Mass Intentions from Sat. 16Th to Sun. 24Th August 2014

St. Teresa’s Church, Rathduff

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

Mass Intentions from Sat. 16th to Sun. 24th August 2014

Sat. 16th Aug. [V] 7.00 p.m.:Ann Browne

Sun. 17th Aug. 10.00 a.m.:Eamonn Brogan

Mon. 18th Aug.10.00 a.m.:Peace in Syria & the Middle East & throughout the world

Tue. 19th Aug.10.00 a.m.:Joe & Evelyn Doyle, Mary Roche & decd. Birrane family

Wed. 20th Aug.10.00 a.m.: Private Intention

Thu. 21st Aug.10.00 a.m.:Special Intention

Fri.22nd August 7.00 p.m.:Decd. members of the Hughes, Bourke & Crowe families

Sat.23rd August10.00 a.m.:Special Intention

Sat. 23rd Aug. [V] 7.00 p.m.: Breege Jordan

Sun. 24th Aug. 10.00 a.m.: Paddy Walsh (Anniv.)

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

READERS: 24th Aug. – [V] Gerard Walsh. [10] Ann Marie Kneafsey.

E. MINISTERS: 24th Aug. – [V] Mary Crean. [10] Teresa Holmes.

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

Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament: After Mass on Wed. 20th August until 11.30 a.m.

Special Thanks - to all who helped organise & participated in the Cemetery Mass in Cloghans. Thanks to the Cemetery Committee who prepared for the Mass and sponsored the candles.

Knockmore GAA Lotto: 09/08/14 – 5. 6. 23. 27. No J.Winner. Weekly Tickets – Betty Walsh, Tony McDonnell, Marie Timlin. Season Tickets – Oliver Carney, Tom Hall, Catherine O’Hara. Special – John McKenna. Jackpot is €13,650. Draw in Clubrooms Sat. 16/08/2014.

Mini-Ceilí: Every Sun. night 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.

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: Mon. 18th August at 9pm. €2,500 in prizes. Please Support.

Conn Rangers FC Lotto: 11/08/2014 – 19.22.25.28. No J.Winner. Season Tickets – Peter Farrell, Ryan & Harry Gardiner, Kevin Loftus. Weekly Tickets – Bridget Reape, Alan Gaughan, Joe Ferguson. Next Jackpot €17,850 – draw in Brogan’s Bar on Mon. 18th August.

Resource Centre, Knockmore: Anyone wishing to have Dinner delivered, call (094) 9258016.

Wanted: Used clothing, linens, household textiles etc. Please leave into Resource Centre.

Golf Classic:Balla Golf Club,16/8/14, 11am-3pm. Fundraiser for Cancer Care West in memory of Brigid Cogger. Please Support. Great prizes. 3 per team @ €45/team. Call Anna 087 6297997.

Adult Study in the Catechism of the Catholic Church: At The Newman Institute Ballina. Commencing Sept. 2014. To register your interest or for further info. Contact 096 72066 or Email

Annual Knock Novena: 14th to 22nd August. Daily 3 & 8.30p.m. Seminars/Workshops12 & 6pm.

Special Collection for Knockmore Church: Anyone who missed the collectors are invited to put their donation in an envelope & return to Parish house or in church basket collection.

Knockmore/Rathduff Over 60’s night out – Tues. 26/08/2014. Dinner at 7pm & show at 9pm in Castlecourt Hotel, Westport. Cost €20pp. Bus Departs Gala Ballina 5pm; Knockmore 5.15pm; Foxford 5.40pm. Bus returns to Knockmore at approx. 12 midnight. Names by Mon. 25/08 to Ann McHale 09492 58412 or Mary Hughes 096 70457.

Knockmore C. Games: Best of luck to Barry Walsh who is representing Mayo in the U8 National Swimming Finals in Athlone this Sun. Aug. 17th.

Moyne College, Ballina: Reopens 1st Years only – Mon. 25th Aug. 5th Years – Thur. 28th Aug. All Students – Fri. 29th August. (All at 9.10 a.m.) Limited places on FETAC Level 5 Courses.

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

Church of Christ the King, Knockmore

20th Sunday in Ordinary Time – 17th August 2014

Sat. 16th Aug. [V] 8.00 p.m.:Vincent Coyne

Sun. 17th Aug.11.00 a.m.:For the People of the Parish

Mon. 18th Aug.10.00 a.m.:James & Maria Herbert

Tues. 19th Aug. 10.00 a.m.:Kathleen & Richard Langan, Shraheen

Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament Tues. 10.30am – 6.30pm

Wed. 20th Aug.10.00 a.m.:Kate & Tom Holmes & decd. family

Thur. 21st Aug. 10.00 a.m.:Mary & Martin Butler, Mary Browne & decd. family

Fri. 22nd August 10.00 a.m.:Bridgie & William Butler, Gortnadreha

Sat. 23rd August10.00 a.m.:James Nelson, Lisaniska

Sat. 23rd Aug. [V] 8.00 p.m.:Willie Kelly (Month’s Mind) Currabaggan & Knockmore

Sun. 24th Aug.11.00 a.m.:For the People of the Parish

CONFESSIONS: Sat. evening after Vigil Mass.

READERS: 24th Aug. [V] Family. [11] Conor Clarke.

E. MINISTERS: [V] P. Duffy & Marie Lacken. [11]Ann McNeely & Josephine Nallon. SERVERS: [V] Michael Monaghan & Catherine Duffy. [11] Zoe Nallon & Rebecca Conway. CHURCH CLEANING: Barnfield Area.

COUNTERS: Counters (August – Group D)

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

Recent Deaths: Please remember in your prayers – Very Rev. Canon Mark Diamond; Ballina; David Corcoran, Gortogher & Dublin; Sister Bernard Clarke, (sister of the late Martin John Clarke, Castle Cloghans) who died in India; and all whose anniversaries occur at this time. May they rest in Peace.

St. Muredach’s College: Thur. 21st Aug. 1st Year Mass 10 a.m. Parents/Guardians/family members welcome. Fri. 22nd Aug. & Mon. 25th Aug. 1st Year’s only - 9:30 a.m. to 1p.m. Tues. 26th Aug. 1st, 2nd & 3rd Year’s only – 9:10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Wed. 27th Aug. 4th & 5th Year’s join them 9:10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Mon. 1st Sept. Transition Year Students - 9:10 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Mon. 8th Sept. Repeat L. Certs. - 9:10 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.

Sylvan KellySchool of Irish Dancing – Presents “Children of Lir” at Ballina Arts Centre on Fri. 22nd Aug. 8pm & Sat. 23rd Aug. at 3 & 8pm. €10 for night shows & €7.50 for matinee. Available from Ballina Arts Centre 096 73593.

Community Employment Vacancies withFoxford Development Association Ltd.Home Care Workers, Carers, Carer/Driver. Enquiries - 094-9256789,Email;

Sincere Thanks – to all the volunteers who helped to tidy the church grounds during the week.

Please Note – The Defibrillator at Knockmore Resource Centre is broken. It is hoped to have a replacement as soon as possible.

Boxing Registration: Due to the great interest in membership of the Knockmore/Foxford Boxing Club, registration will be held Thurs. (21st Aug.) 7pm in the gym. Membership will be accepted on a first come basis so everyone over 9 years must register that night. Training starts 1st Sept. 6pm for Girls/Boys U.11 & 7pm over 11’s. Training for non boxers will be on Tue/ Thurs.

Fr.Barty O’Doherty, St. Patrick’s Mission Society, wishes to express his sincere thanks for the wonderful response to his appeal and for the welcome he received when he visited the parish.

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