CraanfordMonaseed
NEWSLETTER
If you would like the weekly parish newsletter emailed to you directly please send your details to craanfordlocalnews@gmail. com. Field day Meeting
There is a final field day meeting on Wednesday, August 2, at 9 p.m. in Community Centre hope to see everyone there.
ALZHEIMER TEA PARTY
A tea party in Aid of the Alzheimer’s Society of Ireland will be held on Sunday, August 6, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. in Thomas and Sorcha Kenny’s, The Crossroads, Rossminogue, Craanford. All proceeds from this will go towards a charity skydive on August 28. €10 per person for tea, coffee and all things sweet and nice.
VINTAGE THRESHING
The annual Vintage Threshing will be held in Matt Doyle’s, Carrigbeg on Sunday, August 20, in aid of friends of Gorey Hospital.
PLAYSCHOOL
Craanford-Monaseed Playschool summer camp will take place from August 8 to August 11 (cost €40)
Morning Club (school days only) available for school and playschool children, this fantastic service ensures children are looked after in a safe environment and are walked to school – School children 8.15 a.m. to 8.45 a.m. €2, Playschool children 8.15 a.m. to 9 a.m. €3. ECCE Places also available fully equipped classroom, soft play room and outdoor play area. Contact Juanita 087 2523313 to book a place.
BINGO
Bingo is played in Craanford Hall every Friday night at 8.30 p.m. Bring a friend; enjoy a night out with a difference and who knows your luck could just be in.
FINCH FITNESS
Keep fit classes continue in Craanford Sports Complex Mondays and Fridays at 9.15 a.m.
SPLIT-THE-POT
On July 21 the prize of €135 was won by, Kevin O’Sullivan, Ballinacoola, who purchased his entry in Cooney’s Pub. Thanks to Cooney’s for promoting the split-the-pot. Congratulations, Kevin. The co-ordinating team for Friday, August 4, is Team 5: Anne Marie O’Sullivan, Jacinta Donohoe and Oliver Murray.
CHURCH NEWS
Mass Intentions: 6 p.m. Saturday, August 5: Ann Bass, Kilmichael Upper.
Adoration: There will be no adoration taking place for the months of July and August.
Craanford Daily Masses: Monday to Thursday at 9.15 a.m.
Parish office Update – Craanford-Monaseed parish office is open each Wednesday and Thursday morning from 9.20 a.m. to 12.20 p.m. The office is located in Craanford Community Centre. Mass Cards are available and minimum mass stipend recommended is €5 (including card). There is also an opportunity to do the split-the-pot. Notes for the newsletter may be left into Emily in the office; emailed to craanfordlocalnews@gmail.com or call the office at 087 3633965.
PATRONS
Preparations are continuing for the upcoming Craanford Patron on Sunday, August 6. Mass will be celebrated in the cemetery, weather permitting, at 3 p.m. and this will be followed by Rosary and blessing of the graves in the cemetery. The usual collection to support the upkeep of the cemetery will be taken up as you enter. Your support is greatly appreciated.
It has been the practise in this parish to remember loved ones by name in the Patron Mass. Should you wish your loved ones mentioned in this way you may give in their names during the week. Envelopes to facilitate this are available at the back of the church and may be returned at any time during the coming week or via the Envelope Box next Sunday.
The Rossminogue Patron will take place on Wednesday, August 23, at 7.30 p.m. and the Mount St Benedict Patron will take place on Wednesday, August 16, at 7.30 p.m.
RECENTLY DECEASED
Deepest sympathies are extended to the family and friends of Mary Smyth, Foxcover, Monaseed and Catherine (Kate) Wadding Craan on their recent bereavements.
BAPTISMS
Congratulations to the family and friends of Sophie Jane McCormack and Amy Marie Sheehan of Clogh, who were baptised recently in St Patrick’s Church, Craanford.
MARRIAGES
Congratulations to James Byrne and Laura Anderson on their recent marriage.
CHURCH GATE COLLECTION
The Irish Heat Foundation will hold their annual church gate collection on August 12 and 13 in Craanford.
GAA LOTTO
Jackpot €11,500. Numbers drawn were 1, 17, 23 and 24. No winner. Lucky-dip winners Paul Hall c/o Donals, Lorraine, Aodan and Marie Doyle, Martha Hogan. Sellers prize Eileen and Michael Doyle. Next week’s jackpot is €11,600 Many thanks for your continued support. Lotto tickets available in Cooney Communications, Craanford, Donal’s, Main Street, Gorey, or any club member. Tickets may now be collected and dropped back to Cooney Communications in Craanford by 6 p.m. on Wednesday evening and afterwards into Cooney’s Pub by 9 p.m. for inclusion in the draw.