May 25th Newsletter

Trinity Sunday 25^th May 2008

MASS INTENTIONS BALLINLOUGH

Sun	25	May	11 am.		Frank Beirne, Ballinlough. Anniversary.
Sun	1	June	11am		James & Margaret McDermott, Clooninsla.
Eucharistic Ministers Readers
Ballinlough Church:
Sun 25th May 11am				Joan McDermott, Nancy Flynn..			Stephen Cregg.
Granlahan Church:
Sat 31st May 7pm						Mary Ruane, Angela Keaveney	John Caulfield
Sun 1st June 12 Noon						Mary Patterson, Ann Hett.	John Maloney

MASS INTENTIONS: GRANLAHAN

Sat	24	May	7pm	Mary & Michael Finnegan, Brian & Ann Flynn.
Sun	25	May	12 noon	William & Annie McDonnell.
Tues	27	May	10 am	No Mass
Fri	30	May	Feast of Sacred Heart. Tom Grehan, London & Clogher.
Sat	31	May	7pm	Helen & John-Joe Lynch.
Sun	1	June	12 noon	John, Bridget & Bernadette Murphy.

OFFERTORY COLLECTION

Sat. and Sun 17^th & 18^th May

Ballinlough €585 Granlahan €590

Jack & Jill Playgroup Summer Camp: Bookings now being taken for week 7^th July for 3-5 year olds. Week 14^th July 5-8 year olds. For booking forms please call into playgroup 9.30-1.30, Mon–Fri, or for further information 094 96 40787. Closing date for booking 20^th June.

Mayo Roscommon Hospice: Meeting in O’Connors Lounge @ 9pm Tuesday 27^th May. New members welcome.

Tea & Coffee morning: The 5^th & 6^th class Pupils of Carrick N.S. are holding a tea & coffee morning on Wednesday 28^th May in the School from 9.30am – 11am in aid of Laura Freyne. Laura is taking part in Habitat for Humanity Zambia Project 2008, which aims to build brick houses for the very poor people in the town of Kawama, north of the capital Lusaka. Laura is from Ballyhaunis and is a Third Level student in NUIG. Your support would be greatly appreciated.

Carrick N.S. Parents Association Annual Family Fun day will be held in Lough Harps Soccer Pitch, Ballinlough to-day Sunday 25^th May 2008, 2pm-6pm (weather permitting). Lots of Fun & Sport for all ages also a Schools Soccer Blitz (to start at 12.30), Bouncing Slides/Castles, Face-Painting, Tombola, Races, Novelty Events, plus HB Ice-Cream Sunday party to raise funds for Down Syndrome Ireland. No Entrance fee, Donations optional.

Nursery Thymes Playschool, Cloonfad enrolment night Tuesday 10^th June @ 8pm. To guarantee a place for your child for Sept. 2008, at least one parent must attend this meeting.

Over 60’s Computer Training: County Roscommon Higher Education Centre in Boyle will run Computer for beginners classes for those over the age of 60. They will run one morning & one afternoon a week for five weeks. Classes will start on 29^th May 2008, and will cost €35. (This class normally costs €120). To reserve a place or for more information, please call 071-966 4510.

Feast of St Matthias, 2008: Sincere thanks to the large number of people from all over the Archdiocese who took part in the 33 hours of continuous Adoration to St. Matthias.

Your prayers are asked for the repose of the soul Andy Bailey, Rhode Island, U.S.A. brother in law of Lil Bailey Ballybane and Martin Glennon Cloonfad. May they rest in peace.

Ballyhaunis & District Credit Union will be closed Mon 26^th & Tue 27^th May, it will re-open Wed 28^th May in new premises Clare St.

Exam Prayer: Lord Jesus, as I now prepare for my exams, I ask you to grant me strength of mind and constant hope. Banish from my mind all fear, anxiety, regret and nervous distraction. May your gift of the Holy Spirit guide and enlighten my fragile mind. At this difficult time, give me the gift of self-confidence and an assurance that you will hear my prayer. Answer my need and continue life’s journey. I ask this prayer through Christ Our Lord. Amen.

May 18th Trinity Sunday

Parish of Kiltullagh

Priests of the Parish:

Rev. Fr. Joe Feeney, P.P. Ballinlough Tel. No. (094) 9640155

Rev. Fr. Thomas Commins, C.C. Cloonfad Tel. No. (094) 9646007

Web: www.kiltullagh.com email:info@kiltullagh.com

Weekend Parish Mass Times: Ballinlough; Sunday 11am Granlahan; Saturday 7pm/ Sunday 12 noon.

