Dysart:  Thursdays - Hourly from 10am to 1pm

Weekly Collections: PDF: €650.00
Thank you all for your kind contributions

Baptisms in the Imeall Boirne Parishes: 

All Baptisms take place each Sunday of the Month at 12:30pm rotating between all nine churches.

August: Kinaboy 19th—Boston 26th

September: Crusheen 2nd,  Ruan 9th,  Rath 16th,  Tubber 23rd

People intending to have children baptised must complete the baptismal preparation course before each child is baptised. All forms for the above are
available from Anne at the Imeall Boirne Office. Phone No: 065 6890865. Email: imeallboirne@outlook.com

World Meeting of Families In preparation for the World Meeting of Families, there is a vast array of resources for all ages with videos, animations, cartoons, and activities for our young people. There is also the opportunity of the ‘Amoris’ family reflection which is a nice way to prepare for the event.
We also ask you keep the gathering in your prayers and in particular to pray for Pope Francis, who visits us next weekend.

                                                        Dysart:  Thursdays - Hourly from 10am to 1pm

Weekly Collections: PDF:  €470.40
Thank you all for your kind contributions

Baptisms in the Imeall Boirne Parishes: Next Baptism Preparation Meeting will take place in Ruan on 11th August from 11 am to 12 noon.

All Baptisms take place each Sunday of the Month at 12:30pm rotating between all nine churches.

August: Ballinraun 5th—Dysart 12th. - Kinaboy 19th—Boston 26th

People intending to have children baptised must complete the baptismal preparation course before each child is baptised. All forms for the above are
available from Anne at the Imeall Boirne Office. Phone No: 065 6890865. Email: imeallboirne@outlook.com

Lough Derg 3 Day Pilgrimage : This years pilgrimage takes place on 6th August Coach leaves Ennis Cathedral at 7:00 am with pickup in

Barefield, Gort, Oranmore, Claregalway, Tuam, Knock and Sligo .

Price €115 Contact Ennis Parish Office for further details on 0656824043

Anniversary Masses in September

Ruan:         Saturday 2^nd September 2017 at 4:00 pm

                    First Anniversary Mass for Patricia O’Halloran

Ruan:         Sunday 3^rd September 2017 at 10:00 am

                    Phil Brohan     Margaret Cullinan    Murty Cullinan   Pakie Cullinan    Eddie O’Connor

Dysart:        Friday 8^th September 2017 at 8:00 pm

                    First Anniversary Mass for Bridie McDonnell

Ruan:         Sunday 10^th September 2017 at 10:00 am

                    First Anniversary Mass for Michael O’Brien

Dysart:       Sunday 10^th September 2017 at 7:00 pm

                    Paddy O’Loughlin     Dettie O’Loughlin    Rodger Hansen    Michael King     David King    Kathleen Hayes        Deceased member of the Keating Family

Ruan:          Saturday 16^th September 2017 at 11:00 am

                    First Anniversary Mass for Astrid Flynn

Weekday Masses:      Ruan:  Monday, 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: €539.95         Baskets: €97.77        Candles:  €22.28               Lourdes Invalid Fund:  €5.00    

Priests Collection: 15.00         

Next Baptism Preparation Course: Crusheen on Saturday 17^th September from 11:00 am to

12 Noon.   All people intending to have children baptised must complete the baptismal preparation 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:       Garry Shannon                                  Reader this week:          Frances Browne

Reader next week:     Liam Jones                                         Reader next week:         Edel Bluett

Euch Min this week:    Mary Tierney                                   Euch Min this week:       Flan Lyons

Euch Min next week:   Pat O’Halloran                                Euch Min next week:     Rose Foudy

Fitness 4 Fun with John Conroy for both men and women, resumes in Ruan Community Centre on Wednesday 6^th September from 1:15pm to 2:15pm.

Cost €5. Exercise can reduce the risk of developing some age-related diseases and disabilities.

People with arthritis, heart disease or diabetes benefit from regular physical activity and exercise can also help people with blood pressure, balance problems or difficulty walking. All are welcome to come.

