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20 May 2012

Evening Vigil Mass will be at 8 pm.

Daily Masses will be at 10 am weekdays(First Friday - 8 pm.)

Feast Days:
Monday: (John 16: 29 -33)

Tuesday: St Rita. (John 17: 1 – 11)

Wednesday: (John 17: 11 – 19)

Thursday: Our Lady Help of Christians. Patroness of Australia and New Zealand. (John 17: 20 – 26)

Friday: St Gregory VII, Pope. St Mary Magdalene of Pazzi. St. Bede. (John 21: 15-19)

Saturday: St. Philip Neri. (John 21: 20 – 25)

Anniversaries @10am.

Week beginning Monday May 21 2012
Monday 8.30am:
Monday 10 am: Peggy & Frank Egan, deceased of family.
Tuesday 10 am: For Donor’s Intentions.
Wednesday 8.30am:
Wednesday 10am: Sean O Connor.
Wednesday 8 pm:
Thursday 8 30am:
Thursday 10 am: For Donor’s Intentions.
Friday @ 8 30 am:
Friday @ 10 am: Johnny Pilkington.
Friday @ 8 pm:
Saturday @ 8.30am:
Saturday @ 10 am: Paddy Brady.
Saturday@8 pm:

Sunday@ 10 am (Doo Church): Dick Anderson.

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• We offer our sympathy to the relatives and friends of Eileen Scully, Ballymote, who died recently in Sligo.

• Fr. Gregory Hannan is celebrating the Golden Jubilee of his Ordination to the Priesthood this June. Our parish community will mark this occasion on Saturday June 2nd at the 8pm (Vigil) Mass. All are invited to attend the Mass and to join in a reception afterwards.

  There are three ways to book for the Congress:
  1) Telephone the IEC2012 Booking offices on 01 2981122
  2) Book online on the Congress website
  www.iec2012.ie/registration
  3) Download a paper booking form from the Congress website www.iec2012.ie/registration and send the completed form to CSSL, 3rd Floor, Paradigmn House, Dundrum Office Park, Dundrum, Dublin 14. Advance bookings are open until the 9th of May 2012. After that date all bookings are onsite at the RDS.

  This week the Rosary will be recited at the Obrien Shrine, Knocknadalteen at 8pm. There will be continuous recitation of the Rosary in Ballymote Church this Thursday May 24 from 10.30 – 4pm. All are welcome.

  Our Diocesan Pilgrimage to Knock takes place this Sunday, May 20th – starting with Anointing of the Sick at 2.30pm. Concelebrated Mass follows at 3pm.

  Our Parish Forum at its recent meeting discussed the whole area of weekend Masses against the background of the needs of people and priests in the parish. It was decided that for the future some adjustment in the number of Masses would be necessary:
  So starting June 24 2012 weekend Masses in Ballymote Parish will be at the following times:

  Saturdays – 10am Mass and 8pm Vigil Mass(Ballymote Church)

  Sundays – 10am Mass (DOO Church) and 11.30am Mass (Ballymote church).

  N.B. NO 9am MASS on SUNDAYS

  We welcome Fr. Matthew Sanka to our parish this weekend, he will speak at our Masses on his work in the missions. A collection to promote this work in Kenya and Tanzania will be taken up in our churches.

  Host Families needed to host foreign students hoping to attend Colaiste Muire, Ballymote from Sept 2012 – June 2013. Allowance €100 paid weekly towards upkeep. Contact Gerry Kielty: 071 - 9183086.

  Ballymote Area Swimming Finals will take place on Friday May 5th from 7 – 8pm in the Sligo Sports Complex. U-8 and U-10 must be able to swim one full length starting at the deep end. U-12, U-14, U-16 must swim 2 lengths. Forms available in Tighe’s newsagents. No entries after Tues May 22.

