June 29th News

29th June 2008

MASS INTENTIONS BALLINLOUGH

Sun 29 June 11 am. Willie Joe Flynn 6th Anniv. & Christina Flynn.

Nora & Martin Cregg, Keyfield.

Deceased members of the O Flynn Family, Clooncalagy.

Willie Greene.

Mon 30 June 10am Margaret & Christy Carew, & deceased members of the family
Tue 1 July 10am Patrick & Mary Kelly, & their daughter Catherine, Carraghs. Anniversary.
Wed 2 July 10am Mary & Tom Brady.
Thur 3 July No Mass
Fri 4 July 7.30pm Deceased members of the Heffernan FamilyBallinlough.
Sun 6 July 11am Bridget Joyce, Tourmakeady.

Ballinlough Church: Eucharistic Ministers Readers
Sun 6th July 11am Ann Moylan, Mary Connolly. Mary Finan
Granlahan Church:
Sat 5th July 7pm Mary Birmingham,

John Maloney.

John Maloney
Sun 6th July 12 Noon Mary Patterson, Mary Ruane. Bernie Burke

MASS INTENTIONS: GRANLAHAN

Sat 28 June 7.00pm Michael, Kate & Teresa McGoff and deceased members of the Family.

Sun

29 June 12noon Deceased Members of the Burke Family, Derryvoung
Tues 1 July No Mass
Fri 4 July 8.15pm Patrick, Mary & Michael Flynn & deceased members . of the Flynn & Naughton Families
Sat 5 July 7.00pm Thomas & Mollie Caulfield
Sun 6 July 12noon Tom Ronan.

First Friday Calls: The sick & housebound will be attended to Thursday & Friday. We pray God’s Blessing on them.

OFFERTORY COLLECTION Sat & Sun 21st & 22nd June

    Ballinlough € 410 Granlahan €300

Sincere Thanks to all who contributed to the Summer Collection for the support of the Priests of the Parish.

Granlahan Annual Sports Day will take place on Sunday 20th July @ 2pm. A meeting will take place this Tuesday night @ 9.30 in the Community Centre. Anybody willing to help on the day is asked to attend. Your assistance would be greatly appreciated.

Heartiest Congratulations to Canon Willie Walsh, former P.P. of Roundfort and a native of Ballybane, Brother of Teresa Walsh, Altore, who celebrated his 70th Anniversary of his Ordination to the Priesthood last week. May the Good Lord and Our Blessed Lady continue to bless him with good health & courage.

Jack & Jill Playgroup: Applications are invited for the position of Playgroup Assistant in the Jack & Jill Playgroup, Ballinlough. Fetac level 5 & High-Scope experience are desirable. Applications to: Ruth Sullivan, Ballybane, Ballinlough, Co Roscommon, before 7th July 2008.

Ballyhaunis Community School requests families who have school uniforms which their children will no longer need to drop them into the school office, likewise any current text books. Office hours 10am-4pm.

Your Prayers are requested for Lucy Morgan, Mother of Gerty Finan, Cloonlee, who died during the week. May her soul Rest In Peace .

Care of the Churches: Ballinlough: Thanks to the People of Foxboro & Keyfield who looked after the Church during June. Would the People of Rabbitboro & Cloonlough look after it during July.

Granlahan: Thanks to group A who looked after the Church for June. Would Group B look after it during July. Margaret McGuire, Mary Birmingham, Teresa Lynch, Bernie Ruane, Tracy McDermott & Maureen Burke

Ballinlough/Granlahan Community Festival: Fri 4th–6th July.

Fri. night –Barn Dance, Michael Glavey’s.

Sat. 2pm-6pm, Street Carnival. Sat. Night - Charmer Competition.

Sunday Fishing Competition. Please Support

Reflection: Every time I pass a Church, I pay a little visit,

So when, at last I’m carried in, The Lord wont ask who’s in it.

June 22nd Newsletter

22nd June 2008

MASS INTENTIONS BALLINLOUGH

Sun 22 June 11 am. John Keaveney Snr. & John Anthony.

William Walsh.

Margaret & Patrick Egan.

Josephine McWalter.

Maureen Gallagher.

Sun 29 June 11am Willie Joe Flynn 6th Anniv. & Christina Flynn.

Nora & Martin Cregg, Keyfield.

Deceased members of the O Flynn Family, Clooncalagy.

Willie Greene.


Ballinlough Church: Eucharistic Ministers Readers
Sun 29th June 11am Peter Baggot, Christina Gormley. Aibhna Doherty
Granlahan Church:
Sat 28th June 7pm Mary Gormley (B), Ann Hett. Angela Keaveney
Sun 29th June 12 Noon John Caulfield, John Maloney Gerry Glennon

MASS INTENTIONS: GRANLAHAN

Sat 21 June 7.00pm Deceased members of the Walsh Family, Spring Gardens. Michael & Mai Walsh.

