04/02/2018 :: The 5th 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
George Cardiff, Wicklow
who died recently, brother of Bernadette Kelly, Tyrone.
Sincere sympathy to Bernadette.
May George Rest In Peace.
Anniversaries & Intentions
| Please pray for the following for whom Mass will be offered | |
February |
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| Saturday 3rd 7.00pm Vigil Mass Kinvara [St. Joseph’s] |
Bernie, Michael & Birdie Leech, Crushoa [Anniversary] & deceased family members Paddy & Bridget Fallon, Boherbee [Anniversary] Christina Connolly, Kinvara [Anniversary] |
| Sunday 4th 9.00am Doorus |
Mass |
| Sunday 4th 10.30am Ballinderreen |
Bertie Flannery, Ballinderreen [Anniversary] Detta Murphy, Newtown [Anniversary] |
| 12 noon Kinvara [St. Colman’s] |
People of the Parish |
| Tuesday 6th 7pm Ballinderreen |
Vincent Murphy, Carrowgarriff [Anniversary] Tommy Corless, Dunguaire [Anniversary] |
| Wednesday 7th 9am Ballinderreen |
People of the Parish |
| Thursday 8th 10am Kinvara [St. Joseph’s] |
Mass |
| Friday 9th 10am Kinvara [St. Joseph’s] |
Mass |
| Saturday 10th 7pm. Kinvara [St. Joseph’s] |
Cliona Keaveney, Doorus, [2nd Anniversary] Mary (Bobbie) Connolly, Parkroe [Anniversary] Molly & Jack Quinn, Moy [Anniversary] |
| Sunday 11th 9.00am Doorus |
Tommy Joe Linnane, Nogra & deceased family members [Anniversary] |
| 10.30am Ballinderreen |
Peggy Lane, Cloughballymore, [1st Anniversary] Paddy & Kathleen Diviney & Ethel & Mattie Geagan [Anniversary] Mary O’Toole, Aran [Anniversary] |
| 12.00 noon Kinvara [St. Colman’s] |
Paddy & Maureen Quinn, Caheravoneen [Anniversary] Lena & Michael Green, Kinvara [Anniversary] |
Last Sunday’s Collection
Kinvara: € 1,107.00
Ballinderreen: € 664.32
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.
the Feast of Saint Blaise.
Saturday 3rd is the Feast of Saint Blaise. Throats will be blessed after all Masses in Kinvara and Ballinderreen on Saturday 3rd and Sunday 4th February.
Solemn Novena to Our Lady of Perpetual Help
Galway Cathedral Solemn Novena to Our Lady of Perpetual Help: Commences in the Cathedral on Monday, February 19th. Details available in brochures at the doors of the Church.
Ballinderreen Sacraments
Welcome to the First Communion class, their families and their teacher Ms. Brigid Nagle to the 10.30am Mass today. The Ceremony of Light for those receiving the Sacrament of Confirmation in Ballinderreen this year will take place this Wed., 7th February at 7.00pm.
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Kinvara Confirmation
At 12 noon Mass in St Colman’s Church this Sunday, the enrolment will take place for the Confirmation class of St Joseph’s N.S.
Ballinderreen Church diary dates
We invite all families to the 10.30am Mass in Ballinderreen next Sun. 11th Feb for the Family Mass.
A Mass for the sick with Sacrament of Anointing
will take place on Tuesday, 13th February at 7.00pm.
Ballinderreen Cemetery Committee
Meeting Wednesday 7th February at 9pm. All Welcome
Kinvara GAA Lotto
No’s 4,19,22,23… No jackpot winner. 1 match 3, Mary Maloney. Sellers: Londis. Promoters: pub squad camogie. Next week Greene’s €4,600.
Parish envelope boxes
Could the holder of Ballinderreen parish envelope box no. 231 please leave your name and address into the sacristy or parish office in order to register your box? Anybody who would like to join the envelope box system is still welcome to do so, at the parish office.
Ballinderreen Lotto
No’s 7,10,17,29… No winner.. 2 lucky dips.. Emma Kilkelly & Angela Connolly. Jackpot €8,500, draw in O’Donoghue’s Sat 6th
Ballinderreen Foroige Start-up
Attention Parents! Would your 1st, 2nd or 3rd year child like to join Foroige? If so, please come along to Ballinderreen Community Centre, on Thursday next, 8th February at 8.30p.m. to determine the level of interest in the Parish. Places will be limited.
Seamount Parents Council
Host Substance Misuse Parenting Evening by AIDSWEST for 3 evenings. Mon Feb 5th, Thurs 22nd and Wed 28th Feb 7:30pm—8:30pm. A valuable resource for all our school families. National School parents also welcome.
Franciscan Missionaries of Mary
Sr. Nuala Glynn has written to thank the people of Ballinderreen and Kinvara Parishes for your warm welcome and for your contributions to her appeal for the mission of her order which came to €1,064 from Ballinderreen and €1,776 from Kinvara. She assures you of her prayers.
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Prostate Cancer Support and Information Series
Cancer Care West, 7th February, 7pm – 9pm.
Upcoming Concert
Nashville Singer/Songwriter and well know record producer Jim Rooney will celebrate his 80th birthday in Ballinderreen Community Centre on Fri. 16th Feb. at 8:00 pm with a Gala Concert featuring Arty McGlynn, Nollaig Casey and Mick Daly as well as many other special guests. A great night is assured. Tickets on 085 1743916.
Raising Hearts & Giving Hope
Festival of Faith Conference, Sat 10th Feb. Ardilaun Hotel, Galway. From 10am. Concludes with 6pm Mass in Galway Cathedral. Tickets €25, available from The Abbey Church shop – 091-562518.
Family Fun Bingo Night
Fri. Feb. 23rd, Lady Gregory Hotel, in aid of the Doorus N. S. Development Fund. Loads of super prizes on the night. Tickets available from the school and parents: Adults €10; Children €5 on the door.
Volunteer at Galway Hospice
Do you have 2 hours to spare morning/afternoon on Tuesday/Wednesday each week? We are currently in need of Mini Bus/Bus drivers for our Day Care services. Please contact Volunteer Coordinator Rita Grealish 091- 770868 or rgrealish@galwayhospice.ie. We would love to hear from you.
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GRETB is now hiring
part-time tutors for the Community Education panel and other adult education services. Info. on http://galwayroscommon.etb.ie/job/phaineal-teagascoiri-tutor-panel/?vacancy Apply before Thur. Feb 1st.
Mid-Term Break Talk
Leaving Certificate English 2018 King Lear Preparation Tue. 13th Feb. 12 noon, Sullivan’s Hotel, Gort. Cost is €25.Booking essentials as limited places, contact yeatsthoorballylee@gmail.com or Nichola 086 855 2124…All proceeds in aid of Yeats Tower maintenance.
Jive & Waltz dance classes
Start on Feb 6th, Gort Golf Club, 8-10pm. Contact 086 4674522 if interested.
Dates for your Diary for 2018
COMMUNION
Northampton N.S.: Saturday 26th May
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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