ARCHIVES 2005

May 2005

News and Sports

1st. May 2005

PRAYER MEETING
Prayer Group meet in the Community Centre on Thursday night at 8pm.  All are welcome.
WEEKLY OFERING
Sincere thanks for your very generous support of the Church.
EUCHARISTIC ADORATION
A new Diocesan planned Adoration system is being organized to highlight the importance and need for this special ‘Hour of Prayer’ for the parishes.  A steering committee for Cloonfad is already active and will be seeking extra members and responses to suggestions.  Please give a positive response to new appeals.  God Calling ! Have you got one hour in the week to spare. Details at all Masses on Weekend of 14^th and 15^th May.
NURSERY THYMES PRE SCHOOL
Nursery Thymes are holding a summer ‘Fair Day’ in June.  Donations of good quality e.g. books, toys, teddies, game video’s, CD’s, ornaments, pictures, plants etc.  Please drop into Community Centre between 9am to 1pm weekdays.
BELARUSSIAN CHILDREN
Ballyhaunis Aid for Belarussian Children (A.B.C.) are again hosting children from Belarus this summer.  We are urgently looking for host families to host 2 Belarussian children for 2 weeks in July.  Anyone interested should contact Mary T. Maloney 094 9646287.
ALZHEIMER TEA DAY
The Capital Tea Day raised €301 – in Cloonfad Community Centre.  Thanks to all who gave so generously.
CLOONFAD UTD
Cloonfad Utd AGM in Community Centre on Monday May 2^nd at 6pm.  All players urged to attend and anyone with a general interest in sport or the Cloonfad Community.  The Major Club fund-raising draw will be held in Jennings Bar at 9pm on Monday evening.
PRIMARY SCHOOL GROUNDS CLOSED
Because of vandalism that takes place around the school grounds the Board of Management has no option but to stop outsiders from using the grounds outside the school.  Recently a number of new planted trees have been destroyed and a window broken.  This is unfortunate because the majority of young people who use the grounds do so with respect for the property of the school.  The school grounds have now been closed and the local Garda have been informed.
LOUGH DERG
3 Day Pilgrimages – from Wednesday 1^st June to Saturday 13^th August.  Pilgrim must be a least 15years of age, in normal good health, and able to walk and kneel unaided.  They must fast from midnight prior to arrival, pilgrims are advised to bring warm and waterproof clothing.  Boats available from 11am to 3pm daily.  No reservation required for 3 day pilgrimage.  Quiet Days – 11^th May, 13^th Sept. – A quiet day … “Come apart and rest awhile” arrival 10am, departure 4pm, places limited so booking essential.
1 Day Retreats – April 30, May 1,2,3,7,8,9,10,14,15,16,17,21,23,24,28,29.  Aug 20,21,22,23,24,27,28,29,30. Sept. 3,4,5,6,7,10,12,14,17,18,19,20,21,24,25.  Booking essential for 1 day.  Booking on 071 9861518.  www.loughderg.org.
PILGRIMAGE TO FATIMA
21^st July 2005 – 7 Nights.  Full board accomodation in cinquentenario Hotel.  Accompanied by Spiritual Director Ex Cork or Dublin Departure.  Further details Tel. J. McLoughlin 093 28337.

