Ballycroy Parish Newsletter 18th January 2015

Ballycroy News (Local Community)


New Financial Year

The New Financial Year commenced last Sunday with the first envelope. I wish to remind you again, please use your envelope every week for the Church. I also wish to remind you at this time, that the diocese has a levy of €45 per household.

240 homes x €45 = €10,800.00

The Parish contributes to the diocese by direct debit €888.75 per month.

If a household isn’t contributing, the Parish must pay the €45 to the diocese. As we begin the New Financial Year, I ask all households to use their envelope.

A very sincere thanks to all the people who are so good to the Church/Priest every week

Second Sunday in Ordinary Time

  • Sat 6.45pm – Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament. 7.35pm –Rosary. All Welcome. Please come along and pray for the intentions of our Parish.

  • Sat 8pm – Jim Heston (12th Anni) Michael & Pat.

  • Sun 11am – John McGowan, Jack Sweeney (Kildun), Betty & Dec’d Smith Family. Presentation by Tomas McGowan & Blessing of New Chalice, In Memory of Betty McGowan, Cleveland.

  • Sun 12.15 – Bangor.

  • Tues 7pm – John, Ellen, Philip & John Keane (Creggane).

  • Wed 10am – People of the Parish. (St Agnes).

  • Thurs 7pm – Dec’d Conway, Lynch Families (Drumslide). (St Vincent).

  • Fri 7pm – Nappie & Eddie Corrigan. EJ, Bridgie, Celia, Margaret & Frank Morrin. (Dooriel/Drumgallagh).

  • Sat 11am – Michael Cleary (Knockmoyleen/Wales) Month’s Mind Mass.

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!

Third Sunday in Ordinary Time

  • Sat 6.45pm – Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament. 7.35pm –Rosary. All Welcome. Please come along and pray for the intentions of our Parish.

  • Sat 8pm - John, Margaret, James, Michael, Joe, Christy, John, Jane Calvey (Rosturk) & Mary Conway (Doona).

  • Sun 11am – Michael & Roseanne Gallagher, Michael, Rose, Delia, Mary Ellen & Maude. (Shranamonragh).

Our Beloved Dead

Please pray for the souls of:

  • Bridget (Bobby) McAndrew, Knockmoyleen.

  • Michael Cleary, Knockmoyleen/Wales.

May they rest in peace.

Wedding Bells

Congratulations to Linda Cafferkey & Michael Gruddy who were married recently in our Parish Church.

God Bless you.

Pastoral Council Meeting

Pastoral Council Meeting – Tues week - 20th Jan at 7.45pm. All members please attend.

Sincere thanks

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 17th January

Readers

Scoil Naomh Bhride

Eucharistic Ministers

Marian Masterson, Noreen Grealis

Servers

Drumgallagh N.S

Sun 18th January

Readers

McGowan Family

Eucharistic Ministers

Mary Sweeney, Catheriona Keane

Servers

Drumgallagh N.S

Checkers

John C

Sat 24th January

Readers

Scoil Naomh Bhride

Eucharistic Ministers

Mary Sweeney, Mary Bradley

Servers

Drumgallagh N.S

Sun 25th January

Readers

Robert McManamon

Eucharistic Ministers

Mary Masterson, Christina Togher

Servers

Drumgallagh N.S

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.

Statistics for 2014

Baptism – 9 Marriages – 4 Deaths - 13

Arthritis & Fibromyalgia Walking Group, Inver

If you have arthritis of fibromyalgia and living in the Erris area why don’t you start the New Year by joining the Inver Walking Group.

Meeting every Thursday at 11am in the Inver Community Centre for Walking, exercise, chat and a cup of tea.

If you would like to join please contact Mary Murphy on 087 2740248

The Men’s Community Initiative

The Men’s Community Initiative - Computers for Farming Families Course starts on Thurs 29th Jan, 7.30pm.

‘Craft in the Afternoon’ workshops in conjunction with Lunasa, also starting 29th Jan 12pm to 2pm. Pottery, Furniture Restoration or Making a Sea grass Stool.

Contact Lorraine on 097 81079 for further details & to book a place.

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 – 10-12-18-20. Winner – No Winner. Next Weeks Jackpot €1450.00

Match 3 No.s – Peter Ginty Lettra.

Lucky Dip –Geraldine & Ml Leneghan. Tony 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 – 27-29-31-32. Jackpot Winner; No Winner. Next Week’s Jackpot - €2950.

Match 3 winner – No Winner.

Lucky Dip –Marian Ginty Aughness. Mary Cafferkey Crosshill.

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 17, 2015)

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