St. Teresa’s Church, Rathduff
Fr. Des Smith, C.C. (096) 21596 & 087 7785315
Mass Intentions from Sat. 18th March – Sun. 26th March, 2017
Sat. 18th Mar. [V] 7.00 p.m.: Danny Gilmartin, Ballinahaglish
Sun. 19th March 10.00 a.m.: Patricia (Anniv.) & Thomas Backman
Mon. 20th March 10.00 a.m.: Jimmy (Birthday Rem.) & Ellie Reape, Rathnaconeen
Tue. 21st March 10.00 a.m.: Special Intention
Wed. 22nd March 10.00 a.m.: Special Intention
Thu. 23rd March 10.00 a.m.: Johnny (Anniv.) & Veronica Murphy
Fri. 24th March 10.00 a.m.: Special Intention
Sat. 25th March 10.00 a.m.: Gerry Higgins, Barnfield
Sat. 25th Mar. [V] 7.00 p.m.: Mike Foody (4th Anniv.)
Sun. 26th March 10.00 a.m.: Michael Gainley & decd. Ginty family, Carramore
READERS: 26th March – [V] Catherine McKenna. [10] Celia Kneafsey.
E. MINISTERS: 26th March – [V] Gerry O’Connor. [10] Fionnula Murphy.
CHURCH CLEANERS: Group 5 – Mary Nallen, J. Knight, Mary McAndrew, Breege O’Hara.
Adoration on Wed. 22nd March after mass until 11.30 am.
Knockmore G.A.A. Present: “Stars in their Eyes” on Easter Sun. 16th April in Great National Hotel, Ballina. Doors open 7pm, show at 8.00 p.m. Limited number of tickets €10 on sale from Committee members. Early booking advisable.
Knockmore G.A.A.: Management Team needed for U.12 Girls for coming year. 087 7787554.
GAA Club: Walk every Sun. 12 noon from the Club. All welcome.
Grow Meetings: Tues. 8 p.m. in Ballina Community Centre. 094 9026417.
Ceilí in Mayfly Foxford: This Sun. 19th March – from 8.30 p.m.
Crisis Pregnancy Support Services: Cura cares! 1850 622 626. www.cura.ie
Accord: Counselling for people experiencing difficulties in their marriage – 096 21478.
Bingo in Knockmore C. Hall: Mon. 20th March 8.30pm. €2,730 prizes. Support welcome.
Counselling: Abortion Counselling – Call 1850 622 626 or www.cura.ie
Aware Free-phone No: 1800 804 848: For anyone experiencing stress, depression or anxiety.
Knockmore/Rathduff R. Centre: 2 Course Dinners delivered to your home. 094 92 58016.
Social Dancing: The Great National Hotel, Tues. 21st Mar. Music: Sean Corrigan from 9.15pm
David’s Lawn Service: For all your gardening needs. Contact 086 8957181.
Pioneer Afternoon of Prayer: In Blessed Sacrament Chapel, Knock, Sun. 19th March 3 to 6 pm.
Currabaggan NS: Enrolment – contact 094-9258169 or Email:
Healthcare Assistant: Available in Knockmore/Ballina area. Contact: 089 478 0476.
Gortnor Abbey: Presents the TY musical 'All Shook Up' Friday 24th & Sat. 25th March 8 pm. Tickets available at the school or 096 31194 to book from9am - 4 pm.Adults: €12; Children: €8.
Host Families wanted to host a French Catholic student 13-17 yrs during May/June/July/Aug for 2/3/4 weeks. Family must have a child the same age. Excellent rates. Call 085 1322799.
Knockmore Quarry: Open for business – Contact Duane 087 3991032.
Remembrance Garden Knock Shrine: Blessing & Prayer ceremony on Sat. 25th March 12 noon. Crocus bulbs will be planted in the garden this year in memory of all deceased children. Bereaved parents and families are welcome to attend.
Lost: Blue Padre Pio rosary beads in Rathduff Church. Please contact 0876822140.
Workshop on Cyber Bullying: Newman Inst. Tues. 28th March 7pm. Adm. €5. Book 096 72066.
