Ballinderreen & Kinvara Parishes

03/03/2019 :: 8th Sunday in Ordinary Time

Good News

We thank God that Stephen Warde has been found safe and well.

Baptism

Congratulations to

Donnacha Carroll, Kinvara,

who was baptised recently.

We welcome Donnacha into our Christian Community.

Anniversaries & Intentions

Please pray for the following for whom Mass will be offered
March
Saturday 2nd
7.00pm	Kinvara [St. Joseph’s]	William & Brigid Hackett, Dublin [Anniversary] Vincent Keane, Cartron [Anniversary] Angela Callinan, Kinvara [Anniversary] John Forde, Killina [Anniversary]
Sunday 3rd
9.00am	Doorus	People of the Parish
10.30am	Ballinderreen	Patrick Linnane, Clougballymore [3rd Anniversary] P.J. & Kathleen Larkin, Aran [Anniversary] Michael Corless Ballycleara [Anniversary] & deceased family members. Helena & John Murphy, Kiltiernan [Anniversary]
12.00 noon	Kinvara [St. Colman’s]	Adrian, Margaret & John Joe Flaherty, Cappamore [Anniversary] Tony Farr, Kinvara & U.K. who died recently.
Tuesday 5th
11am	Ballinderreen	Confirmation No 7pm evening Mass in Ballinderreen.
Wednesday 6th Ash Wednesday
9am	Ballinderreen	People of the Parish with distribution of ashes
7pm	Kinvara [St. Joseph’s]	Mass with distribution of ashes
Thursday 7th
10am	Kinvara [St. Joseph’s]	Mass
Friday 8th
10am	Kinvara [St. Joseph’s]	Mass
Saturday 9th
7pm	Kinvara [St. Joseph’s]	Dr. Vivian Greene, Kinvara [Anniversary]
Sunday 10th
9am	Doorus	Joan Kavanagh, Mountscribe. Nora Keane, Aughnish & deceased family members.
10.30am	Ballinderreen	Pauline Hynes, Mulrook [Months Mind] Michael Lyons, Toureen [Anniversary] Anna Quinn, Ballinderreen [Anniversary] Jim Morrissey, London [Anniversary]
12.00 noon	Kinvara [St. Colman’s]	People of the Parish.

Last Sunday’s Collection

Kinvara: € 1,124.19
Ballinderreen: € 714.52

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.

Ballinderreen Confirmation

Bishop Brendan Kelly will confirm sixth class pupils of Ballinderreen N.S. this Tuesday, 5th March 2019 at 11am in Ballinderreen Church. May the Holy Spirit always guide and inspire the young people receiving the Sacrament.

First Communion preparation

Welcome to the First Communion children of Northampton N.S. and their families attending the 7pm Mass together in Kinvara this Saturday evening. Next Sunday, 10th March, the First Communion children of Ballinderreen N.S. and families will be together for the 10.30am Mass in Ballinderreen Church. Please remember all the First Communion children of the parishes as they prepare to receive the Sacrament for the first time in May.

Ash Wednesday

Lent begins this Wednesday, 6th March. There will be Mass with distribution of ashes in Ballinderreen Church at 9am, and in St Joseph’s Church, Kinvara at 7pm. Fr Hugh will visit the schools and Blake Manor nursing home with ashes during the day. Ash Wednesday is a day of fast and abstinence.

Stations of the Cross

There will be Stations on Friday evenings at 7.30pm during Lent, alternating between Ballinderreen Church and St Joseph’s Church, Kinvara. The first evening will be this coming Friday, 8th March in Ballinderreen. 15th March: Kinvara; 22nd: Ballinderreen; 29th: Kinvara; 5th April: Ballinderreen; 12th: Kinvara.

Lenten Faith Formation

Beginning on Tuesday 19th March in Kinvara Pastoral Centre, alternating every second Tuesday at 7.45pm during Lent with the Acorn Centre in Ballinderreen, there will be a screening of the Catholicism Series with Fr (now Bishop) Robert Barron, a beautifully made series of videos on aspects of the Catholic faith. There will be a chance for a short discussion after the video on each of the evenings.

Galway Diocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes

30th June to 5th July 2019. Led by Bishop Brendan Kelly. €735 per person. €645 for the sick / assisted and special needs section with special arrangements and accommodation provided. Bookings to: Joe Walsh Tours 01 241 0800.

ACCORD is seeking your help

ACCORD prepares couples for the sacrament of Marriage. Would you like to train as a Facilitator for ACCORD? If interested contact 091 562331 or email: accordgalway@eircom.net

St Josephs N.S. Kinvara

Now enrolling for September 2019. Enrolment forms available to download: on www.kinvarans.ie
Please return by February 28th.

St. Josephs NS Kinvara, Family Bingo Night

Sat. 9th of March, Kinvara Community Centre, 7pm in aid of sports equipment for the school.

Thank You

To all who contributed to the recent church gate collection  for Cystic Fibrosis. A total of €510.30 was collected in Kinvara.

Ballinderreen GAA Lotto

Numbers … 9, 12, 16,2 4.. No winner. 2 match 3’s: Fr Tony Minniter & Bonty Mannion. Jackpot €6,400 draw in Raftery’s, Saturday 2nd March 

Defibrillator Training

Sat. 27th April, Community Centre 9.30am to 1.30pm. Cost of €40 applies on booking which is essential. Call Mary 085 7219832 for more info.

Ballinderreen Tidy Towns Committee

Would like to thank all who supported their recent table quiz. €929.00 was raised.

Seamount College “Cash for Clobber” Collection

Seamount College is holding a “Cash for Clobber” unwanted clothes collection to raise money for the school. Items can be dropped in bags inside the back gate of Seamount on Thursday 7th or Friday 8th March from 8:30am – 3:00pm. All support is much appreciated.

Have you ever considered fostering?

Fostering Fortnight runs from 4th–15th March. Come to any of the many information stands around the county or contact Deirdre O’Brien on 091 768360 for more information.

Clonfert Diocese—vacancy

for part time (19.5 hrs) Pastoral Ministry Co-ordinator: Among the responsibilities will be liaising with youth groups through second level schools and supporting the primary school catechetical programme. Applications to clonfertdi@gmail.com or post to The Office Administrator, Clonfert Diocese, Coorheen, Loughrea, Go. Galway, H62 TD82 by Friday, 15 March 2019.

Gort Parade

Monday 18th March at 12.30pm. Grand Marshall, Joe Healy, President of I.F.A. Theme: “Save Rural Ireland”. Groups and individuals can participate either on foot or on floats. Enquiries may be made to 087-7901048.

South Galway Macra

Come along and meet the members of the club on Fri March 8th at 8.30pm in Bradley’s, Labane. For more details contact Debbie on  086 7808987 or www.macra.ie

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