February 2nd 2014

THE FOURTH SUNDAY OF THE YEAR

2 FEBRUARY 2014

MASS INTENTIONS:                                                    BALLINLOUGH

Sat.	1	Feb	8 pm.	Michael & Nora Kelly, Clydagh, Anniv. Helen Stanley, Cloonlee, 15th Anniv. and also her husband Gerald. Anne Sheary née Murphy, Castlequarter who died recently in Australia St Brigid Crosses and Candles will be blessed at this mass
Mon.	3	Feb.	7 pm.	Mass of St. Blaise.
Tues.	4	Feb.	10 am.	McLoughlin Masses
Wed.	5	Feb.	10 am.	Mass for all the people of the parish.
Sat.	8	Feb	8 pm.	Michael & Margaret Geraghty, Clooncrim. Jimmy Joyce, The Avenue, MM. Catherine and Pádraig Campbell and their sons John & Liam, Ballinlough

	Eucharistic Ministers:	Church Readers
Ballinlough Church:
Sat. 8Feb. 8 pm.	Helen Finnegan Noreen Beirne	Edel McLoughlin
Granlahan Church:
Sun. 9 Feb. 12 noon.	John Caulfield Mary Birmingham	John Maloney

Offertory Collections:       

Sat & Sun. 25^th & 26^th Jan.

 Ballinlough:  €400.            Granlahan:  €530.

Please pray for the repose of the soul of Anne Sheary, née Murphy, Castlequarter, who died in Australia recently and also for the repose of the soul of Pat Fenlon, brother of Willie Fenlon, Lavaghroe, who died in Birmingham,

As next Friday 7 February is the first Friday of the month I will visit the sick and house bound as usual.  Ballinlough 10.30 am.  Granlahan 11 am.  Cloonfad 2.30 pm.

Pilgrimage to Lourdes and the Shrines of France:  A seven day spiritual, cultural and historic pilgrimage takes place from 3^rd to 10^th July with Fr. Karl Burns as spiritual director.  Full itinerary and details from Norah on 087 2533272 / 094 9021510 or email blackfort1@eircom.net.

MASS INTENTIONS:                                 GRANLAHAN

Sun.	2	Feb.	12 noon	For all our schools
Mon	3	Feb.	8 pm.	Mass & Blessing of the Throats
Fri.	7	Feb.	10 am.	Private Intention
Sun.	9	Feb.	12 noon	Edward & Mary Winston, Grange, Anniv. James & Patrick Burke and deceased members of the Burke family, Grange. Helen Sweeney 2nd Anniv. and deceased members of the Sweeney family, Glenties

This is Catholic Schools Week.  We pray for all our schools and pray for our teachers and staff, pupils, all our family and the Boards of Management.  May God’s Holy Spirit guide them all in the great work of preparing our children to take their place in the world.

BLESSINGS: 

St. Brigid’s Crosses & Candles:        Ballinlough Sat. 8 pm. mass.

                                                                Granlahan Sun. 12 noon mass

Cloonfad Sun. 10.30 am. mass

Blessing of the Throats, St. Blaise    Cloonfad Mon. 3 Feb. 9.30 am. mass

                                                                Ballinlough Mon. 3 Feb. 7 pm. mass

                                                                Granlahan Mon. 3 Feb 8 pm. mass

CARE OF THE CHURCHES:              Ballinlough

Sincere thanks to the people of Town North and the Avenue who took care of the flowers during the month of January.  Would the people of Cloonlee look after them during the month of February.

                                                                Granlahan

Our gratitude to Group D who took care of the church during the month of January.  Would Group A look after it during the month of February.  Group A: Deirdre Quinn, Moira Sweeney, Erica Sweeney, Maura Burke, Yvonne Ryan and Gráinne Keaveney.                           

Granlahan 25 Card Game Results:  1^st Maureen Devanney, Helen Hoban.  2^nd   Francis Conroy Seán Caulfield.  3^rd PJ Ruane, Jarleth Waldron.

Raffle Winners:  Paddy Conroy, Maureen Burke, Seán Caulfield.

Kiltullagh Community Games will have our annual church gate collection next weekend 8^th & 9^th February.  Your support will be much appreciated.

Guitar Workshop:  Saturday 8 Feb. 11 am to 1 pm in Time Out Cafe, Ballinlough.  €10 per child.  Enquiries and booking to Fiona on 087 2066591

Kiltullagh Branch of St. Vincent de Paul thanks all who contributed so generously.  Ballinlough €433.32.  Granlahan €266.11

Alexander Technique weekend at Esker Retreat Centre, Athenry by Richard Brennan 7 – 9^th February.  The Alexander technique is a unique way of improving balance, posture and co-ordination.  It can help prevent or alleviate a number of physical and psychological ailments and other aches and pains.  Contact 091 844007 or www.redemptoristesker.ie.

