Anniversary Masses in March

Dysart:        Saturday 4^th March 2017 at 4:00 pm

                    Months Mind Mass for Michael Fitzgibbon

Ruan:          Sunday 5^th March 2017 at 10:00 am

         Paddy O’Donoghue    Maisie O’Donoghue   Deceased members of the O’Donoghue Family   Tom Crowe                                  Deceased members of the Crowe Family       Paddy McMahon     Joan Daly

Dysart:        Sunday 5^th March 2017 at 7:00 pm

                    Months Mind Mass for Kathleen Hassett

Ruan:          Sunday 19^th March 2017 at 10:00 am

                    Mary Tierney     Michael Tierney            Michael O’Regan     Kathleen O’Regan          Sabina Hayes Jordan

†   We pray for the repose of the soul of Seán Hickey, England and formerly of Toonagh and Slaveen, Ennis, who died during the week.  Funeral arrangements to be announced later.  May he rest in peace.

Ash Wednesday is Wednesday next 1^st March - 1^st day of Lent.

Masses:       Dysart:  9.30 am          Ruan:  8.00 pm             Ashes will be blessed and distributed

Weekday Masses:      Ruan:  Monday and Tuesday at 9:30 am.   Wednesday: at 8:00pm  

                                         Dysart:  Wednesday at 9:30am

Eucharistic Adoration:       Ruan:   Wednesdays - Hourly from 3pm to 7pm

                                                       Dysart:  Thursdays - Hourly from 10am to 1pm

Weekly Collections:     Thank you very much for your contributions.

PDF: €562.70          Baskets: €148.40          Candles:  €17.85         Trócaire:  €5.00       Priests Collection:  € 194.00

Next Baptism Course: Corofin on Saturday 11^th March from 11:00 am to 12 Noon. 

All people intending to have children baptised must complete the baptismal course before each child is baptised 

Readers & Ministers of the Eucharist

Ruan       Sunday at 10:00 am                              Dysart     Sunday at 7.00 pm

Reader this week:       Carmel Foley                            Reader this week:                Maria Peoples

Reader next week:      Emer O’Halloran                     Reader next week:               Rose Foudy

Euch Min this week:     Loretta Kenny                       Euch Min this week:             Matt McCormack

Euch Min next week:  Mary O’Halloran                    Euch Min next week:            Flan Lyons

Parish Pastoral Council Meeting on Thursday 2^nd March at 8:00 pm in Ruan Community Centre.

Trócaire Envelopes:  Due to a printing error, the date on your Trócaire envelopes is incorrect.  The Trócaire collection normally takes place during Easter week; this collection can be paid anytime during Lent.

Thought for the Week:

‘Father, help me to see this holy season of Lent as a time of spiritual renewal,

rather than a time of deprivation.

Motivate me to reach a new level of experiencing your grace.'   (Anon)

Net Ministers are having a Youth Mass in Ruan on Sunday 12^th March at 10:00 am

NET Ministries: On Wednesday the 1st of March the Junior Amplified youth (1st-3rd year) will be having a movie night at 6:00-7:30pm in the Ruan Church Hall.  There will be no Senior (TY-6th year) Amplified night, on Friday the 3rd of March, due to the team being away at the Youth 2000 retreat in Athenry, however youth are encouraged to join us.  Details can be found at Youth2000.ie.

Youth 2000 Prayer Meeting This week on Tuesday the 28th of Feb. the Youth 2000 Prayer Meeting run by the NET Team will be held in the Crusheen Church meeting room at 7:00 for all young adults between the ages of 16-35

Readers for prayers of the Faithful:

We are inviting students from 6th class and second level students to read the prayers of the faithful.  If you would like to take part please contact Fr. Pat on 086 2612124 or Anne Foley on 087 6440804.

‘Be My Witness Programme’ for all Confirmation Children in the Imeall Bóirne parishes will be held in Corofin Hall from 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm on Sunday 5^th March.

Ruan Tidy Village are pleased to announce that we will be launching National Tree Week for County Clare on Monday 6^th March at 3 pm. A tree will be planted to mark the occasion.

Ruan Tidy Village will be holding their next meeting on Wednesday 8^th March in Morty Kelly’s at 8:30 pm to discuss the 3-year plan and changes going forward. We are inviting everyone, as this is about our Village and a Village for our children.

Toonagh Hall Activities.
Yoga classes resume in Toonagh Hall on Mon. 27th Feb. at 11am and on Tue. eve. from 7pm
Craft classes also return to Toonagh Hall on Wed. 1st March at 11am.
Zumba exercise classes will take place in Toonagh Hall on Thurs. nights from 8pm. To see this fun exercise class, call to the hall at that time, or to find out more call Kasia @0868963098.

Thanks to all who contributed to the Clothes collection for Toonagh school which raised €730.  This will get new jerseys for the school's teams. The last collection this school term will be held on 7th May next when the Parents Association will 'go all out' to win the bonus prize of €1,500 so it is hoped the supporters will start putting aside old clothes, bed linen, towels, curtains, shoes, bags, belts, etc. for this collection

Camogie News:  Best wishes to Aoife Corey who represents Ruan camogie club in the Clare V Tipperary u16A Munster camogie semi-final Sunday 26th Feb at 3pm in Whitegate GAA. Your support would be much appreciated. 

Ruan GAA: 

Lotto Results:  W/E: 19/02/2017:    No’s drawn: 3, 7, 15, 16         No Jackpot Winner:

Five lucky dips: Marie Clohessy, Mark Droney, Foudy Family, Walter Canny and Siobhan Le Cathelinas.    

Next Week’s Jackpot: €6,600         Team:  Seán Ryan        Venue: Mortys.

Anniversary Masses in February

Ruan:          Sunday 19^th February 2017 at 10:00 am

                    Tommy Casey      Mary McNamara     Johnny McNamara    Bridget O’Loughlin       Joseph O’Brien   Bridget O’Brien    Jimmy O’Brien    Margaret O’Brien    Patrick O’Brien       Bridget O’Brien     Deceased Member of the O’Brien Family.

  †            We pray for the repose of the soul of Joe Murphy, Maghera, husband of the late Bridie Courtney, who died recently.  May he rest in peace.

