Patrick Gormley
St Vincent De Paul
The St Vincent De Paul Society, St Baithin’s Conference, St Johnston recently held a collection in support of the annual Uganda Appeal. The collection was taken up on the way into St Baithin’s Church and was hugely successful. The amount raised was 424 Euro and we would like to say a huge thank you to the community. The St Johnston and Carrigans Family Resource Centre has kindly donated the proceeds of 104 euro which was raised on Pancake Tuesday in the centre. Rosemary Colhoun made the sumptuous pancakes which were sold on the day and it was subsequently suggested that the money should be given to the St Vincent De Paul Society. Again thanks to the centre and all involved.
Supper Dance
The Supper Dance which used to be held on the last Thursday evening of the month was switched to Saturday, March 29. It was a very enjoyable and successful event and Leslie Matthews and locals provided the songs and everybody enjoyed the supper. People from other parts came as well.
Forever Crafts
Forever Crafts, the St Johnston and Carrigans Family Resource Centre Craft Group continues to meet every Tuesday from 12.30pm to 2.30pm. Recently, the group invited Mrs Ethel Patterson to show us all her beautiful stitchery work and the group found it very interesting and inspirational. Mrs Anna Robinson helped by Geltye Duncan have given the group a workshop on quilling. Quilling is a paper craft that goes back to the days when quills were used. Other classes by members are coming up soon. The Craft group plans to go this month to the Stitch and Creative Craft Show in the King’s Hall, Belfast. The group is always open to new members and if you enjoy crafts and craic please join them any Tuesday. Why not drop in and see what they are about? Everybody is welcome.
St Baithin’s
St Baithin’s National School raised over 1,950 euro at the recent Scholastic Book Fair. A very special thank you to all the parents who helped in any way during the fair and to everyone who bought books. The school receives 60 per cent commission on the sales to use towards the purchase of books for the school library.
Stepping Stones
Stepping Stones Playgroup is holding an enrolment day on Friday, April 11. The times are from 9.30am to 1pm. Children must be at least two years and ten months and potty trained. Immunisation records must be presented at enrolment. A fee of 10 euro is required at enrolment to cover insurance costs.
First Communion
First Communion will be held on Saturday, May 10, at 11am at St Baithin’s Church, St Johnston.
Lunch Club
The next Lunch Club for people 50 plus will be held on Wednesday, April 16 at the usual times. This is a great way to bring people 50 years young plus together so why not come along and bring a friend?
After School Support Club
The After School Support Club will resume on Tuesday, April 8 at 3.pm. All students will be notified regarding times.
Computer Suite
The Computer Suite will be available to second and third-level students during evenings. Please call to book times on (074) 91 48551.
