Ballinderreen & Kinvara Parishes

05/05/2019 :: 3rd Sunday of Easter

Baptism

Congratulations to

Saoirse Hallinan, Keamsella, Ballinderreen

who was baptised recently.

We welcome Saoirse into our Christian Community.

Rest In Peace

We Pray for

Sarah Brittle (née Costello), Devon, formerly of Aughinish,

Mary Clarke, Enniscrone,

mother of Paddy Clarke, Woodmount, Ballinderreen

and

Dani Mitchell, Dublin,

sister of Joe Curley, The Quay, Kinvara

who died recently.

Sincere sympathy to their families.

May Dani, Mary and Sarah Rest In Peace

and may perpetual light shine upon them.

Go dtuga Dia suaimhneas síoraí dóibh.

First Communion

Congratulations to the nine pupils of Northampton N.S. who received First Holy Communion last Saturday. This coming Saturday, 11th May, at 11am, pupils of Doorus N.S. will receive First Holy Communion in Doorus Church. May they always find joy in their friendship with our Lord Jesus.

Anniversaries & Intentions

Please pray for the following for whom Mass will be offered
May
Saturday 4th
7.00pm	Kinvara [St. Joseph’s]	Miko Moroney & Kathleen Donoghue, Funshin [Anniversary] & deceased family members. Peter & Annie Deeley, Loughcurra [Anniversary] & deceased family members. John Kilroy, Clonasee [Anniversary] Patrick, Elizabeth & Nora Forde, Caheravoneen [Anniversary]
Sunday 5th
9am	Doorus	People of the Parish
10.30am	Ballinderreen	Eileen Larkin, Killeenaran [1st Anniversary] Mary Larkin, Aran [Anniversary] John Joe & Ann Jordan, Woodview & Martin Sweeney Toureen [Anniversary] Patsy Fahy & John Fordham, Killeenaran & deceased family members.
12.00 noon	Kinvara [St.Colman’s]	Kitty O’Grady, Kinvara [Anniversary]
Tuesday 7th Wednesday 8th
Please note: As there will be no Mass on Tuesday evening or Wednesday morning, Masses for Brian Samuels, John Kenny and Thomas Linnane have been moved to Tuesday, 14th May at 7pm.
Thursday 9th
No 10am Mass on Thursday morning.
Friday 10th
10am	Kinvara [St. Joseph’s]	Mass
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]

Last Sunday’s Collection

Ballinderreen: € 627.59
Kinvara: € 1,021.84

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.

Rosary at the Grotto

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

No Weekday Masses until Friday

Please note that there will be no weekday Masses on Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday this week. Mass as usual on Friday at 10am in St. Joseph’s Church, Kinvara.

Trócaire

Now that Lent is over, if you still have a Trócaire box, please return it to the Church as soon as possible. You can place it in the special container in each Church. Thank you to all families and everybody who contributed to Trócaire this Lent.

Easter Dues 2019

Thank you to all who have contributed to the Easter Dues collection, which funds the priest’s salary and other costs of the Diocese in relation to priests. There are extra envelopes at the entrances to each Church if you would still like to contribute.

St Colman’s Church Kinvara 200

A planning meeting was held recently about the 200th anniversary of St Colman’s Church, Kinvara. Good ideas were proposed. The celebration will be centred on a special Mass on Sunday, 22nd September at 12 noon, to be celebrated by Bishop Brendan Kelly. There will be an evening of music and presentation on the history of the Church the evening before. It was decided to create a garden of reflection in the currently overgrown Church garden. There will be a collection to fund this and other aspects of the anniversary celebrations. Envelopes will be available at the Church entrances for this soon.

Parish bus to Knock for Diocesan Pilgrimage

The Galway Diocesan Pilgrimage to Knock will take place on Sunday, 19th May, with the Mass at 3pm. Ballinderreen and Kinvara Parishes will have a bus going. The bus will leave St Joseph’s Church, Kinvara at 12 noon, and Ballinderreen Church at 12.10pm. Cost will be announced later. To book, please contact the parish office.

Marian Procession

Galway City, Saturday May 11th, in honour of Our Lady of Fatima leaving at 2:30pm from St. Patrick’s Church on Foster Street.

Healing the Family Ancestral Tree Seminar

Facilitated by Fr. Jim Cogley, focusing on ending the suffering of the past, healing present day trauma while learning how to bless future generations with health, wellness and peace. May 8th in Croi Nua, Taylors Hill, 10am to 4pm. To book contact Marguerite on 086 0356970.

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… 11, 12, 25, 28.. No winner. 3 match 3’s: Ella O’Sullivan, Christy Burke & John Donnellan. Jackpot €7,300. Draw will take place in Raftery’s Sat 4th May.

Kinvara Darkness into Light 11th May, 2019

Annual walk in aid of Pieta House. To register and for further details please visit www.darknessintolight.ie.

Ballinderreen Community Centre

Concert with Toronto’s Irish/Canadian band North Atlantic Drift, Sat. 11th May at 8:00pm. An exciting blend of Celtic music from the traditions of Ireland, Scotland and the east coast of Canada. Also on the night will be Manus McGuire & Máire O’Keeffe. Adm. €15 (€12 Concession) Tickets on 085 1743916.

AGM – Galway Macra na Feirme

Thursday May 2nd at 8pm in Bradley’s, Labane. All welcome. Galway Macra clubs are open to all young people aged 17-35. For further details contact 086 7808987.

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