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ASH WEDNESDAY

Wednesday, February 26 (tomorrow) is Ash Wednesday. There will be Mass at 9.30 a.m. in Castledockrell and at 7.30 p.m. in Marshalstown. Blessed Ashes will be distributed after both Masses.

STORYTELLING

Next session of storytelling is in Castledockrell hall on Thursday, March 19, at 8 p.m. Refreshments served and a raffle held on the night.

CASTLEDOCKRELL NS

The National parents’ council will deliver a talk for parents on March 2 at 7.30 p.m. in the school entitled ‘Supporting your child to build healthy friendships and relationships’. Please note the school’s email address has changed recently to castledockrellnschool@gmail.com. For further information please visit our website castledockrellns.weebly. com or follow us on Facebook Castledockrell NS.

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

The next Social Dance in Marshalstown Community Centre takes place on Friday, March 20. Doors open at 9.30 p.m. and dancing starts at 10 p.m. Admission including tea is €8.

FIRST HOLY COMMUNION

First Holy Communion in the parish is as follows Marshalstown on Saturday, May 9, and Castledockrell on Sunday, May 17.

PATRONS

The annual Patrons and blessing of graves in the parish are as follows: Marshalstown on Sunday, May 31. Castledockrell on Friday, July 3. Crioshue on Saturday, July 4. More details nearer to the time of each patron.

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.