Irishtown Sat 20th 8.15pm Geoffrey McCarthy and daughter Veronica McCarthy Moore & Gerard Bourke Annie & James Cummins and deceased of Raftery Family, Mary Teresa & Andy McHugh, John & Eileen Kirrane and Ian Curran, William & Ellin Morrin and deceased of family, Fred Hutchins.
Ballindine Sun 21st 12.00noon Mary & Patrick Fahey and daughter Mary, William & Delia Fallon, Patrick & Ellen Prendergast, John Anthony & Nora Treacy, Martin Waldron.
Christmas Eve
Ballindine Wed 24th 7.30pm People of the Parish
Christmas Day
Ballindine Thurs 25th 9.30am People of the Parish
St. Stephen’s Day
Ballindine Fri 26th 10.30am Michael Joyce, Jimmy & Julia Treacy, Denise Moran.
Feast of The Holy Family
Irishtown  Sat 27th 8.15pm May & Willie Kirrane and Pake & Molly, Mike Mitchell and parents Pat & Winifred and deceased of family, John, Mary & Dave Kirane, Luke & Bridget (Birdie) Ronayne and deceased of family, Pat, Nora & Pete Hosty, Michael & Kathleen Boyle and Ambrose O’Malley.
Claremorris Church Wed 24th Dec 12-3pm
Christmas Eve Wed 24th Dec
    Ballindine 7.30pm
    Irishtown 9.30pm
Christmas Day Thurs 25th Dec
Ballindine 9.30am
Irishtown 11am
St. Stephen’s Day Fri 26th Dec
Ballindine 10.30am
Irishtown 11.30am
 (PLEASE NOTE) There will No Eucharistic Adoration until Wed 7th January, 2015
Children’s Liturgy will be held in Irishtown Church on Christmas Day at 11am Mass. There will be No Children’s Liturgy on Sun 28th Dec.Â
Children’s Liturgy will recommence on Sun 4th January in Irishtown Church at 12noon Mass.
Ballindine Christmas Eve Choir Invitation to all young and old adults to come along and sing Christmas Carols with us on Christmas Eve Mass at 7.30pm.
Kilvine Parish Folk Choir will sing at the 9.30am Mass in Ballindine on Christmas Day.
Ballindine Church Cleaners/Flowers and Offertory Collectors Rota 2015 on display in church porch.
 Please pray for
Jimmy Joyce, New Jersey, USA, uncle of Alice Rattigan, The Heath & brother in law of Kathleen Kearns, Leface;
Michael Roche, Crimlin, Irishtown;
May they rest in peace, Amen.
Church Readers Missals 2015 available in the Sacristies – please pick up.
Thanks to all who organised and helped out at the Santa Party & Disco held recently in Ballindine Centre and especially to the young people who gave a hand.
Santa gift found in the Centre after Santa party – please tel: 087-9793747
Concert for Pieta House West – Michael English will appear in St. Colman’s Church, Claremorris on Fri 13th March, 15 in aid of Pieta House West.Â
Tickets €20 from Smyth’s Newsagents & Cúram. An ideal Xmas present.Â
For info: Mary Mullins 087-1343770 or Ann 087-2379504.
Far East & Sacred Heart Magazines in Ballindine Church for subscribers – PLEASE PICK UP
Suicide Awareness TALK ABOUT IT DROP IN CENTRE: Burleigh House, Ellison St., Castlebar .
“A problem shared is a problem halved†Phone a Friend - tel: 094-9044933 or http://www.talbaboutit.ie
The Diocesan Youth Council (DYC) would like to invite all young people from across the diocese to join them for their annual Tóchar walk on Tuesday 30th December.
We will gather at Ballintubber Abbey at 10.45am and walk the first stage of the Tóchar to Aughagower.(approx 11 miles) Suitable clothing and footwear are essential as well as a packed lunch.
Contact Siobhain on 087-9271542 for more info or check out http://www.facebook.com/tuamyouthministry.
Committee and staff of Happytots preschool, would like to thank all who supported their card game on 8th Dec.
Many thanks to all who sponsored prizes and helped out on the night.
BALLINDINE/IRISHTOWN ACTIVE RETIREMENT ASSOC: taking a break from activities until Tuesday, 20th January, 2015.Â
The Committee wish each and every member the blessings of joy and peace this Christmas and in the new year. New members always welcome.
Knock Counselling Centre presents a 4-week Mindfulness Programme commencing Tuesday 6th January, teaching people how to make the most of daily life and to find relaxation through the practice of mindfulness.Â
Tickets for the 4-week programme €60 per person from Knock Counselling Centre, 094 9375032 or email counselling@knock-shrine.ie
The Real McCoy-hilarious 3act Comedy, Town Hall Theatre, Friday 2nd & Saturday 3rd January Claremorris @ 8pm, Tickets available at Vaughans Shoes Claremorris, with profits to Red Cross
Susans Little Scholars Montessori Preschool in Ballindine Community Centre wishes all our children and their families a very happy Christmas.
We are taking bookings for 2015 and are looking forward to the official opening of our new state of the art playground and facility in the new year.
Mayo Cancer Support, Rock Rose House, Castlebar are holding a Church Gate Collection on 27th and 28th December.
Your support is appreciated.
(Posted on Dec 20, 2014)