Ballindine Sat 25th 8.15pm Michael Reilly & deceased of family, Deceased of McLoughlin & Conroy families, Mamie & Johnny Connolly.
Irishtown Sun 26th 12noon John Reapy & deceased of family. Winnie Hunt & deceased of family, Patrick & Ellen McGee & daughter Helen, William & Winifred Cullina.
Ballindine Tues 28th 7.00pm Jimmy Tierney, Michael & Johnny McGee and Sean Hartigan.
Irishtown  Wed 29th 7.00pm Joe Sheridan & deceased of family.
First Friday
Irishtown  Fri 1st 9.30am Private Intention
Ballindine Fri 1st  7.00pm Deceased of Ellis Family.
Irishtown Sat 2nd 10.30am Maureen Rattigan (Month’s Mind)
Ballindine Sat 2nd 1.00pm Wedding Mass
Ballindine Sat 2nd 8.15pm Deceased of Lynch and Mullarkey Families, Raymond Prendergast, brother Danny and sister Sarah Shaughnessy, Phil & Padraic Connolly, Josephine & Lily Trench.
Ballindine: Tues 7.20 – 8.20pm
Irishtown Wed 7.29 – 8.20pm
If you are interested in becoming involved in this very special Church Ministry please contact Fr. O’Connor or any church sacristan, Thank you.
If you are over 17 years of age and are free the 20th-24th of July, why not volunteer to be a leader at this years Michaela Summer Camp for girls.
The camp will be held in The Hub, Knock Shrine. It truly is an inspiring and amazing week for both campettes and leaders.
If you are interested please apply online at http://www.michaelafoundation.com . If you have any questions please call the Youth Minisry in Knock on (094)9388100.
Fancy living as a hermit for a while? Come to Holy Hill Hermitage for FREE. Young Adults Programme (18-35): Cost- FREE. Â
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.holyhill.ie, https://www.facebook.com/holyhillhermitage
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.Â
A donation is requested towards the provision of this service.
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.
Please pray for
Mary Walsh, Shrule, sister of Pauline Treacy, Irishtown Rd, Ballindine;
May their souls rest in peace, Amen.
Congratulations to Lorraine Kelly, Cruagh na Greinne, Ballindine & London and Thomas Mount, London, who were married recently in Straide Church.
Parish Dev.Fund Committee Meeting Wed 29th April @ 8pm in Parochial House, Ballindine.
Masses:
Irishtown 9.30am
Ballindine 7.00pm
Communion Calls:
Irishtown 10.30am aprox.
Ballindine 2.30pm approx.
Ballindine Sat 16th May @ 12noon
Irishtown Sat 23rd May @ 12noon
Refreshments will be served in the Community Centres after the Ceremonies.
All are welcome.
Basilica of Our Lady, Knock Monday 4th May @ 3pm Solemn Concelebrated Mass Anointing of sick Ceremony of the Blessing of the Roses Veneration and Blessing with Relics of St. Therése, and her parents Blessed Louis and Zélie Martin
“When I have a problem I ask St. Therése, not to solve it, but to take it in her hands and help me accept it.â€Â Pope Francis.
“GRATITUDEâ€- 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 http://www.redemptoristsesker.ie or 091 844549 / 844007
Ballindine Community Centre Committee Meeting Tues 28th Apr. @ 9pm – all members please attend.
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.
Tuam Flower & Garden Club – come along and make your own beautiful flower arrangement.Â
We will also be having our AGM. Demonstrator -Anne Buckley. Tues 28th April 8pm in Ard Rà Hotel
Ballindine Tidy Towns have entered Mayo Anti-Litter League running from April to September.Â
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
Mayo Sports and Fitness Weekend – Western Care Association -Join Sonia O Sullivan, Ray Moylette and a host of fitness instructors at Breaffy Sports Arena for the Mayo Sports and Fitness Weekend this Sunday April 26th for fitness classes, talks and stalls.
See http://www.iregister.ie/mayosports
Many thanks to all who contributed to the PLAN IRELAND church gate collection in Ballindine and Irishtown recently which amounted to €230.Â
PLAN IRELAND is a global children’s charity, helping to develop a brighter world for children, and trying to prevent young girls from being forced into child marriages and slave labour.Â
If you wish to become involved in the Kilimanjaro Climb, Himalayhan trek in Nepal or the Great Ethiopian Run in aid of PLAN IRELAND see http://www.plan.ie/challenges or Freefone: 1800 829 829
Mayo Cancer Support Group Meeting in Rock Rose House, Castlebar on Thurs 30th April at 7pm.
Guest speaker Kathleen Duffy, a Castlebar-based psychotherapist will talk about dreams and their meanings and messages.
Mayo Stroke Support Group meeting Thur 30th April 11.30am – 1pm in the Newman Institute, Ballina. Topic – Talking Around! – Practical Information on dealing with emotions after stroke.
Admission free. Tea/Coffee provided. New members are always welcome to attend.
For further information, contact Alanna Ni Mhiochain on 094-9042368 or Barbara Ginley on 096 80497.
REMINDER: Envelopes for Ballindine Tidy Towns can be dropped into Ballindine P.O. up to 15th May.Â
Many thanks to all who contributed so far, it is very much appreciated.
(Posted on Apr 26, 2015)