Ballinderreen & Kinvara Parishes

16/07/2017 :: 15th Sunday in Ordinary Time

Ministers of the Word

Baptism

Congratulations to :

Michael Maurice Mullins

who was Baptised on July 15th.

We welcome Michael into the Christian Community.

Anniversaries & Intentions

Please pray for the following for whom Mass will be offered
July 2017
Saturday 15th 7.00 pm. Kinvara [St. Joseph’s]	Tom Donohue, Gortnaclough, [Months Mind] Peter & Kathleen Keane, Carnamadra, [Anniversary] Michael Linnane, Caheravoneen, [Anniversary]
Sunday 16th 9am Doorus	Margaret (Peg) Corless, Mountscribe [1st Anniversary]
Sunday 16th 10.30am Ballinderreen	Dan & Bridget Fordham, Keamsella, [Anniversary] and deceased family members
12 noon Kinvara [St. Colman’s]	Mary Dempsey, Cloosh, [Months Mind] John & Margaret McHugh, Leitrim, [Anniversary] & Felix & Bridie Leonard Fermanagh, [Anniversary]
Tuesday 18th 7pm Ballinderreen	James & May Lane, Keamsella, [Anniversary]
Wednesday 19th 9am Ballinderreen	Mass
Thursday 20th 10am Kinvara [St. Joseph’s]	Mass
Friday 21st 10am Kinvara [St. Joseph’s]	Mass
Saturday 22nd 7pm Kinvara [St. Joseph’s]	Tom & Mary Mc Cormack and all the deceased Family Members Loughcurra.
Sunday 23rd 9am Doorus	Mass
Sunday 23rd 10.30am Ballinderreen	4.00 pm Mass in Drumacoo Cemetary
12 noon Kinvara [St. Colman’s]	Grainne Byrne, Glebe St, Kinvara [Months Mind]
Sunday 23rd 4pm Drumacoo	Mass in Drumacoo Cemetery

Last Sunday’s Collection

Kinvara: €1,217.43
Ballinderreen: €594.00

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.

A Prayer Vigil for Priesthood

is being held in Oranmore Church on Saturday July 22nd at 7.30pm. Concluding with Benediction at 9.00.

Church Collection 22 and 23rd July

National Church Collection 22 and 23rd July at All Masses. In aid of 25 Million people facing A hunger crisis in East Africa; Kenya, South Sudan, Somalia, & Ethopia
“The large number of people affected may shock us, but we must realise that behind these stark numbers are real people; mothers and fathers unable to provide for their hungry children.” Archbishop Eamon Martin.

Lough Derg 2017

You may begin the Three Day Pilgrimage on any day up to and including Sunday 13th August. Advance booking is not necessary. Telephone Maureen or Lorraine on 071 9851518 ( Email:info@loughderg.org   

The Limerick/Clare Group pilgrimage

takes place August Week-end from Aug 5th to 7th. Bus leaves Arthurs Quay Limerick at 5 .45am and pick up points are Ennis, Gort, Oranmore, Claregalway, Tuam, Knock, Sligo. Further information from James Tracey 086 057 2216 or 061 921 470

Christmas Pilgrimage to the Holy land

20th – 28th December 2017 (Last Remaining Seats) For 8 nights. Ex Dublin. Taking in Bethlehem, Jerusalem (Mount of Olives, Garden of Gethsemane, Last Supper Room and Calvary), Mount Tabor, Cana, Nazareth, Jericho, River Jordan, Dead Sea and Sea of Galilee. Contact James Treacy 061-921470 or 0860572216

Holy Cross

Cemetery Maintenance collection on Friday July 7th amounted to 1141.00. Greatly appreciated and many thanks.

Ballinderreen Lotto

Numbers 1,2,8,13. No winner. 2 match 3’s . Michael Kelly ( Snr) & Rosanna Santagata. This weeks jackpot is €5,600 & draw will take place in Rafterys Sat 15th

Ballinderreen Healthy Club Project

Are helping to co-ordinate visits to some residents of Blake Manor Nursing Home.  We are looking for people who have an hour to spare per week with an interest in joining our social team.  This might be of interest to transition year students also. If you would like further information please contact Carmel on 086-3203568.

Lost & Found

A ladies wrist watch was found recently around the Church grounds. Contact Catherine in the Parish Office on 086-8577644

Ballinderreen Social Services

Parish Outing:  will take place on Tuesday the 18th of July, to Cong and The Country Life Museum in Castlebar, followed by lunch Bus leaving Ballinderreen Church at 9.30am sharp. Please put your name on the list in Ballinderreen Church porch if you are interested in travelling or phone Aileen at 087 2612029

Village clean up

on Tuesday 18th July at 7pm. Please come along with gardening gloves, trowel and high viz if possible.

Jigsaw

will deliver a free talk called ‘Supporting Young People’s Mental Health’ to parents, guardians and adults concerned about youth mental health next Monday July 17th in the Lady Gregory Hotel, Gort. If you are interested in attending please contact Sinead O Brien by phone (086-1426843).Places are limited and will be offered on a first come first serve basis.

Bank of Ireland

You’re invited to a Mortgage, Home & Garden event by Bank of Ireland. All welcome / Free event – hear local experts from Auctioneering, planning, interior and garden design, legal and our mobile mortgage manager. Come along to The Pier Head, Kinvara on Thursday the 20th July from 7pm to 8.30pm. Any queries to Damien Gardiner BOI Gort on 087 6759987.