- Parish Newsletter Parish Priest: Fr. Padraig O’Connor Contact No: 090-9679235 Parish email address: mbmnewslet [email protected]

Weekend Mass Times and Intentions: Sat 12 th Jan 8.00pm MOUNTBELLEW – Tom Kenny; Kitty & Mick O’Grady , Eileen Gavin & Matthew & Kelly Family (The Square) Sun 13 th Jan 9.00am MOUNTBELLEW – – Matthew Naughton,Clane. Padraic Naughton’s brother. RIP. Sun 13 th Jan 11.00am MOYLOUGH – Josephine Walsh & Patrick & Mary. Mon 14 th Jan 9.30am MOUNTBELLEW Tues 15 th Jan 9.30am MOUNTBELLEW Thur 17 th Jan 9.30am MOYLOUGH Fri 18 th Jan 9.30am MOYLOUGH

Sat 19 th Jan 8.00pm MOUNTBELLEW – Paddy Treacy Sun 20 th Jan 9.00am MOUNTBELLEW – Private Intention Sun 20 th Jan 11.00am MOYLOUGH – Mary Gilmore (Moylough); Mikie Ryan (Moate); John & Ellen Geraghty (Cuilmore) & John Joseph Murphy (Stonetown, )

Offertory Collection: St. Mary’s €1245; St. Patrick’s €505.

Eucharistic Ministers, Readers & Music for Next Weekend: Sat 19 th Jan (8pm - Mountbellew ) Margaret White, Sean Cunningham, Kathleen Cunningham Sun 20 th Jan (9am - Mountbellew) Sr. Assumpta & Michael Hughes Sun 20th Jan (11am - Moylough) John Fanning, Bridie Connolly, Maura Kelly, Teresa Kelly Readers: Julie Reynolds (8pm); Susan Kilbane (9am); Rose O’Reilly (11am) Music Sat 19 th Jan (8pm – Mountbellew): Congregational Singing. Music Sun 20 th Jan (11am – Moylough): St. Patrick’s Primary School Choir Prayers Sat 19 th Jan (Mountbellew): Emily Boyle, Michaela Finnerty, Aoibheann Russell Prayers Sun 20 th Jan (Moylough) : Elaine Ryan, Ruth Gavin, Michaela Angland Servers – Moylough: Sun 20 th Jan (11am): Team C

Tóchar Walk: Following the cancellation of the Tóchar walk at Christmas, the Diocesan Youth Council (www.dyctuam.ie) is inviting young people from across the diocese to join them for the rescheduled first stage of their annual Tóchar Walk. We will gather at Ballintubber Abbey on Saturday 26th January at 10.45am and walk the first stage to Aughagower. Wet gear and hiking boots/wellies are essential as well as a packed lunch. More info. Contact Trish 093 52284 / [email protected].

Moylough Community Clubs Lotto: Numbers drawn: 7, 18, 26 & 32 . No winner of the €3,200 Jackpot or match ‘3 winner. Promoters’ prize: Seamus Loftus. Next week’s draw in Des Cheevers @10.30pm. GAA Lotto Results: Numbers drawn: 5, 18, 19, 31 and bonus 17. No winners of €12,000 Jackpot or the €1000 match ‘3 + bonus number. Two (2) match’3 winners: Daly Family, Mountbellew; Jim Browne, Abbey Road, Abbeyknockmoy. Promoter’s prizes: Thomas Wade & Tomás Cunningham. Next week’s Jackpot is €12,100. Draw takes place in Henry’s on Mon night 14th January at 10.30pm.

