Sat 2pm – Island Mass – People of the Parish.
Sat 6.45pm – Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament. 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.
Tues 7pm – Thomas Molloy (London/Claggan) – Months mind Mass. St Padre Pio.
Wed 1.15pm – Knock Shrine - Parish Pilgrimage to Knock.
Thurs 7pm – Pat, Mary & Paddy Lally (Shanahee, Belmullet).
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!
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 8pm – Jimmy,Mary Cafferkey (Claggan). Martin Heneghan, Noreen McHale (Binghamstown).
Priests Harvest Collection – please remember to return your green envelope.
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.
Parish Pilgrimage to Knock – Wed 24th Sept. Mass in the Shrine 1.15pm.
Names to Peggy in the Post Office.
Many thanks to those who contributed to Mayo Mental Health Churchgate Collection recently - €190 collected
Ballycroy Parish Church Accounts – Income from Jan–June this year – envelopes, basket, shrines – Total €16,171.46.
Special Collections – Trocaire, Killalla Mission, Popes Collection, Education of Priests, Bishops Appeal – €3,349.80.
Total income - €19,521.26.
Expenditure - €26,496.86
Church Building Fund – Total building costs to date – June 2014.
| Year | Total Income | Total Expenditure |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | € 33,432.74 | € 8,901.03 |
| 2011 | € 27,001.00 | € 109.82 |
| 2012 | € 50,512.79 | € 51,798.64 |
| 2013 | € 86,650.11 | €100,542.30 |
| 2014 | € 6,102.00 | € 41,567.64 |
| Grounds, Tarmac - € 39,835.00 | ||
| Architect - € 12,676.65 | ||
| €203,698.64 | €255,431.08 |
In relation to the grounds, we received a grant from Shell-Belmullet, €5,000.00. We also received a grant from Mayo County Council-Shell, for €30,000.00.
There is still a debt of €9,000, so please continue to send in your building envelope (yellow envelope) each month, to clear the debt.
Well done for this great achievement from a small parish. Well done to you all for your generosity.
Take a bow…..
Adult readers – Please collect readings (book) from Fr Chris for next Sunday
Readers
Scoil Naomh Bhride N.S
Eucharistic Ministers
Mary Masterson
Catheriona Keane
Servers
Drumgallagh N.S
Eucharistic Ministers
Geraldine Murray
Mary Bradley
Servers
Drumgallagh N.S
Checkers
Matt C
Readers
Scoil Naomh Bhride N.S
Eucharistic Ministers
Geraldine Murray
Christina Togher
Servers
Drumgallagh N.S
Readers
Ann Togher
Eucharistic Ministers
Bernie Hough
Noreen Grealis
Servers
Drumgallagh N.S
Checkers
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
Feile an Fhomhair 2014 – Traditional Music Festival 26th –28th September – Belmullet.
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 evenings 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!
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 – 5-15-20-24.No winner.
Match 3 no’s – MM Keane, Rose Keane, Julia Finn, Fionulla Ginty, C. Harte. Lucky Dip – Noel Sweeney, Kevin & Sean Conway.
Next weeks Jackpot-€10,050.
25 Drive in Clearys on Thursday night at 9pm. All are welcome
Ballycroy Bord Na Og Lotto – 1-8-17-22. Jackpot Winner; No Winner.
Match3winner – Tommy & Sadie Masterson. Lucky dip – AJ Keane, Katie & Kiera Grealis. Next weeks Jackpot €2100. Sept Checkers; Frankie & Kieran Grealis.
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 – 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
(Posted on Sep 18, 2014)