Monasterboice
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Given the times that we are now enduring, please feel free to share your thoughts, experiences and ideas on how you are coping or helping others to cope, through these most surreal, life changing times. Ok, we are all social media junkies at the moment, but the printed word, for posterity, will be a much better reference point when, please God, we are all trying to make sense of this time, in the years to come.
Below are some pieces that came to my mind, but your contribution, on how this epidemic is effecting your lives in Monasterboice would be most welcome.. We’ll keep them anonymous unless otherwise requested. Paddy Holdcroft on 0862039501 or paddyholdcroft @gmail.com.
TOO FAST???
“If everything seems under control, you’re not going fast enough”, to quote one of many great quotes from the Italian American racing car driver, Mario Andretti. These sentiments raced (Formula 1 style) through my mind when the seemingly hitherto, in control Leo Varadkar, announced that most of the country’s Coved19 related restrictions were about to be fast tracked in oblivion.
Varadkar, in my humble opinion, has handled this unprecedented crisis relatively well. Yes, they were many mistakes. There were the Italian Rugby fans who were let wander the streets of Dublin, despite their country being in the grip of the pandemic and their very real reason for being here, ie, the actual match, was cancelled the previous week. There was the Cheltenham revellers who were staking the biggest gambles of theirs, and our, lives. And, don’t even bring up the subject of the residential homes....
But, to Leo’s credit, this awful virus IS, literally, without president, and all decisions were taken on the hoof.
As, I said, relatively speaking, we are doing ok, on a steady as you go basis. It seems that, through a combination of public and potential coalition partners’ pressure, Leo has gone from being in control, to going a little too fast.
These awful, hideous deaths, followed by awful hideous funerals have been too much to take, and,please God, we don’t hit a speed bump down the road. Let this much talked about “second wave” will be us all waving this wretched virus goodbye.
NAOMH MAIRTIN.
Naomh Mairtin Club Development Lotto weekly draw took place on Wednesday 03rd June 2020 in the Clubrooms, with the Jackpot Prize of €15,600 for entries that match 4 numbers drawn numbers between 1-32. The numbers drawn were 10,17,24,31.
There were no match 4 number enteries so the jackpot for next weeks draw will be €15,800. 1 Match 3 numbers wins €150, Congratulations to Barry & Christine Sullivan, this week match 3 numbers will win or share €150.
Next draw will be held on
Wednesday 10th June 2020.
Thank you for your continued support.
Draw results will be published online on our Website www. naomhmairtin.com and through our Club’s Social Media platforms as well as DI Club Notes section and Monasterboice News section in the Drogheda Independent.
Club Lotto tickets can be purchased in Tenure Store, Mulroys Shop, Fieldstown, Raymond Lambe Butchers Tullyallen, Monasterboice Credit Union
As you are aware, the club is planning on completing its All-Weather Pitch construction in 2020 & now that it has full planning approval and Sports Grant award, it is busy in discussions with relevant bodies as to when it might be able to begin these works.
As part of it’s financing for the project, in addition to the Grant Award & Club Funds on hand, it will be sourcing remaining funds through borrowings.
Club supporters and members are asked to complete your 2020 season Club membership ASAP as along with membership / lotto incomes verifying Club’s ongoing cash flow and repayment capacity for the development loan for the All Weather pitch development, any surplus funds for 2020 may in turn be used for other Club Development works planned for, such as Lighting for the Club 1km Walking Track in due course.
Club Membership for current season officially begins as of 1st
APRIL annually, Naomh Mairtin C.P.G. & Ladies GAA invite all current & interested members to complete their 2020 Membership ASAP via the link on the Club Website (www.naomhmairtin. com) Home Page.
By doing so not alone will you be ready for the recommencement of on field activities & games, those who avail of the Adult & Family Membership Categories will also be included in the recommenced weekly Club Lotto draw for Jackpot prize each week + consolation “Match 3” weekly winning prizes.
CREDIT UNION.
As and from June 5th, the opening hours of Monasterboice Credit Union will be Friday 5pm to 7pm, Saturday 11am to 12pm. For members who wish to make payments via bank transfer please contact the credit union for banking details. The Credit Union is open for lending, please refer to our website for further details or contact us directly. Info@ monasterboicecu.ie 041 6862065
www.monasterboicecu.ie
PARISH NOTES FROM FR PADDY...
