What are your plans for this Lent? May I suggest the following
Attend Mass every day. There will be two at 7am every week. The evening masses will be at 8pm for the season of Lent.
Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament every Saturday evening from 6.45pm – 7.45pm. Please make a special effort to spend some time in adoration of the Blessed Sacrament during Lent.
Take up the Family Rosary. Rosary 7.35pm – Saturday, before vigil Mass.
Stations of the Cross.
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 – Bernard John McGuire (Westport) 2nd Anni. Bernie (Thomas) McGuire, (Dooriel) 25th Anni.
Sun 11am – Gerry Gallagher (30th Anni), Bridgie (Knockmoyleen).
Sun 12.15 – Bangor.
Mon 8pm – John & Mary O’Dowd (Tallagh) (req by Mary M).
Tues 7am – People of the Parish.
Wed 7am – Bangor.
Wed 8pm – Jim, Ellie, Brendan & Hugh McGuire (Drumgallagh).
Thurs 7am – Brigid McLoughlin (Sandhill, Newport).
The winners of the January Draw
1st Prize – €50 Peggy Ginty, Dooriel.
2nd Prize - €30 John Joe & Bridie Kilbane, Knockmoyleen.
The next draw will take place 29th March. Please remember to return the Orange/Building Fund envelope. If you’re not in, you cannot win!
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 – Teresa Conway (Anni Mass) & Michael (Tallagh).
Pray for the soul of
Kathleen Chambers, Newport/Buffalo, USA, wife of Fred Conway, Shranamonragh.
May they rest in peace. Amen.
Please remember to return your green Envelopes – Fr Chris.
Adult readers – Please collect readings (book) from Fr Chris for next Sunday
Readers
Drumgallagh N.S
Eucharistic Ministers
Marian Masterson, Mary Bradley
Servers
Scoil Naomh Bhride
Readers
Barry & Emer Kerins
Eucharistic Ministers
Mary Sweeney, Christina Togher
Servers
Scoil Naomh Bhride
Checkers
Chris M
Readers
Drumgallagh N.S
Eucharistic Ministers
Mary Sweeney, Noreen Grealis
Servers
Scoil Naomh Bhride
Readers
Roisin Cormack
Eucharistic Ministers
Mary Masterson, 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.
Thank you to all who supported the card game last Friday evening.
Thanks to the players, to the ladies who made the tea, to the men who helped with the tickets.
Income - €1675.00 Expenses - €516.00 (Prizes, food, Hall) total after expenses - €1157.00
The Mayo Stroke Support Group in association with CroÃ, the West of Ireland Cardiac Foundation will be holding their next meeting on Thurs 26th Feb, 11.30 am – 1.00pm in the Newman Institute, Ballina.
Admission is free. Tea/Coffee provided. New members are always welcome to attend.
For further information, contact Alanna Ni Mhiochain on 094-9042368 or Barbara Ginley on 096 80497.
The Mayo Branch of Arthritis Ireland would like to express their sincere thanks for all who contributed to the recent church gate collection. Total of €222.60 received.
Go raibh mile maith agat.
Our Lady's Secondary School Parents Association are holding a 25 Card Game in the Broadhaven Fri, 27 Feb,8:30pm. Admin €10. Raffle on the night.
All are welcome.
St. Brendan’s College are holding Aptitude Tests for all 1st year students who have enrolled for next Sept, Sat 28th Feb, at 11 a.m.
All students who intend to start in September must attend on the day.
If this date is not suitable, please contact the school to arrange an alternative time as soon as possible.
Youth 2000 Ireland invites all young adults aged 16-35 to a Catholic weekend retreat taking place from 6th-8th March at Galway Community College, Moneenageisha, Galway City.
This will be an exciting weekend attracting over 100 young people from all over the country. What to expect? Good craic, excellent speakers, inspiring talks and workshops, prayer, great music, group activities, Youth Masses, Adoration, a Healing Service, games, lots of time to chill out, meet new people and a reluctance to go home!!
For more details, see http://www.youth2000.ie or call 086-2150607.
The weekend is being organised by young people for young people. Parental consent is essential for all those under 18. All meals are provided and accommodation is on site! Don't let money be an obstacle; just bring any donation and a sleeping bag.
Newcomers very welcome!
Adult Set Dancing in Clearys – Tuesday Evenings – Beginners Welcome.
Bangor Hall Committee/GAA - Bingo in Bangor Hall Tuesday evening at 8.30pm.
Community Centre Lotto Draw – 10-12-15-17. Winner –No Winner. Next Weeks Jackpot €1700.00
Match 3 No.s – Ballycroy FAS.
Lucky Dip – Lorcan Sweeney, Knockmoyleen. Marian Farrell, Dooriel.
Feb Checkers – Christina Togher, Marty Murray & Ellen Ginty
25 Drive in Clearys on Thursday night at 9pm. Bring your own Partner, 2 rounds. All welcome.
Ballycroy Bord Na Og Lotto – 12-17-26-29. Jackpot Winner; No Winner. Next Week’s Jackpot - €3150.
Match 3 winner –No Winner.
Lucky Dip – Lauren O’Boyle, Mary McManamon, Claggan. February Checkers – Josie Conway, Anne McManamon, Noreen McManamon.
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 – Tel. The Help-line 085 1305390. You are not alone in your need for help.
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 Feb 22, 2015)