Ardcath Church - Parish of Ardcath/Clonalvy/Curraha
| Parish Priest | : | Fr Philip Gaffney P.P. |
| Phone | : | Land line 01-8350136, Mobile 087 9258305. |
| Email Address | : | |
| Mass Times | : | Ardcath Saturday Vigil Mass 7.00pm Clonalvy, St John The Baptist Sunday Mass 10am Curraha, St Andrews Sunday Mass 11.30am |
Sunday 10th July 2011
Weekend Mass Schedule: Vigil Mass Ardcath 7.30pm Sunday Clonalvy 10.00am and Curraha 11.30am.
Daily Mass Schedule: Ardcath Tues/Wed/Fri 9.30am Curraha Mon & Fri 8.00pm and Thursday 9.30am.
Confessions: before the Masses on the First Friday of each month or by appointment.
Congratulations to Karen Blake and Stephen Creed who were married in Curraha church last Friday. May God bless them with a long and happy life together.
Congratulations to Harry Spendlow and Ross Doyle who were baptised in Curraha Church last weekend. May God love and protect them always.
The Post of Principal of St Patrick’s National School has been advertised in the national papers and on line. Closing date July 11th Interviewing panel has been selected and will meet to select candidates for interview after the above date.
The Board of Management of St Patrick’s NS Ardcath are delighted to announce that our school has been sanctioned for a fourth mainstream teacher next year. The post was filled from the Supplementary Teacher Panel. We welcome Juliette Crowley to our school.
Eucharistic Ministers:
Vigil Mass Ardcath 7.30pm 16th July Imelda Andrews
Sunday Clonalvy 10.00am 17th July Joan McDonald
Sunday Curraha 11.30am 17th July Caroline Webb
Readers:
Vigil Mass Ardcath 7.30pm 16th July Joan Caffrey & Andy Cromwell
Sunday Clonalvy 10.00am 17th July Christopher Domegan
Sunday Curraha 11.30am 17th July Margaret Nugent
Plate Collection 3rd July Ardcath & Clonalvy €438 Envelopes €290 Offerings €55
Curraha €555 Envelopes €270 Offerings €120
Cemetery collection in Curraha cemetery last Sunday €1005
10th July Fifteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time:
Saturday Ardcath 7.30pm No Intention
Sunday Clonalvy 10.00am Deceased members of the White Family Davidstown. Finola Walsh Tuite Anniversary.
Sunday Curraha 11.30am Margaret (Babs) McDermott Anniversary.
17th July Sixteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time:
Saturday Ardcath 7.30pm Carmel Russell 2nd Anniversary. Deceased Mem of the McCormack Family Clooney.
Sunday Clonalvy 10.00am No Intention.
Sunday Curraha 11.30am Jeanette Bourke Anniversary. Gemma Smith, Charlie Smith, Paddy Mooney and Eoghan Cranley Anniversary’s.
Monday 11th July 8pm Special Intention.
Tuesday 12th July 9.30am Special Intention.
Wednesday 13th July 9.30am Special Intention.
Thursday 14th July 9.30am Special Intention.
Friday 8th July 9.30am Special Intention, and 8pm Special Intention.
Cemetery Sunday – Curraha: A very special thank you to all those who helped to make our cemeteries tidy for the blessing of the graves and thanks to all those who contributed to our collection in Curraha cemetery. €1005.00 was raised towards the upkeep of our cemeteries.
St. Peter’s Castlepollard annual Church gate collection on weekend 18/19th June amounted to €290.00. Many thanks to all who contributed so generously.
History of Ardcath/Clonalvy parish: This publication will be launched on Sunday 4th September at 3.00pm. Further details later.
Clonalvy Festival: A word of thanks to all who supported the various events which took place during Patron week in Clonalvy. Thanks also to Lorna McGuinness and John Andrews and the festival committee for all their work. Monies raised from the following events were as follows: Poker Classic €998 ( to cemetery fund), Sponsored cycle/ Bike run €1100 (to St Finian’s NS), Pet show €26. Parish Barbeque €1,180 (to Parish Development fund). Thanks to the Gogan family Ardcath for sponsoring the steaks for the barbeque and to Eddie Donnelly for providing the venue and the entertainment.
