MarshalstownCastledockrell

CANDLEMAS DAY

Candlemas Day and St Blaise Candles will be blessed on Saturday and Sunday at Masses next weekend. The blessing of St Blaise will take place on Sunday after 10 a.m. Mass in Castledockrell, on Monday morning after Mass and on Monday evening in Marshalstown after Mass. Candles are available in the Sacristies in the parish at pack of six for €5.

CASTLEDOCKRELL NS GRANDPARENTS DAY

Castledockrell NS Grandparents Day is in the school on Wednesday, January 29, from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. Looking forward to seeing as many grandparents as possible on the day. Enrolment Evening is in the school on Wednesday, February 5, from 6 p.m. to 7.30 p.m. First Confession in Castledockrell Church is on Tuesday, February 18.

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.

STORYTELLING

Next session of storytelling is in Castledockrell Hall on Thursday, February 20, at 8 p.m. Refreshments served and a raffle held on the night.

SOCIAL DANCE

The next Social Dance in Marshalstown Community Centre takes place on Friday, February 21. 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

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