St. Teresa’s Church, Rathduff

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

Mass Intentions from Sat. 2nd March to Sun. 10th March 2013

Sat. 2nd March [V] 7.00 p.m.: Danny Dowdican, Friarstown (1st Anniv.)

Sun. 3rd March 10.00 a.m.: Mary Gallagher, Coolcran

Mon. 4th March 10.00 a.m.: James, Ellen & Jack Kelly, Joan & Anthony Kilcullen

& Tony Murphy

Tue. 5th March 10.00 a.m.: Eileen Conway

7.00 p.m.: Jimmy (1st Anniv.) & Mickey Reape

Wed. 6th March 10.00 a.m.: Winnie Kelly (Month’s Mind)

Thu. 7th March 10.00 a.m.: Michael Healy & decd. Healy & Keane families

Fri. 8th March 10.00 a.m.: Special Intention

Rehins S. Centre: 8.00 p.m.: Decd. Ferguson & Culkin families, Marguerite & John Joe Martin

Sat. 9th March 10.00 a.m.: Noel & Josephine Hanahoe, Mary, Patrick & Paddy Hanahoe

& Margaret Casser

Sat. 9th March 7.00 p.m.: Martin John Kelly (Anniv.) Mary Kelly & Josephine Scott

Sun. 10th March 10.00 a.m.: Madelaine Breslin (14th Anniv.) & decd. Breslin family, Friarstown

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

READERS: 10th March - [V] Elizabeth Boland. [11] Andrew Sleater.

E. MINISTERS: 10th March - [V] Mary Crean. [11] Teresa Holmes.

CHURCH CLEANERS: Group 1: Frances Kelly, C. Ruttledge, Carmel Kelly, J. Hughes.

Rathduff Church: Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament Wed. 6th March: 7 to 8 pm.

Knockmore GAA Lotto: Week 40-23rd Feb. Nos. 11. 14. 19. 30. No J.Winner. Weekly

Ticket: M. Howley, Francis Clarke,C. Loftus. Season Ticket: P.J. Gordon, G. Ring, Richie Timlin.

Next Jackpot €5,000. Draw in Clubrooms Sat. 2nd March. Knockmore GAA U8 indoor training starts 10th Marall players must be at least 6yrs in 2013 trainers to be worn.

Knockmore Ladies GAA: Registration on Fri. March 8th 6.30-8pm in R. Centre. Knockmore.

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

Sewing/Alterations service: Please contact 085 1677445.

Laptop/desktop Computer Repair Service: Available locally – please contact 087 8066505.

Conn Rangers Lotto: 25th Feb. 2013 – 2. 7. 8. 30. No Winner. Season Tickets: Alice Walsh, Mary Hannifin, Peggy Mangan. Weekly Tickets: Chris McLoughlin, Mark Kelly, R. Diamond. Next Jackpot is €6,600. Draw in Brogan’s Bar on Mon. 4th March, 2013.

Conn Rangers Underage training: U.13 Sat. 10am on the old pitch. U.15 at 11.30 am.

Medjugorje Pilgrimages: 2nd June & 21st Sept. Contact Bernadette 086 8196653. Spiritual Directors: Fr. Kieran Holmes & Fr. Martin Henry.

Knockmore Rathduff Butterflies Playschool: Registration for 2013/2014 on Thurs. 14th March 7pm in Resource Centre. Contact 086 8726632

Zumba Classes: In Resource Centre Knockmore. Mon. 8.30 pm. Contact Jackie 087 7643856.

Resource Centre: Now catering for Children’s Disco Parties. Contact (094) 9258016

Celebrate St Patrick’s Day on Station Island, Lough Derg – Sun. 17th March 11am - 3pm

Guest Speakers: Bishop Joseph Duffy & Fr. Tom Hamill. Mass 2pm. Cost: €20 (€8 per child). Advance booking required 071 9861518email:

Indoor Soccer training U.10 Boys only onTue. 5th March in the Community Hall, training in Foxford Sports & Leisure Centre Mon. 7 pm. The team play competition on Thur. 7 pm in An Sportlann Castlebar. Contact Billy 0868373646.

