Mass Intentions from Sat. 21St Feb. - Sun. 1St March 2015

Mass Intentions from Sat. 21St Feb. - Sun. 1St March 2015

St. Teresa’s Church, Rathduff

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

Mass Intentions from Sat. 21st Feb. - Sun. 1st March 2015

Sat. 21st Feb. [V] 7.00 p.m.:Laurence, Florence & Denis Gilmartin

Sun. 22nd Feb.10.00 a.m.:Joe, Joan, John & Mary Ellen Rafter

Mon. 23rd Feb.10.00 a.m.:Belinda & Mike Joe Walkin, Calladashin

Tue. 24th Feb.10.00 a.m.:Special Intention

Wed. 25th Feb.10.00 a.m.:Special Intention – followed by Adoration

Thu. 26th Feb.10.00 a.m.:Private Intention

Fri.27th Feb.10.00 a.m.:Special Intention

Sat.28th Feb.10.00 a.m.:John Smith (2nd Anniv.)

Sat. 28th Feb. [V] 7.00 p.m.: Michael E, Sarah & Nan Kelly

Sun. 1st March 10.00 a.m.: Martin John, Sadie & Brian Clarke

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

READERS: 1st March [V] Gerry O’Connor.[10] Catherine McKenna.

E. MINISTERS: 1st March [V] Maureen Nealon. [10] Mary McAndrew.

CHURCH CLEANERS: Group 6: M. Nallon, J. Knight, M. McAndrew, B. O’Hara.

Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament: After morning Mass on Wed. until 11.30 a.m.

Knockmore GAA Lotto: 14/02 – 13.14.22.24. No J.Winner. Weekly winners – Margaret Lynn, Ann Clarke, Elaine O’Hora. Season winners – Tom Hall, Richard & Louise McHale, Brendan Walsh. Special Prize – Damien Martin. Next Jackpot €17,700. Draw on Sat. 21/02/2015.

Knockmore G.A.A. Bord na nOg: training for U.6’s and U8’s and new beginners starting Sunday 22nd Feb. 12noon till 1.00 in Knockmore Hall. All welcome.

Mini-Ceilí: In The Mayfly Hotel, Foxford, every Sunday, at 8.30 pm.

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. 23rdFeb. at 8.30 pm. €2,600 in prizes. Usual Raffle Prizes.

Conn Rangers FC Lotto: 16/02/15 – 2.3.11.23. No Jackpot winner. Season Tickets: Brendan McAndrew, John Finnerty, Denis Coleman. Weekly Tickets – Katie Holmes, George Sweeney, Jessica Timlin. Next Jackpot is €2,850. Next Draw will be Mon. 23rd Feb. in Brogan’s Bar, Knockmore. Conn Rangers FC: Youth registration taking place on Friday 27th Feb. & Wed. 4th March from 7-9pm in Knockmore R.Centre. Info. Pat on 0874102060, or Sinead 0876539286.

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

Currabaggan N.S Enrolment for Sept. Prospective parents & new entrants may visit the school any day in Feb/March. Contact 094-9258169 or 086-3873472.

Man Available: To do general farmwork, gardening, etc. Call - 086 8957181.

Pro-Life Event at Dáil: On Wed. 11th March from 7-8pm, challenging media bias on the abortion issue. In one fortnight recently, 33 articles appeared in national newspapers pushing for more abortion, with just 1 pro-life article during the same period. Please attend and lend support to this cause. Information from 087 266 8702.

Do something special this Lent! Many people choose to abstain from alcohol for Lent. Take this opportunity to help someone you know with an alcohol or drug problem by offering up your sacrifice as a prayer for their freedom and well-being. Take the Short-Term pledge and make a difference to someone’s life! Info: or contact your local centre.

Sewing Circle: Starts in Knockmore Resource Centre Mon. 16th Feb. Classes on Patchwork. 10.30 am to 12.30 pm. Info. from Anne McHale 087 9680796. €3 charge for the room.

Legion of Mary Annual Retreat: In Newman Institute on Sun. 8th March 3 – 6pm. Conducted by Frs. John Loftus & Joseph Hogan. All welcome.

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

Church of Christ the King, Knockmore

First Sunday of Lent – 22nd February 2015

Sat. 21st Feb. [V] 8.00 p.m.:Tom (Anniv.) & Kate Monaghan, Currabaggan & Bill Rudland

Sun. 22nd February11.00 a.m.:For the People of the Parish

Mon. 23rd February 10.00 a.m.:Mai, John, Tom Philbin & decd. Philbin & Gaughan families

Tues. 24th February10.00 a.m.:Edward McDonnell, Ballinasleva

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

Wed. 25th Feb.10.00 a.m.:Bridget (Anniv.), Pat & Freda Breslin

Thur. 26th February 7.00 p.m.:Bridget & Paddy Reape & decd family, Stonepark,

& Stephen Davis

Fri. 27th February 10.00 a.m.:Decd. Gaughan & Mulready families

Sat. 28th February10.00 a.m.:Michael Faughnan, Coolcronan

1.00 p.m.:Wedding Mass

Sat. 28th Feb. [V] 8.00 p.m.:Vera Maughan, Corroy

Sun. 1st March11.00 a.m.:For the People of the Parish – Children’s Mass

CONFESSIONS: Sat. evening after Vigil Mass.

READERS: 1st March [V] David Connolly.[11] Children.

E. MINISTERS: 1st March [V] J. Feeney & Marie Lacken. [11] Mary Brogan & J. Walsh. SERVERS: 1st March [V] Cliodhna Flynn & Isobelle Killeen. [11] Raymond & Mikie Kelly. CHURCH CLEANING: Tavnaghmore area.

COUNTERS: Counters (Feb. – Group B)

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

Children’s Mass is on Sunday, 1st March. Practice for all involved on Wed. 25/02 at 7.

Recent Deaths: Please remember in your prayers – Margaret Kirby, Birmingham (wife of John Kirby, formerly Stonehall); Fr. Vincent Kelly, late of Westport and Pontoon (brother of Ann Geary); Mary McAndrew, Cloonagun, Ballina (mother of Mary Durkan, Childers Heights & Ballybeg); all whose Anniversaries occur at this time, and all our Faithful Departed.

May they rest in Peace.

Shraheen National School is now accepting enrolments for the 2015/2016 school year. For further information, please contact the school at 094 9256617.

Lisaniska N.S.: Enrolment Open Evening on Tues. 24th Feb. 3.15 p.m.If this does not suit you, please contact 094-9258289/085-8483484 to make alternative arrangements.

Recent Wedding: Congratulations to - Fiona Flynn, Tavanaghmore & Patrick Beirne, Loughlynn, who were married in Knockmore on Sat. 14th February.

Defibrillator: Available outside R.Centre, Knockmore. Keys - Corcorans, Brogans & GAA Club.

Hilarious Comedy: The Two Loves of Gabriel Foley (directed by Ray Collins) the Killala Round Tower Players perform in Ballina Arts Centre on Thur. next 26th Feb. at 8pm. To book 096 73593.

Mayo Cancer Assoc. Support Group: Meeting will take place in Rock Rose House on Thur. 26th February at 7pm. All welcome - 094 9038407.

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

“With justicehewilljudge the poor of the people, hewillsave thechildrenof the needy and crush their oppressors.” Psalm 72:3-4. Trócaire’s Lenten campaign 2015 highlights the injustice faced by many in the developing world who have to cope with drought & increasing temperatures because of climate change. The very people who have done least to cause this situation are the ones suffering most. To find out more visit trocaire.org/lent​