17th June

Eleventh Sunday of the Year 17th June 2007
MASS INTENTIONS BALLINLOUGH
Sat 16 June 8 pm. Nora and Martin Cregg, Keyfield.
Sun 17 June 11 am. Eddie Rogan, Ballinlough, 1st Anniversary
Mon 18 June 10 am Fr. Ragheed Ganni & his companions, R.I.P.
Tue 19 June 10 am Josephine McWalter, Cloonlee, 2nd Anniversary.
Wed 20 June No Mass
Thu 21 June 10 am Margaret and Patrick Egan, Marystown.
Fri 22 June 7.30 pm Deceased members of the Hopkins family, also Austin & Bridget Hopkins & deceased members of their family.
Sat 23 June 8 pm James & Margaret McDermott, Clooninsla, Anniversary.
Sun 24 June 11am John Anthony Keaveney, also his father John, Cloonlee, 7th Anniversary

Eucharistic Ministers:

Church readers
Ballinlough Church:
Sat 23rd June 8pm
Teresa Cunningham Frank Moran
Marian
Greene-Forde
Sun 24th June 11am
Carmel Connell, Marie Hayden
Cathal Kelly,
Brian Neary

Granlahan Church:
Sun 24th June 12 Noon
Joe Keane, Tess Ronan,
Seamus Burke,

John Kilboyle

Know your neighbour week-end is Sat. 14th & Sun 15th July. It is organised by Macra na Feirme.

MASS INTENTIONS: GRANLAHAN
Sun 17 June 12 noon Peg Gormally
Tues 19 June 10 am Martin and Ann Griffin.
Fri 22 June 8.15 pm Joe Flynn M.M.
Sun 24 June 12 noon Michael and Mai Walsh.

OFFERTORY COLLECTION Sat. and Sun 9th & 10th June
Ballinlough €705 Granlahan €470

The Summer Collection for the Support of the Priests of the Parish will be taken up this week-end 16th /17th June.
The Jack & Jill Community playgroup will represent County Roscommon in hosting a “National Play Day” for the County. This is to promote Traditional Irish games, Songs & Rhymes. It will be held on Sunday 24th June from 3pm-6pm in Donnellan’s yard, Ballinlough. There will also be a balloon race, wheel of fortune, teddy race etc. Prizes and activities for adults and children. Please support.

Sincere thanks to all the people who took part in the Corpus Christi procession on Sunday last in Ballinlough and Granlahan churches, to the many people who helped out and to those who erected Alters to honour The Blessed Sacrament, thanks to our First Holy Communion children, to their parents and teachers.

We wish all our pupils God’s Blessing on themselves and their families as they finish 6th class and start in their new schools in September.

Grand-Parents pilgrimage to Knock takes place in Knock 22nd September. Over 3000 Grand-Parents are expected to attend.

Hospice Meeting in O’Connors at 9pm Tuesday 19th June. New members welcome.

Ballinlough/Granlahan Community Committees are holding a social to raise funds for new Community Initiatives. The social takes place in The Lake O’Flynn lounge, Ballinlough, on Bonfire Night Saturday 23rd June @ 9.30pm. Tickets €5, also available at door. Come along and enjoy the night together as a community. We look forward to your support.

Cloonfad / Mozamba Partnership would like to sincerely thank all the walkers and all those who sponsored the walkers, on the recent, very successful sponsored walk for the above project, which took place on Bank Holiday Monday May 7th. The final figure amounted to €7,359.

June 10th Newsletter

Feast of Corpus Christi. OFFERTORY COLLECTION Sat. and Sun 2nd & 3rd June
Ballinlough €740 Granlahan €645

This Sunday is the Feast of Corpus Christi.
Friday next 15th June is the Feast of the Sacred Heart of Jesus It is a day of special prayer for Priests.
The Summer Collection of the Support of the Priests of the Parish will be taken next week-end 16th /17th June.

The Pope’s collection is being taken up this week-end.

The Carrick N. S. Fun Day takes place in Lough Harps Sunday 10th June 2pm –6pm. Lots of entertainment. Featuring Bob the Builder, Jugglers & Balloon Modelling, Unicyclists & Facepainters, Tambola, Bouncy Slides & Castle, Barbeque, Candyfloss Fun & games. A great family day out. Your support would be greatly appreciated. Adm. €10 per family.
The Jack & Jill Community playgroup Ballinlough will host their Annual Open Day on Wed. 20th June from 10am to 1pm. We would like to invite all children with their parents/carers,for Sept. 2007 enrolment. All new beginners welcome. Places limited. Or contact 086 3721466 / 094 9640787.

