Rathcoffey National School presents “Who wants to be a Thousandaire?” In Rathcoffey GAA on Thursday, 21st
February, 2008 at 8.30pm. Tickets available from Anne Gaffney (tel: 087-2494236) or at the door on the night.
Clane Musical Society are holding a relocation Sale on Saturday January 16th in the Girls Old School from 11am
Costumes on Sale, suitable for musicals, plays and fancy dress.
ACCESS. Meeting Clane Group takes place on Wednesday 20th February at 8pm in KARE Centre, Dublin Road
World Day of the Sick. We will celebrate World Day of the Sick next weekend which is close to the Feast Day of our Lady of Lourdes which celebrates it's 150th anniversary this year 1858-2008. We hope to have a special blessing for the sick during Mass on Wednesday February 13th at 10am. All are welcome
St Valentines Day is on next Thursday, February 14th, there is a special Shrine to St Valentine in White Friar Street Church, Dublin, he is the Patron Saint of Love
Samaritans are seeking Volunteers for the Newbridge branch. Are you willing to give 3 to 4 hours a week to listen to those who are lonely, depressed and sometimes suicidal? No experience is necessary as full training is provided. To find out more, please come to one of our information evenings being held at 8pm on Tuesday February 12th and Wednesday Feb 13th at 3 McElwain Terrace, Newbridge (opposite the Parish Centre).
2008 Clane St Patrick's Weekend Festival Monday 17th March at 3pmTheme: Clane Working Together Enquiries
086 0619086
Car Parking on the Church grounds. The movement of cars and people in a confined space such as the church grounds in Clane and Rathcoffey can create dangers for
pedestrians. We ask those who need to park their cars in the church grounds to wait until people have left after Mass before moving their cars. This will ensure safety for all concerned. Many thanks.
Many thanks to all those who supported and attended the World Youth Day lunch on Tuesday 29th in the Westgrove Hotel. The WYD pilgrims appreciate your ongoing support and prayers for the success of this venture
Lourdes 2008. All Pilgrims travelling to Lourdes – your deposit is now due also there are 5 places left on Pilgrimage. Call to Parish Office. Mary 861393
Our new Parish Shop and Office is now open at the Parish Centre, Main Street, Clane, open 9.30am-4pm Monday to Friday and after our weekend Masses. A lovely selection of cards, gifts and candles for all occasions (tel.: 045-861393
Ash Wednesday. The word lent means Springtime, Lent
begins on Ash Wednesday, February 6th, Masses in Clane at 10am and 7.30pm and in Rathcoffey at 8.15pm. Blessed Ashes will be distributed at the Masses and are available in the Church during the day. Lent means Springtime
Lent is what we do. Blessed Ashes will also be available in the Parish Shop and at Super-Valu, Clane during Ash Wednesday.
Launch of the Kildare and Leighlin Peace & Justice Network 7.30pm Monday 25th, February 2008 Parish Centre, Portlaoise. Guest Speaker Archbishop Diarmuid Martin. It is hoped that having a network would be a support for the various existing groups engaged in Justice issues and help the formation of new groups.
The Diocesan Youth Ministry Team are inviting you to Walk the Witness Way in Kildare on Saturday Feb 2nd. Meeting at the Parish Church, Kildare town at 2.30pm. Walk in the footsteps of St Brigid. An invitation to this event is being extended to young people from all our Parishes, so come and bring your friends! Finishing at 6pm, Aras Bhride.
Child Protection Policy. Our Parish is currently drawing up our child protection policy with all involved in working with young people in the Parish. Clane and Rathcoffey Parish is fully committed to ensuring that best practice will be followed in all of our work with young people. We are delighted that so many parents and young people are involved in the life of the Parish
First Family Mass of 2008 Sunday 27th, 9.30am, Clane.
Anyone who would like to be involved in the Family Mass
please contact 087 2737402
40 Somethings. Social and faith events every week for Catholics in their 40's. Meals out, drinks, walks, Masses, retreats, theatre, cinema, weekends away, holidays abroad etc. Make friends and share faith. Dublin40somethings@gmail.com. Phone: 085 776 7098
Fr Paul and Fr Denis would like to thank all those who
supported their recent Christmas collection for the Priests of the Parish, we thank you for you ongoing support throughout the year
A Clane and Rathcoffey Benevolent Fund has been set up to assist individuals and families at times of exceptional need. Donations are always welcome at our local Credit
Union account number 13422
Parish Novena. Our 2nd Parish Novena to our Lady will take place on Tuesday nights from April 15th to June 10th 2008 in Clane Parish Church at 7.30pm. We are inviting a number of speakers to share their Faith with us. More details later
Benefit Night. Will be held in Rathcoffey Hall on Wednesday 28th November 2007 Live Music by The GARDA BAND 8.00pm sharp Tickets €10. The Garda Band appears by kind permission of The Garda Commissioner Contact Mags Mitchell 045-869345
Parish Calendar. Our 4th Annual Parish Calendar will be launched on Tuesday, December 4th at 9pm in Manzors, The Village Inn. All are welcome
All those 2nd Year Students who took part in GIFT 1 last spring should have received an invitation to be part of the GIFT 2 programme beginning Nov 14th. If you would like to take part, please contact Trish O'Neill as soon as possible to register.
