COUNCIL 130
BALLYMENA DISTRICT
Summary of 2006
* April 06 - Presentation by Derek & Bernie Smyth of the Pro life movement
* May 06 - Presentation by Fr Ciaran Dallat on his planned trip to Guatemala with 'Habitat for Humanity' which the council supported as it's main project for 2006.
Following this presentation, CK 130 decided to support this very deserving initiative. We have supported by building of 4 houses at a cost of £1,600 each.
*May 06 - Annual retreat in Bethlehem Abbey, Portglenone *May 06 - A momentous occasion for the Brother of CK130 and wives to be honored guests of President McAleese at Arasan Uachtarain. 30 Brothers and wives attend.
* June 06 - A mass for Peace and Reconciliation in our town was celebrated by Father John Burns
* Sept 06 - Presentation by Fr David Smyth, Chaplin to the Armed Forces on his experiences in Iraq
* Sept 06- Wilson Cup - Golf Outing - Held in Rosapenna Golf Course,
* Dec 06 - Mens Annual Dinner
* Attendance at the Adult Faith Formation Advert Course, well represented by CK130
other projects
* Support of Michael McBride - Mencap
* Provision of a laptop for the Bishops conference being held in Maynooth
* Hamper Sunday +550 Christmas hampers distributed to need families at Christmas, under the auspices of Catholic Caring.
* Committed to support St. Benedicts College Randalstown, with new mass kit.
* Plus other unsung good works by Brothers *CK130 Supported the 40 yr celebrations of the Cuan Mhuire Community, founded by Sr. Consilio Fitzgerald in 1966, Athy Co. Kildare on the 1st weekend of Sept. our very own troubadours ' The White Knights'
provided a great nights entertainment.
* Fund raising dinner for Cuan Mhuire £500 raised
Recruitment - 3 new members joined CK130 |