March 6th 2016

FOURTH SUNDAY OF LENT

6TH MARCH 2016 (MOTHERS DAY)

MASS INTENTIONS               BALLINLOUGH

Sat 5 Mar 8pm Peggy Krinks, sister of Joe Grogan, Cloonlough who died in Manchester.
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Private Intention

Mass for all the people of the parish

Sat 12 Mar Maureen & Luke Browne, Mountain Lower, anniversary.

Paddy & Eileen Burke, Clooncrim, anniversary.

Michael Kenny 6th anniversary and deceased members of the Kelly and Mulrennan families, Carrick.

Eugene Daly, Ballinlough, anniversary.

       
Eucharistic Ministers: Church Readers:
Ballinlough Church:
Sat 12 March 8pm Mary Finan/Kathleen Mc Loughlin John James Cregg
Granlahan Church
    Sun   13 March 12 noon Mary Gormley/Angela Keaveney

 

Rebecca Osgood Daly

Caitlin Coll

Offertory Collections :- Sat & Sun 27th & 28th Feb.     Granlahan:- €       , Ballinlough €560

To put items in the newsletter contact Mary Raftery (086) 1917254 before Thursday.

I wish all mothers every blessing on this Mothers Day. May they enjoy this day and be rewarded for all the love and care they bestow on their families and on the world.

Choir practice on Sunday evening at 7pm in Granlahan Church for Granlahan and Ballinlough choirs.

Please pray for the repose of the soul of Eddie Toland who died in Derby, England. Brother of Anne Mc Hugh, Carraghs and Catherine Mullen, Cloonlee.

Lough Harps FC will hold an information and registration evening on Monday March 14th and Wed March 16th from 7-8pm for youth soccer teams. Parents/Guardians who want more information and wish to enrol their child for underage teams should attend on either evening. Thank you.

 

MASS INTENTIONS:                                  GRANLAHAN

Sunday 6 Mar 12 noon Bernard & Annie Delaney and deceased members of the family.
Friday 11 Mar 10am Mass for private intention.
Sunday 13 Mar 12 noon John Joe Goulding, Coraslustia, 3rd anniversary.

Molly Griffin, Clogher, anniversary.

Bob Neary, anniversary and his parents Margaret & Michael Neary, Milltown.

John Stritch, 1st anniversary and his brother Pat, Ballybane.

Thomas Burke anniversary and his wife Annie and Thomas Oliver

Burke and deceased members of the Burke Family, Coraslustia.

 

The Vision Programme:- will be held in Granlahan Community Centre with Mary Trench on Wed 9th March at 8pm. This programme, lasting just one night has helped a lot of people to enjoy life more. It gives peace, contentment and joy to people in their lives. It is based on the Beatitudes that Christ himself gave us. I would encourage anyone who can to attend.

Granlahan Commemrates the 1916 Rising. We extend an invitation to all members of the community of Granlahan to attend Granlahan NS on Tuesday 15th March at 1.15pm. Raising the Tricolour, Reading of the Proclamation, Amhran na bhFiann, entertainment and refreshments. Everyone is welcome.

Hospice Support Group:- Meeting will be held on Monday 7th March in O’Connor’s at 8pm. New members most welcome.

Did you attend Ballyhaunis community school between 1982 & 1986? If so a class reunion to mark 30 years since graduation is being held in Macs Bar, Ballyhaunis on Saturday 26th March at 9pm. More info from Deirdre 086 3821432 or Valerie 086 8369122.

St. Joseph Cluster “Year of Mercy” pilgrimage to Knock. As part of the Jubilee year of Mercy catholics are encouraged to make a pilgrimage. On Saturday 12th March pilgrims are asked to assemble at the Centre for Excellence, Bekan at 11.30am and proceed on foot to Knock Shrine. A bus will be available at 5.15pm to take pilgrims back to Bekan. Further details of the afternoon to follow.

Granlahan Card Game Winners:- 1. Mary Birmingham, Kevin Devanney, Gerry Coffey, Stephen Doherty. 2. Jackie Finan, Michael O’Donnell, PJ Ruane, Jarlath Waldron.          3. Frank Neenan, George Cornwall, Tommy Geraghty, Padraic Campbell. Raffle Winners – Michael O’Donnnell, Tom Finnegan, Tommy Geraghty, Joe Grogan. The card game on Monday night will be in aid of Granlahan Foroige Club at 8.30pm. All are welcome and your support is appreciated.

Volunteer with Sage Support and Advocacy Service for Older People. Sage needs volunteers to help speak up for older people across all care settings. Sage will provide QQI accredited training and ongoing support. More info on 086 183 1428, email michelle.rooney@sage.thirdageireland.ie or visit www.sage.thirdageireland.ie

Coláiste Néifinn is now enrolling for its Summer course from June 27th – July 8th for 12-18 yr olds in Glenamaddy Community School . Enrolement Thurs 10th March at 6pm. Call 087 1161573 for details or visit www.colaisteneifinn.com.

IKA .The annual Church gate collection taken up at Granlahan Sunday 21st Feb amounted to €262. Thanks to all who contributed for your patience,kindness and generosity.

Holy year of Mercy on Lough Derg:- Jubilee three day pilgrimage, beginning on any day between 1st June and 13th August. One Day retreats on various dates in May, August and September. No fasting. Footwear kept on. Booking essential on 071 9861518.

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