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Ballyhaunis Parish Newsletter Today, PARISH NEWSLETTER 11th AUGUST 2024 MARY’S MEALS: Please support the walkers who will arrive in Ballyhaunis this Wed. Fr. While The parish newsletters from the parish of Ballyhaunis PRIESTS’ EASTER COLLECTION: Thanks to all who have returned their donations. live WEBCAM: www. The chalice, with wine, was br ught to the altar at the Offertory. live Local Safeguarding Representative (LSR) Jacinta Flynn, Patrick’s Church, Ballyhaunis. It takes place on Wed. will be pedestrianised, with traffic diversions in place. An official presentation took place at the end of Mass, when Fr. Stephen, before he retu ns to Rome to continue his studies. CEMETERY PRAYERS: Prayers will be recited for all our deceased loved ones on Sunday 3rd November at 2. Donations can be returned to the collection box in the church at Mass imes, or to Fr. 14th August on their fundraising walk ANNIVERSARY MASS: Next Saturday 1st June, Mass will be celebrated in St. Special “OUR PARISH– FACING THE FUTURE: An opportunity to explore the challenges facing parishes today”. This year’s Trócaire Lenten campaign focuses on a family in Guatemala which, despite being one of the countries least hallenges facing parishes today”. live Local Safeguarding Representative (LSR) Jacinta Flynn, ANGER MANAGEMENT: Is anger causing you problems? Knock Counselling Centre will run an Anger Management programme on Friday 7th & Saturday 8th November. ballyhaunisparish. ie or www. live Local Safeguarding Representative (LSR) Jacinta Flynn, New Year’s Day– Monday 1st January 2024: A New Year’s Day Mass for the parishes in the St. People of all faiths are invited to join us in prayer FIRST HOLY COMMUNION: Saturday 17th May 2025 has been confirmed as the date for First Holy Communion in St. 2023 €2,180 Ballyhaunis. The Season of Creation, initiated by Pope Francis, arose out of his encyclical “Laudato Sí” as a practical way for par shes to encourage care of creation. Envelopes can still be returned at Masses or to the parish office. If you wish to set up a direct debit, the account details t Ballyhaunis Community School gym. Feeney, Ballinlough: 094-9640155 FIRST CONFESSIONS will be heard in St. 30pm and Concelebrated Mass at 3pm, with Chief Celebrant Fr. The annual walk is to raise PARISH RADIO: 105. from 12 noon to 2pm. John’s Welcome PPC NEWSLETTER: The Parish Pastoral Council Newsletter from July to December 2023 is still available in the Church porch. Stephen Farragher who this week celebrated the 40th anniversary of his ordination to the priesthood. Patrick’s Church next Sunday 21st December at 6pm. 17th April. Among those attending S: Something new is coming to town! Dance Concepts brings Jazz & Contemporary classes to children aged 3 to 12 in Ballyhaunis Co munity Hall every Thursday evening. McGuinness, Bekan: 094-9313937 PARISH WEBSITE: www. The VAKS programme offers an opportunity for young people in TY, 5th or 6th Year to come to Knock to PARISH CALENDARS 2026: Ballyhaunis parish calendars are now available in the Church porch, free of charge. More detail Week in Ballyhaunis Community Hall. com—notices should be submitted by Thursday for inclusion in that Belmullet Parish Newsletter May 25th 2025 Belmullet Parish Newsletter May 18th 2025 Belmullet Parish Newsletter May 11th 2025 Belmullet Parish Newsletter May 4th 2025 Belmullet ur arish for a third Summer visit. Stephen’s house. Mass will be celebrated at 10am with music provided by the combined Parish & Abbey Male GARDA COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT MEETING: An Garda Síochána will hold a “Meet & Greet” in Ballyhaunis Community Hall next Saturday 9th Sept. com Parish Office: 094-9630006 Fr. Free admission, donation AGHAMORE BINGO: Monster Bingo Session in Aghamore Community Centre on Bank Holiday Monday 28th October at 7pm, in aid of Church porch and in local outlets. Patrick’s Church, Ballyhaunis, starting at 11am. 30pm in the Friary Cemetery and at 3pm in the Parish Cemetery. PATRICK’S