Ballinderreen & Kinvara Parishes

12/05/2019 :: 4th Sunday of Easter

Baptism

Congratulations to

Georgie Smith, Trellick, Kinvara

who was baptised recently.

We welcome Georgie into our Christian Community.

Rest In Peace

We Pray for

Evelyn Roche, Gort,

mother of Fr. Joe Roche, P.P., Ardrahan and Kilchreest, former Administrator of Ballinderreen and Kinvara,

Paddy O’Meara, Mallow,

father of Paul O’Meara, Mulrook

and

Eileen Feeney, Spiddal,

grand-aunt of Áine Feeney, Kiltiernan

who died recently.

Sincere sympathy to their families.

May Eileen, Paddy and Evelyn Rest In Peace

and may Perpetual Light shine upon them.

Go dtuga Dia suaimhneas síoraí dóibh.

First Communion

Congratulations to the six pupils of Scoil Chiaráin Naofa, Doorus, who received First Holy Communion this Saturday. Next Saturday, 18th May, at 11am, pupils of St Joseph’s N.S., Kinvara, will receive First Communion. May the love of Jesus in the Sacrament of the Eucharist always bring them joy.

Anniversaries & Intentions

Please pray for the following for whom Mass will be offered
May
Saturday 11th
7.00pm	Kinvara [St. Joseph’s]	P.J., Mary & Mick Burke, Killina [Anniversary] Paddy Connolly, Dunguaire [Anniversary] & deceased family members.
Sunday 12th
9.00am	Doorus	People of the Parish
10.30am	Ballinderreen	Eileen Moran, Cartron [Months Mind]. Mary Costello, Mulrook [Months Mind]. Bridget Clasby, Toureen [Anniversary] Paddy MacDonagh, Ballinderreen [Anniversary]
12.00 noon	Kinvara [St.Colman’s]	Tom, Stephen & Margaret Donohue, Gortnaclough [Anniversary]
Tuesday 14th
7pm	Ballinderreen	Thomas Linnane, Pollough [Anniversary] & deceased family members. Brian Samuels [11th Anniversary] & John Kenny [8th Anniversary]
Wednesday 15th
9am	Ballinderreen	People of the Parish
Thursday 16th
10am	Kinvara [St. Joseph’s]	Mass
Friday 17th
10am	Kinvara [St. Joseph’s]	Mass
Saturday 18th
7.00pm	Kinvara [St. Joseph’s]	Paul O’Shaughnessy, Parkroe [1st Anniversary] Nora O’Connor [Anniversary]
Sunday 19th
9am	Doorus	People of the Parish
10.30am	Ballinderreen	Bernard Jordan, Toureen East [1st Anniversary]
12.00 noon	Kinvara [St.Colman’s]	Paddy Conole, Tawnagh [1st Anniversary] Paddy Kilkelly, Crushoa [Anniversary] Laurence & Mary Kate Moroney, Funchin & deceased family members

Last Sunday’s Collection

Kinvara: € 1,057.50
Ballinderreen: € 644.37

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.

Please Note

The parish office will be open in Kinvara this Monday 13th and closed on Friday 17th!

Special collection: Clerical Students

Please note that there is an envelope in the envelope box for this weekend for the collection for the priestly formation of clerical students for the diocese. We ask God to help those he calls, to answer with courage and generosity.

Pilgrimage to Lough Derg

Tuesday 11th June—Thursday 13th June. Depart Claregalway Church at 8am on Tuesday 11th. Contact Claregalway Parish Office on 091-798741 before Friday 31st May for more information or to book your place.

Diocesan Pilgrimage to Knock

There wasn’t a sufficient uptake for a parish bus to Knock for the diocesan pilgrimage. However, for parishioners who wish to travel themselves, Mass will be at 3pm in Knock Basilica on Sunday 19th May. Sacrament of the Sick beforehand at 2.30pm.

St Colman’s Church Kinvara 200 years

For your diary: This year marks the 200th anniversary of the dedication of St Colman’s Church, Kinvara, the oldest Church still in use for worship in the Diocese of Galway, Kilmacduagh and Kilfenora. The precise date of dedication back in 1819 is unclear, so we will mark it on Sunday, 22nd September 2019. The 12 noon Mass that day will be celebrated by Bishop Brendan Kelly. Evening of culture and history on Saturday 21st.

Theology of the Body

The 5th International Symposium on John Paul II’s Theology of the Body will take place at Rolduc Abbey, Kerkrade, Netherlands from 28th to 30th June 2019. For information see www.tobsymposium.org

Rosary at the Grotto

There will be a Rosary at the Grotto outside Ballinderreen Church each Wednesday of the month of May at 8pm.

Special Galway/Mayo Pilgrimage

Last remaining seats. Based in Fatima, 9th–14th June, in Lisbon for Feast Day of Saint Anthony. Contact James Treacy at 086 0572216.

Ballinderreen GAA Lotto

No’s… 2, 15, 18, 25. No winner. 2 lucky dips: Lauren Crotty & Carmel Collins. Jackpot €7,400. Draw will take place in O’Looneys, Sat 11th.

Holy Trinity and Saint Michael’s Primary Schools, Mervue

Are celebrating their 50th anniversary at the end of this month. All past pupils and staff are invited to a reunion on 30th May from 5:00pm–8:00pm in the school hall. There will be a photo exhibition and light refreshments provided. Come see your old school and catch up with friends and teachers!

Summer Concert

Galway Choral Association and the Galway Simon Music Project:  Summer concert featuring lighter choral works and popular songs. Saturday 25th May at 8pm, in the Augustinian Church, Middle St at 8pm. Tickets from Opus II, Eventbrite, members or at the door.

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