Marshalstown-Castledockrell
CLOTHING COLLECTION
Marshalstown Parents Committee’s next clothing collection at Marshalstown NS will be on Wednesday, April 10, at 10 a.m. All proceeds go to the school. No pillows, duvets or towels.
CASTLEDOCKRELL NS
Congratulations to our fifth and sixth class pupils who made their Confirmation on Friday, March 15. They did themselves, their families and the school proud. Thank you to everyone who was involved in this beautiful ceremony.
We have applied for our seventh Green School Flag. Having put a huge amount of work into it, we await to hear of our success in the coming weeks. A special well done to our Green School Committee.
We held a parents talk in the school ‘Supporting Your Child’s Mental Health’ last week. This talk was practical and beneficial and was delivered by the National parents’ council. Thank you to all who came along on the night.
We look forward to celebrating ‘Friendship Week’ within the school from Monday, April 8 to Friday, April 12. With our multi-grade class groups all children in the school mix and play together. This week allows us to celebrate the importance of friendship.
For further information on any of the above or to see photos of all school events please visit our website castledockrellns.weebly.com.
FIRST HOLY COMMUNION
First Holy Communions in the parish are on Saturday, May 4, in St Joseph’s Church, Marshalstown and on Sunday, May 12, in the Church of All Saints, Castledockrell.
COMMUNITY CENTRE
Marshalstown Community Centre annual general meeting will be held on Monday, April 8, at 8.30 p.m. in the centre. 2019 membership is now due and anyone wishing to use facilities should pay membership as soon as possible.
STORYTELLING
Next session of storytelling in Castledockrell Hall is on Wednesday, April 17 (due to Holy Thursday ceremonies on our usual day) at 8 p.m. Refreshments served. Raffle held on the night. Come along and bring a friend.
MASS TIMES
Weekend Masses in the parish are as follows Saturday in Marshalstown at 7.30 p.m. and Sunday in Castledockrell at 10 a.m. Please note also that baptisms in both Marshalstown and Castledockrell are on Saturdays only.
APRIL SOCIAL
Our April Social in Marshalstown Community Centre takes place on Easter Sunday night, April 21, and will be run in aid of the Charity Hope. Music will be provided by Bernie Heaney and Boz. Doors open 9.30 p.m. Dancing starts at 10 p.m. Admission for this night only is €10 including tea. All profits go to Hope. Please note there will be no Friday night dance in April as our usual date is Good Friday.
BINGO
Bingo continues every Thursday evening in Marshalstown Community Centre starting at 8.30 p.m. with three big jackpots to play for....
PATRONS
The annual patron and blessing of graves is in Marshalstown on Sunday, May 26, and in Castledockrell on Friday, July 5. More details nearer the dates.
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