Islandeady-Glenisland Parish Newsletter
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St Patrick’s Church, Islandeady and Holy Rosary Church, Glenisland.
Parish Priest: Fr Pat Donnellan- 094-9024125 or 087-2311236. Email:
Web: islandeady.ie / mayo.ie / tuamarchdiocese.org / associationofcatholicpriests.ie
Remembering in Masses:
SAT 1st (Gl.) 7 pm: Michael, Bridget, & Christy Ginnelly, Killaughbawn. / Martin & Kathleen McGowan, Townyneena. / Tommie Quigley, Cummer & Knappabeg, & Dec F.
SUN 2nd (Is.) 11 am:
Anniv. Willie Collins, Cornanool, & Dec F. / Henry Needham, Lismolin, & Dec Family / Kathleen & Tony Reilly & son Paddy Reilly & Dec Gavin F. / Mary Egan, Graffybeg &
husband Robert & daughter Mary Agnes.
Ash WED 3 Masses: in Islandeady at 8 am & 8 pm and in Glenisland at 6.30 pm.
FRI 7th (Is.) 7 pm: Months Mind. Tom Linnane, Cloggernagh.
FRI 7th (Gl.) 8 pm: First Friday Vigil - Mass, Confessions & Prayers until 11 pm.
SAT 8th (Gl.) 7 pm: Johnny O’Donnell & sister Maureen Williams & her husband Glyn.
SUN 9th (Is.) 11 am: 1st Anniv. John Heraty, Cloonkeen & parents Annie & Patrick. /
Rose Jennings &daughter Marie, Kilbree, & Dec F./Alice Kerrigan, Cogaula &Worcester.
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RIP - Bill Murrihy, Pontoon Drive & late of Cloggernagh, buried last Fri in Islandeady.
- Alice Kerrigan, late of Cogaula, who died recently in Worcester, England.
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March monthly SICK CALLS will be attended to next TUES 4th March in Glenisland Church area (starting 11 am) & THUR 6th in Islandeady Church area (starting 11 am).
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Next WED is Ash Wed - a day of Fast & Abstinence (ie NO meat / 1 meal only plus 2 snacks/collations). Mass & Ashes next WED in Islandeady at 8 am & 8 pm and in Glenisland at 6.30 pm. Trócaire boxes available at the Church doors. Please take one.
The Pioneers short term Pledge for Lent is available after Masses on Ash Wednesday.
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Ø Please take ‘Walk with Me’ Lenten Prayer Books available FREE at Church door.
Ø Marian Movement ‘Praying for Priests’ in Glenisland Church every SUN 7 pm.
Ø Monthly hour of PRAYER for Marriage and Family Life is TUES 4th March.
Ø First Friday Vigil including Mass in Glenisland Church FRI 7th from 8 to 11 pm.
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Adoration of the Eucharist in Glenisland Church on MON/WED 7 to 8 pm and
Adoration in Islandeady Church SUN/MON/TUES 7 to 8 and THUR 8 to 9 pm.
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Pobal Dé – People of God helping / ministering in CHURCH this week:
Readers: Gl. – Teresa Walsh (1st Sun of Lent. A. P446) Is. – Liamy MacNally.
Min Eucharist: Gl. – S O’Donnell. / Is. – Josephine O’Malley, M O’Malley, A Cox.
Mass Servers: Gl. – as in ‘Newsflash’. / Is. – Team 1. / Music: Nora.
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If you want to find out more about Christ’s call to be a priest please come to Regional Vocations Event NUI Galway on SAT 8th March. Phone Fr Fintan at 093-24166.
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Diocesan Youth council invite all young people (16 - 35yrs) to walk the Tochar on SAT 8th March. We will be gathering in the car park in Aughagower at10.45amand walking the 11 miles as far as Owenwee. Info from Trish at 093-55284.
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Operation Transformation Islandeady in aid of AIRC starts next WED at 8pm in the Comm Centre & continues every Wed Night for Lent. Info from Paul 0876567310.
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Ø 25 Card Game in Jacks Old Cottage Islandeady this SUN at 5 pm. All welcome.
Ø Islandeady GAA Lotto SUN this week at 8.30 pm in The Halfway. Jackpot €10,100
Ø Card Game every MON in Comm Centre at 9 pm with a cuppa after. All welcome.
Ø Dinner & Parish Get-together every WED at 11.30am in Comm Centre. All welcome.
Ø Parish Foróige Club for 12-18 yr olds every FRI 8 pm - 9.30. All welcome.
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Islandeady GAA and Community Council would like to THANK everyone who supported the very successful launch of the development plan held recently in the Halfway.
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Connaught Pioneers afternoon of prayer in Knock SUN 9th March 3-6pm. All welcome.
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Leitir NS Open Day WED 12th March 9 am to 2.40 & 7 to 8 pm. A safe location & happy school environment, a high teacher pupil ratio, and free afterschool supervision available for Junior & Senior Infants from 1.40-2.40pm are a few of the strengths of our school.
