Mass Intentions from Sat. 5Th Dec. to Sun. 13Th Dec. 2015

St. Teresa’s Church, Rathduff

Fr. Des Smith, C.C. (096) 21596 & 087 7785315

Mass Intentions from Sat. 5th Dec. to Sun. 13th Dec. 2015

Sat. 5th Dec. [V] 7.00 p.m.:Michael Crean, Friarstown

Sun. 6th Dec.10.00 a.m.:Ned Horan

Mon. 7th Dec.10.00 a.m.:Mikie Murphy, Kilcolgan (1st Anniv.)

Tue. 8th Dec.10.00 a.m.:Brendan Murphy (Anniv.)

Immaculate Conception 7.00 p.m.:James, Mary & Vincent McNicholas (Holy Day)

Wed. 9th Dec.10.00 a.m.: Patrick & Katie King

Thu. 10th Dec.10.00 a.m.:Tony & Eileen Keane, Pakie & Mary Jo Clarke & J.J. O’Hara

Fri.11th Dec.10.00 a.m.:Jimmy, Celia, John & Mick Foody & decd. members of

Foody, Burke & Brogan families

Sat.12th Dec.10.00 a.m.:Paddy Flynn & decd. family

1.00 p.m.:Eamonn Kelly (Month’s Mind)

Sat. 12th Dec. [V] 7.00 p.m.: Phyllis & Eanis McDonnell & decd. family

Sun. 13th Dec.10.00 a.m.: John Joe Hegarty (1st Anniv.)

CONFESSIONS: Sat. 6.30 p.m. & after Mass

READERS: 13th Dec. [V] Martina McKenna. [10] Niamh Kelly.

E. MINISTERS: 13th Dec. [V] Mary Crean. [10] Fionnula Murphy.

CHURCH CLEANERS: Group 4: A. McHale, K. O’Hara, G. McHale, Maureen Ruddy.

Adoration on Wed. 9th December after mass until 11.30 am.

Mini-Ceilí: Every Sun. night in the Mayfly Hotel, Foxford – from 8.30 p.m.

Grow Meetings: Tues. 8 p.m. in Ballina Community Centre. Confidential. 094 9026417.

Sewing/Alterations service: Please contact 085 1677445.

Crisis Pregnancy Support Services: Cura cares! 1850 622 626.

Accord: Counselling for people experiencing difficulties in their marriage – 096 21478.

Bingo in Knockmore C. Hall: Mon. 7th Dec. 8.30pm. €2,600 in prizes. Please Support.

Conn Rangers FC Lotto: 30/11/15 – 1. 11. 28. 31. No Jackpot winner. Season Tickets – Eugene Cawley, John Gibbons, Liz McHale. Weekly Tickets – Mary Kelly, Oliver Grant, Fiona Corcoran. Next draw in Brogan’s Bar, Mon. 7th Dec. Jackpot is €7,050.

Chimney Cleaning Service:Power washing & Hedgecutting – Contact David 086 895 7181.

The Tan's Field Commemorative Booklet: Is on sale in Corcoran’s shop & GAA clubrooms.

Tea Dance: In Browne Memorial Hall, Foxford, Sun. 6th Dec. Music 2-6pm. (Sean Brennan)

Western Care: Monster Bingo in Royal Theatre, Castlebar. Sun. 29th Nov. 3pm. €10,000 prizes.

Lisaniska N.S. Present: ‘A Midwife Crisis’ & ‘Pirates V’s Mermaids’ on Thurs. 10th Dec. 7.30 p.m. in Knockmore Resource Centre. Tickets from the school or on the door.

40 Year Shave: (Paul Reddington)Funds for Hospice. In Hotel Ballina, Tues. 8th Dec. 8.30 p.m.

Tavanaghmore Residents Assoc: Meeting in Resource Centre on Wed. 9th Dec. 8.00 p.m. re. proposed local development.

Western Care Assoc. Christmas Coffee morning & Cake Sale – Sat. 12th Dec. 11-2pm in Foxford Sports & Leisure. Seasonal treats. Admission by donation. Please support.

Jubilee Year of Mercy: Begins Tues. 8th Dec. God’s Mercy is for everyone.

