March 1st

The First Sunday of Lent

1st March 2009

MASS INTENTIONS BALLINLOUGH

Sat 28th Feb 8 pm Kate & John Goulding, Coraslustia - Anniversary
Sun 1st Mar 11 am Kathleen Atherton, Manchester,

mother of Teresa Swanick, Ballinlough, Mary Scunthorpe and Billy, Manchester

Mon 2nd Mar 10 am James & Mary Wallace and their sons Pat & Jimmie

Tues

Wed

Thurs

3rd

4th

5th

Mar

Mar

Mar

10 am

10am

Mass for all the people of the Parish

Eileen Porter, Tarmonbarry – 1st Anniversary

No Mass

Fri

Sat

Sun

6th

7th

8th

Mar

Mar

Mar

10 am

8 pm

11 am

John & Annie Raftery and their son John, Glinsk

Deceased members of the D’Arcy family, Coolougher

Eugene Daly, Ballinlough – 3rd Anniversary

Eucharistic Ministers: Church Readers:
Ballinlough Church:
Sat 7th 8 pm Kitty Murphy & Mary Larkin Christina Gormley
Sun 8th 11 am Nancy Flynn & Kathleen McLoughlin Stephen Cregg
Granlahan Church:
Sun. 8th 12 noon Maura Caulfield & John Maloney John Caulfield

Offertory Collections: Sat & Sun 21st & 22nd February

Ballinlough €905. Granlahan €475.

First Friday Next Friday is the first Friday of the month. The Priest will visit the sick as usual;

Granlahan – Thursday 5th March 10.30am.

Ballinlough – Friday 6th March 10.30am

MASS INTENTIONS: GRANLAHAN

Sun 1st Mar 12 noon Bob Neary
Fri

Sun

6th

8th

Mar

Mar

8.15pm

12 noon

Jackie & Nellie Quinn

Michael & Mary Ellen Costello


Aerobics Classes beginning on Monday 2nd March at 7.30pm sharp at Michael Glavey’s Community Centre, Ballinlough. Classes will run on Mondays & Wednesdays from 7.30pm to 8.30pm.

Choir Practice There will be a choir practice as usual in preparation for Confirmation on Monday 2nd March at 7.30pm in the Community Centre, Granlahan. Please support.

Care of the Churches

Ballinlough – Sincere thanks to the people of Cloonlee who cared for the church during the month of February, would the people of Mountain Upper and Lower look after it during the month of March.

Granlahan – Our gratitude to Group A who looked after the church during the month of February, I would be grateful if Group B would care for it during the month of March. Group B – Margaret McGuire, Mary Birmingham, Teresa Lynch, Bernie Ruane, Tracey McDermott & Maureen Burke.

Parish Pastoral Councils The third phase of the Pastoral Councils formation programme will take place on Tuesday 24th March from 8.00pm to 10.00pm in The McWilliam Park Hotel, Claremorris. The speaker is Donal Harrington and the training deals with “the place of the Pastoral Council in the life of the Parish”. All members of the Ballinlough and Granlahan Pastoral Councils are asked to attend.

Mass of Rememberance On Sunday 8th March there will be a special afternoon Mass of Rememberance in Knock for parents who have lost a child, at any age or in any circumstances. It will be held in St. John’s Rest & Care Centre, starting at 3pm. The celebrant will be Fr. Michael Gilroy, Ballina and all bereaved parents are welcome.

Cemeteries Please continue to support the policy and activities of Ballinlough & Granlahan Cemetery Management & Development Committees by tending to family graves and removing all debris, litter, withered flowers & shrubs and plastics from the respective graves.

Attention Young People Looking for something different? Join the Diocesan Youth Council on the second leg of the Tochar Padraig, from Aughagower to The Reek next Sunday March 1st. Gathering at Aughagower Church at 10.45am. Mass along the way. Bus return.

February 22nd

The Seventh Sunday of the Year

22nd February 2009

MASS INTENTIONS BALLINLOUGH

Sat 21st Feb 8 pm Margaret & Michael Geraghty, Clooncrim – Anniversary
Sun 22nd Feb 11 am Pake Hunt, Carrick – M.M.
Mon 23rd Feb 10 am Thomas Neenan

Tues

Wed

Wed

Thurs

24th

25th

25th

26th

Feb

Feb

Feb

Feb

10 am

10am

7.30pm

Private Intention

Ash Wednesday

Ashes will be distributed at all Ash Wednesday Masses

No Mass

Fri

Sat

Sun

27th

28th

1st

Feb

Feb

Mar

7.30pm

8 pm

11 am

Mass for all the people of the Parish

Kate & John Goulding, Coraslustia - Anniversary Kathleen Atherton, Manchester,

mother of Teresa Swanick, Ballinlough, Mary Scunthorpe and Billy, Manchester

Eucharistic Ministers: Church Readers:
Ballinlough Church:
Sat 28th 8 pm Rose Gaffrey & Miriam Winston Michael Brehony
Sun 1st 11 am Rena Burke & Joan McDermott Ronan Murphy

& Daniel McDermott

Granlahan Church:
Sun. 1st 12 noon Mary Patterson & Ann Hett Fiona Brady,

Edel Coffey

Offertory Collections: Sat & Sun 14th & 15th February

Ballinlough €770. Granlahan €545.

