May 20th Newsletter

SEVENTH SUNDAY OF EASTER

Feast of the Ascension of our Lord into Heaven

MASS INTENTIONS BALLINLOUGH

Sat 19 May 8 pm. Kathleen Gormley, Cloonlough.
Sun 20 May 11 am. Michael Thomas & Margaret Mitchell, Anniversary.
Mon 21 May 10am Private Intention
Tues 22 May 10am Kevin O’Donovan and Mary Magee, Ballymahon.
Wed 23 May 10am No Mass.
Thurs 24 May 10am Mass for all the people of the Parish.
Fri 25 May 10am Private Intention.
Sat 26 May 8pm Frank Beirne, Ballinlough Anniversary.
Sun 27 May 11am Mass for all the people of the parish.
Eucharistic Ministers: Church Readers:
Ballinlough Church:
Sat.26th May. 8 pm. Sheila Doherty, Rose Gaffrey. Gertie Finan.
Sun. 27th May 11am Mary Connolly, Rena Burke.
Granlahan Church:
Sun. 27th May 12noon. Mary Gormley, Anne Hett.

OFFERTORY COLLECTION Sat. & Sun. 12th & 13th May .

Ballinlough €752 Granlahan € 541





MASS INTENTIONS: GRANLAHAN

Sun 19th May 10.30am Cloonfad
Sun 20 May 12 pm. Bridget & Jim Heneghan
Tues. 22nd May 10am James Caulfield.
Fri 25th May 8.15pm Bridie & John Mulvihill.
Sat 26th May 8.15pm Cloonfad
Sun 27th May 10.30am Cloonfad
Sun 27th May 12 noon Willie & Anne Mc Donnell, Corraslustia.



Please pray for the repose of the soul of Joe Flynn, Cloonfeenian, who died during the week.

Exam Prayer- Lord Jesus, As I now prepare for my exams, I ask you to grant me strength of mind and constant hope. Banish from my mind all fear, anxiety, regret and nervous distraction. May your gift of the Holy Spirit guide and enlighten my fragile mind. At this difficult time, give me the gift of self confidence and an assurance that you will hear my prayer. Answer my need and continue life’s journey. I ask this prayer through Christ our Lord. Amen.

Day Centre Church Gate collection will be held on Sat & Sun 26th & 27th May 07. Please support.

The annual mass and pilgrimage to the Hill of Kiltullagh takes place Sunday 27th May with mass at 4pm. I would ask people of the parish to support this pilgrimage. We honour the church on the hill where our people attended mass for centuries and which was the cradle of Christianity for the surrounding areas.

Congratulations to the children of Granlahan NS who received their First Holy Communion on Sunday last, also to their families and teachers. Many thanks to all the people who helped.

Ballinlough/Granlahan Cleanup:- We’re asking everyone from the Ballinlough & Granlahan areas to take part in a cleanup evening on Monday 28th May at 6pm. Meeting point is the Square in Ballinlough, and the Church Yard in Granlahan. Gloves and equipment will be provided. Please come along and help. Thank you.

Tuam Diocesan Pastoral Assembly Implemation Group. Over the coming weeks a diocesan wide consultation on Pastoral Councils will take place. This focused consultation will provide an opportunity for parishes to share their experience of Pastoral Councils and also offer their suggestions as to the content and style of the proposed programme. Consultation Meetings will be held at Deanery level. Each Parish/Pastoral Council is invited to nominate four members (including Priest) to attend. Meetings will commence at 8.30pm sharp and will finish at 10pm with tea/coffee. Dunmore Deanery Consultation Mtg. – Venue – National School, Dunmore. Time :- 8.30pm. Date:- May 29th.