Patrickswell news for w/e April 9th.

CHURCH NOTICES

Listed readers for this weekend April 10-11, The Second Sunday of Easter, and The Feast of Divine Mercy are as follows; Saturday at 7pm Julie Darcy, Sunday at 10am Niall Sheehy, Sunday at 12noon Michael Wolfe. 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.



DIVINE MERCY

Devotions will be held in Crecora Church and in St. John’s Cathedral, this Sunday, April 11 commencing at 2-30pm.



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



TRÓCAIRE

Thank you for all Trócaire boxes which have been returned so far, and for all donations using the envelope scheme. As requested in the parish newsletter, could all boxes be returned as soon as possible so that the money can be forwarded. It would also greatly help if the smaller coinage could be changed into larger denominations or notes, to facilitate counting of the money. Envelopes are still available for those who wish to make a donation.



PARISH MISSION

A meeting regarding the Parish Mission will be held in Patrickswell Church this Monday April 12 at 8pm. It is an open meeting with Fr. Tadhg Herbert CSSR, and all are welcome to attend.



BLOOD DONORS

The Irish Blood Transfusion Service requires three thousand units each week and a donor clinic is being held at the Rathkeale House Hotel, this Monday April12 from 6 to 9pm.
.You can visit any blood donor clinic as long as ninety days have elapsed since you last gave blood. For more information contact the Donor Information Line on 1850 731137, or www.ibts.ie



PARENT AND TODDLER GROUP

The Parent and Toddler group will start back after Easter on Thursday April 15 in the Resource House. The group meets each week between 9.30 and11am, combining coffee and a chat for parents, with lots of activities for toddlers including arts and crafts, singing and fun, fun, fun! New members are always welcome. Cost: €2. Contact: Irene at West Limerick Resources 069 66298



WASTE MINIMISATION SEMINAR

Limerick County Council in association with the Irish Peatland Conservation Council and Flynn Furney Environmental will be hosting a free Waste Prevention Event in the Courtney Lodge, Newcastle West on Tuesday April 27th at 7.30pm. Community Councils and Tidy Towns Groups are especially welcome. All queries will be answered by an expert. To book a place please contact 061 496192 or email hrooney@limerickcoco.ie



NATIONAL SPRING CLEAN

To mark National Spring Clean 2010 organised clean ups will be held throughout the month of April. Limerick County Council and An Taisce encourage you and your community, club, association, etc. to take part. To register your clean up with An Taisce and to receive a free clean–up kit visit www.nationalspringclean.org, call: (01) 40 02 21 9 or email nsc@antaisce.org. If you need additional equipment and also to arrange for the collection of bagged waste etc., please contact Limerick County Council’s Environment Section at 061 496264.



LIMERICK ASSOCIATION

A Benefit Dance for the Limerick Association of London is being held at the Rathkeale House Hotel on Saturday April 17 at 10pm. Music will be by the ever popular Eddie Lee and Catriona. Come along and show your appreciation for the work of Limerick people for Limerick people. Details 068 48353 or check www.irishramblinghouse.com



FIREARMS

Owners of licenced firearms will not be allowed to apply for a further extension to their existing licence if the extension granted last year by the Garda Commissioner expires. If the deadline is missed, all owners must apply for a new three year certificate.



TIDY TOWNS

Our annual church gate collection will be taken up at all masses next weekend, April 17 and 18, and we ask you to be as generous as you have been in the past. Your continued support for which we are extremely grateful, will enable us to implement our planting schemes as we enter into our tenth year of operations. Paddy Kiely was first out of the traps this year, bringing his mower out of hibernation and taking advantage of the fine weather before Easter.



RESOURCE CENTRE

A children’s Arts and Crafts Summer Camp will take place in the Resource Centre this year. An interesting programme of Arts and Craft Activities, games and much more besides will be arranged, with the emphasis on Fun for All. It is advised to book early as places are limited. For details contact Denise on 087-3131395, or Email denise-a-dolan@yahoo.com



­­SPECIAL OLYMPICS

The biggest fundraising event in aid of Special Olympics Ireland will take place all over the country on Friday April 23, with the aim of raising one million euro. Volunteers are required to assist with the collection on the day. One hour, a few hours, or whatever time you can spare would make all the difference. Contact Gaye Moore on 061-308008, Email gaye.moore@specialolympics.ie, or text collect, followed by your name and county to 51444.



ÁRDSCOIL RIS

Commiserations to Árdscoil Ris especially the Patrickswell representatives, who were unsuccessful in the Croke Cup Final, against St.Kieran’s College, Kilkenny, which was played in Thurles on Saturday. There were no less than five Patrickswell players on the panel for the All- Ireland Senior A Colleges Championship which was successful in winning the Harty Cup. Hold your heads up Seán O’Brien (joint captain), Mark Carmody, Kevin O’Brien, Jack Kelliher, and Kelvin Lynch.



CONGRATULATIONS

Well done Mike Dundon, who was bestowed with the honour of Club Man of the Year, at the recent GAA presentation and awards ceremony.



NATIONAL MUSIC DAY

Music Network presents Love Live Music, Ireland's first National Music Day, on Friday April 16 . The event will celebrate live music with lots of free live music events in cities and towns across the land. Whether you want to perform or simply listen - it's your day,
everyone is invited to join in this celebration. Some of the events which will be happening locally include; Songschool Recording Workshop at Castletroy College, from
9am to 4pm, CoMA at the Hunt Museum, The Custom House, Rutland Street, Limerick.
from 1-10 to1-50pm, love:live music Limerick flagship performance at St John's Church, 1 John's Square from 2 to 4pm, and a Chopin Piano Recital at All Saints Church, Castleconnell from 8 to 10pm. For more details go to lovelivemusic.ie



GOLF SOCIETY

Our captain for 2010, John O’Brien commenced his year in office by driving off at our outing in Portumna on March 13. The day was sponsored by Patrickswell GAA, and there was fine turnout of thirty seven members. Results will appear next week.