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ST. TIERNAN’S CHURCH SATURDAY 17 February

8pm (Vigil) ) Intention

SUNDAY18 February

11.30am Intention MONDAY 19 February

8pm: Padre Pio Mass; McLoughlin Family (Shrannkillagh)

TUESDAY 20 February 9am Mike & Mary Cawley (St Mary’s Park)

WEDNESDAY 21 February 9am Langan & Walsh Families;

Maureen & Gerry Hegarty & Dec’d Family.

THURSDAY 22 February 9am Jim & Mary Gill; Pat O’Malley

FRIDAY 23 February

9am Paddy Cawley

SATURDAY 24 February 10am Paddy & Angela Mulhaire; Paddy Joe & Nancy Gill 8pm (Vigil) Joe Collins; Paddy Greville & Dec’d Family-

SUNDAY 25 February

11.30am Dorothy Lynn (1st Anniv); Christy Hegarty;

Vincent McLoughlin (Birthday Mass)

OUR LADY OF MERCY (ESKERAGH)

SUNDAY 18 February 9am Michael Carolan FRIDAY 23 February 7pm Lenten Mass SUNDAY 18 February 9am Pat & Annie McIntyre

MASSES FOR LENT

HOLY SOULS (KEENAGH)

SUNDAY 18 February 10.15am Mattie Merrick; Mary Mangan & Dec’d Family THURSDAY 22 February 10am Lenten Mass. SUNDAY 25 February 10.15am Peter Mulhern; Paddy Kilroy; Tom, Mary & Ann O’Hara; Mick Lavelle (2nd Anniv).

OUR LADY’S (KILMURRY)

SATURDAY 17 February 7pm (Vigil) Dec’d Gallagher Family, Richmond; Teresa & Barry Reynolds; Helen Gaughan & Dec’d Gaughan & Cawley Families WEDNESDAY 21 February 8pm Mattie Merrick SATURDAY 24 February 7pm (Vigil) Mikie Hanahoe & his parents Pat & Kathleen Hanahoe (Carrowgarve); Mary Kate O’Boyle.

Crossmolina Parish

OFFICIAL FAMILY PRAYER FOR WORLD MEETING OF FAMILIES 2018

God, our Father, We are brothers and sisters in Jesus your Son, One family, in the spirit of your love. Bless us with the joy of love. Make us patient and kind, Gentle and generous, Welcoming to those in need. Help us to live your forgiveness and peace. Protect all families with your loving care, especially those for whom we now pray; Increase our faith, Strengthen our hope, Keep us safe in your love, Make us always grateful for the gift of life that we share. This we ask, through Christ our Lord, Amen Mary, mother and guide, pray for us.

Saint Joseph, father and protector, pray for us. Saints Joachim and Anne, pray for us

Saints Louis and Zelie Martin, pray for us.

Padre Pio Novena starting 19th February for

the 5 Monday’s of Lent. Rosary at 7.30pm. Mass

@ 8pm in St Tiernan’s Church each Monday.

Recent DEATHs

John McGrath (Clare), brother-in-law of Margaret Barrett; Mary Walsh (nee Gallagher—formerly of Glendavoolagh)

Email:

crossmolinabulletin@yahoo.ie

Meeting of Parish Council and Finance Council on

Monday 19th Feb at 8.45pm after the Novena mass in the Town Hall to discuss “Placing Hope in Faith” questionnaire.

Gortnor Abbey Open/ Enrolment Evening - Wed 21st

Feb 6-9p.m. Presentation by Principal at 6:30 & at 7:30pm.

Crossmolina National School Enrolment: To assist

us in long term planning and development of our school, we are currently compiling lists of enrolment projections for years 2018-2023. Please send the following information into the Office as soon as possible: Child (Children) Name; D.O.B.; Parents names and address and Contact number. *We would appreciate it if you would pass this information on to a family member, relative or friend* For further infor please contact the Office at 096 31768.

