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Fr Colm Hogan  was appointed as Parish Priest   to Kildysart Parish on 25th August 2010.

St. Michaels Church.

Masses: Sat. 8pm & Sun. 11am.

 Fr Colm Hogan PP

065/6832155: Mobile 086/3011530

Tel:  (065) 6832838 (Parish Office)   
 

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December 2011.

31 December 2011/ 1 January 2012.

Masses:                                                                                                                        

                Wednesday                4^th                    10.00am 

                   Thursday                    5^th                    8.00pm        6.45pm in Cranny.

                   Friday                         6^th                    11.00am      9.45am in Coolmeen

                  Saturday                     7 ^th                     8.00pm

                   Sunday                        8 ^th                   11.00am      Months Mind. Bill Connolly.

Masses in Cranny  for the month of January are on Saturdays  at 6.45pm                                                 Masses in Coolmeen for  the month of January are  on Sundays  at 9.45am.   

Friday  6^th  is The Feast of the Epiphany

Next weekend– The Epiphany of Our Lord.

Eucharistic Ministers: 

Thursday       5^th  January       Niamh O Connor. John Joe Cleary.

Friday             6^th January       Mairead Kelly. Lucy Finn.

Saturday       7^th  January        Kathleen McMahon. Anne O Sullivan.

Sunday          8^th January       Anne Casey, Fintan Ginnane.           

Ministers of the Word:

Thursday       5^th  January      Bridget Garry         Friday       6^th January       Willie Griffin

Saturday        7^th January      Anna Leahy             Sunday    8^th January       Stephen McInerney                  

Altar Servers:

Thursday       5^th  January       St. Columban        Friday        6^th January        St. John Bosco

Saturday        7^th January       St. Brigid                Sunday      8^th January       St Narcisa                 

Basket Collections: -Collection Amounts next Week.

Grouped Anniversary Mass for Febuary   will take place on Sunday 4^th Febuary at 11.00am. Please give names of loved ones to be included in this Mass to Fr. Colm  or Bernie.

First Friday Visits will be made this week.

Kildysart GAA Lotto:  No Results Available this Week. Sorry!

Church envelopes for 2012 New boxes are ready to be collected from the church. If you do not receive envelopes  and would like to get them for 2012, or if your number or address are

incorrect, please contact or Bernie.                                                                                            Cahercalla Weekly Draw Results:  Results next week.

Bishop Kieran O’Reilly will lead the Diocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes on 26^th June to 1^st July next. Direct from Shannon Airport. At €670  (same price as last year) it is the cheapest Diocesan pilgrimage to Lourdes from Ireland. Bookings are now being taken. It would make an ideal gift for a parent or loved one. Bookings to JTW 143 Lower Baggot Street Dublin 2.

Tel: 01-240810. More details from Fr. Tom Ryan at 061-364133.

Stamps for Charity: Don't forget to keep all those stamps from your Christmas cards! Put them in the box in the Church. This helps raise funds for the Dominican Missions. Please try to leave about 2inches around the stamp. Thank you  so much.                                                  

Bluebird Care provide a wide range of care, home help and support services in the home and community for people of all ages and with very diverse needs.  Contact Kay or Breda at 065 6868222 to see how our trained staff can support you to live an independent and healthier life in the surroundings of your own home among your family and friends..

Ennis Guitar School Open Day  takes place Jan 4th & 5th from 10am - 4pm. A fantastic opportunity to learn about our courses including Guitar, Piano, Singing, Drums & Bass.  See our new school and state-of-art facilities, have a go on any of the instruments.  The day will be very relaxed and great fun.

If you have any old or used greeting cards with a holy picture on it, please donate them to the Missions. We are looking for Christmas Cards, Mass Bouquets or Mass Cards. It would be great if you could leave the cards intact. If you don’t want the inscription to be read you could cellotape or glue the card  closed. Collection boxes in The Church and Post Office. Thank you

Grouped Anniversary Mass

December 4^th 2011.

Sean Garry Sr.& Mary Garry                 Quay Road.

Patrick & Delia Donnellan                        Ballylean

Carmel McMahon                                      Ballylean

Kathleen Donnellan                                   Melbourne

Patricia Bohannon                         Cappanavarnogue

Pauric Quinn                                    Lacknashannagh 

Thomas Keane                                       Cloonsnaghta

Con McInerney                                      Cloonsnaghta

Thomas O Sullivan                                       Rosshill

Ellen and Martin Dundon                                Cooga

Thomas McNamara                               Glencannane

Patrick &Eileen MacMahon                     Ennis Road

Peter Flanagan                                    Kilmihil

Mary Coughlan                                     Clonola                                 

Delia Kelly                                      Shanacoole                                           

May, Miko & Katie Finn       Lacknashannagh

Forgotten Souls.

3/4 December 2011.

Masses:                                                                                                                        

               Tuesday                         6^th                   10.00am

                  Wednesday                  7^th                   10.00am    In the Community Centre  

                 Thursday                        8^th                    8.00pm     (9.30am   In Cranny. )

                  Friday                             9^th                             10.00am

                  Saturday                       10^th                     8.00pm       

                  Sunday                         11^th                   11.00am    

Vigil Mass for 8^th December in Coolmeen on Wednesday @ 6.45pm  

Masses in Coolmeen for the month of December are on Saturdays  at 6.45pm                                                 Masses in Cranny for the month of  December on Sundays  at 9.45am.                                      

Next weekend–  The Immaculate Conception.

Eucharistic Ministers:    

Saturday 10^th Dec  Niamh O Connor. John Joe Cleary.

Sunday  11^th Dec   Anne Cleary, Jean Ginnane.

Ministers of the Word:

Saturday 10^th Dec           Michael Keane                Sunday 11^th Dec            Grace Kelly

Altar Servers:

Saturday  10^th Dec          St. Columban                   Sunday 11^th Dec           St. John Bosco           

Basket Collections: - 26/27 November -€787.00

Grouped Anniversary Mass for December takes place this Sunday 4^th December.

Social Services Christmas Party will take place on Sunday 18^th Dec @12.30pm in the Senior Citizens room. Please give your name to a member of the Social Services or the Post Office.

Beautiful selection of signed Christmas Mass Bouquets and religious Christmas cards now available from the Parish Office. Also Anniversary Mass Bouquets Retirement cards,Diamond Anniversary, Golden Jubilee and many more designs.

Mass of Renewal for the Mid Cluster will take place in Lissycasey Church on Monday 5^th of Dec @ 8.00pm. Music from the mass will include 4 new mass settings for choirs from the Bernard Sexton Mass, under  the guidance of Marian Pilkington, and as many members of local choirs form the parishes of the cluster are encouraged to attend. All are very welcome.

Any couple who have booked their wedding for Kildysart Church in 2012, please reconfirm your dates with Fr. Colm over the next few weeks. Thanks.

Concert fundraiser Cranny /Coolmeen Social Services Takes place on Friday, 9th Dec. in Cranny Church.  Doors open at 7pm -  starts at 7.30pm.  Fee €5 per adult - Kids free. Events on the night include, Wren Boys, Plays (schools), Singing (local talents), Music, Raffle and Santa (special guest). Refreshments in Tír na n-Óg after  concert.  Fundraiser is to help raise funds for Christmas party, etc.  Please Support.

Kildysart GAA Lotto:  Jackpot €7,000. Winning Numbers: 8, 20, 21, 24. 

€50–PJ Meere, Crovraghan  €30—Ted Frawley, Main St. John O’Connor,

Birrinfadda. Michael, c/o The Corner Bar. Kevin McMahon, Gurtnafrehane.  

Next draw Monday 5th Dec Venue: The Crows Nest.

Church envelopes for 2012 New boxes will be ready for collection in the church from early December. If you do not receive envelopes  and would like to get them for 2012 please contact Fr. Colm or Bernie.                                                                              

Cahercalla Weekly Draw Results: Tuesday 29 ^th  November 2011.                                                            1^st   Prize: €635.00 John & Theresa O’Sullivan,Kilmaley.                                                         2^nd Prize: €127.00 Philomena O'Connor, Ennis.

Kildysart Christmas Market  will be held in the Square on Fridays 9^th & 16^th  December. 10.00am-1.00pm. Home baking, Knitwear & Crochet pieces,Glassware and local crafts, ideal for Christmas treats and gifts. Anybody interested in  having a stall please contact Bernie on 087-3160544.   Don’t miss it!!                                                                                                 West Clare Mini-Marathon 2012: Sunday 29^th January. Walkers @ 1.00pm Runners at 2.00pm. Kilkee to Doonbeg. Registration Saturday26^th @ Tír-na-Nog and Kildysart               Community Centre @ 11.30am Sunday 27^th . Sponsorship Cards available to individuals.(€100.00 minimum.) Cards for the Christmas Day swim at Gortglass Lake will also be       available or from McMahons Pharmacy. Thank you, as always, Mary and Willie McGrath.        Bushypark Addiction Treatment Centre (a service of Clarecare Ltd) sponsors two weekly counseling groups for recovering cocaine and/or poly drug users.  One group meets Thursday evenings in Ennis and one group meets Wednesday afternoons in Limerick.  If you know someone who is struggling to stay clean and sober and might benefit from weekly support, please have them contact Ellen at Bushypark 0656840944.                                                                                                 

Proverbs 21:26'...the righteous gives and does not hold back.'  During this Advent season our thoughts are with those people in the world's poorest countries who cannot feed their children, don't have enough water, can't get an education, have no healthcare when they are sick and whose human rights are abused. Trocaire's Global Gifts are a perfect way to celebrate the true meaning of Christmas and help the poor. Log on to www.trocaire.org/globalgift or call 1850 408 408

50 Cent appeal: thanks to all who donated to ‘The Beggars’ on their 24hour fast last Friday. The appeal was an outstanding success and raised a total of €1,905.00.The proceeds will go to Clare Haven and St Vincent-de-Paul, Cahercalla Hospice and Clarecare. Thanks again. Sheila Dell and Philomena.  

The AGM of Fergus Credit Union will be held at 8.00pm on Monday 5^th Dec at St.Marys Hall, Lissycasey.

Thank you to everybody who contributed to our Squash Club Church Gate Collection, which amounted to €565.00 on Saturday 26^th  and Sunday 27^th  November.       

The ISPCC Childline gratefully acknowledges the overwhelming Support of ‘Upstairs at

Harry's Bistro’ who donated € 170.00 for Cheerios Childline Breakfast Week. 

Flower demonstration by Phil at Knockerra Hall on Thursday 8th December at 8pm

Mulled Wine Reception. All arrangements are raffled on the night. All are welcome.

Organized by the Killimer Knockerra Social Group

SOLAS – Suicide support group will take place on Saturday December 10th^th  from 11.00am – 12.00 noon, at CIOC offices, Elevation Business Park, Clonroad, Ennis.  This support group is for family, friends, and co-workers whose lives have been touched by suicide either recently or in the past.  It is totally confidential and free charge

November 2011

Masses:                                                                                                                        

               Tuesday                       22^nd                  10.00am

                  Wednesday                23^rd                  10.00am      

                 Thursday                      24^th                    9.30am in Cranny.

                  Friday                           25^th                  10.00am

                  Saturday                       26^th                    8.00pm        1st Anniversary Mass- Kathleen Custy. 

                  Sunday                         27^th                  11.00am        Months Mind -Irene Mee.

Masses in Cranny for the month of November are on Saturdays  at 6.45pm                                                 Masses in Coolmeen  for the month of  November on Sundays  at 9.45am.                                       Next weekend–  1^st   Sunday of Advent.

Eucharistic Ministers:    

  Saturday                           26^th            Kathleen McMahon. Anne O Sullivan.

               Sunday                               27 ^th              Anne Casey, Fintan Ginnane,

Ministers of the Word:

               Saturday                             26^th             Bernie Meaney  

               Sunday                             27^th            Noel McMahon

Altar Servers:

               Saturday                             26^th             St. Columban

               Sunday                                 27 ^th            St. John Bosco

Basket Collections: - 12/13 November -€ 810.00

Grouped Anniversary Mass for November: The next Grouped Anniversary Mass will be on Sunday 4^th  December. Please give names of loved ones to Fr. Colm or Bernie.

People attending mass will begin to pray the new translations of the  peoples prayers at Mass.  These new texts will be on the newsletter/missalette and on specially produced congregational cards and will assist us in becoming more familiar with the new edition. We ask you not to remove the congregational cards from the church, so as to ensure that they are available to everyone, when they attend mass, enabling people to pray with the cards and gain familiarity with the texts. For explanation of the why of the changes, please see www.catholicbishops.ie or www.liturgy-ireland.ie.

Mass of Renewal for the Mid Clare Cluster will take place in Lissycasey Church on Monday 5^th  December@8.00pm. Music from the Mass will include 4new mass settings for choirs from the Bernard Sexton Mass. To prepare for this under the guidance of Marian Pilkington, a choir practise will take place on Thursday 24^th November in Lissycasey Church. As many members of local choirs from parishes of the cluster are encouraged to attend. All are very welcome.

Kildysart GAA Lotto:  Jackpot  €6,600.              Winning Numbers: 1, 2, 17, 22. 

€50– Tim McMahon, Erribul.  €30—Phil O’Shea, Crovraghan   Miko King, Tonelegee  Patrick & Mary Cleary, Erribul  Tom & Ann Corry, Ennis  Niamh Markham, Derryguiha.

Next Draw Monday 21^st  November. Venue– The Corner Bar.

St.Michaels Parish Website: I am looking for any information that can make our website useful for The Parish and wider community as well as keeping people who live away informed. It would be great if all groups and clubs could give me information on the services they provide and any events that are coming up in 2012. Hopefully the website will be up and running in the New Year. Thanks for your help.Bernie Parish Office.
Festival Church Concert: This years concert will be held in the Church on Friday 25^th  November with various artists from the local area and also Roscrea Folk Group will perform on the night. Proceeds raised will go to local charities and all are welcome. Tickets are €10.00 and will be available from usual outlets in the Village.                                                                                                                               Update on recent thefts: Arrests have been made and people charged with the theft of candlebres from churches in West Clare, including the two from Coolmeen Churchand the tampering with the candlebre in Kildysart. It is quite possible that these candlebres have been discarded in fields or ditches in the locality,so farmers are asked to check your lands for same. Thank  you for your help and cooperation.                                                                                                       Church envelopes for 2012: Your new box of church envelopes will again contain a weekly envelope. One of the benefits of this will be ,if you attend mass in another  parish, you may drop your parish envelope in that particular church and it will be returned to Kildysart. Also if you choose to do so ,the parish may be able to benefit in claiming some tax relief on funds collected. New boxes will be ready for collection in the church from early December.                                                                                    A meeting of Parishioners from the mid Clare Cluster will take place in Lissycasey Church on Thursday 1^st  @8.00pm to discuss the Bishops pastoral letter and the new responses the        meeting will also include a prayer service and people who are interested are more than        welcome to attend. This forms part of the listening process that is beginning throughout the diocese at the moment.                                                                                                                                         50 Cent appeal: thanks to all who donated to ‘The Beggars’ on their 24hour fast last Friday. The appeal was an outstanding success and raised in excess of €1,800.00.The proceeds will go to Clare Haven and St Vincent-de-Paul. Thanks again. Sheila Dell and Philomena.               Cahercalla Weekly Draw Results: Tuesday  15  ^th   November 2011.                                                            1^st   Prize: €635.00 Madeleine Brassil,Ballynacally 2^nd Prize: €127.00 Ted Frawley, Kildysart.

