Irishtown Sat 13th 8.15pm Bridgie Prendergast and deceased of family, Pat, Mary, Margaret McTighe, and deceased of family.
Ballindine Sun 14th 12.00noon Kathleen & Martin Burke, Kathleen and John Conroy.
Tues 16th – Fri 19th No Mass
Irishtown Sat 20th 8.15pm Michael Treacy O'Connor (Month's Mind), Michael McQuire (First Anniversary), James & Annie Cummins and deceased of Raftery Family, Annie & John Devane, Pixie McTighe.
Ballindine Wed 6pm-8.00pm
Irishtown Wed 7.20pm – 8.20pm
Thousands will gather at Ireland’s National Marian Shrine to pray for Christians in Iraq and Syria on Saturday September 20th, the eve of World Peace Day. The Mass is being offered in solidarity with Christians who are being persecuted for their faith and for all across the globe who are being deprived of their right to religious freedom.
Images and footage have permeated the media in recent weeks highlighting the brutality and violence which is being exercised toward Christians whose only crime is their faith. Hundreds and thousands have had no choice but to flee their homes, while many of those who could not escape were offered the impossible choice of converting to Islam or face certain death. Towns and cities in Iraq that have been home to Christians for nearly two millennia now have no Christian presence as hundreds of thousands have fled to the Muslim Kurdish region for protection.
A recent letter from Louis Raphael Sako, the Patriarch of the Chalean Church, stated ‘What these peaceful Christians and loyal citizens experienced is a real genocide, a sad ending, and a proof of the privation of the religious, human, moral and national values. Therefore, it is a shameful stain in history everybody should know is a threat for all.’
Fr. Richard Gibbons, Rector, Knock Shrine described the importance of the mass taking place at Knock Shrine, ‘We will pray for an end to the suffering and pain of Christians in Iraq and Syria and for all across the globe who are being deprived of the right to practice their faith in peace and without fear of persecution. Masses and vigils have already being offered in Ireland and around the world.
At Knock Shrine, we feel it is incumbent upon us to stand in solidarity with those who suffer, support and comfort them through prayer, and to profess that they are not alone, that Christians around the world are praying for them and for an end to their pain and suffering. It is our hope that all who gather for this mass, though appalled and saddened by these events, will have the opportunity to share in this movement of prayer and through their generosity, a trait so sincerely held by the Irish, provide tangible support for Iraq’s persecuted Christians.’
A United Nations flag will be at full mast outside the Basilica and a Peace Candle will remain alight for the duration. A number of local groups are planning to walk to mass as a symbolic gesture to those who have been displaced in Iraq. The mass will be broadcast live at 3pm on Saturday 20th September via the knock shrine website http://www.knock-shrine.ie
SUPPORTING FAMILY LIFE: Knock Counselling Centre Drumming Workshop for Parents & Children 6-12 yrs.
Tuesdays 7pm-8pm for 5 weeks from Sept 16th – Oct 14th. Learn about your individual creative rhythms in a fun family environment!
Contact Alison 09493 75032 or log onto www.knock-shrine.ie
Welcome to September on Lough Derg Lough Derg continues to offer a sacred space during September – an oasis of calm from the pressures & challenges of life.
One Day Retreats (Fasting or walking bare-footed is not required)
Booking Essential. Tel: Maureen or Sharon 071 -9861518 Email:info@loughderg.org
Confirmation will be celebrated on Wednesday 25th February, 2015 @ 12noon in Ballindine Church.
First Penance will be celebrated: Ballindine: Tuesday 24th March 2015 @ 7.30pm Irishtown: Wednesday 25th March @ 7.30pm
Farmers, Gardeners & Home-makers are invited to have their produce i.e. turf, fire-logs, crops, grain, vegetables, fruits, eggs, jam & home-baking (especially welcome) etc, offered at the Altar during these Masses.
Proceeds of the sale of produce after the Masses will be donated to the RoisÃn Tansey Fund.
