OUGHTERAGH / DRUMREILLY LOWER PARISH NEWSLETTER
Office Phone: 071 9644039 Office Hours: Wed & Fri 9:30-14:00 Mon & Fri emails & messages Email: ballinamore@kilmorediocese.ie
Website: ballinamoreparish.com
Fr. Seán Mawn P.P. Home 071 96 81992 Mob 087 686 9040 Fr. Malachy Moses C.C. Mob 087 490 4380
CHRISTMAS EVE & CHRISTMAS DAY MASSES
CHRISTMAS EVE MASSES – Aughnasheelin 6:30pm, children’s mass – Aughawillan 7:45pm – Ballinamore 9:00pm
CHRISTMAS DAY MASSES – Aughnasheelin 10am, Corraleehan 11:00am – Ballinamore 12 noon.
CONFESSIONS FOR CHRISTMAS – Sunday 22nd Dec Penitential Service, Ballinamore 6pm, concludes with a blessing for healing and anointing with the oil of mercy.
Confessions - Ballinamore Christmas Eve 12 noon - Corraleehan confessions after 9:30am mass Wed 18th- Aughnasheelin after 7pm mass Fri 20th- Aughawillan after 7pm mass Sat 21st.
WEDDING BELLS: Congratulations to Mary McCaffrey and Philip Mulligan who were recently married in St. Marys Church Aughnasheelin. We wish them every blessing and lifetime of happiness.
RECENT DEATHS: We pray for Sarah Gillespie (Glencolmcille & Galway) sister of Josie Quinn, John Packie Doran Aughnasheelin , Pat Joe Mulvey, Aughnasheelin, Robert Howard (Derrinkehir, Aughacashel) and Pat Gallagher (Muineal and formerly Knockacullion), Joseph Brennan (Dublin, Cavan and Ballinamore), Peggy Meehan (Dublin), may their souls and the souls of all the Faithful departed Rest in Peace.
GENTLE REMINDER: to update your church contributions. Offertory contributions for the upkeep of your Church are made payable to your local church. All Dues contributions are made to Ballinamore Catholic Church No.2 Acc. Please complete your CHY3 forms (enclosed in last annual acknowledgement letter) and return to the parish office, thank you
IMPOTANT DATES FOR 2025:
Confirmation: will be celebrated Sat 15th of March in Ballinamore Church @ 11am.
First Holy Communion: Aughawillan: Sun 4th May @ 9.45am. Ballinamore: Sat 17th May @ 12pm. And Aughnasheelin: Sun 18th May @ 12 pm.
BOOKING ANNIVERSARIES MASSES: As you are aware we have shared mass intentions in our churches at the weekends. We try to limit the number of intentions to a maximum of three. To maintain this arrangement please book anniversary masses well in advance of your preferred time. Priests are allowed one mass stipend or donation per day, when we have shared intentions the extra donation is sent to retired or missionary Priests, who celebrate the extra Masses. Please book your Masses via email ballinamore@kilmorediocese.ie or phone 071 964 4039
ATHLETIC CLUB: Training will conclude this week for the Christmas break and will likely resume on Tues 7th Jan.
SOCIAL DANCING CLASSES: in Aughnasheelin Community Centre Wednesdays at 8 pm. All welcome.
AUGHNASHEELIN CHOIR: are looking for an organist. If you or anyone you know might be interested please contact Cait on 087 212 3703 or Sheila on 087 652 7815. New choir members always welcome.
POKER CLASSIC: will be held on Fri. 27th Dec. at 9pm in Jackie's, Lakeland Bar, Ballinamore. Admission is €25. Refreshments & Raffle. Proceeds to Ballinamore Nursing Unit Patient Comfort Fund. Info call Catriona 086 160 3393.
BALLINAMORE WHIST DRIVE: first Thurs of each month at 8:30pm in the Island Theatre. New members welcome.
COMMUNITY SERVICES HUB in the Den, N41R522: Join us every other Tuesday from 10am-12pm. Featuring information and signposting, free refreshments, a space to talk and socialise, sewing and mending clothes, basic bike repairs and a Christmas swap shop (clothes, toys, books and plants) Tues Dec 17th. The event is free and everyone is welcome. Upcoming dates: Tues.17th & 31st Dec, 14th & 28th Jan, 11th & 25th Feb, 11th & 25th March.
