Kiltullagh News: April 2014

27th April 2014

MASS TIMES:-

GRANLAHAN :- SATURDAY 8PM.

CLOONFAD :- SUNDAY 10.30AM.

BALLINLOUGH :- SUNDAY 12 NOON.

SECOND SUNDAY OF EASTER

DIVINE MERCY SUNDAY

27th April 2014

MASS INTENTIONS BALLINLOUGH

Sunday	27	Apr	12 noon	Kathleen Waldron, 1^st anniversary and also Eugene and John Joe, Clooncrim
Tues Wed	28 29	Apr Apr	10am 10am	Private Intention Private Intention
Sun	4	May	12noon	John Page, Foxboro. Mary & Tom Brady, Cloonlee, anniversary. Austin & Bridget Kelly and their son Michael, Meelick. Noreen Flynn, Loughill, 2^nd anniversary and also Willie Joe and Christina Flynn. Brian Fleming, Ballinlough, 1^st anniversary.

			Eucharistic Ministers:	Church Readers:
Ballinlough Church:
Sun 4^th May 12 noon		Carmel Connell/Christina Gormley		Frank Moran
Granlahan Church
Sat 3^rd May 8pm	Mary Patterson/John Maloney			Teresa Hebron

Offertory Collections :- Sat & Sun 19^th & 20^th April. Granlahan:- €582, Ballinlough €603

Friday next is the First Friday of the month, there will be no First Friday calls this month.

Sincere thanks to all the people who took part in the Easter ceremonies on Holy Thursday, Good Friday and Holy Saturday. Many thanks to all involved in decorating the churches and all those involved with the choirs.

Please pray for the repose of the soul of Michael Dunne, formerly of Foxboro who died in Manchester. Pleaee pray for the repose of the soul of Michael Walsh, formerly of Carrick who died in Manchester also and for the repose of the soul of Delia Lyons, Bekan.

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

Kiltullagh Community Games Athletic events takes place Sunday 4^th May at 4pm in Michael Glavey’s complex.

MASS INTENTIONS: GRANLAHAN

Saturday	26	Apr	8pm	Mass for all the people of the parish.
Friday	2	May	10am	Mass for private intention.
Saturday	3	May	8pm	Brigid & Paddy Keane, Castlequarter, anniversary.

Come on a One day Retreat to Lough Derg, a guided day of prayer and reflection including the celebration of the Eucharist on Saturday 3^rd May and follow on 4,5,10,11,13,17,18,20,24,25 and 26^th. Booking essential on (071) 9861518 or (028) 686 32391.

"Reeling in the Earley years"- tribute to the late Dermot Earley in Michael Glaveys GAA club on Fri May 2nd at 8pm. Personalities from the GAA will be speaking on the night and a Collection will be taken up for Roscommon charity the "JOIN OUR BOYS" fund. For more details contact Edel Coffey on 087-2101851

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 looked after the church during April would group D take care of it during May. Group D:- Noreen Coggins, Mary Patterson, Mary Raftery, May O’Gara, Ruth Sullivan, Angela Keaveney.

The joy of the Gospel – The movement of continuous prayer for marriage and family life are having a day of input and prayer in the Rest and Care Centre, Knock on Saturday, April 26^th from 12.00 to 5.00pm with mass at 4.00pm. Fr. Johnny Doherty, Cssp will facilitate the occasion. All welcome.

The Diocesan Pilgrimage to Knock will be on Sunday May 4^th. The Archbishop will lead the pilgrimage and the ceremonies will commence with blessing of the sick at 2.30pm.

Wellness programme for parents – to become healthier and happier. Contact 086 029 1215. Venue – Boyle or Castlerea.

Accord Castlebar offer a safe, professional and confidential counselling process, facilitating couples and individuals to explore, reflect upon and resolve difficulties in their marrigage and relationships. Call 094 90 22214 for ore informations.

