CraanfordMonaseed
CHURCH NEWS
LENTEN PENANCE – Monaseed Penance Service: Monday of Holy Week, April 10 at 7.30.
FINANCIAL STATEMENT – The Craanford annual Financial Statement this was presented at Masses last week and copies included with each newsletter. Thanks to the members of the parish council who supervise the Parish Finances with me and to all who generously contribute to parish funds throughout the year. New contributions are always welcome either through the envelope collection or by direct debit from your bank account.
For more information please contact Fr Richard or members of the parish council: Pat Kavanagh (chairman) Dermot Kenny (secretary) Michael Doyle (treasurer), Janet Noblett, Mary Doyle, Margaret Doyle, Paddy Kavanagh, John Murphy, John Lancaster, Betty Shortle, and Fr Richard Lawless.
MASS OF CHRISM – Each year Bishop Denis invites representatives of all the parishes of the Ferns diocese to join with him and the diocesan clergy for the Mass of Chrism, the annual occasion for the blessing of holy oils and the renewal of priestly vows. This year’s Mass takes place on Tuesday, April 11, at 8 p.m. in St Aidan’s Cathedral Enniscorthy. Anyone, who would like to join us for that Mass is asked to contact Fr Richard as soon as possible and we can arrange transport. 087 6923280.
CRAANFORD MINISTERS OF EUCHARIST – 6 p.m. Saturday, April 8, Mairead Bass; 10.30 a.m. Sunday, April 9, Kay Greene.
SICK AND HOUSEBOUND – Fr Richard will make his monthly calls to the sick and housebound with Holy Communion on Tuesday, morning April 4.
ST PATRICK’S SCHOOL – Monthly Mass: Wednesday, April 5, at 9.15 a.m. Parents and friends welcome.
RECENTLY DECEASED
Sympathies are extended to Aileen Lyons and family and the Kavanagh family on the death of Martin Dempsey, Oulart, who died recently.
SPLIT THE POT
On March 24 the prize of €180 was won by Amy Murphy, Camolin, a regular at the Bingo. Congratulations, Amy. The co-ordinating team for Friday, April 7, is Team 4: Shane Earle, Edel Redmond and Peadar Whitty.
BINGO
Bingo is played in Craanford hall every Friday night at 8.30 p.m. Bring a friend; enjoy a night out with a difference and who knows your luck could just be in. Snowball currently at over €1,000 in 50 balls or less.
CIRCUIT CLASSES
Circuit training is on in Craanford National School gym every Tuesday and Thursday night at 7 p.m. €10 pay as you go. Please park in the complex and use underpass to gain access to the school. Any queries contact Aisling 087 2414517.
GAA CLUB NOTES
Following their tremendous success in the Leinster league matches with two wins, the under-15s qualified for their Leinster league final last Sunday. Their opposition on the day were Sallins. These young players came away with a fantastic victory to capture the title on the day on a terrific score line of 5-11 to – 09.
Castle Craan Gales had success against Hollow Rovers on Sunday morning. The intermediate ladies had a great win over Duffry.
The annual under-12s indoor hurling tournament kindly sponsored by K & K Windows Ltd continues with more matches this weekend in the complex. All teams are getting plenty of match opportunities with great skill level on show. Thanks to all the teams for your support.
The county board ran their under-9s shed blitz again last weekend, well done to all Craanford’s under-9s who were in action
Congratulations to Sarah, Trevor and Emma McCormack on the wonderful arrival of baby Sophie during the week.
LOTTO – jackpot €9,800. Numbers drawn – 5-12-21-247 No winner. Lucky-dip winners Noel Kelly, John Ryan c/o Leo, Brendan Tobin Snr. Sellers prize: Theresa Kenny. Next week’s jackpot is €9,900. Many thanks for your continued support. Lotto tickets available in Cooney Communications, Craanford, Donal’s, Main Street, Gorey, or any club member. Tickets may now be collected and dropped back to Cooney Communications in Craanford by 6 p.m. on Wednesday evening (Thanks to John for his support.) and afterwards into Cooney’s Pub by 9 p.m. for inclusion in the draw. Pick any four numbers between 1-30 for €2 and win big or be one of three luckydip winners. €100 added per week to jackpot and €10 sellers prize for those selling full book of 20 tickets.
MONASEED ICA
The March meeting of Monaseed ICA was held in Monaseed Hall on Wednesday, March 1. There were 21 members present. The president Olive Doyle welcomed everyone along to the meeting. Gwen Stewart gave to 30 minute exercise programme to the ladies which they enjoyed. Susan Nolan gave a lovely demonstration of floral arrangements and offered two of them for the raffle. The competition winners were Winnie Doyle and Lynn Cox. The raffle winners were Margaret Gilbert and Nuala Doyle.
The fees are due at this month’s meeting which is the AGM. The hostesses for April are Margaret Gilbert and Kathleen Kelly. The competition for April is the nicest Easter card. The April meeting will be held on Wednesday, April 5, at 8 p.m. in Monaseed Hall. New members welcome.
YOUR NEWS
Items for the newsletter/notes should be left into the Parochial House, Craanford or emailed to craanfordlocalnews@gmail.com before Wednesday evening of each week.