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CURA CARES:  Unplanned pregnancy is hard to face.  Crisis pregnancy counselling, information & support.  Phone 6474272 Mon-Fri 11-1 p.m. & 6-7 p.m. or 1850 622626.

DEFIBRILLATOR:   If you are interested in being trained in the use of a defibrillator please contact St. Mary's Parish Office at 6472088.  Maximum of 6 people taken at each training session. 

EUCHARISTIC ADORATION:    Ever considered a weekly hour of Eucharistic Adoration?  Adorers urgently needed for the following times: Tues 4p.m., Fri 1 p.m. & 11 p.m.  Interested?  Please contact Sr. Brid, Liturgical Centre 6498755.

KNOCK DAY OF PRAYER FOR PRIESTS & LAITY:  On Saturday 7th August beginning at 12 noon until 5:30 p.m.   Bus will leave from St. Mary's National School, Gracepark Road  at 10 a.m. sharp on 7th August.   Contact 6475571 or 6441320 early booking is advisable. 

FRANK YOUNG MEMORIAL CYCLE:  'Malin Head to Mizen Head' kicks off on             Thursday next 29th July.   The cycle is expected to be coming through Athlone on Saturday evening at 5 p.m. approx.  Later that evening a celebration night will be held in the Bounty Rugby Club.  Three course meal at 8 p.m., raffle & music for €20.  Contact 086 8973635.

KNOCK DAY OF PRAYER FOR PRIESTS & LAITY:  On Saturday 7th August beginning at 12 noon until 5:30 p.m.   Bus will leave from St. Mary's National School, Gracepark Road  at 10 a.m. sharp on 7th August.  Contact 6475571 or 6441320 early booking is advisable. 

GARRYCASTLE GAA SUMMER SKILLS:  Will hold their annual summer skills week from Aug 16th-20th.   The skills week is open for boys & girls, and will include Nursery (ages 4-7 years & u8 to u12 programmes)   The nursery program will run from 10 a.m.-12 noon, cost is €25, two children from the same family for €40 & three children from the same family €50.  U8 to u12 programme will run from 10 a.m.-2 p.m., cost is €40 per child, two from same family for €65 or three from same family for €75.   A supplement of €10 per child for non members will apply.   For further information contact 086 8380044.

BAYSPORTS:  Summer fun activity camps on a daily/weekly basis from Mon-Fri 10-1 p.m. throughout July & August suitable for boys & girls from 6-16 years.  Activities include Kayaking, sailing, raft building, pedal boating, team building, rowing & lake cruise.  Please contact Baysports 6494801 or www.baysports.ie

COOKERY CAMPS:  For teenagers & those heading off to college will take place in Our Lady's Bower from Wed 28th-Fri 30th July from 10-2 p.m. each day.  Participants will learn how to cook quick, healthy, budget-friendly meals & snacks.  Enrol for 1,2 or 3 days 087 7927471.

COFFEE MORNING:  At Ss. Peter & Paul's Parish Centre on Monday 26th July from                    10-12 p.m. to support the Frank Young Memorial Cycle.  Donations towards Westmeath             Hospice & Young Social Innovators. 

EURO-FESTIVAL ATHLONE:   Sat 24th-Fri 30th July.   Join 15 European countries in  Athlone for a week of free entertainment & fun all the family.   Festival parade on Sun 25th starting at 3:30 p.m. from Connaught Street to Civic Centre.   Spectacular fireworks display on Fri 30th July.   Visit www.eurofestival.ie for more information. 

RECENT DEATHS

Sr. Mary O'Doherty, Mont Vista
Rev. Canon Sean O'Rourke, P.E. of Windmill Rd
Frank Savage, Bonavalley
Ann Cummins, St. Patrick's Tce

Kathleen Dunning, Toghar, Clonown

MONTHS MEMORY
Kathleen Garcia    7:00 p.m. Queen of Peace (Sat 31st)
Maureen Fitzpatrick (nee Nugent)        11:30 a.m. St. Mary's (Sun 1st)


ANNIVERSARIES AT THIS TIME:  Johnny Jameson.
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Minutes of Pastoral Council meeting,
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