Sun

22 June 12noon Michael, Mai, Michael Greene & Eileen Reeves.
Tues 24 June No Mass
Fri 27 June 8.15pm Tom & Andy Bailey.
Sat 28 June 7.00pm Michael, Kate & Teresa McGoff and deceased members of the Family.
Sun 29 June 12noon Deceased Members of the Burke Family, Derryvoung.

OFFERTORY COLLECTION Sat & Sun 14th & 15th June

    Ballinlough €690 Granlahan €551

Kiltegan Fathers: You can support the missionary works of the Kiltegan Fathers by enrolling in Mission Circle and/or subscribing to “Africa” magazine, see envelopes at church doors.

Summer Collection for Priests of the Parish will be taken up this week-end.

Ballinlough/Granlahan Community Development Council are hosting a Street Carnival 5th July. The aim of the Carnival is to showcase the talents of people around the area. If you wish to participate in the Carnival please contact Barbara 094 96 40936.

Connemarathon April 6th 2008: Margaret McGuire & Teresa Hebron thank all the people who sponsored their half marathon, 13.1 miles from Leenane to Maam Cross. We thank especially the people of Granlahan, for the welcome, kindness & generosity extended to us at your doors. The total amount raised was €3,020. All the proceeds went to the Cloonfad Mazamba Partnership. Thank you all very much.

Co. Roscommon Association Supporting People with Special Needs, Kiltullagh Branch, will hold the annual 24 hour Sponsored fast in Granlahan 28th /29th June 2008. If anyone would like to take part in the fast. Please contact any branch member.

Knock Summer Youth Festival takes place July 24th –27th, Our Lady’s Shrine, Knock. 18-35 Years. For more info and to book your place contact 094 9388100 or 087 6927850 or www.knock-shrine.ie/youthministry.

A meeting of the Day Care Volunteers will be held on Monday 23rd June @ 9pm, to discuss plans for the Summer Festival.

Fr. Eamon Ayleward, (SSCC) & Fr. Willie Stack, Kiltegan Fathers, both of whom visited the Parish over the past two weeks have written to express their sincere gratitude for the hospitality & generosity shown to them during their visits.

Your Prayers are requested for Brother Con Kelly, Cloonkehaune, & Franciscan Brothers, Mountbellew & Veronica Waldron, Woodfield, Kilkelly, Mother of Kathleen Moran, Coraslustia. May they Rest in Peace.

Used Clothes Collection: Tuesday 24th June @ Ballinlough Church car park, 9am-12 mid-day.

Granlahan Sports Committee are holding a meeting Tuesday 24th @ 9.30 in the Community Centre, to arrange the upcoming sports day. Support for this event would be greatly appreciated.

Just A thought: “Kindness is a language which the blind can see and the deaf can hear”.

June 15th News

15th June 2008

MASS INTENTIONS BALLINLOUGH

Sun 15 June 11 am. Eddie Rogan. 2nd Anniversary.

Delia Fitzmaurice. M.M.

Sun 22 June 11am John Keaveney Snr. & John Anthony.

William Walsh.

Margaret & Patrick Egan.

Josephine McWalter.

Maureen Gallagher.

Ballinlough Church: Eucharistic Ministers Readers
Sun 22nd June 11am Carmel Connell Miriam Winston Linda McDermott
Granlahan Church:
Sat 21st June 7pm John Caulfield, Joe Keane. Ann Bailey
Sun 22nd June 12 Noon Mary Patterson John Maloney. Teresa Hebron

MASS INTENTIONS: GRANLAHAN

Sat 14 June 7.00pm John Connolly & deceased members of the Connolly Family.

Sun

15 June 12noon Peg Gormally.
Tues 17 June 10am Paddy & Mary Connolly.
Fri 20 June 8.15pm Sean Flynn & deceased members of the Flynn Family.
Sat 21 June 7.00pm Deceased members of the Walsh Family, Spring Gardens. Michael & Mai Walsh.
Sun 22 June 12noon Michael, Mai, Michael Greene & Eileen Reeves.

OFFERTORY COLLECTION Sat & Sun 7th & 8th June

    Ballinlough €595 Granlahan €562

Jack & Jill Playgroup Summer Camp: Bookings now being taken for week 7th July for 3-5 year olds. Week 14th July 5-8 year olds. For booking forms please call into playgroup 9.30-1.30, Mon–Fri, or for further information 094 96 40787. Closing date for booking 20th June.

Ballinlough/Granlahan Community Development Council are hosting a Street Carnival 5th July. The aim of the Carnival is to showcase the talents of people around the area. If you wish to participate in the Carnival please contact Barbra 094 96 40936.

Ballinlough/Granlahan Defibrillator group revalidation takes place in Kiltullagh Enterprise Centre Ballinlough, on Friday 20th June, between 7 & 9pm, Please come along as it only takes 10-15 mins., but it is very important. More training advertised shortly.

Our Church, Your turn: Open Air Mass followed by Bonfire & Barbecue. This celebration of faith for young adults will take place in Ballintubber Abbey on June 20th @10.30pm. All are welcome.

