Sunday 9.30am Church of Our Lady. Mick & Katie Prendergast, Upper Mace. Paddy Slattery, Murneen. Thomas, Elizabeth, Henry and Maura King, Cloonmore.
Sunday 11.00am Delia & Thomas Waldron. Nellie & Tom Merrick, Mount St. Pat & Annie Merrick, Corner House. Michael & Delia Clark, Mount St. Mary Delia Gibbons. John & Carmel Newman, Tuam.
Monday 10.00am Jonathan Burke. John & Mary Connolly, Boherduff.
Tuesday 8.30am Bridget Griffin. Special Intention.
Tuesday 9.30am Church of Our Lady. Private Intention.
Wednesday 8.30am Johnny & Nancy Cummins, Kilbeg.
Wednesday 9.30am Church of Our Lady. Private Intention.
Thursday 8.30am Special Intention.
Friday 8.30am Private Intention.
Saturday 1.00pm First Holy Communion Mass, Gael Scoil Uileog de Burca
Saturday 7.00pm Patrick & Kathleen Prendergast, Cloondroon. Paddy Cleary, Koilmore.
Sunday 9.30am Church of Our Lady. Martin Flatley, Manchester. Paddy & Margaret Merrick and deceased members of the family. James Martin & Agnes Jennings, Ballyfarna. Maura Donegan, Ballyfarna & Manchester.
Sunday 11.00am Ãine Maher, Knock Rd. Mell Gibney, Convent Rd. Larry Flatley.
St. Colman’s Church €1872.
Church of Our Lady €416.
With thanks
Pat Prendergast, Koilmore.
Dettie Woolley, Ballincollig, Cork.
P.J. Burke, Bohola, brother of Michael Burke, Ard Clar.
Mary Jacobs, Elm Park, & Dungarvan.
David Elkins, London, brother in law of Michael Mellotte, Boherduff.
May their Souls
Ministers of the Word
Marie Murphy.
Ministers of the Eucharist
Keith Foody, Sandra Gallagher, Mary Gill, Ena Hession, Martin Hession.
May Basket Collectors – Team A
Jim Geehan, Thomas Harrington, John Grant, Michael Dorey.
Ministers of the Word
Martin Naughton.
Ministers of the Eucharist
Angela Glynn, Maura Grant, Mary Griffith, Thomas Harrington, Breege Heneghan.
May Basket Collectors – Team G
Denis Murphy, Jason Walsh.
Minister of the Word.
9.30am – Mary O’Rourke.
Minister of the Eucharist.
9.30am – Ann Egan.
Pastoral Team Meetings Claremorris Tuesday at 8.30pm. Barnacarroll Wednesday at 8.30pm.
Communion Masses 2015 Gael Scoil Uileog de Burca, First Holy Communion Mass will be held on Saturday 9th May at 1pm.
Muire gan Smal, Meelickmore and the Boys National Schools will receive their First Holy Communion on Sunday 10th May at 1pm.
Barnacarroll N.S. on Sunday 17th May at 1pm.
We would like to wish God’s Blessings on all the First Holy Communion children and thank their parents, teachers and all involved in the Do this in Memory programme, for preparing them for their special day.
Communion House Calls due to a lot of commitments, house calls will be at the later dates of Thursday 14th May in Barnacarroll area and Friday 15th May in the Claremorris area.
The Diocesan Youth Council (DYC) would like to invite all young people from across the diocese to join them on their annual climb of Croagh Patrick on Saturday 16th May.
Registration will take place at our Lady’s grotto, Murrisk at 10:30am.
The climb will be followed by a free BBQ. Suitable clothing and footwear are essential as well as a packed lunch. Parental Consent is necessary for all under 18's.
Contact Siobhán on 087-9271542 for more info or check out http://www.facebook.com/tuamdyc.
Tuam Diocesan Pilgrimage to Knock the newly refurbished Basilica will be the venue for the Tuam Diocesan Pilgrimage Ceremonies in Knock on this Sunday, May 3rd.
The Ceremonies will commence at 2.30 with the Blessing of the Sick and the Pilgrimage will be led by Archbishop Michael Neary.
St. Therese National Day, Knock Basilica. Veneration and blessing with Relics of St. Therese and her parents, Blessed Louis & Zelie Martin. Bank Holiday Monday 4th May 2015.
3pm Concelebrated Mass, Anointing of Sick, Blessing of Roses etc.
Lough Derg Pilgrimage Season opens Saturday 2nd May with One Day Retreats which continue on 3, 4, 9, 10, 12, 16, 17, 19, 23, 25, and 25th of May. Advance booking is essential.
The Three Day Pilgrimage season begins on Friday 29th May. You can begin the Three Day Pilgrimage any day between 29th May and 13th August.
