Numbers drawn 2nd Jan: 2,16,20,22. Bonus 18. No Jackpot Winner. 4x 3 Number winners €50-each. Kate Bloor, Charlie Reynolds, Daniel McLoughlin, & Matty McGlynn. Draw for 9th Jan in Noel’s. Jackpot: €6,000 for 4 Correct No’s & €10,000 for 4 Correct Numbers PLUS Bonus Number. Draw for 16th January in Reynolds.
Ensure YOUR Lucky Numbers are included each week by joining our Lotto
Quarterly for €25- (13 draws)
Half Yearly for €50- (26 draws)
Annually for €100- (52 draws)
Contact any club member for details
Club AGM: Kilglass Gaels AGM. takes place in the clubrooms onSunday 10th Jan at 3.00pm. As this is the most important meeting of the year where we review the year gone by and plan for the coming year, all members are welcome to attend. Anyone interested in getting involvedand becoming a member is very welcome to attend
Handball- Sponsored by O'Grady & O'Neill Solicitors, Strokestown is on Thurs at 7pm-National School Children, 8pm Secondary School Students, in the Sportshall.
Club competition- anyone interested in playing our one-wall competition should contact Eddie 086 0528884. All players welcome.
Darts/ Shanghai continue in Kilglass Community Centreon Wednights, Darts start at9.00pmShanghai at10pm, Shanghai Jackpot now €80-. Last week’s results: No Jackpot winner; highest score Dermot Washington. New players welcome
Theatre night in The Dock, Carrick-on-Shannon. A new play "The Poor Little Boy With No
Arms" will be performed in The Dock on Wed, 3rd Feb at 8.30pm. The play was written and produced by the first graduates (2014) of the Lir Academy (Ireland's National Academy of Dramatic Art at TCD), together with Mikel Murfi. All support welcome. Reservations: The Dock (071 9650828) Also in Backstage Theatre, Longford on Tues, 2nd Feb at 8pm (043 3347888)
DARA A.G.M will be held in the Community Centre Rooskey on Mon. 18th Jan at 8 p.m. The current committee have served two years and there will be new committee members required. This is a vital parish based service and is life saving but without a committee it is impossible for it to continue. There are well over 120 people trained in the parish in CPR all free of charge, so please consider helping the service to continue.
Afternoon Tea Party: Co. Roscommon Disability Support Group is holding an Afternoon Tea Party in the Dale Centre, Derrane on Tues, 19thJan from 2pm to 3.30pm. showcasing new activities on offer for 2016. If you require transport please call 090 6625852 Ext. 2.
BADMINTON IS BACK!: Badminton resumeson Wednesdays at 8.30 in Kilglass Gaels Centre. New members are very welcome.
PARISH OF KILGLASS
10th January, 2016
The Baptism of The Lord
Masses & Intentions this week: (Monday 11th to Sunday 17th January, 2016)
Church of Our Lady of Mount Carmel, Rooskey. Responsible Stewardship: €575-
Masses:
Thurs 14th Jan: Mass at 10a.m.
Sunday 17th Jan: Mass at 12noon
Eucharistic Ministers Sun 17th Jan: Anna Egan & Catherine McGuire
Reader: Sun 17th: Rebecca Rogers
Collectors for Jan: Mattie Egan & Tommy Washington
Altar Society Meeting will be held in Rooskey Church on Monday evening 18th Jan. at 8pm to discuss rota for 2016. All members please attend or if unable to attend contact Eileen on 071 9638057
Sponsorship of Church Items – Our Lady of Mount Carmel: Sincere thanks to all who have sponsored items for the church .Anyone who still wishes to sponsor an item please contact Anna Egan on (071) 9638110.
Renovations of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church: A sincere word of thanks to all who have made the beautiful renovations at the Church possible. Thank you to our Architect Mr. Brendan McGettigan, Building Contractor Mr. Frank McKiernan, the Renovation Committee and all in our Parish and beyond who through their generosity have made this great achievement possible.
Rooskey Church Renovation Committee
Bell Tower Shop
Now Open – Opening Hours displayed in Shop Window
We thank you for your support in 2015 and look forward to meeting you all in 2016. We wish you all a very happy and healthy new year. We will gladly accept your unwanted gifts and regretfully we are unable to accept large electrical items or books at the moment.
Words from Pope Francis on Mercy The mercy of God is not an abstract idea, but a concrete reality through which he reveals his love as that of a father or a mother, moved to the very depths out of love for their child.
St. Anne’s Church Slatta. Responsible Stewardship: €175-
Sat 16th Jan: Mass at 7.30.m.
