22nd April

THIRD SUNDAY OF EASTER
22nd APRIL 2007
MASS INTENTIONS BALLINLOUGH
Sat
21st
Apr
8 pm
Annette Doherty, Carrick – 10th Anniversary
Sun
22nd
Apr
11 am
John Connell, Clooncalgy – 3rd Anniversary
Mon
23rd
Apr
10 am
Michael & Annie Keane, Clooncrim - Anniversary
Tues
Wed
Thurs
24th
25th 26th
Apr
Apr
Apr
10 am
10 am
Martha & Angela Coyne
No Mass
Seamus Joyce, The Avenue – 4th Anniversary
Fri
Sat
Sun
27th
28h
29th
Apr
Apr
Apr
10 am
8 pm
11 am
Mass for all the people of the Parish
Kathleen & Harry Burke and deceased members of the Burke family, Clooncrim
Willie Joe Flynn – 5th Anniversary and Christina Flynn, Loughill


Eucharistic Ministers:
Church Readers:
Ballinlough Church:
Sat 28th 8 pm
Teresa Cunningham & Frank Moran
Michael Brehony
Sun 29th 11 am
Mary Morris & Maria Cregg
Stephen Comer /
Padraig Connolly
Granlahan Church:
Sun. 29th 12 noon
John Caulfield & Mary Ruane
Eilís O’Gara /
Sarah Caulfield
Offertory Collections: Sat 14th & Sun 15th April
Ballinlough €730. Granlahan €450.
MASS INTENTIONS: GRANLAHAN
Sun
22nd
Apr
10.30am
Cloonfad church
Sun
22nd
Apr
12 noon
John, Mary & John Gannon
And Bridget, John & Bernadette Murphy
Tues
24th
Apr
10.00 am
Maureen & Luke Browne
Fri
27th
Apr
8.15 pm
Eddie Joe, Collette Burke and deceased members
of the family
Sun
Sun
29th29th
Apr
Apr
10.30 am
12 noon
Cloonfad church
John Doherty, Ballyglass – M.M.
Sincere Thanks & Gratitude To all who contributed so generously to the church gate collection at Granlahan church Sat 6th & Sun 7th for Multiple Sclerosis. The amount collected was €620.
Jack & Jill Community Playgroup have a vacancy for the position of a Cleaner, FÁS criteria applies. For further information, please contact the Playgroup on 094 9640787 or Enterprise Kiltullagh 094 9640466.
Community Defibrillator Meeting for the Ballinlough/Granlahan area will be held in the Kiltullagh Enterprise hall, Ballinlough on Tuesday 24th April at 9pm. All welcome to attend.
First National Grandparents Pilgrimage Will be held on Saturday 22nd September at Our Lady of Knock Shrine. Pilgrimage will be led by Dr. Michael Neary, Archbishop of Tuam. Key Note Speaker, Dana.
Lough Derg One day Retreats are being held throughout the months of May, August & September. For booking & further information, please phone 071 9861518.
Pilgrimage to Knock The Tuam Diocesan Pilgrimage to Knock Shrine will be on Sunday 6th May. Blessing of the sick at 2.30pm.
Tuam Diocesan Pilgrimage to Rome, Siena & Florence – Friday 6th July for 8 nights. Booking – John B. McLoughlin 093 28337.
Cemetery Masses We hope to have the usual Cemetery Masses towards the end of July.
Ballyhaunis Summer Festival There will be a wide variety of events held over the May Bank Holiday weekend, which promise to be very entertaining for all the family i.e. RUA Star in our Eyes, Annagh Rose Competition and an International Day on Sun 4th with multi-cultural activities and events.
Cloonfad/Mozamba Partnership The annual sponsored walk for the Cloonfad/Mozamba project will take place on Monday May 7th at 5.00pm. Sponsorship cards are available from Michael or Sean Brennan. Cloonfad have already funded the building of two maize mills over the past three years, a third one is currently being planned. We ask for your generous support for this very worthy project. “For I was hungry and you gave me to eat” (MT 25:31-46)

