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Naomh Fionán
An Fál Carrach
4TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME 31ST JANUARY & 1ST FEBRUARY, 2015
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M a sses d u r i n g t h e wee k & wee k e n d
Weekday Masses
Mon, Wed, Thur & Fri ..........................................7pm
Tue ........................................................... 10am & 7pm
Exposition of Blessed Sacrament
Thurs ............................................ 10.00 am – 6.15pm
Exposition concludes with Divine Mercy Chaplet.
Divine Mercy Chaplet .........................Thur 6.00 pm.
Weekend Masses
Sat ..........................................................................10am
Sat Vigil ...................................................................7pm
Sunday Masses
Aifreann ................................................................... 9rn
Mass ......................................................................11am
Confessions
Thur ......................................................................10am
Sat....................................................................... 6.15pm
FREAGRA AN tSAILM
‘Á, dá n-éistfeadh sibh le mo ghuth inniu! Ná cruaigí bhur gcroí..’
St. Bridget’s Feastday
St. Bridget arrived in Ireland a few years after St. Patrick. Her father was an Irish lord
named Duptace.
As Bridget grew up, she became holier and more pious each day. She loved the poor
and would often bring food and clothing to them. One day she gave away a whole pail of
milk, and then began to worry about what her mother would say. She prayed to the Lord
to make up for what she had given away. When she got home, her pail was full! Bridget
was a very pretty young girl, and her father thought
that it was time for her to marry. She, however, had
given herself entirely to God when she was very
small, and she would not think of marrying anyone.
When she learned that her beauty was the reason
for the attentions of so many young men, she prayed
fervently to God to take it from her. She wanted
to belong to Him alone. God granted her prayer.
Seeing that his daughter was no longer pretty, her
father gladly agreed when Bridget asked to become
a Nun. She became the first Religious in Ireland and
founded a convent so that other young girls might
become Nuns. When she consecrated herself to God,
a miracle happened. She became very beautiful again!
Bridget made people think of the Blessed Mother
because she was so pure and sweet, so lovely and
gentle. They called her the “Muire na Gael.”
Fr. Denis G. Quinn, P.P. Tel: 074-9135196 Mobile: 086-857 8827 download this newsletter every week from www.naomhfionan.org
Sunday – St Bridget’s Day
Blessing of Crosses, The blessing of crosses will take place at 9am and
11am Masses on Sunday.
Monday - Feast of the Presentation
Candles will be blessed at 7pm Mass on Monday evening. Candles are
available in the local shops and a limited number are available at the Church,
price €5 for 6. Anyone who wishes to make a donation towards candles
used in the Church may donate to the box in the Church Sanctuary.
Tuesday – St Blaise
Blessing of throats will take place before and after 10am and 7pm Masses.
Triduum
Triduum in honour of Our Lady of Lourdes and St. Bernadette. Mass and
Novena Prayer on Monday 9th,Tuesday 10th and Wednesday 11th February.
Parish Income and Expenditure for 2014
The parish accounts have been prepared and forwarded to our accountants.
A statement of all incoming and outgoing expenditure is available in the
church porch this weekend. Should anyone require further information
or detail, I, Fr. Denis will be pleased to help. I wish to express my sincere
thanks to you the parishioners, for your continued help and support to the
parish finances. I encourage you to continue to use your Sunday collection
envelope as it is the main source of income for the upkeep of our parish.
A hugh Thank You to Coiste Cuchulainn for money received from them
as a result of the sale of the convent.
Confirmation preparation for parents
A short meeting will take place on Tuesday in the school hall at 7pm. It’s
important that all parents/guardians attend this meeting on the Sacrament
of Confirmation.
Baptismal Programme
As the Diocese continues to encourage faith and a better faith education,
parishes are encouraged to begin a Baptismal Programme.We as a parish will
begin this programme for parents and godparents immediately. It will consist
of a meeting with a trained catechist before the celebration of the Sacrament.
This meeting will take place in the parochial house by arrangement.
Pilgrimage
Pilgrimage to Fatima, Santiago de Compostela and Lourdes. Departing
Dublin 3rd June for 9 nights. Details from Fr Denis G. Early booking
essential if the pilgrimage is to go ahead. Cost €980 approx. Phone 086
8578827/074 9135196/074 9165343. Anyone interested in this pilgrimage
please contact Fr. Denis this week if the pilgrimage is to go ahead.
The Society of St.Vincent de Paul
From time to time families and individuals can find themselves in real need.
If you find yourself in this situation and would like some help, then contact
St.Vincent de Paul on 087 1443464. All requests are dealt with individually
and in confidence. SVP are always looking for new members. You will be
made most welcome and you will find our work most rewarding.
Pilgrimage to Medjugorje Holy Week 2015
Spiritual Director Fr. Paul Gallager. Seven days €639 ex Dublin. More
information from Bernie 087 935 3953. Notice in Church porch.
Tory Island Graveyard
Club 50 January Results: 1st J. Rodgers €200 ; 2nd G. Duggan €100 ; 3rd
Mr O’ Brien €100.To join this month give your name into the parish office
on Thursday mornings or ring 074 9135196. Next draw is 8th February.
