Church Notices April 29th 2018

St. Joseph's Church, Milltown
Day Date Time Church Intention
Sunday 29th April ’18 11:00 am Milltown Pat & Delia Leonard, Carrabaun
Monday 30th April ’18   7:30pm Milltown Robert Feerick & deceased members of the family, Kilgeverin  (Months Mind)
Tuesday 01st  May ’18 10:00am Milltown People of the parish. Feast of Saint Joseph.
Wednesday 02nd May ’18 10:00am Milltown
Thursday 03rd May ’18   7:30pm Milltown
Friday 04th May ’18   7:30 pm Milltown Tom & Bridie Kirrane, Lurgan.  (First Friday)
Saturday 05th May ’18  12 noon Milltown First Saturday
Saturday 05th May ’18   8:00pm Ballyglass
Sunday 06th May ’18 11.00 am Milltown First Holy Communion

 

First Friday Calls:   on Friday the 4th of May at usual times.

 

Nine Day Novena:  Nine day novena for the protection of the unborn, commencing on Monday evening the 30th of April at 7pm before mass in St. Joseph’s Church Milltown.

 

Offertory Collection:  Sun 22nd April in St. Joseph’s Church Milltown €536 and €250 from Ballindine.  Thank you for your contribution.

 

Collectors for May:  Richard Walsh & Padraig Diskin.

 

  Church Maintainance for May:  Bernie Naughton, Kathleen Healy, Marie Murray,       Margaret Molloy

 

Eucharistic Ministers for May:

Sun   6th May:   Seamus Gannon, Margaret Nestor, Bridie Acton

Sun 13th May:   Noreen Healy, Ann Tierney, Monica O’Donnell

Sun 20th May:   Christina Foy, Margaret Carne, Maureen McHugh

Sun 27th May:   Michael Concannon, Helen Flattery, Catherine Murphy

 

Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament:  Adoration on Mondays & Tuesdays at usual hours. All welcome.

 

Tuam Diocesan Pilgrimage to Knock: Archbishop Michael Neary will lead the Pilgrimage to Knock on Sunday May 6th.  The Sacrament of the Anointing is at 2.30pm.

 

Trócaire: If there are any other donations for Trócaire, please send them in as we want to send off all donations as soon as possible.  Many thanks to everyone who contributed so generously.

 

Day Trips to Lough Derg:  Day Trips are on Sat 5th May, Sun 6th, Mon 7th, Tue 8th, Sat 12th, Sun 13th, Tue 15th, Sun 20th, Tue 22nd, Sat 26th, Sun 27th, Mon 28th.  The 3 Day Trips begin on June 1st – August 13th.  For details, ring 071-9861518 or www.loughderg.org

 

World Meeting of Families (WMOF): 

21st August                    Opening of  WMOF.

22nd – 24th August:         3 day Congress at R.D.S. Ballsbridge, Dublin.

25th August:                   Evening Festival of Families in Croke Park.

26th August:                   Holy mass with POPE FRANCIS in the Phoenix Park.

You must have a ticket to enter any of the events including the Final Mass with POPE FRANCIS.  All tickets are organised by the WMOF Office in Dublin.  For further information, phone 01-5676800 or Email:  info@worldmeeting2018.ie

Community notices 14th April 2018

Active Retirement Association:  Meeting on Tuesday, 17th April @ 8.30pm in Ballindine Community Centre.  Chair Yoga session also on Tuesday, 17th April from 7:00 to 8:15pm.  New members always very welcome.

 

Milltown CE Scheme Jobs available:  3 vacancies for landscaper/gardener.  Contact 093-51876

 

Milltown Community Centre:  Anyone wishing to book the Community Centre for an event, meetings or sport, please contact the office, Monday to Friday from 9.30 to 5 0’clock.  Tel (093) 51876 or email milltowncommunity@eircom.net

 

Day Date Time Church Intention
Sunday 15th April ’18 11:00 am Milltown Martin,Tom & Ciss Singleton, Dawros
Monday 16th April ’18   7:30pm Milltown Novena Mass
Tuesday 17th April ’18 10:00am Milltown People of the parish
Wednesday 18th April ’18 10:00am Milltown  
Thursday 19th April ’18   7:30pm Milltown Thomas & Nora Monaghan, son Tom + daughter Mary, Kilphrasogue
Friday 20th April ’18   7:30 pm Milltown Martin Donnelly, Emeracly
Saturday 21st April ’18  12 noon Milltown Paddy O’Connor, Emeracly (1st Anniv)
Saturday 21st April ’18   8:00pm Ballyglass
Sunday 22nd April ’18 11.00 am Milltown Michael & Sarah Higgins, Stripe

 

Please pray for:  Tom Burke, Kilgevrin,  Robbie Feerick Kilgevrin/Southampton  and Ita Kelly, Cloonmoyle , all who passed away recently.  May they Rest In Peace.

