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.

                                                                                                     Euch Min next week:    Moira O Loughlin

New Years Eve Shindig!! 

Tony and Pamela O'Malley, Ardcarney, Ruan have organised a "New Years Eve Shindig", in the Lady Gregory Hotel Gort on Dec 31st In Aid Of The Irish Cancer
Society, in appreciation for all they have done for Tony, Pamela and their family during his illness. There will be a band, DJ, Spot prizes and food on the night.
Tickets are €20 and available from Tony and Pamela. (0857550544) All donations will be greatly appreciated. A great night guarantee.

Thought for the Week

It is in the Holy Family, the
original “church in miniature”
that every Christian Family
must be reflected’.

ACCORD MARRIAGE PREPARATION To book your course in Ennis contact (065) 6824297 Book on line: www.accord.ie The Accord Course is the approved course for couples getting married in the Killaloe Diocese

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

                                                       Dysart:  Thursdays - Hourly from 10am to 1pm

Weekly Collections:     € 1,023.86  Thank you very much for your contributions.

New Years Eve Shindig!! 

Tony and Pamela O'Malley, Ardcarney, Ruan have organised a "New Years Eve Shindig", in the Lady Gregory Hotel Gort on Dec 31st In Aid Of The Irish Cancer
Society, in appreciation for all they have done for Tony, Pamela and their family during his illness. There will be a band, DJ, Spot prizes and food on the night.
Tickets are €20 and available from Tony and Pamela. (0857550544) All donations will be greatly appreciated. A great night guarantee.

Thought for the Week

Joy filled Giver of Life,
let the anticipation of your birth
fill us with overflowing joy.
May our excitement and
anticipation be a sign to the world
That you are always near. Amen

Christmas Cards
Ruan Church Christmas Cards are now available at only 0.75 cent each.  Please contact Fr. Pat or Shelia for more information.

Advent Tree
Don’t forget the Advent Tree in Dysart Church and remember to write the name of someone we will keep in our thoughts and prayers at this time or your own
special intentions and hang it on the Advent Tree. These will be removed at Christmas Eve Mass and form part of the Offertory Procession.

Missionvale Church Gate Collections
There will be a Church Gate Collection in Dysart on Christmas Eve and Ruan on Christmas Morning to raise funds for Sr. Ethel Normoyle
Your usual very generous support would be greatly appreciated

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

                                                       Dysart:  Thursdays - Hourly from 10am to 1pm

Weekly Collections:     € 1,917.77  Thank you very much for your contributions.

New Years Eve Shindig!! 

Tony and Pamela O'Malley, Ardcarney, Ruan have organised a "New Years Eve Shindig", in the Lady Gregory Hotel Gort on Dec 31st In Aid Of The Irish Cancer
Society, in appreciation for all they have done for Tony, Pamela and their family during his illness. There will be a band, DJ, Spot prizes and food on the night.
Tickets are €20 and available from Tony and Pamela. (0857550544) All donations will be greatly appreciated. A great night guaranteed.

Advent Tree
There is a basket with cards available in Dysart church on which we invite you to write the name of someone we will keep in our thoughts and prayers at this time
or your own special intentions and hang it on the Advent Tree. These will be removed at Christmas Day Mass and form part of the Offertory Procession.

Thought for the Week

Jesus, you came among us with
the irrestable power of a baby,
requiring both our hands and
captivating our whole hearts.
Help us to cast aside the sin and
brokenness we cling to, so we
might be ready to hold you when
you come again. Amen

Zumba classes have resumed in Toonagh Hall on Thursday nights at 8.15pm. These classes were very popular last year as a fun way to keep fit and all are welcome.

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

                                                       Dysart:  Thursdays - Hourly from 10am to 1pm

Weekly Collections:     € 687.00  Thank you very much for your contributions.

Parish Pastoral Council
Parish Pastoral Council Meeting on Tuesday 5th December in the Ruan Community Centre at 8:00 pm

Confirmation Enrolment Mass for Imeall Boirne
The Confirmation Enrolment Mass for all schools in the Imeall Boirne Cluster takes place in St. Mary’s Church Ruan on Friday 8th December at 7:30 pm.

