November

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posted Nov 23, 2018, 4:00 AM by John O'Sullivan

Priest on call in Imeall Boirne this week is:-

Fr. Pat O’Neill, 065 6827799/086 2612124:

Priests Contact Numbers:

Fr Damien Nolan, Tel: 065 6837178/086 8396636.

Weekday Masses: Ruan: Monday & Thurs @ 9:30 a.m. Dysart: Wednesday at 9:30am

Masses this Weekend

Ruan : Saturday 24th November 8:00pm: - “Do This In Memory” Mass for First Holy Communion Children.

Masses next Weekend

Dysart: Saturday 1st December 8:00pm - Mass of Anniversaries. :- Paul Howard

Lay Led Liturgies:

Ruan: Sunday 2nd December at 10:00am.

Rest In Peace
We remember in our prayers this evening Michael Leahy, Eileen O’Connor (mother of John O’Connor Ballygriffey),

Michael Lyons (brother of Seán Lyons, Ballytigue) and also Seán Glynn, Tubber, who were recently laid to rest .

May their gentle souls rest in peace

Eucharistic Adoration: Ruan: Wednesdays - Hourly from 3pm to 7pm

Dysart: Thursdays - Hourly from 10am to 1pm

Weekly Collections: Church Collections last two weekends: €865.58
Thank you all for your kind contributions

Readers & Ministers of the Eucharist for Ruan

Reader this week:- Emer O Halloran Euch Minister this week:- Francis Howard

Readers & Ministers of the Eucharist for Dysart

Reader next week:-Monica Tierney Euch Minister next week:- Edel Bluett

Baptisms in the Imeall Boirne Parishes:

All Baptisms take place each Sunday of the Month at 12:30pm rotating between all nine churches.

November: Tubber 25th

People intending to have children baptised must complete the baptismal preparation course before each child is baptised. All forms for the above are
available from Anne at the Imeall Boirne Office. Phone No: 065 6890865. Email: imeallboirne@outlook.com

Confirmation Enrolment The Confirmation Enrolment Ceremony for all schools in the Imeall Boirne Parishes takes place in St. Mary’s Church Ruan
on Friday December 7th at 7:30 pm.

Readers and Eucharistic Ministers: The new rota for Readers and Eucharistic Ministers for Ruan/Dysart 2019 is currently being prepared. If you would like to be included please contact Monica 087 6854532 / Fr. Pat 065 6827799 or e-mail: ruandysartparish@gmail.com
We would also appreciate if the remaining Garda Vetting Forms can be returned as soon as possible. Thank You.

Garda Vetting Invitation Forms These forms were forwarded to all Eucharistic Ministers, Readers and Sacristans in the parishes in early October and a number of forms are yet to be returned. We would appreciate if you can kindly return as soon as possible with documents to validate identity. If you require assistance completing these forms or require further information on same please contact:
Anne - Imeall Boirne Office 065 6890865, Monica - Ruan Parish Office 065 6827799

Imeall Boirne Parishes (Cluster) Meeting The next Cluster Meeting takes place on Wednesday 28th November in Crusheen Church Meeting Room at 8:00pm. All Welcome.

Ruan/Dysart Graveyards and Tidy Town Fundraiser Monster Bring n’ Buy Sale will be held in Ruan Community Centre on 15th December after

evening Mass. Contact Joe Arkins 087 2902552 or John Bell 087 9139704

Items can be dropped into Hall on Fri 14th Dec from 6:00 to7:00 pm or on Sat 15th Dec from 12noon to 2:00pm.

Ruan/Dysart Apostolic Works Society To mark the 60th Anniversary of the Apostolic Works Society we are celebrating with mass in St. Mary’s Church Ruan at 6:30pm on Friday November 30th, followed by refreshments in the Community Centre. All Welcome.

Ruan / Dysart Senior Citizens Christmas Party The annual Senior Citizens Christmas party will be held on Sunday 2nd December in Morty Kelly’s at

2:00 pm. All are Welcome!!

W/E 18/11/2018

posted Nov 15, 2018, 3:25 PM by John O'Sullivan [ updated Nov 15, 2018, 3:32 PM ]

Priest on call in Imeall Boirne this week is:-

Fr Damien Nolan, Tel: 065 6837178/086 8396636.

Priests Contact Numbers:

Fr. Pat O’Neill, 065 6827799/086 2612124:

Weekday Masses: Ruan: Monday & Thurs @ 9:30 a.m. Dysart: Wednesday at 9:30am

Masses this Weekend

Ruan : Saturday 9th October 8:00pm: - Months Mind; Vera Smyth

Masses next Weekend

Ruan: Saturday 17th November at 8:00pm Aniversary Masses:- John Kirwan, Nancy Kirwan, Tess Butler, John Joe Mahoney, Deceased Members of the Mahoney Family, John O’Donnell, Astrid Flynn, Deceased Members of the O’Donnell Family, Deceased Members of the Aherne Family, ack McMahon, Eileen McMahon, Michael O’Sullivan, Fr. Tom Burke, Vincent Pilkington, Mary Pilkington, Frank Brohan, Moira Walsh (nee Casey), Donal O’Brien, Cecelia O’Brien, Deceased Members of the O’Brien and Hehir Families, Victims of Road Traffic Accidents.

