Patrickswell news for w/e July 8th.

CHURCH NOTICES: 

Listed readers for this weekend July 9-10, The Fifteenth Sunday in ordinary Time, are as follows, Saturday at 7pm Ellen Foley, Sunday at 10am Niall Sheehy, Sunday at 12noon Julie Darcy. Eucharistic Ministers, Saturday at 7pm Mary Collins, Mary Bennis, Breda Carroll, Sunday at 10am, Michael O’Mara, Mary Enright, Michael Punch, Sunday at 12noon, Seamus Enright, Patricia Barry, Rory Bennis. Please arrange a replacement if you are unable to fulfill any duty allocated to you. Weekday masses are at the usual time of 9-30 am Monday to Friday. The weekly prayer meeting takes place at 8 pm on Monday and all are welcome. Welcome back to Fr.Collins from his recent trip with the Diocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes. He was happy to confirm that the reported bomb scare, which greeted them on their arrival, was nothing to get too excited about. The only inconvenience caused was to have to claim their baggage out on the tarmac, and thank God it wasn’t raining.

PARISH NEWSLETTER: 

There will be no publication of the weekly newsletter during July and August.

KNOCK PILGRIMAGE: 

Arrangements are being made by the Patrickswell Prayer Group, for a trip to the National Grandparents’ Pilgrimage to Knock Shrine, on Sunday September 11. The cost will be 30euro per person for return bus, a mini-breakfast en-route and a two course dinner on the return journey. There are also two vacancies for the trip to the Holy Land, which is taking place in October. Contact Joan O’Brien 320947, Dan Riordan 397460 or Ann Reidy 355684 for more details.

TIDY TOWNS: 

The recent spell of fine weather has given a boost to the hanging baskets and flower beds, which all appear to have come on in a flourish during the last week, in time for the judging of the Limerick in Bloom Competition due to take place either at the end of this week or the beginning of next. As part of the judging procedure, photographs will be taken prior to the judges’ arrival, and members have been busy all week, taking advantage of the fine weather, to ensure that the village will be looking its finest whenever the judging takes place. So many people have become involved in so many ways this year, generously lending equipment and giving of their time in a very practical way and making sure their own areas are up to scratch, for which we are extremely grateful. Even after the judging we will continue on with our efforts, and hope that the colourful displays and general appearance of the village will give a lot of pleasure to residents and visitors alike, for the rest of the summer and beyond. 

CREDIT UNION: 

Despite the Government's Car Scrappage Scheme coming to an end, MPCC Credit Union continues to offer its members motor loan rates at an exceptionally low rate of 6.7% APR and are actively lending. You may have decided not to change your car this year but how would you like to make your current car look like new again? The answer is simple. During the month of July, MPCC Credit Union is offering all its members the opportunity to enter a weekly draw for a luxury car valet at Punches Cross Car Wash and Valet Centre. All members who carry out a transaction on their account will automatically be entered into that week's draw. This draw is another benefit of being a member of your local credit union.

CHARITY CEILI: 

A charity ceili to raise funds for the Irish Cancer Society is being held at  Fr.Casey’s GAA Hall Abbeyfeale on Saturday August 6 from 9-30pm until 1am. Dancing will be to the Striolan Ceili Band. Teas will be served, and there will be

spot prizes galore. Contact Teresa 0879427259, or Deirdre 0861630201 for further details.

BLOOD DONORS:

The donor clinic, which was due to be held in Raheen on Thursday July 14, has been cancelled.Donor clinics are being held in Dromcollogher, Caherdavin and Corbally the week commencing Monday July 18.You can visit any blood donor clinic as long as ninety days have elapsed since you last gave blood, and you are urged to please give regularly, as the IBTS requires three thousand donations every week. For more information contact the Donor Information Line on 1850 731137, or their website.

ARTS AND CRAFTS: 

The second of the Arts and Crafts Summer Camps for children aged four to ten years, takes place from Monday to Friday July 11 to 15 at the Community Resource Centre, from 10-30am until 2pm each day. Activities will include, painting, printing, sculpture, modelling and games. All materials will be provided, and the cost will be 90euro per child, with reductions for enrolling more than one child. Call 087- 951140 for more details.