Ballinderreen & Kinvara Parishes

28/10/2018 :: 30th Sunday in Ordinary Time

Baptism

Congratulations to

Alice Forde, Killina

and

Sophie Lane, Moy

who were baptised recently.

We welcome these beautiful little girls, Sophie and Alice, into our Christian Community

Rest In Peace

We Pray for

Garda Niall Cosgrave, Gort, Caheravoneen and Limerick

and

Maeve Campbell (neé Kenny), Plumbstead, London,

aunt of Killian Kenny.

who died recently.

Sincere sympathy to their families.

May Maeve and Niall Rest in Peace.

Go dtuga Dia suaimhneas síoraí dóibh.

Anniversaries & Intentions

Please pray for the following for whom Mass will be offered
October
Saturday 27th 7.00pm Kinvara [St. Joseph’s]	Michael Staunton, Loughcurra [1st Anniversary] Tommy & Tessie Kavanagh, Trellick [Anniversary]
Sunday 28th 9.00am Doorus	Thomas Fahy, Cregboy [Anniversary] Pat Keane, Aughnish [Anniversary] & deceased family members
10.30am Ballinderreen	Margaret & Pat Bermingham [Anniversary] Paddy Joe & Agnes Flanagan, Ballycleara [Anniversary] & deceased family. Sarah Fordham, Tyrone [Anniversary] Jim & Mary, John & James Quinn, Aran Quay [Anniversary] & deceased members of the Quinn Family.
12 noon Kinvara [St. Colman’s]	Bridget & John Joe O’Connor, Leeha South & deceased family members.
Tuesday 30th 7pm Ballinderreen	Joe & Mary Kate Linnane, Matt Linnane & Michael & John Flanagan, Ballycleara [Anniversary]
Wednesday 31st 11.45am Mass in Blake Manor Nursing Home	People of the Parish
All Saints Vigil 7pm Kinvara [St. Joseph’s]	Mass for November list of deceased.
November
Thursday 1st All Saints Day 10am Kinvara [St. Joseph’s]	Mass for November list of deceased.
7pm Ballinderreen	Mass for November list of deceased
Friday 2nd 10am Ballinderreen	Mass for November list of deceased
7pm Kinvara [St. Joseph’s]	Remembrance Mass for the deceased of the past year.
Saturday 3rd 7pm Kinvara [St. Joseph’s]	Mass for November list of deceased
Sunday 4th 9am Doorus	Mary & Padraig Quinn & their son Anthony, Geeha [Anniversary] Vincent Fahy, Doorus who died recently in Manchester, Brother of Ambrose & Margaret.
10.30am Ballinderreen	Mass for November list of deceased
12 noon Kinvara [St. Colman’s]	Mass for November list of deceased.

Last Sunday’s Collection

Ballinderreen: € 634.35
Kinvara: € 930.50

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.

Feast of All Saints

All Saints Day, Thursday 1st November is a holy day of obligation, so there will be a 7pm Vigil Mass in St Joseph’s, Kinvara on Wednesday 31st October, with Masses on Thursday in St Joseph’s, Kinvara at 10am, and in Ballinderreen Church at 7pm. We praise God for his grace at work in the lives of all the Saints in Heaven.

NOVEMBER MASSES FOR THE DECEASED

The envelopes and lists for the names of deceased loved ones are available at the doors of the Churches. Please place them in the container provided. A Novena of Masses will be offered in early November for all those whose names are on the lists. May perpetual light shine upon them.

REMEMBERANCE MASS FOR THOSE WHO DIED IN THE PAST YEAR

The family members of those whose funerals took place during the year are especially invited to the special Mass. If you have a relative or friend who died since last November whom you would like remembered in this Mass, please contact Catherine in the Parish Office 086 8577644.
Kinvara Parish: Friday, 2nd November at 7pm
Ballinderreen Parish: Tuesday, 6th November at 7pm.

‘First Friday’ calls

Fr Hugh will bring Holy Communion to those who are housebound due to illness or old age, in Kinvara this Thursday, 1st Nov, and Ballinderreen on Friday 2nd.

Feast of St Colman

This Monday, 29th October, is the Feast of Saint Colman Mac Duach (7th century), evangeliser of this area, to whom the Parish Churches of both Ballinderreen and Kinvara are dedicated.

National Vocations Retreat

Is God calling you to be a Priest? Come and See: Exploring Priesthood Retreat, organised by the National Vocations Office of the Irish Catholic Bishops’ Conference. 23rd – 24th November 2018 at Mount St Anne’s, Killenard. For details, phone 01 505 3118 or email info@vocations.ie

Galway Hospice Annual Mass

For deceased patients of Hospice, will be held in Renmore Church on Sunday 4th November at 3pm, all are welcome. Celebrant: Bishop Brendan Kelly. Refreshments afterwards at Hospice.

Doorus Community Montessori

Annual Clothing Collection, Wed. 21st Nov. Items for Recycling: new & used clothing, shoes, belts, handbags, ties, linens, household textiles, stuffed toys, etc. Laptops (must be intact with lead), mobile phones (under 4 years old) (please keep separate for collection), no pillows or duvets! Please drop to the Montessori between 9.30am and 6pm Mon. to Fri. Proceeds will go to improving the outdoor play area at the Montessori.

Ballinderreen Lotto

No’s 2, 3, 18, 28.. No winner. 2 match 3’s Orla & Cathal Murphy & Kieran Meehan & Jack Murphy. Jackpot €4,600 & draw will take place in Raftery’s Sat 27th.

Social Cards

Returning for 6 weeks from Wed. Nov. 7th at 7.30pm in the Acorn Centre. All welcome refreshments provided.

The Alzheimer Café

Menlo Park Hotel Fri. 2nd Nov. 2pm – 4 pm. “Overview of Dementia – Ask the Geriatrician” with Dr. Rónán O Caoimh, Consultant Geriatrician. For more information contact: Maureen Mannion 086 8211540.

Ballinderreen Community Centre Committee

would like to thank everybody who attended the events of Ballinderreen Sur la Mer recently. It was a wonderful occasion for the community. Míle buíochas le gach duine.

Positive Spirit

Gambling Addiction

Are you affected by a family member’s gambling problem? If so, help is available. Meeting at Ozanam House, St Augustine Street, Galway, 8:00pm, Monday 5th November. No admission fee.

Slimming World Gort

Re-launching Thur. 1st Nov. in Gort Community Centre at 5:30pm and 7:30pm. New Consultant: Maura – 087 2768935. All welcome.

Monster Public Auction

Gort Golf Club on Friday 2nd November at 7pm. Items include fuel, timber, round bales, paintings, green fees, household goods and much more. Shop early for Christmas.

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