Good Grief Course: West Clare Family Resource Centre is running a ‘Good Grief’ Course starting 24^th November 2011 from 11am – 1.30pm for 7 weeks, at their offices in the Community Centre, Toler St., Kilrush.  If you have suffered a bereavement in the past six months, or if you are struggling due to a loss such as illness, unemployment, miscarriage, family moving away, this course may help you to cope with these changes in a gentle and safe way.  To book this FREE course please phone Tina or Eliza on 065 9052173.

Christmas Tea Dance hosted by the West Clare Family Resource Centre being held at the Kilrush Golf Club on the 4^th December between 3:30 and 6:30.  Dance the afternoon away to the tunes of Patsy Downes.  Please phone Eliza on 905 2173 for info on available transport.

Clare Local Development Company is currently looking for older Men and Women to     participate in the Ageing with Confidence Group Programme in various locations throughout the county. This programme is a holistic approach to health promotion, aiming to enhance the development of older people by providing education for health, by developing life skills and by promoting positive mental health and self confidence. For further information please contact Mary Farren 9056611/087 6811031 or email mfarren@cldc.ie

Masses:                                                                                                                        

               Tuesday                        15^th                  10.00am

                  Wednesday                 16^th                  10.00am      

                 Thursday                      17^th                    9.30am in Cranny.

                  Friday                           18^th                   10.00am

                  Saturday                       19^th                     8.00pm         

                  Sunday                         20^th                   11.00am 

Masses in Cranny for the month of November are on Saturdays  at 6.45pm                                                 Masses in Coolmeen  for the month of  November on Sundays  at 9.45am.                                       Next weekend–  Solemnity of Christ the King.

Eucharistic Ministers:    

  Saturday                            19^th            Carmel Kiernan, Lucy Finn.

               Sunday                                20^th               Nancy Griffin, Mairead Kelly.

Ministers of the Word:

               Saturday                           19^th              Veronica Custy

               Sunday                            20 ^th             Laura Clancy

Altar Servers:

               Saturday                         19^th              St. Columban      

               Sunday                                20^th             St. John Bosco      

Basket Collections: - 5/6 November -€935.00

Grouped Anniversary Mass for November: The next Grouped Anniversary Mass will be on Sunday 4^th  December. Please give names of loved ones to Fr. Colm or Bernie.

Please be vigilant to suspicious behaviour in or around the Church.

Choir Practise continues on Tuesday nights 8.00-9.00pm in the Church.

All members please attend. New members welcome.

People attending mass will begin to pray the new translations of the  peoples prayers at Mass.  These new texts will be on the newsletter/missalette and on specially produced congregational cards and will assist us in becoming more familiar with the new edition. We ask you not to remove the congregational cards from the church, so as to ensure that they are available to everyone, when they attend mass, enabling people to pray with the cards and gain familiarity with the texts. For   explanation of the why of the changes, please see www.catholicbishops.ie or www.liturgy-ireland.ie.

Please remember in your Prayers Colette Hunt, sister of Declan Rouine, who passed away recently in England.

Cahercalla Weekly Draw Results: Tuesday 8^th November  2011.                                                            1^st   Prize: €635.00 Aideen Hegarty,Ennis.                                         

 2^nd Prize: €127.00 Carmel Pyne,Douglas,Cork.

Kildysart GAA Lotto:  Jackpot €6,00. Winning Numbers 1,13, 22, 23. 

€50– Patricia McMahon, Quay Rd, Kildysart. 

€30—Noel McMahon, Cranny.  Declan Corry, Coolin. Keith Farrell, Coolmeen.

Noel Egan, Ballynacally. Marie Cleary, Corofin. 

Next Draw Tuesday 14 ^th  November.       Venue—  The Hilltop.

St.Michaels Parish Website: I am looking for any information that can make our website useful for The Parish and wider community as well as keeping people who live away informed. It would be great if all groups and clubs could give me information on the services they provide and any events that are coming up in 2012. Hopefully the website will be up and running in the New Year. Thanks for your help.Bernie Parish Office.
Huge Ceile at Cois na hAbhna, Ennis, on Sat.19^th Nov. at 9.30pm. Music by Star of Munster. Entry €10. Fundraiser for Missionvale, South Africa. For tickets, contact Liam at 085 1814031 or Andy at 087 2634688. A great night assured!

Free educational guidance for adults, available in Ennis Regional Learning Centre on Monday November 21^st 2011. This is a chance to discuss your options, if you are thinking about applying to third level. Contact 065-6866844 for an appointment.                                          Festival Church Concert: This years concert will be held in the Church on Friday 25^th  November. Doors open at 7.30pm and the concert will begin at 8.00pm sharp. Local singers and dancers will perform and will be joined by Cois Chéim and  The Roscrea Folk Group. Tickets are €10.00 and will be available from usual outlets in the Village.                                                                                                                               Update on recent thefts: Arrests have been made and people charged with the theft of candlebres from churches in West Clare, including the two from Coolmeen Church. It is quite possible that these candlebres have been discarded in fields or ditches in the locality,so farmers are asked to check your lands for same. Thanking you for your help and cooperation.                                                                                                       Ballynacally/Lissycasey Apostolic Society: If you would be interested in joining our Apostolic Society, please come to our meeting in The 5 Arches, Ballynacally Tuesday 22^nd November@ 8.30pm. If you cant make the meeting you can contact Mary 065-6832518 or Margaret 085-8433118. Your help would be very much appreciated.                                               Burren Christmas Family FayreClare's Biggest Indoor Fayre @                              The Pavilion,Lisdoonvarna Sat 3rd Dec. 10am - 6pm & Sun. 4th Dec. 11am - 6pmFree entry, free parking. Visit Santa on the Day (€10 for kids, free to accompanying adults) Stalls: Arts & Crafts, Beauty, Gadgets, Books, Candles, Electrical Goods,Flowers, Garden, Gourmet Foods, Handbags, Handmade Chocolate, Household goods,Jewellery, Kiddies Toys,Knitwear, Meats, Seafood & lots more.Supervised Kids Corner, Hourly Raffles, Novelty Stalls, Hot Food & Refreshments.                      Proceeds to Lisdoonvarna Crèche

Grouped Anniversary Mass

November 6^th 2011.

Frank Murtagh                                      Lacknashannagh.

John O Donoghue                                             Ennis Road

Frank and Mary Larkin                 Crovraghan Paddy and Mary Hughes                                       Navan, Co. Meath

Eilís Donnellan                              The Square, Kildysart

Gerald Garry                                                          Forthill.

Jay Kelly                                                         Quay Road

Thomas and Mary O Neill                                    Cahercon

Mary Robeson                                                         Cahercon

Nancy McGrath                                             Kilrush Road

John and Teresa Ginnane                            Lacknashannagh

P.J. Murrihy                                                        Crovraghan           Kathleen Casey                                                    Quay Road

Josie Grace                                                            Shanacoole

Mini McMahon                                          Crahera, Galway

Forgotten Souls.

Masses:                                                                                                                        

               Tuesday                          8^th                  10.00am

                  Wednesday                   9^th                  10.00am      

                 Thursday                       10^th                    9.30am in Cranny.

                  Friday                            11^th                  10.00am

                  Saturday                        12^th                    8.00pm         

                  Sunday                          13^th                  11.00am 

Masses in Cranny for the month of November are on Saturdays  at 6.45pm                                                 Masses in Coolmeen  for the month of  November on Sundays  at 9.45am.                                       Next weekend–  33^rd  Sunday in Ordinary time.

Eucharistic Ministers:    

  Saturday                              12^th            Carmel Kiernan, Lucy Finn.

               Sunday                                    13^th              Nancy Griffin,Trish Moloney.  

Ministers of the Word:

               Saturday                              12^th              Anna Leahy

               Sunday                                13^th             Veronica Custy

Altar Servers:

               Saturday                            12^th             St. Columban.           

               Sunday                                   13^th              St. John Bosco.         

Basket Collections: 29/30 October  - €773.00.       31^st  October.   €135.50.  

Grouped Anniversary Mass for November: The next Grouped Anniversary Mass will be on Sunday 4^th  December. Please give names of loved ones to Fr. Colm or Bernie.

Please be vigilant to suspicious behaviour in or around the Church.

Choir Practise continues on Tuesday nights 8.00-9.00pm in the Church.

All members please attend. New members welcome.

From this weekend onwards, people attending mass will begin to pray the new translations of the  peoples prayers at Mass.  These new texts will be on the newsletter/missalette and on specially produced congregational cards and will assist us in becoming more familiar with the new edition. We ask you not to remove the congregational cards from the church, so as to ensure that they are available to everyone, when they attend mass, enabling people to pray with the cards and gain familiarity with the texts. For   explanation of the why of the changes, please see www.catholicbishops.ie or www.liturgy-ireland.ie.

More information at back of church. Please have items for newsletter to the Parish Office             before 10.00am on Thursday .Thanks.

Cahercalla Weekly Draw Results: Tuesday, November 1^st 2011.                  

 1^st   Prize: €635.00 Tom O’Keeffe Roslevan,Ennis. 2^nd Prize: €127.00DonalDuggan,Woodquay

Kildysart GAA Lotto:  Jackpot €6,200. Winning Numbers1,8,11,15.

€50– Keith Murphy, Crovraghan. 

€30: Tommy Haugh, Coolmeen P.J. Meere, Crovraghan Shane Brooks, Cranny . George O’Shea, Ballynacally.  Mary Corry,Coolmeen. 

Next Draw Tuesday 7^th  November.       Venue—  Cahills.        

Thanks to all those who have donated cards with holy pictures to the Missions. Don’t forget there is a box in the Church and the Post Office to donate, if you have any Holy Cards at home

SOLAS – Suicide support group will take place on Saturday November 12th^th   from1100 am. – 12.00 noon, at CIOC offices, Elevation Business Park, Clonroad, Ennis.  This support group is for family, friends, and co-workers whose lives have been touched by suicide either recently or in the past.  It is totally confidential and free of charge. 

For further information contact Johanna Treacy, Psychotherapist  086 - 0829907.                   .

Kildysart Squash Club: the newly refurbished squash club is now open foe membership,

including gym. Adults €50.00, Students € 30.00. Keys available this Monday Night 8-9pm at Club. Great value, Great fun. Free lessons for beginners.

St.Michaels Parish Website: we are currently compiling information for a Church Website. If anybody has any old photos and historical information on the Church or matters relating to the Church please contact Bernie in the Parish Office. Thanks.                                                                                           
Poker Classic at The Olde Brogue, Killimer on Friday November 11th at 9.30pm.  Prize money €1,500 Tickets €30 available on the night or contact Senan 087-415 0915.  Proceeds to Killimer Parish Hall Development Fund.

Kildysart Community Hall Committee: There will be a meeting on Thursday 10^th  . Two representatives from each organisation that use the hall are requested to attend. Thanks.

Kildysart Tidy Towns: will hold a meeting on Tuesday 9^th  November at 8.30pm in the

Community centre. All members are requested to attend. New members are very welcome.   
In aid of the 50 cent appeal, as advertised on Clare F.M, ‘The Beggars’ will be doing a 24hr fast from 9.00am Friday 11^th -9.00am on Saturday12^th. There will be a hamper raffle and also a ‘guess the weight of the cake’ competition. Please support us at the Square.

SHARE A DREAM FOUNDATION Fr.Colm and Eugene Lorrigan would like to thank you for your great generosity in helping them with fundraising for the Share a Dream Foundation. The funds raised are heading towards €13,000.

ARE YOU MINDING YOURSELF?’  The West Clare Family Resource Centre is holding an information workshop on mental health for older people and their families at Kilrush Youth Centre on Monday 7^th November 2011, starting at 11.30am.  Admission is free, everybody is welcome, friendly and informal atmosphere, light refreshments served.                                              Farmers! Clare Local Development Company are holding  a two day event for  farmers in the following locations , Kildysart  8^th&9^th November, Kilrush 15^th&16^th November  and Ennistymon 29^th& 30^th November .  Day 1: Farm Safety covers farm safety statement, livestock machinery and height safety on farms and much more and Day 2: Farm opportunities including forestry and wood energy, grassland management and breeding practices, good health advice and budgeting for your farm and household. This event is free of charge so  early booking is advised contact Caroline on 086 823 5598 or email  ccrowley@cldc.ie                                         Today's Churchgate Collection is for the Kildysart National School Parents Association. Please give generously

Oct 2010.

Masses:                                                                                                                        

               Tuesday                    1^st                  8.00pm.      (All Saints Day.      

                  Wednesday             2^nd                10.00am       All Souls Day

                 Thursday                   3^rd                  8.00pm       Vigil Mass  for 1^st Friday.

                  Friday                        4^th                No Mass.

                  Saturday                    5^th                  8.00pm         

                  Sunday                      6^th                11.00am 

Mass on Tuesday 1st in Cranny at 6.45pm

Mass on Wednesday in Coolmeen at 9.00am

Mass on Thursday in Cranny at 6.45pm

Masses in Cranny for the month of November are on Saturdays  at 6.45pm                                                 Masses in Coolmeen  for the month of  November on Sundays  at 9.45am.                                       Next weekend–  All Saints.

Eucharistic Ministers:    

  Saturday                              5^th             Fintan Ginnane, Kathleen McMahon.          

               Sunday                                    6^th                Anne O Sullivan. Anne Casey      

Ministers of the Word:

               Saturday                               5^th             Ger Kelly

               Sunday                                 6^th             Eugene Lorrigan  

Altar Servers:

               Saturday                             5^th             St. Brigid        

               Sunday                                     6^th             St Narcisa  

Basket Collections: 22/23 October  - €616.00.

Grouped Anniversary Mass for November: will take place Next Sunday 6^th  at 11.00am. Please give names of loved ones to Fr. Colm or Bernie.

Please be vigilant to suspicious behaviour in or around the Church.

Choir Practise continues on Tuesday nights 8.00-9.00pm in the Church.

All members please attend. New members welcome.

More information at back of church. Please have items for newsletter to the Parish Office             before 10.00am on Thursday .Thanks.

Kildysart GAA Lotto:  Jackpot €5,400

€50– Paul King,Cranny..

€30– Padraig Meaney, Cranny. Ailish Keating,℅ Hilltop. Michael Aherne, Cranny. Crissie Vaughan,

Boloughera. .Noel  Egan, Ballynacally.

Next Draw Tuesday 1^st November.          Venue—  Tír na Nog.

Cahercalla Weekly Draw Results: Results not available.

West Clare Family Resource Centre Tea Dance held at the Doonbeg Community Hall on Sunday the 6^th of November at 3pm – 6pm.  Patrick Roche will be playing away your winter blues.  Please contact Eliza on 065 905 2173 for further information on available transport. 

