Ballynacally/Lissycasey Newsletter

Fr.Hourigan 065 6834145

Fr. O’Dea 065 6838135; 086 8107475

Parish Office 065 6838135

1^st Aug. 2010 - 18^th Sunday in Ordinary Time

www.ballynacally.com; www.lissycasey.com

Fax: 065 6838953; Email:info@ballynacally.com

Ballycorick Masses:

Sat.31^st July 8pm. J J Murphy, Hillview House, Ballynacally

Sun.1^st Aug.10am. John and Agnes Quinn, Caherea

Fri.6^th Aug. 8pm. First Friday Mass

Sat.7^th Aug.8pm. Mass

Sun.8^th Aug.10am. Michael Sheehan, Lisheen

Liturgy of the Word with Holy Communion: Tues.at 8pm.; Wed. and Thurs. at 9.30am.

Eucharistic Adoration will take place on Fri. 10am.-5pm.

Lissycasey Masses:

Sat.31^st July 7pm. Buddy O’Connell, Cloncolman

Sun.1^st Aug.11am. Martin Doohan, High Street

Sat.7^th Aug.7pm. John Joe Wall, Lissycasey

Sun.8^th Aug. 11am. Michael Kelly, Coolbawn – 1^st Anniversary

Weekday Morning Masses: Tues. (for the people),, Wed., Thurs. and Fri.(First Friday) at 9.30am.

No Mass on Bank Holiday Monday.

First Friday House Calls will be attended to as usual

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Baptisms: We welcome into our faith family Laurence Hannon, Lavalla and Lucy O’Halloran, Co. Laois.

Please Pray for the Repose of the Souls of Jack and Paddy Cahill, Corofin, brothers of Mary Garry, Burren, who were laid to rest recently.

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The Priests August Collection will be taken up on next weekend 7^th/8^th Aug. Your contribution will be most appreciated as always.

Bishop Elect Kieran O’Reilly’s Ordination will take place at Ennis Cathedral on Sun.29^th Aug. at 3pm. Ballynacally/Lissycasey Parish has been allocated 11 tickets for the occasion. People who are interested in attending the Ordination are asked to submit their name to the Parish Office on Thurs.10am. – 2pm. or to Fr. Joe or Fr. Tom, not later than Thurs. evening 5^th Aug. Tickets will be allocated by a draw.

Clondegad/Balyea GAA Lotto:

Numbers Drawn: 4, 8, 15, 25. One match three winner of €200: Margaret McMahon, Drimeen, Darragh. This weekend’s venue: Five Arches, on 2/08/2010 Jackpot: €3,800

Munster Fleadh Results: Well done to all who competed in various competitions in Kenmare last week. The 1^st and 2^nd in each category go through to the All Ireland Fleadh. Congratulations to all and best of luck in the All Ireland in Cavan later this month.

U12 Tigh na Coille Grupa Ceoil who were 1^{st -} Caolan Meaney was a member

U18 Inis Og Band who were 1^st - Jack Kirwan was a member

U18 Grupa Ceoil who were also 1^st - Christina Doohan, Jack and Fiona Kirwan were members

U12 Harp - Lorraine Kelly was 3^rd

U12 St James Mixed Set dancers were 1^st- James Kelly, Aine Slattery, Aisling Hehir, Alanna Hanrahan and Arron Slattery were members

St. Mary’s U12 Girls Set were 1^st – Alanna Hanrahan, Aine Slattery, Aisling Hehir, Brid Garry, Aine Kelly, Aine McSweeney wre the members

St Patrick’s U15 Mixed Set were 2^nd – Padraig Neylon, Rebecca Hill, Aoibhinn Killeen, Margaret Kelly, Maire Garry, Seamus Collins, Danny Pyne and Aidan Moroney made up the set.

St Helena’s Girls Set were 3^rd – Emer O’Shea, Patricia Malone, Elizabeth Kelly, Margaret Kelly, Orla McSweeney, Shauna O’Malley, Aoibhinn Killeen and Rebecca Hill made up the set.

Lissycasey GAA Lotto: Draw 17/07/10

Draw 1. €10,000 Numbers 3, 5, 11, 19. No Jackpot Winner. Draw 2. Numbers 1, 6, 15, 18

Lucky Dip. Thady Cleary, Ballinasheena; Annette O'Brien, Kildysart; Mollie Meaney, Decomade;

Catriona & John, c/o Boree Log; James Pilkington, Ballynacally.