Knock Summer Youth Festival, takes place in Knock Shrine 24th-27th July. Ages 18 - 35 Years. Further information contact, Youth Ministry Office 094 93 75035 or 087 6927850

Kilteegan Fathers: We welcome Fr. Willie Stack, a member of The Kilteegan Fathers to our Parish. Fr. Willie will speak in the three Church areas of our Parish this weekend.

Judgement:

Pray, don’t find fault with the man who limps or stumbles along the road,

Unless you’ve worn the shoes he wears, or struggled beneath his load.

There may be tacks in his shoes that hurt, though hidden away from view,

For the burden he bears- placed upon your back, might cause you to stumble too.

Don’t be harsh with the man who sins, or pelt with words or stones,

Unless you are sure, yes, doubly sure, that you have no sins of your own.

For you know perhaps that the tempter’s voice, should whisper as soft to you,

As it did to him, when he went astray, and would cause you to stagger too.

Don’t sneer at the man, who’s down today, unless you have felt the blow,

That caused his fall, or felt the shame that only the fallen know.

You may be strong, but still the blows that were his, if dealt to you,

In the same way, at the self same time might cause you to stagger too.

Just A Thought: Two Things Stand Out- “ Kindness in another’s trouble & Courage in your own.”

June 8th News

Weekend Parish Mass Times:

Ballinlough; Sunday 11am

Granlahan; Saturday 7pm/ Sunday 12 noon.

8th June 2008

MASS INTENTIONS BALLINLOUGH

Sun 8 June 11 am. Kitty Flynn. 1st Anniversary

Eugene Heffernan, Stonepark.

Sun 15 June 11am Eddie Rogan. 2nd Anniversary

Delia Fitzmaurice. M.M.

Ballinlough Church: Eucharistic Ministers Readers
Sun 15th June 11am Noirin Kelly, Mary Morris Kieran Connolly
Granlahan Church:
Sat 14th June 7pm Angela Keaveney, Joe Keane Tracy McDermott
Sun 15th June 12 Noon John Maloney, Mary Ruane Gerry Glennon

MASS INTENTIONS: GRANLAHAN

Sat 7 June 7.00pm Edward Coggins & the deceased members of the Coggins family

Sun

8 June 12 noon

4.00pm

John & Margaret Murphy & deceased members of the Murphy family

Kiltullagh Hill

Tues 10 June No Mass
Fri 13 June 8.15pm Pat Flynn & deceased members of the Flynn Family.
Sat 14 June 7.00pm John Connolly & deceased members of the Connolly Family
Sun 15 June 12 noon

Peg Gormally.

OFFERTORY COLLECTION Sat. and Sun 31st May & 1st June

    Ballinlough €635 Granlahan €510

The Annual Pilgrimage to Kiltullagh Hill takes place Sun. June 8th, with Mass on Hilltop @ 4pm (weather permitting).

Fr. Feeney sends greetings to you all. He is slowly improving, but his recovery will take quite a while. He is very grateful for all your good wishes and he asks that you keep him in your prayers.

Jack & Jill Playgroup Summer Camp: Bookings now being taken for week 7th July for 3-5 year olds. Week 14th July 5-8 year olds. For booking forms please call into playgroup 9.30-1.30, Mon–Fri, or for further information 094 96 40787. Closing date for booking 20th June.

Jack & Jill Playgroup Enrolment ‘08/’09: Jack & Jill Community Playgroup will hold their open day Sun. 8th June 12 noon-1.30pm. for September ‘08/’09 enrolments.

Nursery Thymes Playschool, Cloonfad enrolment night Tuesday 10th June @ 8pm. To guarantee a place for your child for Sept. 2008, at least one parent must attend this meeting.

Your prayers are requested for , mother of Michael Kelly, May she rest in peace.

Exam Prayer: Lord Jesus, as I now prepare for my exams, I ask you to grant me strength of mind and constant hope. Banish from my mind all fear, anxiety, regret and nervous distraction. May your gift of the Holy Spirit guide and enlighten my fragile mind. At this difficult time, give me the gift of self-confidence and an assurance that you will hear my prayer. Answer my need and continue life’s journey. I ask this prayer through Christ Our Lord. Amen.

A Driver’s Prayer: Lord Jesus, I give you my hands to drive as you would drive. I give you my eyes to overtake safely. I give you my mind so that you may help me concentrate. I give you my foot to use wisely on the accelerator. I give you my spirit that you may guide me safely. I give you my complete self so that you, Lord, may be with me, and with my passengers, guiding us safely home. Amen.

Our Church, Our turn: Open Air Mass followed by bonfire & barbecue. This celebration of faith for young adults will take place in Ballintubber Abbey on June 20th @10.30pm. All are welcome.

Ballinlough District Angling Club: The official launch of the Ballinlough District Angling Club will take place in Campbells Lounge Friday 13th June @ 7.30pm.

Just A Thought: Happiness is to have enough for the day’s needs with always some to spare for those who have not.