Thought for the Week

'Believe in the best, think your best, study your best, have a goal for your best.

Never be satisfied with less than your best, try your best,

And, in the long run, things will turn out for the best".      (Henry Ford)

Training for Lay Led Liturgy in Imeall Boirne Cluster

All of us are aware that we are living at a time of great change and that we need to prepare for a different kind of Church in the future. One of areas we need to prepare for is in the area of Liturgy. In September training will begin for lay led liturgy in our Cluster. This training will be held in Ruan Community Centre on Monday nights at 8 p.m. beginning on September 4^th.  Because it is important that everyone understands what is involved, we hope that as many as possible will take part in the training, including those already involved in any kind of ministry such as Ministers of the Word and Ministers of the Eucharist and those involved in choirs or liturgical music.  At the end of the training we hope to have teams in place in the different parish and church communities able to lead a liturgy in the absence of a priest. The training will be led by Fr Ger Nash and Maureen Kelly.  

INTERNET SAFETY TALK.  Ruan NS is hosting an Internet safety talk by forensic psychologist Dr Maureen Griffin. The talk "Social Media: Challenges and Tips for Parents" is on Thursday Sept. 7th in the school hall at 7.30pm. It promises to very informative for all parents/ guardians from tots to teens.

The National Annual Legion of Mary Pilgrimage to Knock takes place on Sunday, 24th September with Bishop Fintan Monahan as Chief Celebrant & Homilist

All Ireland Fleadh:  The old adage "practice makes perfect" stood the test last week as Fleadh Cheoil Na hEireann came to Ennis and by all accounts was the one which attracted more people than any other, to date. The stewarding was remarkable over the week and a number of people from the local GAA Club, and individuals involved in Comhaltais were part of that great volunteering effort.  

Shannen O'Donovan and Conor Wynne from this parish are members of the U18 Burren Grupai Cheoil which got 3rd in that competition. Garry and Majella Shannon also came 3rd with their Burren u18 Band.  Lily O'Connor came 3rd in Concertina (15-18) and she took 1st with Rosa Carroll in Duets (15-18). 

Fergal Breen, with Jennifer Markham and Sinead Mulqueen came 3rd in Trios (O18). 

Eimear and Holly O'Loughlin were in the Inchicronan Grupa Ceoil which came 2nd (12-15) in that competition.  Maisie O'Connor is a member of the Tulog Ceili Band which came 1st in the u12 competition. All who participated in the competitions, busking and stewarding, and just in taking in the atmosphere of the week, will have memories to cherish for a long time to come.

Clare Motor Club:

Clare Stages Rally - Roads Closed as follows:   Stages 2/5/8

From junction with R476 at Ballybrody to Drummeen to Kilkee to Drumcavan to Ballaghboy to Tullyodea to Ruan to Cahermacrea to Dromore to Addroon to Moyrhee Commons to Dromeen to Castlequarter to Junction at Tubber.      Time:    From 9.40 am to 18.00 pm

RUAN GAA  

Ruan hurling club members seeking tickets for the All Ireland Hurling and Football finals should give their names to Marie O’Connor at 0868798948 before Wednesday lunchtime.

Lotto Results:  W/E: 20/08/2017:    No’s drawn: (1)   10, 22, 24, 28          (2)    11, 17, 26, 28 

No Jackpot Winner:     Five lucky dips:  May Whelan, Kitty Crowe, Eileen O’Donoghue, Paddy O’Halloran and Loretta O’Connor,      

Next Week’s Jackpots:  (1) €10,000    (2) €4650   

Team:  Christy O’Connor             Venue: Purcells

Anniversary Masses in August

Ruan:          Sunday 27^th August 2017 at 10:00 am

                    First Anniversary Mass for Seán Brodie

Weekday Masses:      Ruan:  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: €606.44         Baskets: €147.39        Candles:  €28.17        Peters Pence:  €5.00     Priests Collection: 130.00     Priests Benevolent Fund:  €5.00

Next Baptism Preparation Course: Crusheen on Saturday 17^th September from 11:00 am to

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

Recent Baptism: We welcome into our Community Sofia Roberta Hayes, daughter of Eva Maria and

Philip, who was baptised recently.