New Years Eve Shindig!! 
Tony and Pamela O'Malley, Ardcarney, Ruan have organised a "New Years Eve Shindig", in the Lady Gregory Hotel Gort on Dec 31st In Aid Of The Irish Cancer
Society, in appreciation for all they have done for Tony, Pamela and their family during his illness. There will be a band, DJ, Spot prizes and food on the night.
Tickets are €20 and available from Tony and Pamela. (0857550544) All donations will be greatly appreciated. A great night guaranteed.

Advent Tree
There is a basket with cards available in Dysart church on which we invite you to write the name of someone we will keep in our thoughts and prayers at this time
or your own special intentions and hang it on the Advent Tree. These will be removed at Christmas Day Mass and form part of the Offertory Procession.

Parish Pastoral Council
Parish Pastoral Council Meeting on Tuesday 5th December in the Ruan Community Centre at 8:00 pm

Ruan Minor Club AGM Report
A very well attended AGM took place and all age groups were complimented and praised for their efforts especially those that won silverware. The outgoing
Chairperson Paul Howard and Secretary Claire McDonagh were complimented for the excellent work they have done for our minor club. The meeting failed to fill
the important roles of chairperson and secretary. Hopefully these positions can be filled so that the underage club can plan for 2018.

Thought for the Week

God of light and life, give us hope as we wait for your coming again.
When we are tempted to be grateful that we have found you
while others are lost, send us out into the darkness in search of those
who need you most. Amen

Senior Citizens Christmas Party: The annual senior citizens Christmas party will be held on Sun. 3^rd Dec. in Morty’s. 

All are welcome for an afternoon of good food, plenty of music and good company.

Zumba classes have resumed in Toonagh Hall on Thursday nights at 8.15pm. These classes were very popular last year as a fun way to keep fit and all are welcome.

Christmas Fair:  The Ruan annual Christmas Fair will be held on Sunday 3^rd December.  We are looking for donations of trees (standing or fallen) which we will cut up. All donations of fuel/silage/hay etc. will also be gratefully received. Contact Joe on 087 2902552 or Senan on 086 4475400

Anniversary Masses in January

Ruan:          Sunday 1^st January 2017 at 10:00 am

                    Francie Cahir     Martin O’Halloran    Nan O’Halloran   Cusack Family     Anthony Byrt     Orla Byrt Kinnane       

                     Deceased members of the Byrt Family 

Ruan:          Monday 9^th January 2017 at 8:00 pm

                    First Anniversary Mass for Michael Vaughan

Dysart:        Saturday 14^th January 2017 at

                    First Anniversary Mass for Tom O’Gorman

Ruan:         Sunday 15^th January 2017 at 10:00 am

                    First Anniversary Mass for Kevin O’Halloran, also remembering Carmel Cusack

Ruan:          Sunday 22^nd January 2017 at 10:00 am

                    Frist Anniversary Mass for Kitty Quinn

†   We pray for the repose of the souls of Nelly McNamara, Lisdoonvarna, mother of Gussie, Cloona,  Patrick (Sonny) Kearney, Corofin, Tom Marrinan, Kilnaboy, brother of Claire McMahon, Ruan and Jean O’Connor, Tubber, mother of Loretta O’Connor, Ruan, who died recently.  May they 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: €930.10   Baskets: €280.91     Candles:  €41.99    Trócaire:  €5.00    Priests Collection:  €387.00    Priests Benevolent Fund:  €5.00   

Next Baptism Course: Crusheen on Saturday 14^th January from 11:00 am to 12 Noon. 

All people intending to have children baptised must complete the baptismal course

Baptismal Ceremony in 2017:  From January 2017 onwards Baptisms will take place on the Second of the Month in each Parish in the Imeall Bóirne Cluster at 12:30 pm.  Ruan and Dysart will alternate each month.  If there are children, in this parish, to be baptised in January, the ceremony will take place in Ruan on Sunday 15^th January at 12:30 and if there are baptisms in this parish in February, the ceremony will be on Sunday 12^th February in Dysart Church at 12:30. 

A full list of the dates for Baptisms in the Imeall Bóirne Cluster is on the notice boards at the back of the churches. 

Please Note:  All people intending to have children baptised must complete a baptismal course before each child is baptised. Details of the monthly Baptismal Courses can be seen in the weekly Parish Newsletters.

The Tidy Towns Christmas Fair this year raised €2,020. Thank you to all those who supported this important fund raiser for the upkeep of the village and graveyards. Happy Christmas.

