August 3rd Newsletter

The Eighteenth Sunday of the Year
3rd August 2008

MASS INTENTIONS BALLINLOUGH

	Sun	3	Aug	11 am.		Eithne Gilmartin, Srah. 9th Anniv
	Mon	4	Aug	10.am		Tom Kelly – Cloonlish 6th Anniv
	Tue	5	Aug	10am		Mass for all the people of the Parish
	Wed	6	Aug	10am		Anthony and Winifred Lyons Clooncrim. Anniv
	Thur	7	Aug			No Mass
	Fri	8	Aug	7.30pm		Padraig Winston, Coolougher. Anniv
	Sun	10	Aug	11am		Patrick and Margaret Finan, Foxboro. Anniv
Ballinlough Church: Eucharistic Ministers Readers
Sun 10 Aug 11am					Rena Burke, Joan McDermott			Marie Finan
Granlahan Church:
Sat 9 Aug 7pm							Joe Keane, John Caulfield	Teresa Hebron
Sun 10 Aug 12 Noon							John Maloney, Mary Birmingham	Sarah Caulfield, Eilis O’Gara

MASS INTENTIONS: GRANLAHAN

Sat	2	Aug	7.00pm	Deceased members of the Fetherstone and Prendergast families
Sun	3	Aug	12noon	Charlie Hett
Tue	5	Aug	10.am	Luke and Maureen Browne
Fri	8	Aug			No Mass
Sat	9	Aug	7.00pm	Beatrice and Gerard Glennon
Sun	10	Aug	12noon	Roddy, Rory and Jarlath Greene

OFFERTORY COLLECTION Sat & Sun 26 & 27th July

Ballinlough €540 , Granlahan €470



A sincere thank you to all who attended the cemetery masses im Ballinlough and Teamhair cemeteries. Thank God the day was favourable for them and large crowds attended. Our gratitude to the many people who helped organise and prepare for the masses, may God reward you for your goodness.

We joyfully congratulate Fr Noel Winston, formerly of Marystown, now working in South Africa, on his Golden Jubilee. May he continue to enjoy good health and happiness, working in the Lord’s vineyard for many years to come. May the Lord continue to bless him.

The annual church gate collection for the County Roscommon Support
Group takes place o 16^th and 17^th August.

St Patrick’s Missionary Society, Kiltegan, Co Wicklow, wish to thank you for your generous response to their appeal. Those who subscribed to “Africa” will receive their copy shortly.

Western Alzheimers : Roscommon Lions Club are hosting a charity golf classic on Aug 8^th and 9^th in aid of Western Alzheimers Respite Centre, Tulsk. Teams of 4 €200 (includes meal). Sponsorship welcome. Contact 090 6627816

A Ballinlough Calendar 2009 containing many interesting photographs from the local area, is on sale in the local shops now. It will make an ideal gift for family and friends at home and abroad.

The National Novena at Knock Shrine commences Thursday 14 August with 2 sessions daily 3pm and 8.30pm - except Fri 15^th and Sunday 17^th – when ceremonies begin at 2.30pm with the anointing of the sick.

Cloonfad Resource Centre: thee will be an “Open House” in the centre in Derrylahan on Sunday Aug 3^rd from 4 to 7pm. Everyone is invited to come along and enjoy some light refreshments and to view all the facilities at the resource centre. You might take a walk on one of the walking routes while you are there. We look forward to seeing you.

A Station Mass will be held in the home of Thomas and Teresa Hebron and family, Barrinagh on Friday Aug 8^th at 8pm. This is for the station areas of Barrinagh, Kiltullagh and Lisnagroobe.