  Bishop Kelly will lead the annual Achonry – Killala Pilgrimage to Lourdes from Aug 23 to 28th 2012. For bookings and further details please contact: Pilgrim Section: Michael Walkin Travel (0866080763). Fr. Joseph Gavigan (0949860011). Invalid Section: Mary Loftus (096 31462)

  The Country Market is held at the Loftus Hall, Ballymote every Sat 10 – 12noon. It includes locally produced home baking; vegetables, arts and crafts, plants.

  A Sanctuary Chair, in memory of the deceased members of the Perry and Hannan families, has been presented to Doo church by Michael and Bridgie Perry. We wish to thank al involved in this project, especially craftsmen Mark Sweeney and Paddy Egan.

  ACCORD, Charlestown, are recruiting volunteers to deliver their Marriage Preparation Courses. The training is to a very high standard and you will receive a Certificate in Marriate Education accredited by St. Patrick’s College, Maynooth. If interested come to our open evening at 8pm on Thurs. May 3rd or contact Marion on 086 2332920.

  If you are over 16 and not over 55 you would be eligible to become a steward and to carry out this very worthwhile and unique voluntary work. As a steward you would attend on one fixed Sunday a month from mid-April to mid-October. The day starts at 10.30am and ends at 5.30pm. For more info or to register, contact Tommy Neary 094 - 9371619

  There will be a Ceolaras Coleman CCE Concert on Friday, April 20th at 9pm featuring finalists from ‘Plearacha & Scoraiocht’ in Mayo, Sligo, Galway & Fermanagh with music, song, dancing, storytelling. Phone 071 91 82599.

  Active Retirement Bowling will start up again in the Loftus Hall on Monady April 16 at 2pm.

  Envelopes for your weekly Offertory donations for the year 2012 are ready for distribution and can be picked up at the back of the church. Any help you can give in distributing the boxes in the various neighbourhoods of the parish will be much appreciated. This weekly Offertory Collection is our main source of revenue for Parish and Diocesan found
  - Remuneration of various parish personnel
  - heating, maintenance and upkeep of our churches and parish houses
  - insurances of parish properties and other services
  - provision of new facilities, amenities as needed
  - support of various local, diocesan and national church institutions.
  These boxes also contain envelopes for the Priests’ Collections and other special collections throughout the year. If you are new to the parish and wish to collect a box, kindly call to the sacristy and you will be registered for the coming year.

  Transition Year students in Colaiste Muire, Ballymote, are offering free, one to one Computer training for those aged 65 and over. These user friendly classes will take place on 8 Tuesday afternoons from 1.30pm – 2.30pm starting Jan 24 2012. If interested, call 071 – 9183086. Places are limited.

  Marriage Preparation Courses 2012.
  Accord, Pastoral Centre, Charlestown, Co. May has organised Marriage Preparation Courses for 2012 at the Mc William Park Hotel, Claremorris on the following dates:
  January - 20, 21. February – 24,25. April – 27, 28. May – 25, 26. September – 28,29. November – 23,24.
  Courses are on Friday evenings from 7pm – 10pm and on Saturdays from 9.30am – 4.30pm. Participants must commit themselves for the whole course. The Cost is €150 per couple. Please book your Marriage Course when you book the church. It is recommended that couples complete the course at least nine months prior to their wedding. Contact Accord – phone -94 9254944
  Email: accordcharlestown@eircom.ie ,
  website: www.accord.ie

  New Year’s Resolution.
  Volunteer for the 50th Eucharistic Congress.
  The Congress (IEC) will take place in Dublin from 10th to 17th June 2012. Volunteers will have an integral role to play in the success of the Congress. Between two and three thousand volunteers will be needed during the week of the Congress and also to assist in preparations in the months leading up to the Congress. The Congress is recruiting volunteers for a wide range of roles such as administration, data entry, stewards, marketing, transport, meet & greet, multimedia, pastoral preparation and much more! If you would like to get involved please visit the IEC2012 website – www.iec2012.ie/volunteer and fill out an online application or request an application form from the Congress office. Induction training sessions will be held on the 19th and 28th January in the RDS, Dublin. For more information please contact the IE2012 offices on (012349900 or volunteeradmin@iec2012.ie