Readers & Ministers of the Eucharist

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

Reader this week:       Padraig Casey                                    Reader this week:          Laura Cahir

Reader next week:     Garry Shannon                                   Reader next week:         Frances Browne

Euch Min this week:    Siobhan Le Cathelinais                  Euch Min this week:       Matt McCormack

Euch Min next week:   Mary Tierney                                    Euch Min next week:      Flan Lyons

Imeall Bóirne Cluster Meeting in Ruan Community Centre on Wednesday 23^rd August at 8:00 pm

World Meeting of Families 2018 (WMOF2018):  The Diocese of Killaloe is now on twitter.  For all diocesan news and events, WMOF2018, tweets from Bishop Fintan, and parish events please follow @KillaloeDiocese.

Free Digital Skills Computer Classes Still Running  – Topics Covered:  Introduction to the Internet, Internet safety & security, Email, Search engines and websites, Online government services, Conducting everyday transactions, Online voice and video calls, Use of “Apps”. 

Classes are held over 5 days (2 hours a day) and are free to anyone.  If you wish to enrol please contact Pauline/Mary Ellen at CIOC, Elevation Business Park, Clonroad, Ennis, Co. Clare. Phone:  065 6841009, email: education@cioc.ie

The National Annual Legion of Mary Pilgrimage to Knock takes place on Sunday, 24th September with Bishop Fintan Monahan as Chief Celebrant & Homilist. 

Clare Walks Ltd:  Thursday 24 August, 11am - 12:30pm - A FREE guided 5km-6km walk in Dromore Wood Nature Reserve through woodland paths full of a variety of species; for anyone over 50 years of age who is interested in getting active and staying healthy.  Further Information

T: 065 6835912 I E: walks.ennis@eircom.net I W: www.clarewalks.com  facebook.com/ClareWalksLtd 

Thought for the Week

"You must not lose faith in humanity.

Humanity is an ocean; if a few drops of the ocean are dirty,

the ocean does not become dirty."     (Mahatma Gandhi)

Secretary for Imeall Boirne Parishes

Closing date for receipt of applications is tomorrow Monday 21^st August. Contact any of the Imeall Bóirne Priests for details of the position.

Aware is a national organisation providing a range of free support services to individuals, families and communities concerned about depression. The demand for our services are continuing to grow and we are now recruiting volunteers to meet this demand.  No previous volunteering is required.  Full training will be provided. See www.aware.ie or contact 01- 6617211.

Irish Blood Transfusion Service: 3000 units of blood are required every week. 1000 people receive blood or a blood product every week. 1:4 of our population require blood at some point in their life.

The Irish Blood Transfusion Service will be holding a blood donor clinic in the West County Hotel on Wednesday 23^rd August from 2 pm – 5 pm & also from Mon 28^th to Thurs 31^st August. Time 5 pm – 8 pm.

Clare Motor Club: Clare Stages Rally - In order to facilitate the running of the 2017 Clare Stages

Rally which will take place on Sunday September 17^th 2017, the following roads will be closed on the day and during the times specified.  We would like to take this opportunity to thank all the residents for their co-operation and support because without you this event could not take place.  For those residents attending mass on the day of the rally, we will be on hand to assist you in getting there and getting home again.  Each resident will be visited again in the weeks and days prior to the event and will have an emergency number should they need assistance on the day.  We hope you will come out on the day and enjoy the event.  

