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 7.30pm Clonalvy, St John The Baptist Sunday Mass 10am Curraha, St Andrews Sunday Mass 11.30am |
Sunday 28th February 2010
Ardcath - St Mary’s Church 01-8354117
Curraha - St Andrew’s Church 01-8350136
Clonalvy - St John the Baptist Church.
Weekend Mass Schedule Vigil Mass Clonalvy 7.30pm Sunday Clonalvy 10.00am and Curraha 11.30am.
Daily Mass Schedule Clonalvy 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 Tommy McCormack who died during the week. May he rest in peace.
Next Friday 5th of March is the 1st Friday of the month the sick and housebound will be visited in their homes.
Confirmation Ceremony in Curraha on Thursday the 4th of March at 11am. We welcome Bishop Michael Smith to our parish. Bishop Smith will confirm the boys and girls from 5th and 6th class. We thank the teachers and staff of St Andrew’s National School for preparing the boys and girls for the Sacrament of Confirmation. Confirmation practice in Curraha Church at 7.00pm on Tuesday night.
St Mary’s Church Ardcath. Re-opening and re-dedication of our Church will take place on Easter Sunday at 12.00 noon. The chief celebrant will be Bishop Michael Smith. A meeting of parishioners who would like to help out on the day will be held in Ardcath school on Mon night March 1st at 8.30pm.
Eucharistic Adoration: The annual Mass of the Eucharistic Adoration Group will take place on Monday March 8th at 8.00pm in Curraha church. This will be followed by a short meeting in the church. All members and anyone wishing to join Eucharistic Adoration are invited to attend.
Eucharistic Ministers:
Vigil Mass Clonalvy 7.30pm 6th March Mary Caffrey
Clonalvy 10.00am 7th March Frances Whyte
Curraha 11.30am 7th March Marcella O’Connor
Readers:
Vigil Mass Clonalvy 7.30pm 6th March Sandra Brangan & Cora McGuinness
Clonalvy 10.00am 7th March Chris Green
Curraha 11.30am 7th March Patricia Smith
Plate Collection 21st Feb Ardcath & Clonalvy €455 Envelopes €415 Offerings €100
Curraha €467 Envelopes €200 Offerings €110
Donations received towards Ardcath Church renovations €2,300
February 28th Second Sunday of Lent:
Vigil Mass Clonalvy 7.30pm Peggy Barry Months Mind.
Sunday Clonalvy 10.00am John, Stephen and Mary Collins, James & Josephine Harford & dec members
Sunday Curraha 11.30am Bridget & James O’Connor Anniversary Mass, Laurence & Catherine Russell.
March 7th Third Sunday of Lent:
Vigil Mass Clonalvy 7.30pm John, Mary, & Imelda Andrews and the Deceased Members of the Andrews Family.
Sunday Clonalvy 10.00am Patrick Reilly Anniversary Mass
Sunday Curraha 11.30am Mark Mooney 2nd Anniversary & Bernard Boland.
Monday 1st 8.00pm Special Intention
Tuesday 2nd Special Intention
Wednesday 3rd 9.30am Special Intention.
Thursday 4th No 9.30am Confirmation Mass at 11 o’ clock
1st Friday 5th 9.30am and 8pm Mass for all those on the Parish List of the Dead.
Bishop Smith's message for Lent 2010:
Forty days of Lent began with Ash Wednesday and Bishop Smith is encouraging parishes to support the annual Trócaire appeal. “Reaching out to our brothers and sisters in need is a visible expression of faith”, the Bishop explains. Last weekend, the Diocesan Office received a surprise telephone call from Sister Mary Hardiman, who is working in Haiti. The Bishop’s appeal for help for Haiti has hit over € 200,000 and funds have already been sent to support Sister Mary’s projects on the ground. Much of her convent’s work in Haiti involves providing the homeless with the basic one meal a day, on which everyone survives. She says that the only aid reaching her area has come from various Irish charities. Trócaire continues to work in the country and Trocáire boxes will be distributed in many parishes and schools this week. Bishop Smith hopes that the forty days of Lent can be a time for reflecting on our spiritual lives. “The Sunday Gospels during Lent this year were written by Saint Luke, who highlights the sensitivity and compassion of Christ” says the Bishop. “There is a great gentleness in Jesus, who is totally in the business of lifting the burden of sin, not adding to it. Lent gives us an opportunity to humbly recognise our failings and to experience the gentleness of God.”
Ballroom Dancing: Classes every Wednesday night 7.30–8.30 (Beginners) 8.30-9.30(Advanced) at the school hall Curraha, Phone Everna on 087-2518825.
Ardcath Macra na Feirme proudly presents 'A Night of Variety Entertainment' in aid of Special Olympics on Friday, 5th March, 2010 in Skryne Hall. Tickets available at €10.00 from Angela Wall 086 374 9556.