Weekday Masses:      Ruan:  Monday and Tuesday at 9:30 am.     Dysart:  Wednesday at 9:30am

Eucharistic Adoration:       Ruan:   Wednesdays - Hourly from 3pm to 7pm

                                                       Dysart:  Thursdays - Hourly from 10am to 1pm

Weekly Collections:     Thank you very much for your contributions.

PDF: €946.00          Baskets: €144.12          Candles:  €79.88         Bishops Comm:  €119.35     Priests Collection:  € 250.00

Next Baptism Course: Corofin on Saturday 11^th March from 11:00 am to 12 Noon. 

All people intending to have children baptised must complete the baptismal course before each child is baptised  

Recent Baptism: We welcome into our Community Méabh Eileen Roughan, daughter of Patrick and Maura and James William John Hehir, son of Alan and Rosemary who were baptised recently

Readers & Ministers of the Eucharist

Ruan       Sunday at 10:00 am                              Dysart     Sunday at 7.00 pm

Reader this week:       James Hannon                        Reader this week:                Aidan Hastings

Reader next week:      Carmel Foley                            Reader next week:               Maria Peoples

Euch Min this week:     John O’Sullivan                    Euch Min this week:             Pat Lynch

Euch Min next week:   Loretta Kenny                        Euch Min next week:            Matt McCormack

NET Ministries  On Wednesday the 22^nd of February the Junior Amplified youth (1st-3rd year) will be meeting at 6:00-7:30pm in the Ruan Church Hall, and on Friday the 24^th, the Senior Amplified youth (TY-6th year) will be meeting from 7:30-9:00pm.

Youth 2000 Prayer Meeting: This week on Tuesday the 21^st of Feb. the Youth 2000 Prayer Meeting run by the NET Team will be held in the Crusheen Church meeting room at 7:00 for all young adults between the ages of 16-35. 

Youth 2000 will be hosting their annual Connaught retreat on the 3rd to the 5th of March, for all young adults (aged 16-35), at the Presentation College in Athenry.  For more information and registration contact the NET team at imeallboirnenetteam@gmail.com, or go to youth2000.ie

‘Be My Witness Programme’ for all Confirmation Children in the Imeall Bóirne parishes will be held in Corofin Hall from 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm, on the following nights: Sunday 19^th February and Sunday 5^th March.

New Letter Bins: Litter bins have been provided in both Ruan and Dysart Graveyards and should be used for the waste from cleanings of graves.

Thought for the Week:

'Whoever is careless with the truth in small matters cannot be trusted

with important matters'      (Albert Einstein)

Readers for prayers of the Faithful:

We are inviting students from 6th class and second level students to read the prayers of the faithful.  If you would like to take part please contact Fr. Pat on 086 2612124 or Anne Foley on 087 6440804.

TIME FOR A NEW CHALLENGE? Volunteer as a Facilitator with ACCORD Catholic Marriage Care Service If you feel that you have something to offer to people who are preparing for the Sacrament of Marriage and you are willing to give some voluntary time to train in this area then we, in the ACCORD Ennis Centre, would be delighted to hear from you. Certificate in Marriage Education accredited by Pontifical University, Maynooth. For information pack please email us at: accord.ennis@eircom.net  any time up to Friday 10th March.  Tel: 065-6824297

Diocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes:  Bishop Fintan Monahan will lead his first Diocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes on 26^th June. The 61^st Diocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes will leave Shannon on Monday June 26^th, returning on Saturday July 1^st.  The cost this year is still €692 per person sharing. €10 discount for online booking at www.joewalshtours.ie.  Booking forms can be obtained from: Joe Walsh Tours, 143 Lower Baggot Street, Dublin 2. Telephone: (01) 2410810.  A limited number of sick pilgrims will be accommodated in the Sanctuary of Lourdes at a cost of €595 Applications for sick pilgrims only to Fr. Tom Ryan, Pilgrimage Director, SS John & Paul Presbytery, Shannon, Co. Clare.  Telephone: (061) 364133.  Families or individuals often sponsor a family member, parents, or a friend on the occasion of an anniversary or Jubilee with a visit to Lourdes.  Sponsorship for sick people is always welcome. For more details, see poster in Church porch and on the Killaloe Diocese website www.killaloediocese.ie.

Yoga classes will resume in Toonagh Hall on Monday 27th Feb. 11am and Tuesday 28th Feb. 7pm.

Craft morning in Toonagh Hall will take a break for midterm and will resume on Wednesday 1st March from 11am

Singing/Guitar Lessons:  Local student, Claire McDonnell, from Dysart is giving private, one to one, singing or guitar lessons to beginners, 40 minutes lesson €20, on Fri. evenings and Sat. & Sun. afternoons at 2.30pm. Contact Claire @ 0852076560 or clairemariemcdonnell21@gmail.com

Corofin GAA Ladies Football Club is up and running. We are looking for ladies born in the years 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008 and 2009. Training every Wednesday evening in Corofin GAA Hall.  Contact 087 4167138 for details

Ruan GAA:

The Ruan hurling Club offers its sincere condolences to the following families:

The Punch and O’Connor families on the death of John Punch Feakle, The King family on the death of their mother Mary, The Fitzgibbon family on the death of Mick, The Courtney family on the death of Cyril and Noel, The Cullinan family on the death of Padraig Winters, Loughrea, The Hassett family on the death of their mother Kathleen, The Roughan family on the death of Eileen Barry Ballagh Co Limerick, The Kearney and Ball family on the death of Patrick (Sonny) Kearney.

Lotto Results:  W/E: 12/02/2017:          No’s drawn: 9, 16, 17, 23       No Jackpot Winner:

Five lucky dips: Paul Howard, Mark Droney, Annette Daffy, Gerry McMahon and Michael Murphy.     

Next Week’s Jackpot: €6,450         Team:  Ted Wynne        Venue: Purcells.

Anniversary Masses in February

Dysart:       Sunday 12^th February 2017 at 7:00 pm

                    Alfie Hayes     Michael O’Leary    Thomas O’Leary   Claire Marrinan  Jimo Marrinan     William Hehir   Bridget Hehir        John Hehir    Ralph Morgan

Ruan:          Sunday 19^th February 2017 at 10:00 am

                    Tommy Casey      Mary McNamara     Johnny McNamara    Bridget O’Loughlin      Joseph O’Brien   Bridget O’Brien    Jimmy O’Brien    Margaret O’Brien    Patrick O’Brien   Bridget O’Brien     Deceased Member of the O’Brien Family.          

