Newsletter Sunday17th August 2014

ST. PATRICK’S CHURCH, BALLYHAUNIS
Dedicated 1909
MASSES:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, 10.00am.
Saturday Evening Vigil: 7.30. Sunday: 10.00am. & 12.00.
CONFESSIONS: Before Sat. Evening Mass
ADORATION: Wed. & Thurs. 3.00 - 7.00pm. Fri. 10.30am - 8.00pm.
PARISH WEBSITE: http://www.ballyhaunisparish.ie
Newsletter on line: www.ballyhaunislife.net www.mylocalnews.ie
Web-cam: https://sites.google.com/site/stpatricksballyhaunis/
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Parish Priest: Fr. Stephen Farragher 9630006 / 087-9210305
Email: [email protected]
Emergency numbers: Knock: 9388100. Fr. Feeney: 9640155.
Fr. McGuinness: 9380203
ANNIVERSARY MASSES 18th - 24th AUGUST
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday 10.00am. Saturday 7.30pm.
John Gerard Brady, Knox St. & Cavan
Sean & Maura Griffin & decd. of the Griffin & O’Reilly Families
John & Kathleen Waldron, Patrick & Martin Waldron & decd. Cherryfield
Maura & Des McAuliffe, Cork & Clare Court
Terence McHugh & decd. of the Morley Family, Kilmannin
Patrick & Mary Philbin, Tooraree
Richard, John Joe & Paddy Philbin, Tooraree
Paddy Freeley & decd. Main St.
Ivan & Bebe Curran & decd. Claremorris & Meath
Luke, May & Gerry Greally, Drimbane & Birmingham
Tom Stenson, Tooreen
Len & Mary Ellis & decd. of the
Fitzmaurice Family, Spaddagh
John & Mary Lyons & decd. Spaddagh
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Sunday 10.00 Month’s Mind
Mary Ellen Frehil, Clare Court
READERS & MINISTERS OF THE EUCHARIST
7.30pm.
10.00am.
Joe Byrne
Margie Gallagher
Irene Healy
Margaret Tarpey
Brigid Lynskey
Frances Gaffney
Noreen Gallagher
Ann Powers
23/24 AUGUST
12.00
Margaret Byrne
Rita Lundon
Eavan Caulfield
Bernadette Lyons
Readers:
Kevin Henry
Judy Davitt
Martin Fitzmaurice
WEEKDAY READERS
Monday: Mary Gormley
Tuesday: Sr. Rosario Waldron
Wednesday: Mike Byrne
Friday: Christina Concannon
Offertory Collection €2,010
Please pray for
Teresa Mueller, Carrowreagh
John Waldron, Lisduff
John Larkin, Cork, nephew of Margaret Byrne, Johnstown & Martha Lucey, Aisling Drive
HOLY COMMUNION PYX: Anybody who has a pyx to bring Holy Communion to the sick and
housebound and is no longer using it, might please return it to the sacristy as soon as possible.
SCOIL IOSA re-opens for all pupils for the new school year on Thursday 28th August.
ABBEY PATTERN: Preparations for this year’s Abbey Pattern are well underway and the Pattern will
be held on the last Sunday in August (31st). The Pattern Abbey Mass is starting proceedings
at 1.30pm followed by the children’s races and all the other traditional activities taking place in the
Friary Field around 2.00pm.
CALLING ALL WOMEN! If you fancy a cuppa and a chat why not come to Ballyhaunis Family
Resource Centre, Friary House, on Tuesday morning at 11.00am. All welcome.
MAYO WOMEN’S SUPPORT SERVICE (MWSS): Is there something you would like to talk over in a
safe and confidential environment? Mayo Women’s Support Services (MWSS) is a free confidential
service, offering support to women. If you are experiencing any type of domestic violence or/and
abuse in your relationship please phone 094- 9025409 / 0876569672.
BALLYHAUNIS GAA will hold a scrap metal collection on 22/23 August. Contact John on 0868292603, Tom on 086-8331475 or Vinnie on 086-8501931 for more information.
HERITAGE WEEK: Join the East Mayo Ramblers for the following events:
Sat. 23rd August: Pilgrim Walk to St. Patricks Well. Meet at Aghamore Church 10.00am.
Tuesday 26th: Walk to Island Ogham stone. Meet at Larganboy Old School at 6.00pm
Thursday 28th: Walk to ancient ring fort at Lassiney and visiting old graveyard. Meet at Bekan
Community Centre at 6.00pm. Fee €5, refreshments after each event.
For information ph. Michael @ 087-9947842
LEAVING CERTS: We wish the best of luck to all who received their Leaving Cert results last week.
We will continue to pray for all of you at our Masses as you make decisions and choices for college
and career over the coming days and weeks.
KNOCK NOVENA continues until Friday 22nd August. Theme: Witness to Hope
Sun. 17th: My Hope for the Church
Most Rev. Kevin Doran, Bishop of Elphin
Workshop: An Encounter with God - Prayer Guidance Workshop. Knock Prayer Guides
Mon. 18th: Reconciliation as a Sign of Hope
Fr. Padraig Devine, SMA
Workshop: The Gospel & Conflict Resolution: SHALOM. Fr. Padraig Devine SMA
Tues. 19th: Eucharist - A Source of Joy
Tom Kendzia
Seminar: Liturgy & Music. Tom Kendzia
Wed. 20th: Living Life to the Full
Elma Walsh, mother of the late Donal Walsh
Seminar: The Good Life: A Path of Personal Growth & Development. Fiona McCarthy, Knock
Counselling Centre
Thurs. 21st: A Vision for Knock
Fr. Richard Gibbons, Rector, Knock Shrine
Seminar: Share the Good News - Faith Renewal Today. Dr. Sandra Cullen, Mater Dei
Fri. 22nd: The Knock Witnesses - ordinary people, an extraordinary event
Grace Mulqueen, Curator, Knock Museum
Seminar: A Call to Renewal of Faith for Adults. Maura Hyland, Director, Veritas
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Twice daily at 3.00pm. & 8.30pm.
Seminars/Workshops at 12 noon & 6.00pm.