Ballynacally/Lissycasey Newsletter

Fr.Hourigan 065 6834145

Fr. O’Dea 065 6838135; 086 8107475

Parish Office 065 6838135

5^th Feb. 2012 – 5^th Sunday in Ordinary Time Year B

www.ballynacally.com; www.lissycasey.com

Email:info@ballynacally.com

Ballycorick Masses:

Sat.4^th Feb.8pm. Candles will also be blessed at

this Mass

February Anniversary Mass for the following –

Tommy Clancy, Lavalla

Tom O’Toole, Dangan

James Browne, Lanna

Nora Browne, Lanna

The McMahon family, Cragbrien

Michael Toner & deceased members of the Flynn family, Deer Island

John Fitzgerald, Lisheen

Kathleen Shalloo, Poulaphuca

Catherine & Daniel O’Dea, Ballynacally

Teresa Egan, Lack

Vincent Corbett, Lisheen

Margaret Meaney, late of Coney Island

Mary & Jimmie Ginnane, Coney Island

Mary & John O’Connell, Lisheen

Nora Tuohy, Lisheen

Mary O’Neill, Caherea

Martin O’Shea, Poulaphuca

Stephen Markham

Martin Gavin, The Old Street, Lavalla

Catherine O’Shea, Dangan

Joe Doyle, Cooga

Margaret & Chris Cassidy, London & Lack

Anthony Browne, Ballynacally

A candle is available for a family member to take away at the end of Mass, in memory of their loved one

Donations may be put in the box in the church porch

Sun.5^th Feb.10am. Sunday Mass

Tues.7^th Feb. 8pm. Mass for the people

Fri.10^th Feb. 11am. Confirmation

Sat.11^th Feb.12noon Jimmy Daly, Lisheen – 1^st Anniversary

Sat.11^th Feb.8pm. Vigil Mass

Sun.12^th Feb.10am. Sunday Mass

Weekday Morning Masses: Wed. and Thurs. at 9.30am.

Lissycasey Masses:

Sat.4^th Feb.7pm. Vigil Mass

Sun.5^th Feb.11am. Sunday Mass

Sat.11^th Feb.7pm. Vigil Mass

Sun.12^th Feb.11am. Sunday Mass

Weekday Morning Masses: Mon., Tues., Wed. and Thurs. at 9.30am.

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Sincere Thanks to all who supported The Samaritans, Ennis, Annual Church Gate Collection at both churches last weekend. The total collected in the parish was €924.23

Clare Haven Services is holding a Church Gate Collection at both churches this weekend. Your support will be very much appreciated.

Faith Friends for Confirmation: The final evening for the children from Clondrinagh, Ballynacally, Caherea and Lissycasey on Mon.6^th Feb. 7pm. – 8pm. in Ballycorick Church.

St Brigid’s Crosses - Our thanks to the students from St John Bosco Community College for the St Brigid’s Crosses which they made and left at both our churches. We invite you to take one.

The Messenger Magazine – Ballynacally is available for promoters in the sacristy.

Clondegad/Ballyea Lotto: No’s drawn: 5, 9, 11, 15.

Three match three winners of €70 each: Teresa Purtill, Darragh; David Eyres, Ballyea; Shane Hill, Mount. This weekend’s draw: Daly’s Bar, Mon.6^th Feb. Jackpot: €4,400

Ballynacally/Lissycasey Apostolic Society is holding a meeting on Wed. Feb.8^th at the Five Arches, Ballycorick at 8pm. Being a member of the Apostolic Society does not mean that you have to be able to sew, knit or embroider. We make rosary beads and cut holy cards too. (These are given as presents in the Mission lands) Any help would be appreciated at any time, or just on our Display day which will be on March 25^th

Caherea N.S. is Celebrating its 50^th Anniversary this year. Anyone who has photos, particularly from the 60’s and 70’s, please drop them into the school, where they will be copied and returned safely. We would appreciate a written account of events, such as First Communion, Confirmation, Station Mass, and Mass when celebrated in the school while

Lissycasey Church was being built. School Tel: 065 6834029

Ballynacally & Lissycasey Pastoral Councils Joint Meeting with Fr. Brian Nolan, Redemptorist, on Tues.7^th Feb. in Lissycasey Pastoral Centre at 8pm. to discuss preparations for our upcoming Parish Mission in May, which Fr. Nolan will lead.

Lissycasey GAA Lotto: 28/1/12
Jackpot No 1: €10,000.  No’s: 7, 10, 13, 18.
Jackpot No 2:  €2,200.  No’s: 8, 16, 24, 28.
No Jackpot Winner. Lucky Dip: Paula Donnelly, Lissycasey;
Mary Quinlivan, Lisheen; Thomas Finucane, Kilmihil; Irene Browne, Crown;  Michael O'Shea, Benedin. Next Draws on 4/2/12. Jackpot No 1: €10,000; Jackpot No 2: €2,400

Fergus Rovers Ladies Football:
Training with a bit of fun for U14’s and U16’s has commenced and will continue on Thurdays from 6.45pm. to 7.45pm. at Lissycasey Hall.

Fionnuala Nagle and Ciara Hartigan are currently training with the Clare U16’s. Well done girls!