Congratulations to Angela Kirrane, Kilmacnella and Mark Kehoe, Enniscorthy, Co. Wexford, who were married recently in Irishtown Church.
Clean up and works continues on Tuesday evenings at 7pm. Your continued help and co-operations is much appreciated.
A special Celebration of significant marriage anniversaries will be held in Tuam Cathedral on Sunday 19th Oct.
Refreshments afterwards in St. Jarlath`s College –All welcome to attend.
ADULT STUDIES A study course on the Catechism of the Catholic Church will be held in the Monastery, Castlebar, (near the Holy Rosary Church) on Wednesday evenings. An introductory talk on the course will be given on Wed. 17th September at 7.30 pm.
The course is free; notes and books are the only cost. The course will begin with the Ten Commandments. If you wish to know more about and deepen your Catholic faith please come along.
Further information to be had from 098 25220 or 087 2639726.
Meetings will resume on Tuesday night, 23rd September, in Ballindine Community Centre.
If you are over 55 - come along, make new friends and join in activities. New members very welcome.
Irishtown Community Centre: A special word of thanks to Maura Mullarkey, Cloonraine, for her generous donation to Irishtown Community Centre.
Art Classes Starting 23rd Sept @ 7.30 – 9.30pm for 8 weeks in Cúram.
Booking on 0894134418
Mayo Stroke Support Group will be holding a ‘Community Expo’ on Thursday, 25th Sept, in Castlebar Tennis Club 11.30am-1.00pm.
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 information contact Alanna Ni Mhiochain on 094-9042368 or Barbara Ginley on 096 80497.
For info. on Student Grant application contact your local Citizens Information Centre in the Cúram Centre, Claremorris. Monday - Friday 10am – 1pm. Tel: 076 1076040
Returning to the Workplace? Require access to Third Level? Train Retrain or Upskill by enrolling onto the Business Administration - Computer Course at Dunmore Community School. Hours to suit learner needs.
Limited number of places. Contact 086-3455395 or (093) 38203.
Counselling Course: Certificate Course in Psychotherapy / Counselling Skills / Personal Development at Castlebar Counselling & Therapy Centre: Part time evening course commencing Oct 2014 for lay people, Priests & religious, Parents and those in caring professions.
Limited no of places. Applications forms from The Administrator, Castlebar Counselling & Therapy Centre, castlebarpsychotherapy@eircom.net / 094-9028746
Mayo Roscommon Hospice looking for individuals, groups, clubs etc to host a coffee morning on National Coffee morning Thurs 18th Sept. Contact 0949388666.
Your support would be appreciated.
TRAINING OPTIONS PROGRAMME. Opportunities for people in receipt of disability/illness welfare payments aged 16 to 65 years of age.
Improve your personal development, computer skills, try mindfulness or painting - a range of topics to choose from.
For details contact Mary on 085-1376500 or 087-9118624.
DUNMORE COMMUNITY SCHOOL are now taking applications for our Post Leaving Certificate Course (PLC) in Business Administration -5M2468 Level 5 for the school year 2014-2015. Modules include Word Processing, Database, Spreadsheets, Desktop Publishing, Communications, Work Experience, Business Administration skills, Book keeping manual and computerised.
Part-time option available Wed and/or Fri 1:40 pm to 3pm. Application forms & info 093 38203 / 086-3455395.
Anam Cara monthly Parent Evening on Wed 17th of Sept 19:30 to 21:00 in the Family Centre, Chapel Street, Castlebar, Co. Mayo. Anam Cara Services are available free of charge to all bereaved parents.
Ballindine Community Centre is available for meetings, functions etc., please tel: 087-4113902 to book.
Irish Dancing Classes with the Turley Duggan Academy in Ballindine Centre on Mondays 3-4.30pm and in Irishtown Centre on Tuesdays 2-4.30pm. €4 per child / €6 siblings.
(Posted on Sep 16, 2014)