Marshalstown-Castledockrell
CHRISTMAS MASSES
Masses for Christmas in the parish are as follows – Christmas Eve Mass in Castledockrell at 7 p.m. and in Marshalstown at 9 p.m. Christmas Day Mass in Castledockrell at 10 a.m. and in Marshalstown at 11 a.m.
CAROL SERVICE
A most enjoyable evening was had at the Christmas Carol Service in Marshalstown Church on
Sunday evening.
Thanks to all who took part in it and also to those who attended it.
WINTER SOLSTICE
Hope Cancer Support Centre are holding their winter Solstice Ceremony of Light and Healing in the Irish National Heritage Park, Ferrycarrig, Wexford on Saturday, December 21 (today) at 7.30 p.m.
SYMPATHY
Sympathy is extended to the family of the late Pat Doyle. May he rest in peace.
PATRONS
The annual Patrons and blessing of graves in the parish are as follows: Marshalstown on Sunday, May 31, 2020. Castledockrell on Friday, July 3, 2020. Crioshue on Saturday, July 4, 2020. More details nearer to the time of each patron.
WINNERS
Thanks to all who supported the Christmas Raffle in aid of Castledockrell National School. Congratulations to all the winners.
First €100 Stasia Fitzpatrick. Second €50 Fuel Voucher – Apple Green Betty Hardy. Third Hamper Kevin Byrne. Fourth €30 Voucher Heritage Park Adam Harte. Fifth €25 Fuel Voucher Séamus Foley and Sons Emma Moorhead and sixth Hamper Paddy Jordan.
FIRST HOLY COMMUNION
First Holy Communion in the parish is as follows Marshalstown on Saturday, May 9, 2020, and Castledockrell on Sunday, May 17, 2020.
STORYTELLING
Next session of storytelling is in Castledockrell hall on Thursday, January 16, at 8 p.m. Thank you to all who supported storytelling during the past year.
Wishing everyone a very Happy New Year and looking forward to seeing friends old and new again during it. Refreshments served and a raffle held on the night.
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.
SOCIAL DANCE
We would like to take this opportunity to wish all our Patrons and friends a very Happy New Year. Thank you for your support over the past year. The next Social Dance in Marshalstown is on Friday, January 17. Doors open at 9.30 p.m. and dancing starts at 10 p.m. Admission including tea is €8.
NOTES DEADLINE
I would like to wish all readers of and contributors to these notes health and Happiness for the coming year. 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.