Adoration 3.30pm-4.30pm on Sunday 22nd February at the Carmelite Monastery, Knock. An hour of silent prayer for vocations.

MASS INTENTIONS: GRANLAHAN

Sun 22nd Feb 12 noon Thomas & Delia Gannon & deceased members of the family
Tues 24th Feb No Mass
Fri

Sun

27th

1st

Feb

Mar

8.15pm

12 noon

Kathleen & Martin Brady

Bob Neary


Ash Wednesday Next Wednesday is Ash Wednesday. It is the beginning of the season of Lent, it is also a day of fast and abstinence. Ashes will be distributed at all Masses on that day.

Choir Practice There will be a choir practice as usual in preparation for Confirmation on Monday 23rd February at 8.30pm. Please support.

A Carmelite Lenten Journey A series of talks, prayer and reflections every Wednesday evening during Lent at 8pm in The Carmelite Monastery, Knock. Spiritual Directors: Feb.25th & March 4th Fr. Liam Finnerty, ocd,

March 11th Fr. Peter Cryan ocd, March 18th Fr. Frank Fahey p.p.,

March 25th Fr. Joe Bermingham ocd.

Computer Courses For beginners and level 2 now commencing at MG Media, Claremorris (beside Briffith Motors) FÁS funding available (subject to criteria). Tel 094 9372444.

Garrymore Drama Group will present “The Country Boy” in the Parochial Hall, Ballyhaunis on Wednesday 25th at 8.30pm.

Roscommon Women’s Network, The Old Mill, Castlerea.

1. Co. Roscommon Citizens Information Service is holding a weekly clinic, every Wednesday from 2pm-5pm..

2. The Money & Advice Budgeting Service (MABS) is holding a monthly clinic on the first Tuesday of every month from 11am to 12.00pm. The next meeting is 3rd March.

Attention Young People Looking for something different? Join the Diocesan Youth Council on the second leg of the Tochar Padraig, from Aughagower to The Reek next Sunday March 1st. Gathering at Aughagower Church at 10.45am. Mass along the way. Bus return.

A Meeting of the association for separated and divorced people will take place at Menlo Park Hotel on Friday February 20th at 7.30pm. Aims to support in all stages of separation or divorce. Combat loneliness, make new friends, increase personal growth, gain confidence.

Feb 15th 2009

The Sixth Sunday of the Year

15th February 2009

MASS INTENTIONS BALLINLOUGH

Sat 14th Feb 8 pm Bernie & Mary McDermott, Cloonlough – Anniversary
Sun 15th Feb 11 am Annie Judge, Clooncrim – 3rd Anniversary
Mon 16th Feb 10 am Private Intention

Tues

Wed

Thurs

17th

18th

19th

Feb

Feb

Feb

10 am

10am

Mass for all the people of the Parish

Private Intention

No Mass

Fri

Sat

Sun

20th

21st

22nd

Feb

Feb

Feb

7.30pm

8 pm

11 am

Private Intention

Margaret & Michael Geraghty, Clooncrim – Anniversary

Pake Hunt, Carrick – M.M.

Eucharistic Ministers: Church Readers:
Ballinlough Church:
Sat 21st 8 pm Anne Moylan & Breeda Grogan Cathal Kelly
Sun 22nd 11 am Sylvia Murphy & Noreen Beirne Elaine Patterson
Granlahan Church:
Sun. 22nd 12 noon Joe Keane & Mary Gormley (B) Geraldine Denning

Offertory Collections: Sat & Sun 7th & 8th February

Ballinlough €715. Granlahan €522.

Please Pray for the repose of the soul of Tony Broderick, Loughrea, brother of Anne McNamara, Mountain Upper who died recently. May his soul rest in peace, Amen.



MASS INTENTIONS: GRANLAHAN

Sun 15th Feb 12 noon Tim Conry & deceased members of the family
Tues 17th Feb No Mass
Fri

Sun

20th

22nd

Feb

Feb

8.15pm

12 noon

Peter & Ellen Craven

Thomas & Delia Gannon & deceased members of the family


Pastoral Council Meetings There will be a meeting of Granlahan Pastoral Council in The Community Centre, Granlahan on Wednesday 18th February at 9pm and Ballinlough Pastoral Council on Thursday 19th February at 8pm in The Parish Hall.

Confirmation Fr. Benny McHale will speak to parents of children who will celebrate the sacrament of Confirmation this year, on Wednesday 18th February at 7.30pm in The Community Centre, Granlahan.

Choir Practice There will be a choir practice in preparation for Confirmation on Monday 16th February at 8.30pm. Please support.

