Kilvine Parish Newsletter - 7th February 2015

Ballindine News (Local Community)


Remembered in Masses this week 7th – 15th February, 2015

  • Ballindine Sat 7th 8.15pm John Devane, Lawerence & Mary Cosgrove, Tom & Winifred Rushe & deceased of family

  • Irishtown Sun 8th 12.00noon  Christine & John Austin Moran, Michael & John Higgins & deceased of family, Mary Daly & sister Annie, Tom & Mike.

  • Ballindine Tues 10th 7.00pm People of the Parish living and dead.

  • Our Lady of Lourdes - Word Day of the Sick

  • Irishtown Wed 11th  7.00pm Mass & Anointing of Sick

  • Ballindine Thurs 12th  9.30am  Private Intention.

  • Irishtown Fri 13th 7.00pm Private Intention

  • Ballindine  Sat 14th  8.15pm Tom Jennings (Month’s Mind), Michael Kirrane, Peter Byrne, Eamon Kenny.

  • Irishtown Sun 15th 12.00noon  Bridget Ryan, Thomas Boyle & deceased of family, Paddy & Bridie Cullina, Gerald Griffin

Eucharistic Adoration

  • Ballindine Wed   6pm-8.00pm

  • Irishtown Wed 7.20pm – 8.20pm

“ Do This in Memory” Masses for First Communion Children and their parents/guardians next weekend:

  • Ballindine Sat 14th Feb @ 8.15pm

  • Irishtown Sun 1th Feb @ 12noon

Why not pay a visit to the “Do This in Memory” Sacred Spaces in our churches which are looked after by our dedicated Do This in Memory Parental Teams.

Confirmation 2015

Confirmation will be celebrated on Wednesday 25th February - 12noon in Ballindine Church.

Light Refreshments will be served in Ballindine Community Centre immediately after the Ceremony.   All are welcome.

First Confession Dates:

  • Ballindine: Thursday 26th March @7.30pm (Please note change of day/date)

  • Irishtown: Wed 25th March @ 7.30pm

Support Group for Parents and Carers

Knock Counselling Centre is hosting a support group for parents & carers of young people who are experiencing difficulties in life, on Thursday 12th February at 7pm; the evening will be facilitated by Peter Devers, Psychotherapist. 

To book a place, please call 0949375032.

Children’s Liturgy

There will be NO CHILDREN’S LITURGY  next Sunday 15th Feb. as the “Do This in Memory” Mass will be taking place.

Our Lady of Lourdes - World Day of the Sick - Wed 11th February

Mass & Anointing of the Sick will be celebrated on Wed. 11th Feb at 7pm in Irishtown. It will be a special Mass for all who are ill. Those who would like to receive the Anointing of the sick will be most welcome.

Choir for Confirmation Ceremony

Choir for Confirmation Ceremony - Practice for the Choir will take place Thursday 12th Feb. in Ballindine Community Centre at 9pm for anyone interested in joining the Confirmation Choir.  All singers / musicians welcome.

Interested in serving as a Diocesan Priest in the Archdiocese of Tuam?

Interested in serving as a Diocesan Priest in the Archdiocese of Tuam? A vocations information day will be held on Saturday, February 14th.

If you are interested contact Fr. Fintan at 093-24166 for details.

Kilvine Parish is now on Facebook

Kilvine Parish is now on Facebook.  The weekly newsletter can be accessed from this page also. The Kilvine Parish Community page can be viewed even if you are not a Facebook member. 

On your browser type in “Kilvine Parish Community Facebook”  and the link to the Kilvine Parish Community Page should be available.  If you have trouble accessing the link please email bredaraftery@eircom.net and the link can be sent to you directly.

Set Dancing in Ballindine Centre

Set Dancing in Ballindine Centre on Tuesdays at 9pm.  Do come along for the exercise and plenty of craic. 

All newcomers welcome.

