Marshalstown-Castledockrell

STORYTELLING

Next session of storytelling is in Castledockrell hall on Thursday, January 16, at 8 p.m. Thank you to all who supported storytelling during the past year. Wishing everyone a very Happy New Year and looking forward to seeing friends old and new again during it. Refreshments served and a raffle held on the night.

SYMPATHY

Sympathy is extended to the family of the late Bridie Murphy. May she rest in peace.

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.

SOCIAL DANCE

The first social of the New Year in Marshalstown Community Centre takes place on Friday, January 17, with music by Glenn Flynn. Doors open at 9.30 p.m. and dancing starts at 10 p.m. Admission including tea is €8. Happy New Year everybody.

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

I would like to wish all readers of and contributors to these notes health and Happiness for the coming year. Please note due to an earlier deadline items for the notes should reach me by 6 p.m. on the Thursday before each issue including on bank holiday weekends. Also only not for profit items should be included in the notes. Thank you for your co-operation.