Weekday Masses:      Ruan:  Monday and Tuesday at 9:30 am.     Dysart:  Wednesday at 9:30am

Eucharistic Adoration  :       Ruan:   Wednesdays - Hourly from 3pm to 7pm

                                                          Dysart:  Thursdays - Hourly from 10am to 1pm

Weekly Collections:     Thank you very much for your contributions.

PDF: €860.09      Baskets: €122.15    Candles:  €16.27    Bishops Comm:  €63.00   Trócaire:  €5.00 Lourdes Invalid Coll.:  €5          Peters Pence:  €5     Mission Sunday:  €5    Priests Collection:  € 120.00 Priests Benevolent Fund:  €5.00                                    November Offerings: €5.00

Next Baptism Course: Tubber on Saturday 18^th February from 11:00 am to 12 Noon. 

All people intending to have children baptised must complete the baptismal course before each child is baptised  

Readers & Ministers of the Eucharist

Ruan       Sunday at 10:00 am                              Dysart     Sunday at 7.00 pm

Reader this week:       Eileen Hannon                         Reader this week:                Louise McDonnell

Reader next week:      James Hannon                         Reader next week:               Aidan Hastings

Euch Min this week:     Francis Howard                     Euch Min this week:             Sinead Noonan

Euch Min next week:   John O’Sullivan                      Euch Min next week:            Pat Lynch

Parish Pastoral Council Meeting on Tuesday 14^th February 2017 at 8:00 pm in Ruan Comm. Hall.

NET Ministries: On Wednesday the 15th of February the Junior Amplified youth (1st-3rd year) will be meeting at 6:00-7:30pm in the Ruan Church Hall, and on Friday the 17th, the Senior Amplified youth (TY-6th year) will be meeting from 7:30-9:00pm.

Youth 2000:  This week on Tuesday the 14th of Feb. the Youth 2000 Prayer Meeting run by the NET Team will be held in the Crusheen Church meeting room at 7:00 for all young adults between the ages of 16-35.

Youth 2000 will be hosting their annual Connaught retreat on the 3rd to the 5th of March, for all young adults (aged 16-35), at the Presentation College in Athenry.  For more information and registration contact the NET team at imeallboirnenetteam@gmail.com, or go to youth2000.ie

‘Be My Witness Programme’ for all Confirmation Children in the Imeall Bóirne parishes will be held in Corofin Hall from 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm, on the following nights: Sunday 12^th February, Sunday 19^th February and Sunday 5^th March.

Thought for the Week:

'Did I offer peace today? Did I bring a smile to someone's face? Did I say words of healing?

Did I let go of my anger and resentment? Did I forgive? Did I love?

These are the real questions. I must trust that the little bit of love that I sow now

will bear many fruits, here in this world, and in the life to come.'       (Henri Nowuen)

Diocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes:  Bishop Fintan Monahan will lead his first Diocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes on 26^th June. The 61^st Diocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes will leave Shannon on Monday June 26^th, returning on Saturday July 1^st.  The cost this year is still €692 per person sharing. €10 discount for online booking at www.joewalshtours.ie.  Booking forms can be obtained from: Joe Walsh Tours, 143 Lower Baggot Street, Dublin 2. Telephone: (01) 2410810.  A limited number of sick pilgrims will be accommodated in the Sanctuary of Lourdes at a cost of €595 Applications for sick pilgrims only to Fr. Tom Ryan, Pilgrimage Director, SS John & Paul Presbytery, Shannon, Co. Clare.  Telephone: (061) 364133.  Families or individuals often sponsor a family member, parents, or a friend on the occasion of an anniversary or Jubilee with a visit to Lourdes.  Sponsorship for sick people is always welcome. For more details, see poster in Church porch and on the Killaloe Diocese website www.killaloediocese.ie.

 Ruan Tidy Towns AGM:  The AGM of the Ruan Tidy Towns group will be held on Wednesday night 15^th February at 8.30 in Morty Kelly’s bar.  All are welcome

Ruan and Dysart Annual Apostolic Work Display Day will be held on Sunday 12^th March. If anyone would like to donate a sacred vessel please contact E Roughan, E Hannon or M Marrinan. The price list is on display on the notice boards in both churches

Yoga classes continue in Toonagh Hall on Mon. mornings from 11am to 12.15pm (to enable children to be collected from preschool) €10 for morning class. Classes are also held on Tue. Yoga evenings from 7 to 8.30pm €15 walk-in per class. Call 0868507227 for further details.

The Craft Mornings have resumed in Toonagh Hall on Wednesdays.  Please feel free to pop in for a chat & a cuppa any time from 11am to 12.20pm. If you're interested in, or would like to share your knowledge of a craft, all the better

Singing/Guitar Lessons:  Local student, Claire McDonnell, from Dysart is giving private, one to one, singing or guitar lessons to beginners, 40 minutes lesson €20, on Fri. evenings and Sat. & Sun. afternoons at 2.30pm. Contact Claire @ 0852076560 or clairemariemcdonnell21@gmail.com.

New Letter Bins: Litter bins have been provided in both Ruan and Dysart Graveyards and should be used for the waste from cleanings of graves.

Crusheen Ladies Football training continues indoors @ Tubber Gaa, on Saturdays @11. All new members welcome. U10- u 18. Enquires to Mary 0876147148.

Ruan Gaa

Lotto Results:  W/E: 05/02/2017:          No’s drawn: 3, 25, 26, 28       No Jackpot Winner:

Five lucky dips: Michael Lynch, Paddy Maher, Ted Wynne, Grace O’Halloran and Michael Murphy.     

Next Week’s Jackpot: €6,300         Team:  Frank Lyons        Venue: Mortys.

