Updated 15/02/2024
LUNCHTIME CONCERTS
Lunchtime Concerts will continue at St. Mary's Cathedral beginning at 1.15pm and concluding around 2pm, on February 20th, 27th and on March 7th. All concerts are free entry, however, you are free to donate to the Retiring Collection, proceeds of which will go to the Friends of St. Mary's Cathedral.
INSTALATION OF DEAN
The Very Rev'd Diane Matchett was recently installed Dean of Tuam. The Bishop has also appointed her to the Chapter in St Mary's, Limerick.
Her installation will take place on Sunday 3rdMarch 2024 at 4pm, during a service of Choral Evensong.
CLERGY CONTACTS
Fr. Richie Davern, 087 2977500: Fr. Gerard O'Leary, 087 9378685: Salesian Sisters 061 348510.
MEALS ON WHEELS
St. Mary's Community Centre are ready to deliver dinners, making a definite effort that no senior local goes hungry. Situated at the beginning of the Island Bank on the Verdant Place end. All dinners €6, Take Aways €6.50.They are simply delicious!
LOCAL I.T. SERVICES
Whether installing updates or trouble-shooting devices, our IT professional Shamak can help you with phones, laptops and tablets. You can book an appointment on 061 313993.
THREE BRIDGES FUNDRAISING
St Mary's NS held a Colours Day on Friday 26th January in support of Autism Assistance Dogs Ireland. The school raised €180 for the charity. They supported their teacher Ms Lauren Francis in her fundraising efforts for the charity by walking "The Three Bridges". She has now raised over €2,000. What an achievement!
ADULT EDUCATION
In his winter Newsletter just prior to Christmas, Manager of our wonderful Centre that is situated on the Island Road, John O'Sullivan, ibcluded the following good news as part of his delivery.”A new lever 5 Health Care Support will allow local learners to pursue flexible employment. Young learners now learn horse care skills in the centre to hpefully build a pathway to careers in the equine industry. Our community education classes continue to produce a creative flow that underpins the warmth and spirit of our community. Long may that continue, as we are proud of all our learners.”
Contact the following number or just come along for a chat: 061 313993.
FRIENDLY CALL
If you are looking for someone to give you a call, Melanie and Elsie ring older people in the area every week to help them connect to other services or just to have a nice chat. You can get in touch if you want to use our Friendly Calls service on 061 313993,
HOLY BAPTISM
Baptisms are held in St. Nicholas Church on the 4th Saturday of the month. Baptisms are held in St. Mary's Church on the 1st and 3rd Saturday of the month at at 4pm and on 1st and 3rd Sundays at 12.30pm Contact the Parish Office for more information and a Baptismal enrolment form. 061 416300.
BLOOD DONATION CLINIC
At St. Munchin's College, Corbally, on Wednesday, 7th from 4.50 to 8.10pm. Phone 1800 222 111 for appointment. New donors welcome.