Diocesan pilgrimage to Lourdes August 7th to 13th & as usual will be led by Archbishop Michael. For more information please contact Ms Sheila Davin at086-8664633.
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Westport College of further education Open Day for full time courses takes place on THUR 6th March 12 pm to 8 pm. Info from 098-25241 or see www.westportcfe.ie
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What are you DOING for LENT ? ...
1) Give Up ! Internet / Facebook / TV for one or two nights each week & do something
different that involves a fresh challenge or sacrifice or penance.
2) Give Up ! Drink, Cigarettes, Sweet Stuff, Bad Habits, Calumny, Detraction !
3) Take On ! Visits to Church for Adoration or Stations of the Cross or Mass.
Put Trócaire box on table at Prayer or Meal time. Bless yourself leaving Home
(Holy Water Font ?) or passing Church or Cemetery. Stop for The Angelus at 12 & 6.
4) Read Religious magazines - ‘Walk with Me’ and others available free in Church.
5) Participate actively in Mass. Do I use the Congregation Cards for New Responses
in the Mass ! Do I try to sing the Hymns !
6) Join a Prayer Group or go to Prayer Vigils mentioned occasionally in Newsletter !
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Islandeady Community Council Monthly Newsletter
March 2014
Church Notices for March 2014:
- Offertory Collectors March: Nicola McManamon, Eamon Walsh, Brian Downer.
- Finance Committee helping for March: Team C.
- Altar Society for March: Cashel.
Recent Deaths Associated with the Parish
- Tom Linnane, Cloggernagh.
- Denis Carroll, Murrisk (father of Maria Carroll, Leitir NS).
- James (Sonny) Heneghan, Fahy (father of Teresa Fitzgerald, Dooleague).
- Delia Daly, Carantulla, Claremorris (grandmother of Ray McTigue, Derrycooraune).
- Mary Barrett, Tuam (sister-in-law of late Gabriel Barrett, Dooleague).
- Tom Deacy, Bohola (brother-in-law of Phil McManamon, Kilfea).
May They Rest in Peace.
Sincere Sympathy is extended to all their bereaved relatives and friends.
Recent Baptisms in Islandeady
- Annabelle Mai Conway, Cloonkeen, daughter of Donna & Shane.
- Mairead Julia Maguire, Sheeaune, daughter of Patricia & Manus.
Congratulations to the parents and their families.
WEEKLY COMMUNITY GET TOGETHER
A weekly Community Get Together with dinner and
social activities
In
Islandeady Community Centre
Every Wednesday for the foreseeable future.
11.30am—3pm approx
New People Welcome
Call the Centre to secure your place on Mondays on 094 90 44797 or
Philomena on 087 9626075
Transport available if needed
The Islandeady Social Get- together project would like to sincerely thank all those who supported us over the last six months, including those who give Financial and Practical Donations, without your support and the support of the volunteers who give of there time generously each week, the project would not be as successful as it has been to date. Thank you once again.
Community Council News
N5 Road Project: Submission was made on behalf of the Community Council to the Oral Hearing in Westport in January. We must now await the decision of An Bord Pleanala.
Wednesday Weekly Get-togather: This project is going very well with 26 to 27 names on our books and some 20 to 22 attending on a regular basis. At our last meeting all the volunteers were highly complimented for their excellent work and dedication to the project. Transport, which had been working very well, is currently experiencing some difficulty, but temporary arrangements are in place and it is hoped to have permanent transport arrangements in place soon. The current phase of the project is due for review on 27th February and from then onwards the project will be re-viewed on a yearly basis.
Communmity Council/GAA Development Project 2014: Flyers were posted to all households in our community during the week. The formal launch of the project took place in The Halfway House last night. There is a very positive approach to this project from within both organisations and we look forward to receiving great support throughout our community and beyond.
Parish clean-up: In view of the alarming amount of rubbish, which continues to be illegally dumped throughout our parish, the matter of our Annual Parish Clean-up was discussed at our meeting on 11th February. The Secretary will be making contact with the Environment Dept of Mayo County Council and arrangements for this important civic event will be finalised at our March meeting. Any volunteers to help with the collection of rubbish will be most welcome.
Dryers in Laundry Room: For the benefit of those who use these dryers on a regular basis we wish to inform you that it is hoped to have this service restored very soon. We apologise for any inconvenience caused.
Reid’s X and other environmental issues: Following discussion at our February meeting it is hoped to arrange a meeting between the Community Council Village Enhancement Group and Patsy Burke, Senior Engineer, MCC in the near future.
Meeting with Elected Councillors: With the date fast approaching for the Local Elections plans are being put in place to invite all elected members of MCC, for the Islandeady Electoral Area, to our April meeting. We hope to finalise our list of issues at our next meeting. If you feel there are issues and concerns out there that we need to bring to the attention of our elected representatives please contact your Community Council representative with the details.