Bags of unwanted clothing can be left into the shed of Crossmolina National School at any time. Next Collection Date is Tues 27th Feb. Please note that bags should consist of ONLY CLOTHES (no quilts, pillows, hangers, dishes etc ).

Free ‘Getting Citizens Online’ course: Irish Rural Link

are running a free computer course called ‘Getting Citizens Online’. It is designed for beginners and is an introduction to the Internet, shopping online, email, basic Word processing, how to book a flight, skype etc. The course runs for 2 hours a week over five weeks in the Crossmolina Enterprise centre. To book a place please contact 0860897789.

Western Alzheimer’s have opened a new dementia day

care centre in Foxford. It runs on Tues, Weds & Fridays 10-3 and offers caregivers much needed respite and support. For info contact Winnie at 087-9981061. Mayo Stroke Support Group will hold its next meeting on Thur 22nd Febr 2018 from 11.30am-1pm in Macalla Hall, Lough Lannagh Holiday Village, Castlebar, 094-9049172.

ST. TIERNAN’S CHURCH MINISTERS ROTA 24th & 25th

Saturday 8pm (vigil) Sunday 11.30am Readers: Adam Munnelly Siobhan Gough

Servers: St Therese: Oliver Maughan ©, Roisin Tolan, Zara Moyles, Josh Moyles

St John: Jack Sharkey ©, James O’Boyle, Adam Lynott, Esmond Maughan

Eucharistic Ministers: John O’Donnell, Carmel Rochford, Mary Sweeney

Ann Leonard-Lynott, Marie O’Donnell, John Hegarty

Parish Notice Board

Mid Killala Regional Pioneer Dinner Dance will

be held in Hiney’s Upper Deck on Fri 23rd Feb. Music by Sweeney Mac. Tickets: Maeve Tierney, Crossmolina. TP Loftus, Kilmurry; Mary Granaghan Keenagh.

Active Age Over 55’s: Walking & aerobics for both

women and men will resume every Tues 9 @ 12 noon in GAA Centre. New members welcome.

Seniors Alert Scheme: Run by Community Alert –

this scheme has been revamped by Minister Ring. Ap-plication form available from 087 2590115 or P.H.Nurse Paula Duggan.

Pro-Life Rally: Bus to Pro-Life Rally in Dublin on 10 March from Lahardane, if enough people travelling. De-part time to be decided. Cost: €20 return; if interested contact Johnny Corcoran on 087 2669192.

St Tiernan's Cemetery: There will be a meeting for St

Tiernan's Cemetery on Wed 21st Feb 2018 at 8pm in the

Enterprise Centre. Please come along, there are some

important items for discussion and decision. Thank You.

Social Dancing: In O’Malley’s Thurs 22 Feb; music

with Irish Knights 9.15-11.30. All welcome.

St. Patrick's Festival Of Lights 2018 Church gate collection this weekend for the Festival Of Lights.

Registrations are now been taken for the Electric Light Parade on

March 17th, entry is free, to register email:

crossmolinafestivalevents@gmail.com or

call 086 193 0714 0714.

Readers/Eucharistic Min-isters: Any person wishing to become a Minister of the Eu-charistic or a Reader, please contact Fr Francis or Fr Gabriel. Also, please advise the Parish Office of any change in advance of new rotas. Thank You.

Crossmolina Drama Group presents the hilarious play

“Wedding Fever” by Sam Cree on Sat 17th & Sun 18th Feb

@ 8pm each night in Crossmolina Town Hall.

Come along and enjoy a great night of fun &

laughter (by kind permission of Drama League,

Ireland).

Gortnor Abbey Musical: The TY musical 'Hairspray' takes place on Fri 2nd and Sat 3rd March at 8 pm. Tickets are available to purchase at the school or call 096-31194 to book tickets between 9am-4pm.

A 4 week programme on The Joy of Love for Families in the

Newman Institute @ 8pm Thursdays 22 Feb, 1, 8 & 15 March.

All welcome.