Irishtown Sat 13th 8.15pm Padraig O’Malley, Luke & Muriel Rattigan, Kitty, Jimmy & 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.
Ballindine Sun 14th  2.30pm  Mass & Christmas Party D.D.A.I Centre
Ballindine Tues 16th 7.00pm People of the parish, living & dead
Irishtown Wed 17th 7.00pm Private Intention
Ballindine Thurs 18th 9.30am Private Intention
Irishtown  Fri 19th 9.30am Private Intention
Irishtown Sat 20th 8.15pm Geoffrey McCarthy and daughter Veronica McCarthy Moore & Gerard Bourke Annie & James Cummins and deceased of Raftery Family, Mary Teresa & Andy McHugh, John & Eileen Kirrane and Ian Curran, William & Ellin Morrin and deceased of family, Fred Hutchins.
Irishtown Wed 7.20pm to 8pm
Ballindine Wed 6-8pm
(PLEASE NOTE)
We welcome into the Christian Community Ava Meabh Conneely-Basham, who was baptised recently in Irishtown Church and congratulate her parents Aisling and Richard, Burrish, Irishtown.
Cluster Penetential Services
Ballindine Church 7pm Thursday 18th Dec.
Claremorris Church 8pm Thursday 18th Dec.
Make your peace with the Lord, this Christmas
Confessions:
Claremorris Church Wed 24th Dec 12-3pm
Christmas Eve Wed 24th Dec
Ballindine 7.30pm
Christmas Day Thurs 25th Dec
Ballindine 9.30am
St. Stephen’s Day Fri 26th Dec
Ballindine 10.30am
Knock Counselling Centre presents a 4-week Mindfulness Programme with Derval Dunford and Ann Staunton commencing Tuesday 6th January 2015.Â
This programme will teach people how to make the most of daily life and to find relaxation through the practice of mindfulness.
Tickets for the 4-week programme €60 per person from Knock Counselling Centre, 094 9375032 or email counselling@knock-shrine.ie
Please pray for
Steve Spiller, London, husband of Anne Monaghan, formerly of Carinlough, Irishtown,
Peter (P.J.) Commins, Seefin, Scardaune, formerly Newtown, Ballindine and Bermingham
May they rest in peace, Amen.
Meeting of Irishtown Cemetery Committee on Wed 17th Dec at 8pm in the Community Centre.
All members please attend.
Irishtown Church Choir Practice this Wed 17th @ 8.15pm
Church Readers Missals 2015 available for collection from the Sacristies.
Congratulations to all involved in Ballindine Tidy Towns who achieved 1st Place in Mayo County Council Cleaner Community Campaign 2014 Bloomin’ Lovely category at an award ceremony in McWilliam Park Hotel this week.
Award presented by Mr. Damien Ryan Cathaoirleach MCC and Mr. Peter Hynes Chief Executive.
Foróige Christmas Craft & Cake Sale next Sat & Sun 20th/21st Dec. after Masses in Irishtown and Ballindine. Refreshments afterwards.
AGM of Irishtown Community Development Ltd., postponed until the New Year. Date to be confirmed.
Ballindine Community Christmas Party in DDAI this Sun 14th Dec. beginning with Mass at 2.30pm followed by meal, music & dancing. All Welcome.
BALLINDINE/IRISHTOWN ACTIVE RETIREMENT ASSOCIATION: To bring a very successful autumn term to a close, there will be a night entertainment/activities this Tues16th in Ballindine Community centre at 8pm. Light refreshments served. Â
Bring along your spouse / partner / friend!
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.Â
Tickets €20 from Smyth’s Newsagents & Cúram. An ideal Xmas present.Â
For info: Mary Mullins 087-1343770 or Ann 087-2379504.
Walk Jog or run the Davitts Winter 5k this Sun Dec 14th at 10am.Â
Start & finish in Irishtown Village - coffee and mince pies afterwards. Entry €8. Children €5. Enter online at http://www.active.com or fill out entry forms in local shops.
All funds to Davitts GAA building fund.
Tuam Flower & Garden Club Christmas Demonstration Night Tuesday 16 Dec–8.00pm Turlough Mor Suite, Ard Rà Hotel, Tuam.
Far East & Sacred Heart Magazines in Ballindine Church for subscribers – PLEASE PICK UP
Civil Defence Claremorris - If you are interested in joining Civil Defence Claremorris please contact 087 7204752 for more details.
Please note you must be over 18 to join.
Suicide Awareness TALK ABOUT IT DROP IN CENTRE: Burleigh House, Ellison St., Castlebar .
“A problem shared is a problem halvedâ€
Phone a Friend - tel: 094-9044933
Tenders are being sought for provision of additional car parking spaces to the existing car park (St Joseph's Church) including new outdoor lighting and external works to the Parochial House.Â
If you are interested in tendering for these works please contact Ó Conaire Consulting Engineers by email (info@occengineers.ie) or telephone Colm at 086 8133530.Â
Works are due to start in January 2015.
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.
(Posted on Dec 13, 2014)