St Vincent’s Juvenile Football Club started their nursery session for 4-6 year old children on the 4th of July in Masterson Park, Ardcath. This involves balance and co-ordination skills with fun games. Children must be accompanied by an adult at the session and parents are very welcome to become involved.
Young people (ages 18 - 30) who are interested in travelling to Lourdes as a helper with the Meath Diocesan Pilgrimage, 12 - 17 September can get further details from Fiona McCabe Tel: 087 7631916 or www.dioceseofmeath.ie Cost €450
Annual Novena to St. Camillus at Camillians, Killucan. Annual Novena takes place from July 11 - 14th, 3 pm - 8 pm. Theme for this year is: The Eucharist - Gratitude - Healing. Prayers for the Sick daily at 4pm. Confessions and Veneration of the relics of St. Camillus daily and Mass each evening at 7pm. Vigil of Gratitude beginning at 10pm on 14th July - The Feast of St. Camillus.
Have you ever thought of exploring your faith? Or wished that you could broaden your understanding of your faith? Perhaps you are feeling challenged by questions your children or grandchildren are asking about God and the meaning of faith for which you feel you have ‘no answers’. Perhaps you are feeling challenged by all that is happening in the Irish Church right now. If so, Pathways may be the course for you. Pathways is a course for adults who wish to explore their faith. There are no exams on this course no written work. The only qualification is an openness to listening to others. For information please phone 01-8373745 or email us at pathways@allhallows.ie.
St Vincent’s & Cloghertown Utd WINDFALL result 03.07.11. Jackpot €4,500. No winner Numbers drawn were 3.7.11. 2x €20 winners were Marie Gavin and Peggy O’Brien. Next weeks jackpot €4,650.
Curraha GAA Club results 04.07.11 Jackpot €10,000.00 No winner. Numbers drawn were 4-7-15-18 3 x 30 winners were Mary White, Phelim Joyce and Eddie Murphy (St Andrews). The jackpot next week will remain at €10,000 and will take place in The Snail Box on 11.07.11.
Knock Marriage Introductions Bureau: The aim of the Bureau is to introduce people considering marriage to a suitable marriage partner. For further information contact the Bureau at Knock, Co Mayo. Phone 094-9375960 or visit our website at www.knockmarriagebureau.com.
Sunday 3rd July 2011
Weekend Mass Schedule: Vigil Mass Ardcath 7.30pm Sunday Clonalvy 10.00am and Curraha 11.30am.
Daily Mass Schedule Ardcath Tues/Wed/Fri 9.30am Curraha Mon & Fri 8.00pm and Thursday 9.30am.
Confessions: before the Masses on the First Friday of each month or by appointment.
Congratulations to Patrick Kennedy who was baptised in Clonalvy Church last weekend also to Finn Butcher and Jamie Bourke May who were baptised in Curraha. May God love and protect them always.
Cemetery Devotions Curraha July 3rd after 11.30am Mass. Blessing of graves in adjoining cemetery and Crickstown. Kilmoon 3pm and Kilbrew 3.30pm.
Cemetery Devotions Ardcath 11th September Mass in cemetery & blessing of graves at 2pm
Mr James Battersby Principal Ardcath National School has been appointed Principal of Boardsmill NS. We wish him well in his new job and thank him for his commitment to our school since his appointment in 2009. A presentation was made to him on Wednesday before the Graduation Ceremony from the BOM and the Parent’s Association.
The Post of Principal of St Patrick’s National School has been advertised in the national papers and on line. Closing date July 11th Interviewing panel has been selected and will meet to select candidates for interview after the above date.
The Board of Management of St Patrick’s NS Ardcath are delighted to announce that our school has been sanctioned for a fourth mainstream teacher next year. The post will be filled from the Supplementary Teacher Panel. We await information from the Diocesan Advisors.
A meeting of the St Joseph’s Young Priests Society will take place in the Sacristy after 8pm Mass on the 4th of July in Curraha.
Eucharistic Ministers:
Vigil Mass Ardcath 7.30pm 9th July May Adams
Sunday Clonalvy 10.00am 10th July Patricia Harford
Sunday Curraha 11.30am 10th July Maureen Mooney
Readers:
Vigil Mass Ardcath 7.30pm 9th July Caitriona Corry & Willie Tuite
Sunday Clonalvy 10.00am 10th July Breda Murray
Sunday Curraha 11.30am 10th July Margaret Nugent
Plate Collection 26th June Ardcath & Clonalvy €382 Envelopes €410 Offerings €350
Curraha €328 Envelopes €272 Offerings €204
Monday 4th July 8pm Deceased Members of the St Joseph’s Young Priest’s Society.