Self Care to Wellness programme

If you are living with a long-term heath condition you may be interested in doing the “Self Care to Wellness programme”. This is a 6 week programme delivered in 2.5 hour weekly sessions where you will learn new skills to manage your health condition on a day to day basis.

Beginning in the Curam Family Centre on Thurs19th of Feb 10.30 am to 1pm .

Please contact Jackie Lynott  on 087-7185615 or email: selfcaretowellness@mayocil.ie

Cúram Family Support

Cúram Family Support is running a Common Sense Parenting Course for Parents of school aged children 6-16 years beginning on Wed 18th Feb for 6 weeks, one morning a week from 10 am to 12pm in Cúram Family Centre. 

Contact Annette Conway on 0879119714 to book a place. Cost of the course is €20

National Learning Network, Castlebar

National Learning Network, Castlebar: Free Training Places available for immediate start on a variety of Courses, including Office Skills (FETAC Levels 4&5), Introductory Employment Skills (Fetac Levels 3&4).

Great additional supports given to persons with short or long term health difficulties with the opportunity to sample the course first. No change to Social Welfare payments.

Contact Peter Dooley/Fiona Park on 094 9022770.

Carers Association

The Carers Association are providing QQI (FETAC) Level 5 Care Support training in Claremorris on the 19th Feb.  This is one of the mandatory modules towards the Full Healthcare Award.

For more info contact the training unit on 057 93 70221.

Information meeting for Farmers

Information meeting for Farmers: An Information meeting in the Dalton Inn, Claremorris on Wed 11th Feb @ 8pm by Brendan Kilkenny and Tom Waldron, Agri Consultants.  Topics to be discussed is the new Basic Payment Scheme, Greening, Young farmers Scheme, National Reserve and GLAS. All are welcome.

Mayo Roscommon Hospice

Mayo Roscommon Hospice is seeking participants to take part in the New York City marathon in November. This is an all in package deal and is well worth doing as a once in a lifetime event.

Contact 0949388666 or fundraising@hospice.ie for information.

Mount St. Michael Secondary School

Mount St. Michael Secondary School Open / Enrolment Evening Wed 11th February 4.30pm  -  6.30pm

Tusla Child & Family Agency

Tusla Child & Family Agency is looking to recruit foster carers for teenagers.  If you have experience of teenagers, have a spare room in your home & are interested in learning more about fostering please contact Patricia Randles at the Social Work Department 091 546366/546370.

All foster carers are subject to an assessment of their personal & home circumstances and receive an allowance from Tusla for their services.

Far East & Sacred Heart Magazines

Far East & Sacred Heart Magazines for subscribers to PICK UP in Ballindine Church.

Foroige

Foroige is currently seeking adult volunteers, both male and female, to participate in the Big Brother Big Sister youth mentoring programme.

Volunteers are asked to give just 1 hour per week to the project which aims to build confidence, develop life skills and provide additional support to a young person aged 10-18 years. Tel: 086 3835859.

Concert for Pieta House West

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. 

Tickets €20 from Smyth’s Newsagents & Cúram. 

For info: Mary Mullins 087-1343770 or Ann 087-2379504.

Parent, Baby & Toddler Group

Parent, Baby & Toddler Group every Thursday 10.30 - 12.00 in Cúram Family Centre. 0-5 yrs. €3 per family, tea/coffee & biscuits.

Italian Pilgrimage

Italian Pilgrimage: 7 day Spiritual, Cultural & Historical pilgrimage on 31st Aug.  San Giovanni Rotundo, Assisi, Pietralcina, Loreto, Lanciano and Cascia. Tel: 087-2533272 / 094-9021510 or blackfort1@eircom.net

Mayo Centre for Independent Living

Mayo Centre for Independent Living,Castlebar, are looking for a Personal Assistant on a Community Employment Scheme In Ballindine. 

For Further information telephone 094-9034980



(Posted on Feb 07, 2015)

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