Parish Newsletter

PARISH  NEWSLETTER  SUNDAY  30th  SEPTEMBER  2012

 

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:    Friday  10.30am. - 8.30pm.

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  OCTOBER

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

Mary Kiely & decd. of the Molloy Family

John Hanly, Beech Park & decd. of the Hanly Family, Limerick

Tony & Elizabeth Griffin, Devlis & decd. of the Griffin & Mulligan Families

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Rosary & Benediction in St. Patrick’s Church, on Sunday 7th October at 7.30pm. to pray that abortion will not be legalised in Ireland.  Refreshments afterwards in the Parochial Hall.  All are welcome

 

 READERS  &  MINISTERS  OF  THE  EUCHARIST  6/7  OCTOBER

7.30pm.                                             10.00am.                                           12.00

Frances Mulhern                             Ger Donnellan                                  Margaret Byrne

Mary Goulding                                  Mary Keane                                       Rita Lundon

Seamus Mulrennan                        Breege Halpin                                  Bernie Lyons

Justina Lyons                                   Teresa Healy                                    Helena McCafferty

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           

Readers:

John Doyle                                        John Halpin                                      Margaret Monahan

 

COLLECTORS  FOR  OCTOBER

Eamon Egan                                    Patsy Keane                                     Martin Fitzmaurice

Patsy Glynn                                       Gerry Lyons                                      Richard Waldron

Tom Regan                                       Joe Costello                                    Patsy Flanagan

Ann Curley                                         Tom Meehan                                   Kieran Fitzmaurice

 

WEEKDAY  READERS

Monday:  Patricia Plunkett

Tuesday:  Sr. Rosario Waldron

Wednesday: Mike Byrne

Friday:  Christina Concannon

Saturday:  Dorothy  Durkan

 

Please pray for

Frank Donohue, Carrick-on-Shannon & late of Ballyhaunis Post Office

Archdeacon Sean Durkan, Ballina, & retired Parish Priest of Crossmolina

 

Offertory Collection €1,980

 

ST.  JOSEPH  CLUSTER:  Meeting on Tuesday  2nd October at 8.00pm. in the Parochial Hall.

 

NEW  DAWN:  A limited number of copies of the new Diocesan magazine are available at all Masses this weekend.  Cost €3.

 

AUTUMN  STATION  MASSES

Autumn  Station Masses will be hosted in the following Station areas:

10 Old Racecourse:  Gosia & Janusz Cieslikowski, Tuesday 16th October at 8.30pm.

Holywell:  Eileen & Tommy Lynch, Friday 19th October at 8.30pm.

Lisbane:  Susan & John Joe Hoban, Friday 26th October at 8.30pm.

Knock Rd/Bracklaghboy:  Mary & Patrick Murphy, Saturday 27th Oct. at 11.00am.

Main St:  Breege & John Halpin, Monday 29th October at 8.30pm.

Johnstown:  Adrian Lilly, Friday 2nd November at 8.30pm.

Carrowkeel:  Anne Marie & Jimmy O’Boyle, Friday 9th November at 8.30pm.

Cave:  Paul Waldron, Friday 16th November at 8.30pm.

 

Citizens Information  service:  The next visit to Ballyhaunis takes place on Monday 1st October from 10.00 am. until 12 noon in the Family Resource Centre, Friary House.  Citizens Information can provide help and advice about a wide range of rights or entitlements along with help to complete forms and letters to official bodies. Everyone is welcome.

 

ANNAGH  MAGAZINE:  The deadline is Friday 19th October; all material for inclusion is now being taken - anything to do with Annagh parish, Ballyhaunis and its people.  Send it now to or to any committee member.  Visit www.annaghmag.ie or Facebook page for further details.

 

THANKS:  Kay Buckley would like to thank everyone who attended the Mayo/Roscommon Hospice Coffee morning and donated so generously.  The sum raised was €410.

Mayo  Co.  Ladies  Football sincerely thank Ballyhaunis parishioners for their generous contribution to their recent collection.

 

BALLYHAUNIS  DEFIBRILLATOR  GROUP:  A full training course will take place on Thursday 4th October at 7.00pm. in the Credit Union building.  If is over two years since you were last trained, you will need to be re-trained under the new guidelines.  The course will last 3.5 hours approx. and you will learn CPR techniques and how to use a defibrillator.  The Defibrillator Group would like to have people trained in every Station area but this can only be achieved if people volunteer.  Advance booking is necessary, please contact 086-2076581 to book a place.

 

DIOCESAN  YOUTH  CHOIR  &  TAIZÉ  PRAYER  HOUR:  The Diocesan Youth Choir is re-establishing itself and invites anyone who may be interested in coming on board aged 18 - 35 to attend a meeting on Sunday 7th October from 5.30 - 6.30pm. in the Prayer Guidance Centre, Knock.  The meeting will be followed by Taizé Prayer from 6.30 - 7.30pm. for anyone wishing to stay on.  Anyone who would just like to be part of the Taizé Prayer hour for youth is most welcome to come along for the prayer hour. 

Taizé Prayer hosted by Knock Youth Ministry Team is open to anyone aged between 16 & 35 years, and will take place on the first Sunday in each month.  Taizé prayer is simply songs, silences and meditations.  For further details contact 087-6927850 or facebook ‘Taize Knock’, or Trish O’Brien, Diocesan Youth Director 093-52284 (ext.3).

 

FEAST  OF  THE  GUARDIAN  ANGELS  -  2nd October:  An Evening of Prayer in Honour of the Guardian Angels will take place at Knock Shrine beginning at 8.00pm.

 

PARISH  NEWSLETTER  SUNDAY  23rd  SEPTEMBER  2012

 

 

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:    Friday  10.30am. - 8.30pm.

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  SEPTEMBER

 

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

Micheál Waldron, Johnstown

Ranji Kearney, Annagh

Michael & Mary Geraghty

Bridie & Johnny Lyons, Upper Main St. & decd. of the Caulfield & Lyons Families

Dick, Mena & Kathleen Murray, London

Richard & Eileen Davey, Manchester

Jarlath Moran & decd. Tooraree

Martin & Nora Doyle

Mary E. Hunt & Margaret Fahey, Lecarrow

Michael Cleary, Drimbane

Josephine Reardon & decd. of the Greeley Family, Upper Main St.

Joe Freeley, Brackloon Sth. & Donegal

Jackie & Rita Toolan, Knockanarra

Tom & Lilly Moran, Main St.

Dan Finn & decd. Errif

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Saturday 10.00 First Anniversary

Ranji Kearney, Annagh

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Sunday 10.00 Month’s Mind

Aengus Finn, Devlis

 

READERS  &  MINISTERS  OF  THE  EUCHARIST  29/30  SEPTEMBER

7.30pm.                                             10.00am.                               12.00

John Dillon                                       Margaret Tarpey                   Dympna Greally

Jacinta Flynn                                    Frances Gaffney                   Patsy Flanagan

Jenny Glynn                                      Ann Powers                          Jana Jurakova

Tim Byrne                                          Mary Freeley                         Ann Carney

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   

Readers:

Alex Eaton                                         Maura Murphy                       Frank Browne

 

Offertory Collection €2,235

 

WEEKDAY  READERS

Monday:  Jarlath Fahey

Tuesday:  Matt O’Dwyer

Wednesday: Mary Donnelly

Friday:  Joan Harris

Saturday:  Dorothy  Durkan

 

NEW  DAWN:  The Autumn issue of the new Diocesan magazine is available at all Masses this weekend.  Cost €3

 

CONNACHT  P.T.A.A. Mini Vigil will be held in the Apparition Church, Knock on Friday 28th Sept. from 8.30pm. to midnight.

 

ST.  JOSEPH  CLUSTER:  Please note that the meeting scheduled for Tuesday 25th Sept. has been postponed to the following Tuesday 2nd October at 8.00pm. in the Parochial Hall, Ballyhaunis.

 

Choir  Practice takes place at 7.00pm. each Monday evening in St. Patrick’s Church.  

 

DIOCESAN  YOUTH  DIRECTOR:  Archbishop Michael Neary has appointed Ms. Trish O’Brien as full time Youth Director for the Archdiocese.  Trish is a qualified catechist and chaplain who has trained in Mater Dei Institute, Dublin.  She was a member of the Diocesan Implementation Group set up to implement the recommendations of the Diocesan Assembly in 2006 and has been involved with the Tuam Diocesan Youth Council since its inception.  She can be contacted at the Tuam Diocesan Resource Offices 093 52284.  Email

 

ANNAGH  MAGAZINE:  The deadline is Friday 19th October; all material for inclusion is now being taken - anything to do with Annagh parish, Ballyhaunis and its people.  Send it now to or to any committee member.  Visit www.annaghmag.ie or Facebook page for further details.

 

BRACKLOON/SPADDAGH  GROUP  WATER  SCHEME:  Following a decision at last year’s AGM to have an open day at the water treatment plant, members are invited to attend at the plant in Togher on Friday 28th Sept. between 2.00 & 5.00pm. when the facility can be seen working.

 

BALLYHAUNIS  8K  RUN  &  WALK:  Saturday 29th Sept. at 4.00pm.  Race HQ:  Ballyhaunis Rugby Club, Doctor’s Road.  Entry fee:  Adults €20, children €5.  Online entry at www.runireland.com or on the day.  Changing rooms, refreshments and prize giving in the Rugby Club. 

Visit www.ballyhaunis8K.com or www.mayoac.com  All runners, walkers, joggers welcome.

 

SPONSORED  WALK/CYCLE:  Sunday 30th Sept. in aid of Cancer Care West.

Venue:  Claremorris/Bekan area.  All donations gratefully accepted.  Contact Kieran at 086-8687815 or Gerry at 087-6466293.

 

WORLD  HEART  DAY  Public Talk - Thursday 27th September at 8.00pm. in the Credit Union Conference Room.   Admission is free, all are welcome.

Speaker:  Dr. Pat Nash, Consultant Cardiologist, University Hospital, Galway.

Chairperson:  Dr. Glen Lecky, G.P. Ballyhaunis Primary Care Team.

The talk is suitable for all age groups and will include important information on how to reduce your risk of heart disease.

 

Digital  tv  switchover  october  24th:  Information session at the Family Resource Centre, Friary House on Friday 28^th September at 12noon.  Avail of this opportunity to get answers to the questions regarding the switchover.

 

You  are  invited to a gathering of Priests, Religious and lay Catholics in the Clayton Hotel, Galway on Saturday, October 6th (10.00am to 4.00pm).  The gathering is primarily a listening exercise focused on the experience of Catholics and the needs of the Church.  Admission is free but booking is advisable on www.associationofcatholicpriests.com

 

UNWANTED  WEARABLE  CLOTHING required for 11-12 year old girl and infant girl aged 9 months.  Collection at the Parochial Hall on Tuesday 25th Sept. from 7.00 - 8.00pm.

 

C’mon  Mayo! We wish the best of luck to the Mayo Senior Footballers in the All-Ireland final.  A special word of good luck to Keith Higgins from our parish. 

 

 

 

PARISH  NEWSLETTER  SUNDAY  16th  SEPTEMBER  2012

 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:    Friday  10.30am. - 8.30pm.

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  - 23rd  SEPTEMBER

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

Brian & John Marrinan, Knock Road

Teresa & Frank Connolly, Devlis

Honora & Michael Lyons & decd. Annagh

Decd. of the Squires & Ganley Families

Nicolas, Louise & Ursula Mueller, Belgium

John & Mai Greene & decd. Carrowreagh

Mary, Ann & Dave Lyons & decd. Johnstown

Michael & Mary Rattigan, Lecarrow

Mary Moloney & decd. Beech Park

Joe Grealy & decd. Annagh

Jim & Peg Cribbin, Togher

Edward Fitzgerald, Upper Main St.

Tony & Lily Morley, Abbey St.

Dermot Winston, Carrick, Ballinlough

Dave & Mary Jordan & decd. Lecarrow

Noel Waldron & decd.

