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 2pm – Island Mass – People of the Parish.
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.
Sun 11am – John Cafferkey (Fahy).
Tues 10am – People of the Parish.
Wed 10am – Mary Joe, Seamus & Kathleen Corrigan. (Drumgallagh).
Thurs 10am – Anthony Masterson, Nora & Teresa (Lettra).
Thurs 6pm – Bangor.
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 – The Blessing & Launch of the New Inisbiggle Boat at Doran’s Pier. Michael/Leneghan Family invites you to the Blessing & Launch. Refreshments after the launch.
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 – All Welcome.
Please pray for
May he rest in peace. Amen.
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.
A Novena in honour of Our Lady of Perpetual Help will take place in this Church for nine weeks.
The first night will be Wednesday 20th May at 7.30pm. One night a week for nine weeks, please take note of day/time of Novena Mass, as they could vary due to Parish timetable.
We pray for the sick, students preparing for exams & private intentions. Please come along.
Adult readers – Please collect readings (book) from Fr Chris for next Sunday
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
Readers
Scoil Naomh Bhride
Eucharistic Ministers
Mary Gallagher, Catheriona Keane
Servers
Drumgallagh N.S
Readers
First Holy Communion Children
Eucharistic Ministers
Geraldine Murray , Mary Bradley
Servers
Drumgallagh N.S
Checkers
John 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.
Killala/Achory Diocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes – 23rd – 28th August, departing from Knock Airport. The cost of the pilgrimage is €709. Bishop Fleming & Bishop Kelly will lead the pilgrimage.
Contact Michael Walkin 086 6080763 for more details.
Ballycroy Social Services – Anyone in need of a Socially Monitored Alarm, contact Peggy in the Post Office.
Ballycroy Social Services – Monthly Meeting, Tuesday May 5th at 8pm.
Holy Hill Hermitage, Skreen, Co Sligo – Invitation to Mass at the Holy Hill, Sun, May 3rd 12 noon.
Newman Institute, Ballina – You are invited to a Tea Morning, a Study Group, a Book Club with a difference.
Thurs mornings beginning 7th May at 10.30am. All Welcome.
National Schools – Enrolment for September 2015 - 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.
Ãras Inis Gluaire - All are welcome to the opening of our ‘Art in the Afternoon’ Exhibition on Friday 8th May, 4pm.
A delightful collection of works by our Monday Art groups which will be on display for the month of May as part of the Bealtaine Arts Festival.
Free Admission. Enquiries to 097 81079.
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 – 1-14-19-20. Winner –No Winner. Next Weeks Jackpot €2200.00
Match 3 No.s – Sadie Ginty Lettra, Fr Chris, Ballycroy FAS, Padraig Ginty.
Lucky Dip – Nessa Hough, Noel Sweeney.
25 Drive in Clearys on Thursday night at 9pm. Bring your own Partner, 2 rounds. All welcome.
Ballycroy Bord Na Og Lotto – 2-10-20-25. Jackpot Winner; No Winner. Next Week’s Jackpot - €3700.
Match 3 winner –No Winner.
Lucky Dip – Lisa McManamon Aughness, Mary McGuire Dooriel.
May Checkers: Frankie Cormack & Kieran 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.
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 May 02, 2015)