Islandeady-Glenisland Parish Newsletter + St Patrick s Church, Islandeady and Holy Rosary Church, Glenisland. Parish Priest: Fr Pat Donnellan-

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1 Islandeady-Glenisland Parish Newsletter + St Patrick s Church, Islandeady and Holy Rosary Church, Glenisland. Parish Priest: Fr Pat Donnellan or patd@anu.ie Web: islandeady.ie / mayo.ie / tuamarchdiocese.org / associationofcatholicpriests.ie Remembering in Masses: SAT 25 th (Gl.) 7 pm: 1 st Anniv. Katie McHugh, Raheenbar. / Patrick Ginnelly, Cashel. / Thomas McGowan & Dec of Family, Thownyeena. / Martin & Mary McDonnell & Dec of Family, Claggan. SUN 26 th (Is.) 11 am: Trudy McDonnell, nee O Flaherty, Carrowbeg & Toronto. / Michael McLoughlin, Derrycoosh, & Paddy Burke, Cornanool. / Thomas & Nora Graven, & Dec of McLoughlin & Graven Family. FRI 31 st (Gl.) 7 pm: For the Intention of doing something in Nov for the Holy Souls. SAT 1 st (Is.) 11 am: Novena Mass in memory of the HOLY SOULS (1 st ). SAT 1 st (Gl.) 7 pm: Novena Mass in memory of the HOLY SOULS (1 st ) and remembering Agnes & Pat Gibbons & grandaughter Noreen Mulvaney. SUN 2 nd (Is.) 11 am: All Dec Islandeady Gun Club esp Tom Linnane (died last Jan). / Paddy & Freda Conway & son Edward & his wife Teresa. / Jimmy & Margaret Chambers, Glenhest. / Annie May Doyle, Derrintloura, & husband William. / Patrick & Annie Neary, Ballyglass & Dec F. RIP - John Ruane, Ballina (brother of Nat Ruane, Ballymacragh). - Tom Monaghan, Headford (father of David Monaghan, Westport Rd.) All Saints Day Holyday Masses: Glenisland FRI 31 st 7 pm & Islandeady SAT 1 st 11 am. Nov monthly SICK Calls will be attended to on TUES 4 th Nov in Islandeady Church area (starting 11 am) & on THUR 6 th Nov in Glenisland Church area (starting 11 am). November Prayers in our parish Cemeteries on SUN 2 nd November in Islandeady Graveyard at 12 noon and on SUN 30 th November in Glenisland Graveyard at pm. Pobal Dé People of God helping / ministering in CHURCH next week: Readers: Gl. Cora Hoban (All Souls Day. P741) Is. Breege Carney. Min of Eucharist: Gl. S O Donnell. / Is. J O Malley, Jos O Malley, M O Malley. Mass Servers: Gl. as in Newsflash. / Is. Team 3. Lists of Glenisland Altar Society, Min of Eucharist & Readers in Sacristy. Offertory Collectors Nov Is. : Robert O Reilly, Eileen Cawley, Nat Ruane. Finance Committee helping for November: Team E. Altar Society Nov Is. : Breege Walsh, Phil Horan, Breege Carney, Kathleen Feeney, Philomena Browne, Sharon Collins. Sincere THANKS to all who joined us in the Parish Vigil in Knock last TUES night & to Breege for organising for the 13 th year in a row. A Prayerful & Reflective night always. Marian Movement Praying for Priests in Glenisland Church every SUN 7 pm. Mission of the Laity & Family by Fr Ó Dúill LC next THUR in Castlecourt 8.15 pm. Adoration of the Eucharist in Glenisland Church on MON/WED 7 to 8 pm and Adoration in Islandeady Church SUN/MON/TUES 7 to 8 and THUR 8 to 9 pm. Nine masses will be offered during NOV to remember our Dead ie 9 in each Church Mon & Wed at 7 pm in Islandeady and Tues & Thur at 7 pm in Glenisland. Please put lists of names in the basket before the Altar & try to attend 9 of these Masses during Nov. Last year some people did 2 Novenas for Nov - attending the 9 Masses in both Churches.

