April 28th Newsletter

FIFTH SUNDAY OF EASTER
28^TH  April 2013

MASS INTENTIONS         BALLINLOUGH

Sunday	28	Apr	12 noon	Bridie Foley nee Quinn, Clooninsla who died in Killorglan, Co. Kerry. John Connell, Clooncalgy.
Tuesday	30	Apr	10am	Mary Kate Carroll 1952, Charles Carroll 1972, Coleman Carroll 1973, Leo Carroll 1996.
Wed	1	May	10am	Mass for all the people of the parish.
Sunday	5	May	12 noon	Patricia Cregg, Keyfield, anniv. William Kerrigan, Cloonlee, anniversary,
				And Bill and Margaret Kerrigan. Monica & Michael Flynn, Clydagh, anniv.

Offertory Collections

Sat & Sun 20^th 21st  April

Ballinlough € 625 Granlahan € 482

To put items in the newsletter contact Pauline Neary  (086) 3406799 before Thursday.

I wish to thank all the members of the three Parish Pastoral Councils who attended the meeting on Wednesday last.   

Please pray for the respose of the soul of John  Walsh, formerly of Springgarden, Ballinlough and Santry, Dublin who died recently – uncle of Anne Hussey, Ballinlough.

St. Therese of Lisieux National Day, Monday 6^th May at 3pm in Knock Basilica, with anointing of the sick and blessing of roses.

Tuam Diocesan Pilgrimage to Knock will be held on Sunday May 5^th commencing with Blessing of the Sick at 2.30pm. Please support

MASS INTENTIONS:           GRANLAHAN

Saturday	27	Apr	8pm	Bernard & Annie Delaney and deceased family members. Séan Connolly, 3rd anniv and his sister Marian Clarke, Ballybane.
Friday	3	May	10 am	Private Intention
Saturday	4	May	8pm	Bridget & Paddy Keane, Castlequarter, anniversary. Bridie, Mike and Pake Keane and deceased family members. Luke Rogers, Lisnagroobe.

As next Friday is the First Friday of the month I will visit the sick and housebound as usual:- Friday 3^rd May -  Ballinlough–10.30am., Granlahan–11.00am , Cloonfad– 2.30pm.

Care of the Churches:- Ballinlough – Our thanks to the people of Carraghs and Clooninsla who took care of the flowers during the month of April. Would the people of Clooncalgy and Meelick look after them during the month of May. Granlahan – Sincere thanks to Group C who cared fro the church during the month of April. Would Group D look after it during the month of May. Group D – Noreen Coggins, Mary Patterson, Mary Raftery, Mai O’Gara, Ruth Sullivan, Angela Keaveney.

The annual Cemetery mass will be held in Ballinlough Cemetary on Sunday June 30^th to co-incide with The Gathering celebrations.

The month of May is a month specially dedicated to Mary the Mother of God and there are always special devotions to her during this month. To mark the special love people have for Our Lady, we will have the rosary recited in all our churches each evening during this month – Ballinlough, Granlahan and Cloonfad at 8pm each evening.

Granlahan Card Game Winners – 1^st Frank Cregg, Keogh Conboy, Maureen Devaney, Helen Hoban.  2^nd – Sean Caulfield, Francis Conroy.  3^rd – Paddy Conroy, Jack Griffin. Raffle Winners – Colin Conroy, Kevin Devaney, Brian Moylan,  Monday night is the last card game as Summer begins.

Ballinlough Gathering 2013 will be held 26-30^th June. Events include heritage & history exhib., photographic exhib., rose reunion dance, road race, fishing comp., BBQ and cemetery mass.  For details and to let your friends and relative get more info. Contact ballinloughgathering@gmail.com, awhussey@gmail.com or (086)0610439.

The Diocesan Youth Council is inviting young people (16-35) to join them for “Year of Faith” pilgrimage to Croagh Patrick on Sun 12^th May. BBQ in Murrisk afterwards. Contact trishobrienyouth@gmail.com or (093)52284 for more details.

Last call out for ladies to take part in Womens mini marathon in Dublin. Register on www.womensminimarathon.ie and support Anam Cara,(supporting bereaved parents) call (01)4045378 to get your fundraising pack and t-shirt.

Carrick NS wishes to thank Mr. Michael Mc Greal and IPB for successfully obtaining €48000 for an astro-turf pitch at Carrick NS.

