News

The Apostolic Work Society [Clarinbridge Branch]

Most parishes in the Diocese of Galway have an active branch of AWS. Their focus is on support for missionaries in the most remote, most deprived places in the world.

They make vestments, altar linen, and, sometimes, children's clothing. They collect funds for, and purchase, Mass kits, and other church requisites.

They also provide contributions towards educating students for the priesthood, the training of Catechists, the sheltering and feeding of homeless children ... in fact, anything in the development of a deprived community.

You can help, by making a generous contribution to the local branch of AWS [Clarinbridge/Roveagh] in the second collection next weekend.

Thank you.

Knock Youth Festival

28-31 July, 2005

This is the fourth National Youth Festival at Knock. The last three festivals have been very successful. Hundreds of young people from all over Ireland come together to explore and celebrate their faith.

It is an opportunity for young people to enjoy each others' company, as well as experiencing God's love.

The retreat is run on a donation basis – food and accommodation are provided. Bring a sleeping bag. Open to young people, 17-35 years.

More information available from [094]-9388100, or see poster in church porch.

Words from John Paul II

 On materialism: "This is the so-called civilisation of 'consumption' and 'consumerism' ... one quickly learns that the more one possesses, the more one wants".

 On compromise: "Do not be afraid. Do not be satisfied with mediocrity. Put out into the deep and let down your nets for a catch".

 On human life: "Love life, respect life: in yourselves and in others".

Parish Office

The Parish Office will be closed from Wednesday, 6th to Monday, 18th July.

FÁS eCollege 

FÁS has established an Internet-based training service, called 'eCollege', which offers a range of flexible learning opportunities. It can be accessed at www.fas-netcollege.com.

It is available to everybody, and offers over 100 courses – that can be taken online – in the following categories: business, office applications, web-design/programming, technical support, soft skills/personal development, and, health and safety.

Most courses are certified. The cost is modest, and payment can be made online.

Volunteers wanted ...

... by a bi-aura diploma student. This safe, non-invasive, energy therapy offers effective relief, to all, from anxiety, arthritis, depression, insomnia, stress, etc. and is completely natural.

For details, contact John, at 796517, after 6:00 pm.

Marriage Preparation

In order that there be adequate time to prepare properly for the sacrament of marriage, it is required that couples give a minimum of three months' notice to one of the priests of their parish.

Since 1 August, 1996, a marriage will not be valid in civil law unless three months' notification has been given to the Registrar of Marriages.

Clarinbridge GAA 

 Lotto News

 No winner.
 7 match-3 winners.
 Numbers drawn: 3, 9, 14, 21.
 Seller's prize: Mark Coen.
 Next week's draw takes place in the Oyster Manor Hotel [with Team 'D'], on Saturday, 25 June, for a jackpot of €5,450.

Many thanks, again, for your continued support.

 Training

Football training, for the U-12 boys, starts Tuesday, 28 June, at 8:00 pm.