Parish Newsletter

PARISH  NEWSLETTER  SUNDAY  28th  JULY  2013

ST.  PATRICK’S  CHURCH,  BALLYHAUNIS

                                                                                                Dedicated  1909

Masses:

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday 10.00

Saturday Evening Vigil: 7.30.  Sunday: 10.00 & 12.00.

 

Confessions:         Before Sat. Evening Mass

 

Adoration:    Wed. & Thurs. 3.00 – 7.00pm.  Friday  10.30am. - 9.00pm.

Newsletter on line:  ballyhaunislife.com   www.mylocalnews.ie

 

Parish Priest:  Fr. Stephen Farragher 9630006 / 087-9210305

                                                Email: 

Emergency numbers:   Knock:  9388100.   Fr. Feeney:  9640155.

Fr. McGuinness:  9380203

 

ANNIVERSARY  MASSES  29^th  JULY  -  4^th  AUGUST

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, 10.00am.  Saturday 7.30pm.

 Pat O Brien, Gurrane & deceased of Connell Family, Redford & Manchester.

Jimmy Flanagan & deceased, Ballindrehid.

Joe & Bridie Byrne & deceased, Johnstown.

Michael Cunnane, Scrigg.

Pat Forde, Upper Main St.

Howard Morley, Derrymore

 

Sunday, Aug 4th  10.00am  Month’s Mind

Mary Morley, Clagnagh

 

READERS  &  MINISTERS  OF  THE  EUCHARIST  3/4  AUGUST

7.30pm.                                             10.00am.                               12.00

Michael Goulding                            Ann Powers                         Eileen Jordan

Paul Sykes                                       Mary Freeley                        Dympna Greally

Kieran Jenkinson                           Ger Donnellan                      Patsy Flanagan

Joe Byrne                                         Mary Keane                          Jana Jurakova                                

Readers:

Michael Egan                                   Mary Finan                            Mike Byrne

 

COLLECTORS  FOR  AUGUST

Pat Devine                                        James Sloyan                      Peter McCafferty

Jimmy Donnelly                              Martin Finan                          Vincent Higgins

Seamus Mulrennan                       Anthony Plunkett                 Seamus Coffey

Michael Nolan                                 John Regan                           Liam Lyons

 

WEEKDAY  READERS    

Monday: Jarlath Fahey

Tuesday:  Matt O’Dwyer

Wednesday: Mary Donnelly

Friday:  Joan Harris

 

Offertory Collection  €2,080

 

Please pray for

Shay Webb, Chicago & Main St.

Ita Cox, Erritt, Carrowbehy, mother of Bridie Sloyan, Brackloon North

 

THE  GATHERING  PAGEANT:  Meeting  on Thursday 1st August at 8.00pm. in the Parochial Hall.  Lots of help will be needed on the day and preparing for the various events, so anyone with an interest in taking part is welcome.

 

Youth 2000 Summer Festival: Cistercian College, Roscrea, Co. Tipperary, Thursday 15th—Sunday 18th August 2013. For  young people aged 16-35, an opportunity not to be missed to experience the Catholic faith and meet many new people. This festival has been nicknamed “Holy Oxygen” with over 1000 young people from all corners of Ireland attending last year. The festival is donation only. Free buses available from towns throughout Ireland.  For more info and to book online see www.youth2000.ie or phone 01 6753690.

 

Convent  of  Mercy  School  Photography Exhibition:  Class photographs from the Convent of Mercy school are sought for photography exhibition which will take place in the Friary during National Heritage Week from 17 to 25 August.  Please contact Joan Flanagan: 086 1511269;

 

Croagh Patrick. Today is Reek Sunday  & Mass is celebrated on the summit every half hour from 8:00am., with the final Mass at 2:00pm.  Confessions will be heard continuously from 7:30am. – 2.00pm. 

 

Recycling of Elecrical items & batteries.  Recycling day for old electrical items and batteries in Ballyhaunis. WEEE Ireland will hold a special recycling event for householders at Knox Street car  park, from 10.00am-4.00pm on Saturday 3rd August 2013.Any old electrical items, batteries and energy saving light bulbs will be accepted free at this event.  For further information contact Sharon Cameron Environment Section, Mayo County Council 094 9047360 or e mail

 

Scouts meeting:A meeting with Mr. Noel Leahy, the Provincial Support Officer with Scouting Ireland will take place this coming Wednesday 31stJuly in the Family Resource Centre Offices at the Friary House, St. Mary’s Abbey to discuss the possibility of re-establishing the Scouts in Ballyhaunis. This morning time meeting (9.30am) is open to anyone who would like to find out more information and who would be interested in helping in the future.

 

Healing  Retreat: John Pridmore and St. Patrick’s Community will lead a retreat in Ards Friary, Creeslough, Co. Donegal from 9th to 11th August.  This is an opportunity to receive immense healing and spiritual renewal.  For further information and bookings contact Ards Friary on 074 – 913 8909.  All are welcome. 

Swimming  lessons with Irish Water Safety commence Monday 29th July in Ballyhaunis Swimming Pool.  To register leave your name at the pool office Monday-Sunday 2.30 - 5.00pm. phone 086-3964450, 086-8902996 or 087-6423087.

 

Urlaur Abbey Pattern. Sunday Aug. 4t. Mass @ 12.30 followed by Sports, Music Competitions & soccer. Fancy dress & fun for all the family. Music by Loch N Gabhair Céilí Band, Olwyn Murray and the Towey Family. Social in Urlaur Community Centre on Sunday night. Music by the Outsiders.