Exercise Classes will resume on Wednesday 18^th January 2017 in Ruan Community Centre. All are welcome.

Thought for the Week:

'The flow of blessings in our life is directly related to our passing blessings

along to someone else.'       Thomas Kincaid.

Readers & Ministers of the Eucharist

Ruan Christmas Eve at 8:00 pm                         Dysart Christmas Day at 10:00 am    

Reader        Liam Jones                                                  Reader:          Aidan Hastings

Euch Min:   Carrie Droney/Mary Tierney                 Euch Min:       Matt McCormack  

Ruan       Sunday 1^st January at 10:00 am          Dysart     Sunday 1^st January at 7:00 pm

Reader:       Aiden Lawton                                             Reader:         Maria Peoples

Euch Min:   Mary O’Brien                                             Euch Min:      Flan Lyons

DON’T BE LONELY THIS CHRISTMAS Senior Help Line, Ireland’s only national listening service for older people, will be open every day over Christmas and the New Year from 10 am to 10 pm.  We are here to take your call if you are on your own, feeling isolated, worried or would like someone to talk to.    Christmas can be a sad time for many people, and in the midst of apparent universal gaiety, some of us can feel very alone.  Senior Help Line volunteers are trained older people who understand the ups and downs of life, and are happy to listen, to keep company and to support. So let us put the companionship into Christmas this year.   LoCall 1850 440 444, no call costs more than 30 cents.  All calls completely confidential.

On behalf of Ruan Community Childcare Committee and Staff we would like to say a very big thank you to all who supported the Carol Service provided by the children of Scoil Mhuire Ruan following 10.00 0' clock Mass last Sunday. In particular we would like to thank the children for coming out in the cold to sing and play for us and the parents who enabled them all to be there. We raised €412.00 for our local preschool and after-school services. Many thanks once again and wishing you all a merry Christmas and a very happy New Year.

Bingo Corofin:  Don’t miss it, sponsored Christmas Bingo in Corofin Hall Tuesday 27^th December at 8:30. Increased prize money and Mega Raffle. Please Support. Seasons Greetings to our Sponsors, Patrons and Volunteers from Corofin Hall Committee.

Toonagh Charity Walk for Seeking Vision Clare Sunset Foundation:  Sunday 15^th Jan.2017 @ 12.30pm. Register Toonagh Hall @ 11.30am. Entry fee €10.  3 Routes to suit all levels of fitness 2k, 5k & 10.5k. Start & Finish at Toonagh Hall. Refreshments served after walk. Children welcome.  Info Breda 0851947763. Please support, give a little & feel good

Camogie Club News:  The Wren: Ruan Camogie Club will be out on 26th Dec 2016 from 12 noon to 2 pm in the parish hunting the wren. Camogie players, musicians and parents are welcome to join us for an afternoon of meeting and greeting our fellow parishioners as a fund raising event for the club. We have 2 meeting points Ruan National School and Toonagh National School at 12 noon, depending on weather conditions. Thanks to all our parish supporters during the year and at recent church gate collection as the club wishes you and yours a peaceful Christmas and New Year. Please contact Noelle 086.8145482, Mary 087.9135529 or Miriam 087.9503962 for info.

Ruan GAA  

Lotto Results:  W/E: 18/12/2016:     No’s drawn: 7, 14, 24, 28       No Jackpot Winner:

Five lucky dips:   Gerry Cullinan, John Kelly, Nora Griffin, Jonathan Brohan and Conor Reeves.             

Next week’s Jackpot:   €5,250         Team:  Flan Lyons        Venue: Purcells.

Anniversary Masses in December 

Ruan:    Sunday 18^th December at 10:00 am - 1st Anniversary Mass for Birdie Cassidy

Also remembering - John Moroney   Michael Moroney   Seán Moroney     Mary Shannon   Patrick Guthrie     Mary Guthrie                        Terence Guthrie        Nora Guthrie       Eileen Corry       Paul Howard      Alan Finn      Nancy O’Shea      John Sheehan     Jill Clarke

†   We pray for the repose of the souls of Thomas O’Sullivan, father of Pamela Vaughan Cappanakilla, and Brendan Leigh, brother of Anne Dinan, Toonagh, who died recently.  May they 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: €977.45           Baskets: €385.55        Mission Sunday:  €5.00       Priests Collection:  €410.00

Next Baptism Course: Crusheen on Saturday 14^th January from 11:00 am to 12 Noon. 