News and Sports

PRAYER MEETING
Prayer Group meet in the Community Centre on Thursday night at 8pm.  All are welcome.
WEEKLY OFERING
Sincere thanks for your very generous support of the Church.
FIRST HOLY COMMUNION
Congratulations and best wishes to Rachel Birmingham, Shane Fagan, Jamie Jennings, Sarah Jordan, Amy Mannion and Nicholas Melia – pupils of Cloonfad N.S. who receive their First Holy Communion on Sunday, also Philip Fitzmaurice, Ballyhaunis N.S.  We pray God’s Blessing on them and their families on this special weekend for them.  Sincere thanks to their teacher Imelda Burke Blanagan for her wonderful job in preparing the pupils, also to Mary Regan, Mary Burke and the Choir for the ‘back up help’.  Well done to all.
EUCHARISTIC ADORATION
What qualifications do you need to be on the Parish Team for Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament?  Answer: One hour at your disposal in a week, and a willing heart.  Further details at Masses next weekend 14^th & 15^th May when Mike Kumar from the Apostolate of Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration will speak and explain what Eucharistic Adoration is all about.
24 HOUR CONTINUOUS PRAYER
Friday is the 13^th day of May, so it is the turn of Cloonfad Community to pray the 24 hour continuous prayer for Marriage and Family Life.  We would be grateful if those that signed up to pray one hour per month would pray your allotted time on this Friday.  Times from 12am Friday morning until 12pm Friday night (May 13^th).  Thank you for your support.
FAITH DEVELOPMENT
The invitation of the gospel is to respond to the call of Christ “Come Follow Me”.  This involves moving from the imitative faith of a child to the mature faith of one who can relate to a loving God and open up to the diversity of the World.  One of the central characteristics of an adult faith is to look to the future with hope.  Dangers involve getting stuck or becoming rigid at any stage of development.  The call of the Gospel is the call of freedom to respond to the call of Christ’s presence in all of creation.  Fr.John Finn M.S.C. will give 3 talks on Faith Development in Cloonfad Church on May 24^th, June 6^th and June 7^th.
KILTULLAGH HILL
The annual pilgrimage to the Hill of Kiltullagh takes place on Sunday May 22^nd with Mass at 4pm.
CLOONFAD NATIONAL SCHOOL
New infants for school year 2005 to 2006 may start school from Monday 20^th June.
MICHAEL GLAVEYS G.A.A.
Michael Glaveys play Strokestown in the first round of the senior championship in Ballinlough on next Saturday May 14^th at 7pm.  Your support would be appreciated.
FOUR PEAKS CHALLENGE
Mr. Francis Glynn N.T. a member of the teaching staff of Cloonfad N.S. is participating in the Four Peaks challenge on the weekend of June 10^th.  Mr. Glynn will be attempting to climb the highest mountain in each of the four provinces on that weekend to raise funds for Focus Ireland and the Homeless.  Contributions or sponsorship can be handed into the school next week.

News and Sports

15th May 2005

PRAYER MEETING
Prayer Group meet in the Community Centre on Thursday night at 8pm.  Mass to celebrate 5^th Anniversary of Prayer Group in the Community Centre this Thursday.
All are welcome.
24 HOUR FAST
Kiltullagh Branch of the Mentally Handicapped Association will hold their annual 24 hour fast on Saturday & Sunday June 4^th and 5^th.  For sponsorship cards please contact any branch member.
WEEKLY OFERING
Sincere thanks for your very generous support of the Church.
Next Weekends Church collection goes towards Family Life Centre Castlebar.
THANKS
The pupils of 2^nd class and their parents would like to thank everyone who helped to make their First Holy Communion day so very special.  Their teacher Imelda Burke Flanagan, Mary Regan, Mary Burke and the choir and the parents of last year’s Communion class for decorating the community centre and putting on the party.  A sincere thank you to all.
CARRICK N.S. TABLE QUIZ
The Parents Association of Carrick N.S. Ballinlourh are holding their annual U-18 Fun Quiz night in the White House Hotel on Friday May 20^th at 6.30pm.  Prizes for winners in National and Secondary schools.  Entry fee per table.
CLOONFAD F.C.
Regristration night and trianing for U-10’s – Tuesday night at the pitch at 7.30pm.  Thanks to all who supported our recent fundraising draw.
FAMILY LIFE SERVICES CASTLEBAR
Church Collection on May 21^st and 22^nd.  Please support generously the Family Centre in caring for families and individuals through the Family Life Services (see notice on Church Notice Board).
CLOONFAD N.S.
Congratulations to Cloonfad primary school girls football team who won the schools first ever Roscommon mini sevens gaelic football title.  They now go forward to represent Roscommon in the Connacht finals team panel.  Colleen Somerville, Kelly McKay, Paula Jennings, Lorraine Brennan, Joanne Cregg, Ciara McDonnell, Jodie Nixon, Catherine Flatley, Irene Swanick, Sarah Fleming, Louise Kilgarriff, Maeve Regan, Chelsie McAnulty, Martina Brennan.  Well done girls on your historic achievement.
CLOONFAD SCENIC WALKS
Mid May 10K main walk takes place on Sunday 15^th May at 3pm.  All walkers should meet at the head of Derrylahan Road.  Shorter route available but both routes will pass by the Resource Centre where refreshments will be available.  ‘Come out and join in the fun’ - we encourage support from all the community as it is promised to be an enjoyable and fun day for all.

