THE SIXTH SUNDAY OF LENT
1ST APRIL 2007
MASS INTENTIONS BALLINLOUGH
Sat
31st
Mar
8 pm
Mary & John Moylan, Foxboro
Sun
1st
Apr
11 am
Mass for all the people of the Parish
Thurs
5th
Apr
8 pm
Holy Thursday – Michael & Bridget Browne
Fri
6th
Apr
8 pm
Good Friday - Passion of our Lord
Sat
Sun
7th
8th
Apr
Apr
9.15 pm
11 am
Bridget & Tom Cregg, Cloonlough
Michael & Margaret Kelly, Carraghs
Eucharistic Ministers:
Church Readers:
Ballinlough Church:
Thurs 5th 8 pm
Fri 6th 8 pm
Sheila Doherty & Kathleen McLoughlin
Nόirín Kelly & Mary Larkin
Sat 7th 9.15 pm
Sun 8th 11 am
Noreen Beirne & Breeda Grogan
Helen Finnegan & Sylvia Murphy
Peter Baggott
Marian Greene-Forde
Granlahan Church:
Sun. 8th Apr 12 noon
Mary Gormally & Tess Ronan
Gerry Glennon
Offertory Collections:
Sat & Sun. 24th & 25th March
Ballinlough: €535. Granlahan: €450.
Easter Collection
In support of Priests of the Parish will be taken up at all Masses this week.
Trócaire Boxes
Please return all boxes to the church on Holy Thursday 5th April.
MASS INTENTIONS: GRANLAHAN
Sat
31
Mar
8.15 pm
Cloonfad church
Sun
Sun
1
1
Apr
Apr
10.30 am
12 noon
Cloonfad church
Michael Patterson
Tues
3
Apr
10 am
No Mass
Thurs
Fri
Fri
5
6
6
Apr
Apr
Apr
8.00 pm
3.00 pm
8.00 pm
Holy Thursday – Jackie & Nellie Quinn
Good Friday – Stations of the Cross
Good Friday – Passion of Our Lord
Sat
7
Apr
8.00 pm
Easter Vigil
Sun
Sun
8
8
Apr
Apr
10.30 am
12 noon
Cloonfad church
Easter Sunday –
Patrick, Margaret & Martin Caulfield
Easter Confessions
Sacrament of Reconciliation or Penitential Service for Easter will be held on Monday night April 2nd. A number of Priests will be hearing Confessions.
Ballinlough church 8.00pm - 8.30pm. Cloonfad church 8.00pm - 8.30pm
Granlahan church 8.30pm - 9.00pm.
Cleaning of the Churches
Ballinlough – Sincere thanks to the people of Mountain Upper & Lower who cared for the church during the month of March. Would the people of Carraghs & Clooninsla care for it during the month of April.
Granlahan – Our gratitude to Group B who looked after the church during the month of March. Would Group C care for it during the month of April. Group C – Mary Gormally, Molly Griffin & Christina Neenan.
Please Pray
For the repose of the soul of Mary Reynolds, Clooncalagy who died this week.
Carrick N.S. Progressive 25 Card Game Will be held in The Parochial Hall on Good Friday night 6th March at 10.00pm. 1st prize €200., 2nd prize €100., 3rd prize €50. Refreshments will be served. Raffle will be held. €10. per person.
Youth Meeting Are you aged between 12-18 years old and from the Ballinlough or surrounding areas?. Get involved and have a say in your future. Voice your opinions about which recreational activities you would like to organise. Please attend, with your parent/guardian, a meeting which will be held in Kiltullagh Enterprise Centre on Wednesday 4th April at 9.00pm.
Alzheimer’s Foundation West of Ireland Alzheimer’s Foundation are holding their Annual Tea Day on Friday April 13th. Please support. If you wish to host a Tea Day, please contact the Ballindine office on 93 64900.
Opportunity to give blood will arise at Scoil Iosa N.S., Ballyhaunis on Wednesday 4th April 4.30pm – 8.30pm. “Help us to Help Others”.
25th March
THE FIFTH SUNDAY OF LENT
25TH March 2007
MASS INTENTIONS BALLINLOUGH
Sat
24
Mar
8 pm
Deceased members of the Flanagan family, Clooninsla
Sun
25
Mar
11 am
John Gaffey, Derreentigue
Sat
31
Mar
8 pm
Mary & John Moylan, Foxboro
Sun
1
Apr
11 am
Mass for all the people of the Parish
Eucharistic Ministers:
Church Readers:
Ballinlough Church:
Sat. 31st Mar 8 pm
Ann Moylan & Peter Baggott
John James Cregg
Sun. 1st Apr 11 am
Margaret McDermott &
Breeta Cunningham
Stephen Comer
Granlahan Church:
Sun. 1st Apr 12 noon
Maura Caulfield & Mary Birmingham
J. Maloney
Offertory Collections:
Sat & Sun. 17th & 18th March
Ballinlough: €745. Granlahan: €425.
St. Patrick’s Day – Ballinlough €555. Granlahan €540.
First Friday Calls
The sick and the housebound will be attended to on Thursday & Friday this week. We pray God’s blessing on all the sick and housebound in the community.
MASS INTENTIONS: GRANLAHAN
Sat
24
Mar
8.15 pm
Cloonfad church
Sun
Sun
25
25
Mar
Mar
10.30am
12 noon
Cloonfad church
John Walsh
Tues
27
Mar
10 am
No Mass
Fri
30
Mar
8.15 pm
Patrick & Nellie Finnegan & deceased members of the family
Sat
31
Mar
8.15 pm
Cloonfad church
Sun
Sun
1
1
Apr
Apr
10.30 am
12 noon
Cloonfad church
Michael Patterson
Easter Confessions
The Sacrament of Reconciliation or Penitential Rite will be held in all churches in the parish for Easter on Monday night – April 2nd. More details in next week’s Newsletter.