EmployAbility Service:  An employment & recruitment service for people with health or disability issues from 18 – 65 and living in Co. Roscommon.  For further information call 094 9620328 or call / text 087 6538176.  Email info@rosemp.ie.

26th January 2014

THE THIRD SUNDAY OF THE YEAR

26 January 2014

MASS INTENTIONS:                               BALLINLOUGH

Sat.	25	Jan.	8 pm.	. Deceased members of the Flanagan family, Clooninsla. Kay Knezevich. Patrick & Margaret O’Donovan, Ballymahon. Michael Flynn, Clydagh, Anniv.
Tues.	28	Jan.	10 am.	Private Intention
Wed.	29	Jan.	10 am.	Mass for all the people of the parish.
Sat.	1	Feb	8 pm.	Michael & Nora Kelly, Clydagh, Anniv. Helen Stanley, Cloonlee, 15th Anniv. and also her husband Gerald.

	Eucharistic Ministers:	Church Readers
Ballinlough Church:
Sat. 1Feb. 8 pm.	Peter Baggot Christina Gormley	Carrick School
Granlahan Church:
Sun. 2 Feb. 12 noon.	Mary Gormley (B) Mary Patterson	Granlahan School

Offertory Collections:         

Sat & Sun. 18^th & 19^th Jan.

 Ballinlough:  €650.                Granlahan:  €485.

February 11^th is World Day for the sick.

We hope to have the blessing of St. Brigid Crosses and the Blessing of Candles and also the Blessing of Throats on next weekend 1^st, 2^nd and 3^rd January.

Please pray for the repose of the soul of Peter Kelly, formerly of Carraghs who died in Manchester and also for the repose of the soul of Michael Lyons, late of Clydagh who died in Manchester and for the repose of the soul of Jimmie Burke, Sand, who died recently.

Ms. Patricia O’Brien, Youth Officer in the Tuam Diocese will speak to members of the Foróige clubs of the parish on Friday evening 7 February 2014.

The Knitting and Crochet Group continues every Wednesday from 3 – 5 in the Time Out Café.

MASS INTENTIONS:                                GRANLAHAN

Sun.	26	Jan.	12 noon	John Raftery, Coraslustia, 12th Anniv. John Henaghan, Clogher, 15th Anniv.
Sun.	2	Feb	12 noon	For all our schools

Catholic Schools Week 2014 begins on Sunday 26 January.  All this week our schools will be celebrating Catholic Schools Week.  This week gives everyone involved in Catholic education the opportunity to acknowledge and celebrate the contribution that our Catholic schools make to Irish life.  During this week we encourage you, as parents and families, to take time to reflect on what it means to have your child as part of a Catholic school community and to consider how you can support the work being done in your child’s Catholic school.

The Call to the Priesthood?  If you want to find out more about Christ’s call to be a priest come and see: Regional Vocations Event – NUI Galway on Saturday 8 March 2014. Please contact Fr. Fintan Monahan on 093 24166 or email him at archdiocese@gmail.com to book a spot.

Parenting Teens:   A series of six Wednesday evenings in Esker beginning
22 Jan. 8 – 10 pm. to support parents.  The programme will be facilitated by Galway Diocesan Pastoral Centre.  Contact Esker on 091 844549 or see www.redemptoristsesker.ie

Kiltullagh Branch Supporting People with Special Needs will hold its Annual General Meeting at Granlahan Community Hall on Thursday 30 Jan. 2014 at 9 p.m.  All welcome.

Dunmore Community School: Open evening for incoming first years on Wednesday
29 Jan. at 7 pm.

Granlahan Foróige Club is hosting a community get together after mass on Sunday 26^th Jan. in the Community Centre, Granlahan.  Please drop in for a cuppa and a chat with neighbours and friends.

Granlahan 25 Card Game Results:  1^st Séamus O’Donnell, Pádraig Gallagher, P.J. Ruane, Jarlath Waldron   2^nd   Francis Conroy Seán Caulfield,.  3^rd Paddy Conroy, Jack Griffin.

Raffle Winners:  P.J. Ruane, Séamus Birmingham, Pádraig Campbell.

Free Mental Health Service for residents of Co. Roscommon.  Leaflets available in the church.