Draw 24/07/10 Draw 1: Jackpot €10.000. Numbers 2, 9, 11, 14. No Winner. Draw 2: Jackpot €5800. Numbers 3, 7, 11, 28. Lucky Dip: Bernie Clancy, Breaffa; Joe Halpin, Clondrinagh; J&C Cuddihy, c/o Daybreak; T.J. Kelly c/o Mary Hanrahan; Danny Lynch, Benedin.

Jackpot 31/7/2010: €6000.

Seisiun: Local Ladies Sinead Neylon and Anne Hayes are part of the Comhaltas Seisiun taking place every Wed. in the Teach Cheoil, Kilrush during the months of Aug. at 9p.m.The sesiun consists of an hour long show followed by an informal session at which the audience takes part. Sinead dances in the show and Anne is on vocals, bodhran & guitar.

Kildysart Festival Weekend is in full swing! The Festival Parade begins on this Sun. at 2pm. led by the Tulla Pipe Band. Music in the Square 3pm -6pm by Michael Sexton; Vintage car display and monster Field Day, followed by more street music 7pm. – 10pm. by Naked Bear.

On Bank Holiday Monday, there will be a Soap Box Derby at 4pm. Disco by DJ Thunder later, and the announcement of the Lord Mayor at the Alders at 8pm.

Co Clare Agricultural Show, takes place in Ennis Showgrounds, on this Sun. Aug.1^st. Fun for all the family from 10.30am. till late.

St. Senan’s Handball and Raquet Club are organising tournaments in both sports, in conjunction with West Clare Community Services. If interested, particularly those over 55, please contact Debbie at 065 9062587

Lough Derg – Time for Body and Soul: 3 day Pilgrimage Mon.2^nd Aug. – Wed.4^th Aug. Booking and details from 065 6824043

Killaloe Diocesan Night Vigil to Knock Shrine has been arranged for Fri. Aug.6^th. Ceremonies begin at

9pm. For bus transport please contact: Glynns Coaches 065 6828234; Michael Meere Coach Hire 065 6824833; Noel O’Shea, Kilkee 065 9057019; PK Travel 061 471111.

Youth 2000 Summer Festival at Clonmacnoise Thurs.12^th – Sun.15^th Aug. For young people 16 – 35, an opportunity not to be missed to experience the Catholic faith and meet new friends. Donation only. Free buses. Call 086 3025442 or 01 6753690 See www.youth2000.ie

Irish Summer Camp for Primary School Students. Learn Irish through fun at the Kilmihil lrish Camp in association with Conradh na Gaelige. 3 Day Camp 4^th, 5^th & 6^th Aug. at Kilmihil Community Centre from 10am.- 2pm. each day. Activities include Music, Song, Art & Craft, Drama and Games. Fluent speakers will encourage students to talk Irish while having a fun-time. This is a fun filled camp which aims to cater for Infants beginning to learn Irish through to students in 6^th class. Contact Aideen at 086 8454476 for bookings and further details.

Burren Outdoor Retreat, 3^rd - 5^th Sept: Would you like to come with us on a journey through the Burren with its limestone pavements, rare flora and ancient sacred sites?  Let the beauty of this place renew you in body and soul.  Residential (people within easy reach may commute).  Contact Mary at 065 6839530 or Noirin at 0879459151

Certificate in Applied Social Studies (with a focus on housing) This course is designed to introduce students to concepts of sociology and social studies and will do so with a particular focus on housing.   It provides students with an understanding of housing policy, legislation and practice, an opportunity to practice skills necessary for housing and community work, core themes in social housing (including tenure types, tenant participation and housing finance), exploration of concepts of community and community development, an analysis of homelessness and an introduction to key legislation in this area. It also includes modules on interculturalism, communications and applied psychology.  

Venue: Respond, High Park Campus, Grace Park Road, Drumcondra, Dublin 9 Time:10am – 4.30pm

Dates: Beginning Mon.20^thSept. for 2 days each month. See website for full details, Total Cost:€995 Closing Date for applications:13^th Aug. Please contact caroline.nolan@respond.ie  or phone 01-8087760 for enquiries and booking forms.

Clare Hospice at Cahercalla Draw 27^th July: 1st Prize €635: Triona Lynch, Carraig Dubh, Tobertaoscain, Ennis.

2^nd Prize €127: Mrs George Spellissy, Lisheen, Ballynacally.