CraanfordMonaseed
OSKARS
The OsKaRs community fundraising initative will take place over the next few months culminating in a star studded event in late September when coveted awards will be handed out to those who shine on the big screen, why not get invovled, it promises to be a most entertaing event. On the screening night you can sit back and relax and bask in the spotlight without any nerves to worry about.
CONGRATULATIONS
Congratulations to Orla Bass and her dance partner Aaron O’Hara, who were placed highly in the all-Ireland jiving competition held recently. Best of luck to all local business’s and individuals in the running for the South East Radio Customer Excellence Awards 2019.
VANDALISM
Please be vigilant around the pitches and community field, a nasty incident of three windows being broken in the stand took place recently, please report any disturbance. These really are mindless acts of vandalism and have no place in our community.
SPRING CLEAN
National Spring Clean encourages people from all walks of life to take pride in their local environment and to take action against litter. The campaign runs throughout the whole month of April. By volunteering for the campaign you can take an active role in improving and maintaining your local environment, by making it a cleaner and more enjoyable place to live in.
Shane Earle is interested in participating in the North Wexford 2K Clean 2019 initiative and invites others to think about joining him in a clean-up during April 2019 of two 2km stretches of the main Gorey to Carnew road from Kilnahue to Craanford which is badly littered and presents a poor approach to the village of Craanford. Please consider taking part. A meeting of those interested in helping will be called shortly.
WELL DONE
Great credit is due for the work undertaken at the pitch, school/ complex car parks, how well it all looks, thank you to everyone for your support during the works.
MONASEED COMMUNITY GROUP
Monaseed Community Group would like to thank our sponsors so far, who have sponsored some equipment in the playground. There is still equipment available for sponsorship. Please email monaseedplayground@gmail.com for more details or contact a committee member.
RUN WITH RAY
‘Run with Ray’ will take place on Sunday, May 26; this is a great event for all ages. It’s always a great community day.
A few weeks’ preparation will make all the difference on the day, stretch before and after excercise, start off gently and build up gradually alternating between walking and running but most of all enjoy.
PARENT/TODDLER GROUP
Craanford parent and toddler group will next meet on Thursday the 28th. For further info please call 087 610364. All welcome.
TEXT ALERT SCHEME
Forms are available from the parish office if you wish to join our local text alert scheme.
BINGO
Bingo will be held Craanford Hall every Friday night at 8.30 p.m.
SPLIT-THE-POT
On March 22 the prize of €183 was won by Margo and Mercedes c/o the bingo. Congratulations, ladies. Thanks to new members who have recently joined our split-the-pot teams. Please set up a system of communication with each other and arrange for appropriate cover on your night (occurring once every eight weeks).
The coordinating team for Friday, April 5, is Team 4: Ann Kenny Marks and Trish Hancock.
CHURCH NEWS
INTENTIONS – 9.15 a.m. Tuesday, April 2: The People’s Intentions. 6 p.m. Saturday, April 6: Patrick Finn and Jane and Martin Murphy, Ballygullen. 10.30azm Sunday, April 7: Peter Doran, Monbay.
Craanford Masses this week: Monday to Thursday at 9.15 a.m.
APRIL IN ST PATRICK’S CHURCH CRAANFORD – Church Readers: 6 p.m. Theresa Kenny. 10.30 a.m. Jacinta Donoghue. Eucharistic Ministers: 6 p.m. Mairead Bass. 10.30 a.m. Colette Doyle.
RECENT DECEASED – John McCormack formerly of Ballintlea died recently in England. He and his wife Susan were regular in joining us for worship during their time living in Ballintlea so we will remember John at 6 p.m. Mass on Saturday, May 4.
VISITS TO SICK AND HOUSEBOUND – Fr Richard will make his April visits to the sick and housebound of the parish with Holy Communion on Tuesday morning, April 2. If you would like to add a name to the list please phone 087 6923280.
LENT 2019 – Craanford Penance Service Palm Sunday, April 14, at 6 p.m. Monaseed Penance Service Monday of Holy Week, April 15 at 7.30 p.m.
PATRON DATES FOR YOUR DIARY – Kilnahue: Wednesday, June 19, at 7.30 p.m. Rossminogue: Wednesday, June 26, at 7.30 p.m. Monaseed: Friday, July 5, at 7.30 p.m. Knockbrandon: Friday, July 12, at 7.30 p.m. Craanford: Sunday, August 4, at 3 p.m. Mount St Benedict: Wednesday, August 7, at 7.30 p.m.
CRAANFORD PARISH CERTIFICATES – The sister dioceses of Ferns, Ossory and Kildare and Leighlin have together employed a Data Protection Officer, Ms Noreen Reynolds, based in Bishops House, Kilkenny. Her duty is to ensure that all parishes of our dioceses are compliant with the GDPR (General Data Protection Regulations) of the European Union. In this era of increased harvesting of personal data it is necessary to ensure its proper use.
Therefore, in future, and to ensure such compliance, all requests for Craanford parish certificates (baptism, Confirmation, Marriage) must be made in person to Craanford parish office on Wednesday and Thursday mornings from 9 a.m. to midday (087 3633965 Email craanfordlocalnews@gmail.com). Each application involves the filling out of a request form and, should you be unknown to us, the presentation of personal identification (Passport, Driver’s License or Public Service Card).
A donation of €5 per certificate is requested. Your co-operation is appreciated.
GAA NEWS
LOTTO – jackpot €12,800. Numbers Drawn 9-15-18-23. No winner. Lucky-dip winners: John Byrne Clonamona, Rose (have contact number), Cailin Timmons, Sharon Nolan c/o Caitriona Doran Emma Poole. Seller’s prize: Leo Corcoran. Next week’s jackpot is €12,900.
Lotto tickets available in Cooney Communications, Craanford, Donals Main Street Gorey, Cooney’s in Hollyfort, Doyle’s Londis on Carnew Road and Lamberts in Camolin or any club member. Tickets may now be collected and dropped back to Cooney Communications in Craanford by 6 p.m. on Wednesday evening and afterwards into Cooney’s Pub by 9 p.m. for inclusion in the draw.
U17 SUCCESS - Well done to our under-17 hurlers who continued their success with a great win over the Rapperees on a score line of 4-13 to 0-14, our adults footballers secured a draw in the ACFL against St Pat’s finishing Craanford 1-09 St Pat’s – 12.
EASTER CAMP – This will run again in Craanford Sports Complex over the Easter holidays, its bigger and better Great fun guaranteed over the ‘eggciting’ holidays from school with egg hunts, bouncy castles, hurling, football and lots of fun fun fun. Further information and booking on our Facebook page. Dates are as follows: April 23 and 24 a.m. to 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., April 25 to April 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
COMMUNITY GAMES – This is up and running in Craanford, if anyone interested in putting in team and organising with Community Games in camogie under-14 Gaelic football under-10-12-14 Hurling under-11, Contact Elaine at 087 2841128 or Catherine 087 2935743 for further details.