Counselling: After an Abortion. Cura provides support after an abortion, even many years after it took place, for as long as needed. Also counselling and support for men & other family members. They are specially trained in this area. Services are free of charge, confidential, non-judgemental. Available nationwide. Call Cura 1850 622 626 or visit

Frosty Salmon Festival: Kicks off Sun. 6th Dec. 2-5pm at Jackie Clarke Collection, Pearse Street. Info. 096 73508. Special visit of someone all the children will want to meet! Free event.

Miracle of Our Lady of Fatima: Film Tues. 8th Dec. 5pm Castlecourt Hotel, Westport. Adm. free

Fr. Michael Flynn, P.P. 094 9258108/087 2640015

Church of Christ the King, Knockmore

Second Sunday of Advent – 6th December 2015

Sat. 5th Dec. [V] 8.00 p.m.:Willie Butler, Knockmore

Sun. 6th Dec.11.00 a.m.:For the People of the Parish – Children’s Mass

Mon. 7th Dec.No 10.00 a.m. Mass

Mon. 7th Dec. [V] 7.00 p.m.:Martin, Willie Joe & Willie Kelly (Jnr.) & decd.

Vigil of Immaculate ConceptionKelly & Rochford families, Currabaggan

Tues. 8th Dec.10.00 a.m.:For the People of the Parish – Holy Day

Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament this Tuesday after Mass until 6.30 p.m.

Wed. 9th Dec.10.00 a.m.:William & Bridgie Butler

Thur. 10th Dec. 7.00 p.m.:David & Margaret Coleman, Ballinasleva

Fri. 11th Dec. 10.00 a.m.:Joan Reape, Calladashin

Sat. 12th Dec.10.00 a.m.:Aidan & Tessie Dempsey

Sat. 12th Dec. [V] 8.00 p.m.:Sandra & Rachel Herbert

Sun. 13th Dec.11.00 a.m.:For the People of the Parish

CONFESSIONS: Sat. evening after Vigil Mass.

READERS: 8th Dec. [V] Teresa Brogan. [10]School children.

13th Dec. [V] David Connolly. [11] Mary Nestor.

E. MINISTERS: 8th Dec. [V] N. Barrett. [10] John Walsh & Patricia Breslin.

13th Dec. [V] J. Feeney & Maura Corcoran. [11]Ann McNeely & Josephine Nallon.

SERVERS: 8th Dec. [V]M. Monaghan & Catherine Duffy. [10] Judy Langan & Luke Browne.

13th Dec. [V] Ailbhe Medlar & Natalie Martin. [11] Sean & Sinead McLoughlin

CHURCH CLEANING: Barnfield Area.

COUNTERS: (Dec. – Group D)

COELIACS: Please contact the priest to arrange to receive Holy Communion.

Keeping Children Safe: Diocesan Confidential phone No. 087 3664350 – if you have any concerns. Details are on the Church Notice Board.

Special Ceremoney for First Communion Children: Vigil Mass Sat. 12th Dec. 8.00 p.m.

Over 60’s Christmas Party: Sun. 13th Dec. in Twin Trees Hotel, Ballina. Mass at 1.00 p.m. Names by Wed. 9th Dec. to Ann 094 9258412 or Martina 094 9258160. Cost €10.

Feast of the Immaculate Conception:Tues. 8th Dec. Holyday of obligation. Masses Knockmore Mon 7pm Vigil, Tue. 8th at10am. Rathduff – Tues. 8th Dec. 10am & 7.00 p.m.

Recent Deaths: Please remember in your prayers – Bridie Hughes, (nee McLoughlin) Clonmany, Donegal (sister in law of the Hughes, Ardagh); Patrick (Percy) Collins, Killala, late of Ballinaraha; all whose anniversaries occur at this time and all our Faithful Departed.May they rest in the Peace of Christ.

2nd Sun. of Advent: We add the names of Isaac, Jacob and Joseph. God promised Abraham that his descendants would be as numerous as the grains of sand on the seashore. Isaac was the beginning of that promise. Jacob succeeded Isaac. Jacob had twelve sons. Joseph was the most famous of them. He was sold to the Egyptians by his brothers. He was able to interpret the dreams of Pharaoh, the king of Egypt. He foretold the coming of a famine and the King put him in charge of the grain. During the famine he brought his father Jacob and his brothers to Egypt where they settled and lived.

Advent Tree:Prepare – Advent is a time of preparation. Peace – Christ is the Prince of Peace. Joy – The coming of Christ brings joy. Light – Christ is the light that destroys darkness.