A limited number of tickets for Liam Lawton Concert on Thursday 6th December in Our Lady's Nativity Church, Leixlip. €25 each. Contact Parish Office 861393
Searching? "How do I know what God wants me to do?" Fulfilled? "I still haven't found what I'm looking for". Interested in exploring the question of Priesthood further?? To help with these questions an afternoon of reflection will be held in the Church of the Irish Martyr's, Ballycane, Naas on Sunday, 25th of November 2007 from 2.30pm to 5.00pm. Please feel free to come along…..For further information on the priesthood as a way of life. See www.kandle.ie link – vocations
Operation Christmas Child
For the third year in a row we are going to participate in the Samaritans initiative. Last year we collected over 350 boxes, which were delivered to Eastern Europe. Operation Christmas Child is an international project sharing the true meaning of Christmas with children who have very little in their life. This programme of Samaritan's Purse provides an opportunity for people of all ages to be involved in simple, hands-on missions project while focusing on the true meaning of Christmas.
Family Mass Group
We welcome new people to join our group. We meet 2-3 times during the year and are parish and community focused. Members help organize our monthly family Masses, participate in operation Christmas child and other community activities as the need arises. If you are interested please leave your name into the Parish Office or email claneparish@eircom.net
Irish Wheelchair Association
Sponsored Walk
The Irish Wheelchair Association are seeking Volunteers to participate in their Annual Sponsored International Walk in Arizona taking in the Grand Canyon and many other places of interest. The walk will take place next Easter from the 19th-29th March 2008. The funds raised will help the Irish Wheelchair Association provide essential services for People with Physical Disability in your area. For further information contact Peadar Doogue 087 2824556
Reach Out Report 2004-2007
Three years ago Bishop Jim launched a pastoral campaign called Reach Out in the diocese. The priorities for the campaign were based on the result of a consultation carried out in all parishes. A report on the work of the last three years has now been completed. In the weeks beginning September 24th and October 1st more htan 90,000 copies of the Reach Out Report will be delivered to every home in the diocese. A key element of the Report is an invitation to the people of the diocese to give their view not just about 'what' was done but also to address the question 'what should happen now?'
Comhaltas Ceoltoiri Eireann, Craobh Claonadh, Co Cill Dara
1982-2007
Celebrating 25 years
Come and celebrate with us in Clane GAA, Saturday 20th October 2007. (Pre-booking is required for caterers) For tickets (€10) contact Mary Kelly (086) 3441698, Catherine Burcheal (087) 2660509 or Tom Dillion (087) 2523850. All welcome.
Clane Tidy Towns
Tidy Estates Awards Night Monday 15th October 8.30pm in Manzor's Village Inn Everyone Welcome
Monastic Experience – Weekend for Women
Friday 19th Oct – Sunday 21st October 2007
Single women interested in finding out more about monastic vocation are invited to join in our life of prayer, liturgy and work for the weekend. Preferred age 25-45 years. Places limited. Contact Sr Gabrielle OSsR, Redemptoristine Sisters, Monastery of St Alphonsus, St Alphonsus Road, Dublin 9. Tel: 01-8305723, www.rednuns.faithweb.com or gabrielle.fox@redemptorists.ie
Our Children – Our Church
The Diocese of Kildare & Leighlin values and encourages the participation of children and young people in all aspects of parish and diocesan life and in activities that enhance their development. As all involved in working with children and young people have a special duty of care towards them we have procedures and practices in place through which this care is put into effect. It is our policy in this diocese to work in partnership with all State agencies charged with the welfare of children and young people.
Mary Kelly and the Staff in the Parish Office are happy to assist people with Baptismal/Confirmation and Marriage Certificates during office opening hours 10am-1pm each day
People are welcome to have anniversary Masses at all of our Parish Masses, that is at the weekend and during the week at a time that is suitable to you and your family. Mary Kelly and the Staff in the Parish Office will be happy to assist people with this
The Parish Centre – Update
A meeting was held recently of the Parish Finance Committee and the Parish Link Group (this group helps to plan pastoral activities in the parish) to discuss the Parish Centre. We have newly renovated buildings on the main street almost complete. The former Presentation Convent has planning permission for renovation works. We will be looking closely at the pastoral needs of our parish with a view to making the correct decision as to how we should plan for the future. We plan to keep people fully informed as our discussions continue over the coming months
