Our Lady’s Island

PILGRIMAGE

Our Pilgrimage season is continuing with great numbers of pillgrims attending. It continues with Mass at 3 p.m. and 8 p.m. every day. Eucharistic Holy Hour every Tuesday and Thursday from 5.30 p.m. to 6.30 p.m. Healing with blessing of Oils after 3 p.m.

This Wedneday, August 29 at 8 p.m. Mass we will have speaker Francesca Browne (Author). Sunday wnd September at 3 p.m. Guest speaker is Prusina Claudia a guide from Medjugorje. Monday, September 3, Ecumenical Service. Wednesday, September 5, ‘A Time to Heal’.

Please note that the Closing Ceremony is moved to Sunday, September 9, witrh Mass at 7 p.m. followed by Torchlight Procession.

GAA LOTTO

Once again the jackpot keeps growing. Tonight’s draw offers €13,800 After no jackpot or match-three winners. Numbers drawn were 2, 3, 24 and 28. Tickets available locally for €1.50 each or a 10 block ticket for €15 to ensure you never miss a draw.

GAA BINGO

The GAA bingo continues every Tuesday at 9 p.m. in Butlers. This week’s jackpot is €675. Why not bring the kids along too with half books available.

SPLIT-THE-POT

Congratulations to Mary Foley, Kilmuckridge on winning €175 in last week’s split-the-pot draw.

Draw takes place in the community centre on Sundays after Mass.

BALLYCOGLEY PLAYERS

A reminder that our AGM will take place on Thursday, August 30, at 7.45 p.m. in Tomhaggard Social Centre. A cheque presentation to the Rape Crisis Centre will also take place prior to the meeting. Looking forward to a good attendance on the night.

We offer our sincere condolences to Mag and Ellen Clooney and their family on their recent bearevement.

JUNIOR A FOOTBALL

Round five of the championship is scheduled for this Friday evening against St Anne’s in Carne pitch. Throw in is at 7 p.m. so please do come along and lend your support.

STORY NIGHT

Storytelling Night in Tacumshane Old School, this Friday, September 7, at 8.30 p.m. Come along, sit back and enjoy the talent, music, song and storytelling. Tea, coffee and cakes at interval. A geat night’s entertainment is promised.