News and Sports

22nd May 2005

WELCOME
We welcome Shauna Helena Jennings baptized in St. Patricks Church Cloonfad into the Christian Community.
PRAYER MEETING
Prayer Group meet in the Community Centre on Thursday night at 8pm.  
24 HOUR FAST
Kiltullagh Branch of the Mentally Handicapped Association will hold their annual 24 hour fast on Saturday & Sunday June 4^th and 5^th.  For sponsorship cards please contact any branch member.
KILTULLAGH HILL
The annual Pilgrimage to the Hill of Kiltullagh takes place this Sunday with Mass at 4pm -  weather permitting
WEEKLY OFERING
Sincere thanks for your very generous support of the Church.
This Weekends Church collection goes towards Family Life Centre Castlebar.
CLOONFAD F.C.
The Club would like to apologise over the mix up for the U-10 training night last week.  This session will now take place on Friday May 27^th at 7.30pm.  U-16 Premier Div – Cloonfad Utd –v- Glen Celtic – Thursday May 26^th.  Kick off 7pm in Cloonfad.
BELARUSSIAN CHILDREN
Ballyhaunis Aid for Belarussian Children (A.B.C.) are again hosting children from Belarus this summer.  We are urgently looking for host families to host 2 Belarussian children for 2 weeks in July.  Anyone interested should contact Mary T. Maloney 094 96 46287.
NURSERY THYMES PRE-SCHOOL
Nursery Thymes are holding a summer ‘Fair Day’ on Monday June 6^th.  Donations of good quality e.g. books, toys, teddies, game video’s, CD’s, ornaments, pictures, plants etc.  Please drop into Community Centre between 9am to 1pm weekdays.
DOWN SYNDROME IRELAND
An ice cream party to raise funds for Down Syndrome Ireland will be held in Cloonfad Community Centre this Sunday after 11am Mass.  The party is being organized by a number of Dunmore Community School Junior Cert students.  Please support.
KILTULLAGH COMMUNITY GAMES
The annual sports day takes place next Wednesday May 25^th in Cloonfad school field at 6pm.  Events for all ages from under 6 to 16.  Winners go on to represent parish in county finals.  Parents needed to help out on the day.  Support your children in sport.
FAITH DEVELOPMENT
The first of three presentations given by Fr.John Finn M.S.C. will start on Tuesday May 24^th at 8pm in the Community Centre.  The other two will be on June 6 & 7.  The invitation of the gospel is to respond to the call of Christ “Come follow me”.  This invitation involves moving from the imitative faith of a child to the mature faith of one who can relate to a loving God and open up to the diversity of the world.  One of the central characteristics of an adult faith is to look to the future with hope.  Dangers involve getting stuck or becoming rigid at any stage of development.  The call of the Gospel is the call of freedom to respond to the call of Christ’s presence in all of creation.  Everyone is invited to attend.  All Eucharistic ministers, readers, adoration committee are asked to attend.
DUNMORE COMMUNITY SCHOOL
Enrolment will take place on Tuesday 24^th May at 7pm for the ECDL Computer course in Dunmore Community School.  This course is suitable for both men and women who have an interest in improving their computer skills and are free 3 mornings a week.  No previous knowledge of computers is necessary.  Course will start September 2005.  Call 093 38203 for further details.

News and Sports

PRAYER MEETING
Prayer Group meet in the Community Centre on Thursday night at 8pm.  All are welcome.
WEEKLY OFERING
This collection goes towards Family Life Centre Castlebar.  Next weekends Church collection goes towards Cloonfad Day Care Centre. Sincere thanks for your very generous support of the Church and worthy causes.
NURSERY THYMES PRE-SCHOOL
Nursery Thymes are holding a summer Fete on Monday June 6^th 2-5pm.  Win Slieve Russel Hotel Break; T.V-DVD; Wheel of Fortune; Guess weight of lamb and win it; Ring throwing and Buzz off, Bouncing Castle, Face Painting etc.  Donations of good quality e.g. books, toys, teddies, game video’s, CD’s, ornaments, pictures etc.  Please drop into Community Centre between 9am to 1pm weekdays.
CLOONFAD MAGAZINE COMMITTEE
A meeting of the above committee will take place on Tuesday May 31^st at 9pm in the Community Centre.  All members are asked to attend.
MAYO HOME CARE SERVICES  (MHCS)
This service was established as a non-profit voluntary organisation in 1996 with a primary aim of providing employment opportunities to enable women to enter the work place.  To this end a Home Care service was established covering the County of Roscommon.  The manager of MHCS co-ordinates a countywide service from an office based in Enterprise House in Kiltimagh.  To date 80 Home Care Workers are employed providing approx. 1800 hours service per month to 150 clients.  Services provided are Practical & Social Care/Care of the elderly; Home/office cleaning; Gardening, Painting & Decorating; Window Cleaning.  All carers are interviewed, reference checked, have Garda Clearance, are fully insured and will receive manual handling training.  For further information Tel. Harvey Allen at 094 93 82156.