St. Teresa’s Church, Rathduff

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

Mass Intentions from Sat. 31st August – Sun. 8th September 2013

Sat. 31st Aug. [V] 7.00 p.m.: Pat, Mary Anne & Paddy Murphy & decd. family

Sun. 1st Sept. 10.00 a.m.: Paddy Walsh & decd. family, Derrygullinane (2nd Anniv.)

Mon. 2nd Sept. 10.00 a.m.: Special Intention

Tue. 3rd Sept. 10.00 a.m.: Special Intention

Wed. 4th Sept. 10.00 a.m.: Special Intention

Thu. 5th Sept. 10.00 a.m.: Special Intention

Fri. 6th Sept. 10.00 a.m.: Special Intention

Rehins S.Centre: 8.00 p.m.: Special Intention

Sat. 7th Sept. 10.00 a.m.: Special Intention

Sat. 7th Sept. 7.00 p.m.: Anthony & Alice Flynn

Sun. 8th Sept. 10.00 a.m.: Pat & Greta Kelly & decd. family, Corroy

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

READERS: 8th Sept. [V] Mark Sleater. [10] Catherine McKenna.

E. MINISTERS: 8th Sept. [V] Josephine O’Hora. [10] Ann Breslin.

CHURCH CLEANERS: Group 9: Josephine Hallinan, Ann Naughton, Bridie Flynn, Ann Coy.

Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament in Rathduff: Wed. 4th Sept. from 7.00 to 8.00 p.m.

Visitation of Sick/Housebound: Fri. 6th Sept.

Mini-Ceilí in Mayfly: Every Sunday at 8.30 p.m.

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

Sewing/Alterations service: 085 1677445. Computer Repair Service: 087 8066505.

Memorial Cards: Printed by Business Supplies, Garden Street, Ballina. Tel: 096 72755.

Tax Rebate 2012: If you are a P.A.Y.E. worker and have contributed €250 or more during 2012 to Parish collections please fill a Tax Rebate form – valuable revenue for our church.

Crisis Pregnancy Support Services: Cura cares. 1850 622 626 www.cura.ie

National Grandparents Pilgrimage to Knock: Sun. 8th Sept. A date for your Diary!

Garracloon N.S.: Bus service (096) 73208 or Martin McHale 087 6262372 or 086 4539540.

Visiting Priests: Any parishioner who intends inviting a priest from outside the Diocese of Killala to celebrate Mass in their houses, should inform the clergy of the parish. Req. by Bishop.

Moffatt School of Irish dancing: Classes resume in Sept. in Resource centre. Tues. 5 30pm Advanced, Thurs. 4pm Beginners, 5pm Improvers. Beginners welcome. Contact: 087 1185559.

Conn Rangers Lotto: 26/08/2013 – Nos: 3.9.10.25. No J.Winner. Season Winners – Elaine Henry, P.J. Gillespie, Johnny Flynn. Weekly Winners: Gerry O’Hora, James McDonnell, Noel Ward Jnr. Jackpot €10,500. Draw in Brogans Bar on Mon. 2nd Sept.

Courses at Newman Institute, Ballina: Catechism of the Catholic Church Adult Studies; BA D. in Counselling/Psychotherapy; D. in Theology & Community Involvement. 096 72066.

Foxford Development Association Ltd. / FAS CES: Vacancies in Michael Davitt Museum, (Fas/DSP criteria applies). Phone; 094-9256789,Email;

Fiona Bourke School of Speech/Drama: Enrolment in Hotel Ballina Tue. 10th Sept. 6-7pm. Classes start 17th Sept. Further information – 096 77741.

Medjugorje Pilgrimage: Seats still available for 21st Sept. Flight from Knock. Contact Bernadette – 086 8196653. Watch the Matches in Columbos!

Arthritis Ireland Mayo Branch: 6 week skills course in accepting and coping with the changes that arthritis & fibromyalgia brings. Starts Tues. 10th Sept. 8.00pm in The Castlecourt Hotel, Westport . To book register at https://arthritiscoursewestport.eventbrite.ie/ or email

or call 087-6540361 4-8pm Mon-Fri for info.