  Accord Counselling. Challenging times can be tough on relationships. When it comes to protecting your most precious investment, talk to Accord. Our services, based on your needs not your ability to pay can help you get the most from your marriage. For an Appointment contact: 094 9254944

  Men’s Life – skills Programme is a 10 week programme aimed at providing help and expertise to men in areas of healthy meal planning and preparation. The programme is free and will take place in February at the Ballymote Resource Centre on Monday mornings from 10am to 2pm. For more information or to enrol contact Francis at 071 9197818

  Ladies GAA.
  Ballymote Ladies GAA AGM will be held on Thurs Feb 2hd at 8pm in the Pastoral Centre. Everyone welcome.
  Training: Junior Ladies training on Saturdays at 11am on Astro pitch;
  Under 12 & U14 Training will take place on Thurs 2nd Feb 6 – 7pm on Astro pitch.
  Please bring €2 for Astro pitch training.
  Registration night is on 9th Feb at 7pm.
  New members welcome in all teams.

  Senior Church Choir
  Please come and join us. We practise on Thursdays 8-9pm in the Pastoral centre. Contact any present choir member or just come along on Thursday. Everyone welcome.

  School calendars are available at scoil Mhuire Gan Smal and Tighe’s newsagents for €5. Sample photos displayed at the school.

  • A cluster of 5 Catholic parishes in this area will come together for a series of 5 weekly Inter-Parish Meetings starting on Tues Sept 23rd 2003 and ending on Tues 28th Oct.2003. The parishes are Ballymote, Keash, Bunninaden, Gurteen and Ballaghadereen. The general theme is "Our parish - Preparing for the Future" ( see Reflection page).It is important that we have a good representation of parishioners and a good cross-section of age groups present at these meetings. You are invited then to come and express what you feel are the needs or your parish community - now and into the future.

  • The Second Meeting of the Five Parish Cluster took place on Tuesday last and once again it drew a very large attendance. The focus was on Christ's vision of church and community as outlined in the Gospels. Then we asked how this vision may inspire us once again in our search to respond to the needs of people in today's world.
    The next meeting will look at "Parish" and examine how Parish life at various levels may be fostered and strengthened. You are very welcome to join us for this coming Meeting in the Coach House Hotel on Tuesday Oct. 7 from 8 pm - 10 pm. Hopefully you will find some new food ffor thought, reflection and action at every meeting you are able to attend.

  • Our third Meeting again drew a large attendance. It focused on Parish - parish as we have known it and as it is likely to develop into the future. Our next meeting will reflect on our Baptismal calling - what it means for us as individuals and as members of the Christian community. We look forward to your insights once again.

  • Getting Married in Rome? Log on to www.irishcollege.orgThe website of the Irish College in Rome. Wedding dates for 2002 & 2003 are available here. You will find information on both civil and church requirements as well as information on videos, photographs, Papal blessings and audience and lots more.

  • Mart:

  • GAA:

  • Ladies GAA:

  • Golf:

  • Handball:

  • Ballymote Celtic:

  • Ballymote Boxing Club:

  • Corran Athletics Club:

  • Ballymote Snooker Club:

  • Mrs Olive Braiden, formerly Olive Egan, O'Connell Street, Ballymote, has recently retired after a highly successful ten-year stint as Director of the Dublin Rape Crisis Centre. Olive was educated in the Convent of Mercy N.S. Ballymote, St. Mary's Secondary School, Ballymote and U.C.D.

  • You are asked to observe silence and reverence in church at all times and to show respect for the house of God. Keep your conversations until you leave the church.

  • Ballymote Station
    Ring freephone: 1800 638 638 for train times if ticket office is closed.

  • A Website has been set up by Fr. Aquinas Duffy, Dublin, for missing persons. The address is: www.missing.ws
    Posters for display may be downloaded.