Congratulations
To all the children from Carrick National School who made their First Confession last Thursday. They will be receiving their First Holy Communion on Sunday 6th May.
A Course in Quick Books Bookkeepers for beginners will be held at Clondoyle Training Centre, Glenamaddy on 16th, 23rd & 30th April. To book your place, please phone 094 9659570/59829. e-mail gcdcat@eircom.net
Good Example
I’d rather see a lesson, than to hear one any day,
I’d rather you’d walk with me, than to merely show the way.
The eye’s a better teacher, and more willing than the ear,
And counsel is confusing, but examples always clear.
The best of all the teachers, are the ones who live the creed,
To see good put into action, is what everybody needs.
I soon can learn to do it, if you let me see it done,
I can see your hand in action, but your tongue too fast may run.
And the counsel you are giving, may be very fine and true,
But I’d rather get my lesson, by observing what you do.
Just a Thought
“Until you make peace with who you are, you will never be content with what you have”
25TH March 2007
MASS INTENTIONS BALLINLOUGH
Sat
24
Mar
8 pm
Deceased members of the Flanagan family, Clooninsla
Sun
25
Mar
11 am
John Gaffey, Derreentigue
Sat
31
Mar
8 pm
Mary & John Moylan, Foxboro
Sun
1
Apr
11 am
Mass for all the people of the Parish
Eucharistic Ministers:
Church Readers:
Ballinlough Church:
Sat. 31st Mar 8 pm
Ann Moylan & Peter Baggott
John James Cregg
Sun. 1st Apr 11 am
Margaret McDermott &
Breeta Cunningham
Stephen Comer
Granlahan Church:
Sun. 1st Apr 12 noon
Maura Caulfield & Mary Birmingham
J. Maloney
Offertory Collections:
Sat & Sun. 17th & 18th March
Ballinlough: €745. Granlahan: €425.
St. Patrick’s Day – Ballinlough €555. Granlahan €540.
First Friday Calls
The sick and the housebound will be attended to on Thursday & Friday this week. We pray God’s blessing on all the sick and housebound in the community.
MASS INTENTIONS: GRANLAHAN
Sat
24
Mar
8.15 pm
Cloonfad church
Sun
Sun
25
25
Mar
Mar
10.30am
12 noon
Cloonfad church
John Walsh
Tues
27
Mar
10 am
No Mass
Fri
30
Mar
8.15 pm
Patrick & Nellie Finnegan & deceased members of the family
Sat
31
Mar
8.15 pm
Cloonfad church
Sun
Sun
1
1
Apr
Apr
10.30 am
12 noon
Cloonfad church
Michael Patterson
Easter Confessions
The Sacrament of Reconciliation or Penitential Rite will be held in all churches in the parish for Easter on Monday night – April 2nd. More details in next week’s Newsletter.
Congratulations
To all the children from Carrick National School who made their First Confession last Thursday. They will be receiving their First Holy Communion on Sunday 6th May.
A Course in Quick Books Bookkeepers for beginners will be held at Clondoyle Training Centre, Glenamaddy on 16th, 23rd & 30th April. To book your place, please phone 094 9659570/59829. e-mail gcdcat@eircom.net
Good Example
I’d rather see a lesson, than to hear one any day,
I’d rather you’d walk with me, than to merely show the way.
The eye’s a better teacher, and more willing than the ear,
And counsel is confusing, but examples always clear.
The best of all the teachers, are the ones who live the creed,
To see good put into action, is what everybody needs.
I soon can learn to do it, if you let me see it done,
I can see your hand in action, but your tongue too fast may run.
And the counsel you are giving, may be very fine and true,
But I’d rather get my lesson, by observing what you do.
Just a Thought
“Until you make peace with who you are, you will never be content with what you have”
March 18th Newsletter
THE FOURTH SUNDAY OF LENT
18TH March 2007
MASS INTENTIONS BALLINLOUGH
Sat
Sat
17
17
Mar
Mar
11 am
8 pm
St. Patrick’s Day – Mass for people of the parish
Vigil Mass. John Gallagher, Main St., Ballyhaunis
Sun
18
Mar
11 am
Austin Fitzmaurice, Clydaugh – 5th Anniversary
Sat
24
Mar
8 pm
Deceased members of the Flanagan family, Clooninsla
Sun
25
Mar
11 am
John Gaffey, Derreentigue
Eucharistic Ministers:
Church Readers:
Ballinlough Church:
Sat. 24th Mar 8 pm
Teresa Cunningham & Rose Gaffrey
Christina Gormley
Sun. 25th Mar 11 am
Helen Finnegan & Marie Hayden
John Finan
Granlahan Church:
Sun. 25h Mar. 12 noon
Mary B. Gormally & John Caulfield
Kaitlyn Brady
& Audrey Costello
Offertory Collections:
Sat & Sun. 10th & 11th March
Ballinlough: € 695. Granlahan: €547.
Summer Time
Summer time begins at 1am on Saturday 24th March. Clocks go forward one hour. Mass at Summer time on Sunday 25th at 11am.
Mass Changes
There will not be any Saturday evening Mass in Granlahan church until the first weekend in July. As and from this Sunday March 18th, Mass in Cloonfad church will be at the earlier time of 10.30am on Sunday mornings.
