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 – Nora McGinty (2nd Anni) & Pat, Terry (son) 40th Anni. (Dooriel).
Sun 11am – Maude Brogan nee Gallagher. Philip Hagen (Donegal) Husband of Peggy Gallagher. (Shranamonragh).
Fr Chris will be on holiday for the next two weeks.
Please contact Fr Jim Cribben, 087 6469016, for emergency calls only.
Congratulations to:
1st prize €40 -John Joe & Bridie Kilbane.
2nd prize €30 - Pat & Mary Gallagher.
3rd prize €20 - Margaret Ginty, Aughness.
Please remember to return the yellow/Building Fund envelope for August. If you’re not in, you cannot win!
No Vigil Mass for the next two Sundays while Fr Chris is away.
No Vigil Mass
Priests Collection (Green Envelope) will be taken up at all masses.
This is an opportunity for those who have made no contribution to the Priest’s collections this year (Shrove, Easter and Summer) to make a contribution.
A very sincere thanks to the people/families for their generous collections so far this year.
Fr Chris.
Baptism – We welcome into our Christian Community, Baby Chloe Mc Manamon. Congratulations –
Blessings be with you today and every day to come …… with truth and beauty may you follow a path.
Trocaire – Please, return your Trocaire money.
Your money will help to feed and educate many people in the Third World.
To date we have received €1242.00.
Last year we sent from the Parish €1600 If you have a Trocaire box at home please return it.
Sincere thanks.
Religious Catholic TV Channel – SKY EWTN Channel-589 – Daily Mass, Rosary, Reflections, Meditations. Live coverage of the Pope and his travels.
Many Thanks to Thomas McGowan and Family, Cleveland on their kind donation of €350 to Social Services in memory of Betty McGowan RIP.
Thanks to all who supported The Mayo/Roscommon Hospice Church gate Collection recently, thanks to the collectors, €307.20 collected.
Results of the Ballycroy Festival Draw -
1st prize - Rose Doherty, Mulranny.
2nd Prize - Sean Conway, Shranamonragh.
Schools Re-Opening – Drumgallagh N.S, Scoil Naomh Bhride N.S will re-open Thurs 28th Aug.
St Brendan’s College Belmullet – 1st years Wed 27th Aug, 2nd & 3rd years Thurs 28th Aug, all students Fri 29th.
Our Lady's Secondary School Tues 26th Aug - 1st Yr and L.Cert only. Wed 27th Aug - All classes except TY. Thurs 28th Aug - All classes.
Adult readers – Please collect readings (book) from Fr Chris for next Sunday
Sat 23rd August: Barry Kerrins
Sun 24th August: Roisin Cormack
Sun 31st August: Michael Conway
Sat 23rd August: Peggy Ginty, Christina Togher
Sun 24th August: Marian Masterson, Noreen Grealis
Sun 31st August: Mary Sweeney, Catheriona Keane
Sat 23rd August: Scoil Naomh Bhride/Drumgallagh
Sun 24th August: Scoil Naomh Bhride/Drumgallagh
Sun 31st August: Scoil Naomh Bhride/Drumgallagh
Sun 24th August: Matt C
Sun 31st August: 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.
Castlebar Counselling & Therapy Centre – Counselling Course – Certificate Course in Psychotherapy/Counselling/ Personal Development at the Castlebar Centre.
A part-time evening course, starting Oct 2014, suitable for Lay people, Priests and Religious, Parents and those in the Caring Professions. Limited number of places.
Application Forms and Brochures – The Admnistrator, Castlebar Counselling and Therapy Centre. 094 9028746.
Macra na Feirme celebrates it's 70th Anniversary this year. To mark this, Mayo Macra are holding a Dinner Dance and Reunion for past and present members on Sat, Sept 13th in Hotel Ballina.
Music by The Trevor Moyles Band & Disco. Tickets are €30.
To prepare for this, they are looking for any old pictures of Macra dances or field days, newspaper clippings or any promotional material.
Contact Sharon on 086-1600395Â
Umbra Clothing Collections – in aid of Fr Nicholas Ngulutu in the Parish of St Joseph’s, Kavisuni, Kitui, Kenya.
All types of clean, dry, ladies, gents and children’s clothing; bed linen, curtains, towels, bags, belts & paired shoes.
Collection on Wed 3rd Sept before 12noon at the Community Centre.
Pulsewave Ireland is offering a medically approved non-invasive heart & artery screenings.
We will be in Hotel Ballina, Thurs 28th Aug, TF Royal Hotel, Castlebar, Fri 29th Aug and The West Coast Hotel, Westport, Mon 1st.
Call 087-7151623 for appointments or log onto http://www.pulsewaveireland.net .
Mention your parish newsletter on day of screening and a donation will be made to parish funds.  Appointments are essential.
The Institute for Health & Contemplative Studies – Living more consciously in the moment – Sat 13th & Sun 14th Sept – Glenstal Abbey, Murroe, Limerick.
For more info 061 367010.
Ballycroy Visitor Centre –The visitors centre exhibition and café are open daily from 10am – 5.30pm.
Bangor Hall Committee/GAA - Bingo in Bangor Hall Tuesday evening at 8.30pm.
Community Centre Lotto Draw – 5-6-18-24.No winner. Match 3 no’s – Gary Ginty, Fionn Gallagher, Logduff. Lucky Dip – Marie Sweeney, Veronica McGowan & Alan Carroll.
Next weeks Jackpot-€9850.
25 Drive in Clearys on Thursday night at 9pm. All are welcome
Ballycroy Bord Na Og Lotto – 11-17-21-27. Jackpot Winner; No Winner. Match3winner – No Winner. Lucky dip – AJ Keane, Bridgie Togher.
Next weeks Jackpot €1900. August Checkers – Fiona Cafferkey & Noreen Grealis.
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 Aug 21, 2014)