Rest In Peace
We remember in our prayers this evening PJ. Howard, Ruan, who was laid to rest during the week.

We also remember Eilish Mannion, Kilkolgan sister of Frances Heagney and Ita McDonnell who was laid to rest last week.
May their gentle souls rest in peace.

Eucharistic Adoration: Ruan: Wednesdays - Hourly from 3pm to 7pm

Dysart: Thursdays - Hourly from 10am to 1pm

Weekly Collections: Church Collections last two weekends: €1,589.94.
Thank you all for your kind contributions

Readers & Ministers of the Eucharist for Ruan

Reader this week:- Garry Shannon Euch Minister this week:- Eileen Hannon

Reader next week:-Emer O Halloran Euch Minister next week:- Francis Howard

Readers & Ministers of the Eucharist for Dysart

Baptisms in the Imeall Boirne Parishes:

All Baptisms take place each Sunday of the Month at 12:30pm rotating between all nine churches.

November: Kilnaboy 18th - Tubber 25th

People intending to have children baptised must complete the baptismal preparation course before each child is baptised. All forms for the above are
available from Anne at the Imeall Boirne Office. Phone No: 065 6890865. Email: imeallboirne@outlook.com

Imeall Boirne Parishes (Cluster) Meeting The next Cluster Meeting takes place on Wednesday 28th November in Crusheen Church Meeting Room at 8:00pm. All Welcome.

The World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims Sun 18th November. This weekend we pray for the victims of road accidents, their families and friends, the rescue services, and all those involved in the work of caring and healing. We pray especially for families who have lost loved ones.

“May Christ, whose compassion welled over into tears, enter their lives. May He give them courage, faith and peace. In the name of our Lord Jesus Christ we pray”. Amen.

A candle has been included for all victims with this weekends Mass of Anniversaries in the Parishes.

Do This In Memory Masses The first of these Masses for all the children in the Imeall Boirne Parishes who are preparing for the Blessed Sacrament of First Holy Communion will takes place on the weekend of November 24th and 25th The Feast of Christ the King as follows:
Saturday 24th - Ruan 8:00pm, Sunday 25th - Crusheen 9:30am, Sunday 25th - Corofin 11:00am
“May you always know the Peace of Jesus, the light of His love, and the Joy of His life within you.”

Ruan Parent and Toddler Group The Ruan Parent and Toddler Group will be held on Tuesdays from 9.45-11.15am in the Ruan Community Childcare Centre. Chat with other parents and carers in a relaxing fun environment. Tea and coffee provided. €2 charge per child (maximum charge €5 euro).

More info from Derryn 089 408 0386 or Anne Marie 086 814 2246.

Ruan/Dysart Apostolic Works Society To mark the 60th Anniversary of the Apostolic Works Society we are celebrating with mass in St. Mary’s Church Ruan at 6:30pm on Friday November 30th, followed by refreshments in the Community Centre. All Welcome.

Ruan / Dysart Senior Citizens Christmas Party The annual Senior Citizens Christmas party will be held on Sunday 2nd December in Morty Kelly’s at

2:00 pm. All are Welcome!!

IFA - AGM (Corofin, Ruan, Dysart, Tubber) The IFA Branch AGM will be held on Monday 26th November in St. Patrick’s Hall Corofin at 8:30 pm.

There will be a guest speaker on the night. All Members Welcome.

W/E 11/11/2018

posted Nov 9, 2018, 4:44 AM by John O'Sullivan

Priest on call in Imeall Boirne this week is:-

Fr. Damien and Fr. Pat will be away on Annual Diocesan In-Service in Loughrea from this Sunday evening November 11th to Thursday morning November 15th.

Priests Contact Numbers:

Fr. Pat O’Neill, 065 6827799/086 2612124: Fr Damien Nolan, Tel: 065 6837178/086 8396636.

Weekday Masses: Ruan: Monday & Thurs @ 9:30 a.m. Dysart: Wednesday at 9:30am

Masses this Weekend

Ruan : Saturday 9th October 8:00pm: - Months Mind; Vera Smyth

Masses next Weekend

Ruan: Saturday 17th November at 8:00pm Aniversary Masses:- John Kirwan, Nancy Kirwan, Tess Butler, John Joe Mahoney, Deceased Members of the Mahoney Family, John O’Donnell, Astrid Flynn, Deceased Members of the O’Donnell Family, Deceased Members of the Aherne Family, Jack McMahon, Eileen McMahon, Michael O’Sullivan, Fr. Tom Burke, Vincent Pilkington, Mary Pilkington, Frank Brohan, Moira Walsh (nee Casey), Donal O’Brien,

Cecelia O’Brien, Deceased Members of the O’Brien and Hehir Families

Note: A number of Newsletters are available in Dysart Church every weekend when Mass takes place in Ruan and likewise in Ruan when weekend Mass takes place in Dysart

Eucharistic Adoration: Ruan: Wednesdays - Hourly from 3pm to 7pm

Dysart: Thursdays - Hourly from 10am to 1pm

Weekly Collections: Church Collections last two weekends: €1,940.00, Priests Collection: €2,060.90
Thank you all for your kind contributions

Readers & Ministers of the Eucharist for Ruan

Reader this week:- Padraig Casey Euch Minister this week:- Ellen Jones

Reader next week:-Garry Shannon Euch Minister next week:- Eileen Hannon

Readers & Ministers of the Eucharist for Dysart

Baptisms in the Imeall Boirne Parishes:

All Baptisms take place each Sunday of the Month at 12:30pm rotating between all nine churches.

