Our Lady’s May Altar.
May is a special time in the Church Calendar when Catholics honour Mary, the Mother of Jesus.
This is a good time to create a small altar at home, to pay tribute to Mary. Choose a room in the home where you can set up your altar. Any flowers can be used for a home altar, the main point being to reflect on the joy of the coming summer season.
Our Lady has such a special place in the Irish Church, she has her own special name; Muire, all other Marys were called Maire.
Creating a home altar to Mary can be a meaningful activity, which creates a special area in your home throughout May, the month of Mary.
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 four children receiving their First Holy Communion today.
Tues 10am – Kathleen Devlin (nee Cafferkey) Aughness. (Died in Derry).
Tues 10.30am - First Confession – The First confession for the Children of Drumgallagh & Scoil Naomh Bhride (2nd class). All parents are welcome.
Tues 11.30am – 1st Friday Calls to the sick and housebound.
Wed 10am – James, Shelia, Seamus, Michael, Philip & Annie Cafferkey (Tallagh).
Wed 7pm – Bangor.
Thurs 7pm – Margaret Lenenghan (Petersborough/England). Daughter of Maggie & late Michael Leneghan.
Fri 10am – First Friday - People of the Parish.
Congratulations to the winners of the March draw
1st Prize €50 – Marty Joe Cleary.
2nd Prize €30 – Gary & Breege Ginty.
3rd Prize €20 – John P & Marian Masterson.
The next draw will take place on the 31st May.
Please remember to return the Orange/Building Fund envelope.
Sat 2pm – Island Mass.
Sat 6.45pm – Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament.
Sat 7.35pm –Rosary. All Welcome. Please come along and pray for the intentions of our Parish.
Sat 8pm – Ann Cafferkey (Birthday Rememberance) Drumslide.
Please pray for
Michael Canning, Claggan/London
Pat Fallon, Longford, brother of Mairead Buttler.
May they rest in peace. Amen.
Easter Collection for Fr. Chris – Sincere thanks for the Easter Collection from Fr. Chris.
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.
The Sick & Housebound will be visited on Tuesday this week – Drumgallagh, Lettra, Kildun, Dooriel, Doona, Drumslide, Fahy, Bunmore, Crosshill.
Adult readers – Please collect readings (book) from Fr Chris for next Sunday
Readers
Drumgallagh N.S
Eucharistic Ministers
Marian Masterson, Mary Sweeney
Servers
Scoil Naomh Bhride
Readers
Ellen Ginty
Eucharistic Ministers
Mary Masterson, Noreen Grealis
Servers
Scoil Naomh Bhride
Checkers
Matt C
Readers
Scoil Naomh Bhride
Eucharistic Ministers
Mary Masterson, Noreen Grealis
Servers
Drumgallagh N.S
Readers
Cliona Conway
Eucharistic Ministers
Mary Gallagher, Catheriona Keane
Servers
Drumgallagh N.S
Checkers
Michael H
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.
Anyone wishing to enrol their child in Drumgalllagh NS for September 2015, please contact the school (098)49147 for an enrolment form.
Scoil Naomh Bhride – are now enrolling for September 2015. Enrolment forms can be collected from the school or by contacting the school on 098 49201.
Mayo Stroke Support Group – in association with CroÃ, will be holding their next meeting –Thurs 30th April, 11.30am– 1pm in the Newman Institute, Ballina.Â
Topic – Talking Around! – Practical information on dealing with emotions after stroke. Admission is free. Tea/Coffee provided. New members are always welcome to attend.Â
For further information - Alanna Ni Mhiochain on 094-9042368 or Barbara Ginley on 096 80497.
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.
“Darkness into Light Walk†for Pieta House – Sat 9th May 4am – on the grounds of Westport House.
For more information contact Martina at martina.conway@coillte.ie or 086 3704260 or to register http://www.darknessintolight.ie
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 in Clearys on Thursday night at 9pm. Bring your own Partner, 2 rounds. All welcome.
Ballycroy Bord Na Og Lotto – 8-26-31-32. Jackpot Winner; No Winner. Next Week’s Jackpot - €3650
Match 3 winner –No Winner.
Lucky Dip – Ruaidhri Shanahan. Winnie O’Donnell.
April Checkers: Fiona Cafferkey & Noreen Grealis.
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 – Tel. The Help-line 085 1305390. You are not alone in your need for help.
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 26, 2015)