Ballycroy Parish Newsletter 28th September-5th October

Ballycroy News (Local Community)


Twenty-Sixth Sunday of the Year

  • 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 8pm – Jimmy, Mary Cafferkey (Claggan). Martin Heneghan, Noreen McHale (Binghamstown).

  • Sun 11am – Sarah Murphy (13 years) Sligo/Knockmoyleen.

  • Tues 10am – Tony & Kathleen Keane (Lettra). (St Jerome).

  • Wed 7pm – Tom McManamon (Tallagh) 6th Anni. (St Teresa – Little Flower).

  • Thurs 7pm – Ellen Cleary (5th Anni) & Thomas (Castlehill). (The Guardian Angels).

  • Fri 7pm – Maureen Grealis & James P (Ballygaravaun).

  • Sat 2pm – Baptism – Baby Michael James

Church Building Fund

Congratulations to - 1st prize €40 –Paul & Kathleen Rowland, Ballygaravaun. 2nd prize €30 –Dermot & Mary McNicholas, Crosshill. 3rd prize €20 – Paddy & Mary Conway, Tallagh.

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

If you’re not in, you cannot win!

Twenty-Seventh Sunday of the Year

  • 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 – John & Nora Masterson, Catherine O’Donnell. Dec’d Gilispie Family Kildun/England. (St Francis of Assisi).

  • Sun 11am – Neil Andrew, Neil Leneghan

Our Beloved Dead

Please pray for the soul of Martin Cleary, Knockmoyleen/London.

May he rest in peace. Amen

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.

Trocaire

A recent donation of €70 brings our Parish Contribution to Trocaire €1602.

This will help many poor families in the Third World. Thank you.

Sick Calls

Sick Calls - The Sick & Housebound will be visited this week - Wednesday – Drumgallagh, Claggan(O’Donnell), Lettra, Kildun, Dooriel, Doona, Drumslide, Tallagh, Fahy, Bunmore, Crosshill.

Ballycroy/London Reunion

Ballycroy/London Reunion – will take place Sat 22nd November in London.

Dates for your Diary

First Holy Communion will take place Sunday 10th May.

The first Special Mass for the First Holy Communion Children will take place Sunday 19th October (Mission Sunday).

A meeting will take place for the parents in early October.

Christmas Card Game for the Church – 14th November in the Hall.

Ash Wednesday 18th Feb. Palm Sunday – 29th March.

Easter Sunday – 5th April.

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

Saturday 27th September

Readers

Scoil Naomh Bhride N.S

Eucharistic Ministers

Geraldine Murray

Noreen Grealis

Servers

Drumgallagh N.S

Sunday 28th September

Readers

Ann Togher

Eucharistic Ministers

Bernie Hough

Christina Togher

Servers

Drumgallagh N.S

Checkers

Michael H

Saturday 4th October

Readers

Scoil Naomh Bhride N.S

Eucharistic Ministers

Marian Masterson

Catheriona Keane

Servers

Scoil Naomh Bhride

Sunday 5th October

Readers

Mary Calvey

Eucharistic Ministers

Peggy Ginty

Mary Bradley

Servers

Scoil Naomh Bhride

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.

The Great Ballycroy Fair Day

The Great Ballycroy Fair Day – Sat 4th October, 1 – 4.30pm – Livestock Sale.

Competitions – Best Dressed Lady/Gentleman – Scary Scarecrow – “Milking Daisy the Cow” – Baking Competition (Best Brown Bread, Tastiest Apple Tart, Best Decorated Cup Cake)& The Great Ballycroy Grand National Sheep Race.

Great day out for all the family.

Arthritis Ireland Mayo Branch Support Group

Oct in Ealu Arthritis Ireland Mayo Branch Support Group. A six week Water Therapy Classes for people with Arthritis and Fibromyalgia will start Thurs16th Health & leisure club, Broadheaven Hotel from 6.30-7.30pm.

To register to take part or for more info please ring Mary on 087-2740248.

Ciorcal Comhrá Gaeilge gach Déardaoin

Ciorcal Comhrá Gaeilge gach Déardaoin, 8 – 9pmin Óstán Chuan an Inbhir. Fáilte roimh chách, idir fhoghlaimeoirí agus chainteoirí líofa.

Irish language Conversation Circle every Thursday, 8 – 9p.m. in the Broadhaven Bay Hotel.

All are welcome, from learners to fluent speakers. Come along to chat as Gaeilge or even just to listen!

Retirement Function

Retirement Function for former Principal of St. Brendan’s College, Sabina Munnelly. Will be held in the Broadhaven Bay Hotel, on the 22nd Nov at 8 pm. Buffet served on the night.

Music by Eamon Wilson, Tickets €20 available from St. Brendan’s College. Numbers to be confirmed by Friday 14th Nov.

For further information please contact the school on 097-81437.

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 – 3-7-11-21.No winner.Next weeks Jackpot-€10,100.

Match 3 no’s – Patrick Conway, Frankie cormack, Liz Corrigan, Maud Leneghan, Gerry Sweeney. Lucky Dip – Francis Sweeney, Fr Chris. N

25 Drive

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

Ballycroy Bord Na Og Lotto

Ballycroy Bord Na Og Lotto – 8-12-19-25. Jackpot Winner; No Winner. Next weeks Jackpot €2150

Match3winner – No Winner. Lucky dip – Brian Sweeney, Castlehill. Bryan Grealis Lettra. Sept Checkers; Frankie Cormack & Kieran Grealis.

Request

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

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 Sep 26, 2014)

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