Foyer of Light, Charity & Love 5 Day Silent Retreat: Cost: Grouped Anniversary Mass for takes place on €380 full board Theme: “If you but knew the gift of God...” Saturday 27th May. The following loved ones will be Cranny/ Newsletter Preached by Fr Kilian Byrne. June 19th - 25th Ennismore remembered. Retreat Centre, Cork; August 7th-13th Ardfert Retreat Jimmy Quinlivan Carrowreagh West 27th/28th May 2017 Centre, Kerry. Contact Helen 086 1678027 The deceased members of the Medieval Font in www.foyerofcharity.ie Quinlivan Family Radharc na nOileán Coolmeen Church Annual pilgrimage to Knock on Saturday 17th June 2017. Micko Sexton Carrowreagh West Fr. Albert McDonnell : 065 6832155 or 085 7811823 Bus leaving at 8.15 AM and at 8.30 Patrick & Bridget Hehir Boloughera www.kilfidaneparish.com - Twitter@CoolmeenCranny am. Names to be given to Helen before 14th June 2017. Martin, Tommy and all the deceased

members of the Frawley Family Derrynashane Email:[email protected] Contact 086-3048754. Forgotten Holy Souls Cemetary Masses in Coolmeen-Cranny, Kildysart Parishes: Grouped Anniversary Mass for Coolmeen takes place Community Office Lourdes: We thank everybody who contributed to on Sunday 28th May. The following loved ones will be e-mail: [email protected] the annual collection in support of the annual Kildysart Cemetery Friday, 2nd June at 8pm. remembered. Opening Hours: diocesan pilgrimages to Lourdes taken up last Cranny Cemetery Friday, 23rd June at 8pm. Agnes O’ Connor Rockmount weekend. This collection helps fund the participation Kilfidane Cemetery Friday, 14th July at 8pm. Michael O’ Connor Newcastlewest 9.00am – 1.00pm Mon/Tue/Wed/Thurs/Fri The Cillín at Clondrina Friday, 11th August 8pm. Contact: 065 68 32070 / 086 8513077 of the sick in the pilgrimage. The 2017 pilgrimage Martin Mc Mahon Gurtnafrehane will take place from 26th June until 1st July. It will

May He support us all the day long, Forgotten Holy Souls be led by Bishop Monahan and will depart from Shannon. Book at www.joewalshtours.ie. Sick and ‘till the shades lengthen and the evening comes, Offertory Collection: 21st May €584.00 and the busy world is hushed, Community Employment Scheme has 6 General assisted pilgrims are most welcome to contact Fr Maintenance vacancies in Kildysart, Cran- and the fever of life is over, Tom Ryan at 061364133 ny/ Coolmeen and Labasheeda. Interested persons may Mass Cards: Available from Community Office, and our work is done. Safeguarding: We recognise all the good work with contact the Community Office, Coolmeen 065 Coolmeen and Margaret Haugh. Then in His mercy may He give us a safe lodging, children and young people going on in our parish and and a holy rest and peace at the last. Amen 6832070 / 0868513077 Church Cleaning Group for May - Moyralla thank all the volunteers who give their time and John Henry Newman (1801-1890) Fun 5K Walk/Run at the Cascades, on Bank commitment in this work. We all have a Holiday Monday 5th June. Entries from 11.30 starting at responsibility to safeguard children through Mass Times: Cranny -Saturday 8pm ICA: Clothes collection to take place on Tuesday 30th May 12 noon. The proceeds of this fundraiser will go towards Coolmeen -Sunday 9.45am promoting their welfare, health and development in a the Lissycasey Boys U/14 team trip to Féile 2017 in safe and caring environment that supports their best at the GAA Clubhouse. Drop off can be accommodated on Monday No Mass Monday evening from 7pm to 9pm. Fermanagh. Entry fee Adults €5 and a Family €10. Your interests and prevents abuse Tuesday 10am (Kildysart) support is welcomed and it would be great to see Membership of €50 now due to Jai. Wednesday 10am (Kildysart) everybody out at this community event. Spot prizes, Parish Finance Council: The next meeting of our Thursday 8pm (Cranny / Clare Group 3 Day Pilgrimage to fancy dress and refreshments served afterwards. parish finance council is scheduled for Tuesday, 30th rd Friday 8pm (Kildysart Cemetery) May 2017 at 9pm in the Parochial House, Coolmeen. on June Bank Holiday Weekend Saturday 3 June – Monday Coolmeen GAA would like to remind you that Clare 5th June. Bus leaves Arthurs Quay Limerick at 5.45am with If any member of the parish would like to place an County Board Tickets are currently for sale from all pickup available in , Gort, Oranmore, Claregal- item on the agenda they are welcome to contact the Club Officers. The cost per ticket is €30 and each ticket First Friday: Next Friday is the first Friday in June. The way,Tuam, Knock and Sligo. Contact James Treacy on usual visits to the sick and housebound will take place on chairperson or any member of the council. The enters you into 3 monthly draws – which are drawn live following are the members of our parish fnance 0860572216 or 061921470. on Clare FM. Friday morning and Mass will be celebrated in St Mary’s council: Antoinette Quinlivan, Chairperson; Susan Prizes range from holidays, flights and heating oil, to Church, Cranny on Thursday at 8pm. If you or a family Go for Life : Take part in gentle and fun physical member or neighbour would like to be added to the first King, Secretary; Des Murphy; Catherine Corry and vouchers and cash prizes – with all proceeds helping to exercise at Go for Life Games in Teach Cheoil, Kilrush, on fund underage training and development. Friday list you are welcome to contact Fr Albert Fr Albert McDonnell Tuesday mornings 11-12am. Drop in and join the group any If you would like to purchase one of these tickets please McDonnell (085 7811823). Rosary: The month of May is the month of Mary, the Tuesday. Go for Life Clare Summer League coming up soon. contact Sheila on 087-9784844 or any Club officer.

