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 13th September 2009
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 (Curraha) 11.30am
Confessions before the Masses on the First Friday of each month or by appointment.
Congratulations to Isabella Da Silva who was baptised last weekend in St John the Baptist Church Clonalvy. May God bless and protect her always.
Congratulations to Tom & May Adams who celebrated their Golden Jubilee last weekend. They want to say a very special thank you for the kindness and generosity shown to them.
Please remember in your prayers Annie Carberry Lanesboro mother of Brian Carberry Ardcath who was buried during the week. May she rest in peace.
12th September Family Fun Night followed by Ms Teen Competition in Pudden Hill. Children’s Fancy Dress Competition.
13th September Ardcath Patron Sunday Mass & Blessing of Graves at 2pm in Cemetery. Followed by a Field Day in Masterson Park. Football, Children’s Races, Final of Art Competition, pet show, numerous side shows, band playing, burgers, teas cakes etc.
Offerings for August (Patron) are now due. Please send in relevant envelope.
Eucharistic Ministers:
Vigil Mass Clonalvy 7.30pm. 19th September Peggy O’Brien
Clonalvy 10am 20th September John Andrews
Readers:
Vigil Mass Clonalvy 7.30pm 19th September Bernie Arnold & Maire McKenna
Clonalvy 10.00am 20th September Breda Murray
Curraha 11.30am 20th September Paul O’Connor
Plate collection
Sept 6th Ardcath / Clonalvy €378 Envelopes €235 Offerings € 235
Curraha €402 Envelopes €295 Offerings € 260
Many thanks for your kind contributions
Sep 13th 24th Sunday Ordinary Time
Vigil Mass Clonalvy 7.30pm Margaret Hand Michael & Mary Kearns
10.00am Clonalvy George Kennedy
Albert Crooke 11.30am
Curraha Months Mind Gerry Oates.
Sep 20th 25th Sunday in Ordinary Time
Vigil Mass Ardcath 7.30pm James & Mary Grehan
Clonalvy 10.00am Thomas & Mary Murphy
James & Josephine Harford and deceased members
11.30am Curraha Henry & Patrick Staunton
John King birthday remembrance
Monday 8.00pm. Tuesday 9.30am Bill & Ellen Adams. Wednesday 9.30am Thursday 9.30am Friday.9.30am & 8pm Mass Laurence Whyte & deceased members of the Whyte family Kilbrew
The Diocese of Meath has seen its number of seminarians almost double as the new term at St. Patrick’s College, Maynooth begins. This brings to nine the number of Meath diocesan candidates for the priesthood. The seminary term for first year students began on Sunday 23rd August at Maynooth College. The new seminarians are Robert McGivney (Navan), Barry White (Rathkenny) and Noel Weir (Tullamore) while Kevin Heery (Mullingar) comes back to the seminary after a period of discernment. Bishop Smith says “I am delighted to welcome Noel, Robert, Barry and Kevin and I thank them for their generosity in considering the call to priesthood. I wish them every blessing as they begin their studies. As I have often said before, vocations to the priesthood come from among the community. They reflect the prayer and openness the local faith community. I wish to thank the students’ families, friends, local clergy and parishioners, as well as all who have journeyed with them to date. Vocations are always a sign of hope and a source of encouragement. They remind us, if we need reminding, that the faith of many young people is very much alive and an important part of their lives. For further information on vocations to the priesthood in the Diocese of Meath please contact: Fr Mark English, Parochial House, Dunboyne, County Meath. Tel 01-8255342 or markjpenglish@gmail.com
Curraha Parish Pastoral Council Fundraiser. Our annual race night takes place in Swan’s on Friday 23rd October at 8.30pm. We ask you our parishioners for your support with this venture. We will be grateful for any contributions made towards the race night. The money raised will go into our parish development account.
Curraha choir are looking for new members male and female. If you are interested in joining the choir please contact Mauro O’Connor or Caroline Mooney.
Coffee morning next Thursday (10.00am – 4.00pm)September 17th in aid of St Francis’ Hospice in Chris Greens’ house Cloghertown Clonalvy.
Curraha ICA meeting in Parish Centre at 8.00pm on Monday 14th September. Talk on Photography at 8.30pm. All welcome.
Monday 14th/21st September 8.30pm: Whist in Bennett’s Lounge.