Thanks to all those who have donated cards with holy pictures to the Missions. Don’t forget there is a box in the Church and the Post Office to donate, if you have any Holy Cards at home.                               A Response to Faith with the Bible.A six week's course on (1) The Bible as guide in Life and Liturgy (Sunday Readings, Their Background and Reflection) and (2) The Bible in Dialogue with Questions of the Day. Given by Fr. Martin McNamara, MSCin Scoil Mhuire, Ennistymon.on Monday nights; Oct. 24th,Nov. 14th, 28th,Dec. 5th, 19thfrom 7-9pm.All are welcome - especially young adults.
Subscription of €20 for the course. Web: www.ennysguidedialogue.com
The Tidy Towns Committee would like to let everybody know that we have won the first prize in Co. Clare in ‘Bloom’. This is a competition for the best floral display, flower baskets etc, held in Clare towns and Villages. If anybody would like a copy of the tidy towns report it can be obtained from the Post office or Michaels Centra.    

St.Michaels Parish Website: we are currently compiling information for a Church Website. If anybody has any old photos and historical information on the Church or matters relating to the Church please contact Bernie in the Parish Office. Thanks.                                                                                           
Kildysart Youth Club is holding a Cycle. If you like to cycle get your bikes ready and come and join the 30km Kildysart Cycle Circle on Sunday 30th October. It starts at 1pm sharp from Youth Club (Kildysart Community Centre) up to Coolmeen, back to The Lodge, down to Labasheeda and home along the Shannon Estuary to Kildysart where refreshments will be waiting.

 Farmers! Clare Local Development Company are holding  a two day event for  farmers in the following locations , Kildysart  8^th&9^th November , Kilrush 15^th&16^th November  and Ennistymon 29^th& 30^th November .  Day 1: Farm Safety covers farm safety statement, livestock machinery and height safety on farms and much more and Day 2: Farm opportunities including forestry and wood energy, grassland management and breeding practices, good health advice and budgeting for your farm and household. This event is free of charge so  early booking is advised contact Caroline on 086 823 5598 or email ccrowley@cldc.ie.

The joint lecture series of Clare and Shannon Archaeological and Historical Societies continues on Tuesday next, November 1 at 8pm in the Civic Rooms, Ennis Town Council Headquarters, Waterpark, Drumbiggle, Ennis. In a deviation from the normal lecture format the societies will be hosting a dramatised reading of a play by well known Clare historian and writer Kieran Sheedy entitled "Sarah Byrne’s Photograph".  This play was inspired by a photograph of Sarah Byrne, a feisty Dublin-born woman who along with her husband and four other Wicklow rebels from the 1798 Rebellion was deported to New South Wales in 1805.  Sarah’s life took a number of dramatic turns which are recalled in ten inter-linked monologues by three actors, each representing Sarah at pivotal periods in her life. Kieran will be available to answer questions afterwards.  A fee of £5 euro applies to non-members, and all are welcome.  For further information contact 087-9165916 or emgreene@eircom.net

Masses:                                                                                                                        

               Tuesday                      25^th             10.00am

                  Wednesday               26^th             10.00am

                 Thursday                     27^th               9.30am in Cranny

                  Friday                          28^th             10.00am

                  Saturday                      29^th               8.00pm         

                  Sunday                        30^th              11.00am  Months Mind    Susan Kirrane.

Masses in Cranny for the month of October  are on Sundays  at 9.45am.                                       Masses in Coolmeen  for the month of October on Saturdays  at 6.45pm                                                   Next weekend–  31^st  Sunday in Ordinary Time.

Eucharistic Ministers:    

  Saturday                               29^th                Jean Ginnane, Niamh O Connor.

               Sunday                                      30^th               John Joe Cleary. Anne Cleary

Ministers of the Word:

               Saturday                                29^th               Grace Kelly

               Sunday                                  30^th                Jane Casey

Altar Servers:

               Saturday                              29^th               St. Columban

               Sunday                                       30^th               St. John Bosco

Basket Collections: 15/16 October  - €757.00.

Grouped Anniversary Mass for November: will take place on the  Sunday 6^th  at 11.00am. Please give names of loved ones to Fr. Colm or Bernie.

Coolmeen 29^th of October at 6.45pm and Cranny 30^th of October at 9.45am.

Please be vigilant to suspicious behaviour in or around the Church.

Choir Practise will resume on Tuesday 18^th 8.00-9.00pm in the Church.

All members please attend. New members welcome.

The Bell for the Eucharistic Congress of June 2012 is travelling throughout our Diocese at the moment. The bell will be in our Cluster area of Mid-Clare in the following two places: Mullagh church on Friday 21st Cot at 6.00pm and Lissycasey Church on Saturday 22nd Oct at 11.00am. All are welcome. More details at back of Church.

The Collection for Mission Sunday will take place this weekend Please use the envelope

provided. Thanks.

More information at back of church. Please have items for newsletter to the Parish Office             before 10.00am on Thursday .Thanks.

Kildysart GAA Lotto:  Jackpot €5,200 Winning Numbers 1,6,15,16.

€50–Eimer McMahon, Aylroe  €30– Noletta Murphy, Kildysart. Patricia Coyle, Kildysart.

David Cribbin ,Galway. Joe Hogan, Kildysart.  K.J. & S Frawley.

Next Draw Monday 24^th  October. Venue— The Bianconi.                                                                                                 Cahercalla Weekly Draw Results: Next Draw Tuesday 25^th October.                                             1^st Prize €635.00 Mary Fogarty,Tubber,Co Galway.   2^nd Prize €127.00- Mary Hurley,Ennistymon.

Share a Dream Foundation: Fr. Colm and Eugene Lorrigan will walk the Dublin City Marathon on Monday 31^st  October. Don't forget you can still sponsor them in any of the shops in the village.

All proceeds go to Share A Dream.

Building of Hope Project: Volunteers from the area are required for the project in Kenya for building a residence /school for Blind Orphans in January/ February 2012. Please contact Olive Halpin on087 6994599 or Fr. John Molloy on 086 8152828.                                                         

AIf you have an illness, injury or disability and would you like some help to get a job,

Clare Supported Employment Service will have an information stand at Tescos Kilrush from 12pm to 2pm on Wednesday 19^th October. Also, you can call Marcella at (086) 8350733.

West Clare Family Resource Centre Tea Dance held at the Doonbeg Community Hall on Sunday the 6^th of November at 3pm – 6pm.  Patrick Roche will be playing away your winter blues.  Please contact Eliza on 065 905 2173 for further information on available transport. 

Spooky Halloween fun at  IMECOFARM, Clarecastle, weekends 22,23 Oct,  and 29,30&31 Oct,  2pm - 6pm each day.  Forest Train Ride, Haunted Maze, Petting the Animals, Indoor Bouncy Castle and Scary Treasure hunts with prizes.Ph 065-6841552;  087-4000393;  www.imecofarm.com

This Sunday is World Mission Sunday Once again we are invited to offer the young churches our prayers and support. The theme of this year’s Mission Sunday is “Together in Faith”.

A special thanks for your generosity in 2010 as we extend an invitation to contribute generously again .      Thanks to all those who have donated cards with holy pictures to the Missions. Don’t forget there is a box in the Church and the Post Office to donate, if you have any Holy Cards at home.                               A Response to Faith with the Bible.A six week's course on (1) The Bible as guide in Life and Liturgy (Sunday Readings, Their Background and Reflection) and (2) The Bible in Dialogue with Questions of the Day. Given by Fr. Martin McNamara, MSCin Scoil Mhuire, Ennistymon.on Monday nights; Oct. 24th,Nov. 14th, 28th,Dec. 5th, 19thfrom 7-9pm.All are welcome - especially young adults.
Subscription of €20 for the course. Web: www.ennysguidedialogue.com
The Tidy Towns Committee would like to let everybody know that we have won the first prize in Co. Clare in ‘Bloom’. This is a competition for the best floral display, flower baskets etc, held in Clare towns and Villages. If anybody would like a copy of the tidy towns report it can be obtained from the Post office or Michaels Centra.    

FASHION EVENING with wine reception will be held at West County Hotel, Ennis on Thursday   October 27^th at 7p.m presented  by Missionvale, Ireland Ltd. to raise funds for Sr.Ethel Normoyle's school extension in Missionvale, South Africa. Tickets €20  available at Annette's Boutique, Clarecastle , West County Hotel, and Ennis Chamber of Commerce.                                                                                   Clare FM’s 50 Cent Appeal, in aid of Clarecare, Clare Haven, Cahercalla Hospice and SVP will host the Breakfast Show "40 hours for 4 Charities" live from Madden’s Furniture, Station Road, Ennis, from Wednesday 26^th October.  All support greatly appreciated.  If you would like to donate money or host a 50 Cent Event see www.clare.fm or contact us at 065 682 88 88.                                                            St.Michaels Parish Website: we are currently compiling information for a Church Website. If anybody has any old photos and historical information on the Church or matters relating to the Church please contact Bernie in the Parish Office. Thanks.                                                                                            Kildysart Youth Club are holding a fundraising cycle on Sunday 30^th  October at 1.00pm. The Cycle is will leave the Community Centre , travelling through Coolmeen and Labasheeda. Anybody over 12 is welcome to join the Cycle . Refreshments provided afterwards. Entry fee is €10 for adults  and € 5 for teenagers.                                                                                                                                                      The Parish Office will be closed on Thurs 27^th &Friday 28^th  of October and also Tuesday 1^st  Nov. Sorry for any inconvience. Mass cards will be available direcrtly after Mass

Masses:                                                                                                                        

               Tuesday                  18^th                 9.30am  In Cranny and 7.00pm in Kildysart.

                  Wednesday           19^th                10.00am

                 Thursday                 20^th                 No Mass.

                  Friday                      21^st                10.00am

                  Saturday                  22^nd                 8.00pm         

                  Sunday                    23^rd                11.00am

Masses in Cranny for the month of October  are on Sundays  at 9.45am.                                       Masses in Coolmeen  for the month of October on Saturdays  at 6.45pm                                                   Next weekend–  Mission Sunday.

Eucharistic Ministers:    

  Saturday                  22^nd        Carmel Kiernan, Lucy Finn.

               Sunday                    23 ^rd      Nancy Griffin, Mairead Kelly.

Ministers of the Word:

               Saturday                  22^nd        Noel McMahon

               Sunday                 23^rd        Michael Keane

Altar Servers:

               Saturday                  22 ^nd       St. Brigid

               Sunday                    23 ^rd        St Narcisa  

Basket Collections: 8/9 October  - €746.00.

Grouped Anniversary Mass for November: will take place on the  Sunday 6^th  at 11.00am. Please give names of loved ones to Fr. Colm or Bernie.

Coolmeen 29^th of October at 6.45pm and Cranny 30^th of October at 9.45am.

Once again the Candlebre has been tampered with and the contents stolen. The Candlebre in Coolmeen was also stolen. Please be vigilant to suspicious behaviour in or around the Church.

Choir Practise will resume on Tuesday 18^th 8.00-9.00pm in the Church.

All members please attend. New members welcome.

The Bell for the Eucharistic Congress of June 2012 is travelling throughout our Diocese at the moment. The bell will be in our Cluster area of Mid-Clare in the following two places: Mullagh church on Friday 21st Cot at 6.00pm and Lissycasey Church on Saturday 22nd Oct at 11.00am. All are welcome.

The collection for Mission Sunday will take place this weekend and next weekend. Plese use the envelope provided. Thanks.

More information at back of church. Please have items for newsletter to the Parish Office before 10.00am on Thursday .Thanks.

Kildysart GAA Lotto:  Jackpot €5,000.Winning Numbers 6,9,11,12.

€50–George O Shea,Ballynacally. €30– Philomena Meade, Sean Keating ℅The Hilltop.

Aoife Frawley,℅ The Bianconi. Noel Meaney , Cranny. Kate Meaney, Cranny.

Next Draw Monday 17^th October. Venue— The Hilltop.

Cahercalla Weekly Draw Results: Next Draw Tuesday 11^th October.                                            

1^st Prize €635.00-Noelene Murphy,Ballynacally. 2^nd Prize €127.00- John Devanney,Newmarket on Fergus

Share a Dream Foundation: Fr. Colm and Eugene Lorrigan want to thank everyone who supported and helped out in The Family Funday in Kildysart last Sunday. It was a splendid, successful day. The total of the fundraising will be known and announced after Fr. Colm and Eugene walk the Dublin City Marathon on Monday 31^st  October.

Win a Clare Minor Munster Champions 2010&2011 signed  and framed jersey! In aid of Share a dream. Tickets available in the Post Office and the Parish Office.Seriously this is your LAST CHANCE!!                                                    

Building of Hope Project: Volunteers from the area are required for the project in Kenya for building a residence /school for Blind Orphans in January/ February 2012. Please contact Olive Halpin on087 6994599 or Fr. John Molloy on 086 8152828.                                                         

Kildysart Youth Club would very much appreciate if anyone could donate couches, armchairs or coffee tables in ‘good condition’ to our club. Contact Mairead on 086-8604368 and we will collect them.Thanks.
RedBranch is a registered charity based in Co. Clare with a mission to empower children to make healthy lifestyle choices. We fight childhood obesity and prevent serious illnesses by helping children to have a healthy diet and to be physically active. We are running a free Parents for Health information evening in Glór, Ennis on the 19th October from 7.30 pm till 9.00 pm.
Set Dancing with Mary Murrihy will commence in Tír na  Nog on Thursday 13th October. Beginners at 8.30pm, Improvers at 9.00pm. All welcome.                                                                                                Leaving Cert Maths Classes for Ordinary and Honours level starting soon  at Kildangan, Kilmihil. As Spaces are limited early booking is advisable. Contact Teresa at 9050300or087 7561509 for enrolment. A.G.M. Kildysart/Coolmeen Group Water scheme will be held in  Coolmeen National School on Monday October 17^th at 8.30pm. All members are requested to attend.                                                             Garden Talk & Digital Presentation Ennis Flower and Garden Club present Carl Wright, Fanore, at the West County Hotel, Ennis on Tuesday, October 18th at 8.15pm.  Plants raffled on the night. All are welcome. Further enquiries to ennisflowerandgardenclub@eircom.net.
Anam Cara is a national voluntary organisation set up by bereaved parents in direct response to the lack of support services for bereaved families in the 32 counties.Maldon Hotel, Midway, Abbeyleix,

Portlaoise. Co Laois,Thursday 27^th October 2011,7.30pm  – 9.30pm

If you have an illness, injury or disability and would you like some help to get a job, Clare Supported Employment Service will have an information stand at Tescos Kilrush from 12pm to 2pm on Wednesday 19^th October. Also, you can call Marcella at (086) 8350733.

