BALLYHEA
MASS TIMES
Saturday 11th July Vigil Mass will be celebrated at 7.30pm
Sunday 12th July Mass will be celebrated at 8.30am and 11am
Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday 13th-15th July, 2020 Mass will be celebrated at 12 noon. (Mass on Wednesday will be celebrated in Latin).
Thursday, Friday and Saturday 16th – 18th July 2020 will be celebrated at 10am.
Live streaming of all Masses will continue. Please Note change of web address for live streaming
https://site2.watchmcnmedia. tv/camera/stmarys-church-ballyhea.
MONTH OF JULY
The month of June is dedicated to
The Precious Blood of Jesus. Feastdays for the coming Week
Monday 13th: St. Henry, holy man Tuesday 14th: St. Camillus de Lellis, priest Wednesday 15th: St. Bonaventure, bishop & doctor
Thursday 16th Our Lady of Mount Carmel Friday 17th: St. Clement of Ochrid & Companions
Saturday 18th: St. Fredrick, bishop
Popes Intentions for July
Universal prayer intention: Our Families
We pray that today’s families may be accompanied with love, respect and guidance. Resumption of Public Worship Every individual is responsible for his or her own safety. For the purpose of Public Worship individuals are invited to adhere to the following measures which have been introduced.
1. Please if possible, wear gloves coming to Mass to avoid direct contact with surfaces, otherwise use the sanitisers provided in the Porch.
2. Please avoid congregating in the Porch
3. Please follow the one-way system operating in the Church, i.e. Enter by the centre aisle and leave by the side aisles.
4. Please sit in the seats that are not cordoned off.
5. With the exception of families, individuals are asked to sit 6ft apart from each other. Approx. 3 person per seat.
6. For the distribution of Holy Communion, please approach the Altar one seat at a time, while maintaining a distance of 6ft from other individuals.
7. Please do not stand at the back of the Church as it impedes the one-way system.
8. You are kindly asked not to congregate in the Church grounds before or after Mass.
9. You are asked to distribute yourselves between the three week-end Masses so as to accommodate current regulations
SPIRITUAL COMMUNION
The best way to receive Christ is in Holy Communion at Mass. Yet for those times when you cannot attend Holy Mass, or cannot receive Holy Communion for various reasons, you can still reach out to Him by making a Spiritual Communion in prayer!
Spiritual Communion is “an ardent desire to receive Jesus in the Most Holy Sacrament of the Altar [in Communion at Mass] and in lovingly embracing Him as if we had actually received Him.”
This is the act of spiritual communion of St. Alphonsus Liguori which can be said by all those who desire to make a spiritual communion or participate in the Holy Mass as streamed over the internet everyday:
My Jesus, I believe that you are present in the most Blessed Sacrament. I love You above all things and I desire to receive You into my soul. Since I cannot now receive You sacramentally, come at least spiritually into my heart. I embrace You as if You were already there, and unite myself wholly to You. Never permit me to be separated from You. Amen. Collectors for Month of March 7.30pm (Vigil) Helen O’Doherty,
Tom Moloney
8.30am Jim Clifford, Denis Egan
11.00am Michael O’Mahony Readers Next Weekend 7.30pm Vigil Elaine Crowley 11am Mary Byrne Flowers 4th & 11th July Bernie Crowley, Triona McCarthy
WINDOW SUBSCRIPTIONS
If anyone or any family wishes to sponsor a window, this can be done by a single subscription or by a number of subscriptions over a period of time. One window will be open to public subscription, anyone can contribute any amount to it, if they so wish. Please contact the Parish Priest Video Streaming
The Fibre Optic broadband is now installed and it is expected that this will improve the quality of the streaming.
A video streaming facility has been installed in the Church. While primarily intended for the sick and housebound, the service is also open to anyone who wishes to have it
By logging on to https://site2. watchmcnmedia.tv/camera/ stmarys-church-ballyhea.html weekly and daily Masses as well as funerals and weddings are available to anyone with an internet connection. Family and friends abroad might like to log on to see the Parish Masses. The number of views to the web site over the last 12 months was 15,000 from countries such as United States of America, Canada, Germany, Italy, Phillipines, Poland and Ireland. Abandoned Bicycle
A bicycle was abandoned at the Church railings in the Church grounds. Would the owner please make contact with the Parish Priest to make arrangements to remove it.
Also, a pair of gloves were found in the Church, the owner can collect same in the Sacristy.
PRAYERS FOR THE UNBORN:
You are asked to continue Prayers for the Unborn. Mother Teresa (one of her famous quotes)” A Nation that destroys the life of an unborn child, who has been created for living and loving, who has been created in the image of God, is in tremendous poverty”.
CHURCH GATE COLLECTIONS:
No Church Gate Collection taken up at St. Mary’s Church, Ballyhea is endorsed by the parish. Any group or organisation intending to collect outside the church gates are asked to present copies of their permits in the Sacristy, together with copies of letters of authorisation of those collecting on their behalf. This should be done before the collection commences.