St Vincent’s & Cloghertown Windfall
Windfall result. Jackpot €4,950 numbers drawn were 14-17-21 Not won. 2x €20 winners Mary Ellen Bowens & Jimmy Kelly Next weeks Jackpot €5,100. Cloghertown Soccer Club Thanks to all parishioners who supported the team recently in collecting the Sportsgear tokens in the Drogheda Independent out of which the girls’ team received a set of training jackets. This promotion is starting again next week in the Drogheda Independent and we have yet again registered the girls’ team. This time our goal is to collect 650 tokens so that the team can get a full playing kit. Your help in collecting these tokens would be greatly appreciated if we are accepted. We will confirm next week if we have been accepted to try again.
Ardcath/Clonalvy Foroige Club:
Foroige Club started back for 12-16 Year olds on Friday 4th September in Clonalvy National School 7.30-9pm.
Curraha Foroige resumed on Friday the 4th of September 7.30-9.00pm and we actively seeking new club members and new club leaders for the year 2009/2010. If you are interested in joining or getting involved as a leader then you can contact: Christine Hogan 086-3207835 or Padraig O’Dowd 087-4126976. Curraha table tennis started on Friday 4th September at 9.00pm Contact Joan Phelan 087-9751893 or Eddie Murphy 087-6891921
Curraha GAA Club results: 07.09.09 Lotto Result: Jackpot €1,200.00 No winner Numbers drawn 2 -8 -12 -14 3 x 30 winners John Shiels, Rita Scully, Lorna Battersby Next Draw will take place in Swans on the 14.09.09.09 Jackpot €1400.00.
Sunday 6th September 2009
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 (Ardcath) 7.30pm Sunday (Clonalvy) 10.00am (Curraha) 11.30am
Confessions before the Masses on the First Friday of each month or by appointment.
Congratulations to Devin Doyle who was baptised last weekend in St John the Baptist Church Clonalvy. May God bless and protect him always.
Congratulations to Bernard Caffrey and Allyson Kennedy who were married in St Andrew’s Church Curraha on Friday. May God bless them with a long and happy life together.
Please pray for Malachy Tuite, Ardcath who was buried in Ardcath during the week. May he rest in peace.
Festival week in Ardcath. Please support the various activities which the committee have organised.
Offerings for August (Patron) are now due. Please send in relevant envelope.
Cemetery Devotions 2009. Ardcath Next Sunday September 13th Mass & blessing of graves at 2pm in Ardcath cemetery.
Eucharistic Ministers: Vigil Mass Clonalvy 7.30pm. 12th September Mary Moore
Clonalvy 10am 13th September Aoife McElvanney
Curraha 11.30am 13th September Ann Keogh.
Readers Vigil Mass Clonalvy 7.30pm 12th September Ted Phelan & Daniel Hamilton
Clonalvy 10.00am 13th September Kevin Geoghegan
Curraha 11.30am 13th September Billy Cleary.
Plate collection:
Sept 6th Ardcath / Clonalvy €423 Envelopes €270 Offerings € 230
Curraha €430 Envelopes €400 Offerings € 175
Many thanks for your kind contributions
Sep 6th 23rd Sunday Ordinary Time 24th Sunday in Ordinary Time
Vigil Mass Ardcath 7.30pm Anniversary Mass
Richard & Jane Stone. Vigil Mass Ardcath 7.30pm Anniversary Mass Margaret Hand
10.00am Clonalvy Bridie & John Joe Andrews Clonalvy 10.00am George Kennedy and Albert Crooke
11.30am Curraha Margaret Caffrey
Gerry & Mary Duffy 11.30am
Curraha Months Mind Gerry Oates.
Monday 8.00pm. Tuesday 9.30am Wednesday 9.30am Thursday 9.30am Friday.9.30am.No 8pm Mass.
A volunteer representing an organization called VMM (Volunteer Missionary Movement) will be speaking at all the masses this weekend the 5th and 6th of September. VMM is a lay catholic missionary organization who volunteer to work alongside local communities in the developing world. Founded in Ireland in 1969 we recruit and prepare committed people from a wide variety of professional backgrounds to work in the developing world. However in order for us to support our volunteers and projects we depend on the kindness and generosity of the public so any contributions donated on the day however small would be greatly appreciated. We look forward to coming and speaking in your parishes.
