The Parish of Moville was shocked recently by the sudden death of Patrick McCartney, St Finian's Park Moville. Paddy, as he was known, worked for many years in McCauley's Mills, Moville, having previously served in the Irish Navy. He was an experienced salmon fisherman and was also a member of the St Eugene's Hall Committee for many years.
On being made redundant Paddy took up gardening and was seen working in gardens all over the parish and even further afield. He enjoyed every minute working outdoors with plants and flowers and he was quiet knowledgable about many gardening issues.
He went to his rest on the 5th January after a very short illness. Patrick is survived by his wife Roisin, sons John, Paddy, and Michael, daughters Mary Ann, Eileen, Rose, Caroline and Jenniferand his many grandchildren and great -grandchildren. Patrick is also survived by his brother Danny and sisters Greta, Annie, Sadie, Philomena and Mary. His remains were waked at his home in St Finian's Park and hundreds of neighbours and friends called to pay their last respects. Requiem Mass was celebrated by Father Patrick McGoldrick CC and he was buried in Ballybrack graveyard and is sadly missed. Ar dheis de go raibh anam duine uasal seo agus leaba i measc na-aingeal.
The Cancer Support Group will meet in Serenity House on Monday 28th January at 7.30pm. All are welcome.
The parishioners' savings scheme will begin on Sunday 3rd February. We would welcome the offer of help from new volunteers, even if they took on no more than about ten savers. If you are willing to help, please contact the Parochial House during the coming week. Those who are willing to act as collectors again should give their list of names into the Parochial House as soon as possible.
There will be a meal in the Foyle Hotel on Friday 15th February at 8pm for those who promote the parish draw and collect the savings; finance council, basket stewards and counters are also invited. Please call at the parochial house, no later than Sunday 10th February to pick up your invitation card. This is so that we can give the hotel the exact number of guests.
A similar meal for other parish volunteers will take place the following Friday, 22nd February. This includes the sacristan, choirs, St Vincent de Paul, Legion of Mary, SPREAD, youth workers, church cleaners, altar societies, pioneer council, readers Eucharistic ministers and stewards. Likewise please pick up your invitation card by Sunday 17th February.
Care of the Aged is looking for helpers, especially for the Nearly New shop on Tuesday and Fridays for a two hour session. Call 9382318 or 9381339.
Music night in Taobh na Cille (old convent) every Thursday from 8.30pm to 10.30pm. All welcome.
A very special invitation is extended to the parents of former Carndonagh Community school pupils to a guest tea reunion to be held in the Sports Hall on Friday 22 February. Tickets on sale from former hostesses in your area or contact the school.
A Variety Concert will be held in the Methodist Hall, Moville on 8 February at 8pm. Admission 10 euro, including refreshments. Proceeds in aid of the Hall Fund. All are welcomeNames are being taken for the following classes which will be commencing in Serenity House, Moville, Chess for adults, Sage computerised accounts stage 1 and 3, Introduction to Electronics and Computer Maintenance. For further information contact Serenity House on 9382945.
Serenity House Active Retirement Association are organising a five day trip to Wexford on 25 May. For further information contact Serenity House on 9382945. Seats will be allocated on a first come, first serve basis, so book early to avoid disappointment. Also a bus is being organised to the Highland Birthday Bash in March.
A meeting will take place on Monday 4th February, 2008 at Moville Community College (Library - Upper Building) in order to elect 2 parents to the Board of Management . It is requested that all parents attend.
Moville Celtic FC numbers draw. Winning numbers 1, 4, 15 and 17. No jackpot winner. 20 euro draw winners, Eileen Gillespie, c/o Corner Bar; Joan Doherty c/o Corner Bar; Eunan and Ivan Smith c/o Corner Bar. Next week's jackpot 2,800 euro. Draw will take place in the Trawlerman's bar on Sunday.
Shanty Whist 17th January. Raffle, Marie Higgins, Balleighan, Greencastle; Jim McClenaghan, Poundtown, Greencastle; Rose Gillen, shilling Hill, Greencastle; Ann McGonagle, St. Paul's Park, Greencastle. Whist, Frances Lake, St Peter's Park, Greencastle; Anna Crumlish, Mosses Glen, Lecamey; Eugene O'Sullivan, Carrowhugh, Greencastle; Harry McCormack, Drumaweir, Greencastle; Sadie John Joe, St Finian's Park, Moville; Molly Harvey, St Peter's Park, Greencastle; Mary McGroarty, St Finian's Park, Moville.
Moville Bridge Club 18th January. 1st, John McClenaghan and Patrick McClenaghan, 176 points; 2nd tie, Collette McCool and Ted McQuilkin, John Doherty and James Cavanagh, 158 points; 4th, Pat Friel and Kathleen McCay, 152 points; 5th Dodo Guckian and Tony McDermott, 136 points; 6th tie, Charlie Doherty and Seamus Doherty, Mary McClenaghan and Eileen and Farren, 134 points.