Events at the Time Out Café
Sun.          7.00pm                   Operation transformation weigh in
Mon.       7.30pm                   Photography/ photo editing
Tues.       7.30pm                   Conversational Spanish
Tues.       8.30pm                    Time Out Tots Walking/Jogging club
Wed.        7.30pm                   Sewing/Patchwork
Thurs.      7.30pm                   Yoga
Thurs.     8.30pm                   Time Out Tots Walking/Jogging club
Thurs.     9.00pm                   Girls Allowed!!  Women’s group
Fri.          5-7pm                     Speech and Drama (children)
Fri.          7-8.30pm                                Friday Nite Club

Sat.          10.45                       Time Out Tots Walking/Jogging club

For further information   contact Mary 0879453043

The Time Out Cafe is looking for volunteers to help out in coffee shop for approx 2-3 hours per week during the shop's opening hours of 10-4.  The coffee shop is supported by the Brothers of Charity Roscommon and is a wonderful facility to have in our community, so any spare time you have to offer is greatly appreciated.

If interested please contact Geraldine on 086 3300651 or 087 9005696

January 19th 2014

THE SECOND SUNDAY OF THE YEAR

19 January 2014

MASS INTENTIONS:                               BALLINLOUGH

Sat.	18	Jan.	8 pm.	Bernie Crosby 4th Anniv. and his wife Mary and also his brother Tom and deceased members of the family, Mountain Lower. Margaret & James D’Arcy and deceased members of the family, Coolougher. Patrick Hunt, Carrick, Anniv.
Tues.	21	Jan.	10 am.	Private Intention
Wed.	22	Jan.	10 am.	Mass for all the people of the parish.
Sat.	25	Jan.	8 pm.	Deceased members of the Flanagan family, Clooninsla. Kay Knezevich.

	Eucharistic Ministers:	Church Readers
Ballinlough Church:
Sat. 25 Jan. 8 pm.	Mary Morris Frank Moran	Frank Moran
Granlahan Church:
Sun. 26 Jan. 12 noon.	Joe Keane Ann Hett	Sheila Brady

Offertory Collections:         

Sat & Sun. 11^th & 12^th Jan.

 Ballinlough:  €530.                Granlahan:  €341.

February 11^th is World Day for the sick.

We hope to have the blessing of St. Brigid Crosses and the Blessing of Candles and also the Blessing of Throats at the beginning of February.

Please pray for the repose of the soul of Jimmie Burke, Sand, who died recently.

Ms. Patricia O’Brien, Youth Officer in the Tuam Diocese will speak to members of the Foróige clubs of the parish on Friday evening 7 February 2014.

Day Care re-opening on Thursday 23 January.  All Welcome

Active Retirement.  Meeting Tuesday 21 Jan at 3 pm. in the Time Out Café.

The Knitting and Crochet Group continues every Wednesday from 3 – 5 in the Time Out Café.

MASS INTENTIONS:                              GRANLAHAN

Sun.	19	Jan.	12 noon	William Lyons Anniv. and Elizabeth Lyons, Pollinea. John & Delia Maloney, Clogher. Michael O’Brien 2nd Anniv. and deceased members of the O’Brien family, Ballyglass. Patrick & Michael O’Gara and deceased members of the family, Ballyglass.
Fri.	24	Jan	10 am.	Private Intention.
Sun.	26	Jan	12 noon	John Raftery, Coraslustia, 12th Anniv. John Henaghan, Clogher, 15th Anniv.

Granlahan 25 Card Game Results:  1^st Maureen Devanney, Helen Hoban, Brian Higgins, Peter Culcannon.   2^nd   Paddy Conroy, Jack Griffin.  3^rd Seán Caulfield, Francis Conroy.

Raffle Winners:  Tom Rock, Frank Neenan, Maureen Devanney.

Ballyhaunis Community School will be holding an open evening for incoming First Years on Thursday 30^th January from 4.30 to 7 pm.

The school is also holding an Internet Safety Seminar for Parents / Guardians on Wednesday 22^nd January at 7 pm.

Free Mental Health Service for residents of Co. Roscommon.  Leaflets available in the church.

Claremorris Musical Society presents Singing in the Rain at the Town Hall, Claremorris at 8 pm nightly from 31 Jan. to 2 Feb. with a matinee on 2 Feb. at 2.30 pm.  Adults €25, Children and concessions €10.  Contact Curam, Claremorris on
094 9362096 or June 087 6332169 or call at the Dalton Inn to book.