Hip-Hop/Modern Dance: Enroll Mon. 2nd Sept. 4-5pm. Resource Centre. Classes 9th Sept.

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

Church of Christ the King, Knockmore

22nd Sun. in Ordinary Time : 1st September 2013

Sat. 31st Aug. [V] 8.00 p.m.: Josephine Reidy (1st Anniv.) Lisduovogue

Sun. 1st Sept. 9.00 a.m.: Mary Ellen McDonnell, Frank & Mary Gaughan

11.00 a.m.: For the People of the Parish

Mon. 2nd Sept. 10.00 a.m.: Decd. O’Dowd family, Rathbane

Tues. 3rd Sept. 10.00 a.m.: Mary, Martin & Paddy Butler & decd. family, Toneybane

Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament onTues. 10.30am to 6.30pm

Wed. 4th Sept. 10.00 a.m.: Barbara & Michael Kelly & decd. family

Thur. 5th Sept. 7.00 p.m.: Seamus Dunne & decd. Dunne family, Carrentrila

Fri. 6th Sept. 10.00 a.m.: John, Sarah, Paddy & Annie Reddington & Allen Dowd

Sat. 7th Sept. 10.00 a.m.: Decd. Holmes & Ryan families

Sat. 7th Sept. [V] 8.00 p.m.: Michael Hanly, Carragorru

Sun. 8th Sept. 9.00 a.m.: Pakie Browne & Mary Browne-Gough

11.00 a.m.: For the People of the Parish

Calls to the Sick/Housebound: Usual calls on Friday next, 6th Sept.

CONFESSIONS: Sat. evening after Mass.

READERS: 8th Sept. [V] Tonya Hanly. [9] Kate Gaughan. [11] Aidan Mulvihill.

E. MINISTERS: [V] N. Barrett & J. Feeney. [9] P. Hughes. [11] B. Coleman & M. Brogan.

SERVERS: 8th Sept. [V] Alannah Flynn & Lauren Smyth. [9] Rebecca & Jessica Lambe.

[11] Amy McDermot & Rebecca Conway.

CHURCH CLEANING: Barnfield Area.

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

Recent Wedding: Congratulations to – Elizabeth Butler & Brendan Walsh, who were married in Knockmore on Friday, 30th August.

Craft & Crochet Classes Tues. 11am – 1pm in the Over 55 Club, Ballina. Info: 087 2785365.

Life in the Spirit Seminars: To celebrate the Year of Faith, in Broadhaven Bay Hotel, Belmullet starting Sun. 8th Sept. 2pm. & each Sunday for 7 weeks. Everyone welcome.

French Classes: For N.S. children starting next week. Contact 085 1037606.

Music Lessons: Start on Sat. 7th Sept. in Resource Centre, Knockmore – keyboard, guitar and tin whistle. Please contact Geraldine - 087 2487757.

Knockmore/Rathduff Senior Citizens: Over 60’s Annual Trip. Bus departs Gala Ballina 11am Mon. 9th Sept. Knockmore 11.30 am, Foxford 11.45am. Staying in Hodson Bay Hotel, Athlone 090 6442000. Please ensure all money is paid by Wed. 4th Sept. Please clearly label all luggage. Return to Knockmore Thur. 12th Sept. at 8.00 p.m. approx.

Moyne College: Now enrolling for one year PLC Courses in Childcare; Nursing Studies/Community Care; Business/Office Admin. & Engineering. Limited places. Mature students catered for. 096 21472 for info. & Application Forms.

How to Access Leverage Funding: Mayo North East will hold a training workshop for community groups in Ballina Family Resource Centre Mon. Sept. 2nd 6.30 – 9.30pm. This training is free! Places are limited. Contact Patricia Crawley 094 9256745 or 087 2135960.

Recent Deaths: Please remember in your prayers – Paddy Hoban, Lord Edward Street, Ballina (father of Joe, Brackwansha); & Thomas Orme, Ballydearg; and all our Faithful Departed. May they rest in Peace.

Keeping Children Safe: Diocesan Confidential phone No. 087 3664350 –

if you have any concerns. Details are on the Church Notice Board.