Fax: 065 6838953; Email: info@ballynacally.com

Sat.5^th Nov.8pm. All buried in Kilchreest and Clondegad Cemeteries, at the request of the graveyard committee

Sun.6^th Nov.10am. Miko, Johnny and Tony King, formerly Anfield

Tues.8^th Nov.7.30pm. Mrs Kitty McNicholas, formerly Kitty O’Shea, Lavalla

Sat.12^th Nov.8pm. Mary Reidy, Carrowkilla

Sun.13^th Nov.10am. Mass

Morning Prayer and Holy Communion on Mon. at 9.30am.

Morning Mass Wed., Thurs. and Fri. at 9.30am.

Blessing of the graves and prayers for the dead on Sun. 13^th

- Kilchreest at 11.00am.; Clondegad at 11.45am. and Kylea at 2pm.

Lissycasey:

Sat.5^th Nov.7pm. Jimmy McNamara, Leimnleaha

Sun.6^th Nov.11am. Phil Meere, Cloncolman

Sat.12^th Nov.7pm. Special Intention

Sun.13^th Nov.11am. Mrs Bridie Breen, Crown

Morning Mass Mon.(for the people), to Fri. at 9.30am.

Blessing of the graves in Lissycasey immediately after 11am. Mass on Sunday 13^th Nov.

We welcome into our Faith Family Jonathan O’Donoghue, Poulaphuca, Ballynacally and Darren Sheehan, Lack, Ballynacally and Dáire Hill, Frure, Lissycasey.

Wedding Congratulations to Kevin Rynne, Caherea, Lissycasey and Sarah Summerfield, London who were married in Croydon, London on Fri. Oct 21^st and Patrick McGuane, Lismorris and Sinéad Carey, Ballyea, who were married in Ballyea.

Please Pray for the repose of the soul of John Griffin, Beechpark, Ennis, brother of Mrs Christina Cahill, Tonlegee and Michael Lynch, brother of Mrs Mary Garry, Cornfield, who died in Australia during the week.

Next Sunday’s Gospel: Mat. 25: 14 – 30.

The November Envelopes for the Holy Souls: If you haven’t returned your envelope yet, you may do so any time during the month of November.

St. Martin’s Day is on next Fri.11^th Nov. and you are warmly invited to visit the Blessed Well in Ballynacally, particularly on that day and on Thurs., the eve of the feast day. The water from the well is reputed to have a cure for sore eyes and many minor ailments.

The well and shrine is located in the sort of seclusion that had an irresistible appeal for the Saint, in his lifetime. Even today, it is inspiring to see the constant stream of pilgrims make their way to the shrine, both old and young, all with a deep faith in the ability of the Saint to cure their ills.

*Candles: For those who wish to bring candles to the well, these can be bought locally.

St Martin of Tours (316-397)
St. Martin was born in Milan, Italy. He first came to France as a Roman soldier. He was converted and joined St Hilary, a monk at Poitiers. Later he founded a monastery at Liguge. He was made Bishop of Tours in 372 and worked for the spread of the Christian faith in Gaul. Tradition tells us that he once met a shivering beggar on his travels. He cut his cloak in two and gave half to the poor man. His kindness and compassion inspired many to follow his example. He became a conscientious objector to war. ‘I am a soldier of Christ’ he said, ‘it is not lawful for me to fight.’
St Martin is patron of France, of beggars and of soldiers. He died in Candes, near Tours, on Nov. 8^th 397. His tomb is famous through many miracles and attracts large numbers of visitors.

Sincere thanks to George and Frances O’Shea and all who help to keep the shrine in Ballynacally so well.

Talk for Parents of Confirmation Children from our four schools will be given by Joe Searson on Thurs.10^th Nov. at the Parish Centre, Lissycasey at 8pm.

Choir Practise – Ballycorick will take place on Mon. night Nov.7^th at 8pm. We ask all choir members to make a special effort to attend.

Ballynacally Pastoral Council: The first meeting of the new Pastoral Council took place recently. The members are Paddy Reidy (Chairperson), Josephine Curtin (Secretary), Mary Honan (Treasurer), Fr. Joe Hourigan, Fr. Tom O’Dea, Patricia Carrig, Paudie Clancy, Paul Crowe, Mary Hester, Anne Lynch, Sheila Maher, Tony Maher, Martin O’Dea Jnr., Margaret Sheehan. The team will meet monthly from Sept. to June. Your suggestions and ideas are welcomed and your prayers for the team are most appreciated.

Next meeting on Tues. Nov.8^th at 8pm. in the meeting room of Ballycorick Church.

Apostolic Work Society: An interest has been expressed in setting up a small branch of an apostolic work society. If you like to sew and could give a little of your time and talent, it would be greatly appreciated. Please contact Mary Meaney at 065 6832518

Clondegad and Kilchreest Cemetery Committee: This voluntary group was formed in 1991. Our aim is to maintain both cemeteries in a reasonable state. We thank FAS for their help during those years. We also thank the people of the parish for their support financially. We are grateful to people from outside the parish and overseas for their donations, some people pay annually. During those years, two committee members have died, Paddy Sheehan R.I.P. and Paddy Moore R.I.P. Last year Paddy Clancy joined our group.