Anniversary Masses in February

Ruan:          Sunday 5^th February 2017 at 10:00 am

                    Noreen Cahir        Bridget Callinan     Paddy Quinn    Jimmy Smyth     Jack Doherty    John Waring    Lily Waring                                           Bridget O’Brien Pappy O’Rourke Tom Crowe Deceased member of the Crowe Family Ballyogan  Gerry Daffy

Dysart:       Sunday 12^th February 2017 at 7:00 pm

                    Alfie Hayes     Michael O’Leary    Thomas O’Leary   Claire Marrinan    Jimo Marrinan

                    William Hehir         Bridget Hehir        John Hehir    Ralph Morgan

Ruan:          Sunday 19^th February 2017 at 10:00 am

                    Joseph O’Brien   Bridget O’Brien    Jimmy O’Brien    Margaret O’Brien    Patrick O’Brien

                    Bridget O’Brien     Deceased Member of the O’Brien Family.    Tommy Casey

                    Mary McNamara     Johnny McNamara

†   We pray for the repose of the soul of Kathleen Hassett, Toonagh, who died recently.  May she rest in peace.

Weekday Masses:      Ruan:  Monday and Tuesday at 9:30 am.     Dysart:  Wednesday at 9:30am

Eucharistic Adoration:       Ruan:   Wednesdays - Hourly from 3pm to 7pm

                                                       Dysart:  Thursdays - Hourly from 10am to 1pm

Weekly Collections:     Thank you very much for your contributions.

PDF: €490.00        Baskets: €125.14         Candles:  €24.76         Bishops Commission:  €87.00   Priests Collection:  € 70.00

Next Baptism Course: Tubber on Saturday 18^th February from 11:00 am to 12 Noon. 

All people intending to have children baptised must complete the baptismal course before each child is baptised  

Readers & Ministers of the Eucharist

Ruan       Sunday at 10:00 am                              Dysart     Sunday at 7.00 pm

Reader this week:       Shauna Greene                        Reader this week:                Monica Tierney

Reader next week:      Eileen Hannon                        Reader next week:               Louise McDonnell

Euch Min this week:     Eileen Hannon                     Euch Min this week:             Edel Bluett

Euch Min next week:   Francis Howard                     Euch Min next week:            Sinead Noonan

Parish Pastoral Council Meeting on Tuesday 14^th February 2017 at 8:00 pm in Ruan Community Hall.

‘Be My Witness Programme’ for all Confirmation Children in the Imeall Bóirne parishes will be held in Corofin Hall from 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm, on the following nights: Sunday 5^th February, Sunday 12^th February, Sunday 19^th February and Sunday 5^th March.

New Litter Bins: Litter bins have been provided in both Ruan and Dysart Graveyards and should be used for the waste from cleanings of graves.

Thought for the Week:

'Be tender with the young, compassionate with the aged, tolerant of the weak,

because someday in your life you will be all of these'
(George Washington Carver)

NET Ministries: *New meeting times* On Wednesday the 8th of February the Junior Amplified Youth (1st-3rd year) will be meeting at 6:00-7:30pm in the Ruan Church hall, and on Friday the 10th of Feb. the Senior Amplified Youth (TY-6th) will be meeting from 7:30-9:00pm.

Youth 2000:  This week the NET Team will be running the Youth 2000 Prayer Meeting in the Crusheen Church meeting room on Tuesday the 7th of February, for anyone between the ages of 16-35 @7:00pm.

The KDYC (Killaloe Diocesan Youth Council) are having their annual overnight on Friday 10th February in St. Flannan's College, Ennis. This event is open to all young people aged 16 to 19. There will be workshops, a short Pilgrimage, fun, planning for the year ahead and much more. For more information and permission forms please contact; Cora Guinnane 087 2400135.

Ruan and Dysart Annual Apostolic Work Display Day will be held on Sunday 12^th March. If anyone would like to donate a sacred vessel please contact E Roughan, E Hannon or M Marrinan. The price list is on display on the notice boards in both churches

Diocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes:  Next Saturday 11^th February  is the 159^th anniversary of the Apparitions of Our Lady to St. Bernadette in Lourdes.  This year’s Diocesan Pilgrimage will leave Shannon on Monday June 26^th, returning on Saturday July 1^st. The cost this year is still €692 per person sharing. €10 discount for online booking at www.joewalshtours.ie.  Booking forms can be obtained from: Joe Walsh Tours, 143 Lower Baggot Street, Dublin 2. Telephone: (01) 2410810.  A limited number of sick pilgrims will be accommodated in the Sanctuary of Lourdes at a cost of €595 Applications for sick pilgrims only to Fr. Tom Ryan, Pilgrimage Director, SS John & Paul Presbytery, Shannon, Co. Clare.  Telephone: (061) 364133.  For more details, see poster in Church porch and on the Killaloe Diocese website www.killaloediocese.ie.

Yoga classes continue in Toonagh Hall on Mon. mornings from 11am to 12.15pm (to enable children to be collected from preschool) €10 for morning class. Classes are also held on Tue. Yoga evenings from 7 to 8.30pm €15 walk-in per class. Call 0868507227 for further details.

A Clothes Collection will be held to raise funds for sports equipment and school supplies on Thurs. 9th Feb. Members of the Parents Association will be in Toonagh Hall will be in the hall on the day from 9-10am, 1.45-3pm and 6.30-7.30pm to receive bags of clean used clothing, bed linen, curtains, belts, bags & shoes.

The Craft Mornings have resumed in Toonagh Hall on Wednesdays.  Please feel free to pop in for a chat & a cuppa any time from 11am to 12.20pm. If you're interested in, or would like to share your knowledge of a craft, all the better

Toonagh Walk: Thank you to all who supported the recent walk held in Toonagh for Seeking Vision. Special thank you to all who helped on the day it is very much appreciated. Total amount raised €2,635 which has been handed over to Seeking Vision. Many thanks

Crusheen Ladies Football training continues indoors @ Tubber Gaa, on Saturdays @11. ALL NEW MEMBERS WELCOME. U10- u 18. Enquires to Mary 0876147148.

A bring and Buy sale and Auction in aid of Corofin Hall on Sunday 12^th Feb, 2 to 5 pm

Ruan Gaa

Lotto Results:  W/E: 29/01/2017:          No’s drawn: 16, 23, 25, 26     No Jackpot Winner:

Five lucky dips: Meabh O’Halloran, O’Connor Grandchildren, Kayla Pilkington, Les Geraghty and Joe Quinn.    

