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Parish of Bekan


Fr. Brendan McGuinness PP 094 9313937 Mobile 087 2200156

Email: bekanparishnewsletter@gmail.com '>bekanparishnewsletter@gmail.com

Newsletter available on www.bekan-parish.ie

cam:  churchtv.ie/bekan Parish Radio 105.7FM

Masses in Bekan church can be viewed by web cam at the above link


In our masses, April 13 [th] 21 [st] 2024 we remember the following:
St. Therese`s Church, Brickens:
Sat. April 13 [th]       8.00p.m      Sean Keogh, Paddy and Mary Keane also
Gretta Keogh.
Mon. 15 [th]       7.30p.m
Sat. 20 [th]       8.00p.m      The deceased members of the Ruane family,
Cloonbook.

April 20 [th] R
. Sharon Reilly E.M. Sharon Reilly A.S. Team "3"
E.M
. Group Home: April 21 [st] Mary Hunt
Offertory Collection:
April 6 [th] Euro250.00. Thanks. 



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St. Mary`s Church, Logboy:      
Sun. April 14 [th]       10.00a.m      John and Madge Boyle and their son Eddie,
           Carramore.


Sun. 21 [st]       10.00a.m

April 21 [st] R. Shane Byrne E.M. Paul Sykes A.S. Team "3"
Offertory Collection:
April 7 [th] Euro370.00. Thanks.

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St. Margaret Mary`s Church, Bekan:
Sun. April 14 [th]       11.30a.m      Dan, Delia and Joe Regan, Cloonbook.
                            Mary Moylan, Lissaniskea, her parents Austin and
Julia Morris, Ray Moylan, Headford and the
deceased members of the Moylan family.
Tue. 16 [th]       10.00a.m      Mary and Dan Byrne, Spotfield.
Sun. 21 [st]       11.30a.m      Pat Comer and the deceased members of the Comer
family, Larganboy.     


April 21 [st] R. Marian Madden E.M. Geraldine Lyons & Marion Moloney
A.S.
Team "1"
Offertory Collection:
April 7 [th] Euro659.00. Thanks.

Priest`s Easter Collection
: Thanks for your generosity in the Priest`s Easter Collection. Your continued support is appreciated.



I will be away next weekend.
If a priest is needed, please contact Fr Stephen Farragher. Phone No 087 9210305
Trocaire Boxes:
Thanks for your generosity in the Trocaire Collection. Collection to date for Bekan Parish is Euro2,588.00. Trocaire boxes may be returned at any of the Masses.     
Deaths:
 
Pray for Veronica McLoughlin, Birmingham daughter of the late
Delia Ganley, Lurgan, Brickens.
Ann Gallagher, Aughamore, mother of Noel Gallagher, Reisk.
Tuam Diocesan Pilgrimage to Knock.
Families, Parish and Community Groups, the Sick, neighbours and friends are invited to join the Tuam Diocesan Pilgrimage, led by Archbishop Francis, to Knock on Sunday, May 5 [th]. This is a special day for people from the Archdiocese of Tuam.
The Ceremonies commence with the Anointing of the Sick at 2.30 pm.
Tuam Diocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes.

The Tuam Diocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes led by Archbishop Francis, 6 nights, August 30 [th] to September 5 [th], ex Ireland West Airport.
Details and Booking: 01 2410800.  
Brickens Community Centre:

Tue:
25 Card Drive at 9.00p.m.
Clothing & Furniture Upcycling Courses:
 
Ballyhaunis Community Council is offering two courses on upcycling using textiles, in Ballyhaunis Community Hall.
Course one
focuses on turning old clothing or treasured clothes into memory quilts, cushions, soft toys or keepsakes.
Commencing on Monday 22 [nd] April, 11am. - 1pm. 
Course two
focuses on breathing new life into furniture using textiles. Commencing on Tuesday 23 [rd] April, 11am. - 1pm.
Both courses will run for 6 weeks and are limited to 8 people so booking is essential. Email ballyhauniscommunitycouncil@gmail.com
'>ballyhauniscommunitycouncil@gmail.com  to book a place. Thanks to MSLETB for funding this initiative in reducing waste by upcycling/repurposing items. 
Tax Return:
 
As mentioned before, as a charity the church is able to claim back tax on your church contributions. Please take a form at the back of the church, fill in and return.
All Ireland Finalist Clann Machu Drama, Kiltimagh
proudly presents their multi award winning production of the Stolen Child by Yvonne Quinn & Barbara Ní Caoimh Thursday 18 [th] April Townhall Theatre, Kiltimagh. Doors open 7.15pm and Curtain 8pm. Tickets Euro15, available at the door or booking @ 087 4559071. Please support. This is the last chance to see the play before the group heads off to All Ireland Confined Finals in Mountmellick. 

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