 

READERS  &  MINISTERS  OF  THE  EUCHARIST  22/23  SEPTEMBER

7.30pm.                                             10.00am.                               12.00

Brigid Lynskey                                  Kathleen Walsh                   Paula Grogan

Noreen Gallagher                            Mary Burke                            Orla Moran

Marina Coyne                                    Margie Gallagher                Eileen Jordan

Marion Regan                                   Kay Curley                            Gosia Cieslikowski                                                    

Readers:

Brendan Donnellan                         Attracta Jordan                     Murt Hunt

 

WEEKDAY  READERS

Monday:  Patricia Plunkett

Tuesday:  Sr. Rosario Waldron

Wednesday: Mike Byrne

Friday:  Christina Concannon

Saturday:  Dorothy  Durkan

 

Please pray for

Agnes Brown, mother of the late Betty Regan, Lecarrow

 

Offertory Collection €1,925

 

PARISH  PASTORAL  COUNCIL  MEETING: Tuesday 18th  Sept. at 8.00pm. in the Parochial Hall.

 

Parish  Choir:  Choir Practice takes place at 7.00pm. each Monday evening in St. Patrick’s Church.  New members and all past and present members are welcome. 

 

AUTUMN  STATION  MASSES:  Those wishing to host Station Masses in October are asked to contact the parish office at 9630006 as soon as possible to arrange dates and times.

 

Tuam  Diocesan  Youth  Gospel  Choir is seeking new members.  The choir is inspiring, fun and most of all a great way to meet new people. Can you sing and sway at the same time?  Please Contact Trish at (093) 52284.

 

BALLYHAUNIS  BRIDGE  CLUB will resume on Tuesday 18th and Thursday 27th Sept. at 8.00pm. in The Hazel.  New members welcome.  Contact 087-9193781 for further details.

 

BALLYHAUNIS  ACTIVE  RETIREMENT  ASSOCIATION:  Meetings will resume on Wednesday 19th Sept. at 3.00pm. in the Communal House, Clare Court.

 

SWITCH  NOW in time for the Digital TV Switchover.  Anyone who currently relies on an aerial to watch TV will need to take action before 24th October or risk your screen going blank!  Mayo Community Outreach Programme is committed to ensuring that the more vulnerable people are not left behind when the analogue TV signal is switched off.  For further information please contact: Caroline Wilson, Knockmore/Rathduff Resource Centre at < .  Guidance on the Digital Switchover is available at www.goingdigital.ie / LoCall 1890 940 980

 

Local  Employment  Service (LES):  This service offers a one stop shop that can provide you with information on job vacancies, training courses, CV preparation and interview techniques.  The office in Clare St. is open Monday to Thursday 9.30 - 4.30.  Please call in or telephone 094 - 9630080 to make an appointment.

 

MAYO/ROSCOMMON  HOSPICE  COFFEE  MORNING:   -  20th  SEPTEMBER

Coffee mornings will be hosted on Thursday 20th Sept. as follows:

Home of Anne & Gerry Lyons, Knockbrack, 11.00am. - 1.00pm.

Family Resource Centre, Friary House, 9.30am. - 3.30pm.

Western Care Training Centre, Ballyhaunis, 11.30am. - 3.00pm.

Home of Kay & Tadhg Buckley, Knock Road, 3.00 - 6.00pm.

 

WORLD  HEART  DAY  Public Talk - Thursday 27th September at 8.00pm. in the Credit Union Conference Room.   Admission is free, all are welcome.

Speaker:  Dr. Pat Nash, Consultant Cardiologist, University Hospital, Galway.

Chairperson:  Dr. Glen Lecky, G.P. Ballyhaunis Primary Care Team.

The talk is suitable for all age groups and will include important information on how to reduce your risk of heart disease.

 

Computer  Course aimed at people wishing to improve their skills with email, internet and digital photography commences on Wednesday 26th Sept. for 5 weeks in the Family Resource Centre, Friary House.  Contact the office at 9630031 or call in to book a place.

 

Computers  &  Business  PLC  course now enrolling at Ballyhaunis Community School, FETAC Level 5. Plus ECDL.  Contact Bernadine at 0860341072 for more details.

 

BALLYHAUNIS  TIDY  TOWNS:  Ballyhaunis was awarded 253 marks out of a possible 400 in the National Tidy Towns Competition 2012 - an increase of 5 on last year.  The report was generally favourable; a number of buildings and features were admired while others as well as litter drew criticism or suggestions for improvements. Copies of the report are available from the Tidy Towns Committee.

 

BALLYHAUNIS  MEET  &  TRAIN every Tuesday at 7.00pm. and Saturday at 9.00am at the ball court in the Friary field.  Walk/jog/run - all fitness levels cater for, new members welcome.

PARISH  NEWSLETTER  SUNDAY  9th  SEPTEMBER  2012

 

 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:    Friday  10.30am. - 8.30pm.

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  10^th  - 16^th  SEPTEMBER

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

Mary Maher, Thurles & Jim Maher, Mullingar

John & Delia Brennan, Gurteen & decd. of the Brennan & Tarmey Families

John & Frances Murphy, Lecarrow & decd. of the Murphy & Williams Families

Alfred Webb (Jnr.) Tooraree

Michael & Agnes Jordan & decd. Annagh

Margaret & Thomas Hoban, Derrynacong

Jim & Bridget Clarke, Devlis

Padraic & Siobhan Cleary, Johnstown

Eamon Burke, Devlis

James & Bridie Toolan, Devlis & decd. of the Toolan & Moran Families

Seamus Webb & decd. Main St.

Michael Curley, Crossard

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Saturday 10.00 First Anniversary

Annie Hoban, Lisbane

READERS  &  MINISTERS  OF  THE  EUCHARIST  15/16  SEPTEMBER

7.30pm.                                             10.00am.                                           12.00

Paul Sykes                                        Mary Sykes                                        Betty Coen

Joe Byrne                                          Ann Murphy                                       Helen Hoban

Irene Healy                                       Matt O’Dwyer                                     Mary Ryan

Christy Ruane                                  Mary Murphy                                      Patricia Plunkett                                                                                                                                             

Readers:

Maggie Ruane                                  Anne Durkan                                     Marie Jordan

 

WEEKDAY  READERS

Monday:  Jarlath Fahey

Tuesday:  Matt O’Dwyer

Wednesday: Mary Donnelly

Friday:  Joan Harris

Saturday:  Dorothy  Durkan

 

Please pray for

Betty Cleary, England, sister-in-law of Phil Kearney

 

Offertory Collection €1,971

 

PARISH  PASTORAL  COUNCIL  MEETING: Tuesday 18th  Sept. at 8.00pm. in the Parochial Hall.

 

Parish  Choir:  Choir Practices will resume on Monday 10th  Sept. in St. Patricks Church.  All members past and present are welcome to attend.  Please note earlier starting time 7.00pm. 

 

AUTUMN  STATION  MASSES:  Those wishing to host Station Masses in September/October are asked to contact the parish office at 9630006 as soon as possible to arrange dates and times

 

Mayo  Citizens  Information  service:  The next visit to Ballyhaunis  will take place this Monday (September 10th) from 10am until 12 noon at the Family Resource Centre, Friary House.  Anyone with a question about your rights and entitlements or needing assistance with forms/applications is welcome to visit.

 

Knock  Counselling  Centre is pleased to announce the following new services:

Guidance Counselling and Support Services for Young People aged 13-18 years. 

Anger Management Programme for Parents:  available from Weds 14th November.  For further information, please call 094 9375032.

 

Cookery/ Culinary  Skills  Classes:  If you are interested in gaining skills or finding employment in the catering industry, please come along to an enrolment/ information session next Thursday 13th Sept. from 12.00 and 2.00pm at Ballyhaunis VEC, Friary House.  Contact Noelle at 0949632668 for further information.

 

Fresh  Start is a FÁS funded training course for people who wish to explore their work options and update or develop new skills.  It is particularly suited to persons on a social welfare allowance with short or long term health difficulties.  Contact Regina at National Learning Network Castlerea on 094 9620374 for details.

 

THANKS:  To all who collected and contributed to the Rehab collection which amounted to €1,030.74

Irish  Foster Care  Association (Mayo Branch) thanks all who supported their recent collection which amounted to €835.

Day  of  Cycling in memory Martin Connery:  Annagh Wheelers would like to thank everyone who took part in the 100 mile cycle on Saturday 1st September.  The event proved to be a huge success attracting over 45 cyclists who completed anything from one lap to all six.  The club would also like to thank everyone who provided refreshments and to Gills Bar for hosting the event; €1,100 was raised in aid of St Vincent de Paul.

 

COFFEE  MORNING in aid of Mayo/Roscommon Hospice in Western Care Training Centre, Ballyhaunis, Thursday 20th September from 11.30am. - 3.00pm.

 

NATIONAL  GRANDPARENTS’  PILGRIMAGE  TO  KNOCK  -  Sunday 9th September.  Ceremonies commence with Blessing of the Sick at 2.30pm. followed by Mass at 3.00pm.

 

BALLYHAUNIS  8K  ROAD  RACE:  Saturday 29th September at 4.00pm.  Race HQ is Ballyhaunis Rugby Club on Doctor’s Road where there will be changing room facilities and refreshments and prize giving after the race.  Entry fee €20, online entry at www.runireland.com 

 

ST.  MARY’S  LADIES  GAA  CLUB fundraising night of traditional music and song in Moran’s Lounge, Aghamore, Sunday 9th September at 8.00pm.  All welcome.

 

Castlebar  College  of  Further  Education:  Limited places on key courses 2012/2013. Nursing, Media/Graphics, Healthcare Support, Level 6 Administration and more.  Phone 094 9023134 or see www.ccfe.ie

 

 

 

 

PARISH  NEWSLETTER  SUNDAY  2nd  SEPTEMBER  2012

 

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:    Friday  10.30am. - 8.30pm.

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  3^rd  -  9^th  SEPTEMBER

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

 Patrick & May Burke, Redford

John & Jane Fitzmaurice

Tom Eagney & decd. Coolnaha

Michael Greally, Drimbane

James & Ann Fitzmaurice & decd. Spaddagh

Willie, Julia, Kathleen & Babe Murphy & the Cribbin Family, Moneymore

Mick McDonnell, Carrowkeel

Maura & Fred Herr, Knox St

Michael Flanagan & decd. Clare Court

Joe & Winifred Kelly, Tipperary

Martin & May Fahey, Lavallyroe

Patrick & Kate Moran & decd. of the family, Bracklaghboy

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Saturday 10.00 First Anniversary

Sr. Helen Regan, Brazil & Ballyhaunis

 

READERS  &  MINISTERS  OF  THE  EUCHARIST  8/9  SEPTEMBER

7.30pm.                                 10.00am.                                           12.00

Seamus Mulrennan            P. J. Smyth                                        Maura Fitzmaurice

Justina Lyons                       Geraldine Murphy                            Ann Nestor

Michael Goulding                 Mary Donnelly                                  Helen Meehan

Mary T. Griffin                         Cait Webb                                        Breda Davis                                                                                                               

Readers:

John Mooney                         Kevin Henry                                     Alacoque McManus

 

COLLECTORS  FOR  SEPTEMBER

James McManus                  Susan Gately                                  Emmett Keane

Kevin Lyons                           Pat Phillips                                      Pat Byrne

Jim Lundon                           Mike Griffin                                       Vincent Higgins

Pat Curley                              Michael J. Walsh                            Eddie Mooney

 

WEEKDAY  READERS

Monday:  Patricia Plunkett

Tuesday:  Sr. Rosario Waldron

Wednesday: Mike Byrne

Friday:  Christina Concannon

Saturday:  Dorothy  Durkan

 

Offertory Collection €1,800

 

Please pray for

Davy Moran, Derrymore

 

ST.  VINCENT  DE  PAUL  SOCIETY  may be able to help if you are in financial difficulty.  Please call their confidential helpline 086-2640969 and a volunteer will get back to you.

 

AUTUMN  STATION  MASSES:  Those wishing to host Station Masses in September/October are asked to contact the parish office at 9630006 as soon as possible to arrange dates and times.

 

ANNAGH  MAGAZINE:  If you would like to have an item included in the 2012 magazine, the closing date is fast approaching - Friday 19th October.

St. Joseph’s National School on Abbey St. closed its doors this year after 106 years of education in Ballyhaunis.  Annagh Magazine Society would love to publish old class, communion or confirmation photos and memories.  Does anyone know who its oldest living pupil is?  Photos from the boys’ school are also welcome as the Society wants to mark the opening of the new extension at Scoil Íosa.

Wedding photos are also being collected and PROs of local organisations are asked to submit their reports and photos.  All material can be emailed to: or given to any committee member. Visit www.annaghmag.ie for further information.