Badminton has recommenced in Mountbellew Sports Hall on Tuesday nights at 8.15pm. New members welcome. Thank You: A massive thank you to all who supported the Mountbellew fun forest run two weeks ago. Sponsorship money is still coming in so thank you all very much. It was another great success this year! Cardiac screening takes place the last weekend in January and first two weekends in February. Expect a txt from managers in the coming days and please respond as soon as possible as we need to confirm numbers. BINGO @ Moylough Community Centre, every Thursday at 8.30pm. Up to €1,700.00 in prizes. Your support would be greatly appreciated. Yoga Classes: Re-commence on Wednesday 16 th January in Mountbellew Community Centre. Beginners 6.30pm; Continuation 7.30pm. For more information contact Julie / Paul on 086 260 8039. Thank You: From Michelle Gordon (Outreach Moldova Volunteer) to all the people of the parish for their wonderful generosity throughout the past year. Please check out www.outreachmoldova.org for pictures of Christmas in Moldova. Employment Services (FAS): The Labour Market Education and Training Fund was launched recently. Courses in childcare and care of the elderly are now available in for people who are in receipt of a payment from the Department of Social Protection. Contact Employment Services (FAS) Tuam on 093 28066 for details. Thanks : To all who contributed to last weekend’s Church Gate Collection in aid of the Irish Cancer Society. The amount raised in Mountbellew was €400. The Malthouse Players Mountbellew: The Malthouse Players Mountbellew present the hilarious comedy “Unforgiven” by Leitrim playwright John McDwyer, on Friday 1 st , Saturday 2 nd and Sunday 3 rd February in the Community Centre Mountbellew. PJ, a movie-mad bachelor farmer expects to inherit the family farm and marry Mary, the spinster next door. But he gets a reality check from his brothers, the oddball Seamie (Wan Word) and American exile Eamonn (Ed). Directed by Rita Dullaghan, the cast includes John Fitzmaurice as PJ, Margaret Farrell as Mary, Joe Clarke as Seamie and Malthouse newcomer Tom Campbell as Ed. Curtain up at 8.00 p.m. Admission €10, concessions €5, advance booking advised at 0909679866. WANTED : In order to complete Set construction for “Unforgiven”, The Malthouse Players require a considerable number of video cassette cases. If you have any unwanted, old, even faulty cassettes, please contact one of the cast or any member of the Players. Many thanks! Moylough Parish Services Ltd: The Community Employment Scheme provides essential services to Moylough/ Killererin/ areas; a vacancy exists for the service of Home Visitor to the Elderly in the Killererin /Barnaderg area. Duties include calling to the elderly and/or housebound in their own home and local Nursing Homes and assist with Social Services activities. Applicants must supply suitable character references and be prepared to complete Garda vetting application form. For further information please contact Mary King immediately in CE Office 0909679632 (office hrs), send CV to [email protected] or call to CE Office, Credit Union House, Moylough, Co . DSP/FAS eligibility applies. ZUMBA FITNESS – Get ready to dance & shake off that Xmas excess, classes re-commencing in Moylough Community Centre on Monday 14 th January @ 7.30-8.30pm. Ballymacward Community Centre on Tuesday 15 th January @ 7-8pm & Clonberne Community Centre on Wednesday 16th th January @ 7.30-8.30pm. Details 087 2576370 / 087 2181340. Moylough Toddler Group : BACK this Friday 11 th January from 10am – 12 in Moylough Community Centre Every Friday. New Child & Parent Programmes, Play Area Outings and more. For Queries Contact 0872801935 OPERATION TRANSFORMATION : Walk on Saturday 19 th January @ 11am from Moylough Church Car park. Mick Curley from Galway Sports Partnership will be leading the Walk with Refreshments afterwards in the Forge Moylough. Everyone Welcome Card Game: There will be a Fundraising Card game (Progressive Nines) in aid of Clonberne Juvenile GAA Club in Kilkerrin Community Development Centre this Sunday night 13 th January at 7.45p.m. Scottish Night: Knock Counselling are hosting a Scottish “Burns Supper” in Café le Chéile, Knock Shrine on Fri 18 th January. Tickets are €35 (includes 3 course meal, special guests and entertainment) and are available from Knock Counselling Centre at 09493 75032. Proceeds will go towards a local suicide prevention initiative. Coláiste Néifinn: Is an Irish Summer College enrolling now for a 2 week course in Glenamaddy Community School on July 8th-19th inclusive. It will be run daily from 10am-5pm. Activities include classes, music, sport, a tour and much more (all as Gaeilge). This cúrsa is for 12-18 year olds. Book before March 7th and you will receive the reduced rate for the course. For more details please phone 087-1161573. Bootcamp Shiven/Newbridge: Restarts Wed 23 rd Jan in Shiven Clubhouse from 7.30-8.30pm. Every Wed for 8 weeks. Info & Registration evening on Wed 16th Jan, 7.30-8pm for existing and new members. Suitable for all fitness levels (Beginner to Advanced). Referral reward system throughout January. Sign up and refer a friend to enter the draw. Prizes include Touchscreen tablet, Mini I-pod, Hoodies and T-shirts.