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YOUR PRAYERS ARE REQUESTED FOR
Michael Greenw, Grange, Granlahan. May he rest in peace.
WEEKLY OFFERING
Sincere thanks for your very generous support of the Priests an Churches in the Parish and to worthy causes at all times.
PRAYER MEETING
Prayer group meet in the community centre onThursday night at 8pm. All are welcome.
WELCOME
We welcome Ruairi Martin Kearns and Scott Vincent Jennings baptized in St. Patrick's Church Cloonfad, into the Christian Community.
THANKS
Sincere thanks to everybody that helped in any way to make our Christmas Celebrations 2004 to reverent and meaningful. Well done to all, your help is deeply appreciated.
VACANCIES
West of Ireland Alzheimer Foundation has vacancies for participants on our FAS Community Employment Scheme commencing January 2005. These vacancies are for all areas of Mayo. FAS criteria applies. Applications to John Grant, West of Ireland Alzheimer's Foundation, Main Street, Ballindine.

WEEKLY OFERING
Priests Christmas Collection – 178 envelopes returned.
This weekend Church Collection goes towards Diaster in Asia Appeal. Sincere thanks for your very generous support of the Priests and Churches in the Parish and to worthy causes.
PRAYER MEETING
Prayer Group meet in the Community Centre on Thursday night at 8.00pm. All are welcome.
24 HOUR CONINTUOUS PRAYER
Thursday is the 13^th day of January, so it is the turn of the Cloonfad community to pray for the 24 hours continuous prayer for Marriage & Family Life. We would be grateful if those that signed up to pray one hour for month, would pray your allotted time on this Thursday. Times from 12.00am Thursday morning until 12 midnight Jan 13^th. Thank you for your support.
WORLD YOUTH DAY COLOGNE 2005
Tuam Diocesan Youth Pilgrimage (Age18-30) will travel to Cologne for August 15 – 20^th. Further information contact Fr.Tod Nolan 093 60824 e.mail youngtuam@eircom.net
STUDY THEOLOGY FROM HOME
As part of the ongoing programme of Theology for today, the Priory Institute, Tallaght is offering a 14week module in the distance learning format, supported by a network of centres around the country. The module is entitled ‘Introduction to Philosophy’, and is being launched in early February. Registration closes on the 31^st January 2005. Information can be had from the Priory Institute, Tallaght village, Dublin 24. Tel. 01 4048132 or 4048124. E.mail enquiries@prioryinstitute.com Website www.prioryinstitute.com
BADMINTON
Badminton takes place on Monday nights at 9.00pm in the Community Centre. Suitable for all ages, all are welcome.
UNISLIM
Unislim takes place on Monday nights at 8.30pm in the Hazel Ballyhaunis.

News and Sports

16th Jan 2005

YOUR PRAYERS ARE REQUESTED FOR

§ Mary Ormsby, Scotland – Aunt of Haig McIntyre, Cloonfad.

May she rest in Peace.
PRAYER MEETING
Prayer Group meet in the Community Centre on Thursday night at 8.00pm. All are welcome.
DAY CARE CENTRE
Day Care Centre will re-open on Wednesday 19^th January at 12pm. All are welcome.
WEEKLY OFERING
Priests Christmas Collection – 188 envelopes returned.
Last weekend’s Church Collection goes to Trocaire towards the Asian Disaster Appeal Fund. Sincere thanks for your very generous support of the Priests and Churches in the Parish and to worthy causes.
ASIAN APPEAL FUND
The following amounts have been collected in the 3 pubs in Cloonfad for the Asian Diaster Appeal Fund; Griffins €576; Keanes €430; Jennings €1,610 --- Total €2,616. This money goes towards the Red Cross to help the Asian Appeal. Thanks to everyone that gave so generously.
CONFIRMATION
As a preparation for the Sacrament of Confirmation Fr.Tod Nolan will speak to parents of those being confirmed on Tuesday 18^th January at 8pm in the Parochial Hall, Ballinlough. Fr. Benny McHale will speak to parents on Wednesday January 26^th at 8pm in Cloonfad Community Centre.
BADMINTON
Badminton takes place on Monday nights at 9.00pm in the Community Centre. Suitable for all ages, all are welcome.
UNISLIM
Unislim takes place on Monday nights at 8.30pm in the Hazel Ballyhaunis.
MICHAEL GLAVEY’S PRESENTATION
A presentation function for Michael Glaveys U-12 girls and boys county champions and U-14 runners up will take place in the centre on Saturday evening January 22^nd at 6pm. Roscommon Senior Football Captain Shane Curran will present the medals. Tea and refreshments for parents and supporters and disco afterwards for the young players. All are welcome.
HELP WANTED
Help needed to sort out items for a huge container for the Medogorje Orphanage and Old Folks home. Venue – Toreen Hall on Monday January 17^th at 8pm. All assistance would be greatly appreciated.

