Patrickswell news for w/e October 9th

CHURCH NOTICES

Listed readers for masses this coming weekend, October 10-11, The Twenty-Eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time are as follows; Saturday at 7pm Rosemary Kelleher, Sunday at 10am Niall Sheehy, Sunday at 12noon Simon Hayes.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.



BLOOD DONORS

The Irish Blood Transfusion Service requires 3000 units of blood this week, and donor clinics are being held at the following locations; Monday October 12 at the Greenhills Hotel, Ennis Road, from 6-9pm, and at the Kilmurry Lodge Hotel, Castletroy on Tuesday October 13 and Wednesday October 14 from 6-9pm. For more information contact the Donor Information Line on 1850 731137, or www.ibts.ie



BOOK LAUNCH

A new book entitled Unlimited Heartache, is being launched in the Cu Chulainn this Saturday, October 10. The author is Henry Martin, a nephew of Christy Murphy, and the book is a compilation of the story of Limerick Hurling over the last seventy years. The four hundred page book contains an interesting miscellany of interviews, articles and photographs, and has already been well received. None other than J.P. McManus will be in attendance to officially launch the publication at 9-30pm, and a cordial invitation is extended to all to attend this prestigious occasion.



TIDY TOWNS

Our September meeting took place on the last Tuesday of the month and was well attended, some members finding the time for a quick clean up beforehand, before the evening light faded and the frosty air made its presence felt. Even though our activities are not yet fully over for this year, all in attendance were keen to discuss ideas for next year, and there was no shortage of suggestions for celebrating our tenth year of activities with something special. We still have something special in our midst however, with the flowers on the wall at the roundabout as impressive as ever, and almost forming a curtain to the floor, even so late into the year. They will continue to receive the tender loving care they deserve for as long as possible, even though it is most unusual to be watering at this time of the year, and hopefully their continued presence and vibrance will help to shorten the winter. The Shrine Committee which was active for so many years is no longer in existence, and on winding up, its members have graciously and very generously decided to pass on their remaining funds to us, to assist us in the upkeep, and we are very grateful to them for that. However, John and Eileen O’Shea have agreed to continue cutting the grass there, and we will continue to work together to maintain it in a fit and proper manner. Our annual Quiz Night has been fixed for Friday October 23, which is the Friday prior to the Bank Holiday Weekend, and Christy Murphy at the Cu Chulainn has again very generously agreed to host it and sponsor the First Table Prize. Given the current financial situation we have decided to keep the entry fee at €20 for a table of four. With P.J. O’Grady in charge of proceedings, we guarantee an interesting and entertaining evening, and we look forward to your attendance and support.



TWO DAY INTENSIVE JOBSEEKERS PROGRAMME

West Limerick Resources will be offering a free two day intensive Job Seekers Programme in Patrickswell on 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



FAMILY FUN DAY AT PATRICKSWELL PARENT & TODDLER GROUP

The group meets each Thursday from 10.30am-12noon in the Patrickswell Resource Centre with a special family fun day scheduled for Thursday October 15. The group is open to parents with children under school going age. All are welcome. For more information contact Irene on 069 66298



OLDER PEOPLE’S NETWORK

West Limerick Resources aims to establish a network for older people to help inform of the company’s strategy in relation to future initiatives in the area. The first meeting will take place in Newcastle West on Thursday October 22 from 2.30-4.40pm. Here West Limerick Resources will provide an overview of the variety of supports currently available in the community. For more information or to register interest in attending contact Suzanne on 069 79114.



BASIC COMPUTER CLASSES

A free six week computer course will be offered in the Resource House Patrickswell, starting Tuesday October 13. Open to Job Seekers, people parenting alone, County Council house residents and over 65’s, the initiative is supported by West Limerick Resources. Places are limited. To book a place contact Teresa in the Resource House on 061 320303.



DANCE CLASSES

An eight week series of Dance Classes will begin in the Patrickswell GAA Hall on Monday October 12. Running from 10:30am-12noon, it is supported by West Limerick Resources and the County Limerick Local Sports Partnership. Job Seekers, people parenting alone, County Council house residents and over 65s are especially welcome. Contact Irene on 069 66298 to book a place.



PLAY SCHOOL

Many thanks to all who supported the recent church gate collection which was held in aid of the Play School Building Fund, your generosity is greatly appreciated.