Clare FM’s 50 Cent Appeal is a new fundraising initiative for four local charities; Clare Haven, Clarecare, Cahercalla Hospital and St. Vincent de Paul.  Special events to be held across the county to raise much needed funds.  Stay tuned to Clare FM for details on how to get involved and raise money for a worthy cause or contact the station on 065 682 88 88.                                                                            West Clare Family Resource Centre Tea Dance held at the Doonbeg Community Hall on Sunday the 6^th of November at 3pm – 6pm.  Patrick Roche will be playing away your winter blues.  Please contact Eliza on 065 905 2173 for further information on available transport. 

Next Sunday is World Mission Sunday Once again we are invited to offer the young churches our prayers and support. The theme of this year’s Mission Sunday is “Together in Faith”.

A special thanks for your generosity in 2010 as we extend an invitation to contribute generously again .      Charity Tractor Run: in memory of John McMahon, Casarana, Kilmurry McMahon takes place on      Sunday 23^rd  Oct. Murty Brownes via Morrissey Post Office and back to Murty Brownes.Registration at 12.00pm. Starting at 12.30pm sharp. Music food and raffle in Murtys. Special guests are the all Ireland Set Dancers. In compliance with Health and Safety, no children are allowed on open tractors. All proceeds to Milford Hospice Home Care.                                                                                                                                              

Thanks to all those who have donated cards with holy pictures to the Missions. Don’t forget there is a box in the Church and the Post Office to donate, if you have any Holy Cards at home

Masses:                                                                                                                        

               Tuesday                  11^th                10.00am

                  Wednesday           12^th                10.00am

                 Thursday                 13^th                 9.30am ( In Cranny)

                  Friday                      14^th                10.00am

                  Saturday                  15^th                  8.00pm         

                  Sunday                    16^th                 11.00am

Masses in Cranny for the month of October  are on Sundays  at 9.45am.                                       Masses in Coolmeen  for the month of October on Saturdays  at 6.45pm                                                   Next weekend–  29^th Sunday in Ordinary Time.

Eucharistic Ministers:    

  Saturday                           15^th     Fintan Ginnane, Kathleen McMahon.

               Sunday                             16^th      Anne O Sullivan. Anne Casey

Ministers of the Word:

               Saturday                          15^th       Dan O Connell

               Sunday                         16^th        Frankie O Shea

Altar Servers:

               Saturday                          15^th          St. Columban

               Sunday                             16^th          St. John Bosco

Basket Collections: 1/2 October  €905.00.

Grouped Anniversary Mass for November: will take place on the  Sunday 6^th  at 11.00am. Please give names of loved ones to Fr. Colm or Bernie.

Coolmeen 29^th of October at 6.45pm and Cranny 30^th of October at 9.45am.

Once again the Candlebre has been tampered with and the contents stolen. The Candlebre in Coolmeen was also stolen. Please be vigilant to suspicious behaviour in or around the Church.

From this weekend onwards, people attending mass will begin to pray the new translations of the  peoples prayers at Mass.  These new texts will be on the newsletter/missalette and on specially produced congregational cards and will assist us in becoming more familiar with the new edition. We ask you not to remove the congregational cards from the church, so as to ensure that they are available to everyone, when they attend mass, enabling people to pray with the cards and gain familiarity with the texts. For   explanation of the why of the changes, please see www.catholicbishops.ie or www.liturgy-ireland.ie.

Clare Sunset Foundation for the Blind would like to thanks all those who gave so generously to the recent collection. The amount raised was €492.21.                                                     More information at back of church. Please have items for newsletter to the Parish Office before 10.00am on Thursday .Thanks.

Kildysart GAA Lotto:  Jackpot €5,400. Winning Numbers 6,9,14,23.

€50– Ted Frawley, Kildysart.€30– Tony & Mary Keavey, Cranny. Eileen Farrell, Coolmeen. Padraig Meaney, Cranny. Michael Clancy, Crovraghan.Flan Ginnane,Quay Road..

Next Draw Monday 10^th October. Venue— Alders.

Kildysart G.A.A is requesting former players from 1970 onwards, to attend the Community Centre next Friday 14^th  October at 8.00pm ,for compilation of a new DVD.

Cahercalla Weekly Draw Results: Next Draw 11^th Tuesday,  October.                                          1^st Prize €635.00-Tese Kerin,Clonroadmore,Ennis.

2^nd Prize €127.00- Clodagh Cavanagh,Rathcairn,Fermoy,Co Cork.

Share a Dream Foundation: Mega Family Fun Day on Sunday 9th October, 12-5pm at the Community Centre, Kildysart. Monster Raffle on the Day.  Stalls, Ceilí, Children’s Disco, Face Painting, Party Games, Stacking the Turf, Delicious Bake Stall and Much More. Hot Food Available all day.                Plus Fantastic Dream Concert at 4pm. And the New Dream Machine.

Memories of older days in Clare on Clare FM:   Over the next six weeks, Clare FM will host a special new series, featuring audio samples from the archive of Cuimhneamh an Chláir, the Clare Oral History and Folklore Group.   The series will be broadcast each Wednesday night immediately after the 8.00pm News on Paula Carroll’s The West Wind.  Memories will include the West Clare Railway, killing the pig, house dances, turf boats, the Shannon Scheme and much more.   The series begins this Wednesday September 21^st after the 8.00pm News.  Bigí ag éisteacht ar FM 96.4 or www.clare.fm

Win a Clare Minor Munster Champions 2010&2011 signed  and framed jersey! In aid of Share a dream. Tickets available in the Post Office and the Parish Office.    LAST CHANCE!!!                                                       Building of Hope Project: Volunteers from the area are required for the project in Kenya for building a residence /school for Blind Orphans in January/ February 2012. Please contact Olive Halpin on087 6994599 or Fr. John Molloy on 086 8152828.                                                          Fundraising Ceili in aid of The Building of Hope Project 2012 on Friday the 14^th October 2011@9.30 pm Auburn Lodge Hotel Ennis. Music with Michael Sexton 2 piece Céilí Band, dance performances, spot prizes & refreshments on the night. Contact Emma 0872347969.

There will be a Party Night in the Hilltop Bar Coolmeen on Saturday 15th October 2011.
Music by Dark Horse.  Ticket EUR5.00.All money raised will be going towards Bríd Meaney, Coolmeen trip with the Fr Martin Keane's Foundation of Hope in February 2012.If you would like to make a donation contact Bríd Meaney 0872741279.                                                                                                  Kildysart Youth Club would very much appreciate if anyone could donate couches, armchairs or coffee tables in ‘good condition’ to our club. Contact Mairead on 086-8604368 and we will collect them.Thanks.
Kildysart Squash Club: Membership is now been taken for the new season. Membership fees are     Family- €80.00, Single-€50.00, Student(Secondary)-€30.00.

A new roof is currently being fitted to the Squash Club and a new floor is being laid in Court 1. Your cooperation while these works are being carried out is appreciated. Court 2 and the Gym are open. We hope all these works will be completed by 15^th  October.

The West Clare Family Resource Centre are running Computer Classes for beginners held on Monday, Tuesday& Wednesdays.  If you are interested in volunteering or joining a class  phone 065 905 2173.  RedBranch is a registered charity based in Co. Clare with a mission to empower children to make healthy lifestyle choices. We fight childhood obesity and prevent serious illnesses by helping children to have a healthy diet and to be physically active. We are running a free Parents for Health information evening in Glór, Ennis on the 19th October from 7.30 pm till 9.00 pm.
Set Dancing with Mary Murrihy will commence in Tír na  Nog on Thursday 13th October. Beginners at 8.30pm, Improvers at 9.00pm. All welcome.                                                                                                The Organisers of the Cahercalla Hospice Coffee Morning would like to thank everyone who contributed so generously on Sept 16^th.  The amount raised was € 991.20.                                                                   Leaving Cert Maths Classes for Ordinary and Honours level starting soon  at Kildangan, Kilmihil. As Spaces are limited early booking is advisable. Contact Teresa at 9050300or087 7561509 for enrolment. Thanks to all those who have donated cards with holy pictures to the Missions. Don’t forget there is a box in the Church and the Post Office to donate, if you have any Holy Cards at home

Masses:                                                                                                                        

               Tuesday                  4^th                10.00am

                  Wednesday           5^th                10.00am

                  Thursday                 6^th                  9.00am

                  Friday                      7^th                10.00am

                  Saturday                  8^th                  8.00pm         

                  Sunday                    9^th                 11.00am

Masses in Cranny for the month of October  are on Sundays  at 9.45am.                                       Masses in Coolmeen  for the month of October on Saturdays  at 6.45pm                                                   Next weekend–  28^th Sunday in Ordinary Time.

Eucharistic Ministers:    

  Saturday                           8^th     Jean Ginnane, Niamh O Connor.

               Sunday                             9^th      John Joe Cleary. Anne Cleary

Ministers of the Word:

               Saturday                          8^th       Willie Griffin  

               Sunday                         9^th        Bernie Meaney

Altar Servers:

               Saturday                          8^th          St. Patrick    

               Sunday                             9^th          St. Bruno

Basket Collections:  24/25 September -€805.00.

Grouped Anniversary Mass for November: will take place on the  Sunday 6^th  at 11.00am. Please give names of loved ones to Fr. Colm or Bernie.

Cranny 24th of September at 6.45pm and Coolmeen  25th of September at 9.45am.

Fr. Michael OGrady will be returning to Arizona this coming week. Good luck and

Blessings on your trip. Thank you for all your support while you were here.

1st Friday visits. House calls will be made this week.

Once again the Candlebre has been tampered with and the contents stolen. Please be vigilant to suspicious behaviour in or around the Church.

From this weekend onwards, people attending mass will begin to pray the new translations of the  peoples prayers at Mass.  These new texts will be on the newsletter/missalette and on specially produced congregational cards and will assist us in becoming more familiar with the new edition. We ask you not to remove the congregational cards from the church, so as to ensure that they are available to everyone, when they attend mass, enabling people to pray with the cards and gain familiarity with the texts. For   explanation of the why of the changes, please see www.catholicbishops.ie or www.liturgy-ireland.ie.

Kildysart GAA Lotto:  Jackpot €5,200. Winning Numbers 12,17,18,23.

€50– Cian Finn, Kildysart. €30– Camille Donnellan, Kildysart. Teresa O Brien, Rosshill.

Mai Murrihy, Crovraghan.Geraldine Morrissey, ℅Hilltop. Lexi O Donoghue Kildysart

Next Draw Monday 3^rd October. Venue— Tír-na–Nog.

Cahercalla Weekly Draw Results: Next Draw  Tuesday, 4^th   October.

1^st Prize €635.00-Valerie Lynch, Clancy Park,Ennis.2^nd Prize €127.00- Tom Greene, College Park,Ennis.

Share a Dream Foundation: Mega Family Fun Day on Sunday 9th October, 12-5pm at the Community Centre, Kildysart. Monster Raffle on the Day.  Stalls, Ceilí, Children’s Disco, Face Painting, Party Games, Stacking the Turf, Delicious Bake Stall and Much More. Hot Food Available all day. Plus Fantastic Dream Concert at 4pm. And the New Dream Machine.

Fundraiser in aid of Cian Cleary:Saturday 1^st   October. The Crows Nest, prizes presented by Marcus Horan.

Ladies fitness classes: Starting Monday 3/10/11 8-9pm  for 10 weeks and Tuesday 4/10/11 9.30-10.15am (for 6 weeks) Kildysart Community Centre. Contact Nigel  on 0857769090.

Karate: resumes every Thursday from 7.00-8.00pm in the Community Centre. Young and Old are

welcome. It’s a great way to keep fit! See you there!

Memories of older days in Clare on Clare FM:   Over the next six weeks, Clare FM will host a special new series, featuring audio samples from the archive of Cuimhneamh an Chláir, the Clare Oral History and Folklore Group.   The series will be broadcast each Wednesday night immediately after the 8.00pm News on Paula Carroll’s The West Wind.  Memories will include the West Clare Railway, killing the pig, house dances, turf boats, the Shannon Scheme and much more.   The series begins this Wednesday September 21^st after the 8.00pm News.  Bigí ag éisteacht ar FM 96.4 or www.clare.fm

Win a Clare Minor Munster Champions 2010&2011 signed  and framed jersey! In aid of Share a dream. Tickets available in the Post Office and the Parish Office.                                                           Building of Hope Project: Volunteers from the area are required for the project in Kenya for building a residence /school for Blind Orphans in January/ February 2012. Please contact Olive Halpin on087 6994599 or Fr. John Molloy on 086 8152828.                                                          Marriage & Relationship Counselling ACCORD offer couples, and individuals in a couple relationship, the opportunity to explore marital and relationship difficulties, and to seek new ways to resolve their problems. Tel:  1850 58 5000.                                                                                                                     The Tidy Towns Committee will be holding a meeting in the community centre next Tuesday night at 8.30pm. All current and new members are requested to attend.                                                             Fundraising Ceili in aid of The Building of Hope Project 2012 on Friday the 14^th October 2011@9.30 pm Auburn Lodge Hotel Ennis. Music with Michael Sexton 2 piece Céilí Band, dance performances, spot prizes & refreshments on the night. Contact Emma 0872347969.

There will be a Party Night in the Hilltop Bar Coolmeen on Saturday 15th October 2011.
Music by Dark Horse.  Ticket EUR5.00.All money raised will be going towards Bríd Meaney, Coolmeen trip with the Fr Martin Keane's Foundation of Hope in February 2012.If you would like to make a donation contact Bríd Meaney 0872741279.                                                                                                  Kildysart Youth Club would very much appreciate if anyone could donate couches, armchairs or coffee tables in ‘good condition’ to our club. Contact Mairead on 086-8604368 and we will collect them.Thanks.
SOLAS – Suicide support group will take place on Saturday October 8th^th   from 11.00 a.m. – 12.00 noon, at CIOC offices, Elevation Business Park, Clonroad, Ennis.  This support group is for family, friends, and co-workers whose lives have been touched by suicide either recently or in the past. It is   totally confidential and free of charge. Contact Johanna Treacy, Psychotherapist  086 - 0829907.

Kildysart Squash Club: Membership is now been taken for the new season. Membership fees are     Family- €80.00, Single-€50.00, Student(Secondary)-€30.00.

A new roof is currently being fitted to the Squash Club and a new floor is being laid in Court 1. Your cooperation while these works are being carried out is appreciated. Court 2 and the Gym are open. We hope all these works will be completed by 15^th  October.

More information at back of church. Please have items for newsletter to the Parish Office before 10.00am on Thursday .Thanks

September 2011.

Masses:                                                                                                                        

               Tuesday                     20^th                10.00am

                  Wednesday             21^st        10.00am

                  Thursday                    22^nd                10.00am

                  Friday                        23^rd                10.00am                           

                  Saturday                    24^th                  8.00pm         

                  Sunday                      25 ^th                11.00am

Masses in Cranny for the month of September are on Saturdays at 9.45am.                                      Masses in Coolmeen  for the month of September on Sundays at 6.45pm                                                   Next weekend– 26 ^th Sunday in Ordinary Time.

Eucharistic Ministers:    

  Saturday                    24^th       Fintan Ginnane, Kathleen McMahon.

