Glenties Parish Newsletter 4th March 2019

Confessions Will Follow 11am Mass On Saturday Morning

Confirmation Sunday 10th March  11am
First Confession Thursday  4th April  7pm
First Holy Communion Saturday 11th May  11am

CONFESSIONS FOR THE CONFIRMANDI AND THEIR FAMILIES will be available in the Church on Monday evening at 7.00pm as a preparation for Confirmation Day on Sunday next, 10th March.  We wish all our young people every blessing as they receive the Holy Spirit afresh.

Lent begins on Wednesday when we receive ashes as a reminder of our dependence on God and as an Act of Penance.  Ash Wednesday is a day of Fast and Abstinence.
Lent Mass Times:

These Mass times may be subject to change.

Visitation of the Sick & Elderly will take place this week as follows :
Tuesday 5th – Ard Connell, Main Street, Tullyard Road, Dr Mccloskey Crescent, Stranaglough, Meenalargan, Altar, Ard Patrick.
Wednesday 6th – Stonepark, Mill Road,  Derries, Kilraine, Drimnacrosh, Tullyhoniver, Narin Road, Loughcrillan Road, Letterilly, Maas, Mulnamina, Gortnsillagh, Drimnasillagh, Buncrobog.

Due  to  Confirmation  Practise  on  Tuesday  morning,  Fr  Gerard  may  be  a  little  later  starting  his  Tuesday  calls.

Margaret  Connell, THE  FOOT  CARE  PRACTITIONER,  will  be  in  the  Day  Centre  on Monday 4th March.   To  book   an appointment  call  087 1417180.

Irish Cancer Society Daffodil Day Friday 22nd March.  Volunteers will be on the Main Street, Glenties looking for your support.  Donations of fresh daffodils would be greatly appreciated.  Thank You.

Youth Pilgrimage to Croagh Patrick:  It is hoped to take a group of young people from the Parish from 3rd year upward, on a one day pilgrimage to Croagh Patrick, Co Mayo on Thursday 25th April.  Please contact Fr Gerard or the Parochial House for further details.

Glenties Community Centre: Anyone wishing to book the Hall may call to office Monday to Friday 10 A.M.–2 P.M 074 9557880 or Mary at 0860872754 or Laura at 0862518322.
Bingo every Tuesday night 9.00pm  Jackpot €13,300. on 45 numbers €300 paid out if over 45 numbers.
Mother and Toddler Group every Friday 10.30am—12.00.
Fiddle Lessons Wednesday 3.15–7.0#
Farren School of Speech and Drama  Thursday 5-6pm in Community Centre for more information contact Anna 087 7704155 or visit www.farrenschoolofspeechanddrama.com
Tai Chi Wednesday 8.00—9.30
Bowls Mondays & Fridays 8.00—10.00
Musical Theatre Camp March Friday 8th 2019 4 – 7 pm for more details contact Zara 0873602008

Fintown Harps AFC 50/50 Draw €2 a ticket or 3 tickets for €5.  Draw will take place the last Thursday of every month.  Tickets are on sale in local businesses or ask any player.

The Edeninfagh CE Scheme has one position vacant for a General Operative to work on the Church grounds and graveyards in Glenties. If you are interested and are eligible for a scheme, please contact 074-9557981, 087-7736247 or email amhicfhionnlaoigh@sceimudaras.ie.

Narin Portnoo Rosbeg CE Project have a vacancy for Youth Worker, attached to Downstrands Family Resource Centre, in the Dolmen Centre. Community Employment  criteria apply and CE participant can avail of training to up-skill while on the Project. To apply for the above, please email dolmencentre@eircom.net or telephone 0749545010 during office hours.

Zumba Fitness Relaunched: A brand new course lasting 5 weeks: cost is €35 of €10 pay on the night. Come along & dance your way to happiness & fitness in a fun non-judgemental space suitable for all fitness levels. Every Tuesday @ 7pm. Ardara Heritage Centre. Contact: Bridget 0879130558

New Life Choir Live on Tour have traveled from Uganda to share their stories through song and dance on 12th March at 7pm in the Methodist Church Hall.  Admission Free.  All Welcome.

Please note that webcams are in operation in the church
https://www.mcnmedia.tv/camera/st-connells

Last week’s OFFERTORY COLLECTION amounted to €1,867.00. Thank  You

Church  of  the  Holy  Family,  Edeninfagh

THERE WILL NO MASS ON SUNDAY 10TH MARCH

VIGIL ON SATURDAY 9TH MARCH AT 7.30PM

Collectors for March Jimmy Herron, Lacklea

Last Week’s OFFERTORY COLLECTION Amounted to € 215.00.  Thank You.

Notices for the Parish Newsletter must be submitted NO LATER THAN 1.00 P.M. WEDNESDAY to the Parochial House, 074 95 51117. Parish email Address: glentiesparish@gmail.com