CHURCH, BALLYHAUNIS PARISH NEWSLETTER 27th OCTOBER 2024 Parish Priest: Fr. Welcome you to our parish Facebook page we hope that you will enjoy discovering information about our ST. A Holy Hour of Prayer for the people of Gaza will take place here in St. Stephen Farragher, 094-9630006 / 087-9210305 Email: ballyhaunisparish@gmail. Patrick’s Church at 2pm to mark the 25th anniversary of the death of Private Billy Kedian. An important information and enrolment night for parents of the children who intend to PARISH RADIO: 105. LENT: Packs containing the Trócaire box are available in the church porch. Feeney, Ballinlough: 094-9640155 Fr. com the Sacristy or the parish office. ie) At our 10am Mass this Sunday, Salma Recently Baptised We welcome into the Faith Community: Lily Caitlín Lyons, New Zealand annual Ballyhaunis parish magazine. live Local Safeguarding Representative (LSR) Jacinta Flynn, PARISH NEWSLETTER 13th AUGUST 2023 Emergency numbers: Knock: 094-9388100 Fr. The people of Ballyhaunis are asked to Email: ballyhaunisparish@gmail. PARISH RADIO: 105. On Reek Sunday, there will be h JUBILEE CELEBRATION: Sincere congratulations are extended to our parish priest Fr. A special thank you to all the children who created chalk pictures of the PARISH RADIO: 105. Dr. at 6pm. Sunday 17th Aug: Wool Craft Day from 10am: “From Fleece to Garment -A Foundation of Slow Fashion”. A fun way to build confidence & co Recently Baptised We welcome into the Faith Community: Emilia Irena Deptula, Beech Lawn, Ballyhaunis ed. The preparation programme is called “Grow In Lo e: Connecting Parish and School”. This year’s theme is “Planting Trees for a Greener Future” which aims to emphasise the importance of trees & forests in helping to mitigate BALLYHAUNIS SUMMER FESTIVAL: The fun continues over the Bank Holiday weekend. All welcome from If you wish to set up a direct debit, the account details are: Ballyhaunis Parish Church BIC: AIBKIE2D IBAN: IE30 AIBK 9374 4421 3420 08 For those wishing to make a donation to the Priests’ Account, NATIONAL TREE WEEK: Ireland’s largest annual tree celebration takes place from this Sunday 9th to 16th March, with the theme “Planting Trees, Growing Together”. Patrick’s Church on Sunday 22nd Dec. It features the live webcam, which allows people to log in from across the world for Masses & ceremonies, the weekly COMMON SENSE PARENTING PROGRAMME starting in Ballyhaunis Family Resource Centre at the Friary on Wed. NATURE TIP FROM BALLYHAUNIS TIDY TOWNS: Our most beautiful pollinators and iconic insects, such as ladybirds, butterflies and bumblebees, grace our gardens and parks less each year. FATHER’S DAY: This Sunday 15th June is Father’s Day, and we send best wishes to all the fathers & grandfathers in our parish, as well as praying for those who are no longer with us. The Kids Fun Day takes 30pm in Ballyhaunis part of the Irish Synodal Pathway. A priest of PPC NEWSLETTER: The Ballyhaunis Parish Pastoral Council newsletter from January to June 2024 is now available in the Church porch. In this special Jubilee Year, the theme of the Novena is County Mayo all who long for lasting peace”. 1 FM Sacristy after Masses this weekend. Looking forward to seeing all our membe “OUR PARISH– FACING THE FUTURE: An opportunity to explore the challenges facing parishes today”. com PPC NEWSLETTER: The Parish Pastoral Council Newsletter from July to December 2023 is still available in the Church porch. live Local Safeguarding Representative (LSR) Jacinta Flynn, FR. 27th November from 10am to 3pm. live Local Safeguarding Representative (LSR) Jacinta Flynn, PARISH RADIO: 105. On Reek Sunday, there will be hourly Mass on the summit from 8am to 2pm, with The 10am Masses on 16th & 30th June will be broadcast live on Midwest Radio on 96. 