 

BALLYHAUNIS  FORÓIGE  CLUB:  Registration  and Induction for new members takes place on Friday 7th September at 7.00pm in the Parochial Hall.  Members must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.  Foróige is for children aged from 12 to 18 years of age.  Places are limited and preference will be given to former pupils  of Scoil Íosa.  Affiliation fees are €20 per member and €30 per family.  Any queries please contact Tina McGoldrick on 086-0747159.

 

RETURN  TO  EDUCATION:  If you would like to refresh your skills or change your career path, please call to the Further Education Centre, Friary House, on Tuesday 4th September between 10.00am. and 2.00pm.  FETAC Level 5 courses on offer include Childcare, Information processing, English, Maths and Computers.  One to one tuition is also available to improve reading, writing and spelling.  Contact 094-9632668.

 

CALLING  ALL  ARTISTS!  You are invited to submit three pieces of work to the 2012 Ballyhaunis Open Art Exhibition to be held in the Friary in October.  The theme is ‘A moment in time’.  For entry forms and information please contact Moira at 087-9884041 or email:    Work must be handed in at the Friary on Saturday 13th October from 3 - 6pm; the exhibition will run from Saturday 27th October to Monday 5th November from 2 - 6pm. daily.

 

Why Not Study Theology?  The Dominicans are offering an affordable distance-learning programme in theology which can be followed either for academic credit or for personal enrichment.  People study from home, with occasional study-days at weekends, and with the support of on-line academic tutors.  Contact The Priory Institure, Tallaght Village, Dublin 24.  Ph. 01-4048124. 

 

“A  SPIRITUAL  COMPASS” is the title of a weekend reflection at Esker Spirituality Centre, Athenry on September 14th to 16th.  The Retreat Team and panellists will share their spiritual journey and resources.  Join the weekend to renew and deepen your hope for living.  Phone 091-844007.  Website:  www.redemptoristsesker.ie

 

PARISH  NEWSLETTER  SUNDAY  26th  AUGUST  2012

 

 

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:    Friday  10.30am. - 8.30pm.

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  27^th  AUGUST  -  2^nd  SEPTEMBER

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

Michael & Bridie Lyons, Larry & Mrs. Murphy

John, Agnes & Bernadette Freyne, Clare St.

Peter Meenan, Aisling Drive

Decd. of the Meehan Family, Annagh

Martin Finnegan & decd. Bohogue

*******

 

READERS  &  MINISTERS  OF  THE  EUCHARIST  1/2  SEPTEMBER

7.30pm.                                             10.00am.                                           12.00

Jenny Glynn                                      Mary Keane                                       Rita Lundon

Tim Byrne                                          Breege Halpin                                  Bernie Lyons

Frances Mulhern                              Teresa Healy                                    Helene  McCafferty

Mary Goulding                                   Helen Freeley                                   Rosaleen Kelly

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               

Readers:

Teresa Mueller                                  Mary Finan                                          Martin Fitzmaurice

 

COLLECTORS  FOR  SEPTEMBER

James McManus                              Susan Gately                                      Emmett Keane

Kevin Lyons                                       Pat Phillips                                         Pat Byrne

Jim Lundon                                       Mike Griffin                                          Vincent Higgins

Pat Curley                                          Michael J. Walsh                               Eddie Mooney

 

Please pray for

Nora Hollingsworth, nee Molloy, Doctor’s Road & London

John Kelly, Lissaniska, Bekan

Aengus Finn, Devlis

 

Offertory Collection €1,950

 

WEEKDAY  READERS

Monday:  Jarlath Fahey

Tuesday:  Matt O’Dwyer

Wednesday: Mary Donnelly

Friday:  Joan Harris

Saturday:  Dorothy  Durkan

 

AUTUMN  STATION  MASSES:  Those wishing to host Station Masses in September/October are asked to contact the parish office at 9630006 to arrange dates and times.

 

ST.  VINCENT  DE  PAUL  SOCIETY  may be able to help if you are in financial difficulty.  Please call their confidential helpline 086-2640969 and a volunteer will get back to you.

 

SCHOOL  RE-OPENING  TIMES

Scoil  Íosa will re-open to all enrolled pupils on Thursday 30th August at the usual times.

The  Community  School will re-open as follows:

1st Years                                             30th August

4th Years & Leaving Certificates    31st August

2nd & 3rd Years                                 3rd September

 

Abbey  Pattern:   Mass will be celebrated in the Friary at 1.30pm. this Sunday 26th August, followed by sports and fun events for all the family in the Friary field.

 

BALLYHAUNIS  FORÓIGE  CLUB:  Registration and Induction evening for existing members takes place on Friday 31st August at 7.00pm. in the Parochial Hall.  All members must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.  Registration and Induction for new members takes place on Friday 7th September at 7.00pm. in the Parochial Hall.  All members must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.  Places are limited - preference will be given to children from Scoil Íosa.  Affiliation fees are €20 per members or €30 per family.  Contact Tina McGoldrick on 086-0747159 for further details.

 

RETURN  TO  EDUCATION:  If you would like to refresh your skills or change your career path, please call to the Further Education Centre, Friary House, on Tuesday 4th September between 10.00am. and 2.00pm.  FETAC Level 5 courses on offer include Childcare, Information processing, English, Maths and Computers.  One to one tuition is also available to improve reading, writing and spelling.  Contact 094-9632668.

 

CALLING  ALL  ARTISTS!  You are invited to submit three pieces of work to the 2012 Ballyhaunis Open Art Exhibition to be held in the Friary in October.  The theme is ‘A moment in time’.  For entry forms and information please contact Moira at 087-9884041 or email:    Work must be handed in at the Friary on Saturday 13th October from 3 - 6pm; the exhibition will run from Saturday 27th October to Monday 5th November from 2 - 6pm. daily.

 

COMPUTER  BASED  BUSINESS  STUDIES  &  TOURISM  STUDIES  COURSE:  Commencing in Swinford Further Education Centre in September.  For further information contact Emer at 094-9251928.  Email:

 

BEGINNING  OF  SCHOOL  YEAR  MASS for all Primary, Secondary and Third Level students in St. Anne’s Church, Shanvaghera, Knock on Fri. 31st August at 7.30pm.  All welcome.

 

STAINED  GLASS  DEMONSTRATION  &  WORKSHOP in Knock Museum on Sunday 26th August from 2 - 6pm.  Admission is free, all are welcome.

 

“A  SPIRITUAL  COMPASS” is the title of a weekend reflection at Esker Spirituality Centre, Athenry on September 14th to 16th.  The Retreat Team and panellists will share their spiritual journey and resources.  Join the weekend to renew and deepen your hope for living.  Phone 091-844007.  Website:  www.redemptoristsesker.ie 

 

 

 

PARISH  NEWSLETTER  SUNDAY  19th  AUGUST  2012

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:    Friday  10.30am. - 8.30pm.

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  20^th  -  26^th  AUGUST

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

John Gerard Brady, Knox St.

Sean Griffin, Clare St.

Mary, Edward & Noreen Brennan, Kiltaboe

Decd. of the Moran & Kenny Families, Devlis

Mary Geraghty, Annagh & Manchester & decd. of the Walsh Family, Annagh

Michael Griffin, Johnstown & Manchester

John & Margaret Lyons, Redford

Pat O’Brien, Gurrane

Doris & Eddie Duddy & decd. Manchester

Kate, John & Patrick Goulding & decd. Ballinlough

Des & Maura McAuliffe, Clare Court

Decd. of the Connell Family, Manchester & Redford

Paddy Freeley & decd. Main St.

Ivan & Bebe Curran & decd. Claremorris & Meath

*******

Saturday 10.00 First Anniversary

Terence McHugh, Main St.

**********

 

READERS  &  MINISTERS  OF  THE  EUCHARIST  25/26  AUGUST

7.30pm.                                             10.00am.                               12.00

Marina Coyne                                   Frances Gaffney                   Goisa Cieslikowska

Marian Regan                                  Ann Powers                           Jana Jurakova

John Dillon                                       Mary Freeley                          Ann Carney

Jacinta Flynn                                    Ger Donnellan                      Margaret Byrne

           

Readers:         

Liam Lynskey                                   Tommy Caulfield                 Paula Donnellan

 

WEEKDAY  READERS

Monday:  Patricia Plunkett

Tuesday:  Sr. Rosario Waldron

Wednesday: Mike Byrne

Friday:  Christina Concannon

Saturday:  Dorothy  Durkan

 

Offertory Collection €2,045

 

Lough  Derg: One day pilgrimage on Saturday September 1st.  Bus leaves Ballyhaunis at 6am.  Bus & Boat €55.  Tel 086- 3527455.

 

TÓCHAR  Phádraig  Pilgrim  Walks from Ballintubber Abbey to Croagh Patrick take place on Saturday 25th August departing the Abbey at 8.30am.  This is the final group lead one for this year from the Abbey.  A backup car will accompany all the walkers to the end at Murrisk.   Contact Ballintubber Abbey Office 094 9030934

 

BALLYHAUNIS  COMMUNITY  SCHOOL  -  RE-OPENING  TIMES

The Community School will re-open as follows:

1st Years                                              30th August

4th Years & Leaving Certificates     31st August

2nd & 3rd Years                                   3rd September

 

Abbey  Pattern:   Preparations are well under way for this year’s Abbey Pattern which will be held in the Friary field on the last Sunday in August.  The Pattern will begin on Sunday 26th August around 2.00pm following Mass in St. Mary’s Augustinian Abbey at 1.30pm.

 

Ballyhaunis  Shopfronts  photography  exhibition:  The launch of the exhibition will take place in the Friary at 1.00pm. on Sunday 19th August.  All welcome. Opening hours:  Sat. 18th, 2 - 6pm; Sun 19th, 12.45 - 6pm; Thurs. 23rd to Sun. 26th, 2 - 6pm.  Closed: Mon 20th – Weds 22nd.

 

St.  Patrick’s  Dramatic  Society will hold a meeting in Paddy Phillips’ Bar on Monday 20th August at 8.00pm to discuss participation in the one act festival in Kiltimagh.  All new members welcome to attend.

 

BACK  TO  WORK  INITIATIVE for those finding it difficult to secure employment due to a learning difficulty, disability, injury or illness.  Employer Based Training (EBT) Course - National Learning Network, Breaffy Rd, Castlebar  provides an opportunity for both an employer and a trainee to avail of a 12-month back to work training programme.  Receive a FAS training allowance while on the course and obtain FETAC/ECDL certification.  For more information on EBT contact 094-9022770 or 086-7701996.

 

Summer  Camp  Ballinlough: Spórt agus Sproai at Michael Glavey's Community Centre, Ballinlough from 20th - 24th August, 9.30am. - 2.30pm.  Sports and Games through Irish for 7-13 year olds. Contact Maura on 0876527657.

 

Corrib/Mask 1/2  Marathon Challenge Sunday 26th August at 11.00am. in aid of Zambia Housing Project.  Register on runireland.com or at Clonbur GAA Pitch on the day.  Entry fee €30, contact Mike 087 6500179, zambiahousingproject@eircom.net.

 

Tuam  Youth  Theatre will present ‘The Wizard of Oz’ in the Mercy Secondary School, Tuam from Thurs 23rd to Sat 25^th August nightly at 8.00pm.  Matinee on Sunday 26^th at 3.00pm.  Enquiries to 085-1132898, 086-8596458 or e-mail

 

Leaving Certs:  We wish the best of luck to all who received their Leaving Cert results on Weds.  We will continue to pray for you at our Masses as you make decisions and choices for college and career over the coming days and weeks.

 

PARISH  NEWSLETTER  SUNDAY  12th  AUGUST  2012

 

 

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:    Friday  10.30am. - 8.30pm.

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  13^th  -  19^th  AUGUST

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

Michael & Mary Delia Waldron, Ballindrehid

Andrew & Delia Grealy & decd. Ballindrehid

Sean Phillips, Leow

Decd. of the Waldron Family, 25 Cherryfield

Decd. of the Winston Family, Carrick, Ballinlough

Mary McGuire, Johnstown

Peter & Delia Costello, Corofin

Lily & Thomas Murphy, Main St.

Pascal & Kathleen Moran, Newport & London

Mary & Len Ellis & decd of Fitzmaurice Family, Spaddagh.

Luke & May Greally, Birmingham, UK & Drimbane.

Sean Griffin, Clare St.

