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ARCHIVES 2003

August 2003

3rd Aug 2003 10th Aug 2003 17th Aug 2003 24th Aug 2003 31st Aug 2003

News and Sports

3rd Aug 2003

PRAYER MEETING

Prayer Group meet in Community Centre on Thursday at 8.30pm.  All are welcome

CONGRATULATIONS

Heartiest congratulations to Fr. Jimmy Heneghan, Rathlena & Brazil on the 40th Anniversary of his ordination to the priesthood.  We wish him health and happiness and God’s Blessing for many years to come.

LOUGH DERG ONE DAY RETREATS

Places still available on the following dates. Aug. 20,23 to 27,30 &31.

Sept. 2, 3, 8, 9, 14,15,16, 20 &21. Booking essential. Cost 20 Euro all in.

Ring Lough Derg Office at  072 61518

Knock Shrine National Novena 2003

Date

Title

Speaker

Thurs. 14th Aug

Knock, unique place of prayer

Msgr. J. Quinn, P. P. Knock

Fri. 15th Aug

The Rosary, Special Prayer

Most Rev Michael Neary  A. B.Tuam

Sat. 16th Aug

The Faith & Prayer of Mary

3pm Rev. P. Boyce

8.30pm Fr..M.Mac Greil, S. J.

Sun 17th Aug

Jesus and the mysteries of Light

3pm. Most Rev. C. Jones,  Elphin

8.30pm An Canonach B. O’Ceallaigh, Spideal

Mon 18th Aug

Prayer at times of Sickness and Crisis

Fr. V. Sherlock

Ballaghaderreen

News and Sports

10th Aug 2003

PRAYER GROUP
Prayer Group meet in the Community Centre on Thursday at 8.30pm.  All are welcome.
CLOONFAD CEMETERY NOTICE
We would like to acknowledge receipt of the amount submitted from the collection at the Cemetery Mass on Saturday 2nd and Sunday 3rd. We would like to thank Fr. Tom Commins for this very generous collection and indeed to all the people who contributed.  This money will go towards the running cost of the upkeep of the Cemetery.  We would like to thank the Tonragee station area who maintained the Cemetery for the month of July.  A great job was done in preparing for the Cemetery Mass.  We would ask the people from the Ballykilleen, Pollinalty, Pullaphuca and Fiddaune station areas to take care of the grass cutting etc. for the month of August.  Please arrange to meet in the Cemetery on Monday August 11th at 7.3pm with all the necessary equipment.  Thanking you all once again.  Cemetery Committee.
CLOONFAD FESTIVAL CHILDRENS ART COMPETITION
Winners of Senior Section – 1st Sonny McNulty; 2nd Catherine Jennings.
Junior Section – 1st Vicky Miskell; 2nd Cathering Flatley.
CLOONFAD UNITED
Austin Healy Cup Final.  Moore Utd (League Winners) –v- Cloonfad Utd (Cup Winners).  Kick Off 2.30pm in Ahascragh.
CLOONFAD MAGAZINE 2003
Committee meeting will be held on Wednesday at 9.30pm in the Community centre.  All members are asked to attend.
CLOONFAD NATIONAL SCHOOL
Written applications are invited for the position of Special Needs Assistant.  Applications should be addressed to Rev. Chairman Board of Management, Cloonfad N.S.  Only persons with suitable qualifications should apply.
SPORTS CAMP
The annual Cloonfad N.S. sports camp commences on Monday Aug 11th.  Senior Camp (11th to 15th).  Junior Camp (18th to 22nd).  The camp will take place in Cloonfad Community Centre and school playing field. 
KNOCK SHRINE–NATIONAL NOVENA 2003 (Two sessions daily 3 & 8pm)

Date

Title

Speaker

Thr 14 Aug

Knock – a unique place of Prayer

Msgr. Joseph Quinn P.P. Knock

Fri 15 Aug

The Rosary-a special Prayer

Most Rev.Michael Neary, Archbishop of Tuam.

Sat 16 Aug

The Faith and Prayer of Mary

3pm. Most Rev.Philip Boyce

     (Raphoe Diocesan Pilgrimage)

8pm. An that Miceal MacGreil. S.J.