November: Ruan 11th - Kilnaboy 18th - Tubber 25th

People intending to have children baptised must complete the baptismal preparation course before each child is baptised. All forms for the above are
available from Anne at the Imeall Boirne Office. Phone No: 065 6890865. Email: imeallboirne@outlook.com

Ruan Parish Council Meeting The next meeting will take place on Thursday 15th November at 8:00pm in Ruan Community Centre. All are welcome.

Imeall Boirne Parishes (Cluster) Meeting The next Cluster Meeting takes place on Wednesday 28th November in Crusheen Church Meeting Room at 8:00pm. All Welcome.

Ruan Parent and Toddler Group The Ruan Parent and Toddler Group will be held on Tuesdays from 9.45-11.15am in the Ruan Community Childcare Centre. Chat with other parents and carers in a relaxing fun environment. Tea and coffee provided. €2 charge per child (maximum charge €5 euro).

More info from Derryn 089 408 0386 or Anne Marie 086 814 2246.

Ruan/Dysart Apostolic Works Society To mark the 60th Anniversary of the Apostolic Works Society we are celebrating with mass in St. Mary’s Church Ruan at 6:30pm on Friday November 30th, followed by refreshments in the Community Centre. All Welcome.

Ruan / Dysart Senior Citizens Christmas Party The annual Senior Citizens Christmas party will be held on Sunday 2nd December in Morty Kelly’s at

2:00 pm. All are Welcome!!

Sláinte an Chláir Clare Cancer Support Annual Fair, Maria Assumpta Hall, Ennis, Saturday the 17th of Nov 10am - to 2pm.
Coffee morning, Bake sale, Crafts, Knitting, Raffles, Your support is greatly appreciated.

W/E 04/11/2018

posted Nov 9, 2018, 4:27 AM by John O'Sullivan

Priest on call in Imeall Boirne this week is:-

Fr Damien Nolan, Tel: 065 6837178/086 8396636.

Priests Contact Numbers:

Fr. Pat O’Neill, 065 6827799/086 2612124:

Weekday Masses: Ruan: Monday & Thurs @ 9:30 a.m. Dysart: Wednesday at 9:30am

Masses this Weekend

Ruan: Saturday 3rd November at 4:00pm:- Eugene Casey Months Mind

Dysart: Saturday 3rd November 8:00pm, Mass of Anniversaries:- Teresa Moloney, Pat Nestor, Joe Nestor, Ann Hassett, Michael Hassett, Lily Hassett,

Maureen McGrath, William McGrath, Deceased Member of the Howard Family, Deceased Members of the Mulqueen Family

Masses next Weekend

Ruan : Saturday 9th October 8:00pm: - Months Mind; Vera Smyth

We remember in our prayers this weekend Mrs. Kathleen Downes, Marian Avenue, Ennis, mother of Caroline Murray, Ruan, who will be laid to rest following 3:00pm Mass on Sunday afternoon in St. Josephs Church Ennis. May her gentle soul rest in peace.

November Blessing of the Graves

Sunday 4th November:- Ruan 12 noon, Kyle 12:30pm, Dysart 1:30pm

Note: A number of Newsletters are available in Dysart Church every weekend when Mass takes place in Ruan and likewise in Ruan when weekend Mass takes place in Dysart

Eucharistic Adoration: Ruan: Wednesdays - Hourly from 3pm to 7pm

Dysart: Thursdays - Hourly from 10am to 1pm

Weekly Collections: Church Collections last two weekends: €968.88, Priests Collection: €960.30
Thank you all for your kind contributions

Readers & Ministers of the Eucharist for Ruan

Reader next week:- Padraig Casey Euch Minister next week:- Ellen Jones

Readers & Ministers of the Eucharist for Dysart

Reader this week:- Matt McCormack Euch Minister this week:- Gerry Kelly

Ruan Tidy Towns AGM: will be held on Tuesday 30th Oct at 8.30pm in Ruan community centre.

Please consider volunteering some of your free time to make your village and surrounds a pleasant place to live.

Baptisms in the Imeall Boirne Parishes:

All Baptisms take place each Sunday of the Month at 12:30pm rotating between all nine churches.

October: Boston 28th

November: Crusheen 4th - Ruan 11th - Kilnaboy 18th - Tubber 25th

People intending to have children baptised must complete the baptismal preparation course before each child is baptised. All forms for the above are
available from Anne at the Imeall Boirne Office. Phone No: 065 6890865. Email: imeallboirne@outlook.com

Invitation to a Conversation Evening Killaloe Diocese You are warmly invited to “Conversation Evenings” in the Killaloe diocese on Wednesday
November 7th in Carrigoran Day Centre, at 7.30 pm. It is an evening to explore where we are at this juncture as Church. How are we at this present time, post-referendum, post-diocesan changes, post-papal visit, post-World Meeting of Families?. Where are we regarding faith, belief, prayer, spirituality? How do we feel at this point in time? In what direction are we going? Where can we find God in all that’s happening? After an opening prayer and a brief introduction there will
be an opportunity for discussion, opinion, sharing and conversation. All are welcome to attend. Details are on the diocesan website.

