Craanford-Monaseed
THANKS
Dear Friends, thanks for last weekend which was a special experience in the life of the parish. On Saturday evening we celebrated with Paddy and Anne Whitty on the occasion of their Golden Jubilee marking 50 years of happy married life. It was an occasion filled with joy and laughter, a truly inspiring and uplifting celebration.
On Sunday morning we welcomed Bishop Denis and other guests to our parish to officially open the recently completed Underpass. It was a happy occasion for us to welcome back Fr Tommy Doyle and Anne to the parish and to have Fr Felix join us too.
We were honoured by the presence of Fr Willy Howell, Vicar of the Gorey Deanery and Mr Michael D’arcy, TD and councillors of the Gorey Municipal District, including Mr Malcolm Byrne, Cathaoirleach. Thanks to them all for taking time out of their busy schedules to be with us.
The wet weather did not succeed in dampening the enthusiasm of politicians, clergy or people.
A very large crowd attended the Ceremony of Blessing and Ribbon Cutting at the entrance to the Underpass and then all walked through to the school where the children did us proud as they performed their Walton’s Music for Schools winning entry.
We sung Happy Birthday to Kathleen Kelly. Following speeches we walked back through the Underpass to the Community Hall for refreshments and a surprise singing of Happy Birthday to Bishop Denis who shared his birthday cake with Mark (aged 12) whose birthday also occurred.
Thanks to the members of the parents’ association and their friends who catered wonderfully for everyone. All in all, it was a great success. Well done everyone. Sincerely, Fr Richard.
PARENTS’ ASSOCIATION
Craanford National School parents’ association asks you to get involved and be part of a great group working together for the good of the school where your children attend.
We will regroup in September and look forward to new faces joining. Best wishes to our sixth class pupils as they embark on their new journey to secondary school. Many thanks to everyone who helped in any way to make the officially opening of the underpass such a success, it was a great community day.
CHURCH NEWS
TRANSPORT COLLECTION – The annual transport collection for Fr Richard takes place next weekend (July 3). Envelopes (Blue) are available in your weekly envelopes and may be returned via the usual collection box. For those who are not using the envelope system spares are available at the back of the church. Your support is greatly appreciated.
MINISTERS OF EUCHARIST – 6 p.m. Saturday, July 2: Colette Doyle; 10.30 a.m. Sunday, July 3: Dermot Kenny
SPLIT THE POT
On June 17 the prize of €265 was won by Bridie Byrne of Inch, a regular patron of the Bingo. Congratulations Bridie. The co-ordinating team for Friday, July 1, is Team 4: Shane Earle, Edel Redmond and Peadar Whitty.
PATRONS
The Rossminogue Patron will take place on Wednesday, June 29, at 7.30 p.m. The Monaseed Patron will take place on Friday, July 1, at 7.30 p.m.
SUMMER CAMP
The Craanford-Monaseed Playschool summer camp is on from July 18 to July 22 and August 8 to August 12. €50 per week or €15 per day.
GAA NEWS
Our under-14 hurlers travelled to Tullogher to participate in Leinster GAA Provincial Féile Tournaments 2016 blitz and came away victors against Kilmacow and Tullogher. Well done guys. Best wishes to Aodhan Whitty for a speedy recovery after a nasty hand injury. Well done to the under-eights hurlers and footballers who played Bunclody at both codes in Bunclody recently. Excellent performances from every player and well done all involved. Their next big match is against St Pat’s in Craanford on July 2. The under-14 footballers snatched victory last week by two points against Kilrush 1-04 to Craanford’s 1-06.
Junior B’s played Buffers Alley in a practise hurling match on Wednesday last. Well done all. Under-10 footballers played Monageer in Monageer on June 17. On June 17 last in ACFL, Craanford intermediates played Kilanerin at home, despite Craanford having the lead at half time, Kilanerin won out on a score line of 1-15 to 1-10. Junior B’s won well in their ACFL championship football match in Clonee on Friday night but lost to the Starlights on Sunday evening 2-09 to 1-10 and to Ballygarrett on Tuesday evening 3-14 to 3-08.
With exams over, games start back in earnest now. Do your best to assist your mentors with fixtures, many thanks to all for your co operation.
Heartiest congratulations to Paddy and Ann Whitty on their 50th wedding anniversary celebrated recently and to Mairead Dee who was presented with her lotto winnings of €12,000.
LOTTO: Jackpot €4,700. Numbers drawn 5, 18, 21 and 27. No winner. Lucky dip winners: Lily O’Brien, Mt St Benedict, and Eddie Hughes c/o Bob. Next week’s jackpot is €4,900. Many thanks for your continued support. Lotto tickets available in Donal’s, Main Street, Gorey, Doyle’s Gala, Craanford or from any club member. lotto books can be collected from GALA and must be dropped back to GALA by 9 p.m. on Wed nights for inclusion. Pick any four numbers between 1-30 for €2 and win big or be one of two lucky dip winners.
NOTES
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