Newsletter May 24th 2015

The eigth Sunday of Easter

Pentecost Sunday

24th May 2015

MASS INTENTIONS       BALLINLOUGH

Sun 24 May 12 noon John Gaffney, Carraghs. 4th Anniversary.

Andrew Byrne, Stonepark. M.M.

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Wed

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26

 

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31

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May

May

Agustine & Cathrine McDermott, Cloonlough

Jack & Delia Flynn, Loughill.

Mass for the people of the parish.

Luke Cregg, Cloonlough. Anniversary.

Deceased members of the O’Donovan family, Ballymahon.

Eucharistic Ministers: Church Readers:
Ballinlough Church:
Sun 31st May 12 noon Maria Cregg,

Teresa Markham.

John James Cregg.
Granlahan Church
   Sat 30th May 8pm Joe Keane, Ann Hett. Bernie Ruane

Offertory Collection:- Saturday & Sunday 16th & 17th May.

Ballinlough:- €                   Granlahan:- €437

The Rosary continues to be recited in all our churches during the month of May in honour of Mary the Mother of God.     

 Monster Summer Fundraising Draw for Jack & Jill Community playgroup will be held at a fundraising event in the Tap Bar Sun. 2nd August. Tickets for a Heifer are available in pubs and shops in Ballinlough or at playschool. Your support is greatly appreciated for this valuable Service in the Community. For enquiries 086 1982036.       

 The Annual Sponsored walk to raise funds for Granlahan School will take place on Sun. May 24th @ 3pm.Refreshmenrts afterwards in the Community Centre. All support greatly appreciated.

 Art Competition organised by Ballinlough Youth Café. Theme is “Open”.Art, sculpture, photography, creative writing, poetry. Application forms available at the Youth Café, Ballinlough. Closing date & receipt of entries 29th May from 7-9pm in the Time Out Café.

                                                                                                   

         MASS INTENTIONS:                                 GRANLAHAN

Sat. 23 May 8pm Michael Ruane, Granlahan.
Fri. 29 May No Mass
Sat . 30 May 8 pm Annie & Willie McDonnell & their son Michael, 1st Anniv. Coraslustia.
Joseph Flynn, Cloonfeenian. 8th Anniversary.

A special meeting will be held in The Youth Café, Ballinlough on 27th May @ 8.30 pm. to put plans in place for the 2016 celebration. Ritchie Farrell, the representative from Roscommon County Council who is co-ordinating this special event for the County will be present. All are welcome.

Cuddles & Care Crèche, Cloonfad, are holding a Summer Camp for 3-5 year olds 6th -10th July, 6-9 year olds 13th -17th July. Dance, Crafts, Music, Bouncing Castles, Arts etc. Contact 094 9646246.

Cleaner required for Carrick N.S. Closing Date for applications Tue. 26th May. Contact 094-9640411 for more details.

The Feast of Corpus Christi is on 7th June. We hope to have the usual processions of The Blessed Sacrament in all our Churches.

Granlahan: Sat 6th June after 8pm Mass.

 Cloonfad: Sunday 7th June after 10.30 am Mass.

Ballinlough: Sunday 7th June after 12 noon Mass.

The Kiltullagh Hill Mass is celebrated this Sunday 24th May @ 4pm. Please Support.

Roscommon Solstice Choir are performing in St. Patricks Church, Castlerea, Sunday 7th June @ 8pm. Special guest is Des Willoughby of the Willoughby brothers. All funds raised go to Irish Pilgrimage Trust, supporting local children with special needs for holidays and respite care. Your support would be greatly appreciated. Adm. €.10. Children U16 free.

 

Hospice Support Group Meeting will be held Mon 25th May @ 8.30 pm. in O’Connors. New members welcome.

Michaela Summer Camp for girls:-20th -24th July-The Hub, Knock Shrine. A walk in the footsteps of St. Patrick along the once Royal Chariot Road. To be challenged by the 22 miles that was a Pilgrim path down through the ages. To absorb the rich Heritage that is embodied at every turn along the way. To have the Spirits raised by the environment and the encouragement of companions. To take time to discover the deeper meaning of life. To find greater peace in our relationship with ourselves, others and with God. The Tochar Phadraig Pilgrim walks from Ballintubber Abbey to Croagh Patrick take place Sun 30th May departing Abbey 8.30 am. Back up car will accompany walkers. Contact 094 9030934.

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