Coláiste Néifinn is enrolling for a Cúrsa Gaeilge for 12-18 year olds taking place 23^rd June to 4^th July in Glenamaddy. The reduced rate for this course ends May 1^st. To book a place call 087 1161573 or email colaisteneifinn@gmail.com. For more information see colaisteneifinn.com.

Sunday 3^rd May – Just 2 weeks to go, two events , one date.

East Coast – National vigil for life, Merrion Square, Dublin 2. 3-4pm. An opportunity to stand for the protection of mothers and babies in Ireland and the right to conscientious objection. Details on 086 406 9660 or 087 2668 702. West Coast – Croagh Patrick 8am “Climb for Life” as part of the “Life is fragile” weekend conference. Details from 087 6311 381.

Sunday 11^th May is Vocations Sunday

Do you wish to vote in the Local Elections on 23^rd May? It’s not too late to make sure you are on the Register of Electors. Check at your head Post Office, Public Library, Head Garda Station, Courthouse or Council Office or online at www.roscommoncoco.ie. If you are not on it you can apply to be included in the supplemental register by filling out the form (RFA2 or RFA3) which is on the same website and forward to Ros Co Co, Register of Electors, Courthouse, Roscommon by Tuesday 6^th May.

April 13th 2014

PALM SUNDAY 13^TH April 2014

MASS INTENTIONS BALLINLOUGH

Sunday	13	Apr	12 noon	Mary Hussey and her parents Elizabeth & Pat, Clydagh Upper, anniversary. Brigid and Tom Cregg, Cloonlough. William O’Dwyer, Castlerea and late of Ballinlough, 1^st anniv. Michael & Annie Keane, Clooncrim, Anniv. Eddie Regan, Ballinlough, months mind
Tues	15	Apr	10 am	John & Margaret Grogan, son John and daughter Kitty and deceased family members.
Wed Thurs Fri	16 17 18	Apr Apr Apr	10am 8pm 8pm	Mass for all the people of the parish. Mass of the Last Supper. Celebration of the Passion of our Lord.
Sun	20	Apr	12noon	Blessing of the Easter Water and Paschal candle is put in place and blessed. Annette Doherty, Carrick 17^th anniversary and her grandparents Tony & Mary Doherty, Clooncrim and her godmother Annie Higgins. William Kerrigan, Cloonlee, anniversary and also Bill & Margaret Kerrigan. John Connell, Clooncalgy, 10^th anniversary.

			Eucharistic Ministers:	Church Readers:
Ballinlough Church:
Sun 20^th April 12 noon		Teresa Markham/Mary Morris		Cian Cunningham/ Padraig Connolly.
Granlahan Church
Sat 19^th April 8pm	Angela Keaveney/Joe Keane.			Kevin Neenan.

Offertory Collections :- Sat & Sun 5^th & 6^th April - Granlahan:- €490, Ballinlough €532.

Please return Trocaire boxes to the church during Holy week.

The forms CHY4 regarding tax relief for donations to the church will be distributed before Easter.

There will be a collection on Good Friday for the support of Holy Places in the Holy Land.

MASS INTENTIONS: GRANLAHAN

Saturday	12	Apr	8pm	Caroline Caulfield, who died in England. Months mind. John & Mary Jennings and deceased members of the Jennings family, Cornabanny. Jackie & Nellie Quinn, and deceased family members, Ballybane. Joseph & Sarah Conroy, & deceased family members, Mountrath. Dominic Regan and his daughter Josephine, Castlequarter. Bill Greene, Rathlena. Tom Flynn, Milltown. Delia Conlon 5^th anniversary, her husband Michael also Harry, Katie & Winnie Wallace and Anna Mc Donnell. Peter & Ellen Craven.
Thursday	17	Apr	9pm	Mass of the Last Supper.
Friday	18	Apr	3pm	Stations of the Cross in church, adoration of the cross and Holy communion is distributed.
Saturday	19	Apr	8pm	Easter Vigil, celebration of the Resurrection of our Lord, Blessing of Easter water.