Servers: Rachel Lawe, Jack Doorley & Owen Doorley
Collectors: Christopher Neary, Francis McGuire, Patrick McHugh & John Colligan
Altar Society for Jan: Martina Tully & Dympna Smith
Diocesan Priesthood Be on the watch! Allow God to lead you in the ways of truth & justice.How is God calling you to serve?(Jer.33:14-16)If you think God is calling you to diocesan priesthood, call Fr. Jim Murray, 071-9162136/Fr. John Coughlan, 071-9662012
Church of The Sacred Heart, Kilglass Responsible Stewardship: €370-
Tues 12th Jan: Mass at 10a.m
Sunday 17th: Mass at 10.30a.m. (Paddy Clyne)
Sacristans 17th: Pat Walsh & Jim Mannion
Eucharistic Ministers 17th: Martina McGlynn & Pat Walsh
Altar Servers 17th: Cormac & Jennifer Hoare
Offertory Collectors 17th: Pat Walsh & Jim Mannion
Altar Society for January: Pearl & Joanna Regan.
The Sacred heart Messenger: Orders now being taken for 2016. If you are interested in getting the Messenger each month, please inform the contact in your church area. Cost €18- for 12 copies.
Recent Deaths: Please pray for the repose of the soul of James Cox R.I.P. late of Legan, Kilglass whose Funeral Mass took place in Kilglass Church on Monday last. May he Rest in Peace.
Marriage Encounter – Athlone: Marriage Encounter will host a weekend for married couples at the Creggan Court Hotel, Athlone from 26thto 28thFebruary. For more info and / or to book, visitwww.marriageencounter.ie or call 087-784 0408 for a brochure.
24 Silent Eucharistic Vigil for the Unborn Child – Sligo TheThirdof our Triduum of 24 Hour Silent Eucharistic Vigils forthe Unborn Child will take place on Saturday the 16thJanuary2016 in the Adoration Chapel, at Sligo Cathedral beginningat 9.00am on Sat 16th Januntil 9.00am on Sun 17th Jan. Please give an hour of your time topray for this veryimportant and special intention, by contactingLisa on 087-6274621 with your specified time.
Counselling After an Abortion Cura provides counselling and support after an abortion, even many years after an abortion took place, and for as long as needed. We also offer counselling and support for men and other family members. Cura counsellors are specially trained in this area and all services are free of charge, confidential, non-judgemental and are available nationwide. For more information call Cura on 1850 622 626, or visitwww.cura.ie
COMMUNITY NOTICES
Doctors’ Rota: For all weekend and after-hours calls contact
MIDOC Tel: 1850 302 702
Progressive 25 continues in Kilglass Community Centreon Tuesdaynights at8.30pm. Last week’s winners Denny McGuire and Jack Greene 6 games each.New players welcome.
Kilglass Rooskey Cycling Group: Meet at Rooskey Community Centre on Mondays at 10am and another day to be arranged. All welcome. Call 086 268 5773.
“Wedding Bells” Congratulations and best wishes to Shane Donohoe, Moher and Aoife Beirne Strokestown whose marriage took place in Carniska Church on Saturday last. We wish the happy couple every good wish and God’s Blessing in the years ahead.
This week’s activities in the New Community Centre, (Old School) Rooskey:
Mon 11th / Computer Class 10am - 1pm & 1.30 – 4pmTuesday 12th January / Active Retirement meet at 11.30am AA meeting 9pm.
T. O Neill Dancing Class 6 - 9pm
Men’s Shed meeting 8.30pm French Class 3.30 – 4.30pm
Wednesday 13 January / Computer Class 10am – 1pm & 1.30 - 4pm
Parent & Toddler Group 10.30am – 12.30pm
Speech & Drama Class 5 – 7pm
Thursday 14th / French Class 3.30 – 4.30pm
Tracy O Neill Dancing Class 5 – 9pm
Friday 15th / Computer Class 10 – 1pm Pilates 6.45 – 7.45pm Contact 087 768 1730
Speech & Drama Class: Back to Speech and Drama Classes on Wednesday 13 January.
Classes 5 -7pm. Contact Sandy 085 1606828.
Men’s Shed Meeting: On Tuesday 12 January at Community Centre Rooskey at 8.30pm. New members welcome. Contact Michael 087 2516245.
French Class: French Classes for children resume on Tuesday 12 January and Thursday 14 January from 3.30 – 4.30pm at Community Centre Rooskey. Contact Simi 089 434 7773 for details.
Newsletter now being printed by Nuala Diffley. Phone 087 6747177or e-mail: . Please have all notices in as early as possible each week and by 9p.m. on Thursdays at the very latest to ensure inclusion next weekend
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Volunteers required to assist with the production of our Weekly Parish Newsletter
New Rota now being formed - contact Nuala Diffley for details. 087 6747177.