Ballinderreen & Kinvara Parishes

10/06/2018 :: 10th Sunday in Ordinary Time

Feast of St Anthony of Padua

Mass for the feast day of this popular Saint will be in Ballinderreen Church at 9am this Wednesday, 13th June. Anybody who wishes, is welcome to bring along lilies to that Mass, for the traditional blessing.

Examinations

We pray for our Leaving and Junior Certificate students doing the exams at this time. May the Holy Spirit inspire you in these days.

Baptism

Congratulations to

Rory Curley, Kilcolgan
and

Luan O’Reilly, Caoin Dara, Ballinderreen

who were baptised recently.

We welcome Luan and Rory into our Christian Community

First Communion

Congratulations to the children of second class of Northampton N.S. who received their First Holy Communion this Saturday.

May you always be close to our Lord Jesus.

Rest In Peace

We Pray for

Paddy Conole, Tawnagh

and

Michael Hynes, Nogra and Limerick

who died recently.

Sincere sympathy to both of their families.

May Michael and Paddy Rest in Peace.

Anniversaries & Intentions

Please pray for the following for whom Mass will be offered
June
Saturday 9th 7pm Vigil Mass Kinvara [St. Joseph’s]	Deceased members of the Kavanagh Family, Cloonasee
Sunday 10th 9.00am Doorus	People of the Parish
10.30am Ballinderreen	Miko & Phil Lyons, Ballinderreen [Anniversary] Louis Mulcair & his sister Annie Singh, Gortaboy [Anniversary] & deceased family members. Sean Meehan, Kiltiernan [Anniversary]
12 Noon Kinvara [St. Colman’s]	Paddy Waters, [Months Mind] & burial of his ashes in Mount Cross afterwards. Paddy Connors, Ardnagrove [Anniversary]
Tuesday 12th 7pm Ballinderreen	Paddy Clarke, New York & Wicklow, husband of Josie Fitzgerald who died recently in New York.
Wednesday 13th 9am Feast if St. Anthony Ballinderreen	People of the parish Blessing of lilies
Thursday 14th 10am Kinvara [St. Joseph’s]	Mass
Friday 15th 10am Kinvara [St. Joseph’s]	Mass
Saturday 16th 7pm Kinvara [St. Joseph’s]	Marty Fallon, Kinvara [Anniversary]
Sunday 17th 9.00am Doorus	People of the Parish
10.30am Ballinderreen	Deceased Members of the Moran family, Cartron. Ann Feeney, Athlone, [1st Anniversary]
12 Noon Kinvara [St. Colman’s]	Grainne Byrne, The Glebe, [1st Anniversary] Joseph Sullivan & his son Noel, Carnamadra [Anniversary]

Last Sunday’s Collection

Kinvara: € 1,077.35
Ballinderreen: € 764.51

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.

Afternoon Pilgrimage

to St Colman’s Cell in Slieve  Carran: Sunday, 17th June commencing at 3.00pm with Stations of the Cross at the gates to the National Park and arriving at St. Colman’s Cell where Mass will be celebrated. Directions to the site will be signposted. Information 091635164.

June Retreat Days at Glenstal Abbey

Tuesday 26th – One Day Silent Retreat for Women. Wednesday 27th – Annual one Day Retreat for Women (not silent). Thursday 28th – Day Retreat for Men. Reflect, relax and pray in the peaceful and beautiful surrounds of the Abbey. Guided by monks of the monastery, the day will include a number of talks, Mass, Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament and the Sacrament of Reconciliation. Meals and Refreshment breaks are included. Cost €45. For more information; 061-621005 / events@glenstal.com

Foroige

Trained and vetted volunteers required to set up a new group for the 2018 1st year class. Unless we get volunteers, we will be unable to accommodate another group. Contact Martina 087-9782543.

Friday 15th June

Cycle for Treasure – to celebrate National Bike Week, a Treasure Hunt on bikes will be held around Ballinderreen. Meet at the Community Centre at 6:45 pm. Treasure Hunt begins at 7:00pm sharp. Teams of four (max). Solve the clues and discover the treasure. Top three teams in with correct answers win. Plenty of fun for all. Prizes and refreshments afterwards. Helmets and High Viz jackets advised as well as suitable clothing. Free Event

Cruinniú na mBád fundraising Banquet

Friday 29th June at 8.30pm. Tickets for the banquet are at a special rate of €50 per person. Contact Thecla Bermingham, 087 2484718.

A Very Special Welcome

To all our visitors attending Feile 2018 in Ballinderreen and Kinvara. We hope you have a very enjoyable time with us.

Family Fun Day

at Ballinderreen GAA grounds, run by Ballinderreen PA, Community Crèche and Junction Productions. Sunday 17th June, 12pm to 3pm. Bouncy castles, rodeo bull, test of strength, wobbler area, lots of fun games & races, tug of war, and food area. Cost €25 for family of 5, €8 per adult , €5 per child. Come along enjoy the fun!

Ballinderreen Community Centre News

The Community Centre scooped the top prize in the category of Community Facility Awards in Galway Co. Co. Cathaoirleach Awards. The group was recognised as providing first class facilities in the local community and emphasis was put on the positive impact that the Community Centre makes in the area. Congratulations also to neighboring groups, Cuan Beo who won the Environmental Award and to KAVA who won the Arts & Culture Award category.

Seamount Past Pupils Reunion

Saturday 23rd June at 10.30am. Mass in Seamount, followed by lunch in The Pier Head. All past pupils of Seamount are welcome to attend. Enquiries to 091-637134 or 086-3905432

Icon Painting Workshop Knock

October 8th to 13th 2018, Alexian  Brothers Knock, theodoreicons@gmail.com

Ballinderreen Lotto

No’s 7, 18, 21, 32.. No winner.. 2 lucky dips..Ann Marie Killoran & Bonty Mannion. Jackpot €2,600 & draw will take place in O’Looney’s Sat 9th.

Positive Spirit

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