PATRICKSWELL NEWS FOR W/E NOVEMBER 6TH

CHURCH NOTICES

Listed readers for masses this coming weekend, November 7-8, The Thirty-Second Sunday in Ordinary Time are as follows; Saturday at 7pm Michael Wolfe, Sunday at 10am Sam Milburn, Sunday at 12noon Julie Darcy.Eucharistic Ministers, Saturday at 7pm M.Collins, M.Bennis, B.Carroll. Sunday at 10am, M.O’Mara, M.Punch, Sam Milburn, Sunday at 12noon S.Enright, N.O’Grady, R.Bennis. 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. This Friday, November 6, is First Friday, and there will be Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament after the 9-30 am mass until 11am. Communion will be distributed to the sick. Devotions to Our Lady of Fatima will take place before the 7pm mass on Saturday.



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 a donor clinic is being held at St. John’s Pavilion, Mulgrave Street from 5-8pm, on Wednesday November 11. For more information contact the Donor Information Line on 1850 731137, or www.ibts.ie



WEST LIMERICK VOLUNTEER FAIR

The Volunteer Support Service will hold its annual Volunteer Fair on Saturday November 14 in the Desmond College, Newcastle West. Offering an opportunity to meet representatives from all types of community and voluntary groups from across West Limerick it is an event not to be missed. Contact Paul on 069 79079 or email pmoriarty@wlr.ie



UNWANTED MEDICINES

From now until November 27, a free collection service for the safe disposal of all out of date medicines is available in local pharmacies. All products, whether over the counter remedies or prescription drugs, can be returned. This will reduce the risk of accidental poisoning in the home especially among small children, overdosing, or sharing of medicines, and reduce the potential of environmental damage if they are not disposed of properly. DUMP them now, Dispose Unused Medicines Properly.



FARMERS MARKET

A weekly Farmers Market is now being held at the Crescent Shopping Centre every Wednesday from 9-30am until 2-30pm, outside the City Mall entrance.



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