Forthcoming Events in Coolmeen/Cranny and Kildysart parishes: During the summer months we will have open air Masses in the following locations:

Cranny Cemetery on Fri 14th August at 8pm;

Lacknashannagh Holy Well on Sat 15th August at 11am;

Canon Island on Sun16th August (evening);

Kilfiddane Cemetery on Fri 21st August at 8pm

Eircode: is the new postcode system for Ireland. During July a letter will be sent to all addresses in Co. Clare, to notify you of the 7 digit Eircode for your address. Your address does not change, you simply include the Eircode at the bottom of your address. This will make it quicker and easier for medical emergency services and others to locate addresses.

Used Stamps for Charity: Boxes provided in Coolmeen Church, Kildysart Church & Kildysart Post Office for the used stamps for charity. Thank you.

Cranny Coolmeen Cardiac Responders: next meeting 14th July at Coolmeen NS. 8.30pm to 9.30pm. Further training can be arranged. Contact: Mary Greene 085 7296062.

GAA NEWS Hard Luck to Cathal O Connor and the Clare Football Team who were defeated by Longford last Saturday in Cusack Park. At the half time interval of that game, a selection of the County U-10 Football players took part in a Blitz in front of thousands of Clare supporters and Coolmeen were proudly represented by Rian Meaney and Regan McMahon. What a great honour for Rian, Regan and their families and all who promote and support Coolmeen GAA. Well done boys. A huge thank you to all who kindly gave their time to help out with the Bag Pack in Tesco Kilrush on Sat last. Your support is very much appreciated. Total collected €526. Hard luck to our Cùil Mìn / Kildysart U-14 Team who lost to Clarecastle on Monday 6th in their Div 2 Championship match by two points.

CÙIL MÌN G.A.A. LOTTO DRAW NEXT DRAW: Monday 13th July

At: The Hilltop Bar. JACKPOT €12,000 LAST WEEK’S WINNING

NUMBERS: 10 - 16 - 19 - 22

€50 Pat O’Brien Kilrush Rd €30 Noel Coffey Boston

€30 Eoin Finucane Ballylean €30 Eoin O’Connor Birrinfadda €30 Enda Malone c/o Ciarans €30 Carmel Quinn Kildysart

Cùil Mìn GAA Club appreciates your support. Remember On-line lotto available to play no matter where in the world you may be. www.locallotto.ie

Masses Times Coolmeen –Sunday 9.45am

Cranny –Saturday 8pm *****

Mass Times for this week. Mon - 8pm Kildysart.

Tues/Wed/Fri - 10am Kildysart Thurs - 9.30am Cranny

******************************************* Basket Collections: 4th-5th July - €549. Coolmeen Minister of the Word: 19th July Jai & Des. Mass Cards: Available from Community Office, Coolmeen and Margaret Haugh. Cranny Alter Society for July: Birrinfadda/Shessisve

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Rest in Peace: You are asked to remember in your prayer Michael (Sonny) Kelly, Carrowreagh East who died on 4th July 2015. We pray that the Lord will grant Sonny eternal rest and console his brother Francis, sisters Mary, Breda and Nellie, his nephews & nieces and all who knew and loved him. We also pray for Kathleen Donnelly, who died on 16th

May, 2015 and whose funeral was celebrated in Hertfordshire, England. Her husband Jos was born in Cranny and she is survived by three daughters and six grandchildren. May the Lord grant all the faithful departed eternal rest.

Saint Benedict: Saturday 11th July is the feast of the patron of our parish, St Benedict. He was born around the year 480 in central Italy. He is regarded as the "Father of Western Monasticism" and is a patron of Europe. He is buried in Monte Cassino alongside his sister, St Scholastica. The monks at Glenstal, County Limerick still follow his rule of life today.

Cranny/Coolmeen Newsletter 11th/12th July 2015

******* Fr. Albert McDonnell : 065 6832155 or 085 7811823 www.kilfidaneparish.com - Twitter@CoolmeenCranny Email:a.mcdonnell@killaloediocese.ie

Community Office e-mail: cranny@eircom.net

Opening Hours 9.30am - 1pm Monday to Friday.

