Monasterboice
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A MESSAGE FROM OUR PARISH PRIEST, FR. PADDY RUSHE.
Continuing to support one another, it’s wonderful to see the easing of lockdown happening, and we are so grateful that the opening of our Churches for Mass has been brought forward to next Monday, 29th June. Of course, we can only continue to move forward with care - taking personal responsibility for hand & respiratory hygiene and keeping social distancing guidelines.
Without doubt, coming back to Mass will be a very different experience, and we need all our parishioners to co-operate with guidance and directions to ensure that Churches remain a safe place for all.
Because of the social distancing requirements, despite being large buildings, the numbers attending any one Mass will be much reduced.
The Irish Bishops have continued to remove ‘Sunday Obligation’ for Catholics to attend Mass. Therefore, if you would prefer to attend during the week, that might ease the pressure on Churches at weekends.
However, whenever they will happen, we will be so pleased to be able to gather together again in person for the celebration of Masses - and we look forward to seeing you all.
Thanks to all those who have already volunteered to assist the Churches with the additional cleaning and stewarding (& other roles) that will be required, and if you would like to help, please get in touch with the parish office.
We won’t forget about our online congregations once Masses begin in Churches again. Thank you to all connected with our parishes digitally during the lockdown and those who made it possible.
Bulletins continue to be available at the Churches, and we would encourage you to drop one into neighbours who cannot get out.
Starting 15th June, Baptisms were permitted, as well as weddings, but with small numbers - maximum 6 attending - and, of course, following all the protocols.
Funerals will be permitted to have up to 25 mourners in
Church.
These may seem small steps, but by moving slowly we can ensure that parishioners are protected as much as possible.
As many have said before, we all have to get used to a ‘new normal’ but hopefully within that we will find a new connection with Church, Parish and Community as we go forward.
Although we cannot as yet make regular house calls, priests are available on the telephone to all, and can make socially distanced visits by arrangement. Please get in touch if you feel we can be of help.
In the meantime, may God hold you in the palm of his hand, and bless you and your families with his everlasting peace!
NAOMH MAIRTIN.
N. Mairtin Lotto results 17.06.2020 no: 01,14,19,26, Jackpot not won. €16,100 this week. Match 3 Numbers €300 shared by Thomas & Denise Clarke, Berni Mulroy.
Buy your tickets at the usual outlets or play online. If your not in you can’t win.
Draw results will be published online on our Website www. naomhmairtin.com and through our Club’s Social Media platforms as well as DI Club Notes section and Monasterboice News section in the Drogheda Independent
Club Lotto tickets can be purchased online; https://play. clubforce.com/play_newa.asp? or in any other the following Shop locations in our Community;
· Tenure Store
· Mulroys Shop, Fieldstown - Raymond Lambe Butchers Tullyallen
- Monasterboice Credit Union As you are aware, the club is planning on completing it’s All-Weather Pitch construction in 2020 & now that it has full planning approval and Sports Grant award, it is busy in discussions with relevant bodies as to when it might be able to begin these works. As part of it’s financing for the project, in addition to the Grant Award & Club Funds on hand, it will be sourcing remaining funds through borrowings.
Club supporters and members are asked to complete your 2020 season Club membership ASAP as along with membership / lotto incomes verifying Club’s ongoing cash flow and repayment capacity for the development loan for the All Weather pitch development, any surplus funds for 2020 may in turn be used for other Club Development works planned for, such as Lighting for the Club 1km Walking Track in due course.
Club Membership for current season officially begins as of 1st APRIL annually, Naomh Mairtin C.P.G. & Ladies GAA invite all current & interested members to complete their 2020 Membership ASAP via the link on the Club Website (www.naomhmairtin. com) Home Page.
By doing so not alone with you be ready for the recommencement of on field activities & games, those who avail of the Adult & Family Membership Categories will also be included in the recommenced weekly Club Lotto draw for Jackpot prize each week + consolation “Match 3” weekly winning prizes.
CREDIT UNION.
As and from June 5th, the opening hours of Monasterboice Credit Union is Fridays 5pm to 7pm and Saturdays 11am to 12pm. For members who wish to make payments via bank transfer please contact the credit union for banking details. The Credit Union is open for lending, please refer to our website for further details or contact us directly. Info@monasterboicecu.ie, 041 6862065, www.monasterboicecu
MULLARY CEMETERY LOTTO.
Sat June 13th: Winning no was 15.
Winners were Rita Glass and Marie Boylan