KNOCKMonday 18 January: 12noon Denis Whooley and deceased members of the Kearns and

Whooley Families. Anniv.7.30pm Paddy McLoughlin, Clarkefield. Anniv.

Tuesday 19 January: 7.30pm Nora Mallee, Carramore. Anniv.

Wednesday 20 January: 7.30pm Thomas and Margaret Finnegan and deceased members of the Finnegan Family.

Friday 22 January: 3.00pm Holy Souls.

Saturday 23 January: 12noon Tom Jennings, Rookfield. Anniv.3.00pm Michael and Margaret Kilduff.7.30pm Don Nolan, Rosebury Court. Month’s Mind.

SHANVAGHERA:Sunday 17 January: 10.00am Anthony McLoughlin and deceased members of the

McLoughlin Family, Shanaghmoyle. Anniv.

Sunday 24 January: 10.00am John and Margaret Cunniffe and son Paddy. Meeltrane.

NEWSLETTER SUNDAY 17 JANUARY 2016. 2ND SUNDAY OF YEAR C.

Church of St. John the Baptist, Knock St. Anne’s Church, Shanvaghera

Mass Intentions for the Week

SUNDAYS AND HOLY DAYSMasses: 9.00am, 10.30am, 12noon, 3.00pm (Eve of Sundays and Holy days, 7.30pm)Shanvaghera: Sundays: Mass at 10.00am

WEEKDAYS: MONDAY - SATURDAYMasses: 9.00am, 11.00am(1 December), 12noon, 3.00pmand 7.30pm

Notices and submissions for the Newsletter must be received before12.00 noon on THURSDAY morning for inclusion into that week’sedition. Email: info@knock-shrine.ie or telephone the Shrine Officeon: 094 93 88100. Alternatively envelopes marked “Parish Newsletter”can be left into the Sacristy or Shrine Office.

Art Classescommencing in Curam, Claremorris on Thursday 21 January. Contact Reg at 087 6310988.

Adoration of Blessed Sacrament takes place in the Apparition Chapel Monday to Friday from 7.00pm to 9.00pm. Group One this week.

Bereavement Support GroupEach Wednesday morning at 11.00am a BereavementSupport Group meet at the Family Centre, Knock foran hour. It’s a place and time to remember and findsupport when dealing with the loss of a family member. All are welcome to drop in any week and further information is available from Monica Morley at the Centre on 094-9375320.

Order of Malta annual pilgrimageto Lourdes 29 April to 4 May (5 nights) 2016 ex Knockairport. Details from John Egan 087 2515422 or MichaelRattigan 087 2929372. Early booking advised.

Aghamore GAAA fundraising Table Quiz will take place in Morans,Aghamore on Friday 22 January at 9.30pm in aid of theAghamore Set Dancers who will be taking part in the AllIreland Scor na nOg Final in Killarney on the 30 January.€40 per table of 4. Your support would be greatlyappreciated.

St. John’s Gospel Groupwill commence from Friday 15 January and every Friday following this date at 10.45am and will conclude in time toallow participants to attend the 12noon Mass in the Parish Church. (Room 1 St. John’s Rest and Care Centre).

Day of ReflectionFriday 29 January. 10.00am - 3.00pm St. John’s Gospel Group invite all parishioners to join them onthis day. It will commence in Room 1, St. John’s Rest and CareCentre and Mass at 11.00am will be in the Apparition Chapel.Please tell any member of the Group if you intend to be present. We need to know numbers for catering purposes. Fr. Tom Taaffe will lead the day.

Mayo Stroke Support Group meeting is on Thursday 28 January 2016 at 11.30am-1.00pm in the Newman Institute, Ballina. Topic: Exercise post stroke and Physiotherapy advice.Please contact: Barbara 096-80451, Niamh 0949049342 or Ailish Houlihan 094 9049172 for further information.

National Learning Network,Castlebarnow enrolling in free training. The Fresh Start programme is designed for people who wouldlike the opportunity to start a new career or to re-engage after a period out of the workforce.The programme will provide you with an environment to achieve greater levels of personal development, to develop IT and employment skills and to explore employment orfurther education opportunities that you maywish to pursue. On completion you will receiveQQI level 4 certification in Employment Skills. Eligibility criteria will apply, if you are interestedplease contact Patrisha Greaney on 0949022770.

Tidy Towns MeetingHouse Hotel on Tuesday 19 January at 8.00pm. New members welcome.

Hospice Ecumenical ServiceMayo Roscommon Hospice Let Love shine a light ecumenical service takes place on Sunday 17 Januaryat 3.45pm at the Rest and care centre Knock. Allthose for whom lights were sponsored will be prayedfor at the service. Refreshments served. All are welcome.

St. John’s Rest and Care Centrewill resume for senior citizens day care on Tuesday 26 January 2016. Looking forward to seeing all our members then.

Scottish Burns NightKnock Counselling Centre will host a Scottish “BurnsSupper” on Saturday 30 January at Knock HouseHotel in aid of their Adolescent Counselling Service. Tickets €30 include 3 course meal and entertainment. Contact 094 9375032

Ballyhaunis Community School will hold their Open Evening on Thursday, January 28 between 5.00pm and 8.00pm.

Pioneer National Collection at all Masses this weekend 16 and 17 January. Please support.

There will be an Open Evening in Barnacarroll National School on Tuesday 19 ofJanuary from 6.00 -7.00pm. All are welcome. Bringyour son or daughter. Meet the teachers, Viewour school and resources. The breakfast club andafter school facilities in the Community Complexwill be available to view on the evening.

Wedding AnniversariesCongratulations to:

Tom Joe and Mary Byrne, Cloonterriff

who recently celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary;

Tom and Ann Burke, Cloondace

who celebrated their 40th wedding anniversary.

Wishing them and all couples celebrating significant wedding anniversaries many more

years of health and happiness.

Interested in Diocesan Priesthood - Serving as a Priest in the Archdiocese of Tuam?A Vocations information Day will be held on Saturday,March 5. In advance of that a number of "Come and See"meals will be held in January in a number of locationsaround the diocese. For more information contact Fr. Fintan at 093-24166.

Diocesan Directory 2016An updated diocesan directory will be on sale next weekend 23/24 January. The directory is a colourful andattractive production, full of information and data onparish, community, school, cluster, deanery and diocesaninterest. The cost is the same as the last directory from 2010and remains a bargain at just €5. Not to be missed.

Claremorris Musical Societyproudly presents its 10th anniversary production,‘Anything Goes’ in The Town Hall Claremorris fromThursday 21 January to Saturday the 23 January at 8.00pm including a matinee performance on Saturday 23 at 2.30pm. Ticketsavailable from The Town Hall, Claremorris or contact June on (087) 6332169. Please support!