May 29th Newsletter

Sixth Sunday of Easter

29th May 2011

MASS INTENTIONS BALLINLOUGH
Sun 29 May 12 Noon Luke Cregg, Ballinlough, Anniversary.

Patrick & Sarah Kelly and deceased members of the family, Carraghs. Deceased members of the O’Donavan family, Ballymahon.

Tue 31 May 10 am Catherine Carew and deceased members of the Stritch family, Clooncundra.

Wed 1 June 10 am Mass for all the people of the parish.
Sun 5 June 12 Noon Peggy, Tom and Vincent Coll, Anniversary.
John & Bridget Gaffey and deceased members of the family, Islands.Kathleen & James Gormley, Cloonlough, Anniv.

Eucharistic Ministers: Church Readers:
Ballinlough Church:
Sun. 5 June 12 Noon Sylvia Murphy,Noreen Beirne. Martin O’Gara,

Cian Cunningham.
Granlahan Church:
Sat. 4 June 8pm. Mary Birmingham,Mary Gormley. Eilís O’Gara,

Sarah Caulfield.

First Friday Calls: I will visit the sick as usual on this first Friday. . Ballinlough: Friday 3rd June @ 10 am.
Granlahan: Friday 3rd June @ 10.30am.
Cloonfad: Friday 3rd June @ 2.30 pm.

The Annual Pilgrimage to Kiltullagh Hill will take place on this Sunday 29th May with Mass at 4pm.

Care of the Churches: Ballinlough Church: Our thanks to the people of Clooncalagy & Meelick who took care of the flowers during the month of May. Would the people of Foxboro and Keyfield look after them during the month of June. Granlahan Church: Our thanks to group D who looked after it during the month of May. Would group A look after it during the month of June. Group A: Deirdre Quinn, Moira Sweeney, Maura Burke, Yvonne Ryan, Gráinne Keaveney & Erica Sweeney.

MASS INTENTIONS: GRANLAHAN
Sat 28 May 8 pm. John & Bridget and Bernadette Murphy, Castlequarter, Anniversary.

Fri 3 June 8.15pm Private Intention.
Sat 4 June 8 pm. Tom Gannon and his parents, Delia & Thomas, his sister, Lil Curry and his brother Paddy Joe, Cloonfeenian.

OFFERTORY COLLECTION Sat. and Sun 21st & 22nd May

Ballinlough: €594 Granlahan: €420

Please pray for the repose of the soul of Timothy Lavin, Lavallyroe and the repose of the soul of Michael Ruane, Granlahan who died recently.

Crime Prevention: Sergeant Paul McDermott, Crime Prevention Officer, & Garda Sinead Higgins, Community Policing, will give a talk on crime prevention, in Campbell’s lounge, Wed. 1st June @ 8pm. The public are encouraged to attend. All Community Alert members are asked to attend.

Carrick N.S. Ballinlough are holding their Annual family fun day, Sunday 5th June at Lough Harps soccer pitch. Blitz begins @12 noon, followed by the sports day @ 2pm. Races for all ages including slow bicycle race, sack races etc. Side events include sheaf tossing, face painting, bouncing castle & many more. Fun day for all the family. Ice- cream and chip van on pitch. Admission optional.

Ballinlough/Granlahan Heritage group are sponsoring a public showing of the award winning film “The Pipe”, (An Píopa), The White House Hotel, Fri. June 3rd @9pm. Anyone interested in issues relating to the impact of industrialisation, commercial development, planning decisions on small rural communities are asked to attend. We hope the film will stimulate discussion & debate around these issues on the night. Adm. free.

The Annual Cemetery masses will take place as usual this summer:

Kiltullagh Hill: Sunday 29th May @ 4 pm.

Granlahan Cemetery: Monday 18th July @8.30pm.

Ballinlough Cemetery: Sunday 24th July @ 3.30pm.

Teamhair Cemetery: Monday 25th July @ 8.30pm.

Br. Peter Roddy, the Franciscan Brothers, Mountbellew, would like to thank all who contributed to collection on Sunday last, to help with their work in the Mission fields of Uganda and Kenya. Total collected €1345.