Roads Closed as follows:   Stages 2/5/8

From junction with R476 at Ballybrody to Drummeen to Kilkee to Drumcavan to Ballaghboy to Tullyodea to Ruan to Cahermacrea to Dromore to Addroon to Moyrhee Commons to Dromeen to Castlequarter to Junction at Tubber.      Time:    From 9.40 am to 18.00 pm

RUAN GAA   

Summer Camp: Ruan Hurling & Camogie Clubs are holding their own Summer Camp starting on Tuesday August 22 until Friday August 25. The camp is for Primary School children and promises to be a great week of fun, hurling, camogie and a great way to finish off the summer holidays. Last year over 100 boys and girls attended and we're hoping for similar numbers this summer.

Under 16 B Championship: Ruan have qualified for the semi-final where they'll play Wolfe Tones.

Details of the fixture will be in the local papers and Ruan GAA Facebook page.

Support is appreciated.      

Lotto Results:  W/E: 13/08/2017:    No’s drawn: (1)   3, 12, 16, 26          (2)    1, 19, 21, 27 

No Jackpot Winner:     Five lucky dips:  Gerard Lynch, Joe Saunders, Ger Keating, Gearoid Kirwan and Michael O’Halloran.  

Next Week’s Jackpots:  (1) €10,000    (2) €4500   

Team:  Ger Lyons             Venue: Mortys

Anniversary Masses in August

Dysart:        Sunday 13^th August 2017 at 7:00 pm  

                    Bridget Gleeson         Mick Gleeson         Ellen Gleeson       Rita Crowe        Paddy Hynes   Kitty Kelly      Morty Kelly   Nora Kelly                                           

                    Deceased Members of the Kelly Family Deceased Members of the Mulqueen Family Mai Hurley John Hurley

Ruan:          Sunday 27^th August 2017 at 10:00 am

                    First Anniversary Mass for Seán Brodie

Tuesday 15^th August is a Holy Day   –   Vigil Mass:      Dysart Monday evening at 8:00 pm  

                                                                                Tuesday 15^th:    Ruan at 10:00 am

†   We pray for the repose of the soul of Nonie Kelly nee Cullinan, Tarmon Gort, who died during the week and was buried in Ruan.  May she rest in peace.

Weekday Masses:      Ruan:  Monday at 9:30 am and Tuesday at 10.00 am.    

                                          Dysart:  Monday at 8:00 pm and 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: €965.70    Baskets: €133.31      Candles:  €26.29     Trócaire:  €48.80     Education Fund:  €6.00     Lourdes Invalid Fund:  €5.00   Priests Coll: 145.00         

Next Baptism Preparation Course: Ruan on Saturday 19^th August from 11:00 am to 12 Noon.  

All people intending to have children baptised must complete the baptismal preparation 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:          Rose Foudy

Reader 15^th Aug:         Emer O’Halloran                                Reader 14^th Aug:            Matt McCormack

Reader next week:     Padraig Casey                                       Reader next week:         Laura Cahir

Euch Min this week:    Mary O’Brien                                     Euch Min this week:       Sinead Noonan

Euch Min 15tth Aug:    Caroline Meaney                               Euch Min 14^th Aug:         Pat Lynch

Euch Min next week:   Siobhan Le Cathelinais                    Euch Min next week:      Matt McCormack

Imeall Bóirne Cluster Meeting in Ruan Community Centre on Wednesday 23^rd August at 8:00 pm

Youth 2000 Summer Festival, Cistercian College, Roscrea, Co Tipperary from Thursday 17^th – Sunday 20^th August 2017. For young people aged 16-35, an opportunity not to be missed to experience the Catholic faith and meet many new people, with over 1400 young people from all corners of Ireland attending last year. The festival is donation only. Free buses travelling from all around Ireland. For more info and to book online, see www.youth2000.ie or Tel: 01 6753690.

Clare M.S. Society thank the people of Ruan and Dysart for their generous contribution of €500.26 to their collection last week-end.

Thought for the Week

"When we do the best we can, we never know

what miracle is wrought in our life or the life of another."     Helen Keller.

Secretary for Imeall Boirne Parishes

Advertising shorty for this position of a full time fixed term Secretary for the Cluster in the local media. Anybody interested can contact any of the priests of Imeall Boirne for further information.

