CARLINGFORD & OMEATH PARISH Website: www.carlingford-omeath-parish.ie E-mail: [email protected] Fax: 042 9373131 Fr. Brian Mac Raois PP. Tel. 042 9373111. BULLETIN 16th November 2014

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Captain James Murphy and Bernadette Groves Peter McKevitt & Danny Delahunt Alice O’Toole Those who died during the past year Brian Cole Brigid McGinley, Month’s Mind

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Sunday 10.00am. No Mass during this week. Sun 23rd Nov 10.00am M. McMullan. Sun 23rd Nov 10.00am M. Gilbert, J. Connolly, T. O’Reilly. Mass Intentions 10.00am - Peter & Nancy McGuigan & grandson Paudie McGuigan; Tony & Mary O’Hagan & Josie O’Hanlon; Francis & Mary O’Hagan & Ellen Larkin; Phelim & Mary Ward Mon Sat 10.00am except 10.00am - Molly & ArthurWednesday O’Hagan; 7.30pm. Mick Etta, Martina Connolly & Vera Smith; Anne & Brian Thompson

Recently deceased Pray for Mary O’Hagan, Canon Michael Ward PE, Brigid McGinley. November Commemorative Mass (with special remembrance of those who died since this time last year). St. Michael’s Church, Carlingford: Wednesday 19th November at 7.30pm. Parish Pastoral Council Meeting on Thursday 20th November at 8.00pm in Parochial House, Carlingford. ‘Do This in Memory’ The programme of preparation for First Holy Communion continues next Sunday 23rd Nov: Omeath 10.00am; Carlingford 11.30am. Pioneer Association – November Pledge If you wish to take the Short-Term Pledge for November in honour of the Holy Souls visit www.pioneerassociation.ie or phone 01 8749464. Church collection last Sunday €1,230 + £95. Priests’ Dues this weekend. Churchgate this weekend: Parish Senior Citizens Annual Party. Next Weekend: Cerebral Palsy Group. St. Brigid’s Special School thank all who contributed to recent collection which amounted to €388.56. MS Ireland Thanks to all for recent collection which raised €319. Monies go towards people with MS in Louth. Important Parish Dates 2015 Confirmation: Fri 13th March, St. Michael’s, Carlingford. First Holy Communion: Carlingford: Sat 16th May. Omeath: Sat 23rd May. Cemetery Mass: Carlingford: Sunday 28th June. Omeath: Sunday 8th August.

Accord Pre-Marriage Courses 2014 - Dundalk Centre Dates available: Nov 21/22. To book contact Dundalk Accord 042 9331731 or online: www.accord.ie - Newry Centre Dates available: Nov 21/23; Dec 12/14. To book contact Newry Accord 048 30263577 or online: www.accord.ie Armagh Diocesan Pastoral Centre The Magnet, Demesne, Dundalk. Phone 042 9336393. Bereavement Support - One to one Bereavement Support. Confidentiality assured. Appointment not necessary. No cost involved. Thursday mornings 10.30am – 12.30pm. For information contact The Pastoral Centre. Vocations Evening Is God calling you to live the life of a Priest in the Archdiocese of Armagh? You are invited to an evening of prayer and reflection in The Servite Priory, Benburb, Co. Tyrone on Tuesday 2nd December from 5.30 – 8.00pm. For details contact Fr. Peter McAnenly 048 37522802 or email [email protected] Ictus Movement is a new pro-life initiative which invites Catholics to take part in Mass and Holy Communion and to abstain from meat on the First Friday of each month for the protection of human life at all stages. For information contact [email protected] Vocations Ireland Are you searching for a way to offer yourself in the service of God’s world? For information on discernment programme contact www.exploreaway.net Dromantine Advent Retreat Friday 12th Dec (6.00 pm) – Sunday 14th Dec (1.00pm). Conducted by Fr. Des Corrigan, SMA. Why not avail of this opportunity to take time out from the pre Christmas rush to reflect and pray on the real meaning of Christmas and prepare for Christ coming into our world and into our hearts. Cost Residential £130; Non residential £50 (incl. all meals Fri eve – Sun Lunch). Tel 048 30821964 or email [email protected] Anam Cara Bereavement Information Evening in County Armagh Golf Club, 7 Newry Rd., Armagh on Wed 26th Nov from 7.30 – 9.30pm. Guest speaker Peter Hanlon. Topic: ‘A Parent’s Grief and Loss’. All Anam Cara Services are free of charge to bereaved parents. Numbers needed for room set up. RSVP to [email protected] before Tues 25th Nov or phone 01 4045378. The Carers Association are providing QQI (FETAC) Level 5 Healthcare Major Award training in areas of Louth. For info phone 057 9322920 or email [email protected] Get Fit the Fun Way Mondays 8 – 10pm in St. Michael’s Hall, Carlingford. Learn to dance the Jive, the Waltz, the Quick Step in a relaxing & friendly environment. No partner or experience required.

Le Chéile Youth Choir are holding rehearsals in the Heritage Centre, Carlingford on Sun 16th Nov and Sun 23rd Nov. New members 8+ are very welcome. Omeath Tidy Towns presents David Martin (Tenor) and Guests in St. Laurence’s Church, Omeath on Saturday 29th November at 8.00pm. Pre-concert reception from 7.15pm in the Dolmen Centre. For tickets contact Anna 042 9375498. Cúchulainn Gaels Weekly Lotto Results Wed 12th Nov 2014. No’s: 14 – 15 – 29 – 30. No Jackpot winner. No 3nos winner. 5 Lucky Dip winners: I. O’Neill & L. Murphy, K. Mulrey, E. McKearney, P. Fearon, E. Smith. Next draw: Wed 19th Nov. Jackpot €14,000. Cúchulainn Gaels AGM next Sunday 23rd Nov at 8.00pm in The Dolmen Centre. Open to all members of our community. Vacancies with Cooley Community Projects Ltd - 2 vacancies for Childcare in Cooley Complex Start date pending Garda vetting. Contact Sarah 042 9395005 or [email protected] - Environmental Worker in Carlingford. Closing date for applicants Fri 21st Nov. - Administration in Cooley. Closing date for applicants Fri 5th Dec. [email protected] or phone 042 9376077. Dundalk Santa Fun Run Registration in Cooley Parochial Hall next Sunday 23rd Nov 10am – 2pm for Dundalk Santa Fun Run. Adult €10; Child €5 (includes Santa Suit & Race Tag). Sponsor cards available to help raise funds for Maria Goretti Foundation, Children’s Respite Centre, Lordship. For details contact Paula 042 9373136. World War 1 Drama Presentation in Assembly Rooms Greenore next Sat 22nd Nov 7.30pm. Themed play presented by Welsh drama group. Tickets available at Co-op. Booking essential. Cooley Peninsula Saint Patrick’s Day Parade Meeting in Cooley Hall on Thurs 27th Nov at 8.00pm. Need as many new ideas as possible. All welcome. Kilwirra Cemetery Cooley Genealogical and Historical Society is preparing A Memorial Book of all those interred in Cill Mhuire. This includes those whose names are not written on any headstone. Contact 085 1833110 with a list of your family dead. Parish Lotto Results 11th November 2014. Numbers: 2 – 15 – 17 – 24. No Jackpot winner. Two match 3 winners receive €75: Omeath: J. Elmore, M. Halfpenny. Next Draw: C/ford Tues 18th Nov 2014. Jackpot €12,900.