CraanfordMonaseed
OPERATION TRANSFORDMATION
Well done to Team C Peter and Cailin on the poker night held in Cooney’s in Hollyfort. Thanks to everyone who played or helped in anyway. Your support is very much appreciated. Winner on the night was Gary Keating with Paudge Doyle in second place and Bernie Cullen taking third place. A total of eight players made the final with all eight receiving monetary prizes.
PARENT/TODDLER GROUP
Next meeting will take place Thursday, March 8, at 10.30 a.m. in Craanford Community Hall. All welcome €3 per family. Call 087 6103624 for further details.
COMMUNITY CHILDCARE
Craanford-Monaseed Community Childcare requires a Playschool assistant with level six qualifications to cover days off/ holidays etc. in the playschool. Applications to Liz furlong Craanford-Monaseed Playschool or lizcraanford@gmail.com.
LEARN TO DANCE
Why not learn or polish up those dance moves. Learn to jive, waltz and more. Classes continue in Monaseed hall Tuesday evenings and Camolin parish hall Wednesday evenings – both classes start at 8 p.m. Beginners and advanced all welcome. Contact Aileen at 086 8469443 for further details.
IRISH DANCING
Irish Dancing Classes every Tuesday in the Sports Complex at 2.50 p.m. Boys and girls from four years plus. All levels of dancers welcome. Cost €7.50 per class. Contact Siobhán O’Donoghue at 085 2554556 for further details.
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.
CIRCUIT CLASSES
Circuits Classes are in Craanford National School gym. Tuesday and Thursday nights from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. call 087 2414517.
FINCH FITNESS
Keep fit classes continue in Craanford Sports Complex Mondays and Fridays at 9.15 a.m. Followed by pilates from 10.30 a.m. to 11.30 a.m.
SPLIT-THE-POT
On February 23 the prize of €155 was won by Mikie Doyle, Rossminogue, whose entry was purchased in St Patrick’s National School, Craanford. Congratulations, Mikie. The co-ordinating team for Friday, March 9, is Team 4: Shane Earle, Edel Redmond and Peadar Whitty.
CHURCH NEWS
Craanford Penance Service at Vigil Mass of Palm Sunday, Saturday, March 24@ 6 p.m.
Monaseed Penance Service Monday of Holy Week, March 26 at 7.30 p.m.
Visits to sick and Housebound: to facilitate Confirmations Fr Richard will make his March visits to the sick and housebound with Holy Communion on the morning of March 13. If there is anyone you would like to add to the list please call 087 6923280.
Anointing of sick at Mass of fourth Sunday of Lent, March 11 at 10.30 a.m.: In this Mass we will pray especially for those who carry the cross of suffering through illness. There are some people who never get the opportunity to visit us for Sunday Mass but who would be able to do so on a once off annual basis with the support of their families or neighbours. I encourage people to bring elderly or suffering family members or friends to the church for this Mass.
Craanford Penance Service at Vigil Mass of Palm Sunday, Saturday, March 24, at 6 p.m. Monaseed Penance Service Monday of Holy Week, March 26 at 7.30.
WEDDING BELLS
Congratulations: to Paula Finn and Thomas Donohoe, who were married recently in St Patrick’s Church, Craanford. May they have a long and happy married life together.
GAA LOTTO
Jackpot €12,000. Lotto results will be updated on Facebook this week. The lotto jackpot will remain at €12,000 till it is won. 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.