Fourth Sunday of Lent
Remembered in Masses this week 14th – 22nd March, 2015
Ballindine
Sat 14h
8.15pm
Martin & Bridget Slattery & son Paddy,
Josephine, John & Sean Clarke,
Joe & Mary Gibbons and daughter Helena
and deceased of Gibbons & Hughes families,
John & Kathleen Conroy.
Irishtown
Sun 15th
12.00noon
Vigil Mass for Feast of St. Patrick
Ballindine
Mon 16th
7.30pm
St. Patrick`s Day
Irishtown
Tues 17th
11.00am
Paddy, Bridie & Martin Flaherty
and deceased of family,
Fr. Tom & Jimmy Corless,
Mary Mannion,
John Francis Devane and deceased of family.
People of the Parish
Wed 18th
7.00pm
Delia & Paddy Bane
St. Joseph`s Day
Ballindine
Thurs 19th
7.00am
Private Intention
Irishtown
th
Fri 20
7.00am
Private Intention
Ballindine
Fri 20th
1.00pm
Wedding Mass
Ballindine
Sat 21st
8.15pm
Sun 22nd
12.00noon
Marian House Sun 22nd: Celia Griffin
Servers during week Irishtown Gp 2
Lenten Programme: Early Morning Mass for Lent:
Baptism
We welcome into the
Christian Community
Dáire Michael Ronane
who was baptised
recently in Irishtown
Church and
congratulate his parents
Michelle and David,
Kilvine.
Ballindine Thursdays @ 7am / Irishtown Fridays @ 7am
People of the Parish
Irishtown
Irishtown
Eucharistic Ministers
Readers
Servers
Ballindine Mon 16th 7.30pm
Youth
Team D
P. Kirrane, P. Hennigan, M.Kenny
Irishtown Tues 17th 11.00am Leonore Roche
Gp 2
M. Hett, P. Waldron
Ballindine Sat 21st 8.15pm
Clare Dooley
Team E
B. O`Connor, P. McHugh, K.Cunnane
Irishtown Sun 22nd 12noon
Breda Raftery
Gp 3
T. Boyle,, G. Prendergast
Prayers of Faithful:
Ballindine Sat 21st : Davey Hennessy, Fionnán Gallagher
nd
Irishtown Sun 22 : Jennifer Feerick, Alicia Raftery
Denise Moran,
Kathleen Devane,
Michael & Katie Conroy and daughter Phil
and grandson Stephen,
Patrick & Margaret Mullin and Thomas Mullarkey.
Andy & Mary Teresa McHugh,
Nora & John Huane,
Pake, Mary, Margaret & Celia McTighe
and deceased of family.
Irishtown Church Choir Practice
on Wed 18th @ 8.30pm
Anniversaries:
Anyone wishing to have their deceased loved ones remembered in the Parish Newsletter please
forward your list with names and dates and they will be included annually in the newsletter.
Those we hold most dear never truly leave us; they live on in the kindness they showed us.
Maria Mitchell, Bettie M itchell, Noel Gallagher, Josephine Clarke, Anna Prendergast,
John Conroy, Michael Lally, William Moran, Tommy Basquill, Mary Duffy,
Honoria Ryan, Mae Cosgrove Tommie Joe Garvey, John O`Malley, John McNaboe,
Kathleen O`Brien, Thomas Lally, Nora Huane, John Mitchell, Mary Burke,
John Cummins, Delia Devine, Jack Joyce.
We pause today to reflect on our Lenten journey to date and our connection to the earth and
life around us. The Carmina Gadelica is a collection of ancient Celtic prayers collected in the
highlands and islands off the coast of Scotland in the last decades of the nineteenth century
by Alexander Carmichael. It is believed that the spirituality of these prayers was influenced
by the nature and beauty of the great monastic settlement founded by St Columba on Iona.
“There is no plant in the ground, but is full of His virtue,
there is no form in the strand, but is full of His blessing.
There is no life in the sea, there is no creature in the river,
there is naught in the firmament, but proclaims His goodness.
There is no bird on the wing, there is no star in the sky,
there is nothing beneath the sun, but proclaim his goodness.”
Trócaire 2015
Celebrating Mother’s Day at Knock Shrine on Sunday, March 15th - a day for saying
thanks to all mothers and for remembering those who are no longer with us. To mark
the occasion there will be a special time of prayer with music, reflections and readings
held in the HUB Centre at Knock Shrine starting at 3p.m. It will be co-ordinated by
Monica Morley, Faith Alive, Mid West Radio.Space is limited so booking is essential. For
further info or booking call Family Life Centre on 094-9388100.
An afternoon of Reflection, Renewal and Spiritual Nourishment for Church Readers;
Eucharistic Ministers; anyone involved in Liturgy; and Church Choirs will be held in Tuam
Parish Centre (beside Mercy Convent) on Sunday 22nd March 2.30 - 5pm. Led by Fr. Michael
Gilroy, the afternoon will be an opportunity to explore and reflect on the story of Easter and
Holy Week. If you are available to attend please inform Fr. O`Connor or any of the
Sacristans.
