Patrickswell news for w/e February 26th

RADIO PROGRAMME

This Friday February 26, Patrickswell takes to the airwaves, when West Limerick Radio 102fm, will be live on air from the Community Resource Centre. The programme starts at 11.30am, and will continue for approximately four hours. Local people will be speaking on a range of topics throughout the programme. Please give them, the Resource Centre and the Community Council as much support as possible, by tuning in to listen to what promises to be an interesting and entertaining morning, live from our very own locality.



CHURCH NOTICES

Listed readers for this weekend February 27-28, The Second Sunday of Lent, are as follows; Saturday at 7pm Eileen O’Brien, Sunday at 10am Rosemary Kelleher, Sunday at 12noon Angela O’Donnell. Eucharistic Ministers, Saturday at 7pm, E.O’Byrne, R. Madigan, J.Tierney. Sunday at 10am, N.Murray, P.J.O’Grady. Sunday at 12noon, B.Enright, N.Quinn, P.Kirby. 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 8pm and all are welcome. Listed readers for the month of March are as follows; Saturday at 7pm Simon Hayes, Sunday at 10am Sam Milburn, Sunday at 12noon Joanne Tierney.



TRÓCAIRE

Boxes are now available from the church porch for those who wish to take part in this year’s Lenten Campaign which is focusing on rural hunger and poverty in developing countries. An alternative is to use the appropriate envelop in the envelope box to make a donation if you prefer.



EXPOSITION

During the Sundays of Lent there will be Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament after the 10am mass, and also on the Saturdays in the prayer room from 9am until 12noon. Please add your name to the sheet provided in the porch if you are willing to commit to spending some time in prayer on the Saturday morning.



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



CHURCH GATE COLLECTION

The organisers of last weekend’s church gate collection wish to thank all concerned for their generosity towards St.Vincent’s Centre, Lisnagry.



BLUEBERRY ART GALLERY

In its ongoing policy of promoting the most interesting and evolving Irish artists, the gallery is now proudly hosting some new works. A stained glass weekend workshop will commence in March, and a new class in the art of jewellery making is also envisaged in the not too distant future, for more details contact info@aesop.ie



COLÁISTE CHIARÁIN

Every parent or guardian of a student enrolled in the school is automatically a member of the Parents Association. The Parents Council has 18 Parents Representatives who were elected at our AGM in 2009. Our next AGM will be held in Autumn 2010. The Parents Council meets every month and if you would like any information please contact the Chairperson on 061-397920.



BLOOD DONORS

Thank you to everyone who attended recent clinics and helped enormously to replenish the blood supply. A donor clinic will be held in Scoile Ida, Corbally, on Monday March 1 from 6-9pm. You can visit any blood donor clinic as long as ninety days have elapsed since you last gave blood. There will be clinics in Abbeyfeale and Galbally next week.

For more information contact the Donor Information Line on 1850 731137, or www.ibts.ie



BEALTAINE FESTIVAL

This year’s festival takes place during the month of May, 1st to 31st, and is being

co-ordinated by Age and Opportunity celebrating creativity in older age. Hundreds of events are being planned nationwide under the theme, “Re-ignite, explore, learn, enjoy, dream”. To find out what is happening locally ring 01-8057709, Lo Call 1890-506060, or log on to the website, www.bealtine.com



HAVE- A – BREAK

This is a home based respite scheme which facilitates host carers to take children with Special Needs into their home for a well earned break, and opens up opportunities and friendships for the child and the host carer. Previous experience is not required, training will be provided, and expenses are also paid. There is a continuing demand for host carers, so if you are interested in finding out more please contact Catherine O’Sullivan, Social Worker, St.Vincent’s Centre, Lisnagry, Tel. 061-501438, or www.haveabreak.ie



COMMUNITY GAMES

The next round of applications for Community Games are now being considered. Closing date Wednesday10. Round 6. 1, Primary School Choir (County only), 2, Cross-Country U/9 - 300m,(county) U/11 - 600m. (county), U/12 Mixed Distance Relay 400m/600m, U/13 - 1200m U/14 Distance Relay, 600m/800m, U/17 - 1000m. (County) , 3. Camogie U/14 and U 12 (County) , 4. Hurling U/11. Closing Date Wednesday 31st March 2010 - Round 7. 1. Gaelic Football U/10, 2. Girls Gaelic Football U/12, 3. Rounders Boys & Girls U/15, 4. Rounders Boys & Girls U/13, 5. Girls Soccer U/12, 6. Hockey U/16 Girls, 7. Tag Rugby U/14 + U/11+ U/16, 8. Soccer Girls U/17 (County) Team of 8, Panel of 11, 9 Volleyball U/16 Girls & U/16 Boys.
Please contact Noel Kennedy 086-1589256 or Mike Heffernan 0876479559 if you are interested in any of these events.