St. Teresa’s Church, Rathduff

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

Mass Intentions from Sat. 4th Jan. to Sun. 12th Jan. 2014

Sat. 4th Jan. [V] 7.00 p.m.: Johnny & Mona Cosgrove, Wherrew, & decd. family

Sun. 5th Jan. 10.00 a.m.: William Murphy & decd. family, Derrynamuck

Mon. 6th Jan. 10.00 a.m.: Margaret & Thomas O’Neill & decd. family

Feast of Epiphany 7.00 p.m.: Special Intention – Holy Day of Obligation

Tue. 7th Jan. 10.00 a.m.: James (Anniv.) Mary & Vincent McNicholas & decd. family

Wed. 8th Jan. 10.00 a.m.: Michael & Kathleen Walsh & daughter Ann, Kiltimagh

Thu. 9th January 10.00 a.m.: Margaret (Anniv.) & Thomas Holmes, Tullysleva

Fri. 10th January 10.00 a.m.: Special Intention

Rehins S. Centre: 8.00 p.m.: Special Intention

Sat. 11th January 10.00 a.m.: Annie, Michael & Joan Molloy

Sat. 11th Jan. [V] 7.00 p.m.: Mary Ellen, Josie, Paddy, John & Vincent Coleman

Sun. 12th January 10.00 a.m.: Tom Kerrerick

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

READERS: 6th Jan. – [10] John Paul Kneafsey. [7] Beatrice Timlin.

12th Jan. - [V] John Noonan. [10] Padraic Brennan.

E. MINISTERS: 6th Jan. [10] Gerry O’Connor. [7] J. O’Hora.

12th Jan. [V] Maureen Nealon. [10] Ann Breslin.

CHURCH CLEANERS: Group 2: Mary Cawley, Sandra Cawley, Carmel Timlin.

Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament: In Rathduff, after 10am Mass - 11.30am Wed. 8th Jan.

Knockmore GAA Lotto: 28/12/2013: 6. 17. 30. 32. No Jackpot winner. Weekly winners – Brigid Holmes, Ursula Langan, Michael Rochford. Season – Kathleen Brogan, Shirley Feeney, Tommy Ferguson. Next Jackpot €7,800. Draw on Sat. 04/01/2014. House Prize – Brendan Blewitt.

Mini-Ceilí: Every Sunday, in The Mayfly Hotel, Foxford. From 8.30 p.m.

Grow Meetings: Tues. 8 p.m. in Ballina Community Centre. Confidential. 094 9026417.

Sewing/Alterations service: Please contact 085 1677445.

Conn Rangers Lotto: Next Draw in Brogan’s Bar, Knockmore, Mon. 6th January.

Crisis Pregnancy Support Services: Cura Cares! 1850 622 626. www.cura.ie

Family Prayer Book: Available for sale in the Parish - €15. Can be viewed in Sacristy.

Senior Help Line: Ireland’s only confidential listening service for older people - open 365 days of the year from10am to 10pm. So don’t be alone! We are there. Contact LoCall 1850 440 444

Child minder/Babysitter available in KnockmoreBallinaarea. 086-0724678.

Moffatt School of Irish Dancing: Classes in the R. Centre, Knockmore from Thurs. 9th January. Beginners welcome. For more information contact Sheila on 0879364504. The teachers of the school would like to congratulate all of the dancers from the Knockmore area who have successfully qualified for the All-Ireland Championships in City West, Dublin in May. Well done to all involved!

Core Fitness Class: Continues on Mon. & Wed. 8-9pm in Resource Centre. Main focus in on problem areas such as stomach, hips and thighs. €6 per class. Contact Annette 085 7858770.

Bingo in Knockmore C. Hall: Mon. 6th Jan. 8.30pm. Lines & Corners €20. Full House €100. 1st Pool €200; 2nd Pool €500. €2,500 in prize money paid out on the night. Support appreciated.

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

Church of Christ the King, Knockmore

Second Sunday of Christmas – 5th January 2014

Sat. 4th Jan. [V] 8.00 p.m.: Ellen & Thomas Gillespie, Carragorru

Sun. 5th January No 9.00 a.m. Mass

11.00 a.m.: For the People of the Parish

Sun. 5th Jan. [V] 7.00 p.m.: Jim & Kathleen Bourke, Toneybane - Vigil of Epiphany

Mon. 6th Jan. 10.00 a.m.: For the People of the Parish - Epiphany

Tues. 7th Jan. 10.00 a.m.: Eileen Bourke, Moy Heights

Wed. 8th Jan. 10.00 a.m.: Vincent Coyne

Thur. 9th Jan. 7.00 p.m.: Bill Rudland, Currabaggan & decd. family

Fri. 10th January 10.00 a.m.: Mary Ellen Karol (nee McCormack), Barnfield (1st Anniv.)

Sat. 11th Jan. 10.00 a.m.: Richard & Vera Bourke, Drumreevagh

Sat. 11th Jan. [V] 8.00 p.m.: Mary & Patrick Brogan, Gurteenamuck

Sun. 12th Jan. 11.00 a.m.: For the People of the Parish

CONFESSIONS: Sat. evening after Vigil Mass.

READERS: 5th Jan. [V] Paddy Hughes. 6th Jan. [10] Olivia McNeely.

12th Jan. [V] Teresa Brogan. [11] Mary Brogan.

E. MINISTERS: 5th Jan. [7] John Feeney & D. Connolly. 6th Jan. [10] Mary Brogan & Patricia Breslin. 12th Jan. [V] Marie Lacken & P. Duffy. [11] A. Mulvihill & M. Gardiner

SERVERS: 5th Jan. – [7] Laoise Coleman & Catherine Duffy.6th Jan. [10] Zoe Nallon & Rebecca Conway. 12th Jan. [V] Cliodhna Flynn, Sean McLoughlin. [11] Judy & Sarah Langan.

CHURCH CLEANING: Gretta O’Brien, Maureen Devine, Ann McHale.

COUNTERS: January - Group A: N. Barrett, J. & P. Nallon, M. Boland & D. Medlar.

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

9 am Readers, Eucharistic Ministers & Servers: It would be appreciated if you could inform Fr. Flynn if you wish to be transferred to the Vigil or the 11 am Mass.

Recent Wedding: Congratulations to – Nicholas Smyth, Ballina & Sinead O’Hora, Rathnaconeen, who were married in Knockmore Church on 31/12/2013.

Stamps for the Missions: If you have collected the used stamps from Christmas and New Year’s cards, please place in an envelope and leave at Church door.

Recent Deaths: Please remember in your prayers – Mary Kate Finnerty, Ballybeg; Margo Gallagher, (nee Reddington), Moy Heights; Terence Beagan & Gearoid O’Scolai, (who died in the accident); Frank Griffin, Ballina Road, Foxford; and all whose anniversaries occur at this time. May they rest in Peace.

‘Hairspray’ Auditions: Sat. 25th January in Knockmore Resource Centre 11 am. Large cast required so if you like singing or dancing or just want to help out, come along as great fun is guaranteed. Adults required for all main roles -all ages. Also, teenage boys and girls required for Corny Collins Kids. Rehearsals Sat. 11-2. Show will be staged early April.

Parish Council Meeting: Tues. 14th January at 8.00 p.m. in Knockmore Resource Centre.

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