The Staunton Christmas Lights Appeal for Mayo Roscommon Hospice amounted to a whopping three thousand one hundred and five euro. No one was more bowled over than Seamus himself when he realised how generous the many passers-by were who stopped at his Christmas light display. He said the paper money was sodden wet but who cares. The picture, taken at the presentation to Hospice Administrator Cynthia Clampett, included Seamus's daughters Karen and Rachel, son David and Seamus himself.

WEEKLY OFERING
Sincere thanks for your very generous support of the Priests and Churches in the Parish and to worthy causes.
PRAYER MEETING
Prayer Group meet in the Community Centre on Thursday night at 8.00pm. All are welcome.
CONFIRMATION
As a preparation for the Sacrament of Confirmation Fr.Tod Nolan will speak to parents of those being confirmed on Wednesday January 26^th at 8pm in Cloonfad Community Centre.
FAITH TODAY
The Faith Today series of 3 lectures will be held in the Dalton Inn Hotel, Claremorris on Tuesday 25^th January, 1^st & 8^th February from
8 to 9.30pm. The speaker for the upcoming series are Dr. Anne O’Leary- “Stories Jesus Told – Parables”. Fr. Benny Mchale – “The message of the parables for 2005”, and Mary Henwick – “How to pray with a parable”.
ST. VINCENT DE PAUL
The Ballinlough Branch of St.Vincent De Paul would like to thank those that subscribed to, and those that collected at their Church gate collection before Christmas. Amount Collected in Cloonfad €606 – Sincere Thanks.
CLOONFAD PANTO
‘Up the Beanstalk’ – Panto in Griffin Inn ---Friday 28^th January at 8pm; Sat 29^th January 7.30pm. All proceeds go to Charity.
ADULT NIGHT CLASS
Ballyhaunis Community School – enrolment Monday 24^th January at 7.30pm. Tel. 96 30235. Classes include ECDL Introduction to Psychology, Wood Turning, Tai Chi and Play and the Developing child, this is a 20hour course aimed at developing youthful skills of Parents and others involved in Child care.
BADMINTON
Badminton takes place on Monday nights at 9.00pm in the Community Centre. Suitable for all ages, all are welcome.
UNISLIM
Unislim takes place on Monday nights at 8.30pm in the Hazel Ballyhaunis.
CLOONFAD UTD F.C.
Sunday January 23^rd – Premier Div. Cloonfad Utd –v- Ballinasloe Town in Cloonfad. Kick Off 2pm. Please support the team in this vital fixture as they bid to move away from the bottom of the table.

YOUR PRAYERS ARE REQUESTED FOR:

§ Kate Kilboyle, Grange, Granlahan

§ Martin Finnerty, Claddagh, Galway – uncle of Sharon Gannon Cloonfad

§ Kieran McNally, Castleblaney, Co.Monaghan – nephew of Paddy Clarke, Mountdelvin.

§ Beryl Doyle, Kilbeg, Williamstown – Mother in law of Seamus Mullarkey, Gurteen.

May they rest in peace.
WEEKLY OFERING
Sincere thanks for your very generous support of the Priests and Churches in the Parish and to worthy causes.
PRAYER MEETING
Prayer Group meet in the Community Centre on Thursday night at 8.00pm. All are welcome.
VACANCY
Vacancies have arisen for clerical work in the Western Care Training Centre, Ballyhaunis under the Rural Social Scheme. Under this scheme you or your spouse must have a herd number. You must be availing of Social Welfare Payments or Farm Assist. Further details Contact Ann Moran, IRD Kiltimagh Tel 094 93 81494.
BADMINTON
Badminton takes place on Monday nights at 9.00pm in the Community Centre. Suitable for all ages, all are welcome.
UNISLIM
Unislim takes place on Monday nights at 8.30pm in the Hazel Ballyhaunis.
CLOONFAD UTD F.C.
Sunday January 30^th – Roscommon District League. Cloonfad B –v- Moore United in Cloonfad. Kick Off 2pm. Cloonfad UTD –v- Castlebar Celtic in Castlebar. Kick Off 11am. Please support.