MASS INTENTIONS: GRANLAHAN
Sun
18
Mar
10.30am
Cloonfad church
Sun
18
Mar
12 noon
Paddy Raftery
Tues
20
Mar
10 am
Deceased members of the Moran family
Fri
23
Mar
8.15 pm
Kathleen Kelly, Cloonlee
Sat
24
Mar
8.15 pm
Cloonfad church
Sun
25
Mar
12 noon
John Walsh
Saint Patrick’s Breastplate
Christ be with me, Christ within me, Christ behind me,
Christ before me, Christ beside me, Christ to win me,
Christ to comfort and restore me, Christ beneath me,
Christ above me, Christ in quiet, Christ in danger,
Christ in hearts of all that love me,
Christ in mouth of friend and stranger.
A Committee has been formed in the Ballinlough/Granlahan areas to acquire defibrillators, which are life saving devices in the event of a heart attack or arrest. If anyone is interested in training on how to use these defibrillators, please phone any of the following; Matt Raftery – 085 174 3098; Miriam Winston - 96 40051; Mary Tarmey - 087 952 4515; Marian Greene-Forde -96 40115 or John Ryan 96 40063.
Ballyhaunis Credit Union are conducting a survey of its members to know what new services they would like to see introduced in their new office. Questionnaire available at the office – call and have your say.
West of Ireland Alzheimer Foundation will hold a 25 Drive Card game on Wednesday 21st March in the Town Hall, Claremorris. Numerous prizes on the night. Admission €7. Commences at 9pm. Please support.
Healing Retreat
Fr. Joseph K Bill, world renowned preacher, will hold a 6 day Silent Healing Retreat in Knock from 18th – 24th March. Further information 93 88100.
Feast of the Annunciation – Sunday 25th March at Knock. Rosary at 2.30pm, Mass at 3pm followed by Benediction. Celebrant – Monsignor Joseph Quinn, P.P. All are welcome.
Just a Thought
“Every day is a gift – that’s why we call it the present”
Happy St. Patrick’s weekend & Mother’s Day everybody
18TH March 2007
MASS INTENTIONS BALLINLOUGH
Sat
Sat
17
17
Mar
Mar
11 am
8 pm
St. Patrick’s Day – Mass for people of the parish
Vigil Mass. John Gallagher, Main St., Ballyhaunis
Sun
18
Mar
11 am
Austin Fitzmaurice, Clydaugh – 5th Anniversary
Sat
24
Mar
8 pm
Deceased members of the Flanagan family, Clooninsla
Sun
25
Mar
11 am
John Gaffey, Derreentigue
Eucharistic Ministers:
Church Readers:
Ballinlough Church:
Sat. 24th Mar 8 pm
Teresa Cunningham & Rose Gaffrey
Christina Gormley
Sun. 25th Mar 11 am
Helen Finnegan & Marie Hayden
John Finan
Granlahan Church:
Sun. 25h Mar. 12 noon
Mary B. Gormally & John Caulfield
Kaitlyn Brady
& Audrey Costello
Offertory Collections:
Sat & Sun. 10th & 11th March
Ballinlough: € 695. Granlahan: €547.
Summer Time
Summer time begins at 1am on Saturday 24th March. Clocks go forward one hour. Mass at Summer time on Sunday 25th at 11am.
Mass Changes
There will not be any Saturday evening Mass in Granlahan church until the first weekend in July. As and from this Sunday March 18th, Mass in Cloonfad church will be at the earlier time of 10.30am on Sunday mornings.
MASS INTENTIONS: GRANLAHAN
Sun
18
Mar
10.30am
Cloonfad church
Sun
18
Mar
12 noon
Paddy Raftery
Tues
20
Mar
10 am
Deceased members of the Moran family
Fri
23
Mar
8.15 pm
Kathleen Kelly, Cloonlee
Sat
24
Mar
8.15 pm
Cloonfad church
Sun
25
Mar
12 noon
John Walsh
Saint Patrick’s Breastplate
Christ be with me, Christ within me, Christ behind me,
Christ before me, Christ beside me, Christ to win me,
Christ to comfort and restore me, Christ beneath me,
Christ above me, Christ in quiet, Christ in danger,
Christ in hearts of all that love me,
Christ in mouth of friend and stranger.
A Committee has been formed in the Ballinlough/Granlahan areas to acquire defibrillators, which are life saving devices in the event of a heart attack or arrest. If anyone is interested in training on how to use these defibrillators, please phone any of the following; Matt Raftery – 085 174 3098; Miriam Winston - 96 40051; Mary Tarmey - 087 952 4515; Marian Greene-Forde -96 40115 or John Ryan 96 40063.
Ballyhaunis Credit Union are conducting a survey of its members to know what new services they would like to see introduced in their new office. Questionnaire available at the office – call and have your say.
West of Ireland Alzheimer Foundation will hold a 25 Drive Card game on Wednesday 21st March in the Town Hall, Claremorris. Numerous prizes on the night. Admission €7. Commences at 9pm. Please support.
Healing Retreat
Fr. Joseph K Bill, world renowned preacher, will hold a 6 day Silent Healing Retreat in Knock from 18th – 24th March. Further information 93 88100.
Feast of the Annunciation – Sunday 25th March at Knock. Rosary at 2.30pm, Mass at 3pm followed by Benediction. Celebrant – Monsignor Joseph Quinn, P.P. All are welcome.
Just a Thought
“Every day is a gift – that’s why we call it the present”
Happy St. Patrick’s weekend & Mother’s Day everybody
March 11th
THE THIRD SUNDAY OF LENT
11TH March 2007
MASS INTENTIONS BALLINLOUGH
Sat 10 Mar 8 pm Maureen & Luke Brown, Mountain Lower Sun 11 Mar 11 am Eugene Daly, Ballinlough – 1st Anniversary Sat 17 Mar 11 am St. Patrick’s Day - Austin Fitzmaurice, Clydaugh 8 pm St. Patrick’s Day – John Gallagher, Ballyhaunis
Sun 18 Mar 11 am Mass for people of the Parish
Eucharistic Ministers: Ballinlough Church: Sat. 17th Mar. 11 am Teresa Markham & Carmel Connell 8 pm Kitty Murphy & Miriam Winston
Church Readers: Sean Markham Noirin Kelly Sun. 18th Mar. 11 am Mary Finan & Mary Morris Caoileann Fitzmaurice
Granlahan Church: Sat. 17th Mar. 12 noon Maura Caulfield & Mary Patterson John Maloney Sun. 18h Mar. 12 noon Mary Ruane & Mary Gormally Philomena Birmingham
Offertory Collections:
Sat & Sun. 3rd & 4th March
Ballinlough: € 628. Granlahan: €635.