27th July 2008

The Seventeenth Sunday of the Year
27th July 2008

MASS INTENTIONS BALLINLOUGH
Sun 27 July 11 am. Martin Flatley, Clooncrim. 1st Anniv
Sun 27 July 3pm Ballinlough Cemetery Mass
Mon 28 July 8.30pm Teamhair Cemetery Mass
Tue 29 July 10am Private Intention
Wed 30 July 10am Mass for all the people of the Parish
Thur 31 July No Mass
Fri 1 Aug Deceased member of the Kerrigan and Devine families.
Sun 3 Aug 11am Eithne Gilmartin, Srah. 9th Anniv
Ballinlough Church: Eucharistic Ministers Readers
Sun 3 Aug 11am Rose Gaffrey, Miriam Winston Danika Gallagher
Granlahan Church:
Sat 2 Aug 7pm Mary Ruane, Mary Patterson Nessa Doherty
Sun 3rd Aug 12 Noon Angela Keaveney, Ann Hett Mary Morgan
MASS INTENTIONS: GRANLAHAN
Sat 26 July 7.00pm Nellie and Michael Gormley
Sun 27 July 12noon John, Ellen and Johnny Doherty
Tue 29 July 10.am John Knight, Grange
Fri 1 Aug 8.15pm Pat Hussey and deceased members of the family.
Sat 2 Aug 7.00pm Deceased members of the Fetherstone and Prendergast families.
Sun 3 Aug 12noon Charlie Hett


OFFERTORY COLLECTION Sat & Sun 19 & 20th July
Ballinlough €632 , Granlahan €656

Care of the Churches:
Ballinlough: Sincere thanks to the people of Cloonlough and Rabbitboro who took care of the church during July. Would the people of of Clooncrim and Carrick West care for it during the month of August
Granlahan: Our gratitude to group B who looked after the church in July. Would group C look after it in August (Mary Gormley, Molly Griffin, Christine Neenan)

The Mayo-Roscommon Hospice church gate collection takes place this weekend at all Masses.

First Friday calls: The priest will visit the sick next week as usual.
Thurs 31st July – Granlahan ; Fri 1st Aug Ballinlough

Sincere thanks to all who attended the Granlahan Cemetery Mass to pray for all the souls of the faithful departed, all our loved ones. I want to thank all the people who took part in the mass, all who helped prepare the altar, provide amplification and helped in any way. May the Lord reward you for all your goodness.
Cemetery Masses this week
Ballinlough Cemetery Sun 27th July 3.30 pm
Teamhair Cemetery Mon 28th July 8.30 pm
Our sincere thanks to all who supported the Granlahan Sports day . A large crowd attended and everybody enjoyed the different events. Many thanks to all who helped organise it and helped in the running of the sports itself. Thanks to all the competitors and generous sponsors.
Cancer Care West : Seamus Sloyan wishes to thank all who supported the American tea Party . A grand total of €3800 was raised.
Western Alzheimers : Roscommon Lions Club are hosting a charity golf classic on Aug 8th and 9th in aid of Western Alzheimers Respite Centre, Tulsk. Teams of 4 €200 (includes meal). Sponsorship welcome. Contact 090 6627816

July 20th Newsletter

The Sixteenth Sunday of the Year
20^th July 2008

MASS INTENTIONS BALLINLOUGH

	Sun	20	July	11 am.		Tom Quinn, Coolougher. Anniv
	Mon	21	July	10am		Patrick Winston, Carrick. 6th Anniv
	Tue	22	July	10am		Patrick, Mary and Noreen Giblin & deceased members of the family – Killinaher.
	Wed	23	July	10am		Mass for all the people of the Parish
	Thur	24	July			No Mass
	Fri	25	July			No Mass
	Sun	27	July	11am		Martin Flatley, Clooncrim. 1st Anniv
Ballinlough Church: Eucharistic Ministers Readers
Sun 27 July 11am					Noreen Beirne, Breda Grogan			Anne Hussey
Granlahan Church:
Sat 26 July 7pm							John Caulfield, Joe Keane	Michelle Neenan, Amy Brady
Sun 27h July 12 Noon							Mary Gormley(B), Ann Hett	Gerry Coffey

MASS INTENTIONS: GRANLAHAN

Sat	19	July	7.00pm	Timothy, Ellen and Willie Wallace
Sun	20	July	12noon	Mary McHugh and deceased members of the Hussey family , Castlequarter
Mon	21	July	8.30pm	Cemetery Mass
Tue	22	July		No Mass
Fri	25	July	1pm		Wedding Mass
Sat	26	July	200pm	Wedding Mass
Sat	26	July	7.00pm	Nellie and Michael Gormley
Sun	27	July	12noon	John, Ellen and Johnny Doherty

OFFERTORY COLLECTION Sat & Sun 12 & 13th July

Ballinlough €630 , Granlahan €577

Cemetery Masses
Granlahan Cemetery Mon 21^st July 8.30 pm
Ballinlough Cemetery Sun 27^th July 3.30 pm
Teamhair Cemetery Mon 28^th July 8.30 pm

Granlahan Sports Day is this Sunday 20^th July at 2pm.
Please Support.

