Irishtown Sat 6th  8.15pm John & Nora Huane, Michael & Annie Heneghan, Winnie & Paddy O’Toole, John & Delia Hession, Patrick & Margaret Smith, Deceased of Dooley Family, Delia, John & Winnie Mitchell.
Ballindine Sun 7th 12.00noon Susan McGivney & deceased of family, Rita Duffy & deceased of family, Raymond Prendergast, Kathleen & Bernard Donlon and deceased of family, Teresa Molloy, Marie Connelly, Sarah Byrne, Sorcha McLoughlin, (Michelle O’Donnell).
Feast of The Immaculate Conception Of Blessed Virgin Mary
Ballindine Mon 8th 11.00am Delia & Mike McGee and grandsons MÃchael & John, Kathleen & John Conroy and Billy Dunne.
Irishtown Mon 8th 7.30pm Patrick & Nora Shalley and deceased of family, Pat & Katie Corr, Mary & Bridget Corr.
Ballindine Tues 9th 9.30am Eugene Higgins
Irishtown  Wed 10th 9.30am People of the parish, living & dead
Ballindine Thurs 11th 9.30am Private Intention
Irishtown  Fri 12th 9.30am Deceased of the Coughlan Family.
Irishtown Sat 13th 8.15pm Padraig O’Malley, Luke & Muriel Rattigan, Kitty, Jimy & Margaret McHugh,    Winifred & John Cummins, Annie O’Brien & deceased of family.
Ballindine Sun 14th 12.00noon  Deceased of Cummins Family, Tom Hession, Johnny Connolly,   Jarlath Fallon, William & Nora Quinn and deceased of family, Tommie & Celia Huane,
PLEASE NOTE CHANGE IN MASS TIMES ON MONDAY 8TH: Irishtown 11am / Ballindine 7.30pm
Irishtown Wed 7.20pm to 8pm
Ballindine Wed 6-8pm
(PLEASE NOTE)
The Meaning of Marriage – A Pastoral Statement of the Irish Catholic Bishop’s Conference will be handed out after Masses this Weekend – please take one.
Parishes Together
Claremorris - Barnacaroll;
Crossboyne – Taugheen;
Milltown – Ballyglass;  Ballindine – Irishtown
Presented by Fr. Benny McHale in Ballindine National School Hall on Monday 8th Dec. 8.30pm – 9.30pm
Thursday 18th:
Ballindine 7pm Claremorris 8pm
Make your peace with the Lord, this Christmas
Continues next Sunday 14th Dec @ 12noon Mass in Ballindine Church – bring your children aged 4 years and over along where they will explore the Gospel in their own language and present some artwork at the Altar during Mass.Â
Please Note there will be No Children’s Liturgy on Sun 21st due to the Do this in Memory First Communion Mass.
Knock Advent Workshop: The second Advent talk will take place on Tuesday December 9th at 8pm in St. John’s Rest & Care Centre.
It will be given by Cathal Kearney on the recent Synod on the Family in Rome.
This is a good opportunity to hear about the Synod, during this year of preparation for the final Synod in October 2015.
Christmas Communion Calls: Friday 12th December
Irishtown 10.30am approx. / Ballindine 2.30pm approx.
If someone is not on the usual First Friday list and wishes to receive Communion for Christmas next Friday, please let Fr. O’Connor know.
Please pray for Rosemary Horan, Glan, Kilkelly, mother of Mary Peters, Liosamble, Ballindine.Â
May she rest in peace, Amen.
We welcome into the Christian Community Ethan James and Kealan Patrick Raftery, who were baptised recently in Irishtown Church and congratulate their parents Josephine and Pat, Knockadoon.
The Esker Annual Healing Mission will be held in Esker Church, Esker, Athenry Mon 8th – Fri 12th Dec. Daily 10am, 5pm, 7pm & 9pm. Everyone welcome.
Irishtown N.S will stage its Christmas Concert in the Community Centre Irishtown on Friday December 12th commencing at 8pm sharp. Admission - Voluntary donation.Â
All proceeds go to the Rosin Tansey fund. Please support.
Foróige Christmas Craft & Cake Sale Sat & Sun 20th/21st Dec.
