Community Alert

If you are in receipt of an OAP and wish to avail of any of the following security equipment: Monitored alarm, security light, smoke alarms, door/window locks and door chains. Applications must be in by Monday 15th September to Joanie McLaughlin 0868453519. Mary McLaughlin 0863696133 or Dessie McCallion 0861080095.

Fundraising

In aid of Milltown House Carndonagh (respite and holiday home for learning disability). The Bavarian Operatic Repertory Company presents Musicals, melodies and more, and evening of songs known and loved tonight at 8pm in the Inishowen Gateway Hotel, Buncrana. Tickets are 15 euro and are available from the Gateway hotel or Milltown House 93 29044. Your support would be greatly appreciated.

Quiz Night

A Charity Quiz night has been arranged in Aid of Chernobyl Aid Ireland, At Tully’s Bar, Friday, 19 September at 9:30 pm (sharp). Desmond and Sean Monagle will travel to Belarus, as part of a construction team to renovate an orphanage. This is a very worthy cause and your support would be very much appreciated on the night. Everyone welcome & bring a friend.

Charity Quiz

In aid of MS and The Cancer Clinical Research Trust will be in the Arch Inn on Friday 12th September, starting at 9.30pm, Everyone welcome, Bring a friend!!!

New Parochial House

Number is 93 74 118 Fr Con McLaughlin.

Mass times

Monday to Thursday 10am, Friday 8pm. Saturday Vigil 7pm and Sunday 9am and 11am .

Confessions

Friday 7 – 7.45 pm and Saturday 6 – 6.45pm

Parish Draw

Results 1st 250 euro Michelle McLaughlin, Carrick, promoter Michelle McLaughlin. 2nd 125 euro Cormac Skinnader, Gortnacool, promoter Margaret McLaughlin. 3rd 65 euro Brid O’Connor, Galwilly, promoter Mary Quigley and 4th 65 euro Joe Callaghan, Craigtown promoter Sheila Callaghan Congratulations to all.

Lough Derg

One Day Retreats – Places are still available on the following days September 10,15,16,17,20,21,22 and 23rd Cost 27 euro. For booking (00 353) 71 9861518.

Bus to Knock

In honour of Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal on the weekend of 13th /14th Sept. Overnight stay. Also bus on the weekend of 20th / 21st Sept in honour of Padre Pio. Cost (each trip) £70 sterling or 90 euro to be paid one week in advance Further details or to book tel 9320734 or mob 086 3465575.

Legion of Mary

Annual pilgrimage to Knock on Sunday 28th September. Bus leaving Carndonagh at 8.10am. Cost for bus and one meal 38 euro. To book, tel 93 70130/93 74 996 or any Legion member.

Good as New

In aid of Parish Funds is now open behind Mae’s. All donations of good quality furniture, clothes, bric a brac and jams and marmalades will be very welcome. Contact Mary Farren 9374488.

Computer, Internet & email Classes

On offer in the Wesley Hall on a One to One basis, for further information tel 9329680 between 10am – 5pm Monday – Friday.

The Art of Relaxation

A 10 week course which will teach you how to reduce worrying and to be better able to manage the stress in your life. Stress is a normal part of life but sometimes it becomes too much and when it does it can cause sleep disturbance, sweating, palpitations, shortness of breath, fainting, nausea, pins and needles, chest pain, panic attacks, negative thinking, etc… In recent years, several easy-to-use techniques have been proven by psychologists to be effective in managing these symptoms. The course aims to help people understand the mechanics of excessive worrying and the physical and metal side effects. Over the weeks, you will try out different techniques and select the ones which work best for you. The course will be held on Wednesdays from 11:00am to 12:00, starting September 17th in the Wesley Hall. Each session will last one hour. The cost is 60 euros per person, payable upon registration. Pre-registration is advisable as places are limited. Contact 9329680 to avoid disappointment. The course will be given by Gerry O’Keeffe who is a qualified counsellor working in Carndonagh.

Samaritans

Information Evening Tomorrow, Thursday, 11 September – 16 Clarendon St. Derry, Tonight, Wednesday 10 September, The Orchard Inn, Letterkenny. Evenings begin 7.30pm.

Hatha Yoga with Amanda recommencing Thursday 11th September 7.15 & 8.30pm in the Wesley Hall. 1st class free 7 weeks 45euro (7.50 per class) to enrol ring 086 3022405/074 93 73528.

Chamber of Commerce A small working group of business people in Carndonagh met recently to discuss the feasibility of establishing a “Chamber of Commerce All businesses listed in the Carndonagh Telephone Directory were invited to a meeting in Simpson’s last night, Tuesday, 9 September at 8pm to discuss the formal establishment of the project. Businesses in the area not listed in the directory were invited to attend on the night, as the meeting was open to all.

Dancing

Modern and Old Tyme Dancing every Tuesday night in The Colgan Hall Carndonagh 9pm till 10:30pm starting 9th September. beginners welcome

Premises to let

in Carndonagh suitable for a charity shop tel 086 6002213.

Health Service Executive in conjunction with FAS Community Employment Project – Applications are invited for the above one year project, which is based at the James Connolly Memorial Hospital and Carndonagh District Hospital. Project Worker vacancies include Grounds persons and Care Assistant positions. F.A.S. eligibility criteria will apply. Applications to: Mr Julian Theseira, JCM Hospital or Ms Maura Gillen, Carndonagh District Hospital on or before the 19th September 2008. Enquiries to Mr Jack McLaughlin, CE Supervisor, JCM Hospital. Tel: 074 9374206.

Drama classes

The Nicola Keegan School of Speech and Drama will commence in The Pastoral Centre, Carndonagh, from Saturday the 13th September 2008. Classes concentrate on the natural development of the voice and all aspects of drama with the aim of enhancing children’s communication, confidence and creativity. For further queries please call 087 902 9926.

Counselling

The Donegal Sexual Abuse & Rape Crisis Centre is now offering individual counselling in Carndonagh every Wednesday. This service is open to female and male survivors of sexual abuse and rape and is free of charge. For more information or to arrange an appointment please call: 07491 28211 or freephone: 1800 448844 or email: rapecrisis@eircom.net

Thanks

Sheila Doherty Susie Moville Rd, wishes to thank everyone who made her trip to Ghana, West Africa. On the Realt Voluntary Teaching programme possible. All who sponsored her including, friends, family neighbours, businesses, St. Patrick’s boys and St Bridget’s N.S. and Fr. Farrelly. Her trip was a memorable experience.

Art Classes

in Acrylic Medium ‘Using acrylic as watercolour’ will begin Friday, September 26th and run for eight weeks. In St.Patrick’s Hall, Malin Town, 7:30-9:30pm. Names will e accepted on a first-come basis. Some experience is helpful but not essential. Please contact Lida at 93-79962 or e.mail anapauses@gmail.com.

Pilates Courses starting Thursday 11th September at 8pm for intermediate, in the Gym, Mart Rd. Beginners pilates start Thursday 18th September at 9pm to book phone Claire 93 62723.

If you have information you wish to have included in these notes please telephone 93 74725 before 8pm on Thursday.