24/02/2019 :: 7th Sunday in Ordinary Time
Baptism
Congratulations to
Ronan Healy, Moy Rd.
who was baptised recently.
We welcome Ronan into our Christian Community.
‘First Friday’ calls
Communion visits to the housebound
Fr. Hugh will visit those who cannot come to Mass due to illness or old age, Thursday next, “8th February in Kinvara, and Friday 1st March in Ballinderreen.
If anybody in the parish is not able to get to Mass at the moment, and would like to receive Communion at home, please contact Fr Hugh, or Catherine, the parish secretary, to be added to the list for a monthly visit.
Rest In Peace
We Pray for
Tony Farr (known as T.F.), formerly of Kinvara
who died in England recently.
Sincere sympathy to his family.
May Tony Rest In Peace.
Go dtuga Dia suaimhneas síoraí di.
Anniversaries & Intentions
| Please pray for the following for whom Mass will be offered | ||
February |
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| Saturday 23rd | ||
| 7pm | Kinvara [St. Joseph’s] | Tommy & Mai Forde, Killina [Anniversary] & deceased family members. William & Brigid Hackett, Dublin [Anniversary] Kathleen & Padraig Naughton [Anniversary] & deceased members of the Naughton & McInerney families. |
| Sunday 24th | ||
| 9am | Doorus | Bridie & Larry Nicholas, Doorus [Anniversary] Pakie & Babe Curtin, Doorus [Anniversary] & deceased family members |
| 10.30am | Ballinderreen | Tom Joe Connolly, Caherpeake [1st [Anniversary] Geraldine Bourke, Cartron [Anniversary] Tom Sweeney, Toureen [Anniversary] Laura Shiels, Mulrook [Anniversary] |
| 12 noon | Kinvara [St. Colman’s] | Michael Cooper, UK [Anniversary] Michael O’Loughlin, Killeenavara [Anniversary] & deceased members of the O’Loughlin family. |
| Tuesday 26th | ||
| 7pm | Ballinderreen | John Kealy Mulrook, Months Mind. |
| Wednesday 27th | ||
| 11.45am | Blake Manor | Residents and Staff of Blake Manor |
| Thursday 28th | ||
| 10am | Kinvara [St. Joseph’s] | People of the Parish |
March |
| Friday 1st | ||
| 10am | Kinvara [St. Joseph’s] | Mass |
| Saturday 2nd | ||
| 7.00pm | Kinvara [St. Joseph’s] | William & Brigid Hackett, Dublin [Anniversary] Vincent Keane, Cartron [Anniversary] Angela Callinan, Kinvara [Anniversary] John Forde, Killina [Anniversary] |
| Sunday 3rd | ||
| 9.00am | Doorus | People of the Parish |
| 10.30am | Ballinderreen | Patrick Linnane, Clougballymore [3rd Anniversary] P.J. & Kathleen Larkin, Aran [Anniversary] Michael Corless Ballycleara [Anniversary] & deceased family members. Helena & John Murphy, Kiltiernan [Anniversary] |
| 12.00 noon | >Kinvara [St. Colman’s] | Adrian, Margaret & John Joe Flaherty, Cappamore [Anniversary] Tony Farr, Kinvara & U.K. who died recently. |
Last Sunday’s Collection
Ballinderreen: € 604.10
Kinvara: € 1,283.94
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.
Stephen Warde from Kinvara, missing in Malaysia
Thanks to all who came to the special Mass to pray for Stephen on Friday evening. To help the family with costs, a fund has been established. Donate on www.gofundme.com For more details and news of fundraising initiatives, see the Facebook page ‘Help find Stephen Warde—in Malaysia’ or contact any of the following: Jackie Veale 086-1750391, Christian Coady, 085-7565484, Joe Byrne 087-2625775
Northampton NS First Communion
The First Communion children of Northampton N.S. and their families will be together for the 7pm Mass in St Joseph’s Church next Saturday, 2nd March. We keep them in our prayers as they prepare to receive Holy Communion for the first time in May.
Ballinderreen Ceremony of Light
the Ballinderreen Ceremony of Light, in preparation for Confirmation, will take place on Wednesday, 27th February 2019 at 7pm.
New Horizon Magazine
The Spring edition of the diocesan magazine, ‘New Horizon’ has been published. It has some articles of local interest, including a piece by Fr Martin Whelan on Count Llewellyn Blake, founder of Cloughballymore House in Ballinderreen Parish and supporter of the SMA missionaries. It will be available for sale after Mass in Ballinderreen Church this Sunday. €4 per copy. The Kinvara copies have already sold out last week.
