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CARRIG-ON-BANNOW CHURCH
Welcome back to public Masses in Carrig church from July 4/5. Mass on Saturday the 11th at 7 p.m., and Sunday the 12th at 9 a.m. and 11 a.m.
Due to government health guidelines the seating capacity in our church is drastically reduced. A first come first served system will be in operation in the church. Others may sit in their cars in the church car park where they can hear Mass through the external loudspeakers and receive Holy Communion.
BALLYMITTY MASS
Masses have recommence in St Peter’s Church, Hilltown, Ballymitty with Mass on Saturday, July 11, at 7.30 PM Masses on Sunday, July 12, will be at the usual times, eight AM and 10.15 AM.
GRANTSTOWN NEWS
Hi to all our patrons. Just letting you know that we are excitedly preparing for your return and we hope you are all safe and well and looking forward to coming back to meet with all your good friends.
We have missed you all and it’s now 15 weeks since we last saw many of you. Remember we are on the other end of the phone if you need us at all to help you. We have a confidential counsellor and our own Nurse Annie if you just want to talk or are looking for any advice or to use our shower facilities. Please feel free to call.
Our brilliant residents are starting to enjoy a little bit more freedom and if any family members or friends would like to visit or take them out in your car then I’m sure they would be soo happy to see you after 15 weeks since lockdown. They are doing really well following the government advice and we strongly recommend this continues for all to follow up to date H & S standards to ensure our vulnerable adults continue to stay safe.
A big thank you to all our super trouper volunteers, who are continuing to do Trojan work in supporting all our residents and the vulnerable in the community.
We are continuing to produce five star delicious meals. Our numbers of meals going out to the community are going up every week. If you wish to avail of a Meal, delivered to your door, please give us a ring.
The zoom meetings are going well and running every Wedbesday and Thursday mornings. Big thank you to the Red Door for donating gorgeous tasty muffins and scones for our residents.
Thinking of you all. Stay safe and we hope to see you soon. Big virtual hugs from all at Grantstown.
OUR PARISH JOURNAL
We are looking for Graduation photos, wedding photos if you got married in 2019/2020 and details or photos of new babies born since July 2019 till present date. This is the last call for inclusion in this year’s journal. Please contact Ann at 086 8469131 or
Nicola at 087 6859868 or nicolahowlin@gmail.com. 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at weekends; in order to maintain social distancing and ensure the safety of all our visitors, golfing, bowling and tennis must be booked in advance. Just call 9132202 to reserve your spot on the pitch, green or court.
July sees the launch of our summer programme, offering a range of activities to suit all interests. Tennis camp with Emil is already proving very popular; four daily sessions operate throughout July and August, offering a combination of fun games and intensive training to 6/sevenyear(9.00 to 10.30), 8/nineyear-olds (10.30 to 12), 10/11 years (12 to 1.30) and an evening camp from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. for 12 to 17 years. €50 per week. Pre-booking is essential; contact Emil at 085 7239738.
The first of two Fairy Door workshops takes place on July 13 (2 p.m. to 3.30 p.m.) and is suitable for children under-12; to book contact Natasha at 089 4401222.
Popular exercise classes including yoga, pilates and dance.
Fit are also back on the calendar. For more detail on these and all our planned activities, check out our website (rosslareholidayresort. or pick up a brochure from the centre or local shops.
Our Access for All Garden remains a permanent attraction and is an ideal spot to meet up with a friend; settle on a bench with a coffee and admire the handiwork of our green-fingered volunteers. All donations towards the upkeep of the grounds are very welcome; a donation point is located in the garden. And while you’re there, why not call in to New2U charity shop, with its ever-changing range of seasonal bargains.
We continue to offer reduced annual membership fees for 2020; our very popular family membership can now be purchased for a very reasonable €60; membership offers the whole family unlimited use of the tennis courts, crazy golf, bowling, running track and playground (subject to availability). Tennis and Bowling memberships are also available at significantly reduced rates; call us on 9132202 for more information.