 

Community  Action  on  Dementia  in  Mayo are now recruiting “Dementia Friend“ volunteers to get involved in one or more of the following areas: Befriending & Listening, Social clubs, Recreational activities, Driving, Event support, Awareness raising, Alzheimer Café.  This is an opportunity for volunteers throughout the County to become an ambassador for Dementia within their local community.  For further information contact: Frances Maloney on 086 8366312 or Brenda Mc Nicholas on 086 0205619.

 

Pastoral Council Newsletter/booklet is being distributed free of charge at all Masses this weekend. Please take a copy.

 

PARISH  NEWSLETTER  SUNDAY  21st  JULY  2013

ST.  PATRICK’S  CHURCH,  BALLYHAUNIS

                                                                                                Dedicated  1909

Masses:

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday 10.00

Saturday Evening Vigil: 7.30.  Sunday: 10.00 & 12.00.

 

Confessions:         Before Sat. Evening Mass

 

Adoration:    Wed. & Thurs. 3.00 – 7.00pm.  Friday  10.30am. - 9.00pm.

Newsletter on line:  ballyhaunislife.com   www.mylocalnews.ie

 

Parish Priest:  Fr. Stephen Farragher 9630006 / 087-9210305

                                                Email: 

Emergency numbers:   Knock:  9388100.   Fr. Feeney:  9640155.

Fr. McGuinness:  9380203

 

ANNIVERSARY  MASSES  22nd  -  28th  JULY

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, 10.00am.  Saturday 7.30pm.

Paddy & Bridie Brennan, Upper Main St.

Val & Olive Waldron & decd. Cave

Michael A. & Nora Keane, Annagh

John, Anne, Sean & Andy Glynn, Carrownedan

Michael O’Connell, Upper Main St.

John Grady, Tooreen

Pat O’Brien, Gurrane & decd. of the Connell Family, Redford & Manchester

John & Mary Lyons, Spaddagh

Agnes & James Caulfield, Bohogue

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Sunday  10.00  Month’s Mind

Paddy Laffey, Abbey St.

 

READERS  &  MINISTERS  OF  THE  EUCHARIST  27/28  JULY

7.30pm.                                             10.00am.                               12.00

Mary Goulding                                 Margie Gallagher                 Mary Ryan

Seamus Mulrennan                       Kay Curley                             Patricia Plunkett

Justina Lyons                                 Margaret Tarpey                  Paula Grogan

Mary T. Griffin                                 Frances Gaffney                   Orla Moran

 

Readers:

Liam Lynskey                                 Tommy Caulfield                  Elizabeth Jordan

 

WEEKDAY  READERS    

Monday: Patricia Plunkett

Tuesday:  Sr. Rosario Waldron

Wednesday: Mike Byrne

Friday:  Christina Concannon

 

Offertory Collection  €1,915

 

Please pray for

Shay Webb, Chicago & Main St.

 

THE  GATHERING  PAGEANT:  Thanks to all who attended the meeting on Thursday night where a number of ideas on celebrating the Christian heritage and the diversity of our parish were discussed and explored.  A further meeting will be held on Thursday 1st August at 8.00pm. in the Parochial Hall.  Lots of help will be needed, on the day and preparing for the various events so anyone with an interest in taking part is welcome.

 

Convent  of  Mercy  School  Photography Exhibition:  Class photographs from the Convent of Mercy school are sought for photography exhibition which will take place in the Friary during National Heritage Week from 17 to 25 August.  Please contact Joan Flanagan: 086 1511269;

 

Fatima  &  Shrines  of  Portugal  Pilgrimage: Sept 26th. 7 nights.  Details from John B at 093-28337 or Therese at 01 2410822 or see Irish Catholic.

 

Croagh  Patrick - Where  the  Year  of  Faith  &  THE  Gathering  meet:  Throughout the country and throughout the world the Church is celebrating the Year of Faith, as indeed throughout the country The Gathering is being celebrated.  In Croagh Patrick,  the two have come together, with local church and civil authorities as well as a band of volunteers from the local community coming together to celebrate Reek Week 2013 - 22nd to 28th July.  The traditional Reek Sunday pilgrimage has been extended to a week long celebration, with Mass being celebrated on the summit each day during the week.  Those who register to climb the mountain on pilgrimage from Monday – Saturday will be able to avail of a specially commissioned Certificate of Completion.  Pilgrims will also receive a pocket-sized prayer card containing the traditional Stations of the Reek and a specially composed Pilgrim’s Prayer.  The church on the summit of Croagh Patrick is open daily during July and August, giving pilgrims the opportunity to come in, say a prayer and light a candle.  On Reek Sunday Mass will be celebrated on the summit every half hour from 8:00am., with the final Mass at 2:00pm.  Confessions will be heard continuously from 7:30am. – 2.00pm. 

 

Thanks:  Michael Goulding wishes to thank all who supported the coffee morning and cake sale in aid of the children’s pilgrimage to Lourdes.  The amount raised to date is €1,000.

 

Tooreen  Gathering  weekend  Friday 26th - Sunday 28th July:  Traditional concert on Friday night in Tooreen Hall starting at 8.30pm.  Novelty hurling games in the new pitch on Saturday 27th & inter-club Tug-o-war in the Hall followed by dance.  The weekend will draw to a close on Sunday 28th with a family sports day on the old hurling pitch.