*******

Sunday 10.00 Month’s Mind

Mary Josephine Finn, Devlis

 

 READERS  &  MINISTERS  OF  THE  EUCHARIST  15 & 18/19  AUGUST

7.30pm.                                               10.00am.                                 12.00

Joe Byrne                                            Kathleen Walsh                      Orla Moran

Irene Healy                                         Mary Burke                               Eileen Jordan

Christy Ruane                                    Margie Gallagher                   Dympna Greally

Noreen Gallagher                              Kay Curley                               Patsy Flanagan

                                                                                                                       

Readers:

Mary Donnelly                                    Willie Ryan                                Martina Gavin

 

Offertory Collection €2,035

 

WEEKDAY  READERS

Monday:  Jarlath Fahey

Tuesday:  Matt O’Dwyer

Wednesday: Mary Donnelly

Friday:  Joan Harris

Saturday:  Dorothy  Durkan

 

BLOOD  DONOR  CLINIC:  Sunday 12th August from 12.00 - 3.30pm. in Scoil Iosa, Abbeyquarter.  Help ensure that essential blood supplies are always available.

 

NATIONAL  PUBLIC  NOVENA  in honour of Our Lady of Knock

14th - 22nd August at Knock Shrine.  Twice daily at 3.00pm. and 8.30pm. 

Theme:  Eucharist and Life

 

Tuesday 14th:  The Legacy of the Eucharistic Congress.

Fr. Pat Farragher, Castlebar.

 

Wednesday 15th:  The Assumption.

Fr. Benny McHale, C.C. Athenry.

 

Thurs.16th: Living a Eucharistic Faith Today.

Baroness Nuala O’Loan, Retired Police Ombudsman in Northern Ireland.

 

Friday 17th:  What makes a School Catholic?

Fr. Michael Drumm, Chairperson of the Catholic Schools Partnership, Maynooth.

 

Saturday 18th:  The Eucharist as Prayer.

Most Rev. Philip Boyce, Bishop of Raphoe (Raphoe Diocesan Pilgrimage)

 

Sunday 19th:  Eucharist Forms Community.

Most Rev. Christopher Jones, Bishop of Elphin (Elphin Diocesan Pilgrimage)

 

Monday 20th:  The Eucharist - A Project of Solidarity for All.

Mr. Justin Kilcullen, Director of Trocaire.

 

Tuesday 21st - Feast of Our Lady of Knock

Eucharist and Renewal

Fr. Richard Gibbons, P.P., Knock

 

Wednesday 22nd:  The Future of the Church in Ireland.

H. E. Archbishop Charles Brown, Apostolic Nuncio.

*****************

Anointing of the Sick at 2.30pm. on Wednesday 15th & Sunday 19th.

 

FEAST  OF  THE  ASSUMPTION

Next Wednesday, 15th August is the Feast of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary. It is a Holy Day on which we are obliged to attend Mass. Masses will be celebrated at 10.00am. and 12 noon on Wednesday 15th.  There will be no vigil or evening Masses.

 

ACCORD  COUNSELLING  CENTRE:  The Accord Counselling Centre in Castlebar offers a safe, professional and confidential process, facilitating couples and individuals to explore, reflect upon and resolve difficulties in their marriage and relationships.  Contact 094-9022214 for further information.  Accord Marriage Preparation Courses can be booked on their website www.accord.ie or by contacting the office at 094-9022214.

 

‘Praying  with  the  Women  Mystics’  -  Weekend Retreat.

August 17-19th, Friday evening to Sunday lunch.  Facilitator: Mary T. Malone.  Exploring what it means to be a woman Catholic/Christian today, by exploring the writings of women like Julian of Norwich, Catherine of Siena, Hildegarde of Bingen, Marguerite Porete, Mechtilde of Magdeburg.  Praying and living with integrity, today. Bookings to Esker Retreat House 091- 844007. www.redemptoristsesker.ie <http://www.redemptoristsesker.ie>

 

Lough Derg: One day pilgrimage to Lough Derg on September 1st. Bus leaves Ballyhaunis at 6am. Bus & Boat €55.Tel 086 — 3527455. 

 

 

 

PARISH  NEWSLETTER  SUNDAY  5th  AUGUST  2012

 

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:    Friday  10.30am. - 8.30pm.

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  6^th  -  12^th  AUGUST

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

Edward Judge & decd. Agloragh

Mary Corcoran

Brendan Hopkins, Larganboy

Oliver Levins, Clare St.

Luke & Lillie Lyons, Gurteenmore

Richard & John Lyons & decd. Spaddagh

Robert, Moyra & Gerard White, Kilkenny

James & Bridget Costello, Bohogue

*******

Sunday 10.00 Month’s Mind

Val O’Dowd, Station Rise

**********

 READERS  &  MINISTERS  OF  THE  EUCHARIST 11/12  AUGUST

7.30pm.                                               10.00am.                                             12.00

Justina Lyons                                      Mary Sykes                                       Helen Hoban

Michael Goulding                               Ann Murphy                                       Mary Ryan

Mary T. Griffin                                      Matt O’Dwyer                                     Patricia Plunkett

Paul Sykes                                           Mary Murphy                                      Paula Grogan

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               

Readers:

Michael Egan                                      Judy Davitt                                          Jarlath Fahey

 

COLLECTORS  FOR  AUGUST

Jimmy Donnelly                                  James Sloyan                                   Peter McCafferty

Seamus Mulrennan                           Martin Finan                                      Gabrielle Lyons

Michael Nolan                                     Anthony Plunkett                               Seamus Coffey

Pat Devine                                           John Regan                                        Liam Lyons

 WEEKDAY  READERS

Monday:  Patricia Plunkett

Tuesday:  Sr. Rosario Waldron

Wednesday: Mike Byrne

Friday:  Christina Concannon

Saturday:  Dorothy  Durkan

 

Please pray for

Mary Flatley, Sydney, Australia & Main St.

 

 Offertory Collection €1,980

 

PILGRIMAGE  TO  MEDJUGORJE:  12th September from Knock.  Contact Group Leader Marita Concannon on 098-64017 or 089-4146331.

 

NATIONAL  PUBLIC  NOVENA  in honour of Our Lady of Knock

14th - 22nd August at Knock Shrine.  Twice daily at 3.00pm. and 8.30pm. 

Theme:  Eucharist and Life

 

Tuesday 14th:  The Legacy of the Eucharistic Congress.

Fr. Pat Farragher, Castlebar.

 

Wednesday 15th:  The Assumption.

Fr. Benny McHale, C.C. Athenry.

 

Thurs.16th: Living a Eucharistic Faith Today.

Baroness Nuala O’Loan, Retired Police Ombudsman in Northern Ireland.

 

Friday 17th:  What makes a School Catholic?

Fr. Michael Drumm, Chairperson of the Catholic Schools Partnership, Maynooth.

 

Saturday 18th:  The Eucharist as Prayer.

Most Rev. Philip Boyce, Bishop of Raphoe (Raphoe Diocesan Pilgrimage)

 

Sunday 19th:  Eucharist Forms Community.

Most Rev. Christopher Jones, Bishop of Elphin (Elphin Diocesan Pilgrimage)

 

Monday 20th:  The Eucharist - A Project of Solidarity for All.

Mr. Justin Kilcullen, Director of Trocaire.

 

Tuesday 21st - Feast of Our Lady of Knock

Eucharist and Renewal

Fr. Richard Gibbons, P.P., Knock

 

Wednesday 22nd:  The Future of the Church in Ireland.

H. E. Archbishop Charles Brown, Apostolic Nuncio.

 

Anointing of the Sick at 2.30pm. on Wednesday 15th & Sunday 19th.

 

ANNUAL  DAY  OF  CYCLING  IN  BALLYHAUNIS

Following last year’s huge success of the inaugural Day of Cycling in memory of Martin Connery, Annagh Wheelers will host a similar event on Saturday 1^st September.

The Day of Cycling is designed to encourage as many people as possible, young and old, to get on their bikes.  Starting in Ballyhaunis, the route consists of 6 laps of a 25 mile circuit (total 150 miles); and cyclists can complete as many or as few laps as possible at their leisure. 

The starting time for any cyclist hoping to complete four laps or more (over 100 miles) is 7.00am.  For all other cyclists registration opens at 12.00pm in Gill’s bar and they are free to join the route at any time.  The expected finishing time is 5.30pm and refreshments will be available in Gill’s throughout the day.  All proceeds raised will be donated to the local St. Vincent de Paul.  For more information please contact Grahame Cleary on 086 804 5241. 

 

BLOOD  DONOR  CLINIC:  Sunday 12th August from 12.00 - 3.30pm. in Scoil Iosa, Abbeyquarter.  Help ensure that essential blood supplies are always available.

 

Historical  photographs of shops and pubs in Ballyhaunis sought for photography exhibition to be held in the Friary during National Heritage Week, 18th - 26th August 2012.  Contact Joan Flanagan: 086 1511269; Email:  .

 

THE  WESTERN  SESSIONS:  Sunday 12th August at 2.00pm.in the Western Hotel, Claremorris.  Music, Bouncing Castles, BBQ, etc.  Proceeds to Western Alzheimers and Western Care Local Services.  Adm: €10, concession €5.  Please support.

 

CLAREMORRIS  ACTIVE  RETIREMENT  GROUP:  Dance in the Dalton Inn Hotel, Monday 6th August from 9.45pm. - 12.30am.  Adm: €7.  All are welcome.

 

PARISH  NEWSLETTER  SUNDAY  29th  JULY  2012

 

            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:    Friday  10.30am. - 8.30pm.

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  30^th  JULY  -  5^th  AUGUST

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

Patrick & Helen Gilmore, Johnstown

Jack & Maureen O’Brien, Claremorris

Jimmy Flanagan & decd. Ballindrehid 

Michael Cunnane, Scrigg

Joe Webb, Devlis

Patrick, Sarah & Michael Waldron, Cave

Reuben Sykes, Leeds & Cave

John & Mary Lyons, Spaddagh

Pat Forde, Upper Main St. & Larganboy

*********

Saturday 10.00 First Anniversary

Kathleen Finn, Hazel Court

*********

Sunday 10.00 Month’s Mind

Kathleen Jyves, nee Finn, Manchester & Hazelhill

*****************************

READERS  &  MINISTERS  OF  THE  EUCHARIST 4/5  AUGUST

7.30pm.                                               10.00am.                                 12.00

Tim Byrne                                           P. J. Smyth                             Ann Nestor

Frances Mulhern                              Geraldine Murphy                  Helen Meehan

Mary Goulding                                   Mary Donnelly                        Breda Davis

Seamus Mulrennan                          Cait Webb                             Betty Coen

                                                                                                                                               

Readers:

James Reidy                                      Sr. Rosario Waldron            Michael Byrne

 

COLLECTORS  FOR  AUGUST

Jimmy Donnelly                                  James Sloyan                       Peter McCafferty

Seamus Mulrennan                           Martin Finan                          Gabrielle Lyons

Michael Nolan                                    Anthony Plunkett                   Seamus Coffey

Pat Devine                                          John Regan                           Liam Lyons

 

WEEKDAY  READERS

Monday:  Jarlath Fahey

Tuesday:  Matt O’Dwyer

Wednesday: Mary Donnelly

Friday:  Joan Harris

Saturday:  Dorothy  Durkan

 

Please pray for

Mary Josephine Finn, Devlis

 

Offertory Collection €1,910

 

THE  SAINT  PADRE   PIO  GLOVE will be available at the 10 o’clock Mass on Saturday 11th August.  Rosary will be recited at 9.40am.

 

CONSOLE  -  SUICIDE  BEREAVEMENT  COUNSELLING  SERVICE

Console is a nationwide charity providing a wide range of Suicide Prevention & Bereavement services across Ireland.  Since June of this year, Console is providing a free suicide bereavement counselling service at Tullinahoo, Swinford.  Anyone affected or bereaved by suicide can access the service by contacting Console on 01-6102638.  Email:  or download a referral form at www.console.ie

1Life Suicide Helpline 1800 247 100 is a dedicated 24 hour freephone national suicide prevention helpline providing a professional counselling service and a network of support services.  www.1life.ie

 

FREE  ELECTRICAL  RECYCLING  DAY:  Saturday 4th August from 10.00am. to 4.00pm. in Knox St. car park.  Any household item with a plug or a battery accepted.

 

CROí  collection amounted to €2,025; the organisers thank all who contributed.

 

LOST:  Dark blue purse containing driving licence on Saturday 14th July in Main St. close to Phillips butcher shop.  Reward offered, contact 086-1211058.

