MASS OF ANNIVERSARIES IN DECEMBER: Dysart: Sunday 9th December at 9.45 am William Ballinger Bernie Mulqueen Tomsie Burke Deceased Members of the Kitson Family Ruan: Sunday 9th December at 11.15 am David Heywood Joe Meaney Michael Cassidy Michael Kerin Martin Cassidy John Cassidy Eileen Cassidy Deceased Members of the Senior Citizens Deceased GAA Club Members Dysart: Saturday 15th December at 6.00 pm Mass for Teresa McAllister, nee Morgan formerly of Ballynagonaghtagh and Ballymena Ruan: Sunday 16th December at 11.15 am John Sheehan Paul Howard Jill Clarke John Moroney Michael Moroney Alan Finn Patrick Guthrie Mary Guthrie Terence Guthrie Eileen Corry Ruan: Friday 21st December at 7.00 pm Months Mind Mass for John Joe Mahoney Ruan: Sunday 30th December at 11.15 am Months Mind Mass for Michael Considine CHRISTMAS MASSES: Christmas Eve – Dysart 7.00 pm Ruan 9.00 pm Christmas Day – Dysart 9.15 am Ruan 11.15 am If there is anyone who would be interested in organising Christmas Liturgies in Ruan and Dysart e.g. Childrens Mass or Music or Singing please meet at the Parochial House on Wednesday 12th December at 8.00 pm WEEKDAY MASSES: Ruan: Mon, Tue, Wed and Sat at 9.30am Dysart: Thurs and Friday at 9.30am WEEKLY COLLECTIONS: Thank you very much for your contributions. PDF: €2185.95 Baskets: €368.10 Candles: €38.60 Mission Sunday: €128.30 Priests Benevolent Fund: €15.00 November Masses: €226.00 Priests Collection: €700.38 READERS & MINISTERS OF THE EUCHARIST: Readers this Sunday: Ruan: Laura Neylon Dysart: Emily Mulqueen Readers next Sunday: Ruan: Garry Shannon Dysart: Rosemary Foudy Euch Ministers this Sun: Ruan: Seán Brodie Dysart: Michael Lynch Euch Ministers next Sun: Ruan: John O’Sullivan Dysart: Pat Lynch NEXT BAPTISM COURSE: Corofin on Saturday 15th Dec from 11 am to 12 Noon ADVENT TREE: During the season of Advent we prepare ourselves to welcome the Baby Jesus into our hearts and our homes. Last Sunday we lit our first candle on the Advent wreath in remembrance of each generation from Abraham through David through the prophets, who waited and hoped. As we too now wait in hope, let us acknowledge and pray for those, who for one reason or another, will not be “with us” this Christmas. Perhaps you know a loved one who has emigrated, passed away, someone suffering mental health difficulties, a hospital patient, someone suffering addiction, or Alzheimer’s disease? If you would like to remember a loved one, please take a card from the basket, put the individual/s name on it and hang it on the Advent Tree. The cards hanging on the Advent Tree will be removed on Christmas Eve and will form part of the Offertory Procession at the Vigil Mass. BEREAVED BY SUICIDE: Are you finding it difficult to cope with a death by suicide of a family member, relative or friend? It may help to talk to a Clare Suicide Bereavement (Clare S.B.S.) volunteer. We offer confidential and free support to people who have experienced a death by suicide. This time of year may be particularly difficult and it may help to talk about your pain. Please phone or text. - 086 0565373 or 087369831 www.claresuicidebereavement.com IRISH BLOOD TRANSFUSION SERVICE: will be holding a blood donor clinic in The West County Hotel on Wed 12th Dec, Thurs 13th Dec, Mon 17th Dec and Tues 18th Dec from 6.00 pm to 9.00 pm and on Wed 19th Dec and Thurs 20th Dec from 2.00 pm to 5.00 pm. PRE CHRISTMAS PARTY NIGHT:A fashion showcase for Michelle Courtney-Ryan of Ruan & Anne Marsh-McMahon of Broadford in Purcells Lounge & Bar on Friday 14th Dec, 8.30pm. Mulled wine reception, DJ, Refreshments. Raffle on night in aid of Ruan Playschool Group. €10 Door charge. RUAN GAA NEWS: Ruan Minor Club: The under-age hurlers are currently taking part in a winter training programme. U6 & 8s in Toonagh Alley on Monday nights at 6 45pm. U10 & 12s in Lees road at 11am on Saturdays. U14 & 15s in Lees road on Wednesday night at 8pm. U16s and Minor Strength and conditioning Programme on Monday nights at 8pm. Thanks to all our coaches for doing this winter training with our young hurlers. Susan Rice Victory Dinner Dance: Tickets are now available @ €25 each from the following: Emer O’Halloran 086 1733958, Catherine Lyons 087 7407012, Marie O Connor 086 8798948 and Frankie Lyons 087 9011945. Music by the Riordans and a special room rate of €49. Congrats to our County Scór winners in the music category. Lotto Results: W/E: 02/12/2012 Nos. drawn 01, 02, 18, 21. No jackpot winner. Five lucky dips: Mortimer Hogan, Margaret Mullins, Pat Keating, Pat Lynch Ballybrody and Ann Sheedy. Next Week’s Jackpot: €5,850 Team: Ger Lyons Venue: Purcells. Ger Lyons |
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