A Calendar for 2006 featuring pictures of places in the area is now on sale locally. The calendar, which comes with an envelope, would be an ideal gift for anyone, but especially for parishioners living elsewhere in Ireland or abroad. The calendar costs €5 and can be had from any member of Ballynacally ICA

Clondegad/Ballyea GAA Lotto: No’s drawn: 7, 16, 18, 23. Two match 3 winners of €75 each: Michael Brennan, Hempfield, Clarecastle; Helen Duffy, Dromadrehid. This weekend’s Jackpot: €3800. Venue: Carrig’s Bar.

A Big Thank You to all who supported our recent Race Nite in any way, and helped make it such a tremendous success.

Lissycasey Parish Council: Ballot papers are in the process of being counted at the moment and by next weekend, we should have the names of our new Parish Council.

Talk for Present Eucharistic Ministers will be given by Sr. Marie McNamara in the Parish Centre, Lissycasey on Tues.15^th Nov. at 8pm. All Eucharistic Ministers are welcome.

All Night Vigil: It has been decided to have an All Night Vigil of adoration of the Blessed Sacrament on Sat. night Nov.26^th from 8pm.-6am. in Lissycasey Church. Anybody who wishes to spend an hour or longer, of prayer in the presence of Our Lord during that night, is very welcome.

The purpose of this night is to give thanks for the graces received in our parish and to ask for God’s continued protection.

Lissycasey GAA; Lotto €40 winners: Cyril Conway, Lissycasey; Andrew Boat & John McGuane; Liam Pyne, Lissycasey; Mary Keane, Lissycasey; Noelette Lynch, Benedin.

Next weeks jackpot is €5,400

The October Draw will take place on Mon. Nov. 7^th. All members are asked to ensure that they have paid up.

The November Lissycasey GAA Club Meeting will take place on Mon. Nov. 7^th at 8 pm. sharp. All 2005 Team Managers, Selectors, and Committee Members are asked to attend.

Well done to Martin Daly who won the award for top scorer in Clare Senior Football Championship.

Cantare Chamber Choir: have vacancies for Tenors and Bases at present. A commitment of 2 hours each Wed. night for rehearsals is required. Further details form Geraldine at 065-6842573 (evenings).

Annual Matt Talbot Novena, praying for all suffering or sharing in the life of addictions, will be held in Kilrush on Mon. night and at St. Peter and Paul’s Church, Shannon, on Tues. night at 7pm. This week’s speaker is Fr. Philip Forker o.f.m.

Clare Hospice at Cahercalla - Weekly Draw results: Tues.Nov.1^st

1^st Prize €635.00: Maureen Metcalfe, Deerpark Upper, Ennistymon.

2^nd Prize €127.00: Walter Canny, Claureen, Ennis.

Genetically Modified (GM) Seeds Threaten Farming Livelihoods. Act now to keep them out of Ireland!

A film, ‘The Future Of Food’ goes on general release in the UK in Nov but the makers have allowed it to be shown privately in Ireland now, in order to inform Irish people, especially farmers, about how the advent of GM has damaged agriculture and farming livelihoods in the USA, Canada & Mexico and to warn Irish farmers of the imminent dangers.

There will be a screening on Wed. Nov 9^th at 7.30pm. in the studio at GLOR Ennis. Cover charge: €5.

For further info on this issue see www.gmfreeireland.ie (where sample letters to be sent to all public representatives are available) www.grain.org (emphasis on issues relating to the developing world) www.saveourseeds.org and www.thefutureoffood.com Contact Bridget Carlin 061 927454

Email: bridgetcarlin@eircom.net if you would like to arrange a showing of this film.

Running on Empty
Oil might strike a chord in us more today. It certainly hits the pocket more with soaring fuel prices probably here to stay.
Dads will relate how the ‘family car’ unerringly becomes ‘Dad’s car’ when the fuel tank is low. But it’s not only males who find themselves doing mental calculations on a journey with a winking fuel gauge looking accusingly out at them from the dashboard. It seems to say ‘Why were you in such a hurry that you neglected to fill up?’
Of course it would be different if we knew when things would happen. When a tank runs dry, a marriage falters, a job goes, a loved one falls ill, a person dies. But we don’t. We live in uncertain times. What’s required is a posture, a mentality, always pressing forward, always waiting, expecting something or someone. Being at your post – because, where else would you – should you be?
A lot like the bridesmaids that Jesus built his parable around, half of them were waiting expectantly and half of them were simply waiting. Half of them were ready for what was to come, whenever it might come and the other half were ready to get the party started. The difference between them was not that some were keeping watch all night long, pacing the floor and waiting for the groom to come. They all wound up going to sleep. The difference was that some were ready and some were not. It is not the looks, the lamps, or the long dresses that sets the wise apart from the foolish – it’s the readiness.’
Fr Tom Cox