Fr John Kenny Tel: (094) 9543013
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Masses for the Week
Na hAifrinn don Seachtain seo Chugainn
Masses for the Week
Na hAifrinn don Seachtain seo Chugainn
Saturday Tuar Mhic Éadaigh : 8p.m. (9th May ). Patrick & Bridget Heneghan & son John & DMF Derreendafderg (Anniv) Martin O’Malley & DMF . Michael & Ann Conroy & DMF Greenann & Glensaul. Margaret & Martin Mulroy & DMF Greenaun. Bridie Tarpey Chicago & Barnahowna (M.M.)
Sunday Partry : 10.00a.m.(10th May) Patrick & Mary Roache Ballina. John Burke & DMF Portroyal
Sunday: Tuar Mhic Éadaigh :11.30a.m) (10th May) Paschal Spain & DMF.
Monday Partry 10.00a.m. Communion Service. ( Fr John giving a retreat in Santa Maria Lousiburgh)
Tuesday: Tuar Mhic Éadaigh: 10.00a.m. People of the Parish
Wednesday : Partry: 10.00a.m Special Intention
Friday Bunán: 6.30p.m Bridgie & Michale Fallon. Bridie Tarpey Chigago and Barnahauna
Saturday Tuar Mhic Éadaigh : 8p.m. (16th May ). Anthony McDonnell Gortmore 1st Anniv. James McGing Glenmask . Michael & Mary Dolan & DMF Derryveeney. Mickey & Mary Dolan Lower Churchfield (2nd Anniv)
Sunday Partry : 10.00a.m.(17th May) 1st Holy Communion. Teresa Horan Carrawinna. Bridie Sheridan (2nd Anniv) & DMF of the Cannon & Sheridan Family Kilkeeran.
Sunday: Tuar Mhic Éadaigh :11.30a.m) (17th May) 1st Holy Communion . The DM of the Burke Family. John Heneghan .
The living & DM of the Conroy & O’Halloran Families
Please pray for all who have died recently.
What’s right isn’t always popular. What’s popular isn’t always right
Focal Scoir
Is iad seo m’aitheanta daoibh : sibh a thabhairt
grá dá chéile.
Adoration in Parry Church Monday. 6p.m-10p.m
Readers Partry: Sunday Maureen Byrne McKeon
Reader Tuar Mhic Éadaigh
Sat: Niamh Lally
Sun:
Eucharist Ministers Partry
Kathleen Kennedy, John Byrne & Delia Harrington
Eucharist Ministers Tuar Mhic Éadaigh
De Sath: Brid Heneghan & Julia Lally
Dé Domh: Martin O’Neill & Sadie Molloy
Church Care Team Partry
Mamie Munroe, Eileen Byrne, Maggie Burke, & Mary Mu.nroe
Tuar Mhic Éadaigh: Katie Clarke, Ann O’Toole & Ann-Marie Heneghan
Servers: Partry: Team B
Tuar Mhic Éadaigh Team E & F
Partry Tea Morning will take place in 7th June with the Toreen & Aughnish group.
Church Collection: 2/3rd May Partry €386 Tuar Mhic Éadaigh agus An Bunán € 854.82 Thank You.
Please offer special prayer intentions for all those who are doing exams.
Partry Bingo Mondays at 8.45p.m in the Community Centre. Jackpot €200
Partry Community Council will host a special Tea Morning on Sunday 17th May, to celebrate the first holy communion.
Partry/Tuar Mhic Éadaigh Pastoral Council meeting is on Tuesday May 12th at 8p.m in the Parochial House Partry.
The Diocesan Youth Council (DYC)annual climb of Croagh Patrick on Saturday 16th May. Registration will take place at our Lady’s grotto, Murrisk at 10:30am. The climb will be followed by a free BBQ. Contact Siobhán Bradley on 087-9271542
Special Karaoke Night on Saturday 16th May to take place in the Punch Bowl, Ballyheane at 9pm. Ciara Concannon, daughter of Kathleen Vahey, a native of Ballyheane, is heading out to Calcutta to volunteer for three weeks of the summer with the Hope Foundation and is in great need of our support. Ciara is hosting a very special karaoke night for the street children of Calcutta. Free admission with a night of great food, music and raffle prizes guaranteed!!! Come along to support a great cause.