Trinity Sunday

18^th May 2008

MASS INTENTIONS BALLINLOUGH

Sun	18	May	11 am.		John and Anne Reynolds, Meelick.
Fri	23	May	8.15pm		Kathleen Gormally.
Sun	25	May	11am		Frank Beirne, Ballinlough. Anniversary.
						Eucharistic Ministers:	Church readers
Ballinlough Church:
Sun 25th May 11am				Noirin Kelly, Nancy Flynn..				Christina Gormley.
Granlahan Church:
Sat 24th May 7pm						John Caulfield Joe Keane.		Gerry Glennon
Sun 25th May 12 Noon						Mary Gormley (B), Ann Hett.		Michelle Neenan, Amy Brady.

MASS INTENTIONS: GRANLAHAN

Sat	17	May	7pm	Patrick & Ann Ruane & the deceased members of the Ruane family
Sun	18	May	12 noon	Bridget & Jim Heneghan
Tues	20	May	10 am	Matt & Ann Griffin.
Fri	23	May	No Mass
Sat	24	May	7pm	Mary & Michael Finnegan, Brian & Ann Flynn.
Sun	25	May	12 noon	William & Annie McDonnell.

OFFERTORY COLLECTION

Sat. and Sun 10^th & 11^th May

Ballinlough €623 Granlahan €610

The Month of May is dedicated especially to Our Lady. People like to do something extra during this month to honour her and remind themselves that she is always there to help us. Try to have a May Alter in your home. It would help you pray. We hope to have the Rosary recited every evening during the month of May in the Granlahan and Ballinlough churches at 8pm. Please support this rosary.

Carrick N.S. Parents Association Annual Family Fun day will be held in Lough Harps Soccer Pitch, Ballinlough Sunday 25^th May 2008, 2pm-6pm (weather permitting). Lots of Fun & Sport for all ages also a Schools Soccer Blitz (to start at 12.30), Bouncing Slides/Castles, Face-Painting, Tombola, Races, Novelty Events, plus HB Ice-Cream Sunday party to raise funds for Down Syndrome Ireland. No Entrance fee, Donations optional.

Nursery Thymes Playschool, Cloonfad enrolment night Tuesday 10^th June @ 8pm. To guarantee a place for your child for Sept. 2008, at least one parent must attend this meeting.

Your prayers are requested for the repose of the soul of Delia Fitzmaurice, Clydagh, who was buried during the week.

Active Retirement Association: A meeting will be held in The White House Hotel on Monday 19^th May @ 8pm to form a branch of the Active Retirement Association in the Ballinlough/Granlahan area. The regional organiser for the Western region will attend. All ladies and Gents over the age of 55 are invited to come along.

First Aid Course: Anybody interested in completing a First Aid Course at either Cloonfad Community Centre or Granlahan Community Centre in the near future, please contact either Mary Birmingham 087 9851338 or Stasia Carney 086 0531326.

Just a thought: Until you make peace with who you are, you will never be content with what you have.

May 11th Newsletter

Pentecost Sunday

11^th May 2008

MASS INTENTIONS BALLINLOUGH

Sun	11	May	11 am.		Patricia Cregg, Keyfield. Anniversary.
Sun	18	May	11am		John and Ann Reynolds, Meelick.
						Eucharistic Ministers:	Church readers
Ballinlough Church:
Sun 18th May 11am				Kitty Murphy, Mary Larkin.				Mary Connolly.
Granlahan Church:
Sat 17th May 7pm						John Maloney Angela Keaveney.		John Caulfield
Sun 18th May 12 Noon						Maura Caulfield, Mary Birmingham.		Gerradine Denning

MASS INTENTIONS: GRANLAHAN

Sat	10	May	7pm
Sun	11	May	12 noon	.
Tues	13	May	10 am	Joe Flynn, 1st Anniversary.
Fri	16	May	8.15 pm .Patrick, Mary & Michael Flynn.
Sat	17	May	7pm	Patrick & Dan Ruane & the deceased members of the Ruane family
Sun	18	May	12 noon	Bridget & Jim Heneghan

OFFERTORY COLLECTION Sat. and Sun 3^rd & 4th May

Ballinlough €785 Granlahan €435

Just a thought: True friendship is like sound health. The value of it is seldom known until it is lost!!

The Month of May is dedicated especially to Our Lady. People like to do something extra during this month to honour her and remind themselves that she is always there to help us. Try to have a May Alter in your home. It would help you pray. We hope to have the Rosary recited every evening during the month of May in the Granlahan and Ballinlough churches at 8pm. Please support this rosary.

Please pray for the repose of the soul of Annie Duffey Nee Gordon late of Cooltinney, who was buried during the week.

