*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 – The Blessing & Launch of the New Inisbiggle Boat at Doran’s Pier. Michael/The 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.
Fr Chris will be on pilgrimage in Fatima until Sunday 17th May For emergencies only please contact
Fr Jim Cribben 086 6469016
Church Building Fund – Congratulations to the winners of the March draw. The next draw will take place on the 31st May. Please remember to return the Orange/Building Fund envelope.
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 – Michael, Alfred O’Boyle & Dec’d Family (Claggan).
Sun 11am – Neil Leneghan, Neil Andrew.
Our Beloved Dead
Please pray for
May he rest in peace. Amen.
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.
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 Monday 18th 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
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
Readers
Scoil Naomh Bhride
Eucharistic Ministers
Geraldine Murray, Mary Bradley
Servers
Drumgallagh N.S
Readers
Niall Conway
Eucharistic Ministers
Bernie Hough, Christina Togher
Servers
Drumgallagh N.S
Checkers
Chris M
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.
AIB Mobile Bank – will stop every Thursday at Keane’s Shop from 2.30 – 3pm.
Ballycroy Social Services – Anyone in need of a Socially Monitored Alarm, contact Peggy in the Post Office.
Ballycroy Retirement Group Annual Trip – Kilkenny, 29th June to 2nd July, staying in The Ormond Hotel €190pps. Latest date for names 15th May. All names to Peggy.
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.
An Afternoon Tea Dance - Sun May 10th in the Broadhaven Bay Hotel.
Dancing 3-6pm. Music by Impulse. Admin €10.
Proceeds to Kidney Dialysis Unit, Castlebar. Please come support and enjoy.
Community Centre Lotto Draw – 1-3-14-22. Winner –No Winner. Next Week’s Jackpot €2250.00
Match 3 No.s – No Winner.
Lucky Dip – Peter Cafferkey, Fr Chris.
25 Drive in Clearys on Thursday night at 9pm. Bring your own Partner, 2 rounds. All welcome.
Ballycroy Bord Na Og Lotto – 2-15-22-24. Jackpot Winner; No Winner. Next Week’s Jackpot - €3750.
Match 3 winner – Patricia Grealis, Francis McLoughlin, Jonathan & Annie Conway.
Lucky Dip – AJ Keane, Martin McGivean Killalla.
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
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 08, 2015)