Patrickswell news for w/e October 30th

CHURCH NOTICES

Listed readers for masses this coming weekend, Saturday October 31, and Sunday November1, The Thirty-First Sunday in Ordinary Time and All Saints Day are as follows; Saturday at 7pm Rosemary Kelleher, Sunday at 10am Sam Milburn, Sunday at 12noon Julie Darcy. Eucharistic Ministers, Saturday at 7pm M.Houlihan, J.Collopy, M.Bucke. Sunday at 10am, K.Enright, R.Kelliher. Sunday at 12noon M.McDermott, E.O’Shea, R.Fitzgerald. Please arrange a replacement if you are unable to fulfill any duty allocated to you. Weekday masses are at 9-30 am Monday to Friday. The weekly prayer meeting takes place on Monday evening from 8 to 9pm and all are welcome. Monday

November 2 is All Souls Day, the Commemoration of all the Faithful Departed.



PARISH NEWSLETTER

Items for inclusion in the weekly Parish Newsletter should be handed into the sacristy by 9-30am each Friday, or contact Fr. Muiris O’Connor on 353711 or 0866075628. Alternatively they can be emailed to muirisoc@eircom.net



BLOOD DONORS

The Irish Blood Transfusion Service requires 3000 units of blood this week, and donor clinics are being held at the following locations; Tuesday November 3 at the Dunraven Arms, Adare, from 6-9pm, and at the Kilmurry Lodge Hotel, Castletroy on Wednesday November 4 and Thursday November 5 from 6-9pm. For more information contact the Donor Information Line on 1850 731137, or www.ibts.ie



WORLD VEGAN DAY

This year marks the sixty fifth anniversary of veganism, and the creation of the Vegan Society. The first of November is celebrated by the society as World Vegan Day.



TWO DAY INTENSIVE JOBSEEKERS PROGRAMME

West Limerick Resources is offering a free two day intensive Job Seekers Programme in Patrickswell this Wednesday November 4 and Thursday November 5. The course will cover all aspects of job seeking skills and is open to long term and short term unemployed people. If interested in attending or for more information please contact: Liam or Helen at the Jobs Club on Tel: 069 77664/77668 or Email: jobsclub@email.com



PARENT AND TODDLER GROUP

The group meets each Thursday from 10.30am-12noon in the Resource House.

Supported by West Limerick Resources and the Parent Support Project of the Limerick Social Service Centre, it is open to parents with children under school going age. Places are still available, just turn up on the day. All are welcome. Contact Irene on 069 66298



TIDY TOWNS

This year’s Limerick in Bloom Awards were announced on Tuesday October 20. There was an increase in the number of entries from twenty seven last year to thirty two. The judges commented on the presentation of the Main Street and the shrine, and the attractive floral arrangements. They were also impressed with the almost complete absence of litter and the participation of business premises, all reflecting a very evident community spirit. Marks were awarded for landscaping, planting, litter control and tidiness, colour and overall impression, and we were awarded second place in category two with a score of seventy nine points. Our Table Quiz went ahead on Friday last with a large gathering of supporters in attendance. P.J.O’Grady, master of wit and repartee was again in charge of proceedings as MC and Question Master, ably assisted by Ann Ronan efficiently collating the scores. We would like to thank all the businesses who very generously sponsored prizes for the raffle, and especially Christy Murphy for hosting us once again, and very generously sponsoring the first table prize. Our heartfelt thanks are also extended to all who came out on the night to support us, and all who have helped us in any way throughout the year.



CREDIT UNION

Now that the clocks have gone back and darkness falling that bit earlier, MPCC Credit Union, has launched its local ‘CU Safe to School’ road safety campaign, which is aimed at helping primary school children within its catchment area to learn effective road safety. With so many children taking to the roads every day to get to and from school, road safety awareness and education are paramount. The campaign was launched

with support from Limerick County Council, the Road Safety Authority, an Garda Síochána and Cycling Pursuits in Patrickswell, in the Dooradoyle office of MPCC Credit Union on October 21st. With over 2,350 pupils in the seven primary schools located within its area, the Credit Union’s Board of Directors felt that it was essential to highlight the importance of road safety amongst the pupils and its Members. At the launch, the local Community Gardaí, Ian Murphy and Cathy Cotter gave a talk on road safety to pupils and their teachers. MPCC Credit Union has sponsored reflective safety armbands and arranged for the distribution of these along with road safety leaflets to the local primary school pupils and is also running a written competition for the children based on the message contained in the road safety leaflets. The competition and its prize of a bicycle are intended to act as an additional encouragement for the children and their parents to read the safety leaflets. Commenting on the ‘CU Safe to School’ campaign, Tim Ryan, Chairman of MPCC Credit Union said “We felt that children are probably at their most vulnerable travelling to and from school and as part of our commitment to the local community and our members, it was our duty to initiate this campaign. Hopefully our local campaign will encourage the children to take greater care when walking on footpaths; to remember to use the Safe Cross Code and to always wear a seat belt when travelling in a car and to encourage their family members and friends around them to do the same.



COFFEE MORNING

With Winter fast approaching, it's not easy to get out of the house and meet people. We now have a coffee morning every Wednesday from 10am to 12noon, come along to the Resource Centre, chat with your neighbours, and sit and relax in welcoming surroundings. For those who have transport, and have neighbours who would like to attend, why not bring them along with you, all are welcome.



VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

Age Action Ireland are organising free basic computer classes for the over 55's at the Patrickswell Community Resource Centre. The aim of the "Getting Started" programme is to make older people comfortable using computers. Class sizes are small, with one volunteer tutor for every couple of students. Both the volunteers and the older people find the classes rewarding and fun. For volunteers, basic computer skills are needed, but patience and good humour are just as important, training is provided.

If you are interested in becoming a volunteer in Patrickswell, please contact Teresa on 061-320303, or e-mail patrickswellcrc@gmail.com