CHURCH NOTICES: Listed readers for this weekend, June 23-24, The Birth of John the Baptist, are as follows, Saturday at 7pm Dan Riordan, Sunday at 10am PJ O’Grady, and Sunday at 12noon Michael Punch. Eucharistic Ministers, Saturday at 7pm, Michael Houlihan, John Collopy, Maria Bucke. Sunday at 10am, Kathleen Enright, Sam Milburn, Joanne Tierney. Sunday at 12noon, Michael McDermott, Eileen O’Shea, Louise Carey, please arrange a replacement if you are unable to fulfill any duty allocated to you. Weekday masses are at the usual time of 9-30am Monday to Friday. The weekly prayer meeting on Monday at 8pm and all are welcome. There will be no weekly Parish Newsletter for the time being.
NOVENA: This Thursday, Friday and Saturday are the last three days of the Solemn Novena at Mount St.Alphonsus. The main event of the triduum will be the special mass for the sick and infirm at 11-30 on Saturday morning, and the celebration at this session will also include the Sacrament of the Sick. The novena is also available worldwide on the internet at www.novena.ie
TIDY TOWNS: We were delighted with the heart warming and awe inspiring response to our request for assistance in tackling the wild and overgrown area of Marian Park last Tuesday. Upwards of twenty eager and ablebodied residents braved the frequent showers, and armed with a terrifying array of tools and implements, set about the job in hand with great enthusiasm. By nine o’clock, the area had taken on a whole new appearance. Everyone involved enjoyed great craic, the community spirit was evident throughout the operation, and everyone agreed that it was worth getting their hands dirty for a few hours. The exercise was beneficial too. Thanks to everyone for their efforts, not forgetting Willie Murray and Christy Riley, who had the unenviable task of loading and carting away all the rubbish, which had accumulated over the years, and for finishing off the job so well. The next stage will be to re-seed the area, and to discuss ideas for a permanent planting scheme. It is hoped that everyone will respect the effort that has gone into the clean up, and that there will be no further indiscriminate dumping of household waste and garden rubbish.
LUCKY GREYHOUND: It was a case of first time lucky for Seamus Reardon and John Hogan, joint owners of Minglers Trickie, which won its first race at Limerick Greyhound Track recently. Local greyhound enthusiast Peter Mangan, the dog’s triumphant trainer, was positively beaming when he reported that the dog had won from trap to the line.
RESOURCE CENTRE: Through the Community Council, a diverse range of activities, services and information is readily available at the Resource Centre including all HSE and Social Welfare forms, passport and driving licence application forms. The FÁS Jobs Board is updated daily, and a photocopying and typing service is also offered. The Citizens Information Service is available on Tuesdays from 12noon until 1pm, and a free confidential counselling service can also be requested. The Jobs Club can assist with CV preparation and interview skills. The Parent and Toddler Group meets on Thursdays from 9-30 to 11am, and new members are always welcome. The internet and computer room is open daily for over eighteens, at a cost of €1 for thirty minutes, and €2 for a full hour. If anyone is interested in availing of any of the classes or activities call in or phone 320303, or E-mail patrickswellcrc@gmail.com
RAMBLING HOUSE: On Saturday June 23 the annual traditional Bonfire Night takes place at the Rambling House, Knockfierna commencing at 8pm and is followed by an evening of gramophone music. On Sunday June 24 there will be a walk to Knockfierna Hill at 7.30pm meeting at the Rambling House, and this will be followed by an evening of music, songs and stories. All are welcome.
DIGITAL TV SWITCHOVER: A ‘Reach Out and Switch Over’ Week will run nationally from June 25 to July, and West Limerick Resources is now looking for communities interested in holding events in the local area, to help raise awareness and understanding of the switchover, as well as individuals who would like to volunteer their time to help raise awareness of the switchover among the more isolated members of their community. Full training and support will be provided. Limited number of smallscale grants available for eligible events. The Community Outreach Digital Switchover Programme is specifically targeted at those in danger of being left behind, including older people living alone, those with literacy and other learning difficulties and those with few social networks. Those currently receiving this signal from an aerial will now be seeing a caption on their screen saying “24 October”. This means that unless you take action you will no longer receive a television signal after October 24 2012. Contact Clint on 069 62222 or email csexton@wlr.ie (Available Monday-Wednesday)
BIKE WEEK: A family fun bicycle parade this Sunday, brings to a close Limerick Bike Week, which has been promoting the benefits of cycling as a healthy leisure activity, and also as a smarter choice of travel. Cyclists and tricyclists of all ages and abilities are encouraged to take part in the event. Proceedings will commence at King John’s Castle at 12noon, where fancy dress is optional but not compulsory. The parade will wend its way through the city to the People’s Park, for prize giving and entertainment throughout the afternoon. Please bring your picnics and drinks with you.
WORLD MUSIC DAY: World Music Day is celebrated annually on June 21, recognising that music is the soul of every human being, and to promote music in all its forms and various manners. Love Live Music is Ireland's celebration of the day, withfree live music events in cities, towns and villages all over the country. The Hunt Museum, Limerick University, the People’s Park and Glenstall Abbey are among the venues in Limerick city and county, where free events will be taking place. Log on to National Music Day Ireland for more details.
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