2 Next MEETING of Islandeady/Glenisland Parish Pastoral Council (& the Council may co-opt more people as the need arises) is on TUES 4 th Nov at 8 pm in St Aidan s room. The Presbytery Glenisland and St Aidans Islandeady are wonderful facilities which are available for FREE for all Church & Community occasions after Mass or anytime. Catering and refreshments can be arranged by family, neighbours or community. The Leylandii Trees overgrown onto the road from the Parochial House Islandeady need to be removed - having sought advice from Mayo Co Council, tree experts & village enhancement scheme. Cutting them back sufficiently to safety standards at this bad bend would kill them. It is hoped to replace them with a neat hedge thus enhancing the village & improving the view of the Church over the lovely stone wall as you enter the village. Pope Francis Who is he? Why has he taken the world & church by storm? Fr Colm Kilcoyne will speak in the Family Centre Castlebar next WED 29 th at 8 pm. All welcome. Autumn edition of Tuam Diocesan magazine New Dawn is now available for 4. Note that Clocks fall back one hour this SAT night 25 th Oct Winter time begins. Islandeady Community Council November Newsletter available outside after Mass. Glenisland Newsflash available by from: glenislandnewsflash@hotmail.com Islandeady GAA Lotto this SUN 26 th at 8.30 pm in the Key West. Jackpot 11,800. Card Game every MON night in Islandeady Comm Centre at 9 pm. All welcome. Parish social get-together & dinner every WED in Comm Centre at 11. All welcome Important Sale of Work meeting in Islandeady Community Centre on this Tuesday 28 th October at 8pm. All members and any kind volunteers are asked to please attend. Islandeady GAA Club under 6 up to & including under 14 presentation day is on this SUN 26 th Oct at 1.45 pm. Special guest is Mayo senior footballer Cillian O'Connor. Islandeady Foroige Club are hosting a kids fancy dress Halloween party on 30th Oct in the Community centre from 6 pm to 7.30pm. Cost 3 per child. Hope to see you there. Do you have any short stories, poems, jokes, old pictures & sayings that you would like to share for the Parish Christmas Annual? Post all material to Patricia Rice in Islandeady Community Centre or islandeadynewsletter@gmail.com by Mon 17 th Nov. Islandeady Gun Club 40 th Annual Dinner Dance in The Halfway on SAT 1 st Nov at 8pm. Music by Bros Walsh Band. Spot Prizes. Tickets 30 on the door or any club member. Dates for First Holy Communion & Confirmation & November School Masses: With five schools & two churches & one priest it is not possible to choose dates that will suit everybody. So I thank you for your understanding in this matter. Dates for First Confessions & Enrolment Ceremonies for the Sacraments will be finalised in new year. - Confirmation in Islandeady Church for 5 schools is on FRI 27 th March at 12 noon. - First Holy Communion in Islandeady Church will be on SUN 10 th May 2015 at 11 am. - First Holy Communion in Glenisland Church will be on SUN 17 th May 2015 at 11 am. - Nov Masses in Schools & families, friends, neighbours, board members ALL invited: Cloggernagh NS- MON 10 th Nov 1.30 pm. Cogaula NS - TUES 11 th Nov at 1.30 pm. Glenisland NS - WED 12 th Nov at 1.30 pm.

3 Cornanool NS- THUR 13 th Nov at 1.30 pm. Leitir NS - FRI 14 th November at 1.30 pm. Items for the Islandeady-Glenisland weekly Parish Newsletter should be in by THUR the latest each week & Phone Number details above or post or deliver to the Priest. FRI 7 th (Gl.) 8 pm: First Friday Vigil including Mass, Confessions, Prayers until 11 pm. NOVEMBER Islandeady Community Council Parish Newsletter Church Notices for November 2014: - Offertory Collectors Nov: Robert O Reilly, Eileen Cawley, Nat Ruane. - Finance Committee helping for November: Team E. - Altar Society for Nov: Breege Walsh, Phil Horan, Breege Carney, Kathleen Feeney, Philomena Browne, Sharon Collins. Recent Deaths Associated with the Parish - Michael (Mike) Bourke, Derrycoosh. - Tom Monaghan, Headford (father of David Monaghan, Westport Rd.) - Mary Boyle, nee McLoughlin, Castlebar & Claggan, Glenisland. - Trudy McDonnell, nee O Flaherty, Carrowbeg & Toronto. - Nancy Hall, nee Grimes, Carrowbeg & Cincinnati. May They Rest in Peace. Sincere Sympathy is extended to all their bereaved relatives and friends. Recent Baptisms in Islandeady - Emma Jane Jordan, Tullycommons, daughter of Nicola & Declan. - Seán Michéal McDonagh, Derrycoosh, son of Mary & John. - Christopher Hunter Moran, Drimneen, son of Jacqueline & Christopher. - Molly Louise Fox, Glenlara Park, daughter of Elaine & David. Congratulations to the parents and their families. Recent Islandeady Weddings - Liam Keaveney, Sheeaune, to Mairéad O Sullivan. - Thomas Lennon, Monageeraun, to Samantha Quinn. - Mary Staunton, Carrowbeg, to Shane Horan. - Vincent Feeney, Graffymore, to Veronica Morley. Congratulations to the newly weds and their families. Rock Rose House Mayo Cancer Support Association, Rock Rose House, Castlebar will hold a Church Gate Collection in Islandeady 26th October. Please support.