FIGHT FOR FIONN:
Fight for Fionn is a charity set up to raise funds for Fionn Barry, a 5 year old boy from Ballyhea who has a seriously debilitating and life limiting illness and needs 24 hour care. Currently development is underway to upgrade his home. A number of fundraisers were held during the Christmas, thanks to everyone that organised, participated or supported. All very much appreciated. To get more information please go to www.fionnbarry.com website or if you wish to make a donation the link is : https://www.gofundme. com/FightForFionn
Fundraiser by Brenda O Connell-Barry : FightforFionn www.gofundme.com
This is Fionn Barry, Fionn was born in August 2014 but unfortunately Fionn is unable to do many of the things an average toddler can do. Fionn is unable to walk, stand or even sit unaided, he cannot talk and he has a visual problem called cortical visual impairment.
GAA NOTES:
ONLINE SHOP: The Club’s online shop is proving to be very popular. All the latest club gear can be purchased from the O’Neill’s website. Check it out at www.oneills.com/shop-by-team/ gaa/ireland/ballyhea-gaa.html
INSTAGRAM: The club can now be followed on Instagram. To see the latest club pictures go to ballyheagaaclub
LOTTO: The Club Lotto draw is set to resume with the jackpot at €1600. Tickets can be purchased from the normal sellers or also from online lotto. Any tickets sold before the Covid lockdown will be entered in the next draw that is held. Thank you for your continued support.
BALLYHEA RESPONSE GROUP:
Ballyhea have set up a support group who will do shopping, collect prescription from Doctor or Pharmacy and offer support to anyone who might be feeling vulnerable, isolated, alone or worried in the midst of this health crisis. Ballyhea Response Group has spoken to some shops and pharmacies already and strict hygiene protocols will be followed (e.g. use of disposable gloves, shopping bag and the pledge to never enter your home). Please have your Doctor’s number on stand-by along with your Eircode. If you don’t know your Eircode you can let one of the following people know and they will get it for you. The following are Emergency Contact Details: The National Covid-19 Helpline Number is 1850 24 1850. Senior Line can be contacted on 1800 80 45 91. ALONE is also offering Corona Virus advice on 0818 222 024. Emergency Numbers 112 / 999. Shoppers Contact Numbers – Mike Morrissey 087 205 14 36, Jim Codd 087 922 39 39, Helen O’Sullivan 086 326 33 59, Ger O’Shea 087 823 76 97.
2020 CHAMPIONSHIP DRAWS:
The 2020 County Championship draws were held at Pairc Ui Chaoimh. Premier SHC (top tier of 12): Group 1: Midleton, Sars, Douglas, Ballyhea; Group 2: Blackrock, Erins Own, Bishopstown, Newtownshandrum; Group 3: Glen Rovers, St. Finbarrs, Na Piarsaigh, Carrigtwohill.
MASTER FIXTURES PROGRAMME
Ballyhea v Douglas has now been fixed for w/e 31st July – 3rd August. Ballyhea v Midleton w/e 7th – 9th August. Ballyhea v Sarsfields w/e 28th - 30th August. Top 1 teams go through to Semi-Finals / Quarter Finals. There will be relegation consisting of one game made up of bottom 2 teams from 3 groups. SELECTION COMMITTEE:
The Selection Committees were ratified recently. Senior: Adrian Gilligan, James O’Shaughnessy, Aidan O’Connor, Eamon Crowley. Junior: Darren Ronan, Jonathan O’Sullivan, Eamon Morrissey. U.21: Sean Curtin, John Mortell, Mike Morrissey. Irish and Cultural Officer: Mikey Browne. JUVENILE COMMITTEE: The Juvenile Committee was ratified at the recent Club Executive Meeting. Chairman: Brendan Barrett, Secretary: Oonagh Horan, Treasurer: Jim Codd, PRO: John Mortell, Children’s Officer: Orla Kelly. Committee: John Foley, Dave Hickey, Mike Keogh, Michael Mackessy, Ian Ronan, Tom Crowley, Ger O’Shea, Alan Mortell, Owen Walsh, Joanne Crowley.
GAA MEMBERSHIP:
Club Membership for Juveniles is €20, Adults €40 and Family €80.
NORTH CORK BOARD HURLING CHAMPIONSHIP DRAWS:
U.21 A Final, Ballyhea v Kilshannig.
Junior B Semi-Final, Ballyhea v winner of Newtown / Mallow.
CAMOGIE CLUB:
Membership is €40 pp. Please ensure Health Questionnaire is completed before each training session or match. Once you’ve created the Profile you only need to update each time before training. All parents with children under the age of 18 must complete it each time on behalf of their daughter. The Health Questionnaire can be accessed on GAA website.
CLOTHES COLLECTION:
Ballyhea Camogie Club will hold a clothes collection later in the summer. All clothes, shoes or bags will be much appreciated. The money raised will go towards team funds. Start collecting any unwanted items!
O’NEILL’S OLINE SHOP:
Ballyhea camogie club has opened its new O’Neill’s online shop. Replica jerseys for adults and children, t-shirts and many more items can be purchased from the comfort of your home.
BALLYHEA COMMUNITY ALERT:
Ballyhea Community Alert has successfully set up a Text Alert Network to immediately alert our community when an incident occurs. Prompt information to and from Gardaí deters criminal activity. If you are interested in becoming a member of our Text Alert Network please phone any of the following people for information and sign up details – Phil Ryan 087-2937465, Pat Daly 086-1220114, James Horgan 087-2572271, Willie Meaney 087-1936842, Con Walsh 0868570355. The fee for this service is €10 annually. BALLYHEA MEN ON THE MOVE:
The Men on the Move activities are currently postponed. It is hoped to return in September. For further details contact Jim Codd.