HAPPY 90th MRS. LYNCH:
Heartiest Congratulations to Mrs. Mary Lynch, Knockfierna, who is celebrating her 90th Birthday on Wednesday 12th Mar.
CHURCH NEWS:
Last Sunday, we remembered the month's mind of Mary Boyce. Also, the anniversaries of Mai & Michael Hourigan, Knockfierna, Julia & Jim Enright, Kilmore and Christy Noonan, Ballyelan.
I measc na naofa go mbeidh síad I gcónaí.
Mass Requests can be taken in the Church every Thursday, Friday and Sunday, after Mass. Mass Cards/Bouquets are also available after any of the Masses.
St. Patrick's Day: Vigil mass in Ballingarry on Sun 16th at 7pm. Mon 17th, Mass in Granagh at 10am.
Choir Rehearsal: Wednesday 12th at 8pm, for Patrick's day Mass.
Second Sunday of Lent: The family on the Trócaire box this year are Julio and Ilma and their four children, who live in Guatemala, a country that is one of the least responsible for climate change but is one of those severely affected by it. The country is threatened by increasingly extreme weather, droughts, hurricanes, floods and landslides, which destroys their crops, leaving them hungry for weeks on end. For a days work, they earn the equivalent of €4.33...!!! Minimum wage, if they get it, is about €380 per month, just over €4,500 per year. Impossible for a family to live on ....
Please do what you can this Lent to support Trócaire who are trying to alleviate the effects of these inequalities and injustice. As we stand in solidarity with them, we also pray that our national and global leaders take the necessary actions for climate justice and listen to the cry of the earth and the cry of the poor. Find out more at trocaire.org. Trócaire boxes available in the Church.
SPECIAL HAPPY BIRTHDAY:
Congratulations to Mrs. Mary Lynch, Knockfierna who has arrived, safe & sound, at her 90th Birthday, what an amazing milestone.! Imagine, nine decades of memories. A day to look back on the many things you have seen and done on your life's journey. Wishing you a day of happy moments, shared with those closest to your Heart.
WHAT'S HAPPENING IN THE HALL:
Wed 12th Mar, 1- 3pm: 5 week, Smartphone Technology Course. To book in - 087-0030313.
Wed 12th Mar, 7.30-8.30: Nidra Yoga with Eileen. No experience necessary, bring a mat & blanket.
Wed 26th Mar, 10am: Ladies Club. Join us for a cuppa & chat with Rosemarie from Sonas Health Store. €5.
Fri 28th Mar, 1- 4pm: Daffodil Day in aid of Irish Cancer Soc. If anyone has unused gifts they might like to donate to the Raffle, it would be very much appreciated, as would a little Baking. Mary Morrissey will have all the usual products on sale - Towels, Trolley Keyrings, Reusable Cups, Card Sets, Pens, etc.
Sun 13th Apr, 3pm-5.30pm: Social Dancing is back with music by Steve Connery. €10pp including refreshments.
GIVE BLOOD:
Thur 13th Mar, Hazelwood College, Drumcollogher. 5pm - 8.20pm. Phone 1800 222 111 for appointment.
PARADES:
Wishing everyone a lovely holiday weekend, hopefully the rain stays away for the parades.
Sun 16th, 12pm: International Band Championships, plus street shows from 2-5pm.
Mon 17th,12pm - Limerick Parade; Rathkeale - 12.30pm; Kilmallock - 1.30pm; Adare - 3pm; Newcastle West 3pm. More info on www.limerick.ie
CUAN MHUIRE, GARDEN CENTRE:
Friday 21st Mar, the Garden Centre in Bruree is reopening for the new season. Opening at 9.30 to 5.30 Monday to Saturday and Sunday 12pm to 5.30. Pop in and see the beautiful array of colours for summer bedding plus shrubs and trees. You won't be disappointed.!
AN tIONAD GLÁS:
We are now open for new enrolments. Our courses are varied and informative.
At the end students will receive a QQI Certification and if they continue on to do our QQI Level 6 in Horticulture, they will gain the Green Cert Equivalence.
We also have tours to Organic Farms and Organic Gardens.
If you or a friend is interested in completing this course, you can apply through our website or messages us directly through F.Book, Messenger or our email: oifig@organiccollege.com
DID YOU KNOW:
9th Mar,1999 - A record price for land in Waterford when city developer pays £725,000 for an acre.
10th Mar,1969 - James Earl Ray pleads guilty to the murder of Martin Luther King Jr.
11th Mar, 1974 - Mount Etna in Sicily erupted.
12th Mar,1930 - Pat Taaffe, jockey and trainer, is born in Rathcoole, Dublin.
13th Mar,1865 - Birth of athlete Patrick Nally in Mayo. He was a major inspiration in the founding of the GAA - the Nally stand is named after him.
14th Mar,1985 - Claims of a 'moving' statue in Ballinspittle.
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