 

Ballyhaunis  shopfronts  photography  exhibition:  Historical photographs of shops and pubs sought for photography exhibition which will take place in the Friary during National Heritage Week, 18th - 26th August 2012.  Contact Joan Flanagan: 086 1511269; Email:  .

 

Claremorris  Community  Radio is currently looking for new volunteers!  No previous experience of radio or broadcasting is required and full training will be provided to all volunteers.  Visit the radio station in the Town Hall, Claremorris, call the station on 094 9373737 or email .

 

THE WOMEN’S CENTRE – DUNMORE will be open during Dunmore Festival Week (3rd - 12th August) as a Community Tea Room and Country Market.  Local Producers will be selling their homemade/handmade goods during the week. The Centre is a non-profit organisation, all are welcome.

 

Daycare  Assistant:  A vacancy will occur in Dunmore Daycare in September.  Duties will include cooking and general household work.  FAS criteria applies. Please phone the Enterprise Office on 093 39778 for an application form.

 

URLAUR  PATTERN takes place on Saturday 4th August.  Mass in the Abbey at 12.30pm. followed by sports, soccer tournament, traditional music and song, face painting, fancy dress etc.  Pattern Social in the Community Centre at 9.30pm. 

 

Congratulations to the Ballyhaunis U14 boys team on reaching the County “A” Final.  The County Final against Castlebar Mitchels takes place this Sunday at 7.00pm. in Castlebar.  Please come along and support the team in the Final!

 

PARISH  NEWSLETTER  SUNDAY  22nd  JULY  2012

 

            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:    Friday  10.30am. - 8.30pm.

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  23^rd  -  29^th   JULY

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

Brian & John Marrinan, Knock Road

Ellen & John Joe Murphy, Killinaugher

Agnes & James Caulfield, Bohogue

Tommy Jordan & decd. Knox St.

Joe & Bridie Byrne & decd. Johnstown

Paddy Brennan, Upper Main St.

 

READERS  &  MINISTERS  OF  THE  EUCHARIST 28/29  JULY

7.30pm.                                             10.00am.                                           12.00

Marian Regan                                     Mary Keane                                   Bernie Lyons

John Dillon                                        Breege Halpin                                  Helena McCafferty

Jacinta Flynn                                     Teresa Healy                                    Rosaleen Kelly

Jenny Glynn                                      Helen Freeley                                   Maura Fitzmaurice                                                                                                                 

Readers:

Pat Curley                                           Norrie Dillon                                  Elizabeth Jordan

 

WEEKDAY  READERS

Monday:  Patricia Plunkett

Tuesday:  Sr. Rosario Waldron

Wednesday: Mike Byrne

Friday:  Christina Concannon

Saturday:  Dorothy  Durkan

 

Please pray for

Kathleen Nicholson, Athlone, mother of Christy Nicholson, Bridge St.

 

Offertory Collection €1,830

 

KNOCK  SUMMER  FESTIVAL

A one-day event for 17 - 30 year olds on Sat. 28th July.  The day will include amazing talks, workshops, music, prayer, reflection, drama, chat, etc.  Speakers include:

Fr. Conall O’Cuinn S.J. a Vocations Director and Community Leader based in Dublin. 

Fr. Conall is a gifted and talented speaker, who will deliver the opening talk and be the facilitator of couch talk and group chat throughout the day.

John Lonergan, former Governor of Mountjoy Prison; John will speak on the title of ‘One Community’ focusing on the importance of community and working together to protect the most vulnerable in society.

Bishop Donal McKeown, Auxiliary Bishop of Down & Connor, is a member of the Episcopal Council for Worship, Pastoral Renewal & Faith Development, and a member of the Council for Clergy.  Bishop McKeown will give the final talk at the festival titled ‘One Body’.  The day will begin at 12.00 and finish at 6.00pm.  

 

CROAGH  PATRICK  PILGRIMAGE

The annual National Pilgrimage to Croagh Patrick takes place on Sunday July 29th. 

Confessions will be heard on the summit of the mountain continuously from 7.30am to 2.00pm.  Mass will be celebrated on the summit every half hour.  The first Mass will be at 8.00am; the last Mass will be celebrated at 2.00pm.

The pilgrimage will be lead by Most Rev. Michael Neary, Archbishop of Tuam, who this year will be joined by the Apostolic Nuncio to Ireland, His Excellency Most Rev. Charles Brown.

 

Tochar Phádraig Pilgrim Walk  -  A unique Pilgrim Journey with a difference

To walk in the footsteps of St Patrick along the once royal Chariot Road.

To be challenged by the 22 miles that was the Pilgrim Path down through the ages.

To absorb the rich heritage that is embodied at every turn along the way.

To have the spirits raised by the environment and the encouragement of companions.

To take time to discover a deeper meaning to life.

To find greater peace in our relationship within ourselves, with others and with God.  

The Tochar Phádraig Pilgrim Walks from Ballintubber Abbey to Croagh Patrick take place on Reek Sunday 29th July departing the Abbey at 8.30am.  A backup car will accompany all the walkers back to Murrisk.  Contact Ballintubber Abbey Office 094 9030934.

 

FREE   presentation on Thursday 26th July at 7.00pm in the Enterprise Centre, Clare Rd.  Alan Gallagher of ConnectIreland will introduce the subject of attracting business from another country to set up in Ireland.  ConnectIreland is a global referral programme where everybody is encouraged to make introductions to decision makers in internationally expanding companies.  If any of these companies establishes operations in Ireland and jobs are created, then the person who registers and introduces the qualifying company to ConnectIreland will receive a minimum of €1,500 per job created (to a maximum of 100 jobs) subject to certain terms and conditions.  Everyone is welcome, contact Ballyhaunis Chamber at 094-9630311for more information.

 

BALLYHAUNIS  COMMUNITY  CELEBRATION:  Sunday 22nd July from 9.00 - 11.00pm. in Fitzers, Knox St.  Ceol, Scéalta, Refreshments, all are welcome.

 

Many  thanks to all  who supported the Coffee Morning and Cake Sale held last Sunday in Paddy Phillips' Bar with their very generous donations toward the Children's group. Over €1,000 was raised and will help the children greatly.

 

URLAUR  PATTERN takes place on Saturday 4th August.  Mass in the Abbey at 12.30pm. followed by sports, soccer tournament, traditional music and song, face painting, fancy dress etc.  Pattern Social in the Community Centre at 9.30pm.  All are welcome.

 

PILGRIMAGE  TO  MAMEAN:  The annual Summer/Autumn pilgrimage to Máméan Mountain in the Maamturk Mountains will take place on Sunday, August 5th.  Turas na Croise, the Traditional Stations of the Cross will begin at 3.00pm.  Caoineadh na dTrí Muire will be sung in the sean-nós style by Mr. Joe John Mac an Iomaire.  Mass will follow immediately afterwards.  All are welcome to attend.

Máméan is on the Western Way route in the Maamturk mountains between Leenane and Recess.  It is not too difficult a climb.  From the Recess side it takes about 45 minutes to climb at a very easy-going pace.  It is not nearly as difficult as Croagh Patrick and is a suitable walk for all the family!

 

PARISH  NEWSLETTER  SUNDAY  15th  JULY  2012

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:    Friday  10.30am. - 8.30pm.

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  16^th  -  22^nd  JULY

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

Betty Regan, Lecarrow

Mick O’Connell, Upper Main St.

Michael A. & Nora Keane, Annagh

John, Nora & Sean Hopkins, Knock

Mary Ludden, Charlestown

Patrick, Nora & Michael Cleary, Johnstown

Patrick Molloy, Gurrane

Kitty Mitchell & decd. Knox St.

Frank Garside & decd. Agloragh

John & Mary E. Hunt & decd. Lecarrow

********

Saturday 10.00  First Anniversary

Michael Waldron, Cave

***************

 

READERS  &  MINISTERS  OF  THE  EUCHARIST 21/22  JULY

7.30pm.                                             10.00am.                               12.00

Christy Ruane                                  Frances Gaffney                Jana Jurakova

Brigid Lynskey                                 Ann Powers                         Ann Carney

Noreen Gallagher                           Mary Freeley                       Margaret Byrne

Marina Coyne                                  Ger Donnellan                     Rita Lundon

                 

Readers:

Emer Gallagher                                John Halpin                       Pat Higgins

 

WEEKDAY  READERS

Monday:  Jarlath Fahey

Tuesday:  Matt O’Dwyer

Wednesday: Mary Donnelly

Friday:  Joan Harris

Saturday:  Dorothy  Durkan

 

Please pray for

Kathleen Jyves, nee Finn, Manchester & Hazelhill

Pat Hanrahan, Leeds, husband of Margaret Culliney, Tavanaghmore

Mary Murray, Lissaniskea, Bekan, mother of Margaret Hannan, Drimbane

Val O’Dowd, Station Rise

 

Offertory Collection €1,860

 

New  Loop  System  for  people  with  Hearing-Aids

A new sound system for people with Hearing-Aids has been installed in the church.  Some Hearing-Aids may have to be adjusted to the T position in order to pick up reception

 

ANNUAL  CROAGH  PATRICK  PILGRIMAGE

The annual National Pilgrimage to Croagh Patrick takes place on Sunday July 29th.  Confessions will be heard on the summit of the mountain continuously from 7.30am to 2.00pm.  Mass will be celebrated on the summit every half hour.  The first Mass will be at 8.00am; the last Mass will be celebrated at 2.00pm.   The pilgrimage will be lead by Most Rev. Michael Neary, Archbishop of Tuam, who this year will be joined by the Apostolic Nuncio to Ireland, His Excellency Most Rev. Charles Brown.

 

Ballyhaunis  Town  FC  –  Division  1  Cup  Final:  Ballyhaunis Town play near neighbours Urlaur United in the Division 1 Cup Final this Sunday 15th July.  Kick Off is at 3.00pm in Milebush Park, Castlebar.  Your support is welcome.

 

Mayo Cancer Support Association:  Mass will be celebrated at Rock Rose House, Castlebar on Thursday 19th July at 7.00pm for all people, their families and friends whose lives have been affected by cancer.  All are welcome.

 

GAA  CÚL  CAMPS take place in the GAA Club, Monday 16th to Friday 20th July.  Open to children of primary school age (6 - 13 yrs.)  Register on line or pay at the course on first day.  Information, registration etc on GAA Cúl Camps website.

 

CONCERN:  Many thanks to all who contributed to and helped with the recent collection which amounted to €1,560.

 

Coffee  Morning  and  Cake  Sale:  Sunday 15th 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 helped and cared for over the past 8 years.

 

THREE  DAY  ART  &  CRAFTS  SUMMER  CAMP for boys & girls at the Family Resource Centre, Friary House.  Lots of fun and activities such as papier mache, glass painting, mosaic and much more.  Ages 9 to 13 on 7^th 8^th & 9^th August from 10.00am to 3.00pm   Ages 6 to 8 on 14^th 15^th & 16^th August from 10.00am to 3.00pm.  Places limited book early, for further details contact Tracey McDermott, Family Resource Centre, Friary House, (094) 9630031.

 

Local Employment Service  (LES):  This service offers a one stop shop that can provide you with information on job vacancies, training courses, CV preparation and interview techniques.  The office is open Monday to Thursday 9.30 – 4.30. in Clare St, Ballyhaunis.  Contact 094- 9630080 or call in to make an appointment.  

 

 Great  Western  Family  Fun  Day:  In support of the Carers Association and Western Care Association in Breaffy House Resort, Sunday July 15th from 1.00 to 6.00pm.  Adm: Adults €10, Students €5, children under 12 FREE; family tickets and group rates available on request from Western Care head office on 094 9029136.

 

PARISH  NEWSLETTER  SUNDAY  8th  JULY  2012

 

                        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:    Friday  10.30am. - 8.30pm.

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  9^th  -  15^th  JULY

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

Molly Concannon, Main St.

Decd. of the Murphy Family, Lurgan

Joe Greene, Main St.

Thomas & Delia Glynn, Upper Main St.