               Sunday                      25^th      Anne O Sullivan. Anne Casey

Ministers of the Word:

               Saturday                   24^th      Stephen McInerney

               Sunday               25^th       Veronica Custy

Altar Servers:

               Saturday                   24^th       St. Columban

               Sunday                     25 ^th       St. John Bosco

Basket Collections:  10/11 September-€ 828.00.

Grouped Anniversary Mass for October will take place on Sunday 2^nd at 11.00am.Please give the names of loved ones to be included to Fr. Colm or Bernie in the Parish Office.

(Cranny 24th of September at 6.45pm and Coolmeen  25th of September at 9.45am.)

As a reminder to you, we consecrate gluten free hosts to enable coeliacs to receive Holy Communion. Please let us know if you wish to receive a gluten free host at Communion time.

Workshop on the Mass and the New responses takes place in the Community Centre, Kildysart on Tuesday 27^th  September @8.00pm. Our own Fr. Michael O’Grady is the guest speaker.        The Parish Office will be closed from Monday 19^th ,reopening Tuesday 27^th. Signed Mass Cards will be  available from the Sacristy directly after Mass.

From this weekend onwards, people attending mass will begin to pray the new translations of the  peoples prayers at Mass.  These new texts will be on the newsletter/missalette and on specially produced congregational cards and will assist us in becoming more familiar with the new edition. We ask you not to remove the congregational cards from the church, so as to ensure that they are available to everyone, when they attend mass, enabling people to pray with the cards and gain familiarity with the texts. For   explanation of the why of the changes, please see www.catholicbishops.ie or www.liturgy-ireland.ie.

Kildysart GAA Lotto:  Jackpot €4,800. Winning Numbers 2,6,18,22.

€50– Patsy Normoyle, Newbridge.€30– David Moylan,Crovraghan  Shane O’Brien, ℅ Keith Murphy .

John McMahon, Aylroe. Diarmuid Cahill, Tonelegee.Conor Long, Ennis. Next Draw Monday 19 ^th September.  Venue— The Hilltop.                                                                                                                                                       Cahercalla Weekly Draw Results: Next Draw  Tuesday, September 13^th .                                                                                                                1^st Prize €635.00-Mary Connolly, Limerick Road..

2^nd Prize €127.00-Imelda Barrett,Derrycallan,Gort.

Share a Dream Foundation: All children are entitled to a happy, active childhood but not all children are so lucky and  benefit greatly by escaping their everyday lives, if even just for a short time. We at Share a Dream work tirelessly thought Ireland to bring some joy and fun to very special children and their families. This foundation has been very generous to Jason Lorrigan, who is 6 years of age, a special needs Child who is terminally ill and hails from Blain, Kildysart. In recognition of such generosity, Fr. Colm and Eugene Lorrigan are undertaking 2 challenges to raise funds for this very worthy cause and help other children similar to Jason. A 4 day hike in the Alps from 20^{th –}24^th  of September and also walking the  Dublin City Marathon at the end of October. Sponsorship cards are available from Fr. Colm, Eugene  Lorrigan, Parish Office and businesses in the Village. All donations welcome for this worthy cause.  

Family Funday in Kildysart Community Centre on 9^th October. Details to follow. Keep it free because it will be a great day! All proceeds to the Share a Dream Foundation.            

Killaloe Diocesan Autumn Pilgrimage to Lourdes leaves Shannon Airport on Sunday 2^nd October  returning on Friday 7^th October.  Cost €650, Booking Forms from Joe Walsh Tours,143 Lower     Baggot Street, Dublin 2. Tel (01) 2410812.         

Karate: resumes every Thursday from 7.00-8.00pm in the Community Centre. Young and Old are

welcome. It’s a great way to keep fit! See you there!

Clare Haven Services Walk the Talk Programme - A free and confidential programme for women who are or have been in a domestic abusive relationship commencing in Ennis at the end of September. For further information please contact Clare Haven on 065 6842646 by Friday 23rd of September .10 Week Win a Clare Minor Munster Champions 2010&2011 signed  and framed jersey! In aid of Share a dream. Tickets available in the Post Office and the Parish Office.                                                           Building of Hope Project: Volunteers from the area are required for the project in Kenya for building a residence /school for Blind Orphans in January/ February 2012. Please contact Olive Halpin on087 6994599 or Fr. John Molloy on 086 8152828.                                                          Marriage & Relationship Counselling ACCORD offer couples, and individuals in a couple relationship, the opportunity to explore marital and relationship difficulties, and to seek new ways to resolve their problems. Tel:  1850 58 5000.                                                                                                                   Clare Conquest - White Collar Boxing Event in aid of The Clare Crusaders and Ennis Chamber.       Information and registration night on Monday the 19th of September at 8pm in Knox’s Bar & Restaurant Abbey Street, Ennis.18& over welcome. Clare Conquest Fight Night to take place Friday 25th November.

St Theresa’s Nursing Home, Kilkee Road, Kilrush is hosting a Coffee Morning in aid of the Irish Heart Foundation. All welcome to come and enjoy a cuppa with the Residents and Staff on Friday 23^rd  of

September at 10am. Further information contact St Theresa’s on 065 90 52655.

St. Mary’s Athletic Club are holding Club races at Killimer G.A.A. pitch on Wednesday 28^th of         September next. Registration @ 6pm – Entry Fee €2 on the night. First race 6.30pm sharp – Separate races for Boys and Girls.                                                                                                                            Ladies fitness classes: Starting Monday 3/10/11 8-9pm  for 10 weeks and Tuesday 4/10/11 9.30-10.15am (for 6 weeks) Kildysart Community Centre. Contact Nigel  on  0857769090.                                                 Floral Demonstration:Ennis Flower and Garden Club present Martina Flynn, Sligo at the West County Hotel, Ennis on Tuesday, 20th September at 8.15pm.  Floral arrangements raffled on the night.  Further enquiries to ennisflowerandgardenclub@eircom.net.
Positive Aging Week, West Clare Family Resource Centre are holding a Special Tea Dance on Sunday Sept 25^th  in Garrithys Pub, Moyasta 2.00-6.00pm. Music by’ Twice Shy’ plus surprise guests. Raffle, tea/coffee& fancy cakes. Bar open. Transport available. Contact Eliza 065-902173

Grouped Anniversary Mass

September 4^th 2011.

Joe Hill,                                                                Crovaghan

Sally Kenny,                                                        Quay Road

Micko & Margaret Casey,                                      Gortglass

Tom& Margaret Casey                                           Gortglass

Dan Greene,                                                            Kildysart

Peter Holland                                                              Dublin

Vincent Hehir,                                                      Glencanne.

Mae McMahon                                                        Effernan.

Tom Meaney                                                        Ennis road.

Thomas O Brien                                                        Rosshill

Brother Lawrence Murtagh                                  Crovaghan

Evelyn Pender                                                  Kilrush Road

Mary McMahon                                                Kilrush Road

Debbie Carroll                                                     Crovraghan

Michael & Nora Grace                                             Rusheen

Philomena O Sullivan                                                  Cooga

John Griffin                                         Main Street Kildysart

Pat Joe Doohan                                                   Main Street

Michael Cooley                                 Gortnacurra/ Australia.

Forgotten Souls             

   Masses:                                                                                                                        

               Tuesday                     6^th              10.00am

                  Wednesday             7^th          10.00am

                  Thursday                    8^th              10.00am

                  Friday                         9^th                 8.00pm                            Months Mind -Annie O Sullivan.

                  Saturday                  10^th                 8.00pm                            1^st  Anniversary -John Griffin.

                  Sunday                    11^th              11.00am

Masses in Cranny for the month of September are Sundays at 9.45am.

Masses in Coolmeen  for the month of September on Saturdays at 6.45pm.

            Next weekend–  24^th Sunday in Ordinary Time.

Eucharistic Ministers:    

  Saturday                     10^th     Carmel Kiernan, Lucy Finn.

               Sunday                       11^th     Nancy Griffin, Mairead Kelly.

Ministers of the Word:

               Saturday                    10^th    Jane Casey

               Sunday                11^th    Ger Kelly

Altar Servers:

               Saturday                    10^th    St. Brigid

               Sunday                       11^th    St Narcisa

Basket Collections:  27/28 August-€ 657.00.

Church Cleaning Teams: St Michaels is an equal opportunities employer. So men don't be shy…..you too can help clean the church!!! Just give your name to Bernie or Fr. Colm.

Building of Hope Project: Volunteers from the area are required for the project in Kenya for building a residence /school for Blind Orphans in January/ February 2012. Please contact Olive Halpin on087 6994599 or Fr. John Molloy on 086 8152828.

Canon Island Mass:  Many thanks to all those who attended the Pilgrimage last Sunday. It was a great success . Thanks to those who made it possible especially all the Kildysart locals who volunteered with their boats and life jackets. A total of €380.00 was raised for the Bunratty search and rescue team   

If you have any old or used greeting cards with a holy picture on it, please donate them to the Missions. We are looking for Christmas Cards, Mass Bouquets or Mass Cards. It would be great if you could leave the cards intact. If you don’t want the inscription to be read you could cellotape or glue the card  closed. Collection boxes in The Church and Post Office. Thank you. 
Kildysart GAA Lotto:  Jackpot €4,400. Winning Numbers,1,14,18,20,
€50– Donna Murphy, Crovraghan. €30– Liam & Sinead Finn, Kildysart.Tara O’Shea, Kildysart .Marian O’Loughlin, Ballynacally N.S. Grace Scanlon, Kildysart. Seamus Cleary, Gurtnahaha.
Next Draw Monday  5^th September.  Venue— Tír-na –Nog.                                                                                                                    
Cahercalla Weekly Draw Results: Tuesday 23^rd August.                                                                                         
1^st Prize €635.00- Mary Walshe, Rosanore, Gort Road. 2^nd Prize €127.00- Michael Hannon, Quin.

Annual Coffee Day: in  aid of Cahercalla Hospice. Friday Sept. 16^th . 9.30am– 12.30pm in  Kildysart Credit Union. Please come along and support us!

Declan Hayes Memorial Doonbeg Half Marathon & 10k Run/ Walk:   will take place on  Saturday 10th September at 11am Sharp in Doonbeg, Co.Clare.Register now at:www.runireland.com, Contact: Claire on 086 2620688 Or email: doonbeghalfmarathon@gmail.com. All Proceeds In Aid of Suicide Aware, Dun-Laoghaire Rehab and Clare Children with Autism.                                                                        
 The Annual National Grandparents Pilgrimage will take place in Knock Shrine, Mayo on Sunday September 11^th. All welcome. Details (+353) 098-24877 or . www.catholicgrandparentsassociation.com  Kildysart Squash Club AGM: will be held in the Squash Club on September 12^th at 9.00pm.               All members are requested to come and new members are welcome.                                                                    
 Evelyn MacMahon School of Speech& Drama: Enrolment in Kildysart Community College, Monday Sept 12^th .Classes available for primary and Secondary pupils. Tel: Evelyn MacMahon  on 065 6826533.
Share a Dream Foundation: All children are entitled to a happy, active childhood but not all children are so lucky and  benefit greatly by escaping their everyday lives, if even just for a short time. We at Share a Dream work tirelessly thought Ireland to bring some joy and fun to very special children and their families. This foundation has been very generous to Jason Lorrigan, who is 6 years of age, a special needs Child who is terminally ill and hails from Blain, Kildysart. In recognition of such generosity, Fr. Colm and Eugene Lorrigan are undertaking 2 challenges to raise funds for this very worthy cause and help other children similar to Jason. A 4 day hike in the Alps from 20^{th –}24^th  of September and also walking the  Dublin City Marathon at the end of October. Sponsorship cards are available from Fr. Colm, Eugene  Lorrigan, Parish Office and businesses in the Village. All donations welcome for this worthy cause.                  
Presentation of Save a Life St. Johns Ambulance: Elaine O’Donoghue  will receive an award on Friday 9^th  September @ 8.00pm in the Community Centre  for saving a life. Light refreshments will served and all are   welcome. Please come along.                                                                                                                
Zumba Fitness: Starting on Tuesday 6^th  at 9.00pm in the Community Centre. Easy to follow  dance moves, giving you aerobic and toning elements. Great Music, great fun. Half price €4 for 1^st  night!     Contact Christina for more info on 087-7754774.                                                                                             
Kildysart Senior Citizens Club: will re-open on Wednesday 7^th September.                                                            
The Clare branch of the Diabetes Federation have invited Ciara Heverin, Senior Diabetes Dietician with HSE to join the Clare Diabetes Support Group & answer all of your diabetes related questions. This event will take place on Tuesday evening, Sept.13th in the Temple Gate Hotel, Ennis at 8pm.                                                                                                                                                           
Clare Adult Basic Education Service, Clare VEC, Kilrush is offering a wide range of FETAC Level 3 general learning classes in maths, communications, internet skills, digital photography, food, horticulture, personal development and crafts. The classes will be held at the Adult Learning Centre, Kilrush from Sept. 2011 and are free for all adults who want to get back into education or work and improve their basic skills. CABES also offers one to one help with driver theory and improving your reading, writing and maths. For information on any of these courses please contact Kala or Amanda on 065 9052131 or         085 719 7516 for further details.                                                                                                                          
Killaloe Diocesan Autumn Pilgrimage to Lourdes leaves Shannon Airport on Sunday 2^nd October  returning on Friday 7^th October.  Cost €650, Booking Forms from Joe Walsh Tours,143 Lower     Baggot Street, Dublin 2. Tel (01) 2410812 

August 2011.

   Masses:                                                                                                                        

               Tuesday        30^th                                          10.00am

                  Wednesday 31^st                                   10.00am

                  Thursday       1^st                                        10.00am

                  Friday            2^nd                                    10.00am

                  Saturday        3^rd                                          8.00pm

                  Sunday          4^th                                    11.00am

Masses in Coolmeen for the month of September are Sundays at 9.45am.

Masses in Cranny for the month of September on Saturdays at 6.45pm.

            Next weekend–  23^rd Sunday in Ordinary Time.

Eucharistic Ministers:    

  Saturday  3^rd                      Fintan Ginnane, Kathleen McMahon.

               Sunday    4^th                     Anne O Sullivan. Anne Casey .

Ministers of the Word:

               Saturday  3^rd                     Grace Kelly .

               Sunday     4^th             Jane Casey.

Altar Servers:

               Saturday 3^rd                        St. Columban.

               Sunday   4^th                        St. John Bosco.

Basket Collections:  August20^th/21^st  -€733.00.

Church Cleaning Teams: St Michaels is an equal opportunities employer. So men don't be shy…..you too can help clean the church!!! Just give your name to Bernie or Fr. Colm.

The September Grouped Anniversary Mass will take place next  Sunday 4^th  @11.00am.

Joe Hill,Crovaghan .Sally Kenny,Quay Road.Micko & Margaret Casey,Gortglass.

Tom& Margaret Casey, Gortglass. Dan Greene, Kildysart. Vincent Hehir, Glencannane.Mae McMahon Effernanwill be remembered at this Mass.

If you wish for your loved one to be included in this Mass please give their name to Bernie or Fr. Colm.