Poker Classic will be held in Bennett’s Lounge on Friday 12th of March at 9.00pm sharp in aid of St Patrick’s N.S. Tickets €40.00 each also refreshments served.
Medjugorje Pilgrimage Ardcath/Clonalvy & Curraha May 5th – 12th Fare €599 includes flights and half board. Special price applied to bookings made until Mid February. Fare of €629 applies after February 15th . For further details contact Agnes Field Clonalvy 01-8354960 Maura McKenna Ardcath 086-3165442 or Lorna Battersby 086-2704308.
Windfall result St Vincent’s & Cloghertown Utd 21.02.10 Jackpot €2650.00 not won. Numbers drawn were 2-11-34 2 x €20 winners were Joe Hand & C&L. Next weeks jackpot will be €2800.00.
Poker Classic will be held in Donnelly’s Cloghertown on Thursday night 4th of March at 9.30pm sharp in aid of Cloghertown United Pitch Development Tickets €40.00 each also refreshments served. Contact Terry White 086 8570897 or Helen White 086 3615788.
Curraha GAA Club results: 22.02.10 Jackpot €5600.00 no winner. Numbers drawn were 10-13-16-21 3 x €30 winners were SFC c/o Swans x 2 and Bridgie Molloy. Next weeks jackpot will be €6,200 and will take place in Swans.
Curraha GAA Golf classic in Black Bush, Dunshaughlin on Friday 28th May. Cost team of 4 (Golf + Steak Dinner) €280. Tee Box Sponsorship €90. Further information, Please contact any of the following, Sean Joyce 0872116505, Ray Toner 0872332549, Pat Moriarty 0851453925, Frankie O'Connor 0872464070, Tomas Keogh 0866078914, Padraic O'Dowd 0874126976, Denis Kelly 086-6003334.
East Meath Pioneer Association: Congratulations to three of the pupils in Curraha School who came 1st in the Essay Schools competition. In 3rd Class Ava Webb, in 4th Class Daria Kent and in 6th Class Kate Gibney.
Sunday 21st February 2010
Ardcath - St Mary’s Church 01-8354117
Curraha - St Andrew’s Church 01-8350136
Clonalvy - St John the Baptist Church.
Weekend Mass Schedule: Vigil Mass Clonalvy 7.30pm Sunday Clonalvy 10.00am and Curraha 11.30am.
Daily Mass Schedule: Clonalvy 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 Leo Hussey who received the Sacrament of Baptism in Curraha Church last Saturday. May God bless and protect him always.
Please pray for Pat Byrne Ardcath who died during the week. May he rest in peace.
St Mary’s Church Ardcath. Re-opening and re-dedication of our Church will take place on Easter Sunday at 12.00 noon. The chief celebrant will be Bishop Michael Smith. A meeting of parishioners who would like to help out on the day will be held in Ardcath school on Monday March 1st at 8.30pm.
Childrens Liturgy will take place on Sunday the 28th of February at 11.30am. Leaders will meet in Parochial Centre on Wednesday the 24th of February at 8.00pm
Trócaire Boxes are available at the back of the Church.
Eucharistic Ministers:
Vigil Mass Clonalvy 7.30pm 27th February Des Caffrey
Clonalvy 10.00am 28th February Joan McDonald
Curraha 11.30am 28th February Frances Duffy
Readers:
Vigil Mass Clonalvy 7.30pm 27th February Bernie Arnold Máire McKenna
Clonalvy 10.00am 28th February Joan McDonald
Curraha 11.30am 28th February Billy Cleary
Plate Collection 14th Feb Ardcath & Clonalvy €440 Envelopes €310 Offerings €175
Curraha €454 Envelopes €210 Offerings €280
February 21st First Sunday in Lent:
Vigil Mass Clonalvy 7.30pm Sister Mary Gough, Des & Jimmy Gough
Sunday Clonalvy 10.00am Agnes & Tony Keenan, Alice Dowling
Sunday Curraha 11.30am Adam Boyle 2nd Anniversary, Hugh Ward Anniversary.
February 28th Second Sunday of Lent:
Vigil Mass Clonalvy 7.30pm Peggy Barry Months Mind.
Sunday Clonalvy 10.00am John, Stephen and Mary Collins, James & Josephine Harford & dec members
Sunday Curraha 11.30am Bridget O’Connor Anniversary Mass, Laurence & Catherine Russell.
Monday 22nd 8.00pm Gerry Oates
Tuesday 23rd Special Intention
Wednesday 24th 9.30am Special Intention.
Thursday 25th 9.30am Special Intention.
Friday 26th 9.30am Special Intention No 8pm Mass.
