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   Holy Trinity Church, Ratoath

7 October 2007

Opening hours for the Parish Office: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday from 9.30am– 4.00pm

New Eucharistic Ministers and Readers. If interested in either of these ministries, please ring the parish office or let Fr. Gerry or Fr. Patrick know.

A meeting of the Children’s Liturgy Committee will take place on this Wednesday 10^th October at 8.00pm in the Parish Pastoral Centre.

Rehearsals for the Children’s choir take place on Wednesday evenings at 7pm in the Church. Children from 2^nd class and upwards are welcome to join. For practical reasons we have to limit the choir.

National Day of Prayer and Thanksgiving Friday 12^th October 2007.Anniversary of St Oliver Plunkett’s canonisation (1975)

Saint Mary’s Parish Navan are holding a pilgrimage to the Holy Land from May 4^th to 15^th  2008 in association with MAP Travel. A limited number of places are now available. The cost is €1,500 plus taxes of €150.00 and insurance of €38.00. Please contact Navan parish office by Friday 5^th October at 046 9027518.

Ratoath Credit Union: New Opening Hours: Monday and Friday evenings  6.00pm-9.00pm

Tuesday to Friday 9.15am- 12.45pm and 2.00pm- 4.00pm.

Saturday morning 10.30am-12.30pm. New members welcome. See our web site www.dunboyne.ie

Important notice to all 3^rd level students: County Meath Vocational Education Committee are extending the date for receipt of completed 3^rd level grant application forms, together with all original supporting documentation to 4.00pm on Thursday 1^st November 2007.Applications received after this date will NOT be accepted and will be returned to applicants.

Ireland Biggest Coffee Morning in aid of Hospice raised a total of €3,431.15. Many thanks to all.

Ratoath College: Could all parents/guardians of children living in Ratoath who do not attend the following National Schools, Ratoath, Curragha, or Rathbeggan please contact the main office for an enrolment form. Tel 01 8254102 before Friday 12^th October 2007.

See Dominic Kirwan in the Venue Theatre on Friday 12^th October at 8.00pm

Tickets €25, available from the box office at Ratoath Community Centre. Phone 6895600.

                             Monday           Steve Dennehy

                             Tuesday          Geraldine O’Connor

                             Saturday          No morning Mass

Harvest Thanksgiving

God of love we give you thanks for your gifts in creation, for our world, and the heavens which tell of your glory, for our land, its beauty and its resources and for the rich heritage we enjoy. We give praise that once again your promise has been fulfilled and the seedtime and harvest have not ceased.

We pray for all those who make decisions about the resources of the earth and ask that that we may all use your gifts responsibly and with thought for others. For those who work on land and sea, in city and in Industry that we may enjoy the fruits of their labours and marvel at your creation, for, scientists, inventors and visionaries that through their work and human ingenuity we may seek to develop your world for the good of all.

We pray for those in politics, medical science, social and relief work and for your church as we seek to bring life to others and give you thanks that you have called us to celebrate your creation here today.

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A cup of tea is available in the Parish Pastoral Centre

(beside the Parochial House)  after all the Masses this weekend in thanksgiving for the harvest.

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Lost Mans Silver Wedding ring area of the Village and Foxlodge Woods. Reward offered.

Phone 087 2990203

Ratoath Community Support Group (supporting parents of children with special or additional needs) The group meets once a month on the second Tuesday of the month. The next meeting will take place on Tuesday 9th October at 8pm in the Community Centre (Boardroom). Newcomers very welcome. For more information, please contact Doreen on 8257902 or Lisa on 086 8726963.

Weight Loss Clinic:  starting on the 8^th November for 8 weeks. Look Good and Feel Better than ever, for more information ring 086 2235518

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