Trocaire have asked people to donate online instead of sending in boxes (no parish is going to be able to take them/count them for a couple of months, I suspect). See Trocaire.org for info. Understandably people are probably facing all kinds of financial hardship - so while our parish is not encouraging any ‘giving’ at this time, many people have asked about how to give...
So, out BIC & IBAN is published on the bulletin (available in both churches and Mulroy’s shop and Tenure stores), if people want to donate online (use either name or bulletin number as reference).
Also Armagh Archdiocese has set up an online system for all parishes - at Diocesan Level - detail will be in this week’s bulletin and posted on Social media in coming weeks!
Mass will be broadcast each Saturday night at 630pm from Fieldstown Church, and night prayer at 10om on the Parish Facebook Page!
Fr. Paddy & Parish Pastoral Council send best wishes to all parishioners - and if anyone needs anything, do get in touch (you can publish my mobile, and the parish email is monasterboiceparish2018@gmail.com
MULLARY CEMETERY LOTTO.
Saturday 30th May. Winners were Rita Glass and Marie Boylan. the funds up. For assistance from Saint Vincent De Paul please ring 1800 677 777.
If you wish to make a financial contribution to help them maintain their services in these difficult times; please ring 087 2542408 to talk to a local conference member from the SVP-Star of the Sea conference, serving Laytown/ Bettystown/Donacarney/Mornington.
MEATH DIOCESAN PILGRIMAGE TO LOURDES
Will not travel this year owing to the coronavirus and it has been deferred until September 12th, 2021. A word of appreciation to everyone who supports the pilgrimage and makes it possible and we look forward to being able to travel again next year.
SUNDAY MASS IN MORNINGTON
Sunday Mass in Mornington Is now available to view live on Facebook. Create a Facebook account and go to ‘’Groups’ on Left Hand Side of Screen. Then type ‘Mornington Parish Mass’ in Search bar at top of page, click on the Mornington Parish Mass Group and then click on the ‘Join’ button to request to join the group. When your request to join is accepted you will be able to view the Mass on Sunday Mornings at 10am. your groceries, prescriptions, and fuel during this uncertain time. Contact Brian on 0871141150 or Ciara 087-6560343.
MASS INTENTIONS
Fr. Joseph will continue to say Mass each morning privately. If you have an intention please write it out & place in an write it out & place in an envelope with your donation.
If you wish you can include your name & phone no. and Fr. Joseph will ring you to let you know when the Mass is being said. Please drop your envelope into the Presbytery letterbox. Parish Finances – Mile Buicochas
We appreciate that this is a difficult time for so many, with worries and pressures coming at them. For this reason, we are even more grateful to those who have been in a position to return their envelopes to the church in the recent weeks. Your generosity is deeply appreciated.
We kindly invite people to consider maintaining or making a donation to the Parish during this critical time. As you will be aware, for the duration of the restrictions on attendance at Mass, the Parish will be at a financial loss. While we will be saving on heat and electricity, other bills remain.
There are three ways of supporting the parish: Weekly envelopes: Continue to drop in the weekly envelope for the Church, through the letterbox in the Presbytery Door.
Cheque (made payable to Mornington Church) or Cash Donation in Envelope marked ‘Mornington Church’: Donations can be left in an envelope into the Presbytery.
Please include your name and/or envelope number (if you have one) as a reference so we can acknowledge your donation.
If you would like to set up a standing order with the Church or to make a one-off payment, you can do so by electronic transfer to our Church account. Details are as follows: A/C: Mornington Church, BIC: BOFIIE2D, IBAN: IE93 BOFI 9033 2287 6798 44. Please let us know that you have made a donation or set up a standing order, so that we can track your donation.
We very much appreciate your support.
THE COMMUNITY CALL
As part of the Government response to the COVID-19 crisis, Meath County Council has established a COVID-19 Community Call Forum which works with State agencies and community and voluntary groups to provide supports or services to any vulnerable person who needs them. Contact: 1800808809 covidsupport@meathcoco.ie
COVID-19 SUPPORT LINE FOR OLDER PEOPLE
ALONE has launched a national support line and additional supports for older people
who have concerns or are facing difficulties relating to the outbreak of COVID-19 (Coronavirus) Professional staff are available to answer queries and give advice and reassurance where necessary.
The support line is open seven days a week, 8am - 8pm, by calling 0818 222 024.