Congratulations from Fr. Joe
Fr. Joe wishes to congratulate all the children who were confirmed on Friday last in Cloonfad church. He also wishes to congratulate their parents/guardians and teachers. He assures you all of his Very Best Wishes.
MASS INTENTIONS: GRANLAHAN
Sat 10 Mar 7 pm Bob Neary Sun 11 Mar 12 noon Thomas & Thomas Oliver Burke Tues 13 Mar No Mass Fri 16 Mar 7 pm Margaret & David O’Sullivan Sat 17 Mar 12 noon St. Patrick’s Day – John & Mary Burke Sun 18 Mar 12 noon Paddy Raftery
The Usual Card game will be held in Granlahan Community Centre on
Monday night at 9.00pm.
Congratulations
Congratulations, Health & Happiness to the 61 pupils that were confirmed in St. Patrick’s church, Cloonfad on Friday last. Sincere thanks to the teachers, parents/guardians, choir and other helpers for making it a memorable day.
Mass Changes
There will not be any Saturday evening Mass in Granlahan church until the first weekend in July.
As and from Sunday March 18th, Mass in Cloonfad church will be at the earlier time of 10.30am on Sunday mornings.
Mass For Bereaved Parents
Mass for bereaved parents who have experienced the death of a child of any age, or in any circumstances, will be held on Sunday 11th March in St. John’s Rest & Care Centre, Knock at 3.00pm.
Evening of Prayer at Knock
There will be a mini vigil “Evening of Prayer” in Knock on Friday 23rd March from 8.00pm to 12midnight.
Promoting Positive Emotional & Mental Health
A conference on the above will be held on Saturday 24th March in the Abbey Hotel, Roscommon from 9.00am-4.30pm, for parents/guardians and teenagers. Keynote speaker – Dr. Tony Humphreys, Consultant Clinical Psychologist & Author. For booking, contact Rosemary Murphy on 091 548437. rosemaryt.murphy@mailn.hse.ie. Early booking advised.
Just a Thought
“True friends are like good books – you don’t always use them, but you know where they are when you need them
11TH March 2007
MASS INTENTIONS BALLINLOUGH
Sat 10 Mar 8 pm Maureen & Luke Brown, Mountain Lower Sun 11 Mar 11 am Eugene Daly, Ballinlough – 1st Anniversary Sat 17 Mar 11 am St. Patrick’s Day - Austin Fitzmaurice, Clydaugh 8 pm St. Patrick’s Day – John Gallagher, Ballyhaunis
Sun 18 Mar 11 am Mass for people of the Parish
Eucharistic Ministers: Ballinlough Church: Sat. 17th Mar. 11 am Teresa Markham & Carmel Connell 8 pm Kitty Murphy & Miriam Winston
Church Readers: Sean Markham Noirin Kelly Sun. 18th Mar. 11 am Mary Finan & Mary Morris Caoileann Fitzmaurice
Granlahan Church: Sat. 17th Mar. 12 noon Maura Caulfield & Mary Patterson John Maloney Sun. 18h Mar. 12 noon Mary Ruane & Mary Gormally Philomena Birmingham
Offertory Collections:
Sat & Sun. 3rd & 4th March
Ballinlough: € 628. Granlahan: €635.
Congratulations from Fr. Joe
Fr. Joe wishes to congratulate all the children who were confirmed on Friday last in Cloonfad church. He also wishes to congratulate their parents/guardians and teachers. He assures you all of his Very Best Wishes.
MASS INTENTIONS: GRANLAHAN
Sat 10 Mar 7 pm Bob Neary Sun 11 Mar 12 noon Thomas & Thomas Oliver Burke Tues 13 Mar No Mass Fri 16 Mar 7 pm Margaret & David O’Sullivan Sat 17 Mar 12 noon St. Patrick’s Day – John & Mary Burke Sun 18 Mar 12 noon Paddy Raftery
The Usual Card game will be held in Granlahan Community Centre on
Monday night at 9.00pm.
Congratulations
Congratulations, Health & Happiness to the 61 pupils that were confirmed in St. Patrick’s church, Cloonfad on Friday last. Sincere thanks to the teachers, parents/guardians, choir and other helpers for making it a memorable day.
Mass Changes
There will not be any Saturday evening Mass in Granlahan church until the first weekend in July.
As and from Sunday March 18th, Mass in Cloonfad church will be at the earlier time of 10.30am on Sunday mornings.
Mass For Bereaved Parents
Mass for bereaved parents who have experienced the death of a child of any age, or in any circumstances, will be held on Sunday 11th March in St. John’s Rest & Care Centre, Knock at 3.00pm.
Evening of Prayer at Knock
There will be a mini vigil “Evening of Prayer” in Knock on Friday 23rd March from 8.00pm to 12midnight.
Promoting Positive Emotional & Mental Health
A conference on the above will be held on Saturday 24th March in the Abbey Hotel, Roscommon from 9.00am-4.30pm, for parents/guardians and teenagers. Keynote speaker – Dr. Tony Humphreys, Consultant Clinical Psychologist & Author. For booking, contact Rosemary Murphy on 091 548437. rosemaryt.murphy@mailn.hse.ie. Early booking advised.