 

Mayo  Cancer  Support  Association:  A Support Group meeting for people living with or surviving cancer will take place at Rock Rose House, Castlebar on Thursday 25th July at 7.00pm.  More information from 094 9038407.

 

Healing  Retreat: John Pridmore and St. Patrick’s Community will lead a retreat in Ards Friary, Creeslough, Co. Donegal from 9th to 11th August.  This is an opportunity to receive immense healing and spiritual renewal.  For further information and bookings contact Ards Friary on 074 – 913 8909.  All are welcome. 

 

Swimming  lessons with Irish Water Safety commence Monday 29th July in Ballyhaunis Swimming Pool.  To register leave your name at the pool office Monday-Sunday 2.30 - 5.00pm. phone 086-3964450, 086-8902996 or 087-6423087.

 

Western   Alzheimers has vacancies on a Community Employment Scheme for Care Assistants in all areas of Co. Mayo as part of their In Home Support Service.  FAS Criteria applies.  Applications & more information contact Maureen Burke, Western Alzheimers, Ballindine, Claremorris Co. Mayo   Phone: 094 93 64900.

 

Community  Action  on  Dementia  in  Mayo are now recruiting “Dementia Friend“ volunteers to get involved in one or more of the following areas: Befriending & Listening, Social clubs, Recreational activities, Driving, Event support, Awareness raising, Alzheimer Café.  This is an opportunity for volunteers throughout the County to become an ambassador for Dementia within their local community.  For further information contact: Frances Maloney on 086 8366312 or Brenda Mc Nicholas on 086 0205619.

 

PARISH  NEWSLETTER  SUNDAY  14th  JULY  2013

ST.  PATRICK’S  CHURCH,  BALLYHAUNIS

                                                                                                Dedicated  1909

Masses:

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday 10.00

Saturday Evening Vigil: 7.30.  Sunday: 10.00 & 12.00.

 

Confessions:         Before Sat. Evening Mass

 

Adoration:    Wed. & Thurs. 3.00 – 7.00pm.  Friday  10.30am. - 9.00pm.

Newsletter on line:  ballyhaunislife.com   www.mylocalnews.ie

 

Parish Priest:  Fr. Stephen Farragher 9630006 / 087-9210305

                                                Email: 

Emergency numbers:   Knock:  9388100.   Fr. Feeney:  9640155.

Fr. McGuinness:  9380203

 

ANNIVERSARY  MASSES  15^th  -  21^st  JULY

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, 10.00am.  Saturday 7.30pm.

Betty Regan, Lecarrow

Carmel, Katie & Thomas Johnston, Knox St.

Michael Waldron, Cave

Frank Garside & decd. Agloragh

Tom & Teresa Melly, Upper Main St.

Arthur & Bridget Prenty & decd. Knock Rd.

Thomas & Delia Glynn, Upper Main St.

Patrick, Nora & Michael Cleary, Johnstown

Decd. of the Dyer, Waldron, Franz & Morrison Families

Sr. Louise Nolan, D.C. Aghamore

John Cosgrave, Kilvine, Irishtown

Peter & Delia Costello, Corofin

Patrick Molloy, Gurrane

Kitty Mitchell, Knox St.

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Saturday 10.00  First Anniversary

Mary Finn, Devlis

 

READERS  &  MINISTERS  OF  THE  EUCHARIST  20/21  JULY

7.30pm.                                             10.00am.                   12.00

Jacinta Flynn                                   Matt O’Dwyer           Ann Nestor

Jenny Glynn                                     Mary Murphy            Helen Meehan

Tim Byrne                                         Kathleen Walsh      Breda Davis

Frances Mulhern                            Mary Burke              Betty Coen                                                                                                                                                                                                     

Readers:         

James Reidy                                   Willie Ryan               Geraldine Collins

 

WEEKDAY  READERS    

Monday: Jarlath Fahey

Tuesday:  Matt O’Dwyer

Wednesday: Mary Donnelly

Friday:  Joan Harris

 

Offertory Collection  €2,010

 

Please pray for

Monica Thomas, nee Byrne, Kent, UK & formerly Bridge St., sister of Rita (Galway), Hannah (USA), & Noreen (Cambridge).

Eamon O’Reilly, Kill o’the Grange Dublin & formerly Woodpark, father of Cathal O’Reilly, Devlis

 

CEMETERY  MASS:  The annual Cemetery Mass will be celebrated this Sunday 14th July at 3.00pm. in the cemetery.  The cemetery committee would like to thank everyone for their generous donations to the annual cemetery maintenance collection.

 

Please join John Pridmore, Fr. Michael Ross, the Franciscan Friars of the Renewal and Pro Life Groups for an evening of Prayer and Mass of Reparation on Saturday 20th July at 7:30pm in the Blessed Sacrament Chapel, Knock.

 

THE  GATHERING: One of the unique aspects of Ballyhaunis is the amount of nationalities that are represented in our community.  This, along with our Christian heritage, is something worth celebrating.  Plans are currently under way to celebrate our heritage and diversity on Sunday August 25th on the annual Abbey Pattern Day.  Events will commence at Holywell where tradition tells us that St. Patrick baptised the first Christians, and will end at the Friary grounds.  Lots of help will be needed, on the day and preparing for the various events.  All who are interested in becoming involved are invited to a meeting in the Parochial Hall on Thursday night next, 18th July at 8.00pm.

