Ballindine Sat 21st 8.15pm Denise Moran, Kathleen Devane, Michael & Katie Conroy and daughter Phil and grandson Stephen, Patrick & Margaret Mullin and Thomas Mullarkey.
Irishtown Sun 22nd 12.00noon Andy & Mary Teresa McHugh,Nora & John Huane, Pake, Mary, Margaret & Celia McTighe and deceased of family, Kitty and Michael Waldron.
Irishtown Wed 25th 7.00pm Bridget & Eddie Fitzgerald
Ballindine Thurs 26th 7.00am People of the parish, living & dead
Irishtown Fri 27th 7.00am Private Intention
Ballindine Sat 28th 8.15pm Jack & Mary Joyce, Michael McAvinney, Gerry Hayes, Helen Dooley, Padraig Noone & deceased of Devane Family, John & Sarah Hughes and deceased of family.
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) this Sun 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 & Holy Week.
Eucharistic Ministers required for Ballindine Church, if you are interested in becoming involved in this very special Church Ministry please contact Fr. O’Connor or any church sacristan, Thank you.
Children’s First Confessions
Irishtown Wed 25th @ 7.30pm
(Refreshments will be served afterwards in the Community Centres)
Eucharistic Adoration in Ballindine -Change of day & time to Tuesdays at 7.20 – 8.20pm
Holy Thursday – Evening Mass of The Lord’s Supper Ballindine Thursday 2nd April 8pm – People of the Parish
Good Friday – Stations of The Cross Irishtown Fri 3rd – 12noon Ballindine Fri 3rd 3pm (Dramatised by school children)
Celebration of The Lord’s Passion Irishtown Fri 3rd 8pm
Holy Saturday – Easter Vigil Mass Ballindine Sat 4th 8pm People of the Parish
Good Friday 3rd
Irishtown after 12noon Stations of The Cross
Holy Saturday 4th
Claremorris:Â Sun 29th @ 5pm
Please make your peace with the Lord this Easter.
Irishrtown morning
Mass & annointing of the sick Mon 30th Mch @ 2.30pm (Refreshments afterwards in St. Jarlath’s College)
Time Change – please put your clock 1 hour forward at midnight next Saturday 28th Mch
Please pray for
Josie Donovan, Robeen, mother of Martina Hennelly, Ballindine;
May their sous rest in peace, Amen.
We welcome into the Christian Community Maiya Rose Kennedy, who was baptised recently in Irishtown Church and congratulate her parents Anne Marie (Nolan) and Eoghan, Renmore, Galway.
Congratulations to Michelle Hickey, Woodstock, Ballindine and Barry Quinn, Ballindereen, Co. Galway who were married in Ballindine Church.
Foot washing If anyone is interested in getting involved in this very humble re-inaction of the Last Super in Ballindine Church on Holy Thursday at 8pm please contact Fr. O’Connor or any church sacristan.
Pastoral Council Meeting on Thurs 26th March @ 9pm in Parochial House, Ballindine
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!
Spring Indoor Car Boot & Craft Sale this 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.
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.
All donations gratefully appreciated, going directly to assist orphans and vulnerable children.Â
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
Mayo M.S. Churchgate collection amounted to Ballindine €131.67 & Irishtown €198.53. A big thank you to all who donated and to the collectors.
All donations will be used to help people with M.S. in Mayo.
PLAN Ireland churchgate collection next weekend. An international children’s charity working in 51 developing countries across Africa, Asia and the Americas – please support.
Sacred Heart Magazines available for subscribers in Ballindine Church – PLEASE PICK UP
Cooking for Easter with Chef Mark Gallagher in Curam Wed 25th March at 8pm. Food that everybody can do with a wow factor.
Adm €5 per night. Please book at 0949362096.
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
GLENAMADDY’s 54TH THEATRE FESTIVAL and until Saturday 28th March.Â
Booking essential (086) 2045896 (between 11-4 daily)
BALLINDINE/IRISHTOWN ACTIVE RETIREMENT ASSOCIATION (over 55's) :Â Â Next meeting is on Tuesday night, 24 March, at 8.p.m. in Ballindine Community Centre.Â
New members very welcome.Â
Come along, make new friends and participate in a varied range of activities.
Mayo Stroke Support Group next meeting – Thinking Around ! the Psychological impact of stroke on Thursday 26th March 11.30 am – 1pm in Tennis Club, C’bar.
Admission free. Tea/Coffee. New members welcome.
For further info tel: Alanna Ni Mhiochain on 094-9042368 or Barbara Ginley on 096 80497.
Claremorris Colts 5km Fun Run Clare Lake on Sun Mch 29th at 10.30am. Enter: http://www.iregister.ie/colts5k
Anam Cara Bereavement Info Evening Wed 25th of Mch 8-9.30pm in the Family Centre, Chapel Street, Castlebar.
Guest speaker Dr Helen Greally and the topic Coping as a Bereaved Parent.
To confirm numbers for room set up, please RSVP to info@anamcara.ie before Tues, 24th Mch or call us 01 4045378.
(Posted on Mar 20, 2015)