Loughrea Cathedral & Carmelite Abbey
The Presbytery 091 - 841212 The Abbey 091 – 841209
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First Sunday of Advent 27th November 2011
MASS INTENTIONS FOR THE CATHEDRAL THIS WEEK

Mon. 11a.m. Holy Souls 8p.m. Minnie Cusack
Tues. 11a.m. Holy Souls 8p.m. Kieran Hanrahan
Wed. 11a.m. Holy Souls 8p.m. Thomas Scully
Thurs. 11a.m. Deceased members of the Brett 8p.m. Nan Scully
and Pyne families
Fri. 11a.m. People of the Parish
Sat. 11a.m. Kathleen Quirke M.M. 8p.m. Annette O’Connor M.M.M.
Sun. 10a.m. Francis Griffin 12noon Lill & John Loughnane

Society of St Vincent de Paul
086 0551134

Bethany – Parish Bereavement Support Group 087 2109396
Mass Servers
Team A Mon. 28th Nov.
to Sat. 3rd Dec. 8p.m.
Team B Sun. 4th Dec. 10a.m.
Team C Sun. 4th Dec. 12p.m.
Cathedral Collections: Offertory: €1,381 Restoration: €605
R.I.P. Please pray for the repose of the soul of Gerard Power R.I.P., Kilconnell, (brother of Siobhan Flanagan, Hazelwood), Rita Shaughnessy R.I.P., formerly of Old Galway Road, Loughrea, and who died recently in Florida, Lena Keane R.I.P., Clarinbridge, (mother of Margaret Flaherty, Lake Road), John (Jackie) Maguire R.I.P., Liam Mellows Terrace, Loughrea, and Catherine (Kathleen) Browne R.I.P., (nee Cunningham), Moyleen, Loughrea & formerly of Derrybrien.
Baptisms We welcome into God's family Ava Leahy, Carraig Geal, Loughrea.
Senior Citizens’ Club, Mass & Christmas Dinner in Lough Rea Hotel on Sunday 11th December at 2p.m. All are welcome.
Spirit FM (91.7 FM) Spirit FM is a Christian radio station which broadcasts all over the country and contains a mixture of chat & music. While it can appeal to all ages its target age is youth & young adults. Spread the good word.

Temperance Hall Events
Loughrea Parish Bingo every Friday night at 8.30p.m. Your support would be greatly appreciated.
Dance Aerobics every Tuesday @ 7.15p.m. Suit all fitness levels. Phone: 087 9379563 for more information.
Zumba With Aleks every Thursday at 8p.m.
Christmas Fundraiser – Saturday 10th December – Supper Room, Temperance Hall, 2 – 5p.m. Cakes galore, Bring and Buy. Raffle for Christmas cake. In aid of St. Vincent de Paul Society.

Loughrea Active Retirement Assoc. No meeting this Wednesday. Bowling in the Temperance Hall on Monday afternoon and Tuesday mornings as usual.
Loughrea Hurling Club Lotto Winning numbers: 6, 17, 18, 29. No Jackpot Winner. One match 3. Next week's Jackpot €9,400.
Fundraiser Dance in aid of the IHCPT in the Meadow Court Hotel on 2nd Dec. 9p.m. – 1a.m. Tickets: €10. Music by Crusaders.
Loughrea Gaelic Football Club AGM Sunday 27th November in Kinsella's at 7p.m. All welcome. Thanks for your support.
St. Killian's, New Inn wish to invite you to their musical, “Back in the habit”, (Sister Act 2). It will be held in New Inn Community Centre on Thursday, 1st December @ 7.30p.m sharp. Family Rate: €20, Adults: €10, Students: €5. Tickets available at the door.
Loughrea Lions Club If you or a family you know are in financial difficulty this Christmas, Loughrea Lions Club may be in a position to help. Leave your voicemail request in confidence on 086 1758066.
Bumper Christmas Craft Fair Fund Raising Event at Raheen Woods Hotel on Sunday 11th December at 11am to 5pm in aid of the Sunflowers Chernobyl Childrens’ Charity. A complete family day out. Entry Free.
Loughrea Athletic Club AGM will be held in the Temperance Hall on Sunday 27th November at 5p.m. The club would like to encourage all of you to attend the AGM as this is your opportunity to air your views on the running of your Athletic Club.
Concert There will be an hour of music in Loughrea Library on Sunday December 4th @ 7p.m. It will feature the Kiltulla Community Choir. Admission is free & there will be a wine reception at the interval.
Loughrea Creative Writing Group will launch the 2011 edition of Razzle Dazzle, an anthology of creative writing pieces, on Friday 2nd December in the local library at 7.30p.m. All are welcome.
Naomh Breandain Credit Union is hosting an Information afternoon on 10th December between 2p.m. and 5p.m.
The purpose of this is to inform existing and potential members on savings, borrowings, membership benefits, insurance etc. All are welcome to attend.
Bilingual Table Quiz Tuesday 6th December in Carmelite Abbey Function Room @ 7.30p.m. Contact: Ruth @ 091-870718.
Collection of Stories From Irish Missionaries A Road Less Travelled: Tales of the Irish Missionaries (Four Courts Press). The proceeds from sales are being donated to the Mukuru Arts & Craft Centre in Nairobi (founded by Sr Lori Burns), whose students provided the illustrations for A Road Less Travelled.
Thank you to everyone who donated Altar flowers for the Feast of Christ the King. 

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