Next Week’s Jackpot: €6,150         Team:  Flan Lyons        Venue: Purcells.

Dysart:        Saturday 27^th February 2016 at 6:30 pm

                    Months Mind Mass for Kitty Bond nee Crowe who died in Canada

Anniversary Masses in March

Ruan:          Sunday 6^th March 2016 at 10:00 am

                    Paddy McMahon              Joan Daly              Tom Crowe, Ballyogan          Deceased Members of the Crowe Family

Dysart:        Saturday 12^th March 2016 at 6:30 pm

                    Pa Crowe

Dysart:        Saturday 19^th March 2016 at 6:30 pm

                    Months Mind Mass for Michael Finucane

Ruan:          Sunday 20th March 2016 at 10:00 am

                    Sabina Hayes

†       We pray for the repose of the soul of Bridie Murphy nee Courtney, formerly of Ardcarney, who died during the week. May she rest in peace.

Weekday Masses:         Ruan:     Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Saturday at 9.30 am. 

                                              Dysart:     Thursday and Friday at 9:30 am

Please Note:  

When there is a Funeral Mass in the parish, there will be no 9:30    Mass in either Ruan or Dysart.

Eucharistic Adoration:       Ruan:   Wednesdays - Hourly from 3pm to 7pm

                                                       Dysart:  Thursdays - Hourly from 10am to 1pm

Weekly Collections:     Thank you very much for your contributions.

Dysart     Saturday at 6.30 pm                                         Ruan     Sunday at 10.00 am

Reader this week:       Monica Tierney                                    Reader this week:      First Communion Parents

Reader next week:     First Communion Parents                  Reader next week:     Ruth Crowe

Euch Min this week:    Flan Lyons                                          Euch Min this week:   Tommy Sheedy

Euch Min next week:  Rose Foudy                                          Euch Min next week:   Monica Cassidy 

Next Baptism Course: Corofin on Saturday 12^th March from 11:00 am to 12 Noon. 

One cannot help but be in awe when one contemplates the mystery of eternity,

of life, of the marvellous structure of reality.

It is enough if one tries to merely comprehend

a little of this mystery every day. (Albert Einstein)

Trócaire Lenten Campaign 2016:     '...but no one who drinks the water I shall give will ever be thirsty again...' John 4:14.  Millions of farmers in Kenya suffer from a lack of rain due to the effects of climate change.  Trócaire is installing irrigation systems and piping in drinking water to ensure farmers can grow enough to feed their families and there is clean water to drink without having to rely on the rain.  Join the fight for justice at www.trocaire.org

Holy Communion Preparation:   

First Preparation Ceremony for Holy Communion will take place in Ruan today Sunday 28th February at 10:00 am and in Dysart next Saturday 5th March at 6:30 pm

Indoor Athletics:  The Indoor Munster Athletic Championships were held in Nenagh over the past two weekends. Aisling Moloney from Toonagh did really well, finishing second in u12 girls 600m.

Cheoil an Gheimhridh: Shona O'Halloran from Dysart, with Roisin Clancy, (CCE, Croisin) came first in the u17 Duet section at the Munster final of Cheoil an Gheimhridh held in Dromcollogher recently. Tierna Casey, with Lily Price, Eileen and Eoin Costelloe, (CCE, Clarecastle Ballyea) came second in the quartet u13.

An Adult handball Club has been revived in Toonagh, after an absence of a number of years. Adults interested in playing handball are invited to the Sports Complex in Toonagh on Monday and Friday nights from 8pm - adult beginners welcome. Contact Eoghan Hynes @ 0838125591 for details.

Back to Education Initiative (BTEI) is offering Office Skills QQI Level 3 course in the Adult Education Centre, Clonroad Ennis starting in February/March.  This is a part-time course for adults who wish to develop their skills to work in an office environment. Free Tuition to Social Welfare recipients and their dependents and Medical Card holders. Call Eilis or Martina at 065-684-3633.

Apostolic Work:  Ruan and Dysart Apostolic Members are now busy preparing for their annual display of work which will be held in Ruan Community Centre on Sunday 10^th April 2016.

If you wish to donate a sacred vessel to the missions in memory of a loved one it would be very much appreciated. The price list is on display in both Churches. If interested contact: Eileen Roughan, Eileen Hannon or Mary Marrinan.

Corofin Dramatic Society Present “A Day in the Death of Joe Egg” by Peter Nichols in Corofin Hall on February 28^th and 29^th and March 1^st and 2^nd. Curtain at 8:00 pm

Anniversary Masses in February

Dysart:       Saturday 20^th February at 6:30 pm

                    First Anniversary Mass for Ralph Morgan

Ruan:         Sunday 21^st February 2016 at 10:00 am

                    Jimmy O’Brien     Bridget O’Brien     Joseph O’Brien    Margaret O’Brien    Mary O’Brien   Deceased Members of the O’Brien Family                                                      Patrick O’Donoghue     Maisie O’Donoghue    David O’Brien    John Joe Hynes   Una Hynes    Jimmy Hynes   Tommy Casey    Jimmy Smyth

Ruan:          Saturday 27^th February at 4:00 pm

                    First Anniversary Mass for Sarah Courtney

Dysart:        Saturday 27^th February 2016 at 6:30 pm

                    Months Mind Mass for Kitty Bond nee Crowe who died in Canada

                                             Dysart:     Thursday and Friday at 9:30 am

Please Note: When there is a Funeral Mass in the parish, there will be no 9:30 am Mass in either Ruan or Dysart. 
                                                                               

                                                       Dysart:  Thursdays - Hourly from 10am to 1pm

Weekly Collections:     Thank you very much for your contributions.

PDF: €1750.80      Baskets: €202.96      Candles:  €14.02     Bishops Comm:  €221.50  Priests Collection: €410.00 Priests Benevolent Fund: €5.00 

 Readers & Ministers of the Eucharist

Dysart     Saturday at 6.30 pm                             Ruan     Sunday at 10.00 am

Reader this week:       Edel Bluett                               Reader this week:   Marie Slattery

Reader next week:     Monica Tierney                        Reader next week:  First Holy Communion Parents

Euch Min this week:    Matt McCormack                  Euch Min this week:      Marion Lyons

Euch Min next week:  Flan Lyons                               Euch Min next week:     Tommy Sheedy

Next Baptism Course: Corofin on Saturday 12^th March from 11:00 am to 12 Noon. 

