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Portumna Parish Newsletter 06 April 2014
06 April 2014
Portumna Parish Announcements Sun 06 April 2014 - 5th Sun of Lent
Masses: St. Brigid's Church
| Saturday 5th April | @ | 11:00am | - | (MM) Eileen Sheehy |
| Saturday 5th April | @ | 7:00pm | - | (A) Tommy Moran & Family (A) Dermot & Michael Abberton |
| Sunday 6th April | @ | 11:00am | - | (A) Jimmy & Theresa Nevin (A) Francie & Ena Hynes |
| Monday 7th April | @ | 8:30am | - | |
| Tuesday 8th April | @ | 8:30am | - | |
| Wednesday 9th April | @ | 8:30am | - | |
| Thursday 10th April | @ | 7.30pm | - | |
| Friday 11th April | @ | 7:00pm | - | Adoration |
| Friday 11th April | @ | 7:30pm | - | |
| Saturday 12th April | @ | 11:00am | - | (A) John Morrissey |
| Saturday 12th April | @ | 7:00pm | - | (A) John & Mary Cowan/Family (A) William & Michael Treacy (A) Jim, Mary & Seamus Carty |
| Sunday 13th April | @ | 11:00am | - | (A) Mossie Dermody & Family |
Minister of the Word
Sat/Sun 5th & 6th April
7:00pm: Breda O’ Connor.
11:00am: Mary Dillon.
Eucharistic Ministers
Sat/Sun 5th & 6th April
7:00pm: Mary Fahy, Elizabeth Ryan, Kathleen O’Hare.
11:00am: Tony McNamara, Pierce Joyce, Claire Martin.
Mass Servers
Sat/Sun 5th & 6th April
7:00pm: (A) F.Callan, C.Goode, L.Gannor.
11:00am: (D) S.Lohan, G.Madden, F.Lohan, J.Madden.
Readings
Mt 21:1-11. Is 50:4-7. Ps 21:8-9, 17-20, 23-24, R/ v 2. Phil 2:6-11. Mt 26: 14-27:66.
Fr. Brendan Lawless P.P.
T: 090-9741092, Mob: 087-2622076, Dunkellin Terrace.
Email: portumnaparishnewsletter@gmail.com
Fr. Michael Kennedy
Mob: 087-9682116, Clonfert Ave
Radio Link: 102.6fm
St. Vincent De Paul: 087-3650922
Church of St. Peter & St. Paul, Boula
| Sunday 6th April | @ | 9:00pm | - | |
| Sunday 13th April | @ | 9:00pm | - |
Reader
Ann Heagney
Church of the Ascension, Gortanumera
| Sunday 6th April | @ | 10:00am | - | (A) Keith Hayes & Hayes Family |
| Sunday 13th April | @ | 10:00am | - | (A) Sony, Kitty & Anne Martin |
Reader
John Joe Madden
Fast and Abstinence
We are not bound to abstain from meat on Ash Wednesday or Good Friday but we are bound to refrain from some form of food, drink or amusement. Of course we are bound to fast. Do something that will allow you to feel the sharp edge of suffering. Fasting is a way of identifying with what Jesus went through in his suffering. We engage in fasting as a penance but also to be solidarity with starving people.
Stations of the Cross
During the season of lent every Wednesday at 7.30pm.
During the Season of Lent
There will be Eucharistic Prayer every Thursday eve from 7pm-7.30pm followed by mass at 7.30pm.
Children's Liturgy during the Season of Lent
In the nun’s chapel for children in 3rd & 4th class. We request the parents to take their children to mass.
National Vigil for Life
We are organizing a bus to Dublin for the vigil on Saturday 3rd May from 3pm-4pm. If you are interested in going please contact parish office A.S.A.P.
Baptism Course
On Tuesday 8th April at 8.30pm in the Day Centre Portumna. Contact the parish office at 090-9741092.
Easter Triduum 2014 Retreat in Esker
From Holy Thursday evening-Easter Sunday morning, in a quite prayerful setting. For further details and booking phone 091-844007. or www.redemptoristsesker.ie
Fundraising Table Quiz in Aid of Clonfert Pilgrimage to Lourdes
In Kinsella’s Loughrea on Friday 11th April at 9pm. Please support.
John Stainer's 'The Crucifixion'
Will be presented in St. Michael’s Church Ballinasloe on Fri at 7.30pm and in Knock Basilica on Sun 13th at 4.30pm.
Enrolments for Gortanumera NS for Sept 2014
Enrolments are now being taken for Gortanumera NS for September 2014. Please contact the school on 090-9741624 or call to the school for details.
Portumna Players Presents 'Mirror, Mirror' & Dating Hamlet
On Sunday 6th April at 9pm in Treacy's Killimor. Fundraiser for Niall Mellon Township Trust. All welcome.
Art Classes - 'Sculptures in Clay' with Ruth Eva Morrissey
On Wednesday’s at 8pm in Red House Art Gallery, Graigagowan Portumna. Contact 087-2760275.
Nutrition Course
Starting on the 16th April at 7pm in the Ballinasloe Cancer Support Centre, Ballinasloe. A 4 week course is to help cancer patients educate themselves on what they eat. Admission Free, donation please to the Cancer Support Centre. All welcome. Contact 090-9645574. Aromatherapy session will also be commencing on Monday 7th April at 4pm in the centre.
Free Information Evening
On Thursday 10th April at 8pm in the Loughrea Hotel for parents of children with learning difficulties associated with dyslexia and dyspraxia. To book a place call Breda on 086 3792360.
Sponsored Family Fun Walk/Cycle
St. Brendan’s National School Parents Association is organizing the walk/cycle to raise funds to support the primary School 'Lift of to Literacy program' Walk commences at 2.30pm in the forest car park. Two routes available. Treasure hunt on both routes. Raffle tickets and treasure hunt prizes. Bring a picnic. All welcome.
Portumna Library
Is hosting a children’s art exhibition of creations by the students of Uta Duggan. 'Bramble Art' from the 5th -23rd April. All welcome.