Just a Thought
“True friends are like good books – you don’t always use them, but you know where they are when you need them
March 4th 2007
THE SECOND SUNDAY OF LENT
4TH March 2007
Parish Mass Times:Ballinlough: Sat: 8pm. Sun: 11am. No weekday masses until further notice.
Granlahan: Sat: 7 pm. Sun: 12 noon Tues. 10 am. Fri. 8.15 pm.
Cloonfad: Sat: 8.15 pm. Sun: 11 am.
MASS INTENTIONS BALLINLOUGH
Sat 3 Mar 8 pm Tony Doherty, Clooncrim
Sun 4 Mar 11 am Mass for all the people of the parish.
Sat 10 Mar 8 pm Maureen & Luke Browne, Mountain Lower
Sun 11 Mar 11 am Eugene Daly, Ballinlough – 1st Anniversary
Eucharistic Ministers: Church Readers:
Ballinlough Church:
Sat. 10 Mar. 8 pm Noirin Kelly, Mary Larkin Gerry Larkin
Sun. 11 Mar. 11 am Breeta Cunningham, Rena Burke Mary Connolly
Granlahan Church:
Sat. 10 Mar. 7pm Joe Keane, M. Birmingham John Caulfield
Sun 11th Mar 12noon Mary Gormally, M. Ruane Paul Caulfield
Offertory Collections:
Sat & Sun. 24th & 25th February Ballinlough: € 575. Granlahan: €585.
The Usual Card game will be held in Granlahan Community Centre on Monday night at 9pm.
Please note – we would be grateful if all notices for this weekly Church Newsletter be handed in by the Wednesday evening before, at the latest.
MASS INTENTIONS: GRANLAHAN
Sat 3 Mar 7 pm Elizabeth & William Lyons
Sun 4 Mar 12 noon Brigid & Thomas Hebron and deceased members of the Connolly family
Tues 6 Mar 10 am Enda Aherne
Fri 9 Mar 12 noon CONFIRMATION – CLOONFAD
Sat 10 Mar 7 pm Bob Neary
Sun 11 Mar 12 noon Thomas & Thomas Oliver Burke
Changes in Mass Times
Saturday March 10th will be the last Saturday evening Mass in Granlahan until the first weekend in July.
Confirmation
Archbishop Michael Neary will Minister the Sacrament of Confirmation to 61 pupils in the parish of Cloonfad church on Friday 9th March at 12noon. There will be a rehearsal for the Confirmation Ceremony on Tuesday evening 6th March at 7.00pm in Cloonfad church.
Diocesan Assembly Implementation Update
Following the Diocesan Pastoral Assembly, Archbishop Neary appointed an Implementation Group to ensure that the tasks set by the Assembly are realised. The Group is appointed for a three year term and will issue bi-monthly reports through Parish Newsletters. Member of the Implementation Group – Fr. Tod Nolan, Chair (Tuam), An tAth Ciarán de Bláca (Árainn), Teresa Carney (Castlebar), Mary Connell (Castlebar), Mary Connolly (Westport), Sr. Mary Corr (Tuam), Padraig Cunnane (Balla), Fr. Stephen Farragher (Tuam), Fr. Richard Gibbons (Knock), Gerry Glennon (Ballinlough), Michelle Kenny (Headford), Fr. Tony King (Athenry), Peter Mannion (Tuam), Anne McHale (Carnacon), Mons. Dermot Maloney (Crossboyne), Patricia O’Brien (Kilmaine), Rosaleen Crowe O’Neill (Abbeyknockmoy), Noreen Sadler (Islandeady), Mary Trench (Robeen).
Full Body Tone and Workout Classes: Will be held in Micheal Glavey’s Centre on Monday 12th March at 8.00pm and Granlahan Community Centre on Wednesday 14th March at 8.00pm.
Just a thought
"If you really want to build a better world, then start with your own heart"
4TH March 2007
Parish Mass Times:Ballinlough: Sat: 8pm. Sun: 11am. No weekday masses until further notice.
Granlahan: Sat: 7 pm. Sun: 12 noon Tues. 10 am. Fri. 8.15 pm.
Cloonfad: Sat: 8.15 pm. Sun: 11 am.
MASS INTENTIONS BALLINLOUGH
Sat 3 Mar 8 pm Tony Doherty, Clooncrim
Sun 4 Mar 11 am Mass for all the people of the parish.
Sat 10 Mar 8 pm Maureen & Luke Browne, Mountain Lower
Sun 11 Mar 11 am Eugene Daly, Ballinlough – 1st Anniversary
Eucharistic Ministers: Church Readers:
Ballinlough Church:
Sat. 10 Mar. 8 pm Noirin Kelly, Mary Larkin Gerry Larkin
Sun. 11 Mar. 11 am Breeta Cunningham, Rena Burke Mary Connolly
Granlahan Church:
Sat. 10 Mar. 7pm Joe Keane, M. Birmingham John Caulfield
Sun 11th Mar 12noon Mary Gormally, M. Ruane Paul Caulfield
Offertory Collections:
Sat & Sun. 24th & 25th February Ballinlough: € 575. Granlahan: €585.
The Usual Card game will be held in Granlahan Community Centre on Monday night at 9pm.
Please note – we would be grateful if all notices for this weekly Church Newsletter be handed in by the Wednesday evening before, at the latest.
MASS INTENTIONS: GRANLAHAN
Sat 3 Mar 7 pm Elizabeth & William Lyons
Sun 4 Mar 12 noon Brigid & Thomas Hebron and deceased members of the Connolly family
Tues 6 Mar 10 am Enda Aherne
Fri 9 Mar 12 noon CONFIRMATION – CLOONFAD
Sat 10 Mar 7 pm Bob Neary
Sun 11 Mar 12 noon Thomas & Thomas Oliver Burke
Changes in Mass Times
Saturday March 10th will be the last Saturday evening Mass in Granlahan until the first weekend in July.