Ruan / Dysart Senior Citizens Christmas Party The annual Senior Citizens Christmas party will be held on Sunday 2nd December in Morty Kelly’s at
2:00 pm. All are Welcome!!

Dublin City Marathon: A Sincere Thank You, to all who supported our efforts on behalf of the Clare Crusaders Children's Clinic,

the sum of €180 was received with thanks. Aidan, Edel and Shane.

Toonagh Crafts Toonagh Crafts are attending the Knit and Stitch Show at the RDS on Thursday 8th November.

Bus departing from Toonagh Hall. If you are interested in attending this event please contact Pamela 087- 6224698

Family Fun Bingo: Fun Bingo in aid of Ruan Hurling Club will be held in Toonagh Hall on Friday 9th of November at 7:30pm.

Admission €10.00 Children €5.00. Great night for all the family. Lots of prizes to be won.

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posted Nov 24, 2017, 10:28 AM by John O'Sullivan [ updated Nov 24, 2017, 10:37 AM ]

Priest on call in Imeall Boirne this week is
Fr. Damien Nolan, Tel: 065 6837178/086 8396636

Priests Contact Numbers:
Fr. Pat O’Neill, 065 6827799/086 2612124:- Fr. Seamus Nohilly, 091 633124 085 1443021

Anniversary Masses in November

Ruan: Saturday 2nd December 10.00 am Mass of Anniversaries

John Cassidy, Eileen Cassidy, Michael Cassidy, Martin Cassidy, Michael Kerin

Mass this Weekend
Dysart 3:00pm Saturday 25th November Months Mind Mass for the late Frank Cantillon

Weekday Masses: Ruan: Monday, Tuesday at 9:30 am. Dysart: Wednesday at 9:30am

Eucharistic Adoration: Ruan: Wednesdays - Hourly from 3pm to 7pm

Dysart: Thursdays - Hourly from 10am to 1pm

Weekly Collections: €774.73. Thank you very much for your contributions.

Parish Pastoral Council
Parish Pastoral Council Meeting on Tuesday 5th December in the Ruan Community Centre at 8:00 pm

Confirmation Enrolment Mass for Imeall Boirne
The Confirmation Enrolment Mass for all schools in the Imeall Boirne Cluster takes place in St. Mary’s Church Ruan on Friday 8th December at 7:30 pm.

Ruan and Dysart Resource Group

Have a vacancy for an office administrator. Duties will include wages, bank rec’s, revenue returns etc. Interested applicants need to be on a social welfare payment.
Training provided. Contact Senan Coughlan on 086-4475400

Coffee Morning/Cake Sale

The extended Baker and Lordan families would like thank all who supported our recent Coffee Morning/Cake Sale in aid of the Irish Lung Fibrosis Association. We raised €1,261 from donations on the day and through our online donation page. Thank you all so much.

Ruan Camogie Success
Huge congratulations to the Ruan U13 camogie team who fought a hard battle in tough conditions to win the U13 B final against Ballyea in Eire-Óg pitch on Sunday last with the final score of Ruan 2-02 to Ballyea 2-01.Throughout the match scoring chances were being cut out by great defensive covering from both sides, which should be commended. A fantastic display of camogie was given by both teams.

Well done to all the girls their mentors and of course their parents.

Thought for the Week

"Use the talents you possess, for
the woods would be very silent if
no birds sang except the best".
Henry van Dyke.

Remembrance Ceremony
Clare Haven Services invites you to attend a Remembrance Ceremony in the Franciscan Friary Ennis on Tuesday, 28th November at 7pm. This ceremony is to
remember the women in Ireland who have died tragically through violence. All welcome.

Senior Citizens Christmas Party: The annual senior citizens Christmas party will be held on Sun. 3^rd Dec. in Morty’s.

All are welcome for an afternoon of good food, plenty of music and good company.

Zumba classes have resumed in Toonagh Hall on Thursday nights at 8.15pm. These classes were very popular last year as a fun way to keep fit and all are welcome.

Christmas Fair: The Ruan annual Christmas Fair will be held on Sunday 3^rd December. We are looking for donations of trees (standing or fallen) which we will cut up. All donations of fuel/silage/hay etc. will also be gratefully received. Contact Joe on 087 2902552 or Senan on 086 4475400

Baptism Preparation Meeting will take place on Saturday 9th December from 11am to 12noon in Ruan Church Sacristy Baptisms in the Imeall Boirne Parishes:
Baptisms take place each Sunday of the Month at 12:30pm rotating between all the churches within each parish as follows to year end:
December Ballinruan 3rd - Dysart 10th
Rath 17th and also Boston 17th.
All people intending to have children baptised must complete the baptismal preparation course before each child is baptised.
All forms for the above are available from the Imeall Boirne Office.
Phone No: 065 6890865. Email: imeallboirne@outlook.com

GETTING MARRIED IN 2017 / 2018?