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ANNUAL SAINT VINCENT DE PAUL COLLECTION: donations can be made directly to the SVP account in the Ballinamore Credit Union, IBAN: IE49BLRU99224009342021 and BIC: BLRUIE21, or manually in the Credit Union to Acc No 9320380, we really appreciate your on-going support.
SEAN O’HESLINS - NEW YEAR DRAW: Tickets are on sale for our annual draw, taking place in Priors@Highstreet on the 11th of January. Tickets available from members or Michael on 086 390 6791 by cash or Revolut COULD YOU BE A BIG 50:50 WINNER?? A chance this weekend to win in our latest 50/50 this Saturday 14th Dec tickets available in person at Priors@Highstreet, Smyth’s Siopa Ól, Murphy’s Newsagents, or Fresh Today, Online or Via the Ballinamore SOH App on iOS and Android. Also @ Tesco and Supervalu this W/end. Ruairi on 087 248 8875 CONNACHT SCOR FINALS: postponed due to storm Darragh and will be rearranged soon; we wish our young Scór na nÓg stars the best of luck in the Connacht Finals when they take place.
UKULELE CLASSES FOR BEGINNERS: Weds in Scoil Chlann Naofa Ballinamore at 7.30pm, Susan 087 317 8169
FIDDLE CLASSES FOR CHILDREN (beginners): Fridays in Seán O’Heslins GAA club, rent a fiddle, in sizes to suit children. Call 087 762 0523. This is a great opportunity for young people in Ballinamore to learn to play the fiddle.
TIN WHISTLE CLASSES: Tin whistle classes, continue for beginners to advanced Fridays @ 5.30pm in Sean O’Heslin's GAA Clubroom. Contact Sarah on 083 483 5881.
SCOIL CHLANN NAOFA, BALLINAMORE are accepting applications for admission to our school for the 2025/2026 school year. Please contact 071 964 5001 or email school info@scoilchlannnaofa.com for enrolment pack. Thank you.
TEMPLEPORT SOCIAL SERVICES-DAY CENTRE: on Wednesdays. Usual transport schedule. Any queries contact Ann Maguire 087 765 5096 or Anne Smith 087 285 7471. Looking forward to seeing you all
URGENT- CARER WANTED: Male in his 70's based in the town of Ballinamore, approx. 1-2 Hrs per day for personal care, shopping, etc. Eligibility for carers benefit/allowance necessary. If you are interested, contact 087 770 2826.
LEITRIM CALLING’- befriending visitation project seek Volunteers to provide a home visit for one hour per week. The Volunteer will be matched with an older person (client) in the Ballinamore area and through mutual interests. The Volunteer will be provided with full training. The Volunteer will be introduced to the client by the Coordinator on the first visit and then will continue as suits all. Please apply on www.ivol.ie or contact Claire @ claire@volunteerleitrim.ie
SOLAS ART GALLERY in THE ISLAND THEATRE-BALLINAMORE, Winter Group Exhibition 2024 until Dec. 20th.
QQI LEVEL 4 - GROWING FRUIT : Weds 10am-2pm in Ballinamore at the Old Tech. Gain the skills and competence to plan, prepare, plant, maintain, prune, propagate and harvest many fruits. Call Seamus 087 916 8087
THE RURAL SOCIAL SCHEME: has vacancies in the local Area. To participate in the Scheme an individual must be in receipt of an eligible Social Welfare payment such as Farm Assist, Job Seekers Allowance or Disability Allowance, The Individual or Family Member must have access to an active Herd Number. Please contact Gerry on 086 771 6896 or Leitrim Development Company on 071 964 1770 or Email schemes@ldco.ie for more information.
FAMILY CARERS IRELAND: Are you caring for a loved one at home with additional needs? A spouse, partner, child, close relative or neighbour? Then you are a family carer! Become a member of Family Carers Ireland, the national charity supporting Ireland’s 500,000+ family carers nationwide. Contact 057 93 70221 and hear how we can support you or for more info visit. www.familycarers.ie
ALONE IS LOOKING FOR VISITATION VOLUNTEERS: in your area to make befriending visits to older people looking for extra social contact for 1 hr per week. *Volunteers needed* would you provide companionship visit or make friendly calls to Older People once a week for an hour or two? ALONE are seeking volunteers in your area. Full training and support provided, if interested please sign up here: https://alone.ie/volunteers/ for more information, contact Sinead on Sinead.Flanagan@alone.ie on 086 192 1505 and leave a message with your name and contact number and I will phone you back.
