Jan 31st Newsletter

THE FOURTH SUNDAY OF THE YEAR

31 January 2010

MASS INTENTIONS         BALLINLOUGH

Sat	30	Jan.	8 pm.	Helen Stanley, Cloonlee, Anniv. Pake Judge, Cloonreliagh, 2nd Anniv.
Tues	2	Feb.	8 pm.	Blessing of St. Brigid’s crosses. Blessing of throats. Blessing of Candles
Wed				No Mass
Sat	6	Feb.	8 pm.	Kate Judge, Cloonalough, M.M. Peter Quinn, Clooninsla, 17th Anniv. Paddy & Aileen Fitzmaurice, Ballinlough.

	Eucharistic Ministers:		Church Readers:
Ballinlough Church:
Sat 6 Feb. 8 pm		Mary Morris, Frank Moran.	Caoileann Fitzmaurice, Stephen Comer
Granlahan Church:
Sun 7 Feb. 12 noon.		Mary Gormley (B), Ann Hett.	John Caulfield.

Offertory Collections: 

Sat & Sun. 23^rd & 24^th January
Ballinlough:  € 730. Granlahan:  €527.


Please pray for the soul of Canon Seán Blake, assistant priest in Clonberne and for the repose of the soul of Delia Keegan, Tullamore, formerly Delia Morris of Coolougher and also for the repose of the soul of Mary O’Shea, Coventry, mother of Geraldine Brennan, Lisnagroobe, who died recently.

Mass of thanksgiving to celebrate the work of the Religious in the Diocese of Tuam: On the feast of the Presentation, Candlemas, 2 February, a mass of thanksgiving will be celebrated to honour the work and contribution of the Religious in the diocese.  The mass will be in the Cathedral at 7.30 pm.  Refreshments will be served afterwards in St. Jarlath’s college.  All welcome.

Set dancing classes in the White House Hotel on Wednesday nights.  Newcomers most welcome.

MASS INTENTIONS:           GRANLAHAN

Sun.	31	Jan.	12 noon.	Joe Hussey and deceased family members and Eddie Joe & Colette Burke. John James Heneghan, Lowberry, 11th Anniv. Edward & Cecilia Coggins and deceased members of the family.
Tues	2	Feb.	7 pm.	Blessing of St. Brigid’s crosses. Blessing of throats. Blessing of Candles
Sun.	7	Feb.	12 Noon.	Seán Lyons, Granlahan, Anniv. P.J. Murphy, Ellen, John, Jim & Margaret Ruane John & Margaret Lyons, Redford, Ballyhaunis. Alice & Thomas Maloney, Anniv.

Mary Connolly, the liturgy resource person for the Archdiocese of Tuam will speak to liturgy groups from each Parish Pastoral Council on Wednesday 3 February from 8.00 to 10.00 pm. at the Rest & Care Centre, Knock and on the following two Wednesday nights.  Please support.

Information night for interested parents / guardians of children who have suffered loss through bereavement or separation will be held in Cuan Aire Family Life Centre, St. Patrick St. Castlerea on Tuesday 2 February at 7 pm.  Further information from Anne Mary on 094 9620057

Loughlan Sofield will make a presentation to Priests and members of the parish Pastoral Council of the Archdiocese entitled “Pastoral Councils & Collaborative Ministry in the Parish” on Monday 15 Feb 7 pm – 10 pm. and again on Tuesday 16 Feb. 2pm – 5 pm.  Priests or members of the parish Pastoral Councils are free to attend either.  These are the new arrangements for the presentation.  Three members of each Pastoral Council, Cloonfad, Granlahan and Ballinlough are invited to attend.