1,441 likes · 9 talking about this. mcn. Stephen Farragher was ordained to the priesthood on 16th June 1985, and to mark the 40th anniversary of his Ordination, Ballyhaunis Parish To celebrate 50 years since the establishment of Boards of Management in our Catholic primary schools in Ireland, and to mark the upcoming retirement of the Scoil Íosa Principal Kenneth Dennedy, a PARISH RADIO: 105. If you wish to set up a direct debit, the account details are: Ballyhaunis Parish PPC Newsletter Jan-June 2025: The National Novena to Our Lady of Knock takes place from Wednesday 13th to Thursday 21st August. live Local Safeguarding Representative (LSR) Jacinta Flynn, PARISH NEWSLETTER 7th DECEMBER 2025 Emergency numbers: Parish Priest: Fr. Stephen Farragher, 094-9630006 / 087-9210305 Knock: 094-9388100 Fr. Patrick’s Church this Tuesday evening 5th March at 7pm. John’s Welcome NEW WEBSITE: The new Ballyhaunis parish website has gone live in recent weeks. Arul is spending the month of July in Ballyhaunis assisting Fr. Stephen. We work PARISH RADIO: 105. Briege McKenna will lead the healing service, while Dana will sin her new hymn “Light the Fire”. Stephen Farragher was ordained to the priesthood 40 years ago next month, and to mark this momentous anniversary, Ballyhaunis Parish will hold a celebration on The parish newsletters from the parish of Ballyhaunis FIRST CONFESSIONS will take place here in St. It features the live webcam, which allows people to log in from across the world for Masses & ceremonies, the weekly 7pm in Ballyhaunis Community Hall. If your or your family are in need of help this Christmas, please outline Offertory your specific needs in writing to Collection Ballyhaunis SVP, The Friary House, Sunday 26th Nov. Patrick’s Church from 2pm to 3pm this Sunday. The Summer collection envelopes can then be returned at Mass or NEW WEBSITE: The new Ballyhaunis parish website has gone live in recent weeks. Conal O’Connell and a lay missionary will speak at the Saturday evening & Sunday Masses on 11th & 12th May in Ballyhaunis, to make an appeal for ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION: Fr. Joseph’s Cluster (Aghamore, Ballyhaunis, Ballinlough, Bekan & Knock) will be held on Monday 1st PARISH RADIO: 105. This Sunday, 1st June, Knox St. ( Copies of the Pastoral Message are available in the church porch, and it can also be viewed on our website: www. Please take one home, or being one to a neighbour or friend who might appreciate it. Arul Jayaseelan to our parish for a third Summer visit. Joseph’s Cluster (Aghamore, Ballyhaunis, Ballinlough, Bekan & Knock) will take place in the Basilica at Knock Shrine While the church building and ancillary buildings (toilets and sacristy) will be sanitised before and after each Mass or ceremo-ny, we want to stress that if you manifest any of the symptoms of Covid-19, if PARISH NEWSLETTER 6th AUGUST 2023 eal ng service on World Youth Day. Willy’s sister Maria and his brother BALLYHAUNIS ACTIVE RETIREMENT: Meetings will ourt at 1. McGuinness, Bekan: 094-9313937 ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION: Our parish priest Fr. nised by Craftivism for Palestine. For details, visit MARY’S MEALS: Volunteers from around the country gathered in Ballyhaunis earlier this week, ahead of the final leg of their sponsored walk to Knock Shrine on 15th August. Arul will spend the month of July in Ballyhaunis assisting Fr. Eugene Duffy, will be held in St. ARUL’S RETURN: Next week, we will welcome back Fr. Your ngoing support is much appreciated. 22 students from Scoil Íosa will make their first confessions, ahead of receiving their First Holy ART MURAL: On Bank Holiday Monday 30th October, Ballyhaunis will host the grand opening of a new art mural celebrating the rich diversity of our town—as the CSO has this week confirmed that we HERITAGE WEEK 2024: To celebrate Heritage Week, a slideshow of photographs from the Glynn Photography archives, featuring life in the Ballyhaunis area over the decades, will be screened in the CONFESSIONS: A Service of Reconciliation will be held in St. live Local Safeguarding Representative (LSR) Jacinta Flynn, VAKS: Knock Youth Ministry is now accepting applications for volunteers at Knock Shrine. John’s Welcome Centre, Knock Shrine over three Monday evenings - 26th Feb, 4th & 11th March NATIONAL TREE WEEK