Ballycroy Parish Newsletter 19th April 2015

Ballycroy News (Local Community)


19th – 26th April 2015

Third Sunday of Easter

  • Sat 8pm – Michael Keane (1st Anni) Nottingham/Gortbrack.

  • Sun 11am – Elizabeth Farrell (1st Anni) Shean/Westport.

  • Tues 10am – Dec’d McGowan, Campbell & Smith Families (Kildun) Req. by John McGowan.

  • Wed 10am – Michael & Matilda Cafferkey (Shranamonragh).

  • Thurs 10am – Ellen & Thomas Conway (Tallagh).

  • Fri 10am – Denis & Sarah Moran (Knockmoyleen), John & Mary Conmy (Bangor), John Corrigan (England).

  • Sat 12noon – Bangor.

  • Sat 2pm – Blessing of New Boat at Doran’s Pier. Michael & The Leneghan Family of Innisbiggle, invites you to the Blessing and launch of their new boat.

Church Building Fund

The next draw will take place on 26th April. 1st Prize €50, 2nd Prize €30, 3rd Prize €20.

The next draw will be on the 26th April. Please remember to return the Orange/Building Fund envelope.

Fourth Sunday of Easter-Day of prayer for Vocations

  • 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 – Michael O’Boyle (2nd Anni) Eileen & Rita (Ballyveeney).

  • Sun 11am – Pat & Rose Masterson (Claggan) John & Gerard (Dublin).

  • Sun 12.15 – Bangor – First Holy Communion Mass.

Please pray for the five children receiving their First Holy Communion today.

Our Beloved Dead

Please pray for

  • John Calvey, Claggan/London.

  • Michael Canning, Claggan/London.

  • Pat Fallon, Longford, brother of Mairead Buttler.

May they rest in peace. Amen.

Easter Collection for Fr. Chris

Easter Collection for Fr. Chris – Sincere thanks for the Easter Collection from Fr. Chris.

Please remember to return your green envelope.

Trocaire

Trocaire – Please return all Trocaire money.

Your money will help to feed and educate many people in the Third World.

The counters and I would be most grateful if the coins were changed to notes and placed in an envelope marked Trocaire.

First Confession

The First confession for the Children of Drumgallagh & Scoil Naomh Bhride (2nd class) will take place Tuesday week, 28th April at 10.30am, in the Church.

All parents are welcome.

Birthday Wishes

Birthday Wishes to Mary Calvey (Drumgallagh) who celebrated her 90th Birthday last week. God bless you.

Ballycroy Retirement Group Annual Trip

Ballycroy Retirement Group Annual Trip – Kilkenny, 29th June to 2nd July, staying in The Ormond Hotel €190pps.

All names to Peggy in the Post Office.

Adult readers – Please collect readings (book) from Fr Chris for next Sunday

Sat 18th April

Readers

Drumgallagh N.S

Eucharistic Ministers

Bernie Hough Peggy Ginty

Servers

Scoil Naomh Bhride

Sun 19th April

Readers

Michael Conway

Eucharistic Ministers

Marian Masterson, Mary Sweeney

Servers

Scoil Naomh Bhride

Checkers

Chris M

Sat 25th April

Readers

Drumgallagh N.S

Eucharistic Ministers

Marian Masterson, Mary Sweeney

Servers

Scoil Naomh Bhride

Sun 26th April

Readers

Ellen Ginty

Eucharistic Ministers

Mary Masterson., Noreen Grealis

Servers

Scoil Naomh Bhride

Checkers

Matt 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.

Foróige club

The Foróige club would like to thank everyone that came and supported our card game in the Inn 59 last week, the people and businesses that sponsored prizes and provided refreshments on the night.

An enjoyable night was had by all.

Bealtaine Festival at Áras Inis Gluaire

Bealtaine Festival at Áras Inis Gluaire - Our annual ‘Celebration of Creativity as we age’ begins on Fri May 1st with a Free Concert by the Mayo Concert Orchestra at 8pm. Followed on Fri 8th May with the Launch of our 2015 ‘Art in the Afternoon Exhibition’ at 4pm.

This fabulous collection of work by our Art classes will be opened by renowned Achill Artist Seosamh Ó Dálaigh. 

All welcome. 

Kilmore Drama Group

Kilmore Drama Group – are back with a hilarious comedy “All the way back” by Bernard Farrell – Aras Inis Gloire, Belmullet , 24th,25th 26th April at 8pm/ Adm €10.

Mayo Sports and FitnessWeekend

Join Sonia O Sullivan, Ray Moylette and a host of fitness instructors at Breaffy Sports Arena for the Mayo Sports and Fitness Weekend on Fri to Sun, April 24th to 26th for three days of back-to-back fitness classes, talks and stalls.

Get your tickets today on iregister.ie/mayosports or at the event reception over the weekend.  

All proceeds to Western Care Association.

Erris Children of Chernobyl

Erris Children of Chernobyl presents “Style in the Afternoon” which will take place in the Talbot Hotel, Belmullet, Sun 3rd May from 3-6pm. Adm €15 per adult €10 per student.

The afternoon starts off with a wine reception at 3pm followed by a chance to browse around our beautiful stands; we also have a Photo Booth for the day.

Following this there will be a chance to have a cup of tea/coffee and homemade scones before settling down to a wonderful Fashion Show.

Contact Tisha 086 1735329 for more info.

Country Music Star Lisa McHugh

Country Music Star Lisa McHugh - Appearing in Glenamoy Hall on Sunday night 3rd May admission €15.

Fundraising dance for the Inver Festival.

All Welcome.

Community Centre Lotto

Draw – 13-15-16-19. Winner –No Winner. Next Weeks Jackpot €2100.00

Match 3 No.s – Maureen Ginty Lettra.

Lucky Dip – MJ Gallagher Knockmoyleen, Fran Maher Dunsany.

25 Drive

25 Drive in Clearys on Thursday night at 9pm. Bring your own Partner, 2 rounds. All welcome.

Ballycroy Bord Na Og Lotto

Ballycroy Bord Na Og Lotto – 4-5-26-30. Jackpot Winner; No Winner. Next Week’s Jackpot - €3600

Match 3 winner –No Winner.

Lucky Dip – Peter & Maureen Ginty Lettra, Sean Micheal & Roisin Cormack Knockmoyleen.

April Checkers: Fiona Cafferkey & Noreen Grealis.

Bequest

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

St Vincent de Paul – Tel. The Help-line 085 1305390. You are not alone in your need for help.

Keeping Children Safe

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 Apr 19, 2015)

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