Retreat in the Pastoral Centre Achill. From 1^st-7^th June Sr. Marie Carr and Sr. Cathleen Calvey of Loreto Sisters, Saggart, Dublin, and daughters of Mary & Joseph, Tallagh, are offering the opportunity of a directed retreat in the Pastoral Centre in Achill. The retreat is open to Laity, Religious and Priests. There will be time for prayer, reflection and each person will have the opportunity to reflect and talk to one of the directors each day. There will be time to relax and time to enjoy the beauty of the area. We wish to thank Archbishop Michael Neary who has given his permission for the retreat and also Fr. Brendan McGuinness, P.P. of Achill for his kindness and co-operation.

Enquiries: Sr. Marie 086 608 6347 Sr. Cathleen: 086 801 2386

Anger Management; Everyone knows what anger is. But how do you express it without hurting others or yourself? Uncontrolled anger can cost you your marriage, your job, relationships, your health and the respect of your loved ones. The Irish Association of Anger Management will be running a two day intensive residential programme “Temper your Anger” on Sat 17^th & Sunday 18^th May. Places are strictly limited so early booking is essential. For further information, contact Peter Devers, Regional Consultant at 094 90 37677, or log onto www.difficultemotions.com

Blood donation Clinic will be held on Tuesday 13^th May, from 4.30pm- 9.00pm at Scoil Iosa, Abbeyquarter, Ballyhaunis.

Your Church, Your Turn: Young (18+)? Care about your Church? Want to have your say? Tuam Diocesan Youth Council wants to hear your voice. Why not come along to a gathering of like minded young people? Friday May 16^th, Mayo Education Centre Castlebar 8 - 9.30pm

Friday May 16^th, Knock House Hotel 8 - 9.30pm

Friday May 23^rd, Station House Hotel, Clifden 8 - 9.30pm

Friday May 23^rd, Corralea court Hotel, Tuam, 8 - 9.30pm

March 16th

HE SIXTH SUNDAY OF LENT

16th MARCH 2008

MASS INTENTIONS BALLINLOUGH

Sat	15th	Mar	8 pm	Luke and Maureen Browne, Mt Lower, Anniversary
Sun	16th	Mar	11 am	Mass for all the people of the Parish
Mon	17th	Mar	8pm	Austin Fitzmaurice, Clydaugh, 6th Anniversary Easter Confessions after Mass.
TuesWed Thurs	18th 19th 20th	Mar Mar Mar	10am 10am 8pm	Private intention. Private intention. Holy Thursday. Mass for all the people of the Parish.
Fri Sat Sun	21st 22nd 23rd	Mar Mar Mar	8pm 9pm 11am	Good Friday – Celebration of the Passion and Death of Our Lord. Eugene Daly, Ballinlough – 2nd Anniversary. Easter Sunday; Margaret and Michael Kelly, Carraghs – Anniversary.
Eucharistic Ministers: Church Readers: Ballinlough Church: Thurs 20th Mar 8pm Fri 21st Mar 8pm Sat 22nd Mar 9pm Sheila Doherty and Rose Gaffrey Miriam Winston and Rena Burke Mary Larkin and Kitty Murphy Sun 23rd Mar 11am Joan McDermott and Nancy Flynn Karina Doherty Granlahan Church: Thurs 20th Mar 8pm Fri 21st Mar 8pm Sun 23rd Mar 12noon Mary Patterson and Mary Ruane John Maloney and Maura Caulfield Mary Birmingham and Angela Keaveney Gerry Glennon

Offertory Collections: Sat 8th Mar & Sun 9th Mar

Ballinlough €765 Granlahan €475

Mass is on Monday evenings at 8pm during Lent to give people a chance to attend Mass and to have a few quiet moments during this season.

MASS INTENTIONS: GRANLAHAN

Sat Sun	15th 16th	Mar Mar	12 noon 12 noon	Patrick, Margaret & Martin Caulfield John Doherty, 1st Anniversary.
Tues	18th	Mar	10am	Mass for E Ahearne.
Thur	20th	Mar	8pm	Holy Thursday. Deceased Members of the Moran Family.
Fri	21st	Mar	3pm	Good Friday. Stations of the Cross.
Fri	21st	Mar	8pm	Passion of Our Lord.
Sun	23rd	Mar	12 noon	Easter Sunday. Mass for people of the Parish.

Easter Confession Ballinlough : Mon 17^th March after 8pm Mass.

Granlahan: Monday 17^th March 8pm.

Stations of the Cross will be held in Granlahan and Ballinlough churches at 3pm on Good Friday.

The Easter Collection for the support of the people of the Parish will be taken up at masses on Holy Saturday night and Easter Sunday morning.

Please return Trocaire Boxes to the church on Holy Thursday night mass.

The Priest will visit the sick as usual on Good Friday 10.30am.

