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Mothers' Day

Various strands make up Mothers' Day. It was the occasion of visiting the cathedral or mother church. It was a day for servants to go home to visit their mothers before Easter. The day was placed on the calendar as a memorial day for mothers, wearing a red carnation if one's mother was alive, or white if she was dead. It was also Mothers' Day for peace.

Killeeneen National School Enrolment

Killeeneen National School is now accepting enrolments for the forthcoming school year, 2005-2006. If you would like to visit the school, you are very welcome. Please contact the school to set up an appointment or to acquire an enrolment form, at 796404.

Saint Patrick's Day Celebration

As part of Seachtain na Gaeilge's events throughout this country, you are invited to celebrate the best of Irish culture at the Oyster Manor Hotel, on Saint Patrick's Day. This is a special, early-evening event [4:30 pm to 8:00 pm], suitable for all the family, and food will be available throughout. There will be the best of traditional Irish music from the local community and plenty of opportunity for set dancing and participation in this open session. Last year's event was highly successful, and this year's promises to be the same. Everyone is welcome.

Ceiliúradh Lá Fhéile Phádraig le haghaidh Seachtain na GaeilgeDéan ceiliúradh linn ar Lá Fhéile Phádraig in Óstán Mhainéar na n-Oisrí, ag an seisiún speisialta seo a bheidh ar siúl go luath sa tráthnóna. Beidh scoth an cheoil thraidisiúnta agus amhránaíocht, agus beidh deis iontach do damhsa seiteanna. Tosóidh an ceiliúradh seo – atá do gach duine sa teaghlach – ar 4:30 i.n. agus beidh bia ar fáil an lá ar fad.

Trócaire

The focus this Lent is on Ethiopia, and, each week, we hope to furnish you with various bits of information on this unfortunate country, e.g. In 46 countries, people are poorer today than in 1990. According to the UN, Ethiopia is one of the top five countries with the highest human poverty level, with over 50% of the population living on less than $1 a day. A child born in Ethiopia in 2002 has a life expectancy of 45.5 years. In Ethiopia, 76% of the population do not have guaranteed access to clean water, and 88% are without sustainable access to improved sanitation. Developed nations make up 20% of the world's population, but consume 86% of the world's resources. During the drought and famine in Ethiopia in 1985, nearly one million people died.

Divine Mercy Pilgrimage

6th-13th June, 2005

 Spiritual Director: Fr. E. Dermody

 €945 per person sharing, including half-board and airport taxes.

 For further information, please contact the Organiser, Julianne Forde, at 087-2466323.

Galway Diocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes

Taking place from 1st to 6th July, led by Bishop James McLoughlin. All in fare: €630. Special arrangements and accommodation will be provided for the sick or invaled near the Grotto at a reduced price of €500. See poster in church porch for further details.

"Suaimhneas"

Progress [?] Report

More than a little disappointing ... 352 households have not made any contribution [€20 per month] so far – i.e. 65% of those to whom envelopes were sent in December. Have YOU forgotten?

First Communion and Confirmation

During the coming week, Fr. Dermody will bring a pack for each child to both national schools, with a letter from Bishop McLoughlin for parents and children, requesting them to use the enclosed prayer cards in preparation for First Communion and Confirmation.

Clarinbridge Drama Group

Clarinbridge Drama Group presents [two, one-act comedies] "Babysitting Calvin" and "Muldoon's Oriental Café". Also, Foróige, with "Rooney's Revenge", on Friday, 11 March, in the Parish Hall, at 8:00 pm.

AGM Conradh na Gaeilge

Tá fáilte roimh gach duine ag a bhfuil suim acu sa Ghaeilge chuig AGM Conradh na Gaeilge, Dé Luain, 7ú Márta, ar a naoi i.n. in Óstán Mhainéar na n-Oisrí.

Prayer and Reflections for Lent

Reflection and prayer for Lent, Wednesdays, at 8:00 pm, in "Suaimhneas". Beidh fáilte romhat.

GAA News

Under-12 training has resumed. Saturdays only, for now, from 2:00 pm to 3:30 pm. All are welcome.

Fountain of Knowlegde

Help your child catch up, get ahead, and excel this term.

Fountain of Knowlegde offers:  a comprehensive educational assesment to identify your child's strengths and weaknesses [age 7-15]  a personalised learning programme to help your child succeed  guaranteed success. Your child has the ability to improve one full class-level in reading and maths during the programme.

Now enrolling in Galway. For further information, call Kay, at 087-6813369, or Michelle, at 086-8412755.

Thank You

Many thanks for your generous contributions towards the recent church-"gate" collection for the 'Irish Guide Dogs for the Blind' Association, which amounted to €335.