Rest in Peace. The anniversary Mass for Fr Jack Mother of God. On Wednesday next at 8pm, we will Happy Feet Walking Group O’Keefe will be celebrated in St Mary’s Church, Cranny pray the rosary at the Cillín in Clondrina. The West Clare Family Resource Centre’s Happy Feet on Saturday 3rd June at 8pm. May the Lord grant him Rosary helps us keep in mind the principal events or Walking Group are stepping it out each Tuesday and eternal rest and be close to his family, friends and all mysteries in the history of our salvation and to thank Thursday morning at 11.15am. Open to everybody, all who mourn him. and praise God for them fitness levels and all age groups. Great opportunity to Annual Killaloe Diocesan Pilgrimage to Knock will enjoy the sunshine and the fresh air, while enhancing Shannon Crematorium: An invitation is extended CÙIL MÌN/KILDYSART G.A.A. LOTTO DRAW take place on Sunday, 2 July and will be led by Bishop Next Draw : Monday 29th May at Tír na nOg your physical and mental health. Fintan Monahan. Ceremonies begin at 2:30 p.m. For bus to the public to come and view the new Crematorium Last week’s winning numbers transport please contact 087 2550155. at Illaunmanagh Cemetery, Shannon on Sunday, 28th 04, 08, 09, 21 The annual Mountshannon Arts Festival runs until May from 1pm to 5pm. Jackpot €11,600 Bank holiday Monday 5th June. We have a fantastic line

€50 John O, Connell Clondrina up of music, drama, art exhibitions, workshops and Examinations: At our parish Masses next weekend, €30 Frankie Kelly Ennis Road more. For details please pick up one of our widely we will pray for the young people from our parish €30 John Murphy Clondrina available brochures, check our website: http:// who are preparing for State and University €30 Jim Wallace Clondrina www.mountshannonarts.net/, or give us a ring on The Grouped Anniversary Masses for June. Cranny - Saturday 24th June. Names to be given to examinations this summer. €30 Dympna Hynes Miltown Malbay 0879411150. There is something for everyone. Mary O’Dea, Susan King or written into the book in €30 Ted Frawley Kildysart fwardto seeing you there. the Church. Cùil Mìn GAA Club appreciates your support. Remember Coolmeen - Sunday 25th June. Names to be given to On-line lotto available to play no matter where in the world Margaret Haugh or written into the book in the Church. you may be www.locallotto.ie