News letter 2nd July 2010

Issue 26 2nd July 2010


Mass Times

Caherconlish: Sat. 7.30 pm. Sun. 9.00 am & 11.00 am.
Caherline: Sun. 10.00 am

Fr. Currivan: 061-351248
Fr. Donovan: 061-450730; 087-2225150


July: Nature in fullest splendour a sense of well-being, of peace, relaxed contentment in summer heat…

Time for Thinking of Others: Whilst we may be enjoying a sense of well- being, so many others in our world are suffering. Lord, in our times of plenty help us to show compassion to the victims of disaster, those caught in floods, earthquakes, in wars and terrorist attacks, those who suffer hunger. Forgive us for the times we ignore the plight of the needy. Help us to be generous of heart. Amen

Adoration: There is Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament after 9.30 am Mass on Fridays. Please don’t be a stranger make a quick visit. The Holy Rosary will be recited at 12.45 pm.

Changing of the guard: Fr Roy Donovan will be liturgically installed as Parish Priest at 7.30 pm Mass in Caherconlish church on Saturday 10th July. Fr Currivan will remain on as assistant priest.
Caherconlish N.S. Sponsored Walk: The BOM wish to thank everybody who supported the Sponsored Walk held on Friday evening 18th June. It was a wonderful Summer-sunshine walk enjoyed by all. A total of €1805 was raised for the School Fund. We hope all the pupils are enjoying the wonderful Summer holidays.
Caherline G.A.A.: The 2010 Cul Camp takes place from the 12th to the 16th of July, those children wishing to attend can register with our Coordinator John Hickey on 087 4133356. The Cul Camp continues to grow each year and is incredible value. This is a fantastic week’s fun and sport in our own field and is a huge asset for the children of the Parish.
Caherline Juvenile Club will be having a sponsored walk this Saturday 3rd of July at 12.00 sharp, starting and finishing at Uncle Tom’s Bar. Sponsorship cards will be collected Friday at training or on Saturday morning at Uncle Tom’s from 11.30. Anyone who didn’t have a card are more than welcome to make a small contribution on the day and join the walk and in doing so will be will be helping the great work being done with the children of the Parish. The Club has put a huge amount of work into U6, U8, U10 and U12 level over the last 3 to 4 years and this effort has seen a fantastic surge in numbers playing our games. Please come along and join us on the day for a few hours family fun. Refreshments and grub will be served post walk in Uncle Tom’s. Our U12 hurlers played Coshlea Gaels in our own field recently and despite missing a few key players due to injury and holidays, Caherline battled hard to earn a deserved draw. This U12 team, most whom are underage again next year, have shown great skill and determination in their games this year, winning 2, drawing 2 and losing only 1. Our U14's and U16's are also going well under the stewardship of Dave Balfrey and Philip Mulready respectively.
The Junior B's play Murroe Boher this Friday 2nd in the East Championship in Boher and our Intermediates play Dromin Athlacca in our own field this Saturday evening in the All-County League. Well done to Caherline's Andrew Brennan who lined out for Limerick in the Munster Senior Hurling Championship and Gary Murphy who lined out in the Intermediate Hurling Championship recently in Pairc Ui Caoimh.
Caherline G.A.A. Club offer their deepest condolences to the family and friends of former Caherline player and supporter, the late Anthony Wallace.
Caherconlish Gaelic Football Club: Caherconlish U8 played a football blitz last Saturday in Hospital playing the host in the first game. The lads put in great performance in a very one sided match our lads were way too strong for the opposition. They played Blackrock in the second match in which our lads put in another great performance ending up deserved winners. The future looks vary bright for these young lads well done to every one involved. U6, U8, U10 and U12 training Friday evening in the field. U6 and U8 from 7-00 to 7-30 and U10 and U12 from 7-00 to 7-45. U8 have a football blitz in Hospital on Saturday morning please be there by 10-45 at the latest.
Tennis Club: Shreddies ® Parks Tennis is an opportunity for kids from 6-17 years to discover hidden talents, make new friends and have lots of active fun. These very affordable tennis camps are taking place nationwide, and all are welcome from beginners to improvers. So why not let them make a racket this Summer with Shreddie® Park Tennis! Registration on Thursday 8th July from 7.00-8.00 pm at Caherconlish Tennis Club.
Chiropodist’s Clinic; The next clinic will be on Wednesday 21st July. Pre-booking system is in operation, please contact the Millennium Centre for appointment.
Pastoral Scripture Programme: A Pastoral Scripture Programme is on offer at Dominican Biblique Institute, Limerick beginning this September. It is a three year course. Anybody interested and for more information, application form, fees etc please contact Fr. Roy (087-2225150).
Glenstal Ladies Retreat: The annual Glenstal Ladies Retreat will take place on July 6th and 7th. The retreat will be given by Abbot Celestine Cullen OSB. Suggested donation is €25. Further details in Church Porch.

For Sale: P.E. school uniform and two tops for sale (for St. John the Baptist School, Hospital). Very good condition. Also school books for sale. Phone 086-4063781

Blood Donor Clinic: The Blood Donor Clinic will visit the Millennium Centre on Monday 12th July from 6.00 – 9.00 pm. Existing and new donors are asked to come along.
Millennium Centre Activities
Supervised Disco: at the Millennium Centre on this Friday 2nd July for 12-15 year olds. Time 9.00 -11.30p.m. DJ Froggy. Admission €10.00. Mineral Bar.

Wednesday Club: Activities will commence on Wednesday with bingo at 2.00 pm followed by dinner. New members are always welcome. This is a great opportunity to meet old and new friends and have an enjoyable afternoon.
Ger Stack Irish Dancing Classes: There will be no class on this Saturday 3rd or Monday 5th July. The next class will be on Saturday 10th July.
Tuesday Night Dance Classes: Dance classes for beginners from 8.00 pm onwards and social dancing to midnight. All are welcome.

Tuesdays & Fridays: Tae Kwan Do classes from 7.00 – 9.00 pm both nights. For information contact Will Power 0857079502

Boot Camp: Adult exercise boot camp for ladies and gents will continue on Tuesdays at 7.00 pm. Cost €7 per one hour class. Contact Aisling on 087 9932749 or email aislingryan88@hotmail.com

Panthers: There will be no classes during the Summer.

Reebock Step Fitness Classes; Classes on Monday and Wednesday from 6.30 pm. Contact Jane on 0868872839 for details.

Card Game: Our weekly game of “45” takes place on Friday night from 9.00 pm.


Tennis Club: Membership fees are now due for current year. To comply with insurance requirements you must be a registered member to use the courts. For further information contact the Millennium Centre.

Web Site address: www.caherconlish.net

Bookings/Enquiries: Contact Millennium Centre on either 061 351141, 085 2885181 or e-mail tommyoconnell40@gmail.com. We cater for a variety of family events.