Ardcath/ Clonalvy
FIRST CONFESSION & COMMUNION
Provisional Dates for First Confession is this Tuesday the 22nd September and First Holy Communion Curraha 26th September and Ardcath Tuesday First Confession 29th September and First Holy Communion the 3rd October.
RETURNING TO MASS
Normal Mass schedule has resumed. We would ask people who wish to volunteer to please contact the Parish Office. With the resuming of our normal schedule there are some recommendations and restrictions that we would ask people to please take consideration of.
BLESSING OF GRAVES
The annual Blessing of Graves is now available on YouTube where Fr. Brendan Ferris blessed all the graves and said prayers.
CHRISTMAS MASSES
Christmas Mass celebrations in our Parish 2020. Your suggestions as to how we can facilitate greater numbers of parishioners at our Christmas Masses would be appreciated. The Parish Pastoral Council will meet in the coming weeks to begin preparations for this. Your suggestions would be welcome by email, phone or to any member of your Parish Pastoral Council. We thank those who have already sent in suggestions.
ARDCATH WINDFALL
Ardcath Windfall Draw 1 Windfall not won. Numbers drawn were 07-09-28. Names drawn were Pat Murray and Byrne sisters. Draw 2 Windfall not won. Numbers drawn were 16-19-32. Names drawn were Louie Sheridan and Anne Caffrey. Next week’s jackpot will be €2,700. 00.
DULEEK LIBRARY
The library is open Tuesdays to Fridays from 10a.m. -1p.m. and 2 to 5p.m. for browsing, borrowing and return of books. Health and safety measures will be observed at all times.
SUPPORT LINE FOR OLDER PEOPLE
COVID-19 Support Line for Older People ALONE manage 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. East Meath Hospice Association have reluctantly decided to cancel Coffee Morning 2020.
We appreciate the support of Whyte’s Stamullen, Lime Kiln Julianstown, and Reddan’s Bettystown, Bellewstown; our hosts for years, and look forward to a better 2021. To all of you who always support our fundraisers, we will miss meeting you. We remain committed to providing services for people who are having treatment for cancer, through our Driving Service, and Comfort fund. You can contact us on 0872100036 or on eastmeathhospice@
If you feel you would like to hold a Coffee Morning or a “Virtual Coffee Morning”, please contact either by phone or email, and we can supply coffee which is supplied by Bewleys, who sponsor National Coffee Morning.
BELLEWSTOWN P & P
Competitions will now take place on Tuesday mornings from 10am. until 1pm. We would like to welcome new people to come along and try out the game and meet with the other members. It is free to try for the next two Tuesdays. The Captain’s Prize competition will take place on Sunday 4th October. Entry sheet in clubhouse. Closing date 2nd October at 6p.m.
BLOTTO DRAW
Blotto Draw 15th September. Numbers drawn were 04-07-1318-22. No winner.
The €10 winners were Ian Farrelly; Bridie’s Gang; Eileen Andrews; Derrick Seery; Rita Baxter; Eileen Andrews. Jackpot next week will be €1,400. Draw on Tuesday evening as usual.
MASSES RETURN
Masses in Duleek and Bellewstown have resumed and will operate under current HSE guidelines. Where possible stewards will be on hand to show you to your seat. For further information please email duleekparish@ gmail.com or telephone the Parish Office 041-9823205. Masses in Bellewstown on Wednesday at 10am. and Sunday 10am.
BELLEWSTOWN GOLF CLUB
9th Sept. Wednesday Open Singles: 1st Dominic Carthy 40pts; 2nd Paul Tobin 38pts
12th Sept. Single Stableford: 1st Jim Faulkner 37pts (19); 2nd Martin Reynolds 37pts (21) Ladies 9 Hole Autumn League: 1st Mary Kennedy 19pts (09); 2nd Catherine G. Quinn 19pts (11)
13th Sept. Single Stableford: 1st David O’Neill 43pts; 2nd Nathan Rooney 40 pts
distancing guidelines. Covid-19 Restrictions will apply.
ZOOM BINGO
Zoom Bingo continues each Friday night at 8p.m. Books can be purchased at local Eurospar; McNally’s; Haven Pharmacies; Foleys Butchers; Londis; The Veg Shop & Pat Lyons Butchers. €10 per book. Each book comprises of 10 games. We play 5 games a week so one book covers you for 2 sessions. All monies taken in will be given as prizes in the form of Vouchers for these shops. Support our local businesses.