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

Baptismal Ceremony in 2017:  From January 2017 onwards Baptisms will take place on the Second of the Month in each Parish in the Imeall Bóirne Cluster at 12:30 pm.  Ruan and Dysart will alternate each month.  If there are children, in this parish, to be baptised in January, the ceremony will take place in Ruan on Sunday 15^th January at 12:30 and if there are baptisms in this parish in February, the ceremony will be on Sunday 12^th February in Dysart Church at 12:30.  A full list of the dates for Baptisms in the Imeall Bóirne Cluster is on the notice boards at the back of the churches. 

Please Note:  All people intending to have children baptised must complete a baptismal course before each child is baptised. Details of the monthly Baptismal Courses can be seen in the weekly Parish Newsletters.

Recent Baptisms: We welcome into our Community Calum Patrick Albert Feighery, son of Brian and Derryn who was baptised recently.

Readers & Ministers of the Eucharist

Ruan       Sunday 18^th at 10:00 am                       Dysart     Sunday 18^th at 7.00 pm

Reader this week:       Garry Shannon                          Reader this week:         Louise McDonnell

Euch Min this week:     Teresa Cullinan                      Euch Min this week:      Pat Lynch

Ruan Christmas Eve at 8:00 pm                         Dysart Christmas Day at 10:00 am    

Reader        Liam Jones                                                 Reader:          Aidan Hastings

Euch Min:   Carrie Droney/Mary Tierney                 Euch Min:       Matt McCormack    

Imeall Boirne Christmas Eve/Day Mass Times

Christmas Eve:  Rath and Tubber at 6:30 pm           Ruan and Crusheen at 8:00 pm

Christmas Day:  Dysart, Kilnaboy & Boston at 10:00 am        Corofin & Ballinruan at 11:30 am

Scoil Mhuire Pre-School Carol Service after 10:00 am Mass this Sunday, donations to the pre-school would be appreciated.

Thought for the Week:

"Advent is a journey towards Bethlehem.
May we let ourselves be drawn by the
                                  Light of God made Man"            Pope Francis.

Advent Branch:  During the Season of Advent & Christmas a branch is situated in the sanctuary of the Church. People are invited to take a card from the basket & write on it the name of someone they wish to pray for during Advent & Christmas - someone who has died at home or abroad, someone who is sick or suffering in some way, a loved one who is living abroad, etc.

The name can be hung on the branch & will be remembered in our prayers over Advent & into Christmas. People may also hang a card on the branch signifying the gift they would like to possess - joy, happiness, compassion, peace, kindness, courage, etc.

Missionvale Collection:  Now that almost all the building work has been complete in Missionvale, South Africa, the task for Sr Ethel Normoyle is to maintain the services which include school buildings, medical centre and most importantly the feeding of over 1,000 people daily.

However, what is blatantly obvious to anyone visiting Missionvale is the immediate need for funds. The fragile lifeline that the Care Centre throws to the inhabitants of Missionvale is totally dependent on financial support. As Sr Ethel says “We invite you to help us to eradicate this poverty through the resources that God has given you, your energy, your prayers, and your money. You will not be parting with your security but rather sharing in our fruitfulness.”

You can help her by contributing to the Church Gate Collection on Christmas Eve in Ruan and on Christmas Morning in Dysart.

Toonagh Charity Walk for Seeking Vision Clare Sunset Foundation:  Sunday 15^th Jan.2017 @ 12.30pm. Register Toonagh Hall @ 11.30am. Entry fee €10.  3 Routes to suit all levels of fitness 2k, 5k & 10.5k. Start & Finish at Toonagh Hall. Refreshments served after walk. Children welcome.  Info Breda 0851947763. Please support, give a little & feel good

Camogie Club News:  The Wren: Ruan Camogie Club will be out on 26th Dec 2016 from 12 noon to 2 pm in the parish hunting the wren. Camogie players, musicians and parents are welcome to join us for an afternoon of meeting and greeting our fellow parishioners as a fund raising event for the club. We have 2 meeting points Ruan National School and Toonagh National School at 12 noon, depending on weather conditions. Thanks to all our parish supporters during the year and at recent church gate collection as the club wishes you and yours a peaceful Christmas and New Year. Please contact Noelle 086.8145482, Mary 087.9135529 or Miriam 087.9503962 for info.

