Yew Tree Cemetery
Mass will be celebrated in Our Lady’s Chapel on Friday 7th November at 7.30pm for the happy repose of all who are interred in the Yew Tree Cemetery.
Monasterevin Credit Union
Monasterevin Credit Union
Credit Unions have launched a campaign to encourage people to get a loan from their local credit union to fund their Christmas shopping instead of dealing with money lenders. Monasterevin Credit Union have produced a leaflet in cooperation with Kildare Money Advice and Budgeting Service giving hints and advice on how to financially plan for Christmas and indeed for all spending.
If interest charged by the credit union and rates charged by moneylenders e.g. €1,000 borrowed from the credit union and repaid over one year by weekly payments of €20.60 , would cost the member €1050.60, the same €1,000 borrowed from a moneylender and repaid over one year by weekly repayments of €30.00 would cost the member €1,530. The member who chooses the credit union will save €479.40.
At the launch on Thursday 16 October Paddy Lavery, Coordinator of Kildare MABS, said that he hoped that members would find the leaflet useful. Councillor Fionnula Dukes congratulated Monasterevan Credit Union for their commitment to the community and said that the leaflet would sow the seed of responsible money management into the future.
The credit union will distribute the leaflet with the annual report and it is also available in the office.
If interest charged by the credit union and rates charged by moneylenders e.g. €1,000 borrowed from the credit union and repaid over one year by weekly payments of €20.60 , would cost the member €1050.60, the same €1,000 borrowed from a moneylender and repaid over one year by weekly repayments of €30.00 would cost the member €1,530. The member who chooses the credit union will save €479.40.
At the launch on Thursday 16 October Paddy Lavery, Coordinator of Kildare MABS, said that he hoped that members would find the leaflet useful. Councillor Fionnula Dukes congratulated Monasterevan Credit Union for their commitment to the community and said that the leaflet would sow the seed of responsible money management into the future.
The credit union will distribute the leaflet with the annual report and it is also available in the office.
Finbar Wright Concert
The concert held in St Peter & Pauls Church, Monasterevin on Friday 17th October was an outstanding success. The newly formed Gospel Choir performed on the night and was very highly praised. Over €5,000 was raised for parish funds. Thanks to the committee who organised the event.
St Paul’s Secondary School
St Paul’s Secondary School
The parents council are seeking volunteers to bag-pack on Saturday 8th November in the new Dunne’s Stores, Kyle Centre, Portlaoise. Volunteers, please contact Helen at 087/1260602 or Mary at 086/3904348.
Knitting Club
Knitting Club
Starting on Friday 7th November in the Day Care Centre, Monasterevin. All skills including beginners are welcome. Private tutor cost €5. Class 11am to 12.30pm. Contact Deirdre 087/2898048.
Handel’s Messiah
Handel’s Messiah
Saturday 22nd November at 7.30pm in the Church of Our Lady of Victories, Kildangan.Tickets cost €20 including wine reception. Funds raised will go towards the refurbishment of Kildangan Hall.
Local Draws and Lotteries
Monasterevin A.F.C Soccer Club: Lucky 15 winner David Lane.
Monasterevin GFC: Results of weekly draw; €150 Tom Byrne, Sellers prize J.Byrne, €50 T.Behan, €50 J.Lawless, €50 J.Robinson.
Parish Lotto: Numbers drawn on 21st October 01, 12, 21, 23. Jackpot not won. Winners of €20 L. Howard, N & D Weldon, C.Dunne, M.Kaye, C.Flaherty
Ballykelly Lotto: No Winner; Jim Connelly c/o M Kelly Matt Lonergan c/o I Kelly Damien and Deberoh c/o B Coughlan Brigid and Micheal c/o B Coughlan Pauline O Reilly c/o J Behan Next week’s jackpot €11,000