  • Are you an unattached Catholic seeking new friends or perhaps looking for someone special? Why not join the Catholic Unattached Directory? It is run by Practising Catholics for Practising Catholics. For a free information pack ring Dublin: 01-283 7888 or write to : The Catholic Unattached Directory, 10 Lower Abbey Street, (Freepost (F2046), Dublin 1. Or visit the web pages at: www.cathud.com
    The object of the Directory is to help unattached practising Catholics to find and meet one another and to foster friendships and marriages between them. There are now 1,600 members and over 80 marriages already and many more in the pipeline.

  • Support Group, WEAVE, is a confidence building group for women who have left abusive relationships. WEAVE is a free 20 week course, one evening per week. Help with childcare costs available. Commencement is Oct 18th. Supported by NWHB. If interested contact Gill Brehony, Perry's or Bridie Colleran for application form. Women's aid Freephone: 1800-341-900.

  • Counselling Services.
    Counselling helps people resolve difficulties in relationships. People come to counselling for a variety of reasons: they may be experiencing problems in relating in the family, in their marriage or in the workplace' they may be coping with bereavement,loss, illness or they may be physically or sexually abused. Some people come because they want to improve the quality of their relationships.
    Counselling for individuals, couples and families is available at the Family Institute, at its new location in Pound Street, Ballaghaderreen ( beside the Cathedral Car Park).
    Mondays to Fridays, 9.30 - 5.30 pm. For appointments contact: Ethna O'Grady, Tel: 097-61000

    Counselling for individuals, couples and families is also available in the Presbytery, Ballaghaderreen and in the old Parochial House, Tubbercurry: Thursdays and Fridays 9.30 - 5.30 pm. For appointments contact: Phyllis Kilcoyne, 0907-61250.

  • Ballymote Web Page.
    If you would like to send a short message to your friends( who are not on the internet), or seek your relatives past and present; send your greetings through the e-mail address: jhiggins@eircom.net

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  'Father, may you support us all day long, till the shadows lengthen and evening falls, and the busy world is hushed, and the fever of life is over, and our work is done: then in your mercy grant us a safe lodging, a holy rest, and peace at last. We ask this through Christ our Lord.'

  Some Catholic Web sites.

  www.irishcollege.org

  www.catholiccommunications.ie

  www.veritas.ie

  www.ferns.it

  http://achonrydiocese.org/ballymote.htm

  www.stnathys.com/

  www.knock-shrine.ie

  Carraroe Church, Sligo

  Castlebar Parish

  Parish of Riverstown,Gleann, & Sooey, Co. Sligo

  Episcopal Commission for Irish Emigrants

  Archdiocese of Tuam

  The Columban website

  http://ic.net/~erasmus

  www.jesuit.ie/prayer

  www.catholic.net/

  www.theology.ie

  Andrew Greeley

  Rathcormac Parish, Cloyne

  St Mark's Springfield

  The Jesuit sponsored: www.sacredspace.ie is a site for words of comfort and compassion. For those looking for a few moments reflection as they sit before the computer I can heartily recommend Sacred Space. For others who wish to access a thought of meditation based on the Sunday readings:www.staudeons.dublindiocese.ie

  If you want to access Church documents, even before they are published, try: www.vatican.va This is a window on the Vatican and includes recent documents and the text of Papal audiences. For those who are looking for accurate information on the teaching of the Church try: www.catholic-pages.com

  www.cwn.com a comprehensice Catholic news service by subscription.

  Of interest may be:www.catholic-ministries.com/retreats - news of retreats throughout the country. www.jubileeireland.com is celebrating the 2000 anniversary of the birth of Christ. A good site for those wanting to know more about scripture comes from Fr. Tom Lane at: www.frtommylane.ie

  The Dublin Diocese web site also has good links that are a help to searching: www.dublindiocese.ie

  A new Irish site on the web helps couples prepare for a Catholic wedding.
  www.gettingmarried.ie gives a guide to the ceremony and special tips for choosing reading, prayers and music. The website also has stories and experiences of couples, an online bookshop and lots more.

  LINKS:
  Community Games Sligo: www.communitygames.ie
  Ballymote Golf Club: www.ballymotegolfclub.com

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