 

SINCERE  THANKS to all who contributed to the Priests’ Summer Collection.

 

Tochar  Phádraig  Pilgrim  Walk - A unique Pilgrim Journey with a difference -  from Ballintubber Abbey to Croagh Patrick takes place on Reek Sunday 28th July departing the Abbey at 8.30am.

 

Events  at  Esker  Retreat  Centre, Athenry-  July 27th:  Edith Stein /St. Teresa

Benedicta of the Cross by Richard Tobin C.Ss.R. 

July 28th:  Out of the Stars - This day will focus on the amazing story of the universe and our place in this awesome story. Facilitator Sr. Kathleen Glennon RSM. 

Aug 2nd -4th:  A weekend by Diarmuid ó Murchú on Adult Faith.  Explores a new vision and approaches that nurture a mature faith. Contact 091-844549 or www.redemptoristsesker.ie

 

Ballyhaunis  Men's  Shed  is now open from 10.00am to 2.00pm Monday to Friday, located at Quinn's Commercial Unit, Main Street, (entrance behind Eddie Murphy’s). Just pop round for a cuppa and a chat - you will be guaranteed a warm welcome.  For any further information please contact Patrick on 086 0358066, Email: 

 

COFFEE  MORNING  &  CAKE  SALE:  Sunday 14th July after both Masses in Paddy Phillips' Bar, Main St.  Funds raised will aid sick children and their families to go on pilgrimage to Lourdes with a group that Michael Goulding, Doctor's Road has travelled with for the past 9 years.

 

Ballyhaunis  5k takes place on Tuesday 16th July at 8.00pm starting at The Rugby Pitch, Doctor’s Road followed by end of series party and dinner.  All runners, walkers, joggers welcome.  Volunteers required for stewarding.  Enquiries to Martin Fitzmaurice 087 2455989.

 

Swimming  lessons with Irish Water Safety commence Monday 29th July in Ballyhaunis Swimming Pool.  To register leave your name at the pool office Monday-Sunday 2.30 - 5.00pm. phone 086-3964450, 086-8902996 or 087-6423087.

 

BALLYHAUNIS GAAthering: Due to the overwhelming response to the appeal for GAA memorabilia etc. the planned exhibition and re-union to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the Club’s 1988 county intermediate victory will now go ahead on Saturday 31st August.  Items for inclusion in the exhibition are still being accepted.  Contact Seamus Caulfield, Johnny Biesty or Tommy Caulfield or phone 9631400.  Further details to follow shortly.

 

BRI  Brain  Injury  Support  Meeting - Monday 15th July from 7.30pm - 9.00pm  in Le Cheile Family Resource Centre, Tucker St, Castlebar.  This meeting is for people who have experienced a Stroke, Aneurism, or been in a car accident and as a result have a brain injury, and offers support in their present circumstances.  For more information call 087 1685554.

 

PARISH  NEWSLETTER  SUNDAY  7th  JULY  2013

ST.  PATRICK’S  CHURCH,  BALLYHAUNIS

                                                                                                Dedicated  1909

Masses:

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday 10.00

Saturday Evening Vigil: 7.30.  Sunday: 10.00 & 12.00.

 

Confessions:         Before Sat. Evening Mass

 

Adoration:    Wed. & Thurs. 3.00 – 7.00pm.  Friday  10.30am. - 9.00pm.

Newsletter on line:  ballyhaunislife.com   www.mylocalnews.ie

 

Parish Priest:  Fr. Stephen Farragher 9630006 / 087-9210305

                                                Email: 

Emergency numbers:   Knock:  9388100.   Fr. Feeney:  9640155.

Fr. McGuinness:  9380203

 

ANNIVERSARY  MASSES  8^th  -  14^th  JULY

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday 10.00am. Saturday 7.30pm.

Molly Concannon, Main St.

Joe Greene, Main St.

Patrick Morley, Woodpark

Joe Callaghan, Kilmovee

Mary & John Fitzmaurice, Mountain & David Fitzmaurice, Forthill

Stephen Griffin, Tavanaghmore

Oliver Mullarkey, Tullaghane

Kathleen & Peter Regan, Agloragh

Mona Gilmore, Dublin & Brickens (Month’s Mind Saturday 7.30pm.)

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Saturday 10.00  First Anniversary

Val O’Dowd, Station Rise

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Sunday 10.00 Month’s Mind

Mary Fitzgerald, Bridge St.

 

READERS  &  MINISTERS  OF  THE  EUCHARIST  13/14  JULY

7.30pm.                                             10.00am.                               12.00

Noreen Gallagher                           Mary T. Griffin                       Bernie Lyons

Marina Coyne                                  Cait Webb                             Helene McCafferty

Marion Regan                                  Mary Sykes                          Rosaleen Kelly

John Dillon                                       Ann Murphy                          Maura Fitzmaurice                                                                                                                             

Readers:

Pat Curley                                        Judy Davitt                            Joan Flanagan

 

COLLECTORS  FOR  JULY

Hugh Rudden                                  Peter Gallagher                    Bernie Quinn

Michael Egan                                  Gabriel Smith                        Michael Cameron

Padraic Regan                               Mike Griffin                            Tom Finn

Kieran Connolly                             Oliver Cribbin                         Bernie Joe Lyons

 

WEEKDAY  READERS    

Monday: Patricia Plunkett

Tuesday:  Sr. Rosario Waldron

Wednesday: Mike Byrne

Friday:  Christina Concannon

 

Offertory Collection €1,860

 

Please pray for

Mary Byrne, Knock & formerly Doctor’s Road

Seamus Freeley, Balham, London & Scrigg, brother of Eileen Lyons, Spaddagh

Noel Lyons, Monasterboice, Co. Louth & Knox St.

