Ballyhea

CHURCH NEWS

Mass Times – Sunday, May 3, at 8.30 a.m. Mass will be streamed live on mcnmedia/tv. On Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, May 4, to May 6 Mass will be streamed at midday. On Thursday, Friday and Saturday, May 7, to MAy 9 live streaming at 10 a.m.

MONTH OF MAY – The month of May is dedicated to the Blessed Virgin Mary. Feast days for the coming Week: Monday 4th: The Blessed Martyrs of England and Wales; Tuesday 5th: St. Asaph; Bl. Edmund Rice; Wednesday 6th: St. Petronax, abbot; St. Edberto of Lindisfarne, bishop; Thursday 7th: St. John of Beverly, bishop Friday 8th: St. Victor; Saturday 9th: St. Pachomius.

THANK YOU – Many thanks to all who sent in their Easter offerings. Late offering may still be made.

CANDLE SHRINES – If anybody wishes to have candles lit in the Shrines in the church, please contact the Sacristan at 086 3016859.

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.

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.

CATECHISM ONLINE – The Catechism of the Catholic Church can be viewed on this web page vatican.va/archive/ENG0015/__ p8.htm.

GAA NOTES

ONLINE SHOP – All the latest club gear can be purchased from the O’Neill’s website. Check it out at 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 on hold for the moment due to the current Covid 19 situation. Any tickets sold will be entered in the next draw that is held. Thank you for your continued support.

MEMBERSHIP – Club Membership for Juveniles is €20, Adults €40 and Family €80.

GARDA MESSAGE

If any of the older or vulnerable parishioners need prescriptions collected at this time or a check on a neighbour is required, feel free to contact Charleville Gardaí at 063 21170. Remember to keep practising social isolation and adhere to the 2km travel rule except for essential work or shopping. Keep safe.

COVID 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 at 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.

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 086 8570355. The fee for this service is €10 annually.

MEN ON THE MOVE

Men on the Move is currently postponed as are all other events in the club.