Operation Transformation:  Operation transformation returns to Time Out Café with weigh-in at 7pm on Sunday evenings. An organised walk/jog will take place every Tuesday and Thursday nights at 8.30pm from outside the Café.
Yoga:  Yoga returns this Thursday night in Time Out café at 7.30pm with tutor Bridie Lyons.
Events  at the Time Out Café
Sun.          7.00pm                   Operation transformation weigh in
Mon.       7.30pm                   Photography/ photo editing
Tues.       7.30pm                   Conversational Spanish
Tues.       8.30pm                    Time Out Tots Walking/Jogging club
Wed.        7.30pm                   Sewing/Patchwork
Thurs.     7.30pm                    Yoga
Thurs.     8.30pm                   Time Out Tots Walking/Jogging club
Thurs.     9.00pm                   Girls Allowed!!  Women’s group
Fri.          5-7pm                     Speech and Drama (children)
Fri.          7-8.30pm                                Friday Nite Club

Photography/Photo Editing class

Classes will take place on Monday at 7.30pm. fee €7.00 per night. Course content includes; Photography Using a point and shoot camera, General Camera Settings, Composition, Rules of thirds, Saving Photos to your Computer/Laptop

Photo Editing Changing a photo to black/White & colour using Layers, Changing a background, Removing a person/Object from a photo, Repairing a Damaged Photo Removing blemishes/spots from a person/Photo, Creating a Poster/Advertisement
For further information   contact Mary 0879453043

January 5th 2014

 SECOND SUNDAY AFTER CHRISTMAS

5 January 2014

MASS INTENTIONS:             BALLINLOUGH

Sat.	4	Jan.	8 pm.	Eileen O’Connor, 1st Anniv. Patrick Godfrey, Oola & Birmingham, 9th Anniv. John & Rose Caulfield, Clooninsla. Deceased members of the Greene & Caulfield families.
Mon.	6	Jan.	7.30 pm.	Feast of the Epiphany of the Lord.
Tues.	7	Jan.	10 am.	Mass for all the people of the parish.
Sat.		Jan.	8 pm.	Mass for all the young people who died recently throughout the country.

	Eucharistic Ministers:	Church Readers
Ballinlough Church:
Sat. 11 Jan. 8 pm.	Kathleen McLoughlin Teresa Cunningham.	Kieran Connolly.
Granlahan Church:
Sun. 12 Jan. 12 noon.	Maura Caulfield Mary Gormley.	John Caulfield.

Offertory Collections:         

Sat & Sun. 28^th & 29^th Dec.

 Ballinlough:  € 705.                Granlahan:  € .

I wish to thank everyone who contributed so generously to the Christmas collection for the support of the priest of the Parish.

Mr. Mike Kumar who was instrumental in starting Eucharistic Devotion in the Tuam Archdiocese will speak at all masses on the week-end of 18 / 19^th January 2014.  We would like to see more people take part in this devotion.

Sincere thanks to all who attended and helped out at the cluster mass in Ballyhaunis church on Wednesday last.

MASS INTENTIONS:                              GRANLAHAN

Sun.	5	Jan.	12 noon.	Tessie Walsh, Altore, 3rd Anniv. Michael & Anne Sheil and their daughter Sr. Mary Bernadette, Altore, Anniv. Mary Cregg, Derryvounge, Anniv. Pat Gormley, Ballybane, Anniv. Joe & Josephine Igoe and deceased members of the Hussey family, Castlequarter.
Mon.	6	Jan.	8 pm.	Feast of the Epiphany.
Sun.	12	Jan.	12noon	Private Intention.

In remembrance of deceased clergy who passed away during 2013.  May their souls rest in peace and may the souls of all the faithful departed through the mercy of God rest in peace also:

Archbishop Joseph Cassidy

Séamus Carter

Michael Flannery

Patrick Costello

Joe Jennings

John Fennelly.

Monday 6 January 2014 is the Feast of the Epiphany.  It is a holiday of obligation.

Times of Masses:                Cloonfad              Monday 9.30 am.

                                                Ballinlough           Monday 7.30 pm.

                                                Granlahan              Monday 8 pm.

Ms. Patricia O’Brien, Youth Officer in the Tuam Diocese will speak to members of the Foróige clubs of the parish on Friday evening 7 February 2014.

Granlahan Card Game:  The first game of the year will take place on Monday night 6^th January 2014 at 8.30 p.m. in the Granlahan Community Centre.  All are welcome for a lively night of card playing.

Exercising My Authority as a Parent in a Constructive Manner:  There are a few places still available for this two day workshop at the Family Centre, Friary House, Ballyhaunis on Saturday January 25^th and Saturday February 8^th from 10.00 a.m. to 6.00 p.m.  Booking essential before January 8^th. 

Contact Mary Silke PRH Educator on 090 6624937