CHURCH NOTICES: Listed readers for this weekend, September 15-16, The Twentyfourth Sunday in Ordinary Time are as follows; Saturday at 7pm Eimear Foley, Sunday at 10am Sam Milburn, Sunday at 12noon Joanne Tierney. 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. Items for the weekly Parish Newsletter should be handed into the sacristy by 9-30am on Friday mornings or contact Fr. Muiris O’Connor on 353711 or 0866075628. Alternatively they can be emailed tomuirisoc@eircom.net.
RECENT WEDDINGS: Congratulations to the following couples who were recently married in the locality. Kevin Lynch and Donna Morrissey made their vows in Crecora Church on Friday August 31, followed by a reception at the Ballykisteen Hotel. Their celebrations continued the following day at the Dark Horse, where the groom is a barman, with a barbecue and party in the evening. Last weekend in the Church of the Blessed Virgin, Patrickswell, Eoghan Murphy married Lyndsay Ryg of Chicago, USA. Their reception was held at the Dunraven Arms Hotel. Adare. On Saturday evening, their celebrations continued at the Cu Chulainn with a traditional Irish music session and a buffet for family and friends. Eoghan and Lyndsay will honeymoon in Croatia. This coming weekend, Nicholas Fitzgerald will marry Denise Buston. The three couples are wished all the luck, love and happiness in the world, and long and happy lives together.
BLOOD DONORS: The Irish Blood Transfusion Service requires three thousand donations this week and donor clinics will be held at the following locations; the Fr. Casey G.A.A. Pavillion, Abbeyfeale, on Monday and Tuesday September 17-18 from 6 to 9pm, and the Kilmurry Lodge, Castletroy, on Wednesday and Thursday September 19-20 from 5 to 8pm. Please note the new times at the Castletroy clinic. 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. There will be a donor clinic in Askeaton the following week. For more information contact the Donor Information Line on 1850 731137, or their website.
RESOURCE CENTRE: Regular activities at the Resource Centre have recommenced after the summer recess. County Limerick VEC Community Education is providing a FETAC Level 3 computer course on Tuesday mornings from 9.30am -12.30pm. For details contact the Resource Centre on 061-320303 or email patrickswellcrc@gmail.com. The Parent and Toddler Group starts this Thursday September 13th at 9.30am, and every following Thursday morning from 9.30am - 11.00am. New members are always welcome and it's open to pre-school children and their parents. For information contact Irene in West Limerick Resources on 069-66298 or email iocallaghan@wlr.ie. The weekly community 45Drive also takes place on Thursdays at 9pm sharp, and all are welcome. 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. The FÁS Jobs Board is updated daily, and a photocopying and typing service is also offered. The Citizens Information Service can also be contacted, call in and see the notice board for dates. A free confidential counselling service can also be requested. If anyone is interested in availing of any of the classes, activities, or services, call in or phone 320303, or E-mail patrickswellcrc@gmail.com
GOLF SOCIETY: Our final outing of the year, Jim O’Grady’s President’s Prize, takes place next Saturday, September 22 at Galway Golf Club, Salthill.
COFFEE MORNING: This year marks the 20th anniversary of Ireland’s Biggest Coffee Morning in aid of Hospice Services, and is taking place next Thursday, September 20, with Milford Hospice and Care Centre being the beneficiary for the Mid West Region. Everyone is invited to enjoy a cup of coffee with friends or colleagues to raise much needed funds for the service. If you would like to organise a coffee morning in your place of work for example, or with friends and neighbours at home, it is very simple. To register for Coffee Morning, simply download the Coffee Morning Registration Form alternatively e-mail: coffeemorning@
BOXERCISE: Boxercise classes run every Thursday evening from 7.30-8.30 in Adare Community Hall. All fitness levels catered for. For more info contact John on 087-9115411
FITNESS CLASS: Zumba classes take place every Tuesday evening from 8 to 9pm in the GAA Hall. Call or text now to join, with a special offer for 6 classes. No experience is necessary, and the exercise is suitable for adults of all ages. For further details please contact Cathriona on 087 3261989.
WORLD DAYS: This Saturday, September 15, marks the observance of the International Day of Democracy. Instigated by the United Nations in 2008,
the day is meant both as a celebration of democracy and as a reminder that the need to promote and protect democracy is as urgent now as ever. This year's International Day of Democracy coincides with the observance at UN Headquarters of the International Day of Peace, under the theme of “Peace and Democracy: Make Your Voice heard”. Democracy is a universal value based on the freely expressed will of people to determine their own political, economic, social and cultural systems and their full participation in all aspects of their lives.
EUROPEAN MOBILITY WEEK: Towns and counties across Ireland will join almost 2000 towns across the EU to promote European Mobility Week, which starts this Sunday, September16 and continues until September 22. A variety of events will be hosted in Limerick including a car free day, and walking to school. Limerick Local Heroes have organised two “Bridges of Limerick Walks”, one of 3K and one of 8k, both family orientated, which will take place on Sunday 16th September at 11am, in aid of the Mid-Western Cancer Unit in Limerick’s Regional Hospital. This is the first event in the city organised in conjunction with European Mobility Week in Limerick. The theme for this year is, “Moving In The Right Direction”, and the aim is to encourage local authorities to promote alternatives to the car and highlight the benefits on public health and the environment. The week culminates in a Car Free Day, officially designated as September 22, when participating towns and cities set aside areas solely for pedestrians, cyclists and public transport.
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