Statement from Bishop Smith: "Following the publication of the Murphy Report which highlights the serious mistakes made and the terrible suffering that too many children endured Pope Benedict invited the Irish Bishops to meet with him over two days in Rome. The Holy Father and nine senior Cardinals and Archbishops from the Curia were present for the meeting on Monday and up to lunchtime on Tuesday. By his and their presence they wished to emphasis the seriousness with which they view this evil which affects the life of the Church in Ireland and society worldwide. The meeting began with each of the Irish Bishops giving a five minute presentation on different aspects of the issue. In the afternoon the Cardinals and Archbishops from the Curia responded, taking up a number of the points made in the morning presentations. Pope Benedict did likewise. When these were completed discussion began on the draft of the letter that Pope Benedict will send to the Irish Church in the next few weeks. He listened attentively to comments and suggestions made by all present and will take these into account in finalising his letter. Contrary to some reports I found the meeting with Pope Benedict earlier this week to be the most open, honest and engaged meeting that I have attended. Some of the reports on this meeting misrepresent its purpose and content. Since the publication of its Framework document in 1996, setting down procedures for the processing of complaints, the Catholic Church in Ireland has constantly evaluated and reviewed our national policy and procedures for safeguarding children. In this diocese that has been done in complete cooperation with the HSE, seeking to ensure that best practice is in place. Lent invites us to repentance. Lent also has at its heart a deep message of hope, a hope rooted in the life, death and resurrection of Church. The Church must always take its teaching from the life and words of Christ, repenting when it has failed to do so."
Mission Team will meet Ardcath/Clonalvy and Curraha Parish Councils to discuss our Parish Mission in October to make preliminary plans at 8.00pm on Thursday 25th in Curraha Parish Centre.
The Spina Bifida and Hydrocephalus Association would like to thank everyone for their kind donations at the Church Gate Collection’s last Sunday in Curraha €362.00 and Ardcath/Clonalvy €260.00.
Ballroom Dancing: Classes every Wednesday night 7.30–8.30 (Beginners) 8.30-9.30(Advanced) at the school hall Curraha, Phone Everna on 087-2518825.
Ardcath Macra na Feirme proudly presents 'A Night of Variety Entertainment' in aid of Special Olympics on Friday, 5th March, 2010 in Skryne Hall. Tickets available at €10.00 from Angela Wall 086 374 9556.
Poker Classic will be held in Bennett’s Lounge on Friday 12th of March at 9.00pm sharp in aid of St Patrick’s N.S. Tickets €40.00 each also refreshments served.
Medjugorje Pilgrimage Ardcath/Clonalvy & Curraha May 5th – 12th Fare €599 includes flights and half board. Special price applied to bookings made until Mid February. Fare of €629 applies after February 15th . For further details contact Agnes Field Clonalvy 01-8354960 Maura McKenna Ardcath 086-3165442 or Lorna Battersby 086-2704308.
Windfall result St Vincent’s & Cloghertown Utd 07.02.10 Jackpot €2350.00 not won. Numbers drawn were 11-19-31. 2 x €20 winners were Bomber Rogers & Aidan Moore. Next weeks jackpot will be €2500.00 Draw for yearly ticket holder, winner Pat Hand.
Curraha GAA Club results: 15.02.10 Jackpot 5800.00 no winner. Numbers drawn were 2-7-8-17. 3 x €30 winners were Ray Toner, SFC c/o Swans and Seamus Smith. Next weeks jackpot will be €6,000 and will take place in the Snail Box. Curraha GAA Golf classic in Black Bush, Dunshaughlin on Friday 28th May. Cost team of 4 (Golf + Steak Dinner) €280. Tee Box Sponsorship €90. Further information, Please contact any of the following, Sean Joyce 0872116505, Ray Toner 0872332549, Pat Moriarty 0851453925, Frankie O'Connor 0872464070, Tomas Keogh 0866078914, Padraic O'Dowd 0874126976, Denis Kelly 086-6003334.
Bernadette of Lourdes play is taking place in the Droichead Arts Centre from Monday the 22nd of February for 11 nights at 8.00pm.Tickets can be purchased at Arts Centre €15
Sunday 14th February 2010
Ardcath - St Mary’s Church 01-8354117
Curraha - St Andrew’s Church 01-8350136
Clonalvy - St John the Baptist Church.
Weekend Mass Schedule:
Vigil Mass Clonalvy 7.30pm Sunday Clonalvy 10.00am and Curraha 11.30am.
Daily Mass Schedule:
Clonalvy 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 Alex O’Reilly who received the Sacrament of Baptism in Curraha Church last Sunday. May God bless and protect him always.
St Mary’s Church Ardcath:
Re-opening and re-dedication of our Church will take place on Easter Sunday at 12.00 noon. The chief celebrant will be Bishop Michael Smith. More details will follow.
