Ballycroy Parish Newsletter 28th December-4th January

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New Year Greeting

As we begin 2015, may the Lord bless you with health, happiness and peace. I hope and pray that the New Year will hold many joys and blessings for you.

Fr Chris.

The Holy Family

  • Sat 7pm – Holy Souls.

  • Sun 11am – John Campbell (1st Anni) Dooriel.

  • Sun 12.15 – Bangor.

  • Sun 1pm – Baptism.

  • Mon 7pm – Jack McHugh (Months-mind Mass).

  • Tues 10am – Frank & Maggie Leneghan (Aughness).

  • Tues 12.30 – Wedding Mass – Linda Cafferkey & Michael Gruddy.

  • Wed 10am – Bridgie Bradshaw (Blenkeragh).

  • Wed 12.30 – Wedding - Bangor.

  • Thurs 7pm – New Year’s Day - Eamon Sweeney, Annie, Katie & Kathleen.

  • Thurs 7.30pm – Patrick & Mary Ellen Grealis (Lettra).

  • Fri 10am – Mary McGowan, Frank & Catherine Leneghan. Dec’d McGowan Families.

  • Blessing of the Tree for Lizzie McGowan’s 102nd birthday.

Church Building Fund

Congratulations to the winners of the December Draw.

1st prize - €40 – Michael Conway & Margaret, Drumgallagh.

2nd prize - €30 – Mary Murray, Drumslide.

3rd prize – Sean & Marian Cafferkey, Castlehill.

Please remember to return the Yellow/Building Fund envelope. If you’re not in, you cannot win!

Second Sunday of Christmas

  • Sat 8pm – Tom Sweeney (2nd Anni) Dooriel.

  • Sun 11am – James & Mary Corrigan (Doona). Mamie Leneghan (Westport).

Christmas Collection

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 Priest”.

Sincere thanks to all for your contributions to the Priest’s collections (green envelope) throughout the year.

Adult readers – Please collect readings (book) from Fr Chris for next Sunday

Sat 27th December

Readers

Marty Murray,

Eucharistic Ministers

Mary Masterson, Mary Bradley

Servers

Scoil Naomh Bhride

Sun 28th December

Readers

Campbell Family

Eucharistic Ministers

Geraldine Murray, Christina Togher

Servers

Scoil Naomh Bhride

Checkers

Chris M

Sat 3rd January

Readers

Tara Conway

Eucharistic Ministers

Geraldine Murray, Noreen Grealis

Servers

Drumgallagh N.S

Sun 4th January

Readers

Raymond McGowan

Eucharistic Ministers

Bernie Hough, Catheriona Keane

Servers

Drumgallagh N.S

Checkers

Matt C

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.

Aughalasheen N.S

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

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

Adult Set Dancing in Clearys – Tuesday Evenings – Beginners Welcome.

Children’s Set Dancing

Children’s Set Dancing - in the Community Centre - Monday 6 – 7pm.

Bangor Hall Committee/GAA

Bangor Hall Committee/GAA - Bingo in Bangor Hall Tuesday evening at 8.30pm.

Community Centre Lotto

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

25 Drive in Clearys on Thursday night at 9pm. Bring your own Partner, 2 rounds. All welcome.

Ballycroy Bord Na Og Lotto

Ballycroy Bord Na Og Lotto – 2-24-25-27. Jackpot Winner; No Winner. Match 3 winner – No Winner. Next Weeks Jackpot - €2750

Lucky Dip – Bryan Grealis, Jason & Ciara Calvey. December Checkers – Fiona Cafferkey, Noreen Grealis.

Bequest

Bequest – 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

St Vincent de Paul – Tel. The Help-line 085 1305390. You are not alone in your need for help.

Keeping Children Safe

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 24, 2014)

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