ST. PATRICK’S CHURCH,

Dedicated 1909

MASSES: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday 10.00am. Saturday Evening Vigil: 7.30. Sunday: 10.00am. & 12.00. CONFESSIONS: Before Sat. Evening Mass ADORATION: Wed. & Thurs. 3.00 - 7.00pm. Fri. 10.30am - 8.00pm. PARISH WEBSITE: http://www.ballyhaunisparish.ie Newsletter on line: Parish website or www.ballyhaunislife.net Web-cam: Parish website or www.mcnmedia.tv

Parish Priest: Fr. Stephen Farragher 094-9630006 / 087-9210305 Email: [email protected]

Emergency numbers: Knock: 094-9388100. Fr. Feeney, Ballinlough: 094-9640155. Fr. McGuinness, Bekan: 094-9380203.

ANNIVERSARY MASSES 30th APRIL - 6th MAY 2018 Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday 10.00am. Saturday 7.30pm. Kathleen & Thomás Cribbin, Knockbrack Madge Neary, Jack Neary & decd. of the Neary Family, Knox St. James & Paul McKermitt, Hazelhill Billy Rochford, Knock Road Mary & William Burke, Abbey St. Decd. of the McManus Family, Holywell Paddy, Michael & Mary Diskin, Killinaugher Bernard & Delia McGuire & decd. Ballykilleen *************** Sunday 10.00 First Anniversary Gerald Cleary, Drimbane Tom Connell, Redford

5/6 MAY 7.30pm. 10.00am. 12.00 Laura Brogan Dolores Byrne Jana Jurakova MINISTERS Paula Grogan Mary Sykes (NH) Irene Nunes OF THE Clare Higgins Mary Murphy Ann Carney EUCHARIST Margaret Byrne Margie Rita Lundon Jacinta Flynn Kay Curley Eavan Caulfield READERS Stella O‟Neill Mary Finan Frank Browne James McManus Susan Gately Emmett Keane COLLECTORS Michael Egan Pat Phillips Peter McCafferty FOR Jim Lundon Mike Griffin Gabrielle Lyons MAY Pat Curley Michael J. Walsh Eddie Mooney WEEKDAY READERS Monday: Jarlath Fahey Tuesday: Liam Devaney Wednesday: Mary Donnelly Friday: Aileen Burke Offertory Collection €2,060

Please pray for John O‟Brien, Rathfarnham, , husband of Josie Healy, Ballindrehid

We welcome into the faith community Faith Gloria Connery, 23 Old Racecourse Miguel Cala & Helena Calla, Old Convent who were recently baptised

LADY’S WATCH found near the church grounds. Contact 094-9630006

CHILDREN’S LITURGY will take place at the 12 o‟clock Mass next Sunday 6th May. Children aged 4 - 8 years are invited.

FIRST HOLY COMMUNION: The children in 2nd class in Scoil Íosa will receive their First Holy Communion at a special Mass on Saturday 12th May at 11.00am.

TUAM DIOCESAN PILGRIMAGE TO KNOCK: Led by Archbishop Michael Neary, Sunday, May 6th commencing with the Sacrament of Anointing at 2.30pm.

33 DAYS TO MORNING GLORY: You are invited to take part in a do-it-yourself retreat in preparation for consecration to Jesus through Mary, and for the protection of mothers and unborn babies at this crucial time. The book „33 Days to Morning Glory‟ by Fr. Michael Gaitley is available free of charge in the church.

PUBLIC MINI VIGIL AT KNOCK: The next public vigil will take place on Friday 4th May with Confessions at 8.00pm. and Vigil from 9.00pm. until midnight in the Basilica. To find about the programme of ceremonies for this pilgrimage season log on to www.knockshrine.ie

THE FIRST SATURDAYS DEVOTION is being hosted in Knock on Saturday 5th May, starting at 11.00am with Rosary, meditations, and concluding with Mass at 12.00 noon, Confessions and Enrolment of the free brown scapulars.

BRICKENS MEALS ON WHEELS FUNDRAISER: Social dancing evening with Kay and the Country Stars & Kevin Prendergast in the Dalton Inn, on Friday 4th May at 9.00pm. Admission: €10 - raffle on the night, proceeds in aid of Meals on Wheels.

THE GOOD MORNING CLAREMORRIS! SERVICE, established by Clár I.R.D. in association with “Befriending Mayo”, provides a free high quality befriending telephone service to older people in the community who live alone, feel lonely or isolated. Would you like to be befriended by a friendly voice two mornings a week? For further information please contact the Clár I.R.D. office at 094 9371830.

BRI BRAIN INJURY: The next support meeting for people and their families who are experiencing a traumatic brain injury is on Thursday 3rd May at 7.00pm. in Le Chéile Family Resource Centre, . Contact 094-9025126 for further information.

MAYO CO. COUNCIL: A review of Mayo County Development Plan 2014 - 2020 and the preparation of a new Development Plan for the period 2020 - 2026 is now under way. A public information event will be held in the Council offices, Claremorris, on Thursday 3rd May from 2.30 - 7.30pm. The latest date for submissions and observations is Thursday 14th June.

CONCERN: The organisers wish to thank all who helped with and contributed to the recent collection which amounted to €800.

BEEKEEPING BEGINNERS COURSE: Ballyhaunis Beekeepers Association will hold a FIBKA Beginners Course for anyone interested in keeping bees or in finding out more about bees. The 2-day course will be held on Sat. 12th and Sun. 13th May from 9.30am - 5.00pm. in Clare Court Communal House. Contact Halyna, on 087-7127465 or [email protected]

THE FIRST MAYO MENTAL HEALTH FAIR takes place in The TF Royal Hotel, Castlebar, on Wednesday 16th May from 9.30am. to 5.00pm. Helping you to know your services and know your mental health. For further details contact Teresa Keane on 087 1679549.