Ballindine Sat 7h 8.15pm Ann & Joe Turner, Michael Devane and daughter Evelyn Flanagan, Nora Hession, Michael & Mary Delia Clarke, Brendan & Eileen Guinnane, Eileen Corr.
Irishtown Sun 8th 12.00noon John, James and Mae Mulkeen, Mark & Maria Connelly, Francis & Teresa Morley, Mary, Thomas, Margaret & Luke Roche, Teresa & Owen Mullarkey.
Ballindine Tues 10th 7.00pm People of the Parish living & dead.
Irishtown Wed 11th 7.00pm Private Intention
Ballindine Thurs 12th 7.00am  Private Intention
Irishtown Fri 13th 7.00am Private Intention
Ballindine Sat 14h 8.15pm Martin & Bridget Slattery & son Paddy, Josephine, John & Sean Clarke, Joe & Mary Gibbons and daughter Helena and deceased of Gibbons & Hughes families, John & Kathleen Conroy.
Ballindine Wed  6pm-8.00pm
Ballindine: Thursday 26th March @7.30pm (Please note change of day/date)
Ballindine: Mon 16th @ 7.30pm People of the Parish
Early Morning Mass for Lent
Ballindine Thursdays @ 7am
Please support Trocaire’s work to empower people to adapt to climate change. Please pick up a small purple cross at the church, on which to write your Lenten intentions, courtesy of the National School children, and place it in the Box at the Altar.
An afternoon of Reflection, Renewal and Spiritual Nourishment for Church Readers; Eucharistic Ministers; anyone involved in Liturgy; and Church Choirs will be held in Tuam parish Centre (beside Mercy Convent) on Sunday 22nd March 2.30 - 5pm. Led by Fr. Michael Gilroy, the afternoon will be an opportunity to explore and reflect on the story of Easter and Holy Week.Â
If you are available to attend please inform Fr. O’Connor or any of the Sacristans.
Knock Counselling Centre will host a Support Group for parents of young people who are experiencing emotional difficulties on Thursday 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, please call Peter Devers at 0949375032.
Mother’s Retreat 14th March 10am-4pm - Come to Esker for a day of fun and relaxation to reflect on what it is to be a mother. Experience mediation and relaxation.Â
Contact 091 844549 or http://www.redemptoristsesker.ie for further details.
Congratulations to Brian Brogan, Ballindine and Stephanie Staff, Kildimo, Co. Limerick who were married in St. Joseph’s Church, Kildimo recently.
 Please pray for Sheila Mitchell, nee Cummins, Bawnmore, Irishtown who has died.Â
May her soul rest in peace, Amen.
A day for saying thanks to all mothers and for remembering those who are no longer with it. To mark the occasion there will be a special time of prayer with music, reflections and readings held in the HUB Centre at Knock Shrine starting at 3p.m.
It will be co-ordinated by Monica Morley, Faith Alive, Mid West Radio.Space is limited so booking is essential.Â
For further info or booking call Family Life Centre on 094-9388100.
W/E 13th to 15th March.Â
All women, willing to pray for children, welcome if only for a short time.  087 6184110 email:ireland@mothersprayers.org
All the children who received Sacrament of Confirmation last week are asked to attend.
Diocesan Youth Pilgrimage– join DYC Tuam on their Tochar Walk on Sat 21st March from Aghagower to the foot of Croach Patrick leaving from Aghagower Church at 11am.Â
For further details tel: Siobhan on 087-9271542 or http://www.dyctuam.ie
No winner of last week's jackpot. Numbers drawn were 5, 6, 16 & 2. jackpot prize of €7,800Â
Draw takes place Sunday 8th of March in Bourke's Irishtown.
Fixtures: MW League Davitts vs Ballintubber in Ballindine, Sunday 8th @ 11:30am. Ref. J. Boyle
Huge thanks to everyone who bought €10 tickets recently. Davitts GAA sold the second highest amount in the country reaching 1629 tickets.
Topaz Cash for clubs is running in Hennigan's Centra. Customers who purchase €40 worth of fuel receive a card with a stamp on a booklet. 300 books filled allow club to enter draw for prizes.
Ballindine Tidy Towns looking for cuttings of wild roses/roses to enhance bridge on Newtown Road, Ballindine. Please contact a member of Tidy Towns committee if you can help!
BALLINDINE/IRISHTOWN ACTIVE RETIREMENT ASSOCIATION (over 55's):Â meeting on Tuesday, 10 March, at 8.p.m. in Ballindine Community Centre. New members very welcome.
Concert for Pieta House West – Michael English will appear in St. Colman’s Church, Claremorris next Fri 13th March, ’15 in aid of Pieta House West.Â
Tickets €20 from Smyth’s Newsagents & Cúram.Â
For info: Mary Mullins 087-1343770 or Ann 087-2379504.
Claremorris Lake 10k Saturday 21st of March starting at 12pm in the Golf Course. Runners & walkers welcome.
Spring Indoor Car Boot & Craft Sale Sun 22nd Mch 12pm-3pm in Dunmore Town Hall. Open to crafters and sellers of pre-loved good quality and new items.
Costs €5 per table (bring your own) or €6 per table (provided). Fees to Town Hall Restoration Fund. To book TEXT 0879853813. Tea Room available.
Far East Subscriptions of €10 now due –- please pick up Far East Envelope in Ballindine Church.
FREE Training at National Learning Network, Castlebar. Variety of courses on offer to suit all needs, including Employment Skills (FETAC Level 3,4 & 5) with great additional supports.
If you are looking for a fresh start why not take the opportunity to sample the course first, If interested contact Peter Dooley on 0949022770.
FREE Electrical Recycling Day on Thurs 19th March at Davitts GAA Grounds Ballindine. Anything household with a plug or battery.
The Annual Diocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes, led by Archbishop Michael will take place this year from July 15th to July 21st. Contact Sheila Davin at 086-8664633 for details.
Pilgrimage to: Padua & Lake Maggiore, June 30th. 7 nights. Annemarie 01 2410816
Holy Land. Oct 12th. 8 nights. With Spiritual Director. Contact Therese 012410822 or John B 09328337
Archbishop Neary will lead the Tuam Diocesan Pilgrimage to Knock on Sunday, May 3rd. The Ceremonies will commence with the Blessing of the Sick at 2.30 pm.
Pilgrimage to Medjugorje from Knock 16th Sept €699 - contact group leader Marita Con-cannon on 098 64017/ 089 414 6331.
St. Brid’s Special School, Pavilion Road, Castlebar, now enrolling pupils for 2015/2016. School caters for special needs pupils aged 4-18yrs, covering both Primary & Post Primary levels.
Come and see what the school has to offer. Tel: 094- 9022650 / 087 – 1341288.
Camera Cover FOUND on bus to Arús, for Canon Digital IXUS Camera – tel: 094-9364391
The Committee & staff of Happytots Preschool, would like to thank all who supported their recent Card Game. Thanks to all who sponsored prizes and helped out on the night.
(Posted on Mar 07, 2015)