Sunday 9.30am Church of Our Lady, John Kavanagh, Lower Mace. Mai & Luke Halligan. Margaret Brett, Rockfield. Celia Commins, Cloonmore. Delia Mary & Joe Gavin and daughter Veronica. Frank & Winnie Conway, Brickens.
Sunday 11.00am Bernard O’Boyle and deceased of the family, Ballindine Road. Grace Moran, Knock Road. Tom & Nora Hughes, Claremount. Bill, Nora & Michael Hanley. The Concannon Family, Ballygowan. Canon John Sweeney. Gertie Keane. John & Ann Glynn and their sons Sean and Andy.
Monday 8.00am Private Intention.
Tuesday 8.00am Private Intention.
Tuesday 9.30am Church of Our Lady, Private Intention.
Wednesday 8.00am Private Intention.
Wednesday 9.30am Church of Our Lady, Private Intention.
Thursday 8.00am Private Intention.
Friday 8.00am Patrick Rowan. Michael Maughan.
Saturday 7.00pm Mary Jordan, 1st Anniversary & her husband Martin and son Patrick.
Sunday 9.30am Church of Our Lady, James Kavanagh, Lower Mace. Thomas & Mary Ann Morley and deceased family members. Michael & Nora McGreal and their daughter Kathleen.
St. colman’s Church €1895.
Church of Our lady €390.
With thanks
Gerald Prendergast, Barnacarroll.
Fr. Ulick Walsh, The Lawn & late of Ballyhaunis Rd.
May Their Souls Rest in Peace
Communion House Calls will be done in the Claremorris area on Wednesday 4th and in the Barnacarroll area on Thurs 5th.
First Confession Dates
Barnacarroll National School - Tuesday 10th March at 7.30pm, in Church of Our Lady.
Meelickmore National School, Muire gan Smal and Boys National School on Thursday 12th at 7pm.
Claremorris Liturgy Team Meeting will take place in Cúram on Tuesday 3rd at 8pm.
Claremorris Parish Team Meeting will take place in Cúram on Tuesday night at 8.30p.m. All members are asked to attend.
Barnacarroll Parish Team Meeting in the community centre on Wednesday 4th March at 8.30pm.
St. Patrick’s Missionaries, Kilgegan will speak at masses on February 28th and March 1st.
Do This in Memory First Communion Programme The next mass for the Do This In Memory First Communion Programme will take place on Saturday 7th March at 7p.m. in Claremorris and Sunday 9.30a.m. in Barnacarroll. All First Communion children are asked to attend. The preparation meeting will take place on Wed 4th March at 7 p.m. in Cúram.
Ministers of the Word
Communion Parent.
Ministers of the Eucharist
Mary Murphy, Joe Naughton, Carmel Nolan, Mary Nolan, Caitriona O Grady.
Basket Collectors – Team C
Frank McHugh, Dolores Masterson, Breda Mcloughlin, Vinnie Joyce.
Ministers of the Word
Mary Gill.
Ministers of the Eucharist
Sr. Margaret O’Grady, Patricia Riordan, Ethna Staunton, Mary Sullivan, Jarlath Sweeney.
Basket Collectors – Team D
Mary Gill, Aidan Brennan, Ger McCallig.
Minister of the Word.
9.30am – Mary O’Rourke.
Minister of the Eucharist.
9.30am – Pat O’Brien.
Michael English presents Pieta House West Concert: songs of Inspiration and Hope on Friday 13th March 2015 in St. Colman’s Church. Tickets €20, available from Cúram and Smyth’s newsagents.
An ideal Mother’s Day gift. For more information please contact Mary Mullins 087 1343770, Ann 087 2379504 and Peter Connor 086 8211104.
Lourdes and Shrines of France, 11th – 18th April 2015. Spiritual director - Fr. James Buggy.
Visiting Lourdes, Rocamadour, Nevers, Paris and Lisieux.
€799 fully inclusive, for information or bookings contact Therese or Cristina 01 2410822.
Tuam Diocesan Pilgrimage to Knock will be led by Archbishop Neary on Sunday, May 3rd. The Ceremonies will commence with the Blessing of the Sick at 2.30 pm.
Join DYC Tuam on their Tochar Walk from Aghagower to the foot of Croagh Patrick, on Saturday 21st March leaving Aghagower Church at 11am.
Contact Siobhan on 087 9271542 for further details.
Claremorris Active Retirement Association.
