August 31st

The Twenty Second Sunday of the Year

31^st August 2008

Mass Intentions Ballinlough

Sun 31 Aug. 11am Annie & Thomas Hussey, Ballinlough. Anniv.

Mon 1^st Sept. 10am James & Kathleen Gormley, Cloonlough. Anniv.

Sat 6^th Sept 8pm Eugene Waldron 6^th Anniv.and John Joe Waldron, Clooncrim.

Sun 7^th Sept 11am Mary Hussey, Candlefield 1^st Anniv.

Offertory Collection: Sat & Sun 23^rd & 24^th August 2008

Ballinlough: €730 Granlahan: €643

Eucharistic Ministers Church Readers

Ballinlough

Sat. 6^th Sept. 8pm Teresa Cunningham, Maria Cregg, Clodagh Murphy

Sun.7^th Sept.11am Breeta Cunningham, Teresa Markham Gerry Markham

Granlahan

Sat.6^th Sept. 8pm John Caulfield, John Maloney John Maloney

Sun.7^th Sept. 12 noon Maura Caulfield, Mary Ruane, Audrey Costello/AmyBrady

NB MASS TIMES: SEPTEMBER – JANUARY

BALLINLOUGH: SATURDAY 8PM, SUNDAY 11AM

GRANLAHAN:: SATURDAY 7PM, SUNDAY 12 NOON

CLOONFAD; SUNDAY 10.30AM

Mass Intentions: Granlahan

Sat. 30^th Aug. 7pm Julia & John Murray

Sun 31^st Aug. 12 noon Cannon Willie Walsh, Granlahan

Tue 2^nd Sept. 10am Thomas & Winifred Flynn and deceased members of the family.

Friday 5^th September – No Mass

Sat. 6^th Sept. 7pm John, Mary and Michael Neenan

Sun 7^th Sept.12 noon Michael & Mae Walsh.

Please pray for the repose of the soul of Redmond Burke, Ballinrobe, formerly of Coraslustia, who died recently.

May his soul Rest in Peace, Amen.

Sick Calls: I will call round to the sick and housebound on Monday 1^st September 10.30am, Ballinlough. Granlahan: Thursday 4 Sept. 10.30am.

Care of the Churches:

Ballinlough

Sincere thanks to the people of Clooncrim and Carrick West who looked aftger the church during the month of August. Would the people of Carrick East, Coolatinney, Clydaugh and Loughill care for it during the month of September.

Granlahan

Our gratitude to the people of Group C who looked aftger the church during the month of August. Would the people of Group D look after it during the month of September. Group D: Noreen Coggins, Mary Raftery, Bridget Kelly, Delia Conlon, Mary Patterson.

The Financial Accounts of Ballinlough and Gran lahan Churches are on the notice boards at the church doors.

The Resource Cottage at Derrylahan, Cloonfad is open and available to all who would like to meet for a chat and refreshments on Monday next, September 1^st from 11am to 1pm. This will continue each Monday thereafter as required. All are welcome.

August 17th

The Twentieth Sunday of the Year

Sunday 17^th August 2008

MASS INTENTIONS BALLINLOUGH

Sun	17	Aug	11 am		Andrew Gallagher Mountain Anniv.
Mon	18	Aug	10 am		Bridie & Thomas Hussey The Avenue, Anniv
Tue	19	Aug	10 pm		Mass for all the people of the Parish.
Wed	20	Aug	10 am		Mary Farrell nee Hurley 25th Anniv and her parents Edward & Bridie.
Thur	21	Aug	10 am		No mass
Fri	22	Aug	7.30 pm		Mary and Patrick Kelly and their daughter Catherine, Carraghs.
Sun	24	Aug	11 am		Martin, Mary and Phil Vizard Mt. Upper.
						Eucharistic Ministers:	Church readers
Ballinlough Church:
Sun 24th Aug. 11am				Noirin Kelly, Nancy Flynn			Breege Comer
Granlahan Church:
Sat 23rd Aug. 7pm				Mary Birmingham, Mary Gormley			Anne Bailey
Sun 24th Aug 12 noon				Angela Keaveney, Tess Ronan			Teresa Hebron

OFFERTORY COLLECTIon Sat. and Sun 9^th & 10^th August

Ballinlough €600 Granlahan €670

Fri 22^nd Aug. is the Feast of The Queenship of Mary.

MASS INTENTIONS: GRANLAHAN

Sat	16	Aug	7 pm	Patrick, Mary & Tom Coffey
Sun	17	Aug	12 noon	John Joe, Bridget & Evelyn Sweeney
Tues	19	Aug	No mass
Fri	22	Aug	8.15pm Mary Frances Kelly
Sat	23	Aug	7 pm	Tom Fox
Sun	24	Aug	12 noon	Pat Patterson

Please pray for the repose of the soul of Mary Morgan Williamstown, sister in law of Dan Morgan who died recently.

