Ballycroy Parish Newsletter 31st-7th August

Ballycroy News (Local Community)


Fr Chris is on holiday. Please contact Fr Jim Cribben, 087 6469016, for emergency calls only.

Masses of the week

Twenty Second Sunday of the Year

  • No Vigil Mass

  • Sun 10am – William & Ellen Conway (Shranamonragh) Fr Chris is on holiday. Please contact Fr Jim Cribben, 087 6469016, for emergency calls only.

Church Building Fund

Please remember to return the yellow/Building Fund envelope for August.

If you’re not in, you cannot win.

No Vigil Mass while Fr Chris is away

Twenty Third Sunday of the Year

  • No Vigil Mass

  • Sun 11am – Eddie & Meave Campbell. Thomas, Martin, Patricia, Thomas & Margaret Campbell (Doona).

Our Beloved Dead

Please pray for the soul of Mary McGowan, Creggane. May she rest in peace. Amen.

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.

T.V. Channel

Religious Catholic TV Channel – SKY EWTN Channel-589 – Daily Mass, Rosary, Reflections, Meditations. Live coverage of the Pope and his travels.

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

Sun 31st August

Readers

Michael Conway

Eucharistic Ministers

Mary Sweeney

Catheriona Keane

Servers

Drumgallagh N.S

Checkers

Michael H

Sun 7th Sept

Readers

Cliona Conway

Eucharistic Ministers

Mary Sweeney

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.

Ballycroy Order of Malta

Thank you to all who supported the Church Gate Collection.

Ballycroy Community Council Ltd.

Meeting Tuesday 2nd Sept at 9pm.

Ballycroy Sheep Show –

Ballycroy Sheep Show Committee are holding their show on Sunday 7th Sept in Ballycroy Village starting at 1.30pm. All are welcome.

Antenatal & Infant Care Classes

A four-session course for expectant mothers and partners will take place in the Broadhaven Bay Hotel beginning on Wednesday 10th Sept and running for 4 weeks.

To register contact Nuala 097 82568.

Walking Groups for people with Arthritis & Fibromyalgia

Walking Groups for people with Arthritis & Fibromyalgia - Thurs 4th Sept at 11am - Inver Community Centre in Belmullet please call Mary on 087-2740248 or email arthritismayobranch@gmail.com to book a place.

Last remaining spaces on Coping Skills Workshop in accepting and coping with the changes that Arthritis & Fibromyalgia brings to life.

Starting Tuesday 2nd September at 8.00pm in The Newman Institute, Ballina and running for 6 consecutive weeks.

To book a place on the workshop emailarthritismayobranch@gmail.com or call 087-6540361 between 4-8pm Mon-Fri.

Western Care Association –Tour of Mayo Charity Cycle.

Western Care Association –Tour of Mayo Charity Cycle - The Tour of Mayo Charity Cycle will take place Sept 6th.

Start/Finish @ Hotel Ballina, Foxford Road, Ballina. Choice of two routes - 50 or 90Km.

Entry is via sponsorship card or entry fee of €30. Online registration http://www.iregister.ie tourofmayo Full support, refreshments & finishers medal provided.

For further information call Sarah on 094 9029144 All proceeds to Western Care Association Local Services.

Castlebar Counselling & Therapy Centre

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

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 086-1600395.

Umbra Clothing Collections

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.

Ballycroy Visitor Centre

Ballycroy Visitor Centre –The visitors centre exhibition and café are open daily from 10am – 5.30pm.

Bangor Hall Committee/GAA

Bangor Hall Committee/GAA - Bingo in Bangor Hall Tuesday evening at 8.30pm.

Community Centre Lotto

Community Centre Lotto Draw – 1-6-11-24.No winner. Next weeks Jackpot-€9,900

Match 3 no’s – Erin Grealis, Cathy Leneghan, Malachy O’Callaghan Dublin. Lucky Dip – Veronica McGowan, Tony Masterson.

25 Drive in Clearys on Thursday night at 9pm. All are welcome.

Ballycroy Bord Na Og Lotto

Ballycroy Bord Na Og Lotto – 3-4-12-27. Jackpot Winner; No Winner.Next weeks Jackpot €1950

Match3winner – No Winner. Lucky dip – Michelle Murray, Winnie O’Donnell.

Sept Checkers; Frankie Cormack & Kieran Grealis.

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

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 29, 2014)

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