Ruan GAA: 

Ruan Minor Club would like to wish all our players, coaches, parents and supporters a very happy Christmas and a healthy and prosperous 2017. Good numbers attended training during the year. Congratulations to the Under 13s who won the 'C' Championship after a great final vs Cratloe. Christmas greetings also to our two schools, Ruan Camogie Club and Ruan Adult Hurling Club and thanks for your support in 2016.   Under 6 & 8 Christmas Party: These young hurlers finished off their busy year with a Christmas party in Toonagh Sports Complex. In a beat the goalie competition, the Under 8s pitted their skills against Santa Claus. The evening concluded with a Christmas party and an appearance from Santa who had a gift for all the Under 6 and 8 boys. 

Lotto Results: W/E: 11/12/2016:  No’s drawn:  (1)   8, 11, 16, 18.     

Winner: O’Donnell Family, Ruan

Next week’s Jackpot:   €5,100.       Team: Christy O’Connor       Venue: Mortys

Anniversary Masses in December 

Ruan:          Sunday 11^th December at 10:00 am – Remembrance Mass

              In memory of the people from the area who died during the past year:

Birdie Cassidy      Michael Vaughan    Kevin O’Halloran        Kitty Quinn        Frank O’Halloran        Patrician Hanrahan            John Joe O’Connell            Mickey Casey          Seán Brodie    Patricia O’Halloran          Michael O’Brien       Astrid Flynn       Mary Pilkington     Tom Kelly

Dysart:  Sunday 11^th December at 7:00 pm –

          Geraldine Fitzgerald     Nonie Kennedy, nee Lyons    Con Howard     Marjorie Howard     Tim Howard     Deceased members of the Howards family

Ruan:    Saturday 17^th December at 4:00pm - Months Mind Mass for Mary Pilkington

Ruan:    Sunday 18^th December at 10:00 am - 1st Anniversary Mass for Birdie Cassidy

Also remembering - John Moroney   Michael Moroney   Seán Moroney     Mary Shannon  Patrick Guthrie    Mary Guthrie  Terence Guthrie        Nora Guthrie    Eileen Corry       Paul Howard      Alan Finn   Nancy O’Shea   John Sheehan    

†   We pray for the repose of the soul of Molly Lynch, formerly of Magowna, who died recently.  May she rest in peace.

Weekday Masses:      Ruan:  Monday and Tuesday at 9:00 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: €775.20           Baskets: €102.62        Candles:  €17.18       Priests Collection:  €150.00

Next Baptism Course: Ruan on Saturday 10^th December from 11:00 am to 12 Noon. 

All people intending to have children baptised must complete the baptismal course

Recent Baptisms: We welcome into our Community Patrick Albert Feighery, son of Brian and Derryn and Jack Patrick Kennedy, son of Noreen and John who were 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:          Monica Tierney  

Reader next week:      Garry Shannon               Reader next week:         Louise McDonnell

Euch Min this week:     Geraldine Crowe          Euch Min this week:       Sinead Noonan 

Euch Min next week:  Teresa Cullinan              Euch Min next week:      Pat Lynch

Imeall Boirne Christmas Eve/Day Mass Times

Christmas Eve:  Rath and Tubber at 6:30 pm           Ruan and Crusheen at 8:00 pm

Christmas Day:  Dysart, Kilnaboy & Boston at 10:00 am        Corofin & Ballinruan at 11:30 am

Confessions for School Children:   There will be confessions for the school children on Monday next 12^th December in Crusheen Church at 10:00 am, Ruan Church at 12:00 noon and in Toonagh School at 2:00 pm.

Thought for the Week:

"Waiting is a period of learning. The longer we wait,

 the more we hear about Him for whom we are waiting"            Henri Nouwen.

Advent Branch:  During the Season of Advent & Christmas a branch is situated in the sanctuary of the Church. People are invited to take a card from the basket & write on it the name of someone they wish to pray for during Advent & Christmas - someone who has died at home or abroad, someone who is sick or suffering in some way, a loved one who is living abroad, etc.

The name can be hung on the branch & will be remembered in our prayers over Advent & into Christmas. People may also hang a card on the branch signifying the gift they would like to possess - joy, happiness, compassion, peace, kindness, courage, etc.