Invitation to Book Fair; Parents of preschool children who intend to enrol Junior Infants in Granlahan School next Sept are specially invited to our School Book Fair on Thurs Apr 3^rd from 9.20am – 10.00am or from 2pm – 3pm. Enrolment forms available in School. Further info phone 9640366.

Congratulations to the children of Carrick and Granlahan N.S. who made their First Confessions last Wednesday. May God Bless them as they prepare for their First Holy Communion.

IHCPT (Irish Handicap Children’s Pilgrimage Trust) Church Gate Collection on Easter Sunday in Granlahan. Please support.

COLLECTION: Fr Nicholas Maanzo – Diocese of Kitui, Kenya: Collection of all types of clean, dry, ladies, gents and children’s clothing, also bed linen, curtains, towels and shoes. Collection on Wednesday 19^th March 2008 before 12 noon on the day at Ballinlough Church car park. All clothes contributions will help raise much needed funds for The Education Fund for Orphans.

March 9th 2008

HE FIFTHSUNDAY OF LENT

9th MARCH 2008

MASS INTENTIONS BALLINLOUGH

Sat	8th	Mar	8 pm	Tom & Kate Caulfield, Clooninsla, Anniversary
Sun	9th	Mar	11 am	Mass for all the people of the Parish
Mon	10th	Mar	8pm	Tommy Fitzgerald and Tom & Jane Fitzgerald, Rabbitboro
Wed Thurs	12th 13th	Mar Mar	10am 10am	John & Bridget Cummins & Deceased members of the family, Clooncam. Richard Madden, Coomons & Dublin
Fri Sat Sat Sun Mon	14th 15th 15th 16th 17th	Mar Mar Mar Mar Mar	10am 10am 8pm 11 am 8pm	Private intention. Celebration of the Feast of St Patrick, Principal Patron Saint of Ireland. Palm Sunday – Luke & Maureen Browne, Mnt Lwr Austin Fitzmaurice, Clydaugh – 6th Anniversary Feast of St Patrick. Easter Confession to follow Mass.
Eucharistic Ministers: Church Readers: Ballinlough Church: Sat 15th Mar 8pm Marian Carty & Maria Cregg Clodagh Murphy Sun 16th Mar 11am Sylvia Murphy & Breeta Cunningham Gerry Fitzmaurice Granlahan Church: Sat 15th Mar 12 noon Sun 16th Mar 12noon Mary Gormley (B) & Ann Hett Eilis O Gara and Audrey Costello

Offertory Collections: Sat 1^st Mar & Sun 2^nd Mar

Ballinlough €905 Granlahan €515

Mass is on Monday evenings at 8pm during Lent to give people a chance to attend Mass and to have a few quiet moments during this season.

.MASS INTENTIONS: GRANLAHAN

Sun	9th	Mar	12 noon	Bob Neary
Tues	11th	Mar	10am	Bernard & annie Delaney & Deceased Family members.
Fri	14th	Mar	8.15pm	Margaret Ruane
Sat	15th	Mar	12 noon	Patrick, Margaret & Martin Caulfield.
Sun	16th	Mar	12 noon	John Doherty – 1st Anniversary

There will be Stations of the Cross in Granlahan Church every Friday during Lent at 7.30pm, before the 8.15pm Mass.

Station Masses

• Will be held in the home of Stephen Fitzmaurice on Monday 10^th March at 8.30pm for the Churchboro, Fort Augustus and Coolougher areas.
• Will be held in the home of James & Anne Hussey, on Saturday 15^th March at 11am for the Clydaugh, Loughill, Carrick East & Coolatinny areas

Our sincere thanks to all those who attended the Parish Pastoral Council meeting on Wednesday evening last.

Next Sunday is Palm Sunday, the palms will be blessed. This is the beginning of Holy Week, as Jesus enters Jerusalem. It is in Jerusalem that he will suffer his passion and death.

Please pray for the repose of the soul of Eileen Porter, Tarmonbarry, who died during the week.

St Patrick’s Day this year is celebrated on Saturday 15^th Mar. There will also be a mass on Mon evening 8pm for those who wish to mark the Feast day. This year it is not a holiday of obligation.

Past Pupils and Parents are cordially invited to the launch of the CD ‘One More Song’ in the school auditorium on Thurs 13^th Mar 5.30pm.

“A Moving Experience” Enter into the drama of Holy Week by experiencing the Passion Play in Ballintubber Abbey Grounds on Mon 17^th, Tues 18^th & Wed 19^th Mar @ 9pm. The drama lasts for one hour and there is no admission fee. Donations gratefully received.

Master of Arts Degree in Management Practice at Co Ros HEC will be holding an information evening on Wed 12^th Mar @ 7.30pm. For further information please call 071 9664510.