St. Teresa’s Church, Rathduff
Fr. Des Smith, C.C. (096) 21596 & 087 7785315
Mass Intentions from Sat. 8th Dec. to Sun. 16th December 2012
Sat. 8th Dec. [V] 7.00 p.m.: Mary (Anniv.) & Willie Browne, Cloghans
Sun. 9th Dec.10.00 a.m.:Brendan Murphy (Anniv.) Wherrew
Mon. 10th Dec.10.00 a.m.:Richard & Catherine Holmes, Pontoon
Tue. 11th Dec. 10.00 a.m.:Jimmy Foody (Anniv.)
Wed. 12th Dec.10.00 a.m.:Paddy Flynn
Thu. 13th Dec.10.00 a.m.:Pat & Annie Ward & decd. family
Fri. 14th Dec.10.00 a.m.:John & Mary Sheeran, sons Val & Damien & Paddy Geraghty
Rehins S. Centre: 8.00 p.m.:Decd. Hughes, Bourke & Crowe families
Sat. 15th Dec. 10.00 a.m.:Jack & Nell Kelly, Barnfield
Sat. 15th Dec. 7.00 p.m.: Frank O’Hara, Carrantrilla
Sun. 16th Dec.10.00 a.m.:James & Brigid Collins, Ballinaraha &
Jack & Mary Kate Dunbar, Straide
CONFESSIONS: Sat. 6.30 p.m. & after Mass
READERS: 16th Dec. [V] Andrew Sleater. [10] Padraic Brennan.
E. MINISTERS: 16th Dec. [V] Josephine O’Hora. [10] Gerry O’Connor.
CHURCH CLEANERS: Group 6: Mary Nallon, Jacinta Knight, Mary McAndrew, Breege O’Hara.
Rathduff Church: Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament – after 10 Mass Mon. until 12 Noon.
Knockmore G.A.A. Dinner Dance: In Hotel Ballina, 5th Jan. 2013. Tickets €30.
Knockmore G.A.A. A.G.M.: Is on Tues. next, 11th December at 8 pm. All members welcome.
Grow Meetings: Tues. 8 p.m. in Ballina Community Centre. Confidential. 094 9026417.
Mini Ceilí: In The Mayfly Hotel, Foxford – every Sunday night from 8.30 p.m. All welcome.
Sewing/Alterations service: Please contact 085 1677445.
Laptop/desktop Computer Repair Service: Available locally – please contact 087 8066505.
Conn Rangers AGM: Knockmore/Rathduff R. Centre at 6pm Sat. 12th Jan. 2013. All welcome.
Boxing: Mayo Novice Championships will be held in Foxford Sports & Leisure Ctr. this w/end.
Knockmore club obtained 10 Mayo Schoolboy titles last weekend in the Community Hall.
Santa will visit the Knockmore/Rathduff Community Hall next Sun. 16th Dec. at 3pm. Disco, Face painting, Games, dancing competition & spot prizes. Light refreshments will be served.
Knockmore/Rathduff Senior Citizen’s Christmas Party: Sun. 16th Dec. in Fr. Peyton Centre, Attymass. Mass at 1pm followed by lunch & entertainment. Cost €10. Bus departs Gala, Ballina 11.45pm; Knockmore 12 Noon; Foxford 12.15. Returns to Knockmore 7pm approx. Names to Ann McHale 09492 58412 or Mary Hughes 096 70457 on or before 13/12/2012. Thanks to all who contributed to the second collection last weekend – your generosity is much appreciated.
Second Sunday of Advent: Today we add the names of Isaac, Jacob & Joseph. God promised Abraham that his descendants would be as numerous as the grains of sand on the seashore. Isaac was the beginning of that promise. Jacob succeeded Isaac and had 12 sons. Joseph was the most famous of them. He was sold to the Egyptians by his brothers. He was able to interpret the dreams of Pharaoh, the King of Egypt. He foretold the coming of a famine and the King put him in charge of the grain. During the famine he brought his father Jacob and his brothers to Egypt where they settled and lived.
Advent Tree: This week we place the words: “Prepare” Advent is a time of preparation. “Peace” Christ is the Prince of Peace. “Joy” The coming of Christ brings joy. “Light” Christ is the light that destroys darkness.
