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.
 Vigil Mass for Feast of St. Patrick
Ballindine Mon 16th 7.30pm People of the Parish
St. Patrick’s Day
Irishtown  Tues 17th 11.00am People of the Parish
St. Joseph’s Day
Ballindine Thurs 19th 7.00am Private Intention
Irishtown Fri 20th 7.00am Private Intention
Ballindine Fri 20th 1.00pm Wedding Mass
Ballindine Sat 21st 8.15pm Denise Moran, Kathleen Devane, Michael & Katie Conroy and daughter Phil and grandson Stephen, Patrick & Margaret Mullin and Thomas Mullarkey.
Ballindine Wed  6pm-8.00pm
Ballindine: Thursday 26th March @7.30pm (Please note change of day/date)
We welcome into the Christian Community Dáire Michael Ronane who was baptised recently in Irishtown Church and congratulate his parents Michelle and David, Kilvine.
Early Morning Mass for Lent:
Ballindine Thursdays @ 7am
We pause today to reflect on our Lenten journey to date and our connection to the earth and life around us.
The Carmina Gadelica is a collection of ancient Celtic prayers collected in the highlands and islands off the coast of Scotland in the last decades of the nineteenth century by Alexander Carmichael. It is believed that the spirituality of these prayers was influenced by the nature and beauty of the great monastic settlement founded by St Columba on Iona.
“There is no plant in the ground, but is full of His virtue, there is no form in the strand, but is full of His blessing. There is no life in the sea, there is no creature in the river, there is naught in the firmament, but proclaims His goodness. There is no bird on the wing, there is no star in the sky, there is nothing beneath the sun, but proclaim his goodness.â€Â Â
Trócaire 2015
Celebrating Mother’s Day at Knock Shrine on Sunday, March 15th - a day for saying thanks to all mothers and for remembering those who are no longer with us.Â
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.
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.Â
Led by Fr. Michael Gilroy, the afternoon will be an opportunity to explore and reflect on the story of Easter and Holy Week. If you are available to attend please inform Fr. O’Connor or any of the Sacristans.
If you are interested in becoming involved in this very special Church Ministry please contact Fr. O’Connor or any church sacristan, Thank you.
Ballindine Cemetery Committee Meeting on Wed 18th March @ 8pm in Parochial House, Ballindine.
The Cian Coleman Colour Run will be held this Sunday 15th March in Clare Lake, Claremorris. Assembly – 12.30pm, with run commencing at 1pm. Proceeds to Mayo – Roscommon Hospice.Â
All are welcome for a fun and colourful day.
Mass will be celebrated in St. Patrick’s Chapel, Máméan at 1.30 pm on St. Patrick’s Day. Máméan is an ancient pilgrimage site located in the Maamturk Mountains, between Leenane and Roundstone.
It is not a difficult climb taking anything from 30 minutes upwards to ascend.
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.
Suitable clothing and footwear required and a packed lunch. Parental consent is necessary for all u18’s. Check out facebook.com/tuamdyc.
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!
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 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.
FREEÂ Electrical Recycling Day on Thurs 19th March at Davitts GAA Grounds Ballindine.Â
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.
Camera Cover FOUND on bus to Arús, for Canon Digital IXUS Camera – tel: 094-9364391
Annual 5mile Good Friday Walk at 11am 3rd April, from Hinchion’s Stables, Caltra. Free registration from 10.15 am.Â
All donations gratefully appreciated, going directly to assist orphans and vulnerable children. Janet Corbin Hinchion, works voluntarily with Kitui Development Centre, a Kenyan NGO and is supported by a Claremorris based charity “PROTECT the Children of the Worldâ€.Â
Further info from http://www.protect-children.ie, contact@protect-children.ie 087-2683327, e: hinchionj@gmail.com
Next meeting taking place Thursday 19th March at 8pm in the Progress for Claremorris Office, Ballyhaunis rd, Claremorris.  For Further queries please phone Marie 087 7412851
The Carers Association delivers QQI Fetac level 5 Healthcare training in Co Mayo. Each training module is delivered one day a week for 5 weeks from 9.30am until 4.30pm.
For further details please contact the Training Unit on 057 9322920 or e mailtraining@carersireland.com
(Posted on Mar 15, 2015)