Next Wednesday Feb the 17th we celebrate Ash Wednesday the beginning of the Season of Lent. Lent is a time for authentic conversion and for coming to know Christ as the bringer of justice. Our journey is towards him, justice as a human virtue is the consistent practice of giving every person what is due. In order to be satisfied in our deepest selves we need something more, something which only God can provide. This is a justice with a new dimension.
Lent is a time of many blessings, in fasting, prayer and thanksgiving. Lent is a wonderful opportunity to know anew and afresh the mystery and grace of God revealed in Christ Jesus. Lent is a time to return to God who loves us more than we love ourselves.
Trócaire Boxes are available at the back of the Church.
Candlemas Offerings are now due. Please send in relevant envelope with your offering.
Eucharistic Ministers:
Vigil Mass Clonalvy 7.30pm 20th February Imelda Andrews
Clonalvy 10.00am 21st February Patricia Harford
Curraha 11.30am 21st February Gerard O’Connor
Readers:
Vigil Mass Clonalvy 7.30pm 20th February Joan Caffrey & Andy Cromwell
Clonalvy 10.00am 21st February Sinead Madden
Curraha 11.30am 21st February Agnes Hackett
Plate Collection 7th Feb Ardcath & Clonalvy €350 Envelopes €405 Offerings €280
Donation to St Mary’s Church €1000
Curraha €371 Envelopes €327 Offerings €150
February 14th Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time:
Vigil Mass Clonalvy 7.30pm Jean Andrews
Sunday Clonalvy 10.00am Brian O’Connor
Sunday Curraha 11.30am Colm Costello – Christopher & Mary Devaney
February 21st First Sunday in Lent:
Vigil Mass Clonalvy 7.30pm Sister Mary Gough, Des & Jimmy Gough
Sunday Clonalvy 10.00am Agnes & Tony Keenan, Alice Dowling
Sunday Curraha 11.30am Adam Boyle 2nd Anniversary, Hugh Ward Anniversary.
Monday 15th No Mass
Tuesday 16th No Mass
Ash Wednesday 17th Clonalvy 9.30am Special Intention. Curraha 8pm Thomas & Catherine Caffrey
Thursday 18th 9.30am Special Intention
Friday 19th 9.30am & 8pm Deceased members of the Woods Family.
Our Parish Baptismal Team have written to the parents of all the children baptised in our three churches (since the formation of our Baptismal Team) inviting them to a special weekend Mass in their Parish Church. The weekend Mass in Curraha on 21st March at 11.30am will welcome back the children and parents of children who were baptised in St Andrew’s Church Curraha. The Mass in Ardcath and Clonalvy churches will be arranged after Easter.
Irish Epilepsy Association would like to thank everyone for their kind donations at the Church Gate Collection last Sunday in Curraha. The sum donated was €223.00.
Ballroom Dancing: Classes every Wednesday night 7.30–8.30 (Beginners) 8.30-9.30 (Advanced) at the school hall Curraha, Phone Everna on 087-2518825.
Poker Classic: Snail Box on the 16th of Feb. Tickets €50.00 in aid of Cushinstown School Parents Association. 9.00pm start.
Ardcath Macra na Feirme proudly presents 'A Night of Variety Entertainment' in aid of Special Olympics on Friday, 5th March, 2010 in Skryne Hall. Tickets available at €10.00 from Angela Wall 086 374 9556.
Medjugorje Pilgrimage Ardcath/Clonalvy & Curraha May 5th – 12th Fare €599 includes flights and half board. Special price applied to bookings made until Mid February. Fare of €629 applies after February 15th . For further details contact Agnes Field Clonalvy 01-8354960 Maura McKenna Ardcath 086-3165442 or Lorna Battersby 086-2704308.
Windfall result St Vincent’s & Cloghertown Utd 07.02.10 Jackpot €2350.00 not won. Numbers drawn were 11-19-31. 2 x €20 winners were Bomber Rogers & Aidan Moore. Next weeks jackpot will be €2500.00 Draw for yearly ticket holder, winner Pat Hand.
Curraha GAA Club results: 08.02.10 Jackpot 5600.00 no winner. Numbers drawn were 3-5-16-24. 3 x €30 winners were Charles O’Connor, Billy Cleary and Chris Gargan. Next weeks jackpot will be €5,800 and will take place in the Becks.
Curraha GAA Golf classic in Black Bush, Dunshaughlin on Friday 28th May. Cost team of 4 (Golf + Steak Dinner) €280. Tee Box Sponsorship €90. Further information, Please contact any of the following, Sean Joyce 0872116505, Ray Toner 0872332549, Pat Moriarty 0851453925, Frankie O'Connor 0872464070, Tomas Keogh 0866078914, Padraic O'Dowd 0874126976, Denis Kelly 0866003334