Confirmation
Archbishop Michael Neary will Minister the Sacrament of Confirmation to 61 pupils in the parish of Cloonfad church on Friday 9th March at 12noon. There will be a rehearsal for the Confirmation Ceremony on Tuesday evening 6th March at 7.00pm in Cloonfad church.
Diocesan Assembly Implementation Update
Following the Diocesan Pastoral Assembly, Archbishop Neary appointed an Implementation Group to ensure that the tasks set by the Assembly are realised. The Group is appointed for a three year term and will issue bi-monthly reports through Parish Newsletters. Member of the Implementation Group – Fr. Tod Nolan, Chair (Tuam), An tAth Ciarán de Bláca (Árainn), Teresa Carney (Castlebar), Mary Connell (Castlebar), Mary Connolly (Westport), Sr. Mary Corr (Tuam), Padraig Cunnane (Balla), Fr. Stephen Farragher (Tuam), Fr. Richard Gibbons (Knock), Gerry Glennon (Ballinlough), Michelle Kenny (Headford), Fr. Tony King (Athenry), Peter Mannion (Tuam), Anne McHale (Carnacon), Mons. Dermot Maloney (Crossboyne), Patricia O’Brien (Kilmaine), Rosaleen Crowe O’Neill (Abbeyknockmoy), Noreen Sadler (Islandeady), Mary Trench (Robeen).
Full Body Tone and Workout Classes: Will be held in Micheal Glavey’s Centre on Monday 12th March at 8.00pm and Granlahan Community Centre on Wednesday 14th March at 8.00pm.
Just a thought
"If you really want to build a better world, then start with your own heart"
Feb 25th 2007
Parish Mass Times:
Ballinlough: Sat: 8pm. Sun: 11am.
Granlahan: Sat: 7 pm. Sun: 12 noon Tues. 10 am.
Fri. 8.15 pm.
Cloonfad: Sat: 8.15 pm. Sun: 11 am.
THE FIRST SUNDAY OF LENT
25 February 2007
MASS INTENTIONS BALLINLOUGH
Sat 24 Feb 8 pm. Michael & Nora Kelly, Cloonalough.
Sun 25 Feb 11 am. Mass for all the people of the parish.
Sat 3 Mar 8 pm. Tony Doherty, Clooncrim.
Sun 4 Mar 11 am. Mass for all the people of the parish.
Eucharistic Ministers: Church Readers:
Ballinlough Church:
Sat. 3 Mar. 8 pm. Mary Finan, Peter Baggott. Tony Doherty
Sun. 4 Mar. 11 am. Carmel Connell, Sylvia Murphy. Edel McLoughlin
Granlahan Church:
Sat. 3 Mar. 7 pm. John Caulfield, Mary Gormally. Caroline McGuire
Sun. 4 Mar. 12 pm. Ann Hett, Tess Ronan. Gerry Glennon
Offertory Collections:
Sat & Sun. 17th & 18th February
Ballinlough: € 555. Granlahan: €625.
Please remember to take a Trócaire Box for your home if you do not already have one.
MASS INTENTIONS: GRANLAHAN
Sat 24 Feb 7 pm. Michael, Kate, Teresa McGoff and deceased members of the family.
Sun 25 Feb 12 pm. Frank & Mary Kelly, Bridie & Bill Tait
Tues. 27 Feb 10 am. Special Intention.
Fri 2 Mar 8.15 pm. Mass for the people of the parish.
Sat. 3 Mar 7 pm. Elizabeth & William Lyons.
Sun 4 Mar 12 pm. Brigid & Thomas Hebron and deceased members of the Connolly family.
Trócaire Collections Lent 2006:
Ballinlough: € 3120. Granlahan: €3015. Cloonfad: €2634
Parish Total: € 8769.
First Friday Calls:
The sick and the housebound will be attended to on Thursday and Friday. We pray God’s blessing on all the sick and housebound in the community.
Choir Practice:
Choir practice for Confirmation will be held on Friday night in Cloonfad Church at 8 pm., in preparation for the Confirmation ceremony on Friday March 9. All choir members in the Ballinlough and Granlahan church areas are most welcome.
Care of the Churches:
Ballinlough: Sincere thanks to the people of Cloonlee who looked after the church during the month of February. Would the people of Mountain Upper and Lower care for it during the month of March please.
Granlahan: Sincere gratitude to Group A who cared for the church in February. Would group B please look after it during the month of March. Group B: Margaret McGuire, Mary Birmingham, Teresa Lynch, Bernie Ruane, Tracey McDermott & Maura Beirne.
Mayo / Roscommon Hospice: Meeting in O’Connor’s on Wednesday 28 February at 9.00 pm. New members welcome.
Full Body Tone and Workout Classes: Five week course in Granlahan Community Centre begins on Monday 26 February from 7.30 – 8.30 pm. and Wednesday 28 February from 8.00 – 9.00 pm.
Just a thought – "Don’t lose your temper – Nobody else wants it"
Ballinlough: Sat: 8pm. Sun: 11am.
Granlahan: Sat: 7 pm. Sun: 12 noon Tues. 10 am.
Fri. 8.15 pm.
Cloonfad: Sat: 8.15 pm. Sun: 11 am.
THE FIRST SUNDAY OF LENT
25 February 2007
MASS INTENTIONS BALLINLOUGH
Sat 24 Feb 8 pm. Michael & Nora Kelly, Cloonalough.
Sun 25 Feb 11 am. Mass for all the people of the parish.
Sat 3 Mar 8 pm. Tony Doherty, Clooncrim.