Tuesday 5th July 9.30am Susan McGuinness.
Wednesday 6th July 9.30am Special Intention.
Thursday 7th July 9.30am Special Intention.
Friday 8th July 9.30am Special Intention. No 8.00pm Mass
3rd July Fourteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time:
Saturday Ardcath 7.30pm Month’s Mind Mass for Ritchie Barry.
Sunday Clonalvy 10.00am Nancy Madden Anniversary.
Sunday Curraha 11.30am The deceased members of the Webster Family.
10th July Fifteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time:
Saturday Ardcath 7.30pm No Intention.
Sunday Clonalvy 10.00am Deceased members of the White Family Davidstown. Finola Walsh Tuite Anniversary.
Sunday Curraha 11.30am Margaret (Babs) McDermott Anniversary.
This Sunday's gospel is brief but exceedingly rich in meaning. It has two distinct, though related, parts.1.Jesus expresses profound gratitude to the Father, source of all being and goodness, because he has freely chosen to take note of the little ones.2. Jesus reminds us that accepting his wisdom of loving service will indeed mean submitting to the yoke of discipline and sacrifice.It is a burden that has meaning since it is carried with love
Young people (ages 18 - 30) who are interested in travelling to Lourdes as a helper with the Meath Diocesan Pilgrimage, 12 - 17 September can get further details from Fiona McCabe Tel: 087 7631916 or www.dioceseofmeath.ie Cost €450.
Have you ever thought of exploring your faith? Or wished that you could broaden your understanding of your faith? Perhaps you are feeling challenged by questions your children or grandchildren are asking about God and the meaning of faith for which you feel you have ‘no answers’. Perhaps you are feeling challenged by all that is happening in the Irish Church right now. If so, Pathways may be the course for you. Pathways is a course for adults who wish to explore their faith. There are no exams on this course no written work. The only qualification is an openness to listening to others. For information please phone 01-8373745 or email us at pathways@allhallows.ie
Knock Marriage Introductions Bureau: The aim of the Bureau is to introduce people considering marriage to a suitable marriage partner. For further information contact the Bureau at Knock, Co Mayo. Phone 094-9375960 or visit our website at www.knockmarriagebureau.com
Ardcath Festival Committee are holding a meeting on Thursday the 7th of July at 8.30pm in Ardcath School.
St Vincent’s Juvenile Football Club are planning to start their nursery session for 4-6 year old children starting next Monday the 4th of July from 7.15pm to 7.45pm in Masterson Park, Ardcath. This will involve balance and co-ordination skills with fun games. Children must be accompanied by an adult at the session and parents are very welcome to become involved.
Ardcath Macra na Feirme are hosting a Charity Cycle in aid of Ardcath Senior Citizens on the 8th of July. Leaving Bennetts Ardcath at 7pm. There will be three routes 20km, 40km, and 60km. Entry is €10 per person which includes a Barbeque in Bennett’s afterwards. There will also be a raffle on the night. For more information contact 087-7860932.
St Vincent’s & Cloghertown Utd WINDFALL result 26/6/11. Jackpot €4,350. No winner Numbers drawn were 1-17-36. 2x €20 winners were Gerard Caffrey and Francis Rogers. Next weeks jackpot €4,500.
Curraha GAA Club results 27.6.11 Jackpot €10,000.00 No winner. Numbers drawn were 2-3-6-23 3 x 30 winners were Nickey O’Connor, Sean Guiney, and Michael Laffey. The jackpot next week will remain at €10,000 and will take place in The Becks on 04.07.11
Sunday 26th June 2011
Weekend Mass Schedule: Vigil Mass Ardcath 7.30pm Sunday Clonalvy 10.00am and Curraha 11.30am.
Daily Mass Schedule: Ardcath Tues/Wed/Fri 9.30am Curraha Mon & Fri 8.00pm and Thursday 9.30am.
Confessions: before the Masses on the First Friday of each month or by appointment.
