Parish Notes

Church News

Parish Liturgy

Readers of the Word

Dromin Sat 22nd Timmy Murphy

Athlacca Sun 23rd Aoife Fox

Ministers of the Eucharist

Dromin Sat 22nd Maria Kelleher

Athlacca Sun 23rd Alice McAuliffe & Marie Kelleher

St Patrick's Day: The feast of St Patrick was celebrated in great style. Both churches in the parish were suitably decorated for the celebration. As part of our celebrations shamrock was blessed, the choirs sang beautiful Irish hymns and chants. We remembered and prayed for those who could not be home for the occasion, many who have had to emigrate seeking employment abroad.     

‘Do this in Memory of Me’ The next Mass in preparation for First Holy Communion will be celebrated in Athlacca Church next Sunday 23^rd of March at 10.00a.m. 

St Joseph’s Foundation: Plans are at an advance stage for the annual Spring Fair in aid of St Joseph’s Foundation which will take place on Sunday, 13^th of April. The next meeting to discuss this event will take place on Tuesday next, 18^th March at 8.30p.m. in St Joseph’s workshop, Baker’s Road.  Your help with this event would be greatly appreciated. We would be delighted if you could attend the meeting.

Lent: As an aid to help us understand Lent and its significance in our lives, a desert scene has been created at the entrance of Athlacca Church. Lent is a season when we make a special effort to renew our faith and our relationship with God. During these days of Lent we go into the desert, so that we can remove all of the inner “clutter” from our lives. This desert scene which will change each week as we move towards Holy Week will stand as a visual reminder to all who enter the church, that God is calling us to turn away from our sin and follow the way of the Gospel. Thanks to Karen and her family for creating this liturgical scene for us.

Altar Society: It is hoped to set up an Altar Society in Athlacca Church. The role of an Altar Society is to assist and help the sacristan in preparing the church and altar for all liturgical celebrations, including Sunday Mass and the various liturgical seasons throughout the year. If you are interested in getting involved contact Karen Fox, Parish Clerk in Athlacca Church.

Trocaire: This year’s Trocaire campaign is well under way. Trocaire boxes are still available in both Churches. Last year the parish of Dromin Athlacca contributed €2,403.00. Please assist in this year’s campaign by having a Trocaire Box in your home.

Support the Simon Community: The Simon Community have a National Bag Pack coming up on the 4^th of April in all Mid-West Tesco stores and are hoping to recruit volunteers from around the diocese. If you are interesting in helping the Simon Community with this fundraising project you should contact Michelle O’Rourke, Mid-West Simon Community, PO Box 489, No 1 Lower Shannon Street, Limerick. Tel: 061 608980 or www.midwestsimon.ie All support welcome.

Bereavement Support Services: The next Bereavement support information evening will take place in Milford Care Centre on Wednesday 26th February 2014.   7:00pm – 8.30pm. For further information about the night please contact Mary O’Sullivan at 061 485800 or email m.osullivan@milfordcarecentre.ie or a member of the Social Work Department. These hour and a half-long evenings are designed to give general information on grief and bereavement to bereaved people, their family and friends. 

Diocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes: June 21^st – June 26^th. All flights from Shannon Airport. For further information contact the Lourdes Pilgrimage Office at the Limerick Social Service Centre, Henry Street, Limerick on 061-314111. Opening hours Mon, Wed & Fri 10.30a.m to 1.00p.m. and from 2.00pm to 5.00pm. Thu 2.00p.m. to 5.00p.m. Travel Agent to the Pilgrimage: Pilgrimages Abroad Tel 01-6359300. Email: pilgrimages@eircom.net 

Results of 45 drive in Athlacca 13th February

Winners with 10 games - Dolores Barry & Eddie O'Dea

Second with 9 games - Mick Maume & Alick Burke, James O'Leary & Mike McAuliffe

Table Prizes - Denis Walsh & D.J ., Tom Dunworth & Theresa Brosnan,  Joe Finn & Tom O'Riordan ,Chrissie O'Sullivan & Ruth Fox

Raffle - Theresa Brosnan, Eddie O'Dea Pat Condon, Kathleen Barry, Jim Carey, Joe Sheridan, Liam Riordan, Joe Finn, M.M. Noonan

Cards every Friday night 8.30 p.m.

Boxercise/Fitness Classes
Anyone interested in getting a little fit and want to do some great exercises, there are classes every Monday  and Wednesday night from 8pm – 9pm.  Open to over 16’s, male and female welcome. For further inquiries contact Vinnie Cronin 0879239257

Set Dancing

Set Dancing will take place in the hall every Thursday night and if you would like to join please contact Bridget, the class costs only €4. This is a great way of meeting people and having a good fun plus you get nice and fit.

Limerick Garden Plants Group

Thursday March 27^th: Limerick Garden Plants Group are very excited to be hosting the undisputed queen of Irish gardening, Helen Dillon at our club. Helen never fails to deliver an enthralling talk and we are particularly lucky that she has just finished putting together a brand new lecture, so new in fact that she doesn't even have a name for it yet! We would like to extend a warm Limerick welcome to anybody who would like to come along and be part of this fantastic night. We anticipate a large crowd so we advise that the tickets, which cost €12 each, should be purchased in advance. Refreshments are included in the cost and there will be lots of desirable plants for sale on the night, plus a bumper raffle.

The venue for this and all of our other talks is the Southcourt Hotel, Raheen, Limerick All talks take place on the 4th Thursday of the month and start at 8pm sharp.
For more information and for ticket sales please contact Deborah at terranovagardens@eircom.net or connect in with her on her Facebook page.

GAA News

Membership needs to be paid as soon as possible. €20 for adults and €10 for Students.

Lotto being changed to Saturdays from the 15^th onwards.

The Duck Race will take place on Sunday 23^rd.

Match News

Dromin/Athlacca v’s Bruree in Athlacca this Sunday at 12 noon in a Minor South Hurling Championship.

Shamrock Gaels

Shamrock Gaels medal presentation & awards evening  took place last Saturday evening in Athlacca hall, medals won throughout 2013 were presented along with most improved players & Most Valuable Player ( "MVP Award") voted by the players, awards for each age group & overall best team of the year were awarded also.  It is great to see such vitality and in our underage players and it gives us great hope for the future of Dromin Athlacca Team. Congratulations to all the boys and girls may they have a great 2014.  Also we should congratulate the parents who take them to training, to matches, look after their gear, support them through hail, rain and sometimes snow.  No doubt our children are our future and will get loads of praise, but the parents who sacrifice hours of shuttling them to and fro are to be commended on their bit to our champions.

Gaa Lotto Results
Numbers: 11, 18, 20, 24. No Winner!
Lucky Dips:
€40 - Deirdre Callanan
€20 - Rose Harvey
€20 - Pat Harvey

Referee Course

If anyone is hoping to do a refereeing course please contact Shane Kenny on 0863453735

Fixtures

The ACHL is coming up fast. We have been put into group three along with Hospital Herbertstown who we play on the 1^st of April in Athlacca. Throw in at 6:30pm.

Murroe on the 8^th of April in Murroe. Throw in at 6:30pm.
Ballybrown on the 20^th of May in Athlacca. Throw in at 7:30pm.

Effin on the 27^th of May in Effin. Throw in at 7:30pm.