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22 January, 2010







Parish Mission: A group called St Patrick’s Community will be giving a Mission in our parish from 22nd to 26th February 2010. They will speak at all weekend Masses in the parish just before the Mission. Each night has a different theme with testimonies from the group, prayer, music and a lot more. We really encourage you to come to all five nights in Swinford Church to get the most from the Mission. Western Alzheimers: have vacancies on our Community employment Scheme for Care Assistants. Care Assistants required for Marion House Respite Home, Ballindine and for our “In Home Support Service” in all areas of Co Mayo. Community Employment Scheme commences on February 8th. FAS criteria applies. For further information/applications, contact 094 9364900. Hour of Prayer in cathedral: To mark the Year for Priests, Bishop Kelly would like to invite all those who are involved in adoration of the Blessed Sacrament in their parishes (and anybody else who would like to come) to St Nathy’s Cathedral in Ballaghaderreen on Sunday evening, January 31st at 7.00 pm. The Holy Hour will consist of a time of adoration of the Blessed Sacrament, a talk from the bishop and the Evening Prayer of the Church. Haiti Collection: All contributions placed in the baskets at all Masses in the parish next weekend will be forwarded to Trocaire to help the people of Haiti following the recent earthquake there. Please give as generously as you can. The All Ireland Talent Show: Ballyhaunis Community School Student Olwyn Murray is representing the West on Sunday 24th Jan on RTE 1 at 6.30 pm. Please vote for her on the night. Swinford Soccor Club: The A.G.M. of Swinford F.C. will be held in the Gateway Hotel Swinford on Thursday Jan. 28th. at 8 pm. All members are requested to attend. Vacancies Available: Swinford Area Community Employment Ltd have vacancies for a Caretaker and a General Operative. Applicants must be registered with FAS and meet specific eligibility criteria for these posts. For further information, contact Swinford Area CE Limited on 094 9252122. Please submit CV to FAS Ballina Employment Services Office, Riverside, Church Road, Ballina, Co. Mayo phone 096 21211. Pilgrimage to Medjugorje: from Knock for 7 days from 11th Sept ‘10. Staying at Dubrovnik Hotel, €699 p.p. All included, €100 off price per person if paid in full by 2nd February. For further information contact: Marita Concannon at 098 64017 or 089 4146331. Age Action Getting Started Programme: A 6 w. 






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