Building of Hope Project: Volunteers from the area are required for the project in Kenya for building a residence /school for Blind Orphans in January/ February 2012. Please contact Olive Halpin on087 6994599 or Fr. John Molloy on 086 8152828.                                                         

Kildysart GAA Lotto:  Jackpot €4,200 Winning Numbers, 5,13,14,18.

€50– P.J. Ginnane, Quay Road.

€30– Mico King,Tonlegee. David Bohannon, Kildysart.Tom O’Shea, Ballynacally.

Joe Murphy Ballynacally.Gillian Copley, Crossderry.

Next Draw Monday 29 ^th August. Venue— Cahills.

Cahercalla Weekly Draw Results: Tuesday 23^rd August.                                                                           1^st Prize €635.00-Carmel Cummins, Roslevan, Ennis.                                                                                  2^nd Prize €127.00- Carmel O’Loughlin,Ardnagreine,Ennis

Back to School!!:Kildysart National school reopens on Wednesday 31^st August. St John Bosco opens for 1^st  years on Tuesday 30^th  August, Junior &Leaving Certs. on Wednesday 31^st  ,2^nd &5^th Years on

Thursday 1^st  September and Transition Year on Friday 2^nd. Welcome back!

Canon Island Mass: will take place on Sunday August 28^th. Leaving Crovaghan Pier at 4.30pm. Please bring your life jackets.

FETAC Level 5 Business Office Computer Skills. Enrol now for the above course at St. John Bosco Community College, Kildysart beginning in September 2011, Mon to Fri. Places

available for those in receipt of social welfare/job seekers benefit as well as Post Leaving Cert

students. Open Morning. Friday September 2^nd, 10am to noon. Enquiries at 065 6832300 or email info@stjohnboscocc.com.

Arthritis Ireland:  Little things can make a BIG impact to someone with arthritis. Difficulty with everyday things that you and I take for granted like walking up the stairs can often lead to despair, frustration and depression.  Running the Dublin City Marathon and raising much needed funds for people with arthritis will make a BIG difference to thousands of lives in

Ireland. To sign up contact Louise on 01 6470209 or email lmoran@arthritisireland.ie.

 Focusing:  Ever wish you had better skills to relive stress?  Ever wish you could be more creative with your life?  Over five Thursday Nights in Sept  beginning Thursday 1^st Sept  from 7:30 – 9:30pm each night Martina Flavin an experienced focuser, trainer coach and group facilitator and who has a background in education and Tom O’ Halloran a certified focusing trainer who has taught focusing since 1999, and will be leading an introductory focusing course, at Mary Immaculate College Limerick. Martina can be contacted on 061 313467 or martina@ithaca.ie and Tom can be contacted on 067-27105 or tomashalloran@gmail.com                                                                                                                                        The Burren Peaks Walking Festival will take place Friday Sept 23^rd to Sunday Sept 25^th,              Ballyvaughan, Co.Clare.Groups,Clubs, and Individual Walkers welcome. Choice of 5 Guided Grade A, B & C walks each day.Pre-Booking of walks essential.Entry fees from €20, closing date for entries 16th Sept. Nightly Entertainment.  For more information  www.burrenpeakswalkingfestival.com  087 7779714 - 087 7911700.

The Vandeleur Walled Garden & Centre, Kilrush is hosting a Lúnasa Art & Craft Pop-Up Shop & Plant Sale on Sunday, 28^th August from 12 pm to 5 pm. Items include Stained Glass, Jewellery, Felted Accessories, Hand-Woven Bags, Decorated Tiles, Cards, Knitted Items, Silver Jewellery, Photography, Pottery, Wood turning articles, Forever Living products and more.  Entry to the Craft Fair and to the Garden is free.

Declan Hayes Memorial Doonbeg Half Marathon & 10k Run/ Walk:   will take place on  Saturday 10th September at 11am Sharp in Doonbeg, Co.Clare.Register now at:www.runireland.com, Contact: Claire on 086 2620688 Or email: doonbeghalfmarathon@gmail.com. All Proceeds In Aid of Suicide Aware,Dun-LaoghaireRehabandClareChildrenwith Autism                                                                         Dan Furey Weekend 2011. St. Kieran's Centre, Labasheeda August 26^th- 28^th  Official opening by Fr. Michael Casey SBD on Fri @9.30pm. Music Dancing and lots more all weekend.                                   The Annual National Grandparents Pilgrimage will take place in Knock Shrine, Mayo on Sunday September 11^th.  All welcome. Details (+353) 098-24877 or . www.catholicgrandparentsassociation.com                                                                                Sunflower Childcare Centre Kildysart. Montessori re-opens Monday 29^th August. 9.15am-12.45pm Monday– Friday. For more information please contact 065-6826545

Masses:                                                                                                                        

               Tuesday                    23^rd August                 10.00am

                  Wednesday              24^th August                 10.00am

                  Thursday                   25^h August                 10.00am

                  Friday                         26^th August                 10.00am

                  Saturday                   27^th August                   8.00pm

                  Sunday                     28^thAugust                        11.00am

Masses in Cranny for the month of August are Sundays at 9.45am.

Masses in Coolmeen for the month of August on Saturdays at 6.45pm.

            Next weekend–  22^nd Sunday in Ordinary Time.

Eucharistic Ministers:    

  Saturday 27^th August              Jean Ginnane, Niamh O Connor.        

               Sunday    28^th August            John Joe Cleary. Anne Cleary.

Ministers of the Word:

               Saturday  27^th August             Noel McMahon.

              Sunday    28^th August             Frankie O Shea.

Altar Servers:

               Saturday 27^th August            St. Patrick

               Sunday   28^th August            St. Bruno

Basket Collections:  13^th/14^th/15^th August  -€1,020

Church Cleaning Teams: There are now four teams of six people who have volunteered to keep the Church clean. Another couple of teams would be great.  If you are interested in

getting involved please give your name to Bernie or Fr. Colm.

Our Ladys Well, Dromelihy, Cree. The annual prayers at the Blessed Well will begin on Monday 15th August. The following are the times of devotions; Mon 15 Aug : 2pm -  Rosary & Benediction, Tues 16: 7.30pm  - Mass, Wed 17: 3pm – Mass, Anointing of the Sick,

Thurs 19 & Fri 20: 7.30pm -  Mass, Sat 20: 6 am - Dawn Mass,

Sun 21: 2pm-  Rosary & Benediction Mon 22 & Tues 23: 7.30pm - Mass.

Declan Hayes Memorial: walk takes place in early September in Doonbeg, all support will be very welcome.

The next Grouped Anniversary Mass will take place on Sunday 4^th September @11.00am.if you wish for your loved one to be included in this Mass please give there name to Bernie or Fr. Colm.

Please continue to remember all young people in our Parish who received their Leaving Cert. results during the week and pray for guidance for their futures.

Congratulations Exam Mass Cards are available from the Parish Office.

Kildysart GAA Lotto:  Jackpot €4,000,.Winning Numbers, 1,11,17,20

€50– Caomhie Morton. Kings Road.

€30– Aoife Cleary, Gurtnahaha. Yvonne woods, Mount Callan. Colette Casey, Cranny. T.J.Keane, Gortglass. Gerry McMahon, Coolmeen.

Next Draw Monday 22^th August. Venue—  Hilltop.

Cahercalla Weekly Draw Results:  No results available.

Building of Hope Project: Volunteers from the area are required for the project in Kenya for building a residence /school for Blind Orphans in January/ February 2012. Please contact Olive Halpin on 087 6994599 or Fr. John Molloy on 086 8152828.                                                                        

Canon Island Mass: will take place on Sunday August 28^th. Leaving Crovaghan Pier at 4.30pm. Please bring your life jackets.

Kildysart Church Choir would like to congratulate Sheila Hill on winning the Lord Mayoral election and to thank her for all the money she raised for the choir and the Gates for the

Graveyard.

Mary Madden wishes to thank all who gave so generously  to Conquer Cancer. A total of €761.88 was raised. Thanks to Philomena O’Shea and Mary Connors for their help.

Clare Local Development Company are offering a number of part time training opportunities in the following area; Tourism, Computer Skills, Motor Technology, Personal Development, Preparation for Employment, Health and Fitness, Horticulture, DIY/Metal Craft, Business Start Up and Development in a number of areas throughout the county. For information visit our website at www.cldc.ie or call 0656866800. 
If you have an illness, injury or disability and would you like some help to get a job, Clare Supported Employment Service can assist you.   For further information, contact Karen on (065) 6844007 or email info@claresupportedemployment.ie or log on to www.claresupportedemployment.ie

FETAC Level 5 Business Office Computer Skills. Enrol now for the above course at St. John Bosco Community College, Kildysart beginning in September 2011, Mon to Fri. Places

available for those in receipt of social welfare/job seekers benefit as well as Post Leaving Cert

students. Open Morning. Friday September 2^nd, 10am to noon. Enquiries at 065 6832300 or email info@stjohnboscocc.com.

Arthritis Ireland:  Little things can make a BIG impact to someone with arthritis. Difficulty with everyday things that you and I take for granted like walking up the stairs can often lead to despair, frustration and depression.  Running the Dublin City Marathon and raising much needed funds for people with arthritis will make a BIG difference to thousands of lives in

Ireland. To sign up contact Louise on 01 6470209 or email lmoran@arthritisireland.ie.

Congratulations to the management and Kildysart under 12’s Gaelic football team on their recent league and West Clare double. A magnificent achievement &well done to all  involved.                                                                                                                                     Dan Furey Weekend 2011. St. Kieran's Centre, Labasheeda August 26^th- 28^th  Official opening by Fr. Michael Casey SBD on Fri @9.30pm. Music Dancing and lots more all weekend. Check local shops for more details.                                                                                                               The Annual National Grandparents Pilgrimage will take place in Knock Shrine, Mayo on Sunday September 11^th.  All welcome. Details (+353) 098-24877 or www.catholicgrandparentsassociation.com                                                                                West coast Motorcycle Club would like to thank everybody who gave to the Scrap metal    collection for the CCB fund. A total of €9,047.00 was collected

Masses:                                                                                                                        

                   Monday         15^th  August               8.00pm Feast of the Assumption.

                  Tuesday          16^th August                     10.00am

                  Wednesday     17^th August                     10.00am

                  Thursday         18^th August                     10.00am

                  Friday               19^th August                     10.00am

                  Saturday          20^th August                       8.00pm

                  Sunday 21^st August 11.00am

Masses in Cranny for the month of August are Sundays at 9.45am.

Masses in Coolmeen for the month of August on Saturdays at 6.45pm.

            Next weekend–  21^st  Sunday in Ordinary Time.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Eucharistic Ministers:    

  Saturday 20^th August       Carmel Kiernan, Lucy Finn.

              Sunday    21^st August      Nancy Griffin, Trish Moloney.

Ministers of the Word:

              Saturday  20^th August    Bernie Meaney.

              Sunday    21^st August    Dan O Connell.

Altar Servers:

               Saturday 20^th August    St. Brigid.

               Sunday   21^st August    St. Narcisa.

Basket Collections:  6/7 August  -€1153.00.

Trocaire Collection. Thanks to those who contributed so generously to the Appeal for East Africa. A total of €807.00 was collected.

Church Cleaning Teams: There are now four teams of six people who have volunteered to keep the Church clean.  Another couple of teams would be great.  If you are interested in

getting involved please give your name to Bernie or Fr. Colm.

Our Ladys Well, Dromelihy, Cree. The annual prayers at the Blessed Well will begin on Monday 15th August. The following are the times of devotions; Mon 15 Aug : 2pm -  Rosary & Benediction, Tues 16: 7.30pm  - Mass, Wed 17: 3pm – Mass, Anointing of the Sick,

Thurs 19 & Fri 20: 7.30pm -  Mass, Sat 20: 6 am - Dawn Mass,

Sun 21: 2pm-  Rosary & Benediction Mon 22 & Tues 23: 7.30pm - Mass.

Declan Hayes Memorial: walk takes place in early September in Doonbeg, all support will be very welcome.

Kildysart GAA Lotto:  Jackpot €3,800.Winning Numbers 4,5,11,14.

€50– Des Farrell, Coolmeen.

€30– Kay Moylan, Kildysart. P.J O’Halloran ℅ Hilltop. Des Farrell, Coolmeen. Noreen Corry, Coolmeen. Owen  Cleary, Kildysart.

Next Draw Monday 15^th August. Venue—  Bianconi.

Cahercalla Weekly Draw Results: Tuesday August 9^th  2011.                                                            1^st Prize €635.00 .Patricia Sheehan,Tongdee,Ballynacally.

2^nd Prize €127.00 Mike McMahon,Ballycar Road, Newmarket on Fergus.

Kildysart Currach Club are organizing a Currach building course beginning mid September under the guidance of James Madigan. If you are interested please contact 086-3546010.

Building of Hope Project: Volunteers from the area are required for the project in Kenya for building a residence /school for Blind Orphans in January/ February 2012. Please contact Olive Halpin on 087 6994599 or Fr. John Molloy on 086 8152828.                                                                        

Cian Cleary Benefit Cycle: A fun cycle will take place on Saturday, 20^th August.  Starting in Kildysart at 11am on to Ballynacally-Lack-Cranny-Coolmeen-Labasheeda & back to Kildysart.  This is not a cycle race or a competition, all cyclists are welcome to take part.  There will be lots of stops along the above named route. Refreshments will be served in The Hilltop,

Coolmeen.  Entry fee €20.  All proceeds to the Cian Cleary Benefit Fund.

Canon Island Mass: will take place on Sunday August 28^th

Ordination to the Priesthood:  Rev. Ger Jones a native of O’Brien’s Bridge, Co. Clare will be ordained on Sunday 21^st August 2011 in St. Flannan’s Church, Killaloe at 3:00 p.m.  Ger’s First Mass will take place on Monday 22^nd August in St. Thomas’ Church, Bridgetown, Co. Clare at 7:00 p.m.  We ask the people of the diocese to pray for him and for all students of the religious life and the priesthood.  

The Voice of the Ocean in the Heart of the Burren:  Clare FM and the RNLI Lifeboats presents this year’s Burren Ramble on Sept 11^th 2011. The walk begins at 12.30 for a 1pm start at the car park in Fanore Beach, stopping at Blackhead lighthouse at 2.30 pm for a solo recital by the Lismorahaun singers. A packed lunch and suitable walking, weather gear is essential. Contact Jennifer 086 0723206 or Joe 087 6260301 for more details.                                            A Charity Ball Push takes from Kilkee to Ennis on Friday August19^th &Saturday 20^th. The Ball push leaves at 4.30pm and moves to Murty Brownes. Leaving Fanny O’ Deas at 11am on Sat and arrives in Ennis Saturday Afternoon. Anybody interested in walking and pushing the ball or helping out in any way, please call Mary on 086-3717780.  All proceeds to CCB Fund .                                      Clare Local Development Company are offering a number of part time training opportunities in the following area; Tourism, Computer Skills, Motor Technology, Personal Development, Preparation for Employment, Health and Fitness, Horticulture, DIY/Metal Craft, Business Start Up and Development in a number of areas throughout the county. For information visit our website at www.cldc.ie or call 0656866800. 
Best of luck and prayers to all Leaving Cert. Students who will receive their results this coming week.                                                                                                                              

Safe travelling to Laura Clancy and Shane Donnellan,who travel to Madrid next week for World Youth Day.