Open afternoons 2pm –5pm on a limited basis. Please contact:

065 68 32070 or 086 8513077

Peadar Clancy Festival 2015

Programme of Events Friday 17th July: 8pm - Cultural Parade

The overall winner will receive The Sarah Kelly Memorial Cup

9pm - Official Opening by Cathal O’Connor Wren Boys Seisiún

Followed by music in Tír na n-Óg by Wise Guys There will be a shop & BBQ available. Saturday 18th July: 2pm - 5km Run

Presentation of Mike McMahon Cup at GAA Pitch Followed by BBQ/Shop & Entertainment

4pm -Car Treasure Hunt. 4pm-6pm -Kids Disco Marquee in G.A.A Field—Lots of Fun & Games

9pm -Hilltop Bar-‘Sporting Heroes’ -Prize for Best Dressed-

Come as your favourite Sporting Personality Music By: Gaelic Brew (Strictly Over 18’s)

Sunday 19th July: 1pm - Field Day @ Pitch 1pm - 6pm -Bunjee Trampoline

Bouncy Castles by Bouncy Castle Man Glamorous Granny/Most Distinguished Gent

Count the Candy Special Effects Face Painting 3pm -4.30pm

Bonny Baby –3pm Putting Championship & Sheaf Throw 3pm -4.30pm

Penalty Shootout 4pm-5pm. Tractor Balance & Digger Duck– 4.30pm –6pm

Novelty Races - 5pm. Hammer the Nail - 5.30pm BUBBLE SOCCER KNOCK OUT

Junior: 1 pm to 3pm. €3each or €15 a team. Adult:Reg: 2. 30pm sharp: 5 A-Side - €25 a team

BBQ & Tea Shop 1pm-6pm 6.30pm - Crossroads Dancing in Coolmeen

Music by: Mountain Dew Bar-B-Que—Followed by Lip Sync Challenge

8pm at The Hilltop Bar

Get your float idea registered with Collette on 085 151 2414. Reg your Bubble Soccer Team with Lorna on 086 220 4627. Register your song for Lip Sync on Facebook or with Clare on 086 302 1160. We are always looking for volunteers to help over the weekend. If you can help us out, even for an hour here or there it would be great. Any queries to any Committee Member. Your support is, as always, greatly appreciated. Wishing everybody a happy, safe and enjoyable weekend!

The Grouped Anniversary Masses for July will be celebrated as follows: Cranny - Saturday 24th July at 8pm. Names to be given to Mary O’Dea, Susan King or written into book in the Church. Coolmeen - Sunday 25th July at 9.45am. Names to be given to Margaret Haugh or written into book in the Church.

Medievel Font in Coolmeen Church

Pilgrimage to San Giovanni, Medjugorje & Assisi: 19th - 28th August, 3 nights San Giovanni, 2 nights Assisi, 3 Nights Medjugorje. Bus travel from Miltown Malbay via Ennis to Dublin. Contact Mary O' Loughlin 065-7084000 or Fr Pat Larkin 087-2300627

A Pilgrimage in the Steps of St Paul & Highlights of Turkey will take place from Friday 23rd October until Sunday 1st November 2015. Cost per person €1,395.00 including taxes & insurance. Single Room Supplement: €240. All enquiries to: Fr Donagh O’Meara on 087 2322140.

Laudato Si’- On Care for our Common Home: Copies of Pope Francis’ powerful and controversial letter on care for the earth, our home, are available from Veritas, O’Connell St., Ennis or through veritasbooksonline.com

Year of Consecrated Life: CORI are organising a Celebration Day for those in Consecrated Life and their Families on Saturday 11th July 2015 in the grounds of Mount St Joseph Abbey, Roscrea from 2pm-5pm. The afternoon will include Family Fun Day Activities, Live Music and Spot Prizes, Bouncing Castles and Children’s Entertainment. All are welcome to this free event, especially religious and their families. Celebratory Evening Prayer in the Abbey Church at 4.30pm. Time for Body & Soul: Bookings now being taken for the Ennis Parish Pilgrimage to Lough Derg on 3rd-5th

August. Bookings & information from Ennis Parish Office: 065 6824043

Autumn Pilgrimage to Lourdes: The Killaloe Diocese Autumn Pilgrimage to Lourdes will take place from Sunday 4th October to Friday 9th October. €667 per person sharing with a €10 discount for online booking to joewalshtours.ie. Enquiries to Fr Tom Ryan Shannon Pilgrimage Director.061 364134

UNISLIM: Classes in Kildysart Community Centre each Thursday from 7pm to 8pm. Contact Miriam 087 9854610 .

ICA:clothes drive July 22nd. Bags may be dropped off at Jai’s house ahead of time.

Cranny Primary School: has recently produced a new school brochure which you may view on our parish website www.kilfidaneparish.com