Congratulations to the organisers of the Ballinlough/Granlahan Community Festival. It was a great success and enjoyed by all who attended.

Co Roscommon Job Club are running a free 3 week Job Seeking Skills course in Ballaghaderreen from Mon 28^th July at 10am to 1pm each day. For further info. contact Romy or Mary on 094 9862373 or FAS in Roscommon on 090 6626802.

Ballinlough/Granlahan Community Development Council would like to thank sincerely all those who helped in the preparations for the recent festival and also on the day. Thanks to all of you that supported all the events over the weekend. We hope an enjoyable time was had by all.

July 13th News

The Thirteenth Sunday of the Year
13th July 2008
MASS INTENTIONS BALLINLOUGH
Sun 13 July 11 am. Vincent and Peggy Coll, Clooninsla - Anniv
Mon 14 July 10am Private Intention.
Tue 15 July 10am Mass for all the people of the Parish
Wed 16 July 10am Jim and Josephine McWalter , Cloonlee. Anniv
Thur 17 July No Mass
Fri 18 July 7.30pm Annie & Jarlath Stanley, Ballinlough. Anniv
Sun 20 July 11am Tom Quinn, Coolougher. Anniv
Ballinlough Church: Eucharistic Ministers Readers
Sun 20th July 11am Marian Carty, Sylvia Murphy John James Cregg
Granlahan Church:
Sat 19th July 7pm John Maloney, Mary Ruane Kaitlyn Brady
Sun 20th July 12 Noon Angela Keaveney, Maura Caulfield Gerradine Denning
MASS INTENTIONS: GRANLAHAN
Sat 12 July 7.00pm John and Mary Gannon and their son John and daughter Mary
Sun 13 July 12noon Matt and Margaret Raftery and deceased members of the family
Tues 15 July No Mass
Fri 18 July 8.15pm John and Anne Rodgers and deceased members of the family
Sat 19 July 7.00pm Timothy, Ellen and Willie Wallace
Sun 20 July 12noon Mary McHugh and deceased members of the Hussey family , Castlequarter.
OFFERTORY COLLECTION Sat & Sun 5th & 6th July
Ballinlough €490 Granlahan €565
Cemetery Masses
Granlahan Cemetery Mon 21st July 8.30 pm
Ballinlough Cemetery Sun 27th July 3.30 pm
Teamhair Cemetery Mon 28th July 8.30 pm

Granlahan Annual Sports Day will take place on Sunday 20th July at 2pm. Your assistance would be greatly appreciated. Please Support.

As a result of the Tuam Diocesan Assembly which took place some time ago – a Tuam Diocesan Youth Council has been formed. The following is it’s Mission Statement :
” Tuam Diocesan Youth Council is inspired by Jesus’ special love of and care for young people. It seeks to help young people to live as followers of Jesus and to take an active role in the life and ministry of our Church. Tuam Diocesan Youth Council endeavours to ensure that all young people from our diocese are offered opportunities to experience, live, explore and celebrate their faith in challenging and meaningful ways. It does this by supporting and resourcing faith centred events at parish and diocesan level.”

Tuam Pilgrimage to Fatima (7 nights) takes place on Tue 15 July. Contact 01 8745950 for more details.
If anyone in the Ballyhaunis area is interested in playing, coaching or developing a volleyball club - please contact Anne Ronayne, 094 9047022 or 087 6973587 or email aronayne@mayococo.ie

Congratulations to the organisers of the Ballinlough/Granlahan Community Festival. It was a great success and enjoyed by all who attended.

There will be an American Tea Party in aid of Cancer Care West – in the Whitehouse Hotel on Friday night 18th July. Music afterwards by Eamon Kennedey and various artists will attend. Please Support.

Co Roscommon Job Club are running a free 3 week Job Seeking Skills course in Ballaghaderreen from Mon 28th July at 10am to 1pm each day. For further info. contact Romy or Mary on 094 9862373 or FAS in Roscommon on 090 6626802.