Craanford-Monaseed
TABLE QUIZ IN HOLLYFORT
Come along for a fun table quiz Saturday, March 2, in Cooney’s of Hollyfort at 8.30 p.m. Table of four is €40 and raffle on the night.
PARENT/TODDLER GROUP
Craanford parent and toddler group will meet on Thursday, February 28, For further info please call 087 610364.
BINGO
Bingo will be held in Craanford Hall every Friday night at 8.30 p.m.
SPLIT-THE-POT
On Friday, February 15, the prize of €185 was won by Catherine Ward from Gorey, a regular bingo patron. Congratulations, Catherine. Thanks to new members who have recently joined our split-the-pot teams. Please set up a system of communication with each other and arrange for appropriate cover on your night (occurring once every eight weeks). The coordinating team for Friday, February 29, is Team 7: Liz Byrne and James Doyle.
CHURCH NEWS
MASS INTENTIONS – 6 p.m. Saturday, March 2: Dolly O’Connor, Island; 10.30 a.m. Sunday, March 3: Micheál Byrne, Inch.
CRAANFORD MASSES THIS WEEK – Mon to Thursday at 9.15 a.m.
PILGRIMAGE TO LOURDES – The annual Ferns Diocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes takes place from May 11 to May 16. Application forms for places on the regular pilgrimage are available at the back of the church. Should you wish to travel with the assisted pilgrims you can obtain an application form from Fr Richard or Fr Felix. Completed application forms for the Assisted Pilgrims must be returned by March 1.
CRAANFORD PARISH COMMUNION PROGRAMME – The children of Second Class in St Patrick’s National School will attend at Mass on Sunday, March 3, at 10.30 a.m. We keep them in our prayers as they continue in their preparation for the reception of First Holy Communion.
CRAANFORD PARISH CERTIFICATES – The sister dioceses of Ferns, Ossory and Kildare and Leighlin have together employed a Data Protection Officer, Ms Noreen Reynolds, based in Bishops House, Kilkenny. Her duty is to ensure that all parishes of our dioceses are compliant with the GDPR (General Data Protection Regulations) of the European Union. In this era of increased harvesting of personal data it is necessary to ensure its proper use.
Therefore, in future, and to ensure such compliance, all requests for Craanford parish certificates (baptism, Confirmation, Marriage) must be made in person to Craanford parish office on Wednesday and Thursday mornings from 9 a.m. to midday (087 3633965 Email craanfordlocalnews@gmail.com). Each application involves the filling out of a request form and, should you be unknown to us, the presentation of personal identification (Passport, Driver’s License or Public Service Card). A donation of €5 per certificate is requested.
GAA NEWS
LOTTO - Jackpot €12,300. Numbers Drawn 6-10-11-17. No winner. Lucky-dip winners: Mary Kinsella Tara Hill, Eliz Walker, Cailin Timmons, Catriona Graham, MSMS Seller’s prize: Niamh Whitty. The lotto jackpot increase by €100 per week till it is won. Next week’s jackpot is €12,400. Lotto tickets available in Cooney Communications, Craanford, Donal’s Main Street Gorey or any club member. Tickets may now be collected and dropped back to Cooney Communications in Craanford by 6 p.m. on Wednesday evening and afterwards into Cooney’s Pub by 9 p.m. for inclusion in the draw.
NURSERY – Training will continue on Saturday Mornings at 10 a.m. in complex. Contact 087 9351505 for further details.
MODEL COUNTY DRAW – Tickets will be available at the beginning of March and the monthly draw nights have been scheduled for May 1, May 29 and June 26. The cost of the ticket is unchanged at €50.
GAA AND CAMOGIE REGISTRATION – Registration night is Thursday, February 28, 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. just in Craanford complex. Forms need be completed so need people to attend to sign up if not already done so.
SCHOOLS SEMI-FINAL – Best of luck to our club members who are playing with Coláiste Bhríde in the all-Ireland schools junior camogie semi-final on Monday, February 25, in Carnew.
GAELTACHT SCHOLARSHIP – The club is inviting anyone from sixth class to fifth year who is a club member to put their name forward for a scholarship to Gaeltacht in the summer which is part funded by Wexford GAA, Craanford club and the parent. If you wish to have child’s name entered into draw contact Catriona at 087 7944580 before end of February.