, and offer their assistance. |
Meetings this Week
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CCDA Public Meeting Re: Crèche [in Cowpark] Meeting will cover information, application and election of committee, taking place on Tuesday, 25 January, at 7:00 pm, in the Oyster Manor Hotel. All those interested are welcome to attend. |
Televisal of Charity Event A note of thanks for your support of our Fund-Raising Project for Sri Lanka in the Radisson SAS Hotel last Friday. Thank to you, it was very successful. A television programme has been made and will be screen on TG4 this Sunday, 23 January, at 10:00 pm. The aim of the fund, now, is to twin with an area in Sri Lanka, so adopting a long-term holistic approach to that area's requirements. Once again, many thanks. God bless. Bob D'Silva |
Bridge Lessons Bridge lessons commence Tuesday, 1 February, in the Oyster Manor Hotel, from 7:00 to 9:00 pm. For further information, contact Sheila [at 087-6521156] or Mary [at 796229, evenings]. All are welcome. |
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All members of the lotto team and their captains are requested to attend a meeting on Wednesday, 26 January, in the Clubhouse, at 8:00 pm. Those who desire to get involved and to give a helping hand are also welcome.
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