GAA LOTTO
The numbers drawn in the latest lotto draw were 17, 18, 21 and 25 and there
was no winner of the jackpot. The three lucky dip winners of €50 each were
June Power, Charlie and Bobby Millea and Martin, Jimmy, Shelly and Mags c/o The Sweep Bar. The next draw will take place on Sunday November 24th and there will be a jackpot of €12,500 on offer.
Tickets cost just €2 each or three for €5 and can be purchased from any
member, online or from one of the volunteer sellers at Centra in Kilmeaden on
Saturday November 23rd. This lotto is a major fundraiser for the club, and they are very grateful for the support they receive.
NOVEMBER NOVENA.
The month of November is dedicated to all our loved ones who have gone to their heavenly reward. We offer extra prayers for them throughout the month. In Ballyduff there will be some Novena masses beginning on November 18th and ending on the 27th with a special candle mass for all those who have died during the past year. The names of those who died in our parish are immediately added to the list but if you would like the name of a loved one or friend outside the parish added please drop their name into the sacristy.
The Novena masses in Ballyduff began on Monday 18th and will continue
Tuesday 19th at 10am-novena for brothers, sisters, sons and daughters.
Wednesday 20th at 10am-novena for grandparents, grandchildren, aunts, uncles, godparents and cousins.
Thursday 21st at 10am- novena for friends and neighbours
Friday 22nd at 7pm- novena for children who died at a young age
Saturday 23rd at 7.30pm- young people who have died due to illness, accident or tragedy.
Sunday 24th at 10am- novena for people who have died in accidents, natural disasters, violently.
Monday 26th at 7pm- novena for those who died during Covid 19 pandemic and all who are buried in Newcastle cemetery.
Wednesday November 27th- Candle Mass for those who died during the last year.
BIRTHDAY BOY.
Congratulations and best wishes to popular local man Francie Crowley, Adamstown who recently celebrated his 80th birthday. We all hope that he enjoyed his special day with his wife Ann and all his family. We wish him many more happy birthdays to come.
CAMOGIE AGM
The Ballyduff Lower Camogie Club will hold their AGM on Thursday November 21st at 7.30pm in Ballyduff Community Centre. The club has had a great year and it would be lovely to see parents and family members come along and celebrate the members success.
The club are always very welcoming to new members and anyone interested in becoming involved in the club, becoming a coach or assisting on the committee.
Drop along to the AGM and here about the clubs plans for the future.
HISTORIC DAY
On Sunday November 10th Ballyduff AFC marked a milestone in their club when their newly formed ladies team took to the field for their first competitive match. They took on one of the best teams in the county, Benfica and unfortunately came out on the wrong side. Ballyduff showed great heart and teamwork on the day, and we look forward to watching their future games.
QUOTE FOR THE WEEK
This week is your time to:
Trust your intuition.
Notice the blessings around you
Do whatever it takes to grow
Document your progress
Shine regardless of others say.
ITEMS FOR NOTES.
If you would like me to include any items in these notes for you please contact
me Linda Spillane on 087 9838392 or spillanelinda2017@gmail.com It is a
wonderful way to keep in touch with what is going on in the local community
and to inform people about things happening within your club or organisation