St Matthew’s Church,
Drumavaddy
Mass Times: Sun 9.30am
Wed (Ash Wed) 8.30pm
Sat 8.00pm
Sun 9.30am
Mass Intentions
Sat.18th
(8pm) Thomas J. Gallligan
& dec. of family, Denbawn
Lower
Sun.19th
(9.30am) Kathleen Reilly, Corraweelis.
Wed. 22nd
(8.30pm) Owen & Brigid
Cusack, Drumbarry
Sat.25th (8pm) Maggie
& Michael Smith & dec. of McGivney family
Sun.26th
(9.30am) John Fay, Pullabawn.
Ash Wednesday
Next Wed. is Ash Wednesday – a day of fast and
abstinence. There will be two Masses in
the parish on that day – at 7pm in Crosskeys and at 8.30pm in Drumavaddy. The blessed ashes will be distributed at both
of those Masses.
Curate’s House
At a meeting of the combined committees of
Drumavaddy Church Finance Committee, Denn Pastoral Council & Crosskeys
Church Finance Committee on last Tue. 14 February 2012, it was decided to sell
the curate’s house in Killatain to the diocese of Kilmore to be used as a home
for retired priests.
Slieve Glah Drama Group
Last chance to see Caught on the Hop in Community Centre, Cross on Fri.29th
at 8.30pm
Drumavaddy Youth Club AGM
Will take place on Mon.20th Feb. at
8pm in the Community Centre. Everyone is welcome.
Drumavaddy Social & Development Association
Will meet on next Tue.21st
Feb. at 8.30pm. All members please attend.
Indoor Camogie In Drumavaddy Community Centre
Training is on Monday from 5.45 to 6.45pm and
from 6.45 to 7.45pm. Blitz will be held
on Sat. next 25th Feb. in Drumavaddy. Times will be given at
training.
First Communion Dresses etc
Wanted …used Communion dresses, suits &
accessories. Drop items off in
Denn GFC
The Blotto numbers drawn this week were 4, 19,
22 & 25. There was no Jackpot winner. The €25 winners were
Eugene Lee, Seán & Carina Kiernan, Michael B. Hyland, Patricia
Smith & Ronan Kiernan. The next draw
will be on Mon. 20th Feb. in The Den The Jackpot is €1,750.
Church Collections
Drumavaddy:
11/12th Feb €686
Crosskeys: 12th
Feb €1,085
St
Matthew’s Church , Crosskeys
Mass Times: Sun 11.00am.
Tue & Thurs 9.30am
Wed. (Ash Wed) 7.00pm
Fri 7.30pm
Sun 11.00am
Mass Intentions
Sun 19th (11am) Patrick Conaty
Wed.22nd (7pm) Ash Wednesday
Fri.24th (7.30pm Tom Brady (Pottle), Dympna & James Geraghty,
Pullafree
Sun.26th (11am) Fr Charles Brady & dec. of
Brady family.
Enrolment for Confirmation
We welcome all the children who will be
receiving the Sacrament of Confirmation this year and their families. Today we have the enrolling for Confirmation
and also the taking of the pledge to abstain from alcohol and other drugs until
they are 16 years of age. We pray for
all making Confirmation that the Lord will continue to bless them.
Holy Season of Lent
Begins on next Wed. It is a six weeks period of fasting,
almsgiving and prayer in preparation for the celebration of the resurrection at
Easter. The Trócaire boxes for
contributing to the poor and hungry of our world are available in both
churches. There will be Stations of the
Cross in Crosskeys on next Fri. evening at 7.10pm.
History Talk
A history talk entitled Photographs and History of Cavan Town will be given by Fr Liam in the Johnson
Library Cavan on next Tue. evening 21st Feb. at 7pm. All are welcome
Solemn Novena to our Lady of Perpetual Help
Will take place in Holy Trinity Abbey,
Kilnacrott, starting Tue 28th Feb and closing on Tue. 24th
April. It starts with Rosary at 7.30pm, Novena Prayers at 7.45pm and Mass and
Benediction at 8pm.
Busy Bee Workshop For Children
Will be held in the Museum in Ballyjamesduff on
Sat.25th Feb – with morning and afternoon session. Great chance to learn about Irish bees. For details ring
8544070.
Red or Black
Denn GFC will host the TV game show Red or
Black in the Farnham Hotel, Cavan on
16th March. It will be hosted by
Northern Sound’s Seán McCaffrey and promises to be a great night’s
entertainment. All proceeds will go to the development of new pitch, gym &
changing facilities at St Matthew’s Park, Crosskeys. Tickets are now available
by contacting 086-3859897.
Irish Blood Transfusion Service
Will be in the Hotel Kilmore
Cavan on Mon.27th Feb. from 11.30am to 3pm. New
and former donors are welcome. For more information check www.giveblood.ie
Diocesean Pilgrimage to
Takes place from 27th May to 1st
June. Hotel fares approx €700. To book
contact McGinnity Travel. 049-4331811. Fare for assisted pilgrims is €530. they are asked to contact Fr Kevin Fay at 087-8579968 or faykevin@eircom.net
Knock Counselling Service
Is running a two day course
on helping people control their anger. It is on 28th and 29th April
2012. Places are limited. To book
contact 094 937032 or www.knockshrine.ie