Ballindine Sat 16th 8.15pm Michael, Mary, Jim & Tommie Clarke, Michael Daly (Skevard), Maud Heneghan & deceased of family, Jimmy Kearns & deceased of family, Brian Higgins.
Irishtown Sun 17th 12noon Mattie Devane, John & Nora Dolan, Bernard McGrath, Pete Mitchell & deceased of family, Paddy & Bill Huane, Gerald Corr.
Ballindine Tues 19th  7.00pm Catherine & William O’Connor
Irishtown  Wed 20th 7.00pm People of the parish, living & dead.
Ballindine Thurs 21st 7.00pm Killeen Grotto Mass
Irishtown Fri 22nd 9.30am Private Intention
Irishtown  Sat 23rd 12.00noon First Communion Mass
Ballindine Church: Tues 7.20 – 8.20pm
Irishtown Church: Wed 7.20 – 8.20pm
Irishtown Sat 23rd May @ 12noon
Refreshments in the Community Centre after the Ceremony.
All are welcome.
Thursday 28th May @ 8pm in Ballindine Church
Prayer in Preparation for Study
Father, you are creator of the universe and author of all that surrounds our lives.
Send us your Spirit of wisdom as we study, let our efforts lead us to a deeper knowledge of you, of your people and of your world.
May we find you, our Creator and Lord, our God and Saviour, in all things, Father, Son and Spirit. Amen.
Congratulations to the Children from Ballindine N.S. who received the Sacrament of First Holy Communion today: SÃofra Nà Chonaire, Ben Corless, Brian Corless, Aaron Hughes, Ronan Kelly, Peter Kilkenny, Joseph McAuley Michael Hyland Hughes, Rachel McGowan, Laoise McLoughlin, Aidan Naughton, OisÃn O’Gara, Nicole Rattigan, Charlie Ring Ciarán Treacy
Ballindine New Cemetery – Sun 5th July @ 12noon
Irishtown New Cemetery – Sat 11th July @ 8.15pm
Extra Offertory Collectors are required for Irishtown Church - please consider helping out and contact Fr. O’Connor or any of the Sacristans.
Killeen Grotto Mass Thursday 21st May @ 7pm (Weather Permitting)
Parish Community & Communication Committee Tues 19th May @ 8.30pm in Parochial House, Ballindine.
Parish Finance Meeting Wed 20th May @ 8pm in Parochial House, Ballindine.
The total figure given to Trócaire from our parish this year is €8,400.Â
This is a very generous contribution. Many, many thanks on behalf of Trócaire and all in their care.
The Poor Clares in Galway are hosting Monastic Experience Days on Saturday, 23rd of May and Saturday the 20th of June from 10am to 5pm. The days are designed to help young women between the ages of 21 and 40 to find out more about the Poor Clare way of life.
To book a place contact:Â poorclaresgalwayvocations@gmail.comÂ
See Poster in Church porch.
Ballindine Tidy Towns have entered Mayo Anti-Litter League running from April to September. Any help to keep Ballindine litter free would be a great help and much appreciated.
The Volunteer @ Knock Shrine (VAKS) programme will take place in Knock this Summer. The VAKS programme is for all over the age of 16 years old. It is an opportunity for you to come to Knock to volunteer for weekends over the Summer. This is a great way to meet new friends, serve others, express your faith and have fun.Â
You must be registered to take part in this programme. We are currently looking for leaders and volunteers for this programme. So if you would like to do something different this Summer please get in touch with us for an application form For more details please contact the Youth Ministry.
Phone: 094 9388100 or Email: knockyouthministry@yahoo.ie. Closing date for applications is the 15th of May.
Age Action Ireland organises beginner computer classes for the over 55’s. Participants will be taught in small groups by trained volunteer tutors.
Classes run in Claremorris Family Resource Centre and cost €20 for a four week course for two hours per week.
To book a place call Age Action on 091 527831.
Due to popular demand Conversational Spanish classes commencing in Claremorris Family Resource Centre – if interested contact 094-9377838 for further details.
The Carers Association are providing QQI (FETAC) Level 5 Palliative Care module on 25th June one day a week for five weeks in Claremorris, Co Mayo. Â
For more info contact the training unit on 057 93 70221.
Coláiste Mheasca,an established Irish summer course taking place in Claremorris GAA Club, 29th June-10th of July for buachaillà agus cailinà (12-18yrs)
For further information and/or application form contact 087-9632563, emailcolaistemheasca@yahoo.ie or see our website http://www.colaistemheasca.com
Mayo Roscommon Hospice appeal for volunteers to help with National Sunflower Days for Hospice 5th & 6th June. Your support for local palliative care service would be greatly appreciated. Contact 0949388666
FREE public meeting on “How to Control your Blood Pressure and reduce your risk of Heart Disease and Stroke†in TF Royal Hotel, Castlebar on Mon 25th May at 7.30pm, guest speaker Dr. Faisal Sharif, Consultant Cardiologist, University Hospital, Galway.
This talk will provide an ideal opportunity to meet with a cardiologist with expertise in blood pressure management, and receive up-to-date advice and learn some useful tips on how to control your blood pressure and reduce your risk of heart disease and stroke.
No booking required and all are welcome. For more info Ailish, Croà Nurse 094-9049172 or ailish@croi.ie
Annual Garrafrauns 5Km Run/Walk next Sunday 24th May in Garrafrauns Village. Registration from 11am. Walk 1pm, Run 1.30pm followed by Mini Mile Run for younger Children.
Family fun Day in School grounds with refreshments, children's area, novelty races and challenges such as Golf, Bike Balance, Welly Throwing, The Cube Games, Hoopla and more.Â
A great day out for the family. Entry for 5km is €10 Adult, €5 under 18 and €20 Family. Includes medal and entry to Fun Day.Â
Perpetual Trophies for Senior/Junior 1st,2nd 3rd and Over 40's, Over 50's and Under 12's.
SMA Family Fun Day in Claregalway on Sunday 31st May – any saleable good quality items accepted.
Cairde West Social Group Dance Classes in Cúram, Claremorris every Tuesday at 8pm. All dances catered for at €5 pp.
Contact Kieran 087-7976873 for info.
BALLINDINE/IRISHTOWN ACTIVE RETIREMENT ASSOCIATION (over 55's):Â Next meeting will take place on Tuesday, 19 May, at 9.p.m. in Ballindine Community centre.Â
There are a few vacant seats on the coach for the holiday in West Donegal/Tyrone (16-19 June).Â
More details from any committee member. New members always very welcome.
Mayo Stoma Support Group meeting will take place in Rock Rose House, Castlebar on Thursday 21st May at 7pm. Guest speaker will attend. All are welcome- 094 903840.
The RóisÃn Tansey Trust Fund is organizing a Tochar Phadraig 22 Mile Sponsored Walk from Ballintubber Abbey to Croagh Patrick (plus the Reek optional) on Saturday June 20th as a fundraiser for RóisÃn’s ongoing physio in America.
Anyone interested in taking on the challenge please contact James Keane by phone/text on 087 9622946 or email james.keane@hotmail.com.
(Posted on May 16, 2015)