31/01/2016 :: Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Rest In Peace

We Pray for
Michael Kelly,
Newtown & London,
who died recently.
Michael was brother of Mary Dwyer, Ballinderreen
May he rest in peace.
Anniversaries
| Please pray for the following for whom Mass will be offered | |
January 2016 |
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| Saturday 30th 7pm Kinvara [St. Joseph’s] |
Michael Hynes, Leeha South, Months Mind Bernie, Michael & Birdie Leech, Crushoe & deceased Family members Paddy & Bridget Fallon, Boherbee, [Anniversary] |
| Sunday 31st 9am Doorus Doorus [St. Kieran’s] |
Tommy & Kate Linnane and deceased family members |
| Sunday 31st 10.30am Ballinderreen [St. Colman’s] |
Detta Murphy, Newtown [Anniversary] Mary O’Toole, [Anniversary] John Killoran, Ballinderreen, [Anniversary] Margaret, Thomas & John O’Connor, [Anniversary] |
| 12 noon Kinvara [St. Colman’s] |
Michael & Leana Greene, [Anniversary] Tomo, Lily, Mattie Joe & Bernie Connolly & deceased Family members Betty & Paddy Joe Griffin, [Anniversary] |
February 2016 |
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| Tuesday 2nd 7pm Ballinderreen |
Candlemas Day Blessing of Candles |
| Wednesday 3rd 9.10am Ballinderreen |
St. Blaise—Blessing of Throats Sarah, Michael and Anthony Conlon [Anniversary] |
| Thursday 4th 10am Kinvara [St. Joseph’s] |
People of the Parish |
| Friday 5th 10am Kinvara [St. Joseph’s] |
Mass |
| Saturday 6th 7pm Kinvara [St. Joseph’s] |
Colm Corlesss, 1st [Anniversary] Molly & Jack Quinn, Moy, [Anniversary] Paddy, Tom & Gerry Donohue, [Anniversary] |
| Sunday 7th—9am Doorus |
People of the Parish |
| Sunday 7th 10.30am Ballinderreen |
Bertie Flannery, [Anniversary] Thomas Shiels, Killeenhugh, [Anniversary] Finbarr Dwyer, [Anniversary] |
| 12 noon Kinvara [St. Colman’s] |
Deceased members of the Curtin Family, Roo Demense |
Last Sunday’s Collection
Ballinderreen: €1,095
Kinvara: €1,480
A sincere ‘Thank you’ for your generosity and support.
All the money collected in the weekend collections goes towards the maintenance and upkeep our Parish and Churches.
Young At Heart Social Club Kinvara
Next meeting Mon. 8th Feb. 2pm – 4pm, Pastoral Centre. Please come along for tea chat & music. Volunteers needed to provide lifts. Contact Sharon 087-9943539 Ann 087-9786217.
Lenten Spiritual Programme
Tuesdays after evening Mass Feb. 16th to March 15th
(more details in the following weeks)
SEAMOUNT COLLEGE
SEAMOUNT COLLEGE CASH FOR CLOTHING will take place at the school on Thurs. the 11th Feb. Unwanted Clothes, Bedding, towels etc… can be dropped off at the back gate of the school between 8:30am to 3:45pm.
Ballinderreen Parish Dinner and Party
Ballinderreen Social Services Annual Parish Dinner & Party Today in Ballinderreen Community Centre at 1pm. Contact: Aileen 087 2612029
Doorus Community Montessori
Fundraiser: We are looking for donations of clean unwanted clothes (dry & reusable), paired shoes, handbags & Belts. Items can be dropped to Doorus School/Montessori anytime until 15th Feb.
Grandparents Day
Grandparents Day at Ballinderreen NS
We are delighted to invite all grandparents to the school hall 11am Feb. 3rd for a short ceremony, followed by classroom visits from 11.15am-12.30pm. The Parents Association will provide
refreshments for visitors.
Kinvara Juvenile GAA
Registration Day Sunday 31st January at 1pm at Kinvara Gaa pitch after 12 noon Mass for all juvenile players for 2016. Reduced rates for more than1 player per family. Free Kinvara socks and shorts for players registering today!
Pilates Classes
Ballinderreen Community Centre. Tuesday’s 11am. 1st Class free trial www.facebook.comainebaileypilates/
Social Dance Classes
Ballinderreen Community Centre – Social Dance Classes beginning Sun. Feb. 7th 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm, Community Centre, followed by tea and biscuits! No partner required. All are welcome. Adm. €10.00. Further details from Maria Murphy on 085 7039709
Holy Land Pilgrimage 2016
Fr. Benny McHale has organised a pilgrimage to the Holy Land from June 7th to June 17th 2016. Contact him A.S.A.P. to avoid disappointment on 091-244881. The Holy Land is very safe and pilgrims have no need to worry about security.
7pm Mass
7pm Mass Tue February 9th will be offered for those who are unwell in our parish. Anointing of the sick and elderly will take place during the Mass.
Film Night
Film Night February 9th: The film ‘The Debaters’ is based on a true story from 1930’s America. Tea and biscuits served beforehand. All are welcome.
SOLEMN NOVENA GALWAY CATHEDRAL
15th — 23rd February 2016
Weekday Times: 7.45 am 11.00 am 1.10 pm 3.30 pm 7.30 pm 9.00 pm
Sunday Times: 9.00 am 10.30 am 12.30 pm 4.30 pm 6.30 pm 8.00 pm
Croí Specialist Dietitian
Learn to manage your health, weight & lifestyle: with the Croí My Balanceprogramme, starting Mon. 1st Feb 11am-12pm and Tue. 2nd Feb 6:30-7:30pm at Croí Heart and Stroke Centre. Delivered by a Croí Specialist Dietitian over 8 weeks. To book phone 091544310 or visit www.croi.ie’
Community Employment
Community Employment positions available in Clarenbridge area: 1) Support for tidy towns 2) social care support with Brothers of Charity & 3) administrative assistant. Eligibility is minimum 12 months in receipt of a social welfare payment or certain training allowances. For further information ring Bridget on 0879253837 or email cv to bocangairdin@gmail.com”
The Alzheimer Café
The Alzheimer Café is a safe and relaxed place where people with dementia, their families and health care professionals can come together to talk, share and learn. It is a free monthly gathering and anyone affected by dementia is welcome to attend. This month Patrick Browne will give an information session on “Sleep Disorders”. Flannery’s Hotel, Thur. 4th Feb. 2pm – 4pm. Contact Maureen Mannion 086 8211540.
PARISH NEWSLETTER
*****PLEASE NOTE: ALL NOTICES FOR THE PARISH NEWSLETTER MUST BE EMAILED TO THE PARISH OFFICE BEFORE 12 NOON ON THURSDAYS*****
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 |
Phone no. 086-8577644