The Diocesan Youth Council (DYC) would like to invite all young people from across the diocese to join them for their annual Tóchar walk on Tuesday 30th December.
We will gather at Ballintubber Abbey at 10.45am and walk the first stage of the Tóchar to Aughagower.(approx 11 miles) Suitable clothing and footwear are essential as well as a packed lunch.
Contact Siobhain on 087-9271542 for more info or check out <http:/www.facebook.com/tuamyouthministry>.
Santa Party & Disco this Sun 7th in Ballindine Centre 4pm - 6.30pm. Gift, Photo, Disco, Refreshments and lots of fun - €5 per child.Â
All children welcome.
AGM of Irishtown Community Development Ltd., on Thursday 18th Dec. at 9pm in House No. 6 Cluain a Tobar, Irishtown.
Ballindine Set Dancing party this Tues 9th @ 9pm. Adm €5
All proceeds in aid of RoisÃn Tansey Trust Fund.Â
All set dancers & friends welcome. Refreshments served. This will be the final night of Set Dancing until the New Year.
Ballindine Community Christmas Party in DDAI on Sun 14th Dec. beginning with Mass at 2.30pm followed by meal, music & dancing. All Welcome.
Happytots Preschool, Irishtown will hold their annual Christmas Card Game in the Community Centre, this Monday 8th Dec @ 8.30 pm. Admission €5.
Cash prizes, raffle & refreshments on the night also.
Annual St. Vincent de Paul Collection takes place this week. Envelopes left in church porch.
Please support this very worthy cause.
Creative Writers Group - Have you an interest in writing? Would you like to be part of a writing group? If so drop into the Claremorris Family Resource Centre on Mount Street or call on (094) 9377838.
Concert for Pieta House West – Michael English will appear in St. Colman’s Church, Claremorris on Fri 13th March, 15 in aid of Pieta House West. Tickets €20 from Smyth’s Newsagents & Cúram.Â
An ideal Xmas present.Â
For info: Mary Mullins 087-1343770 or Ann 087-2379504.
The Carers Association are providing QQI (FETAC) Level 5 Care of the older person training in Claremorris Family Resource Centre on Thurs 11th Dec. one day a week for five weeks.Â
For info. contact the training unit on 057 93 22920 or training@carersireland.com
Mayo Cancer Support Association Launches Book of Poetry “The Courage to Carry On†a collection of positive poetry about cancer will be launched by Mayo footballer and all-star Aiden O’Shea in the Walnut Suite of the Plaza Hotel, Westport on Tuesday 9th December at 7pm.Â
All Proceeds to Rock Rose House, Castlebar. Cheese & Wine reception. All are Welcome.
Youth 2000 Ireland will be hosting their annual Christmas Retreat in Newbridge College, Newbridge, Co. Kildare from Friday 12th to Sunday 14th December.
Over 500 young people from across Ireland (aged 16-35) are expected at this donation only event, with all newcomers very welcome.  This is a great opportunity to find out what your faith is all about in a friendly, chilled out atmosphere.Â
Free buses available. Online booking necessary, see http://www.youth2000.ie or phone 01 6753690.
Claremorris PTAAÂ bingo and raffle session in Curam on Thursday 11th December @ 8.30pm.
Davitts GAA: There was no winner of last week's jackpot. Numbers drawn were 10, 11, 22 & 31. Draw for a jackpot prize of €6,500 takes place Sunday 7th of December in Hanley's Claremorris.
Representatives from Davitts will call to houses in the parish with information on the Croke Park raffle fundraising initiative. 100% of monies raised going to the new Clubhouse development. See Davitts website and Facebook for prizes. This development will serve the entire community.
Davitts GAA Club are organising the second 5k in the series on Sunday Dec. 7th. All welcome.
Walk Jog or run the Davitts Winter 5k Series. Sun Dec 7th & 14th at 10am. All 3 walk/runs start & finish in Irishtown Village.Â
Limited to 150 participants the Series costs only €15 for the 3 events incl coffee and mince pies on the final Sunday. Entry €8 per event. Children €5 per event.Â
Enter online at http://www.active.com or fill out entry forms in local shops. All funds to Davitts GAA building fund.
(Posted on Dec 07, 2014)