Jive, Waltz, Foxtrot & Quickstep classes by Mary Kathleen starting Friday 5 Feb. 9 pm., Hillside Tavern, Granlahan.  All queries to 086 3389544

A Common Sense Parenting Programme will start on Wednesday 3 Feb. in Roscommon Women’s Network, Castlerea from 10.15 am. to 12.30 pm.  The programme is for parents of children 6 – 18 years and will run every Wednesday for 6 weeks.  All are welcome.  For bookings / further information please contact Maree on 094 9622952 or Nora on 094 9621644.

Co. Roscommon Citizen’s Information Service is holding a weekly clinic at the offices of Roscommon Women’s Network, The Old Mill, Castlerea every Wednesday from 2 – 5 pm.  Information and advice in regard to employment rights, social welfare, family & health issues, housing, consumer matters, migrant rights and many other issues available on a free & confidential basis. No appointment necessary.  Call in person or telephone 094 9621690

January 24th Newsletter

THE THIRD SUNDAY OF THE YEAR

24 January 2010

MASS INTENTIONS         BALLINLOUGH

Sat	23	Jan.	8 pm.	Marie Galvin, Cloonlee, MM. Michael & Nora Kelly, Cloonalough, Anniv. Thomas & Mary Hussey, Candlefield, Anniv. John & Ellen Coll & their daughter Harriet. John & Rose Caulfield, Clooninsla, Anniv.
Tues	26	Jan.	10 am.	John Gallagher, Main St. Ballyhaunis.
Wed	27	Jan.	10 am.	Mass for all the people of the parish.
Sat	30	Jan.	8 pm.	Helen Stanley, Cloonlee, Anniv. Pake Judge, Cloonreliagh, 2nd Anniv.

	Eucharistic Ministers:		Church Readers:
Ballinlough Church:
Sat 30 Jan. 8 pm		Marie Cregg, Teresa Markham	Elaine Neary Danika Gallagher
Granlahan Church:
Sun 31 Jan 12 noon.		Angela Keaveney, Joe Keane	Edel Coffey Fiona Brady.

Offertory Collections: 

Sat & Sun. 16^th & 17^th January
Ballinlough:  € 760. Granlahan:  €621.
Please pray for the repose of the soul of Gerry Wynne, brother of Margaret Murphy, Castlequarter and for the repose of the soul of Bernard Crosby, Mountain Lower and also for the repose of the soul of Paddy Whyte, Renmore, Galway, who died recently.
Many thanks to the parents of children receiving their First Holy Communion this year who attended the First Holy Communion talk on Thursday last.
Thanks also to the members of Granlahan & Ballinlough Parish Pastoral Councils, attended a talk on Wednesday last in the Rest & Care Centre, Knock.


MASS INTENTIONS:           GRANLAHAN

Sun.	24	Jan.	12 noon.	Patrick & Michael O’Gara and deceased members of the O’Gara family, Ballyglass. Pat & Jim Neenan, Derrylahan
Fri	29	Jan.	8.15 pm.	Mass for all the people of the parish.
Sun.	31	Jan.	12 noon.	Joe Hussey and deceased family members and Eddie Joe & Colette Burke.

The making of St. Brigid’s Crosses, and having them blessed and placed in our homes is a tradition well worth holding on to and making part of our lives today.


Mary Connolly, the liturgy resource person for the Archdiocese of Tuam will speak to liturgy groups from each Parish Pastoral Council on Wednesday 27 January from 8.00 to 10.00 pm. at the Rest & Care Centre, Knock and on the following two Wednesday nights.  Please support.

Ballinlough Day Centre will reopen on Thursday 28 January.  Everyone most welcome

Are you over 60?  Have you a small repair job you would like to have done for you?  Roscommon Care & Repair uses a pool of trustworthy volunteers to carry out minor repairs for older people.  Jobs range from replacing light bulbs to fitting door chains and spy-holes or smoke alarms, putting up shelves, changing locks, moving light pieces of furniture across a room and taking down curtains.  The service is free.  You only pay for the materials used.  For more information contact 094-9621644.