Aerobic Exercises Wednesday from 11am to 12noon, and Aqua Aerobics Thursday 11.30 am to 12.15 pm both in the Leisure Centre Claremorris.
Bowling in the GAA Complex on Thursday from 2.30 pm to 4.30pm, no bowling on Tues 3rd March as we are competing in the Billy Pope Cup in Renmore.
Our next dance is in the Dalton Inn Hotel on Monday 9th March from 9.30 pm until mid-night, music by Hearts Delight, all are welcome.
Claremorris Historical Society host a talk with John Coakley, on The History of Claremorris and the Workhouse on Monday, 2nd March at 8p.m. In the D’Alton Inn Hotel.
All are welcome- more info (085)7399481.
The 45th Drama Festival continues in the Town Hall at 8pm nightly. Top quality Drama is on offer as Group from all parts of the country compete for a place in the All-Ireland final in April.
Tickets available at the door or in advance from Vaughan's Shoe Shop. Adm: Adults €15 / Concessions €12.
Claremorris Ladies G.A.A. Club will be holding their registration on Saturday evening March 7th from 6-8pm in the clubhouse on Ballyhaunis Road. The club caters for all ages from U8’s – Senior level.
New members are always welcome. Any enquiries to 087 2070511.
Piano teacher available in Barnacarroll-Knock area. Perfect time to prepare for 2016 exams. Contact Claire 087 6548427.
Stepping Stones Playgroup Cúram are now enrolling for September 2015. Free ECCE Preschool Year, CCS Funding available from 9.15am – 12.15.
Contact Teresa 094 9362096
Photographic Exhibition Man Up is a National Campaign asking men to stand up and be counted in opposing violence against women and children. Photographer and Artist Andrea Zipoli tells a photographic story about the positive role of men in the lives of women and children.
An exhibition displaying 20 images taken by Andrea will take place in Cúram Family Centre from 27th February to 5th March.
Autism Group meeting in Cúram Family Centre Monday 2nd March @ 10am. New members welcome.
A Pampering evening on Friday 6th March at 8.00 p.m. in Cúram.
This evening is to Celebrate World Women’s Day. Message, Reflexology, Make-up and Hair. All welcome refreshments will be served. Admission €5.
Knock Counselling Centre will host a Support Group for parents of young people who are experiencing emotional difficulties on Thurs 5th March, 7pm-9pm.
The aim of the group is to help parents and carers to develop new ways of supporting themselves as they provide invaluable support and reassurance to the young people in their lives. To book, Peter 0949375032
Pro Life Event at Dáil this event takes place outside the Dáil on Wednesday 11th March from 7-8pm, for more information call 087 266 8702.
Connaught Pioneers are having an afternoon of Prayer in the Blessed Sacrament Chapel Knock on Sunday 1st March 3-6pm
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.Â
For more details, see \http://www.youth2000.ie\ or call 086-2150607.
Pilgrimage to Fatima, August 27th, 7 nights or Holy Land, Oct 12th, 8 nights. Contact Therese at 01 2410822 or 093 28337.
Over 55's Social Club at Barnacarroll Sports Centre. Tea/Coffee/Chat/Computer Access etc. Every Wed. 10.30 - 12.30
Parenting Classes 2-7 years to be held on March 4th 10am-12.30pm for 7 Wednesdays, in Westdoc, Knock. €20 in total.
All parents, grandparents, guardians are welcome. Contact Breda Rogers 9367529 or Breda Connolly 9371196, for information.
The Dementia & Alzheimer's Coffee Club Where: The Welcome Inn Castlebar, Time: 10.30am – 12.30 pm, Day: The last Tuesday of every month, next club on February 24th.
For more information contact: 0868366312 or fmaloney@alzheimer.ie
Claremorris Macra are holding their next meeting on Friday 6th March at 9pm in Maxwells, Claremorris.
New members are always welcome! The St Patricks Day Parade and upcoming competitions will be discussed.
Badminton competition in Barnacarroll Sports Complex on Sunday 8th March from 10am-6pm. Open to Grades G, H & H Beginners.
Admission is €10 with food and drink served on the day. Enquiries to Michael 087 6280026.
St. Brid’s Special School, Pavilion Road, Castlebar, are now enrolling pupils for the school year 2015/2016. The school caters for special needs pupils aged 4-18yrs, covering both Primary and Post Primary levels.
Come and see what the school has to offer. Telephone: 094 – 9022650, Mobile: 087 – 1341288.
(Posted on Mar 01, 2015)