Ballinderreen & Kinvara Parishes

08/09/2019 :: 23rd Sunday in Ordinary Time

St Colman’s Church Kinvara

200th Anniversary of Dedication

200th Anniversary Mass: Bishop Brendan Kelly will celebrate the special Mass at 12 noon on Sunday, 22nd September, to mark the 200th anniversary of the dedication of St Colman’s Church, Kinvara, the oldest Church still in use in the Diocese of Galway, Kilmacduagh and Kilfenora. There will be refreshments for all outside the Church after the Mass. Please note that the celebration will take longer than our usual weekly Sunday Mass.

St Colman’s Bicentenary Cultural Evening: Kinvara Community Centre, Saturday September 21st at 8pm. An evening of music, history and song to celebrate the bicentenary of St Colman’s Church Kinvara, the oldest active Church in the Diocese of Galway. Featuring music from Kinvara School of Traditional Music and Culture, songs performed by Fiona Corless (Mezzosoprano) and Maeve Cairney (Soprano) accompanied on piano by Martina King, and a presentation on the history of St. Colman’s Church by Áine and Jeff O’Connell. All welcome. Admission: Donation at the door.

** Bicentenary Mass: Sunday 22nd Sept at 12pm

Rest In Peace

We Pray for those who have died recently:

Sr. Berchmans Liddy

formerly of Seamount College, Kinvara.

May Sr. Berchmans Rest In Peace

and may Perpetual Light shine upon her.

Sincere sympathy to her family.

Go dtuga Dia suaimhneas síoraí dí.

Cemetery Masses

This Sunday, 8th September, the 9am Doorus Mass is being celebrated in Doorus Cemetery and offered for those buried in the cemetery. If the weather is inclement, the Mass will move to the Church. Mass will be celebrated in Parkmore Cemetery this Friday 13th September at 7.30pm. Again, if there is rain, the Mass will be transferred to Doorus Church.

Anniversaries & Intentions

Please pray for the following for whom Mass will be offered
September
Saturday 7th
7.00pm	Kinvara [St. Joseph’s]	Sean Keane, Caheravoneen [Anniversary] & deceased family members
Sunday 8th
9.00am Cemetery Mass	Doorus	For all buried in Doorus Cemetery
10.30am	Ballinderreen	Martin (Mattie) Moran, Cartron [Anniversary] John & Mary Silke and Patrick & Ann Silke, Lisheeneenaun [Anniversary]
12.00 noon	Kinvara [St. Colman’s]	People of the Parish
Tuesday 10th
7.00pm	Ballinderreen	People of the Parish
Wednesday 11th
9am	Ballinderreen	Mass
Thursday 12th
10.00am	Kinvara [St. Joseph’s]	Mass
Friday 13th
10.00am	Kinvara [St. Joseph’s]	Mass
7.30pm	Parkmore Cemetery	Parkmore Cemetery Mass
Saturday 14th
7.00pm	Kinvara [St. Joseph’s]	David McCormack, Northampton [1st Anniversary]. Thomas & Mary Shaughnessy & Una & Paddy Sullivan, Kinvara [Anniversary].
Sunday 15th
9.00am	Doorus	The deceased members of the Brann Family Mountscribe. John O’Sullivan, Nogra [11th Anniversary].
10.30am	Ballinderreen	Patrick & Margaret Lane, Lavallyconnor [Anniversary] & Cannon Walsh, former Parish Priest of Ballinderreen Edward & Nora Fitzgerald, Ballinderreen [Anniversary]
12.00 noon	Kinvara [St.Colman’s]	People of the parish

Last Sunday’s Collection

Kinvara: € 1,059.95
Ballinderreen: € 586.12

A sincere “Thank You”

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.

Recent Special Masses

Thank you to all who were involved in the preparations for and in the various roles for the Mass at the Cruinniú na mBád in Kinvara last Sunday and the special Mass for the Feast of the Assumption in Ballinderreen on Thursday.

Parish Cemetery Masses 2019

Doorus: Sunday, 8th September at 9am
Parkmore: Friday, 13th September at 7.30pm 

Next Sunday: Doorus Cemetery Mass

The 9am Mass in Doorus on Sunday 8th September will be celebrated in Doorus cemetery, next to the Church, and will be offered for all who are buried there. If the weather is inclement, we will move into the Church.