 

CEMETERY  MASS:  The annual Cemetery Mass will be celebrated on Sunday 14th July at 3.00pm. in the cemetery.

 

COFFEE  MORNING  &  CAKE  SALE:  Sunday 14th July after both Masses starting at 10.30am. in Paddy Phillips' Bar, Main St.  Funds raised will aid sick children and their families to go on pilgrimage to Lourdes with a group that Michael Goulding, Doctor's Road has travelled with for the past 9 years.

 

Mayo  Athletic  Club:  Last two 5k races taking place from Brickens Community Centre on Tuesday 9th July and Ballyhaunis Rugby Club on Tues. 16th July, both at 8.00pm.  Ballyhaunis race is followed by an end of series party with dinner.   All levels of fitness welcomed, walk, jog or run.

 

Citizens  Information  SERVICE:  In the Family Resource Centre, Friary House on Monday 8th July from 10.00am until 12noon.

 

BALLYHAUNIS  TIDY  TOWNS;  Meeting in the Parochial Hall on Wednesday 10th July at 8.00pm.  New members welcome.

BLOOD  DONOR  CLINIC:  The clinic for the Balyhaunis area will be held in the Connacht GAA Offices, Cloonacurry, Bekan on Thursday 11th July from 5.00 - 8.30pm.

 

Abbey  Pattern:  This year’s Pattern will be held on the last Sunday of August (25th).  The Annual General Meeting of the Committee appointed the following officers for this year’s Pattern:  Martin Walshe - Chairperson, Brendan Donnellan - Treasurer,  Stephen Grogan - Secretary.   Anyone interested in helping to prepare this year’s Pattern should contact any of the above or leave a message for them at the Family Resource Centre on 9630031.  Letters seeking sponsorship will be sent out shortly. 

 

CONCERN thanks the collectors and those who contributed to their recent collection which amounted to €1,165.

 

GLÓR  NA  nÓG  AGHAMORE:  5 Day Summer Camps running July 22nd to 26th and August 19th to 23rd.  Lots of fun daily from 11.00am to 3.00pm.  Cost €45 per week and includes a hot meal each day.  Daily rates and family discounts available.  Limited places - call Lorraine or Angela on 094-9370833 for enquiries & bookings.

 

Mayo  Volunteer  Centre will hold an outreach in Ballyhaunis library on Friday 12th July from 3.00 -5.00pm.  If you are interested in volunteering or are a not for profit organisation that involves volunteers the Centre can provide information and support. For more details call: 087-7555899 or log on to www.volunteermayo.ie.

 

Easter  Sunday  DAWN  MASS  2013:  DVDs of the Dawn Mass are available in the sacristy this weekend for those who ordered copies.  Cost €15.

 

Year  of  Faith  Pilgrimage to Rome, Assisi, San Giovanni Rotondo & Benevento, 12th -21st August (10 Days) Spiritual Director Fr Ray Flaherty, contact Sr Anne Marie 086-8683619. Limited places remaining.

 

‘Living  with  suicide’  As part of their Life’s Journey Series, Lough Derg offers a one day workshop titled ‘Living With Suicide' on Wednesday 25th September.  This day is for adults who have been affected by suicide, either through personal loss or with suicidal ideation, for those ministering to the suicide bereaved or working in support services.  Contact Maureen in Lough Derg Office, Pettigo, Co Donegal.   Tel: 071-9861518  or email: 

 

PARISH  NEWSLETTER  SUNDAY  30th  JUNE  2013

ST.  PATRICK’S  CHURCH,  BALLYHAUNIS

                                                                                      Dedicated  1909

Masses:

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday 10.00

Saturday Evening Vigil: 7.30.  Sunday: 10.00 & 12.00.

 

Confessions:         Before Sat. Evening Mass

 

Adoration:    Wed. & Thurs. 3.00 – 7.00pm.  Friday  10.30am. - 9.00pm.

Newsletter on line:  ballyhaunislife.com   www.mylocalnews.ie

 

Parish Priest:  Fr. Stephen Farragher 9630006 / 087-9210305

                                                Email: 

Emergency numbers:   Knock:  9388100.   Fr. Feeney:  9640155.

Fr. McGuinness:  9380203

 

ANNIVERSARY  MASSES  1^st  -  7^th  JULY

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday 10.00am. Saturday 7.30pm.