Please pray for Mrs O’Connor Garristown mother of Muriel Tiernan Clonalvy who died during the week. May she rest in peace.
Congratulations to Leah Dunne-Carthy who was baptised in Ardcath Church last weekend. May God love and protect her always.
Sunday June 26th is the feast of Corpus Christi (The Body & Blood of Christ). Parishioners are invited to attend Holy Hour and Benediction in Ardcath Church after 7.30pm Mass on Saturday the 25th and in Clonalvy after the Blessing of Graves on Sunday afternoon.
Holy Hour and Benediction will take place in Curraha Church at 7.00pm on Sunday evening.
Cemetery Devotions Clonalvy Sunday June 26th Blessing of graves and rosary in cemetery at 2pm. Holy Hour with Benediction afterwards to celebrate the Feast of Corpus Christi. Cemetery Devotions Curraha July 3rd after 11.30am Mass. Blessing of graves in adjoining cemetery and Crickstown. Kilmoon 3pm and Kilbrew 3.30pm.
Cemetery Devotions Ardcath 11th September Mass in cemetery & blessing of graves at 2pm
Mr James Battersby Principal Ardcath National School has been appointed Principal of Boardsmill NS. We wish him well in his new job and thank him for his commitment to our school since his appointment in 2009.
First Friday of the Month next Friday. The sick and housebound will be visited in their homes.
June offerings are now due. Please send in the relevant envelopes.
Eucharistic Ministers:
Vigil Mass Ardcath 7.30pm 2nd July Anna Tallon
Sunday Clonalvy 10.00am 3rd July Tom Bowler
Sunday Curraha 11.30am 3rd July Catherine Keohane
Readers:
Vigil Mass Ardcath 7.30pm 2nd July Sandra Brangan & Cora McGuinness
Sunday Clonalvy 10.00am 3rd July Kevin Geoghegan
Sunday Curraha 11.30am 3rd July Patricia Smith
Plate Collection 19th June Ardcath & Clonalvy €420 Envelopes €155 Offerings €110
Curraha €415 Envelopes €500 Offerings €605
26th June Corpus Christi:
Saturday Ardcath 7.30pm Christine McNally Anniversary. John, Angela, & Paddy Brangan & Dec Mem. Patrick & Mary Arnold and their daughter Angela.
Sunday Clonalvy 10.00am The deceased members of the Sheehan & Dunne Families.
Sunday Curraha 11.30am Deceased members of the Keogh Family Ballyhack.
3rd July Fourteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time:
Saturday Ardcath 7.30pm Month’s Mind Mass for Ritchie Barry.
Sunday Clonalvy 10.00am Nancy Madden Anniversary.
Sunday Curraha 11.30am The deceased members of the Webster Family.
Monday 27th June. No 8pm Mass Tuesday 28th June 9.30am Special Intention Wednesday 29th June 9.30am Special Intention Thursday 30th June 9.30am Special Intention. Friday 1st July Feast of the Sacred Heart. First Friday 9.30am and 8pm Parish List of the Dead.
Rally for Life 02.07.11 will take place at 2pm at Parnell Square Dublin City Centre. For more information please contact www.rallyforlife.net or e mail infor@rallyforlife.net. You can also find us on Youtube and facebook www.fb.com/Allirelandrallyforlife.
Clonalvy Festival: Saturday 25th June Mid-Summer Barbeque, Sunday 26th June Blessing of Graves at 2pm. Refreshments served afterwards in Clonalvy School. Holy Hour and Benediction will take place after prayers in the cemetery.
Mid Summer Barbeque taking place in Donnelly’s of Cloghertown on Saturday the 25th of June in aid of Parish Funds. (Steaks sponsored by the Gogan family). 8.30pm tickets €15.00 All welcome.
Cake & Second Hand Book Sale The Parents Association of Ardcath N.S. are organising a second hand book, DVD and CD sale on Tuesday 28th of June in aid of the school between 2.00pm & 3.00pm. The sale will be held in the school grounds (weather permitting!) Now is the time to de-clutter your shelves and donate your unwanted books, DVDs and CDs. Donations can be left in the school prior to the sale or if you no longer have children in the school then contact either Margaret (087 2775425) or Liz (087 8349132)
Ardcath/Clonalvy Foroige wish to thank all those who supported their fundraising efforts for their trip to Alton Towers recently. They plan to plant flowers and clean up certain areas in the parish. If you would like to support their work contact 086 2554727
Ardcath Tidy Towns committee would like to thank Michael and Robert Cleary for the use of their Road Sweeper.
