Carn Notes
Inishowen Gardening Club The next garden visit will be to the garden of Danny and Mary McLaughlin (G) this Thursday 21st August at 7pm.
CSSC Are you a Male or Female affected by cancer. Would you be interested in joining the Cancer Care and Support Club (CSSC) in getting involved in Fitness classes, Swimming & or learning to swim. Strictly Confidential. Please show your interest before Wed 20th August 2008, so that arrangements can be made subject to demand. Contact Rita 086 6028993 or Deirdre 087 7634596
Bus to the Auld Lammas Fair on Monday 25th August leaving from Carn Diamond at 8-00 am . Pick up in Clonmany at 8-30. Return fare 15 euro. For further details or to book tel Willie at 9376573.
The Cairn Theatre Group, Greencastle presents “From a Famine to a Feast” Musical every Tuesday evening. Doors open 8pm, show commences at 8.30pm. Enquiries to 0749381104. This is an excellent show, well worth seeing.
Wesley Hall Names are now being taken for Card making and ECDL classes commencing in September. There is a limited number of places so book early to avoid disappointment. 9329680 The dancing will recommence in September.
Computer, Internet & email Classes are on offer in the Wesley Hall on a One to One basis, for further information tel 9329680 between 10am – 5pm Monday – Friday.
Dance in aid of the Foyle Hospice on Friday 29th August in Ballyliffen Lodge. Music by Aiden Canning and Francis Faulkner. Dancing 10 – 2am. In memory of Sr Philomena Callaghan. Tickets 10 euro. Door prize 150 euro voucher for Ballyliffen Lodge.
Hogmany in August (Gathering of the Clans). In Buncrana From Friday 29th August until Sunday 31st August inclusive. For further information contact the Festival Office beside Abrakebabra on Buncrana Main Street or telephone 0868640041 or see press for details.
Join Irelands most extraordinary club – GIVE BLOOD! In Carndonagh Community School on Wednesday 27th August from 3 – 4.45pm and 7 – 9.30pm and Thursday 28th August from 2 – 4.45pm and 7 – 9.30pm. You can help!
Parochial House 9374104.
Mass times weekday Masses Monday – Thursday 10am.
Anniversary Mass The following anniversaries occur at this time: Charlie Doherty, Glenmakee and Ellen Doherty Cloncha Ave. Anniversary Mass on Wednesday 20th August at 10am for Shelia McLaughlin Church Road and Joe Doherty New Road on Saturday 23rd August at 7pm. May they rest in peace.
Parish Draw Results 1st Prize 250 euro – Kevin McElhinney, Glack Promoter Breege Doherty. 2nd Prize 125 euro Aileen Doherty, Ballyloskey, Promoter Patricia McLaughlin 3rd Prize 65 euro Mark McLaughlin Ballyloskey, Promoter Patricia McLaughlin 4th Prize Brendan Doherty, Falduff, Promoter Patricia Doherty. Congratulations to all the winners.
The recent Churchgate collection for Donegal Assoc. of Parents & Friends of the mentally handicapped raised 1,174.73, The assoc. would like to thank all who contributed to the collection and for the volunteers who stood at the collection points.
Pilgrimage to Medugorje Saturday 4-11th October 08 ex Belfast Airport. Places limited, booking and information from Marie T Furey, Buncrana 074 93 61625 or Pat Mullan, Derry 04871 301474.
A Mass of the sick with Eucharistic Blessing will take place in the Carmelite Retreat Centre, Termonbacca, Derry, on Tuesday 19th August at 8.00 pm. All are welcome to attend.
Pilgrimage to the Holy Land September 2009 Direct flight from Belfast. 11 Days just 1395euro (Currently £975 stg). Spiritual directors. Fr. Miko Poter, Burt and Fr. Gerry Sweeney Killyclogher. Saving Scheme in operation. For further details: Contact Charlie Gillespie. Tel:07533330756.
Lough Derg One Day Retreats – Places are still available on the following days August: 23,24,25,26,27 & 31st. September 1,2,7,8,9,10,15,16,17,20,21,22 and 23rd Cost 27 euro. Family Day – 30th August Cost Adults 20 euro/children 10 euro. Reservations essential for One Day Retreats and Family Day for booking (00 353) 71 9861518.
Bus to Knock in honour of Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal on the weekend of 13th /14th Sept. Overnight stay. Also bus on the weekend of 20th / 21st Sept in honour of Padre Pio. Cost (each trip) £70 sterling or 90 euro to be paid one week in advance Further details or to book tel 9320734 or mob 086 3465575.
Foreign Missions Leprosy Fund The organisers of the recent church gate collection for the leprosy fund wish to thank all who contributed so generously. The amount raised was 836 euro. A special “Thank You” to the volunteers who manned the collection points
Good as New in aid of Parish Funds is now open behind Mae’s. All donations of good quality furniture, clothes, bric a brac and jams and marmalades will be very welcome. Contact Mary Farren 9374488.
Foundations in Liturgy There is a course starting on 7th October and ends April 2009. This course is designed to foster an understanding of the richness of the Liturgy of the Church. It will consider the main Feasts and Seasons of the Church’s Year and examine the core elements and symbols of our rituals. The course will further our appreciation of the mystery of salvation as experienced through the celebration of the paschal mystery of the death and resurrection of Jesus, the Christ. Full cost of course is £180 payable as a one-off payment or by term-instalments. Enrolment forms in Church Porch and should be submitted to Thornhill Centre not later than Friday 19th September. Please contact Thornhill Centre, Derry for further information.
Good Morning Inishowen needs more Volunteers Do you have a couple of hours to spare once a week? Would you like to get involved in your local community? Are you a good listener? Would you like to learn new skills and meet new People? Do you enjoy talking to Older People? If the answer to any of the above is Yes, then Good Morning Inishowen would like to hear from you, the service needs new Volunteers so that the calls to Older People in the Inishowen community can both continue and be extended. Further enquiries please to Anne at Good Morning Inishowen, 6 Ardaravan Sq., (the new street) Buncrana or at 93 21598.
Ballyliffin Golf Club is holding a night at the races on Friday 26th Sep 2009, all proceeds in aid of the Youth Section. Youth Academy parents willing to help out with this event, please contact 074 93 76119 for further details.
GAA The u14 boys defeated St Eunans on Wednesday to secure a place in the final of the Northern Board division 2 competition. The annual hurling summer camp runs from 18th August to 22nd August. For further information and to book a place please contact Caca Walker on 0861718871. There is a reduced rate for having attended earlier camps. The winning numbers in the club mini-lotto were 6, 4, 21, 20 and 1. There was no jackpot winner. The 75 Euro went to Elaine Doherty, Cregnahorna, Carn; 30 Euro to Annemarie McColgan, Bunn, Glengad; 15 Euro to Teish Doherty, Church Road, Carn. Frank Skinnader, Emyvale and Kelsey Burke, Carn. The jackpot next week is 3100 Euro and the draw will be held in the Persian Bar.
Carn FC Under 10 training takes place in St Patrick’s Park every Wednesday at 6 pm. All players already registered are asked to attend training as the Inishowen Blitz commences on Saturday, 23rd August. Senior training continues every Tuesday and Friday at 7pm. New faces are always welcome. The Carn FC golf classic took place last Saturday, with a large entry the day was a great success with even the weather holding out! The club would like to thank all our supporters and sponsors for their continued generosity and also all who helped put up the signage. a special word of thanks to Pat McLaughlin (W) for fixing all storm damaged signs on the day.
If you have information you wish to have included in these notes please telephone 9374725 before 8pm on Thursday.
