Newsboard – 15/04/2018

                      NEWSBOARD OF THE PARISH OF FAUGHART

Tel. 042  9334410

Our Priests:  Fr. Vinod Kurian.  Fr. Bernard Hughes

www.faughartparish.ie              Email: info@faughartparish.ie

Weekly collection towards running and upkeep of the Parish was:

Castletown             €270          Kilcurry          €402

Brid-a-Chrin           €300                   Faughart €222

Non envelope collection €666

Priests Easter collection amounted to €2,575, towards the Clergy revenue account of the Parish.  Many thanks.

Good Friday collection €229

We pray for the happy repose of Eddie Campbell, Olive Martin and John Gernon, who died recently.

Welcome to our Christian community Holly Ria Rafferty, Kyran McCabe, Faolan Jack McKeever, Mason Patrick McEvoy, who were baptised in the Parish last weekend.

World meeting of Families 2018  The Pastoral Council are organising a bus to attend the Phoenix Park on Sunday 26th August, where Pope Francis will be celebrating Mass.  Anyone who would like to attend this event, could you please leave your name and contact number on the sheet provided in all Churches.

Overnight trip to Knock  A bus trip to Knock has been organised for 23rd April 2018.  Staying overnight in Knock Hotel and attending ceremonies.  Contact 087 4126274 for all information and booking.

Home Energy Improvement Grants  Was your home built before 2006?  If so, it could be eligible for grant aided assistance in order to upgrade energy efficiency.  Items such as insulation, heating systems, window replacement etc. are all covered, and grants will range from 20% to 80%.  A public meeting information meeting with a presentation form the energy team on behalf of Co. Louth sustainable energy will take place in Kilcurry Community Centre at 7.30-pm on Tuesday 17th April.  It will be aimed at householders and businesses.  This event is sponsored by Cuchullain Credit Union.  We would urge people to come along on the night and get the information first hand on how to save money in your home.

Faughart Lourdes Invalid Committee wish to express their sincere thanks to all who contributed in any way to make our annual fund raising a successful event.

Winners of Raffle

1st Prize     Jack Murphy, Lower Faughart         2nd Prize   Anne Gonnelly c/o Jim Kelly

3rd Prize   Masie Mullholland, Mill road.             4th Prize   Sr. Sinead, c/o Louis

5th Prize   Linda Laverty Bennett, Mount Av    .    6th Prize   David Noone, Fatima

7th Prize   Regina Gonnelly, Hackballscross            8th Prize   Fr. Vinod,  Parochial House.

9th Prize   Carmel & Eamon Reilly, Annies                     10th Prize Niamh Duffy, Lower Faughart.

To those who baked, brought prizes, gave donations and all those who attended we are most grateful.  Also to the committee of the Resource Centre who make us very welcome. Mass will be offered for all your intentions, while in Lourdes .  Draw lines, and coffee morning total €4,000

HSE Weight Management Services are running a six week  programme in Primary Care Centre, Barrack St.,  from 18th April.  For more information contact 042 6820001.

Irish Cancer Society Church Gate collection Saturday 23rd and Sunday 24th June.  

Faughart Social Group  are having a sing song on Monday 7.30 in Resource Centre.

In Times of Need We all find ourselves in times of need throughout our lives.  If you or your family are in that situation today, why not contact St. Vincent De Paul Society on 087 2520382

Yoga Classes Evening classes 6 week programme €55 of €10 drop in, every Wednesday from 7pm to 8.15pm.  Class on Friday mornings at 10am also. A few spaces still available on each class. All abilities welcome.  Contact Unity Yoga on 087 6217359

MASSES DURING THE WEEK