Patrickswell news for w/e April 16th

CHURCH NOTICES

Listed readers for this weekend April 17-18, The Third Sunday of Easter, are as follows; Saturday at 7pm Julie Darcy, Sunday at 10am Niall Sheehy, Sunday at 12noon Michael Wolfe. 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 8pm 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



TIDY TOWNS

A reminder that our church gate collection will be taken up at all masses this weekend and we look forward to your continued support and generosity. Due to the adverse weather conditions on Tuesday of last week, our planned litter pick as part of National Spring Clean was postponed until Wednesday. A bright, fresh and sunny Spring morning allowed us to tackle the Limerick Road, and Croom Road, and before noon eight bags of rubbish had been collected. The Clarina Road was done a few weeks ago. Thanks to the anonymous person who very kindly cleaned up the by-roads around Garranroe and Killonahan. We would also like to thank Christy at the Cu Chulainn for allowing us to deposit the bags there, prior to collection by the County Council the following day.



GOLF SOCIETY

The results of our recent outing in Portumna, the first of the year, are as follows; 1st Diarmud Bucke 40points, 2nd Frankie Nolan 39points. Category A, 1st Tony O’Neill 35points, 2nd Alan Purcell 35points(back9). Category B, 1st Gerry Murray 37points, 2nd Dessie Foley 37points(back9). Front 9, James Devine 19points, Back9, Kieran Carroll 19points. There was a good turnout of thirty seven members, and a special word of thanks to Patrickswell GAA who sponsored the day. Our next fixture is this Saturday April 17 in Kanturk, and Lahinch is the venue on May 15.





RESOURCE CENTRE

Services available include all HSE and Social Welfare forms. The FÁS Jobs Board is updated daily, and a photocopying and typing service is also offered. The Citizens Information Service is also in attendance every Thursday from 10-30am until 12-30pm. The service which is delivered by professional staff is free, confidential and impartial. A free confidential counselling service can also be requested. Art classes take place every Monday morning from 10-30 to 12-30, computer classes Tuesday’s and Thursdays, and cookery classes every Friday from 7-9pm. The weekly 45Drive takes place every Thursday night at 9pm sharp, everybody welcome. An eight week creative writing course for the Active Retirement Group is being run through the VEC Community Education Programme. The Active Retirement Group meets on the second and fourth Thursdays commencing at 7-30pm. The Parent and Toddler Group meets on Thursdays from 9-30 to 11am, and new members are always welcome. If anyone is interested in availing of any of the classes or activities call in or phone 320303, or E-mail patrickswellcrc@gmail.com



WORLD DAYS

This Saturday April 17 is recognized by the United Nations as World Haemophilia Day. Thursday April 22 is Earth Day, which was instigated forty years ago to inspire awareness and appreciation of the earth’s environment.



WORK ACCESS

Do you have a disability or a mental health difficulty? Would you like some assistance to get a job? Work Access Ltd which is based at Pillar House, Little Ellen Street, Limerick, has helped many people with a disability or a mental health difficulty to become employed. For further information contact David on 061 493095 or email david@workaccess.org or log onto www.workaccess.org This service is available in Limerick city and county.



ADAPT

Adapt is based in Rosbrien and offers a range of services to women experiencing Domestic Abuse, and their children, throughout Limerick City and County and beyond.

It offers a 24 Hour Free phone helpline,1800 200 504, Emergency Refuge accommodation, Outreach services in Limerick city and county, Social work support,

Accompaniment to services, Court Accompaniment, Crisis Counselling, Childcare facilities and Play Therapy. The organisation is asking for walkers, joggers and runners to help in raising funds by taking part in The Great Limerick Run on May2. Sponsor cards are available from ADAPT phone 061 412354 or email: td2@adaptservices.ie.



WEST LIMERICK LOCAL

The West Limerick Local is a new free monthly community magazine which will be launched this May, being delivered to 2000 homes and businesses in the West Limerick Area - beginning in Askeaton and surrounding areas. Community Groups can promote their activities free of charge on the Community News Page. Contributors for the "Advice from the Expert" section and articles from local writers also sought. For further information contact Deborah on 087 2269154/061 398414 or email

westlimericklocal@gmail.com



RURAL DEVELOPMENT

The Rural Development Group, also known as LEADER, is designed to target resources to improve the quality of life in rural areas and the diversification and development of the rural economy. Support is available for both community projects and enterprise development. To learn more visit the Rural Development Programme section of our website, www.wlr.ie



GRANTS SCHEME

The Community Foundation makes grants to not-for-profit and voluntary groups working in communities throughout the Republic of Ireland. Grants are usually for a particular action involving one of the six target areas: Carers, Older People, Families at Risk - Pilot Grants Scheme, Sexual Minorities, Ethnic Minorities and Mental Health and Integration. Ongoing, Core or Capital costs will not be considered. Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis and are assessed three times per year. Most grants are in the range of €1,000 to €1,500. The maximum small grant is €5,000. A Grant Application Form can be downloaded at www.communityfoundation.ie/grants. If you require a hard copy, please call 01 874 7354.



PRAYER VIGIL

A Vigil of Prayer for Vocations is being organized by St. Joseph’s Young Priests Society. It will be held in St. Nessan’s Church, Raheen on Saturday April 24, commencing at 7-30pm and concluding with Benediction at 10-30. You are invited to take part in all or any part of the three hour session.