The Meaning of Marriage
Meaning of Marriage Newsletter Issue 5 19 April 2015
03/05/2015 :: Fifth Sunday of Easter
We Pray for Michael O Shaughnessy, Killina, who died recently.
May he rest in Peace. Sincere sympathy to his family.
| ANNIVERSARIES: | Please pray for the following for whom Mass will be offered |
| Sat. May 2nd 7pm | Miko Waites [Months Mind] Ann Whelan [1st Anniversary] Michael & Margaret McCormack, Parkroe and deceased family members of the Kavanagh family, Cloonasee Deceased family members of the Connolly family, Dunguaire |
| Sun. May 3rd 9am | People of the Parish |
| 12:00 Noon | Pa Whelan, Carnamadra |
| Fri. May 8th 10am | Mary Fahy, Townagh [Anniversary] |
| Sat. May 9th 7pm | Patrick, Elizabeth & Nora Forde, Caheravoneen Nora O’Connor [Anniversary] |
| Sun. May 10th 9am | People of the Parish |
| 12 noon | People of the Parish |
Last Sunday’s Collection
€930 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.
Trocaire collection: €2,010
Clerical Students collection: €735
“ Thank You”
Fleadh na gCuach/Cuckoo Walk/Run
Family Fun on Sun. 3rd May.
Registration at 11am :: CommunityCentre.
Children’s 2k Run 1pm
Prizes for 1st, 2nd & 3rd boy & girl.
At 2pm sharp 5k Walk/Run also with Medals
AND
Annual 10k Walk/Run with the Perpetual Trophy for 1st and an Inaugural Trophy for the 1st woman home.
Fun from 12 noon to 4 p.m. at the Community Centre
with Music/MC/Cake Sale and Hot Drinks Face Painting in the Marquee.
All funds raised towards the Kinvara Community Children’s Centre.
St. Therese
St. Therese National Day—Monday 4th May, Basilica of Our Lady, Knock Shrine Co. Mayo.
Alzheimer’s Society
Thank you to all who attended and contributed to Alzheimer’s Society Tea/Coffee morning – we raised €500 at Billy & Noelle Kilroy’s and €540 at Breege Moylan’s.
Blood Donation Clinic
Lady Gregory Hotel, Tuesday 12th May 5pm—8.30pm. New donors are highly valued. Just walk in.
Kinvara Community Games
Kinvara Community Games wish to thank everyone who contributed to their recent Church gate collection. The total raised was €813-sincere thanks to you all. The Community Games takes place on Mon. 4th of May at 12 noon sharp.
Migraine
Under certain circumstances special arrangements can be made to facilitate a student with migraine when taking state examinations. Full details are available on our website http://www.migraine.ie or by following the link http://www.migraine.ie/migraine-in-children-teenagers/migraine-and-the-leaving-cert/
Gort Enterprse Town
Gort Enterprse Town 15th & 16th May @ Gort Community Centre Fri. 15th May Business Expo 4pm to 8pm – Sat. 16th May Community & Sports Expo 11am to 2pm. To register, please email me directly damien.gardiner@boi.com. Both events are free to attend and free to showcase
Cúrsa Gaeilge for 12-18 year olds
Coláiste Néifinn Athenry is currently enrolling for a Cúrsa Gaeilge for 12-18 year olds. The course will run from July 6th – 17th from 10am – 5pm daily in The Presentation College. Please email colaisteneifinn@gmail.com or phone 087-3903994 for more details.
Summer School in Kinvara . We are running a summer school in St. Joseph’s National School for two weeks. We are looking for host families for the students and would really appreciate any help in making contact with families in the Kinvara area. Contact Muireann Neylon, Clare Language Centre clarelanguagecentre@gmail.com.
Summer School in Kinvara
We are running a summer school in St. Joseph’s National School for two weeks. We are looking for host families for the students and would really appreciate any help in making contact with families in the Kinvara area. Contact Muireann Neylon, Clare Language Centre clarelanguagecentre@gmail.com
Plastic Collection
Plastic Collection taking place in your local mart this week. Phone FRS Athenry 091-844551 for further details
Parish office will be closed on Tuesday 5th May
Parish Office
Parish Office Opening Hours:
| Tuesday & Wednesday | Ballinderreen | 9.30am—12.30pm |
| Thursday & Friday | Kinvara | 9.30am—12.30pm |
Phone no. 086-8577644