John & Jane Fitzmaurice, Derrynacong

Joseph Tighe & decd. Main St. & Aisling Drive

James, Mary & Maureen Mullarkey, Bohogue

Margaret & Michael Lyons, Carrowkeel

Mary Hussey & Tommy O’Dowd, Holywell

Mary Kelly & decd. Tooraree

Jane Shaw, Kent, England

John, Kathleen  & Miko Morley, Arderry

Michael Keegan (Snr.) & decd. Ballyhaunis

Tony & Nell Waldron & decd. Holywell

Mike Tarmey, Walter & Marcella Fallon, Holywell

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Sunday 10.00  Month’s Mind

Joe Grogan, Knockbrack

 

READERS  &  MINISTERS  OF  THE  EUCHARIST  6/7  JULY

7.30pm.                                             10.00am.                               12.00

Joe Byrne                                         Teresa Healy                        Jana Jurakova

Irene Healy                                       Helen Freeley                       Ann Carney

Christy Ruane                                  P. J. Smyth                           Margaret Byrne

Brigid Lynskey                                 Geraldine Murphy               Rita Lundon                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          

 

Readers:

Kevin Henry                                      Sr. Rosario Waldron          Frank Browne

 

COLLECTORS  FOR  JULY

Hugh Rudden                                   Peter Gallagher                   Bernie Quinn

Michael Egan                                   Gabriel Smith                       Michael Cameron

Padraic Regan                                Mike Griffin                           Tom Finn

Kieran Connolly                              Oliver Cribbin                       Bernie Joe Lyons

 

MASS  SERVERS  FOR  JULY

Amy Keane                              Lora Dimatrova                    Gillian Donnellan

Rachel Dillon                                  Kevin Durkan                        Jack McGolderick

Grace Omotayo                             Simon McDonagh                Maeve Donnellan

Tamara Squires                            Cian Walsh                            Lorna Davis                           

Auredas Armonavicius               Shaun Morley                        Tommie Cleary

 

WEEKDAY  READERS    

Monday:  Jarlath Fahey

Tuesday:  Matt O’Dwyer

Wednesday: Mary Donnelly

Friday:  Joan Harris

 

Offertory Collection  €2,022

 

Please pray for

Paddy Laffey, Abbey St.

Mary Morley, Clagnagh

Tom Galvin, Manchester, brother –in-law of Anne Flanagan, Clare Court

Terry McCafferty, Belfast, brother of Peter McCafferty, Doctor’s Road

 

CEMETERY  MASS:  The annual Cemetery Mass will be celebrated on Sunday 14th July at 3.00pm. in the cemetery.

 

RALLY  FOR  LIFE:  Bus leaving the Square at 9.30am. on Saturday 6th July for Rally for Life in Dublin.  Your support is vital.  Cost of bus is donation only.  To book a seat contact Joan on 087-9420813 or Eileen on 086-1785160.

 

Brackloon  SCHOOL  Re-Union:   Launch of Dinner Dance  takes place at Coney Island Bar on Friday 5th July at 9.00 pm.  Tickets will be available on the night. There will also be a full update on progress to date and plans, all are welcome to attend.

 

Convent  of  Mercy  School  Photography Exhibition:  Class photographs from the Convent of Mercy school are sought for photography exhibition which will take place in the Friary during National Heritage Week from 17 to 25 August 2013. Please contact Joan Flanagan: 086 1511269;

 

Esker  Retreat  Centre: Fr. Sean Moore. C.Ss.R, 2 day retreat July 13th/14th 2013. 13th July  a day on "Everyday Spirituality" exploring the sacredness of everyday ordinary life and to become more in tune with our true selves and with everything around us.  July 14th "Ways of Christian Meditation" exploring Body Prayer, the Jesus Prayer, and praying with Icons.  Learning how to take times of stillness in the busyness of everyday living.  10am- 5pm each day. Contact Esker, Athenry 091-844549 or 844007 www.redemptoristsesker.ie

 

Ballyhaunis  town  FC will hold  a meeting on Monday next 1st July at 7.00pm, at the Ballyhaunis town FC  grounds in Station Rise, with a  view to setting up an under 12 soccer team.   All interested parents welcome to attend.

 

IRISH  WHEELCHAIR  ASSOCIATION thanks all who contributed to their recent collection which amounted to €853.

 

free  family  fun  day in Breaffy House Events arena, Castlebar,  Sunday, July 7th from 12.00-5.00pm.  Contact  087-4129731 for further information.

 

Diocesan  Pilgrimage  to  Lourdes, August 7th -13th led by Archbishop Neary.  Contact Sheila at 086-8664633. 

 

 Seosamh MacGabhann Summer School: Registration for the 3^rd Seosamh Mac Gabhann Summer School takes place on Monday (July 1^st) in Kilmovee Community Centre at 9am for morning classes and 1.30pm for afternoon classes.

 

PARISH  NEWSLETTER  SUNDAY  23rd  JUNE  2013

ST.  PATRICK’S  CHURCH,  BALLYHAUNIS

                                                                                                Dedicated  1909

Masses:

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday 10.00

Saturday Evening Vigil: 7.30.  Sunday: 10.00 & 12.00.

 

Confessions:         Before Sat. Evening Mass

 

Adoration:    Wed. & Thurs. 3.00 – 7.00pm.  Friday  10.30am. - 9.00pm.

Newsletter on line:  ballyhaunislife.com   www.mylocalnews.ie

 

Parish Priest:  Fr. Stephen Farragher 9630006 / 087-9210305

                                                Email: 

Emergency numbers:   Knock:  9388100.   Fr. Feeney:  9640155.

Fr. McGuinness:  9380203

 

ANNIVERSARY  MASSES  24^th   -  30^th  JUNE

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday 10.00am. Saturday 7.30pm.