BALLYOVEY PARISH COUNCIL MEETING
A meeting of the Parish Council will take place on Tuesday, 12th May, at 8.30p.m. in the Parish House, Partry.
Partry Athletic held their Lotto draw for April in The Village Inn, Partry. Numbers drawn were 42, 7 & 34. The lucky winners were Sean Bourke, Donal Bourke, and Andy and Fiona Kennedy.
A bus will leave Cong on Saturday May 23rd for the one day pilgrimage on Lough Derg. Cost €52 Contact Mary 086-2683209
The Hub Knock- (VAKS) We are inviting YOU to be part of Knock Shrine and volunteer for one or more weekends throughout the summer. Over the weekend you will meet new people, welcome pilgrims and help the people who visit Knock. The volunteer @ Knock Shrine programme is for all people over 16 years old. It is an opportunity for you to serve the pilgrims at Knock Shrine. Over 1.4 million people visit Knock Shrine every year from home and abroad. It is a special place of prayer and pilgrimage.
You will need to attend training days at Knock before you can volunteer, training includes the following; Communication skills, Manual Handling, Basic First Aid, Child Protection, Youth Ministry, Team Building, Prayer & Reflection, Liturgy & Spirituality of Knock Shrine & The story of Knock. Training will run the 7th, 14th & 21st June from 2-7p.m Contact Siobhan Bradley @ 087 9271542
Summer Camps in Petersburg OEC, Clonbur, Co Galway. Petersburg OEC summer camp dates for 2015 are 13th – 17th July, 20th – 24th July, 27th – 31st July, 4th – 7th August and 10th – 14th August.
The Poor Clares in Galway are hosting Monastic Experience Days on Saturday, 23rd of May and Saturday the 20th of June from 10am to 5pm. The days are designed to help young women between the ages of 21 and 40 to find out more about the Poor Clare way of life. To book a place contact:
The following activities all take part in Halla Tourmakeady Drama ClassesMondays 4pm to 5pm for Junior Infants to 1st Class and 5pm to 6pm for 2nd year to 6th Class. 086 6072123
Knitting CircleMondays - Children 6.00pm Adults 7.30pm. 087 765 7191
Parent & Toddler Group Tuesdays 10.30am 12.15pm. Zumba and Circuits Mondays Circuits 8 to 9.00pm Thursdays Zumba from 8.15 to 9.15pm see me on facebook @ Zumba fitness with pascale or contact me on 0851311135
Óige na Gaeltachta Bun Club Fridays 5.30pm to 7.00pm 7 years to 12 years.All welcome.
Music lessons (tin whistle/flute) every Saturday at 10am. Every level musician welcome. Tel 0876575490
Social Club(formerly Over 60’s) Thursdays 2.00pm Halla Thuar Mhic Éadaigh
Annual Outing to Knock on Thursday 14th May. Coach leaves O'Toole's Tourmakeady at 9.45am, and then stops at the Celtic Furrow Ballintubber for further pick ups at 10.10am. Mass in Knock with Father Kenny. Lunch after mass Cost €25.00 All very welcome. Please contact Sally Gibbons on 087 2974375 or Katie Clarke on 094 9544258 to make your booking.
Céilí thanks for your support!.
Planning your diary - Ceol na Locha Music FestivalMonday 10th August to 14th August 2014 in Tourmakeady. Brochures shortly.
Litter Action League 2015 The Litter Action League competition has begun for this year and runs from April to September. The following is the areas in question-from the speed limit at Coláiste Muire to the Health Centre, from O’Toole's to the speed limit on the Gortfree Rd and from Tourmakeady Woods via Church Road to the Grotto. Judging takes place unannounced each month and a written report is given after each inspection. Tourmakeady are in Group B of the competition and they are drawn against Ballindine for the month of April. We are asking for your help to keep the area free from litter, and keep Tourmakeady tidy. More information 094 95 44295. Go raibh maith agaibh as bhur tacaíocht leis an comórtas seo!
Hill Walking If you are interested in hill walking please contact Tim Foley for more information on087 6555069.
Fancy a Challenge - the Joyce Country Challenge is taking place this July. If you are interested you can call Tim Foley for more information on 087 6555069.
Better Energy Communities / Area Programme in Tourmakeady. This is the national upgrade programme to retrofit Ireland’s building stock and facilities to high standards of energy efficiency, thereby reducing fossil fuel use, running costs and greenhouse gas emissions. If you would be interested in finding out more or taking part please contact us on 087 1162058.
