Sunday 9.30am Church of Our Lady, James & Marie Brett, Rockfield. Connie & Mary O’Sullivan, Cork. Josie Callaghan, (nee Keane), Cloonmore.
Sunday 11.00am Bernadette Joyce. J.P. Prendergast, Ballygown. Dick, Nora and Paddy Long. Carmel Reidy. Jimmy & Mary Jordan, Ballygown. Sheila & Paddy Lynn. Peter & Mary McCormack, Ballyhaunis Rd.
Monday 9.30am Church of Our Lady, Tony Solan and his brothers John & Patrick. Michael & Kate Prendergast, Upper Mace. John A. & Jane Dowd, Rockfield.
Monday 11.00am Anthony & Mary Conway. Mary & Jim Walsh, Convent Rd. Johnny & Tommy and Mary Gibbons, New York. Katie Connolly.
Tuesday 8.30am Private Intention.
Tuesday 9.30am Church of Our Lady, Private Intention.
Wednesday 8.30am Private Intention.
Thursday 8.30am Private Intention.
Friday 8.30am William, Helena & Joseph Jordan, Knock Rd. Mary & John Staunton.
Saturday 7.00pm Owen, Bridget & Grace Moran and deceased members of the family. Mai & Martin Egan. Tom Connolly, Garrawadreen. Joseph, Peggie, P.J. and Eleanor Larkin.
Sunday 9.30am Church of Our Lady, Kystian Gruba. Jim & Kathleen Connaughton, Loughanemon and their sons Jim & Pat. Patrick & Bridget Reaney, Murneen. James & Delia Prendergast, Ballybrehony. Patrick & Mary Halligan and their son John. Mary Glynn, Murneen.
St. colman’s Church €1942
Church of Our lady €402
With thanks
Norah Hegarty, wife of P.J. Hegarty formally Lower Mace.
May Their Souls Rest in Peace.
Christmas Carol Service will take place in St. Colman’s Church on Sunday 14th December at 6pm. We extend an invitation to everyone to join us for this special evening, and refreshments will be served in Cúram afterwards.
Liturgy Meeting for St. Colman’s Church on Tuesday 9th Dec in Cúram at 8.30pm, and Church of Our Lady on Wednesday 10th in the Community Centre at 8.30pm.
Communion House Calls will not be done until 18th and 19th December.
Minister of the Word.
Martin Naughton.
Ministers of the Eucharist.
Rita Cleary, Brendan Conroy, Kathleen Conroy, Brendan Conroy, Carmel Conway.
Minister of the Word.
Marian Navin.
Ministers of the Eucharist.
Robert Cosgrove, Mary Costello, Marie Creighton, Paddy Dalton, Patsy Dalton.
Minister of the Word.
9.30am – Mary O’Rourke.
Minister of the Eucharist.
9.30am – Ann Prendergast.
2015 Envelopes for the Barnacarroll Area are now ready for collection. We kindly ask the distributors to collect them in the sacristy after masses.
We thank you for your continued support.
Parish Christmas Cards We also ask the distributors from both St. Colman’s Church and Church of Our Lady to collect Parish Christmas Cards in the sacristies after each mass.
We once again acknowledge your great support at all times.
Advent – “A Time of Waiting†The Cluster of Parishes second evening of Faith Formation, will take place on Monday 8th Dec. 8.30pm-9.30pm in Ballindine National School Hall. Evening presented by Fr. Benny McHale.
The Legion of Mary meet every Tuesday at 10:30am in Cúram. New members always welcome.
Free parking available from December 1st 2014 – January 1st 2015, on all streets and all car parks in Claremorris, from 1pm onwards.
Shop Claremorris Vouchers are available from the Credit union in €10, €20 and €50 denominations to spend in 34 shops in Claremorris.
Please support local shops this Christmas.
Claremorris Active Retirement Tickets for the annual Dinner dance (December 15th.)Â are available from the Treasurer. Bowling is on Tuesday from 11.30am to 1.30pm & Thursday from 2.30pm to 4.30pm in The GAA Complex. Â
Aerobic exercises are on Wednesday from 11am to 12noon. & Aqua aerobics are on Thursday from 11.30am to 12.15pm in The Leisure Centre.
Senior Citizen Christmas Party will take place in Cúram Family Centre on Thursday  11th December at 1.30 pm sharp. Please contact Cúram (094) 9362096 if you wish to attend.
Booking is essential for catering and transport purposes. Looking forward to seeing you. This is a joint venture between Cúram Family Centre and St. Vincent de Paul.
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 outhttp://www.facebook.com/tuamyouthministry.
The Esker Annual Healing Mission will be held in Esker Church, Esker, Athenry from Mon 8th December – Fri 12th Dec. Times Daily 10am, 5pm, 7pm & 9pm. Everyone welcome.
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.
All Proceeds to Rock Rose House, Castlebar. Cheese & Wine reception. All are welcome.
Red Cross It’s the “Real McCoy†a hilarious 3-act comedy, Town Hall Theatre, Claremorris, Friday 2nd & Saturday 3rd January 8pm, with profits to Red Cross.
Tickets available at Vaughan’s Shoes.
The Carers Association are providing QQI (FETAC) Level 5 Care of the older person training in Claremorris Family Resource Centre on the 11/12/2014 Â one day a week for five weeks.Â
For more information, contact the training unit on 057 93 22920. Or email us at training@carersireland.com
Social Dancing Classes starting on Monday evenings from 8.30pm - 10.30pm. All welcome!
Badminton on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 8.00- 10.30pm. Beginners welcome. Contact Michael, 087 1166937.
Over 55's Social Club Tea/ Coffee/ Chat/Computer Access etc. Every Wednesday 10.30am - 12.30pm.
Polar Plug – “Freezin’ For a Reasonâ€. We are jumping into the river Shannon on 13th December for the Special Olympics. Please support.
Sponsorship cards in business premises, or contact John 087 7925479.
Youth 2000 Ireland will be hosting their annual Christmas Retreat in Newbridge College, Newbridge, Co. Kildare from Friday 12th to Sunday 14th December 2014.
Over 500 young people from across Ireland (aged 16-35) are expected at this donation only event, with all newcomers very welcome. Â
This is a great opportunity to find out what your faith is all about in a friendly, chilled out atmosphere. Free buses available.Â
Online booking necessary, see http://www.youth2000.ie or phone 01 6753690.Â
Christmas at Knock Christmas Market on 7th Dec at Knock House Hotel 1-5pm. So come along and bring the family where you can get all your Christmas shopping under one roof. With mulled wine and mince pie reception we promise it to be a great day.
Contact Leonie @ 086-8486924 or visit our facebook page 'Knock Christmas Market'.
Christmas cooking: Monday 8th December at 8.00 p.m. in Cúram an enjoyable evening of Christmas Cooking tips, Mulled Wine, Christmas Cake, Turkey and Veg, finishing up with Desserts with Chef Mark Gallagher.
Booking at 094-9362096.
Come and be Creative: On Wednesday 10th December at 8pm in Cúram – relaxation, mindfulness and creativity of mind and body with Maura Horkan followed by fresh flower arranging with Ashling Warde.
Refreshments served. Raffle on the night.
(Posted on Dec 07, 2014)