St. Teresa’s Church, Rathduff
Fr. Des Smith, C.C. (096) 21596 & 087 7785315
Mass Intentions from Sat. 23rd Nov. to Sun. 1st Dec. 2013
Bulletin Notices: Email to
colemanber@gmail.com or leave in
Parish House by Thur. 6.00 p.m.
Fr. Michael Flynn, P.P. 094 9258108/087 2640015
Sat. 23rd Nov. [V] 7.00 p.m.: Alice (9th Anniv.) & Anthony Flynn
Sun. 24th Nov.
10.00 a.m.: Paddy (Anniv.) Alice, John & Paul McHale & decd. McHale &
Armstrong family members
Mon. 25th Nov.
10.00 a.m.: Celia & Michael O’Boyle
Tue. 26th Nov.
10.00 a.m.: Private Intention
Wed. 27th Nov.
10.00 a.m.: Mary & Michael Cosgrove & sons, Paddy & Jim
Thu. 28th Nov.
10.00 a.m.: Special Intention
Fri. 29th Nov.
10.00 a.m.: Special Intention
7.00 p.m.: Breege Jordan
Rehins S. Centre: 8.00 p.m.: Annie & Michael McHale, Behybawn
Sat. 30th Nov.
10.00 a.m.: Nora & Boy Jim Keane
Sat. 30th Nov.
7.00 p.m.: Michael Crean, Friarstown
Sun. 1st Dec.
10.00 a.m.: Ned Horan
CONFESSIONS:
READERS:
E. MINISTERS:
www.backs.myparish.eu
Sat. 6.30 p.m. & after Mass
1st Dec. – [V] Ruth Brennan. [10] Martina McKenna.
1st Dec. - [V] Mary Crean. [11] Teresa Holmes.
CHURCH CLEANERS: Group 4: Ann McHale, K. O’Hara, G. McHale, Maureen Ruddy.
Rathduff Church: Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament Wed. 27th Nov. after 10 Mass - 11.30am.
Rathduff Parish Council Meeting: Thur. 28th Nov. 8pm in Parochial House.
Knockmore GAA Lotto: 16/11/2013 – Nos: 4.11.13.31. No J.Winner. Weekly Winners: K.
O’Sullivan, E. Corcoran, E. Cunney. Season Winners: P. Noone, R. Kilgallon, C. Naughton.
Jackpot is €6,600. Draw on Sat. 23rd Nov. in Clubrooms.
Mini-Ceilí: Every Sunday in The Mayfly Hotel, Foxford. From 8.30 p.m.
Set Dancing Classes: In Rehins Social Centre – Postponed until the new Year.
Grow Meetings: Tues. 8 p.m. in Ballina Community Centre. Confidential. 094 9026417.
Sewing/Alterations service: Please contact 085 1677445. Laptop repairs - 087 8066505.
Conn Rangers Lotto: 18/11/2013 – Nos: 1.8.18.22. No J.Winner. Season Winners – John
Coleman, Kevin Heffernan, Tommy Regan. Weekly Winners: Trevor Ward, Kieran Bourke,
Martin McPhillips. Jackpot is €12,300. Draw in Brogans Bar on Mon. 25th Nov.
Crisis Pregnancy Support Services: Cura Cares! 1850 622 626. www.cura.ie
James McNicholas: Fundraising CD on sale locally. Proceeds to Stewarts Foundation Ltd.
Legion of Mary: Prayers in Thanksgiving & Holy Mass – Wed. 27th Nov. 7.30pm Pastoral Ctr.
Parish Pastoral Councils have been invited to respond to a Questionnaire published by the
Vatican. It is open to all who wish to – copies at church doors – Completed forms should be
returned to Bishop Fleming before 22nd Dec. Also, those who wish to respond online, google
‘Assoc. of Catholic Priests’ and follow the link to the survey.
Weekend Masses in Knockmore: The numbers attending Mass each w/end in Knockmore
Church do not warrant 3 masses. The Parish Pastoral Council unanimously agreed that there
should be a vigil Mass at 8pm on Sat. and 11am Mass on Sunday. This would mean that the
9am Mass would be dropped. Your views are welcome.
Parents Association of Lisaniska N.S. Clothes Charity Collection – Reminder clothes &
other items to be returned to the school on 25th, 26th and 27th November.
Lisaniska N.S. pupils are having their school concert which is called ‘Christmas Stars’ on Thur.