If you’re not in, you can’t win !
Cloughaneely Band Lotto
The match four winner was Micheal Coyle, Dunfanaghy. The winning
numbers were 2, 3,11, 12, 15 and 17.The next draw is on 1st Feb in Ostan
Loch Altan with a jackpot of €2050.
GAA
Ladies Board: Cloughaneely Ladies GAA are looking for help from
interested parents or individuals to assist in the running of the club and
require assistance particularly in the area of Management and Coaching of
our underage and senior teams.Any assistance would be greatly appreciated.
Please contact Pauline 087 6952180 or Tom Feeney 087 2785601, for
further enquiries before 1st February. Minor Board: Under 6, 8’s and 10’s
training resumes Friday 30th in the school gym at the usual times. U-12’s
resumes Monday 2nd.
Ante-natal classes
Ante-natal classes commence on Thursday 5th February at 2pm at the
Falcarragh Health Centre. Breastfeeding support group meets on a
Wednesday at 10am at Garradh Cholm Cille Centre. Contact the Public
Health Nurse 074 91 35513
Falcarragh Tourist and Traders
Falcarragh Tourist and Traders are calling on all local community groups and
businesses to take part in this year’s St Patrick’s Day Parade. Please get in
contact with Joe Ruddy if you are interested in taking part.
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Children’s Drama Classes
Every Thursday at Ballina Resource Centre. 5-8 yr olds 4.00pm - 5.00pm. 8-11
yr olds 5.00pm - 6.15pm. For further details contact Pauline on 089 473 7596
Clothing Collection for Refugees
On Sunday 8th February you are asked to bring any spare clothes, belts,
shoes and handbags to Aras Begley Hall between 9am – 2pm. All funds
raised in this county-wide clothing collection will go to ‘Homes from
Donegal’, a charity building homes in the Central African Republic for
some of the one million refugees displaced by war there. See www.
homesfromdonegal.com for more information.
ETB - Adult Education
Practical Maths starting Thursdays in the Adult Education Centre in
Gortahork - come to grips with decimals, fractions, percentages, area etc.
No fee. 7-9 pm. 9180871 or 0861740677 for information.
Parent and Toddler Group
Sarah King from Kidz-B-Artisz was due to visit the group on 29th January.
Due to teaching commitments she has changed the visit to Saturday 7th
February at 10.30am. The workshop will be open to all children from 2-5
years old.We hope you will come along as it will be great fun. Just remember
to bring a messy T-Shirt and Sarah will provide all the materials. It’s €3 per
child and it will be great fun! To book call Pobail Le Chéile 0749180111.
Cumann Cairdeas
Maria Whelan from GROW will be the guest speaker at the group on
Tuesday 3rd February at the YARD at 11am. Maria will give an introductory
talk on the GROW Community Education Programme. For more
information contact Pobail Le Chéile 0749180111.
Afterschools Project
Afterschools Project for for 8-12 years olds starting at the YARD on
Tuesdays and Thursdays from February 10th. We’re looking for a carnival
artists to join our team for a performance in the St.Patrick’s Day parade!
On Tuesdays you’ll be designing and creating props and on Thursday you’ll
be taking part in Samba Workshops. Workshops are €1 per child which
includes juice and fruit. To book call Pobail Le Chéile 0749180111.
Pilgrimage to Medugorje
9th - 16th Sept. 2015 with Spiritual Director €699 per person. EARLY
BOOKING OFFERS, €100 off if paid in full by 2nd February 2015 €50 off
if deposit of €200 paid by 2nd February 2015. For further information and
to book contact Kathleen at 074-9121641 or 086 – 3721962
A.A. Meetings
Every Sunday and Monday nights in Aras Begley Hall,(hall beside Church), at 8pm.
Al-Anon-Ireland
To find out more about the above and about meetings, email [email protected]
Dates for your diary :
Confirmations 11am Sunday 15th February, 2015.
First Holy Communion 11am Saturday 2nd May, 2015.
Notices for Newsletter
All notices for parish newsletter must be submitted by 11am on Thursday to Parochial
House or Church Box or by email to [email protected]; as newsletter goes to
print early on Thursday each week.
Cuimhneacháin Báis
Died Recently
Gracie Boyce, ....................................................................................Killult.
Kitty Gallagher nee Curran, ............................................Ballintemple.
Sean O’ Maolchallann, ......................................................................... Ray.
Eoghan Gallagher, .....................................................................Keeldrum.
Fred Nelson, Ballina. ...........................Month’s Mind Mass Sat 7pm.
Anniversaries
Pete Ferry & Fr. Bill Wright, Meencarricka. ............. Mass Tue 7pm.
Ellen Harkin, Ray. ...........................................................Mass Wed 7pm.
Jimmy Cannon, Ballina. .................................................Mass Thur 7pm.
Betty Mc Ginty, Balliness. ................................................Mass Fri 7pm.
Fr. Sean O’ Donnell, Station Road. ....................Mass Sat 7th 10am.
Martin O’ Brien, Balliness. .....................................Mass Sat 7th 7pm.
Josephine Quigg ,....................................................Glasgow/Derryreel.
May they rest in peace
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