Anne McGuane, Knock & Ballyhaunis

Joe Burke, Doctor’s Road & Fr. Kevin de Loughrey, Trinidad

Michael & Margaret Flannery & decd. Loughrea

Martin & Michael A. Lyons & decd. Annagh

Tom  & Kathleen Folliard, Cooloughera

Alfred Webb (Snr.) Tooraree

Paddy Ryan, Hazelhill & Thomas & Ellen Carroll, Drimbane

Katie & Michael Conroy, Claremorris & Philomena Keogh, Dublin

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Sunday 10.00

Memorial:  Paddy Lavin, Cong

Month’s Mind: Harry Russell, Eastbourne, England

 

READERS  &  MINISTERS  OF  THE  EUCHARIST  29/30  JUNE

7.30pm.                                             10.00am.                               12.00

Michael Goulding                            Mary Freeley                        Eileen Jordan

Mary T. Griffin                                  Ger Donnellan                      Gosia Cieslikowska

Paul Sykes                                       Mary Keane                          Dympna Greally

Kieran Jenkinson                           Breege Halpin                      Patsy Flanagan                                                                                                                                                      

Readers:

Emer Gallagher                               Norrie Dillon                         Margaret Monaghan

 

WEEKDAY  READERS    

Monday:  Patricia Plunkett

Tuesday:  Sr. Rosario Waldron

Wednesday: Mike Byrne

Friday:  Christina Concannon

 

Offertory Collection  €2,390

 

Please pray for

Mona Gilmore, Dublin & Brickens

 

SUMMER  COLLECTION:  The priests’ summer collection will be gratefully accepted this weekend.

 

MISSION  APPEAL:  Fr. Antonio from the Comboni Missionary Society is speaking at all Masses in our church this weekend.

 

NEW  TOILET  BLOCK  TENDER:  Following the successful grant of planning permission for a toilet block adjacent to the church, we are seeking to establish a panel of builders to tender for the proposed works.  All interested Building Contractors should forward their contact details to the Parochial House by Friday, June 28th for inclusion on the panel.

 

NEW  DAWN - The summer edition of the Diocesan magazine is available in the church this weekend.  Cost €3.

 

CEMETERY  MASS:  The annual Cemetery Mass will be celebrated on Sunday 14th July at 3.00pm. in the cemetery.

 

ACCORD  CASTLEBAR:  The Accord Centre in Castlebar offers a safe, professional and confidential counselling process, facilitating couples and individuals to explore, reflect upon and resolve difficulties in their marriage and relationships.  Contact 094 9022214.

 

RALLY  FOR  LIFE:  Saturday 6th July in Dublin - your support is vital.  To book a seat on a bus contact Eileen on 098-1785160.

 

Convent  of  Mercy  School  Photography Exhibition:  Class photographs from the Convent of Mercy school are sought for photography exhibition which will take place in the Friary during National Heritage Week from 17 to 25 August 2013. Please contact Joan Flanagan: 086 1511269;

 

Junior  golf  sessions at Ballyhaunis Golf Club on Wednesday June 26th from 10.30am. to 12.30 and every Wednesday for the Summer.  All equipment will be provided.  Children aged 9 and upwards all welcome. €5 for non-members, no charge for members.

 

Mayo  North  East  LEADER  Partnership  Co. will provide Internet Training for Community Groups on “How to Access Leverage Funding”  on Thurs. June 27th from 7.00 – 9.15pm.  Venue:  Family Resource Centre, Friary House.  To book a place or for information contact Patricia Crawley, email   087 2135960 or 094 9256745.

 

Ballyhaunis  Swimming  Pool will open for the summer 2013 season on Friday 28th June at 2.30.  Opening hours Monday - Sunday. 2.30- 5.00pm.

 

Claremorris  Community  Radio is looking for new volunteers to help out at the station - opportunities to produce and present programmes or work behind the scenes.  Contact Gordon Campbell on 087-0637637/ 094-9373737 or email

 

Knock  Marriage  Introductions was set up in 1968 to help people find a suitable marriage partner.  Since then it has facilitated 911 marriages with six more planned for this year.  For further information visit the website at www.knockmarriageintroductions.com or phone 094-9375960.  The office is open two days each week on Tuesdays and Thursdays.

 

Ballinlough  Gathering  Celebrations: Ballinlough Heritage Group is hosting an illustrated talk on the” Connection of Oscar Wilde and family to the parish of Kiltullagh.”  Speaker:  Gerard Hanberry – award winning author of ‘More Lives than One’ – the remarkable Wilde family through the generations.  Venue:  The White House Hotel, Ballinlough, on Thursday 27th June at 8.00pm.

 

WARMER  HOMES  SCHEME:  Clar ICH invites applications for this scheme which provides free home insulation to eligible applicants.  Homes must be owner occupied and constructed before 2002.  Applicants must be in receipt of one of the following:  (1) Fuel Allowance, (2) Job Seekers Allowance for over 6 months and with children under 7 years of age, (3) Family Income Support.  Further details and application forms are available from the Warmer Homes Scheme Team at 094-9371830 or 9373455.

 

PARISH  NEWSLETTER  SUNDAY  16th  JUNE  2013

ST.  PATRICK’S  CHURCH,  BALLYHAUNIS

                                                                              Dedicated  1909

Masses:

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday 10.00

Saturday Evening Vigil: 7.30.  Sunday: 10.00 & 12.00.

 

Confessions:         Before Sat. Evening Mass

 

Adoration:    Wed. & Thurs. 3.00 – 7.00pm.  Friday  10.30am. - 9.00pm.

