| ALTAR SOCIETY: 23rd January
Mary Campbell Bernie Downes
Judy Mitchell
MINS. OF THE EUCHARIST:
Sun. 24th – 4th Sun.
REST IN PEACE:
Robbie McNicholas, 9 Belvedere Court; Eileen Hegarty, An Coilin Nursing Home & late of St. Mary’s;
Michael Hoban, Ballina, brother of Ann Horkan, Spencer Street;
Kathleen McHale, Boradruma;
Eoin O’Donnell, Westport, grandson of Mary & the late Tony Campbell, Blackfort;
Kathleen Treacy, 15 Lawn Park;
Eda Milroy, Curradrish.
PRIEST ON CALL
Fr. Fergal Cunnane
Tel. 9021844
Doctor on call this Weekend
(Emergencies only)
Dr. Kieran Long tel. 9024638
Altar Servers – Parish Church
Week starting Mon. January 18th
8a.m. - Team G
9.30a.m. - Team H
10.00a.m - Team I
Weekday funerals - Team J
7.30p.m. Mon. - Team K
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The Ecumenical Prayer Service of Remembrance for parents and families of all children and babies who died in the last year at Mayo General Hospital has been postponed until Fri. 5th February.
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Alcohol and Drug Abuse - A Community Response
The Tochar Valley Rural Community Network are hosting a special talk on Alcohol and Drugs in Ballyheane Community Centre on Friday January 22nd at 7p.m. The talk will be given by Fr. Peter McVerry, S.J. who has vast experience of working in this area. All are welcome.
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Ballyheane 55 Club
The Ballyheane 55 Club will meet on Tuesday 19th Jan. from 11a.m. to 1p.m. in Ballyheane Community Centre.
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Adoration
A new Diocesan planned Adoration system is being organised for parishes. A special appeal will be made on Sat. 30th Jan. and Sun. 31st Jan. inviting parishioners to commit themselves to one hour weekly in prayer before the exposed Blessed Sacrament.
Do This in Memory
Parents/guardians who volunteered to help with the above programme are invited to a preparation meeting on
Monday 18th January:
The Monastery
8.00p.m.: Scoil Raifteiri, Snugboro
8.30p.m.: St. Angela’s, St. Patrick’s
Ballyheane Church
8.00p.m.: Errew, Derrywash, Ballyheane.
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FAMILY CENTRE PROGRAMMES
Tel. 9025900 www.thefamilycentre.com
Taking our families forward
A six week intensive parenting course which will be tailored to individual children will be given by Stephanie Fitzgerald, Educational Psychologist, commencing on Tues. 9th Feb. An information evening will be held on Thurs. 28th Jan. at 8p.m.
Writing and Journaling towards greater well-being
In writing about our experiences of life in a creative way we can find new ways of expressing ourselves and also clarify life issues. The Family Centre is starting a five week programme to help people to use writing and journaling to enhance their lives within a small safe group. Commencing on Mon. Jan. 25th at 7.30p.m. No previous experience necessary. Facilitator: Bettina Peterseil.
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Dealing with Dementia
A support group meeting for carers of family members with Dementia will be held in The Family Centre at 8.00pm on Thursday 28th January. All are welcome.
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Pilgrimage to Medjugorje
Departing from Knock Airport on 11th September for 7 nights. Includes full religious programme. Special rate if paid in full before Feb. 2nd. For more information tel. Marita at 098 64017 or 089 4146331. |