Clare Senior Team will play Waterford in the opening round of the Div. 2 National League on this Sun. at Doonbeg at 2pm.

A 30 Minute Exercise Class every Tues. & Thurs. commences on Tues.7^th Feb. at 8pm. in Lissycasey. Contact 086 1928486

Diocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes takes place 26^th June – 1^st July. Flying from Shannon. Booking forms from Joe Walsh Tours, 143 Lower Baggot St., Dublin 2. Tel: 01 2410810

NOTE: Students: If you are a student in Senior Cycle (Leaving Cert. priority) in Secondary School and have never been to Lourdes, maybe you would like to travel in June, as a helper with the sick. This has always been a rewarding experience for students. If you are interested, please give your name to Fr. Hourigan, Fr. O’Dea or the Parish Office, before next Sun.12^th Feb. A draw will decide. Part sponsorship will be provided.

Senior Citizens Mass with Anointing will take place at the Pastoral Centre, Lissycasey on Mon.13^th Feb. at 2pm.

Auction - St John Bosco Community College will hold a fundraising Auction on Sun.26^th Feb. Please contact the school if you can donate turf, timber, books, unwanted Christmas gifts etc. School tel. no: 065 6832300

SOLAS – Suicide support group will take place on Sat. Feb.11th^th  11.00am. – 12.00 noon, at CIOC offices, Elevation Business Park, Clonroad, Ennis. This support group is for family, friends, and co-workers whose lives have been touched by suicide either recently or in the past.  It is totally confidential and free of charge. For further information contact Johanna Treacy, Psychotherapist  at 086 0829907

The Migraine Association of Ireland [MAI] will host a migraine/headache information evening in Ennis on Mon. Feb.13^th in the Temple Gate Hotel, from 7.30pm. The keynote speaker will be Consultant Neurologist, Dr Peter Boers. Admission is free. To book call 1850 200 378 or email info@migraine.ie

Carmelite Vocation? Next weekend 10^th-12^th Feb Experience our cloistered contemplative life during a Monastic Weekend at the Carmelite Monastery, Delgany, Co. Wicklow. Single women (25-45 age group) interested in finding out more about a Carmelite Contemplative vocation are invited to share in our life of prayer, liturgy and work for a few days. Visit www.carmelitemonasterydelgany.ie
Email: contact@carmelitemonasterydelgany.ie
Write: Prioress, Carmelite Monastery, Delgany, Co Wicklow

The 10^th Alzheimer Society Annual Sponsored Burren Walk will take place on Sun.12^th Feb. from 12.30pm. starting and finishing at O’Donoghue’s Pub in Fanore. Refreshments and entertainment after the walk. Sponsorship cards available from the Alzheimer Society Office, Unit 17 Clonroad Business Pk, Ennis. Tel: 065 6868621/065 6845835 or Register on the day. Your support would be much appreciated.

The Alzheimer Society's Dementia Specific Day Care Centre in Ennis currently has vacancies for clients. The Centre offers a homely atmosphere in which we strive to stimulate clients in a friendly and safe environment. Specialist

Activity Programme tailored towards clients’ interests, skills, experiences and personalities. Cost €7 Per Day. Meals Provided. Bus pick up and drop off where possible. For information contact Linda Murphy, 065 6823514 or 087 9152151.

50^th International Eucharistic Congress: If you have a disability and would like to attend the concluding ceremony in Croke Park on 17^th June, some application forms are available in the church porch.

Congress Information & Opportunity Centre are now enrolling for IT Training in Ennis: Courses include: FETAC Level 3 to Level 5, ECDL & ECDL Expert. Funding is available to eligible Social Welfare recipients. We are participating in the "Get Ireland Online Campaign". This course is aimed at Beginners on the Internet and costs just €20 for 6 hours training. More info contact 065 6841009. Email education@cioc.ie or www.cioc.ie.

Annual Ennis / Clarecastle Pilgrimage to Medjugorje (Kathleen Lee Group): From Shannon on 8^th Sept for 7 days (all inclusive). Spiritual Directors: Fr Micheál McInerney and Fr. Fergal O’Neill. Cost:  €619. Book before 17^th Feb. (€50 discount), €669 thereafter. Contact Kathleen Lee at 086 1031508 or Mary McMahon at 086 3629808.

Clare Hospice at Cahercalla Draw 31^st Jan:
1st Prize €635: Mary Guerin, College Park, Ennis.

2^nd Prize €127: Brendan O’Gorman, Turloughmore, Galway.

Prayer of the 50th International Eucharistic Congress
Lord Jesus,
You were sent by the Father
to gather together those who are scattered.
You came among us, doing good and bringing healing, announcing the Word of salvation
and giving the Bread which lasts forever.
Be our companion on life's pilgrim way.

May your Holy Spirit inflame our hearts,
enliven our hope and open our minds,
so that together with our sisters and brothers in faith
we may recognise you in the Scriptures
and in the breaking of bread.
May your Holy Spirit transform us into one body
and lead us to walk humbly on the earth,
in justice and love, as witnesses of your resurrection.

In communion with Mary,
whom you gave to us as our Mother at the foot of the cross,
through you
may all praise, honour and blessing be to the Father
in the Holy Spirit and in the Church, Now and forever.
Amen.