The next meeting of Islandeady Community Council is scheduled to take place on Tuesday, 11thMarch at 8pm in the Community Centre.
Aerobics Classes:
Aerobics Classes with Lisa,
every Thursday night in the Community
Centre
Islandeady,
8.00pm—9.00pm,
New Members Welcome
'Krav Maga'
Adult Self Defence Classes
Islandeady Community Centre,
Thursdays7.00pm. – 8.00pm
For more information
call Eamonn,
(087) 2196657.
Community Games
Islandeady/ Glenisland Community Games AGM was held in Islandeady Community Centre Thursday February 6th 2014 @ 8pm
Election of Officers:
Chairperson: Noreen Coyne
Secretary: Tom Devaney
Assistant Secretary & P.R.O. Alacoque O'Connell
Games Director: Bríd Tuohy Ward
Treasurer: Paula Roberts
Children Protection Officer: Sheila Hayes
Upcoming Events:
Artu8, 10, 12, 14, 16& Handwritingu10sCompetition
To be held @St Pauls N.S. Cloggernagh Thursday 6/3/146:30 - 8:30 p.m.(Bring own art materials)
Team events:TBA
TableQuiz:under 14s
Indoor Soccerunder13s
ChessUnder 12s
Sports Day: Provisionally Agreed May Bank HolidayMonday5th
Next meeting -Thursday March 13th 8:00pmIslandeady Comm Centre.
HSE Community Games National List of Events 2014 Flyers as perwww.communitygames.ie
Open to all aged 6 – 16
National Finals Weekend 115th - 17th August 2014
National Finals Weekend 2 -22nd - 24th August 2014
Cogaula, N.S.
Enrolment for new entrants for next academic year for St. Columba's N.S.,
Cogaula, Westport will take place on the6th and 7th of March. For further details, call to the school or contact the school (Tel.098 26109) for an enrolment pack.
Social Dance
Social Dance in the Lecanvey Community Centreon
Saturdaynight,
March 1st 2014with “The Irish Knights”. Dancing starts at10.30pmsharp.
Complementary raffle and refreshments on the night.
Operation Transformation Islandeady
Operation Transformation Islandeady,in aid of ÁIRC-
Supporting Children with Disabilities in Mayo,takes placeMar 5th—Apr 19th. Teams of 3 (All Male, or All Female or Mixed, It’s up to you) Team that Loses the Most Weight during Lent Wins.
Teams will Weigh In EveryWednesdayNight during Lent, starting on Ash Wed, 5th Marchin Islandeady Community Centre at8pm. Everybody’s Weight will be taken in the Strictest of Confidence. During the 6 weeks, we’ll have guest speakers, including a Dietitian & Personal Trainers. We’ll also have FunTraining Sessions, Walks, Cycles & other Fun Events!! The Final Weigh In will take place on EasterSaturdayNight; When the Winning Team will be
announced.Registration Fee is €15 per person on a Team or Teams who wish to take a Sponsorship Card will beregistered for Free. You can Register by calling Paul: 0876567310 or Marion: 0861980658 or Register onWednesday5th March at 8pmin TheCommunity Centre.Find us on
Facebook atwww.facebook.com/otislandeady
Badminton classes
Badminton classes in Rice College Sports Hall Monday and Thursday's at8-10 pm, classes will be commencing from Monday the 17th February.All welcome beginner to advanced players. It's a great way to get fit and have fun doing itand to meet new people. Any queries contact Tina on 0879202305.
If you want to book the Islandeady Community Centre:
You need to book via the secretary in the centre on Mondays, Tuesdays , or half day on Wednesdays office hours on 094 9044797 or with Liam on 0871361895. or a note can be left for the secretary with details and your name and a contact number how they can get back to you.
Thank you
Islandeady Pitch & Community Grounds Development Project 2014
Islandeady GAA Club and Community Council are asking you to support this joint venture between the two organisations who are endeavouring to improve pitch and community facilities.
By purchasing a ticket you are providing financial support to our developments and at the same time you have a chance to win some of the valuable prizes on offer. We wish you luck in the draws and thank you for your support.
YOUR SUPPORT
WILL HELP:
1. To repay borrowings used to purchase lands.
2. To develop the land into training pitches.
3. To develop a community walk.
4. To construct a new Community Centre.
5. To improve dressing room facilities.
€5 per week gets you:
• Entry in the Mayo GAA Draw with a total prize fund of €100,000
{six draws, monthly, May to November}
• Entry in the Islandeady GAA Lotto Draw for one year {fortnightly draws}
• Annual Membership of Islandeady GAA Club
• Free admission to all home Senior League and Underage Games
Contact Information for the Parish Newsletter
Islandeady Community Centre, Islandeady
Phone: 094 9044797
Email:
Information For the April Newsletter, must be in
No Later than Monday, March 24th 2014 @ 12 noon
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