Heartiest Congratulations to all our pupils on their Leaving Cert results. We pray Gods blessing and guidance on them as they take the next step in their lives

Study Theology from Home: The Dominicans are offering a full programme of theology through distance learning, supported by a network of centres around the country. This programme is made up of 15-week modules which can be studied at your own pace, leading to a certificate, or a diploma or a degree in theology. Please call us for further information: The Priory Institute; Tallagh Village, Dublin 24. Phone; 01 4048127 or 01 4048124. e-mail enquiries@prioryinstitute.com

Lough Derg: Three-Day Pilgrimages –Begin any day from now until 13^th Aug. Cost: €50. One-Day Retreats – Places are still available on the following days: Aug 20, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27 & 31 Sept: 1, 2, 7, 8, 9, 10, 15, 16, 17, 20, 21, 22, & 23. Cost: €27. Family Day – 30^th Aug Cost: Adults €20 / Children €10. Reservations are essential for One Day Retreats and Family Day. Please Contact the office at (00353) 719861518 or email: info@loughderg.org

A Ballinlough Calander 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 Knock Shrine - National Novena 2008: Has commenced Thursday 14^th Aug with two sessions daily; 3pm and 8.30pm except on Fri 15^th and Sun 17^th when ceremonies begin at 2.30pm with the anointing of the sick.

Trip To Clonfert: If any one wishes to go to Eddie Stone on Thur. 28^th Aug. Please contact Anne Keadin 0863766293 or Sharon Fitzpatrick 0860758031 before Mon 25^th Aug.

10th August News

The Nineteenth Sunday of the Year

Sunday 10^th August 2008

MASS INTENTIONS BALLINLOUGH

Sun	10	Aug	11 am		Patrick & Margaret Finan, Foxboro, Anniv.
Mon	11	Aug	10 am		Michael and Bridget Regan and deceased members of the family, Frenchpark
Tue	12	Aug			no mass
Wed	13	Aug	10 am		Willie Brady
Thur	14	Aug	10 am		Celia Wallace, Carrick 5th Anniv.
Fri	15	Aug	10am		Feast of the Assumption Michael & Brendan Keaveney, Candlefield, Anniv
Fri	15	Aug	8pm		Jimmy Freyne Station Road. Anniv.
Sun	17	Aug	11 am		Andrew Gallagher Mountain Anniv.
						Eucharistic Ministers:	Church readers
Ballinlough Church:
Sun 17th Aug. 11am				Kitty Murphy; Mary Larkin;			Noreen Kelly
Granlahan Church:
Sat 16th Aug. 7pm						Mary Gormley (B), Mary Ruane	Bernie Burke
Sun 17th Aug 12 noon						Mary Patterson, Maura Caulfield.	Philomena Birmingham

OFFERTORY COLLECTIon Sat. and Sun 2^nd & 3^rd August

Ballinlough €606 Granlahan €692

MASS INTENTIONS: GRANLAHAN

Sat	9	Aug	7 pm	Beatrice & Gerard Glennon
Sun	10	Aug	12 noon	Roddy, Rory & Jarlath Greene, Grange
Tues	12	Aug	no mass
Fri	15	Aug	12 noon Willie, Patrick & Rose Greene.
Sat	16	Aug	7 pm	Patrick, Mary & Tom Coffey
Sun	17	Aug	12 noon	John Joe, Bridget & Evelyn Sweeney

Friday next is the Feast of The Assumption of Our Blessed Lady into Heaven. It is a Holy Day of Obligation.

Mass times: Ballinlough: Fri 15^th Aug 10am and 8pm

Granlahan: Fri 15^th Aug 12 noon

Please Pray for the repose of the soul of the Very Rev. Fr Stephen Ludden, former parish priest of Clonbur who died recently.

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 0906627816

A Ballinlough Calander 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 Knock Shrine - National Novena 2008.

Commences Thursday 14^th Aug with two sessions daily; 3pm and 8.30pm except on Fri 15^th and Sun 17^th when ceremonies begin at 2.30pm with the anointing of the sick.

A sum of money was found in the vicinity of the church

Lough Derg

Three-Day Pilgrimages –Begin any day from now until 13^th Aug. Cost: €50. One-Day Retreats – Places are still available on the following days: Aug 20, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27 & 31 Sept: 1, 2, 7, 8, 9, 10, 15, 16, 17, 20, 21, 22, & 23. Cost: €27. Family Day – 30^th Aug Cost: Adults €20 / Children €10. Reservations are essential for One Day Retreats and Family Day. Please Contact the office at (00353) 719861518 or email: info@loughderg.org