PARISH OF THE ASSUMPTION BALLINGARRY

Date: 17th April 2011

 

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The Church of the Assumption

Mass times during the week:

Mon

Tue

Wed

Thu

Fri

Sat

Sun

9.30am

9.30am

9.30am

8pm

8pm

9pm

10.30am

Stations of the Cross – Good Friday 3pm

Sacristy Phone 052-9154114 – Please use this No. to book anniversaries, Baptisms, Weddings etc. It is best to ring before or after Mass times.

New Graveyard Queries 052- 9154006 & 086-2416963

V In Memoriam V

We remember our deceased relatives and friends

Recently Deceased: Michael Corcoran, Chertsey, Surrey, England, son of Bridget Corcoran (nee OÕConnell) & the late Martin Corcoran, both from The Commons.

 

Sat 16th April:           Patrick Whelan, Lr. Ballingarry.

                                    Elizabeth Ryan, The Islands.

                                    Donnacha OÕSullivan, Ballyphilip.

 

 

Sun 17th April:

May they rest in peace

 

Anniversary:

 

Holy Saturday 23rd April:  Richard & Lizzie Ivors, Coalbrook.

 

Easter Sunday 24th April: Donal Kealy, Glengall.

                                                Bill Fitzgerald, Curraheenduff.

May they rest in peace

 

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Important upcoming dates

 

Holy Thursday 21st April

 

 

 

Chrism Mass in Cathedral, Thurles at 10.30a,m,

Please attend it if you can manage it.  At this Mass Archbishop Clifford will bless and consecrate all the holy oils to be used throughout the diocese during the coming year.  Refreshments in St. PatrickÕs College.

 

 

Solemn Mass of the LordÕs Supper at 8pm.

Confession after Mass.

Silent Holy Hour immediately after Mass

Good Friday 22nd April

Stations of the Cross 3.00pm.

Confessions after Stations.

 

 

Day of Fast and Abstinence.

Liturgy of The LordÕs Passion 8.00pm.

This ceremony is in three parts, the long gospel, the veneration of the cross and reception of Holy Communion.

Confession after ceremony.

Holy Saturday 23rd April

Easter Vigil 9.00pm

 

 

Confirmation 2011.

Sunday 20 March @ 10.30 am Enrolment Mass in the Church, Ballingarry

 

Tuesday 12 April 9.30 am—3 pm

Confirmation Day Retreat in the Community Centre, Ballingarry

 

Wednesday 4 May @ 7.30pm

Ceremony of Light and Confirmation Rehearsal. It is most important that both parents do their best to attend. It would help greatly if sponsors could be present

 

Friday 6 May @ 11am

Confirmation Sacrament administered by the Archbishop

 

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Community & Society

Collections

Holy Thursday: Trocaire: The needs of the Third World are very great. Please bring the contents of your Trocaire boxes today.  We will lodge this money in the Trocaire Bank a/c.

 

Good Friday:  The traditional collection for the upkeep of the holy places.

 

Easter Water: Please bring a bottle filled with water to be blessed on Holy Saturday night.  In the spirit of the night your bottle is included in the Bottle Bank.  Please feel free to take any bottle from the collection.  Bring own bottle—no glass bottles.

Cashel/Emly Lourdes Fundraising Draw: Draw takes place on May 7th. 1st Prize Û1,000, 2nd Prize Û800, 3rd Prize Û500, 4th Prize Û300, 5th Prize Û200, 6th Prize Û100 & 30 Prizes of Û50. Also 2 Draws for trip for 2 to Lourdes. Tickets Û20 from Eleanor Fennelly. Tel 052/9154119.

Daffodil Day RyanÕs Pub: an amazing Û1,022 was raised.  Martina & çine would like to thank everyone for their help and generous support.

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Schools – Pre-school, Primary & Post Primary

Mohober NS are now taking enrolments for September 2011. Please contact the school at 052 -9154561 for an enrolment form.

Parents wishing to enrol their children in St Joseph's N.S. Ballingarry for next school year beginning September 2011 should contact the office for enrolment form.  Enrolment forms can also be downloaded from the school website www.stjosephsns.net.Please return forms as soon as possible. Open Day for new entrants is Thursday June 16th @1pm. Look forward to meeting you all."

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Sporting Clubs

Ballingarry G.A.A. Club

Lotto NoÕs 3-13-23-24 No Winner Û40 each:

1.

Nuala Goldsboro, Clashduff

2.

John & Marie OÕ Connell, Moonverrin

3.

Francis & Pauline Goldsboro, Clashduff

4.

Mary Fitzgibbon, Mullinahone

5.

Pierre OÕ Rourke, Clashduff

Jackpot next week Û4,300

 

'Friends' of Ballingarry GAA Golf Classic: Our 14th Annual Golf Classic takes place in Callan Golf Club on Fri and Sat 6th-7th May in aid of O 'Sullivan Park. Entry for the Golf Classic is available at EUR 200 for a team of 4 which includes a 3 course meal and a Burger Bar at the 7th hole. We would also welcome any sponsorship and advertising on tee boxes from EUR100. For timesheet bookings contact Martin Maher @ 087-2828880 or any of our Committee. Thanking you for your continued support.

J.J. Barry Memorial Road Race5km: on Friday April 29th in The Commons at 8p.m. Entry Fee Û10. Refreshments after race

 

 

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Newsletter deadline: 8pm Wed.

E-mail all items for March to:

eileen.heaphy@ireland.com

Details for inclusion on website please email ballingarryparishjournal@gmail.com, deadline Friday at 9pm.

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