Sun 4 Mar 11 am. Mass for all the people of the parish.
Eucharistic Ministers: Church Readers:
Ballinlough Church:
Sat. 3 Mar. 8 pm. Mary Finan, Peter Baggott. Tony Doherty
Sun. 4 Mar. 11 am. Carmel Connell, Sylvia Murphy. Edel McLoughlin
Granlahan Church:
Sat. 3 Mar. 7 pm. John Caulfield, Mary Gormally. Caroline McGuire
Sun. 4 Mar. 12 pm. Ann Hett, Tess Ronan. Gerry Glennon
Offertory Collections:
Sat & Sun. 17th & 18th February
Ballinlough: € 555. Granlahan: €625.
Please remember to take a Trócaire Box for your home if you do not already have one.
MASS INTENTIONS: GRANLAHAN
Sat 24 Feb 7 pm. Michael, Kate, Teresa McGoff and deceased members of the family.
Sun 25 Feb 12 pm. Frank & Mary Kelly, Bridie & Bill Tait
Tues. 27 Feb 10 am. Special Intention.
Fri 2 Mar 8.15 pm. Mass for the people of the parish.
Sat. 3 Mar 7 pm. Elizabeth & William Lyons.
Sun 4 Mar 12 pm. Brigid & Thomas Hebron and deceased members of the Connolly family.
Trócaire Collections Lent 2006:
Ballinlough: € 3120. Granlahan: €3015. Cloonfad: €2634
Parish Total: € 8769.
First Friday Calls:
The sick and the housebound will be attended to on Thursday and Friday. We pray God’s blessing on all the sick and housebound in the community.
Choir Practice:
Choir practice for Confirmation will be held on Friday night in Cloonfad Church at 8 pm., in preparation for the Confirmation ceremony on Friday March 9. All choir members in the Ballinlough and Granlahan church areas are most welcome.
Care of the Churches:
Ballinlough: Sincere thanks to the people of Cloonlee who looked after the church during the month of February. Would the people of Mountain Upper and Lower care for it during the month of March please.
Granlahan: Sincere gratitude to Group A who cared for the church in February. Would group B please look after it during the month of March. Group B: Margaret McGuire, Mary Birmingham, Teresa Lynch, Bernie Ruane, Tracey McDermott & Maura Beirne.
Mayo / Roscommon Hospice: Meeting in O’Connor’s on Wednesday 28 February at 9.00 pm. New members welcome.
Full Body Tone and Workout Classes: Five week course in Granlahan Community Centre begins on Monday 26 February from 7.30 – 8.30 pm. and Wednesday 28 February from 8.00 – 9.00 pm.
Just a thought – "Don’t lose your temper – Nobody else wants it"
18th Feb 2007
Offertory Collections:
Sat. and Sun. 3rd & 4th February
Ballinlough: € 580. Granlahan: €761.
Sat & Sun. 10th & 11th February
Ballinlough: € 730. Granlahan: €580.
Pastoral Council:
A meeting will take place in Granlahan Community Centre at 8.30 pm. on Thursday February 22nd for representatives of Cloonfad, Granlahan and Ballinlough pastoral councils to arrange for the reschedule of masses in the parish.
Ballyhaunis District Futures Action Plan 2007-2010.
This will be formally launched on Monday 19th February at 8.00 pm. in the Friary Church, Ballyhaunis by Mr. Gerry Glennon of MWR. Copies of the plan will be available and everyone is welcome.
All Ireland Réadóirí Finals.
The All Ireland Finals of the National Réadóirí Competitions will be held in the TF Royal Theatre, Castlebar on Saturday 24th February at 1.00 pm. Tickets €15.00 Booking 0818 300000 or www.royaltheatre.ie.
Choir Practice:
Choir practice for Confirmation will be held the next two Friday nights in Cloonfad Church at 8 pm., in preparation for the Confirmation ceremony on Friday March 9. All choir members in the Ballinlough and Granlahan church areas are most welcome.
Sat. and Sun. 3rd & 4th February
Ballinlough: € 580. Granlahan: €761.
Sat & Sun. 10th & 11th February
Ballinlough: € 730. Granlahan: €580.
Pastoral Council:
A meeting will take place in Granlahan Community Centre at 8.30 pm. on Thursday February 22nd for representatives of Cloonfad, Granlahan and Ballinlough pastoral councils to arrange for the reschedule of masses in the parish.
Ballyhaunis District Futures Action Plan 2007-2010.
This will be formally launched on Monday 19th February at 8.00 pm. in the Friary Church, Ballyhaunis by Mr. Gerry Glennon of MWR. Copies of the plan will be available and everyone is welcome.
All Ireland Réadóirí Finals.
The All Ireland Finals of the National Réadóirí Competitions will be held in the TF Royal Theatre, Castlebar on Saturday 24th February at 1.00 pm. Tickets €15.00 Booking 0818 300000 or www.royaltheatre.ie.
Choir Practice:
Choir practice for Confirmation will be held the next two Friday nights in Cloonfad Church at 8 pm., in preparation for the Confirmation ceremony on Friday March 9. All choir members in the Ballinlough and Granlahan church areas are most welcome.
11th Feb 2007
Choir Practice:
Choir practice for Confirmation will be held the next three Friday nights in Cloonfad Church at 8 pm., in preparation for the Confirmation ceremony on Friday March 9. All choir members in the Ballinlough and Granlahan church areas are most welcome.
Ballinlough & Granlahan Community Alert:
A public meeting will be held on Monday February 19 2007 at 8.00 pm at Enterprise Kiltullagh. The topics for discussion and determination include reconstituting the Community Alert committee, community needs survey, provision of community facilities for young people, play area and facilities for younger children and provision of defibrillators. Everyone interested in the future of our community and the provision of these facilities is welcome.