Day Centre Volunteers sincerely thank everyone who contributed to their collection last weekend. Your support is greatly appreciated.

May 22nd Newsletter

Fifth Sunday of Easter

22nd May 2011

MASS INTENTIONS BALLINLOUGH
Sun 22 May 12 Noon Winafred and William Walsh, Carrick, Anniversary.

Nancy Cummins, Kilbeg, Claremorris.
Tue 24 May 10 am Michael Kelly, Meelick Roe.
Wed 25 May 10 am Tom & Mary Brady, Cloonlee.
Sun 29 May 12 Noon Luke Cregg, Ballinlough, Anniversary.

Patrick & Sarah Kelly & deceased members of the family, Carraghs.

Deceased members of the O’Donavan family, Ballymahon.

Eucharistic Ministers:
Church Readers:
Ballinlough Church:
Sun. 29 May 12 Noon Mary Connolly,

Loretta Garvey.
John James Cregg.
Granlahan Church:
Sat. 28 May 8pm. John Caulfield,

Mary Ruane.
Fintan Kearney,

Séan Burke.



2011 Enrichment Evening for Parish Baptism team members takes place upstairs in the Hazel Bar & Restaurant, Main St. Ballyhaunis Tuesday May 24th @ 7.30 pm.

Corpus Christi Processions: We hope to have the usual processions in all our churches on the feast of Corpus Christi 25th/26th June

Please return all Trocaire boxes to the church as soon as possible.

The Annual Pilgrimage to Kiltullagh Hill will take place on Sunday 29th May with Mass at 4pm.

“On a Wing & A Prayer” DVD in aid of Roscommon/Mayo Hospice is now available. Perfect gift for those living abroad. Special DVD’s available to suit U.S.A. and Canada.

MASS INTENTIONS: GRANLAHAN
Sat 21 May 8 pm. Bridie and John Mulvihill and James and Kate Kirrane.

William and Annie McDonnell and deceased members of the family, Coraslustia.
Fri 27 May 8.15pm Mass for all the people of the Parish.
Sat 28 May 8 pm. John & Bridget and Bernadette Murphy, Castlequarter, Anniversary.

OFFERTORY COLLECTION Sat. and Sun 14th & 15th May

Ballinlough: €585 Granlahan: €455

Please pray for the repose of the soul of John Gaffney, Carraghs and also the repose of the soul of Bridie Horan, Kilmovee, mother of Seamus Horan, Srah and Maureen O’Gara, Carrick, also the repose of the soul of Philip Duffy, Lisacul, father of Mary Grennan, Loughill and the repose of the soul of Eileen Duffy, Killimor, Ballinasloe, sister of Margaret McGuire, Barrinagh, who died recently. May their souls Rest In Peace. Amen.

We welcome Br. Peter Roddy, from the Franciscan Brothers, Mountbellew, and wish the brothers every success in their work on the mission fields of Kenya and Uganda.

Collection of Art entries for Art Competition for Ballinlough Community Festival will take place on 28th May between 5pm-7pm. at festival office, Main St. Ballinlough. €3 per entry. Categories – Art: Photography: Creative Writing: Poetry. Theme is “Happiness” (where possible). For more information, contact Fiona, 086 0704572 or Ailish, 086 8845652.

A meeting of the Kiltullagh branch Supporting People with Special Needs will be held in Cloonfad Community Centre, Thursday May 26th at 9pm. All welcome.

The Ballinlough/Granlahan Youth Committee will host an evening for women called “Handbags at dusk”, in The White House Hotel, Ballinlough Friday next 27th May, @ 8pm. The evening will be presented by Clare Golden (Style Coach). Free demonstrations by Beautician, Hairdresser, Reflexology, Indian Head Massage, Lingerie, Teeth Whitening, Nail Artist, Eyelash Extensions & Zumba Dancing. For sale on the night, a large selection of donated clothing and accessories for women of all ages. Adm. €5.

