Newsletter 12th of April 2023
BALLINAMORE & DRUMREILLY LOWER PARISH NEWSLETTER
CONFESSIONS AVAILABLE: Saturdays after the 11am Mass in Ballinamore Church, and on request at any time.
RECENT BAPTISM: We welcome into the parish community Luke Paul O’Hara who was christened last weekend. Congratulations to their parents and family.
RECENT DEATHS: please pray for Patrick James (P.J.) Fox (Corraleehan Mór), and Alice Folan (née O'Reilly)
Costra, Ballinamore/Dunshaughlin, and the souls of all the recently departed. May they Rest in Peace
SUMMER TIME MASSES: From the 1st & 2nd April the Saturday evening Mass in Aughnasheelin is 8.15pm, Mass in Corraleehan is 7pm on Saturdays and Aughawillan Mass is 9.45 am on Sunday. Other Mass times remain the same.
DATES FOR CEMETERY SUNDAY 2023:
Corraleehan: Sunday 30th July Mass at 12 noon
Aughnasheelin: Sunday 6th August Mass at 12 noon
Aughawillan: Sunday 13th August Mass at 9:45 am
Oughteragh: Sunday 20th August mass at 1 pm
Confirmation: Saturday 13th May Ballinamore at 3 pm Rededication of Altar Ballinamore 21st May at 1 pm
TRÓCAIRE: has worked to support the world’s most at risk communities, no matter who or where they are, for 50 yrs. Please bring your Trócaire contributions to Church collections for forwarding to Trócaire as soon as possible.
EUCHARISTIC ADORATION: Pilgrimage to Knock on Sun 23rd April. Full details www.eucharisticadoration.ie
BURREN OUTDOOR RETREAT: Sun 16th - Tues 18th April. Join us on a guided journey through the Burren with its limestone pavements, rare flora and ancient sacred sites. Let the beauty of the amazing Burren landscape renew you in body and soul. Information: Mary 087 970 1130. Booking: Des 085 1614951
2023 KILMORE DIOCESAN PILGRIMAGE TO LOURDES: led by Bishop Martin Hayes 2nd June for five nights. Fly from Knock to Lourdes. For enquiries and bookings contact: Cavan Travel, 049 4361222 or info@cavan travel.com. This year we are able to bring Assisted Pilgrims. Applications to Fr. Tom Mannion PP, call 087 9170879.
ANGER MANAGEMENT – ONLINE COURSE: Knock Counselling Centre at Knock Shrine is running a 5-evening Online Anger Management programme, starting on Tue 18th April, 7 - 9pm. Contact Peter Devers at 094 93 75032 or log onto www.knockshrine.ie/counselling for more information.
MASS FOR ORGAN DONORS AND THEIR FAMILIES AT KNOCK SHRINE:Knock Basilica: Sunday 16th April, 12 noon A special Mass for all whose lives have been touched by this subject. The Mass for organ donors has become a special annual gathering for all organ recipients and their families, those waiting for transplants, their medical teams and carers, as well as for bereaved families who generously donated the organs of their deceased loved ones. Together we will support, encourage, remember and pray with one another. All are welcome.
Ballinamore Comhaltas Youth Session -
Leitrim Fleadh 2023 is hosted by Glenfarne CCÉ. It will take place in Manorhamilton (St.Clares P.P.S) & Glenfarne (The Ballroom of Romance), April 29th & 30th.
The closing date for entries is April 6th. For more information email lorrainesweeney2000@gmail.com
AUGHAWILLAN GROUP WATER SCHEME AGM: Monday 17th April at 8pm in Aughawillan GAA Clubrooms
ATHLETIC CLUB: training has ended for an Easter break and resumes on Tues. April 18th. New members welcome.
BALLINAMORE MUSICAL SOCIETY:
want to express their heartfelt gratitude to everyone who supported our musical production of 9 to 5. Your unwavering support, encouragement, and dedication have been instrumental in making this production a resounding success. From the cast and crew who poured their hearts and souls into bringing this story to life, to the audience members who laughed, cheered, and applauded at every turn, every one of you have an important role in making this show a memorable experience. Thank you for your time, energy, and unwavering commitment to our show. We couldn't have done it without you!