I wish all our parishioners a happy and blessed Easter, may the joy of the risen Lord be with you. I welcome home all the people who have returned to spend Easter with us. I hope you and your families and friends enjoy this season. Times of ceremonies are:- Holy Thursday 8pm Ballinlough, and Cloonfad. Holy Thursday 9pm Granlahan.

Good Friday 2.15pm Cloonfad, cross is carried from cemetery to Cloonfad Church for Good Friday ceremonies at 3pm. Good Friday 3pm Stations of the Cross, Granlahan with adoration of the cross and Holy Communion is distributed. Good Friday 8pm Ballinlough, Good Friday ceremonies.

Holy Saturday night 8pm Granlahan. Easter ceremonies.

Easter Sunday 10.30am Cloonfad, Blessing of Easter Water. Paschal candle is put in place and blessed. Easter Sunday 12 noon. Ballinlough, blessing of Easter water, Paschal candle is put in place and blessed.

Please pray for the repose of the soul of Josephine Cullen, Ballymote, Co. Sligo, sister of Angela Keaveney, Ballybane and also for the repose of the soul of Mary Ruttledge, Kilcormac, sister of the late Séan Lyons, Granlahan who died recently. May their souls rest in peace.

I will visit the sick for Easter on Wednesday 16^th April – Ballinlough 10.30am, Granlahan 11am and Cloonfad 2.30pm. Please let me know if there are people who would like me to call to them at Easter.

The priests collection for the support of the priest of the parish will be taken up Holy Saturday night and Easter Sunday morning.

The recent IHCPT church gate collection in Granlahan raised €254.21. Your support is greatly appreciated.

Active Retirement Meeting on Tuesday 15^th April in Granlahan Community Centre at 12 noon. All members welcome.

Ballinlough / Granlahan Defibrillator Group will hold a fun walk on Easter Monday April 21st commencing at the church Granlahan at 3pm and ending at the Time Out Cafe, Ballinlough where refreshments will be served. Everyone welcome.

Ballinlough / Granlahan Defibrillator Group will hold a Church Gate Collection over Easter weekend 19th/20th April to raise much needed funds for the continuation of the project. We appreciate all donations gratefully.

Granlahan 25 Card Game Winners – 1. John Feeney/Eamon Moran. 2. Frank Neenan/George Cornwall. 3. Keogh Conboy/Kevin Devanney. Raffle Winners – Eamon Moran, Tom Finnegan, Michael Hussey. Monday night is the last card game as Summer begins.

April 6th 2014

FIFTH SUNDAY OF LENT 6th April 2014

MASS INTENTIONS BALLINLOUGH

Sunday	6	Apr	12 noon	Patrick Burke and deceased members of the Burke family Clooncrim. John Gaffey, Derreentigue 20^th anniv and also his brothers Brian & Frank and deceased members of the Kielty family, Garrafrauns. Pake Judge, Cloonrehagh, Anniversary. Roy Eyre, Ballinlough, 3^rd Anniversary.
Tues	8	Apr	10 am	James Fitzmaurice, Churchboro, birthday rememberance. Augustine & Catherine Mc Dermott, Cloonlough.
Wed	9	Apr	10am	Mass for all the people of the parish.
Sun	13	Apr	12noon	Mary Hussey and her parents Elizabeth & Pat, Clydagh Upper, anniversary. Brigid and Tom Cregg, Cloonlough. William O’Dwyer, Castlerea and late of Ballinlough, 1^st anniv. Michael & Annie Keane, Clooncrim, Anniv. Eddie Regan, Ballinlough, months mind.

