Marshalstown-Castledockrell

LOURDES INVALID DRAW

Lourdes Invalid Draw tickets will be on sale next weekend March 10/11 at all Masses in Castledockrell and Marshalstown. Your support is very much ap- preciated. Draw will be held on April 21.

CASTLEDOCKRELL NS

We are now taking enrolments for September 2018. For further information and enrolment forms please contact the school at 053 9388892 or visit our website castledockrellns.weebly.com.

Our First Confession will take place on Monday, March 12, at 7 p.m.

Children continue to be active as part of our Active Flag, participating in Zumba, Hurling and the Operation transformation 10@10. ‘Lively Leo the Lion’ is having fun and getting active every weekend with the boys and girls in Castledockrell NS This furry friend has been horse-riding, skipping and even cycling.

We look forward to celebrating World Book Day next week when pupils and staff will dress up as a character from their favourite book/story. On the day we will host a book swap, take part in a book day quiz and do some buddy reading.

Keep an eye on our website for photographs of all of the above.

BINGO

Bingo continues every Thursday evening in Marshalstown Community Centre starting at 8.30 p.m. with two big jackpots to play for.

COLLECTION THANKS

We thank all who contributed to the Pro Life Collection held recently in Castledockrell.

MOTHER’S DAY

Wishing a very happy Mother’s Day to all mothers in the parish on Sunday, March 11, and remembering those no longer with us. May they rest in peace.

STORYTELLING

Next session of storytelling in Castledockrell Hall is on Thursday, March 15, at 8 p.m. An early start to the St Patrick’s Day celebrations. So do join us for a good nights entertainment. Tea served and a raffle held. All are most welcome.

COMMUNITY CENTRE

Marshalstown Community Centre membership for 2018 is now due. Adults: €20, Families: €40 and Students: €10. The community centre committee request that all people using the racquet/ handball alley need to have membership paid before using the facility.

MARSHALSTOWN NS

Marshalstown National School are now enrolling for 2018/19. Please contact the school office at 053 9388935 for further information.

IMPORTANT DATES

March 11: Mother’s Day. March 12: First Confessions Castledockrell. March 15: first Confessions Marshalstown. March 17: St Patrick’s Day. March 25: Palm Sunday. March 30: Good Friday. April 1: Easter Sunday. April 28: first Holy Communion Marshalstown. April 29: first Holy Communion Castledockrell. May 27: Patron Marshalstown Cemetery. June 17: Father’s Day. July 6: Patron Castledockrell Cemetery. July 7: Patron Crioshue Cemetery.