Ardcath Festival will take place from 5th to 13th Sept. The following events will take place:
Saturday 5th September 9.00pm: BBQ & Music in Bennett’s. Raffle on Night. Sunday 6th September 2.00pm: 10K Walk (€5.00) 30K Bicycle Rub (€20 adult €10 child and Poker Run (€20). Monday 7th/14th/21st September 8.30pm: Whist in Bennett’s Lounge. Tuesday 8th September 8.00pm:1st Semi-Final Gough Cup in Masterson Park Wednesday 9th September 9.30pm: Poker Classic €30.00 per Ticket. Thursday 10th September 8.00pm: 2nd Semi Final of Gough Cup in Masterson Park. Friday 11th September 9.00pm: Table Quiz in Bennett’s, €20.00 per table. Saturday 12th September 8.00pm Family fun night in Pudden Hill, u-bet, children’s fancy dress competition, DJ, followed by a Miss Teen competition for 13-17year olds. First prize (€150), 2nd Prize (€75), 3rd Prize (€50). Admission €20 family ticket, €10 adult €5 teenager. Children and Miss Teen entrants free. Sunday 13th September Patron Sunday Mass & Blessing of graves at 2.00pm. Field day in Masterson Park.
A meeting of the Board of Management of St Andrew’s school Curraha will take place on Monday night at 7.00pm.
St Vincent’s & Cloghertown Windfall:
Windfall result. Jackpot €4,950 numbers drawn were 14-17-21 Not won. 2x €20 winners Mary Ellen Bowens & Jimmy Kelly Next weeks Jackpot €5,100.
Ardcath Aerobic Classes:
Ladies Aerobic Class Mondays 7-8pm and Ladies Circuit Class Wednesday 7-8pm resume 7th September 09. Men’s Circuit class also resumes on Tuesday 8th September 7.30-8.30pm.
If interested please contact Helen @ 086 3615788.
Ardcath/Clonalvy Foroige Club:
Foroige Club started back for 12-16 Year olds on Friday 4th September in Clonalvy National School 7.30-9pm.
Curraha Foroige resumed on Friday the 4th of September 7.30-9.00pm and we actively seeking new club members and new club leaders for the year 2009/2010. If you are interested in joining or getting involved as a leader then you can contact: Christine Hogan 086-3207835 or Padraig O’Dowd 087-4126976. Curraha table tennis started on Friday 4th September at 9.00pm.
Table Tennis:
In Curraha Hall Friday nights at 9.00pm all welcome please contact Joan Phelan 087-9751893 or Eddie Murphy 087-6891921
Curraha GAA Club results:
31.08.09 Lotto Result: Jackpot €1,000.00 No winner Numbers drawn 8 – 10 – 23 – 24 Next Draw will take place in the Snail Box on the 07.09.09.09 Jackpot € 1200.00.
Sunday 23rd August 2009
Ardcath - St Mary’s Church 01-8354117
Curraha - St Andrew’s Church 01-8350136
Clonalvy - St John the Baptist Church.
Mass Schedule Vigil Mass (Clonalvy) 7.30pm Sunday (Clonalvy) 10.00am (Curraha) 11.30am
Confessions before the Masses on the First Friday of each month or by appointment.
Congratulations to Amber Wyer who was baptised last weekend in St Andrew’s Church Curraha. May God bless and protect her always.
Eucharistic Ministers:
Vigil Mass Ardcath 7.30pm. 29th August Geraldine Kearns
Clonalvy 10am 30thAugust Frances Whyte
Curraha 11.30am 30th August Eleanor Laffey
Readers:
Vigil Mass Ardcath 7.30pm 29th August Catriona Corry & Patricia Fox
Clonalvy 10.00am 30th August Joan McDonald
Curraha 11.30am 30th August Patricia Smith
Plate collection:
Aug 15/16th Ardcath / Clonalvy €540.00 Envelopes €110.00 Offerings €140
Curraha €511.00 Envelopes €405.00 Offerings €495.00
Many thanks for your kind contributions
Aug 23rd 21st Sunday Ordinary Time Aug 30th 22nd Sunday in Ordinary Time
Vigil Mass Ardcath 7.30pm Ann Gaffney
Maureen Corry and deceased members of the Corry family. Vigil Mass Ardcath 7.30pm Jimmy Gough.