All people intending to have children baptised must complete the baptismal course before each child is baptised.

Lenten Reflections:  A one page reflection on each Sunday Gospel called Hearing, Happening, Hoping can be downloaded from the Killaloe Diocesan website http://www.killaloediocese.ie/diocesan-news/hearing-happening-hoping-2016.html.  The first three Sundays are available now, weeks four, five and six will be available later.  These reflections were compiled by Fr. Seamus O’Connell, Maynooth, Jane Mellett, Dublin Diocese, Philip Carder, Armagh Diocese, Sr. Marie McNamara and Maureen Kelly Killaloe Diocese.

Apostolic Work:  Ruan and Dysart Apostolic Members are now busy preparing for their annual display of work which will be held in Ruan Community Centre on Sunday 10^th April 2016.

If you wish to donate a sacred vessel to the missions in memory of a loved one it would be very much appreciated. The price list is on display in both Churches. If interested contact: Eileen Roughan, Eileen Hannon or Mary Marrinan.

Dysart:        Saturday 13^th February 2016 at 6:30 am

                    Jimo Marrinan   Claire Marrinan       William Hehir      Bridget Hehir    John Hehir   Alfie Hayes     Mickey Burke   Mary McCarthy, Clifden Corofin.

                    Michael O’Leary       Tom O’Leary

Ruan:          Friday 19^th February at 7:30 pm

                    Months Mind Mass for Kitty Quinn

Ruan:          Saturday 20^th February 2016 at 4:00 pm

                    First Anniversary Mass for Bridget O’Loughlin

Dysart:       Saturday 20^th February at 6:30 pm

                    First Anniversary Mass for Ralph Morgan

Ruan:         Sunday 21^st February 2016 at 10:00 am 

                    Jimmy O’Brien     Bridget O’Brien     Joseph O’Brien    Margaret O’Brien    Mary O’Brien        Deceased Members of the O’Brien Family                                     Patrick O’Donoghue     Maisie O’Donoghue              David O’Brien       John Joe Hynes      Una Hynes      Jimmy Hynes   Tommy Casey

Dysart:        Saturday 27^th February 2016 at 6:30 pm

                    Months Mind Mass for Kitty Bond nee Crowe who died in Canada

†           We pray for the repose of the souls of Maura O’Connor, Knockreagh who died recently and also for Teresa Swanson nee Kenny of Scoole who died recently in America; Teresa is a sister of the late Martin, Jimo and Mick Kenny.  May they rest in peace.

Weekday Masses:         Ruan:     Monday and Tuesday and Saturday at 9.30 am. 

                                     Dysart:     Wednesday and Thursday at 9:30 am

Reader this week:       Frances Browne                     Reader this week:         Anne Foley

Reader next week:     Edel Bluett                               Reader next week:        Marie Slattery

Euch Min this week:    Pat Lynch                              Euch Min this week:      Sheila Lynch

Euch Min next week:  Matt McCormack                 Euch Min next week:     Marion Lyons

to know the fundamental truth:  who we are, where we come from, where we must go,

Apostolic Work:  Ruan and Dysart Apostolic Members are now busy preparing for their annual display of work which will be held in Ruan Community Centre on Sunday 10^th April 2016.

If you wish to donate a sacred vessel to the missions in memory of a loved one it would be very much appreciated. The price list is on display in both Churches. If interested contact: Eileen Roughan, Eileen Hannon or Mary Marrinan.

Sale of work & bake sale Sunday 21st February in Toonagh Hall from 12-4 pm. This fundraising event is organised by Becky Curtin, Fountain, who is one of ten general nursing students travelling to Uganda this summer volunteering with the Irish Charity Nurture Africa where they will be providing healthcare and education to the local orphaned children. There will be lots of spot prizes and all are welcome. Bake a cake or donate any unwanted goods to help fund this amazing good cause, Contact Becky 0861521227 /0863533979 or drop donations to her home in Fountain.

Bingo Nite Friday Night 26^th February: Dysart girl, Claire McDonnell, a trainee nurse, and her friend and fellow student, Aisling Sweeney from Connemara, are travelling to the outback in Tanzania in May, to help people in need, in hospitals there. They are holding a Bingo Nite in Purcell's Bar, Ruan on Fri. 26th Feb at 7.30 pm, to fund their venture, and they are hoping for local support on the night. There will be lots of prizes and a raffle and a great night's fun is guaranteed.

A walking/running group has been set up in Ruan with all levels of fitness, and none, welcome. It meets under lights every Tue. & Thurs. evenings in the hurling field, at 7.20pm. Further details from Loreto @ 0872855680.

New Board of Management Toonagh N.S.  

The following are the members of the Board of Management of Toonagh School, which will serve a four year term which commenced on the 1st. Dec., 2015.  Marie Slattery - Patron’s Nominee & Chairperson, Ger Barry - Patron’s Nominee, Denise Whelan and Philip Lucas – Parents’ Nominees, Sean Eustace – Teachers Nominee, Donnachadh Kelleher – Principal and Secretary, Ita Hastings and Sean Ryan – Community Representatives.                                                                      

Health and Lifestyle Information Talk: This very important talk for our young hurlers and parents will take place this Wednesday, Feb 17th at 8.00pm in Ruan Community Centre. Part of the talk will focus on good practices for players' diets and sleeping/exercise balance. The talk will be given by Ged McNamara who has worked with the Clare senior hurling team. All invited to attend.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     

Lotto Results:  W/E: 07/02/2016:     No’s drawn: 18, 22, 25, 28     No Jackpot Winner:

Anniversary Masses in February

Ruan:         Sunday 7^th February 2016 at 10:00 am

                    Noreen Cahir            Gerry Daffy          Jimmy Casey            May Casey         John Waring             Lily Waring         Mary Collins        Martin Collins

                    Nan O’Halloran        Martin O’Halloran         Bridget O’Brien      Pappy O’Rourke        Mary McNamara      Johnny McNamara         Jack Doherty                                      

