Ballycroy Parish Newsletter 25th October-2nd November

Ballycroy News (Local Community)


Thirtieth 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 Canning (10th Anni) Tom & Mary Ellen.

  • Sun 11am – Johnny Gallagher (Birthday Rem) Margaret (Bunmore).

  • Sun 12.30 – Wedding Mass – Bernie Cafferkey & Declan Quinn.

  • Tues 10am – John McGowan (Kildun) Anni Mass. Ss Simon and Jude, Apostles.

  • Wed 10am – Holy Souls.

  • Thurs 7pm – Mary McGowan (Creggane) – Months mind Mass.

  • Fri 10am – Holy Souls.

  • Fri 1pm – Wedding Mass – Brighde Howard & Ian Barnes.

  • All Saints Day Sat 11am – People of the Parish.

Church Building Fund

Congratulations to

1st prize €40 – Bridge Heston, Dooriel.

2nd prize €30 – Willie & Josephine Keane.

3rd prize €20 – Anthony & Valerie Calvey.

Please remember to return the yellow/Building Fund envelope for September. If you’re not in, you cannot win!

All Souls Day

Sat 2pm – Island Mass – Holy Souls.

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 – Stephen Corrigan (2nd Anni) Blenkeragh/London.

Sun 11am – All Souls Day – Mass for the Holy Souls.

Sun 12.15 – Bangor.

Priests Harvest Collection

Sincere thanks to all who contributed to The Harvest Collection for Fr Chris, please remember to return your green envelopes.

Our Beloved Dead

Our Beloved Dead – Please pray for the soul of Davy Leane, Kerry, father-in-law, of Breege Daly, Fahy/London.

May he rest in peace.

November Masses for the Dead

November Lists for the Dead are available at all Church Doors. Please take one and return before the 1st November. The lists of the dead will be placed in a Sacred Space in front of the altar.

The Dead will be remembered and prayed for every day. Twenty Masses will be offered for the repose of their souls. Please return your lists before or on the 1st November.

Our Day of Remembrance – A Special Mass will take place on Sunday 9th November at 11am in our Parish. The names of those who died during the year will be called out.

Immediately after mass rosary and prayers will be recited in Ballycroy Cemetery at 12noon, Claggan at 12.30, Fahy at 1pm.

Ballycroy/London Reunion

Ballycroy/London Reunion – will take place Sat 22nd November in London. Body & Mind Meditation – with Fr Louis Hughes - Sat 29th Nov 10.30am-5pm – Knock Shrine.

Dates for your Diary

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

Saturday 25th October

Readers

Drumgallagh N.S

Eucharistic Ministers

Mary Sweeney

Catheriona Keane

Servers

Scoil Naomh Bhride

Sunday 26th October

Readers

Aine Conway

Eucharistic Ministers

Mary Masterson

Noreen Grealis

Servers

Scoil Naomh Bhride

Checkers

Michael H

Saturday 1st November

Readers

Scoil Naomh Bhride

Eucharistic Ministers

Mary Masterson

Mary Bradley

Servers

Drumgallagh N.S

Sunday 2nd November

Readers

Caolan Leneghan

Eucharistic Ministers

Geraldine Murray

Christina Togher

Servers

Drumgallagh N.S

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.

Sincere Thanks to Thomas McGowan and Family

Sincere Thanks to Thomas McGowan and Family, Cleveland on their kind donation of €350 to Ballycroy Community Centre in memory of Mrs Betty McGowan RIP.

The Vineyard

The next edition of The Vineyard will be with you in time for Christmas.

If you have any articles, photos, or advertising you would like included contact us by email to reception@newmanii.com Deadline is Friday Nov 28th.

Kennedy Open Lecture

The Kennedy Open Lecture will be delivered in The Newman Institute on Nov 20th at 8pm. John Waters is the guest speaker.

Admin is free but booking essential. Contact 096 72066 to register.

Medjugorje Weekend Retreat

Medjugorje Weekend Retreat – In Knock Shrine 31 Oct- 2 Nov. Starts Fri 7.30pm with Holy Mass & Veneration of the Cross in the Blessed Sacrament Chapel. Sat & Sun in St Johns Rest and Care.

Ceremonies led by Fr. Svet from Medjugorje. Organised by the Nedjugorje Council of Ireland.

Enquiries to 086 8196653

Ballycroy Visitor Centre

Ballycroy Visitor Centre - Opening hours - 26th September - 27th October 2014
Sunday – Thursday - 10am-5.30pm. Friday & Saturday CLOSED.

“Handel Challenge” choir

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?

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.

Bangor Hall Committee/GAA - Bingo

Bangor Hall Committee/GAA - Bingo in Bangor Hall Tuesday evening at 8.30pm.

Community Centre Lotto

Community Centre Lotto Draw – 13-18-23-24.No winner. Next weeks Jackpot-€10,300.

Match 3 no’s – Jonh Carolan, Lettra. Bridget Conway, Sadie Ginty, Lucky Dip – Noreen Conway, Willie Sweeney.

25 Drive

25 Drive in Clearys on Thursday night at 9pm. Bring your own Partner, 2 rounds. All are welcome

Ballycroy Bord Na Og Lotto

Ballycroy Bord Na Og Lotto – 19-27-30-31. Jackpot Winner; No Winner. Next weeks Jackpot €2350.

Match3 winner – Irene Ginty, Bunmore. Lucky dip –Mary Nicholas, & Kathleen Rowland. Oct Checkers; Josie Conway, Anne McManamon & Noreen McManamon.

25 Card Game

25 Card Game - Will commence Mon 20th Oct - Inver Community Centre, 8.30pm and every Monday thereafter.

Everyone welcome and refreshments will be served.

Bequest

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

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 Oct 24, 2014)

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