July 2011.

   Masses:

Tuesday                       2^nd             10.00am

Wednesday                  3^rd                7.00pm 

Thursday                      4^th              10.00am

Friday                           5^th              10.00am        

Saturday                       6^th                 8.00pm

Sunday                          7^th              11.00am.  

Coolmeen on Saturday at 6.45pm and Cranny on Sunday at 9.45am.

 Next weekend– Nineteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time.

Eucharistic Ministers:

Saturday:                              Jean Ginnane, Niamh O Connor.

Sunday:                                John Joe Cleary, Anne Cleary.

Ministers of the Word:                   

Saturday:                              Veronica Custy.

Sunday:                                 Laura Clancy.

Altar Servers: -

Saturday:                              St.  Patrick.

Sunday:                                St.  Bruno.

Basket Collections:  23/24 July -€746.20.

Priests Collection: will be held next weekend. Please use the Pink envelope.

Gluten Free Hosts: As a reminder to you ,we consecrate gluten free hosts to enable coeliacs to receive Holy Communion. Please let us know if you wish to receive a gluten free host at Communion Time.

Graveyard Mass in Kilfiddane will be held on the 1^st Friday of August 5^th @ 8.oopm( weather permitting)

Church Cleaning Teams: There are now 4 teams of 6 people who have volunteered to keep the Church clean. Another couple of teams would be great. If you are interested in getting involved please give your name to Bernie or Fr. Colm.

The Declan Hayes Memorial Walk : takes place in Early September in Doonbeg.

All support will be very welcome.                                                                                                             

Kildysart Parish Office: will now close on Mondays and open 9.00am-2.00pm Tues–Friday.

Signed Mass Cards Available in Parish Office. Sympathy Cards Get-Well, Thank You and

Thinking of You Bouquets. Wedding and Baptism Cards also available.

The Grouped Anniversary Mass will be held next Sunday 7^th August at 11.00am.

Tony Cleary, Clonola.Bridget Ranalow,Smithsbridge. Pappy Donnellan, The Square.

Patrick McMahon ,Ballnacragga. Jonathan Mahon, Rosshill. Sinan Cusack, Glencannane.  

Matthew&Joseph  Kelly, Booltidoolin. Anne Cahill, Cappanavarnogue.

Mary Grace, Shanacoole. James Garry, Forthill. Tom Casey, Crovaghan. John Murtagh, Crovaghan Catherine &Michael O’Connell, Cahercon and Joe & Eileen O’Connell, Late of Cahercon will be remembered.

If you wish to include your loved ones in this Mass please give their names to Fr. Colm or Bernie.

Kildysart GAA Lotto:  Jackpot €3,400.Winning Numbers 9,10,17,18.

€50– Niall Meere, Lissycasey.

€30– Pat McMahon Cranny& Ennis Cabs. Jessica Frawley, Kildysart. Joe Hogan, Kildysart. Johnny McMahon ℅ M. Eustace. Susan & Deirdre Casey, Gurtnahaha.

Next Draw Monday 2^nd July. Venue—  Alders.

Cahercalla Weekly Draw Results:  Tuesday 26 ^th  July 2011.                                                                            1st Prize  €635.00—Western Joinery,Roslevan,Tulla Road.                                                        2nd Prize €127.00— John Cleary,Kildysart Road,Clarecastle.

West Clare Family Resource Centre offers a Counselling Service at low cost.  Places are available no waiting list.  Do you need to talk to someone regarding marriage difficulties, loss or bereavement and counselling for children with difficulties.  For further information or to make an appointment contact 065-9052173. 
Scrap Metal Wanted: There will be a collection of scrap metal at the Sandpit at the GAA field on 5^th,6^th,7^th of August between 8am&6pm.Lead ,brass, copper, steel, lawnmowers, gates,

electric cables, empty food cans, boilers ,golf clubs ,bicycles. Old cars and vans. No Fridges please. If you have a large item we can arrange to collect it. For more information please call Joe on 086-8423871. All proceeds to Cian Cleary Benefit Fund.

Kildysart Currach Club are organizing a Currach building course beginning mid September under the guidance of James Madigan. If you are interested please contact 086-3546010.  Seisiứn:Evenings of Music, Song Dance and Storytelling. Wednesday Nights 9.00pm Teach Ceoil , Kilrush. Tea,coffee and refreshments. For info 086-0854834, hayesanne@eircom.net Fiddle lessons available: Ring 086-3121657 for more information.                                     Clare Minor Semi-Final: Any Club Members looking for Tickets for the Minor Semi-Final on August 7^th  should contact John Meede 086 3260283 or Cyril Kelly 086 0713709 before      Monday  August 1^st @ 7.00pm.                                                                                                              Building of Hope Project: Volunteers from the area are required for the project in Kenya for building a residence /school for Blind Orphans in January/ February 2012. Please contact Olive Halpin on 087 6994599 or Fr. John Molloy on 086 8152828.                                                       IMECOFARM, IslandMcGrath,Clarecastle,Co Clare.Family Fun daily 11am -6pm. Water Rocket Fun this bank holiday Sunday & Monday, from 2 - 4 pm.  Build and Fly your own   Water Rocket! Ph  065 6841552 / 087 4000393.  www.imecofarm.com .                              Cian Cleary Benefit Cycle: A fun cycle will take place on Saturday, 20th August.  Starting in Kildysart at 11am on to Ballynacally-Lack-Cranny-Coolmeen-Labasheeda & back to Kildysart.  This is not a cycle race or a competition, all cyclists are welcome to take part.  There will be lots of stops along the above named route. Refreshments will be served in The Hilltop,       Coolmeen.  Entry fee €20.  All proceeds to the Cian Cleary Benefit Fund.

Masses:

Tuesday                  26^th  July               10.00am

Wednesday             27^th  July               10.00am 

Thursday                 28^th  July              10.00am

Friday                      29^th  July              10.00am        

Saturday                  30^th  July                 8.00pm

Sunday                    31^st July                11.00am.  

 Next weekend–   Eighteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time.

Eucharistic Ministers:

Saturday:                             Carmel Kiernan, Lucy Finn.  

Sunday:                                Nancy Griffin, Mairead Kelly.

Ministers of the Word:                   

Saturday                              Anna Leahy

Sunday                                 Stephen McInerney

Altar Servers: -

Saturday:                              St.  Brigid

Sunday:                                St.  Narcisa

Basket Collections:  16^th/17^th June -€615.00.

ChurchGate Collection: this will be held next weekend. In Aid of Conquer Cancer. Please give generously.

Gluten Free Hosts: As a reminder to you ,we consecrate gluten free hosts to enable coeliacs to receive Holy Communion. Please let us know if you wish to receive a gluten free host at Communion Time.

Kildysart Cemetery Committee: The Cemetery committee are concerned about a number of Graves in the old part of the Graveyard that are subsiding and require urgent attention.

Families from this Parish or nearby Parishes who have relatives buried in these graves are requested  to attend to them immediately. Its been noted that stones have been dumped

illegally near the water tap in the Graveyard. The Committee wish to remind people who do any work in the graveyard to take away any waste material immediately.

Church Cleaning Teams: There are now 4 teams of 6 people who have volunteered to keep the Church clean. Another couple of teams would be great. If you are interested in getting involved please give your name to Bernie or Fr. Colm.

Kildysart Parish Office: will now close on Mondays and open 9.00am-2.00pm Tues–Friday.

Signed Mass Cards Available in Parish Office. Sympathy Cards Get-Well, Thank You and

Thinking of You Bouquets. Wedding and Baptism Cards also available.

The Next Grouped Anniversary Mass will be held Next Sunday 7^th  August. If you wish to include your loved ones in this Mass please give their names to Fr. Colm or Bernie.

Kildysart GAA Lotto:  Jackpot €.3,200.Winning Numbers 1,3,18,23.

€50– Grainne Sheehan, Lisheen.

€30– Maurice Nugent,Barefield.Tom Clancy, Derrylea. Aisling Meaney,Cranny.

Tom Griffin ,Clohane. Tralee. Tom Clancy,Derrylea.

Next Draw Monday25 ^th July. Venue— The  Hilltop.

Cahercalla Weekly Draw Results:  Tuesday 19 ^th  July 2011. 

1st Prize  €635.00—Dan Gaffney,Gort Road,Ennis.

2nd Prize €127.00— Martin Organ,Ennistymon.

The Kildysart Show: will take place on Saturday July 30^th  (Just  week away!) Schedules are now available from Dan O’Connell on  086-8368866. Don’t miss it!

West Clare Family Resource Centre offers a Counselling Service at low cost.  Places are available no waiting list.  Do you need to talk to someone regarding marriage difficulties, loss or bereavement and counselling for children with difficulties.  For further information or to make an appointment contact 065-9052173. 
 

Scrap Metal Wanted: There will be a collection of scrap metal at the Sandpit at the GAA field on 5^th,6^th,7^th of August between 8am&6pm.Lead ,brass, copper, steel, lawnmowers, gates, electric cables, empty food cans, boilers ,golf clubs ,bicycles. Old cars and vans. No Fridges please. If you have a large item we can arrange to collect it. For more information please call Joe on 086-8423871. All proceeds to Cian Cleary Benefit Fund.

Lough Derg: As we approach the final month of this year’s 3 Day Pilgrimage Season we are hosting a Youth Pilgrimage aimed at students who are anxiously waiting for Junior Cert,

Leaving Cert, GCSE, A Level  or College results. You may begin the traditional 3 Day

 Pilgrimage on any day of the week from now until 13th August 2011.3Day Youth

Pilgrimage:- Friday 5^th until Sunday 7^th August. A reduced rate (on this date only) for youth aged between 16&21:  €35.00 For further information contact:-  The Lough Derg Office,

 Pettigo, Co Donegal;  Tel / Fax   071 9861518  (from N.I. 028 686 32391);  Email: info@loughderg.org;  www.loughderg.org.

Looking for Artists&Craft Workers: The Vandeleur Walled Garden in Kilrush will be holding a Lunasa Art & Craft PopUp Shop and Plant Sale on the 28^th August.  We are currently looking for interested artists and craft workers who would like an opportunity to have a table at this event.  If you are interested, please contact us with your details and we will send you the registration form. Tel: 065 – 9051760 or email info@vandeleurwalledgarden.ie.  Last applications on or before the 11^st August. Spaces are limited and submission of an application does not guarantee a place as we are trying to accommodate a wide variety of arts & crafts.            

Kildysart Currach Club are organizing a Currach building course beginning mid September under the guidance of James Madigan. If you are interested please contact 086-3546010. 

Kildysart  Playground Committee wish to thank all who helped the maintenance overhaul of the playground over the last few weeks. Thanks to those for helping with the painting and     general clean up.                                                                                                                       

The National Council for the Blind: wish to thank everyone who contributed to the Churchgate Collection held recently. Total amount raised €747.44.                                          
Seisiứn:Evenings of Music, Song Dance and Storytelling. Wednesday Nights 9.00pm Teach Ceoil , Kilrush. Tea,coffee and refreshments. For info 086-0854834, hayesanne@eircom.net

  Masses:

Tuesday                  19^th  July               10.00am

Wednesday             20^th  July               10.00am 

Thursday                 21^st  July              10.00am

Friday                      22^nd  July              10.00am        

Saturday                  23^rd  July                 8.00pm

Sunday                    24^th July                11.00am.  

 Next weekend– Seventeenth  Sunday in Ordinary Time.

Eucharistic Ministers:

Saturday:                              Fintan Ginnane, Kathleen McMahon.

Sunday:                                Anne O Sullivan. Anne Casey

Ministers of the Word:                   

Saturday                                Eugene Lorrigan

Sunday                                  Jane Casey

Altar Servers: -

Saturday:                               St.  Columban

Sunday:                                 St.  John Bosco

Basket Collections:  9^th/10^th June -€735.

In case of Emergency over the next 2 weeks ,please contact Monsignor Michael O’Grady on 086-3007454 or the Parish Office.

Gluten Free Hosts: As a reminder to you ,we consecrate gluten free hosts to enable coeliacs to receive Holy Communion. Please let us know if you wish to receive a gluten free host at Communion Time.

Kildysart Cemetery Committee: The Cemetery committee are concerned about a number of Graves in the old part of the Graveyard that are subsiding and require urgent attention.

Families from this Parish or nearby Parishes who have relatives buried in these graves are requested  to attend to them immediately. Its been noted that stones have been dumped

illegally near the water tap in the Graveyard. The Committee wish to remind people who do any work in the graveyard to take away any waste material immediately.

Church Cleaning Teams: There are now 4 teams of 6 people who have volunteered to keep the Church clean. Another couple of teams would be great. If you are interested in getting involved please give your name to Bernie or Fr. Colm.

Church Candlebre : Once again the Candlebre has been badly damaged in an act of 

vandalism and the contents stolen. Please be vigilant for such behaviour in and around our Church.

Kildysart Parish Office: will now close on Mondays and open 9.00am-2.00pm Tues–Friday

The Next Grouped Anniversary Mass will be held on Sunday 7^th  August. If you wish to include your loved ones in this Mass please give their names to Fr. Colm or Bernie.

Graveyard Mass In Kilfiddane will be held on the 1^st  Friday of August, August 5^th ,at 8.00pm, weather permitting.

Kildysart GAA Lotto:  Jackpot €3,000. Winning Numbers 7,12,14,22.

€50– Pat Donnellan. Kildysart.

€30– Noel Meaney, Cranny. Aidan Corry, Coolmeen. Meg Brown, ℅ John Meade.

Caroline McMahon, Cranny. Michael O Connell, Coolmeen.

Next Draw Monday18 ^th July. Venue—  Crow’s Nest.

Cahercalla Weekly Draw Results:  Tuesday 12 ^th  July 2011. 

1st Prize  €635.00—Sean O’Brien,Corofin

2nd Prize €127.00— Mary Murphy,Coolsapeen,Ballynacally.

Kildysart National School: After 30years of service Mr. Tommy Haugh will be retiring this year. There will be a collection and people can contribute to this in the Post Office and

McMahons Chemist. A presentation will be made to Tommy in September. We would like to thank Tommy and wish him a Happy Retirement.

Laughter Yoga Workshop: Do you want to add more laughter, humour and fun to your life? Why not attend this workshop in Corofin on Saturday 23^rd & Sunday 24^th July.  Further information Des 065 6827749.

The Kildysart Show: will take place on Saturday July 30^th  (Just 2 weeks away!) Schedules are now available from Dan O’Connell on  086-8368866. Locals who wish to advertise in the Show Catalogue are asked to do so by July 20^th  at the latest.