Oliver Mullarkey, Tullaghane

Paddy & Howard Morley, Woodpark

Stephen Griffin, Tavanaghmore

Mary & John Fitzmaurice, Mountain

David Fitzmaurice, Forthill

John & Kathleen Fleming, Lavallyroe

Peter & Kathleen Regan, Agloragh

 

READERS  &  MINISTERS  OF  THE  EUCHARIST 14/15  JULY

7.30pm.                                               10.00am.                                             12.00

Kieran Jenkinson                                 Mary Burke                                         Eileen Jordan

Caitriona Biesty                                  Margie Gallagher                                Goisa Cieslikowska

Joe Byrne                                            Kay Curley                                          Dympna Greally

Irene Healy                                         Margaret Tarpey                                  Patsy Flanagan                                   

Readers:

Patricia Uí Shuilleabháin                      Maura Murphy                                    Pat Higgins

 

WEEKDAY  READERS

Monday:  Patricia Plunkett

Tuesday:  Sr. Rosario Waldron

Wednesday: Mike Byrne

Friday:  Christina Concannon

Saturday:  Dorothy  Durkan

 

Offertory Collection €1,960

 

CEMETERY  MASS

The annual Cemetery Mass takes place today at 3.00pm. (weather permitting).  

 

 SINCERE  THANKS to all who responded to our recent clothing appeal.   The clothes donated are much appreciated.

 

KNOCK  SUMMER  FESTIVAL

 A one day event for 17 - 30 year olds on Saturday 28th July at Knock Shrine.  The day will include amazing talks, workshops, music, prayer, reflection, loads of time to meet new people and chill out. 

The Festival is free, you only pay for your food.  The day will begin at 12.00 and finish at 6.00pm.

 

New  Loop  System  for  people  with  Hearing-Aids:  A new sound system for people with Hearing-Aids has been installed in the church.  Some Hearing-Aids may have to be adjusted to the T position in order to pick up reception.

 

Coffee  Morning  and  Cake  Sale:  Sunday 15th 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 8 years.

 

THREE  DAY  ARTS  &  CRAFT  SUMMER  CAMP  for boys & girls at the Family Resource Centre, Friary House.  Lots of fun and activities such as papier mache, glass painting, mosaic and much more. 

Ages 9 to 13 on 7^th 8^th & 9^th August from 10.00am to 3.00pm

Ages 6 to 8 on 14^th 15^th & 16^th August from 10.00am to 3.00pm.

Places limited book early, for further details contact Tracey McDermott, Family Resource Centre, Friary House, (094) 9630031.

 

Local Employment Service  (LES):  This service offers a one stop shop that can provide you with information on job  vacancies, training courses, CV preparation and  interview techniques.    The office is open Monday to Thursday 9.30 – 4.30. located on Clare St, Ballyhaunis.  Contact 094- 9630080 or call in to make an appointment .  

 

Mayo  Job  Club:  Part-time 3-week course will be held in the Enterprise Centre, Clare St.  Monday 16th July - Friday 3rd August, 10am to 1pm weekdays only (€60 allowance paid towards travel).  If you are unemployed and want to find work, to upskill, to change careers or to return to education then this is the course for you.  The Job Club’s aim is to give you the necessary job seeking skills as a group and also provides help on a one-to-one basis.  Contact Mayo Job Club, phone 094-9256745 or email

 

The  Great  Western  Family  Fun  Day:  In support of the Carers Association and Western Care Association takes place in Breaffy House Resort on Sunday, July 15th from 1.00 to 6.00pm.  Western themed fun and novelty activities for the whole family including LIVE coverage of the Connaught Final, Mayo v Sligo, followed by a children’s disco.   Admission: Adults €10, Students €5, children under 12 FREE; Family tickets and group rates available on request from Western Care head office on 094 9029136, Breaffy House Resort, 094 9022033 or call 086 3775702.

 

5K  SUMMER  SERIES:  The last 5K event is in Ballinrobe on Tues. 10th July at 8.00pm.  followed by end of series get-together in the Soccer Club.

 

PARISH  NEWSLETTER  SUNDAY  1st  JULY  2012

                        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:           Friday  10.30am. - 8.30pm.

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  2^nd  -  8^th   JULY

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

John & Jane Fitzmaurice

Margaret & Michael Lyons, Carrowkeel

Jackie & Rita Toolan, Knockanarra

Tom & Lily Moran, Main St.

James & Delia Ruane & decd. Curries

Alfred Webb (Snr.) Tooraree

Mary Hussey, Holywell

Michael Keegan & decd. Pattenspark

James, Mary & Maureen Mullarkey, Bohogue & Swinford

Pat O’Brien & decd. Gurrane

Decd. of the Connell Family, Redford & Manchester

**************

Saturday 10.00 First Anniversary

Olive Waldron, Cave

*********

Sunday 10.00 Month’s Mind

Alice Lyons, Clare St.

 

READERS  &  MINISTERS  OF  THE  EUCHARIST 7/8  JULY

7.30pm.                                               10.00am.                                             12.00

Justina Lyons                                      Ann Murphy                                       Mary Ryan

Michael Goulding                               Matt O’Dwyer                                     Patricia Plunkett

Mary T. Griffin                                      Mary Murphy                                       Paula Grogan

Paul Sykes                                           Kathleen Walsh                                Orla Moran

                                                                                                                                                           

Readers:

John Doyle                                          Attracta Jordan                                   Margaret Monaghan

 

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:  Jarlath Fahey

Tuesday:  Matt O’Dwyer

Wednesday: Mary Donnelly

Friday:  Joan Harris

Saturday:  Dorothy  Durkan

   

Please pray for

Martin Kearney, Clare & Cork, brother of John Kearney, Clagnagh

Myles Walsh, Farmhill, Claremorris, father of M. J. Walsh, Knock Road

 

 Offertory Collection €2,110

 

CEMETERY  MASS

The annual Cemetery Mass will take place next Sunday 8th July at 3.00pm. (weather permitting).  The cemetery committee is appealing to people to help maintain the good condition of the cemetery when tidying their graves by taking home all flower containers, pots, old shrubs and any material removed from graves.

 

SUMMER  COLLECTION:  Sincere thanks to all who contributed to the priests’ summer collection.

 

Citizens  Information:  The next visit from the Mayo Citizens Information Service will take place this Monday (July 2nd) from 10am until 12 noon at the Family Resource Centre, Friary House. Anyone with a question about your rights and entitlements or needing assistance with forms/applications is welcome to attend.

 

5K  SUMMER  SERIES:  The next 5K event is in Claremorris on Tues. 3rd July at 8.00pm.  Registration at the Race Track.  All walkers, joggers, runners welcome. 

 

IRISH  WHEELCHAIR  ASSOCIATION:  The organisers of the recent collection wish to thank all who contributed, the amount collected was €978.15.

 

IRISH  CANCER  SOCIETY  wishes to thank all who contributed to their recent collection which amounted to €1,221.80

 

Diocesan  Pilgrimages

· The annual diocesan pilgrimage to Lourdes led by Archbishop Michael Neary will be held from July 31st to August 7th.  For information and / or booking please contact Sheila at (086)8664633 or Fr. Austie at (087)2978598.

· Diocesan Pilgrimage to Fatima, Santiago de Compostela, Lourdes, 28th August – 6th September. 9 nights.  Price €874. Accompanied by Spiritual Director.  Contact John at 093-28337 or 087-7627910 or        < or Joe Walsh Tours at 01-2410822.

 

Mayo  Job  Club:  Part-time 3-week course will be held in the Enterprise Centre, Clare St.  Monday 16th July - Friday 3rd August, 10am to 1pm weekdays only (€60 allowance paid towards travel).  If you are unemployed and want to find work, to upskill, to change careers or to return to education then this is the course for you. The Job Club’s aim is to give you the necessary job seeking skills as a group and also provides help on a one-to-one basis.  Contact Mayo Job Club, phone 094-9256745 or email

 

Pilgrimage  to  Medjugorje on 22nd September from Knock. Spiritual director Fr. Stephen Farragher.  Contact Geraldine Hannon 087 6626445/086 0429549.

 

PARISH  NEWSLETTER  SUNDAY  24th  JUNE  2012

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:           Friday  10.30am. - 8.30pm.

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  25^th   JUNE  -  1^st  JULY

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

 Delia Forde & decd. Derrynacong

Joseph Tighe & decd. Main St. & Aisling Drive

Decd. of the Griffin & O’Reilly Families

Joe Burke, Doctor’s Road

Martin Lyons & decd. Annagh

Tom & Kathleen Folliard, Cooloughra

Paddy Ryan, Hazelhill

Thomas & Ellen Carroll, Drimbane

 

READERS  &  MINISTERS  OF  THE  EUCHARIST 30 JUNE/1 JULY

7.30pm.                                               10.00am.                                             12.00

Tim Byrne                                           Geraldine Murphy                              Helen Meehan

Frances Mulhern                               Mary Donnelly                                    Breda Davis

Mary Goulding                                   Cait Webb                                           Betty Coen

Seamus Mulrennan                          Mary Sykes                                         Helen Hoban

                                                                                                                                                           

Readers:

Alex Eaton                                          Caitriona Biesty                                  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

 

WEEKDAY  READERS

Monday:  Patricia Plunkett

Tuesday:  Sr. Rosario Waldron

Wednesday: Mike Byrne

Friday:  Christina Concannon

Saturday:  Dorothy Durkan

 

Please pray for

Paddy Joe Fahey, Ballyveal

 

Offertory Collection €1,990

 

SUMMER  COLLECTION

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

 

Pilgrimage  to  Medjugorje on 22nd September from Knock. Spiritual director Fr. Stephen Farragher.  Contact Geraldine Hannon 087 6626445/086 0429549.

 

Clothing  appeal:  Clean, wearable clothes for children (up to 12 years) and women will be gratefully accepted at the Parochial Hall on Wednesday 27th June from 7.00 - 9.00pm.

 

CEMETERY  MASS

The annual Cemetery Mass will take place on Sunday 8th July at 3.00pm. (weather permitting).  The cemetery committee is appealing to people to help maintain the good condition of the cemetery when tidying their graves by taking home all flower containers, pots, old shrubs and any material removed from graves.

 

SCOIL  ÍOSA  Fundraising Committee would like to thank all who supported their recent fundraising venture - a golf classic and an envelope collection on the night of the inter-pub quiz.  Both events were very successful, and thanks to all who assisted.  Funds raised will go towards providing play and sport facilities at Scoil Íosa.  Other fundraising events will be planned for the new school year.

 

BALLYHAUNIS  COMMUNITY  COUNCIL:  Members have displayed a map in the Square showing possible cycle/walk routes, mainly on minor roads.  Smaller scale copies of this map are available by contacting the Friary House at 094-9630031.

 

5K  SUMMER  SERIES:  All walkers, joggers, runners are invited to take part in the Ballyhaunis 5K event on Tuesday 26th June at 8.00pm.  Registration at the Rugby Club, Doctor’s Road.  This is a non-competitive fun event designed to encourage participation in exercise and fitness.  It is organised locally in conjunction with Mayo AC and Mayo Sports Partnership.

 

MACRA  NA  FEIRME, Claremorris:  Next meeting Thursday July 5th at 9.00pm. in Mulligan's Bar.  Activities include sports, social nights, public speaking, travel, debating, quizzes, drama, comedy - something for everyone aged 17 - 35.  New members especially welcome.

 

ST.  MICHAEL’S  SCHOOL,  CASTLEREA:  Sincere thanks to all who supported the recent sponsored cycle.  Well done to all the cyclists, sponsors and all who contributed in any way.  All monies raised will directly fund the new Sports and Therapy complex at  St. Michael’s.

 

GALWAY  &  INTERNATIONAL  EMPLOYMENT  &  ADVICE  FAIR:  Friday 29th June from 3.00 - 8.00pm. & Saturday 30th from 10.00am. - 4.00pm. at the Volvo Global Village, South Park.  Irish, European and International employers will be participating, as well as Business Start-Up Services, Welfare Advisers, Education/Training Providers, CV Clinic and job-seeking advice.  Admission is free and all are welcome.

 

TÓchar  Phádraig  Pilgrim  Walks from Ballintubber Abbey to Croagh Patrick take place on Saturday 30th June  departing the Abbey at 8.30am.  A backup car will accompany all the walkers to the end at Murrisk.  Enquiries to Ballintubber Abbey Office 094 9030934.

 

‘New  Dawn’ - a new diocesan magazine has just been launched and is now on sale. The magazine is the initiative of the Diocesan Pastoral Council.  It  is a full-colour production and has features on events that are happening throughout the Church and Archdiocese, along with views and opinions of readers on matters of faith, spirituality and many pastoral issues.  It is hoped to publish it on a quarterly basis.  Cost is €3.  

