CASTLEBAR PARISH – SUNDAY NEWSLETTER

Sunday Mass times: Parish Church 7.30p.m. (Sat.), 8a.m., 10a.m., 11.15a.m., 12.30p.m.; Breaffy Church: 10a.m., 11.30a.m.; Ballyheane Church: 8p.m. (Sat.), 10.30a.m.

PARISH CHURCH MASS INTENTIONS

Monday 2^nd August:

8.00 - Monica & Paddy Mellett, Rathbawn.

10.00 - Paddy & Annie Irwin, Islandeady.

10.30 - Nora Neary, Blackfort. (M.M.)

7.30 - John Keaveney & family, Pat & Mary McHugh & family.

Tuesday 3^rd August:

8.00 - John, Mary & Tony Kelly, Station Road.

10.00 - Jim, Bridget & Martin Cannon, Laurie & Bridie Licence, Matthew, Kathleen & Jimmy Sheridan.

Wednesday 4^th August:

8.00 - Tom & Sarah Roache, Davitt’s Grove.

10.00 - Tom & Helen Corcoran, Castlebar & England.

Thursday 5^th August:

8.00 - Mai, Jerry & Patrick Walkin & dec. Walkin & Quigley families.

10.00 - Brendan Hopkins, 12 Knockthomas Drive.

Friday 6^th August:

8.00 - James & Annie Clarke, daughter Audrey & Barry Jennings, Malahide.

10.00 - Mary (Josie) & Paddy McEveney & dec. McEveney & Conway families.

7.30 - Ann Hoban, Sarnaught.

Saturday 7^th August:

8.00 - Chas & Bridget Guthrie, McHale Road.

10.00 - Maisie & Packie Carey, Springfield.

7.30 - Jim Tolan, Liscromwell. (1^st Anv.)

BALLYHEANE CHURCH MASS INTENTIONS

Sat. 7^th August: 8.00p.m. - Pakie & Nora Archibald, Ballyheane

Sun. 8^th August: 10.30a.m. - Special Intentions

Thurs. 12^th August: 8.00p.m. - Frankie Heneghan, Kenturk (1^st Anv)

PRIEST ON CALL

Fr. John Murray

Tel. 9021844

Doctor on call this weekend

(Emergencies only)

Dr. Bob Healy 90 22339

Altar Servers – Parish Church

Week starting Mon. 2^nd August

8a.m. - Team I

9.30a.m. - Team J

10.00a.m. - Team K

Weekday funerals - Team A

7.30p.m. Mon. - Team B

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First Friday

Next Friday the priests will visit the sick at the usual times. There will be Mass at 7.30p.m. in the Parish Church, Breaffy Church and Ballyheane Church.

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Hour of Quiet Prayer will take place in the Monastery on Thurs. 5^th August at 8.00pm. All are welcome.

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Mayo Roscommon Hospice

Church gate collections in aid of Mayo Roscommon Hospice Palliative Care Service will take place in the Castlebar, Breaffy & Ballyheane areas on the weekend of 7^th & 8^th August. Your support would be greatly appreciated.

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Lough Derg

There will be a One Day Retreat in Lough Derg (National Pioneer Day) on Saturday September 4^th. A bus will be leaving Westport at 6a.m., Islandeady at 6.10a.m. & Castlebar at 6.20a.m. Contact Bernie for more information on 094 90 27254.

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Pilgrimage to Medjugorje will take place from August 20^th to 27^th. Spiritual Director – Fr Paul Gallagher. For more details contact Louise on 087 9058477.

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Family Centre Programmes

Tel. 9025900 www.thefamilycentre.com

Rainbows is a support programme provided for young people aged 7-18yrs who have suffered a major loss through separation of their parents or the death of somebody close to them. Volunteers are being sought for various Rainbow sites in Co. Mayo. Training will occur in September.

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Welcome

We extend a very warm welcome to all our visitors to the parish, those who are visiting their families and to all who are visiting our town for the World Fleadh.

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Sponsored Climb of Croagh Patrick will take place on the 15^th August in aid of Mary of Rose’s Retreat home. For more details contact Siobhan on 087 6859676.

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Missionary Sisters

The Missionary Sisters of St. Peter Claver and their lay helper will be in the parish on 14^th/15^th of August to appeal on behalf of the missions. They will tell us about their work and will be grateful for your support.

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Charity Table Quiz

A fun table quiz will be held in Jack Gradys Islandeady on August 6^th at 9p.m. to raise funds for Orbis Ireland, a charity that saves sight worldwide. Your support would be greatly appreciated. For further info. contact Áine at 087 9603706.

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Fun on the Mall will take place on Sunday 1^st August on the Mall from 2p.m. to 5.30p.m. The fun day promises fun family day out with live entertainment and children’s activities. Free admission.