Dysart-Toonagh Group Water Scheme: Reminder to Shareholders to text Noel at 086 8245173 with name and number of adults and children attending the 40^th Celebrations of the Scheme.

Clare Youth Traditional Orchestra:   Best of luck to the musicians from the parish who are members of the Clare Youth Traditional Orchestra making its debut in the Shannon Aerodrome on Tue. 15th August next. This is a county-wide Orchestra for teenage Traditional musicians under the direction of Paraic O'Reilly, supported by Clare Arts Office. Tickets for this and all Fleadh events may be purchased online @www.fleadhcheoil.ie.

World Meeting of Families 2018 (WMOF2018):  The Diocese of Killaloe is now on twitter.  For all diocesan news and events, WMOF2018, tweets from Bishop Fintan, and parish events please follow @KillaloeDiocese.

.Free Digital Skills Computer Classes Still Running  – Topics Covered:  Introduction to the Internet, Internet safety & security, Email, Search engines and websites, Online government services, Conducting everyday transactions, Online voice and video calls, Use of “Apps”.  Classes are held over 5 days (2 hours a day) and are free to anyone. 

If you wish to enrol please contact Pauline/Mary Ellen at CIOC, Elevation Business Park, Clonroad, Ennis, Co. Clare. Phone:  065 6841009, email: education@cioc.ie

The National Annual Legion of Mary Pilgrimage to Knock takes place on Sunday, 24th September with Bishop Fintan Monahan as Chief Celebrant & Homilist. 

Clare Walks Ltd: As part of Heritage Week 2017, Clare Walks Ltd. has organised two guided walks along parts of the Mid Clare Way.

Saturday 19 August, 2pm - 4:30pm - Enjoy a 10-12km Guided Heritage Walk, along part of the Mid Clare Way walking route, starting in the picturesque village of Quin, taking in some historical sites, woodland trails & breath-taking views. Adult: €7.50 I Child: €2.50

Thursday 24 August, 11am - 12:30pm - A FREE guided 5km-6km walk in Dromore Wood Nature Reserve through woodland paths full of a variety of species; for anyone over 50 years of age who is interested in getting active and staying healthy. 

Further Information  T: 065 6835912 I E: walks.ennis@eircom.net I W: www.clarewalks.com  facebook.com/ClareWalksLtd 

RUAN GAA  

Summer Camp: Ruan Hurling & Camogie Clubs are holding their own Summer Camp from August 22-25. 

The camp is for Primary School children and promises to be a great week of fun, hurling, camogie and a great way to finish off the summer holidays.

Last year over 100 boys and girls attended and we're hoping for similar numbers this summer.   

Lotto Results:  W/E: 06/08/2017:    No’s drawn:  6, 13, 16, 27         No Jackpot Winner:

Anniversary Masses in August

Ruan:          Sunday 6^th August 2017 at 10:00 am

                    Maureen O’Donoghue     Joe O’Donoghue      Carmel Carey      Frank Howard         Michael Finn        Mary Finn         Stephen O’Sullivan

Dysart:        Sunday 13^th August 2017 at 7:00 pm  

                    Bridget Gleeson         Mick Gleeson         Ellen Gleeson   Rita Crowe        Paddy Hynes   Kitty Kelly      Morty Kelly   Nora Kelly                  

                        Deceased Members of the Kelly Family Deceased Members of the Mulqueen Family

Ruan:          Sunday 27^th August 2017 at 10:00 am

                    First Anniversary Mass for Seán Brodie

†   We pray for the repose of the soul of Christine Coughlan, Ennis, sister of Mary Griffin, Ruan, who died recently.  May she rest in peace.

