Marshalstown-Castledockrell
LOURDES INVALID DRAW
Thanks to all who supported the recent Lourdes Invalid Draw held in Castledockrell. Your support was greatly appreciated. The draw is in Ferrycarrig Hotel on Sunday, April 14.
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
We look forward to celebrating ‘Friendship Week’ within the school from Monday, eighth 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 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.
SYMPATHY
Sympathy is extended to the family of the Late Anne Jordan and the family of the Late Mary Nolan. May they rest in peace.
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.
VTOS CENTRE COURSES
Bunclody VTOS Centre, Ryland Road, Bunclody is recruiting for QQI Level 4 and Level 3 courses. Courses are free and are available to anyone unemployed aged 21 or over and on a social welfare payment. Please contact bunclodyvtos@wwetb.ie or 086 3837645 or call into the centre.
NOTES DEADLINE
Please note due to an earlier deadline items for the notes should reach me by 6 p.m. on the Thursday before each issue including on bank holiday weekends. Also only not for profit items should be included in the notes. Thank you for your co-operation.