 

PARISH  NEWSLETTER  SUNDAY  17th  JUNE  2012

 

 

            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:           Friday  10.30am. - 8.30pm.

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  18^th  -  24th  JUNE

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

Michael & Mary Delia Waldron, Ballindrehid

Andrew & Delia Greeley & decd. Ballindrehid

John & Margaret Waldron & decd. Lisduff

Paddy Phillips, Main St.

Decd. of the Meehan Family, Annagh

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Saturday 10.00 First Anniversary

Patrick Regan, Derrynacong

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Sunday 10.00 Month’s Mind

Nancy Neary, 25 The Maples, Hazelhill

 

READERS  &  MINISTERS  OF  THE  EUCHARIST 23/24  JUNE

7.30pm.                                             10.00am.                                           12.00

Marion Regan                                   Breege Halpin                                  Helena McCafferty

John Dillon                                        Teresa Healy                                   Rosaleen Kelly

Jacinta Flynn                                      Helen Freeley                                 Maura Fitzmaurice

Jenny  Glynn                                       P. J. Smyth                                      Ann Nestor                

 

Readers:

Brendan Donnellan                           Anne Durkan                                  Murt Hunt

 

WEEKDAY  READERS

Monday:  Jarlath Fahey

Tuesday:  Matt O’Dwyer

Wednesday: Mary Donnelly

Friday:  Joan Harris

Saturday:  Dorothy Durkan

 

Offertory Collection €2,042

 

Corpus  Christi  procession:  Sincere thanks to all who helped with and took part in the Corpus Christi Procession last Sunday.

SUMMER  COLLECTION:  The priests’ summer collection will be taken up on the weekend 23/24 June.  The distributors of envelopes are kindly asked to collect the envelopes from the sacristy after any of the Masses this weekend.

 

ST.  JOSEPH’S  YOUNG  PRIESTS  SOCIETY would like to thank all who contributed to and helped with the recent collection which amounted to €1,136.30

 

Clothing  appeal:  Clean, wearable clothes for children (up to 12 years) and women will be gratefully accepted at the Parochial Hall on Wednesday 20th June from 10.00am. - 12.00.

 

CEMETERY  MASS:  The annual Cemetery Mass will take place on Sunday 8th July at 3.00pm.

 

Ballyhaunis  shopfronts  photography  exhibition:  Historical photographs of shops and pubs are sought for photography exhibition which will take place in the Friary during National Heritage Week, 18th - 26th August 2012.  Please contact Joan Flanagan: 086 1511269.  Email:  .

 

BALLYHAUNIS  DEFIBRILLATOR  GROUP: Revalidation Training (Reminder Training) will take place this Wednesday 20th June between  7.00pm and 9.00pm in the Friary House.  This training is open to people who have already completed a full training course and its purpose is to remind people of the skills learnt by them - CPR techniques and how to use a Defibrillator.  It is very important that when people have completed their full training course, that they attend the Revalidation Training when advertised to keep their newly learnt skills up to date.  Any queries contact (086) 2076581.

 

Tochar  Phádraig  Pilgrim  Walk - A unique Pilgrim Journey

To walk in the footsteps of St Patrick along the once royal Chariot Road.

To be challenged by the 22 miles that was the Pilgrim Path down through the ages.

To absorb the rich heritage that is embodied at every turn along the way.

To have the spirits raised by the environment and the encouragement of companions.

To take time to discover a deeper meaning to life.

To find greater peace in our relationship within ourselves, with others and with God.   The Tochar Phádraig Pilgrim Walks from Ballintubber Abbey to Croagh Patrick take place on Saturday 30th June  departing the Abbey at 8.30am.  A backup car will accompany all the walkers to the end at Murrisk.  Contact Ballintubber Abbey Office 094 9030934 for further details.

 

‘New  Dawn’ - a new diocesan magazine will be launched by Archbishop Michael Neary on Thursday, June 21st in the McWilliam Park Hotel, Claremorris at 7.30pm.  All are welcome to attend.  The magazine is the initiative of the Diocesan Pastoral Council.  The magazine will have features on events that are happening throughout the Church and Archdiocese, along with views and opinions of readers on matters of faith, spirituality and many pastoral issues.  It is hoped to publish it on a quarterly basis.  Cost is €3.  Media West coordinated the production and design.

 

Pilgrimage  to  Medjugorje on 22nd September from Knock.  Spiritual director Fr. Stephen Farragher.  For further details contact Geraldine Hannon 087 6626445 / 086 0429549.

 

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

 

 

 

 

PARISH  NEWSLETTER  SUNDAY  10th  JUNE  2012

      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:           Friday  10.30am. - 8.30pm.

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  11^th  -  17th  JUNE

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

Tom  Henry, Gurteen

Thomas & Delia Fitzgerald & decd. Johnstown

Stephen & Kate Browne & decd. Coolnafarna

Brendan Hoban, Lisbane

Tom, Patrick & Margaret Donnellan, Clare St.

John & Mollie Waldron, Aghamore

Michael, Catherine & Bertie Curley, Clare St

Thomas & Katie Johnston, Knox St.

Peg, John & Noel Culliney

Siobhán & Paraic Cleary, Johnstown

Sean Durkan & decd. Abbey St.

Winifred & Thomas Cosgrove, Kilvine, Irishtown

Michael & Mary Webb & decd. Main St

Dom Murphy, Brackloon North

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Saturday 10.00 First Anniversary

John Cruise, Knockbrack

 

READERS  &  MINISTERS  OF  THE  EUCHARIST 16/17  JUNE

7.30pm.                                             10.00am.                                           12.00

Christy Ruane                                     Ann Powers                                      Ann Carney

Brigid Lynskey                                   Mary Freeley                                       Margaret Byrne

Noreen Gallagher                             Ger Donnellan                                   Rita Lundon

Marina Coyne                                     Mary Keane                                        Bernie Lyons                                                                                                                                                                          

Readers:

Maggie Ruane                                     Kevin Henry                                       Marie Jordan

 

WEEKDAY  READERS

Monday:  Patricia Plunkett

Tuesday:  Sr. Rosario Waldron

Wednesday: Mike Byrne

Friday:  Christina Concannon

Saturday:  Dorothy Durkan

 

Offertory Collection €2,195

 

Corpus  Christi  procession

The annual Corpus Christi Procession takes place this Sunday 10th June immediately after 12 o’clock Mass, proceeding from the Church to the Square where Benediction will  take place.

 

EUCHARISTIC  CONGRESS:  Tickets for the Mass in Croke Park on Sunday 17th June are now available in the sacristy.  People who have booked tickets might please collect them this weekend.

 

BALLYHAUNIS  P.T.A.A.  Mass & Holy Hour will be held in the Blessed Sacrament Chapel, Knock on Friday 15th June at 8 o’clock.   Meeting to follow.

 

Citizens Information:  The next visit by Citizens Information to Ballyhaunis takes place this Monday 11th June from 10.00am to 12 noon in the Family Resource Centre, Friary House.

 

Sports  Coach  Training:  A new course for people out of work who would like to train to become a Sports Coach, is now taking names through the Family Resource Centre, Friary House.  The course – called Goal to Work is open to anyone who lives in the Ballyhaunis area, is unemployed or in receipt of a social welfare payment and has an interest in GAA, Soccer and Rugby. Application forms and further details available by calling into the Family Resource Centre or by phoning 9630031.

 

Starting  a  Small  Business:  A one day workshop on starting your own small business will take place in the Family Resource Centre on Monday June 18th from 9.30am. to 4.00pm.  The workshop is being organised by Mayo North East LEADER and is titled “Small Business Big Vision”.  The workshop will provide an introduction to small business setup and the different supports available.  It is aimed at budding entrepreneurs who wish to explore potential business ideas and is free of charge.  More details available by contacting the Family Resource Centre at the Friary House, phone 9630031.

 

BALLYHAUNIS  TIDY  TOWNS:  Meeting on Wed. 13th June at 8.00pm. in the Parochial Hall.  New members welcome.  Ballyhaunis was unsuccessful in the first round of the Litter League and is drawn against Newport for the month of June. 

 

MAYO  ATHLETIC  CLUB  5K  SUMMER  SERIES will be held on four Tuesday evenings at 8.00pm. in the following venues:

Lough Lannagh, Castlebar - June 19th                       Rugby Club, Ballyhaunis - June 26th

Claremorris Track - July 3rd                                           Ballinrobe Soccer Club - July 10th

End of series get-together in Ballinrobe on July 10th.  Entry fee for series and post race get-together €25.  Enter on line at www.runireland.com

 

CARRICK  N.S.  ANNUAL  FAMILY  FUN  &  SPORTS  DAY - Sunday 17th June at 2.00pm. at Lough Harps Soccer Pitch, Ballinlough.   Races and fun events for all the family.

 

SPONSORED  CYCLE in aid of the “Therapy & Sports Complex for Autism and Disabilities” at St. Michael’s Special School, Castlerea will take place on Sunday 17th June.  St. Michael’s has a wide catchment area with pupils from Galway, Mayo, Sligo, Leitrim and Roscommon.  People can help by cycling (10K - 40K or 100K) or by sponsoring.  Contact 094-9620523 for further details.  All support would be appreciated.   

 

PARISH  NEWSLETTER  SUNDAY  3rd  JUNE  2012

                        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:           Friday  10.30am. - 8.30pm.

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  4^th  -  10th  JUNE

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

Rita Mooney, Doctor’s Road

Michael & Julia Winston, Devlis

Jack & Maureen O’Brien, Claremorris

Elizabeth & Michael Kneafsey, Tavanaghmore

Thomas (Tawdy) Devanny, John Lanigan & Jimmy Noone, Ballyhaunis

Patrick, Mary & Jarlath Moran, Tooraree

Denis & Geraldine Sloyan, Brackloon, & Pete Caffery

Jim Culliney, Margaret & John Conboy, Johnstown

Tom & Lil Caulfield & decd. Drimbane

Patricia Morley, Bekan

Dell Folliard, Holywell

Kit Keane & decd. Knox St.

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READERS  &  MINISTERS  OF  THE  EUCHARIST 9/10  JUNE

     7.30pm.                                         10.00am.                                           12.00

     Kieran Jenkinson                         Margie Gallagher                            Goisa Cieslikowska

     Caitriona Biesty                             Kay Curley                                        Dympna Greally

     Joe Byrne                                       Margaret Tarpey                               Patsy Flanagan

     Irene Healy                                     Frances Gaffney                              Jana Jurakova                         

Readers:

     John Mooney                                  Mary Finan                                          Alacoque McManus

 

COLLECTORS  FOR  JUNE

     Eamon Egan                                   Patsy Keane                                     Martin Fitzmaurice

     Patsy Glynn                                    Gerry Lyons                                        Richard Waldron

     Tom Regan                                     Joe Costello                                      Patsy Flanagan

     Ann Curley                                     Tom Meehan                                       Kieran Fitzmaurice

 

WEEKDAY  READERS

Monday:  Jarlath Fahey

Tuesday:  Matt O’Dwyer

Wednesday: Mary Donnelly

Friday:  Joan Harris

Saturday:  Dorothy Durkan

 

Please pray for

Alice Lyons, Clare St.

 

Offertory Collection €1,990

 

Corpus  Christi  procession

The annual Corpus Christi Procession will be held on Sunday 10th June immediately after 12 o’clock Mass, proceeding from the Church to the Square where Benediction will take place.

 

EXAM  PRAYER

Lord Jesus, as I now prepare for my exams, I ask You to grant me strength of mind and constant hope.  Banish all fear, anxiety, regret and nervous distraction.

May your gifts of the Holy Spirit guide and enlighten my mind at this difficult time.  Give me the gift of self-confidence and assurance that you will hear my prayer.  

Answer my need and continue to guide me as I pursue life’s journey.  Amen

 

We wish every blessing on all our young people who will be sitting the Leaving & Junior Certificate exams over the coming weeks.  Mass will be celebrated in  B.C.S. on Weds. June 6th, @ 8.45am.  We will be keeping you in our prayers for the duration of the exams.

 

Summer  Festival:  There will be a number of parking restrictions and traffic controls during Saturday evening and Sunday morning.  Please co-operate with festival volunteer stewards during this time.  Enjoy all the entertainment on the streets for the Fair Day, starting at The Square at 1.00pm Sunday.