ACCORD MARRIAGE PREPARATION To book your course in Ennis contact (065) 6824297 Book on line: www.accord.ie The Accord Course is the approved course for couples getting married in the Killaloe Diocese

Killaloe Diocese Youth Ministry
A Facebook page is now up and running to promote and connect all youth ministry groups and their everts right across the diocese. If you are a leader of or involved in a youth ministry group and would like us to share any upcoming events you may have in your area please contact Tracy Murray directly through the Facebook page “Killaloe Diocese Youth Ministry”, by email at youthministry@killaloediocese.ie or Tel: 0877465348

Ruan GAA:

The AGM of Ruan GAA Club takes place on Monday 4th December at 8pm in Ruan Community Centre. All are welcome.

All are welcome to attend.

Lotto Results: W/E: 19/11/2017: No’s drawn: 14, 19, 21, 27 No Jackpot Winner:

Five lucky dips: Joe Saunders, Ben Fitzpatrick, Anna O Halloran, Betty Ryan, Oisin Vaughan.

Next Week’s Jackpot: €3,150 Venue: Mortys Team: Flan Lyons

W/E 19/11/2017

posted Nov 17, 2017, 12:34 PM by John O'Sullivan [ updated Nov 17, 2017, 12:48 PM ]

Anniversary Masses in November

Ruan: Sunday 19^th November 2017 at 10:00 am

Teresa Moloney Moira Walsh nee Casey Tom McMahon Connie McMahon John & Nancy Kirwan, Tess Butler, Mary & John Madigan Gerry Liston, Kathleen & Paddy Hynes Teresa Moloney Moira Walsh nee Casey Tom McMahon Connie McMahon Frank Brohan Fr. Tom Burke Dominic McCaffrey Madge McCaffrey Thomas Carrol Elizabeth Carroll Alan Woodford Miriam Woodford John Joe Mahoney & deceased members of the Mahoney family

Masses next Weekend
Dysart 3:00pm Saturday 25th November Months Mind Mass for the late Frank Cantillon

Weekday Masses: Ruan: Monday, Tuesday at 9:30 am. Dysart: Wednesday at 9:30am

Eucharistic Adoration: Ruan: Wednesdays - Hourly from 3pm to 7pm

Dysart: Thursdays - Hourly from 10am to 1pm

Weekly Collections: €735.15. Thank you very much for your contributions.

Church Gate Collection
The Senior Citizens Committee would like to thank everyone who so generously donated to our recent Church Gate Collection. €412.00 was collected.

Ruan and Dysart Resource Group
Have a vacancy for an office administrator. Duties will include wages, bank rec’s, revenue returns etc. Interested applicants need to be on a social welfare payment.
Training provided. Contact Senan Coughlan on 086-4475400

Imeall Boirne Cluster News A meeting of the Imeall Boirne Cluster is being held on Wed 22nd Nov at 8pm in Tubber hall (one mile
from Tubber towards Boston) The topic of the meeting is “World Meeting of Families” with guest speaker Fr. Arnold Rosney. All welcome to attend

Lay led Liturgies Preparation for the first Sunday of Advent meeting on Tues Nov 21st at 7.30pm in Ruan Community Hall.
All previous attendees are invited.

Thought for the Week
"Use the talents you possess, for
the woods would be very silent if
no birds sang except the best".
Henry van Dyke.

Senior Citizens Christmas Party: The annual senior citizens Christmas party will be held on Sun. 3^rd Dec. in Morty’s. All are welcome for an afternoon of good

food, plenty of music and good company.

Zumba classes have resumed in Toonagh Hall on Thursday nights at 8.15pm. These classes were very popular last year as a fun way to keep fit and all are welcome.

Christmas Fair: The Ruan annual Christmas Fair will be held on Sunday 3^rd December. We are looking for donations of trees (standing or fallen) which we will cut up. All donations of fuel/silage/hay etc. will also be gratefully received. Contact Joe on 087 2902552 or Senan on 086 4475400

Coffee Morning/Cake Sale
On next Sunday 19th November at 10.30am we are hosting a fundraiser in memory of Gary Baker of Carrowkeal Beg, in Ruan Community Centre.
All proceeds will go to the ILFA (Irish Lung Fibrosis Association) which supports patients and families living with IPF (Idiomatic Pulmonary Fibrosis).

For further information contact Susan Meaney and Podge Lordan 087 4175745.

Baptism Preparation Meeting will take place on Saturday 9th December from 11am to 12noon in Ruan Church Sacristy Baptisms in the Imeall Boirne Parishes:
Baptisms take place each Sunday of the Month at 12:30pm rotating between all the churches within each parish as follows to year end:
November Kilnaboy19th— Tubber 26th
December Ballinruan 3rd - Dysart 10th
Rath 17th and also Boston 17th.
All people intending to have children baptised must complete the baptismal preparation course before each child is baptised.
All forms for the above are available from the Imeall Boirne Office.
Phone No: 065 6890865. Email: imeallboirne@outlook.com

GETTING MARRIED IN 2017 / 2018?

