Ballycroy Parish Newsletter 14th- 21st September

Ballycroy News (Local Community)


The Exaltation of The Holy Cross

  • Sat 7pm – Geesala.

  • Sat 8pm – Mary Cafferkey (3rd Anni) & John (Tallagh).

  • Sun 9.30am – Doohoma.

  • Sun 11am – Thomas Heneghan (37th Anni), Katie, Dec’d Heneghan/Bradshaw Families (Doona).

  • Sun 12.15 – Bangor.

  • Tues 10am – John, Ellen, Philip & John Keane (Creggane).

  • Wed 10am – Dec’d McGowan, Campbell, Smith Families (Kildun, Creggan, Cavan)

    • req by John.
  • Thurs 7pm – James & Mary Doran, Andrew & Ann Leneghan (Aughness N).

  • Fri 6pm – Tom Sweeney (Dooriel).

  • Fri 7pm – Golden Jubilee.

Church Building Fund

Church Building Fund Draw for August envelope Sunday 28th Sept. 1st prize - €40. 2ndprize - €30. 3rd Prize - €20.

Please remember to return the yellow/Building Fund envelope.

If you’re not in, you cannot win!

Twenty-Fifth Sunday of the Year

  • Sat 2pm – Island Mass.

  • Sat 6.45pm – Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament.

  • Saturday 7.35pm – Rosary. All Welcome. Please come along and pray for the intentions of our Parish.

  • Sat 7pm – Geesala.

  • Sat 8pm – Bridgie Bradshaw – Month’s mind Mass.

  • Sun 9.30 – Doohoma.

  • Sun 11am – Derek Reilly (5th Anni) Dublin.

  • Sun 12.15 – Bangor.

Priests Harvest Collection

Priests Harvest Collection – will be taken up at all masses this weekend.

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. Please be generous – Fr Chris.

Trocaire 2014

Trocaire 2014 – Total Collection from People of the Parish - €1262.00 (down €200 on last year). Parish A/c donation – 120.00 Private Donation (P) 150.00

Total - €1532.00

Sincere thanks to all families/individuals for your donations. Our Parish Collection of €1532.00 will help many poor families in the Third World. Well done!

Society for the Propagation of the Faith.

On behalf of the Society for the Propagation of the Faith.

Thank you for your support on Mission Sunday. In 2013 the Diocese of Killala collected €40,297.70.

Parish Pilgrimage to Knock

Parish Pilgrimage to Knock – Wed 24th Sept. Mass in the Shrine 1.15pm.

Names to Peggy in the Post Office.

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

Saturday 13th September

Readers

Niall Conway

Eucharistic Ministers

Mary Sweeney

Christina Togher

Servers

Drumgallagh N.S

Sunday 14th September

Readers

Ann Sweeney

Eucharistic Ministers

Mary Masterson

Noreen Grealis

Servers

Drumgallagh N.S

Checkers

Chris M

Saturday 20th September

Readers

Scoil Naomh

Bhride N.S

Eucharistic Ministers

Mary Masterson

Catheriona Keane

Servers

Drumgallagh N.S

Sunday 21st September

Readers

Jamie Conway

Eucharistic Ministers

Geraldine Murray

Mary Bradley

Servers

Drumgallagh N.S

Checkers

Matt 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.

Please note – Change of date for Chiropodist – he will attend on 15th September

Mayo Stroke Support Group

Mayo Stroke Support Group - The Mayo Group in association with Croí, will be re-commencing their monthly meetings after a brief break over the summer.

The group will be holding a ‘Community Expo’ on Thurs, 25th Sept, in Castlebar Tennis Club from 11.30am-1.00pm. Group members will get an opportunity to meet representatives from community groups and clubs to find out how they can get involved in local events.

New members are always welcome to attend! Free Admission. Tea/coffee provided.

For further information, contact Alanna 094-9042368

Climb Tower Hill

Climb Tower Hill for Jack & Jill on Sat 20th Sept 1pm starting at Aughalasheen N.S. Donations on the day. Aughalasheen N.S. will be holding a 25 Card Game (Partners) in the Broadhaven Bay Hotel on Fri 17th Oct, 8.30pm.

Tickets are on sale from parents and staff.

Men on the Move

Men on the Move – Are you looking to get active, fitter and have a bit of craic? Men on the Move relaunches on Mon 22nd Sept in Belmullet Civic Centre at 7pm.

All levels of fitness catered for and everyone welcome.

Erris Men’s Shed reopens Wed 17th Sept at 8pm. We are currently restoring an old Dexta tractor and anyone with an interest in this would be welcome or just drop in for a cuppa and a chat!

WEEE Ireland

WEEE Ireland a special collection on Saturday, Sept 20th from 10am to 4pm in the car park at the civic centre in Belmullet.

Any household item with a plug or battery will be accepted.

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.

Lotto

Community Centre Lotto Draw – 1-9-19-24.No winner.

Match 3 no’s – J&L O’Boyle, Mairead Buttler, Josephine Keane, Pat Cleary, Malachy O Callaghan, Dublin. Lucky Dip – Grace Leneghan, Kathleen E Rowland. Next weeks Jackpot-€10,000.

25 Drive

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

Ballycroy Bord Na Og Lotto

Ballycroy Bord Na Og Lotto – 3-16-23-31. Jackpot Winner; No Winner. Next weeks Jackpot €2050.

Match3winner – No Winner. Lucky dip – Patricia Grealis, Liam Cafferkey. 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.

Ballycroy Community Council

Ballycroy Community Council ltd meetings Tuesday 16th of September. Directors meeting only at 8.30 followed by a Community Council meeting at 9.

All members please attend . Thank you.

Parish Newsletter - Please hand in all notices by Thursday morning at 11am



(Posted on Sep 12, 2014)

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