A very moving ceremony
There was a large gathering of people present on Sunday week last at the blessing by Fr. John Farren of what is known locally as 'the Graveyard', Three Trees, where years ago new born babies and a few adults were buried in unmarked graves.
The reason for this was that babies who died before they were baptised could not be buried on consecrated ground. A group of people from the area came together with Fr. Farren and arranged for the ground to be blessed. It was a sad and moving occasion bringing comfort and closure to the families concerned and justice for the babies who were buried there. Thanks to the following people who made this memorable day possible: Susan Farren, Hugh Crossan, Billy Atcheson, the Ivor family, thanks also to Devlin's Bridgend for donating two beautiful angel statues and to Peter McLaughlin who supplied signs giving directions to the graveyard. Many who attended brought flowers as an expression of love for the babies.
A ceili in St. Mary's Community Hall will be the first of many fund raising events organised by a group of past pupils from Carnamoyle, Ture and Muff Schools who are in the process of getting material for a book to be published in 2010. The ceili will take place next Friday, 28th. Music by Martin Duggan, dancing from 10 p.m. to 1 a.m. Admission including supper 5 euro. The organisors are hoping for a big turn out to this their first venture. Anyone who attended these schools before 1980 and has anything to contribute to the book the Committee would be delighted to hear from you. Contact numbers 0877666042/9384406 or 0877758484.
A few of the activities starting up in St. Mary's Community Hall after the Summer recess - Ceili Club starting next Wednesday 2nd September at 9.30 p.m. New members most welcome. Also in the hall 'Vivid Performances' presents Children's Speech and Drama Workshops starting Friday, 4th September, from 4-5 p.m. for children from 5-12 years. Five euro per child per session. Now taking enrolments. For more information and to book contact Emma Porter (BA Hons Performing Arts) on 0863601537. Watch Press for information when other organisations are starting up.
Community Bingo every Saturday night in St. Mary's Community Hall at 9.15 p.m. Your continued support is appreciated.
Members of the Junior Choir are welcome back to sing at the 11.30 Mass next Sunday.
Aware Defeat Depression require volunteers in Muff for Daisy Days. These fundraising days take place in Co. Donegal on 10th, 11th and 12th September. Local collections cannot go ahead without local volunteers. Call Marie on 0868764036.
The Muff Branch of the Apostolic Workers monthly meeting will take place next Tuesday at 8 p.m. in the Conference Room, 1st September.
The numbers drawn in this weeks Naomh Padraig's Lotto draw were 7:65:4:1:6:3:2. One winner of consolation prize of 100 euro was Fionnuala McColgan, Ture. Next week's jackpot is 400 euro. Hurling begins on Saturday, 5th September for boys and girls age 6-10 years. Venue GAA Centre, Ture. Begins at 10.30 p.m. until 11.30 p.m.
St. Mary's Girl Guide Unit is looking for leaders or volunteers to help out on a rota basis on Wednesday nights from 6.30 p.m. to 7.35 p.m. Anyone interested should come to St. Mary's Hall on Wednesday, 2nd September, to a meeting of leaders at 7-8.30 p.m.
The Unit reopens for registration on Wednesday 9th - 6.30 p.m. to 7.45 p.m. a parent or guardian must accompany the children for registration.
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