COURTOWN
Our Lady Star of the Sea Church
Our Lady Star of the Sea, Riverchapel Weekly Schedule.
Vigil Mass: Saturday 5.30 p.m. Sunday Mass: 11 a.m. Wednesday Mass: 10 a.m. followed by Adoration until 6 p.m.
Rosary: Monday-Friday 9.30 a.m. and Saturday 3.45 p.m. Prayer service with Holy Communion: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 10 a.m.
Parish office contact: Phone 085 8007471. Email [email protected]
COI services
service times for the Ardamine, Kilnamanagh and Monamolin Grouped Parishes (serving Ardamine, Kiltennel, Glascarrig/Clonevan, Kilnamanagh, Kilmuckridge and Monamolin) are as follows.
Sunday, September 6: Monamolin 9 a.m. Morning Prayer; Ardamine 10.15 a.m. Holy Communion; Kilnamanagh 11.45 a.m. Holy Communion.
Sunday, September 11: Monamolin 9 a.m. Morning Prayer; Kiltennel 10.15 a.m. Morning Prayer; Kilnamanagh 11.45 a.m. Morning Prayer.
Sunday, September 20: Monamolin 9 a.m. Morning Prayer; Ardamine 10.15 a.m. Morning Prayer; Kilnamanagh 11.45 a.m. Morning Prayer.
Sunday, September 27: Monamolin 9 a.m. Holy Communion; Clonevan 11.30 a.m. Holy Communion; Kilmuckridge 7.30 p.m. Harvest Thanksgiving.
CRAANFORD-MONASEED
G.A.A. club news
Lotto – Club Lotto Jackpot was not won. Numbers drawn 9-12-17-27. Lucky Dip Winners: Deirdre McPartland, Michael Lancaster, Annie Doyle, Justyne Lawless, Jack & Hilda Redmond. Next Weeks’s Jackpot €5,000. Tickets are available from Cooney Communications, Cooney’s Pub Craanford, Donal’s in Gorey, Lamberts in Camolin and Jack’s Tavern Camolin. You are most welcome to sign up for the year also, thank you for your support always, it is very welcome and appreciated
Indoor GAA nursery – Craanford Monaseed Indoor GAA Nursery takes place every Saturday morning from 9.30am to 10.30am at the Craanford Indoor Sports Complex (Y25 H2W0).
The nursery introduces children aged 3–6 years to Gaelic games in a fun, relaxed and inclusive environment, while developing the ABCs of sport — Agility, Balance and Coordination.
New members are very welcome, particularly families new to the area and children attending schools in Gorey or living in the wider Craanford parish. All equipment is provided — just bring a bottle of water and plenty of energy. For further information, contact Mick Shortall on 087 9916764.
First Responders seek new volunteers
The Craanford Monaseed First Responders are celebrating 10 years, responding to cardiac/ medical emergencies in our community. Thanks to all volunteers past and present, many original members are still active in the group.
In September, we are looking for new volunteers, training will be provided. Expressions of interest please to current chair, Noeleen Kenny, 087 4104707, or current group co-coordinator, Suzanne paisley, 086 1777352. You must be over 18, and of reasonable health to apply.
Hollyfort Singing Circle
Hollyfort Singing Circle starts back at Hollyfort Old School (Y25 DK88) on Wednesday 2nd September at 7pm. €30 fee for year. All new members very welcome. Enquiries to Bernie Walsh on 086 3287317.
Askamore coffee day
The 10th anniversary coffee day in Askamore community centre, in memory of Mary Walsh, takes place on Sunday 13th September from 10am to 6pm. Proceeds in aid of The Irish Heart Foundation. Special guest on the day with his ice cream van is The Big Noisy 99. Support a great cause have a coffee chat and nice treats on the day.
Church News
Anniversaries – Saturday 5th September: Monaseed 7.30pm Fr. Felix Byrne.
Sunday 6th September: Monaseed 9am May Nolan, Craan. Craanford 10.30am Danny Whelan, Bannpark (First Anniversary).
Adoration – Craanford: every Monday 9am–11am. Monaseed: every Friday 10am–11am and 7pm–8pm
Weekend Mass Times – Craanford: Saturday 6.00pm Sunday 10.30am. Monaseed: Saturday 7.30pm Sunday 9.00am.
Daily Mass Times – Craanford: Thursday 6.00pm. Monaseed: Friday 9.30am.
Used stamps for The Missions – Again a big thank you to the people in Craanford and Monaseed for their ongoing support for the Missions by putting their stamps in the boxes in the porches in both churches. A reminder to take off the stamps, leaving around 1.5cms around the stamp please, from their envelopes and put them in the box in the church porch.
KILANERIN-BALLYFAD
Epilepsy Ireland collection thanks
Thanks to everybody who supported the recent church gate collection in Kilanerin in aid of Epilepsy Ireland. The amount collected was €305
Kilanerin Church
Morning Mass on Tuesday and Friday 9.30 a.m. Saturday 6.30 pm. months mind mass Eileen Donohoe Annagh also anniversary mass Tom Clare Ballynultagh and James Gethings 1 Borleigh Park Sunday 11.30 am anniversary mass for Mary Fortune Barnlands and Nonie Mordaunt Boleybawn Eucharistic adoration on Tuesday after morning mass to 9 p.m.
Ballyfad Church
Morning Mass on Wednesday Thursday 9.30 a.m. Saturday 7.30 p.m. anniversary mass for JOhnny Merrigan Monaglough, Kathleen Graham Croghan. Eucharistic adoration on Wednesday after morning mass to 1p.m.
Kilninor Cemetery
Patron in Kilninor Cemetery will take place on Friday 4th September. Prayers and blessing of graves will start at 7.30 p.m.
Dance classes
Classes with Ready to Dance take place at Kilanerin Community Centre on Tuesdays Tiny movers 3pm-3:45pm (Age 3-5), Juniors 4pm-5pm (Age 6+). Contact Rachel on 087 2535058 or email [email protected]
KILMUCKRIDGE
Garden Competition
Local gardeners have made the village look more beautiful than ever in this years annual tidy towns garden competition. The judges were highly impressed by the hard work and colourful displays created by our community members this year. The committee wishes to thank all those who took part this year.
After Looking at all the beautiful gardens the results as follows. Winner of best large garden: John Hammel (the village) and runner up–Deirdre Jones. Best small garden: Helen & Lorraine O’ Connor and runner up–Sinead O’Leary.
New volunteers are always welcome, the group meet every Sunday morning at 10am, all help gratefully received.
Lotto
The winning numbers in the parish lotto draw held on 24th August were 2,13,18 & 24. Match 3 winners: Brendan Morgan and Dermot & Elizabeth. Next draw was due to take place on 31st August at The Crosses, jackpot total of €14,550.
Bingo
The week’s charity Bingo on Thursday 3rd September at The Crosses is in aid of Buffers Alley Camogie – 7.30pm for an 8pm start.
Local Notes
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TARA HILL
Get well
Best wishes to our parishioners in the area who are unwell at the moment. Wishing them all a speedy recovery, and looking forward to seeing them out and about soon again.
Tara Hill news
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