Community Games: All Swimming events will be held Sun. 10th March in Ballina S.Pool 3.30 pm. Entries must be in Ballina S. Pool by Mon. 4th March. Info. from 0868373646.

Knockmore Boxing Club is eligible for substantial grant aid to erect a new gymnasium in the Parish if a suitable site can be obtained. Contact 0868373646 or any club member ASAP.

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

Church of Christ the King, Knockmore

3rd Sunday of Lent: 3rd March 2013

Sat. 2nd Mar. [V] 8.00 p.m.: John Mulhern, Carragorru

Sun. 3rd March 9.00 a.m.: Kathleen Gaughan, Lisaniska (25th Anniv.)

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

Mon. 4th March 10.00 a.m.: Tom, Nell, Martin & Paddy Flynn & James McHale, Tav’more

Tues. 5th March 10.00 a.m.: Mary & John Nugent

Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament Tues. 10.30 a.m. to 6.30 p.m.

Wed. 6th March 10.00 a.m.: Edward McDonnell, Ballinasleva

Thur. 7th March 10.00 a.m.: Mary & John McLoughlin

7.00 p.m.: Lenten Holy Hour

Fri. 8th March 10.00 a.m.: Tony, Katie & Mickie Butler, Knockmore

Sat. 9th March 10.00 a.m.: Martin & Marian Walsh, Knockmore

Sat. 9th March [V] 8.00 p.m.: Decd. Holmes & Ryan families

Sun. 10th March 9.00 a.m.: Jimmy O’Dowd (Anniv.) & decd. family

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

CONFESSIONS: Sat. evening after Mass.

READERS: 10th March [V] Confirmation pupils. [9] Anthony Coleman. [11] Aidan Mulvihill.

E. MINISTERS: [V] J. Feeney & D. Connolly. [9] P. Duffy. [11] A. McNeely & G. Bourke. SERVERS: 10th March [V] Laoise Coleman & Clíodhna Flynn. [9] Peter McTigue &

Michéal Holmes. [11] Amy McDermott & Sarah Langan.

CHURCH CLEANING: Carragorru, Runagry & Calladashin.

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

Special Ceremony for Confirmation Pupils – Vigil Mass on Sat. 9th March.

Lenten Holy Hour: In Knockmore Church on Thurs. next 7th March 7 to 8 pm. All Welcome.

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

Recent Deaths: Please remember in your prayers - Vera Maughan, Corroy; Breege Herron, Calladashin; Jimmy Gilmartin, Foxford; Noreen O’Donnell, Tipperary (sister of Vin Brogan, Stonepark.. May they rest in Peace.

Afternoon Tea Dances: In The Merry Monk on Sun. 3rd & 10th March, 5-7pm Hosted by Josette Ruttledge & Ray Traynor. Strickly Come Dancing Group. Homebaking & spot prizes. Adm €8.

Stress Management Clinic: Opening in Knockmore Resource Centre on Thur. 7th March. Contact Annette 085 7858770.

Ballina Show Committee: Will hold 25 Drive in Ardagh C.Centre Sun. 10th March 9pm. Adm. €10. €1,000 prize money. Support appreciated.

Reflective prayer evening (Croí Nua) at Newman Institute Thurs. 14th March 7pm. Facilitated by Hilary Musgrave and Monica. All are welcome.

“Slash the Tash” – Will be held in GAA Clubrooms on Sat. 23rd March 9pm. 10 local celebrities are going to ‘lose’ their moustache’s to raise funds for Knockmore GAA Strictly Come Dancing. A celebrity Barber will be present on the night! All are welcome. It promises to be a fun night!

Ladies Keep Fit/Body Sculpting Class: Starts soon in Knockmore, NEW 8 Week Course. Please contact Donna on 0852418777 for info.

How to bring loved ones back to God: In Ardagh C.Centre Sat. 9th March 10.30 to 5pm (Bring packed lunch). Starts with Mass in Ardagh Church at 10.00 a.m. All welcome

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