NB…Knock ceremonies can be heard on Knock Local Radio 107FM

News and Sports

17th Aug 2003

YOUR PRAYERS ARE REQUESTED FOR:
Terence Malone, Hollymount – Nephew of Mick Gannon & Liz Conneally. 
May he rest in peace.
CONGRATULATIONS
Congratulations and best wishes to Louise Byrne, Culkeen and John Deane, Dublin who got married in St.Patricks Church Cloonfad on August 15th.  We wish them a lifetime of health and happiness.
CONGRATULATIONS
Congratulations to all the students in our community who obtained the results of their Leaving Cert during the week.  May god and our Blessed Lady help you all to make good decisions in your future life.  The community wishes you all well.
CLOONFAD UNITED – NEW SEASON
Premier Div – Kilkerrin Utd –v- Cloonfad Utd.  Kick off 12noon in Kilkerrin.
Div 1 – Cloonfad Utd ‘B’ –v- Roscommon Town.  Kick off 12noon in Cloonfad.  Please support.  Race night September 13th in Flatleys Lounge.
CLOONFAD MAGAZINE 2003
The committee would like to remind everyone that the Feature Village for this year’s edition will be Cloonfad Lower Station Area. We are looking for Articles, old photographs, Wedding & 21st Birthday photographs.  Please hand in to O’Malleys or any member of the committee.  Thank You.
KILTULLAGH MENTALLY HANDICAPPED
Kiltullagh branch for Mentally Handicapped Annual Social this Saturday night Aug 16th in Flatleys Lounge, Cloonfad.  Music by Des Kelly (ex Capitol Showband).  Please support.
CLOONFAD NATIONAL SCHOOL
Applications are invited for the position of  Special Needs Assistant.  Applications should be addressed to Rev. Chairman Board of Management, Cloonfad N.S.  Only persons with suitable qualifications should apply.
SPORTS CAMP
Junior Camp takes place this week in Cloonfad Community Centre and Primary School playing field.  Open to all children from junior infants (must have year completed) up to 2nd class. 
MICHAEL GLAVEYS GAA
Under Age fund-raising Duck Race takes place this Sunday evening at 5pm on Cloonfad River.  Ducks on sale.  Prizes include TV/Video Combi.  Bouncing castle & music.
CLOONARKIN WALK
Cloonarkin Environmental Walk will commence on Sunday 17th Aug at 6pm.  All walkers are asked to meet at the Cloonarkin road.
KNOCK SHRINE–NATIONAL NOVENA 2003 (Two sessions daily 3 & 8pm)

Date

Title

Speaker

Sun 17th

Jesus and the Mysteries of Light

3pm Most Rev. Christopher Jones (Elphin Diocesan Pilgrimage)

8.30pm An Canonach Brendan O’Ceallaigh SP, An Spideal.

Mon 18th

Prayer at times of Sickness and Crisis

Fr.Vincent Sherlock, Ballaghadereen, Co. Roscommon

Tue 19th

Young People and Prayer

Fr.Charlie McDonnell, C.C. Tuam

Wed 20th

A new Way of Prayer – Guided Prayer

Sr.Mildren Lynam, Convent of Mercy, Rochfordbridge)

Thur 21st

The Meaning and Message of Knock

(Anniversary of Apparition).

Fr.Brendan Kilcoyne, Diocesan Secretary, Archbishops House, Tuam.

Fri 22nd

Prayer of a Pilgrim People

Most Rev.James McLoughlin, Bishop of Galway.

NB…Knock ceremonies can be heard on Knock Local Radio 107FM

News and Sports

24th Aug 2003

PRAYER MEETING
Prayer Group meet in the Community Centre as usual on Thursday at 8.30pm. 
CLOONFAD UTD
Sunday August 24th - Both games in Cloonfad.
Div 1 - Cloonfad Utd 'B' -v- Ballymoe F.C. - Kick Off 11.30am
Premier Div - Cloonfad Utd -v- Rahara Rovers - Kick Off 2.30pm
AFRICAN MISSIONS
Unwanted clothes and shoes to help the African Missions.  All types of clean and dry ladies, gents, children's clothing, bed linen, towels and sheets. 
Collection on Wednesday 27th August before 12noon in Ballinlough Church Carpark.  All contributions will be greatly appreciated by Fr. Charlie Beirne, Mbarara - Uganda.  For further details check Church notice board.
FAREWELL FUNCTION
Farewell Function for Fr.Jimmy Heneghan on Friday night August 29th in Hillside Tavern, Granlahan.  Please support.
LADIES COUNTY FINAL
Best wishes to Michael Glaveys ladies team who contest their 1st final at adult level when they play Kilglass Gaels in the Roscommon Junior ladies final in Killbride at 2pm on Sunday.  Your support would be appreciated. 
LOUGH DERG ONE-DAY RETREATS
Places still available on the following dates August 31, Sep 2,3,8,9,14,15,16,20 & 21.  Booking essential.  Ring Lough Derg Office at 072 61518.
CLOONFAD EAST GROUP WATER SCHEME
Roscommon County Council confirms that results from water samples taken indicate that the Ballinlough Regional Water Scheme is now clear of any bacteriological contamination.  All consumers are advised that it is no longer necessary to boil the water before consumption.  Any queries contact Water Services at 0903 37165.
 


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