Sat 2pm – Island Mass – People of the Parish
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 – Rita O’Boyle, Michael & Eileen (Ballyveeney). Dec’d Leneghan Family (Claggan Mtn).
Sun 11am – Mary Kate, Denis & Dinny Sweeney (Blenkeragh).
Sun 12.15 – Bangor.
Tues 7pm – Tom & Felix McManamon (Tallagh).
Tues 8pm – Meeting of Parents of the First Holy Communion Children.
Wed 10am – Kathleen & James McAndrew (Gorthbrack).
Thurs 7pm – Elizabeth Farrell (Shean/Westport) req by The Community Council.
Church Building Fund Please remember to return the yellow/Building Fund envelope for September. Draw will be held on Sunday 26th October.
If you’re not in, you cannot win!
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 – Kathleen (2nd Anni) & John (23rd Anni) Campbell (Ballyveeney).
Sun 11am – Mission Sunday – Michael, Teresa Conway (Tallagh).
Special Enrolment Mass for the First Holy Communion Children & Parents.
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 – Fr Chris.
First Holy Communion Parents & Children – The Programme called “Do this in Memory†encourages parents, families, Parish with teachers to become more actively involved in the Sacramental journey as the children prepare for First Holy Communion.
The Programme highlights the importance of the Sunday Mass. It also acknowledges the ‘Home’ as the most important and significant place, where the faith of our children is nurtured, nourished and sustained.
A Special Mass will take place every month. I invite all the children of the schools, their parents and families with the First Holy Communion class, to our Special Masses.
We welcome Aileen Cafferkey, Cillian Conway, Colm McManamon, John James Conway, John Canning, James Masterson, Luke McManamon, Brian Gallagher, Micheal Grealis.
The 1st special mass, called the Enrolment Mass takes place next Sunday, Mission Sunday. Meeting of all parents on Tues @ 8pm in Church.
Birthday Wishes – Congratulations & Best Wishes to Lizzie McGowan who celebrated her 102nd Birthday last Friday in St Brendan’s, Mulrany. Well done.
God bless you.
Baptism – We welcome into our Christian Community, Baby Michael James Conway.Congratulations – Blessings be with you today and every day to come …… with truth and beauty may you follow a path.
Ballycroy/London Reunion – will take place Sat 22nd November in London.
Dates for your Diary – First Holy Communion will take place Sunday 10th May . Christmas Card Game for the Church – 14th Nov 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
Readers
Drumgallagh N. S
Eucharistic Ministers
Peggy Ginty
Christina Togher
Servers
Scoil Naomh Bhride.
Readers
Stephen Grealis
Eucharistic Ministers
Marian Masterson
Catheriona Keane
Servers
Scoil Naomh Bhride
Checkers
Chris M
Readers
Drumgallagh N.S
Eucharistic Ministers
Marian Masterson
Christina Togher
Servers
Scoil Naomh Bhride
Readers
First Holy Communion Parents
Eucharistic Ministers
Mary Sweeney
Mary Bradley
Servers
Scoil Naomh Bhride
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.
Order of Malta – Senior Social Evening this Sunday Oct 12th in the Community Centre, at 5pm, tea & refreshments served, Fun Bingo followed with Music by Francis Tully, special guests (The Strawboys).
All welcome Admittance free.
Computer Classes for Farming Families The Men’s Community Initiative will run a course for farming families in the coming weeks. It will be held at Ãras Inis Gluaire over four nights for 2 hours each night and is funded under the Local Community Development Programme.
This free course will give an introduction to using a computer for your farming needs. Anyone with an interest in learning these skills is welcome to join us.
If you would like further information or to book a place in the class, please contact Lorraine on 097 81079.Â
The “Handel Challenge†choir of local choristers along with top soloists & orchestra will perform Handel’s Messiah on Nov 2nd in the Church of the Holy Rosary Castlebar in aid of Mayo Mental Health Ass. & Mayo/Roscommon Hospice.
Please support.
  Would you like to play Bridge? Learn to play the game in a relaxed friendly atmosphere. Lessons will start in October subject to numbers.
Contact 087 9120166.
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 – 1-5-22-24.No winner. Next weeks Jackpot-€10,150.
Match 3 no’s – Karen Grealis, Florence Campbell, Marian Farell, Mathew Carolan, Bridge McGinty. Lucky Dip – Josie & FJ McManamon, Chris Doran.
25 Drive in Clearys on Thursday night at 9pm. All are welcome
Ballycroy Bord Na Og Lotto – 9-15-27-31. Jackpot Winner; No Winner. Next weeks Jackpot €2250
Match3winner – Sadie Ginty, Brian Sweeney. Lucky dip – Iarlaith Shanahan, Ml Martin Conway. Oct Checkers; Josie Conway, Anne McManamon & Noreen McManamon.
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.
Parish Newsletter - Please hand in all notices by Thursday morning at 11am.
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(Posted on Oct 12, 2014)