Blessing of Baby Jesus for the Cribs:  On next Sunday 18^th December there will be a blessing of the Baby Jesus for cribs.  All children and families are invited to bring the Baby Jesus figure from their own Cribs to be blessed.

The NET Team will be leaving Crusheen for Christmas break and mid-year training on the 15th of December, and would like to thank everyone for their constant kindness and support. Have a merry Christmas and see you early January.

Killaloe Diocese JPIC group in conjunction with Mid-West Simon Community are launching the Christmas 2 euro appeal. At this time of year we all have gifts at the forefront of our mind but imagine if you could give the gift of a home to a family for just 2 euro. That is what this project seeks to do. Keep an eye out for posters and collection points as they go up. Collection takes place from Dec 12th - 24th.

The Killaloe Diocesan Youth Council invite young people aged 16 and over to their Christmas Fun, Faith and Social afternoon on Sunday 11th December from 2 to 4pm in the Church of Our Lady, Roslevan. Everybody is asked to bring non-perishable food items, which will make up hampers for those in need in our local community. For more information contact Cora Guinnane 0872400135

As the weather gets colder and the days get darker the Killaloe Diocese Justice, Peace & Care of Creation Committee urges all of us to keep an eye on elderly neighbours. As Church we all have a responsibility to look after each other so if you have any elderly neighbours living alone near you, take 5 minutes to check if they need any errands run and to ensure they are warm enough and have enough food. A little gesture can make a big difference.

Old Photographs Appeal: The local history group is appealing for anybody with old photographs of people or places in the parish to contact one of the following to organise to have them copied:  Pat Casey 086 1730756, Michael Leahy 086 6079697 or Margaret Neylon 087 6184958.  Contact can also be made at the weekly meetings in Morty's on Tuesday nights.

Ruan Gaa

Lotto Results:  W/E: 04/12/2016:   No’s drawn:  (1)   10, 18, 22, 25.    (2)  4, 12, 14, 17.   No Jackpot Winners: 

Five lucky dips:  Pat Lynch, Tom Fitzgibbon, John & Mary McInerney, Sean Clohessy and Nathan Bluett.      

Next week’s Jackpots:  (1) €10,000   (2) €4,950.  

Team: Ger Lyons       Venue: Purcells

Anniversary Masses in December  

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

Jimmy Casey    May Casey   Joe Meaney   David Heywood   John Cassidy   Eileen Cassidy    Michael Cassidy   

Martin Cassidy      Michael Kerin   

Dysart         Sunday 11^th December 2016 at 7:00 pm  

                       Geraldine Fitzgerald                  Nonie Kennedy, nee Lyons

Ruan:          Saturday 17^th December 2016 at 4:00pm     Months Mind Mass for Mary Pilkington

Ruan:          Sunday 18^th December 2016 at 10:00 am

Birdie Cassidy    John Moroney    Michael Moroney     Seán Moroney    John Sheehan   Patrick Guthrie   Mary Guthrie   Terence Guthrie      Nora Guthrie       Eileen Corry   Mary Shannon          Paul Howard     Alan Finn       Nancy O’Shea

†   We pray for the repose of the soul of John Punch Feakle, father of John Punch Dromore who died recently.  May he rest in peace.

Feast of the Immaculate Conception – Thursday 8^th December.

                                                Vigil Mass – Dysart:        Wednesday 7^th at 8:00 pm

                                                                             Ruan:          Thursday 8^th at 10:00 am

Remembrance Masses:

The Mass in Dysart on Sunday 4^th December at 7:00 pm will be celebrated in memory of the people from the area who have died during the past year.  Included in this are:

Tom O’Gorman        Kitty Malone       Maura O’Connor        Mary Kelly         Birdie McDonnell.

The Mass in Ruan on Sunday 11^th December at 10:00 am will be celebrated in memory of the people who have died during the past year.  Included in this are:

Birdie Cassidy      Michael Vaughan    Kevin O’Halloran    Kitty Quinn    Frank O’Halloran        Patrician Hanrahan          

John Joe O’Connell   Mickey Casey    Seán Brodie  Patricia O’Halloran   Michael O’Brien   Astrid Flynn  Mary Pilkington

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: €448.37           Baskets: €86.87        Candles:  €14.76       November Offering:  €20.00

Next Baptism Course: Ruan on Saturday 10^th December from 11:00 am to 12 Noon. 

