Ballinderreen & Kinvara Parishes

17/11/2019 :: 33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time

Rest In Peace

We Pray for

Ethna Dalton, Ardee,

mother of Aodh Dalton, Caoin Dara, Ballinderreen,

Ita Rooney, Kiltulla,

sister-in-law of Bina Mitchell, Loughcurra, Kinvara,

and

Linda Kavanagh (nee Curtin), UK and Kinvara West,

sister of Bernie McInerney, Kinvara West.

May their souls, and the souls of all the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, Rest In Peace

and may Perpetual Light shine upon Linda, Ita and Ethna.

Sincere sympathy to their families.

Go dtuga Dia suaimhneas síoraí dóibh.

Wedding

Congratulations to

Claire Brady, Donard

and

Philip Connolly, Kinvara

who were married recently in Donard, Co. Wicklow.

We wish Claire and Philip every grace and blessing as they begin married life, and,

may the Lord grant them many happy years together.

First Holy Communion Preparation

This Sunday, the First Communion children of Ballinderreen N.S. and their families will be together for the 10.30am Mass in Ballinderreen Church, for their enrollment. We accompany them with our prayers.

November: Month of Prayer for those who have died

November Masses for the Dead: The November Altar Lists of the Dead and envelopes are now available at the entrances to the Churches. A Novena of Masses will be offered, between Kinvara and Ballinderreen, in early November, for those named on the lists. Please return them to the Churches for the beginning of November.

Mass for those who died during the year: For your diary: The Mass to pray for those who died during the year will be celebrated in

Ballinderreen Parish on Tuesday 5th November at 7pm and

in Kinvara Parish on Friday 15th November at 7pm.

Families of those whose funerals were held in the parishes during the year are invited. If you wish to attend and would like to have names of family members/ friends whose funerals took place elsewhere this year included, please give their names to Catherine in the Parish Office. All welcome. Tea/coffee afterwards in the Acorn Centre, Ballinderreen and Pastoral Centre, Kinvara.

Anniversaries & Intentions

Please pray for the following for whom Mass will be offered
November
Saturday 16th November
7.00pm	Kinvara [St. Joseph’s]	Martina Forde, Killina [Anniversary] Tom McCormack, Northampton, [5th Anniversary] Bertie O’Connor, Ballybuck [Anniversary] Martin, Mary, Michael & Joseph Halvey & deceased family members.
Sunday 17th
9.00am	Doorus	Padraic & Mary Quinn & their son Anthony, Geeha [Anniversary]
10.30am	Ballinderreen	John Day, Ballinderren, [5th Anniversary] Gerard Quinn Mulroog East, [6th Anniversary]
12.00 noon	Kinvara [St.Colman’s]	John & Bridget Quinn, Ballybuck [Anniversary] Paddy Joe & Agnes Flanagan, Ballycleara [Anniversary] & deceased family.
Tuesday 19th
7.00pm	Ballinderreen	Thomas Lyons [Anniversary] Edward & Marian Bermingham, Liskevin [Anniversary]
Wednesday 20th
9am	Ballinderreen	Special Intention
Thursday 21st
10.00am	Kinvara [St. Joseph’s]	Thomas & Mary Kelly, Cahermore [Anniversary] Thanksgiving intention
Friday 22nd
10.00am	Kinvara [St. Joseph’s]	People of the Parish
Saturday 23rd
7.00pm	Kinvara [St. Joseph’s]	David Callanan, Caherglissane [Anniversary] William & Bridget Hackett & their daughter, Maura Dunn, Dublin
Sunday 24th
9.00am	Doorus	People of the Parish
10.30am	Ballinderreen	Karen Day, Tyrone & Manchester [Anniversary] Stephen Ryan, Kilcolgan [Anniversary]
12.00 noon	Kinvara [St.Colman’s]	John Glynn, Mountscribe [Months Mind]

Last Sunday’s Collection

Kinvara: € 1,653.78
Ballinderreen: € 503.17

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.

Financial Statement

The parish financial statement for the year 2018 for each of Ballinderreen and Kinvara Parishes is available at the doors of the Churches of the respective parishes. You are welcome to take one.

Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament

There is Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament in the Blessed Sacrament Chapel in St Joseph’s Church, Kinvara, every Thursday from after the 10am Mass until 7.30pm. All are welcome to come and spend time in prayer with Our Lord present in the Sacred Host. As the Blessed Sacrament must be attended at all times during Exposition, if you would be willing to commit to a definite hour each week, please speak with Bina Mitchell, the coordinator, or contact Fr Hugh or Catherine at the Parish Office. There is also Exposition on Fridays on the main altar in St Joseph’s Church, Kinvara, from after the 10am Mass until 11am. Exposition takes place in Ballinderreen Church on Tuesdays from 6pm until shortly before the 7pm Mass.

St Colman’s Church Collection: Thank you

Thank you to all who contributed to the special collection for St Colman’s Church, Kinvara in the lead-up to the 200th anniversary celebrations. The total amount collected was €4,629.59. To date, €1,846.37 has been spent. The remainder will be spent on improvements at St Colman’s Church.

