Christmas Eve
Ballindine Wed 24th 7.30pm People of the Parish
Christmas Day
Ballindine  Thurs 25th   9.30am     People of the Parish
St. Stephen’s Day
Ballindine Fri 26th 10.30am  Michael Joyce, Jimmy & Julia Treacy, Denise Moran.
Feast of The Holy Family
Irishtown  Sat 27th 8.15pm May & Willie Kirrane and Pake & Molly, Mike Mitchell and parents Pat & Winifred and deceased of family, John, Mary & Dave Kirrane, Luke & Bridget (Birdie) Ronayne and deceased of family, Pat, Nora & Pete Hosty, Michael & Kathleen Boyle and Ambrose O’Malley.
Ballindine Sun 28th 12.00noon Nora Naughton, James Fahy & deceased of family, John, Joe, Julia & Peader Noonan, Mary & Patrick Hosty, John Joe Brogan.
Ballindine Mon 29th 12.30pm Wedding Mass
Ballindine Tues 30th 1.00pm  Wedding Mass
New Year’s Day 2015 – Feast of Mary, Mother of God – World Day of Peace
Ballindine Thurs 1st  10.30am People of the parish
First Friday
Second Sunday of Christmas
Ballindine Sat 3rd 8.15pm Peter & Mary Ellen Kilkenny and daugher Maureen, son Pat and grandson P.J., Paddy Carey,
Feast of The Epiphany
Irishtown  Tues 6th 11.00am People of the parish
 (PLEASE NOTE) There will No Eucharistic Adoration until Wed 7th January, 2015
Children’s Liturgy:There will be No Children’s Liturgy on Sun 28th Dec.Â
Children’s Liturgy will recommence on Sun 4th January in Irishtown Church at 12noon Mass.
Church Readers Missals 2015 available in the Sacristies – please pick up.
As and from Saturday 3rdJanuary the weekend Masses will be as follows: Ballindine Sat 8.15pm / Irishtown Sun 12noon
Christmas is a very special time for all of us. A time when, if possible, families get together. I welcome all who will be at home for Christmas and New Year and hope you will be able to join us for our celebrations in the Parish Churches of Ballindine and Irishtown.
I extend an invitation to all who may not go to Mass regularly to be with us as we celebrate the Birthday of the Lord Jesus. You will be most welcome.
May I wish all our parishioners at home and abroad a very happy, peaceful and enjoyable Christmas.Â
May the blessings of the Infant Jesus be with you all this season and throughout the New Year.
Happy Christmas and New Year, Fr.Martin.
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.
Congratulations to Mark Devane, Lisduff, Irishtown and Edel Lyons, Dunmore, who were married in Dunmore Church recently.
We welcome into the Christian Community Finn Fergus O’Boyle, baptised in Ballindine Church and congratulate his parents Sharon & Fergus, Dubai.
Afternoon of Prayer in honour of St. John the Evangelist to celebrate his Feast Day, will take place on Saturday 27th Dec at Knock Shrine. Â
Commencing with Adoration and talk at 4pm. and concluding with Mass at 5.15 p.m. Â
The afternoon will be conducted by Fr. Thomas Surlis, President, St. Nathy’s College.
St Stephen’s Day Half Tóchar at 11a.m on St Stephen’s Day. A bus will bring all walkers to Aughagower and walkers will walk to Abbey.
A back up car will accompany walkers. Tel: 094-9030934.
Suicide Awareness TALK ABOUT IT DROP IN CENTRE: Burleigh House, Ellison St., Castlebar .
“A problem shared is a problem halved†- tel: 094-9044933 http://www.talbaboutit.ie
Susans Little Scholars Montessori Preschool in Ballindine Community Centre wishes all our children and their families a very happy Christmas.
We are taking bookings for 2015 and are looking forward to the official opening of our new state of the art playground and facility in the new year.
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.
Far East & Sacred Heart Magazines in Ballindine Church for subscribers – PLEASE PICK UP
BALLINDINE/IRISHTOWN ACTIVE RETIREMENT ASSOC: taking a break from activities until Tuesday, 20th January, 2015.Â
The Committee wish each and every member the blessings of joy and peace this Christmas and in the new year. Â New members always welcome.
Knock Counselling Centre presents a 4-week Mindfulness Programme commencing Tuesday 6th January, teaching people how to make the most of daily life and to find relaxation through the practice of mindfulness.Â
Tickets for the 4-week programme €60 per person from Knock Counselling Centre, 094 9375032 or email counselling@knock-shrine.ie
The Real McCoy-hilarious 3act Comedy, Town Hall Theatre, Friday 2nd & Saturday 3rd January Claremorris @ 8pm, Tickets available at Vaughans Shoes Claremorris, with profits to Red Cross.
St.Socieity of St.Vincent de Paul, Claremorris wishes to thank the people of the parish of Kilvine for their generous Christmas donations which amounted to €395.00.
(Posted on Dec 24, 2014)