The email contact for the Tourmakeady Information and Tourist Office he aim is to develop and support the culture, genealogy and heritage of the area.
Holy Land PilgrimageOct 12th, 8 nights, Details & booking from Therese at 012410822 FatimaAugust 27th. 7 nights. Contact Therese 012410822 or John B 09328337.
FREE Training at National Learning Network, Castlebar. We have a variety of courses on offer to suit all needs, including Employment Skills (FETAC Level 3,4 & 5), Sports & Recreation (FETAC Level 5) and Computer Studies and office skills (FETAC Level 4 & 5) all with great additional supports to help you reach your true potential. Why not take the opportunity to sample the course first and see if its the right course for you, you may also be able to receive a payment while gaining a qualification. If you are interested please contact Peter Dooley on 0949022770."
Mayo Roscommon Hospice is appealing for volunteers to help with National
Sunflower Days for Hospice 5th & 6th June. Your support for local palliative
care service would be greatly appreciated. Contact 0949388666
Marriage Preparation Courses in Castlebar
The ACCORD Centre in Castlebar are currently accepting bookings for
Marriage Preparation Courses on 11th & 12th September and 9th & 10th October 2015. Courses can be booked on our website www.accord.ie or by contacting the office 094 9022214.
Tochar Walk takes place on Saturday 30th May departing the Abbey at 8.30a.m. A back up car will accompany the walkers to the end. Please contact office at 094-9030934 for further details
TACU News: Bealtaine May 2015- Celebrating Creativity As We Age – Save the date – 20th of May at The Maple Youth Centre- early evening – a fun filled creative evening planned -more details to follow….
BINGO !! it’s in the Parish Centre at 8:45pm. 48 calls this week. Bring a new member & you get a free jackpot sheet– lots of neighbour prizes too on the night ! a fun and social night out - lovely group. All lines called, more chances of winning. €100 Jackpot (€1/sheet) —Also special game €100 cash prize on the full house EVERY week- €2/sheet for this weekly cash prize. If you don’t win on the game there are terrific raffles prizes to be won too !!
Citizens Information – Outreach Clinic- can answer any questions you may have about consumer rights, entitlements, etc. They are here at Tacú on the 1st & 3rd Wednesdays of the month 10am-12:30pm. If you need to speak to someone outside these times you may reach them on 076 1076040 (Castlebar number)
Knitting Group: Adults Knitting group meet each Friday @ Tacú from 2pm- 4pm. Beginners welcome! This group has a good vibe- come in and see if it’s for you
Croí Public Talk on Blood Pressure
A FREE public meeting on “How to Control your Blood Pressure and reduce your risk of Heart Disease and Stroke” will take place in the TF Royal Hotel, Castlebar on Monday 25th May at 7.30pm. The guest speaker will be Dr. Faisal Sharif, Consultant Cardiologist, University Hospital, Galway. This talk will provide an ideal opportunity to meet with a cardiologist with expertise in blood pressure management, and receive up-to-date advice and learn some useful tips on how to control your blood pressure and reduce your risk of heart disease and stroke. No booking required and all are welcome. For more information contact Ailish, Croí Nurse on 094-9049172 or email
Church Gate collection for the Disabled Drivers Association of Ireland Sunday May 10th .
Irish Catholic Bishop’s Conference statement on Marriage is Important. Reflect before you change it. Available with your newsletter today.
Jennings Roache Family Reunion
The Jennings Family of Cashel, Ayle and formerly of Tourmakeady, and the Roache Family of Belcarra are having a reunion on Saturday 23rd of May in Castlebar. If you think that you are "one of the family" please feel welcome to join the celebrations. For further details google Clan Jennings Mayo 2015 or phone Maureen on 086 8336383.
Pentecost weekend, Adoration - 33 hours is in Tuam: beginning after 10 a.m. Mass in the Cathedral on Saturday 23rd and ending on Sunday 24th with Mass at 7 p.m. The Adoration itself will be in St. Jarlath's chapel for which we are deeply grateful to all in the college. Everyone in the Archdiocese is welcome: our solidarity is precious. If your parishioners are not assigned a particular hour on the timetable, they are kindly invited to take any hour they like and, of course, anyone who would like to come is welcome.