                 Joe Moloney               Deceased Members of the Moloney Family

                    Months Mind Mass for Michael Vaughan    

                    Months Mind Mass for Tom O’Gorman

                    Jimo Marrinan         Claire Marrinan             William Hehir            Bridget Hehir        John Hehir         Alfie Hayes    Mickey Burke                                                                      Mary McCarthy, Clifden Corofin.            Michael O’Leary       Tom O’Leary

 Ruan:          Friday 19^th February at 7:30 pm

                    Months Mind Mass for Kitty Quinn

                    First Anniversary Mass for Bridget O’Loughlin

 Dysart:       Saturday 20^th February at 6:30 pm

                    First Anniversary Mass for Ralph Morgan

 Ruan:         Sunday 21^st February 2016 at 10:00 am

              Jimmy O’Brien     Bridget O’Brien     Joseph O’Brien    Margaret O’Brien    Mary O’Brien    Deceased Members of the O’Brien Family                                                           Patrick O’Donoghue     Maisie O’Donoghue   David O’Brien       John Joe Hynes      Una Hynes      Jimmy Hynes   Tommy Casey

                    Months Mind Mass for Kitty Bond nee Crowe who died in Canada

Masses:       Dysart:  9.30 am          Ruan:  8.00 pm             Ashes will be blessed and distributed

                                             Dysart:     Wednesday and Thursday at 9:30 am and Friday at 8:00 pm

Please Note:   When there is a Funeral Mass in the parish, there will be no 9:30 am Mass in either Ruan or Dysart.

Eucharistic Adoration:       Ruan:   Wednesdays - Hourly from 3pm to 7pm

                                                     Dysart:  Thursdays - Hourly from 10am to 1pm

Weekly Collections:     Thank you very much for your contributions.

PDF: €480.90         Baskets: €86.68          Candles:  €32.47           Bishops Commissions:  €123.00     

Thought for the Week
"The greatest prison that people live in is the fear of what other people think"

(David Icke)

Dysart     Saturday at 6.30 pm                             Ruan     Sunday at 10.00 am

Reader this week:       Laura Cahir                             Reader this week:         Aiden Lawton

Reader next week:     Frances Browne                      Reader next week:        Anne Foley

Euch Min this week:    Flan Lyons                             Euch Min this week:      Mary O’Halloran

Euch Min next week:  Pat Lynch                                Euch Min next week:     Sheila Lynch

All people intending to have children baptised must complete the baptismal course before each child is baptised.

Recent Baptism: We welcome into our Community Aria Jane Lane daughter of Dominic and Debbie who was baptised recently

Board of Management for Ruan N.S. is as follows:

Teacher’s Nominee - Niamh Ní Chonghaile, Patrons Nominee – Carrie Droney, Chairperson – Linda Hannon, Community Nominees – Gai Hardy & Mortimer O’Sullivan, Parents’ Nominees – Keith Kelly & Olivia O’Toole, Principal – Cyril Lyons.

Five lucky dips: Shane Marrinan, Joe Keane, Paddy Neilan, Archie O’Halloran and Nuala Keane.      

Next week’s Jackpot:   €8,100         Team: Ted Wynne            Venue: Purcells

Mass of Anniversaries In March

Ruan:          Sunday 1^st March 2015 at 10.00 am               

                    Paddy McMahon       Joan Daly

Dysart:        Saturday 7^th March at 6.30 pm

                    Michael O’Leary         Tom O’Leary

Weekday Masses:    Ruan:     Monday, Wednesday and Saturday at 9.30 am.           Dysart:     Friday and Saturday at 9.30 am 

Weekly Collections:     Thank you very much for your contributions.

PDF: €1813.11        Baskets: €235.07           Candles:   €24.27           Bishops Comm:  €64.00   

Mission Sunday: €13.00              Priests Collection:  €515.00   

Dysart     Saturday at 6.30 pm                                         Ruan     Sunday at 10.00 am

Euch Min this week:      Ita Hastings                                      Euch Min this week:    Tommy Sheedy   

Euch Min next week:     Moira O’Loughlin                           Euch Min next week:   Monica Cassidy

Next Baptism Course:  Corofin on Saturday 21^st March from 11:00 am to 12 Noon

Meeting of Baptism Group in Crusheen on Thursday 26^th February at 8:00 pm.

Recent Baptisms:  We welcome into our Community Aoife May O’Connor daughter of Niall and Gillian and Alex Gavin McGibney son of Gavin and Jacinta, who were baptised recently.

Ennis St. Patrick’s Day Parade 2015: The 2015 Ennis St. Patrick’s Day parade will be held on March 17^th and will commence at 11am. The recently appointed parade Co-ordinator, Ger Sweeney, is calling on groups, businesses, societies and clubs in the Ennis area to get involved in this year’s parade. This year the theme of the parade is “Celebrating Our Community”. All participating groups will be entered into a free draw. There are four prizes of €150 to be won and there is a “Best Float/Group” prize of €400. Groups from Ennis and surrounding areas are invited to participate in what promises to be a lively, bright and fun experience. More information is available from the Co-ordinator. Email ennisparade@gmail.com Please like “Ennis Parade” on Facebook and follow developments via Twitter @ennisparade

‘Let us run with endurance the race that is set before us'

Hebrews  12:1

Trócaire Lenten Campaign:  Trócaire Boxes are available at the back of the Churches

Lenten Reflections:  A one page reflection on each Sunday Gospel called Hearing, Happening, Hoping can be downloaded from the Killaloe Diocesan website  http://www.killaloediocese.ie/diocesan-news/scripture-in-lent.html.

Bingo in Toonagh Hall.

Now that Toonagh Hall is up and running again, a Bingo fundraiser will be held there on Sunday, 1st March next at 4pm. The organising committee is appealing to the community for its support with this event and would welcome spot prizes, etc. Contact Maria for further information @ 0860593207.

Homemade Baking - Order your local, homemade Communion and Confirmation Cakes, Cookies, Cake Pops and Cupcakes now for your Special Day. All tastes and pockets catered for. Contact Laura @ 0872901892.

