St Matthew’s Church, Drumavaddy

Mass Times: Sun. 9.30am

Wed 8.00pm

Sat 8.00pm

Sun. 9.30am

Mass Intentions:

Sat.9^th (8pm) Phil & Mary Clarke, Bernard Leggett & Frank Treacy.

Sun.10^th (9.30am) Philomena McLoughlin & Michael Donohoe.

Wed. 13^th (8pm) Annie, James & Patsy Smith, Newtown.

Sat.16^th (8pm) Hugh P. & Cissy McGivney.

Sun.17^th (9.30am) John, Frank & Mary Anne Cahill.

Recent Death

You are asked to please pray for Rose Markey, sister of Kathleen Reilly, Ardlougher whose funeral took place in Cootehill on Sunday last. May she rest in peace.

House Masses During Lent

There will be Mass in the home of Anna May Sheridan, Pullakeel on 14^thApril at 7.30pm.

Drumavaddy Church Finance Committee

There will be a meeting of the Church Finance Committee on next Wed. night 13^th April at 8.30pm in the Community Centre.

History of Drumavddy Church

Fr Liam and The Drumavaddy Church Finance Committee are working on a history of St Matthew’s Church, Drumavaddy. We are looking for old photographs relating to the church – photos of Weddings, Baptisms, First Commmunions, Confirmations etc which took place there. We are particularly looking for photographs of the inside of the church before it was changed in the late 1950s. If you have a suitable photograph please give it to Seán Gaffney, Mary Kiernan, Pat Morgan or Michael Galligan.

Slieve Glah Drama

The last chance to see Rumours will be in Ballyhaise Community Centre on next Friday 15^th April. Curtain is up at 8.30pm sharp.

Table Quiz

Lisa McPhillips and Danielle Quigley’s Table Quiz in aid of the Zambia appeal has been rescheduled for Sat 7^th May in the Tank bar at 9pm. Please support this worthy cause.

Drumavaddy Youth Club Easter Disco

Will take place in the Community Centre on Sat.16^th April from 6.30 to 7.45pm Spot prizes galore. Easter egg for everyone. Admission€5 per child, €20 per family.

Denn Gaelic Football Club

The Blotto Draw took place in the Crosskeys Inn on Mon. 4^th April. The winning numbers were 2,4, 5 & 25. There was no jackpot winner. The weekly winners were Nancy Tierney, Danny Reilly, Dermot McDermott, Anthony Boylan & Padraig Miney. The next draw will be on Mon. 11^th April in The Den.

Church Collections

Drumavaddy: 2/3^rd April €745

Crosskeys: 3^rd April €1,022

St Matthew’s Church , Crosskeys

Mass Times: Sun. 11.00am

Tue & Thur 9.30am

Wed 7.30am

Fri 7.30pm

Sun. 11.00am

Mass Intentions

Sun. 10^th (11am) John & Mary Smith, Killatain.

Tue 12^th (9.30am) P.J. & Veronica Martin, Francis & Mary Dowd.

Fri.15^th (7.30pm) James & Kathleen Boyle

Sun.17^th (11am) Mae Cooke & dec of family Killanure & Fr Pat Gaffney.

First Confessions

The children who will be receiving First Communion this year will be making their First Confession on next Wed. 13^th April at 11.30am in Crosskeys Church. Parents welcome.

Wedding Bells

Congratulations to Louise McNamara, NT, Crosskeys National School and Matthew Armstrong, Wexford, who were married in St Brigid’s Church, Killygarry on Friday. We wish them every blessing and many years of health and happiness.

Denn Parish Pastoral Council

Will have a meeting on Mon. night 18^th April at 8.30pm in the Crosskeys Sacristy.

Scrap Metal Collection For Parish of Dennn

There will be Scrap Metal Collection in the parish on the Saturday after Easter, that is Saturday 30^th April. By collecting the scrap metal we will be helping the environment and also raising funds for Drumavaddy and Crosskeys Church funds. The metal will be collected in two centres, at the Community Centre in Drumavaddy and in the village of Crosskeys. So we ask people to bring their scrap metal to one or other of these centres on that day. Flyers with more information are available this weekend.

Crosskeys Village

It is hoped to tidy up the village of Crosskeys and enter it into the Tidy Towns competition. There will be meeting of all who are interested in the appearance of the village in the Resource Centre, Crosskeys, on next Thursday, 14^th April at 9pm. All are invited to attend. For further information ring Brendan at 087-9125151.

History Talk

Cumann Seanchais Bhréifne is hosting a lecture by De Leasa Ní Mhunghaile on Charlotte Brooke, a pioneer of Gaelic Scholarship in the Museum Ballyjamesduff on Wed.13^th April at 8pm. All are welcome.

Young Adult Prayer Group

The Young Adult Prayer Group will have a meeting on Thursday 14th April at 8pm in St. Clare's Chapel, Cavan. All welcome.

Age & Opportunity

Will have a Day Tour to Belvedere House, Mullingar, on 28^th April leaving Crosskeys at 9am and returning at 9pm. Cost €40 to be paid beforehand. Social evening in Lavey Inn on Tue. 12^th from 8 to 11pm. Transport provided. Ring either Evelyn 4371326, Mary 4332706 or Margaret 8544582.