Eucharistic Ministers Readers Servers Irishtown Sat 24th 8pm Sylvia Rattigan Gp 3 B. Mulkeen, J. O`Dea Sat 24th 10pm Bernadine Waldron Team G P. Macken, B. Moran, PJ O`Gara Irishtown Sun 25th 9.30am Evelyn Mitchell Gp 4 P. Waldron, S. Kirrane Ballindine Sun 25th 11am Eddie Clarke Team H J. Naughton, M. Kenny, M. Watchorn Eucharistic Ministers & Readers are asked to please drop in to the Sacristy prior to Mass to organise the Opening Procession with Lectionary & the Offertory Procession of Bread and Wine. Thank you. Servers during the week Irishtown: Gp 3 Servers Ballindine Tues 20th 7pm Team F

Eucharistic Adoration Ballindine 7-9pm ( please note earlier closing time) Irishtown 7-9pm. Deaths: John Joe Fitzpatrick Leface & Brickens; Jimmy Hyland, Westport, brother of Pat, Station Rd., Ballindine; Veronica McCarthy Moore, Letterkenny, daughter of Geoff & Moira McCarthy, Rockfort, Irishtown. May their souls rest in peace, Amen.

Davittseir Lotto: There was no winner of last week's jackpot. Numbers drawn were 2, 8, 12 & 32. Draw for a jackpot prize of €6,100 takes place in Jackie's, Ballindine. A prize of an All Ireland ticket will also be up for grabs. Fixtures: Sunday 11th. Senior 1B home to at 12pm. Ref. R. Gurren. Applications for All Ireland tickets has now closed. Please be patient with officials during the process. Parish of Kilvine Fr. Martin O`Connor P.P. 087-2401297 Set Dancing resumes in Ballindine Comm. Centre -Tues 20th at 9pm. Beginners welcome to come and enjoy some fun and craic Balindine 094-9364423 / Irishtown 094- 9386863

Culture Night In Fri 16th Sept Admission Free non prophet organisation @ claremorris Email: [email protected] library 6-10.30pm 085-7506104 open studio with printmaker Norah Brennan 6.30-10pm 087-7809919 www.kilvineparish.ie

Irishtown Community Track- has been widened and resurfaced, this together with the new lighting system makes it a very safe and secure place for walking/jogging. 10th – 18th September, 2016

Family Carers Ireland are providing the mandatory QQI Level 5 Care Skills module off the Healthcare Award in Claremorris in September. If interested kindly contact 0579370221.

Mayo Abbey Training Centre has Community Employment vacancies – Health & Safety Officer In the Gospel today Jesus tells three stories. One is about a shepherd who leaves

#CES-2008802, Minibus Driver #CES-2008794, Cook #CES-2008793, Human Resources Officer #CES- ninety-nine sheep to go and find the one which is lost. He is delighted to find the lost 2004612. Interested applicants should contact your local INTREO OFFICE or for further information sheep and has party to celebrate. In another story a woman searches everywhere for contact Mayo Abbey Training Centre 094-9365987 or email [email protected]. CE criteria applies lost coin and is overjoyed when she finds it!

Turley Duggan Academy-Irish Dancing classes continue in Claremorris, Brickens, Balla, , The third story is about a father who has two sons. The younger one takes his share

Ballindine & Irishtown. Contact 0879408652 or join group on Facebook for further info. of the money and leaves home. He spends it all having a good time. Eventually the

son decided to go back home to his father and say sorry. The father is so happy to see “Emotional Wellbeing Course” : Knock Counselling Centre will be hosting a 5-week Emotional Wellbeing Course on Tuesday evenings facilitated by Lisa-Anne Campbell, Counsellor and his son again he throws a huge party for him! Psychotherapist. Venue: Knock Counselling Centre . Date/Time: Tuesdays 7.00pm to 8.30pm commencing Tues 27th September. Cost: €50 per person for the 5 week course. Contact, 094 9375032, or email [email protected]

Concord in Concert: Get Your Dancing Shoes On!!” Claremorris FRC presents “ Concord “ in concert at The Mc William Park Hotel on Fri Sept. 23rd - €10 entry – promises to be a great nights entertainment – loads of spot prizes on the night including signed Mayo GAA jerseys –all proceeds go towards programme activity in our centre. Tickets on sale at Claremorris Family Resource Centre and the Mc William Park Hotel.

Dyslexia Association of Ireland Mayo Branch is offering a new senior cycle class for TY, 5th year & 6th Year students every Monday night from Sept to March. If interested, please contact Mary Corcoran on 087-6335029.

Legends of American Country top quality tribute show with spectacular set and world-renowned performers comes to Claremorris Town Hall Fri 23 September. Tickets only €20 available now.

Suicide Bereavement Services available if you have lost a family member /loved one /friend / work colleague to suicide and would like some support / counselling. Contact Marie Whyte, Centre Manager, Pieta Bereavement Services (formerly Console) 091 502921 or on 24 hour Helpline 1800 247 247.

Dance Classes in D`Alton Inn Hotel 8-10pm, Jive, Waltz, Slow Foxtrot – all dances catered for, no partner needed. Tuesdays 8-10pm. Tel: Kieran 087-4564488 / Francesca 087-9202990.