Weekday Masses:      Ruan:  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: €589.37        Baskets: €68.27       Candles:  €17.32     Peters Pence:  €20.00        Lourdes Invalid Fund:  €30.00      Priests Coll: 120.00                                         Trócaire East Africa:  €50.00

Next Baptism Preparation Course: Ruan on Saturday 19^th August from 11:00 am to 12 Noon.   All people intending to have children baptised must complete the baptismal preparation 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:       James Hannon                                  Reader this week:          Maria Peoples

Reader next week:     Carmel Foley                                      Reader next week:         Rose Foudy

Reader 15^th Aug:         Emer O’Halloran                              Reader 15^th Aug:             Matt McCormack

Euch Min this week:    Carrie Droney                                  Euch Min this week:       Edel Bluett

Euch Min next week:   Mary O’Brien                                   Euch Min next week:      Sinead Noonan

Euch Min 15tth Aug:    Caroline Meaney                            Euch Min 15^th Aug:         Pat Lynch

Youth 2000 Summer Festival, Cistercian College, Roscrea, Co Tipperary from Thursday 17^th – Sunday 20^th August 2017. For young people aged 16-35, an opportunity not to be missed to experience the Catholic faith and meet many new people, with over 1400 young people from all corners of Ireland attending last year. The festival is donation only. Free buses travelling from all around Ireland. For more info and to book online, see www.youth2000.ie or Tel: 01 6753690.

World Meeting of Families 2018 (WMOF2018):  The Diocese of Killaloe is now on twitter.  For all diocesan news and events, WMOF2018, tweets from Bishop Fintan, and parish events please follow @KillaloeDiocese.

Thought for the Week

"You're only here for a short visit.  Don't hurry.  Don't worry,

And be sure to smell the flowers along the way"

Walter C Hagen.

Secretary for Imeall Boirne Parishes

Advertising shorty for this position of a full time fixed term Secretary for the Cluster in the local media.

Anybody interested can contact any of the priests of Imeall Boirne for further information.

A Praying with Scripture weekend will take place from Oct 13^th - 15^th in Knock. The venue is Knock House Hotel and the speakers are Fr. Seamus O Connell and Dr. Jessie Rogers (lecturers in Scripture at St. Patrick’s College Maynooth). Early booking is advised.  

Contact Knock House Hotel (094 9388088) to book a place. For any queries please contact Josephine Kearney, 0868810889

Autumn Pilgrimage to Lourdes: The Killaloe Diocese Autumn Pilgrimage to Lourdes leaves Shannon Airport on Sunday 1^st October for five days, returning Friday 6^th October.  €667 for flight and full board accommodation with three meals a day.  Limited availability and early booking advisable.  €10 discount for online booking to www.joewalshtours.ie.  Booking forms also available from Fr Tom Ryan Pilgrimage Director Shannon (061) - 364133.

Aware is a national organisation providing a range of free support services to individuals, families and communities concerned about depression. The demand for our services are continuing to grow and we are now recruiting volunteers to meet this demand.  No previous volunteering is required.  Full training will be provided. See www.aware.ie or contact 01- 6617211.

Older Person’s Award:  In each parish there are people who give outstanding service to the community but sometimes get little recognition for it.   The Clare Older Person’s Forum is an alliance of organisations that work with older people in the community; they have launched an annual Clare Older Person of the Year award scheme, and are asking groups in each parish to nominate a local person – aged over 55 years – as suitable for the Award.  Closing date is 22^nd August 2017.  Nomination forms and further details available from The Clare Older People’s Council, c/o CLDC, Westgate Business Park, Kilrush Road, Ennis. Email clareopf@gmail.com. Tel. (065) 6866800

RUAN GAA  

Summer Camp: Ruan Hurling & Camogie Clubs are holding their own Summer Camp from August 22-25. The camp is for Primary School children and promises to be a great week of fun, hurling, camogie and a great way to finish off the summer holidays.

Last year over 100 boys and girls attended and we're hoping for similar numbers this summer.

Under 16 B Championship: Ruan have made a good start to this championship with victories over Eire Og and Wolfe Tones and one defeat to Clooney/Quin. Two more group matches remain and details of the fixtures can be found in the local papers, on Ruan GAA Facebook and on Ruan GAA or Clare Underage GAA Twitter. Please support these young hurlers. Gearóid Roughan PRO

Lotto Results:  W/E: 30/07/2017:    No’s drawn:  6, 8, 11, 22          No Jackpot Winner:

Five lucky dips:  Rebecca Moloney, Cyril Lyons, Megan Molloy, Anne Crowe and Ger Lyons.