ACCORD MARRIAGE PREPARATION To book your course in Ennis contact (065) 6824297 Book on line: www.accord.ie The Accord Course is the approved course for couples getting married in the Killaloe Diocese.

Pope John Paul II Awards

Congratulations to the students from our parishes who are being awarded the Pope John Paul II Awards on Thurs 23rd November at Treacys West County Hotel.
Zoe Whelan Ruan - Rice College, Scott O'Donovan Ruan - St. Flannans, Padraig Casey Ruan - St. Flannans, Rachel O'Loughlin Ruan - St. Flannans
Well Done To You All

Killaloe Diocese Youth Ministry
A Facebook page is now up and running to promote and connect all youth ministry groups and their everts right across the diocese. If you are a leader of or involved in a youth ministry group and would like us to share any upcoming events you may have in your area please contact Tracy Murray directly through the Facebook page “Killaloe Diocese Youth Ministry”, by email at youthministry@killaloediocese.ie or Tel: 0877465348

Ruan GAA:

Ruan Minor Hurling Club will hold its AGM on Wednesday 22nd November 2017 at 8pm in Ruan Community Centre.

Nominations for Minor club secretary and chairperson and any motions need to be with club secretary Claire McDonagh by Friday 17th November.

All are welcome to attend.

Lotto Results: W/E: 12/11/2017: No’s drawn: 3, 12, 13, 19 No Jackpot Winner:

Five lucky dips: Aoife O Connor, Sandra Punch, Tom Keating, Theresa Cassidy, Kitty Crowe.

Next Week’s Jackpot: €3,000 Venue: Mortys Team: Christy O Connor

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posted Nov 10, 2017, 10:05 AM by John O'Sullivan [ updated Nov 10, 2017, 10:31 AM ]

Anniversary Masses in November

Ruan: Saturday 18^th November 2017 at 4:00 pm

First Anniversary Mass for Mary Pilkington, also remembering Vincent Pilkington

Ruan: Sunday 19^th November 2017 at 10:00 am

Teresa Moloney Moira Walsh nee Casey Tom McMahon Connie McMahon John & Nancy Kirwan, Tess Butler, Mary & John Madigan Gerry Liston, Kathleen & Paddy Hynes Teresa Moloney Moira Walsh nee Casey Tom McMahon Connie McMahon Frank Brohan Fr. Tom Burke Dominic McCaffrey Madge McCaffrey Thomas Carrol Elizabeth Carroll Alan Woodford Miriam Woodford

Weekday Masses: Ruan: Monday, Tuesday at 9:30 am. Dysart: Wednesday at 9:30am

Eucharistic Adoration: Ruan: Wednesdays - Hourly from 3pm to 7pm

Dysart: Thursdays - Hourly from 10am to 1pm

Weekly Collections: €1,400.25. Thank you very much for your contributions.

Ruan and Dysart Resource Group
Have a vacancy for an office administrator. Duties will include wages, bank rec’s, revenue returns etc. Interested applicants need to be on a social welfare payment.
Training provided. Contact Senan Coughlan on 086-4475400

Imeall Boirne Cluster News A meeting of the Imeall Boirne Cluster is being held on Wed 22nd Nov at 8pm in Tubber hall (one mile
from Tubber towards Boston) The topic of the meeting is “World Meeting of Families” with guest speaker Fr. Arnold Rosney. All welcome to attend

Lay led Liturgies Preparation for the first Sunday of Advent meeting on Tues Nov 21st at 7.30pm in Ruan Community Hall.
All previous attendees are invited.

Thought for the Week
God's strength is enough to fight and win our battles.
God's riches are enough to fulfil our needs.
God's wisdom is enough to teach and direct us, and, most of all,
God's love is more than enough for all of us. (Anon)

Senior Citizens Christmas Party: The annual senior citizens Christmas party will be held on Sun. 3^rd Dec. in Morty’s. All are welcome for an afternoon of good

food, plenty of music and good company.

Zumba classes have resumed in Toonagh Hall on Thursday nights at 8.15pm. These classes were very popular last year as a fun way to keep fit and all are welcome.

Christmas Fair: The Ruan annual Christmas Fair will be held on Sunday 3^rd December. We are looking for donations of trees (standing or fallen) which we will cut up. All donations of fuel/silage/hay etc. will also be gratefully received. Contact Joe on 087 2902552 or Senan on 086 4475400

Coffee Morning/Cake Sale
On next Sunday 19th November at 10.30am we are hosting a fundraiser in memory of Gary Baker of Carrowkeal Beg, in Ruan Community Centre.
All proceeds will go to the ILFA (Irish Lung Fibrosis Association) which supports patients and families living with IPF (Idiomatic Pulmonary Fibrosis).

For further information contact Susan Meaney and Podge Lordan 087 4175745.

Halloween Fundraiser.
Thanks to all those who supported the Halloween party in Toonagh Hall and to all who donated prizes and helped in any way.
€1,095 was raised for Crumlin Children's Hospital.

Clothes Collection: Last pick up for 2017 Tues Nov 14th 10am in Ruan hall

Ruan GAA:

Ruan Minor Hurling Club will hold its AGM on Wednesday 22nd November 2017 at 8pm in Ruan Community Centre.

Nominations for Minor club secretary and chairperson and any motions need to be with club secretary Claire McDonagh by Friday 17th November.