10.00am Clonalvy Kevin & John Kavanagh
Anne Reynolds Clonalvy 10.00am Eddie & Peggy Kiely
11.30am Curraha Lee Bourke 11.30am Curraha 1st Anniversary Mass for Peggy Taaffe.
Monday 8pm Special Intention Tuesday Special Intention Wednesday Special Intention, Thursday Special Intention. Friday.9.30am Special Intention, No 8pm Mass in Curraha.
Ardcath/Clonalvy Parish Pastoral Council are pleased to announce that John Woods has been selected as the main contractor for the restoration of St Patrick’s Church Ardcath and that the work will commence on September 1st . The total cost of the project will be €500,000 including fees. A parish meeting will take place after the Vigil Mass on August 22nd in Ardcath Church. All parishioners are welcome to attend. St Mary’s Church Ardcath will be closed on Friday 28th August and work will begin on Saturday 29th to remove seats and clear the church for the builders to commence work. We will need volunteers on Saturday next 29th to help with this work.Volunteers are asked to meet in the church at 12.00noon The Vigil Mass on the 29th August will take place in Clonalvy church. The same schedule of Masses (as is presently in Ardcath church including morning Mass) will be in Clonalvy church for the duration of the renovation.
A History of the Parish is been compiled at the moment and we would like to get any old photos or articles relating to parish activities in the next two weeks. Please contact Leo Collins or Andy Cromwell or send them directly to Fr Phil.
Curraha GAA Official Opening of the New Clubhouse will take place on August 29th. Juvenile and Underage football and hurling from 12.00 noon. Opening Ceremony at 5pm followed by Curraha V St Vincent’s at 6.00pm for Kevin O’Connell Cup. Family fun day, club memorabilia, old team photos and history. Refreshments served.
The Pathways Course: Maybe you are thinking of exploring your faith coming back to church after some years resting, wishing you could broaden your understanding of your faith longing to search for some kind of deeper meaning in life in a safe place that honours your life experience. Involved in your parish or another voluntary organisation and looking for some kind of framework within which to fit your experience. If any of these describe you maybe we have the place and course for you. Pathways is now in its 25th year and some 3,000 people like you have found a place there for their questions and exploration. No exams no written work just come along and enjoy. Pathways will begin this September contact all Hallows College at 8520700.
Study Theology From Home: The Dominicans are offering a theology programme specifically for lay people, offered by distance learning. This means that one can study for a certificate, diploma or degree in theology, and even more importantly, become more educated in the faith, all from the comfort of home. For further information, please contact The Priory Institute, Tallaght Village, Dublin 24, Telephone 01-4048124/7, or email enquiries@prioryinstitute.com website www.prioryinstitute.com.
Viatores Christi ( Travellers for Christ) We visited the Diocese of Meath in 2008 to promote the continuing role of Mission in our Church particularly for lay people. We promised parishioners who were interested in volunteering that we would let them know about upcoming recruitment sessions. If you are interested in learning more please come along to our information and recruitment session in Dublin Saturday 29th August 2009 from 11am – 2pm in the Irish Aid Volunteering & Information Centre, 27-31 O’Connell Street Upper, Dublin 1. For further information and/or to book your place at this information session please contact Colette Rooney at Colette@viatoreschristi.com or Telephone 01-8689986 or log on to www.viatoreschristi.com.
Cemetery Devotions 2009. Ardcath Sunday September 13th Mass & blessing of graves at 2.00pm.
St Vincent’s & Cloghertown Windfall
Windfall result 16th August. Jackpot €4,650 numbers drawn were 21-23-25 Not won. 2x €20 winners Derek Murray, Dean & Sophie. Next weeks Jackpot €4,800.
Ardcath Aerobic Classes
Ladies Aerobic Class Mondays 7-8pm and Ladies Circuit Class Wednesday 7-8pm resume 7th September 09. Men’s Circuit class also resumes on Tuesday 8th September 7.30-8.30pm.
If interested please contact Helen @ 086 3615788.
Ardcath/Clonalvy Foroige Club.
Foroige Club starts back for 12-16 Year olds on Friday 4th September in Clonalvy National School 7.30-9pm.
Curraha GAA Club results: Numbers were 2-3-4-17. Jackpot €5,400. Not won. 3x €30 winners were; Vera Fox, Zero Nine Team, and C. Fitz c/o Swans. Next Draw in Swans 24.08.09 Jackpot €5,600.