World Meeting of Families: A second collection will be taken up on weekend 1st & 2nd April in all churches to help fund this event. Leaflets with info. are at church doors. Please take one.
Anam Cara: the national organisation that supports bereaved parents, is holding a Bereavement Information evening on Thur. 30th March 19:30 to 21:30 in the Family Centre, Castlebar. A free event open to all bereaved parents. If you intend to go, please RSVP to before Wed. 29th March, or call 085 2888 888.
Fr. Michael Flynn, P.P. 094 9258108/087 2640015
Church of Christ the King, Knockmore
Third Sunday of Lent : 19th March 2017
Sat. 18th March [V] 8.00 p.m.: Martin & Kathleen Hughes, Tavanaghmore
Sun. 19th March 11.00 a.m.: For the People of the Parish
Mon. 20th March 10.00 a.m.: James & Ann Ryan & decd. family
Tue. 21st March 10.00 a.m.: Margaret Casper & Billy Holmes
Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament this Tues. after Mass until 6.30 p.m.
Wed. 22nd March 10.00 a.m.: Fr. Tom McShane
Thur. 23rd March 7.00 p.m.: John & Carmel Canning, Rathbane
Fri. 24th March 10.00 a.m.: Decd. Gaughan & McDermott families
Sat. 25th March 10.00 a.m.: Eileen McHale, Tavanaghmore
Sat. 25th March [V] 8.00 p.m.: Veronica Timlin, Knockmore (Month’s Mind)
Sun. 26th March 11.00 a.m.: For the People of the Parish
CONFESSIONS: Sat. evening after Vigil Mass.
READERS: 26th March [V] Timlin family. [11] Aidan Mulvihill.
E. MINISTERS: 26th Mar. [V] P. Duffy & Marie Lacken. [11] B. Coleman & Gabriel Bourke. SERVERS: 26th Mar. [V] Shauna Ginty & Isobelle Killeen. [11] Zoe Nallon & Chloe McLoughlin.
CHURCH CLEANING: Gortnadreha & Ballinasleva.
COUNTERS: March – Team C (Ann Walsh)
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.
Young Catholic Adult Conference: (18-40) In Castlecourt Hotel Westport 25th March. Fee €15 includes lunch & refreshments. Breda 087 2747873 Facebook@catholicyoungadultconference2017
Recent Death: Please remember in your prayers – Eileen Forde, Rathbane; & all whose anniversaries occur at this time. May they rest in Peace.
Babysitter available: In Knockmore area evenings or weekends contact Amy: 087 4450571.
Mindspace Outreach service, Ballina: www.mindspacemayo.ie 094 9067001 for info.
US Senator, George Mitchell: Will visit Ballina on Thur. 27th April – he who did so much to bring about peace in Northern Ireland, will give the 4th International Mary Robinson Human Rights Lecture at 3pm, venue to be confirmed.Topics include Brexit, N. Ireland, President Trump. Everyone welcome. The Lecture will be of special interest to Leaving Cert. and TY students.
Foxford Traditional Singing & Poetry Group: Meet in The Mayfly Hotel on Thurs. 30th March, at 9.15pm. All welcome.
“Making your neighbour a loan is an act of mercy, to lend him a helping hand is to keep the commandments.” Ecclesiasticus, 29:1. This St. Patrick’s weekend, we celebrate the solidarity Irish people have shown with the world’s poor over many decades. Trócaire is proud to be a conduit for the compassion of people here at home which last year saw over 2.4 million people in 25 countries receiving support. Visit www.trocaire.org/lent
Queen of Angels: Legion of Mary celebrates its 60th Anniv. this year. As part of this celebration, a Book of Remberance will be left at the church door where names of decd. active or auxiliary members can be written in. This will be included in the Offertory Procession at the Annual Acies Ceremony which will be held in Knockmore Church this year on Sun. 2nd April at 3pm. All former active or auxiliary (junior and senior) members are welcome to attend this special Mass. Refreshments will be served in the Community Hall after the Mass. Everyone is welcome.