August 31st

The Twenty Second Sunday of the Year

31st August 2008

Mass Intentions Ballinlough

Sun 31 Aug. 11am Annie & Thomas Hussey, Ballinlough. Anniv.

Mon 1st Sept. 10am James & Kathleen Gormley, Cloonlough. Anniv.

Sat 6th Sept 8pm Eugene Waldron 6th Anniv.and John Joe Waldron, Clooncrim.

Sun 7th Sept 11am Mary Hussey, Candlefield 1st Anniv.

Offertory Collection: Sat & Sun 23rd & 24th August 2008

Ballinlough: €730 Granlahan: €643

Eucharistic Ministers Church Readers

Ballinlough

Sat. 6th Sept. 8pm Teresa Cunningham, Maria Cregg, Clodagh Murphy

Sun.7th Sept.11am Breeta Cunningham, Teresa Markham Gerry Markham

Granlahan

Sat.6th Sept. 8pm John Caulfield, John Maloney John Maloney

Sun.7th Sept. 12 noon Maura Caulfield, Mary Ruane, Audrey Costello/AmyBrady

NB MASS TIMES: SEPTEMBER – JANUARY

BALLINLOUGH: SATURDAY 8PM, SUNDAY 11AM

GRANLAHAN:: SATURDAY 7PM, SUNDAY 12 NOON

CLOONFAD; SUNDAY 10.30AM




Mass Intentions: Granlahan

Sat. 30th Aug. 7pm Julia & John Murray

Sun 31st Aug. 12 noon Cannon Willie Walsh, Granlahan

Tue 2nd Sept. 10am Thomas & Winifred Flynn and deceased members of the family.

Friday 5th September – No Mass

Sat. 6th Sept. 7pm John, Mary and Michael Neenan

Sun 7th Sept.12 noon Michael & Mae Walsh.

Please pray for the repose of the soul of Redmond Burke, Ballinrobe, formerly of Coraslustia, who died recently.

May his soul Rest in Peace, Amen.

Sick Calls: I will call round to the sick and housebound on Monday 1st September 10.30am, Ballinlough. Granlahan: Thursday 4 Sept. 10.30am.

Care of the Churches:

Ballinlough

Sincere thanks to the people of Clooncrim and Carrick West who looked aftger the church during the month of August. Would the people of Carrick East, Coolatinney, Clydaugh and Loughill care for it during the month of September.

Granlahan

Our gratitude to the people of Group C who looked aftger the church during the month of August. Would the people of Group D look after it during the month of September. Group D: Noreen Coggins, Mary Raftery, Bridget Kelly, Delia Conlon, Mary Patterson.

The Financial Accounts of Ballinlough and Gran lahan Churches are on the notice boards at the church doors.

The Resource Cottage at Derrylahan, Cloonfad is open and available to all who would like to meet for a chat and refreshments on Monday next, September 1st from 11am to 1pm. This will continue each Monday thereafter as required. All are welcome.

August 17th

The Twentieth Sunday of the Year

Sunday 17th August 2008

MASS INTENTIONS BALLINLOUGH

Sun 17 Aug 11 am Andrew Gallagher Mountain Anniv.
Mon 18 Aug 10 am Bridie & Thomas Hussey The Avenue, Anniv
Tue 19 Aug 10 pm Mass for all the people of the Parish.
Wed 20 Aug 10 am Mary Farrell nee Hurley 25th Anniv and her parents Edward & Bridie.
Thur 21 Aug 10 am No mass
Fri 22 Aug 7.30 pm Mary and Patrick Kelly and their daughter Catherine, Carraghs.
Sun 24 Aug 11 am Martin, Mary and Phil Vizard Mt. Upper.

Eucharistic Ministers:

Church readers

Ballinlough Church:
Sun 24th Aug. 11am Noirin Kelly, Nancy Flynn Breege Comer
Granlahan Church:
Sat 23rd Aug. 7pm Mary Birmingham,

Mary Gormley

Anne Bailey
Sun 24th Aug 12 noon Angela Keaveney,

Tess Ronan

Teresa Hebron

OFFERTORY COLLECTIon Sat. and Sun 9th & 10th August

Ballinlough €600 Granlahan €670

Fri 22nd Aug. is the Feast of The Queenship of Mary.

MASS INTENTIONS: GRANLAHAN

Sat 16 Aug 7 pm Patrick, Mary & Tom Coffey
Sun 17 Aug 12 noon John Joe, Bridget & Evelyn Sweeney
Tues 19 Aug No mass
Fri 22 Aug 8.15pm Mary Frances Kelly
Sat 23 Aug 7 pm Tom Fox
Sun 24 Aug 12 noon Pat Patterson

Please pray for the repose of the soul of Mary Morgan Williamstown, sister in law of Dan Morgan who died recently.