Diocesan Family Services

collection this week: This weekend, those using the parish envelope boxes will find an envelope for the annual special collection for the family services of the diocese. Proceeds from this collection help to finance services in the diocese for marriage and the family. These include ACCORD, which provides pre-marriage courses, and counselling for those experiencing difficulties in marriage, and the Galway Regional Marriage Tribunal.

Parish envelope system

Parishioners are earnestly encouraged to join the envelope box system for making the weekly offertory collection and dues collection contributions to the parish. This system makes it possible for the parish, as a registered charity, to claim a contribution from Revenue on overall contributions exceeding €250 in a year. This contribution from Revenue does not cost the contributor anything, and does not have any implications for the person’s tax affairs. New envelope boxes will be distributed in the coming weeks for 2020. Please contact the parish office in order to start receiving a box. Thank you to those who are already using the envelopes and who signed the consent form for the parish to apply to Revenue recently.

Kiltiernan N.S.

Montessori & after-school services: Open night on Thurs 28th November, 7 to 8pm. All welcome.

Ballinderreen GAA Lotto

Numbers: 13, 15, 19, 25. No winner. One match 3: Noel Linnane. Jackpot: €10,100. Draw will take place in O’Looney’s, Sat 16th.

Kinvara Community Concert

Music by Ciaran Connolly, with band and special guests in aid of Young at Heart and Kinvara FM. Sunday 1st December in Kinvara Community Centre. Doors 6.30pm, show at 7.15pm. Admission €10.

Blessed Karl of Austria

The relics of Blessed Karl will visit Galway Cathedral on Thurs 21st Nov. Bishop Brendan Kelly will celebrate Mass at 7.30pm. After Mass the great grandson of Blessed Karl, Archduke Imre de Habsbourge-Lorraine and his wife Archduchess Kathleen will speak on his life. Veneration of Blessed Karl’s relics after the talk.

Annual Advent Retreat

Esker Retreat Centre, Nov 29th – Dec 1st. Details: 091-844549 / www.redemptoristsesker.ie

Ballinderreen Camogie Club Fundraiser

Join us after Mass, Sunday 24th November, 11.30am – 1.30pm in Ballinderreen Community Centre. We will have refreshments, entertainment a raffle and much more!

Kinvara Alive Information Day

Sunday 24th November, 2pm—5pm in Kinvara Community Centre. Information on support services including Pieta House, Samaritans and many more. Special guest: Declan O’Rourke.

Free Men’s Health Event

Maldron Hotel, Sandy Rd., Galway, 6:30pm – 9:30pm. Speakers: Catherine Dowling, Consultant Urologist, Brian Mac Neil, Consultant Cardiologist and Marie Whyte, Centre Manager, CROI. Free blood pressure check from 6:30pm – 7:30pm from the team at CROI.

Pieta House

Misneach – Nourishing Hope Candlelight Service, Sunday 24th November, 3.30pm. Augustinian Church. Middle Street, Galway.

A Night For Fatema Fundraiser

Saturday 23rd November at 8pm in Sullivan’s Hotel Gort. Tickets €10. For more information contact Sullivan’s Hotel.

Freshstart

Are you out of work due to stress or anxiety? Freshstart is a recovery-oriented programme that helps people to develop a sense of self-esteem and confidence while introducing structure, new skills and opportunities to their lives. Training takes place in a stress-free environment in the National Learning Network, Galway. Contact 091-781265.

SCCUL Sanctuary Therapeutic Support Day

For individuals experiencing life challenges, Thursday 28th November 10.00am-3.00pm in Kilcornan Estate, Clarinbridge. Attendees welcome to bring a friend. Cost €25 p.p. including hot lunch. Places limited. Further info/booking: tel. 087 3466220 or email sanctuary@scculenterprises.ie

Make your own wreath for Christmas

From Natural Materials, with Deirdre Bennet, Horticulturist. Saturday November 30th, 11am, Townhall Gort. Cost: €20 in aid of Burren Lowlands Community Development. Contact 086 0853629 to book c/o Karen by text or phone. 

Kinvara Prayer Meeting

Every Wednesday, 7pm—8pm in the Chapel of Adoration, St. Joseph’s Church Kinvara. All Welcome.

Weekday Mass

With the schools back in action, some parents might like to be aware that you would be very welcome at the morning weekday Masses. Parents leaving children to school in Ballinderreen N.S. might find the 9am Wednesday Mass in Ballinderreen Church a suitable time (except for the last Wednesday of each month when Mass is in Blake Manor Nursing Home at 11.45 am instead). Mass is at 10am in St. Joseph’s Church, Kinvara on Thursdays and Fridays.

Medjugorje Mass, Knocknacarra

On the last Thursday of every month, a free bus will leave St. Joseph’s Church at 7pm and St. Colman’s Church, Ballinderreen at 7.15pm. Contact Mary Farrell on 065 7078009 or 087 2104829.

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