Easter Services
| Holy Tuesday | Tue Mar. 31st |
| 7pm | Mass :: Ballinderreen [St. Colman’s] |
| Holy Wednesday | Wed Apr. 1st |
| 9am | Mass :: Ballinderreen [St. Colman’s] |
| 7:30pm | Mass followed by The Sacrament of Reconciliation :: Gort |
| Maundy Thursday | Thur. Apr. 2nd |
| 7pm | The Last Supper :: Ballinderreen [St. Colman’s] |
| Good Friday | Fri. Apr. 3rd |
| 10.30am | Stations of the Cross :: Ballinderreen [St. Colman’s] Starting at Blake Manor Nursing Home (weather permitting) |
| 12pm | The Passion :: Ballinderreen [St. Colman’s] |
| 2.30pm | Stations of the Cross :: Kinvara [St. Colman’s] |
| 3pm | The Passion :: Kinvara [St. Joseph’s] |
| Holy Saturday | Sat. April 4th |
| 7pm | Easter Vigil :: Kinvara [St. Joseph’s] |
| 9pm | Easter Vigil :: Ballinderreen [St. Colman’s] |
| Easter Sunday | Sun. April 5th |
| 9am | Doorus [St. Kieran’s] |
| 10.30am | Ballinderreen [St. Colman’s] |
| 12pm | Kinvara [St. Colman’s] |
05/04/2015 Newsletter :: Easter Sunday
| ANNIVERSARIES: | Please pray for the following for whom Mass will be offered |
| Sat. Apr. 4th 7pm | Cal Kelly [1st Anniversary] Michael O’Connor & deceased relatives & friends Mike & Mary Lynch, Ballybuck Deceased Connolly Family, Dunguaire |
| Sun. Apr. 5th 9am | People of the Parish |
| 12pm | Toddie Byrne [Anniversary] Michael & Mary McInerney [Anniversary] John Kilroy, Cloonsee |
| Sat. Apr. 11th 7pm | John, Ellen & Sr. Rosario Donoghue & deceased family members |
| Sun. Apr. 12th 9am | People of the parish |
| Sun. Apr. 12th Noon | Patrick Bermingham [Anniversary] Stephen & Margaret Donoghue, Gortnaclough Jimmy & Mary O’Donohue, Cappamore, [Anniversary] |
Last Sunday’s Collection
€1,155: A sincere ‘Thank you’ for your generosity and support. All the money collected in the weekend collections goes towards the maintenance and upkeep our Parish and Churches.
Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament
No Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament — Thurs.9th April.
Parish Office
Please note that the parish office will be closed on Tuesday 7th April
Youth Choir
Please note that there will be no Youth Choir practice next Wed. 8th April
Baptisms
Congratulations to Ronan Michael Murray who was baptised recently.
Trocaire
As we are coming to the end of Lent 2015, it would be appreciated if Trocaire Boxes could be returned as soon as possible. If all small coins could be changed to €1 & €2 coins it would be a great help when counting.
Lough Derg Pilgrimage
Lough Derg Pilgrimage Season opens Saturday 2nd May with One Day Retreats which continue on 3, 4, 9, 10, 12, 16, 17, 19, 23, 25, of May. Advance booking is essential. The Three Day Pilgrimage season begins on Friday 29th May. You can begin the Three Day Pilgrimage any day between 29th May and 13thAugust. Pre-booking not required. Contact Lough Derg 071 9861518 or email. info@loughderg.org
Galway Branch of Down Syndrome Ireland
The Galway Branch of Down Syndrome Ireland thank all who generously supported our recent church gate collection.
Kinvara Bay Sailing Club
TABLE QUIZ – to help raise funds for a new safety boat. Raffle, spot prizes & finger food. Friday 17th April @ 8.30pm in Keoghs Bar. Pre-book your table in DIY Pursuits (€40 per table/€10 per person).
New Quay National School
Easter Sunday Cake Sale at New Quay National School – Easter Sunday 5th April
There will be fun activities & free Easter Eggs given out. A raffle will also take place & tickets can be purchased ahead of time. Contact Karen Roland on 086 3947826.
Coláiste Néifinn Athenry
Coláiste Néifinn Athenry is currently enrolling for a Cúrsa Gaeilge for 12-18 year olds. Course will run from July 6th-17th from 10am – 5pm daily in The Pres Athenry. A new Dianchúrsa Gaeilge has also been introduced for Senior Cycle Students (places are limited). Enrolment night in The Raheen Woods Hotel Fri April 10th @ 6pm. Please email colaisteneifinn@gmail.com or phone 087-3903994 for more details.