May 25th Newsletter

Trinity Sunday 25^th May 2008

MASS INTENTIONS BALLINLOUGH

Sun	25	May	11 am.		Frank Beirne, Ballinlough. Anniversary.
Sun	1	June	11am		James & Margaret McDermott, Clooninsla.
Eucharistic Ministers Readers
Ballinlough Church:
Sun 25th May 11am				Joan McDermott, Nancy Flynn..			Stephen Cregg.
Granlahan Church:
Sat 31st May 7pm						Mary Ruane, Angela Keaveney	John Caulfield
Sun 1st June 12 Noon						Mary Patterson, Ann Hett.	John Maloney

MASS INTENTIONS: GRANLAHAN

Sat	24	May	7pm	Mary & Michael Finnegan, Brian & Ann Flynn.
Sun	25	May	12 noon	William & Annie McDonnell.
Tues	27	May	10 am	No Mass
Fri	30	May	Feast of Sacred Heart. Tom Grehan, London & Clogher.
Sat	31	May	7pm	Helen & John-Joe Lynch.
Sun	1	June	12 noon	John, Bridget & Bernadette Murphy.

OFFERTORY COLLECTION

Sat. and Sun 17^th & 18^th May

Ballinlough €585 Granlahan €590

Jack & Jill Playgroup Summer Camp: Bookings now being taken for week 7^th July for 3-5 year olds. Week 14^th July 5-8 year olds. For booking forms please call into playgroup 9.30-1.30, Mon–Fri, or for further information 094 96 40787. Closing date for booking 20^th June.

Mayo Roscommon Hospice: Meeting in O’Connors Lounge @ 9pm Tuesday 27^th May. New members welcome.

Tea & Coffee morning: The 5^th & 6^th class Pupils of Carrick N.S. are holding a tea & coffee morning on Wednesday 28^th May in the School from 9.30am – 11am in aid of Laura Freyne. Laura is taking part in Habitat for Humanity Zambia Project 2008, which aims to build brick houses for the very poor people in the town of Kawama, north of the capital Lusaka. Laura is from Ballyhaunis and is a Third Level student in NUIG. Your support would be greatly appreciated.

Carrick N.S. Parents Association Annual Family Fun day will be held in Lough Harps Soccer Pitch, Ballinlough to-day Sunday 25^th May 2008, 2pm-6pm (weather permitting). Lots of Fun & Sport for all ages also a Schools Soccer Blitz (to start at 12.30), Bouncing Slides/Castles, Face-Painting, Tombola, Races, Novelty Events, plus HB Ice-Cream Sunday party to raise funds for Down Syndrome Ireland. No Entrance fee, Donations optional.

Nursery Thymes Playschool, Cloonfad enrolment night Tuesday 10^th June @ 8pm. To guarantee a place for your child for Sept. 2008, at least one parent must attend this meeting.

Over 60’s Computer Training: County Roscommon Higher Education Centre in Boyle will run Computer for beginners classes for those over the age of 60. They will run one morning & one afternoon a week for five weeks. Classes will start on 29^th May 2008, and will cost €35. (This class normally costs €120). To reserve a place or for more information, please call 071-966 4510.

Feast of St Matthias, 2008: Sincere thanks to the large number of people from all over the Archdiocese who took part in the 33 hours of continuous Adoration to St. Matthias.

Your prayers are asked for the repose of the soul Andy Bailey, Rhode Island, U.S.A. brother in law of Lil Bailey Ballybane and Martin Glennon Cloonfad. May they rest in peace.

Ballyhaunis & District Credit Union will be closed Mon 26^th & Tue 27^th May, it will re-open Wed 28^th May in new premises Clare St.

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.

May 18th Trinity Sunday

Parish of Kiltullagh

Priests of the Parish:

Rev. Fr. Joe Feeney, P.P. Ballinlough Tel. No. (094) 9640155

Rev. Fr. Thomas Commins, C.C. Cloonfad Tel. No. (094) 9646007

Web: www.kiltullagh.com email:info@kiltullagh.com

Weekend Parish Mass Times: Ballinlough; Sunday 11am Granlahan; Saturday 7pm/ Sunday 12 noon.

Trinity Sunday

18^th May 2008

MASS INTENTIONS BALLINLOUGH

Sun	18	May	11 am.		John and Anne Reynolds, Meelick.
Fri	23	May	8.15pm		Kathleen Gormally.
Sun	25	May	11am		Frank Beirne, Ballinlough. Anniversary.
						Eucharistic Ministers:	Church readers
Ballinlough Church:
Sun 25th May 11am				Noirin Kelly, Nancy Flynn..				Christina Gormley.
Granlahan Church:
Sat 24th May 7pm						John Caulfield Joe Keane.		Gerry Glennon
Sun 25th May 12 Noon						Mary Gormley (B), Ann Hett.		Michelle Neenan, Amy Brady.

MASS INTENTIONS: GRANLAHAN

Sat	17	May	7pm	Patrick & Ann Ruane & the deceased members of the Ruane family
Sun	18	May	12 noon	Bridget & Jim Heneghan
Tues	20	May	10 am	Matt & Ann Griffin.
Fri	23	May	No Mass
Sat	24	May	7pm	Mary & Michael Finnegan, Brian & Ann Flynn.
Sun	25	May	12 noon	William & Annie McDonnell.