Second Sunday of Easter

SECOND SUNDAY OF EASTER – DIVINE MERCY SUNDAY
15TH APRIL 2007
MASS INTENTIONS BALLINLOUGH
Sat
14th
Apr
8 pm
Paddy Burke, Clooncrim – 1st Anniversary
Sun
15th
Apr
11 am
Mass for all the people of the Parish
Mon
16th
Apr
10 am
Mary June Fitzgerald, Clooninsla – 5th Anniversary
Wed
Thurs
Fri
18th
19th 20th
Apr
Apr
Apr
10 am
10 am
7.30 pm
Brian & Delia Keane, Clooncrim
McLoughlin Masses
Tommy Swanick and deceased members of the family
Sat
Sun
21st
22nd
Apr
Apr
8 pm
11 am
Annette Doherty, Carrick – 10th Anniversary
John Connell, Clooncalgy – 3rd Anniversary


Eucharistic Ministers:
Church Readers:
Ballinlough Church:
Sat 21st 8 pm
Mary Finan & Kathleen McLoughlin
Karina Doherty
Sun 22nd 11 am
Breeta Cunningham & Teresa Markham
John Finan /
Caoileann Fitzmaurice
Granlahan Church:
Sun. 22nd Apr 12 noon
Ann Hett & Mary Patterson
Michelle Neenan
Amy Brady
Offertory Collections: 7th & 8th April - Ballinlough €510. Granlahan €416.
Lough Harps FC Annual General Meeting will take place at 8.00pm on 21st April in the Claffey Suite in the White House Hotel. All existing & new members are encouraged to attend. The club will host a race night in Campbell’s on 28th April to raise funds for its training and development program. Further details of registration for underage players will be published in the next few weeks.
MASS INTENTIONS: GRANLAHAN
Sun
15th
Apr
10.30am
Cloonfad church
Sun
15th
Apr
12 noon
Joseph & Sarah Conroy & deceased members of the family And Dominick Regan
Tues
17th
Apr
10.00 am
James & Winifred Gildea & deceased members of




the family
Sat
21st
Apr
8.15 pm
Cloonfad church
Sun
Sun
22nd 22nd
Apr
Apr
10.30 am
12 noon
Cloonfad church
John, Mary & John Gannon
And Bridget, John & Bernadette Murphy
Sincere Thanks To all the people who contributed to the Easter collection for the support of the Priests of the Parish.
Sincere Thanks To one and all who helped to make the Easter Ceremonies so reverent and meaningful.
First Holy Communion Will be celebrated on the following dates;
Sunday 29th April - Ballinlough National School
Sunday 6th May - Carrick National School
Sunday 13th May - Granlahan National School
Kiltullagh Branch of Mayo/Roscommon Hospice will hold a meeting in O’Connor’s lounge on Tuesday 17th April at 9.00pm. New members most welcome.
Multiple Sclerosis Sincere thanks to the collectors and all of you who contributed so generously to last weekend’s church gate collection. The amount collected was €530.
Cloonfad/Mozamba Partnership The annual sponsored walk for the Cloonfad/Mozamba project will take place on Monday May 7th at 5.00pm. Sponsorship cards are available from Michael or Sean Brennan. Cloonfad have already funded the building of two maize mills over the past three years, a third one is currently being planned. We ask for your generous support for this very worthy project. “For I was hungry and you gave me to eat” (MT 25:31-46)
Divine Mercy Sunday – April 14th & 15th Vocations Awareness Week 2007 begins this week, together with parishes across Ireland. Giving us the opportunity to reflect on and give thanks for the rich variety of ways that men & women live their Christian vocations in today’s world. Next week, 28th & 29th April, reflections will be on and prayers for vocations to the priesthood & Religious Life will be held.
A Pilgrimage of Thanksgiving at Knock Shrine This is the 40th Anniversary of the Charismatic Renewal and being organised by Monaghan Charismatic Prayer Group and led by Fr. Ronnie Mitchell. Commencing Friday 24th August at 6.00pm, concluding Sunday 26th August. Theme “Do whatever he tells you” (John 2-v5). An invitation is extended to everyone to join with us in this weekend of thanksgiving.
First National Grandparents Pilgrimage Will be held on Saturday 22nd September at Our Lady of Knock Shrine. Pilgrimage will be led by Dr. Michael Neary, Archbishop of Tuam. Key Note Speaker, Dana.
Trόcaire Boxes: Please return to the church.