Eucharistic Ministers required for Ballindine Church –
if you are interested in becoming involved in this very special Church Ministry
please contact Fr. O`Connor or any church sacristan, Thank you.
Ballindine Cemetery Committee Meeting
th
on Wed 18 March @ 8pm in Parochial House, Ballindine.
The Cian Coleman Colour Run will be held this Sunday 15th March in Clare Lake,
Claremorris. Assembly – 12.30pm, with run commencing at 1pm. Proceeds to Mayo –
Roscommon Hospice. All are welcome for a fun and colourful day.
Mass will be celebrated in St. Patrick’s Chapel, Máméan at 1.30 pm on St. Patrick’s Day. Máméan is
an ancient pilgrimage site located in the Maamturk Mountains, between Leenane and Roundstone. It is not a
difficult climb taking anything from 30 minutes upwards to ascend,
Diocesan Youth Pilgrimage– Join DYC Tuam on their Tochar Walk on Sat 21st March from
Aghagower to the foot of Croagh Patrick leaving from Aghagower Church at 11am. For further
details tel: Siobhan on 087-9271542 or www.dyctuam.ie. Suitable clothing and footwear required
and a packed lunch. Parental consent is necessary for all u18`s. Check out
facebook.com/tuamdyc.
Davitts Presto: There was no winner of last week's jackpot. Numbers drawn were 22, 26, 32 & 35.
Draw for a jackpot prize of €7,900 takes place Sunday 15th in Hanley's Claremorris.
Fixtures: MW League quarter final: W/E Mch 21st/22nd Time, opposition & venue to be finalised.
Topaz Cash for clubs is running in Hennigan's Centra. Customers who purchase €40 worth of fuel receive a
card with a stamp on a booklet. 300 books filled allow club to enter draw for prizes. Membership now due.
See website or Facebook.
Davitts ladies Club looking for people to help out with Minor & Junior Managemenet. If you wish to
express an interest please email [email protected] or contact any committee member.
Ballindine Tidy Towns looking for cuttings of wild roses/roses to enhance bridge on Newtown Road,
`Follow Kilvine Parish on Facebook`
14th – 22nd March, 2015
Ballindine. Please contact a member of Tidy Towns committee if you can help!
Claremorris Lake 10k Saturday 21st of March starting at 12pm in the Golf Course. Runners &
walkers welcome.
Spring Indoor Car Boot & Craft Sale Sun 22nd Mch 12pm-3pm in Dunmore Town Hall. Open to
crafters and sellers of pre-loved good quality and new items. Costs €5 per table (bring your own) or €6 per
table (provided). Fees to Town Hall Restoration Fund. To book TEXT 0879853813. Tea Room available.
Meeting for Parents of Children with ADHD Thurs 19th Mch at 8pm in the Progress for Claremorris
Office, Ballyhaunis Rd, Claremorris. For info: Marie 087 7412851
FREE Training at National Learning Network, Castlebar. Variety of courses on offer to suit
all needs, including Employment Skills (FETAC Level 3,4 & 5) with great additional supports. If
you are looking for a fresh start why not take the opportunity to sample the course first, If
interested contact Peter Dooley on 0949022770.
th
FREE Electrical Recycling Day on Thurs 19 March at Davitts GAA Grounds Ballindine.
Anything household with a plug or battery.
The Annual Diocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes, led by Archbishop Michael will take place this year from
July 15th to July 21st. Contact Sheila Davin at 086-8664633 for details.
Pilgrimage to: Padua & Lake Maggiore, June 30th. 7 nights. Annemarie 01 2410816
Holy Land. Oct 12th. 8 nights. With Spiritual Director. Contact Therese 012410822 or John B 09328337
Archbishop Neary will lead the Tuam Diocesan Pilgrimage to Knock on Sunday, May 3rd. The
Ceremonies will commence with the Blessing of the Sick at 2.30 pm.
Pilgrimage to Medjugorje from Knock 16th Sept €699 - contact group leader Marita Concannon on 098 64017/ 089 414 6331.
God Bless all our Mothers
Happy Mother`s Day
Camera Cover FOUND on bus to Arús, for Canon Digital IXUS Camera – tel: 094-9364391
Annual 5mile Good Friday Walk at 11am 3rd April, from Hinchion’s Stables, Caltra. Free registration
from 10.15 am. All donations gratefully appreciated, going directly to assist orphans and vulnerable
children. Janet Corbin Hinchion, works voluntarily with Kitui Development Centre, a Kenyan NGO and is
supported by a Claremorris based charity “PROTECT the Children of the World”. Further info from
www.protect-children.ie / [email protected] / 087-2683327, e: [email protected]
Cluster Priests
Fr. Cribben 093-51609
Fr. Gannon 086-2656563
Fr. Quinn 087-2685288
Wishing everyone
a Happy St. Patrick`s Day
Community Alert Text No`s:
087-2452565; 087-1322411
086-8436958; 087-6528213
Claremorris Garda Station 094-9372080