Parkmore Cemetery Mass

Friday,13th September at 7.30pm.
May the souls of the faithful departed rest in peace.

Knock Shrine Mini Vigil

Old Church, Knock, Fri. Sept. 13th  8.15pm to midnight. Homily: Bishop Brendan Kelly, Holy Hour: Fr Benny McHale. Bus leaving Clarinbridge Church at 6pm. Enquiries to Phil Concannon 086 8778825.

The Poor Clares in Nuns’ Island

Cloister Day, Saturday, 14th September, 10am– 5pm. Find out more about the Poor Clare way of life. To book a place: poorclaresgalwayvocations@gmail.com  

Recent Cemetery Collection : Thank You

Your contribution towards the recent cemetery collection is very much appreciated. A total of €950 was collected and will be used towards the maintenance of the cemetery.

Special Collection next week for COPE

Those using the parish envelope box will find an envelope next week for a collection for COPE Galway. COPE provides emergency accommodation and support services for people who are homeless. It also focuses on working with individuals and families who are facing or moving on from homelessness. COPE also supports older people and runs meals on wheels, and it provides a range of support services for women and children who are experiencing or have experienced domestic abuse and violence.

Kinvara Adoration Recommences

Thursday Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament re-commences in Kinvara from this Thursday, 5th September, in the Adoration Chapel to the left of the sanctuary (also accessible directly from outside) after the 10am Mass until 7.30pm. Anybody who would be willing to take up a weekly assigned time, please speak to Bina Mitchell, as the Blessed Sacrament must be attended at all times during Exposition. Everybody is welcome to drop in to pray at any time on the Thursdays. Please consider giving some time to being with the Lord in prayer in this way.

Esker Retreat Centre Athenry

‘Beginning Experience’ weekend from 18–20 October, for people who have lost a spouse through separation, divorce, or death. Contact Maureen at 087 664 6896 or Josie at 087 988 1143.

Hospice Coffee Morning

In Louise & Peter Mahon’s House, Dooruspark, Kinvara. Saturday 14th September from 11.00am until 4.00pm. Come and enjoy a cuppa and sweet treat!

Heartfelt Thanks

Kinvara Radio FM 92.4 are delighted to confirm that the sum of €381.30 was collected at the church gates last weekend. This money will be used for general up keep of the Station.

Ballinderreen Family Fun Day

Sunday 15th Sept. 1pm—4.30pm at Ballinderreen GAA Grounds.

Ballinderreen GAA Lotto

No’s: 4, 11, 16, 22.  No winner. 2 match 3’s MJ Nolan & John Tully. Jackpot €9,100 draw will take place in Raftery’s Rest Saturday, 7th.

Ballinderreen Lunch Club

Next sitting Fri. 20th Sept. at 1.30pm in Ballinderreen Community Centre. Meals provided at reduced cost of €5. Contact Laura 0857893385 or Mary 0879444898 before 3pm Thur. 19th to book.

Cuan Beo

Will host an informal evening of tasting native oysters from around Ireland, reminiscing about the early years of the Clarinbridge Oyster festival and learning about Cuan Beo. At the festival marquee 7pm—10pm Thurs. 12th Sept. Free event, all welcome. For further information call 087-2455032 or email cuanbeo@gmail.com

Free prostate cancer information and support series

Wed. 18th September at 7pm, Cancer Care West, Seamus Quirke road, Newcastle, Galway. Contact: Rachael Dalton on 091893318 or CCW  on 091540040  to book a place.

Young at Heart

Volunteers required. Term is October to mid May and involves a maximum 5 hours per month. Offers of lifts (pick up and drop home) or baking, welcome. Please contact Catherine Quinn 085 8816960.

Ceoltóirí an Doirín

Traditional Irish music instruments for rental, available to try out Tues, 10th Sept 7:30pm in Ballinderreen Community Centre. Group classes resume Tue 24th Sept at 7:30pm (Intermediate) 8:00pm (Advanced).

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.

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