A Carmelite Lenten Journey A series of talks, prayer and reflections every Wednesday evening during Lent at 8pm in The Carmelite Monastery, Knock. Spiritual Directors: Feb.25th & March 4th Fr. Liam Finnerty, ocd

March 11th Fr. Peter Cryan ocd

March 18th Fr. Frank Fahey p.p.

March 25th Fr. Joe Bermingham ocd

Thinking of Priesthood in the Tuam Archdiocese? A vocations workshop will be organised on the weekend of February 20/21/22. Contact the Vocations Director for details 093-24166.

A Pilgrimage from Tuam Archdiocese to Madrid & Salamanca on 30th June will include a visit to Avila and 2 nights in Santiago do Compostela. Contact John B. McLoughlin 093 28337.

Evening Prayer at Knock There will be a mini-vigil ‘evening prayer’ in Knock on 27th March from 8.00pm to midnight.

Diocesan Pilgrimage to Knock The Tuam Diocesan Pilgrimage to Knock will be on Sunday 3rd May. The ceremonies will commence at 2.30pm. The Archbishop will lead the Pilgrimage.

Feb 8th 2009 News

The Fifth Sunday of the Year

8th February 2009

MASS INTENTIONS BALLINLOUGH

Sat 7th Feb 8 pm Rose Caulfield – 1st Anniversary and her husband John Caulfield – 14th Anniversary, Clooninsla
Sun 8th Feb 11 am Patrick Judge, Clooninsla – 1st Anniversary
Mon 9th Feb 10 am Deceased members of the O’Donovan family, Ballymahon

Tues

Wed

Thurs

10th

11th 12th

Feb

Feb

Feb

10 am

Margaret Neenan

No Mass

No Mass

Fri

Sat

Sun

13th

14th

15th

Feb

Feb

Feb

7.30pm

8 pm

11 am

Michael Flynn, Clydaugh – 25th Anniversary

Bernie & Mary McDermott, Cloonlough – Anniversary

Annie Judge, Clooncrim – 3rd Anniversary

Eucharistic Ministers: Church Readers:
Ballinlough Church:
Sat 14th 8 pm Loretta Garvey & Marian Carty Breege Comer
Sun 15th 11 am Margaret McDermott & Mary Connolly Ruth Judge
Granlahan Church:
Sun. 15th 12 noon Mary Birmingham & Mary Gormley Bernie Burke

Offertory Collections: Sat & Sun 31st Jan & 1st Feb

Ballinlough €835. Granlahan €576.

Fundraising Evening will take place at the Sacred Heart Church, Roscommon on Wednesday 22nd April at 8pm sharp with Daniel O’Donnell in concert. Tickets €42.50 from Eight Til Late and Gleesons Restaurant, Roscommon and John Hunt’s, Castlerea. Proceeds to Archbishop Leo Cornelio Street Children of India Fund Divine Word Missionaries.

MASS INTENTIONS: GRANLAHAN

Sun 8th Feb 12 noon Sean Lyons and Tom Ronan
Tues 10th Feb No Mass
Fri

Sun

13th

15th

Feb

Feb

8.15pm

12 noon

Edward Winston

Tim Conry and deceased members of the family


Choir Practice There will be a choir practice for Confirmation in Granlahan church on Monday next, 16th Feb at 8.30pm. For the few weeks that this choir practice is taking place, Adoration will finish at 8.30pm. My apologies for any inconvenience, but this is the only evening that suits. I would ask any choir members who can from Granlahan & Ballinlough areas, join this choir as we prepare for Confirmation.

Pastoral Council Meetings The Archbishop has sent me a document – Proposals for the future serving of Parishes of the Archdiocese of Tuam. He wishes that the different Pastoral Councils read and discuss this document and to make responses and proposals which we will send to the Archbishop. Meeting dates – Granlahan, Wed 18th Feb 9pm Community Centre. Ballinlough, Thurs 19th Feb 8pm, Parish Hall.

Please Pray for the repose of the soul of Fr. Michael Lyons, former Parish Priest of Turloughmore who died recently.

Ballinlough/Granlahan Defibrillator Group are holding a training course on Tuesday 10th February at 7pm in Kiltullagh Enterprise.

Helplink South provides telephone alarms designed to help the elderly and disabled. This enables people to live an independent life in their own home and eliminates fear, isolation and loneliness. If you are 65 or over and would like your name submitted for a grant, please contact your Local Community Alert Group or Helplink South on 090 6445081.

Thinking of Priesthood in the Tuam Archdiocese? A vocations workshop will be organised on the weekend of February 20/21/22. Contact the Vocations Director for details 093-24166.

A Pilgrimage from Tuam Archdiocese to Madrid & Salamanca on 30th June will include a visit to Avila and 2 nights in Santiago do Compostela. Contact John B. McLoughlin 093 28337.

Evening Prayer at Knock There will be a mini-vigil ‘evening prayer’ in Knock on 27th March from 8.00pm to midnight.

Diocesan Pilgrimage to Knock The Tuam Diocesan Pilgrimage to Knock will be on Sunday 3rd May. The ceremonies will commence at 2.30pm. The Archbishop will lead the Pilgrimage.