St. Teresa’s Church, Rathduff
Fr. Des Smith, C.C. (096) 21596 & 087 7785315
Mass Intentions from Sat. 22nd Dec. to Sun. 30th December 2012
Sat. 22nd Dec. [V] 7.00 p.m.: Pat Durkan, Corrimbla
Sun. 23rd Dec. 10.00 a.m.: Martin John & Mary Kelly, Carramore & Josephine Scott
Mon. 24th Dec. 11.00 a.m.: Mary Anne & son Paddy Murphy, Castle Cloghans
Christmas Vigil 10.00 p.m.: Christmas Eve Mass
Tue. 25th Dec. 11.00 a.m.: Christmas Day Mass
Wed. 26th Dec. 11.00 a.m.: Thomas & Mary Reape & decd. family, Ballymacredmond
Thu. 27th Dec. 11.00 a.m.: Willie, Loretta, Margaret & Michael Butler,
Breege Neary, Cyril & Nevil Deane & Joe Bourke
Fri. 28th Dec. 11.00 a.m.: Mary & William Murphy
Rehins S. Centre: 8.00 p.m.: Eanis & Phyllis McDonnell & decd. family
Sat. 29th Dec. 11.00 a.m.: Martin & Mary Boland & decd. family
Sat. 29th Dec. 7.00 p.m.: Evelyn Hughes & Michael Crean
Sun. 30th Dec. 10.00 a.m.: Michael Molloy
CONFESSIONS: Sat. 6.30 p.m. & after Mass
READERS: 25th Dec. [V] Áine Boland. [11] Patricia Kneafsey.
30th Dec. [V] Ann Marie Kneafsey. [10] Paul Nallen.
E. MINISTERS: 25th Dec. [V] Lena Healy. [11] Mary Nallon.
30th Dec. [V] Mary Crean. [10] May Earley.
CHURCH CLEANERS: Group 9: Josephine Hallinan, Ann Naughton, Bridie Flynn, Ann Coy.
Rathduff Church: No Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament this Mon. 24/12.
Knockmore G.A.A. Dinner Dance: In Hotel Ballina, 5th Jan. 2013. Tickets €30.
G.A.A. Development Lotto: 15/12/2012 Nos. 16. 18. 22. 15. No Winner. Weekly Winners: Vincent Calpin, Ciaran Reilly, Adam McAndrew. Season Tickets: Oliver Carney, Pascal Traynor, Tommy McHale. Special Prize: Helen Lally & Keith Gallagher. Next draw in Clubrooms on Sat. 22nd Dec. Jackpot is €3,000. Knockmore Ladies Football AGM 30th Dec. 12 noon R.Centre.
Presentations in the Club house 6-8pm on 30th Dec. (To U13 and U16 girls).
Mass for Archdeacon Sean Durcan & decd. members of Knockmore GAA Club at 7.00 p.m. on Wed. 2nd Jan. 2013 in Knockmore Church.
Grow Meetings: Tues. 8 p.m. in Ballina Community Centre. Confidential. 094 9026417.
Mini Ceilí: In The Mayfly Hotel, Foxford – Will resume on Sun. 6th January 2012.
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.
Conn Rangers FC Lotto: 17/12/2012 – 18. 24. 26. 27. No Winner. Season tickets: Jack Duffy, James Feeney, Michael O’Brien. Weekly winners: Brid Herron, Anne Clarks, Dolores Breslin. Jackpot €5,100. Draw in Brogan’s Bar. Sun. 23/12/2012.
Professional Table Tennis Training: in Resource Centrefrom next Thurs. 7 to 9pm.
Girls/ Boys aged 7 years and over welcome. For further info Contact Billy on 0868373646.
Ardagh New M. na Feirme Club: Table Quiz O’Boyle’s Pub. Thur. 28 Dec. 9pm 086 8713359.