Galway Diocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes
30th June to 5th July 2019. Led by Bishop Brendan Kelly. Pilgrimage Director: Fr Martin Moran, Killanin. Tel 091 550106. €735 per person. €645 for the sick / assisted and special needs section with special arrangements and accommodation provided. Bookings, all hotel reservations and enquiries to: Joe Walsh Tours 01 241 0800.
Special Galway/Mayo Pilgrimage to Fatima and Lisbon
Ex- Dublin (last remaining seats) for Feast Day of Saint Anthony 9th/14th June 2019. Also Special Galway/Mayo Pilgrimage to Rome and San Giovanni at Easter 15th /22 April (last remaining seats). Special Galway/Mayo Pilgrimage to Medjugorje for Youth Festival August bank holiday weekend. Contact James Treacy: 086 0572216.
Youth 2000 Retreat, Oranmore
1st—3rd March 2019
Youth 2000 Connaught retreat in Calasanctius College, Oranmore. Begins Friday evening & finishes Sunday afternoon. 16-35yrs; donation only; food and accommodation provided, bring a sleeping bag. Info & booking www.youth2000.ie,
email office@youth2000.ie or call (01) 6753690.
The Solemn Novena to our Lady of Perpetual Help
Continues in Galway Cathedral on Monday, February 18th.
Six sessions each day:
7.30am, 11.00am, 1.10pm, 3.30pm, 7.30pm, 9.00pm.
Sunday times:
9.00am, 10.30am, 12.30pm, 4.30pm, 6.30pm & 8.00pm.
No 9.00pm Session on Sunday night.
Retreat for Primary School Teachers
Speakers include: Breda O’Brien, Bishop Phonsie Cullinan, Maeve Mahon, Sr Rose Miriam. Friday 5th to Sunday 7th April 2019 at Holy Family Mission, Glencomeragh House, Kilsheelan, Co. Tipperary. Registration from 7pm on Friday. Cost €99 shared room, €130 single room, includes meals, accommodation & talks. To book, contact Taylor on 087 785 1086 or email info@actireland.ie
St Josephs N.S. Kinvara
Now enrolling for September 2019. Enrolment forms available to download:
on www.kinvarans.ie
Please return by February 28th.
St. Josephs NS Kinvara, Family Bingo Night
Sat. 9th of March, Kinvara Community Centre, 7pm in aid of sports equipment for the school. Tickets available from the school, €10 per adult & €5 per child. Fun night with plenty of spot prizes!
Kiltiernan N.S, Kilcolgan
Now enrolling for September 2019. A complete pre school and after school service will be available in the school from September. Please phone 091 645000 for details.
Young At Heart
Monday at 2pm, Pastoral Centre
Ballinderreen GAA Lotto
Numbers … 12, 15, 26, 31 … No winner.. 3 match 3’s Rita Killoran, Emer Fahy & John Moran. Jackpot €6,300 & draw will take place in in O’Donoghue’s Sat 23rd Feb.
Compulsive Eating
New 12-step meeting for compulsive eating every Thursday in Bohermore Community Centre from 7.30pm- 8.30pm. All welcome. Contact Sarah 083 8839632 / email recoveredoasponsor@yahoo.com
Alzheimer Café
Free monthly gathering, Menlo Park Hotel, Friday 1st March 2 – 4 pm. Speaker: The Citizens Information Services, Topic: Overview of their services. Contact: Maureen 086 8211540.
Prostate Cancer Support and Information Series
Cancer Care West support centre, 72 Seamus Quirke Road, Galway, 6th March at 7pm. Contacts: Rachael Dalton, nurse specialist on 091 893318/Cancer Care West 091 540040.
The Irish Wheelchair Association
Would like to sincerely thank all those who contributed to their recent Church gate collection. A total of €207.60 was collected in Kinvara and €186.29 in Ballinderreen.
Anam Cara Galway
Supporting bereaved parents, is holding a parents’ evening on Wednesday 6th March at 7:20pm in the Clayton Hotel. This free event is open to all bereaved parents regardless of the age your child died, the circumstances of their death, or whether their death was recent or not.
Ballinderreen Community Games
Wish to invite people in the community to volunteer to manage a team to represent Ballinderreen in any of the team events listed for the competition in 2019.
See https://www.communitygames.ie/events.html for a full list of events. Please register your interest with Nicola Cooke by 1st March 2019.
Dates for your Diary for 2019
COMMUNION
Doorus N.S.:. Saturday 11th May
St. Joseph’s N.S.: Saturday 18th May
Ballinderreen N.S.: Saturday 25th May
Positive Spirit
Accord
Advises couples getting married to book their pre-marriage course at least a year before their wedding date. The course can be booked online www.accord.ie Contact number – 091 562331.
Receiving Holy Communion
For those of you who need to receive Communion from your seat, please sit on the outside of the pew and indicate to the Eucharistic Minister.
Ministers of the Word
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