All are welcome to attend.

Ruan Under 15 team were victorious in the Championship final against Broadford played in Tulla on Sunday last. Ruan staged a brilliant comeback to win on a score line of 5-15 to 4-11. Tony Brohan of Coiste na nÓg presented the cup to captain Jack Lyons. Well done to this fantastic group of players and their management team of John Punch, Gerry Heagney, Frankie Power & Dermot McInerney.

The Ruan/Corofin Minors defeated Scariff/Ogonelloe in the Minor B Shield final on a scoreline of 2-19 to 4-9.

Well done to their mentors were Aidan Lynch, Michael Vaughan, Michael Neylon, Frankie Lyons, John Fitzgerald & Joe Cahill

Lotto Results: W/E: 05/11/2017: No’s drawn: 3, 8, 15, 23 No Jackpot Winner:

Five lucky dips: Rose Ryan, Ger Lyons, Pat Keegan, Brian Roughan and Michael Crowe.

Next Week’s Jackpot: €2,850 Venue: Mortys Team: Ger Lyons

W/E 05/11/2017

posted Nov 3, 2017, 1:04 PM by John O'Sullivan [ updated Nov 3, 2017, 1:12 PM ]

Anniversary Masses in November

Ruan: Sunday 5^th November 2017 at 10:00 am

John O’Donnell Deceased members of the O’Donnell Family Deceased members of the Aherne Family

Ruan: Saturday 18^th November 2017 at 4:00 pm

First Anniversary Mass for Mary Pilkington, also remembering Vincent Pilkington

Ruan: Sunday 19^th November 2017 at 10:00 am

Teresa Moloney Moira Walsh nee Casey Tom McMahon Connie McMahon

Eucharistic Service — Dysart 7:00pm Sunday 5th

Eucharistic Service 9:30am in Ruan / Dysart Mon 6th to Wed 8th Nov

We pray for the repose of the soul of Frank Cantillon who died recently. May he rest in peace.

Eucharistic Adoration: Ruan: Wednesdays - Hourly from 3pm to 7pm

Dysart: Thursdays - Hourly from 10am to 1pm

Weekly Collections: €827.97. Thank you very much for your contributions.

Next Baptism Preparation Course: Corofin on 11^th November from 11:00 am to

12 Noon. All people intending to have children baptised must complete the baptismal preparation course before each child is baptised

Senior Citizens Christmas Party: The annual senior citizens Christmas party will be held on Sun. 3^rd Dec. in Morty’s. All are welcome for an afternoon of good

food, plenty of music and good company.

Zumba classes have resumed in Toonagh Hall on Thursday nights at 8.15pm. These classes were very popular last year as a fun way to keep fit and all are welcome.

Christmas Fair: The Ruan annual Christmas Fair will be held on Sunday 3^rd December. We are looking for donations of trees (standing or fallen) which we will cut up. All donations of fuel/silage/hay etc. will also be gratefully received. Contact Joe on 087 2902552 or Senan on 086 4475400

Ruan GAA:

Lotto Results: W/E: 29/10/2017: No’s drawn: 2, 3, 5, 16 No Jackpot Winner:

Five lucky dips: Garry Shannon, Cyril Lyons, Trevor Howard, Aidan Lawton and Michael Crowe.

Next Week’s Jackpot: €2,700 Venue: Mortys Team: Sean Ryan

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posted Nov 25, 2016, 7:24 AM by John O'Sullivan

Anniversary Masses in December

Ruan: Sunday 4^th December 2016 at 10:00 am

Jimmy Casey May Casey Joe Meaney David Heywood John Cassidy Eileen Cassidy Michael Cassidy Martin Cassidy Michael Kerin

Ruan: Sunday 18^th December 2016 at 10:00 am

Birdie Cassidy John Moroney Michael Moroney Seán Moroney John Sheehan Patrick Guthrie Mary Guthrie Terence Guthrie Nora Guthrie Eileen Corry Mary Shannon Paul Howard

Ruan: Saturday 17^th December 2016 at 4:00pm Months Mind Mass for Mary Pilkington

Remembrance Masses:

The Mass in Dysart on Sunday 4^th December at 7:00 pm will be celebrated in memory of the people from the area who have died during the past year. Included in this are:

Tom O’Gorman Kitty Malone Maura O’Connor Mary Kelly Birdie McDonnell.

The Mass in Ruan on Sunday 11^th December at 10:00 am will be celebrated in memory of the people who have died during the past year. Included in this are:

Birdie Cassidy Michael Vaughan Kevin O’Halloran Kitty Quinn Frank O’Halloran Patrician Hanrahan John Joe O’Connell Mickey Casey Seán Brodie Patricia O’Halloran Michael O’Brien Astrid Flynn Mary Pilkington

If there are any more names to be included please let Fr Pat know, to ensure that there will be a candle prepared, for relatives to bring to the Altar.

Weekday Masses: Ruan: Monday, Tuesday at 9:30 am. Dysart: Wednesday at 9:30am

Corofin: Monday to Friday at 9:30 am Crusheen: Thursday and Friday at 9:30 am

Please Note: If there is a Funeral Mass in the parish, there will be no 9:30 am Mass in either Ruan or Dysart.

