Ballindine Sat 18th 8.15pm Peg Farrell, Deceased of Mongan & Jordan families, Tom Foye, Nora & Tom Heneghan, John P & Mary McHugh, Kathleen Preston.
Irishtown Sun 19th 12noon John Hession – Month’s Mind, William & Ellen Morrin & deceased of family, Joe & Delia Devine, Martin, Nora & Sean Cunnane, Kathleen Kerrigan.
Ballindine Tues 21st 7.00pm Martin Griffin & deceased of family.
Irishtown Wed 22nd 7.00pm Private Intention
Ballindine Thurs 23rd 9.30am Private Intention
Irishtown Fri 24th 9.30am People of the Parish living and dead.
Ballindine Sat 25th 1.00pm Wedding Mass.
Ballindine Sat 25th 8.15pm Michael Reilly & deceased of family, Deceased of McLoughlin & Conroy families,Mamie & Johnny Connolly, Thomas & Winnie O’Connor, John & Tom Kiggins & deceased of O’Connor family.
Ballindine Tues 7.20pm – 8.20pm
Children’s Liturgy: will continue each Sunday at 12noon Mass in Irishtown Church.
Do bring your children along where they will explore the gospel in their own language and present their artwork at the Altar during Mass.
Communications Group Meeting on Tuesday May 21st at 8.30pm in Parochial House, Ballindine.
Apostolate of Eucharistic Adoration -Sunday April 26th 2015
Invitation to - Adults, young people and children; let us pray and celebrate together, in Knock on Sunday 26th April 2015.
First official pilgrimage to the newly refurbished Basilica – See poster on noticeboard in the Churches.
Young Adults Programme (18-35): Cost- FREE.
Dates- 1st Oct until 1st Dec 2015.
Working retreats: Cost- 15hrs work a week.
Dates- Ongoing, so when can you come?
Hermits are provided with a comfortable hermitage with well stocked kitchen.
The Young Adults Programme includes, mountain climbing, workshops, seminars, regular Mass, mountain biking, Eucharistic services, Eucharistic adoration, meditation, spiritual direction, contemplation, regular time for silent solitude.
Holy Hill Hermitage is a Catholic Diocesan Institute of Consecrated Life practicing Carmelite spirituality
http://www.facebook.com/holyhillhermitage
if you are interested in becoming involved in this very special Church Ministry please contact Fr. O’Connor or any church sacristan, Thank you.
Knock Counselling Centre provides a confidential Drop-In listening service for the local community and for visitors to Knock offering an opportunity to discuss personal issues in a confidential environment.
This service is available on Saturdays and Sundays, 11am to 5pm, from the end of April to October. Drop In appointments are often available mid-week also.
For further info Tel: 094 9375032 or call into the Centre which is located next to the Chapel of Reconcilation.
A donation is requested towards the provision of this service.
A key to living fully. This will be presented by Fr. Brendan O’Rourke. C.Ss.R. at Esker Retreat Centre, Esker, Athenry on Sat May 2nd 10am – 5pm.
Further information htpp://www.redemptoristsesker.ie or 091 844549 / 844007
Set Dancing in Ballindine Centre on Tuesdays at 9pm.
Do come along for the exercise and plenty of craic. All newcomers welcome.
Diocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes, led by Archbishop Michael Neary from July 15th to July 21st.
Contact Sheila Davin at 086-8664633 for details.
Diocesan Pilgrimage to the Holy Land - October 12th. 8 nights. With a Spiritual Director.
Contact Therese 012410822 or John B 09328337.
Tuam Diocesan Pilgrimage to Knock lead by Archbishop Neary on Sunday, May 3rd.
The Ceremonies will commence with the Blessing of the Sick at 2.30 pm.
There was no winner of last week's jackpot. Numbers drawn were 6, 9, 13 & 26. Draw for a jackpot prize of €8,400 takes place Sunday 19th of April in Keane's of Crossboyne.
Fixtures: Minor: Sunday 19th of April @ 12pm away to Ardnaree. Ref. V. Neary.
Division 1D: Sunday 19th of April @ 2pm home to Crossmolina.
U16: Tuesday 21st of April @ 7pm away to Crossmolina
U8's & U10's training starts this Sunday (19th) in Main Pitch at 4pm. Children must be a minimum age of 6 years old this calendar year. All players must register on the day. Membership €30 per player or family membership included with purchase of €100 ticket.
Membership is now due. Family membership & entry to 6 draws for €100. See website.
Irishtown N.S. is now enrolling for Sept 2015. Enrolment forms available at the school.
Please return by May 1st 2015.
Happytots Preschool, Irishtown are now enrolling for next September.
Places available under the free ECCE Scheme and the CCS (subsvention) scheme.
For further information & enrolment forms please contact the Preschool @ (087) 2022526.
DO YOU NEED A FRESH START? ARE YOU OUT OF WORK? FREE Training at National Learning Network, Castlebar.
We have a variety of courses on offer to suit all needs, including Employment Skills (FETAC Level 3,4 & 5) with great additional supports provided.
If you are looking for a fresh start why not take the opportunity to sample the course first, you may also be able to receive a payment while gaining a qualification.
If you are interested please contact Peter Dooley on 0949022770.
Susan's Little Scholars Montessori is now enrolling for September 2015.
Full and part-time places available. Free places also available under the ECCE Scheme.
For booking or further information contact us on 085-8133849.
Names and money for the day trip to Foynes/Limerick (on 12 May), will be taken at the next meeting on Tuesday, 21 April, in Ballindine Community centre, at 9p.m.
Non members welcome, on payment of membership fee, for insurance purposes.
More details from any committee member.
The Carers Association are providing the QQI (FETAC) Level 5 Safety and Health at work module in Claremorris on the 23/04/2015 one day a week for five weeks.
For further details on please contact the Training Unit on 057 9322920 or emailtraining@carersireland.com
Ballindine Tidy Towns have entered Mayo Anti-Litter League running from April to September.
Any help to keep Ballindine litter free would be a great help and much appreciated.
DUNMORE CYCLE CHALLENGE in aid of Faith & Light Special Needs Trip to Rome.
Bank Holiday Monday 4th May -80km starting at 10am, 10km starting at 12noon
Under 16's with an adult cyclist. Helmets compulsory for all Cyclists.
Entry: €20/€10/€5 -Contact Ann 0877995879
Claremorris Men’s Shed supported by Claremorris Family Resource centre are hosting a “Spring Fair†– on Saturday, April 25th in the Dalton Inn Hotel from 11am to 4pm.Â
A wide range of stalls displaying arts and crafts and foods will be available on the day.Â
The Claremorris Men’s Shed will have a stall displaying their wide range of hand-crafted items for sale on the day. Please support this community initiative.Â
If you are interested in having a table at the fair cost is €20 – contact Roger on 089-4275986.
Claremorris FRC AGM - Claremorris Family Resource Centre will hold their AGM on Monday April 20th at 8pm at their centre on Mount Street Claremorris. All welcome.
Western Alzheimers Teaday 24th April at the following venues in the Parish
Frank Clarke’s Pub, Ballindine - Ballindine Post Office 10am to 4pm
Martin Delaney – Irishtown & Ballyglass - Hennigans Centra – Ballindine
Join Sonia O Sullivan, Ray Moylette and a host of fitness instructors at Breaffy Sports Arena for the Mayo Sports and Fitness Weekend on Friday to Sunday, April 24th to 26th for three days of back-to-back fitness classes, talks and stalls.
Get your tickets today on http://www.iregister.ie/mayosportsor at the event reception over the weekend.
All proceeds to Western Care .
(Posted on Apr 19, 2015)