West Clare Family Resource Centre offers a Counselling Service at low cost.  Places are available no waiting list.  Do you need to talk to someone regarding marriage difficulties, loss or bereavement and counselling for children with difficulties.  For further information or to make an appointment contact 065-9052173. 
Clarecastle Concert:  Comhaltas Clarecastle present Eleanor Shanley/Mike Hanrahan Band in Concert in the Abbey Hall to open the Céilí at the Crossroads Festival on Sunday, 17th July @ 8.00 p.m. Tickets €10 from Cois na hAbhna, Clarecastle Post Office or 6842314.Proceeds to Special Unit of Clarecastle Daycare Centre.

Building of Hope Project: Volunteers from the area are required for the project in Kenya for building a residence/school for Blind Orphans in January/February 2012. Please contact  Olive Halpin  on 087 6994599 or Fr. John Molloy on 086 8152828.

Type 2 Diabetes Meeting:The Type 2 Diabetes Support Group is meeting on Tuesday, the 19th of July, in the Marie Assumpta Hall, Station Road, Ennis from 8pm to 9:30pm. Anyone interested in learning more about Type 2 Diabetes and meeting others is welcome. The Support Group can be contacted on the following telephone number 087 641 5747 or by email at

clarebranchdfi@gmail.com

The 2nd Annual Dan O'Halloran Memorial 10k run/walk will take place @ the Kilmihil Festival of Fun on Sat 30^th July at 2pm in aid of West Clare Mini Marathon and Milford Care Centre. Categories for ladies and men, Senior, over 40 and over 50. Registration on the day or in St Michael's Community Centre Kilmihil on Saturday July 23rd, 7-30pm to 9pm.

Fundraiser in aid of the West Clare Cancer Centre takes place at Queallys, Kilrush, Friday 22^nd and Saturday  23^rd. Tickets on sale for draw- 1^st Prize: 2 ball in Doonbeg Golf Course, 2^nd Prize: Night for 2 in Doonbeg Golf Course, many more prizes on the day!

Peadar Clancy Festival Don’t forget the Festival is being held in Cranny and Coolmeen this weekend. Lots of activities and events. Field day on Sunday 1.00pm.Crossroads dancing  at Coolmeen 6.30pm. Guaranteed fun. Don’t Miss It. Programme available in all local shops.

  Masses:

Tuesday                  11^th  July               10.00am

Wednesday             12^th  July               10.00am 

Thursday                 13^th  July              10.00am

Friday                      14^th  July              10.00am        

Saturday                  15^th  July                 8.00pm

Sunday                    16^thJuly                11.00am.  

 Next weekend–  Sixteenth Sunday of the Year.`

Eucharistic Ministers:

Saturday:                              Anne Cleary, Niamh O Connor.

Sunday:                                Jean Ginnane, John Joe Cleary.

Ministers of the Word:                   

Saturday                                Michael Keane

Sunday                                  Ger Kelly

Altar Servers: -

Saturday:                               St.  Patrick

Sunday:                                 St.  Bruno

Basket Collections:  2^nd/3^rd June -€720.00.

In case of Emergency over the next 2 weeks ,please contact Monsignor Michael O’Grady on 086-3007454 or the Parish Office.

Gluten Free Hosts: As a reminder to you ,we consecrate gluten free hosts to enable coeliacs to receive Holy Communion. Please let us know if you wish to receive a gluten free host at Communion Time.

Kildysart Cemetery Committee: The Cemetery committee are concerned about a number of Graves in the old part of the Graveyard that are subsiding and require urgent attention.

Families from this Parish or nearby Parishes who have relatives buried in these graves are requested  to attend to them immediately. Its been noted that stones have been dumped

illegally near the water tap in the Graveyard. The Committee wish to remind people who do any work in the graveyard to take away any waste material immediately.

Church Cleaning Teams: There are now 4 teams of 6 people who have volunteered to keep the Church clean. Another couple of teams would be great. If you are interested in getting involved please give your name to Bernie or Fr. Colm.

Church Candlebre : Once again the Candlebre has been badly damaged in an act of 

vandalism and the contents stolen. Please be vigilant for such behaviour in and around our Church.

Kildysart Parish Office: will now close on Mondays and open 9.00am-2.00pm Tues–Friday.

The Next Grouped Anniversary Mass will be held on Sunday 7^th  August. If you wish to include your loved ones in this Mass please give their names to Fr. Colm or Bernie.

Congratulations to Monsignor Michael Sexton (Coolmeen) on hi s Golden Jubilee of 50 years in the Priesthood.

Graveyard Mass In Kilfiddane will be held on the 1^st  Friday of August, August 5^th ,at 8.00pm, weather permitting.

Kildysart GAA Lotto:  Jackpot €2,800. Winning Numbers 3,14,17,23.

€50– Patricia O’Brien, Rosshill.

€30– David Neenan, Coolmeen. Tony Normoyle, Kildysart. Ollie Keating, Hilltop. Noreen Corry, Coolmeen. Eileen Murtagh, Ennis Road. Next Draw Monday 11^th July. Venue— Tír-Na-Nog.

Cahercalla Weekly Draw Results:  Tuesday 5 ^th  July 2011. 

1st Prize  €635.00—Aileen McEntee,Abeylawn,Clarecastle.                                                                    2nd Prize €127.00— Bernard Mc Mahon,Cahercalla Road,Ennis.

Please support Flag Day for Cahercalla Hospice in Ennis on Friday July 15^th 2011.Providing palliative care services to the people of County Clare. Volunteers needed to shake a bucket for Cahercalla, Contact 065 6821966.

Free Squash Lessons: Improvers Mondays 9-10pm.Tuesday Beginners 8-9pm. Especially for those who joined last year but never got to play. Come on, It is fun!!!

Kildysart National School: After 30years of service Mr. Tommy Haugh will be retiring this year. There will be a collection and people can contribute to this in the Post Office and

McMahons Chemist. A presentation will be made to Tommy in September. We would like to thank Tommy and wish him a Happy Retirement.

Laughter Yoga Workshop: Do you want to add more laughter, humour and fun to your life? Why not attend this workshop in Corofin on Saturday 23^rd & Sunday 24^th July.  Further information Des 065 6827749.

Type 1 Diabetes Support Group Meeting. The Type 1 Diabetes Support Group will meet on Tuesday, the 12^th of July, in the Old Ground Hotel, Ennis from 8-9:30pm. The topic will focus on sharing information about Cholesterol. Anyone interesting in learning more about Type 1 Diabetes is welcome. The meetings take place in a relaxed setting and are focused on sharing the challenges we face in living with diabetes and congratulating the triumphs. The Support Group can be contacted on the following telephone number 087 641 5747 or by email at

clarebranchdfi@gmail.com
The Kildysart Show: will take place on Saturday July 30^th  (Just 3 weeks away!) Schedules are now available from Dan O’Connell on  087-2718750. Locals who wish to advertise in the Show Catalogue are asked to do so by July 20^th  at the latest.

West Clare Family Resource Centre offers a Counselling Service at low cost.  Places are available no waiting list.  Do you need to talk to someone regarding marriage difficulties, loss or bereavement and counselling for children with difficulties.  For further information or to make an appointment contact 065-9052173. 
Clarecastle Concert:  Comhaltas Clarecastle present Eleanor Shanley/Mike Hanrahan Band in Concert in the Abbey Hall to open the Céilí at the Crossroads Festival on Sunday, 17th July @ 8.00 p.m. Tickets €10 from Cois na hAbhna, Clarecastle Post Office or 6842314.Proceeds to Special Unit of Clarecastle Daycare Centre.

Crazy Camp for children: Monday 11th July 10.00am—2.30pm. Kildysart Community

College. For more information Call Sinead Eustace on 086-8677351

Masses:

Tuesday                  5^th  July               10.00am

Wednesday             6^th  July               10.00am

Thursday                 7^th  July              10.00am

Friday                      8^th  July              10.00am        

Saturday                  9^th  July               8.00pm

Sunday                    10^thJuly              11.00am.  

 Next weekend–  Fifteenth Sunday of the Year.`

Eucharistic Ministers:

Saturday:                              Kathleen McMahon, Anne O’Sullivan.      

Sunday:                                Anne Casey, Carmel Kiernan.   

Ministers of the Word:                   

Saturday                                Bernie Meaney   

Sunday                                  Dan O’Connell

Altar Servers: -

Saturday:                               St. Brigid

Sunday:                                 St. Narcisa

Basket Collections:  25^th/26^th June -€726.00.

This Saturdays Evening Mass 2^nd July is the 1^st Anniversary Mass of Helen Donegan. May She rest in Peace.

Grouped Anniversary Mass for July: Katie &John Ginnane, Margaret Cahill, Michael Cahill, Bridget &John Carrigg, Jack Sheehan, P.J.Kirrane, The Sheehan Family and The    Costello Family and John and Margret Casey will be remembered at next Sundays Mass. If you wish for a loved one to be included please give their name to Fr. Colm or Bernie. Thank You.                                                                                                                                                                           

Peters Pence and Diocesan Needs :Collection was last weekend. Thanks to all who gave so generously. You can still donate to this collection in the Church or Parish Office. Thank you.

Gluten Free Hosts: As a reminder to you ,we consecrate gluten free hosts to enable coeliacs to receive Holy Communion. Please let us know if you wish to receive a gluten free host at Communion Time.

Kildysart Cemetery Committee: The Cemetery committee are concerned about a number of Graves in the old part of the Graveyard that are subsiding and require urgent attention.

Families from this Parish or nearby Parishes who have relatives buried in these graves are requested  to attend to them immediately. More Information at back of Church.

Church Cleaning Teams: There are now 4 teams of 6 people who have volunteered to keep the Church clean. Another couple of teams would be great. If you are interested in getting involved please give your name to Bernie or Fr. Colm.

Church Candlebre : Once again the Candlebre has been badly damaged in an act of 

vandalism and the contents stolen. Please be vigilant for such behaviour in and around our Church.

Kildysart Parish Office: will now close on Mondays and open 9.00am-2.00pm Tues–Friday.

Kildysart GAA Lotto:  Jackpot €2,600. Winning Numbers 13,15,18,21.

€50– Rose Sheehan,Kildysart. €30– Mary O’Sullivan,Rosshill. Noel Coffey, Cranny.

Brendan Cleary,Coolmeen. Patrick O’Brien,Rosshill. Paul King,Cranny.

Next Draw Monday 4 ^th July. Venue— Corner Bar.

Cahercalla Weekly Draw Results:  Tuesday  28^th  June 2011.                                                                              1st Prize  €635.00—Siobhan Maher,Inch,Kilmaley.

2nd Prize €127.00— Barbara Kearse,Fergus Park,Ennis.

GAA Club Day: As part of its 125 years celebrations, Kildysart GAA are hosting a Club Day this Sunday July 3^rd  in the local pitch. There will be a BBQ, Bouncy Castle, Tractor Balancing and      Underage games. There will also be a 7 aside tournament involving 4 teams from the Parish. The Dan O’Grady Memorial Cup will be presented to the winners. Games begin@1pm and finish@ 6pm.

All are welcome.

Kite Flying this Sunday 3^rd July at imecofarm, Clarecastle. 2-4pm. The visitor farm 
has lots for all the family to see and do at the farm.
Clare Crusaders Annual Cycle is taking place from 7th -10th July. This year 24 cyclists are doing a 4 Day 800Km Coast to Coast tour. On Sunday 10th, to coincide with the homecoming of the cyclists, Clare Crusaders have organized a BBQ&Family Fun-Day in Barefield around the Clinic. Everyone welcome. All free. Pony Rides, Face Painting, Magician ,Children's disco, Games & lots more surprises for children. Donations appreciated. Clare Crusaders are a

registered charity. At the clinic we provide therapy to 170+ children.
SOLAS – Suicide support group will take place on Saturday July 9^th from 11.am-12. noon, at CIOC offices, Elevation Business Park, Clonroad, Ennis. This support group is for family, friends, and co-workers whose lives have been touched by suicide either recently or in the past.  It is totally confidential and free of charge. 

For further information contact Johanna Treacy, Psychotherapist  086 - 0829907

Mid Clare Cluster - Eucharistic Congress Launch A sincere thanks to all who joined us in Lissycasey Church  Friday 24^th June for the launch of our preparation journey towards

Eucharistic Congress2012.Despite the inclement weather,a great gathering was present &involvement from all was much appreciated. Thanks to all who organised readings, prayers, carrying of Holy Water, carrying of Parish Church names,to our "brush dancers" and our

beautiful choir and those who brought home the Eucharistic Candles for their Parishes. Avery big sincere thanks to all and to those who provided refreshments and food on the night. We will have  further gatherings in the Autumn, especially when the "Eucharistic Congress Bell" is in our Diocese. We look forward to your continued support and involvement. Míle Buíochas.

Free Squash Lessons: Improvers Mondays9-10pm. Beginners 8-9pm. Especially for those who joined last year but never got to play. Come on, It is fun!!!

Kildysart National School: After 30years of service Mr. Tommy Haugh will be retiring this year. There will be a collection and people can contribute to this in the Post Office and

McMahons Chemist. A presentation will be made to Tommy in September. We would like to thank Tommy and wish him a Happy Retirement.

Music Summer Camps -Ennis Guitar School now enrolling in Guitar, Bass, Drums, Keyboard and Vocals.For 5 days forget about everything else except developing your instrumental or vocal skills and immersing yourself in making music.Ages 8 -18. Ennis:- July 11^th - 15^thJuly, 18^th - 22^nd, 15^th -19^thAugust Kilrush:-August 8^th- 12th.- Fri, 10am-3pm.Attendees receive €20 gift voucher towards group guitar lessons in September. Ennis 065 6822516 or visit www.ennisguitarschool.ie for details. Ennis Guitar School, Elevation Business Pk. Clonroad.

Grouped Anniversary Mass

July 3^rd 2011

Katie and John Ginnane         Liscormack

Margaret Cahill                       Cahercon

Michael Cahill                          Cahercon

Bridget and John Carrigg      Kilrush Road.

Jack Sheehan                           Lacknashannagh.

P.J. Kirrane                           Effernan

P.J. McMahon                    Quay Road.

John &Margaret Casey         Blain.

Michael O Loughlin                 Kilrush Road

Emily Griffin                             Ennis Road

Eilish Garry                              Forthill

Pat Joe Casey                          Gurtnahaha

Margaret Casey                       Gurtnahaha

Martin O Donoghue               Tubber

The Costello Family                             

The Sheehan Family

June 2011.

Masses:

Tuesday                 14  ^th  June               10.00am

Wednesday            15 ^th   June               10.00am

Thursday                16 ^th   June               10.00am

Friday                     17 ^th   June                8.00pm   Months Mind   Jane Frawley.

Saturday and Sunday as always 8.00pm and 11.00am.        

 Next weekend–  The Most Holy Trinity.

Eucharistic Ministers:

Saturday                  Anne O Sullivan, Anne Casey.

Sunday:                   Mairead Kelly, Carmel Kiernan.

Ministers of the Word:                   

Saturday:                 Ger Kelly

Sunday:                   Willie Griffin     

Altar Servers: -

Saturday:                 St. Brigid   

Sunday:                   St. Narcisa

Basket Collections: 4^th