 

Thinking  of  Starting  a  Small Business?  Small Business Big Vision is a one day idea generation workshop for budding entrepreneurs who wish to explore potential business ideas.  The workshop will provide an introduction to small business setup and supports available.  It will take place in Ballyhaunis Family Resource Centre, The Friary House, St Mary’s Abbey on Monday June 18th, 9.30am. to 4.00pm.  The course is free of charge.  To book a place call Rita at Mayo North East LEADER Partnership Company, Foxford on 094 9256745 or 087 0507049.

 

BALLYHAUNIS  &  DISTRICT  GUN  CLUB wishes to thank all who subscribed to the Western Alzheimers collection which amounted to €1,055.

 

Scoil  Íosa  Ballyhaunis is holding a Golf Am Am fundraiser on Fri. June 8th & Sat. June 9th in Ballyhaunis Golf Club.  Team Sheets: Contact Kevin Henry @ 087 2243836 or Martin Keane @ 087 8276965.  Social evening & presentation of prizes at 9.00pm. on June 9th.

 

Ordinations  to  the  Priesthood

Congratulations and best wishes to Eugene O’Boyle & Shane Sullivan who will be ordained priests in Tuam Cathedral @ 3pm this Sunday, June 3rd.  It is a great source of celebration for all of us in the Archdiocese that, after a lapse of six years, we have two young men being ordained for service in the Archdiocese of Tuam.  Please keep them in your prayers.

 

Knock Summer Festival:  The Knock Summer Festival is taking place on Saturday 28th July.  This day will be full of talks, workshops, music, prayer and reflection. The theme for the day is ‘ONE’. The day is free of charge. It is for all people aged 17-30. For more info check out www.knock-shrine.ie/youthfestival <http://www.knock-shrine.ie/youthfestival> , or call us on 0876927850. Find us on Facebook Knock Summer Festival.

 

PARISH  NEWSLETTER  SUNDAY  27th  MAY  2012

                        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:           Friday  10.30am. - 8.30pm.

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  28^th  MAY  -  3^rd  JUNE

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

Anthony O’Malley, Knock Road

Michael & Christina Kenny, Skeghard

Damien Webb, Devlis

Tom, Noreen & Rita Hopkins, Upr. Main St.

Micheál Maher, Thurles

Timothy Lavin, Lavallyroe

John Joe, Maureen & Paddy Philbin, Ballyhaunis & Leeds

Mary Ronayne Butler, Knock Rd.

Andy Ryan & Deceased of Ryan family

Jack & Brigid Mary Halpin, Main St.

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READERS  &  MINISTERS  OF  THE  EUCHARIST 2/3  JUNE

7.30pm.                                             10.00am.                               12.00

Justina Lyons                                 Matt O’Dwyer                     Patricia Plunkett

Michael Goulding                           Mary Murphy                       Paula Grogan

Mary T. Griffin                                  Kathleen Walsh                Orla Moran

Paul Sykes                                       Mary Burke                         Eileen Jordan                                     

Readers:

Teresa Mueller                              Tommy Caulfield               Martin Fitzmaurice

 

COLLECTORS  FOR  JUNE

Eamon Egan                                   Patsy Keane                      Martin Fitzmaurice

Patsy Glynn                                     Gerry Lyons                        Richard Waldron

Tom Regan                                      Joe Costello                      Patsy Flanagan

Ann Curley                                         Tom Meehan                     Kieran Fitzmaurice

 

WEEKDAY  READERS

Monday:  Patricia Plunkett

Tuesday:  Sr. Rosario Waldron

Wednesday: Mike Byrne

Friday:  Christina Concannon

Saturday:  Dorothy Durkan

 

Please pray for

Nancy Neary, Hazelhill Downs

Conor Dempsey, Roscommon, son of Helen Grogan, Clare St.

 

Offertory Collection €2,065

 

Corpus  Christi  procession

The annual Corpus Christi Procession will be held on Sunday 10th June immediately after 12 o’clock Mass, proceeding from the Church to the Square where Benediction will take place.

 

BALLYHAUNIS  P.T.A.A. Meeting will take place in the Parochial Hall on Monday 28th May at 8.00pm.

 

INTERNATIONAL  EUCHARISTIC  CONGRESS  2012

The Eucharistic Congress is an international gathering aimed at promoting an awareness of the central place of the Eucharist in the life and mission of the church.  It usually takes place every four years, and is hosted by a different country each time around.   The first Congress was held in Lille, France, in 1881; the last time Ireland hosted it was 80 years ago in 1932.

The Eucharistic Congress 2012 takes place from June 10th to 17th.  Most of the events take place in the RDS, Dublin, with the closing ceremony, the Statio Orbis, taking place on Sunday 17th June in Croke Park.  It offers an opportunity to reflect on what it means to celebrate and live the Eucharist, and thousands will gather in celebration and song.  Each Diocese and parish in Ireland has been invited to send representatives to this Eucharist.

The programme for the Congress includes liturgical and cultural events, catechesis and testimonies, discussions and workshops, with each day built around a different theme.  These include ‘Communion in marriage and family’, ‘Reconciliation in our communion’, and ‘Communion in suffering and in healing’.

Special programmes have been prepared for children, young people and families.  The youth programme, entitled ‘Go! Be Church!’ is aimed at those aged from 17 to 25, and includes drama, catechesis, music, prayer, art and social activities in the Chiara Luce Youth Space in the RDS.   A limited number of tickets are also available for Statio Orbis, Closing Ceremony at Croke Park on 17 June in the Upper Cusack stand and Upper Hogan stand.

The following options remain available on www.iec2012.ie <http://www.iec2012.ie>  until 4 June: Full 7 day programme in RDS from 10-16 June:  €105. Any 3 consecutive day programme in RDS from 10-16 June:  €70. Single day ticket for any day at RDS (excluding Final Mass):  €35.

 

The  annual  Inter-Pub  Quiz takes place on Thursday 31 May, starting at 9.00pm.  The questions will be broadcast simultaneously to all pubs, through local radio.  On the night, representatives of Scoil Íosa fundraising committee will be selling envelopes in the participating pubs, with all funds raised going towards developing sports facilities at the primary school.  Great prizes are on offer, and your support would be appreciated.

 

Scoil Íosa Ballyhaunis is holding a Golf Am Am fundraiser on Fri June 8th & Sat June 9th. Venue: Ballyhaunis Golf Club Team Sheets: Contact Kevin Henry @ 087 2243836 or Martin Keane @ 087 8276965 Social evening & presentation of prizes at 9pm on June 9th with music by Kieran Murphy.

 

Claremorris Musical Society is hosting a Quiz Night on Friday 1st June in the Dalton Hotel, Claremorris.  Tables of 4 €10 per adult. €5 per child. Lots of prizes on offer.

 

Knock Summer Festival:  The Knock Summer Festival is taking place on Saturday 28th July.  This day will be full of talks, workshops, music, prayer and reflection. The theme for the day is ‘ONE’. The day is free of charge. It is for all people aged 17-30. For more info check out www.knock-shrine.ie/youthfestival <http://www.knock-shrine.ie/youthfestival> , or call us on 0876927850. Find us on Facebook Knock Summer Festival.

 

IRELAND’S  WEATHER  -  A  JOURNEY  THROUGH  TIME: Public lecture by Evelyn Cusack of Met Eireann in Ballyhaunis Community School on Wed. 30th May at 7.00pm.  Admission is free, all are welcome.

 

PARISH  NEWSLETTER  SUNDAY  20th  MAY  2012

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:           Friday  10.30am. - 8.30pm.

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  20^th  -  26^th  MAY

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

Charles Moore

Luke & Mary Lawler, Knock Road

Catherine & Thomas Freeley & Gerard Byrne, Ballindrehid

Val & Olive Waldron, Cave

Jack & Josie Eaton & decd. Main St.

Desmond Fitzgerald, Bridge St.

Tony Moran, Hazelhill

Sharon O’Dowd, Station Rise & Old Racecourse

Joe & Winifred Kelly, Tipperary

William & Mary Burke, Abbey St.

Dora & Tom Forde, The Square

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READERS  &  MINISTERS  OF  THE  EUCHARIST  26/27  MAY

7.30pm.                                             10.00am.                                        12.00

Tim Byrne                                           Geraldine Murphy                     Breda Davis

Frances Mulhern                                Cait Webb                                 Betty Coen

Mary Goulding                                   Mary Sykes                                 Helen Hoban

Seamus Mulrennan                         Ann Murphy                                  Mary Ryan                                                                                                                               

Readers:

Mary Donnelly                                    Willie Ryan                                 Paula Donnellan

WEEKDAY  READERS

Monday:  Jarlath Fahey

Tuesday:  Matt O’Dwyer

Wednesday: Mary Donnelly

Friday:  Joan Harris

Saturday:  Caitriona Biesty

Please pray for

John Gibbons, Louisburgh, father of Fr. Richard Gibbons, P.P. Knock

PARISH  PASTORAL  COUNCIL  MEETING

Monday 28th May at 8.00pm. in the Parochial Hall.

A meeting of St. Joseph Cluster representatives will be held on Tuesday 29th May at 8.00pm. in the Parochial Hall.

Offertory Collection €1,960

EUCHARISTIC  ADORATION  OF  33  HOURS will be held in St. Jarlath’s College Chapel, Tuam on 26 & 27 May, beginning with Mass and Benediction at 10.00am. on Saturday in Tuam Cathedral followed by procession to St. Jarlath’s College Chapel.  It continues until 7.00pm. on Sunday finishing with Procession, Mass and Benediction.  Every Church in the Archdiocese is allocated a minimum of one hour; 8.00 - 9.00am. on Sunday is the hour allocated to Ballyhaunis Church.  All are welcome.

Corpus  Christi  procession

The annual Corpus Christi Procession will be held on Sunday 10th June immediately after 12 o’clock Mass, proceeding from the Church to the Square where Benediction will take place.

Trip  to  Medjugorje:  22nd September from Knock.  Spiritual director Fr. Stephen Farragher. For further details contact Geraldine Hannon at 087 6626445 / 086 0429549.

Medjugorje  youth  festival - celebrate faith fun and friendship with thousands of youth from around the world. August 1st to 8th.  Contact Michael at 087-2497617.

BALLYHAUNIS  TIDY  TOWNS:  Ballyhaunis is competing with Kiltimagh this month in the first round of the Litter Action League 2012.  Please support Tidy Towns in keeping the streets free of litter of any kind especially cigarette butts.

The  annual  Inter-Pub  Quiz takes place on Thursday 31 May, to start off the Ballyhaunis Summer Festival.  Teams representing pubs across the town will compete with each other for the annual trophy and other great prizes.  The questions will be broadcast simultaneously to all pubs, through local radio.  Quiz starts at 9.00pm.

On the night, representatives of Scoil Iosa fundraising committee will be selling envelopes in the participating pubs, with all funds raised going towards developing sports facilities at the primary school.  Great prizes are on offer, and your support would be appreciated.

IRELAND’S  WEATHER  -  A   JOURNEY  THROUGH  TIME:  Public lecture by Evelyn Cusack of Met Eireann in Ballyhaunis Community School on Wed. 30th May at 7.00pm.  Refreshments served at 6.30pm.  Admission is free, everyone welcome.

Ballyhaunis  Golf  Club:  The Scramble continues every Tuesday evening.  Draw is held at 6:30pm.  Beginners lessons every Wednesday at 7.00pm.

Mayo  Cancer  Support  Group will hold its next meeting on Wednesday 23rd May at 7.00pm in Rock Rose House, Castlebar.   Anyone who has been through or is going through cancer is very welcome.  Any queries please phone 094 9038407.

Macra  na  Feirme  Claremorris  AGM takes place on Thursday May 31st at 9.00pm in Mulligans Bar, Claremorris.  New members are especially welcome!  Activities include sports, social nights, public speaking, travel, debating, quizzes, drama, comedy - there is something for everyone aged 17 - 35 years.

BALLYHAUNIS  DISTRICT  COMMUNITY  COUNCIL thanks all who contributed to their recent collection which amounted to €810.

FRIENDS  OF  CROI  BALLYHAUNIS  &  DISTRICT 8K sponsored walk raised €5,940.  Thanks to everyone who supported this worthy cause.

TOOREEN  10K  FUN  WALK/RUN:  Wednesday 23rd May at 7.30pm.  Entries taken from 6.00pm.   Runners €12, walkers €6.  Refreshments afterwards.  Proceeds to Mayo Cancer Support Rock Rose House.  Contact Helen at 087-6716202 or Sean at 094-9639014.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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