Ballinderreen & Kinvara Parishes

21/07/2019 :: 16th Sunday in Ordinary Time

Baptism

Congratulations to

Mila Quinn, Tyrone,

Emmet Fallon, Canada,

Dylan Tipper, Ballinderreen,

and

Ben Crotty, New York

who were baptised recently in St. Colman’s Church, Ballinderreen.

Also, Wonderful Congratulations to

Eva Gallagher, Nogra,

and

Joey Curtin, Garyland

who were baptised recently in St. Kieran’s Church, Doorus.

We welcome Joey, Eva, Ben, Dylan, Emmet and Mila into our Christian Community.

Rest In Peace

We Pray for

Seán Hynes, Nogra,

whose funeral took place in St. Kieran’s Church, Doorus during the week, 

Tom Gill, who died recently in Kent, UK.,

brother of Martin, Pat and Geraldine Gill and Mary Carr (all Ballinderreen),

Tommy Conneely, Killeelymore, Kilcolgan,

whose funeral took place in Roveagh Church

and

Michael Ryan, Kilcolgan,

whose funeral took place in Clarinbridge Church.

Sincere sympathy to their families.

May Michael, Tommy, Tom and Seán Rest In Peace

and may Perpetual Light shine upon them.

Go dtuga Dia suaimhneas síoraí dóibh.

Anniversaries & Intentions

Please pray for the following for whom Mass will be offered
July
Saturday 20th
7.00pm	Kinvara [St. Joseph’s]	Tom & Mary McCormack, Loughcurra [Anniversary] & deceased family members.
Sunday 21st
9.00am	Doorus	Marie Clifford & Arthur Stephens, Dublin [Anniversary]
10.30am	Ballinderreen	John & Kathleen Shiels, Killeenaran [Anniversary]
12.00 noon	Kinvara [St.Colman’s]	Ellie & Thomas Fahy, Crushoa [Anniversary] & deceased family members.
Tuesday 23rd
7.00pm	Ballinderreen	James & Kathleen Lane, Keamsella [Anniversary]
Wednesday 24th
9.00am	Ballinderreen	People of the Parish
Thursday 25th
10.00am	Kinvara [St. Joseph’s]	Special Intention
Friday 26th
10.00am	Kinvara [St. Joseph’s]	People of the Parish
Saturday 27th
7.00pm	Kinvara [St. Joseph’s]	Mass
Sunday 28th
9.00am	Doorus	People of the Parish
10.30am	Ballinderreen	Tom Shiels, Mulrook [10th Anniversary]
12.00 noon	Kinvara [St.Colman’s]	John Joseph Fahy, Townagh East [1st Anniversary]

Last Sunday’s Collection

Kinvara: € 1,254.29
Ballinderreen: € 544.27

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.

St Colman’s Church Kinvara 200th Anniversary

St Colman’s Church is the official parish Church of Kinvara Parish, and is the oldest Church still in use in the Diocese of Galway, Kilmacduagh and Kilfenora.

The date of dedication of a Church is considered its ‘birthday’ and this is the 200th anniversary year of the dedication of St Colman’s Church. Don’t forget to put on your diary the evening of music and culture with presentation on the history of St Colman’s Church in Kinvara Community Centre on Saturday, 21st September, and the 200th anniversary Mass, to be celebrated by Bishop Brendan Kelly on Sunday 22nd at 12 noon.

Thank you to those who contributed to the special collection for the garden outside St Colman’s Church and other works, if there are sufficient proceeds. The total contributed to date is €2,039. Contributions can still be made using the special envelopes at the entrances to the Kinvara Churches. Thanks to the parishioners who have been working on the garden.

CHY3 Forms for Parish Contributions

Thank you to those who sent in the form. In doing so, you are giving a good help to the parish. If you received a form and still have it for sending in, please do so as soon as possible. If you are not eligible, it would be good if you send in the slip included to state that, so that further letters will not be sent out to you. Sincere thanks to all who use the envelope box system, which makes it possible for the parish to avail of the contributions from Revenue to registered charities. * If you would be willing to use an envelope box for your parish contributions, please contact the parish office. *

The Irish Catholic newspaper

is currently available in Ballinderreen Church and St Joseph’s Church, Kinvara. However, very few copies are being purchased. This paper reports many items of interest on faith and Church matters. However, perhaps the availability of such news on the internet means that sales in these parishes have declined. The paper will remain on sale for a few more weeks, but if sales remain very low, numbers ordered will be cut back or even cease to be sold at the Churches here. The Irish Catholic is available, in any case, in Costcutter in Kinvara.

Kinvara FM Mass Broadcast

Those who are housebound might like to know that Kinvara FM radio broadcasts a recording of the Kinvara Saturday evening vigil Mass, on Sundays at 12 noon. It can be accessed at www.kinvarafm.com  Thanks to Christina Connolly of Kinvara FM who produces the recording.

To listen to an interview with Fr Hugh Clifford and local historian Jeff O’Connell, talking to presenters, Seamus Gallagher and Christina Connolly about events planned for celebrating the two hundred years of the dedication  of St Colman’s Church, go on the web- www.kinvarafm.com and click on to latest podcast, “Kinvara Reporting 13-07-19”

Ballinderreen GAA Lotto

No’s: 8, 10, 25, 31. No winner. One match 3: Gerry Fleming. Jackpot €8,400. Draw will take place in O’Donoghue’s, Sat 20th.

Exhibition of Michael Killeen’s

paints and artefacts: Will take place in the Courthouse Art Gallery Kinvara—opening on Friday, 2nd August. Michael is a native-born Kinvara artist, from Dunguaire. His pictures feature the rich tapestry of life in Kinvara in the 1930’s, Dunguaire Castle, sailing boats, farming, climins, etc. All invited and it is hoped that locals will be able to identify some of the people in the photographs with Michael! Please come and enjoy this journey into Kinvara’s past.

Ballinderreen Social Services Outing

Tuesday 23rd of July, travelling the Wild Atlantic Way. Doolin to Ennis, €25. Bus leaving Ballinderreen Community Centre at 9.30 am. Please put your name on the list in the Church porch or contact Aileen at 087 2612029 or committee members Liz Forde and Carmel Divilly to book your seat.

Lough Derg 2019

The Three Day Pilgrimage is currently open. You may begin on any day until Tuesday 13th August. Advance booking is not necessary. The Lough Derg team can help you to co-ordinate public transport or link up with pilgrimage organisers in your locality. Call Lorraine on 071 9861518 or email: info@loughderg.org

Ballinderreen Community Childcare

and Education Centre—Vacancy: Early years practitioner: If you are an enthusiastic early years educator who holds a minimum FETAC Level 5 in childcare and would like to join a great team caring for wonderful children then please email a cover letter and CV for the attention of Norma Hanley to: normaballinderreenchildcare@gmail.com Closing date for applications is Friday 2nd August, 2019.

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