Ballycroy Parish Newsletter 1st February 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.

Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time

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

  • 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 – Bridget Campbell (100 Birthday Remembrance), Thomas & Dec’d Campbell Family.

  • Sun 11am – David Gildea, req by Ballycroy Children’s Party Group.

  • Day for the Year of Consecrated Life. We are to acknowledge the contribution made by the Consecrated from our Parish, remembering especially today – Sr Aine Barins – Sisters of Mercy, Tuam. Sr Paula Cleary – Sisters of Mercy, England. Sr Rita Conway – Sisters of Mercy, Ballina. Sr Mary Madden – England. Sr Mary Francis McAndrew – Visitation Sisters.

  • Mon 6pm – Candlemass Day – Bangor.

  • Mon 7pm – Candlemass Day – People of the Parish. Please bring your candles to have them blessed.

  • Tues 7pm – Holy Souls - St Blaise, Blessing of Throat. Please come along.

  • Wed 7pm – Bridgie Cleary (Crosshill).

  • Thurs 7pm – Michael, Katie, Mickey Cafferkey (Castlehill).

  • Fri 7pm – Jack Cormack (Knockmoyleen) 7th Anni & Breege.

  • Sat 12noon – Bobby McAndrew – Months Mind Mass.

Fifth 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 7pm – Geesala.

  • Sat 8pm – Bridget, James, Kevin, Steven, Paddy, James, Anthony & Brian McGuire. Nora O’Connor. Mary Ellen Farrell. First Holy Communion Mass – Do This In Memory of Me – We welcome Aileen, Cillian, Colm, John James, Luke, James,John, Brian & Micheal.

  • Sun 11am – Marty Togher (2nd Anni) Dec’d Togher Family.

Enrolment Mass for First Holy Communion Children

Sun 12.15 – Bangor – Enrolment Mass for First Holy Communion Children.

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

Church Building Fund Congratulations

Church Building Fund Congratulations to the winners of the December Draw

1st prize - €40 – Paul & Kathleen Rowland.

2nd prize - €30 – Peter Gallagher, Bunmore.

3rd prize - €20 – Maude Leneghan.

Please remember to return the Orange/Building Fund envelope. Next Draw 22nd February. If you’re not in, you cannot win!

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

Sat 31st January

Readers

Scoil Naomh Bhride

Eucharistic Ministers

Mary Masterson, Noreen Grealis

Servers

Drumgallagh N.S

Sun 1st February

Readers

Shelly Cormack

Eucharistic Ministers

Geraldine Murray, Catheriona Keane

Servers

Scoil Naomh Bhride

Checkers

Matt C

Sat 7th February

Readers

First Holy Communion Children

Eucharistic Ministers

Geraldine Murray, Mary Bradley

Servers

Scoil Naomh Bhride

Sun 8th February

Readers

Ann Togher

Eucharistic Ministers

Bernie Hough, Christina Togher

Servers

Scoil Naomh Bhride

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.

Card Game in the Hall

Card Game in the Hall - Church Building Fund – Fri 13th Feb, 8.30 sharp. €350 Prize money.

Tickets now on sale.

If non players buy tickets to support the Building Fund your name will be entered for the Door Prize and the Raffle.

Our Lady's Secondary School

Our Lady's Secondary School: Open Day for Fifth & Sixth Class pupils on Monday 9th February from 10-2pm. Enrolment on Monday 9th February from 6pm onwards.

Enquiries please ring: 097-81157.

Monster Bingo

Monster Bingo in aid of Our Lady's Secondary School on Sunday 25 January in the Broadhaven Bay Hotel. 

Doors open @ 7pm.  Prizes galore. 

Clothing Collection

Clothing Collection in aid of Fr Nicholas, Kenya will be collected from Ballycroy Community Centre, Tues 17th Feb before 12noon.

25 Card Game in aid of RPM Ireland

Matthew and Sinead Carolan are holding a 25 Card Game (Partners) in aid of RPM Ireland on 20th February in Ballycroy Community centre at 9pm. €10 per person.

Door prize and raffle on the night. Refreshments will be served. Please support.

Rapid Prompting Method (RPM) is a teaching method that teaches autistic children to respond to the teacher not through speaking but by making 50/50 choices on paper.

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 – 1-4-14-24. Winner – No Winner. Next Weeks Jackpot €1550.00

Match 3 No.s – Peter Masterson, Owen Gallagher, Lauren O’Boyle, Dom Ginty.

Lucky Dip – Alma & Sean, Lettra. Jackie O’Boyle.

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 – 3-5-22-26. Jackpot Winner; No Winner. Next Week’s Jackpot - €2950.

Match 3 winner – No Winner.

Lucky Dip –Michelle Murray, Barry Kerins.

February Checkers – Josie Conway, Anne McManamon, Noreen McManamon.

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 31, 2015)

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