Marshalstown- Castledockrell
26. Winners of match three were Laurence Gaffney, Lacken New Ross, Tommy Kehoe, Tomfarney and Anne Kavanagh, Tominearly next draw, Friday, December 20, in the Boro Inn. Yellow team on duty, J & J Hendrick, J & S Flynn, M Langton.
RATHNURE PANTO
Rathnure Pantomime Society Presents Toybox: The Panto in Rathnure Hall this Christmas, continuing this week on December 18 (7.45 p.m.), and then three shows after Christmas, 27th (7.45 p.m.) 28th and 29th (6 p.m.). To book, call 087 0680564 or 087 6954112, or book through Messenger on the Rathnure Panto Page.
ST VINCENT DE PAUL COLLECTION
The Sacred Heart Conference of St Vincent De Paul would like to say a sincere thank you to all those who contributed to the recent collection in Raheen, Adamstown, Cloughbawn, Poulpeasty and Newbawn churches. We thank you sincerely for your generosity.
PENITENTIAL SERVICES
The Penitential Services in preparation for Christmas in our parish are as follows: – Thursday, December 19, at 7 p.m. in Castledockrell Church and at 8 p.m. in Marshalstown Church.
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.
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, at 7.30 p.m.
STORYTELLING
Next session of storytelling is in Castledockrell hall on Thursday, December 19, at 8 p.m. Just a week before Christmas. A very happy Christmas to all who supported the storytelling session over the last year. Refreshments are served and a raffle is 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 and Peaceful Christmas. The next Social Dance in Marshalstown is on Friday, December 20, with music by Bernie and Boz. 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 a Very happy Christmas. 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.