Newsletter on line:  ballyhaunislife.com   www.mylocalnews.ie

 

Parish Priest:  Fr. Stephen Farragher 9630006 / 087-9210305

                                                Email: 

Emergency numbers:   Knock:  9388100.   Fr. Feeney:  9640155.

Fr. McGuinness:  9380203

 

ANNIVERSARY  MASSES  17^th   -  23^rd  JUNE

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday 10.00am. Saturday 7.30pm.

John Cruise, Knockbrack

Brendan Hoban, Lisbane

John & Kathleen Fleming, Lavallyroe

Pat, Mary Ellen & Patrick Regan, Derrynacong

Carmel Johnston & decd. Knox St.

Sean Durkan, Abbey St.

Paddy Phillips, Main St.

Jackie & Rita Toolan, Knockanarra

Tom & Lily Moran, Main St.

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Sunday 10.00 Month’s Mind

Pado Moran, Ballindrehid

 

READERS  &  MINISTERS  OF  THE  EUCHARIST  22/23  JUNE

7.30pm.                                             10.00am.                               12.00

Frances Mulhern                            Kay Curley                             Mary Ryan

Mary Goulding                                 Margaret Tarpey                  Patricia Plunkett

Seamus Mulrennan                       Frances Gaffney                   Paula Grogan

Justina Lyons                                 Ann Powers                           Orla Moran

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               

Readers:

Patricia Uí Shuilleabháin              John Halpin                            Frank Browne

 

WEEKDAY  READERS    

Monday:  Jarlath Fahey

Tuesday:  Matt O’Dwyer

Wednesday: Mary Donnelly

Friday:  Joan Harris

 

Please pray for

Mary Fitzgerald, Bridge St.

Mary Tarpey, Harrow, Middlesex, niece of Jim McLoughlin, Carrowreagh

Tommy Joe Boyle, Birmingham & Clagnaugh, uncle of Mary Donnelly

 

Offertory Collection €2,185

 

NEW  DAWN - The summer edition of the Diocesan magazine is available in the church this weekend.  Cost €3.

 

SUMMER  COLLECTION:  The priests’ summer collection will be gratefully accepted next weekend.  Distributors of envelopes are kindly asked to collect the envelopes from the sacristy after any of the Masses this weekend.

 

NEW  TOILET  BLOCK  TENDER:  Following the successful grant of planning permission for a toilet block adjacent to the church, we are seeking to establish a panel of builders to tender for the proposed works.  All interested Building Contractors should forward their contact details to the Parochial House by Friday, June 28th for inclusion on the panel.

 

Summer  RUAH  Retreat: Elation Ministries have organised a  retreat for young people (18-35 yrs) in Knock from Friday 21st to Sunday 23rd June.  Elation Ministries are a group of young people from all over Ireland who have come together to share the good news of the gospel through music and song.  Fr. Michael Duignan, Chaplain, St. Angela’s College, Sligo will lead the retreat. The retreat is non-residential but special rates for participants will be available in local hotels and B&Bs.  The theme of the retreat is “ Be still and know that I am God”.  Pre-booking is essential as places are limited.  Cost €50.  For more information on the Elation Summer RUAH retreat or Elation Ministries, please visit www.elationministries.com or phone 087-9404299.

 

MAYO  ATHLETIC  CLUB:  The 4th Annual Mayo AC 5k Series of five races starts on Tuesday evening 18th June and continues on the following four Tuesdays, all at 8.00pm sharp.  June 18: Castlebar, Registration at Harlequin Hotel, June 25: Claremorris Athletic Track, July  2: Ballinrobe - Soccer pitch, July 9: Brickens - Community Centre, July 16: Ballyhaunis - Rugby Club, followed by end of series party.  Online entry is open until 17 June at www.runireland.com  €30 for 5 races and post race party - entry for any one event €7.  As usual the Series is open to all, but with an emphasis on Fit4Life runners, joggers and walkers.  All are welcome.

 

Ballyhaunis  Swimming  Pool will open for the summer 2013 season on Friday 28th June at 2.30.  Opening hours Monday - Sunday. 2.30- 5.00pm.

 

Ballyhaunis  Men’s  Shed  - New opening hours:  Ballyhaunis Men's Shed is now open from 10.00am. to 2.00pm. Monday to Friday located at Quinn's Commercial Unit, Main Street, (entrance behind Eddie Murphy's).   The group is still appealing for all kinds of donations which can be dropped off at the Men's Shed Building.  Contact Patrick on 086-0358066.

 

Pieta  House would like to thank all who took part in Darkness into Light 2013 - their flagship fundraising and awareness event which took place in 20 locations around the country and was a resounding success.  They hope you enjoyed the walk and look forward to seeing you again next year.

 

WARMER  HOMES  SCHEME:  Clar ICH invites applications for this scheme which provides free home insulation to eligible applicants.  Homes must be owner occupied and constructed before 2002.  Applicants must be in receipt of one of the following:  (1) Fuel Allowance, (2) Job Seekers Allowance for over 6 months and with children under 7 years of age, (3) Family Income Support.  Further details and application forms are available from the Warmer Homes Scheme Team at 094-9371830 or 9373455.

 

Annual  Seosamh  Mac Gabhann  Summer  School will take place in Kilmovee from 30th June to 1st July. Classes in traditional instruments, sean nós dancing, traditional singing and Comhrá Gaeilge.  Contact Kilmovee FRC 094 9649814.

 

We wish all the fathers in our parish a very happy Father’s Day.