Lotto Results.
There was no winner of Crossmolina Deel-Rovers GAA Club Lotto Jackpot Saturday night 12th December. The numbers drawn were 7 – 18 – 29 – 31. Two punters matched three numbers Collette Myles Abbeytown, Crossmolina, Michael and Kay O’Malley Killeen Castlehill, each win’s €75. This week’s jackpot is €8.500 The draw takes place in GAA Club Rooms on this Wednesday evening and can be viewed on Crossmolina GAA face book page. The Crossmolina Lotto committee wish to thank you for your continued support of our lotto it’s our main fundraiser that keeps our club ticking over. We wish you all a very Happy Christmas keep safe and look after your selves if you are out walking wear a high vis jacket ‘s we need your support in 2021
Michael (Miko) Sweeney RIP.
The death has occurred suddenly and peacefully on Saturday 12th December at his residence of Michael (Miko) Sweeney Enaghbeg, Crossmolina. Requiem mass was celebrated on Wednesday in St Tiernans church with burial afterwards. Michael was predeceased by his parents Patrick Dan and Marian, brothers James and P.J. Deeply mourned by his loving family Mary Kate, Danny, Sheila, Helena, Josephine, Anthony and John, sons Damien and Shane, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Due to HSE and Government restrictions the funeral was private for family only. The family wish to thank you for your co-operation and consideration at this time. May he rest in peace
Celebrating Christmas 2020
We must remind ourselves that the obligation to attend Mass on Sunday’s and Holy Days remains suspended during the pandemic. In particular, the vulnerable should be encouraged to stay at home and participate in Mass via webcam.
Christmas is about more than just one day. Families are welcome to attend Mass at some point during the twelve days from Christmas Eve to Epiphany. Christmas Masses will also be widely available over webcam and we strongly encourage families to “tune in” from their homes with a lighted candle. If you decide to come to Mass at Christmas Eve or Christmas Day, please note:
1. Attendance at Mass for Christmas will be on a first come basis. Follow the guidelines from the Stewards. Once we have reached capacity, people will be asked to sit in their cars.
2. People will not be allowed stand in porch or by the walls.
3. Families or 3 people to every second seat.
4. Please sit & stand, do not use kneelers.
5. You are not allowed to gather in groups after Mass
6. Communion distributed at the end on Mass.,
8. Help needed after all Masses in Sanitising seats.
We decided ‘right or wrong’ not to go with tickets, perhaps this way we avoid disappointing many regular and faithful parishioners.
The stewards who help us so generously did not make the rules so please be patient, kind and understanding.
Looking forward to seeing you.
Our sincere Thanks
The year 2020 will be a year we will all want to forget. This pandemic has presented us all with many challenges. The familiar pattern of community and family support has been affected. Limitations have been imposed on us and our entire way of life has been turned upside down. What kind of Christmas will 2020 be? It will be different but that doesn’t mean it’s not going to be special. Many people have decided not to focus on presents and the lavishness that Christmas brings but to celebrate it in the true spirit of the Christ Child. In some ways the Covid-19 restrictions can open up greater opportunities for prayer and for reflection, for family time and space to enter into the true meaning of Christmas. This Christmas it is not possible to thank people individually. So many volunteers became involved in planning, preparing, cleaning and sanitising our churches so that they would be safe secure places for public worship. So many has helped in all areas of parish life & community. We thank you all sincerely. The Irish Bishops said recently “It is a clear illustration that religious faith is not just about believing but also about belonging in a local community, that significant network of relationships which indicates that people are there for each other.
We wish you every blessing for your health and happiness, stay safe and look after one another. Have a very happy Christmas. Fr Francis & Fr Gabriel.
Pieta House
Operate an outreach service from the Ballina Family Resource Centre on Tues 1pm—5pm & on Wed 9.00am- 1.00pm by apt: tel. 09325586 to make an appointment.
Christmas Lights:
The Collins family, Fotish have switched on their Christmas lights. Donations are welcome in aid of the Western Alzheimer’s. Please support.
St Vincent de Paul food appeal update:
The annual St Vincent de Paul food appeal will not take place this Christmas. If you or anyone you know needs assistance please contact us on: 087 6315806. Your query will be treated with confidence.
Western Care Association
are going to travel around the globe virtually to raise funds to enhance services throughout the county, we are looking for 150 volunteers to walk, jog or run virtually starting from 12th of Jan. to 2nd Apr. 2021. For information contact Michael by emailing
mflanagan@westerncare.com Registration for the event is €10 per person.
Kilmurry Christmas Wishes
The Committee of Kilmurry Sport and Social Centre wish everyone a very Happy and Safe Christmas. We look forward to welcoming back, when it is possible in 2021 , the Parents and Toddlers , Card Players , Social Dancers , Senior Citizens , Kilmurry Soccer players , McHale Rovers , Community Games participants , local schools , Jiving Juniors , Yoga participants and many more groups which use the Field and Centre in Kilmurry.
Died in England
The death occurred peacefully on Saturday 5th December of Joe Preston in Leeds and formerly of Ballyscanlon Crossmolina. Burial is taking place in Leeds Joe is survived by his wife Alacoque. Daughters: Mary and Sheila. Son: Gerard. Brother Mickie who lives in Leeds also – last remaining member of the Preston family of 16, nieces, nephews, relation, friends and neighbours. May he rest in peace