O Holy Trinity Church, Ratoath23 March 2008 Opening hours for the Parish Office: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday from 9.30am– 4.00pm Congratulations to Philip Mullen (St Oliver’s Park), Holly & Jake Kelleher ( Somerville), Gavin Witter (Woodlands Park), Adam Farrell ( Jamestown Park) and Samuel Elwood (Mill Tree Park) who were baptised recently. Please pray for Fr. Peter Mulvany (retired parish priest of Ardcath and curate in Ratoath from 1970 to 1983) who died during the week. May he rest in peace. Easter Sunday is a blue envelope day Trocaire Boxes should be returned to the baskets at the back of the church as soon as possible Reminder: Please return your CHY2 tax forms to the parish office as soon as possible The Garda Siochana Band will be in concert at the Venue Theatre, Ratoath Community Centre on Tuesday 8th April at 8.00pm. This concert is being organised by the Board of Management of Ratoath Senior National School as a fund raising project towards a professional library for the school. Tickets available at the Community Centre on 6895600 Reel Fitness: Adult Irish Dancing Classes commencing in The Venue Ratoath on Wednesday April 2nd. Beginner and Advanced classes offered. Call Laura or Lorraine to enrol on 086 8841239 or 087 9608197. The REEL deal in keeping fit this spring/summer. Phoenix –Tara Toastmasters public speaking club would like you to join them every 2nd and 4th Mondays of the month in Dunboyne Castle. Next meeting 31st March and 14th April which will be an open evening. Ring John 086 2376323 Fairyhouse Races Traffic Plan: A one-way traffic system will apply to this road on Monday 24th March. Navan Road to Fairyhouse Racecourse between 12.00 – 3.00pm. No through traffic from Ratoath to N3 between 12.00-3.00pm. Racecourse to Navan Road (N3) between 4.30pm-7.00pm. Expect severe traffic delays from Racecourse to Ratoath Village between 4.30pm-7.00pm. yourco-operation will be appreciated. Issued by the superintendent, An Garda Siochana, Ashbourne. Ashbourne Garda Station 01- 8010600 HSE North East Area: Information Seminar for Older People: Wednesday 2nd April 9.30am-2.30pm in Trim Castle Hotel, Trim, Co Meath. Topics include- Benefits and Entitlements, Housing & Grants, Safety. To book a place contact 1800 206506. or email
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before Wednesday 26th March 08. Workshop on Voice will be hosted by Dunshaughlin Players in Dunshaughlin Community College on Thursday 27th March at 8.00pm. It will be run under the auspices of The DLI with funding from The Arts Council. To book a place or for further information contact Barbara at 087 6413408 or01 8259441.Baby Massage Classes: Learn to massage your baby while being guided through a step-to-step massage routine, It can also help to relieve pain, e.g. colic, wind & constipation. Above all baby massage is mutually enjoyable Courses run over 4 consecutive weeks, Tuesday mornings 11.45, The cost includes all oils & materials, so all you need to do is come along with your baby. For more information contact: Ruth 087-6459922 info@thehealingtouch.ieEaster Greetings Many thanks to all who helped with Holy Week ceremonies- Sacristans and servers: altar society and church cleaners; the liturgy committee. Folk group,Choir, musicians and organists,Commentator, readers and Eucharistic Ministers. Participants in the washing of the feet and the Presentation of the Gifts on Holy Thursday. Those who took Holy Communion to the sick. Those who assisted for the Veneration of the Cross, Those who assisted with the Stations of the Cross; Those who prepared the Palm Branches for Palm Sunday; the altar of Repose and the altar area for Holy Thursday and those who prepared the flowers for the Easter Vigil and Easter Sunday. We congratulate John and Bridget Fisher on the baptism of their daughter, Roisin, at the Vigil.We wish all our parishioners joy and blessing this Easter [ 23 March | Easter Sunday | 30 March | Second Sunday of Easter | Vigil 8.00pm | People of the Parish | Vigil 7.00pm | David Lynch (Months Mind) & Gerry Hoare & Bridget Lane & Nora & Michael Gilligan | 9.00am | People of the Parish | 9.00am | Tommy & Thomas Everard & Helen, Catherine, James & Terry Kavanagh | 11.00am | People of the Parish | 11.00am | Birthday Remembrance | 12.15pm | People of the Parish | 12.15pm | Louise Buckley & Con Buckley | Monday Luke & Eileen Ralph & Michael & Molly O’Neill (11.00am in the Nursing Home)Tuesday Frank, Monica & Sean Hickey (9.45am) Saturday Brendan Burgoyne(11.00am)
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