Notices for the Bulletin can be left in to Parish House, Knockmore, by Thurs. 6.00 p.m. or Email to
Fourth Sunday of Advent: Today we add the names of John the Baptist, Mary & Joseph. John the Baptist was sent to “prepare the way for the Lord”. Advent Tree: This week we place the words: ‘Silence’ In the silence of the night, Jesus was born. ‘Wonder’ The Shepherds wondered at the sound of the angels. ‘Word’ Jesus is the Word of God made flesh.
Welcome Home! To all who are spending Christmas in
Our Parish. May your stay be a very pleasant one.
Fr. Michael Flynn, P.P. 094 9258108/087 2640015
Church of Christ the King, Knockmore
4th Sunday of Advent: 23rd December 2012
Sat. 22nd Dec. [V] 8.00 p.m.: Bernadette Langan (Month’s Mind) Currabaggan East
Sun. 23rd Dec. 9.00 a.m.: Annie Gaughan & William Brogan & decd. Gaughan &
Brogan family members
11.00 a.m.: For the People of the Parish
Mon. 24th Dec. 10.00 a.m.: Nora & John McHale, Tavanaghmore
Christmas Vigil 10.00 p.m.: First Mass of Christmas
Tues. 25th Dec. 9.30 a.m.: Children’s Mass
Christmas Day 11.00 a.m.: For the People of the Parish(No Adoration today)
Wed. 26th Dec. 10.00 a.m.: Billy Holmes
Thur. 27th Dec. 10.00 a.m.: Kevin Devine, Rathbane
Wedding Mass
Fri. 28th Dec. 10.00 a.m.: Bridget McDonnell, Ballinasleva (18th Anniv.)
Sat. 29th Dec. 10.00 a.m.: Michael O’Brien & decd. O’Brien & Comiskey families
Sat. 29th Dec. [V] 8.00 p.m.: Mike Walsh, Barnfield (Month’s Mind)
Sun. 30th 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: 25th Dec. [V] Olivia McNeely. [9.30] Children. [11] Emer Walshe.
30th Dec. [V] Cathal O’Boyle. [9] Teresa Brogan. [11] Karen Brogan.
E. MINISTERS: 25th Dec. [V] M. Corcoran & N. Barrett. [9.30] M. Doherty. [11] A. Mulvihill & A. McNeely. 30th [V] J. Feeney & D. Connolly. [9] P. Duffy. [11] G. Bourke & B. Coleman.
SERVERS: 25th Dec. [V] Laoise Coleman & Lauren Smyth. [9.30] Emily Martin & Aoife McTighe. [11] Megan Farrell & Rebecca Conway. 30th [V] Wayne Doocey & Conor Brogan [9] Shauna Sweeney & Adam Reape. [11] Cain Lowndes & Connell Dempsey.
CHURCH CLEANING: Carragorru, Runagry & Calladashin.
COELIACS: Please contact the priest to arrange to receive Holy Communion.
Children’s Mass will be in Knockmore on Christmas morning at 9.30 a.m.
Recent Deaths: Please remember in your prayers - James Hoban, Deelcastle, Ardagh, (brother of Celia Grehan, Runagry) Garrett Howley, Bonniconlon (uncle of Carmel Gibbons, Rathduff); Bridie Walsh (nee Deacy) Foxford; & all our Faithful Departed.
May they rest in Peace forever.
Cairde 2012: Be sure to get your copy before supplies run out! Great Christmas reading!
Memorial Cards: Printed by Business Supplies, Garden Street, Ballina. Tel: 096 72755.
On Tues. 1st Jan. 2013 (Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God), Precious Life will launch 40 Days of Prayer and Fasting to protect Ireland from the scourge of abortion. Please do what you can.
Keeping Children Safe: Diocesan Confidential phone No. 087 3664350 – if you have any concerns. Details are on the Church Notice Board.
Christmas Blessings to all
May the Child Jesus reign in your hearts and in your homes this Christmasand bring you His gifts of Love, Peace and Joy.
Fr. Michael Flynn, P.P. & Fr. Des Smith, C.C.