Contact Lough 071 9861518
Diocesan Pilgrimage to the Holy Land October 12th, 8 nights, with a Spiritual Director. Contact Therese 012410822
Mayo Cancer Support is starting a new knitting group called "Knit & Natter" in Rock Rose House, Castlebar on Friday 8th May at 2pm.
It will run for 4 weeks and is open to people with cancer or their families and is free of charge. Please bring your own knitting and pattern.
Contact 094 9038407.
Lough Derg will hold a special Day Retreat ‘Hope and Encouragement for a New Beginning’ on Wednesday 20th May.
Fr. Ben Hughes, who promotes healing and well-being, will facilitate the day which will be beneficial to anyone who is living with or struggling with any issue that is holding them back or hurting their life.
Advance booking is essential. For more information contact Lough Derg on 071 9861518 (from NI 00353 71 9861518)
How creative are you? Decorate a cake and enter the 'Decorated Cake Competition' at Connacht Spring Show, Ballinrobe Racecourse on May 17th next.
Categories: Under 12/ 12-18 / clubs & associations with 3 prizes in each category.
For more info contact Polly at AIB Ballinrobe or email 937053@aib.ie  Enter early as limited number of entries due to space.
An Information Talk for Parents on how to help your teenagers deal with Exam Stress by Dr John Canavan Ph.D. Psychologist Wed 13th May in Cúram Family Centre @ 8pm.
There is no cover charge booking essential on 094 9362096.
Glór na nÓg Creche and Playschool, Aghamore, AGM at 8.30pm on Thursday 14th May 2015 in the childcare facility.
Lilliput’s Preschool, Balla Rd., Claremorris.
Now enrolling for Sept 2015. Catering for children 2 1/2 to 5yrs from 9am to 12.15pm each morning.
Free Pre-School year for eligible children.
Enquires to Veronica at 0868452204 or 0949362097.
Campa Samhraidh gaeilge Mhaigh Eo 2015 Clár Chlainne Mhuiris, Claremorris, (3-7 August/Lúnasa), Aois: 7-13. Togra Mhaigh Eo, Conradh Na Gaeilge, 094 9022444/087-9781166 (9am-5pm). Eolas@conradhmhaigheo.ie Mon- Fri, 10am-2.30pm
VAKS Programme is for all over the age of 16 years old. It is an opportunity for you to come to Knock to volunteer for weekends over the summer.
This is a great way to meet new friends, serve others, express your faith and have fun. You must be registered to take part in this programme.
We are currently looking for leaders and volunteers for this programme.
So if you would like to do something different this summer please get in touch with us for an application form, phone: 094 9388100 or  email: knockyouthministry@yahoo.ie.
Closing date for applications, May15th.
Claremorris Active Retirement dance Monday 4th May in the Dalton Inn Hotel starting at 9.30 p.m. until midnight with music by Carmel McLoughlin. All are welcome.
The semi-finals and final of The Tom Whelan Cup will be on Thursday 7th May. Play starts promptly at 1.30 p.m.
The usual Bowling is in the GAA Complex on Tuesday from 11.30 a.m. to 1.30 p.m. coaching available if required.
Aerobic Exercises on Wed from 11am-12 noon, Aqua Aerobics Thurs 11.30am-12.15 pm, both in the Leisure Centre.
A daytrip to Kylemore Abbey and Westport is planned for Thursday May 14th. The annual 3 day trip will take place on June 9th, 10th and 11th, to the Villa Rose Hotel in Ballybofey, Co. Donegal. A booking fee of €50 (non-refundable) is required to secure a place. Further details for either trip can be obtained from committee members.
Beginners Computers Course commencing 12th May in the Claremorris Family Resource Centre.
Improvers Computer Course commencing soon. Contact us on (094) 9377838 to book your place.
Change of day for South West Mayo Development Company outreach clinic now takes place every Monday, from 10am to 1pm in Claremorris Family Resource Centre.
Are you thinking of setting up your own business, Do you need advice with a business plan – Breda Murray will be here to help and assist you with your queries. Contact 9377838 for appointment.
Over 55's Social Club at Barnacarroll Sports Centre. Tea/Coffee/Chat/Computer Access etc. Every Wednesday 10.30 - 12.30. All welcome. We look forward to meeting you!
Barnacarroll Childcare Service are now enrolling for preschool September 2015.
Free ECCE Preschool Year, CCS Funding available from 9.15am-12.45pm.
A breakfast club is also available from 8am-9.10am and an afterschool and homework club from 2pm-6pm, CCS and CETS funding available.
Call in to see our facilities or contact Mary on 094 9376695 or 087 6488995.
(Posted on May 02, 2015)