The Alzheimer Society of Ireland need new Tea day hosts to help raise funds for the new day care centre in Castlerea. Official Tea day is Thursday 9^th May but can put your kettle on any day that suits you and your friends. For your tea day pack contact Fiona Beattie (086) 0221952 or register on Freephone 1800 719820 or www.teaday.ie.

April 21st 2013 Newsletter

MASS TIMES:-

  

FOURTH SUNDAY OF EASTER 21st  April 2013

MASS INTENTIONS         BALLINLOUGH

Sunday 21 Apr 12 noon
   

Annette Doherty, Carrick, 16th anniversary and her

Grandparents Tony & Mary Doherty, Clooncrim and her god-mother Annie Higgins, Clooncrim.

Tommy Joe & Kathleen Forde and their son Tommy, Loughill.

Michael & Annie Keane, Clooncrim, anniversary

Tuesday 23 Apr 10am

Mary Mc Gann, Granlahan, 4th anniversary.

Wed 24 Apr 10am
   
Augustine & Catherine Mc Dermott, Cloonlough.

Jack & Delia Flynn, Loughill, anniversary.

Gerald Coughlan, Dublin and Glenamaddy.

Sunday 28 Apr 12 noon
   
Bridie Foley nee Quinn, Clooninsla who died in Killorglan, Co. Kerry.

John Connell, Clooncalgy.
     

     

Offertory Collections

Sat & Sun 13 th & 14 th April

Ballinlough € 548  Granlahan €405



Please pray for the repose of the soul of Bill O’Dwyer, Castlerea and Rabbitboro and also for the repose of the soul of Gerard Coughlan, Dublin and Glenamaddy who died recently.



MASS INTENTIONS:           GRANLAHAN

Saturday 21 Apr 8pm
   
John & Bridie Moran and their daughter Mary, and deceased members of the Moran family, Coraslustia.

John P. Regan, Flaskagh, Dunmore, Months Mind.

William & Catherine Freyne anniversary.

Bernard & Catherine Raftery , Clogher

Willie & Mary Reynolds, Clooncalgy, anniv.

Jack & Catherine Ruddy, Clooncalgy.

Friday  26 Apr 10 am
   

Mass for all the people of the parish.

Saturday 27 Apr 8pm
   

Bernard & Annie Delaney and deceased family members.

Séan Connolly, 3rd anniv and his sister Marian Clarke, Ballybane.



We thank His Grace, Dr. Michael Neary for visiting the Parish on Tuesday last and confirming our children. We pray that this sacrament will bestow on our children and on their families the blessing and guidance of God’s Holy Spirit.

Congratulations to all our children who received the Sacrament of Confirmation on Tuesday last and congratulations to the children from Carrick National School who received their First Holy Communion on this Sunday. We ask for God’s blessing on all of them.

Granlahan NS – Enrolement forms for children entering junior infants next September are now available from the school.

A concert takes place in the Friary, Ballyhaunis on Friday 26th April in aid of Mayo Roscomon Hospice, featuring the Mayo Concert Orchestra, the Mayo Male Voice Choir and Gracenotes. It starts at 8.00pm and tickets are €12 and conessions €10.

There is a meeting of Granlahan, Ballinlough and Cloonfad Parish Pastoral Councils Wednesday next 24th April at 9pm in Granlahan community centre.

Clothing collection in Ballinlough Church Car Park Thursday 25th April 9am – 12 noon to help with the education of the children in St. Augustines Parish, Kitui, Kenya.

Granlahan Card Game Winners – 1st – PJ Ruane/Jarlath Waldron.  2nd – Angela Heffernan/Joe Neenan. 3rd – Sean Caulfield/Francis Conroy. Raffle Winners – PJ Ruane/Jack Griffin.

FAS in conjunction with National Learning Network, Castlerea are inviting applications for FETAC  level 5 course in Commercial Horticulture. Details from (090)6626802.

Anam Cara monthly support meeting for bereaved parents takes place at The Family Centre Castlebar. Details from (01) 404 5378.

Calling all walkers, joggers, runners! Project Match, Castlerea in Roscommon Sports Partnership will be running Meet and Train sessions every Tuesday at the Swimming Pool, Castlerea at 7.30pm, with a qualified instructor. Cost €2. All welcome – details from (086) 3332145.

Active retirement meeting Tuesday 23rd April in the White House Hotel at 3pm.  Guest speaker will be present. All welcome.