OFFERTORY COLLECTION

Sat. and Sun 10^th & 11^th May

Ballinlough €623 Granlahan €610

The Month of May is dedicated especially to Our Lady. People like to do something extra during this month to honour her and remind themselves that she is always there to help us. Try to have a May Alter in your home. It would help you pray. We hope to have the Rosary recited every evening during the month of May in the Granlahan and Ballinlough churches at 8pm. Please support this rosary.

Carrick N.S. Parents Association Annual Family Fun day will be held in Lough Harps Soccer Pitch, Ballinlough Sunday 25^th May 2008, 2pm-6pm (weather permitting). Lots of Fun & Sport for all ages also a Schools Soccer Blitz (to start at 12.30), Bouncing Slides/Castles, Face-Painting, Tombola, Races, Novelty Events, plus HB Ice-Cream Sunday party to raise funds for Down Syndrome Ireland. No Entrance fee, Donations optional.

Nursery Thymes Playschool, Cloonfad enrolment night Tuesday 10^th June @ 8pm. To guarantee a place for your child for Sept. 2008, at least one parent must attend this meeting.

Your prayers are requested for the repose of the soul of Delia Fitzmaurice, Clydagh, who was buried during the week.

Active Retirement Association: A meeting will be held in The White House Hotel on Monday 19^th May @ 8pm to form a branch of the Active Retirement Association in the Ballinlough/Granlahan area. The regional organiser for the Western region will attend. All ladies and Gents over the age of 55 are invited to come along.

First Aid Course: Anybody interested in completing a First Aid Course at either Cloonfad Community Centre or Granlahan Community Centre in the near future, please contact either Mary Birmingham 087 9851338 or Stasia Carney 086 0531326.

Just a thought: Until you make peace with who you are, you will never be content with what you have.

May 11th Newsletter

Pentecost Sunday

11^th May 2008

MASS INTENTIONS BALLINLOUGH

Sun	11	May	11 am.		Patricia Cregg, Keyfield. Anniversary.
Sun	18	May	11am		John and Ann Reynolds, Meelick.
						Eucharistic Ministers:	Church readers
Ballinlough Church:
Sun 18th May 11am				Kitty Murphy, Mary Larkin.				Mary Connolly.
Granlahan Church:
Sat 17th May 7pm						John Maloney Angela Keaveney.		John Caulfield
Sun 18th May 12 Noon						Maura Caulfield, Mary Birmingham.		Gerradine Denning

MASS INTENTIONS: GRANLAHAN

Sat	10	May	7pm
Sun	11	May	12 noon	.
Tues	13	May	10 am	Joe Flynn, 1st Anniversary.
Fri	16	May	8.15 pm .Patrick, Mary & Michael Flynn.
Sat	17	May	7pm	Patrick & Dan Ruane & the deceased members of the Ruane family
Sun	18	May	12 noon	Bridget & Jim Heneghan

OFFERTORY COLLECTION Sat. and Sun 3^rd & 4th May

Ballinlough €785 Granlahan €435

Just a thought: True friendship is like sound health. The value of it is seldom known until it is lost!!

The Month of May is dedicated especially to Our Lady. People like to do something extra during this month to honour her and remind themselves that she is always there to help us. Try to have a May Alter in your home. It would help you pray. We hope to have the Rosary recited every evening during the month of May in the Granlahan and Ballinlough churches at 8pm. Please support this rosary.

Please pray for the repose of the soul of Annie Duffey Nee Gordon late of Cooltinney, who was buried during the week.

Retreat in the Pastoral Centre Achill. From 1^st-7^th June Sr. Marie Carr and Sr. Cathleen Calvey of Loreto Sisters, Saggart, Dublin, and daughters of Mary & Joseph, Tallagh, are offering the opportunity of a directed retreat in the Pastoral Centre in Achill. The retreat is open to Laity, Religious and Priests. There will be time for prayer, reflection and each person will have the opportunity to reflect and talk to one of the directors each day. There will be time to relax and time to enjoy the beauty of the area. We wish to thank Archbishop Michael Neary who has given his permission for the retreat and also Fr. Brendan McGuinness, P.P. of Achill for his kindness and co-operation.

Enquiries: Sr. Marie 086 608 6347 Sr. Cathleen: 086 801 2386

Anger Management; Everyone knows what anger is. But how do you express it without hurting others or yourself? Uncontrolled anger can cost you your marriage, your job, relationships, your health and the respect of your loved ones. The Irish Association of Anger Management will be running a two day intensive residential programme “Temper your Anger” on Sat 17^th & Sunday 18^th May. Places are strictly limited so early booking is essential. For further information, contact Peter Devers, Regional Consultant at 094 90 37677, or log onto www.difficultemotions.com

Blood donation Clinic will be held on Tuesday 13^th May, from 4.30pm- 9.00pm at Scoil Iosa, Abbeyquarter, Ballyhaunis.

Your Church, Your Turn: Young (18+)? Care about your Church? Want to have your say? Tuam Diocesan Youth Council wants to hear your voice. Why not come along to a gathering of like minded young people? Friday May 16^th, Mayo Education Centre Castlebar 8 - 9.30pm

Friday May 16^th, Knock House Hotel 8 - 9.30pm

Friday May 23^rd, Station House Hotel, Clifden 8 - 9.30pm

Friday May 23^rd, Corralea court Hotel, Tuam, 8 - 9.30pm