Next Week’s Jackpot:  €10,000         Team:  Ted Wynne.

Anniversary Masses in September

Ruan:          Sunday 4^th September 2016 at 10:00 am

                    Francis O’Halloran      Caroline O’Halloran

Ruan:          Friday 9^th September 2016 at 8:00 pm

                    1^st Anniversary Mass for Joe O’Brien

Dysart:        Saturday 10^th September 2016 at 6:30 pm

                    Kathleen Hayes                 Michael King                Rodger Hansen       Paddy O’Loughlin              Dettie O’Loughlin

†           We pray for the repose of the soul of Seán Brodie, Killeen who died during the week.  May he 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 not be any 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: €703.11          Baskets: €366.79       Candles:  €35.10       Lourdes Invalid Collection:  €25.00    Priests Collection:  €70.00 

Readers & Ministers of the Eucharist

Dysart     Saturday at 6.30 pm                     Ruan     Sunday at 10.00 am

Reader this week:       Louise McDonnell          Reader this week:      James Hannon

Reader next week:     Aidan Hastings                Reader next week:     Carmel Foley

 Euch Min this week:   Flan Lyons                     Euch Min this week:   Eileen Hannon

Euch Min next week:   Rose Foudy                    Euch Min next week:  Francis Howard

Next Baptism Course: Crusheen on Saturday 17^th September 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 Baptisms: We welcome into our Community Jack James O’Halloran, Son of Shane and Breda who was baptised recently.

Padre Pio Day at Knock Shrine:  This will take place on Sunday 18^th September. A bus will be organised for anyone who is interested in travelling. Bus will travel via Inch, Kilmaley Church, Connolly, Mullagh, Miltown Malbay and Inagh.  For further details contact Mary O’ Loughlin 065-7084000 / 085-2252251 or Fr. Pat Larkin 087-2300627.  Names for Bus are needed before 14^th September

Thought for the Week

"Actions speak louder than words, let your words teach and your actions speak"
St. Anthony of Padua.

IMEALL BOIRNE CLUSTER MEETING

A very well attended cluster meeting took place in Crusheen on last Wednesday night to plan the response in the four parishes to the reduction to three priests in the nine church areas. Key issues discussed included Sunday and Weekday Masses, Receiving Funerals, Lay Led Liturgies, Parish and Cluster Administration and Sacramental Preparation.

It was proposed that weekend Masses in the nine churches will be reduced to seven Masses and two lay led liturgies each weekend.

No decision was made on how this would be organised and people are asked to discuss among themselves during the coming weeks what the best arrangement of these Masses might be.

A final decision will be made at a follow up meeting on September 7th at 8.00 pm in Crusheen.

It was agreed that all four parishes would combine so that a solution could be achieved.

Parish Council Meeting on Monday 5^th September 2016 at 8:00 pm in Ruan Community Centre

Toonagh Hall Committee are holding a public meeting on Tuesday 30th August at 8pm in relation to their upcoming vintage run.

Eucharistic Service in Dysart:  It is hoped to set up a group who would be able to lead a Eucharistic Service in Dysart Church in the event of Fr. Pat being unavailable at particular times.  Anyone who would be interested in learning more about this may contact Matt @ 0871757577 or Rose @ 0870610212

Killaloe Diocese JPIC Committee is launching its “Be Proud of Your Parish” project.  We aim to create a DVD celebrating the natural beauty of our Diocese.  So, we are inviting you to Be Proud of Your Parish.  Go out and photograph the areas which make your parish beautiful and special.  Send your photos to Fr. Gerard Fitzgerald at fitz.ger@gmail.com and let's celebrate together the beauty of our Diocese

Killaloe Autumn Pilgrimage to Lourdes:  The autumn pilgrimage from the Killaloe Diocese to Lourdes will leave Shannon Airport on Sunday 2^nd October returning on Friday 7^th October.  Fare €667 per person sharing with €10 discount for online bookings. Limited capacity so early booking is advisable. Contact www.joewalshtours.ie or ring (01) 2410810

Camogie Club News: 28th August 2017 at Tulla pitch Ruan Minor Camogie meet Whitegate at 6:30, team is captained by Roisin O’ Loughlin and managers are George Power and Joe O Donovan.