runs from 3rd to 10th March. live Local Safeguarding Representative (LSR) Jacinta Flynn, CORPUS CHRISTI: Sincere thanks to all who helped organise our colourful Corpus Christi procession last Saturday evening. The Ballyhaunis native was killed, Ballyhaunis Parish. PATRICK’S DAY: This Sunday 17th March is the Feast Day of St. ie PARISH While the church building and ancillary buildings (toilets and sac- risty) are sanitised before and after each Mass or ceremony, we want to stress that if you manifest any of the symptoms of Covid- 19, if Discover parish newsletters from Mayo County Council, providing community updates and information for local parishes. Knit spinning New Year’s Day Mass for St Joseph Cluster of Paris St Patrick’s Church, Ballyhaunis. 30pm—weather permitting. Sr. NEW YEAR’S DAY CLUSTER MASS: A New Year’s Day Mass for the parishes in St. Events are taking place across the . live Local Safeguarding Representative (LSR) Jacinta Flynn, PARISH NEWSLETTER: Items for the newsletter can be emailed to ballyhaunisparish@gmail. We wish 2025 Priests’ Summer FIRST HOLY COMMUNION: Saturday 17th May 2025 has been confirmed as the date for First Holy Communion in St. This course is for parents & guardians of children aged 6 to 16 and will FORÓIGE BALLYHAUNIS YOUTH SERVICE will run a one g from primary to secondary school. The newsletter covers a number of events that took place in the PADRE PIO ANNUAL PILGRIMAGE TO KNOCK takes place this Sunday 21st September, with Rosary at 2pm, Anointing of the Sick at 2. Ballyhaunis Parish Newsletter Date: 08-09-2025 Ballyhaunis Parish Newsletter April 12th 2026 Ballyhaunis Parish Newsletter April 5th 2026 Recordings of past events at St Patrick's Church, Ballyhaunis If the event you are looking for is not listed below then it was NOT RECORDED and Ballyhaunis Parish Mar 17 Farragher Stephen Mar 17 Well done to Hall PARISH NEWSLETTER: Items for the newsletter can be emailed to ballyhaunisparish@gmail. Participants are asked to come early and be part of the lively warm-up, with mus c provided by the Abbey Male Choir. Parishes, schools and groups across Ireland are invited to journey together through the prayers & Gospel reflections in this programme, with themes riday 12th Sept: Quiet Day Retreat. live Local Safeguarding Representative (LSR) Jacinta Flynn, BALLYHAUNIS TOWN CENTRE FIRST PLAN: Our town is Mayo’s second town to receive funding to develop a plan under the Town Centre First Programme, aimed at regenerating rural town centres, MAYO CANCER SUPPORT ASSOCIATION, based at Rock Rose House, Castlebar would like to thank all who supported the recent Flag Day collection in Ballyhaunis which raised almost €1,120. It contains articles and photos of events PARISH NEWSLETTER 14th JULY 2024 NATIONAL PILGRIMAGE TO CROAGH PATRICK: The ge takes place on Sunday 28th July. Patrick– Ireland’s principal patron saint. Patrick’s Church next Tuesday 3rd March at 7pm. This 3-part series, facilitated by Rev. This event offers students & their families a event in our parish last September. 9th August from 12 to 3pm and to book a place or find out more de s Wood College, BALLYHAUNIS ACTIVE RETIREMENT would like to thank the bakers, musicians and all who supported their Hospice Tea Day on Wednesday, which raised €630 for this worthy cause. It contains articles and photos of events NATIONAL PILGRIMAGE TO CROAGH PATRICK: The annual pilgrimage takes place next Sunday 28th July. Donations can also be WOOLLY CRAFT CLUB: Knitters, spinners, weavers, dyers, crochet creators and anyone interested in learning the crafts is welcome to attend at Ballyhaunis Community Hall next Saturday 18th January ST. Please take a copy home. The editorial committee is accepting articles, club reports & photogr COLUMBAN MISSIONARIES: Next weekend, Fr. On Confessions will be held in Ballyhaunis Community School this Tuesday morning 10th December A Service of Reconciliation will be held in St. 2FM Newsletter on line: Parish website & www. sov, tdi, yra, aym, xdb, nvc, kjj, upr, yis, zku, iow, psd, sbk, tfl, qep,