Youthreach is a second chance education, training and work experience programme for young A prayer to say: people aged 15 – 20 years who have left school without completing their education. Places available on Dear Jesus, thank you for loving me so much. I know you never want to Junior Cert, Leaving Cert Applied, Hairdressing & Engineering courses. All courses are free of charge and lose me. Help me to stay close to you and safe in your care. Amen. students who attend are paid a training allowance. To apply 094 9541117 www.youthreachballinrobe.net

Returning to the Workplace? Require access to Third Level? Train, Retrain or up-skill by enrolling onto the QQI Level 5 Business Administration - Computer Course at Dunmore Community School. Hours to suit learner needs. Limited number of places. There is also a part-time option of Computerised Accounts (QuickBooks) on Thursday afternoon (093) 38203 for application form. Cluster Priests Community Alert Text No`s: Fr. Cribben 093-51609 087-2452565; 087-1322411 Full time training places available at the South Mayo Family Research Centre in Ballinrobe in Fr. Gannon 086-2656563B 086-8436958; 087-6528213 Computing and Job Seeking Skills. The course, which is free, is open to all aged 18 to 65 including those not in receipt of social welfare. For further details ‘phone (094) 9541214 during office hours. Fr. Quinn 087-2685288 Claremorris Garda Station 094-9372080

Sixth Twenty Sunday Fourth in SundayOrdinary in Ordinary Time Time Eucharistic Ministers Readers Servers Offertory Collection Irishtown Sat 17th 8pm Breda Raftery Gp 4 W/E 3/4th Sept: th th Remembered in Masses this week 10 – 18 September, 2016 Agnes Clarke, M. Hett €1,155.00 Ballindine Sun 18th 10.30am Bernadine Waldron Team E Thank you for your

Irishtown Sat 10th 8.00pm Patrick, Mary & Sarah Keadin, B.Moran, C. Kirrane, P.Hennigan contribution.

Kathleen & Mike Nestor, th Anam Cara, the national Tom & Delia Waldron. Marian House Sun 18 Sept: Kathleen Sheridan organisation that supports Mass Servers Irishtown during the week Gp 4 bereaved parents, is th Mass Servers Ballindine Tues 13th Sept Team D Ballindine Sun 11 10.30am Jimmy Hennelly holding a Bereavement Henry Cleary & deceased of family, Retrouvaille a Lifeline for Marriage: Is your marriage stressed, Information Evening Kathleen & Martin Burke. unloving or cold? Do you feel alone or distant from your spouse? on Thursday 15th Sept. Have you lost the desire to communicate with each other? Do you 19:30 to 21:30 in the feel disillusioned or bored in your marriage? Have you separated, Ballindine Tues 13th 7.00pm Mary Reilly (First Anniversary) divorced, or are you thinking of doing so, but want to try again? The Family Centre, Chapel Retrouvaille programme can help your marriage. Next programme Street, . Guest th Irishtown Wed 14 7.00pm Private Intention 7th – 9th October 2016. For information contact Tony & Anne 01 Speaker Michelle Ni Thiarnain. This is a free th 4953536, Mike & Anne 01 4500922, text or call 086 4135440, or Ballindine Thurs 15 9.30am Special Intention [email protected] or visit www.retrouvaille.ie. event open to all

COMPLETELY CONFIDENTIAL Irishtown Fri 16th 9.30am Private Intention bereaved parents

Please RSVP Ballindine Fri 16th 12noon Wedding Mass POOR CLARES GALWAY to [email protected] Monastic Experience Day, for women between the ages of by Wednesday 14th or 21 and 40. Saturday, September 17th from 10am to 5pm. Irishtown Sat 17th 8.00pm James & Annie Cummins call on 085 2888 888. and deceased of Raftery Family, Visit poorclares.ie or contact Sr. Collette at Michael McQuire, [email protected] Confirmation 2017 Thomas, Bridget and Peter Cronin Archbishop Michael and deceased of family. Emotional Wellbeing Course Knock Counselling Centre Neary will perform the will be hosting a 5-week Emotional Wellbeing Course on Tuesday evenings facilitated by Lisa-Anne Campbell, Sacrament of Ballindine Sun 18th 10.30am Michael Devane and sister Bridie McDonnell counsellor and psychotherapist. The course explores how to Confirmation on the and deceased parents Mark and Mary Ann, recognise our feelings, deal with stress, manage changes in children from Ballindine Annie & John Devane. our lives more effectively and find our best selves while living and Irishtown N.S`s on more fulfilling and authentic lives. Tuesdays 7 to 8.30pm Wed 15th Feb @ 12noon Tuesday 27th Sept. €50 per person for the 5 week course. To Eucharistic Adoration book a place call Knock Counselling Centre, 094 9375032, or in Irishtown Church.

email [email protected] Ballindine Tuesday 7– 9pm Marriage Anniversaries Annual Day First Communion: th Irishtown Wednesday 7– 9pm Sunday 16th October at 3pm Parish Pastoral Council Meeting Thursday 15th Ballindine Sat 13 May in Tuam Cathedral, followed by refreshments. at 8pm in the Parochial House, Ballindine. @ 12noon All are welcome to spend some Irishtown Sat 20th May time in the presence of The Lord. All those celebrating an anniversary this year Baptism Reunion Sunday 23rd October @ 3pm in will be very welcome. @ 12noon Ballindine Community Centre.

Anniversaries: `The Story of Love Concert` at Knock Basilica Sat 15 & Sun First Penance: Anyone wishing to have their deceased loved ones remembered in the Parish Newsletter please forward 16th October. A Universal Choir from 5 Continents – streamed Ballindine Tues 28th Mch your list with names and dates and they will be included annually in the newsletter. live around the world via Pope Francis` website, click to pray Those we hold most dear never truly leave us; they live on in the kindness they showed us. @ 7.30pm youtube. www. StoryOfLoveShow.com. Concert 8pm Michael Conway, Margaret Keadin, John Corley, Michael Bane, Tom Kelly, George Maher, Irishtown Wed 29th Mch Martin Moran, Winnie Mitchell, William Feerick. (doors open 6.45pm). Tickets €35.50 and €28.50 from @ 7.30pm ticketmaster or Book Shop & Mass Card Office at Knock.