 

January 17th Newsletter

THE SECOND SUNDAY OF THE YEAR

17 January 2010

MASS INTENTIONS         BALLINLOUGH

Sat	16	Jan.	8 pm.	Pake Hunt, Carrick, 1st Anniv. John & Kate Goulding, Coraslustia, Anniv. John & Annie Raftery & their son John, Glinsk.
Tues	19	Jan.	10 am.	Private Intention.
Wed	20	Jan.	10 am.	Mass for all the people of the parish.
Sat	23	Jan.	8 pm.	Marie Galvin, Cloonlee, MM. Michael & Nora Kelly, Cloonalough, Anniv. Thomas & Mary Hussey, Candlefield, Anniv. John & Ellen Coll & their daughter Harriet. John & Rose Caulfield, Clooninsla, Anniv.

	Eucharistic Ministers:		Church Readers:
Ballinlough Church:
Sat 23 Jan. 8 pm	Breeta Cunningham, Teresa Cunningham				Cathal Kelly
Granlahan Church:
Sun 24 Jan 12 noon.		Mary Gormley, Tess Ronan		Eilis O’Gara Sarah Caulfield.

Offertory Collections: 

Sat & Sun. 9^th & 10^th January & Feast of the Epiphany.
Ballinlough:  € 630. Granlahan:  €745.


Please pray for the repose of the soul of Very Rev. Oliver McDonagh, PP Ballintubber, who died recently.
There will be a talk to parents of children receiving their First Holy Communion this year in Granlahan Community Centre on Thursday 21 January at 8 pm.


Mary Connolly, the liturgy resource person for the Archdiocese of Tuam will speak to liturgy groups from each Parish Pastoral Council on Wednesday 20 January from 8.00 to 10.00 pm. at the Rest & Care Centre, Knock and on the following two Wednesday nights.  Please support. 

MASS INTENTIONS:           GRANLAHAN

Sun	17	Jan.	12 noon	William Lyons, Pollinea, Anniv. and Elizabeth Lyons.
Fri	22	Jan.	8.15 pm.	Private Intention.
Sun.	24	Jan.	12 noon.	Patrick & Michael O’Gara and deceased members of the O’Gara family, Ballyglass. Pat & Jim Neenan, Derrylahan

We hope to have the blessing of St. Brigid’s crosses and candles and also the blessing of St. Blaise for throats at the beginning of February.

Loughlan Sofield will address Pastoral Council members of the Archdiocese of Tuam in the McWilliam Park Hotel, Claremorris on the topic of “The Future Serving of the Parishes in the Archdiocese of Tuam”.  The meeting will take place on Monday 15 February from 7 pm to 10 pm.  Three members from each Pastoral Council are requested to attend.

Tuam Diocesan Youth Council:

• Third Level Students!  Tuam DYC is organising a Third Level pilgrimage along the way of St. James, the Camino de Santiago de Compostela in northern Spain in late May.  If you would like to join us or just to learn more about our plans please come along for some pizza to the Common Room, The College Chapel, NUIG on Monday January 18 at 6.30 pm.  All welcome.
  
  
• Sing and Sway!  Diocesan Youth Gospel Choir.  Tuam Diocesan Youth Council is in the process of establishing a Gospel Choir.  The choir, made up of young people from the ages of 16 – 23 will have monthly rehearsals and will sing at diocesan youth events.  The choir will also serve as a resource for local / cluster youth initiatives.  The Musical Director of the choir will be Brendan McGuiness, a third year Music and Theology student from Knock.  Can you sing and sway at the same time? Join us in the Prayer Guidance Centre, Knock on Saturday January 29 from 3 – 5 pm.

Sequence Dancing will recommence in the White House on Thursday
21 January between 5 and 7 pm.  All are welcome.

Castlerea Music Society will stage their forthcoming show (Sugar) in River Island Night Club from Tuesday 19 January to Saturday 23 January at 8.30 pm.  Booking (essential) at Glynn’s Fabrics, Patrick Street.  094 9620062