Patrickswell news for w/e June 25th

CHURCH NOTICES

Listed readers for this weekend June 26-27, The Thirteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time, are as follows; Saturday at 7pm Eileen O’Brien, Sunday at 10am James McCarthy, Sunday at 12noon Joe Tierney. Eucharistic Ministers, Saturday at 7pm M.Collins, M.Bennis, B.Carroll. Sunday at 10am, M.O’Mara, M.Punch, S.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 at 8pm and all are welcome. Listed readers for the month of July are as follows; Saturday at 7pm Lena Mary Houlihan, Sunday at 10am Michael Woulfe, Sunday at 12noon Angela O’Donnell.



PARISH CLERK

The collection for the Parish Clerk will be taken up at all masses this weekend, and your generosity is asked in recognition of all the work undertaken throughout the year.



PARISH NEWSLETTER

The weekly newsletter is being suspended for the summer months, and will resume publication from the first week in September.



MISSIONARY SISTERS

The Franciscan Missionary Sisters for Africa offer their sincere thanks for the very generous response to their appeal on the weekend of June 12-13. The sum of €3,636 was donated by the parishes of Patrickswell and Ballybrown. in support of their work.



BLOOD DONORS

Donor clinics are being held at the following locations this coming week; The Southcourt Hotel, Raheen, on Tuesday June 29 from 5 to 8pm, and the Fr. Casey GAA Pavilion, Abbeyfeale, on Wednesday June 30 and Thursday July 1 from 6 to 9pm.You can visit any blood donor clinic as long as ninety days have elapsed since you last gave blood. There will be donor clinics in Castletroy, Castleconnell and Galbally next week. For more information contact the Donor Information Line on 1850 731137, or www.ibts.ie



RATHFREDAGH

The annual fund raising fete at Rathfredagh Cheshire Home will take place this year on Sunday July 4.



WORLD DAYS

This Saturday June 26 marks two very special days in the United Nations Calendar. It is The International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking and the illegal drug trade. It has been held annually since 1988, and was instituted by the General Assembly in December 1987. It is also The International Day in Support of Torture Victims, a day created by the United Nations General Assembly to demonstrate solidarity to all whose mind, body or spirit have been impacted by torture.The convention was created to reaffirm that the equal and inalienable rights of the human family are the foundation of freedom, justice, and peace in the world. As Kofi Annan described it, “This is a day on which we pay our respects to those who have endured the unimaginable. This is an occasion for the world to speak up against the unspeakable. It is long overdue that a day be dedicated to remembering and supporting the many victims and survivors of torture around the world”.



PILGRIMAGE

A seven night pilgrimage from September 8-15 to San Giovanni, visiting Loreto, Cascia and Assisi. Cost €945. Contact Joan Bourke on 061-600951.



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.



GOLF SOCIETY

Our next outing is on Saturday July 3 at Adare Manor.



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. The weekly 45Drive takes place every Thursday night at 9pm sharp, everybody welcome. 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



GARDENS COMPETITION

Limerick County Council is now inviting applications from individuals to participate in the Gardens Competition 2010 in the categories of Best Urban Roadside Garden and Best Rural Roadside Garden. Marks will be awarded under the following headings: colour, tidiness, window boxes, organic and condition of lawn. Entry is free. Judging will take place between July and September. Application forms are available from the Environment Section, County Hall, Dooradoyle, Tel 061- 496264, or can be downloaded from http://www.lcc.ie/Environment/Environmental+Application+Forms/. Closing date is this Friday, June 25.



COLÁISTE CHIARÁIN

Every parent or guardian of a student enrolled in Coláiste Chiaráin is a member of the Parents Association. The Parents Council has 18 Parents Representatives and meets regularly during the school year. Our aim is to encourage parents to participate in the education of their children. The AGM will be held on Tuesday September 28 at the school and if you would like any further information please contact the Chairperson at "marie.wright@cigil.com"