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St John’s Community Development Association would like to take this opportunity to give a progress report our work to date. As you know we organised a very successful fundraising venture in 1998. This provided us with the funds necessary to develop two all – weather playing pitches at Cuilbeg. We also built a block perimeter wall which is now complete. Most of this work was funded from our own resources and we would like to say a very sincere thank you to everybody who helped in any way to make this venture such a success. Without your help this would not have been possible.
We have recently started work on building Dressing Rooms. These will include wheelchair access and toilet facilities for the disabled. We have also purchased grass cutting equipment goal posts and nets, training
equipment and other items for use at the grounds. We have also been able to provide some equipment for the Community Centre and for the community tennis and basketball courts adjacent to the School. All of this was supported by Area Development Management Ltd and the Combat Poverty Agency through the European Union Special Support Programme for Peace and Reconciliation. We also hope to be able to draw funds from National Lottery towards the building of the dressing rooms.
The Special Support Programme for Peace and Reconciliation also grant aided us in training and cross border participation. We were able to provide swimming classes for all children attending Carraroe National School, including traveller family children, as part of our Community project. We also hosted clubs from Northern Ireland to our area. This proved to be very successful with Derrygonnelly under – age teams.
We hope to have our Dressing Rooms completed by September 2001 with both Soccer and Gaelic pitches ready for playing in the spring of 2002. We thank you for your continued support in our work and also thank Area Development Management Ltd and the Combat Poverty Agency through the European Union Special Support Programme for Peace and Reconciliation for their support.
Pre-Marriage Course
If you are preparing for Marriage next year, please remember that you
should be booking your pre-marriage course at this stage. Further information
available from Mary at 071-45641. The Pre-Marriage course is a precious
time to prepare for future married life. Course deals with such areas
as communication, conflict, wedding preparation, sexuality, and more.
Literacy for Adults
Do you know somebody who finds it hard to read, write, or spell?
Contact the Adult Education Office, ACC, Buildings, Abbey St. Sligo. Telephone
071-45844. This is a free confidential service.
St. Michael's Family Life Centre Autumn/Winter Schedule
now available
New Programme for Autumn/ Winter available at our bookstand.
Information on courses in Assertiveness, Reducing Stress and Relaxation,
Bible Study Group, Beginning Experience and more.
I.S.P.C.C. - Need Help
The I.S.P.C.C. require volunteers in the Sligo Region. The I.S.P.C.C.
helps in the area of Children’s rights. Persons over 18 Years can contact
Fina Golden at 071-46822.
The North West Health Board are always interested in hearing from families who could provide short or long term care for children of various ages. If you are interested please telephone 071-55133
Collectors at the Church gate are reminded that they should not obstruct people entering the Church. Notices should not be pinned to the Church gates. The gate at the Community Centre should not be used for any Collection. Your co-operation and support is appreciated.
We are always looking for people to help out in our Parish. If you would like to join some of the various Ministries, please let us know at any time.
Sligo Money Advice & Budgeting Services
If you need help in relation to Money and Budgeting, please contact
Sligo MABS at Westward Town Centre, Bridge St. Telephone 071- 41022
This service is totally confidential.
Accord Sligo - Pre-Marriage
Accord is looking for people who are willing to train as Pre-Marriage
counsellors. Full details from the Accord office in Sligo. Phone (071)45641,
Monday to Friday from 10.30am to 12.30pm
Please remember to book the Community Centre in advance if you wish to use it. All groups using the Community Centre should remember that they are asked to make a contribution towards heating and lighting, as this is the only way our Centre can operate. Your support and help is appreciated.
Would you give a child with special needs a holiday break?
Further details from Markievicz House. Tel. 071-55100
Would you like an anniversary or other special occasion by having Mass with your extended family and friends? If so, we invite you to use our beautiful oratory and attractive hospitality area. Groups bring their own food. A voluntary contribution towards heat and general upkeep of Centre. To book, ring (071) 70329