Easter Sunday

EASTER SUNDAY
8TH APRIL 2007
MASS INTENTIONS BALLINLOUGH
Sat
7th
Apr
9.15pm
Bridget & Tom Cregg, Cloonlough
Sun
8th
Apr
11 am
Easter Sunday – Michael & Margaret Kelly, Carraghs
Mon
9th
Apr
10 am
James & Gertrude Dunnion
Wed
Thurs
Fri
11th
12th
13th
Apr
Apr
Apr
10 am
10 am
10 am
Patrick & Mary Giblin, Ballyhaunis
John Keaveney (Snr), Cloonlee
Helen Stanley, Cloonlee – 8th Anniversary
Sat
Sun
14th
15th
Apr
Apr
8 pm
11 am
Paddy Burke, Clooncrim – 1st Anniversary
Mass for the people of the Parish


Eucharistic Ministers:
Church Readers:
Ballinlough Church:
Sat 14th 8 pm
Maria Cregg & Kitty Murphy
Frank Moran
Sun 15th 11 am
Rena Burke & Joan McDermott
Breege Comer
Granlahan Church:
Sun. 15th Apr 12 noon
Tess Ronan & Mary B. Gormally
Gerry Glennon
Offertory Collections:
Sat & Sun. 31st March & 1st April
Ballinlough: €595. Granlahan: €527.
Trócaire Boxes
If you have forgotten to return your Trócaire box, please return to the church.
Easter Collection
The Easter Collection for support of the Priests of the Parish will be taken up this weekend, Holy Saturday & Easter Sunday.
MASS INTENTIONS: GRANLAHAN
Sun
8th
Apr
10.30am
Cloonfad church
Sun
8th
Apr
12 noon
Easter Sunday
– John, Margaret & Martin Caulfield
Tues
10th
Apr

No Mass
Fri
13th
Apr
8.15 pm
Jim Kilboyle
Sat
14th
Apr
8.15 pm
Cloonfad church
Sun
Sun
15th 15th
Apr
Apr
10.30 am
12 noon
Cloonfad church
Joseph & Sarah Conroy and deceased members of the family
And Dominick Regan
Congratulations Congratulations to all the children from Ballinlough National School who made their First Confession last Tuesday. They will be receiving their First Holy Communion on Sunday 29th April.
Please Pray For the repose of the soul of William Flynn, Rathlena, who died during the week.
Multiple Sclerosis There will be a church gate collection for the Multiple Sclerosis Association being taken up at this weekend’s Masses.
Car Boot Sale Car Boot & Jumble Sale will be held in Cloonfad Community Centre on Easter Monday, starting at 9.00am in aid of Mayo/Roscommon Hospice. For further details (086) 157 3446.
Spanish Students Host families required for Spanish students 2007. If you have children boys or girls in the 12 to 16 age group, contact Anita 093 47852 or 087 133 4562 after 6.00pm for more detailed information. Excellent rates given to suitable families.
Ballyhaunis Summer Festival A new event on Sunday 6th May is the International Parade at 7.30pm. The committee are currently seeking local volunteers to learn the African Dance to dance with the Cultural Dance of Ghana group to be performed in the parade. Further details contact Betty in the old convent 085 141 1261.
Tuam Diocesan Directory 2007/08. The new 2007/08 Directory for the Tuam Archdiocese is being launched next week. Look out for it on sale at churches throughout the Tuam Diocese, Holy Saturday & Easter Sunday 7th & 8th April and the following weekend 14th & 15th April.
School Building Fundraising, India Acoustic Show – Tommy Fleming in concert at Divine Word Missionaries Church, Donamon, Co. Roscommon on Thurs 3rd May at 8.30pm sharp. All proceeds to go the Bishop Leo Cornelio’s School Building Fund, India. Admission €30. Tickets available at Gleeson’s Restaurant, Roscommon 090 6626954. Donamon Castle 090 6662222 or contact 090 6662024.
Just a Thought
It’s a mighty world we live in, but the truth is, we are only passing through