15/01/2017 .::. 2nd Sunday in Ordinary Time
Anniversaries & Intentions
| Please pray for the following for whom Mass will be offered | |
January 2017 |
PLEASE NOTE: There will be no daily mass (except for funerals) this week as Fr. David has the flu. |
| Sat 14th 7.00 pm. Kinvara [St. Joseph’s] |
John & Katie Whelan, Carnamadra, [Anniv] Sean & Christina Connolly, The Quay, [Anniv] |
| Sunday 15th 9am Doorus |
People of the Parish |
| Sunday 15th 10.30am Ballinderreen |
Maureen Greaney (nee Wallace), Caheradoo & London who died recently. Frank O’Reilly, Dublin, [Anniv] |
| 12noon Kinvara [St. Colman’s] |
PJ Mara, Dubin & Kinvara, [1st Anniv] Tom & Ita Leech, [Anniv] |
| Sat 21st 7.00 pm. Kinvara [St. Joseph’s] |
People of the Parish |
| Sunday 22nd 9am Doorus |
Mass |
| Sunday 22nd 10.30am Ballinderreen |
Thomas Molloy, New York who died recently. |
| 12 noon Kinvara [St. Colman’s] |
Julia Keane, Kinvara West, [Anniv] Deceased members of the Curtin Family, Roo Demesne Tomo, Lilly, Mattie Joe & Bernie Connolly & deceased members of the Connolly Family, Killina. |
Last Sunday’s Collection
Kinvara: €1,206.24
Ballinderreen: €718.83
A sincere ‘Thank you’ for your generosity and support.
All the money collected in the weekend collections goes towards the maintenance and upkeep our Parish and Churches.
Solemn Novena to Our Lady of Perpetual Help
Takes place on Monday 13th February to Tuesday21st at Galway Cathedral.
Our Faith & Why We Believe
Wed. 18th & 25 Jan and 1st & 8th Feb. Diocesan Pastoral Centre, Newtownsmith. Facilitator: Fr. Gerard McCarthy, SVD
Lost & Found
A number of items such as hats, scarfs etc. have been found recently around the Church and Church grounds. Contact Catherine at the Parish Office!
Weekly Envelopes
Please Note: The Weekly Envelopes are currently being distributed. If you do not receive one in the next week or two and would like to receive one, contact Catherine at the Parish Office 086-8577644. PLEASE DO NOT USE 2016 ENVELOPES AFTER 1ST OF JANUARY 2017.
Getting Married in 2017?
Why not consider a Pre-Marriage Course in Esker, Athenry, in Jan. or later? Course, from Friday night to Sunday lunch, is an approved course. There are courses in January, March, June and October of 2017. Find us on www.redemptoristsesker.ie/what we do, or email info@redemptoristsesker.
Dates for your Diary for 2017
COMMUNION
Doorus N.S;. Sat 27th May, 11am, Doorus Church
Cystic Fibrosis
Would like to thank everyone who contributed to their recent Church gate collection. A total of €483.87 was raised.
Active Retirement
Meeting takes place in The Pier Head on Wed. 18th Jan. at 2pm. New members Welcome!
Galway for Life
the local branch of the Pro-Life Campaign: will be holding a public information meeting on Mon. 23rd Jan. in Suaimhneas, Clarinbridge Church Hall at 8.00pm. The aim of the meeting is to inform people about the current situation as regards the Eighth Amendment.
Croí
Learn to manage your health, weight and lifestyle: with the Croí MyBalance programme, starting Mon. 23rd Jan, 6:30pm – 7:30pm and Mon. 30th of Jan, 11am -12pm, at Croí Heart & Stroke Centre, Galway. Delivered by a Croí Specialist Dietitian over 8 weeks. To book phone 091544310 or visit www.croi.ie
Galway Samaritans
Need Listening Volunteers: Please come along to one of our open meetings at the Harbour Hotel, Galway to find out more: Jan 14 at 11am or Tues Jan 17th at 8pm. Further Information: 086 2468203 or samsgalwayselection@gmail.com.
Vacancies for part-time Home Helps with Clarecare: Minimum requirement 2 modules Fetac/QQI Level 5, for further information contact, Mary Cosgrove, Clarecare, Ennis, 0656828178
Ballinderreen Community Centre
Classes are underway after the Christmas Break!
Ceoltóirí an Doirín
Regular classes resume in Ballinderreen Community Centre on Tues. 17th Jan. at 7:30pm (novice /intermediate level) and 8:00pm (advanced)
Walk, Run, Jog
Wednesday Nights, 8pm, at the track with the Ballinderreen Juvenile Hurling Club. (Meet up this Wed. outside the Community Centre)
Social Services Party
Ballinderreen Social Services will hold their Parish Party on Sun. the 15th of Jan. Ballinderreen Community Centre, at 1pm. If you would like to attend please put your name on the list in Ballinderreen Church Porch, or contact Aileen at 087 2612029.
Film Night
Our Social Film night resumes on Tue., Jan. 17th The Secret Life Of Bees’ A wonderful film about a family, independence and the transcendent power of Love set in South Carolina. Refreshments before-hand; Film duration 105 minutes. All are welcome
Ballinderreen Singing Circle
Wed. 18th Jan, 8pm in The Acorn Centre
Kinvara Lotto
No’s 6.13.24.26. 3 match 3’s Sheila Donohue, Moya Mac Eoin & Tommy Maguire. Sellers M. Roughan. Promoters pub squad. Next week Connolly’s €7,100.
Ballinderreen Lotto
No’s 6,13,14,21.. No winner. One match 3 .. Sean Hynes. This week’s jackpot is €3,000 and draw will take place in Jordan’s Sat 14th
Kinvara FM
Is pleased to announce that you can now listen to it on the internet every Saturday and Sunday from 12 noon to 8pm. The Saturday Vigil Mass from St Joseph’s Church can now be heard every Sunday at 12 noon on 92.4 FM. Please pass on this news to those in the community who are unable to attend Mass.
Items at the back of Church
You are welcome to take, free of charge, the prayer cards and religious magazines etc. left at the back of the Churches (except the Irish Catholic, which has to be paid for).
Coeliac Hosts
Please indicate to Priest or Minister of Holy Communion as you receive.
Car Parking in Ballinderreen Church grounds
Please do not block the exits in the Church Car Park
Loop Hearing Aid System
This system is now installed in St. Colman’s Church, Ballinderreen, St. Colman’s Church, Kinvara and St. Joseph’s Church, Kinvara. However, this system will not be available in St. Kieran’s Church, Doorus as the Church is too small for it to be effective.
In order to avail of this facility please switch your Hearing Aid to the ‘T’ position.
Induction loop systems are invaluable in assisting hearing aid users to understand spoken language, particularly in situations where there is background noise. Hopefully, this will be of great benefit to all hearing aid users.
Notices for the Parish Newsletter
The deadline for notices for the Parish Newsletter is 12 noon on Thursday. Community notices are welcome when there is space, and if suitable for a Church newsletter. Please try to keep them as brief as possible. Notices of a commercial nature cannot be included in the Newsletter.
Communion
Please walk up on the right and down on the left to ease congestion
Parking, St. Colman’s Church Kinvara
For Health & Safety reasons, please do not park along the wall to the left hand side of the barrier. Thank You.
Please Note
Church gate collections are to be taken up after Mass.
Parish Office
Parish Office Opening Hours:
| Tuesday & Wednesday | Ballinderreen | 9.30am—12.30pm |
| Thursday & Friday | Kinvara | 9.30am—12.30pm |
Parish office phone no. 086-8577644