Rejoice Gospel Choir: Christmas Concert, Sun.16th Dec. 8 pm, Kennedy Glasgow House, The Quay, Ballina. Tickets €10, from Newman Institute/choir members. Proceeds in aid of N.Institute.
Monthly Mass for Peace: In Pastoral Centre, Ballina, on Tues. 11th December at 8.00 p.m.
Fr. Michael Flynn, P.P. 094 9258108/087 2640015
Church of Christ the King, Knockmore
2nd Sunday of Advent: 9th December 2012
Sat. 8th Dec. [V] 8.00 p.m.: Willie & Bridgie Butler, Gortnadreha
Sun. 9th Dec. 9.00 a.m.:Tom (Anniv.), Thomas & Maria Killeen & decd. family
11.00 a.m.: For the People of the Parish
Mon. 10th Dec. 7.00 p.m.:Denise Murphy, Cloghans
Tues. 11th Dec.10.00 a.m.:Martin Kelly, Currabaggan, William & Bridget Rochford
Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament 10.30 am to 6.30 pm
Wed. 12th Dec.10.00 a.m.:Bridie (Anniv.), Brendan & Declan Walsh, Derrymoneen
12 Noon:Wedding Mass
Thur. 13th Dec. 7.00 p.m.:Mary & Anthony Coleman (Anniv.) Shraheen
Fri. 14th Dec. 10.00 a.m.:Dick & Mary Ellen Bourke, Tavanaghmore
Sat. 15th Dec.11.00 a.m.:Richard Conlon, Leeds & Cuingmore (Burial of Ashes)
Sat. 15th Dec. [V] 8.00 p.m.:Joseph Duffy, Rinmore
Sun. 16th Dec. 9.00 a.m.:Mary & Paddy O’Hora, Gurteenamuck
11.00 a.m.:For the People of the Parish
CONFESSIONS: Sat. evening after Mass.
READERS: 16th Dec. [V] Martina Gardiner. [9] Paddy Hughes. [11] Chris Kimmerling.
E. MINISTERS: 16th Dec. [V] N. Barrett & J. Feeney. [9] M. Lacken. [11] B. Coleman &
Gabriel Bourke
SERVERS: 16th Dec. [V] Alannah Flynn & Lauren Smyth. [9] Rebecca Lambe & Aoife
McTigue. [11] Cain Lowndes & Connell Dempsey.
CHURCH CLEANING: Mary Butler, Eileen Igoe, Kathleen Mullaney & Marion Walshe.
COELIACS: Please contact the priest to arrange to receive Holy Communion.
Special Ceremony for First Communion Children: Vigil Mass on Sat. 15th Dec.
Recent Death: Please remember in your prayers – Brendan Geary, Pontoon; and all our Faithful Departed. May they rest in the Peace of the Lord.
Recent Wedding: Congratulations to - Sandra Finnerty & Shane Barrett, Ballina, who were married in Knockmore Church on Sat. 1st December 2012.
Cairde 2012: Will be available in the coming week – available from usual outlets.
Memorial Cards: Printed by Business Supplies, Garden Street, Ballina. Tel: 096 72755.
Rehins School Parents Association are selling COMMUNION DRESSES on behalf of parents. Anyone interested, please contact Helen on 086 3906074 for an appointment.
AGM Ballina Credit Union Ltd: Thur. 13th Dec. 8pm in Ballina Manor Hotel. Members welcome.
Meeting to set up Neighbourhood Watch: In Rehins Social Centre. Mon. 10th Dec. at 9 pm. Please support.
Western Alzheimers: Vacancies for Care Assistants in Mayo. Contact 094 93 64900.
New Boxes of Church Collection Envelopes: Are now ready for collection in the Parish House.
Thanks to the collectors who distribute the boxes every year and everyone who contributes.
Keeping Children Safe: Diocesan Confidential phone No. 087 3664350 – if you have any concerns. Details are on the Church Notice Board.
Notices for the Bulletin can be left in to Parish House, Knockmore, by Thurs. 6.00 p.m. or Email to