April 14th 2013

THIRD SUNDAY OF EASTER

14^th April 2013

MASS INTENTIONS                  BALLINLOUGH

Sunday	14	Apr	12 noon	Patrick Burke and deceased members of the Burke family, Clooncrim, 7th anniversary. Noreen Flynn, Loughill, 1st anniversary and also Willie and Christina Flynn. Dora & Thomas Mitchell, John Mitchell and Maureen Donegan, Bill Whiddeth and Kemberley Engelharot. Martha & Harry Schickling. Sally Cole nee Donegan and deceased members of the Donegan family.
				John & Mary Moylan, Foxboro 30th & 23rd anniversary
				John Burke and deceased family members, Clooncalagy.
Tuesday	16	Apr	10am	Mass for all the people of the parish.
Wed	17	Apr	10am	Rose Donnellan.
Sunday	21	Apr	12 noon	Annette Doherty, Carrick, 16th anniversary and her Grandparents Tony & Mary Doherty, Clooncrim and her god-mother Annie Higgins, Clooncrim. Tommy Joe & Kathleen Forde and their son Tommy, Loughill. Michael & Annie Keane, Clooncrim, anniversary.

			Eucharistic Ministers:	Church Readers:
Ballinlough Church:
Sun 21 April 12 noon		Mary Larkin/Nancy Flynn
Granlahan Church
Sat 20 April 8pm	Angela Keaveney/Tess Ronan			Liam Coll/Sean Burke

Offertory Collections

Sat & Sun 6^th & 7^th April

Ballinlough €385    Granlahan €400

                 

.MASS INTENTIONS:                              GRANLAHAN

Saturday	13	Apr	8pm	John & Mary Gannon, their daughter Mary and sons John and Billy. John Doherty, Ballyglass, 6th anniv. Michael & Breda Delaney, Granlahan. John Joe Goulding, Coraslustia. Months Mind. Jackie & Nellie Quinn, anniversary and deceased family members. Michael & Delia Conlon and Harry, Kate and Winnie Wallace, and Annie Mc Donnell, Ballybane. Pat Brady, Clooneygowan, Foxford, brother of Finbarr Brady, Lowberry. Padraig Mc Guire, Barrinagh, 2nd anniversary and his parents Margaret & John Mc Guire.
Friday	19	Apr	10 am	Private Intention
Saturday	20	Apr	8pm	John & Bridie Moran and their daughter Mary, and deceased members of the Moran family, Coraslustia. John P. Regan, Flaskagh, Dunmore, Months Mind. William & Catherine Freyne anniversary. Bernard & Catherine Raftery , Clogher.

Please pray for the repose of the soul of Canon Paddy Costello former parish priest of Kilconly who died recently.

We cordially welcome his Grace, Dr. Michael Neary, Archbishop of Tuam to the parish on Tuesday next to confer the sacrament of Confirmation on our children. We pray that this sacrament will bestow on the children themselves and on their families the blessing and guidance of God’s Holy Spirit.

Children from Carrick NS  will receive their First Holy Communion on Sunday 21^st April at 12.00 noon.

Congratulations to the children from Ballinlough NS who received their First Holy Communion today. We wish God’s blessing on them and on their families as we thank them and their families and teachers for all the preparations they made for this important occasion in their lives.

The crochet and knitting group meet every Wednesday at 2pm in the Time Out Café, Ballinlough. All are welcome.

Irish Red Cross Castlerea branch are holding a church gate collection in Ballinlough on Sunday 21^st April. Please support. Thank you.

Granlahan Card Game Winners – 1^st Séan Caulfield, Francis Conroy, Mary Birmingham, Seamus O’Donnell. 2^nd Maureen Burke, Carmel Brady. 3^rd Seamus Birmingham, Jarlath Keaveney. Raffle Winners – Seamus O’Donnell, Joe Grogan, Eileen Gillen.

“A spiritual compass” week-end reflection at Esker Retreat Centre, Athenry, May 3^rd-5^th. Join to renew and deepen your hope for living. (091) 844 007 for details.

Western Alzheimers Annual TEA DAY takes place on Friday 26^th April. Please host a tea day on that day or a day that suits you. For a tea day pack and details contact (090) 66 27816.

Mothers Prayers annual weekend, Knock Shrine Sat & Sun 13-14^th April. Call (087) 618 4110

Retired Nurses Association of Ireland coffee morning held in Tullys Hotel Castlerea on Wed 17^th April at 11am.