New Year Greeting

May the Lord bless you and keep you. May the Lord let his face shine on you and be gracious to you. May the Lord uncover his face to you and bring you peace.

I hope and pray that the New Year will hold many joys and blessings for you. Fr Chris.

Second Sunday of Christmas

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

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

Feast of the Epiphany

The Epiphany is the manifestation of Jesus as Messiah, Son of God and the Saviour of the world. The great feast of Epiphany celebrates the adoration of Jesus by the Wise Men (Magi) from the East.

• Mon 7pm – Bangor.

• Mon 8pm – Michael Cafferkey (Ballygaravaun).

• Tues 11am – Grace Molloy (5th Anni) & Pat (Castlehill).

• Wed 7pm – John Campbell & Dec’d Family (Dooriel) req by the O’Boyle family, Knockmoyleen.

• Thurs 7pm – David Gildea. (req by Order of Malta).

• Fri 7pm – Martin, Michael & Mary Conway (Shranamonragh).

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. Next Draw 25th January. If you’re not in, you cannot win!

The Baptism of the Lord

• Sat 2pm – Island Mass – Anthony Leneghan (Anni Mass).

• Sat 8pm – Particia Hooper. Ann & Jack Grealis (Castlehill).

• Sun 11am – Patrick Bradshaw (8th Anni) Blenkeragh.

• Sun 12.15 – Bangor.

Sincere thanks for the Christmas collection

Sincere thanks for the Christmas collection (Green envelope) for Fr Chris. 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 3rd January

Readers

Sweeney Family

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

Sat 10th January

Readers

Scoil Naomh Bhride

Eucharistic Ministers

Peggy Ginty, Mary Bradley

Servers

Drumgallagh N.S

Sun 11th January

Readers

Tara Conway

Eucharistic Ministers

Marian Masterson, Christina Togher

Servers

Drumgallagh N.S

Checkers

Michael H

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.

25 Card Game

25 Card Game - Ballycroy Sheep Show Committee are holding a 25 Card Game (Partners) in Ballycroy Community Centre on Friday 9th January at 8.30 p.m.

Lots of valuable prizes and refreshments will be served.

Please support.

Card Game

Card Game in the N59 Monday 5th Jan 8.30pm.

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 – 21-22-25-32. Jackpot Winner; No Winner. Match 3 winner – No Winner. Next Week’s Jackpot - €2850

Lucky Dip –Tomas Finn Creggane, David Doran Dooriel. January Checkers – Frankie Cormack & Kieran 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 Jan 04, 2015)