Craanford-Monaseed
COMMUNITY CHILDCARE AGM
Craanford-Monaseed Community Childcare Services will hold its AGM on Tuesday, May 21, at 8 p.m. in Craanford Community Centre. All parents must attend AGM to register child for September 2019. All parents who attend AGM and who already have a child in Playschool will be given priority if MAX capacity is reached.
PARISH OFFICE UPDATE
Craanford-Monaseed parish is open Monday to Friday from 9.30 a.m. to 12.30 p.m. in the former IT Centre in Craanford Community Centre.
Thanks to the management committee of the centre for giving us this space. We are delighted to welcome Brian Levingstone to work in the office. There is an opportunity to do the split-the-pot there.
Notes for the newsletter should be left into the office or emailed to craanfordlocalnews@gmail.com.
Parish Certificates (Baptismal, Confirmation and Marriage) are available by filling out a request form (A €5 donation is invited for this service). Mass Cards are available in the office and from Doyle’s Londis, Carnew Road, or from the Vestry or Parochial House the minimum Mass stipend recommended is €5 (including card).
CALLING ALL COMMUNITY GROUPS AND CLUBS.
Can all clubs and groups in Craanford and Monaseed Community get in contact with the parish office by text, email or phone in order to compile a list of groups and Clubs with their contact people and phone number to keep here in office.
BINGO
Bingo is played in Craanford hall every Friday night at 8.30 p.m.
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.
RUN WITH RAY
‘Run with Ray’ will take place on Sunday, May 26, THis is aways a great community day so please take part.
SPLIT-THE-POT
On Friday, April 12, the prize of €169 was won by Josie Kinsella a regular at bingo and the Easter egg was won by Anne Kinsella another bingo regular. Thanks to Liz Kenny and Liz Byrne, who arranged the draw.
FESTIVAL OF CHOIRS
This takes place from May 10 to May 12 takes place in Gorey. Members of Craanford choir and Gorey choir will combine to perform on Sunday evening at 7 p.m. in St Michael’s church along with other choirs on the evening. All events are in aid of County Wexford Hospice Homecare Service, donations are welcome on the door.
CHURCH NEWS
MASS INTENTIONS – 6 p.m. Saturday, May 4: John McCormack formerly of Ballintlea, who died in Wiltshire. 10.30 a.m. Sunday, May 5: Ciss McGovern, Glandoran.
There will be no daily Mass in Craanford this coming week.
PATRON DATES – 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. Mt St Benedic: Wednesday, August 7, at 7.30 p.m.
VISITATION OF THE SICK/ HOUSEBOUND – We are anxious to visit those who cannot celebrate Mass with us due to illness, handicap or age. Arrangements to receive the sacraments at home can be made by calling Fr Richard or Fr Felix. Kindly notify us of parishioners who are housebound or hospitalised so they can be visited. We are always pleased also to receive invitations to visit your home or to give a house blessing.
GAA NEWS
Jackpot €13,200. Numbers drawn were 1, 14, 24 and 29. No winner. Lucky-dip winners: Mick Lyons Hyd, Nigel Byrne c/o a.m. Smyth, Liam Poole, Martin Kavanagh, Laura Byrne. Seller’s prize Peter won. Next Weeks jackpot €13,300.