Eucharistic Adoration: Ruan: Wednesdays - Hourly from 3pm to 7pm

Dysart: Thursdays - Hourly from 10am to 1pm

Weekly Collections: Thank you very much for your contributions.

PDF: €944.26 Baskets: €275.66 Candles: €145.08 Mission Sunday: €90.00 Priests Collection: €175.00 November Offering: €235.00

Next Baptism Course: Ruan on Saturday 10^th December from 11:00 am to 12 Noon.

All people intending to have children baptised must complete the baptismal course before each child is baptised

Readers & Ministers of the Eucharist

Ruan Sunday at 10:00 am Dysart Sunday at 7.00 pm

Reader this week: James Hannon Reader this week: Laura Cahir

Reader next week: Carmel Foley Reader next week: Frances Browne

Euch Min this week: Marian Lyons Euch Min this week: Gerry Kelly

Euch Min next week: Monica Cassidy Euch Min next week: Tommy Kelly

Thought for the Week:

"At this Christmas when Christ comes, will He find a warm heart?
Mark the season of Advent by loving and serving others

with God's own love and concern." (Mother Teresa)

Imeall Boirne Christmas Eve/Day Mass Times

Christmas Eve		Christmas Day
Rath	6:30 pm	Kilnaboy	10:00 am
Tubber	6:30 pm	Boston	10:00 am
Crusheen	8:00 pm	Dysart	10:00 am
Ruan	8:00 pm	Corofin	11:30 am
		Ballinruan	11:30 am

Carol Service: There will be an Advent Carol Service on December 9th in Ruan Church featuring the creative talents of the youth in the cluster, and organized by the NET Team. There will be a practice on December 2nd from 7:30-9:00pm for anyone interested, and a rehearsal on December 8th from 7:30-9:00pm, both in the Ruan church hall. Call 085 160 6292 (the NET Team) for more information.

The NET Ministries team will be holding the Junior Amplified Youth night on Wednesday 30th of November, for youth in 1st-3rd year, in the Ruan Church hall from 7:30-9:00pm. The Senior Amplified Youth night will be the following Wednesday

Youth 2000 invites all young adults between the ages of 16-35 to a Catholic weekend retreat taking place from 16-18 December at Newbridge College, Co Kildare. Full details at: www.youth2000.ie

T. 016753690. Email: office@youth.ie

Defence Forces Mass The annual Mass for deceased members of the Defence Forces from Co Clare will take place in the Franciscan Friary Ennis on Friday next December 2nd at 7.30pm. All serving and retired members and their families are welcome.

Bingo Night for Ruan Community Childcare: Ruan Community Childcare will be holding a Fundraising Bingo Night on Saturday, 3rd December 2016 at 7pm, in Purcells Bar, Ruan. Please keep the date free in your diaries. All are welcome. Tickets available from Playschool and at the Door on the night. Your support would be much appreciated. Information from Ellen 0872479429.

Senior Citizens Christmas Party: The annual senior citizens Christmas party will be held this year on Sunday 4^th Dec at 2 p.m. in Morty’s. All are welcome for an afternoon of good food, plenty of music and good company.

Tidy Towns Christmas Fair: The annual Tidy Towns and Graveyard Christmas Fair fundraiser will be held after 10 o’clock Mass in Ruan on Sunday 4^th Dec. We would welcome any donations of cakes, timber, turf, clothing, hay, silage, fresh farm produce as well as items for the auction and the raffle (no toys or brick-a-brac). All monies raised will go towards the replacement, repair and maintenance of equipment. We look forward to your support.

Ruan Gaa:

Lotto Results: W/E: 20/11/2016: No’s drawn: (1) 15, 18, 19, 25. (2) 13, 14, 17, 21. No Jackpot Winners:

Five lucky dips: Michael Keating, May Keating, Paddy Neilan, Michael Lynch and Alfie Jones.

Next week’s Jackpots: (1) €10,000 (2) €4,650. Team: Ted Wynne Venue: Purcells

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Anniversary Masses in November

Ruan: Sunday 20^th November 2016 at 10:00 am

Teresa Moloney Fr Tom Burke Frank Brohan Moira Walsh John Joe Mahoney John Kirwan Nancy Kirwan Tess Butler Vincent Pilkington

Val Kelly Michael Kelly Bridget Kelly Maura Kelly Naughton Noel Naughton Mary & John Madigan Paddy & Kathleen Hynes Gerry Liston

Noel Cosgrove

Anniversary Masses in December

Ruan: Sunday 4^th December 2016 at 10:00 am

Jimmy Casey May Casey Joe Meaney David Heywood John Cassidy Eileen Cassidy Michael Cassidy Martin Cassidy Michael Kerin

Ruan: Sunday 18^th December 2016 at 10:00 am

Bridie Cassidy John Moroney Michael Moroney Seán Moroney John Sheehan Patrick Guthrie Mary Guthrie Terence Guthrie Nora Guthrie Eileen Corry

† We pray for the repose of the souls of Mary Pilkington Ballaghboy and Frank Gerrard, son of the late Nora Babs Casey formerly of Rathkeane, who died recently. May they rest in peace.