Heartiest Congratulations to all our pupils on their Leaving Cert results. We pray Gods blessing and guidance on them as they take the next step in their lives

Study Theology from Home: The Dominicans are offering a full programme of theology through distance learning, supported by a network of centres around the country. This programme is made up of 15-week modules which can be studied at your own pace, leading to a certificate, or a diploma or a degree in theology. Please call us for further information: The Priory Institute; Tallagh Village, Dublin 24. Phone; 01 4048127 or 01 4048124. e-mail enquiries@prioryinstitute.com

Lough Derg: Three-Day Pilgrimages –Begin any day from now until 13th Aug. Cost: €50. One-Day Retreats – Places are still available on the following days: Aug 20, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27 & 31 Sept: 1, 2, 7, 8, 9, 10, 15, 16, 17, 20, 21, 22, & 23. Cost: €27. Family Day – 30th Aug Cost: Adults €20 / Children €10. Reservations are essential for One Day Retreats and Family Day. Please Contact the office at (00353) 719861518 or email: info@loughderg.org

A Ballinlough Calander 2009 containing many interesting photographs from the local area is on sale in the local shops now. It will make an ideal gift for family and friends at home and abroad.

The Knock Shrine - National Novena 2008: Has commenced Thursday 14th Aug with two sessions daily; 3pm and 8.30pm except on Fri 15th and Sun 17th when ceremonies begin at 2.30pm with the anointing of the sick.

Trip To Clonfert: If any one wishes to go to Eddie Stone on Thur. 28th Aug. Please contact Anne Keadin 0863766293 or Sharon Fitzpatrick 0860758031 before Mon 25th Aug.

10th August News

The Nineteenth Sunday of the Year

Sunday 10th August 2008

MASS INTENTIONS BALLINLOUGH

Sun 10 Aug 11 am Patrick & Margaret Finan, Foxboro, Anniv.
Mon 11 Aug 10 am Michael and Bridget Regan and deceased members of the family, Frenchpark
Tue 12 Aug no mass
Wed 13 Aug 10 am Willie Brady
Thur 14 Aug 10 am Celia Wallace, Carrick 5th Anniv.
Fri 15 Aug 10am Feast of the Assumption

Michael & Brendan Keaveney, Candlefield, Anniv

Fri 15 Aug 8pm Jimmy Freyne Station Road. Anniv.
Sun 17 Aug 11 am Andrew Gallagher Mountain Anniv.

Eucharistic Ministers:

Church readers

Ballinlough Church:
Sun 17th Aug. 11am Kitty Murphy; Mary Larkin; Noreen Kelly
Granlahan Church:
Sat 16th Aug. 7pm Mary Gormley (B),

Mary Ruane

Bernie Burke
Sun 17th Aug 12 noon Mary Patterson, Maura Caulfield. Philomena Birmingham

OFFERTORY COLLECTIon Sat. and Sun 2nd & 3rd August

Ballinlough €606 Granlahan €692

MASS INTENTIONS: GRANLAHAN

Sat 9 Aug 7 pm Beatrice & Gerard Glennon
Sun 10 Aug 12 noon Roddy, Rory & Jarlath Greene, Grange
Tues 12 Aug no mass
Fri 15 Aug 12 noon Willie, Patrick & Rose Greene.
Sat 16 Aug 7 pm Patrick, Mary & Tom Coffey
Sun 17 Aug 12 noon John Joe, Bridget & Evelyn Sweeney

Friday next is the Feast of The Assumption of Our Blessed Lady into Heaven. It is a Holy Day of Obligation.

Mass times: Ballinlough: Fri 15th Aug 10am and 8pm

Granlahan: Fri 15th Aug 12 noon

Please Pray for the repose of the soul of the Very Rev. Fr Stephen Ludden, former parish priest of Clonbur who died recently.

Western Alzheimers: Roscommon Lions Club are hosting a charity golf classic on Aug 8th and 9th in aid of Western Alzheimers Respite Centre, Tulsk. Teams of 4 €200 (includes meal). Sponsorship welcome. Contact 0906627816

A Ballinlough Calander 2009 containing many interesting photographs from the local area is on sale in the local shops now. It will make an ideal gift for family and friends at home and abroad.

The Knock Shrine - National Novena 2008.

Commences Thursday 14th Aug with two sessions daily; 3pm and 8.30pm except on Fri 15th and Sun 17th when ceremonies begin at 2.30pm with the anointing of the sick.

A sum of money was found in the vicinity of the church

Lough Derg

Three-Day Pilgrimages –Begin any day from now until 13th Aug. Cost: €50. One-Day Retreats – Places are still available on the following days: Aug 20, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27 & 31 Sept: 1, 2, 7, 8, 9, 10, 15, 16, 17, 20, 21, 22, & 23. Cost: €27. Family Day – 30th Aug Cost: Adults €20 / Children €10. Reservations are essential for One Day Retreats and Family Day. Please Contact the office at (00353) 719861518 or email: info@loughderg.org