St. Teresa’s Church, Rathduff

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

Mass Intentions from Sat. 30th Jan. – Sun. 7th Feb. 2016

Sat. 30th Jan. [V] 7.00 p.m.:Willie, Mary Jo, John and Pam Browne

Sun. 31st Jan.10.00 a.m.:Donal Murray

Mon. 1st Feb.10.00 a.m.:Sean, Jim & Liz Horan

Tue. 2nd Feb.10.00 a.m.:Annie & Michael McHale

Wed. 3rd Feb.10.00 a.m.: Special Intention

Thu. 4th Feb.10.00 a.m.:Special Intention

Fri.5th February10.00 a.m.:Special Intention

Sat.6th February10.00 a.m.:Special Intention

Sat. 6th Feb. [V] 7.00 p.m.: Matt Walshe (1st Anniv.)

Sun. 7th February10.00 a.m.: Eileen & Ned Cosgrove & decd Cosgrove family

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

READERS: 7th Feb. [V]Pierce Ruttledge. [10] Patricia Kneafsey.

E. MINISTERS: 7th Feb. [V] Ann Breslin. [10] Gerry O’Connor.

CHURCH CLEANERS: Group 2 – Mary Cawley, Sandra Cawley & Carmel Timlin.

No Adoration on Wed. 3rd Feb. Visitation of sick & housebound on Fri 5th February.

Mini-Ceilí: Next Ceilí will be on Sun. 31st Jan. in the Mayfly Hotel, Foxford at 8.30 p.m.

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. 1st Feb. 8.30pm. €2,650 in prizes. Refreshments served.

Conn Rangers FC Lotto: 25/01/16 – 8. 11. 13. 28. No Jackpot winner. Season Tickets – Gair Gordon, Joanna Bourke, Maureen Hardy. Weekly Tickets – Becka Lambe, Jane McDonnell, Caroline Stadler. Next draw in Brogan’s Bar, Mon. 1st Feb. 2016. Jackpot is €8,250.

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

Currabaggan N.S. Notice: Enrolment for Sept. 2016 is now open. Please contact the school as soon as possible. Phone: 094 9258169 or 086 3873472. Email

Shraheen N.S. Are now accepting enrolments for Sept. 2016. Please drop in to the school or call 094 9256617 for information.

Lisaniska N.S. Enrolment is taking place during January for September 2016. Please contact the school at 094-9258289/085-8483484.

Garracloon N.S. Are now accepting enrolments for Sept. 2016. Please drop into the school or ring 096 73208 for information.

World Cancer Day: 4th Feb. Ballina Lions Club in assoc. with the Irish Cancer Society will host a free health info. night on Cancer Awareness – Ballina Manor Hotel 8pm.

Ardagh C. Players “Cupid Wore Skirts” Ardagh C. Centre Fri./Sat./Sun.12/13 /14th Feb. 8pm

Afternoon of Prayer: Sun. 7th Feb. 3-6pm in Pastoral Centre, Ballina. Organised by Ballina Friends of Medjugorje. Fr. Eamonn O’Connor. Guest Speaker – Jim Browne. It will include Mass.

Moy Valley Resources IRD is hosting LEADER community info. meeting this Wed. 3rd Feb. 7.30pm in Resource Centre, Knockmore. To update & inform individuals, communities and businesses on the new EU LEADER programme, & help identify potential projects eligible for funding. Everyone welcome. Info: Anne-Marie 096 70905 or .

An Teanga Bheo: New Irish group classes incl. a 6 Week L. Cert. Essay Course starts Wed.10th Feb, a new 4th/5th/6th class group as well as a First Year Group class. Individual grinds also available. Le haghaidh tuilleadh eolais téigh i dteagmháil le hÓrla ag 085 8512688.

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

Church of Christ the King, Knockmore

4th Sun. in Ordinary Time – 31st Jan. 2016 – Year of Mercy

Sat. 30th Jan. [V] 8.00 p.m.:Michael Dockery, Pontoon

Sun. 31st Jan.11.00 a.m.:For the People of the Parish – Children’s Mass

Mon. 1st Feb.10.00 a.m.:Bridie & Mike Timlin, Toneybane

Tues. 2nd Feb. 10.00 a.m.:Pete & Bridget Gallagher

Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament this Tues. after Mass until 6.30 p.m.

Wed. 3rd Feb. 7.00 p.m.:Seamus, Paddy & Emma Dunne

Thur. 4th Feb.10.00 a.m.:Jim, Bridget, Paddy, Eddie McDonnell, Mary & Mike Culligan

Fri. 5th Feb. (First)10.00 a.m.:Paddy & Betty Nealon & decd. Nealon & Lacken families

Sat. 6th Feb.10.00 a.m.:Bridie Saunders, Tess, John & Judy Moyles

Sat. 6th Feb. [V] 8.00 p.m.:Phyllis & Christy Bourke, Ballymacredmond

Sun. 7th Feb.11.00 a.m.:For the People of the Parish

First Friday calls to the Sick & Housebound: Usual calls on Thurs. & Friday next.

CONFESSIONS: Sat. evening after Vigil Mass.

READERS: 7th Feb. [V] Confirmation pupils. [11] Mary Flynn.

E. MINISTERS: 7th Feb. [V] J. Feeney & Marie Lacken. [11] B. Coleman & Gabriel Bourke.

SERVERS: 7th Feb. [V] Rihanna Murphy & Isobelle Killeen. [11] Rachel McTigue & L. Rice. CHURCH CLEANING: Mary Conway, Annette Holmes, Carrie Holmes.

COUNTERS: (Jan. – The A Team)

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

Catholic Schools Week: Begins this Sunday, 31st January.

Special Ceremony for Confirmation Pupils: Vigil Mass on Sat. 6th February.

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

Riverside Theatre Co. Present John B. Keane’s ‘Many Young Men of Twenty’ for 4 nights from Thurs. 4th to Sun. 7th Feb. 8pm in Ballina Arts Centre in aid of St. Muredach’s Cathedral Restoration Fund. Directed by Ray Collins. To Book: 096 73593.

Aerobics & Toning Fitness Classes: Knockmore GAA Rooms. On Tues. & Thurs. 7-8pm. GAA Members & new members welcome. Contact Donna 0873336546

Recent Deaths: Please remember in your prayers – Peggy Lowther, Rathglass East, Cooneal (mother of Pat, Barnfield); Elizabeth Staunton, (nee Duffy) Bonniconlon & late of Brackwansha; Charlie Hagan, Stonehall; and all our Faithful Departed.

May they rest in Peace.

Trocaire Boxes – at church doors – Please take one.

Ballina Ladies Cycling Club in association with Ballina Lions Club Fun Cycle Day on Sun. 17th April in aid of St. Muredach's Cathedral Restoration Fund. Call Pauline McNamara 086 1570287.

Candlemas Day: Is Tues. Feb. 2nd. Blessing of Candles. Wed. 3rd Feb. Feast of St. Blaise. Blessing of Throats.

Ballina Junior Golf Programme (Ages 5 – 18) Registration evenings Thur. 4th & Wed. 10th Feb. 8 - 9pm, Info: Sarah 096 21050 (Mon./Tue.) Sharon 087 4400091 (Wed. to Friday).

Knock Counselling Centre is hosting a 6 week Positive Wellbeing programme from Thur. 4th Feb. to 10th March. Cost - €50. Contact 094 937 5032 or email

Quiet Days for Busy People: Knock Shrine is holding a one-day retreat, Feb. 6th. Costs €30 incl. lunch. (094) 93 88100 or email .