21/01/2018 :: The 3rd Sunday in Ordinary Time
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Installation of Bishop Brendan Kelly
Each parish has been allocated ten tickets for the installation of the new Bishop in Galway Cathedral , Sunday, 11th February at 3pm. We will have a raffle in order to allocate the tickets. Please give your name into the Sacristy or Parish Office before this Wednesday 17th January if you wish to be included in the raffle.
Rest In Peace
We Pray for
Gerry Molloy, Cork,
father of Brian Molloy, Woodmount
and
Paddy Ganly, Ballinderreen,
who died recently,
Sincere sympathy to their families.
May Paddy and Gerry Rest In Peace.
Anniversaries & Intentions
| Please pray for the following for whom Mass will be offered | |
January |
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| Saturday 20th Vigil Mass 7.00pm Kinvara [St. Joseph’s] |
People of the Parish |
| Sunday 21st 9am Doorus |
Mass |
| Sunday 21st 10.30am Ballinderreen |
Nora Linnane, Ballyclery, [1st Anniversary] & also Jimmy Linnane [Anniversary] Mattie Keenan, Tyrone [Anniversary] |
| 12 noon Kinvara [St. Colman’s] |
Kathleen Brogan, Kinvara [Anniversary] Deceased members of the Curtin Family, Roo Demesne Julia Keane, Kinvara West [Anniversary] |
| Tuesday 23rd 7pm Ballinderreen |
People of the Parish |
| Wednesday 24th 9am Ballinderreen |
Mass |
| Thursday 25th 10am Kinvara [St. Joseph’s] |
Thanksgiving Mass Kate Ann & Michael Walsh [Anniversary] Special Intention |
| Friday 26th 10am Kinvara [St. Joseph’s] |
Mass |
| Saturday 27th 7pm. Kinvara [St. Joseph’s] |
Mass |
| Sunday 28th 9.00am Doorus |
Sarah Hynes, Parkmore |
| Sunday 28th 10.30am Ballinderreen |
John Joe Quinn, [1st Anniversary] Thomas Shiels, Killeenhugh [Anniversary] Aggie Murphy, Caheradoo [Anniversary] |
| 12 noon Kinvara [St. Colman’s] |
Tomo, Lilly, Mattie Joe & Bernie Connolly, Killina [Anniversary] & deceased family members Ann O’Connor Dunford, formerly Moy Rd, [3rd Anniversary] Padraig & Bridget O’Loughlin & their son Johnnie, Killeenavara [Anniversary] |
Last Sunday’s Collection
Kinvara: € 1,038.08
Ballinderreen: € 474.81
A sincere ‘Thank you’ for your kindness, generosity and support.
All the money collected in the weekend collections goes towards the maintenance and upkeep our Parish and Churches.
Mission Appeal This Weekend
It is the turn of the Franciscan Missionaries of Mary for the mission appeal in the diocese this year. Therefore, Sr. Nuala Glynn will speak at all Masses in Ballinderreen and Kinvara this weekend about the work of her order and there will be a special collection at the Church door for the FMM missionaries after each Mass.
Raising Hearts & Giving Hope
Festival of Faith Conference, Galway City, Saturday 10th February 2018, Ardilaun Hotel. Opening address at 10am and conference concludes with concelebrated Mass, at 6:00 pm, Galway Cathedral. Tickets €25.00, available from The Abbey Church shop – 091-562518. Enquiries to findtfk@gmail.com or to Tom on 087-6209090 or facebook.com/raisingandgiving
Ecumenical Service of Healing and Hope
The Annual Prayer for Christian Unity Service will take place on Thurs. January 25th at 8pm in the United Methodist Presbyterian Church, Victoria Place, Galway City. Representatives from the Christian communities of the City will participate in the Service and the preacher will be Archdeacon Gary Hastings of St. Nicholas’ Collegiate Church. All welcome.
Please note
Going forward, Baptisms in both Kinvara and Ballinderreen will be at the earlier time of 12 noon.
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Weekly Envelopes
If you have not yet received your 2018 box of weekly envelopes or you are new to the parish and would like to receive one, please contact Catherine at the Parish Office.
Young at Heart Social Club Kinvara
We will resume our Monday afternoon social meetings on the 29th January. New members very welcome. Contact Sharon. 087-9943539 .
Ballinderreen Healthy Club Project
Defibrillator training on Fri 26th Jan. from 7pm—10pm, Ballinderreen Community Centre. Places are limited. A fee of €40 applies on booking. Contact Mary 085-7219832.
Ballinderreen Social Services
Would like to thank everyone who attended their recent Christmas Party. Special thanks to Richard Larkin and Raftery’s who provided a lovely meal and also all the helpers and entertainers.
Christmas Day Swim
Many thanks to all who contributed to the €1,593.99 collected at Traught. The collection was supplemented from Swimming Club funds and €2,000 was sent to Galway Hospice. The work of the many helpers and lifesavers on the day is much appreciated.
CPR
By learning how to do CPR and use an AED, you could save a loved one’s life. Phone 087-1688373 for a place on a three hour training course in Kinvara.
Ballinderreen Community Childcare & Education Centre are Hiring
Minimum Level 5 Early Childhood Care and Education. Minimum three years experience working with children is desirable. Motivation, energy and an ability to work within a team setting. CV along with a letter of application to: Norma Hanley, Ballinderreen Community Childcare and Education Centre, Ballinderreen, Kilcolgan, Co. Galway, or email applications to ballinderreencreche@gmail.com. Phone 091-777200.
The 2018 Rock and Road Race
Will take place in Kinvara Sat. 3rd March this year. The organisers are seeking additional marshalling staff as a new marathon course will be in operation, with financial contributions available to Clubs and organisations. Please contact Eoin on (087) 9758056 or email at eoin@dolmensports.com for more information.
Prostate Cancer Support and Information Series
Cancer Care West, 7th February, 7pm – 9pm.
Have you Heart Disease?
If so you are invited to a free public talk ‘Taking Control of Heart Disease, Wednesday 24th January 7pm-9pm Croi Heart & Stroke Centre, Newcastle, Galway.
Upcoming Concert
Nashville Singer/Songwriter and well known Record Producer Jim Rooney will celebrate his 80th birthday in Ballinderreen Community Centre on Friday 16th February at 8:00 pm with a Gala Concert featuring Arty McGlynn and Mick Daly as well as many other special guests. A great night is assured. More information to follow.
Help Us To Make Our Mental Health Services Better
Money is now available to improve our mental health services. We need your ideas. The HSE invite all people who are currently using or have used mental health services, staff and family members/supporters to a public meeting in the Connaught Hotel, Galway. People using/used services: 24th January, 3pm – 4.30pm. Family Member/Supporter: 24th January, 6pm – 7.30pm. Service Providers/ staff: 25th January, 2pm – 3.30pm. Contact Francis Walsh on 0879213124.
Galway Samaritans
14 Nuns Island Galway, need volunteers. Find out more at one of our open meetings, Saturday 10th February at 1pm and Monday 12th February at 8pm. Contact 086-2468203, or samsgalwayselection@gmail.com
Ballinderreen Lotto
No’s 11,13,16,19.. No winner.. 2 lucky dips .. Geraldine Nolan & Tom Mc Carter.. Jackpot €8,300. Draw in Raftery’s Rest Sat 20th.
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Dates for your Diary for 2018
COMMUNION
Northampton N.S.: Saturday 26th May
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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