Best of luck to the team and all support is welcome. 

Ruan Gaa:

An Executive Meeting of the Ruan Hurling Club will be held next Thursday night 1^st September at 8:30 in Ruan Hall.

Draw for All Ireland tickets will take place at the meeting.

Lotto Results:  W/E: 21/08/2016:      No’s drawn:  (1)    2, 14, 17, 20.    (2)  4, 5, 8, 19.    No Jackpot Winners: 

Five lucky dips: Martin Moroney, Kevin & Kathleen O’Regan,  Liz Burke,  Mary Hynes and Barry Mahoney.   

Next week’s Jackpots:       (1) €10,000   (2) €2,700

Team: Frank Lyons             Venue: Mortys

Anniversary Masses in August

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

                    Margaret Cullinan       Murty Cullinan        Pakie Cullinan        Eddie O’Connor        Stephen O’ Sullivan        Maura Daffy

†           We pray for the repose of the soul of Michael Smyth formerly of Ruan Village who died recently in Dublin.  May he rest in peace.

 Weekday Masses:         Ruan:     Monday and Saturday at 9:30 am.   

                                                        Dysart:  Thursdays - Hourly from 10am to 1pm

PDF: €678.30          Baskets: €61.66        Candles:  €68.04     

Dysart     Saturday at 6.30 pm                     Ruan     Sunday at 10.00 am

Reader this week:       Monica Tierney            Reader this week:      Eileen Hannon

Reader next week:      Louise McDonnell        Reader next week:     James Hannon

Euch Min this week:    Matt McCormack          Euch Min this week:   Pat O’Halloran

Euch Min next week:   Flan Lyons                   Euch Min next week:  Eileen Hannon

Next Baptism Course: Crusheen on Saturday 17^th September from 11:00 am to 12 Noon. 

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

Thought for the Week

"Many of life's failures are people who did not realise

how close they were to success when they gave up"
Thomas A. Edison

The Killaloe Diocesan Justice, Peace and Care of Creation committee are proud to launch a new project entitled "Be Proud of Your Parish" The project seeks to celebrate the natural beauty of our Diocese. We invite as many of you as possible, all people, all ages to get out and photograph areas of natural beauty in your parish and to submit them to Fr. Gerard Fitzgerald c/o fitz.ger@gmail.com. The pictures you take will be included in a DVD celebrating our beautiful parishes and will be available soon. Closing for pictures is November.

Fundraising Dance in Purcells Lounge Bar on Saturday 27^th August to raise funds for underage hurling and camogie clubs summer camps 2016/2017. Live music by Breakfree Band, finger good and spot prizes, tickets €5.00. The clubs appreciate and welcome the continued support from the parish to our clubs activities. Tickets can be purchased on the night or from Mary 087 9135529 or from Paddy 087 9704291

Ruan Gaa: 

Lotto Results:  W/E: 07/08/2016:      No’s drawn:  (1)   2, 7, 9, 27.    (2)  6, 11, 19, 25.    No Jackpot Winners: 

Five lucky dips: Frances O’Halloran, Rhona Lyons, Tommy Kelly, Fiona Lyons and Patrick Burke.

Results Weekend 14/08/2016: No’s drawn:  (1)   2, 3, 13, 22.   (2)   7, 10, 12, 20.  No Jackpot Winners: 

Five lucky dips:  Jason Crowe, Michael Lyons, Anna Maher, Marie O’Connor and Joe Butler.   .   

Next week’s Jackpots:       (1) €10,000   (2) €2,400

Team:  Flan Lyons          Venue:  Purcells