02/04/2017 :: 5th Sunday of Lent
Rest In Peace
We Pray for
Mrs. Mary Carrucane,
sister of Fr. Tony Minniter,
who died during the week.
Sincere sympathy to her family.
May Mary Rest In Peace.
Anniversaries & Intentions
| Please pray for the following for whom Mass will be offered | |
April 2017 |
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| Sat 1st 7pm Kinvara [St. Joseph’s] |
John McCormack, Turloughkeeloge, [Months Mind] Teresa Murphy (nee Griffin) The Quay [Anniversary] Fr. Eddie Casey, SMA Miko O’Connor, Ardnagrove [Anniversary] & deceased family members |
| Sunday 2nd 9am Doorus |
Mass |
| Sunday 2nd 10.30am Ballinderreen |
Michael Joe & Nora May Murphy, Keamsella [Anniversary] Michael O’Loughlin, Killeenavara [Anniversary] |
| 12 noon Kinvara [St. Colman’s] |
Mary & Jimmy O’Donoghue, Cappamore [Anniversary] Joe Keane, The Cottage, Kinvara, [1st Anniversary] Toddy Byrne, Kinvara [Anniversary] Miko Waits, Killina, [2nd Anniversary] |
| Tuesday 4th 7pm Ballinderreen |
People of the Parish |
| Wednesday 5th 9am Ballinderreen |
Mass |
| Thursday 6th 10am Kinvara [St. Joseph’s] |
Get well Mass for Mary Leech, Castleview |
| Friday 7th Kinvara [St. Joseph’s] |
No 10am Fr. Tony Away |
| Sat 8th 7.00 pm. Kinvara [St. Joseph’s] |
Mick & Mary McInerney, Leeha North [Anniversary] John & Ellen Donoghue & Sr. Martha & Sr. Rosaria Paddy Geraghty, Kinvara Shawn & Judy MacMahon, Kinvara [Anniversary] |
| Sunday 9th 9am Doorus |
People of the Parish |
| Sunday 9th 10.30am Ballinderreen |
Paddy Donohue, [1st Anniversary], Mary & Vincent Lynch, Ballinderreen [Anniversary] Thomas & Nora Costello, Kiltiernan [Anniversary] |
| 12 noon Kinvara [St. Colman’s] |
Mary Linnane Caheravoneen Martin & Mary Linnane, Inishrue [Anniversary] |
Last Sunday’s Collection
Ballinderreen: €562.48
Kinvara: €1,238.28
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.
Divine Mercy Novena
Begins Good Friday and ends Sunday 22nd April
Lenten Programme
Tue.April 4th from 7.30pm Acorn Centre. Sr. Mary Lee will lead the session in practicing mindfulness and becoming aware of the significance of the body when we pray. All are welcome
Dates for your Diary for 2017
COMMUNION
Doorus N.S;. Sat 27th May, 11am, Doorus Church
DARKNESS INTO LIGHT
KINVARA Saturday morning 6th May, Kinvara, will host its third Darkness into Light 5k walk/run at 4.15 am from St Joseph’s N.S. for Pieta House (Centre for Prevention of Suicide and Self-harm). This is a worldwide symbolic fundraising event; walking or running from darkness to light to give HOPE. You can avail of Early Bird registration (adults €20) at Londis, Kinvara & Supervalu Gort on the 1st April 12noon to 2pm or online up to 31st March at www.pieta.ie. More details dilkinvara@kinvara.com . Check Darkness into Light Kinvara on Facebook or follow us on twitter @DILKinvara.
Ballinderreen Lunch Club
Next sitting Friday 7th April at 1pm in Ballinderreen Community Centre Meals will again be provided at a reduced cost of €5. All dietary requirements catered for. All members of community and friends welcome. Contact Laura 0857893385 or Mary 0879444898
Young at Heart Social Club Kinvara
Meeting this Monday April 3rd – 2pm Pastoral Centre Kinvara. New members welcome. Contact: 0879953539 ;Sharon
Ballinderreen Tidy Towns
Annual table quiz in O’Looneys at Jordan’s, Fri.7th April at 8pm. Table of 4/5 €10 per person or €5 for students. Spot prizes and lots of fun guaranteed so please come along and enjoy a great night.
Bingo Night
In aid of Seoda & St. Joseph’s N.S.Parents’ Association. Sat. 8th April at 7pm in Kinvara Community Centre. Adults €10, Children €5
Cake & Jumble Sale
in Community Centre, Kinvara Sun. 9th April, 12noon – 3 pm. All proceeds go directly to fund the purchase of Creche equipment for a project for young Mothers in Uganda. Lots of home-baking, with new and gently loved books, bric-a-brac, homewares, clothes, gifts etc on offer. Your support would be greatly appreciated.
KBSC
Annual KBSC Table Quiz: Fri. 7th April at 8:30pm in the Merriman – 8 rounds, raffle & finger food! This is always a great night out and all money raised goes towards loan repayment on boats purchased last year. These boats allow families to enjoy sailing without having to purchase their own boat upfront.
Ceoltóirí an Doirín
will hold an end of season session on Sunday 2nd April at 7:00 pm in Ballinderreen Community Centre. Music, dance, song, fun, refreshments. Everybody welcome.
Ballinderreen Community Centre
are delighted to announce an upcoming concert with Buttons & Bows featuring Jackie Daly, Séamus and Manus McGuire and Garry O’Briain on Sunday 7th May at 8:00 pm. More details to follow.
Tom Crean, Antarctic Explorer Show
Easter Tuesday 18th April at 8pm in The Lady Gregory Hotel, Gort. In aid of Kinvara GAA new pitch development. This award winning show takes place as part of Aidan Dooley’s 2017 Tour. Tickets cost 20 euro available in Kinvara Pharmacy, Lady Gregory Hotel and online at www.kinvaragaa.ie
The Alzheimer Café
is a free monthly gathering and anyone affected by dementia is welcome to attend. This month’s guest speaker will give a talk on the benefits of “Mindfulness”. Menlo Park Hotel Thur 6th April 2pm – 4pm. Contact: Maureen Mannion 086 8211540.
Galway Radiothon
will take place on Fri. 7th & Sat. 8th April in aid of Galway Hospice & Cancer Care West. Organised by Galway Bay FM, service users and the families of those who have lost loved ones to cancer, bravely share their stories are broadcast on Galway Bay FM from An Taibhdhearc. All welcome to An Taibhdhearc during the two days to listen to the interviews and meet with Galway Bay FM broadcasters. To support this campaign in aid of Galway Hospice and Cancer Care West, visit www.galwayradiothon.ie or telephone Galway Hospice on 091 770868 or Cancer Care West on 091 545000
Climate Justice
A one-day training on Climate Justice at SMA House, Claregalway: Sun April 9th 10.00am – 4.00 pm. Interested applicants should contact maurice.henry@sma.ie before April 6th.
Ballinderreen Lotto
No’s 15,18,28,28.. No winner. 2 lucky dips.. Michael Kelly Snr & Martin Murphy. This week’s jackpot is €4,100 & draw will take place in Raftery’s Sat 1st April
Kinvara Lotto
No’s 1,2,6,7.
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