			Eucharistic Ministers:	Church Readers:
Ballinlough Church:
Sun 13^th April 12 noon		Teresa Cunningham/Maria Cregg		Conor Hussey
Granlahan Church
Sat 12^th April 8pm	Mary Birmingham/Mary Gormley			Sean Burke/ Liam Coll INTENTIONS: GRANLAHAN

Saturday	5	Apr	8pm	Michael Patterson, Ballybane, 15^th anniversary. Bernard & Catherine Raftery, Clogher. Jim Fahy and his parents Denis & Nora, Clogher, anniv. Mary Pauline Flynn, Rathlena, 5^th anniversary. Peter & Ellen Craven.
Friday	11	Apr	10 am	No mass
Saturday	12	Apr	8pm	Caroline Caulfield, who died in England. Months mind. John & Mary Jennings and deceased members of the Jennings family, Cornabanny. Jackie & Nellie Quinn, and deceased family members, Ballybane. Joseph & Sarah Conroy, & deceased family members, Mountrath. Dominic Regan and his daughter Josephine, Castlequarter. Bill Greene, Rathlena. Tom Flynn, Milltown. Delia Conlon 5^th anniversary, her husband Michael also Harry, Katie & Winnie Wallace and Anna Mc Donnell.

Offertory Collections

Sat & Sun 29^th & 30^th March.

Ballinlough €366

Granlahan €415

Please pray for the repose of the soul of Eddie Regan, Ballinlough and also for the repose of the soul of Kevin Kelly, Rath, Ballintubber, father of Clare Harrington, Granlahan who died recently, also please pray for the soul of Lil Murphy, Glenbeigh, Co. Kerry, mother of Pat Murphy, Churchquarter.

Easter Ceremonies:- We hope to have ceremonies in all our churches during Holy Week, the same as last year. Confessions:- The Sacrament of Reconciliation in preparation for Easter will be celebrated on Palm Sunday weekend after mass in all our churches.

Granlahan Card Game winners – 1. Colin Conroy, Tommy Geraghty, Seamus Birmingham, Jarlath Keaveney. 2. Frank Neenan, George Cornwall. 3. Keogh Conboy, Brian Higgins. Raffle winners – Paddy Conroy, Tommy Geraghty, Joe Neenan, All are welcome.

Permanent Deacon: The Archdiocese of Tuam will decide in the next few months whether or not to introduce the permanent Diaconate. Rev Frank Mc Guinness, a married man with a family, was recently ordained a Permanent Deacon in the Diocese of Elphin. He will give a talk on Wed April 9^th in Knock House Hotel @ 8pm and will share the story of his own journey to the permanent Diaconate, the training involved, his role in the Diocese and will answer any questions people may have concerning this ordained Ministry in the Church. All are welcome.

Accord Castlebar – The Accord centre in Castlebar offers a safe, professional and confidential counselling process, facilitating couples and individuals to explore, reflect upon and resolve difficulties in their marriage and relationships. Please contact (094) 9022214 for further information.

The forms CHY4 regarding Tax Relief for donations to the church will be distributed before Easter.

Monday 7^th April marks the 20^th anniversary of the start of one of the most horrific events in modern history. Over the course of just 100 days in 1994 around one million people were killed in the Rwandan genocide – more than a fifth of Ireland’s poplulation. Irish people donated £6m to Trocaire’s emergency appeal for Rwanda . This was, at the time, the largest public donation in the history of the organisation. Trocaire continues to work in Rwanda on your behalf, helping to improve the lives of the most vunerable people. Thank you for continuing to support Trocaires’s work particularly during this Lenten season. Please return Trocaire Boxes to the Church on Holy Thursday or Good Friday.

Granlahan Ladies Club are holding a 5km walk every Sunday at 10.15am sharp and every Tuesday at 8pm sharp starting at the community centre. All are welcome.

Castlerea Drama Group present “And there were none” by Agatha Christie in St. Paul’s School hall, on Thursday April 10^th, Friday 11^th, Sat 12^th at 8.30pm. Admission €12 with concessions.