About 1.345 billion poor people in developing countries live on $1.25 a day or less. Almost half the world – over three billion people – lives on less than $2.50 a day. At least 80 per cent of people live on less than $10 a day. (World Bank)
One in eight people throughout the world suffered from chronic undernourishment in 2010-2012. About 852 million hungry people live in developing countries, representing 15 per cent of those countries’ population. Sixteen million people are undernourished in developed countries. (United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization)
More than 22,000 children die each day due to poverty. (UNICEF)
Please remember the poor children and donate to your Trocaire box.
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 – John & Rosemary Collins (Galway). Edward, Nora Campbell Pat & Tom (Doona).
Sun 11am – Katie, Thomas Heneghan (Doona). Bridgie Bradshaw. Baby Ann & Sonny Walker.
Sun 12.15 – Bangor.
Mon 8pm – Nora Daly & Dec’d Family (Fahy).
Tues 7am – Michael, Bridget McManamon & Dec’d Family. Frank McManamon (Claggan).
Wed 8pm – Ellen, Neil & Thomas Leneghan (Doona).
Thurs 7am – Cannon Mark Diamond (former PP). Dec’d Priests of the Parish.
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 – David Gildea (Newport)
Do This In Memory – We welcome Aileen, Cillian, Colm, JohnJames, Luke, James, John, Brian & Micheal.
Thank you to all who contributed to the Shrove Collection. 121 envelopes returned. Please remember to return your green Envelopes – Fr Chris.
The Sick & Housebound will be visited on Tuesday this week – Drumgallagh, Claggan (O’Donnell), Lettra, Kildun, Dooriel, Doona, Drumslide, Tallagh, Fahy, Bunmore, Crosshill.
Congratulations to Nicola Lynch who succeeded through the next stage of “The Voice of Ireland†from the Staff, Board of Management & Pupils of Scoil Naomh Bhride.
Good Wishes also from Fr. Chris & all the People of the Parish.
Thank you from The Mothers & Toddlers Group for the recent Clothes Collection.
Your donation was much appreciated.
Adult readers – Please collect readings (book) from Fr Chris for next Sunday
Readers
Scoil Naomh Bhride
Eucharistic Ministers
Mary Masterson, Mary Bradley
Servers
Drumgallagh N.S
Readers
Michael Conway
Eucharistic Ministers
Geraldine Murray, Christina Togher
Servers
Drumgallagh N.S
Checkers
Michael H
Readers
Scoil Naomh Bhride
Eucharistic Ministers
Geraldine Murray, Noreen Grealis
Servers
Drumgallagh N.S
Readers
Ellen Ginty
Eucharistic Ministers
Bernie Hough, Mary Bradley
Servers
Drumgallagh N.S
Checkers
John 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.
Card Game for Ballycroy Mens Shed – In the Community Centre, Fri 13th March, 8.30pm. 1st Prize – €200. All Welcome
We wish them well in the Semi-final next week. Our Lady's Secondary School Transition years musical "Rock of ages" takes place on the 11th 12th & 13th of March in the Convent Hall.
Doors open at 6:45 show starts at 7:30.
To book tickets call 0860243119.
Tickets must be paid for and collected before the night.
Safepass Course running in Comhlacht Forbartha Aitiuil Acla, 12th March. Cost €100. Contact Ann or Linda – 098 43292 for more details.
Erris Community to Celebrate ‘Go Wild!’ Win ‘The Irish Times’ will officially present the Erris region with the title of ‘best place in Ireland to go wild!’ during a special community celebration on Saturday, 28th March 2015.
The event will take place in Ãras Inis Gluaire, Belmullet, from 12 noon to 4pm. There will be lots of family fun, children’s activities, food, drink and music - a date for your diary!
For more info email Rina at Erris Beo - info@errisbeo.ie – or call 097 82292 ext 4.
Lenten Lectures in the Newman Institute, Ballina – Wednesday March 11th – St Teresa of Avila – 7.30pm.
Do you have a photo or an article to contribute to the next edition of vineyard? Email - reception@newmanii.com
Legion of Mary – Annual Retreat Sunday 8th March 3-6pm Newman Institute, Ballina. All 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 – 3-7-8-11. Winner –No Winner. Next Weeks Jackpot €1750.00
Match 3 No.s – Hugh Conway Gortbrack, Ml Conway Gortbrack.
Lucky Dip – Margaret Togher, Caroline Burke Ballinsloe.
25 Drive in Clearys on Thursday night at 9pm. Bring your own Partner, 2 rounds. All welcome.
Ballycroy Bord Na Og Lotto – 10-12-16-26. Jackpot Winner; No Winner. Next Week’s Jackpot - €3300.
Match 3 winner –No Winner.
Lucky Dip – Irene Ginty, Caroline Corrigan. Next Week’s Jackpot - €3300.
March Checkers: Marie McGowan, Mary Sweeney
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.
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 Mar 07, 2015)