Mornington

THE LATE GERRY WATSON RIP

Gerry Watson from Laytown passed away recently in his ninetieth year.

Gerry was in the undertaking business for many years and also in the building sector. He was one of the wittiest people that I ever met. His wit was razor sharp.

One day about twenty-five years ago I was walking along Dyer Street in the drizzly rain and Gerry standing at the door of his business said: “come on in Leo, the rain will stop soon”. In I went and he said “do you see that coffin over in the corner, it’s a bit longer than the rest of them. It would suit you to a tee”

Gerry, the epitome of a gentleman is survived by his beloved wife Biddy, sons Alan and Robert, daughters Karen and Sarah, extended family and friends. May

Gerry rest in peace.

PARISH FINANCES

We kindly invite people to consider maintaining or making a donation to the Parish during this critical time. As you will be aware, for the duration of the restrictions on attendance at Mass, the Parish will be at a financial loss. While we will be saving on heat and electricity, other bills remain. There are three ways of supporting the parish:

Weekly envelopes: Continue to drop in the weekly envelope for the Church, through the letterbox in the Presbytery Door. Cheque (made payable to Mornington Church) or Cash Donation in Envelope marked ‘Mornington Church’: Donations can be left in an envelope into the Presbytery. Please include your name and/ or envelope number (if you have one) as a reference so we can acknowledge your donation. If you would like to set up a standing order with the Church or to make a one-off payment, you can do so by electronic transfer to our Church account. Details are as follows: - A/C: Mornington Church, BIC: BOFIIE2D, IBAN: IE93 BOFI 9033 2287 6798 44

Please let us know that you have made a donation or set up a standing order, so we can track your donation. We very much appreciate your support.

ASSISTANCE FOR ELDERLY & VULNERABLE PEOPLE AVAILABLE

ST Colmcilles club has set up an assistance faculty to help out elderly and vulnerable people affected by the COVID - 19 pandemic. If you need us call us on 0877441731, or contact us on any of our major social network platforms. If you are concerned for people in the general area call us. If you are elderly, vulnerable or need assistance over the next few unprecedented weeks then call us. We can get your groceries to you, fuel for the fire or prescriptions using our volunteers. We will abide by all government and HSE advice at all times and look after our own. GAA- we are community.

MASS INTENTIONS

Fr. Joseph will continue to say Mass each morning privately. If you have an intention please write it out & place in an write it out & place in an envelope with your donation. If you wish you can include your name & phone no. and Fr. Joseph will ring you to let you know when the Mass is being said. Please drop your envelope into the Presbytery letterbox.