Ruan Community Childcare would like to thank the parishioners of Ruan Dysart for their generous contribution to our Church gate collection last weekend. The total amount collected was €395.00

The 36^th annual Clare 250 Mile Cycle takes place on the 16^th & 17^th of May. Taking part in this fundraising event gives you an opportunity to help someone you know, who has been diagnosed with cancer, go on pilgrimage to Lourdes. If you are interested in taking part, please contact 065 6841600 or email clare250mile@gmail.com."

The Farmyard Corofin Pilates Classes: Pilates Classes Starting 3rd of March for 6 weeks

Clare Crusaders Fundraiser:  The Cloughleigh branch of Comhaltas and Woodstock set dancers will host a Table Quiz for Clare Crusaders in Woodstock Golf and Country Club on Thursday 26^th  February at 8pm. Table of 4 €20. All support greatly appreciated.

Diocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes:  The 59^th Diocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes will leave Shannon on Friday June 26^th, returning on Wednesday July 1^st.  The cost this year is €687 per person sharing with a €10 discount for online booking at www.joewalshtours.ie.  Booking forms can be obtained from: Joe Walsh Tours, 143 Lower Baggot Street, Dublin 2.  Tel: (01) 2410800. Book online at www.joewalshtours.ie get €10 discount.  A limited number of Sick pilgrims will be accommodated in the Sanctuary of Lourdes at a cost of €575.  Applications for sick pilgrims only to Fr. Tom Ryan, Pilgrimage Director, SS John & Paul Presbytery, Shannon, Co. Clare.  Telephone: (061) 364133

Mass of Anniversaries In February

Dysart:        Saturday 14^th February at 6:30 pm

                                                .

Ruan:          Sunday 15th February at 10.00 am

                    Gerard Daffy       Tommy Casey          Mary McNamara       Johnny McNamara       Jimmy Smyth

Dysart:        Tuesday 17^th February at 7:00 pm

                    Months Mind Mass for Kathleen Feighery

†              We pray for the repose of the soul of John Hehir Drumcavan, who died during the week. May he rest in peace.

Ash Wednesday is next Wednesday 18^th February - 1^st day of Lent.

Weekday Masses:    Ruan:     Monday, Thursday, Saturday at 9.30 am.  Wednesday at 8:00 p.m.   Dysart:    Tuesday at 7:00 pm, Wednesday and Friday at 9.30 am 

Weekly Collections:     Thank you very much for your contributions.

PDF: €1074.58     Baskets: €212.37    Candles:   €61.11   Bishops Comm:  €170.00   Ed. Fund:   €5.00       Priests Collection:  €275.00    Priests Benevolent Fund: €5.00      November Offerings: €20.00

Dysart     Saturday at 6.30 pm                                   Ruan     Sunday at 10.00 am

Reader this week:         Holy Communion Parents         Reader this week:       Deirdre Crowe           

Reader next week:        Frances Browne                           Reader next week:         Holy Communion Parents             

Euch Min this week:      Pat Lynch                                    Euch Min this week:     Marian Lyons

Meeting of Baptism Group in Crusheen on Thursday 26^th February at 8:00 pm.

Ennis St. Patrick’s Day Parade 2015: The 2015 Ennis St. Patrick’s Day parade will be held on March 17^th and will commence at 11am. The recently appointed parade Co-ordinator, Ger Sweeney, is calling on groups, businesses, societies and clubs in the Ennis area to get involved in this year’s parade. This year the theme of the parade is “Celebrating Our Community”. All participating groups will be entered into a free draw. There are four prizes of €150 to be won and there is a “Best Float/Group” prize of €400. Groups from Ennis and surrounding areas are invited to participate in what promises to be a lively, bright and fun experience. More information is available from the Co-ordinator. Email ennisparade@gmail.com Please like “Ennis Parade” on Facebook and follow developments via Twitter @ennisparade

Corofin Dramatic Society are presenting “The 39 Steps” in Glór on Friday and Saturday 20^th and 21^st February, a melodrama/comedy not to the missed. Booking at Glór 6843103

Thought for the Week:

"Let us always meet each other with a smile, for a smile is the beginning of love"
Mother Theresa.

Homemade Baking - Order your local, homemade Communion and Confirmation Cakes, Cookies, Cake Pops and Cupcakes now for your Special Day. All tastes and pockets catered for. Contact Laura @ 0872901892.

The 36^th annual Clare 250 Mile Cycle takes place on the 16^th & 17^th of May. Taking part in this fundraising event gives you an opportunity to help someone you know, who has been diagnosed with cancer, go on pilgrimage to Lourdes. If you are interested in taking part, please contact 065 6841600 or email clare250mile@gmail.com."

Scoil Mhuire Ruan - Enrolment for September 2015:  Enrolment forms are available in the Office at Scoil Mhuire Ruan for the school year commencing September 2015.

Bingo in Toonagh Hall.

Now that Toonagh Hall is up and running again, a Bingo fundraiser will be held there on Sunday, 1st March next at 4pm. The organising committee is appealing to the community for its support with this event and would welcome spot prizes, etc. Contact Maria for further information @ 0860593207.

Clare Crusaders Fundraiser:  The Cloughleigh branch of Comhaltas and Woodstock set dancers will host a Table Quiz for Clare Crusaders in Woodstock Golf and Country Club on Thursday 26^th  February at 8pm. Table of 4 €20. All support greatly appreciated.

Free Benefit 4 IT Classes on how:  Send/Receive Email, Online Banking, Use of Apps, Digital Photography, Use of Social Media etc. at CIOC, Elevation Business Park, Clonroad, Ennis, Co. Clare. Phone: 065 6841009 or email@ education@cioc.ie.

Diocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes:  The 59^th Diocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes will leave Shannon on Friday June 26^th, returning on Wednesday July 1^st.  The cost this year is €687 per person sharing with a €10 discount for online booking at www.joewalshtours.ie.  Booking forms can be obtained from: Joe Walsh Tours, 143 Lower Baggot Street, Dublin 2.  Tel: (01) 2410800. Book online at www.joewalshtours.ie get €10 discount.  A limited number of Sick pilgrims will be accommodated in the Sanctuary of Lourdes at a cost of €575.  Applications for sick pilgrims only to Fr. Tom Ryan, Pilgrimage Director, SS John & Paul Presbytery, Shannon, Co. Clare.  Telephone: (061) 364133