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Ministers of the Eucharist

We ask all Ministers of the Eucharist to attend the Mass on Holy Thursday, when they will renew their commitment as special ministers of the Eucharist. Six new members have undergone training recently, and they will join the present group in a ceremony especially for them – induction and blessing of their hands.

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

If you have not taken home a "pack" yet, it is not too late – pick up one at the back of the church, now, or during the week. This year, the pack includes an envelope. It would be greatly appreciated if you can change the amount you are contributing to notes and return it in the envelope. Either way, I hope you will be able to make some little contribution to our marginalised sisters and brothers in Ethiopia.

Please read on: Worldwide, 104 million children are not in school, 59 million of them girls. Only 46% of children in Ethiopia attend primary school. This drops to 15% for secondary. In Ethiopia, fewer than 50% of adults are classed as literate. The cost of eradicating poverty is 1% of global income. At current rates of progress, Sub-Saharan Africa would not achieve universal primary education until 2129, another 124 years. Ethiopia is ranked as the 169th poorest country in the world out of 177.

Foróige

Do you, or anyone you know, have an unwanted pool/snooker table with all equipment? Such an item would be greatly appreciated for use by Foróige youth club members. Contact Trina, at 796614.

Holy Week and Easter

During the week, each home will receive an envelope, "Easter Offerings". This is the sole means of remuneration for serving priests and for those who have retired. It is sad that a large number of parishioners never make any contribution! They probably have some good reason we are unaware of. The envelope will also have a card which sets out the times of ceremonies in Holy Week.

Lost

Two kayaking paddles on Kilcolgan river. Reward offered. Contact 087-2848509.

Clarinbridge GAA 

 Lotto News

 No winner.
 0 match-3 winners.
 Numbers drawn: 1, 13, 15, 17.
 Seller's prize: Jordan's Bar.
 Next week's draw takes place in Paddy Burke's pub, on Saturday, 12 March, for a jackpot of €3,200.

Many thanks, again, for your continued support.

 Missing Jerseys

• Please check and see if you have the following 'Murray # Spelman', maroon and white jerseys in your home: numbers 5, 6, 7, 10, 14, 16, 18, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26. All the aforementioned jerseys have been missing from the sets from last year.
• Also missing is a set of red jerseys, numbers 19 and 25. We need all these jerseys back to complete our four sets.

 Camogie

Training for camogie is starting for 2005 at the pitch, with the times as follows:

 Under 10s: Monday and Friday, 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm
 Under 12s: Monday, 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm
 Under 14s: Tuesday, 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm and Friday, 5:00 pm to 6:00 pm
 Under 8s: Times are to follow later.

Looking forward to meeting you all there. All are welcome.