Holy Trinity Church, Ratoath

25 September 2011

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

Priest on Duty: Fr. Gerry

Congratulations to Hayden, Devon and Charlie Hickey (Fairyhouse Road), 

Conor Clancy Coill Beag), Dylan Gough (Steeplechase Court), Jamie Kelly (Mruightuaithe) and Louis Connolly (Somerville) who were baptised recently.

Please pray for Vincent Donnelly (Ballyhack) who died during the week. May he rest in peace.

A Board of Management meeting for Ratoath Junior National School will be held on next Monday 26th at 7.30pm in the Parish Pastoral Centre

                                                      The New Missal                                                      

The Congregational Cards in the pews are to assist us with the new responses.

We are looking for parishioners to be new Eucharistic Ministers or Readers at our weekend Masses. If you are interested in either ministry, please contact Maureen at the parish office. 

Tuesday     Frank & Margaret Gilleece            Saturday                                   No morning Mass 

                              Meath Diocesan Eucharistic Congress

“Come and See – celebrating our faith in the Eucharist, signs of hope for the future”.

A weekend of events in preparation for next year’s Eucharistic Congress will be held in St. Mary’s Parish, Navan on the 14th , 15th and 16th October. Brochures with application forms available at the back of the church or from the parish office. 

Fr. Liam Lawton, Ceoltoirí Carolan and The Keynotes in SS. Patrick & Seachnall Church - Dunshaughlin - 7pm - Sunday 25th September. Unwind and relax in the company of Fr. Liam Lawton, Ireland’s award-winning, multi-platinum, singer-songwriter. pre-book tickets from 
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 , 087 9176130 or come along on the night. Tickets:- €10 (children €5). 

Day of Renewal under the auspices of the Meath Diocesan Prayer Groups on Sunday 2nd October in Presentation Senior School Hall, Mullingar from 1pm - 6pm. Speaker : Thomas Carey.  

The Friends of Ratoath SVP are holding a quiz in the Ratoath Inn on Fri 7th October at 9.00pm. €10 per person in tables of 4. All proceeds from the night will go to the Ratoath SVP.

*****************************************************************************************“Love is the one thing that cannot hurt your neighbour; that is why it is the answer to every one of the commandments.  St Paul (Rom13:10)

Dates for the Diary

                            Confirmation                         30th March 2012

                            First Communion   

                            St. Paul’s National School           28th April 2012

                            Rathbeggan National School       26h May 2012

                            Ratoath Junior National School  19th May 2012

Ratoath Garden Club: Start of the Season get together on Monday 26th September in the Ratoath Inn at 8.30pm. New members welcome.

Ratoath Rugby Club -The club are looking for players for U13 (born 1999) training every Wed. 7pm-8pm and Sat.12.30pm-1.30pm. Girls Tag Rugby (non contact) are looking for girls between 12-15 years to set up a new team. Please contact Anne @086 3374139

Could any new players interested in playing U13 soccer this year with Ratoath Harps please contact Brian at 087 2235033. Have to be born in 1999.

An Alzheimer's Information Meeting At Trim Castle Hotel on Wed. 28th at 8.30pm. If you feel you want to know more about Alzheimer's disease, Dementia or are worried about memory loss for you or a family member you may find the evening beneficial. The key speakers on the night will be Dr. Bill Bourke, a consultant physician in geriatric medicine; Elaine Byrne, a solicitor, who will speak on financial and legal matters. Information will be available on the Day Care Services and personnel from the HSE will be in attendance. The meeting is open to all and admission is free. A brochure will be launched on the night giving details of the services available in Co. Meath.

Dunboyne FAS Community Employment have the following vacancies for office reception/ admin in Dunshaughlin; coffee dock assistant in Dunshaughlin;  Groundsman based in Ratoath. Apply to Danny Gaughan at Dunboyne FAS CE 0877262727 or email 
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Get Creative! - Art Classes for Adults Ratoath Community Centre on Wednesday evening 8pm to 10 pm. 8 week term for €80.00. All levels welcome, no previous experience necessary. A couple of places left. Contact Michael Daly 087 2472082 

Creative Writing Classes for Children (10 to 12 year olds) starting Saturday morning 

24th September (8 weeks) in Dunshaughlin Community Centre. Contact Sinéad at 087 2737677. 

Flintstones pre-school Places available for afternoon session. Children aged 2.5 years to school going. Small classes, fully qualified staff. Free ECCE scheme. Please contact Eileen on 0851480979 or Louise on 0863894647

People 4 People: We are a volunteer group based in Ratoath, we offer our time. Time to take you to hospital for an appointment, for a chat, to take you to the post office or shopping, to lend a hand when a new baby arrives. Call 086 0325795. Not an emergency service. 

The Committee of Ratoath Seniors Citizens Group wish to thank all who generously supported their recent Annual Autumn Party night in Tattersalls, it was very much appreciated   

The group will meet next Friday 30th September in the community centre from 11.00am -1.00pm.

Ratoath Bridge Club: Thursday’s in the Ratoath GAA Clubhouse. Play starts at 7.30pm. New members welcome.

Sept 30th is the National Day of Volunteering and The CRAFT COTTAGE, Fairyhouse Road, Ratoath is a centre for the Knit-a-thon. The idea is that people do some knitting for charity. You can, of course, work on your project before or after that date but there is a plan afoot to try for the Guinness Book of Records for the most people knitting, on the day itself, in the various centres nationwide. Contact Mary Reilly 
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  Tel: 8027537 for more details.