Jesus
He came not to a throne, but to a manger.
He lived not as a king, but as a servant.
He chose not an earthly kingdom, but a cross.
He gave not just a little but everything.
May the Love & Peace of the Lord Jesus find a home in your heart this Christmas.
The Christmas Masses will be offered for all your intentions.
Fr Chris.
Sat 6.45pm – Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament.
Sat 7.35pm –Rosary. All Welcome. Please come along and pray for the intentions of our Parish.
Sat 8pm – Kathleen Conway (6th Anni).
Sun 11am – Bernard, Elizabeth Gildea, David, Cyril, Don & Sadie.
Mon 7pm – Bangor Christmas Confessions.
Mon 8pm – Ballycroy Christmas Confessions.
Wed 2pm – Christmas Eve - Island Mass – People of the Parish.
Wed 8pm - Christmas Eve – People of the Parish.
Thurs 9.30am – Christmas Day – Ballymunnelly.
Thurs 11am – Christmas Day – People of the Parish.
Fri 5pm – James J Grealis (Ballygaravaun). St Stephen’s Day.
Fri 5.30pm – Thomas & Ellen Cleary (Castlehill) 25th Anni. St Stephen’s Day.
Please remember to return the Yellow/Building Fund envelope.
December Draw – Sun 28th Dec. If you’re not in, you cannot win!
Sat 7pm – John Campbell (1st Anni) Dooriel.
Sun 11am – Patrick & Mary Ellen Grealis (Lettra).
Christmas Collection for the Priest/Green envelope (Fr Chris) will be taken up this weekend at all masses. This is the last Priest’s Collection of the year.
If you’re not using your green envelope, please make your contribution in an ordinary envelope, marked “Christmas Collection for the Priestâ€.
Sincere thanks to all for your contributions to the Priest’s collections (green envelope) throughout the year.
Please pray for the soul of Mary Ellen Scudder, nee Gallagher, sister of Pat Gallagher.
May she rest in peace. Amen.
Adult readers – Please collect readings (book) from Fr Chris for next Sunday
Readers
Drumgallagh N.S
Eucharistic Ministers
Marian Masterson, Catheriona Keane
Servers
Scoil Naomh Bhride
Readers
Francis Ginty
Eucharistic Ministers
Mary Sweeney, Mary Bradley
Servers
Scoil Naomh Bhride
Checkers
Michael H
Readers
Louise McHugh, Barry Kerins
Eucharistic Ministers
Mary Sweeney, Christina Togher
Servers
Scoil Naomh Bhride
Readers
Ellen Conway, Caolan Leneghan
Eucharistic Ministers
Mary Masterson, Noreen Grealis
Servers
Scoil Naomh Bhride
Checkers
John C
Readers
Campbell Family
Eucharistic Ministers
Mary Masterson, Mary Bradley
Servers
Scoil Naomh Bhride
Readers
Marty Murray
Eucharistic Ministers
Geraldine Murray, Christina Togher
Servers
Scoil Naomh Bhride
Checkers
Chris M
If you’re unable to read on your particular Saturday or Sunday please inform Fr Chris as early as possible or find a replacement. Sincere thanks for your co-operation.
Thank you from The Ballycroy Brownies to all who supported their Christmas Draw. Thanks to all who donated prizes, thank you to Bobby Conway for her painting.
1st Prize – John Kelly Rosturk.
2nd Prize – Eddie Conway.
3rd Prize – Geraldine Murray.
We wish you all a Merry Christmas and a Peaceful New Year.
Ballycroy GAA - Ballycroy GAA Club's AGM will be held in the community hall on Thursday 8th Jan 2015 at 8pm. Please submit any motions to a Club Officer at least 3 days in advance of meeting.
Ballycroy GAA Club's Dinner & Dance Night will be held in Mulranny Park Hotel at 8pm on Sat 27th December. Adults €30, U18s €20.Tickets are on sale in Keane’s, Cleary’s, N59 & Post Office.
Last day for ticket sales is Dec 20th.
Aughalasheen N.S – will hold a New Years Day Monster Bingo in Belmullet GAA Clubhouse in Tallagh at 8pm sharp on January 1st 2015. Corners on all games. €1,000 on jackpot sheet.
Pilgrimage to Medjugorje – Group Leader – Marita Concannon 16th September 2015 €699pp. Early booking offers – Day flights ex – Knock Airport.
For more information contact Marita Concannon – 098 64017 or 089 4146331
Adult Set Dancing in Clearys – Tuesday Evenings – Beginners Welcome.
Children’s Set Dancing - in the Community Centre - Monday 6 – 7pm.
Bangor Hall Committee/GAA - Bingo in Bangor Hall Tuesday evening at 8.30pm.
Community Centre Lotto Draw – 1-9-10-24. Winner – No Winner. Match 3 No.s – No Winner. Next Weeks Jackpot €1200.00
Lucky Dip – Irene & John Ginty, Rose Conway Fahy, Bridgie Togher, Dolly Murray. Sean Ginty, Lettra. Ann Masterson, Lettra.
25 Drive in Clearys on Thursday night at 9pm. Bring your own Partner, 2 rounds. All welcome.
Ballycroy Bord Na Og Lotto – 2-24-25-27. Jackpot Winner; No Winner. Match 3 winner – No Winner. Next Weeks Jackpot - €2750
Lucky Dip –Pauline Cleary, Chantelle McNicholas.
December Checkers – Fiona Cafferkey, Noreen Grealis.
Please remember the Parish in your Will. If you have made your Will or preparing to make your Will, please remember your Parish Church. Your name/soul will be remembered every day in our prayers and masses.
Religious Catholic TV Channel – SKY EWTN Channel-589 – Daily Mass, Rosary, Reflections, Meditations. Live coverage of the Pope and his travels.
St Vincent de Paul – Tel. The Help-line 085 1305390. You are not alone in your need for help.
Keeping Children Safe – The Diocese of Killala is fully committed to keeping children safe.
If you have any concerns around their safety in any circumstance please contact your Local Safeguarding Representative (details on the Church Notice Board) or the Diocesan Confidential number; 087-3664350.
Parish Newsletter - Please hand in all notices by Thursday morning at 11am.
(Posted on Dec 21, 2014)