12th December in Knockmore Resource Centre at 7.30 pm.
Important Meeting: Re: Eirgrid West project in the Knockmore Community Hall on this Mon.
25th Nov. 8.30pm. Please attend and bring recent maps received from Eirgrid to meeting.
Ordination to the Priesthood: Please pray for Tom Doherty who will be Ordained a priest for
the Killala Diocese this Sun. 24th Nov. in St. Muredach’s Cathedral at 4pm. Open to all.
Church of Christ the King, Knockmore
Feast of Christ the King – 24th November 2013
Sat. 23rd Nov [V]
Sun. 24th Nov.
Mon. 25th Nov.
Tues. 26th Nov.
8.00 p.m.:
9.00 a.m.:
11.00 a.m.:
10.00 a.m.:
10.00 a.m.:
Bernadette Langan, Currabaggan East (1st Anniv.)
John & Annie Clarke, Shraheen
For the People of the Parish
Mike Walsh, Barnfield (1st Anniv.)
Jim Bourke, Stonepark
Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament thisTues. 10.30am – 6.00 p.m.
Wed. 27th Nov.
7.00 p.m.: Mary Ellen, James & Margaret Feeney
Thur. 28th Nov.
10.00 a.m.: Bridget Ann McHale, Carragorru (Month’s Mind)
Fri. 29th Nov.
7.00 p.m.: Paschal Doherty, Tavanaghmore
Sat. 30th Nov.
10.00 a.m.: Kathleen Bourke & decd. Bourke & James Family
Sat. 30th Nov. [V] 8.00 p.m.: Mary & Michael Nallon, Currabaggan East
Sun. 1st Dec.
9.00 a.m.: Brendan Geary, Pontoon (1st Anniv.)
11.00 a.m.: For the People of the Parish
CONFESSIONS: Sat. evening after Mass.
READERS:
1st Dec. – [V] Angela Feeney. [9] Winifred Bourke. [11] Karen Brogan.
E. MINISTERS: [V] J. Feeney & D. Connolly. [9] J. Nallon. [11] Ann McNeely & M. Brogan.
SERVERS:
1st Dec. – [V] Laoise Coleman & Catherine Duffy. [9] Adam Reape &
Raymond Kelly. [11] Zoe Nallon & Rebecca Conway.
CHURCH CLEANING: Gortnadreha & Ballinasleva.
COELIACS:
Please contact the priest to arrange to receive Holy Communion.
Mass in St. Muredach’s College: Tues. 26th Nov. 7pm for decd. past pupils, staff & families.
Recent Baptisms: We welcome into God’s Family – Elaina Jane Ferguson –
Parents: Joseph & Louisa.
Recent Death: Please remember in your prayers - Kathleen Bourke, Knockmore &
Lahardane (mother of Kathleen Barrett, Knockmore); and all our Faithful Departed.
May they rest in Peace.
Second Collection: Will be taken up at all Masses this w/end to help defray the cost of the
Knockmore/Rathduff Senior Citizens/Over 60’s Christmas party. Party is on Sun. 15 th Dec. in
Hotel Ballina.
Child minder/Babysitter: Available in Knockmore & Ballina area. 086-0724678.
Coffee Morning/Cake Sale: In Pastoral Centre Ballina Wed. 27th Nov. 10.30am – 2pm.
Fundraiser for Typhoon Victims in Taacloban. All money will go directly to the area.
The Triumph: In Gaiety Cinema, Sligo, Tues. 26th Nov. 7pm. Tickets €10. All proceeds are for
The Mothers Village, Medjugorje. This film will be shown in Ballina Cinema in coming weeks.
Meet Santa at Santa’s Grotto: in Ballina Golf Club, Fri, Sat & Sun 13th, 14th & 15th Dec and 20th,
21st & 22nd December – 2pm to 7pm each day. Lots of fun with Mrs Claus telling stories, write
your letter to Santa etc. Tea, coffee hot chocolate & refreshments available.
Vacancies with Foxford Development Association Ltd. on DSP/FAS CE Scheme (Community
Employment Scheme). Locations - Michael Davitt Museum, Straide; Home Care Workers,
Foxford; Carers and Carer/Driver, Foxford; General Operatives, Foxford. Enquiries - 0949256789, Email; foxdevas@gmail.com
Keeping Children Safe: Diocesan Confidential phone No. 087 3664350 – if you have
any concerns. Details are on the Church Notice Board.