Ballycroy Parish Newsletter 5th July 2015

Ballycroy News (Local Community)


5th – 12th July 2015

Fourteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time

  • 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 – James & Mary Corrigan (Doona).

  • Sun 11am – Mary Ellen & Patrick Grealis (Lettra).

  • Sun 12.15am – Bangor.

  • Tues 7pm – Ballymunnelly.

  • Wed 7.30pm – 8th Novena Mass – Months mind Mass – Ann Allen (Northampton) Sister of Sadie, Doona.

  • Thurs 10am - John McGowan. Dec’d McGowan & Campbell Families (Kildun) Req by John.

  • Fri 7pm – Helen & Pat McManamon (Knockmoyleen).

Church Building Fund

Congratulations to the May winners.

  • 1st prize €50 – Pat & Annie Calvey, Innisbiggle.

  • 2nd prize €30 – Francis & Margaret Sweeney, Castlehill.

  • 3rd prize €20 - Tom & Catherine Lynch, Drumslide.

The June draw will take place 26th July.

Please remember to return the Orange/Building Fund envelope.

Fifteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time

  • 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 – Mary Conway (16th Anni) Shranamonragh.

  • Sun 11am – Daniel Campbell (7th Anni) Dooriel.

For the Dead

Please pray for the soul of

  • Roger McGowan, Kildun.

May he rest in peace. Amen.

Novena

A Novena in honour of Our Lady of Perpetual Help will take place in this Church for nine weeks. The eight night will be this Wednesday 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.

Cemetery Masses in August

  • Mass in Ballycroy Cemetery, Sunday, 2nd August at 12noon.

  • Claggan Cemetery – Wednesday 5th August at 7pm.

  • Fahy Cemetery - Thurs 6th August, 7pm.

Please inform family & friends.

The Graduates

Congratulations & Best Wishes to all our Graduates who graduated recently from Our Lady’s Secondary School and St Brendan’s College, Belmullet. Colaiste Pobail Acla.

Every Success & Blessing for the Future.

Last Call for Trocaire

Next week is the last call for Trocaire. To date we have received €1320 for Trocaire. Sincere thanks to the households for their generous contribution.

I make a special plea to the other households of the Parish to make a contribution to Trocaire next weekend as it is the last weekend for Trocaire.

Last year the Parish of Ballycroy contributed over €1500 to the fund. Please God we can do the same this year.

Please return your envelope marked Trocaire.

Adult readers – Please collect readings (book) from Fr Chris for next Sunday

Sat 4th July

Readers

Caolan Leneghan

Eucharistic Ministers

Bernie Hough, Peggy Ginty

Servers

Drumgallagh, Scoil Naomh Bhride

Sun 5th July

Readers

Stephen Grealis

Eucharistic Ministers

Mary Sweeney, Marian Masterson

Servers

Drumgallagh, Scoil Naomh Bhride

Checkers

John C

Sat 11th July

Readers

Louise McHugh

Eucharistic Ministers

Mary Sweeney, Marian Masterson

Servers

Drumgallagh, Scoil Naomh Bhride

Sun 12th July

Readers

Rebecca McManamon

Eucharistic Ministers

Mary Masterson, Noreen Grealis

Servers

Drumgallagh, Scoil Naomh Bhride

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.

Youth 2000 Summer Festival

Youth 2000 Summer Festival – Cistercian College, Roscrea, Co Tipperary - Thurs 13th – Sun 16th August. For young people aged 16-35, an opportunity not to be missed to experience the Catholic faith and meet many new people, with over 1000 young people from all corners of Ireland attending last year.

The festival is donation only.

Free buses available from all around Ireland.

For more info and to book online, see http://www.youth2000.ie or phone 01 6753690.

Carers Required

No. 1 Quality Home Care Provider in Mayo RHS Home Care requires carers in the Bangor Erris/Ballycroy area.

A FETAC Level 5 Healthcare qualification, transport and flexible working hours are essential.

To apply or find out more about our not for profit service, please call our Balla Office 094 9366007 or visit http://www.rhshomecare.ie

AIB Mobile Bank – will stop every Thursday at Keane’s Shop from 2.30 – 3pm.

Community Centre Lotto

Community Centre Lotto Draw – 4-21-22-23 Winner –No Winner. Next Week’s Jackpot €2650.00

Match 3 No.s – Ml Ginty Claggan, Willie Sweeney, Jade McDowel, Christina Togher.

Lucky Dip – Conor Shanahan Claggan, Marie Sweeney.

25 Drive

25 Drive in Clearys on Thursday night at 9pm. Bring your own Partner, 2 rounds.

All welcome.

Ballycroy Bord Na Og Lotto

Ballycroy Bord Na Og Lotto – 4-5-12-21. Jackpot Winner; No Winner. Next Week’s Jackpot - €4150.

Match 3 winner – No Winner.

Lucky Dip – Maureen O’Boyle Claggan Mtn. Carmel Gallagher Knockmoyleen.

June Checkers: Marie McGowan & Mary Sweeney.

Bequest

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

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.



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