The Guadalupe Pro-life Centre in Knock is seeking volunteers to distribute literature a few hours each day on a rota basis during the Pilgrimage Season. Please call Caroline 094 9375951 between 10am-2pm. or 087 9492840 after 2pm.

May 15th News

Fourth Sunday of Easter

15th May 2011

MASS INTENTIONS BALLINLOUGH
Sun 15 May 12 Noon Thomas, Mary & James Waldron and Delia Reilly, Clydaugh.
Tue 17 May 10 am Ned and Kate Judge, Cloonlough.
Wed 18 May 10 am Christy and Margaret Carew and deceased members of the family..
Sun 22 May 12 Noon Winafred and William Walsh, Carrick, Anniversary.

Nancy Cummins, Kilbeg, Claremorris.

Eucharistic Ministers:
Church Readers:
Ballinlough Church:
Sun. 22 May 12 Noon Margaret McDermott,

Marian Carty.
Linda McDermott.
Granlahan Church:
Sat. 21 May 8pm. John Maloney,

Maura Caulfield.
John Caulfield.

Ballinlough/Granlahan Youth Committee would like you to donate Unwanted Outfits, Shoes, Deb’s Dresses Handbags and Jewellery, for a fundraiser before 17th May. Drop off point Youth Cafe 10am.-12 noon or Contact Mary 087 9453043.

2011 Enrichment Evening for Parish Baptism team members takes place upstairs in the Hazel Bar & Restaurant, Main St. Ballyhaunis Tuesday May 24th @ 7.30 pm.

Br. Peter Roddy from the Franciscan Brothers, Mountbellew, will speak at all masses next weekend on the work of the Brothers in Kenya and Uganda. Your support of their African Mission will be greatly appreciated.

Afternoon Tea Dance in The Ard Ri House Hotel, Tuam, Sunday 15th May, Music by T.R. Dallas, proceeds to Western Alzheimers. Please support.

Corpus Christi Processions: We hope to have the usual processions in all our churches on the feast of Corpus Christi 25th/26th June

Please return all Trocaire boxes to the church as soon as possible.

MASS INTENTIONS: GRANLAHAN
Sat 14 May 8 pm. John & Monica Connolly, Ballyglass, & deceased members of the Connolly family.

Luke Rogers, Lisnagroobe, Anniversary.

Margaret Levy, Manchester, sister of Bridie Kelly, Granlahan.
Sun 15 May 12 noon First Holy Communion Mass.
Fri 20 May 8.15pm Mass for all the people of the Parish.
Sat 21 May 8 pm. Bridie and John Mulvihill and James and Kate Kirrane.

William and Annie McDonnell and deceased members of the family, Coraslustia.

OFFERTORY COLLECTION Sat. and Sun 7th & 8th May

Ballinlough: € 627 Granlahan: €500

Please pray for the repose of the soul of Bridie Keane, Altore, who died during the week and the repose of the soul of Francis Folan who died in Boston, sister of Michael Grady, Fort Augustus.

Stations: Saturday 21st May @ 10.30 am. Peter & Marian Forde, Loughill, Clydaugh, Coolatinney and Carrick East.

First Holy Communion: We congratulate the children from Granlahan N.S., their parents, families and teachers on receiving First Holy Communion this Sunday.

I wish to thank those who contributed so generously to the Easter Collection for the support of the Priest of the parish.

Ballinlough Environment Committee would like to thank everyone who took part in the recent “Spring Clean Evening” and everyone who contributed to the recent Church gate collection. We look forward to your continued support in keeping Ballinlough “Litter Free”, and looking clean & colourful. We will meet again Thursday 19th May @ 7pm to commence planting Summer plants around the village. All are welcome to come along and take part in the evenings work.

Ballinlough/Granlahan Active retirement group will be participating in the forthcoming “Bealtaine Festival”, held in The Abbey Hotel, Roscommon, May 18th. Painting, hand made rugs and a variety of other crafts will be displayed on the day. There will also be a photographic exhibition. A sketch of the traditional rambling house will be performed by five of our members.

Day Centre Meeting for volunteers on Monday 16th May @ 9.15pm.