Parish Newsletter 21 Jan 2007

THE THIRD SUNDAY OF THE YEAR21 January 2007
MASS INTENTIONS BALLINLOUGH
Sat 20 Jan 8 pm.Aileen & Paddy Fitzmaurice, Ballinlough, Anniv. Sun 21Jan 11 am.Bernie Swannick, Mt. Upper, 1st Anniv.

There will be no weekday masses until further notice.
Sat 27 Jan 8 pm.Annie Judge, Clooncrim, Anniv. Sun 28 Jan 11 am.Kate Caulfield, Clooninsla.

Eucharistic Ministers:Church Readers:
Ballinlough Church:
Sat. 27 Jan. 8 pm.Mary Larkin, Kitty Murphy.Ruth Judge
Sun. 28 Jan. 11 am.Mary Connolly, Una Fitzmaurice.Kieran Connolly

Granlahan Church:
Sat. 27 Jan. 7 pm.John Caulfield, Mary Ruane.Seán McGuire
Sun. 28 Jan. 12 pm.Angela Keaveney, Mary Gormley (B)John Maloney

Your prayers are requested for the repose of the soul of Mary M
argaret Sullivan, nee Malarkey, Tullaghane, Ballyhaunis, who died in the USA recently.
Offertory Collections: Sat. and Sun. 13th & 14th Jan. Ballinlough: 650. Granlahan: ‚¬702.
MASS INTENTIONS: GRANLAHAN Sat20Jan7 pm.William Lyons 6th Anniv. & Elizabeth Lyons, Pollinea. Sun21Jan12 pm.Patrick Burke, Redford & Grange. Tues.23Jan10 amTom & Margaret Glynn and deceased family members. Fri26Jan8.15 pm.Patrick & Michael O'Gara. Sat.27Jan7 pm.Michael (Ben) Kelly, 1st Anniv. Sun28Jan12 pm.Joe Hussey, 3rd Anniv.

Fr. Joe's Illness
Fr. Joe Feeney had a heart attack last Sunday evening. He is receiving treatment in the cardiac unit at Galway Regional Hospital. He hopes he will make a good recovery. Fr. Joe wishes to thank the people most sincerely for their prayers and good wishes and for their concern for him.

Celebration of the Sacraments:His grace the Archbishop, Most Rev. Dr. Michael Neary will confirm our children on Friday 9 March. In preparation for this Fr. Benny McHale, Dunmore will speak to the parents of the children being confirmed on Thursday 25 January at 8 pm. in Granlahan Community Centre. The children will attend a day of preparation for Confirmation in Ballintubber Abbey on Wednesday 7 February.
Information Day & Exhibition at the Ballyhaunis Adult Learning Centre – Mayo VEC, The Friary Ballyhaunis on Wednesday 24th January 12.00 – 2.00 pm. & 4.00 pm. – 8.00 pm. Information will be provided about the wide range of courses on offer. Every effort is made to tailor courses to the needs of individuals. There will be an opportunity to consult privately with VEC officers.
West of Ireland Alzheimer Foundation has vacancies on the Community Employment scheme for Care Assistants and Bus Driver. Care Assistants required for Marian House Respite Home, Ballindine and for our in-home support service in all areas of Co. Mayo. Bus Driver required for transporting clients from their homes to and from Marian House for day care facilities. FÁS criteria apply. Applications to: West of Ireland Alzheimer Foundation, Main St. Ballindine, Co Mayo. Phone 094 9364900.

14th January Newsletter

THE SECOND SUNDAY OF THE YEAR
14 January 2007
MASS INTENTIONS BALLINLOUGH
Sat
13
Jan 8 pm. Kathleen & Tommy Joe Forde & their son Tommy, Loughill.
Sun14 Jan 11 am. Tom Coll, Clooninsla, Anniv.
Mon 15 Jan 10 am William Whiddett & Kimberley Engelhardt.
Tue 16 Jan 9.30 am Annie Higgins
Wed17 Jan 10 am. Mass for all the people of the parish.
Thu 18 Jan 10 am. Private intention.
Fri
19
Jan
7.30 pm.
Michael & Nora Kelly, Cloonalough, Anniv.
Sat
20
Jan
8 pm.
Aileen & Paddy Fitzmaurice, Ballinlough, Anniv.
Sun
21
Jan
11 am.
Bernie Swannick, Mt. Upper, 1st Anniv.


Eucharistic Ministers:
Church Readers:
Ballinlough Church:
Sat. 13 Jan. 8 pm.
Theresa Cunningham, Marian Carty.
Róisín Fitzmaurice.
Sun. 14 Jan. 11 am.
Loretta Garvey, Marie Hayden.
Phil Gibbons.
Granlahan Church:
Sat. 13 Jan. 7 pm.
Mary Birmingham, Joe Keane.
John Coggins.
Sun. 14 Jan. 12 pm.
Ann Hett, Maura Caulfield.
Audrey Costello,
Kaitlyn Brady
Please pray for the repose of the soul of Teresa Carty, Dysart, mother of Teresa Brehony, Ballinlough.
MASS INTENTIONS: GRANLAHAN
Sat
13
Jan
7 pm.
John Raftery, Coraslustia, Anniv.
Sun
14
Jan
12 pm.
Michael & Mary Ellen Costello, Granlahan.
Tues.
16
Jan
10 am
Bernie Crinigan, Tullaghane, Anniv.
Fri
19
Jan
8.15 pm.
Matt & Margaret Raftery.
Sat.
20
Jan
7 pm.
William Lyons 6th Anniv. & Elizabeth Lyons, Pollinea.
Sun
21
Jan
12 pm.
Patrick Burke, Redford & Grange.
Offertory Collections: Feast of the Epiphany
Ballinlough: € 395. Granlahan: €340.
Sat. and Sun. 6th & 7th Jan.
Ballinlough: € 835. Granlahan: €653.
Celebration of the Sacraments:
His grace the Archbishop, Most Rev. Dr. Michael Neary will confirm our children on Friday 9 March. In preparation for this Fr. Benny McHale, Dunmore will speak to the parents of the children being confirmed on Thursday 25 January at 8 pm. in Granlahan Community Centre. The children will attend a day of preparation for Confirmation in Ballintubber Abbey on Wednesday 7 February.
First Holy Communion will be celebrated as follows: Sunday 29 April 11 am. Ballinlough National School. Sunday 6 May 11 am. Carrick National School. Sunday 13 May 12 noon. Granlahan National School.
The Roscommon Underwater Search and Rescue Unit would like to thank most sincerely all who contributed to our annual church gate collection recently held at Ballinlough Church. The amount of €197 was collected. Your support is greatly appreciated.
Ballinlough Senior Citizen’s Christmas Party: Our sincere thanks to all who attended the party. It was a most enjoyable occasion. Our gratitude also to all who helped in any way and to all our generous sponsors.
The usual card game takes placed in Granlahan Community Centre Monday nights at 9 pm.
Knock Counselling Service: There will be a suicide bereavement support group run for five weeks from Monday 5 February to Monday 5 March from 7 pm – 8.30 pm at the Knock Shrine Counselling Service. Contact Orla Carew or Fiona McCarthy on 094 9388100 ext.149.