Ardcath Festival Committee are holding a meeting on Thursday the 7th of July at 8.30pm in Ardcath School.
The Irish Caravan Club are visiting our parish. We welcome them and hope they have a lovely weekend.
Curraha Pride of Place Committee would like to thank all those who supported their recent table quiz which raised €1500.00. A special thank you to the Tennis Club for their generous donation.
Cake Sale Curraha N.S.: Following on from the successful cake sale in aid of the Japanese Red Cross last April. The Deputy Head of Mission at the Japanese Embassy Mr Kitagawa will visit St Andrew’s National School on Monday next the 27th of June, to accept a cheque on behalf of the Japanese Red Cross. Parishioners are most welcome to attend and are asked to be seated no later than 10.50am.
St Vincent’s & Cloghertown Utd WINDFALL result 19/6/11. Jackpot €4,200. No winner Numbers drawn were 20-23-28. 2x €20 winners were Cianan Connor and Kieran O’Brien. Next weeks jackpot €4,350.
Curraha GAA Club results 20.6.11 Jackpot €10,000.00 No winner. Numbers drawn were 1-18-21-23 3 x 30 winners were Donal McCarthy, Sparrow Creations & Cormac Fleming. The jackpot next week will remain at €10,000 and will take place in Swans on 27.06.11.
Sunday 19th June 2011
Weekend Mass Schedule: Vigil Mass Ardcath 7.30pm Sunday Clonalvy 10.00am and Curraha 11.30am.
Daily Mass Schedule: Ardcath Tues/Wed/Fri 9.30am Curraha Mon & Fri 8.00pm and Thursday 9.30am.
Confessions: before the Masses on the First Friday of each month or by appointment.
Please pray for Rita Keaveney, mother of Donal Keaveney Curraha who was buried during the week. May she rest in peace.
Congratulations: On behalf of the parishioners of St Andrew’s Parish Curraha we congratulate our retired Parish Priest Very Rev. Joseph Garvey who celebrates his Golden Jubilee on Saturday 18th June. Fr Joe was ordained a priest for the Diocese of Meath on June 18th 1961. A presentation from the parish will be made to him by the Parish Pastoral Council.
Baptismal Reunion Masses this weekend June 18th & 19th All parents who had their child baptised over the past year are invited to our weekend Masses this Saturday and Sunday for a special blessing. Our Baptismal Team will have a photo display of the children in each church.
Children’s Liturgy in Ardcath Church this Sat at 7.30pm and Curraha at 11.30am on Sun.
Sunday June 26th is the feast of Corpus Christi (The Body & Blood of Christ). Parishioners are invited to attend Holy Hour and Benediction in Ardcath Church after 7.30pm Mass on Saturday the 25th and in Clonalvy after the Blessing of Graves on Sunday afternoon.
Holy Hour and Benediction will take place in Curraha Church at 7.00pm on Sunday evening.
Cemetery Devotions Clonalvy Sunday June 26th Blessing of graves and rosary in cemetery at 2pm. Holy Hour with Benediction afterwards to celebrate the Feast of Corpus Christi. Cemetery Devotions Curraha July 3rd after 11.30am Mass. Blessing of graves in adjoining cemetery and Crickstown. Kilmoon 3pm and Kilbrew 3.30pm.
Cemetery Devotions Ardcath 11th September Mass in cemetery & blessing of graves at 2pm
The annual Open Air Mass at Loughcrew will take place on Sunday 26 June at 3 pm.
June offerings are now due. Please send in the relevant envelopes.
Eucharistic Ministers:
Vigil Mass Ardcath 7.30pm 25th June Mary Moore
Sunday Clonalvy 10.00am 26th June Tom Bowler
Sunday Curraha 11.30am 26th June Joan Phelan
Readers:
Vigil Mass Ardcath 7.30pm 25th June Claire Andrews & Mary Lane
Sunday Clonalvy 10.00am 26th June Chris Green
Sunday Curraha 11.30am 26th June Frances Duffy
Plate Collection 12th June Ardcath & Clonalvy €348 Envelopes €235 Offerings €20
Curraha €414 Envelopes €275 Offerings €460
Monday 20th June 9.30am Special Intention.