4 The Wednesday Get-together The Wednesday Get-together Group would like to THANK everyone who supported there recent coffee morning fundraiser A staggering 615 was raised on the day THANK YOU once again. Mayo Mental Health Association Mayo Mental Health Association would like to thank The People of Islandeady a sun of 365 was collected at your Local Church gate collection. Community Council News: Sale of Work: This year's Sale of Work takes place on Sunday November 16th at 2pm in Marty's Halfway House, Islandeady. This is an important Annual Fundraiser for the Community Council and money raised from the Sale of Work goes towards the upkeep, repair, and improvement and associated costs of running the Community Centre, supporting local clubs, groups and initiatives such as the weekly Wednesday social, the youth groups etc. Home baking, jams, marmalade will be most welcome for sale on the day. Special Sale of Work meeting in the Community Centre on Tuesday, 28 th October at 8pm. All members and volunteers are invited to attend. Thanks to all those who helped sell raffle tickets at Super Valu, Westport and Castlebar recently. Christmas Annual: Do you have any short stories, poems, jokes, old pictures & sayings that you would like to share for the Parish Christmas Annual?.The editorial team are now looking for contributions. We would like to receive material from people at home & abroad. The magazine will be on sale before Christmas & will be in local shops in Westport & Castlebar. All material can be posted to Islandeady Community Centre or islandeadynewsletter@gmail.com before Monday 17 th November. Weekly Card Game: Our weekly card game takes place every Monday night in the Community Centre at 9pm. All card players are welcome to join the regular Monday night players for an enjoyable and well run game. Refreshments served afterwards. Parish Social Get-together: Parish social get-together every Wednesday at 11am in Islandeady Community Centre. Dinner & a variety of Activities only 5.New members always welcome. Names to: or New Keys to Community Centre: Due to lack of response by clubs and key holders to previous notice a final decision on this matter has been deferred to our next meeting. Village Enhancement: Work has recently started on improvements and landscaping at Reid s Cross and later improvements will also be carried out at Aughagower Road, Parochial House and at the Three Bridges. It is also hoped to carry out work at The Arch and at The Gaeity with a view to improving driver visibility Club Fees: Club Fee's are due for the coming year for the use of the Centre. All fees are due by Wednesday October 29th. Fees are 100 for the year, and this covers clubs and groups for the period of their return until the finish. For further details, contact Patricia in the Community Centre on or Monday and Tuesday and 9-1 on Wednesday, or Liam on The next Community Council Meeting is scheduled to take place on Tuesday, 11 th November in the Community Centre at 8pm. Foroige Club: Islandeady Foroige Club are hosting a kids Fancy Dress Halloween Party on Thursday 30th October in the Community Centre from 6 pm to 7.30pm. Cost 3 per child. Hope to see you there. Gun Club: Islandeady Gun Club 40 th Anniversary Dinner Dance in Martys Halfway House on Saturday, 1 st

5 November at 8pm. Music by Brose Walsh Band, Tickets 30. GAA Club: Islandeady GAA Club under 6 up to an including under 14 Presentation Day takes place on this Sunday 26 th Oct at 1.45 pm. Special guest is Mayo senior footballer Cillian O'Connor. Congratulations! The Community Council Members would like to offer a Big Congratulations to our Chairperson Liam Keaveney, on his Recent Marriage to Mairéad O Sullivan. We wish you both a long and happy life together. Le Cheile Family Resource Centre Castlebar There is a 6 week Art Class "An Introduction to Drawing" commencing here in Le Cheile Family Resource Centre on Tuesday November 4th from 2.30pm to 4.30pm. It costs 30 for the 6 weeks (to be paid upfront). To sign up or for further details call into us on Tucker Street or call us on Achill trade fair in Aid of lifeboat Achill trade fair in Aid of lifeboat takes place on 2nd November in ostan oilean Acla between 12-6 fun day out for all the family with exhibits of all kinds. children disco and fancy dress between 4.30 and 6 there are a limited number of spaces contact Noirin Islandeady Christmas Annual People with any stories, poems, jokes, local pictures to submit please get them in as soon as possible. We will also have the usual yearly report from all the local clubs, groups, and Schools. we believe that this will make a wonderful Christmas present for family members away from Home. This year we are hoping that the Annual will be on sale in some of the shops in Castlebar and Westport before Christmas Also we are looking for sponsorship from Business if you would like to take out an add for your Business. Please Contact islandeadynewsletter@gmail.com or The Community Centre Or Contact: Liam Islandeady Gun Club Islandeady Gun Club Are 40 Years Up And Running And Are Having A Social Night In Marty s Halfway House With Bros Walsh Band And A Sit Down Meal On 1st Of November At 8pm Sharp. Loads Of Spot Prizes. Tickets, 30 From Any Member Or On The Night. Contact Information for the Parish Newsletter Islandeady Community Centre, Islandeady Phone:

6 Please Note Information For the Christmas Annual, must be in No Later than Monday, November 17th, 12 noon For the February Newsletter, No Later than Monday 19th January 12 Noon