Ballinderreen & Kinvara Parishes

13/01/2019 :: The Baptism of the Lord

Wedding

Congratulations to

Niamh Quinn

and

Joe Maher

who were married in Ballinderreen Church on 22nd December

and

Michelle McHugh

and

John Keane

who were married in St Joseph’s Church, Kinvara, on 29th December.

Rest In Peace

We Pray for

Willie McNamee, Breaffy, Castlebar

father of John McNamee, Oakwood

who died during the week.

Sincere sympathy to John and his family.

May Willie Rest in Peace.

Go dtuga Dia suaimhneas síoraí dóibh.

Anniversaries & Intentions

Please pray for the following for whom Mass will be offered
January
Saturday 12th
7pm	Kinvara [St. Joseph’s]	Keelin Frawley, Gortskeagh [Anniversary]
Sunday 13th
9am	Doorus	People of the Parish
10.30am	Ballinderreen	Mary Anne & Thomas Gill & their son Stephen, Keamsella [Anniversary] Gerry Molloy (father of Brian) [1st Anniversary] Frank O’Reilly (father of Vivienne Molloy) [Anniversary] John Killoran, Ballinderreen [Anniversary]
12 noon	Kinvara [St. Colman’s]	Mary Fahy, Kinvara West [1st Anniversary]. & her husband Frank [Anniversary] Padraig & Bridget O’Loughlin & their son John Coleman, Killeenavara [Anniversary]
Tuesday 15th
7pm	Ballinderreen	People of the Parish
Wednesday 16th
9am	Ballinderreen	Mass
Thursday 17th
10am	Kinvara [St. Joseph’s]	Mass
Friday 18th
10am	Kinvara [St. Joseph’s]	Mass
Saturday 19th
7.00pm	Kinvara [St. Joseph’s]	Mass
Sunday 20th
9am	Doorus	Mass
10.30am	Ballinderreen	Paddy Ganly, Ballinderreen, 1st [Anniversary].
12 noon	Kinvara [St. Colman’s]	People of the Parish

Last Sunday’s Collection

Kinvara: € 1,019.56
Ballinderreen: €

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.

Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament

Adoration has re-commenced after the Christmas break in Kinvara, in the Adoration Chapel at St Joseph’s Church on Thursdays from after 10am Mass until 7.30pm in the evening. All welcome to drop in to pray at any stage of the day. Also, if you would be prepared to commit to a regular hour each week, since there must be somebody present when the Blessed Sacrament is exposed, please let Bina Mitchell know. Adoration takes place in Ballinderreen Church on Tuesdays from 6pm until shortly before 7pm Mass.

Ballinderreen First Communion Preparation

Welcome to the second class pupils of   Ballinderreen N.S., their parents and families, all together for 10.30am Mass today.
The dates for the next Masses in the months ahead are: 10th March and 7th April.
First Confession will be on Wednesday, 10th April at 7pm, and First Holy Communion on Saturday, 25th May at 11am.

St Colman’s Church Kinvara Anniversary

Date for your diary: Celebrations to mark the 200th anniversary of the dedication of St Colman’s Church, Kinvara, the oldest Church still in use in the diocese, will take place on Sunday, 22nd September. Bishop Brendan Kelly will be the chief celebrant of the 12 noon Mass that day. Planning will take place during the course of the year.

Use of Parish Meeting Rooms

Groups in the community are given the use of the Pastoral Centre meeting room in Kinvara and the Acorn Centre in Ballinderreen, on a good will basis, subject to availability and the activity being compatible with Catholic Church teaching. In order to comply with diocesan child safeguarding policy, and insurance regulations, groups requesting use of these rooms must fill the SG-07 form, accepting responsibility for child safeguarding and insurance cover. Insurance policy details are required. This applies to both regular and one-off bookings. The parish does not have the authority to make exceptions. Requests should be made through the parish office at least a week before the date of the meeting or event.

Ballinderreen Community Games

Will hold its AGM on Thursday 24th January at 8.30pm in Ballinderreen Community Centre. All Welcome.

Ballinderreen N.S.

Now enrolling for September 2019. An information evening will take place on Wednesday February 6th at 7pm in the school hall. Have your questions answered about your child starting school. Enrolment forms available to download from www.ballinderreenns.net or call 091-796632 for further details.

Lost and Found

A sum of money was found in St. Joseph’s Church car park after Mass on Saturday 29th December, 2018. Please contact Catherine at the parish office 086-8577644.

Kinvara GAA

Are starting an Operation Transformation in conjunction with Gort Cancer Support Service. All in our community are invited and encouraged to join in. This Monday, 14th  Jan. Kinvara N.S. at 8pm. Lets get Kinvara moving!

Ceoltóirí an Doirín

Music classes resume in Ballinderreen Community Centre Tuesday 15th Jan. 7:30pm – 8:00pm for Trad Music Improvers and Trad Music Advanced at 8:00pm – 9:00pm. Contact Ailbhe on 087 6276415.

Tenders are invited

For a daily childcare service to include ECCE provision at Kiltiernan N.S. Kilcolgan from Sept 2019. This service is required from 8am-6pm daily, subject to meeting all eligibility requirements by relevant supervisory bodies. Please contact Edel Leech, Principal on 091 635000 for additional information. Closing Date Friday 25th January 2019

Retrouvaille – A Lifeline for Married Couples

The Retrouvaille programme can help marriages at all stages. Next programme starts 8th – 10th February 2019. For information contact Tony & Anne (01) 495 3536, Mike & Anne (01) 450 0922, text or call 086 413 5440, or email info@retrouvaille.ie or visit www.retrouvaille.ie.

A Reunion Committee for St Joseph’s Secondary School, Gort

would like to circulate details of a reunion meeting for the Leaving Certificate class of 1979, so that as many past pupils as possible might attend.

Ann Keane’s Pilates Classes

resume Monday and Thursday evenings – Mon at 8pm for Teenagers and Thurs at 8pm for all ages and abilities. New morning class on Thurs at 11am. Contact Ann on 087 6739930 for more details.

Gort Education and Training Centre

is now enrolling for a part-time Community Care Course beginning January 2019. Monday and Thursday mornings from 10am – 1pm over two years. Contact 091 630624 – email claire.fahy@gretb.ie or call in to the centre between 9.00am and 4.00pm Mon. – Fri.

Irish Motor Neuron Disease

Would like to thank all those who donated on line or in person at the Flaggy Shore. A total of €1780 was raised. Thank you and happy new year.

Hip-Hop Fitness

Workout for adults in Kinvara N.S. Commencing, Thur. 10th Jan. at 6.05pm. All levels of fitness catered for. Please note, Hip-hop fitness for Children is also back.

Ballinderreen GAA Lotto

Numbers …. 1, 7, 11, 31.. No winner.. 3 match 3’s.. Noel Linnane, Noel Gallagher & Madeline Corless. Jackpot €5,700 draw in O Donoghue’s Sat 12th.

Positive Spirit

Accord

Advises couples getting married to book their pre-marriage course at least a year before their wedding date. The course can be booked online www.accord.ie Contact number – 091 562331.

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