All people intending to have children baptised must complete the baptismal course

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:           Frances Browne

Reader 8^th Dec            Emer O’Halloran            Reader 7^th Dec:               Edel Bluett

Reader next week:      Padraig Casey                  Reader next week:         Monica Tierney  

Euch Min this week:     Monica Cassidy            Euch Min this week:       Tommy Kelly

Euch Min 8^th Dec         Sheila Lynch                  Euch Min 7^th Dec:             Edel Bluett

Euch Min next week:  Geraldine Crowe          Euch Min next week:      Sinead Noonan 

Thought for the Week:

'Nobody can go back and start a new beginning, but anyone can start today

 And make a new ending'     (Maria Robinson)

Imeall Boirne Christmas Eve/Day Mass Times

Christmas Eve:  Rath and Tubber at 6:30 pm     Ruan and Crusheen at 8:00 pm

Christmas Day:  Dysart, Kilnaboy & Boston at 10:00 am     Corofin & Ballinruan at 11:30 am

NET Ministries:  The NET Ministries team will be holding the Senior Amplified Youth night on Wednesday the 7th of December, for youth in TY-6th year, in the Ruan Church hall from 7:30-9:00pm

Carol Service:  There will be an Advent Carol Service on December 9th in Ruan Church featuring the creative talents of the youth in the cluster, and organized by the NET Team.  There will be a rehearsal on December 8th from 7:30-9:00pm, both in the Ruan church hall. Call 085 160 6292 (the NET Team) for more information.

Money Found:  A sum of money has been found in Ruan, contact Sacristan

Senior Citizens Christmas Party: The annual senior citizens Christmas party will be held today Sunday 4^th Dec at 2 p.m. in Morty’s.  All are welcome

Irish Cancer Society:  Thanks to all who contributed to the recent Church gate collection. Amount collected: Ruan: €259.17.  Dysart: €88.75

Old Photographs Appeal: The local history group is appealing for anybody with old photographs of people or places in the parish to contact one of the following to organise to have them copied:  Pat Casey 086 1730756, Michael Leahy 086 6079697 or Margaret Neylon 087 6184958.  Contact can also be made at the weekly meetings in Morty's on Tuesday nights.

Cookery Demonstration in Corofin: Clare Crusaders are hosting a Cookery Demonstration in St Patrick’s Community Hall Corofin, with celebrity Chef Frank Moynihan, on Thursday 8th December. Tickets available from Clare Crusaders Clinic or contact Catherine at 086 2407014.

Corofin Dramatic Society presenting Windows Paradise (Comedy) 3 Act play in Corofin Hall on Dec 7^th, 10^th and 11^th at 8pm. don’t miss it, 10 of a cast – 5 ladies and 5 men, in the caravan.

Ruan Gaa:

Ruan Minor Club AGM Report: At a very well attended AGM with 30 people present the following officers for 2017 were elected: Paul Howard (Chairperson), Claire McDonagh (Secretary), Gearóid Roughan (PRO), Geraldine Cahir (Registrar), Treasurer and Child Protection Officer to be elected at Senior Club AGM. The outgoing Chairperson Paul Howard and Secretary Claire McDonagh gave comprehensive reports on the year's activities and they were complimented for the excellent work they are doing for the minor club.

The successful Under 13 winning panel were congratulated and they will receive their medals at a function on January 27^th in Toonagh Hall and Sports Complex.

The date for the Minor Club registration night for 2017 will coincide with the medal presentation on January 27^th in Toonagh. The meeting heard that the inaugural Ruan GAA and Camogie Club Summer Camp proved very popular with 110 participants and it is hoped that it will will take place again in August 2017. The Coaching Pathways manual was distributed to all present and it is hoped that mentors of each age group will follow this programme closely in 2017. A further meeting will be held in the coming weeks to finalise mentors for all the age groups

AGM of Ruan Hurling Club takes place on Sunday December 4^th in Ruan Hall at 3:00 pm

Lotto Results:  W/E: 27/11/2016:   No’s drawn:  (1)   6, 15, 21, 27.    (2)  9, 23, 27, 28.No Jackpot Winners: 

Five lucky dips: Krystal Vaughan, Patrick Crowe, Joe Saunders, Gerry O’Connor and Megan Molloy.    

Next week’s Jackpots:  (1) €10,000   (2) €4,800.    Team: Sean Ryan       Venue: Mortys