Collection of unwanted clothes and shoes. “Umbra Collection” advertise that they will collect the above items from Ballinlough Church car park on Friday 23 February 2007 before 12.00 noon. This organisation states that the collection will be for the benefit of an educational project in Kenya.
“How happy are you who are poor; yours is the kingdom of God.
Happy you who are hungry now; you shall be satisfied.
Happy you who weep now; you shall laugh.
Happy are you when people hate you,drive you out, abuse you, denounce your name as criminal, on account of the Son of Man. Rejoice when that day comes and dance for joy, for then your reward will be great in heaven.
Choir practice for Confirmation will be held the next three Friday nights in Cloonfad Church at 8 pm., in preparation for the Confirmation ceremony on Friday March 9. All choir members in the Ballinlough and Granlahan church areas are most welcome.
Ballinlough & Granlahan Community Alert:
A public meeting will be held on Monday February 19 2007 at 8.00 pm at Enterprise Kiltullagh. The topics for discussion and determination include reconstituting the Community Alert committee, community needs survey, provision of community facilities for young people, play area and facilities for younger children and provision of defibrillators. Everyone interested in the future of our community and the provision of these facilities is welcome.
Collection of unwanted clothes and shoes. “Umbra Collection” advertise that they will collect the above items from Ballinlough Church car park on Friday 23 February 2007 before 12.00 noon. This organisation states that the collection will be for the benefit of an educational project in Kenya.
“How happy are you who are poor; yours is the kingdom of God.
Happy you who are hungry now; you shall be satisfied.
Happy you who weep now; you shall laugh.
Happy are you when people hate you,drive you out, abuse you, denounce your name as criminal, on account of the Son of Man. Rejoice when that day comes and dance for joy, for then your reward will be great in heaven.
Feb 4th Newsletter
Please pray for the repose of the soul of Tom Flynn, who died recently in England and also for Tom Moran, Ballyhaunis, father of Paula Doherty.
Offertory Collections:
Sat. and Sun. 27th & 28th Jan.
Ballinlough: € 625. Granlahan: €662.
Fr. Joe continues to make progress and thanks the people for their prayers and for their many cards. It will be many weeks before he will be well enough to return to his duties.Medjugorje: Marian Pilgrimages are offering 7 nights in Medjugorje from 28 September 2007 for a cost of € 621. Departure from Knock. Please contact Anne Keadin on 094 9646063 or 086 3766293. Also Maureen Lyons on 094 9649335 or 087 7634048.
Offertory Collections:
Sat. and Sun. 27th & 28th Jan.
Ballinlough: € 625. Granlahan: €662.
Fr. Joe continues to make progress and thanks the people for their prayers and for their many cards. It will be many weeks before he will be well enough to return to his duties.Medjugorje: Marian Pilgrimages are offering 7 nights in Medjugorje from 28 September 2007 for a cost of € 621. Departure from Knock. Please contact Anne Keadin on 094 9646063 or 086 3766293. Also Maureen Lyons on 094 9649335 or 087 7634048.
Jan 28th Newsletter
28 January 2007
Fr. Joe would like to thank the people for all their cards and good wishes. It will be quite a few weeks before he will be well enough to resume his duties.
Care of the Churches: Sincere thanks to the people of Town North and the Avenue, who took care of Ballinlough Church for January. Would the people of Cloonlee please take over for February. Our gratitude to group D, who looked after Granlahan church for January. Could group A please care for it during February. Group A: D.Quinn, Myra Sweeney, Mary Coffey, Tess Ronan & Maura Burke.
St. Patrick’s Dramatic Society are pleased to announce that the Phoenix Players, Tubbercurry are presenting their 3 act play, “The Black Pig’s Dyke”, by Vincent Woods on Saturday 10th Feb. at 8.30 pm. sharp in the parochial hall, Ballyhaunis. The Phoenix Players have been presenting plays for many years and have won many awards at festivals. A great night’s entertainment is assured. All proceeds to Mayo Autism.
Club and folk ceili dancing for adults will commence on Friday 2nd Feb. in the parochial hall, Ballinlough at 8.00 pm. Phone Michelle 087 9000185 for further information.
Medjugorje: Marian Pilgrimages are offering 8 nights in Medjugorje from 1 April 2007 for a cost of € 619. Departure from Dublin and return to Knock. A coach will be available from Williamstown. Please contact John Lyons on 087 9887806 for further information.
Fr. Joe would like to thank the people for all their cards and good wishes. It will be quite a few weeks before he will be well enough to resume his duties.
Care of the Churches: Sincere thanks to the people of Town North and the Avenue, who took care of Ballinlough Church for January. Would the people of Cloonlee please take over for February. Our gratitude to group D, who looked after Granlahan church for January. Could group A please care for it during February. Group A: D.Quinn, Myra Sweeney, Mary Coffey, Tess Ronan & Maura Burke.
St. Patrick’s Dramatic Society are pleased to announce that the Phoenix Players, Tubbercurry are presenting their 3 act play, “The Black Pig’s Dyke”, by Vincent Woods on Saturday 10th Feb. at 8.30 pm. sharp in the parochial hall, Ballyhaunis. The Phoenix Players have been presenting plays for many years and have won many awards at festivals. A great night’s entertainment is assured. All proceeds to Mayo Autism.
Club and folk ceili dancing for adults will commence on Friday 2nd Feb. in the parochial hall, Ballinlough at 8.00 pm. Phone Michelle 087 9000185 for further information.
Medjugorje: Marian Pilgrimages are offering 8 nights in Medjugorje from 1 April 2007 for a cost of € 619. Departure from Dublin and return to Knock. A coach will be available from Williamstown. Please contact John Lyons on 087 9887806 for further information.
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