St. Teresa’s Church, Rathduff

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

Mass Intentions from Sat. 5th Mar. – Sun. 13th March 2016

Sat. 5th March [V] 7.00 p.m.:Jim, Ellen & Jack Kelly, Joan & Anthony Kilcullen &

Tony Murphy

Sun. 6th March10.00 a.m.:Patrick, Mary, Margaret, Noel & Josephine Hanahoe

& Billy Holmes

Mon. 7th March10.00 a.m.:Michael Healy, Garracloon & Ballina

Tue. 8th March10.00 a.m.:Special Intention

Wed. 9th March10.00 a.m.: Willie, Mary Jo, John & Pam Browne

Thu. 10th March10.00 a.m.:Martin John (Anniv.) Mary & Liam Kelly

Fri.11th March10.00 a.m.:Frank & Eileen Moran & decd. family, Barnfield

Sat.12th March10.00 a.m.:Michael & Bridget McLoughlin

Sat. 12th Mar. [V] 7.00 p.m.: Danny Gilmartin

Sun. 13th March10.00 a.m.: Joan Murphy (3rd Anniv.)

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

READERS: 13th March [V]Ruth Brennan. [10] Mary O’Connor.

E. MINISTERS: 13th March [V] Padraic Brennan. [10] May Early.

CHURCH CLEANERS: Group 7 – Teresa Traynor, Sheila Murphy, Mary O Connor.

No Adoration on Wed. 9th March. First Confession on Wed. 9th March at 12.00 noon.

Mini-Ceilí: Next Ceilí will be on Sun. 6th March. 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: 7th March 8.30pm. €2,650 in prizes. Refreshments served.

Conn Rangers FC Lotto: 29/02/16 – 16. 24. 29. 32. No Jackpot winner. Season Tickets – Ella Corcoran, Val Kenny, Anthony Dunleavy. Weekly Tickets – John Joe Dunleavy, Laura McDonagh, Anne Durkan. Next draw in Brogan’s Bar, Mon. 7th March. Jackpot is €9,000.

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

Butterflies Playschool Knockmore: Enrolment for Sept.for Afternoon places only. Please contact Antoinette on 086 8726632.

Irish & French Grinds: Available at reasonable rates, contact 087 7607365.

Trocaire Boxes – at church doors – Please take one.

Mid - Killala Pioneer Dinner Dance: In Hineys Upper Deck Crossmolina, Fri. 8th April8pm. For tickets: Mary 087 1260773; Martina 094 9258160; David 086 8738141; Paddy: 087 6203610.

Church of Ireland, Foxford: Evening of songs & hymns of praise with James Kilbane, this Sun. 6th March at 7.00 p.m.Donations on the door towards the church restoration fund

Lisaniska NS Book Fair will take place in the school from Tue. 8th to Fri. 11th March. Open to the public from 9-9.30am, Tues-Fri.3-3.30pm, Tues-Thurs. All are welcome!

Are you terrified of speaking in public? Why not come to the next meeting on Thurs. 10th March, 8.00p.m. in the Ballina Hotel on the old Foxford Road.

Professional Table tennis coaching for Girls/Boys all age groups in Knockmore/Foxford Boxing Club’s Gym on Tue. & Thur. 7 pm. Info. from Billy 086 8373646.

Medicine Bow: In Hotel Ballina (formerly Ramada) on Tues. 15th March.

Cathedral Renovation Fund: Envelopes at church doors. Your support greatly appreciated.

Monthly Mass for Peace: Tues. 8th March in Pastoral Centre, Ballina at 8.00 p.m. All welcome.

Legion of Mary Retreat: Sun. 6th March 2.30 – 6pm in Pastoral Centre, Ballina. All welcome. Conducted by Msgr. Tommy Johnston, Charlestown.

Happy Mothers’ Day – An opportunity to let all mother’s know how much we appreciate them.

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

Church of Christ the King, Knockmore

4th Sunday of Lent – 6th March 2016 – Year of Mercy

Sat. 5th March [V] 8.00 p.m.:Rita & T.D. Gunning, Corroy

Sun. 6th March11.00 a.m.:For the People of the Parish

Mon. 7th March10.00 a.m.:James & Annie Ryan & decd. family members

Tues. 8th March 10.00 a.m.:Tony, Katie & Mickie Butler

Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament this Tues. from 10.30 – 6.30 p.m

Wed. 9th March10.00 a.m.:Edward McDonnell

Thur. 10th March 7.00 pm.:Joe & Margaret Garrett

Fri. 11th March10.00 a.m.:Vincent Coyne

Sat. 12th March10.00 a.m.:John & Annie Clarke & Kathleen Clarke

Sat. 12th Mar. [V] 8.00 p.m.:Michael Kelly (Anniv.) Barbara, John, Michael & Noel Kelly

Sun. 13th March 11.00 a.m.:For the People of the Parish – Children’s Mass

CONFESSIONS: Sat. evening after Vigil Mass.

READERS: 13th March [V] Teresa Brogan. [11] Children.

E. MINISTERS: 13th March [V] N. Barrett & M. Corcoran. [11] A.Mulvihill & M. Gardiner. SERVERS: 13th Mar. [V] M. Monaghan & Shauna Ginty. [11] Ella Gaughan & S. McLoughlin. CHURCH CLEANING: Tavnaghmore area.

COUNTERS: (March – The C Team)

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

Parish Council Meeting (Knockmore): Is this Wed. – 9th March at 8.00 p.m.

Children’s Mass: Sun. 13th March. Practice for readers & choir on Wed. next at 7.00 p.m.

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

Recent Deaths: Please remember in your prayers – Eileen Walsh, Parke (sister of Agnes Kelly, Ballina); Gerald Kavanagh, London & late of Knockfree; all whose anniversaries occur at this time and all our Faithful Departed. May they rest in Peace.

Mass for Ireland: St. Mel’s Cathedral, Longford on Sat. 19th March. Rosary at 2.30 p.m Mass at 3 p.m., Holy Hour 4 p.m. Info: Bernie 089-4408212 or All welcome.

Gort na mBó/Bofield CCe Evening of traditional music, song & dance in The Village Tavern (Gallaghers) Bonniconlon on Fri. 11th March, session for junior musicians at 8pm. All welcome.

Free Training – National Learning Network, Castlebar: A variety of courses on offer, including Employment Skills, Sports & Recreation and Computer Studies and Office Skills. Eligibility criteria will apply. Contact Patrisha Greaney 094 9022770.

Boston Tea Party: On Fri. 11th March at 8pm in Hotel Ballina. Adm. €20. For details please contact Frank – 087 6486710. All welcome.

Club Members Auction: 9pmOn Sat. 12th March in Clubrooms, Knockmore. Football Jerseys, Weekends away, Fuel Vouchers, etc. Support much appreciated.

Fourth Sunday in Lent (Mothering Sunday) “…whoever honours a mother is like someone amassing a fortune.” Ecclesiasticus/Sirach 3:4. On this Mothering Sunday we remember mothers in the developing world who struggle, through no fault of their own, to care for their children. Mothers like Teresina Karimi in Kenya who skips meals so her children can eat. We pray that with Trócaire’s support Teresina will be able to look forward to a brighter future. Find out more at