The Jack & Jill Community playgroup Ballinlough will hold their 2007 Summer Playcamps on Week 9th – 13th July incl. for preschool children, and week 16th –20th July incl. for 5 to 8 year old children. Hours 10am to 1.30pm. €40 per child. For further details and booking form, call to the playgroup 9.30am- 1.30pm Mon_to_Fri. Closing date Fri 22nd June 2007. Playgroup 086 3721466 / 094 9640787.

Cemetery Masses
Granlahan Cemetery Monday 28th July 8.30pm
Ballinlough Cemetery Sunday 29th July 3.30pm
Teamhair Cemetery Monday 30th July 8.30pm

Please pray for the repose of the soul of Ms. Kitty Flynn nee Grogan, Cloonlough, sister of Joe Grogan, who died in Philadelphia, USA

June 3rd News

Apologies for the delay

Feast of The Most Holy Trinity
3rd June 2007

MASS INTENTIONS BALLINLOUGH

Sat 2 June 8 pm. Luke Cregg, Cloonlough, 4th Anniversary

Sun 3 June 11 am. Martin McLoughlin, Ballinlough, 11th Anniversary
Mon 4 June 10 am Tom and Mary Brady
Tue 5 June No Mass
Wed 6 June 10 am. Maureen Gallagher, Ballyhaunis
Thu 7 June 10 am Mass for all the people of the Parish
Fri 8 June 10 am Tom and Jane Fitzgerald and Tommy Fitzgerald, Rabbitboro
Sat 9 June 8 pm Eugene Heffernan, Stonepark, Anniversary
Sun 10 June 11am William Walsh, Carrick, Anniversary


Eucharistic Ministers:

Church readers

Ballinlough Church:

Sat 9th June 8pm
Noirin Kelly, Kathleen McLoughlin
Aoife Fitzmaurice

Sun 10th June 11am
Breta Cunningham, Maria Cregg


Granlahan Church:

Sun 10th June 12 Noon
John Caulfield, Mary Birmingham



MASS INTENTIONS: GRANLAHAN
Sun 3 June 12 noon Helen and John Joe Lynch and John, Bridget and Bernie Murphy.
Tues 5 June 10 am Tom Bailey
Fri 8 June 8.15 pm Patrick and Rose Greene and Willie Greene, Rathlena
Sun 10 June 12 noon Paddy and Mary Connoly and Patrick Stritch. M.M.

OFFERTORY COLLECTION Sat. and Sun 26th & 27th May
Ballinlough €730 Granlahan €443
Sincere thanks to all who made the pilgrimage to Killtullagh Hill and especially to the many people who helped out.
Next Sunday is the Feast of Corpus Christi: words which mean the Body of Christ. While it will not be possible to carry out the usual Procession to the Square, we will have a short procession around the church at the end of Mass. First Holy Communion children will be welcome to take part as usual. The usual Corpus Christi procession will take place as usual in Granlahan.
Friday 15th June is the Feast of the Sacred Heart of Jesus. It is also a day of Special Prayer for Priests.
The Summer Collection of the Support of the Priests of the Parish will be taken up the week-end 16th /17th June.
The Pope’s collection is being taken up this week-end.
Sincere thanks and gratitude to all who attended, recited and led the Rosary in our Churches during the month of May.
Sincere thanks to all the members of the Pastoral council of Granlahan and Ballinlough who attended the meeting in Dunmore Wednesday last.
Anybody interested in Kayaking /Canoeing for July /August.,contact Luke 086 3685680, Pat 086 2747813, Yvonne 086 3409334 for further details.
Sincere thanks to all who supported the church gate collection for the Irish Cancer Society. Amount collected Granlahan Church €410.
The Roscommon job club is now open in Ballaghadereen. This service is open to all seeking employment or requiring assistance to do so. The next course starts on the 11th June 10am-1pm daily, contact Fas Roscommon 090 6626802 or your local Fas office to register. You can also register online at www.fas.ie/courses.
Drop in opening hours: Mon. Wed. Thurs. & Fri: 10am –12pm & 2pm-5pm Tue 10am- 1pm. The service is free and confidential.
The Carrick N. S. Fun Day takes place in Lough Harps Sunday 10th June 2pm –6pm. Lots of entertainment. A great family day out. Your support would be greatly appreciated.