St. Teresa’s Church, Rathduff

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

Mass Intentions from Sat. 2nd Jan. – Sun. 10th Jan. 2016

Sat. 2nd Jan. [V] 7.00 p.m.:Mary Kate Finnerty

Sun. 3rd Jan.10.00 a.m.:Bridie Hughes

Mon. 4th Jan.10.00 a.m.:John & Eileen Bourke & decd. family

Tue. 5th Jan.10.00 a.m.:Special Intention

Wed. 6th Jan.10.00 a.m.: Margaret & Thomas O’Neill (School Mass)

7.00 p.m.:Martin & Michael McHale, Behybaun

Thu. 7th Jan.10.00 a.m.:Frank Jordan (23rd Anniv.) Creggaun

Fri.8th January10.00 a.m.:Pat, Brigid, John & Winnie Kelly

Sat.9th January10.00 a.m.:Chris, Joe & Mary Armstrong, Anthony & Katie Moran

Sat. 9th Jan. [V] 7.00 p.m.: Mona Cosgrove, Wherrew, & decd. family

Sun. 10th Jan.10.00 a.m.: John & Brigid Ruddy & Brendan O’Dowd

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

READERS: 6th Jan. To be arranged. 10th Jan. [V]Gerry O’Connor. [10] Mary Murphy.

E. MINISTERS: 6th Jan.To be arranged. 10th Jan. [V] Maureen Nealon. [10] Mary McAndrew.

CHURCH CLEANERS: Group 6: Joan Langan, May Early, Liz Boland.

No Adoration on Wed. 6th January.

Mini-Ceilí: Next Ceilí will be on Sun. 10th January.

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

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. 4th Jan. 8.30pm. €2,650 in prizes. Refreshments served.

Conn Rangers FC Lotto: 28/12/15 – 8. 14. 16. 17. No Jackpot winner. Season Tickets – Finbar James, Mairtin Kenny, James McNicholas. Weekly Tickets – Evelyn Corcoran, Cliona Flynn, Ailish Brogan. Next draw in Brogan’s Bar, Mon. 4th January 2016. Jackpot is €7,650.

Conn Rangers FC AGM: In Knockmore Resource centre on Sunday 10th Jan. at 5pm.

Counselling: Abortion Counselling – even if it has been a long time… Services are free of charge, confidential, non-judgemental. Available nationwide. Call 1850 622 626 or

A Retreat Weekend For the Healing of the Family Tree: In Attymass on the 19/20/21 February 2016. Limited places available please contact Patricia 085 8373680.

Cáirde – Backs Chat: Copies available in all the local shops. €15. Great gift for family and friends at home and away.

Pyrite affected homes Co. Mayo:Minister Coffey has announced that an Expert Group is to be set up to explore problems and possible solutions to the issue of pyrite or extensive cracking in the blockwork of houses in Co. Mayo. If you want to be included on the list of affected houses please send your email r contact Dolores 086 3781707 - Ballina area; Carmel 087 9141789 -Cloghans Ballina.

Grand Social Dance: In the Twin Trees Hotel, Ballina on Wed. 6th Jan. 9pm in aid of the Cathedral Restoration Work.€10 Adm. on the door or from the Parish Office. Featuring local musical talents: PJ Duffy, Padraic & Jason, Impulse, Adrian & David McDonnell, Joe Ryan, Martin Gorman, Gabriel McNulty, Kelly’s Heroes, Sylvie & Deirdre plus some surprise guests.

Mindfulness Meditation - 6 week evening course starts with Learning To Exhale in Foxford on Tuesday 12th January. Contact Suzanne on 087 192 9067.

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

Church of Christ the King, Knockmore

2nd Sunday of Christmas – 3rd January 2016

Sat. 2nd Jan. [V] 8.00 p.m.:James McHale, Tavanaghmore

Sun. 3rd Jan.11.00 a.m.:For the People of the Parish

Mon. 4th January10.00 a.m.:Richard & Vera Bourke, Drumreevagh

Tues. 5th Jan. [V] 7.00 p.m.:Nora & Joe Joyce, Stonepark

No Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament this Tuesday

Wed. 6th January10.00 a.m.:For the People of the Parish – Feast of Epiphany

Thur. 7th January10.00 a.m.:Eileen Bourke, Moy Heights

Fri. 8th January 7.00 p.m.:Ellen Reape, Rathnaconeen (Month’s Mind)

Sat. 9th January10.00 a.m.:Paddy & Bridie Butler, Toneybane

Sat. 9th Jan. [V] 8.00 p.m.:Mary & Patrick Brogan, Gurteenamuck

Sun. 10th Jan.11.00 a.m.:For the People of the Parish

CONFESSIONS: Sat. evening after Vigil Mass.

READERS: Holy Day 6th Jan. [V] Kate Gaughan. [10]Children.

10th Jan. [V] Teresa Brogan. [11] Conor Clarke.

E. MINISTERS: 6th Jan. [V] P. Duffy & D. Connolly. [10] Mary Brogan & J. Walsh.

10th Jan. [V] N. Barrett & M. Corcoran. [11] B. Coleman & Gabriel Bourke.

SERVERS: 6th Jan. [V] J. Gaughan & Abbie McHale. [10] Zoe Nallon & Chloe McLoughlin.

10th Jan. [V] Catherine& Patricia Duffy. [11] Sean McLoughlin & Luke Browne.

CHURCH CLEANING: M. Armstrong, B. Holmes, C. Clarke & E. Doocey.

COUNTERS: (Jan. – The A Team)

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

Feast of the Epiphany: 6th January is a Holy Day of Obligation. Masses as follows: Knockmore Tues. 7pm & Wed. 10am. Rathduff: Wed. 10am & 7pm.

Jubilee Year of Mercy: Copies of the Pastoral Letter from Bishop Fleming at church doors.

Recent Wedding: Congratulations to – Muireann Leonard, Aclare, & Lorcan McNulty, Swinford, who were married in Knockmore on Mon. 27th December.

Vineyard: Our Diocesan magazine – is available at church doors.

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

Recent Death: Please remember in your prayers – Mary Hamilton (nee Durkan) Belass, Foxford; all whose anniversaries occur at this time and all our Beloved Dead.

May they rest in Peace.

Recent Baptisms: We welcome into God’s Family – Anna Miranda McDonagh –

Parents: Brian & Karla. & Harvey Thomas Donaldson – Parents: Bryan & Bernadette.

Medjugorje Pilgrimages 2016: Wed. 25th May from Dublin. Wed. 21st Sept. from Knock. Please contact Bernadette Coleman – 086 8196653. Early booking incentive before 17th Feb.

Used Stamps – Please collect up all the stamps from your Christmas Cards. Can be left at Church Door or Knockmore Post Office. They are valuable to the Missions.