 

Collectors for April:  Jarlath Connolly & Stephen Mongan

 

Offertory Collection:  Sun 1st April in St. Joseph’s Church Milltown €853.  Thank you for your contribution.

 

  Church Maintainance for April:  Mary Birmingham, Mary Connolly, Marian Greene, Ann Marie Donelon

 

Eucharistic Ministers: (The New Rota for “Eucharistic Ministers” will be available next week.  Can all Eucharistic Ministers please pick up your copy off the notice board)

Sun 22nd April: Carmel O’Donnell, Catherine Brennan, Breda Flanagan

Sun 29th April:  Philip Comer, Kay Gilligan, Ann Marie Dolan

 

Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament:  Adoration on Mondays & Tuesdays at usual hours. All welcome.

 

 

 

Lotto: Results from Milltown GAA Lotto Draw Mon 9th April 2018. Numbers drawn were: 3.4.25.26.  No winner. No match 3.  Lucky Dip: Jarlath Molloy, Milltown.       Lotto jackpot is €12,700. Next week’s draw is in Mullarkey’s on Mon 16th April 2018 at 9pm. If you’re not in, you can’t win. Play now @ http://bit.ly/MilltownGAA Milltown GAA “Blue and White Forever”!!

 

Weekly Card Game: Results from Thursday 12th April. Winners: 11 games: Sean Healy & Michael Connaughton. Andy McDaid & Nora Kirrane.  Raffle: Austin Huane, Teresa Connolly, Gabriel Prendergast.  Ladies: AnneMarie Dolan.  Spot: Fr. J. Feeney & Gerry Lyons.  Next game is Thur 19th April 2018 at 9.00 pm.  All are welcome.

 

Milltown Defib Tea Dance:  Della’s Benefit Tea Dance will be held in the Ard Rí Hotel on the Milltown Road in Tuam on this Sunday the 15th of April 2018.  Music by Jimmy Hynes & The Crusaders.  This fundraiser is for Milltown Defibrillator Group.  Adm €7.  Dancing 3pm – 6pm.  Please support.

 

Best Home Care Services Limited:  We are recruiting Personal Care Assistants, Home Care Assistants for the Tuam and surrounding areas.  Fetac Level 5 training required.  Please forward your CV to info@besthomecare.ie or contact 085-2492521.

 

Tiny Tots:  Milltown Parent & Toddler Group:  Fun for 0-5 year olds, including creative play, toys, crafts and making new friends.  Parents, grandparents * childminders all welcome.  Have a cuppa and enjoy a chat.  Tuesdays, 10:00 – 11:30.  Milltown Day Centre, across from the Community Centre.  €2 donation per family.  Find us on Facebook for more information.

 

World Meeting of Families (WMOF): 

21st August                    Opening of  WMOF.

22nd – 24th August:         3 day Congress at R.D.S. Ballsbridge, Dublin.

25th August:                   Evening Festival of Families in Croke Park.

26th August:                   Holy mass with POPE FRANCIS in the Phoenix Park.

You must have a ticket to enter any of the events including the Final Mass with POPE FRANCIS.  All tickets are organised by the WMOF Office in Dublin.  For further information, phone 01-5676800 or Email:  info@worldmeeting2018.ie

 

Rod Stewart tribute show

Rod Stewart Tribute Show:  “Tonight’s The Night” Ireland’s Top Rod Stewart Tribute Show in Concert in Claremorris Town Hall, on Saturday 14th of April.  Doors 7 pm. Show 8 pm.  A great night’s entertainment for music fans.  Coming up on Sat 28th of April, Lisa Canny with Mount Saint Michael Senior Choir & Guests.  www.townhall.ie or phone 094-9310999.

Moving for health

Moving4Health: Hips and Knees joint strength and mobility water-based exercise programme commencing Tuesday 10th of April at 7:30 pm & Thursday 26th April at 2 pm at the Coral Leisure Pool Tuam.  This six-week programme is ideally suited for those with Arthritis, post joint replacement, awaiting surgery or for those who wish to exercise pain-free.  Suitable for all ages and non-swimmers.  Aqua Blast advanced class Thursdays at 7:30 pm.  Pre-booking essential.  Contact Caroline on 086-2513536.

Home care assistance positions available.

Best Home Care Services Limited:  We are recruiting Personal Care Assistants, Home Care Assistants for the Tuam and surrounding areas.  Fetac Level 5 training required.  Please forward your CV to info@besthomecare.ie or contact 085-2492521.

Milltown Defib Tea Dance

Della’s Benefit Tea Dance will be held in the Ard Rí Hotel on the Milltown Road in Tuam on Sunday the 15th of April 2018.  Music by Jimmy Hynes & The Crusaders.  This fundraiser is for Milltown Defibrillator Group.  Adm €7.  Dancing 3pm – 6pm.  Please support.