Irishtown Sat 11th 8.15pm Jimmy, Mary & James Rattigan, John Kirrane,
HARVEST THANKSGIVING John & Nora Glynn, Edward, Teresa, Delia & Julia McLoughlin.
Ballindine Sun 12th 12.00noon Michael Devane and parents Mark & Mary Ann, Pat & Mary Hartigan and son Sean, Pat & Nora Hosty and sons Tom & Mick, Annie & William Dunne and son Billy, Evelyn Flanagan and Michael Devane.
Tues 14th & Wed 15th No Mass
Ballindine Thurs 16th 7.00p People of the parish, living and dead
Irishtown Fri 17th 9.30am Private Intention
Irishtown Sat 18th 8.15pm James and Margaret McManus, Nora & John McManus,
MISSION SUNDAY Baby Roy and Mary St. Hilaire John Joyce, Michael and Kitty Waldron, Nora Cunningham.
Ballindine Wed 6pm-8.00pm
Irishtown Wed 7.20pm – 8.20pm
Killeen : Bernadine & Joe Waldron, Friday 24 Oct. & 8 pm
First Communion parents/guardians from Ballindine and Irishtown are invited to an introduction meeting on the “Do This in Memory Programme “on Tuesday 21st October @ 8pm in Ballindine School Gym, with facilitator Mary Connell.
Please make every effort to attend this important meeting.
An information meeting for parents/guardians of children from Ballindine and Irishtown who wish to make their Confirmation next February, will take place on Wednesday 22nd October at 8pm in Ballindine N.S. Gym, with facilitator Mary Connell.
Please make every effort to attend this important meeting.
Congratulations to Noel Reapy, Ballindine and Mairéad Mannion, Belcarra, Castlebar, who were married recently in St. Anne`s Church, Belcarra.
A new Pastoral Council for our parish is to be set up for the four years 2015-2018. In the next week a brochure will be delivered to every home in the parish, inviting people to nominate persons to go forward for the new Council.
Each family is asked to nominate two people – one man and one woman and at least one under 35 years.
Closing date for nominations is Sunday 26th Oct.
Saint Gerard Majella "Patron Saint of Motherhood," Annual Triduum (3 day Festival of Faith) will take place in Esker Redemptorist Church from Oct 13th –15th. 2 sessions each day 10am & 8pm.
Blessing with First Class Relic at each session.
http://www.redemptoristsesker.ie or 091 844007.
Volunteer needed for Children`s Liturgy at 12noon Mass in Ballindine, training will be provided. Tel: 087-2555007.
Children explore the Gospel in their own language & offer their artwork at the Altar during Mass.
Next Sunday is World Mission Day 19th October – All offertory donations next weekend will be given to the Missions.
Pope Francis reminds us that this is a privileged moment when the faithful of various continents engage in prayer and concrete gestures of solidarity in support of the young Churches in mission lands.
Please help World Missions Ireland to be able to share the gift of faith through your prayer and financial support of the missions.
A special Celebration of significant marriage anniversaries will be held in Tuam Cathedral on Sunday 19th Oct. at 3pm At this ceremony there will be renewal of marriage vows, and each couple will receive a candle and Prayer Card in remembrance of the occasion.
Refreshments afterwards in St. Jarlath`s College –All welcome to attend.
If you intend taking up this invitation please fill in the form at the back of the church before Wed 15th Oct. to enable the planning of this event.
Ballindine Community Centre is available for meetings, functions etc., please tel: 087-4113902 to book.
SET DANCING recommences in Ballindine Centre this Tuesday 14th Oct @ 9pm - all welcome.
Supervisory Management FETAC Level 6 Duration: 5 Days – Oct 25th Nov 1st 8th 15th & 22nd Times: 9.30am-4.30pm Train the Trainer FETAC Level 6 Start Date: October 14th 2014 - Duration: 4 Days – Oct 14th 21st 28th & Nov 4th Times: 9.00am-5.00pm
To book a place tel: 094-9365987 or Email: training@mayoabbey.ie
Dyslexia Assoc. hold weeking workshop classes every Monday 5.45 – 7,45pm in Castlebar. Children with Dyslexia from 3rd Class National School – 3rd year Secondary School receive tuition from qualified & dedicated teachers.
Tel: 087-6353775 for further info.
Celtic Flames present a spectacular show of music, song, dance and story in the Royal Theatre, Castlebar on Friday 14th November at 8 pm. Total proceeds will go to the Geraldine Lavelle Trust Fund. Geraldine, a native of Castlebar, suffered a spinal fracture as a result of a cycling accident which left her paralysed from the chest down.
Tickets €15 Royal Theatre 094 9023111.
Val Glynn, Ballindine will be taking part in the Dublin City Marathon Oct 27 - ALL FUNDS raised will be donated to the RoisÃn Tansey Trust Fund -
Sponsorship cards in local outlets.
CARE SKILLS MODULE - QQI (FETAC) Level 5 Care Skills Module will take place in the Claremorris Family Resource Centre, Mount Street - Commencing 16th Oct. and will run for 5 weeks. This module will include; Client Care skills, use of equipment with the care setting and application of client care skills.
There is also Patient Moving and Handling training provided. Contact the centre on (094) 9377838.
See Family Resource Leaflet on Church Notice Boards for further information
Book Launch: Claremorris woman Cróna Esler, deputy editor of the Western People, will launch her new book - Unless By Invitation, Crimes That Shocked Ireland - in the McWilliam Park Hotel in Claremorris on Tuesday October 14, at 7.30pm. The book will be officially launched by Jim Higgins, former FG spokesperson for justice.
All are welcome to attend.
HAPPYTOTS PLAYGROUP are organising a Fun Run/Walk on Sunday 19th Oct @2pm. Entry fee €8 per adult, €2 per child.
Registration at the Community Centre, Irishtown from 1pm.
All are welcome to come along and participate.
Curam morning & Evening classes include Cookery, Yoga, Pilates, Stress Management/Personal Development.
Please contact the centre 094 9362096.
Rainbows/Spectrum is a programme for children and young people (17-18 years) who are grieving a death, separation or other painful loss in the family. Starting in Cúram Claremorris on Monday 3rd Nov. @ 6.30pm.
Parents information night – Thurs 16th Oct @ 8pm. Booking essential. Contact 094 9362096.
Dunmore Community School presents "BOOGIE NIGHTS" on Thur Oct 16th, Fri 17th & Sat 18th @ 8pm in the School Auditorium.
Adults €15 Under 18 €10. Tickets available from School office & Quinn's shop. Bookings (086) 3455395
Churchgate collection next weekend for Irish Society for Autism – please support.
Quiz Night in D`Alton Inn Fri 17th Oct in aid of NCBI, Claremorris for people with sight loss.
Table of 4 €5 per person. Raffle also, please support.
Official opening of Claremorris Family Resource Centre by the President of Ireland, Michael D. Higgins on Sat, Oct 18th at 3pm. re-located on Mount Street, Claremorris,
Ceremonies will commence at 2pm to and continue to 5pm.
Contact the Centre on (094) 9377838 for further details.
This event is open to all in the community.
(Posted on Oct 10, 2014)