Tuesday 21st June 9.30am Special Intention.
Wednesday 22nd June 9.30am Special Intention.
Thursday 23rd June 9.30am Special Intention.
Friday 24th June 9.30am Special Intention. No 8pm Mass
19th June The Most Holy Trinity:
Saturday Ardcath 7.30pm Anniversary Peter Grendon.
Sunday Clonalvy 10.00am Catherine & Philip Clarke & Dec Members.
Sunday Curraha 11.30am John King 4th Anniversary. Patrick Wall & Dec members of the Laycock Family.
26th June Corpus Christi:
Saturday Ardcath 7.30pm Christine McNally Anniversary. John, Angela, & Paddy Brangan & Dec Mem. Patrick & Mary Arnold and their daughter Angela.
Sunday Clonalvy 10.00am The Sheehan & Dunne Family.
Sunday Curraha 11.30am Deceased members of the Keogh Family Ballyhack .
Meath Diocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes: led by Bishop Smith, 12-17 September. Fare €699 includes return flights, 5 nights full board, taxes & travel insurance. Contact Pilgrimages Abroad 01-6359300.
International Eucharistic Congress 2012. Workshop planned for Wednesday 22nd June at 7.30pm in Dowdstown House,Navan. Ger Brennan, Dublin footballer, a member of the National Committee will present the workshop with his team. Representatives from each parish in the diocese are requested to attend. ( representatives from Parish Adoration Groups, Parish Eucharistic Congress members, Parish Pastoral Committees, Choirs, Ministers of the Word& Eucharist and anyone interested in volunteering for the Congress are asked to attend.)
Clonalvy Festival: Tuesday 21st of June Pet Show, Wednesday 22nd June Family & Adults Cycle 5k – 10k – 40k – 60k, Thursday 23rd Poker Classic in Donnelly’s Tickets €30, Saturday 25th Mid-Summer Barbeque, Sunday 26th Blessing of Graves at 2pm. Refreshments served afterwards in Clonalvy School. Holy Hour and Benediction will take place after prayers in the cemetery.
Poker Classic taking place in Donnelly’s of Cloghertown on the 23rd of June as part of the Mid Summer Festival at 9.00pm including refreshments tickets €30.00.
Mid Summer Barbeque taking place in Donnelly’s of Cloghertown on Saturday the 25th of June in aid of Parish Funds. (Steaks sponsored by the Gogan family). 8.30pm tickets €15.00 All welcome.
Cake & Second Hand Book Sale The Parents Association of Ardcath N.S. are organising a second hand book, DVD and CD sale on Tuesday 28th of June in aid of the school. The sale will be held in the school grounds (weather permitting!) Now is the time to de-clutter your shelves and donate your unwanted books, DVDs and CDs. Donations can be left in the school prior to the sale or if you no longer have children in the school then contact either Margaret (087 2775425) or Liz (087 8349132)
Ardcath/Clonalvy Foroige wish to thank all those who supported their fundraising efforts for their trip to Alton Towers recently. They plan to plant flowers and clean up certain areas in the parish. If you would like to support their work contact 086 2554727
St Vincents & Cloghertown Utd WINDFALL result 12/6/11. Jackpot €4,050. No winner Numbers drawn were 4-9-22. 2x €20 winners were Eugene Ward & Joe Rogers. Next weeks jackpot €4,200.
Curraha GAA Club results 13.6.11 Jackpot €1000.00 No winner. Numbers drawn were 1-7-8-15 3 x 30 winners were Priscilla Crawley, Denis Kelly & Alan Keogh. The jackpot next week will remain at €10,000 and will take place in the Snail Box on 20.06.11
Charity Book Sale in aid of MS Ireland Sunday 26 June 11am – 2pm at the Community Centre Ratoath. Books Prices from €1 Great selection of Books on Sale You can still donate!! If required collection of books can be arranged. All proceeds go to funds urgently needed for improvements on the one and only MS Respite Centre in Ireland. Donate and de clutter. Tel: Mary 01-4433770 to arrange collection from your home
