Patrickswell news for w/e January 22nd

CHURCH NOTICES

Readers for this weekend January 23-24, The Third Sunday in Ordinary Time, are as follows; Saturday at 7pm Frances Lynch, Sunday at 10am Joe Tierney, Sunday at 12noon James McCarthy .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 at 7-30pm and all are welcome.



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



PRAYER WEEK

The week of prayer for Christian Unity continues until January 25



PARISH MISSION

A meeting will be held in Ballybrown National School this Thursday, January 21 at 8pm, to discuss preparations for the Parish Mission which it is hoped will take place in Patrickswell and Ballybrown during October. The success of the mission depends on the willingness of people to get involved and help out in many ways. If you can attend, please bring a friend to the meeting which will be held in the hall at the back of the school on the left hand side.



SENIOR HELP LINE

This is a confidential listening service for older people by older people. Trained older volunteers offer a friendly, listening and non-judgemental ear to all callers, who may be experiencing loneliness, isolation, family or health worries, or suffering abuse or depression. The service operates from 10am to 4pm, and 7pm to 10pm every day of the year, and is only the price of a local call, LoCall 1850-440-444. The advice is not to be alone with any problem, “lifting the phone lessens the loneliness”.



PILGRIMAGE

The pilgrimage to Medjugorje,(between the hills), in Bosnia-Hercegovina, which the Prayer Group is organizing, will depart from Shannon on Saturday May 29. The total cost is €649, but there is a discount of €100 if the full price is paid before February 2. The Spiritual Director will be Fr. Leo McDonnell. For further details contact Ann on 086-1602874, or Joan on 087- 9688233 or 320947.



BLOOD DONORS

The Irish Blood Transfusion Service would like to thank everyone who recently attended clinics and helped enormously to replenish the blood supply. There are two clinics in Kilmallock next week, at the Pastoral Resource Centre, on Monday 25 and Tuesday 26 from 6 to 9pm. For more information contact the Donor Information Line on 1850 731137, or www.ibts.ie



COMMUNITY GAMES

Registration for entries in the Patrickswell- Crecora Community Games need to be completed before next Wednesday January 27. Please Contact Noel Kennedy on 086-1589256 or Mike Heffernan on 087-6479559 for further details, if you wish to take part or would like to help co-ordinate an event. All events are open to boys and girls.



TIDY TOWNS

Our first meeting of the year after the winter recess takes place this coming Tuesday January 26, in the Cu Chulainn commencing at 8pm. All members are requested to attend, and anyone who would like to join us, or help in any way during the coming year will be made very welcome. Please note that the meeting in February, Tuesday 23, will be the Annual General Meeting.



WARNING FOR THE ELDERLY

Elderly people are being warned of the danger of bogus callers, pretending to be council workers, or working for gas, water or electricity companies. These cowardly criminals are only out to rob them of their money, jewellery, or any other valuables. Gardai are urging family and friends to warn the elderly within their community of the dangers these despicable people present, and to remind them that they should never let anyone into their homes that they have not called for or are not sure of. Even photographic identity and so called genuine credentials can be suspect, and they should be encouraged to phone a neighbour or the gardai before entering into any conversation with these callers. The gardai also urge any victims of these incidents to contact them.



VALENTINES PARTY

West Limerick Cancer Concern Group is organizing its 4th Annual Valentines Night in aid of MWCF and Milford Hospice on Friday February12th in The Woodlands House Hotel Adare . Tickets are down to 35 euros from 75 euros in previous years .The night consists of music in lobby at 7- 30, a four course meal, presentation of last year’s cheque to Professor Gupta, music by The Deerhunters, and a disco by Brian O’Grady till late, with Valentines party games for couples and singletons .

Tickets can be booked by contacting Laura Kearns 087 9848006, Joan O’Sullivan 069 82166 or 086 1625960, and Nora Foley 087 2661719.



EARTHQUAKE APPEAL

Patrickswell Community Council is hosting a coffee morning this Saturday, January 23 from 10am until 12noon in the Resource House, to raise money which is urgently required for the Haiti Earthquake Relief effort. A cordial invitation is extended to all to support the council’s initiative in responding to the emergency.



QUIZ NIGHT

Patrickswell National School Parents Association is holding a Table Quiz in the Cu Chulainn on Friday January 29 commencing at 8-30pm. Admission is €20 for a table of four contestants, and your support would be greatly appreciated.



BLUEBERRY ART GALLERY

Happy Birthday, the gallery was one year old on St. Stephen’s Day, and Maurice Clarke would like to thank the community for their encouragement and continued support. Beginners and advanced Art Classes commence on Monday and Tuesday next, and classes in Stained Glass, Jewellery Making and Graphic Design will commence shortly.



BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT

A number of people have supported the idea of setting up a Bereavement Support Group in the parish, and an information night has been arranged in the Millennium Hall beside Raheen Church on Monday January 25, commencing at 8pm. If you are interested in attending please give in your name to the sacristy, the meeting is open to all. This will be followed by four nights training in February.